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Hongkong Daily Press," Jan. 31, 1941.

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AFTER FALL OF TOBRUK: OF NILE PUSHING ACROSS DESERT ON TO BENGHAZI

Surprising Turn In North

African

Offensive

GENERAL WAVELL'S FORCES HAVE OCCUPIED THE LIBYAN PORT OF DERNA, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE.

This was announced in an official communique published in Cairo which laconi. cally stated: "The capture of Derna was completed this morning”

The communique from Cairo also mentioned the situation on the other African fronts as follows:-

ERITREA: Concentrations of our forces are, proceeding smoothly in spite of dif- ficulties which have been overcome.

ABYSSINIA: Intensive patrolling continues.

ITALIAN SOMALILAND: Advance patrol activities are continuing unabated. The capture of Derna was achieved only eight days after the fall of TOBRUK. There are no indications yet of the number of prisoners taken or the quantity of war materials seized.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1941.

DAYS ARMY TIBET REGENT

RESIGNS

"According to a message from Delhi, the Regent of Tibet has resigned. The regent acts in an administrative capacity for the Dalai Lama

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SHORTAGE OF FATS

IN DENMARK

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NEW PUISNE HITLER WARNS AMERICA:

JUDGE

FOR COLONY

MR. P. E. F. CRESSALL, M.C.,

of the Dstrict Court:

President in

Jaffa, Palestine, has been appoint- ed as "Pulsne Judge, Hongkong, in succession to the late Mr. R. E Lindsell.

INTERVENTION ATTEMPT

EUROPE WILL RESIST AN

"Whoever wants to help Britain must remember that every ship that comes near our torpedo tubes will be torpedoed.

"

"IF AMERICA IS THINKING OF INTERVENING IN THE EU- ROPEAN CONFLICT OUR AIM WILL BE CHANGED AT ONCE Eu- rope will resist such an attempt."

།། Thus declared HERR HITLER in the World War, have established The appointment has been ap-yesterday on the occasion of the

his speech to the German nation that, Germany is free from. result." proved by His Majesty the King. eighth anniversary of the Nazi tish Empire was cited in 300 years Hitler went on to allege the Bri- states an official notification by the Secretary of State for "the

of brute force." War after war Colonies contained in a Press com the Berlin Sport Palast, states a

The German Fuehrer spoke in was waged by Britain.

murique «issued by the Colonial Secretariat, Hongkong, yesterday evening.

regime.

London message.

The main subject of his speech was democracy the idea of which

It is added that leave for Mr.he dismissed with his usual scorn. Cressall to South Africa, en route

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STOP PRESS

Of invasion, Hitler sald:-We Hitler for Hongkong, is under considera-tuous of the former German idea shall, when the hour comes, carry was specially contemp-have established bases and We tion.

of democracy. German democracy, out the decisive move, states Mr. E, A, Williams has been he said, was a miserable concep- London message, Acting Puisne Judge since the late tion and National Socialism had

Mr. Lindsell went on leave. Mr. conquered democracy.

Lindsell died in South Africa to- wards the end of last year,

GOEBBELS' ADDRESS

At the meeting, Dr. Goebbels; the

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of the Balkans: - Wherever England appears, we will attack

her.

This spring we will begin U-boat

Nazi Propaganda- Minister, who warfare. was there with the Chiefs of Staf of the German Army, Navy and Air

There will be no Grand National that difficult weeks and this year, according to a London months are ahead of us but you,

GERMAN GUNS Force, addressing Hitler said, "We

IN ACTION

know

This was revealed by Mr. Ronald H. Cross, Minister of Shipping, when

my Fuehrer, can rely on the Cher- he broadcast

man people." North to

America.

German long-range guns, Aring from the French coast, went into

message.

Renter adds that Hitler was The British offensive in taking the short cut across post south of Derna, which it is Mr. Cross stated that in Ger-action on Wednesday night and given a prolonged ovation.

