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MR. CHURCHILL GIVEN FULL CONTROL

HONGKONG CONCERN

THE EAGERNESS WITH WHICH the Prime Minister's state- ment on the circumstances sürrounding the withdrawal of

the Allied Forces in Norway, was awaited in London and other parts of Britain, found"an echo even in this far-flung outpost of“ the Empire.

Hongkong was also anxious to hear what Mr. Chamberlain had to say and up till 3 am. this morning our office was flooded with enquiries regarding the progress of the debate-the most vital since the outbreak of World War No. 2,

MME, TABOUIS SAYS:

ONLY

RUSSIA FEARS GERMANY IN EUROPE "Germany is the only nation Russia fears in Europe.

She is the only nation who would be able to use force against us and as such we fear Germany. We will make her our ally in order to induce England and France to de-- clare war on the Nazis.”

This significant statement was said to have been "made

HUNGARY- by M. Litvinoff, former So-

SLOVAKIA TENSION

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Nazi Troops

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On Frontier

frontier.

viet Commissar, for Foreign Affairs, to Madame Tabouls, the well-known' French poli- tical writer.

NAZI HOPES

Mme. Tabouls disclosed in a broadcast Interview with. Mr.

LORD HALIFAX

HALIFAX NAMED AS PREMIER?

Welcomed By Peers

PREMIER'S

CHALLENGE TO

PACKED COMMONS

"Would Anyone Of You Have Done Otherwise?”

ALLIED DETERMINATION STIFFENED DESPITE SETBACK IN NORWAY

"We felt that, despite the hazards, we must run the risks and meant, to stand up to the German bully in an effort to save their give help to a brave people, who had almost forgotten what war freedom and their independence. Is there anyone here who would have done otherwise?”

THIS TRENCHANT QUESTION WAS ASKED BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, when he opened the eagerly awaited two-day debate with a statement in which he examined the history and causes of the failure of the Allied campaign in Norway,

TIENTSIN QUESTION UNSETTLED

Special to B. K. Dally Press LONDON, May 7 (Hayas)—The name of Lord Hallfax was pro- Anthony Weymouth, in London nounced today, in competent cir-1 last night, that Germany thought cles, as the possible successor to that, an alliance with Russia. Neville Chamberlain if there Beuter's dipulatie en corres="1

would male. Her strong enough to take the initiative In

any war which might break out between France and Britain,

pondent 3333 In

ed away for a little while yet, says Reuter from London.

should be" any change in the

Its confirmed Cabinet,

London that the Tien- Lord Halifax is extremely po- tsin question remains much as it Special to E. K. Daily Press

When asked by Mr. Weymouth pular and was spared the attacks was before Sir Robert Cra'gle's re- LONDON, May 7 (Havas)-Ten- whether she implied, by this launched in the House of Com-cent visit to Mr. Tani. There are sion rose high today between Hun-statement, that Russia wanted to mons against the present Cabinet still obstacles to overcome and it gary and Slovakia, now under see Germany defeated, Mme, Ta- Several induential peers, including is not expected these will be clear- German protection, when Ger- bouts sald, M. Stalin is a man Lord Salisbury, would welcome a man troop concentrations were who has his own ideas and goes Halifax succession to the Premier- reported along the Hungarian his own way.

Whether you". are ship. friendly with him or not it makes Stress la laid on the fact that A move from the Reich towards no difference. He makes his deals scrupulous integrity will en-

BLONDEL HANDS Hungary would be a manoeuvre cisions only for the interests of tail him to defend the present CREDENTIALS forcing Italy into the European Russia. He thinks only of a big Government's policy with even conflict since Italy has often Russia-a big Russia with all her more conscience since he thinks

Special to H. K. Dally Press stressed her interests in the Bal-lost provinces restored."

(Haras)-M. LONDON, May 7 any change in the Cabinet might kans, chiefly Hungary.

Mr. Weymouth: I only hope you result in bls becoming the Premier. Judes Blondel, the new French German Invasion of Hungary are right.

Even I no vote takes place Minister at Bulgaria, today hand- has been carefully prepared through Referring to the Finnish War, during today's debate, the debate ed h's credentials to King Boris, the action of the Hinkla guards Mme. Tabouls said that Russia in the House of Lords will give according to a BB. °C. broadcast, from

Slovakia. They received has both won and lost it, but with very important indications of the The new Minister said his main orders from the German autho- regard to the Balkans Russia political developments now that task would be to increase the ex- rities to organise anti-Hungarian would certainly not wish to see public opinion wishes the war to changes between France and Bul activities and to raise public opinion against their neighbours who took the opportunity to march into Blovakia when Czechoslovakia was first split in March 1939.

