1941-03-20 — Page 16

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 20, 1941.

NEW ANGLO-TURKISH TALKS ON

ON THE

THE BALKANS Mr. Eden's Flying DOUBLE Trip To Cyprus: WATCH IN Complete Harmony

NO BOMBS ON ENGLAND IN DAYLIGHT

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No bombs are ported to have been dropped anywhere or land in Britain during daylight yesterday and по alert was sounded in the even- ing.

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There Was aerial activity the British coast and in the morning a Dor- nier 17 was shot down into the North Sea.-- Reuter.

MR. ANTHONY EDEN, THE BRITISH FOR- EIGN SECRETARY, YESTERDAY MET DR. SARAJOGLU, THE TURKISH FOREIGN MINIS- TER, IN CYPRUS.

The meeting is the second between the two statesmen in less than three weeks. The previous meeting took place in Ankara, when General Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, conferred with Turkish Ministers and the Army Chief of Staff.

which took place at Mr. Eden's invitation.

Every aspect of the in- ing. ternational situation was examined, with special at-

Re-Emphasised tention to the Balkan

Announcing the meeting, 2 situation, at these conver-communique issued in Cairo last night stated: "They reviewed sations.

various developments in the in- ternational situation which have taken place since Mr. Eden's visit to Ankara last month and re- cmphasised the complete identity which exists between their two Governments."

A communique issued at their conclusion stated "Complete between the two agreement

on Governments was reached their policy in regard to all these problems."

Mr. Eden flew to Cyprus early yesterday morning for the meet-

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"Highly satisfactory to both sides," was the description ap- piled In authoritative British quarters in Cairo to the meet- ing.

In the fortnight since their previous meeting at Ankara, much hus happened: it was therefore natural that the Ministers should meet to discuss the progress made,

CYPRUS PAID A WARM WELCOME TO THE DISTIN- GUISHED VISITORS IN WHICH THE GREEK, BRITISH AND TURKISH COMMUNITIES EN- THUSIASTICALLY JOINED IN.

DR. SARAJOGLU CLARIFIES STAND

"We shall have a com mon victory. Meanwhile we are rejoicing at your! victories as if they were | our own," declared the Turkish Foreign Minister, Dr. Sarajoglu, to the spe- cial correspondent of the Athens newspaper "Ethnos" in Ankara yen- terday.

Dr.

Sarajoglu added:

"The Greek deeds are magnificent and provide a glorious page in the his- tory of humanity.

"I am optimistic as regards the future and am convinced the results will be good. Wo chall probably have to

go through new triala but this matters little to our people."

In conclusion Dr. Sarajoglu sent "my heartiest greetings to Greece." -Reuter.

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U.S.WATERS

MARTIAL LAW

PROLONGED

IN TURKEY

The decree con- cerning martial law in Turkey was un- animously prolonged O further three months at a meeting of the Turkish Grand National Assembly yesterday, states An- kara radio quoted by Reuter.

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"} A NEW YORK REPORT STATES THAT THE UNITED STATES NAVY DEPARTMENT HAS DECIDED TO DOUBLE ITS WATCH IN AMERICAN WATERS IN FACE OF NEW THREATS OF INCREASED GERMAN U-BOAT ACTIVITY ON MER- CHANT SHIPPING AND AS A RESULT OF INFORMATION CONVEYED BY LORD HALI- FAX, THE BRITISH AMBASSA- DOR, TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THAT GERMAN U-BOATS HAVE BEEN ORDER- ED TO AMERICAN WATERS.

In Washington, the Under-

New York reports have it that Secretary of State, Mr. Sumner 'planes are already being drafted Welles, yesterday confirmed the for the convoy of American ships. report that information had been half-way across the Atlantic. Judged by Lord Halifax.

International News Service.

STOP PRESS

Addressing Legislative Council this afternoon, His Excellency the Governor said: Honourable Members, Before General Norton leaves the Colony you will, I feel sure, be glad of an oppor- tunity to show

high your appreciation of his work here during the past seven months. General Norton came here

On

a special mission In August last and he has ful- fled his task to the admira- tion of all, It was no light or easy duty that he took upon his shoulders in the civil administration of the Colony with the processes of which he was unfamiliar. know from him

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that from the outset he has been im- mensely helped by the steady support given to him in this Council and the whole-heart- ed cooperation of the Civil Service. From what he has said to me, I know that he would like me to mention particularly the debt which he owes to the loyalty and expert ability of the Honour- able Mr. N. L. Smith.

As President of this Coun- cil I invite its members to signi'y their grateful re- cognition of General Norton's untiring and successful lab- ours on this Colony's behalf, The Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater- son, as Senior Unofficial Member, expressed high ap- preciation of General Norton's services on behalf of the Co- Jony during Sir Geoffry Northcote's absence and said that he had the good wishes of the entire Colony for a speedy recovery from the in- juries received in his unfor- tunate accident.

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The Hon. Mr. M, K. Lo, who on behalf of Chinese menibers and in the name of the Chin- Community, associated himself with the tribute, said Lieutenant- that soon after General Norton's arrival It became obvious to the com- munity that he was more than a military officer of distinc- tion; he was an able adniin-. istrator, with wide sympathies.. and understanding,

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The whole · Colony shocked and grieved to hear of General Norton's accident, resulting in injuries which necessitated medical treatment during the last few weeks of his stay in Hong Kong. We all hope he will soon be com2÷ pletely restored to health. Sir, the Colony will gratefully remember General Norton's devoted efforts on behalf of Hong Kong, and we shall all- follow with deep personal in- terest his future career, which we know will be both brilliant and distinguished in what- ever sphere of activity to which he may be called. in service of the British

First reading of the amend- ing Estate Duty Ordinance in passed its first reading Legislative Council this afternoon. The second and third readings ure to be taken next week.

The well-informed Wash- ington "News-Letter" reports the receipt of information from the Far East indicating that of all the unwilling statesmen who have proceed- ed to

in Germany

recent has gone years, none

more unwillingly than Mr. Matsuo- ka, who is said to have been convinced before he left that nothing could be achieved for the benefit of Japan.

It is alleged he was forced to go by a powerful clique in the Foreign Office headed by Mr. Ohashi and backed by the Japanese militarists.

Reports that the Japanese and German militarists are getting closer together seem to be partly confirmed by the disclosure in Washing- ton that the sole remaining. United States steamship line running to Lisbon has been taking across the Atlantic be- tween 15 and 20 Japanese officers a week. On arrival at Lisbon, it is reported, they are quickly whisked to Ger- many by Lufthansa airliners. --Reuter.

In Finance

Committee this. afternoon, approval was given to expenditure for employment of 2,000 nightsnil coolies, à decision which, in effect, authorised Gov- ernment to take over control of nightsoil removal.

The Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo pro- tested against apparent failure of the Urban Council or Government to consider the petition of the Luen Yick Guild, but said it seem-z ed futile to prolong the discussion or vote against the motion.

The Hon. Mr: W, N Thomas Tam said that the only conclusion;· to draw was that Government would use its majority, to force” the motion. He would, neverthe- less, abstain from voting.

The Hon. Mr. S. H." Dodwell said it was a pity that Govern ment could, not agree to continue. the o'd system under supervision.

The Hon, Mr. W. J. Carrie as-i stained from voting.

The Hon. Mr, W. J. Carries as-i sured Members that Government would employ all those nightsoil coolics who come forward to work under Government.