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Where Will

NARVIK IS TAKEN

Italy Enter War?

READY TO STRIKE

YUGOSLAVIA'

Special to H.K, Dally Press ROME, May 29 (Havas The Belgian Army having capitulated Italian intervention in the Euro- to be certain pean war is heid ard the only questions. where will the interventia coeur?

BY ALLIES

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 30, -1940.

DESPERATE ENEMY EFFORTS

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RESISTANCE HISTORY WILL PASS JUDGMENT UPON COURSE LEOPOLD CHOSE: TIMES ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE "Impossible Not To Sympathise With

Reynaud's Bitterness

Successful Actions On

GERMAN PLANES Meuse And Aisne

DESTROYED

The British War Office and. Ministry of Information announc- ed yesterday, states "Reuter, that the Alles had taken ngOVIĆ,

Two hamlets, lying east of Nar- vix, are also in Allied hands.

The Germans "admit the loss of Narvik which had been continu ously attacked by Allied forces and R. A. F. bombers.

HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES

A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED IN PARIS YESTERDAY, ACCORDING TO REUTER, STATED: "OUR TROOPS ARE RESISTING DESPERATE ENEMY EFFORTS IN THE NORTH WITH ADMIRABLE VALOUR.

"Positive information enables it to be affirmed that the losses sustained by the Germans during, the fighting yes- terday and last night were particularly heavy

The example of Italy's rapid in-

Several German planes

were vasion of Albania on Easter Fri-destroyed on Tuesday in Narvik day last year shows that she dors before the Germans retired from

"On the Meuse and the Aisne, local actions were carried not hesitate to strike when she the city..

out with success. East of the Alsne there was no impor- la sure of results, foreign obser-

The Germans held Narvik since tant activity during the night." vers declared

April 9, when they invaded Nor- way.

Apparently Italy is ready to take action against Yugoslavia and Greece but delayed to execute

the plans owing to German's in NAZI RAILWAYS B.E.F. Still

sistance to spare Russia's feelings

to avold her action in the kana.

Bal-

Germany also desired to obtain

OCCUPIED

war material and supplies through PRISONERS OF WAR Italy as long as possible before dragging the latter inle, the war

German High Command Communique

CLAIM CAPTURE

OF OSTEND BERLIN, May 29 (Reuter)-A

High Command communique states that the doom of the French armies in Artois is now sealed. Their resistance in the area south of Lille has broken down.

MUST MARCH

BERLIN. May 29 *{Retter) German rallways, and other means

of transport are occupied to such

Intact

Withdrawal To Coast

The situation on the north- ern front is not clear.

The battle is extremely vio- lent, marked by deadly coin- bats in most sectors between Allied and enemy units which are closely intermingled.

Up to Tuesday night, French unita, still held out in Calais.

Dunkirk, has been heavily bomb- ed bat is not directly threatened.

British and French soldiers ure fighting side by side and observers grgpoked that the

BRITAIN, REFUGEES AND U.S.

LONDON, May 29

(Reuter)

Further consideration has not lessened "the sense of gravity felt regarding the situation caused by the sudden grievous blow struck by the King of the Belgians. The Prime Minister's request that judgment be suspended until all facts are known is observed by the press and there is fullest recognition of the heavy responsibility that rests on the Commander-in-Chief in deciding when the limit of": human endurance is passed, says British Wireless. `-

In all newspapers also, warmest tributes are paid to the gallantry with which the Belgian Army has fought dur ing the past 18 days.

Asked in the House of Commons whether, in view of the increasing number of refugees entering this country, the Government would appeal to the United States to take as many refugees as possible, the On the other hand, the view Foreign. Under-Secretary said that is firmly expressed throughout the matter was receiving the at-the press that, in the words of tention of the Foreign Secretary. The Times leading article, Lord Halifax.

Precautions

Egypt

In

COMMONS' QUERY ABOUT ITALIANS

· AND GERMANS

"when every possible allow- ance has been made for the King's doubtless sincere de- sire to spare his people suffer-

Action Not Legal

ing, it is impossible. not to BELGIAN MINISTERS sympathise with M. Reynaud's bitterness."

DECIDE TO WAGE

WAR TO LAST

The British people are tolerant, álways anxious to make allowances

SHANGHAI, May 29 (Reuter) and seldom harsh in their judg-A telegram stating that the Bel- ment but, says

the Manchester gian Council Guardian, there are certain facts decided to defend its territory to of Ministers' "has which must, in justice, be recorded the very end" was received this The King has always been associat-morning from M, Spaak, Belgian edwith the severe reserve by which Foreign Minister now in Paris. by During question time in the Belgium, would never indicate what the Belgian Ambassador in China, House of Commons yesterday, she would do or what she expected Baron Guftigunie, according to

of the Allies should Germany at-local press report. Reuter, *Cal" J, C Wedgwood.tack her.

In this policy he was. D. 8. O., asked Mr. Mr. R. A. Butler, within his rights. Had he desired led aircraft are co-operating Under-Secretary for Foreign that the German Army should have

· TRANSLATION OF

· MESSAGE pre-in the battle which is still caging Affairs, if he had any information been allowed to march through

in the back areas.

