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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

CABLE

OF BRITISH

SENSATION CAUSED AT SHANGHA No Truce In CONSCRIPTION "RATEPAYERS' MEETING: JAPANESE OPENS FIRE AT MR. W. J. KESWICK

SHANGHAI, Jan. 23 (Reuter) MR. W. J. KESWICK, THE BRITISH CHAIRMAN OF THE SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND TWO JAPANESE COUNCILLORS WERE SHOT, but not seriously. by Mr. Y. Hayashi, President of the Japanese Ratepayers Association, in full view of about 3,000 foreign and Japanese ratepayers, just after the extraordinary meeting of the Ratepayers' Association to consider an increased taxaton, Mr. Hayashi's amendment was defeated.

Mr. Keswick, wounded in the lower part of his back, was able to walk to his car with assistance, The wounded Japanese Councillors were Mr. O, Okamoto, who was injured in the left hand and Mr.

S. Ikeda in the right arm.

Mr. Hayashi was arrested.

Mr. Keswick. son of the late) was defeated, those responsible Major Henry Keswick, of Cowhill would have

County. Dumfries, is the head of sequences. Jardines.

to face the con--

NO OPERATION

An

Frontier Fighting

LABOUR

Representative Views Expressed In Commons

BANGKOK, Jan. 23 (Reuter)——— While the French Charge d'Affaires' further talks with the Deputy For- eign Minister, have not resulted in a truce of the frontler fighting, a "free Cambodian Party of Thai-|- LONDON. Jan. 23 (Reuter)-The

land," it is reported has left Bang- kok for Cambodia to carry on pro- Thal activities between the com- patriots.

following are representative views expressed in the Commons debate on man-power preceding Mr. Churchill's speech yesterday."

Mr. Clement Davies (Indo), who

called

"ginger

-group"

which

2 ENEMY RAIDERS

Thai dailles feature unconfirmed was the leading figure in the so- reports of interesting events in DESTROYED

Indo-China, for instance, that Sai-operated during Mr. Chamberlain's M J. W. Carney, American Dr. W. S. Parson is attending

-gon had ordered all Indo-China Premiership. declared the Govern- LONDON. Jan. 23 (Reuter) Councillor and manager of the Mr. Keswick and Reuter learns Socony, was slightly injured when that his condition is satisfactory. Two enemy bombers were destroy merchantships to arm themselves.ment was still doing too little and and that the French are secreting that property, and persons must the Japanese threw dozens of resting confortably and no opera ed by R.A.F. fighters yesterday.

official

an- bombers and war material near the be subjected to greater discipline. communique The flesh wounds. chairs on the platform on which tion necessary. the Councillors were seated.

are on the left side of the chest nouncing this states that shortly famous sacred Angkor ruins. and the left forearm.

before dawn bombs were dropped

coast. the Kent

Later a It is now reliably learned that Hayashi who is being held for on

in Mr: Keswick sustained two flesh investigation, after makinig a single aircraft dropped bombs wounds, one on the left side of speech walked down the platform. East Riding, Yorkshire, but little no casualties were the breast and the second on the but reascended after voting and damage and

Ireported. right forearm and his condition shot Mr. Keswick pointblank.

FLESII WOUNDS

in hospital is not serious.

Dramatic events occurred almost immediately after Mr. Hayashi's amendment against

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higher DRAMATIC CHANGE

taxation, favouring the accepting of a loan offered by a "certain Japanese bank," was defeated by a show of hands.

"We will not quit the occupied regions of Laos and Cambodia." said a member of the Cabinet, in an interview. It is revealed that the Cabinet today discussed the military situation.

"We have not yet employed our crack regiments with a view to

TAKES avoid needless bloodshed."

