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ENGLAND, SYMBOL OF CITADEL OF FREEDOM

RAIDS OVER BRITAIN

FIVE ENEMY AIRCRAFT

SHOT DOWN IN MORNING Messerschmitts Turn Tail In Disorder Over Channel

REPORTS LONDON, SEFT. 23 (REUTER)—AUTHORITATIVE HITHERTO RECEIVED INDICATE THAT FIVE ENEMY AIRCRAFT WERE SHOT DOWN by fighters during this morning's air engage- ments over Britain.

Four separate waves of German bombers and fighters crossed the coast this morning and anti-aircraft runs and British Sghter patrols broke up the formation.

WHY FOUR EGYPTIAN MINISTERS RESIGNED

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The Messerschmitts soon broke off the engagement and turned tall in disorder across the Channel There was a short air raid wam-

ins in London this morning when

MERCY SHIP SUNK

BROADCAST MESSAGE BY INDIGNATION SWEEPS U.S. KING: HIGH TRIBUTE PAID AT NEWS OF TORPEDOING. TO CIVIL DEFENCE WORKERS Evacuation Scheme Will "Let Us Be Of Good Cheer"

Not Be Brought To Halt

"THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND that will stand before the world as the symbol of the citadel of free- dom", said His Majesty the King, when he broadcast to the Empire from London yesterday.

-WASHINGTON, SEPT.—23-(REUTER) —A WAVE OF HORROR AND INDIGNATION SWEPT THE UNITED STATES at the news of the torpedoing of the British children's liner.

Some Congressmen greeted the news with exclamations of .“ Bendish," "outrageous” and referred to Herr Hitler as ́a

"mad butcher."

Expressions of disgust at Hitler's action and sympathy for the vic- tims were heard on all sides of New York.

The Press proclaims that the little victims **faced the ordeal

His Majesty said: "It is just a year since the war began. The British people entered it with open eyes, fully recogniske ing how formidable were the forces against them, but con- No incidents were reported in fident in the justice of their cause.

a large force of German planes passed over the Kent coast near the Straits of Dover.

the London area.

PERSISTENT "WARNING CAIRO, Sept. 23 (Reuter)-An Except for a brief all-clear in-

explanation of the resignation of terval London's air raid warning the Ministers of Finance. Com- persisted throughout the night munications and Commerce. and though raiders appeared to be less The London ores Was the Minister without Portfolio, Aly active. Bey Ayoub, is given in a letter which again the main objective of Goer- they addressed to the Prime Mining'e raiders last night.

At Air Ministry communique

"Now, after a year of war, let us see where we stand. Much has happened since September 1939. Great nations have fallen. At that time the battle was far from us, but now the forces against us are only twenty miles from our shores. The air flights of the enemy are making attacks day and night

Ister which was splashed in the states that enemy activities during against our cities.

Arabic newspapers.

The Ita.

The letter declares: Tan advance leaves no doubt of the determination of Mussoliai to invade this country..

the night consisted of attacks by relays or single "Zarefats. The main objective was again the London area,

"Bombing attacks on London "We are of the opinion that were widely scattered and damage there is no room for hesitation and was caused to houses and indus- have ürged the adoption of a trial premises in several localities. policy-recently enursed by the There were a number of casualties two Houses-clearly necessitating some of which were fatal. the defence of Egypt if the enemy advanced on her soil.

AWARE OF DANGERS "We are well aware of the dan- gers to which Egypt is exposed as a result of the war but consider it better for Egypt's honour and in- dependence to bear such calamities

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Bombs were also dropped on some towns in South-East England. In three towns damage was done to houses.

ri

bombed

NOBODY HURT

was Central London during two raid warnings, one last night and one early this morning. Bombs fell near a large building than to bear the shame of coward-sending masonry from the third ice and humiliation of her re-door crashing into the street area. llance on others to defend her soll, Many people were in the building "..."As the" majority of the Cabinet at the time but nobody was hurt. does not share this opinion, and consider the situation warrant such an, opinion being submitted to Parliament, we are forced to resign."

does not

SCRAP METAL

RESERVES

Moller Line

Ship Shelled And Detained

been detained in China coast water's by the Japanese, the Erl- tish Embassy revealed in a state- ment here today. "

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23 (Reuter)....... LONDON, Sept 23 (British Wire. Three more. British ships have less)-Every derelict bufiding, con- demned bridge, abandoned mine or quarry or railway line, is to be surveyed in a great stock-taking by the Ministry of Supply, of the national reserves of scrap metal, particularly iron and steel. The survey is anticipated to in clude steel frameworks which had never received coverings of stone

They are the Jessie Moller, the Edith Moller and the Kongso,

The statement adds that the

Japanese have not yet replied to British representations requesting lan explanation of the incident

or brick before the ban on new. when the Japanese shelled and de- building was imposed

tained a British vessel, the Marle Moller; on Bept, 20.

