1940-10-03 — Page 3

OF BRITAIN SAYS BERLIN

Ribbentrop's Whereabouts Mystery :: Soviet Riddle

Hitler To Threaten VAIN

Or To Woo?

AN OFFICIAL GERMAN DECLARATION | THAT THE INVASION OF BRITAIN HAS BEEN SHELVED IS ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN MADE TO A JAPANESE CORRESPONDENT'IN BER- LIN, REUTER'S DIPLOMATIC CORRESPON- DENT LEARNS IN LONDON,

The declaration took form of a statement that Germany's military and diplomatic posi- tions have been so strengthened by the new pact with Japan that there is no longer any necessity for hurrying with invasion plans.

Many British experts have long been convinced, that Germany would think twice before launch- ing an assault on the British Isles, but the excuse for holding off docs not carry conviction, the corres- pondent continues.

One of the finest summers in living memory should have fav- oured the German plans if the Royal Air Force, the British Navy and Army could have been ignored:

But there were other implica-

DORNIER

TERRORIST

CREW CAUGHT

A few minutes after it

tions in the German statement. had machine-gunned the If Germany's hand has been streets of an Essex town, a strengthened it is obviously

not against Britain.

German Dornier bomber

As in the case of the German was shot down by Hurri-

guarantee to despoiled Rumania,;

menace could only come from canes who were return- Russia.

•

The next few days should help ing from a patrol over the to clarity the position, whether North Sea. Germany by virtue of increased strength is to threaten Russia or woo her.

The existing uncertainty on the issue may explain the mystery

being observed

about

which is von Ribbentrop's movements.

The German assertion that he is "visiting" in the country Berlin lacks conviction.

Anglo-Japanese Relations

near

in and out of the clouds, but se- The German pilot-tried dodging

verál bursts of machine-gun fire and the of the. Hurricanes got in Dornier crashed twenty

miles away near a searchlight post.

One of the Hurricane pilots who had helped to shoot down the raider landed nearby and was congratulated by the "searchlight crew`who had taken

four of the German crew pr sonors.

RUMANIA DENIES NAZI INFILTRATION

A-categorical-denial of foreign radio re- ports that German air- men are stationed in the Rumanian oil- .fields region, was is- sued on Tuesday by the semi-official Ru- manian, news agency in Bucharest, which also denied reports that German soldiers have prepared a land- ing ground near Tar- goviste and that there are German officers and specialists in vari- ous ports, at aero- dromes and oil-fields. -Reuter.

MORE

FUNDS FOR FIGHTERS

A further contribution to the Cyprus Fighter 'Plane Fund -or- The searchlight men were surganised by the "Cyprus

Post" British relations with Japan prised at the size of the British amounts to £234. are likely to enter a critical pilot. Four feet three inches in stage when the question of re- height, he is one of the smallest opening the Burma Road ariaea pilots in the Air Force.-Reuter. for decision during the next fortnight.

There seems little likelihood that the measure which was in- tended as a gesture of appease- ment will be maintained now that Japan has openly promised her support to the Axis in certain contingencies.-Reuter.

No Confirmation In Moscow

G.H.Q. FOR SCIENCE®

WAIT FOR SEQUEL

The German Radio, yese: terday morning announc- ed that "strong bomber and fighter forces have started

RESCUE IN THE IRISH SEA

Dutch allies render ed service to their R.A.F. · comrades re- cently when Dutch airmen, flying an... Anson aircraft of the

Coastal for England again," but its listeners will probably wait in vain to hear that these forma- tions very quickly return- ed in disorder

but that is what actually happen- ed!

Command-

sighted a rubber dinghy with five men- drifting in the Irish Seȧ.

An official announcement says that between midnight and noon | yesterday, alght German 'planes

were brought down without single loss to the FAF.

a

Up to late yesterday afternoon, London had had six "alerts," but no German: 'planes came nearer than the outskirts, where a few bombs, were dropped, property damaged and some people killed.

During one raid, three people, were killed when their house was demolished.

Their dog, which had taken refuge in the shelter, was not hurt.

Three bombs partly wrecked a house, killing one person, a fourth wrecked an old farm-house and others fell in parks and the grounds of a school.

It seems certain that these

They found and guided a ship to the rescue of the dinghy's occupants, who were the crew of a British aircraft which had made a forced land-, ing on the water. British Wireless.

MACHINES

STOLEN

FROM FACTORY

bombs were dropped from odd, -COMPLETING INVESTIGA- raiders which got through in wea- TIONS INTO THE THEFT FROM ther which favoured them-large A KNITTING FACTORY AT NO.. cloud formations affording ample 50 TAM NAM STREET ON cover. Large formations were all SEPTEMBER 20 OF TWO MA- turned back by gun-fire and our CHINES, VALUED AT $1,000, fighters.

THE POLICE ARRESTED FOUR MEN ON TUESDAY AND RE- COVERED THE PROPERTY.”~

The Germans yesterday again used a handful of bombers pro- tected by a mass of fighters.— Reuter.

Gambin Spitfire Fund's second BICYCLE

contribution to the cost of air- craft for Britain is £1,000..