PLACE IN THE EASTERN · THEATRE OF THE WAR

When the Chairman, M. Paul Scheel, Danish Consul-General and

"We have good reason to congratulate ourselves on Senior Consul, announced the re

the dramatic change that has taken place in the eastern sult, the Japanese ratepayers im mediately raised an uproar, left theatre of war in the last few months," said MAJOR the seats and began to push to LEWIS HASTINGS, milltary commentator at the B.B.C., the platform. Mr. Okamoto when he broadcast yesterday from London on the latest quickly stood up and appealed at developments in the African campaign. the microphone for order from his compatriots, but he did not

"Our army's successes have

THE FAMOUS RAS HASSA "An important item of recent

say more than a few words, when set a glow of satisfaction once: Mr. Hayashi whipped out a pls-again throughout the Empire news is that the famous Ras Kassa and we can afford to smile at 1s to take the field with Emperor Halle Selassie, Ras Kassa is a

tol and red two shots.

STORMED PLATFORM After some minutes of Indes

cribable confusion and rioting, the Japanese surged outside the mat shed, followed by the police, who eventually succeeded in pacifying them.

Capture Of Tobruk

Continued from Page 1

Mr. J. J. Lawson (Lab)) appeal- ed to members to beware lest, they modify or undermine the fine 'tem- per and spirit of the great mass of workers.

Mr. M. S. McCorquodale (back- bench Conservative) said there was a certain uneasiness about the nation's production methods.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT That was obviously felt by Mr. Churchill because of the changes he had made in the Government. But he Mr. McCorquodale) thought the new production plan would work.

Dr. Edith Summerskili (Lab.) pleaded for a propaganda effort to make the nation's womanhood

more war-minded.

By evening all resistance had

Another Labourite, Mr. A. Wood- ceased except a single coastal de burn, contended that compulsion fence battery overlooking the har-within industry' was not necessary bour.

and would utterly, fall.

When newspaper correspondents entered what appeared to be an pen town, fuel and store dumps were blazing as were two steam- ers in the harbour, all presumably and was one of the most promia-red on instructions of, the Mill ent leaders when his country was tary staff before their retirement to the western section of the peri- invaded and had several successes meter where, as stated in a mid-

the so-called Axis command significant and romantic figure

the Sicilian Channel by reason of the assistance given to the Italian by German air force," he continued.

"We know that the Stukas are more formidable than the Italian

As soon as crder was restored, M. Scheel announced that the machines, but we also know that meeting is adjourned.

our own navy and alr, force are Introducing the amendment, capable of dealing with anything Mr. Hayashi in a lengthy speech, new that may be used against us." concluded that if the amendment

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MORE AUSTRALIANS

REACH CANADA

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Yet another strung contingent of Australian air trainees has safely arrived in Canada, the fourth to reach there in three months, Smith; a son of a former Queens- Every state in the Commonwealth land commissioner of police; and was represented. a son of one of the foremost sheep One member of the contingent breeders in Australia.

played for Australia at Rugby, The potentialities of the Empire Union Football. Another has 'sung Air Scheme as a threat to the Nazi in Gilbert and Sullivan operas and ambitions grows dally more evi- ja third was a civil engineer. Also Axis collaboration, states a Lon-

rivalry in framing

excuses for young Australians stream hall way of the late Sir Charles Kingsford

across the world to the sister what happened in Tobruk

Dominion to complete their train- The Rome Radio stated, in- a

against the Italian armies, paru-night Cairo communique, moppidon message," is now extended to dent as hundreds of determined, with the contingent is a nephew

cularly against the Black Shirts.

up operations are proceeding,

TWO-THIRDS LOST

"It is officially estimated by the

Government Headquarters in Cairo, įcommunique, that the Italiansing for the bomber and fighter that of the total Italian forces in must not get themselves down as squadrons of the British Air Fleet, Libya when the British attack the fall of Tobruk. was foreseen. began on Dec. 6. two-thirds have In Berlin, a General stated that now been lost to Marshal Graziani. Italy was unable to compete with The actual number of prisoners the British Empire forces, in, the taken in Tabrak cannot be yet Libyan theatre of war, but finished disclosed but it is known to be with the flourish, "Final victory

will be with the Italians."

