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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

BREMEN ILLUMINATED ON THIRD SUCCESSIVE NIGHT RAID BY R.A.F.

LONDON. JAN. 5 (REUTER)-BREMEN, THE SECOND BIGGEST PORT IN GERMANY, WAS ILLUMINATED BY A VAST. POOL" OF FLAMES" on Friday night during the third successive night rald by the R.AF.

The attack was heavy, if not heavier. than the arst in which the city was set ablaze by 20,000 fire borobs in three-and-a-hal{ hours. It is considered that Bremen's war output would be severely restricted for some time.

Pilots report "smoke up to 9,000 ja heavy raid on enemy occupied feet," "20 very big fires within a territory on Saturday night, states single

unile," square

"50 Ares a

main London message, the counted," "Arcs too many to attack being centred on Brest. count," "Bremen like a gigantic Uluminated Christmas tree."

LONDON CHINESE BAZAAR A SUCCESS

"LONDON, Jan.

(Central)-

CABLE

REPORTED REPORTED DEMAND BY GERMAN FOR CONTROL. OF MONT CENIS ROUTE

of Mont

LONDON, JAN. 5 (REUTER)—A REPORT THAT, THE GERMANS HAVE DEMANDED FROM THE VICHY GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF THE MONT CENIS ROUTE TO ITALY has aroused consider. able interest hare, writes Reuter's Diplomatie correspondent The Chinese bazaar held by

One high French authority remarked that **control the China Campaign "Committee during the Christmas shopping Cenis railway is much more intelligent than some of the de- season realised a total of £240.mands attributed to the Germans" Half of the proceeds will be sexit This 70-year-old railway running the scope of the Armistice, is un-

half miles under known. to the International Peace Hos-seven and a

Axis needs may prove pital in Shansi.

mountains, provides the most Vichy's opportunity and while In view of the air raids, evacua-direct and quickest route between Marshal Petain holds his three tion. traffic inconveniences and France and Italy and the line's high trumps, namely, the French difficulties in obtaining a large capacity for troop and munitions Fleet, the Colonial Empire and his trains is considerable. Moreover. own prestige among Frenchmen, stock of Chinese goods the result after nightfall yesterday, enemy should be considered unexpectedly it 13 usually free from interruption he would be able to offer con- aircraft began a series of raids successful.

siderable resistance by wintry conditions. which lasted through the greater

Possession of this route would be pressure. » The bazaar held from Dec. 14 to of great assistance to more eff- part of the night, states a Home 21 in a modern Chinese restaurant clent functioning of the Axis for obscure and coast.

Security communique on Sunday (which was gally decorated in the the only existing main railway position, apart from the resigna- black smoke began to roll over the

Chinese style with lanterns andine between Germany and Italy,tion of the pro-Fascist, M. Bau-. town and the spreading fires began

The attack was mainly directed buntings was visited by roughly namely, over the Brenner Pass, doin, remains uncertain. Accord- to blur the outline of factories and

West England town 1500 people who deeply sympathised (has been strained to capacity foring to the latest information in dockyards that pilots had any dit-against a

Vichy, Alcalty in recognising the objec-where fires were started and some with the Chinese cause, and who. many months.

the... position is not dis-

tiyes.

damage done. A number of people realising the shipping difficulties.

her couraging for Britain and allies.. were killed and injured.

The weather was perfect over Bremen itself although it was as bad as it could be at the beginning of the flight as far as the Dutch It was only when denat

SERIES OF RAIDS LONDON, Jan. 5 (Reuter)-Soon

morning.

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regarded the bazaar as providing a rare opportunity to shop Chinese

SOLD AGAIN

to German

The situation in, Vichy remains ..even the Cabinet

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LACK OF COAL Italy's lack of coal and raw ma-

ON WAY TO VICHY terials has compelled Germany to send daily long processions" of Admiral Leahy, American Am- trains into Italy, and naturally all bassador to Vichy, has now arriv-. waggons thus used must returned in French territory and is on. Chinese porcelains, preserved Moreover, the gradients on both his way Vichy, states a London fruits, novelties, books, etc. Un- the Italian and Austrian sides of message. sold goods will be sold again on Brenner Pass are very heavy, slow- Mr. Robert Murphy, Counsellor Jan. 10 in the bazaar organised by ing the trains to a snail's pace, to the U.S. Embassy in Vichy, has the Cambridge China Committee. If Germany has decided to ex-arrived in Casablanca.

tend substantial help to Italy, pos- General Dentz., "the "new High The bazaar's great success owed session of a second railway would Commissioner for Syria, bas ar- of Miss Mary Sheridan Jones, as-

