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SINCLAIR SAYS

GOERING BRINGING

DISGRACE UPON HIS

UNIFORM, SERVICE

UNIFORM

"GOERING IS BRINGING DISGRACE UPON HIS AND UPON HIS SERVICE BY LAUNCHING SAVAGE AND IN.. DISCRIMINATE ATTACKS UPON THE CIVILIAN POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY AND UPON THE PERSONS OF THE KING" "AND" QUEEN," said Sir Archibald Sinclair. Secretary for Air, speaking in London yesterday.

Air Force, or to sink our He added: "Unable to destroy our Navy, he tries to reach behind the barks of our fighting forces to break the spirit of our workers and to terrorise London.

Suburban Life In London

THE LATEST FEATURE

"He ought to know, and will soon learn. that against these as- saults tyranny, the people of London stand firm and unshaken, That wretched man is only feeling his own doom, for he is binding this nation ever more closely to- gether in common loyalty with their King, and Queen, who are sharing the sufferings and. dan. gers of their own people and in' flerce determination, not only to LONDON, Sept. 18 (EWS)-The defend our shores but to reach

of the London out and destroy the

of riests latest feature suburban life is the provision of criminals in Berlin and Rome, rest centres by the local authori- OUR GALLANT BOMBERS ties where meals and temporary "As I go round little houses in shattered shelter are arranged for those London-half a dozen whose homes have been destroyed by a single bombas I see sense- to damage to hospitals, or made untenable by enemy airless action.

museums and to picture galleries "The aim of the scheme is to and as I stand, on the root of the for the Air Ministry at night, realising provide accommodation few days while arrangements are that the Germans are at a height made for persons...who have lost (of 20.000 feet and, in many cases, papir nome either to travel to a great deal more just carelessly bombs OD the those of their friends or relatives unloading their

dark mass

or be placed in billets or empty beneath them, I think of our own houses taken over by the local au-

gallant bombers- thorites, and travel vouchers are being provided for those unable to pay fare.

In some cases it is likely that their return home may be possible within a short period, when re- pairs are executed or unexploded bombs dealt with.

The local authorities will also arrange for the protection of fur- niture and property left behind and, if necessary, to remove and store it,

Security Of S.-W. Pacific

"I know that they are striking deep into Germany and Italy or smashing up ships and barges in the ports of France and of the Low Countries-ships and barges which are collected there for the invasion of Britain.

"They don't cruise about at 20,000 feet or 25,000 feet un- 1:ading their bombs aimlessly They and Indiscriminately, come down much lower and they direct their bombs with deadly aim at centres of the German naval, military and aly power."

Some people, sald Sir Archibald Sinclair, considered Britain was out to repay the Germans in kind for their attacks on civilians. The MELBOURNE, Sept. 18 (Reuter) truth was it would be a betrayal -The New Zealand Chief of Staff of their responsibility for the de- arrived today to confer with the fence of London and this country Australian authorities on mutualiif they were to divert any of their defence and on ensuring the rescurces from military objectives.

LONDONDERRY HOUSE FOR

security of South-Western Pacific, including the co-ordination of

naval movements and provision in the British Pacific possessions of bases for supplies and refuelling.

A number of Australian yachts- thién and fishermen are going to Britain to assist the guarding of coastal waters, it is announced by the Navy Office today.

RIBBENTROP ON VISIT TO ROME BERLIN, Sept. 18 (Reuter)—The official News Agency announces that left

Herr von Ribbentrop has

Berlin this morning on visit to-Rome.--

a short

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1940.-

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A SEARCHLIGHT UNIT IN ACTION M. KEYNES SAYS

A graphic picture of one of London's searchlight units in action. In the foreground is all- houetted the sound locator by which the beam of light is directed to the target.

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FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF BRITAIN NOT YET BEEN TOUCHED

**MUCH, GREATER ECONOMIC - SACRIFICES

MAY

BE IN STORE FOR US, BUT THE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF GREAT BRIAIN HAS NOT YET BEEN TOUCHED,” said Mr. James M Keynes, the well-known economist, when he broadcast from Daventry last night in the series “Matters of Moment.”

Mr. Keynes stated that, after a year of war, it would be well to take stock of how Britain's finances stood and added that he would be careful to say only what he was sure of and what he could substantiate.

"What has been the effect!

of a year of destructive war

on

the country's national wealth?" asked Mr. Keynes,

Britain's losses; he said, in- cluded a million-and-a-half tons of shipping sunk, build- ing destroyed from the alr and certain other liquid assets..::

...