The British Press were prompt to draw the lessons of Tobrek and it was stated. another, "woe, woe speech" was expected from Signor Ansaldo.-(Special)

"It is well worth recording that the reduction of Abyssinia by the Italians

not a was parade march in spite of the of overwhelming superiority the invaders and there were times when half the army of At the beginning of his talk.

· Abyssinia was more Major Hastings referred to a Ger-

than & man military officer's recent state- match for their opposite num- ment that the British front in bers. Libya was now faced with great Major Hastings declared that the difficulties caused by the extended. present Italian retreat from lines of communication and that Kassala follows the more direct the struggle had not ended at route to Massawa and the Italians are preparing to make a stand "It has not," said Major Hast-along the railway. Massawa was ABYSSINIA. Jan. 23 (Reuter)ngs, "and the occupation of the one of the few places from which Concentrated and repeated British harbour of Tobruk will now ensure a certain amount of supplies was air action in Abyssinia, in "co- all the supplies necessary reaching reaching the Italians. The British daheed and sang when the news "operation with Abyssinian patriots, the British troops. The capture control of the route now effectively of the capture of Tobruk came is beginning to have a devastating of aerodromes in that area will

BRITISH AIR ACTION IN ABYSSINIA Bardia

effect behind the Italian lines, push the Italians so far back that cut off these supplies. cables the DAILY MAIL'S special It will secure our own bases against correspondent in Khartoum,

я

in Fast

attack.

large.

HOW SYDNEY RECEIVED THE NEWS

ĥ

Soldiers in the streets of Sydney

through, states an Australian mes- Sage.

The Italian for-es engaged there were probably no less

The swiftness of the attack and than the forces In Tripoli

I If the present trend con-

Major Hastings went on to give

several weeks ago. but

its quick success, has roused en- they tinues, the next few months a brief description of the country

scattered

thusiasm to a high pitch and Aus- garrison's over may see

lying beyond Tobruk and between are sudden crack, of Italian resistance

Derna and Benghazl. Most of that an area of more than 10,000 square trallan papers proclaim the victory Atrica

area, he said, was a peasant settle miles. The Italians may be ex-in glowing headlines. (Special) The latest evidence of the ment. It was hilly country and pected to withdraw their defence R. A. F's power, is the breaking hundreds merale shown by the sequel of a recent mass daylight rald on the important Italian base of Dang: hila in the province of Gojjam, north west of Abyssinia.

of white bungalows posts, hat the mountainous nature of the country between these points

Canadian Fisheries Production

PACIFIC COMMAND

was

The airmen were farewelled by Sir Donald Cameron, Chairman of the New South Wales R.A.A.F. Re- cruiting Committee, who said he, believed that they would uphold A further step in the organsa the traditions established by the ton of the defence forces Australian Air Force in the last Canada recently revealed. war. Besides fighting, they had when the Minister of National De- another big job to do; they uphold fence, Colonel Halston, announced the name of Australia. The high the establishment of a Pacific. standards set by their predecessors Command. This Command wit be were equalled by the men of the to the Pacific Coast area, what the fourth contingent.

recently created Atlantic Com mand is to the Maritime Provin- RUGBY INTERNATIONAL " Bronzed and lean and keen-eyed, Ces and Newfoundland. The area will comprise British Columbia they were eagerly looking forward to participation in the air war. and Alberta.

FRESH FILLETS

This

new Command: under Major-General R.O. Alexander, D.S.O., will be responsible for all herring, while cod, with slightly operational matters which affect more than $3,000,000, was fourth the Pacific defence and will work Canada's fisheries production in on the list of the chief commer in the closest co-operation with the equivalent commanders of the 1976, of which the sea fisheries

1839 had a total value of $40,072,cial Ash

Royal Canadian Navy and the. contributed $33,972,301," or 85 per Fish "marketed for consumption | Royal Canadian Air Force in that cent, and the inland fisheries $6.- fresh, Including fresh filets, häd a area..

