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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

"GRAND OLD MAN" BACK IN FRENCH CABINET

When The Nation Shows What It Is Really Made Of

ot the Cabinet marks а further strengthening of the Government. The most. dramatic change is the inclusion of the "Grand Old Man." Mar- shal Petal, who is remarkably active despite his 4 years.

PARIS, May 19 (Reuter)-The reshuffle

M. Reynaud at the War Ministry will have the benefit of his help and sage advice on vital matters.

On the whole the new changes foreshadow the implementation

CHANGES ANNOUNCED or new revolutionary measures

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forecast by M. Reynaud on Thura- PARIS. May

day. War Changes in the French Cabinet were announced in Paris

yesterday afternoon.

Marshal Petain, who was Com- of mander-in-Chief during part

The broadcast by M. Reynaud lasted only a few minutes.

The

Premier said the situation is grave. but not at all hopeless. It is in circumstances that the

the Great War and until yester- such

day was Ambassador to Spain. French nation shows what it is becomes Vice-Premier.

made di. The greatness of our people is such that at such times

M. Edouard Daladier. at pre- sent War Minister, becomes For It forgets its own sufferings. eign Minister, a post previously What the country awaits from occupied

the Government ts not words Reynaud.

they had heard too many during the last few years-but action,

by

the Premier; M.

M. Reynaud takes over the War Once concurrently with the post! of Premier.

FLEW TO PARIS

M. Georges Mandel. Minister of Colonies, is appointed Minister of interior.

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M. Louis Rollin, Minister Trade and Industry, replaces M. Mandel at the Colonial Ministry:

Marshal Petar.. who will be a Minister without Portfolio ES Vite-Premier. is 84. He is one of the outstanding figures in French public fe

The Premier, M. Paul Reynaud, yesterday presided over meet- ing of the war committee at the

Cabinet.

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M. Reynaud later received Mar- Ambassador shal Petain, French to Spain, who flew to Paris from Madrid.

WELCOMED AT KWEILIN

Marshal Petain, who won the victory of Verdun. has returned from Madrid and all"tils wisdom and power will be at the service of the country until victory is won

SITUATION IS BETTER

LONDON, May 19 Reuter)-It is earned in well-in-fprmed quar ters in London that the situation on the western front yesterday It was, was still very serious. however, certainly, no worse and in fact might be described as a little better,

O

the The German advance ench front has very much slackened, although possibly only" temporarily. The exhaustion of German units 's very ap-

the parent.

NO FURTHER Parachute troops are being A meeting was held on Saturday dropped close behind the lines. In Kweilin. by various circles in While the situation

is very honour

Mr. George Fitch, serious it in no way represents Chota-born American social ser- the catastrophic picture painted vice leader, who is Segretary of by some warmongers.” the National Committee of the The Germans are patting..every Chinese Y.M.C.A. in Chungking. qurce of their energy into the says Central News.

thrust but it is felt the time must. come when they can go no fur- ther.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Fitch praised the Chinese efforts

In the development of the North- Reuter's military correspondent west where he had recently visit-writes: ed

"There is no doubt the German. tactics came as a sur- He said that as two dem2O-- prise The technique of the dive eratic countries. China and bombing on the defenders, follow- ed by rapid "tank rushes, was the United States should seek closer co-operation.

d:fcult to counter, while the Referring to an American arms weight pattern than previously embargo against Japan, he saldused by the Germans, was also a that the cautious attitude of a surprise. small section of the Americans is

preventing its early position but LEGE AND NAMUR

FORTRESSES STILL INTACT

believed that after the Presidential. election a rational step will be taken:

are

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LONDON, May 19 (Reuter-It Is MOST ITALIANS

learned in authoritatively London AGAINST WAR

quarters this afternoon that. the CAIRO May 19 (Reuter) beleaguered fortresses in "Liege and "Dastour" points out that the Namur are still in act. majority

the Italians of agalust war. ·

"This opposition," it says "is increasing, as it is felt that the Italians want to use Italy as a catspaw. Finally, America

It also states that at two places begun to feel that the question the Germans penetrated the out- of joining the war on the side side belt of the fortresses at Ant-

has

A Berlin communique claims that over 2,000 Dutch and French troops have been taken prisoner in the islands of Schouwen and South Beveland,

To the south of Maubeuge of the Allies may become neces-werp.

German armoured corps 'plerced sary."