-On Other- Pages

PAGE 2-Annual meeting of Hongkong Singers; Football fixtures: Crossword puzzle. PAGE 3-Radio programmes: Coming events; Cinema notes. PAGE 4 U-boat torpedoes evacuee ship; Itailans employ German tactics; Government to stay in London, E PAGE 5-Indian constable on

trial for murder: Gen. de Gaulle repites to Free Frenchmen in Hongkong: Airport news: Found the Police Courts. "PAGE 6-Leading article: When

Winter Comes.

PAGE Thailand to abrogate French Pact: Il Duce's love for Arabst

We stand in the front line of world liberty and. the traditions that are our heritage.

As we prepare for the battle, there is much to encourage us. There is behind us the goodwill of all those who love freedom. "Moreover, in the British Commonwealth of Nations itself there is every sym- pathy for the struggle of the mother country. Her struggle has been made the struggle of the whole fami- ly. From every part of the men and Empire much material, are coming increasing numbers

KING GEORGE

in and share in the sacrifices

there is a growing desire to which will bring us victory,

"In this Battle for Bri- tain, London, the mighty capital of the Empire, oc- cuples the forefront. Other cities are also being sub- ̈ jected to attacks. My words apply equally to all British cities and towns and fami- lies who are enduring the suffering. The Queen and I have seen many of the places here. which have been most heavily bombed and many of the people who have suffered and are suffering losses. Our hearts are with them in their trials. Their conduct and cheerfulness are an inspira tion to the rest of us. to persevere.

"TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE CARRYING ON THE WORK OF CIVIL DEFENCE; I' SHOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT THE DEVOTION OF THESE CIVILIAN WORKERS IN THE FACE OF CONSTANT DANGER IS ONE OF HIGH RENOWN FOR THE BRITISH NAME, THESE MEN AND WOMEN ARE WORTHY PARTNERS OF OUR FIGHTING FORCES."

His Majesty went on to pay a high tribute to the British army, the navy and the air force for exploits that have won the admiration of the whole world..

of a great work which took its place with the soldiers, sailors and airmen.

KING AND QUEEN TOUR HOSPITALS Their Majesties the King and Queen were with their people yesterday, stated a News Bulletin broadcast from -Da- ventry last night, when they visited hospitals.

His Majesty is said to have: expressed his admiration for the way in which the nursing services were carrying on.

Their Majesties toured bos- pitals in the East End - and spoke to several of the patients.

common

"There are the men and women in the factories and in the rall- ways who work on in the face of danger to maintain, their services and the necessities of lfe and in keeping the fighting line well supplied with weapons. These men and women have earn- ed a place among the herces of this war...

to

BIG SPEED-UP IN RAID SHELTERS

A blg speed-up in the num- ber and type of air raid shelters were announced yes terday, according to a News Bulletin broadcast from Da- ventry.

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These shelters will remain open for 24 hours and seven days a week.

Shelters for industrial work- ers will be handed over to the public at night when the workers have gone away.

MANY GALLANT DEEDS

"No less honour is due those who, night after night, un- complainingly endure discomfort, His Majesty declared that the hardship and trouble. Many and "But there will always be an civilian workers had contributed to real are

the deeds of gallantry England, that will stand before the the fulfillment of the task which done and to recognise these I have world as the symbol of the citadel the fighting forces were engaged decided to create at once an hon-of freedom. onin and the duties they were carry-our for the men and women in

GANDHI GOING "TO' SIMLATM WARDHA, Sept. 23 (Reuter) Gandhi is going to Simla Wednesday and will meet the Viceroy on Friday.

SYMPATHY TO PARENTS":

ing out, however almple and do- these walks of civilian life. I pro- "And here Twould like to offer: mestic they may seem, was part pose to give my name to this als- my sympathy to those parents who tinction and it will be equal in dis-lost their children in the ship that tinction to the Victoria ČIOBS.

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF CARDENAS

MEXICO CITY, SEPT. 23 (REUTER) THE POSSIBILITY OF

A CRIMNAL ATTEMPT ON THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT CARDENAS

is being investigated by the Police following the unexplained de- Graflment of a goods train' only a few miles ahead of the' train

which was taking President Cardenas to Tampico Fort,"

The derailment was discovered by the pilot train which was preceding the Presidential train.

The pilot train stopped in the nick of time and the Presidential

train was immediately brought to a standstill

The track, where the derailment occurred; had just been relaid.