It will control coastal defences 100,675, or 15 per cent. Compared total value of $18,988,711, in 1939. with 1938 the value of the sea The canned production was valued through Fortress and area com- fisheries showed 271 increase of at $15,449,190, of which canned mander and all mobile land for $108,163, while the inland fisheries salmon accounted for $10,485,008. ces which may be detailed for Mr. Stevens, a former Prime

decreased by $618.153. These The bulk of the salmon is market operational purposes in defence of Minister of Australia, has been figures represent the value ofed, and for this product: the the Pacific Coast. This Command Within 72 hours, half of the

chosen to lead the Australian De-the fish as marketed, whether principal markets have been found will also be responsible for in- The speaker referred to the work legation to the Eastern Supply sold for consumption fresh, can abroad, with countries of the Bri-ternal security measures and pro- thousands of Banda-irregular

which a small party of British Group Council' which was formed ned, smoked, or dried. levies-employed by the Italians

jofficers were already carrying on at the recent conference in Delhi. at Gojjam. had deserted to the

behind the Italian lines in Aby according to a message from villages or to patriot ranks.

The speaker paid a fine tribute jasinia, a move which he said recall-Sydney. Appeals to Italy's native forces to abandon the fight, began with to General Sir Archibald Wavelled the work done by Lawrence of

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the scattering of proclamations from Emperor Halle Selassie, headed with his seal and sonorous text from the Psalms, which is the watchword for the revolt: "Abyssinia stretches out

hands to God."

With increased patriot activities to back up propaganda, desertions from the Italian ranks increased from 200 to 300 per cent.

marked the numerous farms where tobacco, and wheat were the lead

crops.

The whole battle in Libya. Major Hastings continued, had been carried out by the ex- ploitation of victory and it bore a strong resemblance to the Allenby campaign.

TRIBUTE TO GEN, WAVELL

is likely to make the movement of supplies and troops increasingly difficult.

LOVE OF ADVENTURE

EASTERN SUPPLY GROUP COUNCIL

..

tish Empire taking the major part. tection of vulnerable points de- The salmon fishery was by fat Fish marketed as dried amount "fined as military responsibilities the most important, its value in ea to $979,240, leaving $6,654,835 in that territory." 1939, amounting to $13,409,292, or as the value of fish marketed in The TEST couneti will co. 33 per cent, of the total. Follow- all other forms, such as green- who he said had done even better Arabia The British army had

ordinate the resources of alling, each with a value of almost salted, smoked, boneless, ofl and than General Allenby by forcing never lacked love for adventure.

countries cast of Suez. The $4,000,000, were the lobster and meal. the enemy to conform to his will From the time of the Abyssinian resources of these countries will The rapidity of his movements had campaign the Italians had shown be martialled for their joint de compelled the Italians to occupy themselves to be masters of the fence and also to help Britain in positions that led to their own des- art of corruption. The whole story joint production scheme.--

truction.

of what had happened and was Special), happening now would be told one day and what a story it would be!

ON

NEWSMAN AIMS IN THE

JAPAN'S PACIFIC

BORN IN CEYLON

Major-General Alexander, who was born in Ceylon, is 52 years of age. He joined the Royal Cana dlan Regiment, in 1910 and served: with this regiment up to the thine of the Great War, going overseas. ļas Adjutant of the 24th Battalion.