MUST BE WITH BRITAIN the French frontier fortifications Italy's joining the war will drive and destroying two enemy div- America in and put an end to slons. They pursued the retreating dictators ambitions.

enemy, crossing the Sambre fur- to the south and pushing "Al Mokattam" says that the ther Bercer the war becomes, the more down to upper Oise. the Egyptians are

convinced of

the benefits of the Anglo-EXYD- tian Alliance.

Egypt's geographical position makes it imperative that she should be on the side of Britain.

The paper points out the fate of small nations who refused to move after the aggression on Fin-

land.

FIGHTING GOING

ON ALL DAY.

CABLES

Firmly seated in the middle of his four pom poms" this marks man in a French bomber is scanning the space before him in the hope of finding an enemy eralt. What seems to be a neck- lace he is wearing is in reality several hundreds of

machine-gun bullets.

R. A.F.

Fight

Put Up Grand

Against Odds

LONDON, May 19 (Reuter)-The magnificent work of the RAF, who generally fight against great odds, continues to be a major fea- ture of the operations on the western front.

The Air Ministry revealed yesterday that 10 Junkers 87 dive- bombers were circling over a wood when the Hurricanes dived to the attack, and the enemy planes frantically tried to avoid the Bri- tish Aghters, swooping to within 30 feet of the ground.

R.A.F. HOLD ON

.Their efforts were not successful and four Hurricanes each bagged an enemy plane; it was not before the Junkerk were thoroughly routed

that the Hurricanes withdrew.

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UNJUSTIFIED

AND CRUEL

PANAMA, May 19 (Reuter)— The protest being made by 21 American nations against Germany's Invasion of the Low Countries.states that "in accordance to the principles of International Law the American States consider un- Justifiable and cruel, the vio- lation by Germany of the neutrality and sovereignty of Belgium, Holland and Laxum-" bourg and appeal for the re- establishment of right and justice among people.".

Many German Tanks Lost

FRENCH SCORE SUCCESSES

PARIS, May 19 (Reuter)---The horrible carnage wrought amongst German tank columns by French tanks is described in a thrilling story just received from war cor- respondents with the French army in Belgium.

The Belgian Army was with- drawing to take up new positions on the west side of river. It was vital that the bridges be kept open until the Belgian Army had crossed.

Suddenly, an aeroplane reported that German. mechanised columns were staging a rapid advance.

French tanks went into action on a big scale. Within a few minutes, the German tank units and motor cyclists were a welter of smashed, machinery and blood, and the rest of the Nazi tanks could not ad- yance.

TERRIBLE SIGHT

"It was a terrible sight, inhuman, incredible." sald BM observer. "I've never imagined "there could be such a flendish noise."

The French tanks came down a hill at full throttle, cutting through the head of the advancing Nazi tanks and continuing on past.

He saw one French tank hit a German tank in the side. The German tank rolled over, wrecked. The French tank went on.

TANK MANOEUVRES "The French tanks carried out the manoeuvre at full speed. After cutting across the head of the column, they turned round, smash- ed their way through again, turn ed, and repeated it yet a third

MONDAY, MAY 20, 1940. —PAGE 7

[SOUTH AFRICA WILL DO DUTY, WIN THROUGH Neutrality Is Dead, Says Gen. Smuts In Speech

PRETORIA, May 19 (Reuter)-A reception, which Gon, J. G. Smuts himself described as being an "experlënce I have never had before," was accorded to the Prime Minister at the United Party rally here. A crowd consisting of thousands of people from all parts of the Transvasi, cheered Gen. Smuts to echo.

Gen. Smuts said the logical pro- | gression of events have proved that South Africa's decisiori to "participate in the war was right. "Who dares to say today that Hitler and his Germany is not trying to dominate the world?" he asked.

"Neo-

Gen. Smuts added: irality is dead in the world. In half-a-dozen countries it has proved a mare to deft- sion. I do not care where I fight so long as I fight against Germany."

Referring to the present mille tary situation in Europe, Gen. Smuts said, "Knowing what had happened in 1914. I expected the severest setbacks at the beginning of the war. The aggressor always has a great advantage at the be ginning."

But he said. the initial ad- vantage did not last long "sa do not be unduly" depressed.”

JAPANESE RUMOURS ONLY

PARIS, May 19 (Router)-- With reference to the report issued by the Japanese news agency on May 15, alleging that transit of arms to China from French territory has been resumed in increasing valume, it is authoritatively stated in Paris that "in No- vember 1937 the French Gov- ernment decided to ban all transit of arms by the Yun- nan railway. Since then there has been none."

