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HONGKONG, THURDAY, MAY 9, 1940.
TRAPPED BELOW NAILED HATCH
ON BURNING JUNK: TEN DEAD,
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
ROOSEVELT BELIEVED PLANNING SOME MOVE
11 SERIOUSLY HURT
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Robbers Pour Kerosene
After Looting Cargo
TEN PERSONS WERE BURNED TO DEATH AND ·11" OTHERS SERIOUSLY INJURED, as the result of being trapped in a blazing junk on the high seas by a gang of ruthless robbers who poured kerosene oil over the craft and set it on fire after looting the entire cargo and impri- . soning its 25 occupants beneath decks."
MOST OF THE DEAD BODIES, CHARRED ALMOST BEYOND RECOGNITION, have washed ashore and taken to the mortuary, while 11 stretcher cases were removed to the Kowloon Hospital where they lle in agony. Many of them are not expected to live. News of this terrible tragedy was brought to Hongkong only yester-| day afternoon when the first sur- vivors were brought in after being found adrift on fragments of wreckage by other craft.
The Junk in question was Hong- kong registered, owned by Lung Yan, and bearing No. 4080 It: carried a cargo' of 2,700 tims of kerosene oil and large quantities of salt, salt-fish and earthenware,
WASHINGTON, "May 8-{Reuter) all of-which was stolen. The belief is growing here that President Roosevelt – is `planning į
move connected with the
some War,
Some observers give the opinion that a peace move may be made by the White House, coincidentally
with an appeal by the Vatican.
There were 15 passengers aböant besides a crew-of three. women and ten щер.. The "master of the vessel is among,
those who are dead.
Two jumped overboard and two were able to walk, though suffer ing from burns.
1
20 ARMED MEN President Roosevelt today süd-
As far as can be gathered from denly cancelled the usual press conference on in plea that be the victims the craft was sailing was writing his speech for the good weather off Sam Mun Scientific Conference.
SEES WELLES
in
Today he lunched with Mr. Gerard, former Ambassador Berlin, and conferred with Mr. Sumner Welles in the afternoon while it is also known that he
of War.
Chol. in Chinese waters, when it was attacked by a boarding party of 20 armèd "desperadoes from a large shing junk. After "forcing the "passengers and crew below decks. the robbers imprisoned them by nailing down the hatches.
This was about 8 o'clock on the
recently had a conference with night of April 6. All night long Henry Stimson, former Secretary the robbers were busy transferring the cargo. By dawn they poured Circles close to the White House the contents of a tin of kerosene declare that the President is toll over the junk and set it ablaze terested in preventing the spread with its decupants still trapped be- ot wär to Italy.
low:
NAZI BOMBING OF AALESUND
DAMAGE
TOTALS
MILLIONS LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)-The Norwegian Telegraph Agency states from somewhere in Norway that damage amounting to several milon kroner was caused by the German bombing or Aalesund.
GERMANS IN NORWAY
Position Will Be Difficult
HOLLAND WITH
日琥月伍年拾辟佰玖开登药
Price Per Month: $300.
CONTINUES
QUIETLY
PREPARATIONS AGAINST
US WAR ATTACK: NO UNDUË ALARM
WRITER
KILLED
REPORTED INVASION BY
WEBB MILLER HAS GERMANY
FATA FALL LONDON, MA 8 (Reuter)—The death is announced of Mr. Webb
IS DENIED
Special to HK, Dally Press
Heavy Army Lorries
Seen
On Roads
AMSTERDAM, May 8 (Reuter)—While anxiety about the international situation continues Holland today quiet-
On the roads heavy army transports are seen. Some of today's newspapers have notices explaining that' de- liveries may be late owing to the use of railways by the military authorities.