The death has occurred of Dame North Africa has taken a new, the bulge on the coastline and belleved, will fall in a few days. many imported labour was already early yesterday just before day-

Hitler, earlier In his speech, said Elizabeth Mary Cadbury, D.B.E For the first time Italian fighters ten per cent, of the conscripted break, states a London message, that American scholars, entrusted MA, JP. at the age of 75, states and surprising turn, states alare meeting with some and bombers are being used in an labpur. Norway must now send which adds that no casualties or by President Roosevelt with the London message.

a London message. position from Italian

con-attempt to stem the British ad-Germans more bod than she damage had been reported. tasks of examining the causes of General Wavell's Army offcentrations of considerable vance In an air night, four Hur- should supply and have to pay the Nile is pushing across the strength including about 30 ricanes shot down three Italian over three per cent of her income desert towards BENGHAZI, tanks.

planes and another machine of as the occupation bill lew type.

the second largest town in Australian troops have been 'sent Libya. Detached forces are to deal with MAKELE, a fortified

When mechanised material and troops of the British forces ar- rived in Greece they received a remarkably warm welcome from the inhabitants. The picture shows an historic moment, when General Sir Archibald Wavell, th commanding officer of the Bri- tish Forces in the Near East, land d for the first time on Greek soil

Britain Still Main War Front

GERMANY MUST GET MILITARY

DECISION THIS YEAR

:

BRITAIN IS STILL THE MAIN WAR FRONT AND GERMANY WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO OBTAIN A MILITARY DECISION THIS YEAR, is the view officially expressed in London, according to a message from the Bri- tish capital.

Lord Delaware, Assistant Commissioner of South-East England, in a statement, warned the people that it inva- slon came it would be on such a scale that no part of the country would be unaffected...

That was why every town jobservers at Vichy, says the NEW and village was ready to do YORK TIMES' correspondent in Its task in meeting and re-Vichy, according to Reuter. pulsing the enemy... ¡

He says the corrents and tides in the Channel are more From America it is reported favourable than at any other that Mr. Henry Stimson, U.S. time of the year.

Travellers arriving in unoccu Secretary for War, has ex- pressed the view that ulti-pied France from Holland and Bel- glum, he says, confirm reports of mate British victory is cer-intensive preparations of all kinds. tain:

He adds that there is much talk:

An attack on Britain early in of new engines of war, both for February is expected by competent use in the air and on the ground.

A few miles south-east of Derna fourteen Italian planes were found damaged as the result of a raid by

The RAF.

CIRCLE OF SLAVES

The same applied to Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and France. All these countries have become servants of Hitler's vast circle of slaves, The wheels of Hitler's Juggernaut were rarely turning.

The successes in Libya have been so great that some of the forces which fought in Sidi Barrani are now in Eritrea. Tobruk, which was captured last week, is already serving as a base for our forces. Seventeen Italian ing ships are lying in the harbour. "The Italians left large quantities of munitions, petrol and medical stocks.

STRONG PATROLS

Meanwhile, strong patrols from Kenya are operating at many points inside Italian Somaliland

where the relentless pressure of British air power is backing up the

offensive.

It is added that the arrival of German planes in the Mediterran- an has made a difference to the rategic situation in North Africa. The Germans. have their eye on" Gibraltar.

But the Germans were not hav-

things all their own way.

There was a shortage of fats in Denroark and Danish mothers have been told that to use soap for the removal of dirt was unhealthy and that babies should be soaped only once a week,

In occupied France, the French

SIXTEEN THOUSAND ITALIANS

CAPTURED IN ALBANIA WAR Papagos Message Of "Carry On"

To The Greek Fighting Forces

THE GREEKS HAVE CAPTURED 16,000 ITALIAN PRISONERS IN THE WAR IN ALBANIA, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE.

The latest Greek communique is contained in three words, "Restricted local operations." Italian tactics of fierce counter-attacks have definitely falled and General Cavallero is waiting "for reinforcements to replace heavy losses.

Two more Italian planes

would not move a finger to help. were shot down by the Greek Train services have been consider-air force and one by a British ably cut and only 25 per cent. of fighter. those running before the war are in operation now,

GENERAL PAPAGOS, in an order

of the day, on the death of Gen- eral Metaxas, to the Greek Army. stated "Carry on with the same

WILHELMSHAVEN iron will and inflexible efforts for

HAS 42ND RAID tegrity of this dear country.

the defence of the liberty and in- The only thought to guide us is every-

S.A. PLANES ACTIVE South African planes were re- "erted to have dropped bombs on

A small force of British bombers one for the war until final victory Loyale, according to a messäge on Wednesday carried out the 42nd is won." tom Salgon yesterday.

raid on Wilhelmshaven since the The body of General Metaxas is The British are also stated to war began. All the aircraft relying in state and the funeral will ave found eleven disabled Italian turned safely.

probably take place today (Friday) planes at the Italian aérodrome in

MESSAGE TO FORCES Massawa.

