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Continuity Of U.S. Policy Assured

Awakening Of American Peoples' Consciousness

LONDON, Nov. 7. (Renter)—" It is, welcome news that the con- tinuity of the American policy is now assured for four years," says THE TIMES in a leader on the American elections and adds that the election of Mr. Wendell Willkie would have meant not only the immense dislocation in the administration at the time when smooth working essential, but that for two months to come-which may well be critical in the history of America and the world-the United States will be without an effectly head.

EXTREME GRAVITY"

Mr. Wilkie could not have exer- have been quick to take advan- elsed his new functions because toge. he would not be formally elected until next January and Mr. Roose-

The DAILY TELEGRAPH says velt while remaining as President

that a third term is a precedent until after the end of the year, which Mr. Roosevelt has establish- would have been deprived of allied and is'in effect a witness to the the authority by. his defeat.

awakening of the American peo-

It would have been an oppor" ples' consciousness to the extreme

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1940.

日月鸯治年拾降佰玖仟费英

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U.S.-JAPAN

RELATIONS: TOKYO METROPOLITAN PRESS

GEN, LORD GORT

SOUNDS WARNING TO THE PEOPLE

TO RENEW DETERMINATION

TOKYO, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-Devoting the whole of the ed itorial columns exclusively to comment on the results of Presi dent Roosevelt's re-election, the metropolitan Press sounded a I warning to the people to renew determination and to be pre- pared for the anticipated worsening of Japanese-American re- lations.

Pointing out that the winter lull in the European war might lead to the con- centration of Mr. Roosevelt's attention in the Far East, the YOMIURI SHIMBUN, one of the big three newspapers in Tokyo, declared that the President's re-election "com- pletely bars the way for the solution of Japanese-American problems."

The paper predicted the

tunity for Hitler in Europe and gravity of the peril which threat- GORT'S DESPATCH strengthening of the policy

Japan in Asia, of which they would

Defence Of

Bulgarian Nation

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILL

ens themselves and all that they most fervently believe in and care for.

They are convinced that the surest chance of safety for their country is to have the helm of the State in tried and experienced hands of the Statesman who held it for eight long years and knows all the rocks and shoals besetting

the course ahead.

The paper adds, "The Axis hoped much from isolationism and illusions and fears on which it found itself. America has spoken with emphasis which cannot be misunder- stood,

BOFIA, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-A new Bill "for the defence of the Bul-

"For one thing, the election has garian nation" was introduced at the National Assembly by the afforded to the world, the conspl- Minister of Interior, M. Gabrovski, euous vindication of democracy

"The Bill, divided into three sec-its capacity to make up its mind.

"Mr. Roosevelt now faces the tions, as follows:--

future strengthen by a new man- Firstly, it forbids secret ordate secure of majorities both in ganisations, supported materially the Senate and in the House of or Meulogically, from abroad and Representatives." is mainly directed against Free:

sons.

JEWS RESTRICTED

Secondly, it restricts the rights of Jews who are disqualified from

State Occupying

or Municipal paritions,, serving in the Army pr owning real estate. They are also forbidden to receive honours,

news-

publish or edit books or papers, make films or employ do- mestic servants of Bulgarian origin,

HEARTFELT RELIEF

The DAILY HERALD says: "To us in the British Commonwealth

ON CAMPAIGN IN FRANCE

GEN: HERTZOG

of assistance to the Chung- CHINA'S FORTUNES ON Gen. Hertzog

king regime and further de- Avelopments in the Anglo- | American military co-opera- lion in the Pacific and the | American embargo against Japan. "This demands a new determination of our people."

THE MEND TODAY

Notable Successes Causing

NO PUBLICATION UNTIL AFTER WAR

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter)--The Terming Mr. Roosevelt's re- question whether. Lord Gort bad election as a "victory war faction” completed his despatch on the the mutant KOKIMIN SHIMBUN campaign in France and whether asserted "America tinder "CHINA'S FORTUNES ARE IN AN EXTREMELY IN-

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It would be published shortly was Roosevelt has been challenging asked in the House of Commons. Japan met this attitude with the Sir Edward Grigg, Under Secre- policy of peace and non-resistance, tary for War, replied that it had but continuation of such a policy been decided not to publish the Cont'd Page 7, Col, 3 despatches until after the war. because in the unusual cir- cumstances of this war, it would be impossible to do so without giving useful information to the enemy.

