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"Hongkong Daily Press," Nov. 19, 1940.

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LONDON, Nov. 18 (Reutar)- Guma taken from the Maginot Line after the co-lapse of France are stated to Be included among the 24 long distance guns which the Germans are known to have set up on the French eilffs between Calais and Boulogne.

The menace of cross Chan- nel shelling has led to the m- troduction of a special shell fire warning for the Dover area, conating of a double wall on the air raid siren

HONGKONG, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 1940.

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FORMIDABLE TASK BEFORE PROBLEM OF TACTICAL IMMIGRATION OFFICE: HUGE

RUSH DURING YESTERDAY SHOULD

It is doubtful whether MR. R. A. D. FORREST, MA, and his Staff at the new IMMIGRATION OFFICE expect- ed to deal with such a rush as that which occurred yes terday when the department opened its doors in Marina House to applicants for entry passes and residential cer- tificates.

Nearly all the applicants yesterday were Chinese and by noon the crowds had increased to such proportions that European and Chinese police had to be called. In to control the situation.

Between 2 pm, and closing Having with difficulty forced a time, the number of ap-way into the office" through the Dover in the only town in Bri-plicants had further increas- crowds at the entrance, a repre-

tain to have this double warning. ed and the Police were com- Casualties in this area has beenpelled to close the grill at the remarkably sight, and

2. entrance to prevent the crowd heavy cannonade rarely causing from pushing its way in.

more than one fatality.

event

Pedestrian trafic was forced off BIG GUNS IN ACTION

the pavement opposite the office Big guns on both aides of the

as men and women clustered round Channel were in action for three the entrance, while on the opposite hours yesterday afternoon. The pavement another crowd of on- German guns opened fire first and lookers gathered to watch the the British guns immediately re-scene. plied.

There were no casualties, says a London message,

117,427 CIVILIAN AIR RAID CASUALTIES IN CHINA

CHUNGKING, Nov. 18 (Central) -Up to the end of 1939, the Jap anese staged 6,217 air raids on Chi- nese open cliles, dropped 119,409 bombs of all sizes, killed 51.501 civilians, wounded another 65,820, and ʼn destroyed 222,569 rooms (counting four room to a house) worth $1,448,295,000, according to the National Aeronautical Affairs -Commission. : ------

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During the first half of 1940, the Japanese concentrated the'r at- tack on Chungking and nearby cities."

Up to

the enemy August 14, made 38 raids on Chungking and dropped 2.000 tons of bombs. They killed 2.051 civilians, wounded 3.-

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sentative of the DAILY PRESS

tried in vain to obtain some in- formation as to how business was progressing!

En what he saw of the harried looks on the faces of the meagre Star which we trying to deal with a huge task, convinced him that the preparations made for the receiving of applications were hopelessly inadequate.

It was, impossible, to get any Applicants under the new im-information on how many appli- migration control scheme had to cants were dealt with yesterday- submi: two photographs with their no one in the office had the time applications and itinerant photo to even give a rough estimate of graphers of the "your picture the number-but judging from the while you wait" class did a roaring

formidable questionnaire which business, offering two copies for 30

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Will Spain Soon Accept German Leadership?: Suner At Berchtesgaden

LONDON, Nov. 18 (British Wireless)-SENOR SER- RANO SUNER, Foreign Minister of Spain, is again visiting Germany and arrived yesterday at Berchtesgaden, where before being received by HITLER, he was met by VON RIBBENTROP, German Foreign Minister, who, it is sug- gested here, is probably anxious to reassure the Spanish representative of the staunchest member of the anti-Com-" mintern bloc, regarding his recent exchanges with the So- viet Premier and Foreign Commissar, M. MOLOTOV.

The Italian Foreign Minis-cepted that Buner is meeting them ter, COUNT CIANO, has also at Salzburg,

The Berlin correspondent of the

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BOMBING

FORTHWITH

BY ALERT MINDS OF ARMY, R.A.F.

LONDON, NOV. 18 (REUTER)-THE. DECISION TO FORM THE ARMY CO-OPERATION COMMAND THE RAF WAS GENERALLY WELCOMED BY THE PRESS.

THE TIMES emphasises that there is no question of Immobilising the fighter and bomber squadrons while the B.E.F. remains in this country but it can probably be taken for granted that a number of them will train with the Army.

The paper urges that the problem of tactical bombing should be tackled forthwith by some of the more alert, practical and enterprising minds in the two Services.

New Post For Sir A. Barratt

The DAILY TELEGRAPH | thinks that both in offence® and defence the air require- ments of the Army should be treated as part of the whole air situation.

The argument that the "Army should have a separate air force, adds the paper, is deprecated by the Staffs of either Service but “by closer Kalson in the training squadrons, placed under the direct orders of Army Commanders, co, operation will be secured, while the Air Force maintains its efficiency and exercises the utmost war po- tential by independent action."

