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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 12, 1940

LORD HALIFAX ON NEW POWERS GUN BATTLE NAZI INTRIGUE

IN

FAR EAST

GERMAN ARRESTS

IN BELGIUM

According to a Brus- sels message to the official German news agency yesterday, the former Belgian mili- tary judge, Van der Meersch, the Director of the Security Police, Defoy and five other high officials of the security police have been arrested by the Germans.

They were said to be connected with send- ing thousands of peo- ple out of Belgium after the German in-. vasion.-Reuter.

CONTINENT FACING GREAT FAMINE

IN THE COURSE OF A statement in the House of Lords yesterday afternoon on the position in the Near East, the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, said that in view of rumours spread by enemy propagan- da he wished to make it quite plain that since Italy entered the war Britain had never pressed the Egyp- tian Government to declare war on her.

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FOR HOME SECRETARY

An Order-in-Council under the Emergency Powers issued in Lon- don yesterday gives the Home Secretary powers to direct the Occupiers of premises to carry out measures for hindering a hostile ..act.

He may prohibit or vehicles on roads in order to prevent the spread of fire from in- cendiary bombs and order rooms to be cleared of articles.

It was, however, obvious that the British forces in Egypt, which at the request of the Egyptian Gov-regulate the use of ernment had been strongly reinforced, would con- duct operations against Italy from Egyptian terri- story.

We intended to fulfil our obli-ever, that the peoples of tho gations to defend Egypt whose in- region, some of whom were not dependence and vital interests without experience of the methods were threatened by the Italian of the States ranged against declaration of war against Bri- would not be deceived and would remain steadfast in their loyalty tain, Egypt's ally.

to the principles for which we are fighting.

US;

*am encouraged to think that we are showing ourselves capable of affording assistance; and protection to our friends] and allies in that part of the world.

I am happy to say that the Egyptian people as a whole tul- ly understand that their Inter- ests are indissolubly linked with ours, and regard Italian prom ipes and fair words with well- founded suspicion and view

"We shall maintain our efforts with extreme detestation the

the Rossibility of Italian encroach-and prosecute the war with ment upon Egyptian or Su-Jutmost vigour, being confident of danese soit,

the ultimate success of our arms." -Reuter.

"They remember only too well the Italian action in Libya and doubt Abyssinia and have no about the scope of the total Ita- lian aspirations."

Enemy Insinuations

There was a certain delay in the Italian Minister's departure from Cairo and they and other enemy agents insinuated that if Egypt would ignore her treaty obliga- tions she might avoid the worst of Italian aggres- consequences sion.

Many

Едур- représentative tians held that at this fateful moment for Egypt the interests of the Egyptian people demand. to ed a stronger government demonstrate the country's de- termination to carry out the let

ter and spirit of the treaty to

the full.

THE MINISTER OF AGRICUL- TURE, MR. R. S. HUDSON, SAID: IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY THAT UNLESS SOMETHING UNFORESEEN! OCCURS BETWEEN NOW AND THE HARVEST, THEY ESTIM- ATED IT WOULD REALISE AS:

entitled to intimate to their ally GREAT A PROPORTIONATE that this was also their view, since INCREASE IN THE GENERAL the defence

of Egypt devolves FARM PRODUCTION IN THE primarily upon us and we have very definite obligations under the treaty.

FIRST 12 WAR AS WE DID DURING THE LAST 18 MONTHS OF THE LAST WAR.

"We must," said Mr. Hudson, "raise enough food to keep the population healthy, even imports are imperilled.

if our

"Tens of millions of peopis on the Continent of Europe are going to face in the next 12: months the danger of starva- tion. Many millions may perish.

The British Government felt

"The situation in Palestine re-

mains quiet, and apart from iso- lated acts of banditry the country

is enjoying a respite from in- ternal disorder,

"Release from internment of a large number of Arabs has been received with appreciation.

With a view to pre- venting an interrup- tion of work by trade disputes, the Labour Minister has been em- powered to establish settlement tribunals.

Reuter.

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BINDS

HUNGARY

HERSELF TO THE AXIS

IN CASTLE PEAK AREA

A gun battle between a party of Police Officers and a number of armed Chinese, believed to be a gang responsible for mo- lesting and robbing inno- cent farmers in the Un Long-Castle Peak region, occurred yesterday after- noon on a hillside at Cas- tle Peak.

...One of the alleged robbers was seriously wounded in the leg and captured by the Police, the rest the into managing to escape brushwood while police reinforce- the ment were being rushed to scene.

Several of those who escaped are believed to have been wound- led.

The Police also seized two sampans belonging to the rob bara.

́Starting out early yesterday morning a party of 10 European, Chinese and Indian police officers proceeded to Castle Peak. While ascending a hill some 700 feet high they sighted a group of Chinese a few hundred yards away. Sus- pecting them to be the gang res- ponsible for molesting and rob- bing innocent farmers in the le- cality, the Police spread out in a semi-circle and kept the men un- der observation.

ROBBERS OPEN FIRE

aware

After a short while, the alleg- ed robbers apparently being

that

they were being watched, a rifle shot, suddenly rang out and a bullet whisked over the heads of the police.

fire

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The Police then opened and a gun battle started be- tween groups, lasting some - 20 minutes. In the meantime,

sent for police message was reinforcements, for the strength) of the Chinese and the amount of arms and ammunition: they possessed could not be ascer- tained.

were

While the reinforcements on their way the Chinese sudden- for the brushwood scattering in

behind one of their wounded com- .

It is believed that several others were wounded.

man has been sent to the Kowloon Hospital,

ly stopped firing and made a dash all directions and escaped leaving

rades.

