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TRIBUTE TO LATE MR. CHAMBERLAIN

An English Gentleman"

In paying a tribute of espect and regard no one is obliged to alter the opinions he has formed,” said MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL, Prime Minister, in the House of Commons yesterday when he paid a tribute to the late MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, says a London message.

It is not given to human beings happily for them, to foresee the course of even's. In one phase men seem to have been right and in another they seem to have been

Mr. Willkie

Calls Upon Republicans To Support Roosevelt

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wrong. Then comes

some-

thing which puts it all in a different setting. What is the worth of all this? The only guide to a man is his own conscience and his only shield' the rectitude of his own actions..

"With this shield we march In the ranks of honour,. We may be Sure, therefore, that - Mr. Neville Chamberlain acted in all honesty and sincerity according to his lights. Els efforts were

directed

to save the world from the de-

Mr. Wendell Wilkie, the defeat-vastating struggle in which we are

ed Republican candidate in the now engaged.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 1940.

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URGES CLOSER M. MOLOTOV ARRIVES IN BERLIN:

SINO-SOVIET HAS CONVERSATION WITH HITLER

RELATIONS

CHUNGKING, No. 12 (Reu. teri-in a special article on the occasion of the birthday

IMPORTANT

of his father, DR. SUN FO, EGYPTIAN

President of the Legislative Yuan, arges closer relations between China and Rusia, declaring that "Soviet Russla and China have identical aims in constructing a better world order, with Russia establishing Communism and Ching sup- porting the Three Peoples' Principles.

The two countries have Mentical interests, with the tongest common borders. Therefore, here is room for doubt concerning China's pro- Soviet palley and alliance with Russia,"

Alleged

Statement

By Kennedy Arouses Controversy

An allegation that MR. JOSEPH KENNEDY, United States "Ambass

PARLIAMENT DISCUSSION

WAR AGAINST ITALY

CAIRO. Nov. 12 (Reuter)——— Egypt's attitude on the desirability of declaring wae against Italy is likely to crystalline with the open- ng of Parliament antifursday,

There have been two main lines of thought among Egyptians ever since Italy entered the conflict.

While the Bandats advocate im- mediate declaration of war the other group, led by the Prime Min- ster, Hassan Sabry Pasha, belleves

most advantageous for E83ut (not to make a formal declaration jok war.

The Baadist leader, Ahmed Maher Pasha, has already an- nounced his intention of raising the 'question of the military altua- tion in Parliament so it appears certain to be the most important of the discuss'ons'

DESTROE

United States Presidential election, Herr Hitler keeps on persisting has called upon the Republicans that he only wants peace but what NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Beuter) 25 ENEMY PLANES to form themselves into a vigorous, do all these count in the face of loyal and public-spirited opposi-what Mr. Chamberlain tried to tion party and to support Presl do. He acted with a singleness of ja –Great Beltaining ăn là-||~~ LONDON, NORSO dent Rensevelt's administration to purpose which should be a model the best of the efforts, guided by for us all.

pro.

the principle that the party stands REFUSED ALL HONOURS united behind the defence

"After he left the Government gramme, according to a message and refused all honours, he was, like from London.

his father, plain Mr. Chamberlain

sought permission from

"Once more I express the hope

His

offl-

erview with newspapers said, Wireless)-New figures "Democracy is finished in Eng-

cially ismed give 25 as the land." has aroused considerable

number of

enemy aircraft controversy.

destroyed over Britalu yester- day. Of these 13 were Italian and 12. German. Our lasses In the successful day's actions remain a twe aircraft.

statement, declared he made it Mr. Kennedy, in a written clear in the presence of three that we shall help to maintain Majesty the King to have him of the record" adding that no journalists that he was "talking freedom in Britain and elsewhere, supplied with the Cabinet papers notes were made at the time and by supplying ald for their defence and he followed everything that whatever the interviewer wrote. to the limit of our abfity, but with was being done with the greatest was written from memory. due regard, to our own requirè-Įkeenness; 'ments." sa'd‚Mr." Willkie.