Miller, distinguished American war WASHINGTON, May 8 (Havas)ly proceeded with preparations to resist any attack. Evi- dence of the determination of the Dutch people of liberty correspondent and Journalist. The State and War Departments
can be seen on all sides. whose body was found on the rall-denied having any information re- way near Clapham Junction today. garding the report published in It is believed that he accidental-New York that German troops ly tell from the train as it was have invaded Holland. leaving the stat
The report stated that two Ger- Born in Pokagon, Michigan, in man columns were advancing into 1882, the son of farmer, the late Holland from Bremen and Dussel- Mr. Miller was felf-educated and dorf. was with the Chicago American from 1908 to 1916. He was Mexico with Patcho Villa, on the Western Front Spanish MoroC- co, Gandhi's revolution in India and in the Abyssinian War.
The late Mr.iler accompanied the King and Qeen on their me LONDON," May 8 (Renter)morable visit to the United States MIGARAKO, from Keuter's Cairo in June last yea correspondent states that the 'Albalagħ, in an article, says that all appearances tend to show that the Germans in Norway will and their position growing more and more'dimcalt,
Germany will not succeed, in realising her time in Morway and We will shortly see whether she can maintain the bases she has acquired and profit by them.
Germany has been obliged to spend much in Norway while Erl- tain has gained the Norwegian mercantile marine which is the world's fourth largest,
DEATH OF SIR T. O'CONNOR,
KC M.P.
It was announced by the Speak er in the House of Commons yes-- terday, says 3 Rätter message. from London, that the death had occurred of Sir Terence James O'Connor, KL, KC, MP. (U) [Or Central Uppingham shice 1990 and Solicitor-General since 1936.
Bir Terence was born at Bridg- PRESS EXAMPLE
north in 1801 and was called to the war does not prevent, in European War with the HLI. and The Waidel Masri says that the Bar in 1919. He served in the England, the press from criticising the West African Frontier Force, military measures taken by the He was a Bencher of the Iriner Government. This example should Temple in 1938 and was M.P, (U.) be followed by all democratic for Laton from 1924 to 1929. states."
The late Sir Terence, who sue- Under the heading of "War offceeded Six Donald Somervell, KC., Nerves." this paper describe, how MP. present Attorney-General, Germany by her radio and press took silk in 1929, and rumours "tried to shake" the
M. Alexander Loudon, Dutch Minister in Washington, also denied having any informa- tion. He confirmed that he had been entrusted with Dutch Interests abroad in the event of war breaking out with Ger-
many.
He specited that he was in- |structed to pay the expenses of all Dutch diplomatic and consular offices abroad.
A spokesman of the Netherlands Legation said that this measure was proof of Holland's determina- tion to fight, if attacked."
France
Wants National British Govt.
There is nowhere any sign
of undue alarm but there" are
many manifestations of the EXTRAORDINARY
deep national spirit.
Early this morning one of MEETING
largest beer
Amsterdam's
hails was packed with young OF BELGIAN Netherlanders who, defying
the police order against sing- CABINET ing in public, sang patriotic songs..
BRUSSELS, May 8 Reuter-An Communications by telephone į extraordináry meeting of the
and teleprinter, which were sus-Cabinet was called "today to hear pended at 10 p.m; yesterday, were) an account of the International restored this morning after being situation by the Foreign Minister. interrupted for about ten hours. M. Spaak."
RUMOURS ABATED
It is believed that the Cabinet PARIS, May 8, (Rauter)-False also consider what repercussions tumours current, during the night the precautionary measures taken regarding action in Holland have by Holland might have an Bel- somewhat abated,
It seems that the alarmns fowmed part of the German propaganda' campaign which is so noticeable in the past two days and operating in various directions.
No special military measures wern' taken during the night It was declared. In mauthorita- tive circles.
The existing Army leave rangements are being provisiorial-"
mamtained.
NO DETAIL FORGOTTEN PARIS, May 8 (Reuter)- L'Oeuvre, commenting on the AMSTERDAM, May 8 (Rauter)ly House of Commens debate, says No detas is being forgotten by the the British have shown the greatest milltary authorities in the pre- moral courage and stability which parations for any eventuality.
of free
are the characteristic nattons.