Exceptionally Heavy, Widespread Attacks: R.A.F. Activities

LONDON, Nov. 18 (Reuter)—A survey of RAFI activities: during the week ending dawn Nov, 15. shows that bad weather. prevented raids on enemy and enemy occupied territory from being 18: numerous as in the preceding" weeks, but nevertheless, attacks have been exceptionally heavy and very widespread.

Among the important objectives attacked were:-

· MUNICH—rallway stations and goods yards, etc.; the heaviest at

Comparatively Mild Raids

LONDON, NO. 15 Reuter)

BEST THRUSTERS British Wireless adds the DAILY | MAIL says: "The idea of the attack yet made on Munich; raided tack basinsp red new appoint- ments. We employ our best thrus on the night when Hitler was due

to make a speech on the anniver ters both in planning and opera sary of 1929, when the Nad first tions.

fbid for power: the fire started Referring to the mission to could be seen clearly as far away.

Last night's attacks by air raders. VLADISTICA OF Air Chief Marshal Siri yay he

on Britain were comparatively Chuigh Dowing" "G.CV.O., KCE.

TURIN AND MAN-1,600 miles mud says an Air Ministry Com OMG.. The Times says: "He has non-stop fight from England to munique headed the Fighter Command for Italy and back; the Fiat motor and Some bombs were dropped near an exceptionally long period and arcraft works; cable factory etc. the south coast And Here were a his work is there for all to see.

NAPLES the railway station, few scattered incidenta in other It is he who has been responsible

parts of the country. Damage was for the methods of day intercep goods yards and oil refineries.

BERLIN-heavy raids on two practically confined to private tion which have been so brilliant-

consecutive nights, during M. Mohouses." Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Bar- ly successful, and which history Foto's visit there; six railway

stations, goods yards power Reports so far received, adds the ratt C.B., C.M.G. M.C., who has may well decide have saved this been appointed Air Officer Com- country from defeat.

stations etc.: some attacks were commun que, indicate that neither manding-in-Chief of the new Army "He goes to America as a victor-carried out from less than 1,000 ft. damage nor casualties are likely to

lous commander, the best we have. to send, to give friends across the RLSENKIRCHEN-hydro prove heavy.

works, the Scholven oll refinery: a Atlantic his view on materials and ine of fires started 1,500 yards needs of modern air warfare."

Co-operation Command.

AIR PARITY ASSERTION

NEW CHAPTER · ·

A London message stated that Mr. Arthur Greenwood, à member

of the War Cabinet, referring to

Flong-

LATER REPORTS

British Wireless says that a DANZIG-1,500 miles fight: railway junctions etc."

subsequent official communique STAVANGER-An aerodrome. stated: "Later reports on last

In all 28 attacks were carried out night's air raids over Britain, show the new command of the RAF against ratiway stations, goods that at a few points in the Lon

429, and destroyed 17,000 rooms, arrived at Berchtesgaden for BASLER NACHRICHTEN SAYS the BY SIGNOR described it as the beginning of a yards, etc. 14 against oli tanks, don area and at several towns

according to the Chungking Joint Board of Air Raid Relief.

caused an estimated death roll of 500

consultations;

Five-hundred-and-fifty casual- Suncr's journey hali-way across ties were reported from Luchow Europe was halted at Paris to dis- the French Foreign where 500 bombs fell in three raids l'cuss, with

M. The bombings

Laval, of Minister.

problems In August Chungking on August 19 and 20 affecting French Morocco..

ON GERMAN SOIL

Centre of Japanese bombing was

LONDON, Nov. 18 (Reuter)yun shifted to Kunming and other Ribbentrop and Ciano are metting Yunnan cities in late. Bept. De-Suner on German soll today or talled casualty reports are not yet Tuesday, according to reports from

both Axis and neutral sources.

Clano arrived at Salzburg yes-

Ribbentrop. It is generally at

complete.

HASTY RETREAT terday where he was met by von

OF NAZI SHIPS

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 18 (Reuter)

-The captains of the Nazi ships, ALEXANDRIA RAID

CASUALTIES

which returned to Tampico, except one which was scuttled after an

ÁLEXANDRIA, Nov. 18 (Reuter) attempted dash into open saa, stated in a court of enquiry that-It is officially announced that British naval craft were respon- there were seven casualties and sible for the hasty retreat, one of some damage caused by the Saturday which pursued the Nazis to within enemy air raids

a mile of Tampico.

night.

on.

Rapid Re-equipment Of British Royal Artillery

LONDON, Nov. 18 (Reuter)The best part of the British artillery equipment was lost five months ago in the Dunkirk evacuation, writes Renter's Special correspondent, with the British Army in training.

I have just seen evidence of the strength are the outcome of one rapid re-equipment of the British lesson rammed home by the Ger- Royal Artillery and the calibre of man in the battle of France the weapons used shows that the ma- mobility of modern warfare, jority of British guns left in The simplicity of design to Trance must now be regarded as facilitate qulek movement has been obsolete.

aimed at A longer range has been achieved ared the rapidity of are. accelerated.

