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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1940.

NORWAY WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR HER INTEGRITY & INDEPENDENCE: DECISION APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT

Preparing To Defence Measures By Negotiate Swedish Government With Germany

STOCKHOLM, Apr. 10 (Reuter) -Norway is preparing to negotiate with Germany, according to a dis- patch from the Norwegian Press Agency.

PARIS APR. 10 (REUTER)

NORWAY'S DECISION

TO CONTINUE TO RESIST AND TO FIGHT FOR HER IN- TEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER, M. J. Nygaardsvold, at a meeting of the Storting (Parliament) at Elveroem, according to the Helsingfors Radio.

The announcer added that the statement was received with unanimous approval by the Storting.

A Finnish report says that the meeting of Parliament was called to consider how the Government should be car-

.The Norwegian Parliament met last night in the small town of Elverum, east of Hamar, and ap- proved the proposal from the Gov- ernment to nominate a Committee of Three" with the aim or nego-ried on during the war. tiating with the German authori- ties comformity with the ob- jectives elaborated by the Prime Minister."

They appointed M Lykke and M. Mowinckel, both former Prime Ministers, and M, sundby.

"ONLY HUTE"

The Prime Minister of Norway. M. Nygaardsvold, sald. "I am sure the people desire what we destre, and if this is so we can only hope that the disaster that has struck us will have a happy conclusion." According to the Jaemtianas Tidning important developments were expected at Trondhen dur ing last night, It is believed that British warships would try to force

a passage to the port..

Reports from Oslo show that Nazi warplanes played a big part In over-awing the city, the troops landed being comparactively few.

GERMAN DEMARCIE

The Swedish Prime Minister, M. P. A. Hansson, announced" that Germany has made a denarche, asking Sweden to observe strict neutrality.

The Government. replied that they intended to maintain ne- trailty but reserved the liberty to take any measures necessary for the maintenance and defence of neutrality.

PESSIMISTIO VIEW AMSTERDAM, Apr. 10 (Reuter) Dutch Government circles are taking a more pessimistic view of the situation and the order has been given to be prepared for any eventuality,, while a number of further precautions have also been taken.

Official quarters in London have no confirmation about the report that Norway is preparing to negotiate with the German Government and advise that such reports should. be treated with the utmost reserve.

Norwegian Government

Moves To

Unknown

Destination

"STOCKHOLM, Apr. 10 (Reu- ter)Following last night's meeting of the Storting at Hamar, the Norwegian Gov- erniment has moved to an un- known place, according to the Oslo correspondent of the Dagens Nyheter. Newspapers in Stockholm report that Germans are patrolling the streets of Oslo and it is estimated that 120 Norwegians were killed during the occupation of Oslo.

German forces in Oslo are stat-

ed to number 400.

The newspapers state that Trondheim Eas been 'occupied Four cruisers, without fighting. carrying aircraft, landed troops who were must by Czechs and

Austriana.

BRITISH CONSUL, STAFF ARRESTED DIFFERENT MATTER LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter)-Nor- LONDON, Apr. 10 Reuter)

state weglan circles

that any Pinland has put the radio station "negotiations" between Germany at Latti at the disposal of the and the puppet government which Norwegian Government.

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it established in Oslo is entirely a A broadcast from there states allferent matter.

that the British Consul, Mr. F. Kjeldsberg. OBE, M.V.O... and staff at Trondheim, which is oc- cupied by the Germans, have been arrested.

NO KNOWLEDGE

LONDON,

Apr. 10 (Reuter) Official Norwegian circles London have no knowledge of any negotiations between the Norwe- gian Government and Germany.

It is emphasised in inform- ed British quarters, says Reu- ter's diplomatic correspon- dent, that since Denmark is entirely under German do- mination and is regarded by

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to that of Czechoslovakia, all| news reports from Denmark: should be regarded as con- taining a high percentage of The Peter Maersk (Danish) and German propaganda.

LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter)-

the Kronviken (Norwegian) and Following the meeting of the Similarly, so long as Oslo remains two ather Norwegian vessels have Supreme War Council yesterday in German hands, news from so- been detained by the Hongkong all leave of the Royal Air Force and the British Expeditionary called Norwegian sources there can authorities, according to Havas.

Force has been cancelled. contain no more belief than stories

The action was based on the new emanating from the Propaganda defence, regulations published in

Ministry in Berlin.

A Stockholm report says the the Government Gazette (ses Page Swedish Government are taking 5) entitling the authorities to pre- vent ships and aireraft fre a leaf- measures to defend the country.

At noon today partial alr defence ing the Colony. operation was put into ferce.

Military leave has been.. can-

celled and reservists are being call- ed up no general mobilisation has taken place.

Meanwhile Swedish ships at Ere and Atlantic ports, have been in- structed to remain at the ports.

