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WAGE WAR AND VICTORY AT ALL COSTS.

Unwavering Endurance

Now Most Essential

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LONDON. May 14 Reuter) Commenting upon. Mr. Churchill's speech, the Daily Telegraph writes that the House of Commons diting served as "no other agency could have done to make manifest the nation's unity and inflexible resolve to prosecute the war to a victorioas conclusion.

Mr. Churchill's words were few, but were wingid.

His po- ley was defined in the single phrase "wage war," and his aim "victory at all costs."

The British people well know that before them is an ordeal of the most grievous kind, and that short of victory there can be no survival of the British Empire; but they feel to the full the "buoyancy and hope" with which Mr. Churchill approaches his task, though he has nothing to offer those sharing the task but "blood, tol, tears and sweat."

Albert Canal Crossed

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BUT DUTCH ARE FIGHTING HARD. LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)-AC- cording to information available here, the most serious situation is at the moment in the region south

of the Albert Canal.

The Germans crossed the Canal at Maastricht on Saturday and

since then German mechanised units have pressed on ·Over one bridge.

It is significant that the Labour- Party's decision to join the, Gov- ernment was ratified by a ma- jority of 2,400,000 to 127,000. · As à portent, such a vote deserves to rank with the Commons vote of conadence by a majority of 381 to nil. Such is one of the uncon stdered effects achieved by the latest Hitler outrage.

a similar

ONLY ONE DUTY The Times. taking line, writes that the House had only one duty to perform, and Mr. Churchill's brief speech calling it to that duty was in every way worthy of a war leader in anxious

times.

Just as Garibaldi in the darkest

hour offered his followers hunger, thirst. forced marches. They were last reported as far

found as 20 miles from Maastricht, near battled and death" and

the main railway Une from Brus-men willing to suffer these things. sels and Liege, near Waremine.

STILL HOLDING OUT The German High Command claims that German troops have entered the main citadel.

However, the Germans admit that some of the forts are still holding out.

This may be one of the many premature German claims to which we have grown so accustomed.

pose is achieved.

REAL. STRUGGLE STARTS He too, will inspire the whole nation to sustain and support him in the struggle.

GABLES

OVER THE WESTERN FRONT-An'official picture showing a fighter squadron of the Air Strik-

R. A. F. patrolling on the Western Front. The work" of the Advanced ing Force in France so far has been remarkably successful, and time after' time our patrols have outmanoeuvred larger formations of enemy machines, inflicting heavy losses. The suc- cesses of the French fighting aircraft have been no Tess noteworthy.

ANGLO-JAPAN TRADE TALKS

INSTRUCTIONS TO SHIGEMITSU

EVACUATION

OF

WOMEN

AND CHILDREN IN CASE

OF EMERGENCY"

It has come to the notice, of) == the Postmaster-General that in

TOKYO, May 14 (Reuter)-It is many cases women and children LIN YU-TANG.

INTERVIEWED

In order that tyranny should stated

In semi-official "quarters of British nationality who were perish. 30 Mr. Churchill offered here that the Foreign Office has registered in connection with the the nation, blood, toll. tears and decided to shortly instruct Mr. Scheme for the evacuation of "wo- sweat until the same high pur- Mamoru Shigemitsu, Japan- ! men and children in case of Dr. Lin Yu-tang. well-known ese Ambassador in London, to emergency before the outbreak of Chinese writer, who has returned ppen trade talks with Britain, war have since changed thet after a four-year stay in Europe aiming at relaxation of the pro-place of residence without noti and America, in a press interview hibitions and restrictions on Jap-cation; and there is also reason yesterday, said he will continue to anese exports to the British Em to believe that many who have write articles on Chinese politica, The new Government has ac- pire, and on British imports of since then removed into the Dr. Lin remarked that there has. cepted office at the moment that important materials into Japan. Colony have not yet registered been a marked change in Ameri- The Germans are making great! the real struggle begins. A battle

The negotiations are said to be themselves or the children.

can public opinion concerning the efforts to capture the town. The on the scale now engaged cannot designed to make an exchange

It is considered desirable that Sino-Japanese war in the last two ground in front of Liege is strewn be expected to pursue from first rate and exchange clearing ar- the register should be kept up-to- years and the general Bellef is with German corpses.