COUNT TELEKI, THE Hungarian Pre- mier, on his return with Count Csaky to Buda- pest yesterday from his conference or Munich with Hitler and Count Ciano, said: "We are deeply grateful that in the midst of the life and death struggle of the Reich, and on the eve of a fresh test, the Fuehrer found time to The wounded hear us in the presence of Count Ciano and to make cognisance of vital Hungarian pro- blems,

AMERICAN

"I and the Foreign Minister are convinced that the Axis powers esteem Hungary as a ORDER FOR

friend who remains in good or bad fortune at- tached to them."

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Suys

AIRCRAFT

Pro-British Sentiment "One effect of Italy's entry into the war has been to strengthen "British agriculture will play a

Count Teleki added he was ex-newspaper, "Pester Lloyd,"

THE UNITED STATES NA- large part in saving the people of Pro-British sentiment in all sec-

believes she will

TIONAL ADVISORY DEFENCE this island from a similar fate." tions of the community.

"The Jewish community are co-tremely grateful for Germany's that Hungary

COMMISSION ANNOUNCED IN operating fully in matters of de- deeply sympathetic attitude to-play her part in the creation of

wards the Hungarian representa-a New Order in Europe." Hun- WASHINGTON YESTERDAY fence and the emergency mea-

gary will "assume with joyous THAT ORDERS FOR NEW AIR- sures which the present situation tives.

Count Teleki reported on the satisfaction" the role which will CRAFT TOTALLING $100,000,000 demands, while the co-operation of the Arabs, who view with conversations to the Regent, Ad-be indicated to her by the dicta-HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE abhorrence the prospect of the miral Horthy.

-Reuter.

TREASURY OFFICIAL OFF TO AMERICA

It was officially announced London yesterday that

on

.in

the

an

invitation of Mr. Henry Morgen- thau, Secretary of the U. S. Trea- sury, Sir Frederick Phillips, Under-Secretary in the Treasury, will shortly arrive Washington.

British

in

application to Palestine of Italian methods of colonisation in Libya,

is no less wholehearted.

"We. remain. bound to Turkey

by the closest ties."

war

Lord Halifax recalled that on Italy's entry into the Turkey would maintain, an atti- tude of non-belligerency

Although there

tors. Reuter.

genuine

satisfaction in Budapest at the Invitation to the Hungarian

Axisi atatesmen to attend

nevertheless

discussions, there do the Axe NEW BRITISH

is some anxiety which will bei relleved when the Hungarian public know Count Teleki has not returned empty-handed. It appears likely Rumania will eventually be asked to yield to small stances which led to this deci. Hungary a comparatively

"His Majesty's Government the circum- fully appreciates

&

in

alon of the Turkish Government strip of territory along her west- who throughout have acted ern frontier, including the Mag- close contact with His Majesty's yar towns of Arad and Szatmar.

-Reuter. Government.

treaty Ciano Returns To Rome "In the meantime our The meeting will provide an with Turkey stands, as does the

Count Ciano, the Italian For- tech-loyal friendship and sympathy occasion for discussion of

peoples on sign Minister, arrived, back nical and other

be-between our two questions

and Rome yesterday and Count Teleki, tween the American and British which the treaty was based

which has rendered it in the past, Hungarian Premier, and Count Treasuries.

Sir Frederick Phillips, visited as I hope it will in the future, a Csaky, his Foreign Minister, have Mr. Morgenthau in Washington fruitful basis of constructive co-returned to Budapest from Mun- during the autumn of- 1937. operation between us as long as ich

the the war continues and in Reuter.

years of peace to come,

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CONTRACT FOR

LOCKHEEDS

A contract for bombing planés

LAST FEW DAYS.

Other contracts being negotiated will raise the total aircraft pur chase programme to 25,000 planes, with final delivery date July, 19412.

Twenty-five per cent. of the planes will be for the Navy and the rest for the Army, Reuter.

REASON FOR ARREST OF BOSE

of a new type, both larger and faster than Hudsons, has been Sundras Base, the Indian Left- awarded to the Lockheed-Vega jst leader, was arrested on July Company, of Burbank, Cal., by the 2 because he had declared his in British Purchasing Mission, says tention of "demolishing" the Reuter. Value of the contract is Memorial to the "Black Hole of $30,000,000, according to the Dow Calcutta" on July 3, announced Jones Agency-Reuter.

Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of Stute for India, in the House of Commons-yesterday. Router.

HANSON REFUSES TO JOIN CANADA'S WAR CABINET

Their talks with Hitler and Rib- FRENCH GENERAL bentrop ended on Wednesday! night, and although it was stated DESERTED HIS POST, that they would deal with Hun- GETS SIX MONTHS FRENCH SAILORS ON Nazis Seeking Dupes gary's claim in Rumania,

General Henri Bodet, of the WAY HOME

"Meanwhile the Germans are mention of this was made in the

The Canadian opposition leader, actively engaged in stirring up official communique, which mere-Medical Corps, was sentenced by

Tribunal to alx Mr. Hanson, says Reuter suspicions Several hundred French sallors unwarranted

andly referred to the friendly atmos-Paris Military

months' imprisonment for .aban- Ottawa, yesterday rejected the Mackenzie of all ranks from the naval units alarms wherever possible in the phere of the talks.

According to the Rome Press, doning his post in the Sedan sec-proposal of Premier at Alexandria have embarked for Balkans and Near East, in the Syria, from whence they will hopes of making these countries Hungary was advised not to press tor on the night of May 15 when King that he should become

her claims. for the time being. the Germans broke through the member of the advisory commit

Itee to the War Cabinet. aventually prosced to -France. the dupes of German policy,"

The Hungarian Government Meuse front... Reuter.

He hoped and believed, how-

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