Victoire says: "We canno more blame on Mr. Chamber- DESPERATE STRUGGLE
lain for Norway than M. Dala-. Hearing the crackling sound of
dier for Finland.' We consider burning wood and smelling the
that no one could have acted smoke that slowly penetrated into
better than Mr. Chamberlain. the hold of the craft, the victims
in the same circumstances." desperately fought their way moral of the Britons but failed. The French Minister of Labour Jectice writes: "What, the new out, breaking through the nalled "Those people are gifted with has arrived in London for discus-British Government will be is our hatch
only with the greatest nerveg of from "and are not shaken sion with British Ministers. Yes- Allles business. We would like it by the war of nerves, the paper terday had a talk with the Pre- to be a national one. It seems in- conclades.
sident of the Board of Trade, says dispensable it should reflect the British Wireless.
opinion of the whole nation."
difficulty.
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But by the time they had secur- ed an opening avenue of escape, the flames had reached them and many were burned before they had time even to get on deck.
Others
were able to rush on deck with their clothes ablaze. Two jumped
It is stated that the beautiful overboard, and, it is feared, are tourist centre of Molde was cor-lest pletely burnt out and the fish ex- porting city of Kristiansund, seen
some days ago from the sea. was
a wide gleam of fire.
BERLIN CLAIMS
CHINESE FORCES ENTER ANYI
DIVISION ON
**
MOTION FOR Editorial Comment ADJOURNMENT Reserved:
the war.
LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)-The Parliamentary Labour Party, fol- lowing a meeting today, decided to SIUSHUI, May 8 (Central)--Anyi, have a division on the 'mation, for BERLIN, May 6 (Reuter)-Two coveted Japanese stronghold 20 adjournment as a challenge to the cruisers were hilt in aerial attacks miles north-west of Nanchazz, Government for its prosecution of near Narvik, claims the German was entered by Chinese forces yes High Command communique which terday morning following a whole also stated that enemy positions night's engagement. Braving witä- and marching columns were suc-ering machine-gun fire. Chinese cessfully bombed, and a British troops broke through the enemy fighter was brought downL
defence on the suburbs to force an Last Norwegian resistance in entrance into the city by the west central and southern Norway has gate. been broken. Part of an infantry regiment surrendered near "Vinle
and considerable quantities of war
materials were seized.
NAZI ATTEMPT TO BOMB HOSPITAL SHIP
LONDON, May 8 (Router)—A German attempt to bomb a Bri-i tish hospital ship in Norway was, revealed by the Under-Becretary for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Butler, j during question time in the Com- mons today.
He said that the ship was lying quite apart from all other ships at the time. The attack was un- successful, he added. “
The French oficial communiquej says, "During the night, artillery! activity continued" on both sides at various points of the front," (BWA).
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PAGE 2-Baseball notes: Local
hockey players leave: baseball results: Bowls team; Training gallopa Airport news. -- PAGE 3-Coming · events; Radio programmes; Cross- word puzzle.
PAGE 4-Prime Minister ap- peals for more co-operation: Dutch surprise' action. PAGE 5-Philharmonie Bociety -
annual meeting: Wedding: Successful sale of work. PAGE 8-Leading article.
PAGE 8--Commons must take responsibility; Admiral Bir Roger Keyes explains. " PAGES 9 & 10-Finance, com-
merce and general,
This step is not regarded as far as a vote of censure but shows that the Labour Party considers there is sufficient discontent on the Government side to justify them in testing the feeling of the House. The Labour procedure, therefore.
calculated to
draw the maximum anti-Government vote unless the Government announces. that It regards any challenge on an adjournment as a question of confidence.
CZECHOSLOVAK VOLUNTEERS
FOR FRANCE
Challenge
Is
Two Papers Government
People Ready For Action,
Says Daily Telegraph
IT IS A CONSIDERABLE, TIME SINCE A PARLIAMENTARY -DEBATE HAS ARÖUSED SUCH PUBLIO INTEREST AS THAT WHICH OPENED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ON TUES- DAY, SAYS BRITISH WIRELESS.