The following is a translation of- regarding what precautions were! Belgium unopposed, it would have a telegram received by the loca being taken in connexion with been an affair to be settled be Belgian Consulate General from Italians and Germans in Egypt in tween him and his Ministers. But the Belgian Embassy in Shanghal. view of what happened in Hol- Belgium's Constitutional King had It is a summary of the declar 1- land.

appealed to France and Britain tions made by the Belgian prime and they went to her ald

Minister:

an" extent that prisoners of war Very little authoritative“, fi- have to march all the way from formation regarding the position the front to prison camps in Ger-of the British Expewnary force many, states a news agency which is to be expected under the adds, "They have to spend the sent circumstances. night, during the march, on the It can be stated, however, that

`rman losses were extremely

www.

Military objectives in Bremen ground close to the roads wrapped the B. E. F. is still intact. It has and Hamburg were attacked and

withdrawn sqnie miles towards fuel depots were set afire.

in their coats.

“Early in the morning they wait the coast, In queues for their morning meal and then have to continue the

march."

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Military circles in London speak in warm terms . the admirable support and help the British have received from French troops in Wire- the same area, savs British

WAR CASUALTIES LONDON, May 29 (Reuter)-Six less... officers and 194 men are included

It is understood that, while the majority of the E.E.P. was in the northern zone, the greater part of* One hundred and sixty-three British material was not there,

The British Army, which 18 in the sixth list of war casualties concentrated in the area of Dix-issued today. mude. Armentieres, Bailleul and

Bergues, west of Dunkirk, is facing men are listed as missing.

complete destruction by our con centric attacka. In a swift push through Flanders the German armed forces have marched through Bruges, captured Ostend and reached Dixmude..

On the River Yser and along the Yser Canal, north of Ypres,

the enemy is still offering des- perate resistance,

LILLE REACHED -

Lille has been reached by Ger. man force, coming from the east and west and captured. German troops advancing from the west took Armentieres.

Fighting is continuing near Ball- leul. East of Gassel German forces broke through the fortified French positions and have reached the Belgian frontier... Fighting is still In progress near Wormboudt.

The communique claim's that German high-speed boats tor- pedoed and sank a destroyer.

adds Reuter.

Nazi Tanks Deliberately Crush Injured Troops, Women And Children

LONDON, May 29 Reuter)-It was stated in London today

that the main feeling now among officers and men is one of furious rage against the Germans. That has been aroused.

not so much because of the pounding they themselves have re- ceived from the air, tanks and artillery. but from the Incredible. and revolting deeds that have been perpetrated by Nazi airmen

and tanks.

Women and children, fleeing down roads, are being de- liberately machine-gunned and slaughtered to create panic among the civilians.

NO EXTRA PAY FOR SIR

Belgium Lost 500,000 Men In Fortnight

Mr. Butler, replying, said: "Col Wedgwood can rest assured the Egyptian Government are acting

in

close consultation and co- operation with the British autho- rities and are taking all appro- priate measures for the mainten- ance of internal security in Egypt in the event of an emergency.”

LONDON, May 29 (Reuter) French and British -military opinion seems unanimous that if :. shame there should be about the capitulation of the Belgian Army It does not fall upon the troops, writes Reuter's Military Corres- pondent.

.

In the last 14 days the Germans hurled themselves with particu- lar violence on that part of the front held by the Belgians with the result that of a total strength

Japanese Set On Bombing Chungking Every Day

"The British Army left its strong positions in northern France and moved far up into Belgium on a long extended Une. When, through no faults of its own, it had to fall back, it had the Belgian Army on its

On this day, disregarding the express and unanimous, advice of his Government the King has opened separate negotiations with the enemy. This action has no legal value and does not bind the

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left guarding the vital coasts. country. As the King has put At a moment when the British himself in power of the invader, and French are, in Mr. Churchills he is no more in a position words, beset on three sides from govern. the air that protection is snatched

Officers and officials are ' re- from them by the King."'

lieved of the duty of obedience to whom they were bound by their The Daily Telegraph says, “This oath of allegiance. According to per was brought upon them by the Constitution the continuity the sudden set of King Leopold of governmental power will be as- Without a word of warning to the sured by the ministers" reunited French and British Commanders in council.

REYNAUD MODERATE

Government has decided to de- he determined that the Belgian Army should unconditionally capi-fend to the end, in agreement tulate in the midst of the battle with the allies, the independence

of 16 divisions, or 800,000 men, HANKOW, May 29 (Reuter)-M, Reynaud spoke moderately of Belgium:

only some 300.000 were left when "The Japanese intend to bomb when he said that such a deed was The cable was signed by M. the order came to lay down arms. Chungking dally until the spirit of without precedent in history, We Spaak, Belgian Foreign Minister.