Cenis line would meet the case ad-alone will ensure the eternal se- sistent secretary of the China

mirably. Whether the Vichy Gov-curity of the country. His prin- Campaign Committee who figured The work of clearing up London sensationally when she was slap-ment is prepared to make this cipal occupation will be the main-

concession, which clearly exceeds tenance of proper supplies: along the main railway line and after the fierce raid of last Sun-ped by the Japanese military at- rapidly spread towards the river day week is continuing. states a tache Col. Takahashi during the protest parades following the Jap- and in some industrial districts the general conflagration finally ob-f

Commentator, janese aerial bombings in Canton scured all detall and nothing could speaking in London on Saturday. (in "July, 1938,

"LARGE VARIETY

IN SOUTH WALES Bremen, which is also a great industrial centre, offers a large

Bombs were

also dropped at goods. variety of targets. The dockyarda, places in South Wales. but damage naval base and shipbuilding yards was not extensive nor casualties The stock consisted of beautiful were once again attacked and the numerous. From other areas, Hittle bombers also hit factories, ware- damage and a few casualties have houses, railways and goodsyards. been reported, concludes the com-

As well incendiaries,

3.5

the munique. bombers dropped many of the

The London alert lasted several larger high explosive bombs which hours, but the raid appeared to be destructive that even on a very small scale. Günöre was the crews of the aircraft flying heard Intermittently during the much to the initiative and energy be indispensable and the Montrived there. He stated that France )

were

high could see the debris flung up. One of the largest iactory unna- ings in the city was set ablaze from end to end.

flames.

The Are ran

night.

CLEARING UP

London message.

An American

ne had noticed in

be seen but a swirling mass of spoke of three groups of people Other whose assistance should London last be appreciated included Mrs. Mild- The description "red fires" cor-week-one comprised of housewives tred Phang and several Straits- tained in the Air Ministry com- waiting for the butchers' shops to born Chinese students. munique Indicates well established oper!, outbreaks and "white fires" are newly started conflagrations.

ATTACK ON BREST

another group watching soldiers at their work of demolition

and another waiting to see a fim outside a cinema-Charlie Chapin

The Royal Air Force carried out. in "The Dictator."

BELGIUM "BLITZ"

LONDON, Jan. 5 (Central)-

Thirty-tour thousand houses were

(F.

China War: Japanese Fire

STRONG EIRE PROTEST

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Gas Shells

LONDON, Jan. 4

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M.P. OPPOSES SENDING MUNITIONS TO JAPAN

LONDON, Jan. 5 (Central) London morning papers reported to- day that Mr. Edwards, Labour Parliamentary Member. for Middles- brough East, while addressing the meeting at Middlesbrough in sup- port of the workers who threatened to strike if the munitions they are making are destined for Japan, declared that unless assurances are received from the Prime Minister's reply to his letter opposing shipment of the munitions to Japan, he will ask the Labour Party leaders to have the matter thrashed out in Parliament.

While paying tribute to Mr. Winston Churchill, Mr. Edwards bluntly pointed out: "Not a single

CHUNGKING, Jan. 5 (Central) sun or bullet should go to our -Japanese artillery.at Tienchun- enemies or potential enemies. The shan (hili) on the west bank of alleged excuse is that we need for- the destroyed

Yangtze River,

opposite sign currency. That is a disgust- during the 18 days' blitzkrieg in

(Reuter)-A Ichang. heavily bombarded theng excuse. No man who knows Beigium last May, it is revealed in strong protest against the "un- Chinese. positions at Muchiatien the great personal cost and sacri-

severcly

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parasa

armaments

Daring Robberies In Shanghai

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1941.-PAGE 7

Pacific

ART WARE

The Pottery of Distinction

MODERN IN APPEARANCE GAY IN COLOUR ★

EMINENTLY SUITABLE FOR

WEDDING PRESENTS & BIRTH- DAY GIFTS, ALSO INCLUDES TEA, COFFEE & DESSERT SERVICES, FLOWER VASES, HANDWOVEN BASKETS PLAIN AND WITH LINING DECORA- EXQUISITE

TION, CAKE - PLATES, TRAYS, TABLE CENTRES & GIFT

IN ORNAMENTS

A WIDE VARIETY OF NOVEL DESIGNS.

Inspection

Cordially

Invited

CHINA EMPORIUM, LTD.

Former China

China Station Gunboats

Continued from Fage 1

the fnal reckoning made by the warranted invasion of Ireland, and its neighbourhood yesterday e by which munitions are pro- CHUNGKING, Jan. 5 (Central) A number of gas shells duced would agree to the creditSeven armed men broke into the Belgian authorities.

which is neutral territory," was morning.

"being raised."

Restaurant Details issued yesterday showed cabled to the German Embassy in are said to have been fired.