Despatches on the campaign of the low countries and France were written to give the British Gov- ernment the fullest possible nar- rative of events.. A narrative who are the outpost defenders of covering the period may be pub civilisation against the barbarian shed later.. onslaught, the re-election of The mass of information

con Mr. Roosevelt is a heartfelt relief, tained, therein is being collated and carefully examined so that and a glorious encouragement.

America has proclaimed her can lessons derived thereon may be adence in herself in w and in applied by the Service department

concerned.

future democracy.

BLOW' TO. AXIS The DAILY MAIL says that the Thirdly, it provides for strict President's re-election is a heavy measures against harmful anti- blow to Hitler and Mussolini. The National propaganda.

two most hated names in the Axis calendar are Roosevelt and Chur-

ROME STILL OPEN CITY?"

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-"The

YUGOSLAV MINISTER FOR WAR RESIGNS

Japanese Withdrawals

TERESTING STAGE TODAY," said Mr. O. M. Green, an authority or Chinese affairs, when he spoke on present day conditions in China in London on Wednesday night. Mr. Green is well-known in China and was formerly editor of the North China Daily News in Shanghai. He is now.2 member of the China Association In London.

#TELE TAKEN

CHINESE HAVE THE OFFENSIVE IN SEVERAL DIRECTIONS,” continued Mr. Green, and have scored some notable "Iccesses. At the same time, there is much to suggest that| the Japanese are finding the BELGRADE, Nov. 7 (Reuter) present position in China too The resignation of the War Min-reat for their strength and ister, General Milan Neditch may are doing their best to re- cause serions repercussions it is medy it." believed in political quarters here. The fact that the resignation, was badly announced without any Mi, Green referred to the time official explanation, caused the when the Japanese pushed up the public to connect it with Tues- Yantse and seized Ichans day's bombardment of Monastir This gave them an air base with by foreign aircraft.

in 600 miles of Chungking."" hei said, "of which the hare hinde merchiers.use.

HUSH UP RETORT This is the first time that the chili.

Some circles here think it has Jewish question has been raised

Anglo American co-operation Government has taken note of been found necessary to find a legally in Bulgaria and the mea-will become closer and stronger. the Italian statement that Italian new War Minister who

will be sure is arousing great interest.

The immediate effect of Mr. men and aircraft participated in ready to hush up the report of There are 50.000 Jews in Bil-Roosevelt's return," will be the the bombing of London and they the expert commission on this garle out of a total population of speeding of war supplies för

must accordingly reserve the full aid, publication of which might 6,000,000.

liberty of the action in regard to render. Yugoslavia's. International Rome."

position more difficult.

Britain.

TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

IN ANTICIPATION OF THE WORSENING of United States-, Japan relations the metropolitan Press in Tokyo, commenting eritorially on the re-election of Mr. Roosevelt for a third term as President, sounded a warning, to the people to renew determination and be prepared. One of the big leading papers points out that the winter lull in the European war might lead to a concentration of Mr. Roosevelt's attention to the Far East. The Kokumin Shimbun as- serted that "America under Roosevelt has been challenging us."

THE ITALIANS CLAIM TO HAVE CROSSED the Kalamas River in the north-west corner of Greece while the Greeks are reported to have retired slightly in the extreme left of the front. One thou- sand Italian prisoners have, arrived tri Macedonia.

A BLOCK OF FLATS WAS HIT AND houses and shops were damaged during enemy air attacks över Britain on Wednesday night when the London area was again the main objective.

M. KALININ, PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME SOVIET, has de- clared Russia's intention to stay out of what he described as "prac- tically a world war." He also declared the Russians could not be Indifferent bystanders -

THE RESIGNATION OF THE YUGOSLAV War Minister may cause serious répercussions it is believed in political quarters in Belgrade.

SPEAKING TO REPORTERS IN WASHINGTON, Mr. Joseph Ken- nedy, United States Ambassador to Britain, who is now in America on furlought, indicated that he did not intend to return to London.

A NEW BILL FOR THE DEFENCE of the Bulgarian nation has. been introduced. The Bill is divided into three sections.

This was the answer made in General Neditch is known as the House of Commons by the the most resolute officer with Under-Secretary for Foreign Af-| strong political views which is tairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, in reply to shared by a majority of the popu a question whether it is still in-lation. It is learned that certam tended to treat, Rome as an open important personages made re- city, free from serial bombard-presentations against This re- ment.

moval.