LORAINE TO PAY NORMAL CALL ON CIANO

(Reuter)---

LONDON, May 7 Reuter learns that Sir Percy Lo- rahe. British Ambassador on his return to Rome, is almost certain to pay the normal courtesy visit to Count Clano and that, accord- ingly, such visit will bear no parti- cular significance.

Reuter's diplomatic- correspon....... dent understands that Mr. Play- fair, the British economic expèes. has 'returned to Rome and that, his return is solely connected with clearing up the agreement and mot to seek any wider trade agree- ment.

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enter into a new phase.

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TWO DETECTIVES DANGEROUSLY HURT IN DESPERATE GUN BATTLE IN HEART OF DUBLIN

Unsuccessful Attempt To

Seize Mails

MORE POWERS

FOR ARMY IN TURKEY

IF BRITAIN HAD REFUSED

Mr. Chamberlain remarked that he felt that if Britain) had refused to answer the call “we should have justified the reproach that our only object in Scandinavia was Iron ore and that we cared nothing för the freedom of small, nations."

MR. CHAMBERLAIN

TO DIRECT MILITARY: OPERATIONS

MR. CHURCHILL

"A suggested smaller cabinet

would not save time or lead to quicker decision," sald Mr, Chamberlain, speaking in the House of. Commons yesterday, says Reuter.

Committee."

"Mr. Winston Churchill will henceforth Have the special res- Regarding the reactions of itary operations from day to day. ponsibility of supervision of mii- thesteverse for forexit conn-THEE authorised to sire guidance tries," "Mr. Chamberlain sald and direction to the Chiefs of Stan he thought it might well have

Mr. Chamberlain added that been more serious. Through- out the whole of this difficult period, France had shown re- markable steadiness and, as in, Britain, the only effect of the, reverse was to stiffen her determination.

Turkey remained unperturbed: Egypt continued to strengthen her defences, while the Near East post- tion had been quietened by re version to normal of the British Fleet distribution in the Mediter- ranean, says Reuter.

LARGER ATTENDANCE THAN USUAL THERE WAS A LARGER ATTENDANCE than usual in the

House when questions began.

Even in the vacant seats cards showed that members who had established a right to them would be present when the Prime Minister rose to make his statement.

There were few occupants on the Treasury Bench at the start but they trooped in later. As soon as the doors were. opened the Ambassadors' Gallery was' filled.

Mr. Chamberlain entered the House at 3.15 p.m. (B.S.T.) and was received with ministerial cheers, and some opposition deri sive shouts, including: "He has, missed the 'bus!"

CROWDED HOUSE

:

As

regards other possible changes whether in or outside the Government he will, en- deavour to keep his mind open to any steps that may be called for.

Altogether. Mr. Chamberlain addressed the House for less than an hour.

Orders Of The Day

Yesterday's debate in the Com-"" móns was awaited with greater eagerness" "by the man-in-the- street than any meeting since the war began, says Beuter.

34r. Chamberlain opened the de- bate with a report on the present altuation and was to be flowed by Mr. C. R. Attlee, Leader of the Labour Opposition, and Sir Archi bald Sinclair, the Liberal Leader.

Mr. Oliver Stanley. War Secre- tazy, was expected to close the first stage of the debate last night. HOARE TO SPEAK

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The other dangers they were At the end of questions the running was illustrated by the fact House and Galleries were crowded that early the following morning Bir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for to the fullest. The calm of the the Germans discovered that the Arr, will open when the debate is members evaporated as the final troops had returned to the shups resumed today and Mr. Winston questions were put.

and sent a force of some Afty Churchill, First Lord of the Ad- Mr. Chamberlain rose and re-bombers: ISTANBUL May 7 (Renter)-ceived loud ministerial cheers. He

miralty, will probably wind up for LONDON, MAY 7 (REUTER) — A REPORT FROM Wider power for the military sald

"Considering that this convoy the Government. DUBLIN STATES THAT A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER with authorities in exceptional circum--"On Thursday last I stated Iers and had to depend, therefore,

wag outalde the-range-of-our-fight- TheTrextest “invportanče," sub-machine-guns and revolvers took place in the centre stances including the right to re- could give only an incomplete ac- solely on the anti-aircraft are of

says Reuter, is attached to the of Dublin this morning between detective officers and a quisition public and private pro- count of the operations and that the ships, I think we may count our fact that three defence Minis- ontcome of the debate by the group of armed men.

