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AMERICA TAKES FIRM LINE Japanese Aggression Denounced

D.E.I. READY FOR SQUALLS

The Dutch East Indies, whose oil may be one of the prizes sought by the Japanese in their threat- ened southern expansion, are taking no chances.

FORTY

JAPANESE

SHIPS PAUSE

Over 40 Japanese ships bound for United States ports are reported to have heaved to off shore as a result of Mr. Sumner Welles' statement de- nouncing Japan ns the aggressor in Indo- China. Reuter.

Throughout the archipelago all points of military importance, in- cluding oil fields and harbours, | 1000000 have been closed to foreigners and placed under guard, says a Balavia despatch to the Free Dutch newspaper in London, "Vrij Nederland."

The Home Guard is to be concentrated for the protection of the oil fields.

Thousands of women are being registered for war service.

SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND

NATIVES

WILL BE CALLED UP UNDER THE CONSCRIP- TION PLAN THIS YEAR REUTER

TO TAKE EFFECT NEXT WEEK

The majority of the Japanese mission in Hanoi is scheduled to leave for Saigon on Sunday.

It is understood the main

THAILAND

POLICY -

AFFIRMED

Thailand is determined

Mr. Welles Says National Security Now Involved

JAPAN WAS STRONGLY DENOUNCED AS THE AGGRESSOR IN INDO-CHINA IN A STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN STATE DEPARTMENT, ISSUED BY MR. SUMNER WELLES, ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE, IN WASHINGTON LAST EVENING.

The statement says: "It will be recalled that in 1940 the Japan- ese Government gave expression on several occasions to its desire that conditions of disturbance should not spread to the region of the Pacific, with special reference to the Netherlands East Indies and French Indo-China.

"This desire was expressly cơ curred in by many other governments, including the

Government of the United States."

"In statements by this Government it was made clear that any alterations in the existing status of such areas by other than peaceful processes could not but be prejudicial to the security and peace of the entire Pacific area, and that this conclusion was | independence, whatever based on a doctrine which had universal application.

may develop in the Far "On September 23, 1940, refer-

to maintain and defend her neutrality and

was stated

in

East or on Thailand's bor-ring to events then rapidly hap- the Indo-China situa- pening in ders, it

tion, the Secretary of State made Bangkok regarding the a statement that it seemed obvious Indo-China crisis.

that the existing situation was be- ing upset and changes being! Neutral observers draw atten- achieved under duress.

tion to a significant passage in the Premier's address to Thai troops

on the eve of their departure to the territories

by newly ceded Indo-China.

He said: "Even if it becomes clauses of the agreement giving inevitab e that you must be called in southern Indo-on to take up arms you must do, Japan. bases

bravery and China have already been signed in it with the greatest

"--Reuter. firm determination." Vichy and details were decided yesterday in Hanoi.

They are likely to take effect at the beginning of next week. Although no information is yet available officially, It is believed

GLIDES

that possible concessions include FROM FRANCE

the right to maintain troops in southern Indo-China and the oc cupation of naval bases and aero dromes, Reuter,

BATTLE IN STRAITS OF DOVER

An

TO ENGLAND

While accompanying bombers on the rail over Northern France yester day the sergeant pilot of a Spitfire was attacked by Admiralty com- a Messerschmitt. munique issued in London. As he turned to return the fre last night reveals a suc- his engine was disabled by an enemy bullet and "cut off," says cessful naval clash in the me Air Ministry news service. Straits of Dover.

The sergeant was then well The communique says: "Our inside France and 20,000 feet up light forces, operating during the Although he could not see the night of July 23/24 in the Straits: English coast because of haze and of Dover, encountered an enemy cloud he turned round and start- convoy very heavily, escorted.ed to glide for home, e

"Present developments in re- lation to Indo-China provide a clear indication that changes are now being offected under duress. "The present unfortunate situa-

French tion in which the French Govern- ment of Vichy and the Government in Indo-China themselves is, of course, known.

In No Position

And well

"It is only too clear that they are in no position to resist the pressure exercised on them.

"There is no doubt as to the attitude of the Government and people of the United Sraten-to- wards acts of aggression carried out by the use or threat of arm:" ed force. That attitude:has been made abundantly clear.

"By the course which it has fol-

lowed and is following regarding Indo-China, the Japanese Govern- ment is giving a clear indication that it is determined to pursue an

objective of expansion by force.

There is not apparent to the United States Government any valid ground on which "- thê]! Japanese Government would be warranted In occupying, Indo-

In sight and for minutes he won- "During the ensuring engage Losing height gradually and ex-| dered if he would havo height ment one of the enemy patrol peeting any minute to be pounc-enough to reach it. : vessels was sunle and others are ed on by Messerschmitts, he He cleared the cliffs of Beachy know to have been severely glided on with the air screw Head with a few huntired feet to. epare and force-landed a mile damaged. We suffered no casual stationary,

At just the Engushi come "inland. British Wireless,

China

or establishing bases in that area as measures of set- defence.

Aim Of Conquest

BOMBS ON EIRE

BOMBS DROPPED FROM "UN. IDENTIFIED" 'PLANES ARE REPORTED IN A STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE EIREANN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION BUREAU IN DUBLIN YESTER- DAY AFTERNOON.

"At The statement declares: about 1.20 a.m. to-day (Thursday) a number of bombs were dropped by unidentified aircraft in the vic

"This Government can there-inity of Dundalk, County Louth

fore only conclude that the action

"There were no casualties and has been undertaken by Japan be-only minor damage was reported.”

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