Zoo Yu Chuen that 116,000 houses also suffered Washington yesterday by the As- Chiashitang, a point north-east

SUSPEND JUDGMENT

Kwangse Road in the International lesser damage, while only one-fifthsociation of American Friends of of Ichang, was the scene of a Mr. Edwards added that neither Settlement, Shanghai, last night

nor Italy of Belgian towns and villages es- Irish Neutrality, which claims to clash on December 30 when an in- Japan

nor Germany and made

with away

$11,500.

caped damage.

represent 200 Irish organisations varing Japanese unit was halted would have been in a position as (Chinese currency). WORST HIT

in the United State..

and engaged" by the Chinese de- they are today if they had not Two other robbers entered the British troops have now penetrated from reaching the Italians, The Association an protest fenders. Unable to break through been supplied with Worst hit were small towns like Louvain. Tournal (where most of says that it is "voicing the senti- the Chinese defence lines, the in the best buildings and monuments ¡ments of many milhons. of Ameri- vaders withdrew. were destroyed) and Ostend. cans' In regarding with great con- According to reports from the

front, Six thousand miles or highway cern the "ruthless killing of Irish south Shantung

Chinese were destroyed, and some districts people which has occurred in the troops attacked the Japanese west have been reduced to a state of past two days and which allegedly of Ishut last week.

They broke almost feudal isolation.

was caused by German action." through the Japanese lines, and

exacted a heavy toll of lives from the enemy.

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In addition, 1.455 bridges, and tunnels were destroyed, further complicating transport difficulties.

HATTORI FOR

SYDNEY

IMAGINARY"

The bombing of Eire, which was the subject of a strong protest by Eire in Berlin, was denied by the

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SEIZED BY CHINESE

A check-up revealed that in the German spokesman yesterday recapture of Yingilao in the dis- when he said the bombs were triet of Jhchao and Takwangchen "English or else' imaginary."

east Shantung recently the. Meanwhile, the "Irish Indepen- Chinese seized 123 rifles, three dent of Dublin says Eire is pass-pistols, three light machine-guns, SHANGHAI, Jan; 5 (Reuter)-ing through a period during ten swords, 16,940 rounds of am- Mr. Tsuneo Hattori, Japanese Con-which it would be foolish to feel munition, three lorries, nine blcy- sul in Shanghai, has been appoint-too confident of our security." ed. Consul in Sydney and is The paper says the Dal should scheduled to leave at the end of be summoned and kept in session the month.

until the position is clarified.

EUROPE IN THE GRIP OF AN ARCTIC COLD SNAP

LONDON, Jan. 5`(Reuter)--Europe is in the grip of a big freeze-“ up and record low level temperatures are reported from a number of centres in messages arriving in London yesterday; heavy snow- falls and bitter cold" have dislodged traffic in many places.

Heavy snowfalls

and

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cles, six horses, 27 bags of rice, and other articles.

from Britain or the United States. However, he is prepared to sub- end judgment on the past but not the present and therefore he is determined to have the matter thrashed out.

Road in the International Settle-long. ment through a window facing a back lane at 3 am, today.

8,000 prisoners in British hands.]a counter-attack or reinforcements.

the central defences for two "miles, The action was fought in bitter cashler's room of Chu Feng Lou, a Chinese restaurant on Foochow on a front which is nine miles weather and the British troops were dressed like Eskimos with tin Reports reaching London give a helmets. thrilling account of the first The Australian troops, who are attack by the British Navy, Amder the Command of General correspondent who sailed on one McKay, are still operating between of the battleships describes how Bardis. and Tobruk, in addition to Miss E. Stone, residing at No. 6, a short sword, wounding him the order to attack Bardla was other units, meluding the Free Observatory Villas, reported to the the left arm and chest. After received. police yesterday that she had her forcing him to hand out the key, handbag snatched in Kimberley of the safe, they took away about Road early in the afternoon,

$10,000.

Thew bound the cashier Sheng Han-chen and threatened him with

Renewed Public Interest In Pacific Problems

1!

French Forces, who were the fis CONTINUED FLASHES... to reach the main road.. between When the fleet, arrived, the land Bardia and Tobruk. thus cutting. attack had already begun and the the Italian line of communication. continued flashes of gunfire were

TRIBUTE PAID..

like a string of lights along the Mr. P. C. Epender, the Australiëên coasts. These were, however, black-War Minister, paid a tribute ed-out by the smoke and sand a broadcast from Cairo, to the which arose as the shells from the outstanding success of the Ans- warships hit their objectives. tralian troops and his speech, will

In 90 minutes of bombardment, be found in another part of this' 300 tons of shells were thrown into issue. the Italian positions, while the In Australia, the news of the British Air Force bombers dived on success of the Australian troops. to the Italians ir a relentless has been received with great: en- attack

thusiasm and in London: too the It was some time before the newspapers give the action pro Italian shore batteries replied, but minent headlines.