...IN PROFUSION.... The brand new 25-pounders and The production of these new the 6-ins howitzers are in profu- weapons is proceeding at a satis-

of imposing factory pace.

belief is held in Berlin that. Spain will econ formally signify accept- ance of German leadership of the new order in Europe.

The news of Suner's visit to Germany has been published in Spain without comment,

RECEIVED BY HITLER Enner was received by Hitler at Perghof and a long conference was, in progress at which von

Ribbentrop was present,, says London message.

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MUSSOLINI

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new chapter in the war.

20 against factories and industrial along the English Channel, dam- Speaking of Italy, Mr. Greenwood targets, four against power sge was done to a number of said, "Th's last week we have di stations, over 70 against sero-dwelling houses Casualties were-

·ROME, Nov. 18. (Reuter)With covered the weakness of the major dromes and seaplane bases, and 32 now heavy, but some people were the new mass production of air part of the Italian Fleet and We against ports of, shipping. atc. craft, Italy will soon have parity have succeeded in hitting hard on with, if not superiority over other Italian soll."

over of Germany Mr. Greenwood belligerent Powers."

Signor Mussolini made this as said, "I am not concerned with the sertion when addressing members king of people in Germany but of the Fascist Party in the Royal I am concerned with killing their Chamber of the Palazzio Venezia power to strike at us. The damage yesterday on the fifth anniversary we have done their industrial ni sanctions.

centres, munition works and lines Auming the accuracy of the of communication is 50 times as Italfan war communiques. Musso- ! great as that which they have suc-

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TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

THE FORMATION OF A NEW ARMY CO-OPERATION COMMAND of the Royal Air Force is regarded by expert commenta tors as a vital step. Co-operation between the Army and RAF was now on an agreed and sound basis. The development is warmly welcomed in the Press which note that the announcement of al- terations in the higher appointments of the Air Force brings to the front vigorous men in the prime of life.

3 Radio programmes; Coming

events; Cinema notes, A 4 Sir Arthur Barratt to head

NEW RAF Command Rangitik safe laport German captain scuttled THE SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER, SENOR SERRANO ship: R. A. F. bomb in SUNER 1, now at Berchtesgaden and yesterday he had a long talk dis; Hamburg Industries

with Herr Hitler at which Herr von Ribbentrop was also present. battered; Crossword puzzle.

Count Ciano, Duce's Foreign Minister, has also arrived at Bribe allegation against Berchtesgaden for consultations. mdian police inspector; Four years for cook, Chinese pro- fessor urges to finish up Japan first, Imprisonment for young woman,

BATARY EXPERTS IN LONDON ARE OF THE OPINION that

news of the capture by Greeks of a ridge overlooking Koritza Justi- fles high hopes of the capture of the town Itself. This town is the. largest in Albania and its capture would add greatly to the defence- of that country, it is pointed out.

8 Leader: The Courage of

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8 Wanchal robbery case,

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check Japanese", argti

IN A SPEECH IN ROME YESTERDAY, ON THE OCCASION of the fifth anniversary of sanctions, Signor Mussolint asserted that with the new mass production of aircraft, Italy will soon have darity with, if not, superiority over other belligerent Powers. also- Base

dented

Creece.

He

that responsibility for the war rested on Britain and loss of an Alpine diyision in the fighting against

R'S SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT WITH THE ARMY in training writes that he has seen evidence

the Britki Royal Artillery and the call

British guns pisclete

BRITTSEL

Coventry Ruins Presage Conscienceless Regime

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (Reuter) The Press in America continues to express horrified indignation at the Nazis' wanton attack on Coventry.

The view of the ST, LOUIS GLOBE DEMOCRAT is that this act takes place alongside the murderous raid” on Warsaw and the in- human machine-ranging of refugees in Belgium.

"The amouldering ruins of Coventry are a presage of the com scienceless regime which Europe and the world must contemplate it Hitler can establish his new globular order of despotism.7

LORD LOTHIAN

IN LISBON

Lord Lothian, British Ambassa

The CLEVELAND PLAIN DEAL- ER writes: “Hitler raises horror to dor to the United States, who is the superlative. There is no room | new in Lisbon on his way back to in the world for the author of Washington had & conference Coventry's rald and decent men at yesterday morning with the Por the same time."

tuguese Prime Minister, Dr. Bala- Zar

ONE ANSWER

Rabies In Kowloon

A London message, stated that Lord Lothian was accompanied the NEW YORK HERALD by the British Ambassador to TRIBUNE, commenting on the Fortugal, Sir Walford by, says Coventry raids, said that there is a London message. but one answer and that is that no means of defence which the United States can place in Bri- tain's hands should be withheld." The American paper also peaks In high terms of the couri of the people of Cove

A case of rabies has been dis The editor at the American

states that use covered in a dog in Kowloon City maga

A has achieved, such area, it is officially notified

of he air by day. All movement of dogs across the resorted to harbour has therefore, bern stop-

ved:

Germa