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GERMAN SUCCESS ONLY SMASH AND JAPANESE PLANES SHOT FLASH IN THE PAN GRAB RAID DOWN IN SZECHWAN

System Will Produce Defeat,

Not Ultimate Victory

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter)-The Cairo paper, Wald Elmasri, says: "Hitler" is sacrificing colossally men and materials in a massed mechanised offensive and has suc- ceeded in breaking through the French lines, though not the Maginot Line.

"Those thinking that it is cause for pessimism should remember the Great War when twice large-scale German: offensives took the German armies within measurable dis- tance of Paris, the first leading to the great German defeat at the battle of the Marne, and the second leading to the complete collapse of the German army.

CEASELESS FIGHTING

NAZI INVASION Body Of Woman Found In

One Of The Machines?

OF HOLLAND

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter)-The Netherlands Foreign Minister staled that data!k of the German Invasion of Holland worked with the precision as that for a smash and grab raid.

It is reported that the German. troops on the Dutch frontier were withdrawing the day before the in- vasion, but by dawn next day when German planes flew over Dutch territory, the invasion be- gan, although at that time it was thought the enemy planes were only violating Dutch territory.

The German plan was to sur-

CHUNGKING, May 21 (Central)...Altogether seven' Japanese planes were shot down in one of the biggest air combats over east. Szechwan yesterday morning, It is now learned.

One of the doomed machines (No. 1528) which was a scout- Ing plane was located in the eastern outskirts of Chunghsien. All its airmen were killed.

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A second (No. 258) belleved to be a bomber, crashed in flames at Fengshuiling to the west of Wanhsien. The bodies of five Japanese men and one woman were found in its charred wreckage.

A third one (No. 79) was found at Kathsien, being partially burn. ed. All its crew were killed. A

In fact the tactical suc- Fround The Hague and to capture/fourth which was a heavy bomber,

cesses, achieved by the Ger- Queen Wilhelmina, but the Dutch mans in 1918 contributed in were fully prepared for this and the long run to their defeat.

a special army corps was detalled The enormous losses they to meet this emergency. suffered and the salients those successes created by

IN REGION rendered them incapable of OF NARVIK counter-strokes.

LONDON, May 21 (Reutery-An official Norwegian communique states ceaseless fighting is now in progress in the region between Narvik and Trondheim.

It is stated tha: 60 British zal- diers who have been cut off from their detachment near Lillehem-

mer and ran out of ammunition, have now arrived in Sweden after marching 150 miles. sometimes waist-deep in show.

The Journey took three weeks:

Standing up to the Allied

ULTIMATE DEFEAT FOR THE GERMANS

"The German system has pro- duced" not ultimate victory ultimate defeat."

but

Leading Byrian dallies, summing up the events since the Low Coun

were invaded. strike ani tries optimistle note, expressing entire faith in the Allies and confidence In ultimate victory.

Under the heading "No Justifica tion for Pessimism." "the Anna- har. in an editorial, states that "war is not one battle, especially the

·WELLINGTON, May 21 (Reuter current war. whose parallel is un- -The whole of New Zealand's ter-known in history. It is series of ritorial troops are to be given battles in which the belligerents three months' special training race defeats and victory, but the while reservists will be given part- last word will be for those who can time training,

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Concluding, the paper says that Germany will pay very dearly för every inch the advance. She is in a hurry while the Allles are not.

SITUATION

CONFUSED

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and broke through in spasmodic numbers that trouble begins.

The French are holding Brmly to, the southern side of the sallent and the German attempt to widen the base by an attack on Montmedy was repulsed.

The RAF. has again done.... magnificent work and on Mon- German day attacked rear communications all of which 'adds to the confusion undoubt- edly existing behind the Ger- man lines.

.They succeeded in destroying various petrol dumps and this des- truction of vast stores of oil and petrol must considerably aid the Allies. The Germans got practical- ly no oll from the capture of Hol- land owing to the demolition of barges sent from here.

As far as can be ascertained the "Llege and Namur forts are still

holding out.

LAON EVACUATED PARIS, May 21 (Reuter)-A War Office spokesman. stated that the French troops have evacuated Laon which has been occupied by the Germans without a fight.

German attempts to cross the Aisne and attacks against Mont- medy were repaised.

The fighting east of Cambrai is extremely violent.

CONSTANT

shan. Three others crashed be- was shot down north of Llang- tween Chunghsten and Kaihslep

Chinese Air Squadrons In Action

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CHUNGKING), May 21

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According to Chinese airmen who took part in the fight, the combat took place over Langshan. The Chinese Eghters threw a cor- don around the raiders and spat tral)-Japanese, positions in the Are at them. Attacked on all vicinity of Sulhsien and Chung- north Hupeh, were break formation. Two Japanese heavily bombed by. Chinese air heavy bombers were first shot squadrons on May 19

Defying Intense down in flames.