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British Destroyers

Destroyers Attack

Enemy Forces At Narvik:

H.M.S. Hunter Sunk

LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter) --The Admiralty announces that British destroyers attacked enemy forces at Narvik at dawn today and encountered strong opposition.

H.M.S. Hunter was sunk and H.M.S. Hardy ran ashore: the remainder withdrew.

NO DETAILS OF CASUAL- | TIES OF THE SHIPS ARE

YET AVAILABLE BUT COM-Nazi Cruiser

PLETE LISTS WILL BE PUB- LISHED AS SOON AS POS-

SIBLE.

Enemy Josses are not yet known

for certain but there is an uncon-

Hit By

Heavy

Bomb

firmed report from Stockholm that LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter)—It is authoritatively stated that' a' Get-

a German cruiser was sunk.

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One of the British submarines; man ship lying off Bergen, was at- torpedoed an enemy cruiser of tacked and bombed yesterday even- South Norway last night and it is ing by aircraft of the RAF. Bom- thought that the cruiser was sunk. ber Command, One large cruiser Bombers of the RAF attacked was hit by a heavy bomb and other an enemy cruiser off Bergen last warships are believed to have been

damaged, night and obtaified one hit. Bom-

The attack, which was made by bers of the Fleet Air Arm also at- tacked an enemy cruiser in Bergen relays of aircraft in quick succes- strong this morning and scored three hits. sion, was delivered by a

force of long-range bombers in the SERIES OF ATTACKS

face of intense anti-aircraft fire The Air Ministry announces that from the warships.

The series of bombing attacks the Royal Air Force carried out a series of attacks yesterday even- were made by aircraft flying in ing against enemy cruisers off sections in a line astern of the Bergen Nord

principal targets which were two large cruisers and two destroyers Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire lying at anchor in the Bergen the attacks were pressed home, one roadstead. cruiser being hit and seriously damaged. All our machines. re- turned safely.

SERIOUSLY DAMAGED The Rome Radio, queting Stockholm report, states that German destroyer has entered Stockholm Harbour, seriously dam- aged

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FAILING LIGHT In the falling light accurate ob- servation of the results was difficult but one heavy bomb was seen to register a direct hit on the after part of a large cruiser of the Koln class. Other warships are believed to have been damaged.

Despite the intense fire to which they were subjected all the British The Rome Radio also states that aircraft returned safely making

Oslo and Stockholm was restored & fight of approximately eight telephonic communication between night landings at their base after

early today.

houra' duration.

Dramatic

Account By

Premier In Commons

LONDON, ADr. 10 (Reuter)-In the House of Commons today the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, gave a brief and dramatic account of this morning's naval battle off Narvik in reply to a question by Mr. C. R. Attlee, Leader of the Labour Opposition, who asked whether the Prime Minister had any further statement to make about naval operations in the North Sea.

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CHUNGKING, Apr. 10 (Central) -The fifth plenary session of the was Council People's Political formally adjourned this afternoon. A total of 127 members attended the closing ceremony which was pre- sided over by Generalissimo Chlang Special to H.K. Dally Press

Kai-shek, chairman of the Council.

Replying, Mr. Chamberlain saldı "On the way out they met a Ger- AMSTERDAM, Apr. 10 Havas) Addressing the gathering. the]

reports state that the Generalissimo pointed out the ex- that he did not propose to make man ship, the Ravenfeld, which BRUSSELS, Apr. 10 (Reuter)--Press Belgium's determination to con- Germans have interned all Bri-cellent spirit evinced and the good any general statement on naval was found to be carrying reserve it would be possible for one to be force. The vessel was blown up tinue her policy of neutrality was tish and French newspapermen results achieved at the meeting. aspects of the war and hoped that ammunition to the landed German

In communique in Copenhagen and all German He also reviewed the work done made by Mr. Winston Churchill, (loud cheers).

from the by the Council in the last two First Lord of the Admiralty, to- "The House will naturally not ex- emphasised Issued following a meeting of the Jews who emigrated Cabinet.

years and hoped that members morrow when; perhaps, more in-pect me to deal in any way with Reich to Denmark. DUTCH SOLDIERS RETURN Meanwhile, the Nazis have re- during the recess of the full Coun formation than they now possessed further operations," he concluded. AMSTERDAM, Apr. 10 (Reuter leased the Danish and Norwegianel will continue their efforts to would have come to hand.

BUILT IN 1938 British --All last night and this morning Journalists in Berlin who were help the Government in carrying

Wireless adds that special trains were rumbling previously arrested.

out its policy,

HMS. Hunter is a destroyer of through Holland taking soldiers

1.340 tons built in 1938 and is of back from leave,

Com- the Greyhound class. Her plement, according to reference books, was 145 officers and men.