Soviet Russia Cannot Be Indifferent Bystanders

MOSCOW, Nov 7 (Router)—Bussis's intention to stay out, of what he described as "practically a world war" was affirmed in an emphatic statement by M. KALININ, President of the Supreme So- viet Presidium, when addressing a meeting here to mark the 23rd anniversary of the October Revolution,

The assembled Deputies, trade. unianists, workers and "intellec- tuals" greeted the statement with thunderous applause..

effort of every Soviet subject is to strengthen our economie, and military might.

Everyone must strive to fortify At the same time; M: Kalinin stressed Russia's Interest in the the country for the struggle for conflict as

"only neutral Communism under-M. Stalin's leadership,-- The solidarity of the State."

International working clasa "must be increased")

the

He declared, “We cannot be indifferent bystanders. The

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"Then came the #Tencu lapse, the Japanese demands Indo-China and their subsequent control of it and the closing of the Burma Road for three months. successes which the Chinese Cont'd Page 12, Col. 1

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2 Meeting of Ladies Section,

RAK Gulf Club; En tales for 11th Extra Race meet Holiday cricket mat ches;. Crossword puzzle.

2. Radio programmes: Coming

events."

4-Broadcast by Wendell Wil- kiej R A. Butler and Hong- kong evacuation Italian ...ban

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Swisk papers; Southampton raid Sequel to fatal quarrel be tween coolles; Latest war publication: Armistice Dayk observance Weddings, Funeral Round the Police Courts.

"8" Leading articles: The price

of invasion; A Nad more 8 St. Stephen's Girls' College.

speech day; A. E. P. orders.

BLOCK OF LONDON FLATS BOMBED

May Form A New Party

General J. B M. Hertzog, Idader of the Reunited Nationalist Party," made a speech yesterday in which he dealt with events in the past. few months which led to his re- signation from the Party, says London message.

This Party met to discuss 1ts

the extremists! programme and had the day. They were only willing to concede certain rights to the English-speaking section of the community whereas, Gen. Hertzog wanted the rights to be given to everyone."

Gen. Hertzog said. Within the Party there has been a campaign to oust ine and for the last fifteen months my life has been made unbearable. Perpetual gnawing at me has made my continuance in the Party impossible."

A whispering campaign has been started against Dr. Malin. Gen.. LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reater) The Hertzog made it clear, at yester- London area was the main object day's meeting that he would only of the enemy air attack last night approve of a clear mandate from when a block of flats was hit the people and not only by a Par houses and other buildings dam-

liamentary majority. aged and a number of people killed and injured, states an Air Ministry communique,

Bombs were also dropped in many districts of the Home Cou ties and South and Bouth-East England, Dwelling houses and other buildings were damaged in some places but the number of casual ties reported is very small.

Bombs killed and injured a few people in a south-western town but little damage was done there or in the Midland town where very few casualties were caused.

Gen Hertzog said, "The road taken' yesterday by the Party 'is the road to perdition.”.

It is believed that Gen, Hertzog will form a new Party or retire from politics.

Rapprochement between the followers of General Hertzog and General smuts, the South African Premier, on the war issue is con➡. sidered most unlikely.

NAZI-TURKISH TRADE

-Bombs dropped in the rural

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter)—The districts of Yorkshire and the German trade delegation has ar- Eastern Counties shortly before rived in Ankara to negotiate the dusk caused little damage and a German-Turkish Trade ARTEE- small number of casualties.

ment, states the German Radio,

200 Bullet-Proof Raid Shelters For Kowloon

The erection of about 200 shrapnel and bullet-proof air raid shelters built with hollow concrete on vacant ground in Kowloon has been planned by the A.R.P, it is rellably learned,,

Work on six of these was started yesterday morning · opposite the Alhambra Theatre

Each shelter, occupying an area: The shelters are not designed to of 1156 square feet, will have ac- protect against direct hits but commodation for 300 in an emergency, when people The shelters which are being have not enough time to rush to more formidable shelters, these newis-built ones will offer protec- tion against shrapnel and ma- chine-ur

constructed with a double-layer wall, the hollow concrete being filled with sand measure 74 feet in height with three inches of Concrete on the top.