The

THREAT TO sides, the raiders were forced to stang, in

SWEDEN

Special to HK. Daily Press LONDON, May 21 (Hayas)

ground Ore. other Japanese machine the Chimese squadron which at- took light but were. hotly pursued tacked the Japanese forces north. Two hundred thousand German by the Chinese fighters. With west of Suitsien descended to a und released. scores troops are believed to be in Nor their cll tanks plerced by Chinese low altitude way including a mechanised divi-bullets three of the enemy planes of heavy bombs on enemy con- sion in southern. Norway, accord-crashed one after another

Two more Japanese planes were ing to local Swedish quarters.

on their flight and The presence of these troops is intercepted.

constant threat directed shot down later

against Sweden:

VALLETTA, May 21 (Reuter- However, the report that the Germans demanded the right to Malta is preparing to meet any A volunteer send troops

-and through Sweden to

Is contingent has been formed and

there is a big rush to join. denied.

materials parachute menace,

Narvik

EIGHT ATTACKS SURVIVED

BUT BRIDGE DESTROYED

BY GALLANT AIRMEN

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter)-Reuter's special correspon- dent with the B.E.F. writes:

"Along the leafy lanes of France across carefully cul- tivated countryside, the battle of the bulge still rages.

German heavy columns, led by tanks and shepherded by a vast fan of bomber formations like a flock of birds, are striking westward in a tremendous effort to enlarge the breach in the original Allied line.

centrations, inflicting severe casualties.

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In the attack on Chungsiang, the Chinese falders destroyed scores of Japanese transport cars fully

loaded with ammunition,

and blew up an oll depot near the bus station.

In

The Chinese airmen returned to their base safely.

JAPANESE PLANE SHOT DOWN

During Chinese mapping up operations south of Tangho, south Honan, on May 18, one of a squadron of 15 Japanese planes, which helped their infantry to retreat. was shot down by Chi- Dese ground fire.

A unit of 500 Japanese troops. was wiped out at Tangtseshan, about 20 miles south of Tangho.

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CHUNGKING, May 21 Central GENERAL WEYGAND THE

-The alr raid sirens shrieked again in Chungking last night when a squadron of Japanese planes was reported to be heading "In their path deeds of bewildering changes in, thrust and for Szechwan from Hupeh. heroism of a high order are counter-thrust, It is yet impossible Chinese pursuit planes at an to paint a clear picture of events.

undisclosed base took to the air an hourly occurrence.

British aircraft continue their to intercept them. Seeing" the "British armoured vehicles valorous career and fighters up to preparedness on the Chinese side, from the north and French Saturday had positively destroyed the raiders dropped a few bombs" from the south charge, into the invaders' 'flanks, white French formations challenge them in front.

ROADS BARRICADED

one. One one

haphazardly and turned back soon

after. they flew into Szechwan

First British Cruiser Lost Since War Broke Out

over 200 German machines.

"The average odds against the British pilots have been four to

The air raid alarm was sounded occasion 11 Hur-in Chungking at 7.23 pp. and the ricanes attacked an aerial" armada all clear" at 9.35 p.m. Lof 90 German bombers escorted by "Farm carts, motor-cars and 21, Messerschmitt 110's and brought lorries turned on their sides, tree down many of the enemy until only trunks, rallway trucks and any four of the British attackers re- other kind of obstacle were used to mained when the bombers turnéd barricade the roads.

back without dropping a single "Anti-tank guns are rushed into bomb. position: fighting vehicles are sent

WORK. DONE speeding to the battle zone: troops "R.A.F. bombers have been equal- have rushed to fill the gaps. All ly emcacious. After their raids, the time, ships are disgorging fresh enemy tanks have been seen afire troops from England and lorries and overturned, roads have been whirl them from the coast.

blocked with wreckage and bridges "Simultaneously British fighters have been blown up, attack the enemy" air forinations "One" of and bombers blast-the ground-in bridges survived eight efforts to de-

behind the German stroy it. The pilots and crews of The Effingham is a cruiser of front and column..

four bombers approached the Com-9.500 tons, built in 1921, and ta manding Officer and the senior the arst British cruiser to be lost pilot said: Bi, can we have per- since the war began. mission to finish it?'

VALOROUS AIR FORCE Thus has the German push The general direction of the been slowed down, though in the German push is still westward to- |*:. wards the Somme" and the Channel ports.

NO CHANGES

A communique fasued today states that in spite of numerous engagements the night brought no important changes in the situa- tion which remains confused be- tween the Somms and the region of Cambrai.

the most important

"The Squadron. Leader replied:

'Do it.'

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter) -B.M.S. Engham sträck an uncharted rock off Norway and sank. There were no casual- ties

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267 NAZI PRISONERS Reuter learns that up to May 14 detalls of German submarine "The four bombers ascended, personnel, now prisoners of war Norte returned but the bridge was in Britain, were 29 oficers, 96

petty officers and 142 men.

sometimes in the rear of the destroyed." French forces

The Germans used columns.of. motor-cyclists, light armoured cars and light infantry moving in lor. ries, They also employed para- chutista

SPEEDING UP CANADA'S

WAR EFFORT ANNOUNCED

Air activity is intense. on both sides and appears to be increasing OTTAWA, May 21 (Reuter) Mr. Mackengic King daily. German bombers attacked announced In Parliament that a new Ministry will be our lines of communication, formed, called the "Ministry of National Defence, Air," to

Junctions, the administer Canada's air contribution.