to last earning the Government rangement and to conclude 2

date by routine notifications. in that Japan is at the limit of her Reports from Parts this morning applause. It is not applause they general Anglo-Japanese trade order that if and when an emer efforts in the Cha" uoveñare, said that only one fort had been or the men in the thick of the agreement with reference to Jap-gency threatens, the task of the while China herself has made im- taken.

battle want. It is unwaveringanese trade, with Germany, and authorities may not be rendered portant progress in national re- and unfaltering endurance. in other.third Powers.

more difficult by last minute ad- construction. ditions or alterations to the rum- beza for whom arrangements are to be made, and a routine re- vision of the register will be un- | dertaken every six months.

WILL NOT LEAVE good times and in bad and in the face of national and. personal afflictions.

BRUSSELS

BRUSSELS. May is (Heuter)-In no circumstances will the United States Embassy leave Brussels. It

la understood here.

It will be recalled that during the whole of the last War, when Brussels was in German hands: the United States Embassy re-.

BRITAIN AND THE D.E.I. TOKYO, May 14 (Reuter)-As-

Discussing the. German cam- all indications suggest that Hit-surances that Britain fully shares! paign plan. the Times writes that ler intends to prosecute the cam- Japan's concern for the mainten paign regardless of cost, with the ance of the status. object of bringing the war to an Netherlands East Inales and that quo in the end by the coming autumn.

Britain had no intention of inter- GAMBLES FOR SUCCESS

vening in these Islands were given Grabbing Dermark, and the atto the Foreign Minister, Mr. Arits." mained and the American Minister tempt to grab Holland represent by the British Anivasador rendered his services to oppressed gambles on a rapid success, and Robert Craigle, acting under ined), are: Name in full, full postal Belgians and Allied subjects. and very similar imitation of the un-structions from the Home Govern- efforts to secure a reprieve forestzleted warfare of the last war. Nurse Edith Cavell,

made strenuous but unavailing

EGYPT

TAKES

PRECAUTIONS LONDON, May 14 (Heuter)-As

a precautionary measure British

up

The very fact that Hitler, Iri certain respects, has worsened his position in terms of next year, makes it probable that he has made up his mind to win in the next few months.

MUST BE PREPARED Let it be borne in mind when energies are expended 25 the Germans are

expending

now

and Egyptian forces have taken their emergency stations in Egypt. While the Mediterraneanthem, immediate results are like-

remains uncertair, they to be favourable while fullest precautions are being taken wear and tear does not show for throughout the country. The

some time.

Position

the

Prime Minister, as Military Gov- We must be prepared to face al

when he considered necessary.

ernor, has authorised the Gov-

new loss of ground. We must- ernor of the Western Desert to

brace evacuate the civil population In hard blows before the prospect ourselves to take many certain towns near Libman if and brightens. No effort we now put forth; ho sacrifice we may be sub- jected to can be a price too high to pay for freedom from the menace of this race, which like warrior ants, destroy all within

BANKS REMOVE FROM BASLE

BERNE. May 14 (Reuter) The range with ruthless skill and Bank for International Settlements eficiency.

has been removed from Basle to

"the interior of Switzerland.

A number of other banking in. abtutions, with offices in Basie.

have also removed,

The German railway line, run- ning into Switzerland, has been damaged by French airiattack, and no service to Basle is now possible from: Germany...

TENSION IN ITALY

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LONDON, May 14 (Reuter) The House of Commons has ad- journed until May 21.

STOCKHOLM, May 14 (Reuter)

Regarding the Wang Ching- wei regime in Nanking, Dr. Lin said nobody in America palč any serious attention to it. On the Dutch East Indies.ques

and girls of any age, should be He said in reply to a question, that All women and children. that 18 tlo, Dr. Lin believed that this de- to say. boys under the age of 18 pends much on América's attitude. registered for this purpose with if Japan risked everything and in- the Postmaster-General, G.P.O. vaded the East Indies, America Building, Hongkong.

would surely tighten her economic Particulars. which should be boycott of Japan. sent by post (no postage requir ཝལ་

and age of each child, and whe- address of residence, name, sex,

OPIUM CONTROL KANSU, May 14 (Reuter)-The ther the person registering has Provincial Government as oraer- been previously registered. under another address than that now opium control offices as the dead-

ed the closing of all Governmenting troops from Oslu, given.