"Mr. Wilkie added that there was no thought of the minority joining the majority and hẹ declared. himself 19. being against the idea of opposition members Joining the Govern- ment.

Mr. Kennedy continues: "Many

"He died with the comfort of statements in the article show knowing that his country has this is true because they create a hurned the corner and we, who different impression entirely from are assembled here today, feel what I would want to set forth that we are doing ourselves and Many were inaccurate." the country an honour in paying

a tribute to one who can truly be called an English gentleman."

WRITER ATTACKED

The American Ambassador fur-

47 GERMAN AIRCRAFT

SHOT DOWN IN A WEEK

LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter)———-

Soviet Foreign Commissar Will Probably Prove

Good Listener-Times

M. Molotov, the Soviet Prime Minister and Foreign Commissar, arrived in Berlin yesterday morning and has begun conversations with the Nazi Government, statesa message from London. This is the first time that a Sövlet Prime Minister has travelled abroad.

!!

M. Molotov was met on the frontier by a German delegation and on his arrival in Berlin he was received

military honours, among those who were at the station to welcome him being Herr von Ribbentrop, Nazi Foreign Minister, and Gen. Keitel, Chief of the German Army Staff.

have with Herr Hitler and von Ribbentrop has not been The scope of the conversations which M. Molotov will

revealed, but the official German News Agency says that they will cover many aspects of German-Russian relations.

One feature which should be borne in mind is the repeated declarations by the Soviet that the Soviet Union will protect its neutrality and defend it against any invasion. ".

M. Molotov, soon after his arrival, went into a long conference with von Ribbentrop immediately after which he met Hitler and was in con- ference with him.

LONDON, Nov. 12 (Reuter) In securing M. Molotov's visit to Ber- lin, Herr Hitler has made another bold · attempt to counteract the growing stagnation of the Nazi policy," says THE TIMES in a leader.

WEYGAND

REFUSES

TO RETURN

TO FRANCE

A

GIANT LINER

FOR WAR PURPOSES

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Rea- ter)The giant British liner QUEEN ELIZABETH is being prepared for war purposes, it is generally believed here.

Her engines are being warm- ed up while 80 extra members of "the crew went aboard last night, making a total complement of 600.

The Queen Elizabeth is the world's biggest liner. She made a secret maiden TOYRED from the Clyde to New York in March but has never been in service.

Alleged Plot To Commence Revolution In Mexico

30-

MEXICO CIFY, Nov, 12 (Reu "M.' Molotov. has taken his time.

tar)—The discovery of an alleged to return Herr von Ribbentrop's hurried call on him in Moscow 15

plot to start a révolution In Mexl-

months ago. It would be idle to

co. planned by General Admazan, speculate on what precise induce-

the losing candidate in the last NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Reater) — ments may have been offered to General Weygand has refused to nounced by General Jara, Chief

presidential clection "was M. Molotov to make the journey. return to France from North

of the "Mexican Revolutionary "Further Indacements will be Africa where he is Commander-Party." held out to him on arrival to in-Chief of the French troops, ac- procure more active help-main-cording to rumours from Europe was timed to take place on Nov. ly, no doubt, in the form of sup- current here." plles-in promoting a victory

TWO POSSIBILITIES.

De Gaulle of Libreville, capital of

It is stated that the revolution

September

is landed 12,000 cases. of ammuni

The NEW YORK TIMES links 27 three days before the induc- which would leave Nazi "power them with the capture by Gen.tion of General Avila Camacho" as ther attacked the writer of the Forty-seven German planes are

dominant throughout Europe.

