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"Hongkong Daily Press," July 22, 1940.

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HONGKONG MONDAY, JULY 22, 1940.

DISAPPEARANCE OF LATVIA,

ESTONIA AND LITHUANIA AS

MR. LLOYD GEORGE

INDEPENDENT STATES SEEN

Formal Incorporation In

Soviet Early Next Week

LATVIA

THE EARLY DISAPPEARANCE OF LITHUANIA, ESTONIA AND separate States is predicted by the Diplomatic correspondent of the Observer.

as

The writer, according to a Reuter message from London, points out that elections

in the three countries last Sunday resulted in the return of Extreme Left candidates.

Russia's immediate plans for Europe are now known to

be of the verge of completion.

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It is expected that before the end of this week a for-

REALISTIC

mal request will be made from Lithuania, Estonia and Lat- ALL-NIGHT

via for incorporation in the U.S.S.R.

CHINA GOES

Welsh Wizard TO WORK

To Inspect Defences

TOUR OF WALES

SCHEDULED

LONDON, July 21 (Reuter) Mr. Lloyd George will make a tour of Welsh detences next week. The

when Mr. Lloyd George visited

this WELT and conferred. Mr. Anthony Eden..

FINDING NEW SUPPLIES

1 The

says

correspondent Moscow is far more interested

Moscow

JAPANESE OPERATIONS

in co-operating with Britain in the Far East than in Eu-

Regret is openly ex-i SHANGHAI, July 21 (Reu pressed in Moscow over the ter)-Days of tension in the crisis north of the Creek were Anglo-Japanese agreement.

The regret is intensified by what vividly recalled throughout is regarded as a curious failure by last night during manoeuvres CHUNGKING, July 21 (Reu-Britain not only to consult with staged under realistic condi- ter)-With the closing of the Russia but even to inform Russia tions by the Japanese Special

[officially.

Naval Landing Party... Burma Route, which has shut Chungking off from all access to the sea, the Chinese Hope persists that some sort of authorities are now taking contact will still be made between active steps to put their coun- London and Moscow.

CONTACT HOPE

Cordons of bluejackets strictly guarded the areas under opera- high in emplacements reminiscent tions while sandbags replied of the dark days or the changbal

Rear-Admiral Belji Takedam, commander-in-chief of the Special Naval Landing Party, left head- quarters at 9,30 last night to begin his tour of inspection of various outposts while the exercises were being carried out.

tour was decided upon on Friday / try's economy on a new basis: Such a possibility is increased by war iz 1937,

To compensate for the loss the fact that the Burma Road the War Office for the first time of supplies from the Western agreement is provisional and that with countries, Government off-ultimate settlement must made by

full participation of China, Japan,, cials are studying the ques-

(Estonia the most northerly of The ex-Premier's secretary told tion of obtaining supplies by Britain, America and Russia. Reuter: "Mr. Lloyd George island from Russia and from

the Baltic States, was proclaim-

The exercises: continued naturally very "anxious about the Szechwan, China's western-

ed an independent Republic on defences of Wales in view of the most province.

Feb. 24, 1918 and was recognised dawn this morning. possibility of an invasion.

by the Supreme Council of the Allies on Jan. 26, 1921.

This

Mr. Lloyd George's advice has been sought by individual Minis

number of occasions

China's determination

to

subject was only discussed with night on was reiterated in the Mr. Eden."

press and by Government officials. Outstanding differ- énces between the Com- munists and the Government Party are reliably reported to have been amicably settled.

Lers or

since hostilities began.

Britain In

Eight Divisions

LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)–

will

Division of Britain into eight areas, each ruled by a special commissioner who

operate only in case of emergency, marks the full completion of the de- fence scheme,

Latvia was proclaimed an in- dependent state on Nov. 18, 1918, while the independence of the Lithuanian Republic (Lietuva) was proclaimed at Vilna' on Feb. 16, 1918).1.

until

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The Map Illustrates the occupation demanded under the Armis- tice terms. The zone of Germán Occupation (shaded) entirely 'cuts off that territory left to France, from the Atlantie seaboard » and the Channel Ports. There was no indication whether Italian claims would affect any of the unshaded area.

OVER HUNDRED

COMBAT

NEAR.

Nazi Dive Bombers

Single Copy: 10 centa, Per Month: $3.00.