Summaries of Tuesday's debate are given great prominence in the newspapers..
Points which receive emphasis, are the Premier's disclosure that the attempt to take Trondheim was only made at the in-" sistence of the Norwegians and his appeal for unity in the face of impending threats which is thought to have made an im- pression on the House.
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Military police are guarding all important buildings armed, in some cases, with machine-guns
The civilian authoritie, are fo operating fully. A ceaseless watch is being maintained along the coats while sentries are „patroll- ing the bridges and canals.
Many families are wondering whether this time they will re- 'ceive the word to 'evacuate.
DUTCH RADIO STATIONS
LONDON, May 8 Reuter)-Nonë of the three Dutch radio stations was broadcasting this morning.
Magnificent, But
Is It War?
`NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuter)---- "Magnificent, but is it war?" is how the New York Herald-Tribune comments on yesterday's debate In the House of Commons,
"To debate outspokenly on the condnet of the campaign, while the enemy threatens to renew the nilack at any mo ment, is a magnificent exhibi- tion of democracy.”
It is now learned the stations
The New York Times says:""At were working normally but for a certain period this morning were no point in the debate was there the slightest suggestion of weak- Inaudiable in London presumably ness of will or disagreement as to owing to atmospheric disturbance. the purpose of the British people." The New York Daily News says that I suspects there is "all but fatal complacency, in high Allied military and political circles."
·PRESS REACTION
INDEPENDENCE
DENMARK
OF
LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)-Du- ing question time today, in the House of Commons, Mr. R. A. But-
OTTAWA, May 8 (Reuter)The ler. Under-Secretary, for Foreign press reaction to Mr. Chamber- Affairs, said that the restoration of lain's speech is generally fairly. the freedom and independence of sympathetic. The Ottawa Journal Denmark was included in the Allies writes "Mr. Chamberlain's defence. of the Government's handling of war aims.
Norway may not still certain, critics, but it will appeal to the people who want to be fair.
ORDERED TO LEAVE LONDON, May 8 (Reuter) The Norvegian Legation in Copenhagen has been ordered to leave Den- mark, according to the Swedish Radio.
It added that the departure will
In some quarters this and other energy and clearer evidence of take place tomorrow. remarks in his speech, are inter-pcapOSS, 'preted as a renewed invitation to the Opposition parties to accept responsibility by entering the
Government, da
Generally, the verdict of Parlia
The dramatic character of
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Special to H. K. Dally. Fresa NEW YORK; May-8 (Havas)
GENERAL SATISFACTION
MELBOURNE, May 8 (Reuter)- The Department of Information declares in a statement that what- ever. the political reaction" of. Mr. Churchill is to control the armed forces gives general satisfaction:
CHASSURE WILL FIGHT WITH ALLIES
Sir Roger Keyes' attack on the Government, which was de- livered in the uniform of Ad- miral of the Fleet, in seized' LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)—The nientary correspondents is that upon in popular: newspapers first contingent of Czechoslovak the House was left in a critical ́which ̧· suggest · be - will be volunteers left London today in a mood" at the end of the first day answered by Mr. Churchill, ..... transport for France. They were of the debate and that the an- Editorial comment is reserved, The Navy Department has ap- "PARIS, May 8 (Reuter)A: Fo- addressed by Dr. E. Benes and anouncement of new powers for and judicial with the exception of proved the request hy Admiralish communique says that detaci fag was handed to them by Mme. Mr. Churchill, which is welcomed the Daily Herald and News James Richardson,,, Chief of Naval ments of the Polish Carpathiaz Benes,
In the press, did not fully satisfy Chroncile which chalenze Mr. Operations at Honolulu that the Chassure, which was reorganised The Czechoslovaks have been the demand among Members more Chamberlain's Government, the Pacific Fleet remains in Hawaiian in France and landed in Norway training in a camp in England critical of the Government's former declaring, "The Prime Min-waters in order to effect training very recently, will fight with the since the outbreak of war.
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