The Meaning Of Crown

STRIKING US. TRIBUTE

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (Reuter)—

On the other hand, Britain's reserves of foodstuffs and other A striking tribute to the meaning commodities had, far from being of Crown in Great Britain, is pald - diminished, actually increased and by the American columnist, E.. the total loss of wealth was not Jones, writing in the LOUISVILLE greater than the amount by which COURIER JOURNAL on the sub- they had increased it in the twoject of the King's visits to the or three years before the war.

ralded areas.. "Great Britain is richer in national wealth today thán abe was in 1937," declared Mr. Kewnes, “and when we think of the future, it is worth mention- ing that our economic strength VERI only now beginning to show

Thousands Of Tons Of Shipping Known To Have Been Destroyed

* LONDON, SEPT. 18 (BRITISH WIRELESSY-NIGHT AFTER NIGLAN KIND OF WEATHER, AIRCRAFT OF THE BOMBER CUMITAND LIVE BLAS MINES IN ENEMY-OCCUPIED HARBOURS AND TERRITORIAL WATERS, STRETCH- ING FROM THE NORWEGIAN COAST TO THE BAY OF BISCAY.

Since the first mine was laid by the RAF. in May, hundreds of thousands of miles have been flown by the aircraft. More than 30 separated minefields have now. been laid and it is known" that thousands of tons of enemy shipping have been destroy- ed in these minefields.

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Some of these mines have been laid within a stone's throw of the quayside in some of the enemy harbours and the enemy has not been able to prevent their being laid at will even in strictly preserved and heavily defended waters.

Damage To One Day's Consumption

Before the first mine was laid, the crews chosen to do this work were given a thorough training." They made long reconnaissance flights over the area and became familiar with the routes and pecullarities of various coast lines. That minefields have been fald at with only one or two losses in alrcraft is a high tribute to the

Netherlands Contribution To Fund

LONDON, Sept. 18. (Reuter)-i LONDON, Sept. 18 (Reuter-skill of navigators and the tena- The Dutch Anep Agency states the The maximum damage to Britain's city of the pilots. Besides carry Netherlands Government has de- food supplies from the recent airing mines, the aircraft engaged incided to offer a contribution of an enemy supply ship for the relief of London's air raid raids has been one day's consumpthese expeditions also carry bombs £50,000 to the Lord Mayor's Fund tion of one particular commodity, might be met.

victims Lord Woolton, the Minister of Food, stated today.

DIRECT HIT

"In this way," says the Anep Government "the Netherlands Two nights ago, the captain of want to express their deep sym-

At the beginning of these ten days or so, it was quite obvious,

Le said, that the attack was being one of the aircraft reported on his bathies with the victims of the return that he had bombed a sup German air raida as well as their

made on food supplies.

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Quoting a comment of a London' woman who pointed out that the King walked unguarded, the writer says, "She hit the Naz on the head.

"In a land where a monarch does not need an armoured car and can waf take taxis if he chooses, freedom" SHIPPING LOSSES

is real and democracy is something Britain's lostes in shipping, more than a word for politicians went on Mr. Keynes, was far from to trade with. negligible, but this loss was not "The Royal familly is not a sham, beyond the capacity of the country but a vital part of what is cherish- to bulla new ships in a single ed. Its traditions are part of the year. By the end of July, the greatness of the story that does total damage, to property during "not propose to take ita last chap- the previous eleven months could ter from Hitler." have been made good in a couple

of days by the country's peace.

time programme.

"An accurate estimate of the

damage to London shows that it

GEN. WINKELMAN

DEAD

BATAVIA, Sept. 18 (Renter)—It`

is far less severe, taking London is reliably reported that the former as a whole," said Mr. Keynes. Commander-in-Chief of the Dutch "How small this damage is can be Army, General Winkelman, has

Cont'd. Page 7, Col 4.. died in Berlin.

TERRIFIC BATTLE HIGH ABOVE THAMES ESTUARY

LONDON, SEPT. 18 (REDTER)-FLYING FROM ALL DIREC- TIONS UP THE THAMES ESTUARY TOWARDS LONDON during the third air raid' today," several-formations of German, planes” were located by the anti-aircraft gunners,

The German formations were split and the British fighters at- tacked. There ́ensued a terrific battle high In the sky out of sight of ground watchers.

Some bombs were dropped dur-

The raiders appeared to be The Prime Minister of the nearly all Messerschmitt 100's, in- On the same night, an enemy Netherlands, Professor F. 8. Ger- dicating that the bombers had tanker was attacked with two

wards machine-gunned. The first

For the most part, damage has Piy ship of afbut 7,000 tons. "My admiration for the splendid man-

navigator," he said, "was certain ner in which the London popula-ing the encounter. not been more than could be made that a direct it was obtained and tion is standing up to the ordeal" up. if the population said, "We will that the vessel sank." mansions in

put this right by going without one meal," Lord Woolton said.