"ATHENS, Jan. 30 (Reuter)—M. new Greek Prime Koryls, the

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According to a report from the 4.F. headquarters in Cairo, only

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German dock workers, the Lon- den message added, would recall Admiral Raeder's words in his speech at Kiel.

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On Other Today's News Summary

Pages

2 Soccer review; Lawn bowls;

Y's Men's Club tiffin.

3 Radio programmes;' Coming events; Crossword püzzle,

4 Night air war Iull broken; Heavy RAF attacks; Derna garrison surrounded; Tribute to Metaxas; Limited DOW ers for Roosevelt..

5 Duke of Gloucester appeals for support; Round the Police Courts; Supreme Court appeals

6 Leading article: Japan's Cry

of Despair.

8. France looks to Leahy to solve growing food difficul- ties.

9-10 Finance and commerce.

HITLER GAVE VOICE TO HIS USUAL TIRADE on democracy when he spoke to the German people in Berlin yesterday on the oc- casion of the eighth anniversary of the Nazi regime. He warned America that any attempt at Intervention In the conflict would be resisted by Europe.

Japan's Condition For Mediating

USE OF CERTAIN CAMBODIA PORTS FOR HER FLEET

4

A report which reached London from Vichy and which was given in a message from Sydney yesterday stated that JAPAN'S" condition for mediating in the truce between INDO-CHINA and THAILAND was that her Fleet would be allowed to use certain ports in CAMBODIA.

Vichy's answer to this has been to ask for a further explanation of this demand.

Armistice negotiations be- Fleet salled southward from Sal- tween Thailand and French son, says the Chinese daily TA Indo-China began at 6 p.m. KUNGFAO this morning. yesterday aboard a Japanese subjected Kunming city to heavy. Japanese aircraft, meanwhile, warship off Saigon, says & aerial bombing yesterday. It is re Saigon dispatch to the Domel ported that 27 Japanese aeroplanes Agency, according to Reuter. twice bombed Kunming, yesterday, Following a brief speech by dropping many demolition bombe Major-General Raishiro Sumita, on the densely populated districts Chief of the Japanese military of Kunming City. nisston and Chairman of the Jap Many bombs landed in the VI-

delegates had half-an-hours ex-versity, while the gate in front of hange of views and adjourned. the CHAOPAO, Chinese dally in

It is expected in Tokyo that Kunming, was badly damaged. THE ITALIAN TACTICS OF LAUNCHING FIERCE Counter-at-frontier 'demarcation will be dis- MINOR CLASHES REPORTED tacks in Albania have failed and General Cavallero is now waiting cussed but the first question 13.

BANGKOK, Jan. 30 (Reuter- for reinforcements to replace heavy losses. Up to the present the likely to be Thailand troops now in Barring a few minor clashes in a Greeks have captured 16,000 prisoners.

few sectors hostilities have now ceased, according to a Thai High are reported to have ceased except for minor clashes in certain sec-

CHUNGKING, Jan 30 (Reuter) Commmad communque issued to- tors Armistice negotiations are being conducted aboard a Japanese-The entire division at the third day....... warship Thai cammalties are said to be insignificant when compare Japanese mechanised division, The Thal truce.commission which sed to the French Josses which however, are not given,

after their arrival at Hainan Is-left for Balgon yesterday afternoon TRENERKAYENGHAS BEEN RAIDED FOR the 42nd time land, proceeded to French Indo-numbers eight. Led by the "chiet

China while the Japanese Becond Cont'd Page 7, Col. 7

DERNA, THE LIBYAN: FORT, HAS BEEN CAPTURED eight days after the fall of Tobruk and General Wavell's Army of the Nile sincse delegation to the talks, the cinity of the South-west Joint Uni- now pushing across the desert on to Benghazi Italian bombers and nighters were used for the first time in an attempt to stem the British advance.DE

HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THAILAND AND FRENCH Indo-China

since the wE;

Indo-China,

ENTIRE DIVISION,