"The British Commonwealth of Nations is unity itself. It is not the walls that make the city, but the people who live within them......... The walls of London may be battered, but the couragé of the Londoner stands resolute and undis- mayed.

was torpedoed without. a-warning. The world can have no" clearer proot of the wickedness of the forces against which we are fight- ing than this evil deed.

"We live in bitter times. The winter les before us, cold and dark. Let us be of good cheer. After winter comes spring and after all these trials will surely

As in London, so also in other come victory and réllet from this British cities, towns of historic me leva thing that we are fighting

men, sang as the ship went

down and comforted those dying.

in

feboats.""

COLLISION OF IDEALS

OTTAWA, Sept. 23 (Reuter)—

The ruthlessness of Nazi warfare throughout Canada and it is felt than ever the collision of Ideals

aroused the greatest indignation

that the crime emphasises more

between us and Hitler.

Senator Carrine Wilson, leader of Canadian efforts to bring the children to Canada told Reuter:

The sinking-strengthens our de- termination to bring our children to a place durety

MARVELLOUS CONDUCT

LATEST CASUALTY AND AWARDS -LISTS-

The latest casualty and awards lists in the Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have been received and may be Inspected in this office

by those interested. EIGHT NAZI LEADERS CAUGHT IN URUGUAY

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Reu- ter)--With the arrest of eight

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (Reuter)-Nazi leaders in Uruguay on. The conduct of the children in the charges of conspiring against torpedoed evacuee liner, was des- the sovereignty of the State, cribed in the New York Press as Uruguay is preparing to bring

"marvellous," and "magnificent.”

The news forms the day's lead-the Nazi Party to trial before ing story under such headlines as World" opinions, says the Submarine Binks Mercy Ship." Montevideo correspondent of The London correspondent of the NEW YORK TIMES, the Associated Press. emphasises

Several nations, he writes, have the gallant conduct of the children gone to war in an effort to check in marching to the lifeboats and the Nazis but little Uruguay has their magnificent action in the dared to bring the Party, and with boats where they sang "Roll out the barrel.”

The children were absolutely marvellous and they carried out every order, says a United Press

cable to the New York Times.

The same paper's London, cor- respondent says that the sinking will not bring the evacuation. scheme to a halt.

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HIDEOUS CRIME

it the German Government, before a court for trial.

Supreme Court Justices will sit as a trial court and evidence will be placed before them of a plot to extend domination over the South. American continent.

SIDI BARRANI ATTACKED

LONDON, Sept., 23(EWS)---

CAIRO, Sept. 23 (Reuter)-Eri- Horrified condemnation is express- tish naval forces attacked enemy' [ed in all quarters today at the i positions in the Sidi Barrant area German submarine's sinking, in in the early hours of Bunday with mid-Atlantic, without warning on good resuits, according to a navai a bitter, stormy night, "of a "ship communique Issued from Alexan-"

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TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

HIS MAJESTY THE KING broadcast to the nation at 5 pm. G.M.T. yesterday (1a.m. HK time today),

FIVE ENEMY AIRCRAFT were shot down in air engagements over Britain yesterday morning.

EAR PLUGS are to be issued free in Britain to protect ear drums and to miniinise noise when sleeping.

THE GERMANS added another crime to their long list of offences against the laws of humanity when a Nazi U-boat torpedoed a Bri- tish refugee ship, taking 90 children to Canada. Among the missing is an M.P.

A SPANISH TRAWLER, Almirante Carranza, is reported to have been torpedoed by an Italian submarine.

THE INDO-CHINA altuation took a dramatic turn on Sunday night when Japanese troops were reported to have invaded the French Colony and to have met stiff resistance. Meanwhile, how- ever, an agreement is reported to have been reached between the French authorities in Indo-China and the Japanese, on instructions from Vichy, giving the Japanese practically all they demanded.

THE INDO-CHINA authorities have rejected the demands made on them by Thailand and Thai now threatens to abrogate the Non- Aggression Pact concluded with France..

THE ITALIANS are encountering heavy resistance in Egypt. where British troops are operating on the Egyptian tront

SIGNOR MUSSOLINI is reported to be showing a tendency to attack Syria and a further intensification of the Mediterranean war zone is expected. Spain vigorously refutes the statement that she will enter the war on the Axis, side.

FURTHER ANGLO-AMERICAN COLLABORATION, in view of the developments in Indo-China, is now expected."

terest might be wantonly attackedLet us put our trust, as I do, AN IMPORTANT BRITISH Mission, headed by Lord Willingdon, and humble houses may be des- In God and in the great and noble troyed

spirit of the British people."

is going to South America next month