LONDON, Sept. 18 (BWS)— Lord Londonderry yesterday offered his Park Lane mansion, Londonderry House, one of the most famous England, for the housing of familles rendered homeless by the bombings.

The offer was made in res- ponse to the Lord Mayor's appeal for the London Distress Fund.

brancy and the Minister for the large escorts.

He has asked local authorities high explosive bombs and after-colonies, and Finance; Clim Wal-Bo far two of these raiders are!

to establish commumal · kitchens

for the people who are not des

tute, but. forced to leave their homes owing to the raids

Leadership Of Gandhi Unlikely To

Ensure Non-Violent Action

TRAVANCORE, Sept: 18 (Reuter)-Referring to Mr. Gandhi's intention to insist on freedom of speech concerning India's participation in the way when he meets the Viceroy, Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Dewan of Travancore, said that he was sure Gandhi's followers could not keep within bounds In the matter of preaching and working against the participation in the war.

This was so, he said, because the Congress attitude was bound to evoke strong opposition in many quarters having regard to this critical juncture in the British and Indian history.

Gandhi's leadership, he added, had not ensured and was unlikely in future to ensure any non- violent action on the part of the multitude.

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE SUSPENDED

Govern-

It now appears that the German raiders have been turned back by British fighters.

ter are to be received by the Lord believed to have been shot down bomb scored a direct hit on the Mayor for the purpose of handing by British fighters. after part of the ship while the over the Netherlands second missed the vessel by ten ment's contribution.- yards, . Though the actual end was not observed, the ship was ob viously damaged and forced to stop.

The "all clear" was sounded at

FMS. DONATION LONDON, Sept. 18 (Reuter)-1.27 p.m. The Governments of the Federat

Incidents such as these, says an ed Malay States and the Straits Set-

ANOTHER BATTLE During the Afth current air raid

Air Ministry bulletin, help to re- tlement, has each donated £10,of the day, another battle over the ieve the monotony of the sea 000 towards the Fund to assist the Thames Esttiary was indicated by crossing, but the crews engaged in victims of the German, air raids in the weaving of exhaust fumes high these operatiozis know that their Britain. main job is mine laying, and noth- Ing is allowed to divert them from

It.

BRITAIN AND MEXICO

in the sky.

Watchers stated that a large number of planes were visible.

Six German planes were report- ed to have been shot down in a whirlwind battle over the "coast, early this afternoon.

These were machines attempt-, MEXICO CITY, Sept. 18 (Reuter) ing to cross the coast on their way -President Cardenas stated the to London. Government has been indirectly

R.A.F. BOMBERS OVER GERMANY BOMBAY, Sept. 18 (Reuter) view of his forthcoming interview meant specially for members of

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 Reuter) Congress has suspended civil dis-with the Viceroy and as a "short Congress in the United Provinces obedience, pending definite in-course of obedience to the law be- where large numbers of Congress A Berlin report to the NEW TORK approached to resume diplomatic LONDON, Sept. 18 (BWS)-Dur. ing the recent raids on London, a dis volunteers have hitherto courted TIMES states that several RAF relations with Britain. to civil structions from Mr. Gandhi, Wefore.

This step will be inconvenient, bomb fell on the lawn of West- A resolution, to this effect, pass-obedience," should that become arrest by disobeying the Govern-bombers were over Germany last

ment of India's ban on the prac night.

as Mexico is spiritually on the side minster Abbey. causing a small ed by the Working Committee, necessary.. adds that Mr. Gandhi considers Congress circles point out that tice of military drill by unofficial It is claimed that one was shot of the Democracies in the Euro-erater but doing no damage to the

pean contët.

Abbey. the suspension is indispensible in Mr. Gandhi's Instructions are organisations.

recourse

-On Other- Pages

PAGE 2-Yacht Club annual

meeting; Lawn bowla notes. PAGE 8-Radio programmes; Cinéma Coming events; Totes, Crossword puzzle s PAGE War reviewed in Lords and Commons; Relief of war victims, Etciency of Bri- Petain's defences.

PAGE 6-Round the Police Courts: Airport news, W PAGE" & Leading article:- ...... Japan's Bluff Called.

PACC & Unclaimed telegrams;

Bearches carried out in Honig+ kew; Destroyer named Chur- chill; Invasion bases again bombed,

PAGE 8-Serious turn in Indo- China altuation;Exciting U-boat hunt, Nayal base sites Inspected.

PAGE 11-Bombing of London may mean acute hervousness In the Reichwe PAGE 12-Training

gallops, Army and Colony swimming championships.