Enemy attacks "were repulsed at various other points, notably on the Aisne and in the region of Rethel.

Our aviation continued inten- Channel ports as well as taking sive night bombardments behind part in battles by power-dive the enemy lines,

stations and rail

tactics

Development of the operations continues in a rhythm which is now well-known: one day there is a big push while the next is relatively "calm. Monday was one of these calm days,

Activities in the area between great quantity of tanks and for

region and theres. Somme and around Peronne which continues, to be the scene of the flercest German efforts, were des: cribed by the spokesman as hav ing presented normal preparatory characteristics,

German British and French planes at

tacked enemy columns in the rear near St. Quentin. The results ob- tained in attacking enemy lorry parks were described as splendid. The Gerinans yesterday lost a

the Cambrai

ADVANCED. FOINTS

FRESH TROOPS" Fresh French troops have at rived on the sector stretching eastward from the Somme

Mr. Mackenzie King said that the, two Divisions, and auxiliary units, Canadian army now amounted to the corps will include the necessary 100,000 men, including the Overseas ; additional corps of troops involving Force of 23,438 men in the First the sending overseas several thou- Division. The Canadian Premier sand men beyond those, already also said that the date for the des- mentioned. patch of the Second Division of the

The air plan will be accelerated Canadian Active Service Force was by getting aerodromes, hangars and being advanced, and this also ap-administration buildings ready in plied to the date for the despatch advance of the scheduled dates.

of further reinforcements for the First Division

PILOTS AND CREWS

REINFORCEMENTS-RUSHED. At the request of the United

MAN OF THE HOUR

Appointment Is Greeted With Approval Everywhere

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter)-Reuter's diplomatic cor- respondent states that the alterations in the French Cabinet and High Command make a very definite change in French policy both on the battlefield and world politics.

General Maxime Weygand's reputation for drive, and

energy is too well-known to require emphasis. The only quisitioned earlier for the Western Front, although he had

surprising feature is that his talents have not been re-

a very important position as C.-in-C. In the Near East.

Undoubtedly his plans will

be the basis of Allied opera-1 tions should war break out in that theatre...

"

SIGNIFICANT MOVE The new ministerial appoint- ments are regarded in London with general approbation.

the

Qual

Inspires Confidence

LONDON, May 21 (Reuter) -While the conflict in France The transfer of M. Charles Roux continues to be watched with from the Vatican to the post of natural anxiety, but without Secretary-General of

pessimism, the appointment of« D'Orsay in succession to M. Alexis General Weygand is welcomed Leger, who has been Chief of the permanent officials for many years, in the British press as a hear- is considered very significant. tening event.

It will in no way affect the close- Confidence is unanimously, ex- ness of Anglo-French co-operation, pressed in the ability of the new but may facilitate a re-orientation generalissimo, The Daily Mail says of French policy in other direc- tions:.

TURKISH REACTION,

that the "name of Weygand Inspires the Allies with confidence. The mere fact of his appointment „has already had excellent effect. It- ANKARA, May 21 (Reuter)-Mr. | is vitally, important that a general- Churchill's rousing speech and the issimo should enjoy not merely the appointment of General Maxime support of the military, but also Weygand have caused a favourable the confidence of the people, impression in Turkey.

The entire press expresses con- fidence in a final victory for the Allies.

FIRST SHOCK OVER

"In the field the first shock of the surprise is "over: Our fighting SUPREME.CONFIDENCE

men have got the measure of the new German tactica. They are LONDON, May 21 (Reuter)-meeting them with resource and Britain warmly welcomes General resolution. Weygand's new appointment as all history there has been. Commander-in-Chief in France. no battle like this one. It may be There is supreme confidence here sure that the moment he detects as in Paris of his ability to shoulder any weakness or faltering in the the task. "

present German rush.../General It is recalled that Marshal Foch Weygand will strike.” on his death-bed said that ir France was in danger they should

The date for recruiting of rein-Kingdom, certain naval and mil-send for General Weygand.

forcements for the Second. Division itary formations will be assigned to He was Marshal » Foch's right-| PARIS, May 21 (Reuter)The

The spokesman stated that the is also being pushed forward: these active duty in the Caribbean Sea hand man and played a great part Council of Ministers met yesterday German losses to date are very would follow the Division overscas and North Atlantic Ocean.

in preserving Poland in 1920, evening and adopted various laws In the confused welter of the considerable. He revised his estimas early as possible.

Every feasible method will be. He has recently been the French enabling military tribunals to deal fighting the enemy, seems concen-

ate of three to one proportion in The Canadian force in the field adopted for accelerating the out- Commander-in-Chiet in the Near more rapidly with certain erimes trated on the occupation of ad- German and Allied losses as being would be formed in accordance put of pilots and air crews for ser- East

which are regarded as specialty'

the vanced points as well as bridges, still too favourable to the Ger- with arrangements discussed with vice in the field at the earliest pós-- Yesterday at 73 he is still at the grave in "stations and railway. Junctions. I mana

the British War Office. Besides the sible date.

starices. height of his powers of energy, A.

existing circom-