perty and service are provided in a further statement would be made selves fortunate that we did not Two of the detectives were dangerously wounded by a BM by the National Assembly, this week, when I hoped to give lose more than one British and

ters are named to speak, a fuller story. I also intimated on French destroyers the Afridi Chancellor of the Exchequer, Bir However, as was indicated by the that I was obliged to impose cer- and the Bison. tain reticence upon myself in

John Simon, a few days ago, the order tà avold saying anything in- "By this time the men from Battish Cabinet is completely unit-

machine-gun bullets and one of their assailants, was hit.

The detectives were on: When one of the attackers "fell

stated to be serious.“

The' attackers are believed to be

members of the Irish Republican Army.

a motor-cycle combination, the night was broken off and the MORE CONFIDENCE travelling from the Post raiders made off in a motor Paz,

Office to the office of Sir but without the mails. IN BALKANS

Both detectives were taken to [John Maffey," the British” re- ALEXANDRIA, May 7 (Reuter) presentative, with mails for hospital where their condition was --More Allied warships have the office. arrived here to join the Franco- On nearing Merrion Square, British ships and this fact is giving which is in the centre of Dublin, great confidence to the Balikan half-a-dozen men, armed with at States.

least two sub-machine-guns, at- None of them see in the Ailled tempted to hold-up the motor- move а threat to themselves cycle and seize the mail. and the only threat that can come The detectives nung themselves would either, be from Germany or Italy, or both.

REPORT QUITE UNTRUE

out of the vehicle and opened fire. LONDON, May 7 (Reufer- The rattle of the machine-guna of it is. stated at the Air Ministry the attackers and the noise of the that two Sunderland flying boats, | defenders' revolvers 'made the

anchored off the coast of Norway bystanders scramble for cover.

"QUIET" NIGHT PARIS. May * Renter-A SHOT OUT OF HAND on Sunday were damaged by French war communique Issned, to- The revolver was shot out of the machine-gun fire in an attack by day said that last night was quiet hand of one of the detectives whe German planes The German on the whole. A patrol encounter,, was hit in the body while his col- claim to have shot down two In the region to the east of the league fell on the roadway, seri- Bristol Blenheim bombers is des- Moselle, ended in our advantage. Jously wounded.

cribed an quite untrue."

states an Ankara dispatch.

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PAGE 4-Crossword puzzlo: Hupeh war; Na Norwegian traitors. PAGE 5-Special measure against cholera; inquest on Chinese, constable; Black- out" offences; Rotary tifin speech,

PAGE 6-Irading: article.. PAGE 8-Airport news; Pas-

senger

PAGES 9 & 10 Finance and

commerce.

volving! risk for our troops

Namsos and Aandalsnes are backed and is taking Joint resport- "Bince then Members realise that again and the campaign in South-sibility for the Norwegian cam- while our forces had been with ern Norway is at an end- The palgn. drawn from Aandalines, we atili troops carried out their task with

had to withdraw from Namsos and magnificent

gallantry Cloud

I was extremely anxious not to cheers) adding still further to the FRENCH DESTROYER

give “any hint of the operation's great traditions of the service.

IS SUNK which was bound to be even more "In hard fighting, stolid en- dangerous than the Aandalsnes durance, quick and skilful move Admiralty announces that the PARIS, May 7. (Reuter) ThS withdrawal, both on account of the ment and exposed to superior French destroyer, Bison, was sunt large number of men to be taken forces and superior equipment during an oft and because, it would be pox they showed themselves, man for planes on an Allied troop convoy attack by German sible for Germany to bring to bear man, superior to their foes the whole force of their bombers.

BEMARKABLE SKILL.

RN. AND B.A.F.

last Friday. A large number of the crew were saved.

The communique stated that on

aircraft. None of the ships in the

“I must also say a word of pride "It was really remarkable, the and admiration for the Royal May 3, the troop convoy was at- skill of our naval and military Navy and Royal Air Force who tacked in the North Bes by enemy forces, who managed to effect the had continually to undertake. dan withdrawal, in the course of a single short night, without suffer erors and difficult tasks and per-

formed great achievements. 'Ing any loss in the operation:!! '{cheers};

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Allied convoy was hit, but the destroyer Bison; 2,436 tons, which formed part of the escort was sunk.