Any subsequent change of ad-line for complete optum sup- dress should be notined early.

pression in the Province is draw. ing near, according to the Tamei- peo.

BIG CHINESE VICTORY

JAPANESE LOSE 10,000 MEN

LONDON, May 14 (Reuter}

A telegram from Chungking dated May 11 received by the Chinese Embassy in London. states: "Despatches from the Hogan and Huyeh fronts re- port - important „victories for the Chinese.

"One report estimates that the Japanese sustained over 10,000 killed and wounded up to yesterday noon. The battle is still proceeding. The Chi- nese seized huge quantities of ammunition and supplie®,”

Parachutists As Spies

ONE CAUGHT IN THE ACT,

LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)--- German parachutists are being landed in small parties behind the French and British forces advancing to the help of the Low Countries, it is reliably re-. ported, states Reuter's special correspondent; now Royal Air Force in Franes. Sabotage and espionage are the

anxiety has been created among a thief tasks set to the men of mall section of the British colony these "suicide patrols"

In Rome by the belligerent tone

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A man in Norwegian clothes was

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with the

"NOTE CIVILIAN REFUGEES"

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The control offices have been in- American Assistance structed to launch a campaign to

Το China

urge the people to cure their smoking haft according to the official plan.

BWETYANG, May 14 (Central) The United States material as- istance to China was the subject of a talk given by Dr. Paul Yu Pin, Vicar Apostolic of Nanking. hefore the local Association for the support of Armed Resistance Against Japan yesterday. Dr. Y arrived here necently for a visit.

The United Stater consistent policy in the Pacific and China for the past forty years, Dr. Yu said, ts manifest in the Nine Power Treaty

SINCERE FRIENDSHIP In his tour to America, for the second time recently, he revealed, ne felt that the U.S. Government und people are among those who most understand China's "cause and whose friendship for us is. inost sincere Their material as

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SHIPS SUNK Continued from Page 17 "Twenty-six of these ships were seized by the Dutch in the Netherlands East Indies where the Germans attempted to scuttle three but were frus- trated.

TRIAL

Continued: rom Page 1

4 a.m. on April 16, Chong Kwai was seen standing near the cookhouse on board trading boat No. 440V by the mistress of the boat.

ALARM RAISED

An indication that Germany is bringing troops back from Oslo

She raised, the alarm, shouting is contained in a report receivedao yeh!" (stealing) and had evi- here from the correspondent of dently succeeded in waking up a the Aftonbladet who reports that good number of the men who were the German ship described as the sleeping aboard other boats an- Campania, whose loss was the re-chored in the vicinity. sult of striking a mine as ah- nounced yesterday, was transport

Fong Mun, one of the defen- dants, was among the first to give chase, and ran along the bow of the boats, anchored off Wo Shing Wharf, as deceased ran along the LONDON. May 14 (Reuter) After further debate the House stern, cutting off his escape to the divided on Mr: Churchill's resolu-

wharf and taking him into custody. There were already a number of tion, Mr. Maxton and Mr. Camp-

mer and women on the wharf bell-Stephen, insisting on a

divi-

when Fong came up with his pri- sion. The motion was carried by soner and the latter was "then 381 votes to nil. As Mr. Maxton thoroughly beaten up by this mob and Mr. Campbell-Stephen acted that had "gathered. Fists were,

tellers their votes did not count. The House then adjourn the man was beaten with a length used, and it was alleged also, that ed,

of wire rope.

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FOT OF TAR LONDON, May 14 (Reuter) --

After having taken part in the The House of Lords. which was beating up, it is alleged, Fong Mun far more numerously attended to went back to boat 440V from where day than on any occasion for a he returned with a pot of tar long time

unanimously which was smeared over Chang. past, agreed on the motion introduced The arrest of the three defen- by Lord Halifax and worded gimi-dants followed an investigation" by larly to the Commons resolution.

Detective Shek Tui, who spoke with deceased in hospital.