President. He ridiculed the suggestion that Major C. R. Attlee, Lord Privy interview for violating the news-definitely known to have been

"M. Molotov will probably prove Gaboon, and the reports of un Documents, it is stated, dis- In order to show a united from Seal, who associated himself with paper code regarding an "off the shot down in air battles round a good Ustener. It seems unlikely rest in Indo-China," where the close that the revolutionaries in a threatening world, the minor the Frime Minister's tribute said record" interview, adding, "I may Britain during the week ending he will have taken to Berlin full Governor-General. Admiral De- planned to seize à network of ity should surrender its convic-that Mr. Chamberlain followed a be guilty or errors of judgment, midnight Nov. 9.

powers to commit his country to a coux. 15 reported to have resign- broadcasting stations. According tions and join the majority.

cause which he believed to be but I hope I shall never be guilty Twenty-one British fighters were with the success, so ardently de-

course which if it were crowneded.

to one document, and bearing the right.

of errors of good taste."lost during the same period but sired by Herr Bitler and Herr von York Times says that General freighter

A Zurich message to the New swastika emblem, the German Such a step would mean that

EFFORTS FOR PEACE

Commenting on this, the NEW the pilots of 12 are ante,

Weser in there would be only one dominant!

Ribbentrop, would make Soviet Weygand's reported refusal YORK HERALD TRIBUNE – SAYS | party and one. economic philo- Sir Archibald Sinclair, Secretary

Detailed figures of losses are a Russia an obedient satelite or Ger-seen in neutral circles there as tion

for Gen. Almazan's sup sophy.

for Air, said that more than once that Mr. Kennedy's statement is follows:-

man policy in Eastern Europe." in the heat of their most con

unsatisfactory, declaring, "He or Nov. 3-one German; one Brl-

foreshadowing a revolt in North Corters. the Liberals any other American starting from tish: Nov. no losses on either

Africa against the Vichy Govern- The steamer Weser was later a slave idea and must be rejected troversial debates

captured by the Canadian suzili- utterly," said Mr. W like. "Shou' had to pay a compliment to Mr. the assumption that democracy is side; Nov. 6-seven German; Ave British Wireless states that in-nent

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ary cruiser Prince Robert, we ever permit one party to de-Chamberlain's high sense of public finished in Britain is directly con- British (three pilots safe); Nov. formed circles in London do not tributing to the destruction of 6-Ave. German; four British (one exclude either. the possibility of minate our lives entirely, demo- duties and his efforts for peace." cracy would collapse and we would

In the House of Lords, Lord, those who last June were declar-Ave British" (all pilots safe); Nov emerging from the visit or the

democracy. It is on a par with pilot safe); Nov. 7-seven German; some high-sounding

have a dictatorship.".

Halifax, Foreign Secretary,' said that the fact that Mr. Chamberlaining the defeat of Britain was cer 8-twenty German, alx British did everything in his power to

They were completely (three plats safe); Nov. -seven avoid war never meant that he wrong."

German; no British,

relaxed his efforts to night it when it came. Mr. Chamberlain Was convinced that every effort was made to get the right thing done in the most excellent way.

"This is a Totalitarian Idea and

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3 Aitkenhead Shield bowls, Referees not working against FA; Navy rugby teams?"

3 Radio programmes: Coming

events, Queen told of burted girl's fortitude,

4 RAF celebrate

Armistice

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tain.

ANOTHER OUTBURST OF SHANGHAI TERRORISM

SHANGHAI, Nov. 12 (Reuter)—Another outburst of terrorism today marked Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birthday anniversary,

Mystery surrounds the shooting in Hongkew of a Japanese Army official. This official, who was badly wounded, is believed to have been shot by another Japanese who escaped;"

Immediately after the shooting,

Day; Praze for Middle East the telegraphing of £10,000 to the Hongkew was placed under virtual troops: Japanese raid havoc; Air Ministry, Jamaica, according to martial law. Japanese army and Empress runs gauntlet reports from Kingston, has com naval batrols carried out strict searches aided by the police and whole, of the bridges leading to Hongkew were closed

5 Bun Yat-ren's birthday an-pleted her undertaking to provide niversary: Round the Police money "sufficient to buy a full Courts Criminal Sessions homber squadron of 12 planes one calender.

being a "per bomber" costing A second outrage occurred in the afternoon outside a Chinese Leading article: The Baiting £20.000, ** of Russia

declaration

TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

likelihood that practical economte arrangements may be negotiated.