PREMIER AT JAPANESE. EMBASSY

Gen. Smuts, concluding stated, "We are preparing now to take

LONDON. May, 19 (Reuter)-Mr. our part in the fight. I had Churchill lunched with the Jap pretty tough job in organising our

anese Ambassador at the Japan- defences, but we are now makingese Embassy on Friday. progress and I do not doubt that

The French Ambassador to Lon- in this struggle South Africa will

more once

do ner duty, windon, the Arablän Minister and the through and maintain her honour Japanese Minister At Large were,

also present. untarnished."

NORWAY WILL CONTINUE RESISTANCE

LONDON, May 19 (Reuter)— rusist Norway. will continue to the German invasion to the full.] extent of her power,

This is the gist of messages by King Haakon and the Norwegian Prime Minister on the occasion of Norwegian Independence Day.

FREEDOM WILL BE STORED King Haakon's message sald: "Norway has been assailed by a nation which is ignorant of free- dom and cannot understand the revolting injustice of her. action.

TO THEIR BASES

DIVE BOMBERS ATTACKED LONDON, May 19 (Reuter- In Belgium, three Hurricanes at- "Reuter's" special correspondent tacked 20 Nazi dive-bombers. One with the RAF telegraphs that, of the enemy planes brought down the RAF are holding on with de- crashed through the side of a termination to thel advanced house and burst into fames. bases in France.

A squadron of Spitfires, patrol- They are holding on despite the ing the Dutch coast in the early severe battaring which the ad- morning. attacked a. group vanced striking force operating Junkers 88, the Germans latest from these bases iuceava m'the type dive-bombers. ... first week of the "blitzkrieg" as The enemy dived from 40,000 feet the result of the enemy's num- to 30 feet at 400 miles an hour. erical superiority. 11

They failed to shake off the Spit The considerable damage which fires, who glided down leisurely in the force has suffered from Ger- circles. When the Germans pull man dive bombing attacks--equal ed out, a Spitfire pilot got in two in Aerceness to the winch broke bursts with his eight machine: turced to give the order to retreat, wegians in the German occupied

the Polish air forces completely in as many davs-has not broken its spirit or means of retallation.

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NAZIS LOSE 50 PLANES While the bombing.. of enemy

troops, and other objectives cun-

guns on one of the Junkers.

time.

German tanks were left spinning

around helplessly. Same were up- set, some were jammed, others blew "Por went up in flames.

The German commander was

With both engines disabled the and the French were left masters Junkers hit a breakwater at 200 of the field and ready for more.

miles an hour and was smashed to smithereens.

HEAVY OPERATIONS

"The south of Norway has been temporarily given up but with the help of our Allies its freedom will be fully restored."

exhorted King Haakon

to

.

Nor-

areas

have confidence and hope.

In a Scottish town, Norwegian ekiles marched through the streets, wearing the Norwegian colours on

British Wireless states that the SEA POWER STILL their left breast.

tinues, British fighters are stated Air Ministry announces: "During to be successfully counterink, to a the night, squadrons of the RAF large, extent, the waves of enemy heavily bombed the bases and lines aircraft at the head of the Get-of communication in France and man tank columns muuta or the Belgium. River Sambre.

Other R.A.F. squadrons success- Details of yesterday's operations, fully. attacked Important military are not yet available, but one objectives in Western Germany." patrol of six Hurricanes engaged The operations were again on a 40 Messer-schmitts and shot down very heavy scale and none of our

aircraft was lost."

six

Yesterday it was claimed that u handful of British plats have brought down 50 mcre enemy air- craft of different types.

R.A.F.. DAYLIGHT ATTACKS LONDON, May 19 (Reater)-The Air Ministry announces that the RAF carried out further daylight attacks on enemy troops and focal

«VICIOUS GERMAN

CLAIM DENIED LONDON, May 19 (Reuter)-It is officially announced that despite the German air force's wanton re- points peated attacks undefended

on

GREATEST

15.

In the evening a dinner was beld at which a moving speech was made by a Norwegian sailor, NEWPORT, RI, May 19 (Rea-

who said: "We are confident that: ter-Bear Armly in mind that we will yet clear the Fatherland sea, power, defeated Napoleon ana of these invaders." it will be sea power today and to- morrow that will prevent another Dictator who lacks it from acquir. ing domination,” said

Admiral Yarnell, formerly commander-in- chier of the United States Astatic Fleet, addressing the graduate class of the Naval War College yes- terday....