Of the remaining five, one was mined, two were sunk by the Nor- wegians, one was scuttled and an-

A principal witness, Kong Fuk STOCKHOLM, May 13 (Reuter)-foki aboard junk, 440V,, stated in other set on fire and salvage A Norwegian High Command com evidence yesterday that Pong Mun improbable..

munique states that an attempt Arst suggested that Chong be was made by the Germans to dis-struck. Kong further testified that Province. Several transporte ware deceased's ribs with a length of embark troops in South Tromsoe Fong struck a blow across the

sunk "and forces which had been wire rope, and had brought the landed were surrounded. In the tar. Gratanter region, north of Narvik. Hearing will be continued tha the Norwegians announce a slight afternoon. advance

Moreover, a. Norwegian ship, which the Germans were using as a transport.. was mined off Norway NAZI - MERCANTILE 'LOSSES British Wireless says the total sistance to us and their refusal to German mercantile tonnage. recognise the "New urder in East known captured or sunk, now ap- Asia" and the bogas Wang Ching-proximates 625,000 gross tons. A wel regime beat testimony to this further 185,000 gross tons may be added for ships sunk by Allied fact,

PARIB, May 14 (Reuter)--Mil- The American naval circies, ac action. whose names and exact

IN BELFAST circles here say that the cording to the eminent Chinese tonnage have not so far been pos- tary

This brings fighting so far has been between LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)—, Catholic, have never forgotten the Bible to ascertain.

the total German "Panay" incident which they con-

mercantile advance guards and light mechan-Four bomb explosions occurred sider as a disgrace,

lasses to approximately 790,000 ised units. The great battle has outside "news, agents, m. Belfast, Nobody was injured though the Dr. Yu expressed regret that the gross tons representing about 19 not yet been joined. United States has not yet enforced per cent of the German pre-war

shops were damaged.

sh

of the press. The British Consulate discovered, yesterday, tampering has advised inquirers not to stay with the communications near LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)—A In the country if they were merely important railway junction. message from a German ground tourists or passing through.. number of civilians tried to attack station to a Nazi aeroplane. has

him but he was saved by some been intercepted by the RAF

embargo of arms shipment tonnage.

These losses now- nearly equal soldiers who took him away.

against Japan but he believed that The text of the message was re- Justice will finally prevail over the British

and Allied losses Suspected sples and Fifth leased by the Air Ministry this brutal aggrESELOR.“

which to the end of last week' Columnists are being rounded up afternoon..

totalled about 827,000 gross tons. vigorously to prevent Information The message, which was in Ger-

Up to Wednesday, May 8, 19,522 reaching the enemy of the plans man but not in code, sald "Note of the British aerial action.

HOME RACING:

British, Allied and neutral ships civilian refugees and also the

had been in British convoys with roads. Harass these as much aa LONDON, MAY 14 (Reuter)-The the loss of 31 ships, representing WHICHEMSTABS, May 13 (Reu- possible,"

Jockey Club and National Hunt one in 642.1. ter)-A British, transport Landed The plane acknowledged receipt Coinmittee, announce that racing Neutral ships convoyed totalled troops and defence equipment at of the message which was trans-will be resumed in Manchester and 2,988 with a loss of 3 ships, re- Curacao yesterday.

mitted early yesterday afternoon. Lanark on May 18..

presenting one in 908.

British residents' in Italy are not being discouraged by the Con- sulate from leaving at their con- venience. The Fascist "poster war" has been a complete failure to sofar as it was a deliberate at tempt to stir up anti-British feel Ang. Following representations by the South Africa Charge d'Affaires to the police, the posters were removed from the South African Legation wall

U.S. "CONSULS ON

FURLOUGH

FOUR EXPLOSIONS®

The outrages are believed to be connected with the IRA, ¡¡cam- pain against Mr. De Valera's Dublin newspaper, the Irish Press.

SHANGHAI, May 14 (Renter) The wedding took place in Two American Consuls-General: Shanghai or a 4 at St. Joseph's Mr. Frank P. Lockhart (Shanghai) Church of Bdr. Luiz Jose da Roza, and Mr. J. K. Caldwell (Tientsin elder son of Me and Mrs, P. O. da will sail for America on Wednes Roza, and 1 Mércia Clara day in the President Cookdge.

Braun Garcia, daughter of Mr. R Both are on furlough and are F. Garcia. The Rev. L. Salvini, expected to return in September B.J., biiciated.