HMS. Hardy is a fotila leader "Five British destroyers steam- of 1,505 tons with a tomplement She also ed up the fjord and engaged six of 175 officers and men. German destroyers of the latest was built in 1936. and largest type which were also supported by shore batteries and guns newly mounted ashore,

"H.MS. Hunter was sunk and

WAS HMS. Hardy

At Utrecht, centre-point of this activity, the authorities spent the entire night working out details

traffic.

ECONOMIC EFFECT

for the handling of the extra OF NAZI OCCUPATION

OF DENMARK EXAMINED..

Loud-speakers were installed at the stations to give directions to the troops. Civilian passengers are asked to co-operate as far as PARIS, Apr. 10 (Reuter)--The is possible and to make do with It is considered most unlikely French War communique issued the very restricted service that that Negotiations would be con- today reports a quite night on was being put on for them. templated.

the Lorraine and Alsace fronts.

GERMAN GRIP EXPECTED TO BE FAR REACHING

AMSTERDAM, APR. 10 (REUTER)—THE STATUS OF NORWAY AND DENMARK IS THE SUBJECT OF MUCH DISCUSSION IN BERLIN.

Neutral correspondents report that the two Scandina- vian countries are to be' nelther protectorates like Bo- hemia and Moravia, governments like Poland por vassal states like Slovakia.

German grip on both countries, however, is expected to be far-reaching.

Numerous German emigrants in Handelsblad says that it seems to Denmark, as well as British and be true that one or two German French subjects, will certainly, he troopships were torpedoed, and á interned and Denmark, with her certain number of German losses in rich dairy and farming resources, the air are admitted. But other will be included in the economic wise, it is claimed that the German system of the Reich.

forces effected the operations with- The Berlin correspondent of the out any noteworthy interference.

At a number of points crisis measures have been taken and guards strengthened on strategic bridges. dykes. railways and roads.

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LONDON, APE, 10 (BWS)—VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE SITUATION. CREATED BY GERMANY'S NEW AGGRESSION, condemnation. which has aroused worldwide indignation and are discussed

in the British press,

The Manchester Guardian examining the economic effects of the German occupation of Denmark, cutting off of Sweden from the Atlantic and, the war with Norway, says, "Germany assumes commercial overlordship over Denmark by implication over Sweden and by, force of arms over part of Norway. We may take it she will no longer allow British coal and British textiles to go to them and that she will prevent the export of foodstuffs. ps.

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"This will b a loss to our east agriculture should be capable of coast coalfields and to Lancashire giving. but it will be a greater loss to Denmark.

"Denmark is not self-sufficient.

"The House will, however, probably wish to hear of the account I have just received of the fleres action taken by British destroyers. against German forces in Narvik this

rats.

FOURTH NAZI SHIP SUNE The Germans lost another mer-" chantship in the Batic.

She is the Amasis, of Hamburg. HO severely of 7,000 tons, and was torpedoed at damaged that she had run Skakkerag. ashore and became а wreck.

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This is the fourth German ver-

H.M.S. Hotspur also received serious damage and the destroyer sel sunk by British naval action Hostile also received slight dam-in two days... age. The remaining vessel, H.ME. Havoc, was untouched,

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and eggs, which she can well do j and fertilisers. These she will not damaged Hotspar, withdrew cover-aos which is a British 'sphere o

operations.""

FRENCH UNITS ON SPOT

(Reuter)-A PARIS, Apr. 10 naval spokesman, referring to the naval operations in the North Sea, "After a most determined action anid: "We have French units on Germany will not be Hes great output of meat and against a superior force of larger the spot and there is most com- responsible for absorbing. Den-dairy produce is dependent, to a and more modern ships, and in the plete co-operation between mark's exports of butter, bacon large extent, on imported fodder face of gunfire from shore, the British and French in the North get under the rigorous British ed by the other two destroyers.

The spokesman added that since with, but in return, she will have blockade and Germany is already The German destroyers appeared to assured Denmark of her coal highly deficient in these. Ger- be in no condition to attempt pur- the Norwegian Government hos Similarly with Sweden and with many's attack on the northern suit

left the capital, communications. that part of Norway, which Ger- Neutrals also cuts off what sup A 1,600-ton German destroyer have not been established and

reports received many may succeed in holding.

plies the may have been receiv-was torpedoed and believed sunk many

the outside

world and three more were left heavily Stockholm were of German origin. "This imposes a big strain on ing from

· KARLSRUHE SUNK Germany's already over-taxed ; through them. When, the econo-hit and burning (cheers). It is coal industry and her new depen-mile balance, sheet is struck, it will perhaps not less important that sbc

LONDON, Apr. 10 (Reuter)—A dents will suffert. But it by no not by any means come out whol-merchant ships, suspected of con- ! means follows that Germany willly on her credit aide, Britain will taining unloaded stores for the German communique edmits that be able to extract, from Denmark suffer also but, in the long rum, German expedition, were sunk in two cru'sers, the Bluecher and the

action by British destroyera. Karlsruhe, were sunk." wishes or all Danish not seriously."

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