THIEVES

Before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen this morning, Tsui Shing, 23, Tam Ming, 28, and Yuen Wing-sau, 25, were sentenced to 2 months' hard labour. The fourth accused, Hi Ki, 82, was remanded 24 hours for further enquiries on a receiv- ing charge. :

It was stated that first three accused stole the machines and sold them to fourth accused for

THEFT FROM FIRE STATION

The sum of £5,000 has been subscribed by the Kenya War Welfare Fund for the relief of Two bicycle thieves; Pun Iur. distress due to air raids on Lon-23, and Ki Kwong-on, 24, alleged $270. don.

to have been operating on a large further 'From Nigeria, a

in-

scale, were sentenced to four stalment of. £5,000 has been months' hard labour by Mr. Q. sent to the War Fund.

A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon Britain is to have a Gen-

The Spitfire Fund organised this morning tor stealing nine among the British Colony eral

in bleveles on September: 23. Headquarters of Portugal has, within one month; Det.-Sgt. N. B. Fraser, spid Science to co-ordinate and, that the fund will yield sufficient nct in custody, went to different raised £13,000. It is expected that accused, with another man. Although reports have reach-

stimulate research and for three Spitfires,

shops and hired nine bicycles ed Moscow that Herr von Rib- the discoveries of scienti-hanga has given two fighters to

The Maharaja Dhiraja of Darb which were not returned.. bentrop is supposed to have ar fic workers in all spheres, the Bihar War Purposes Fund. reported to the police, who The disappearance of several

The masters of the shops no confirmation of his presence The personnel will consist of One is a Spitfire for the RAF eventually arrested the two youths accessories from the No. 7 are. is forthcoming from official cir- Internationally known scientific which, if destroyed in action, will and recovered the bicycles from appliance in Mongkok Fire Sta cles in Moscow.

nvestigators like Sir William be replaced by the Maharaja

an address in Austin Road. Reuter's correspondent in the Bragg,

tion on Monday had a The second fighter is Dr. E. F. Appleton, Sir

for the

'sequel this Soviet capital says with reference Edward Mellanby, Sir

-morning · beforé: Mr.. E. Indian Air Force. Edwin to reports regarding Hibbentrop's Butler, Professor A. V. Hill, and given money for two Spitfires.-

Hinsworth at Kowloon when an The Maharaja of Morvi activities and concering the Professor A. G. Egerton.

[cx-painter of the Station, tivo possible reaction. of the Sovie

other men and, a woman were- The Chairman will be Lord British Wireless, Union to the Thres-Prive Pact, Hankey, who will convey the

charged with stealing or receiv ing. that it may be recalled that the nuts of the new body's laboure organs of the Gavanje2 Party, directly to the Lord Chancellor. "Pravda" and "Izv.stir" "both Reuter? receatly stressed the neutrality of

rived in Moscow

from Berlin,

the Soviet Unioù în "the present war.Reuter.

Railway Agreement

AID FOR FRENCH CHILD VICTIMS

A WASTE OF TIME

has

SHIUKWAN AIR SERVICE PROJECT

the ex-painter, Ho Hing, 26, vas remanded for two days for An air service between Hong further enquiries in connection Kong

and Shiukwan, north with thefts of similar equipment: Kwangtung, will shortly be in- from Hong Kong fire stations. augurated by the China National The two men, charged with re- Aviation Corporation, according celving, were fined $40, or six tou responsible official of the weeks hard labour cach, while. concern. American radio report.

the woman was discharged owing Although the schedule has not to lack of evidence. S the German Minister of Trans- (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL" ers in Germany are get been fixed, it has been tentatively Def.-Sgt. Morrison said that Soviet Commissariat for Trans who suffered from the recent Nazi censorship that they

Assistance for French children ting so annoyed at the decided that a round trip will be Ho Hing sold the equipment as

made every two weeks,

scrap. brass to the tivo men, lone port have resulted in the conclu-hostilities is urged by M...Bubon,

The Lare from Hong Kong ito of whom re-sold some

to the sion of a final railway agreement | Bishop of Lausanne.

Negotiations which have been taking place in Berlin between

port, and representatives of the

are thinking of giving it that from Shiukwan to Hong

Shiukan will be HK$270 while woman. Kong will be N.C.520. The

between the two countries, ac- He urges Swiss charitable in all up and leaving the cording to the official German stitutions and "families to care

THE MADRAS WAR EFFORT

further £15,000 has been cabled from. Madras to the Air Ministry from the Governor's War

temporarily for French children from 5 to 15 years of age who are war orphans or whose fathers are prisoners of war. Havas.

country.

Variety," doyon of American screen, stage and radio magazines;" reports that officials of the various American broadcasting companies believe that the available broad- casting, material from Germany The Admiralty announced last contains "little of authentic news

TRAWLER LOST

Journey each way will take only one and a half hours-Central News.

ITALIAN BOMBER FORCED DOWN-

WATERLOO ROAD- BURGLARY.......

Mr. C. E. Templett, of No. 05, Waterloo Road, has reported that between 1 am and 6 am) yes terday, h's residence was entered

An Italian bomber which raid- through an open window and five-

Fund, bringing total contributions night that H.M. trawler Recoil is value," and are considering the cd Haifa on Tuesday was damag- bottles of liquor and money and from this source to £247,000.- | overdue, and must be considered I withdrawal of their corresponed by 'anti-aircraft fire and later | Jewellery were stolen, The total Reuter

lost. Reutér.

.dents from Germany-Reuter.-- ·Janded-in Syria. Reuter -

value of the loss was $102.00.