M. Molotov may disappoint the

MARKING THE FIRST OCCASION on which a Bovlet Prime Nazi leaders by his inablilty to ac-Minister has travelled abroad, M. Molotov arrived in Berlin yester- cept the Imminence of a British collapse because it may be assum- ed the Soviet Government has been at pains to inform itself, ac- curately on the war situation.

"ANTONESCU FOR ROME ·

BERLIN, Nov. 12 (Reuter)The Rumanian Prime Minister, M. An- tonescu, who is invited to Rome y Mussolini, leaves for the Italian capital today, according to the German news agency, He is ac-

ARMISTICE DAY companied by his Foreign Minister.

IN SHANGHAL

ROYAL AID FOR GREEK RELIEF.

BHANGHAI, Nov. 12 (Reuter) | British, French and American communities united yesterday in solemn" observance of Armistice gifts to the fund raised by the The King and Queen have sent An agency message from Dar hotel in the International Bettle holding the ceremony on the Bund Lord Mayor of London for the re- A wreath was laid by the Briti hlief of distress in Greece, says a 8 Growing resistance to Nazi-Salaam states Tanganyika with ment. A Formosan named Lik

in France; Chinese drive to a population of 5,000,000 but in Ling, a member of a wealthy bust-Consul General, Mr. AH. George, British Wireless message

cluding only 7.000 white has now ness family here and head of representing the combined British Queen Mary the Duke and 8 Finance and Commerce.

sent home sufficient money for the Japanese sponsored Chinese national societies and United Ser-Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke 11 Borlet Paw materials for two fighter planes and another Labour Union, was shot dead by vices

and Duchess of Kent Princess unmen. It is believed the motivė | Nazi war effort: Health re-instalment of £3,000 for the gen-

Leaders of the French com- Royal Earl of Harewood, and the eral war fund making the War is political.

urunty present included the Duke of Connaught have also sent Fund total 221,000 to date.

Consul General (Two platoode of

contributions. the Fourth Marines paraded.

waward'Ichangany

The assassins escaped.

day and had conversations with Hitler and von Ribbentrop. The 80- viet. ofmetal communique has guardedly described the visit as a re- turn of the visit paid by the Nazi Foreign Minister to Moscow.

LONDON AND THE COUNTRY GENERALLY had one of the quietest nights since the blitzkrieg began. By 9 pm on Tuesday night all' raids bad ceased. In the course of the day's air battles 25 enemy planes, including 13 Italian, were destroyed. During the week ended Nov. 9, 47′′ Gérman' aircraft were shot down.

MOVING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. NEVILLE CHAMBER- LAIN was paid by Mr. Churchill, Prime Minister, in the House of Commons yesterday. Bir Archibald Sinclair, Air Becretary, and Maj. Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, associated themselves with the tribute.

IT WAS REVEALED IN AUTHORITATIVE MILITARY circles in London "yesterday that the Greeks have captured another 11 Italian officers and 600 men in the Pindus area where an Alpine di- vision had retreated

FIGHTING IS REPORTED TO BE CONTINUING in the Kassala district, on the Libyan frontier. The situation at Gallabatis.com fused.

ANOTHER OUTBURST OF TERRORISM IN SHANGHAI yester=" day marked the birthday anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. -- Mystery: surrounds the shooting of a Japanese Army official in Hongkew.

AMONG IMPORTANT MATTERB TO BE DISCUSSED at the opening of the Egyptian Parliament tomorrow is Egypt's attitude on the desirability of declaring war against. Italy,

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE EMBARKED on an innovation when they drove into the very heart of Germany by bombing raids on Dresden where fires were started at all refineries on the outskirts of the city.