Admiral. Yarnell urged that the United States keep out of the war until she was assured that the

men and the money would be spent to far better ends than in

1918... At night the R.A.F. also attack- towns in Poland, Norway, France, ed objectives in Germany, France Holland and Belgium, the "British and Belgium, The crews of three Government steadfastly adheres to British aircraft are missing. the policy of reaming: from bombing non-military objectives

Statements that the RAF have SALES OF non-military objectives are com. SALVAGED

MATERIALS

deliberately bombed civilian or

an extension to Britain of the la- human methods"the Germand used in other countries.

pletely untrue and are. obviously PARIS, May 19 (Reuter)-A com-designed to prepare the way for munique state, that fighting con- tinued all day with the same violence, chiefly in the region of Quise and Landrecies, the enemy, despite considerable" losses. La AMERICAN GLOOM attacking in a westerly direction

with powerful resoèrces,

On the remainder of the trant Washington and the war news there is nothing of, "importance Our bombers con- to report. tinued to harass the enemy's

WASHINGTON-May-19-Reuter) -A pall of gloom has settled over

from Europe has saddened crowds everywhere.

Radio commentators refer mov ingly to the situation confronting

the Allies.

The man-in-the-street is fre- quently heard to say "We shall have to go over."

IMMORTAL STORY Majesty the King has sent a mes LONDON,„May 19 (Reuter)-Ils

sage to the RAF. The message states:

"During my visit to the Head- quarters of the Bomber,Command motorised columns which suffer- today, I was able to hear more of the epic deeds of the bomber force ed heavily,

Numerous reconnaissances --- were" carried out, and numerous enemy aeroplanes were brought down by our anti-aircraft fire and nighters.

:

In recent weeks.

Should, the United States reach the end of her endurance, the war should be made a purely naval one troops should he sent and no abroad.

S.M.C. WORKMEN ON STRIKE Road-building workmen and scavengers in

the International Bettlement in Shanghai have been on strike for five days after they had failed to get a satisfactory

reply from the Shanghal Manic- pal Council to their demand for improved treatment.

They were joined in the strike yesterday by workers of the Re- pairs Departament.

Early on Baturday morning some of the disgruntled elements smashed public buses in Sinza Road. In view of the disturbance all shops in the vicinity boarded up, says Central News.

In the afternoon the BM.C.. BUSINESS AS USUALned representatives of the workmen in an attempt to work LONDON, May 19 (Reuter) out a solution.

While Londoners and the British As a result of the strike, refuse people generally are following the is piling high in many of the war news with stern determina-ianca. tion, their daily life continues un disturbed.

LONDON, MAY 18 (PWS)-Re turns now being completed for the month of April by the Supply Min- latry show that sales of salvaged materials have increased in five Theatres and cinemas are crown- ESPIONAGE CHARGE! months since the campaign starteded and read and rall traffic are from a rate of £838,000 a year to normal. But for newspapers' pos- £1,380,000,

The number of local authorities, co-operating with the Ministry has increased from 316 to 850 and the population covered by salvage ac- "Coupled with the arduous aue tivities has risen from. 23,000,000 ceasing duties of the Coastal to over 37,000.000 Command and the heroic exploits Waste paper collections alone in- of the Fighter Squaarui in inus creased from 4500 tons to 15.000 country and in France they maxe tons. It an equivalent amount of an immortal story-a story which the materials salvaged had to be fills the whole Empire, whose sons imported its cost might have been

now fighting in all three ten times as great, branches, with gratitude and ad- miration.

Under the Defence Regulations, 1939. persons holding more than PARIS, May 19 (Reuter)-It is ten tons of coal are required to

are announced that all factories work- furnish a weekly return and state-ing for the Air Force will work for ment, it is notified in the Govern- 12 hours daily, including Sundays, ment Gazette.

until further orders.

all my heart and I wish them good "I congratulate the R.A.F. with luck and continued success."

BERNE May 10 (Reuter)-Dr.'| Trueb, 'secretary of the legal de~ ters and uniforms in the streetspartament of the Swisa "Army, was and the balloon barrages overhead. yesterday sentenced to eight years the city maintains an unruffled imprisonment for espionage: his appearance,

On Baturday evening the news- papers gave the usual prominence to sports items interspersed with news from France and Belgium,“

While expressing concern over the German "bulge" into the Al- led lines, Britons are sustained by the conviction, that the present setback 16 only temporary ·and, moreover, are, heartened by the splendid performances of the Royal Air Force

wife to four years and an army accomplice to six years. "Trueb, who was described as a the Swisa lieutenant-colonel on Army Reserve, has been cashiered and his accomplice relegated to the ranks.

Reported missing last Thursday, * British youth. Ronald Fullerton, 15), who is working on a British steamer lying at Taikoo Dock, bas reported back to his ship

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