CEF. He had a distinguished war. record, winning the D.B.O. and ending the war as General Staff. Officer 1, 2nd Canadian Division,

He attended the Staff College, Camberley, shortly after the war and thereafter has, occupied a the capture of Kassala, which, he East. Supplies for General Wavell's Roosevelt's Supreme Defence Direc- the Bonins. Caroline and Marshall Islands disorganises the British

succession of appointments on the sald, was of great significance. campaign were coming increasing-torate, stated at a Press Conference line of defence between Singapore and Australia.

staff in Montréal, Royal Military They have zet out into the The strategic importance of the fly from Australia and New Zealand, that he hoped 33,000 miltary

College, and in Winnipeg. He was heart of Africa to "play the deve place was emphasised by the Ita-i from the Far East and From planes would be turned out by July to Intervene in the undeclared war Liem urged that the Dutch East District No. 7

Japan, he said, is now planning jing victorious over Germany, Mr.appointed to command | Military as they put it, with the Italiar as themselves," he said, "but America and they were not coming 1943, of which 14.000 are earmarked between Thailand and Indo-China Indies and China constitute Bri- Brigadier in 1995 and later was (Saint John), as by the Mediterranean route.

TO "PLAY THE DEVIL"

A message from Sydney, sald

that young Australian officers are

destined to play a great part in

Africa,

communications in Abyssinia,

ad-

"The Italian army has in fact collapsed," declared Major Hastings, "and the spirit of General Allen- by must rejoice for this. This ac tion has something else in common which the Italiaris boasted they besides the genius for war."

Major Hastings expressed the view that the Sicilian Channel

could now control, was not the

LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuter)—H. D. Liem, London correspondent of 14,000 PLANES FOR

the Central News Agency of China, delivered a graphic address at a BRITAIN

China Campaign Committee luncheon yesterday on Japan's alms in WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Reuter) the Pacific.

Major Hastings then referred to only alternative route to the Near Mr. Knudsen, head of President

this importance not merely Belassie,

įstrategic. There was the effect it Emperor Haile dressing the first contingent of would have on the other places

which Abyssinian troops

these under Itallan control, officers are to lead, asked them

"On the top of the victories in to fear God and to fight with all Libya, there is the hurried retreat their might for their country-of the. Italians into Eritres and news like this will spread like "wild- (Special)

fire through the country. "In Aby- TOKYO, January 23 (Reuter)ssinia, for instance, nothing more Prince Konoye, the Prime Minis- evil has been done even by the conference be- dictators themselves than the mas- ter, attended a tween representatives of the Gov- sacre of these tribesmen and a ter- ernment and heads of the fighting rible retribution is in store for the

Italiana.** forces today.

"Our armies successes, have given satisfaction once again to the whole Empire," conclud- ed Major Hastings-We are.. not, however, going to be elated by reason of these smeceSSES any more than we will be cast down by any setbacks..

"Nothing is more obvious in Britain

the than that all Gaydaa. · Ansa’dos" and Goeb- bela, do not mean a thing to-

day."

for Britain.

EXPLOSION IN

ARMS FACTORY-

LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reuter) -

Mr. Liem showed how Japan's position in Indo-China, Hainan,

her desires,

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with the object of getting posses- tain's first line of defence in the transferred to command · Military sion of the whole of Indo-China Far East.

District. No. 4 (Montreal) in 1935. and thence extending control to

Everything possible. should be In December, 1938, he left Mon- Thatland and especialy the Kra done, he said, to help China. There treat to take over Military District Peninsula, of long the object of were still some people in England No. 2 (Toronto) and was promoted

It must also be remembered, he war could be settled by a compro-

who fancied the Bino-Japanese to Major General in 1940. An explosion occurred in an arm sald; that the Philippines attain factory in Scotland on Tuesday rull independence by 1945.

mize.

LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reuter)- resulting in four persons being Japanese have been working for Such a peace would be only tem- Hundreds of German prisoners of; Injured

many years to establish a controll-porary. The Chinese were fighting war were landed

at an eastern The damage was slight and in- ing interest there.

for fundamental principles of right Canadian port and were sent to vestigation of the incident was While the ultimate fate of the and justice on which they will internment camps in the interlor *proceeding.

Pacific depends on Britain emerg- never give in.

of Canada.

The

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