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The puppet troops under the 'LONDON, Jan. 5 (Reuter)—The noticeable slackening, at least command of Chow Feng-jul near outwardly, of Japanese Imperial interest in areas south of Indo-China Tungsu in east Honan were sud-, has caused the Netherlands East Indies to fade somewhat from denly disarmed by the Japanese the news in the American press but, with raiders active in the on December 27, says a message Pacific, and' Japan, as is evident by Mr. Matsuoka's New Year mes- from east Hunan. Chow was de- sage, showing no inclination to display conciliation, there is much tained.

renewed public interest in Pacific problems as a whole,

they were silenced before they could An Australian message states Reporte from north. Shansi state

get the range. Between them, the that the Australian troops con Berlin reports stating that their United States tonnage might being Navy, the Royal Air Force and the tinue to pour through the sap that Japanese troops from Ching-warship raider in the Pacific has the country nearer war. lo and Kolan, engaged in a so-been seeking British tonnage, and

Army concentrated 30 hours of they created in the defences of Meanwhile there is considerable bombardment on the Italians. Bardia called mopping-up campaign were ships "Aating in the enemy ser- comment by news commentators

It is added that before, engaged by the Chinese and driven vice" aroused much speculation in on Mr. Matsuoka's New Year mes-blitz"

The British bought into this the attack took place, the Aur back. A Japanese contingent

one weapon which the traitan patrols had been commend regard to the nationality of these sage, especially that part which Axis Powers can never use the ed for their work and it was on pushing from Plenkwan to Shir-other ships and it is wondered if classed Japan with the majority British Navy. The effect of this the basis of their reports that the cheng Was also repulsed with Netherlands vessels come within of nations in populations who are attack on the Italians can well be attack was planned.

lasses.

4.

allegedly "have-nota." -"

{ imagined,

RETAINED WITH ping lines taking over, some routes a majority over 130 million Ameri- being hit on the head" by a sand-

THE COLOURS

bag.

APPROACH SHORE

JAPANESE DETAIN U.S. MARINES

All Scandinavia has been hit by an Arctic cold snap and at Hede, a town near the Norweglan-Swedish_frontier,"86 degrees have been registered, while at Stockholm 39 degrees of frost were recorded.

that category. The Swedish motor schooner have been held up by snow near Frida has been sunk with a crew the town.

Yesterday's Washington news-"

A MAJORITY

One correspondent states that of six in a tempest. which has been Gibraltar is also reported to be

papers were full of discussion of

It is being asked in Washington the blasts of air as the 15-inch the possibility of American ship why Japan considers her 70 million shells left their guns was like ing in the Baltic Sea. ...

involved in a storm... and here a storms argo steamer broke away from

In the Pacific now served by Bri-cans and 400 million Chinese." "are reported all over France, where its moorings and drifted in the

tish tonnage.

The dispute between the Jap ..an avalanche blocked the road direction of La Linea before sink-

They also declare that Mr. Mat-

anese and the United States au- Jing.

" near Grenoble.

ANKARA, Jan, 5 (Reuter)-All

SERVING ROUTES

suoka's qualms that 1941 would be The British ships were able to thorities in Feking over the deten Trains have been unable to leave From Moscow comes a story of men over 21 now on active service The question arises whether in a bad year appear to be justified, approach close to the shore and tion of a party of United States Lyons owing to heavy snow, and severe cold in the northern and with the army will be retained for that event they will also be con- because Japan has obviously been one destroyer, the monitor Terror, marines by the Japanese is still snow is falling at Vichy. Over central regions of Russia but the a further year with the colours. sidered to be sailing in the enemy elected by her Axis partners to un-sailed right into Bardia harbour not settled, states a London me three feet of snow are reported in temperature in the Caucasus is, The, decision to this effect was service inasmuch as they would be dertake alone the job of looking and sank one Italian ship and cap-sage. some parts of Southern France. very mild.

taken by the Government yester-serving routes and ports in lieu of after the United States.

tured another..

The Japanese have refused to A large part of Spain is shiver- Bitterly cold weather prevails in day folowing, it is said, a request British tonnage. "

One commentator reminds Japan While the Fleet Air Arm and apologise and the latest heeting ing under a cold wave accom- Blovakia, and following heavy by the General Staff who consider In that event there will unques-that if she becomes a casualty she the R. A F. directed the attack, between the Japanese and the panied by a strong wind.

snowfalls roads in some parts of an increase in the army's estonably be an outery in Congress is unlikely to get more than cheer the Fleet continued to mash the United States representatives was Intense cold prevails at Avils the country have been rendered tablishment necessary for national against such taking over of British for her services from her Axis armoured units in the north-west adjourned without an agreement and the Irun express is stated to impassable.

routes for fear the "sinking of friends.

of the part in order to prevent being reached.

defence.