Under Gen. Blanchard. Com resistance of the Chinese Is shall not attempt to discover Leu- mander-in-Chief of the Allied broken, "stated Commanderpold's motives. It is enough to set forces in Flanders, the enemy was Okino, recently appointed Naval forth what he has done and falled dealt a heavy blow, and his losses spokesman, in the course of a to do. are reported to be very high. press conference here this after-

coon.

UNTENABLE "POSITIONS

The situation of the British and He added that Japanese planes French troops remaining is very had bombed Chungking again this The British troops have also SAMUEL HOARE positions where they are

grave. They have been left in morning.

anters- The spokesman admitted that seen a tank charge down roads deliberately crushing injured wo- According to Reater, Mr. R. A. able from almost every point or Chungking itself was not a mill- view. Ead they considered totary objective but, he said, there. men, children" and troops, " Butler, Foreign Under-Becretary,

military objectives: break through southward to the, were many These revolting deeds, it was told the House of Commons, yes-

and sources and anti-aircraft guns throughout added. are things which can never terday that Sir Samuel Hoare, Semme, their bases

which must be « BOMBAY, May 29 (Reuter)-It be forgotten and will ensure for former Air Minister, would draw of supply must have been for Chungking..

saken while the risk of cutting obliterated, was announced that the entire the Germana, should they attempt no salary in addition to his pay across the gap in the south areas

Commander. Okino concluded by stmed force of Travancore has an invasion of this country, the a member of Parliament during would have been a desperate, ad- declaring that the safety of third been offered to Britain by its Sul- hottest reception they have re-his mission to Spain.

venture, especially as the strength Power property would be guaran- Sir Samuel, would, however, ren of German force in that area teed. ceived anywhere.

Mass Raid on Chungking-Pazo 4

tan,

SULTAN'S OFFER

POLISH NATION, ARMY REMAIN

INFLEXIBLY AT ALLIES' SIDE

PARIS, MAY 29. (REUTER)-THE POLISH CABINET HAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED A RESOLUTION DECLARİNG:

"The Polish Government, which rendered homage to the attitude of King Haakon and Queen Wilhelmina at the time when Norway and Holland were passing through the hardest of triais, today shares Bélgium's worrow, unhappily brought about by '« the desertion of her Sovereign.""

The resolution declares that the will and tenacity of Britain and France will not break under any trial, however hard, and adds that the Polish nation and Army, remain inflexibly at the "alde of the Allies.

ceive expenses at a rate appro priate to his mission.

War Effort Speed-Up Intensified

LONDON, May 29 (Reater) The Empire's measures to speed-up the effort have been intensited...

In Canada 50,000 more men have been called up. Besides these, 5,000 have been enlisted in the Canadian Air Force, while factories for-the production of war material are now working 24 hours a day.

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ALL AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY

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AID, SHORT OF FORCE, URGED

NEW YORK, MAY 29 (REUTER)-ME. WENDELL” WILKIË, THE WELL-KNOWN INDUSTRIALIST, WHO IS EMERGING 'AS A POSSIBLE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY, kelspeaking at Akron, Ohio, suggested that Mr. Cordell Hull should asic the Allies: "pabilely: and openly, in the name of the Ameri- can people," what help, short of an expeditionary force, the Unit- ed States could render in the conduct of the war.”

He characterised Britain and France as "our first line of de- fence against Hitler which the United States must strengthen by all means, short of war,

"A fortnight ago, he begged the Allies to aid his country. But for

WE MUST STAY JUDGMENT.

LONDON. May 29 (Reuter)—The

to

that appeal there would have been Belgian Ambassador has issued a no French or British troops in Bel-communique gium to imperil. Leopold has cho- follows:

a course of his own and history will pass judgment upon it. Continued on Page 7

On Other Pages

PAGE 2-Baseball notes; Water- polo at X. M. O, A. King's Theatre opera; League tennis results. PAGE 3-Radio programmnes; Coming events;" Crossword

PAGE 4-Belgian people vow to continue Ighting; Allies confident; China war news. PAGE Finance Committee Votes: Legislative Council agenda; Refuse and sewage diyczal;» Junk robbery sequel; A. R. P. orders.

PAGE: 8-Round" the’· Police Courts; Airport hews; Pasi- engers,

PAGE-BLK. Stock Exchange PAGE 10 Commercial news,

the press 28

“We must, as Mr. Churchill says, reserve. judgment on the capitula- tion mitil we have received more complete Information: Meanwhile it must be remembered that the | Belgian Army had fought for 18 days without a moment's réapite, and the first line was never broken. "From the outset their move- ments were paralysed by hundreds of thousands of civilian refugees. Furthermore the Belgian Army, through its retreat, was, cut-off from its provision bases."

VATICAN CITY RESENTMENT

VATICAN CITY, May 29 (Reuter) —King Leopold's, capitulation hás produced a profound impression in' the Vatican.

The fact that the vallant-Belgian Army had been obliged to lay down arms is resented all the more be- cause the Vatican bad, displayed much pride in the fact that Catho- le Belgium was doing its part. in

the struggle against, a nation hos- tile to catholicism and liberty.