CLAIMS FOR 100 PLANES

BRITISH AND

21

FRENCH WASHINGTON, July (Reuter) The British Am- bassador, Lord Lothian, and the French Ambassador con- ferred separately with Mr... Sumner Welles regarding 100 American-made some aeroplanes which the aircraft carrier Bearn took to Martini

vn

que from Canada.

The Ambassadors are sub- mitting rival claims as to ownership.

The point at issue is whether the planes were included in the agreement whereby Britain took over the Anglo-French Purchasing Commission's com- mitments.

Negotiations" for an amicable settlement have been progressing. for some days with the United States in the role of intermediary.

PLANES IN

BRITAIN

Get Warm

Reception From Our Defences

LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)--German, dive-bombers made a determined attack on

a convoy in the English Channel yesterday evening.

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One strong formation was seen to swoop down on the last ship and dropped a Other bombers rained over 50 bombs on salvo of high explosive bombs all round it. the rest of the convoy.

Fierce anti-aircraft fire from the warships' guns and coastal batteries finally drove off the raiders and British

R.A.M.C. Man ghters streamed out to the sea to engage them as they

fled,

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SKY THICK WITH

AEROPLANES - Beveral of the German dive- Escorting German fighters, lurking high above, then bombers seen earlier must have swooped down to protect the bombers and a series of dog-been damaged by the shattering anti-aircraft fire from warships fights developed.

None were actually seen to fall in It is officially announced the sea by onlookers on the SEAPLANE BOMBER {

that six enemy aircraft were shore, but the scene was often Sgt. J. S. Burnett, of the Royal SHOT DOWN -

shot down by our fighters obscured owing to smoke foun Army Medical Corps, who has Further planes brought down by been missing from the Military the BAF. yesterday brought the during attacks on our coaststains spray.

Missing Since June 30

TIN AND RUBBER RESERVE spital, Bowen Boad, since June ton of German, falders to 14 in yesterday afternoon, making bets dived almost to the decks of

STOCKS FOR AMERICAN

NATIONAL DEFENCE

LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)-THE TEXT IS PUBLISHED DAY OF AGREEMENTS whereby the United States will acquire serve tin and rubber for the national defence programme,

re-

An eye witness said "The bom

30, has not yet been found, it was two days

the total for the day, ten, the ships. They swooped down learned at a late hour last night RAF fighters yesterday morn-

Several others were known from 3,000. feet so steeply it seem almost impossible for them to Reports have gained circulation ing downed a Nazl seaplane bord that the missing man has been ber Another German raider to have been severely dam-pull out in time.” hiding out in the hills above Bo believed to have been shot down

Nearly a hundred enemy and British aircraft were in the air at

TO-wen Road and that he came down in mid-Channel yesterday after aged. Two of our fighters

on two occasions for food, either noon. The Nazi bomber was one were lost but the pilot of one one time, and the sky was full of time to a diferent mess in the of several which attacked ships of them is safe. Bowen Road area.

anchored

inside a south-east harbour, Bombs were

By agreement with the International Tin Committes, the Re-

These reports were denied when coast The eight area have been fur-

construction Finance Corporation will finance the purchase of all ther sub-divided into 28 areas

Un available under the export quota recently raised to 130 per inquiries were made of the Mill-dropped but no hits were scored.

tary Police last night, though it 'Raiders flew over the coast and with commissioners, thus provid-

cent of the standard production for twelve months.

was affirmed that Bat Burnett then dived back onto the har- full official control to

has not yet been reported found. } bour. ing for

A bomber was seen: nying Tin will be bought at U: S, 50 necessary for accumulation of re-

The missing man is 5 feet 8 in low over the roof tops with three meet an actual war situation.

Local committees are being es-cents per lb. and will be held for serve stock of 150,000 tona.

The International Rubber Conches tall and was last seen in spitfires on its tall mittee agrees to encourage pro military uniform. tablished in every parish to co-not less than three years from

January 1, 1941, operate with the commissioners.

Tia may be released to the ducers to sell at the price range The local defence forces are now over 130,000 strong while United States Government in the mentioned and the Corporation local volunteer security units are event of national emergency and undertakes the use of ita best the agreement may be terminated endeavours to arrange purchases supplementary...

Everything is apparently ready, when not less than 75,000 tons of to the same end- even in the remotest areas, and aerial attack has been specially provided against..

INDIA SAYS- HITLER IS NOT SINCERE LONDON, July 21 (Renter)- The All-India Radio says: "All India regards. Hitler's peace offensive as a worthless ges- tare."

