1940-02-23 — Page 9

FOR THE COLONIAL EMPIRE

London, To-day.

IN PALESTINE YESTERDAY, the Arabic news- paper "Addifaa” in an editorial stressed that the importance of the colonial development scheme lies in the fact that it was declared in wartime, when the need for funds is urgent. The "Assirat Almustaquim" says the British Government

has done well in declaring this policy.

The Hebrew journal "Davan" de- The Jamaica newspaper "Gleaner" clares: "The best evidence of the writes: "It is a remarkable programme, economic force of the Empire

and It goes farther than most of us sus- the financial power of Britain also perted. The Imperial Government is shows the political efficiency and making a notable effort on behalf of psychological steadiness which en- its tropical possessions. The people ables British statesmen to extend their of Jamaica must benefit greatly and nected with the war. concern to matters not directly con- they all are profoundly grateful.”

"Extension to the mandated territories seems a consequence of the dooldedly pro-British stand taken by the population. The Bri- tish mandated countries regard the fight against Nazlism as their own and they are ready to make every effort required."

In Barbados, according to "The Times" reports, the press greeted the announcements in similar terms.

In Kenya, the "East African Stan→ dard" writes editorially: "There is a quality of high-minded purpose and sincerity about the White Paper which gives the work of trusteeship A reality."

Gratification is expressed in Cyprus, where the "Cyprus Post" writes:

The Caracas newspaper

"Ahlca" "That a considerable amount of this with Chinese leaving France, it is truc says: "The statement of colonial po- money is coming to Cyprus is certain that France, when war began, Intro-licy disproves completely propaganda and in the present Governor we have duced a prohibition on the export of

accusing Britain of oppression in the a man capable of planning boldly and capital.

Empire. The perfect union of thewith instinct for developing the assets Empire is the key to victory. The and economic resources of the island." In Palestine there is gratification British Empire forms a granite-like block."-Reuter,

amongst Arabs and Jews alike. British Wireless.

. Maximum sum travellers can take when leaving France is fixed at 500 francs. However, upon delivery of a special permit by the Finance Minis- try, the sum to be exported may be as much as 25,000 francs, and 10,000 francs a month may be exported later

or.

Intense Satisfaction -

London, To-day.

The statement on the Government's colonial policy has caused intense

Foreigners leaving France can obtain the transfer abroad of all their hold-| satisfaction throughout the Colonial

ings in France.---Havas.

Empire.

"NEUTRAL FRONT" IN SEA WAR URGED

London, To-day..

NEUTRAL INDIGNATION AT the sinkings of neutral ships by Germany is growing more and more. Norway is still the greatest sufferer, the latest two losses bringing her total since the war began to 51 ships, totalling over 175,000 tons, while the lives of 350 Norwegian seamen have been lost.

JAPANESE RETIRING?

CHUNGKING, TO-DAY.

A CHINESE MILITARY SPOKES- MAN DECLARED TO-DAY THAT ABOUT A DIVISION OF JAPANESE TROOPS DEFEATED RECENTLY ON THE SOUTH KWANGSI FRONT HAD BOARDED SHIPS IN YAM- CHOW BAY,

The spokesman claimed that heavy casualties were inflicted upon the retreating Japanese at Tatong, Tongpo and Slutning on the Nanning-Yam- chow highway,

The spokesman said that remnant Japanese troops

on the Nanning- Pinyang and Nanning-Wuming high- ways had mostly been "mopped up" and fighting was in progress between Santung and Ssutang, north-east of Nanning. Central News.

Norway lodged official protests with Berlin on February DYNAMITE

8, 12 and 13.

The Danish Government has. for-tral ships. Latitude 61 runs roughly bidden Danish ships to sall in the between Bergen and the Shetlands. North Sea south of Latitude 61, ex- cept in the company of other neu-

In Universal's “Rio,” now showing

Sigrid. Gurie and Basil Rathbon's

at the King's Theatre.

ATTACK

The Swedish press is growing more and more outspoken in its comments

PARIS, TO-DAY. on German actions. The "Dagens A GERMAN PATROL WHICH Nyheter" says that the Nazi inter- TRIED TO RAID A FRENCH OUT- pretation of the rules to neutrals is POST one that the neutrals cannot accept. | STICKS OF DYNAMITE JUST AS It urges the establishment of a "Neu- | DID THE ASTURIAN MINERS IN tral Front" in the sea-war.

THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR.

YESTERDAY

HURLED

The British press regards Wednes- The French were occupying three day's statement of the Swedish For- houses on the edge of a deserted eign Minister as a crushing indict-village. ment of the Nazi methods. The Minister pointed out that as a result of the Nazi sea-war, Sweden had lost 32 ships, totalling 64,000 tons, while 228 Swedish seamen had lost their lives and 15 were still missing.

MORE SENBible TASK The "Daily Telegraph" stresses the

Hand-grenades as well as dynamite were thrown at the French and one of the houses was set on fire,

The attackers were beaten off be- fore they could approach · within effective throwing distance.--Reuter.

Minister's remark that 88 per cent SUSPECT CAUGHT AT

of the total losses were of ships sail- ing between neutral ports.

Instead of pròtesting against Mr. Chamberlain's "arrogance," says the paper, the Norwegian --press might be better employed in calling atten- tion to the losses inflicted by the Nazis on their countrymen. ·

PRAT BUILDING

With six previous convictions, -Tsol Chuen was this morning sentenced to nine months' -hard labour by Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon för loitering, possession of a key for unlawful pur- pose, larceny and unlawful pawning. The News Chronicle” says that It was stated that accused was seen the aim of the Nazis is the total de- by a European lady loitering at No. struction of Sweden's overseas trade, 2, Prat Building yesterday morning. except with Germany, and the He was taken to the police station, Swedish Minister's statement can where he admitted stealing clothing hardly leave the Swedish people in from a house in Lock Road in- doubt where their, real interest lies, ber. The key was "found⠀⠀ in hi

-Reuter.

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