The Times of India declares that Hitler's talk of peace is so obviously Instacere it can deceive nobody, while the Hindustan Times of Delhi says that Eller appealed to Bri- tain's common-sense and rem- son but his speechlacked both.

*4「་ *The Lahore Tribune con siders that the speech will steel Britain's determination topromodate the war to the

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reserve is accumulated,

the The agreement International Rubber Committée

PRESERVE STOCK

In the event of emergencies re-, leases will only be permitted to

provides for the purchase | preserve stock to the extent neces- of reserve between 100,000" and 150,000 tons for shipment, before sary to maintain trade stocks at

normal level the end of the year, at 18 to 20 cents per lb.

RIGHT TO LIQUIDATE At the expiration of three years from January-1, 1941, the Recon struction Finance Corporation have the right to liquidate the

After December 31, 1843, the stock will be liquited not exceeding 100,000 tong per annum in such a manner as will least disturb the world price.

On Other- Pages

PAGE 2-LAW. bowls league; Aquatic meetings; U S. and local baseball; Airport news, PAGE 3-Radio programmes; Coming events; Crossword puzzle: "Return match" on air.

PAGE 4-King Inspects Home Command; Chinese comment on Premier's statement: Archbishop denounces Nazi-

tin stock provided it gives written NEW JAPANESE PAGE 6-Insurance deposits;

notice to the International Tin Committee and agrees that not more than 5 per cent of the stock, with a maximum of 5,000 tons, shall be liquidated in any three- monthly period

MINISTER OF FINANCE

TOKYO, July 21 (Reuter)

Prime If the supply of rubber or the Prince Konoye, Japanese facilities for transportation should Minister, has appointed Mr Retsu be adequate within the period Kawata, former Chief Becretary named the purchases shall continue of the Cabinet and now a member for shipment subsequent to De- of the House of Peers, as Finance cember 31, 1940, as it may be Minister in the new Cabinet

Police Courts; Two factories close down FAGE &-Leading article: Op-

portunity Lost? PAGE 8-Second "contingent

for evacuation; H. E. Defence Reserve enrolments. PAGE 9-Truth about Reich's all resources H. K. Stock E- Change:Market report PAGE 10-Commercial,

In mid-Channel a raider plung- ed toward the sea, leaving a plume of black smoke behind it.

Thirty For The Week

Enemy aircraft made a second raid on the south-east coast. yes- terday. An aerial dog fight re- sulted over the shore and a little way. out to sea while heavy anti- aircraft are added to the raiders froubles

planes diving and climbing.

▪MERSA MATRUH ATTACKED

BY THE AIR FORCE

LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)An RAF. Communique issued in Cairo yesterday stated that Mersa Matruh in western Egypt) and neighbourhood was raided during the day and night of July 18 to 19.

An enemy bomber crashed and caught fire; five of the crew were killed and the wireless operator was taken prisoner. The RAF bombers raided ITALIAN DROME ATTAČKED Gubbi, (Libya) and five large ares were started,

SHIPPING BOMBED

A communique issued in Nairo bi yesterday said our aircraft successfully bombed the Italian aerodrome at Negbell on Friday, It is believed that two or more

Bhipping In Tobruk harbour indicting heavy damage. raiders were abot down which, if (the Libyan naval base) was petrol dump was destroyed and confirmed, would increase the bombed. Some direct hits were ares started in buildings and total of aircraft brought down registered but the extent of the workshops, yesterday to at least Ave. The damage is not yet known. The communique

adds that

four officially accounted for. In a raid on Neghelli aero-Agordan aerodrome, in Kritiek

ไก่ bring the total for the week to 80,

BOMBS FALL ON

It is calculated that the Germans drome by the South African Air was raided, and three Italian air-

Force one, Incendiary bomb craft severely damaged have now lost 146 aircraft for

Direct hits were made on han certain since July 17 and probably hit an enemy bomber which burst

into flames, becoming a total gars and when the aircraft left. 40 to 50 others.

wreck

the whole area was obscured by Other bombe did extensive smoke,

Macaaca serodrome, in Eritrea, WELSH TOWN damage to another Italian, bom- LONDON July 21 (Reuter) ber and two more are probably and surrounding buildings were again bombed and direct hite on Fifteen bombs were dropped on a unserviceable, Welsh town this morning: Pew A petrol dump was blown up the camp caused considerable people were injured but not and a buliding, set alight. Several seriously. Man houses were enemy aircraft were parked near damaged and window smashed the site of the explosion.

damage; NARAN

From all operati aircraft returned, af

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