1941-02-06 — Page 4

PACE 4-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

GEN. WU TE-CHEN COMPLETES SOUTH SEAS GOODWILL TOUR

Looking markedly sun-burnt after four-and-a-half "months of travelling in semi-tropical climes, GENERAL WU TE-CHEN, Minister of Overseas Affairs of the Chinese Government, has arrived in Hongkong from Burma. General Wu will proceed shortly to Chungking to report to the. Central authorities, his goodwill mission to the South Sea regions that began on Septem- ber 25 last year.

During his tour General Wu visited the Philippines, the Nether- lands East Indies, Malaya and Burma, covering approximately 10.000 miles. In the countries be passed through he was entertain- ed at about 160 cities and delivered some 300 speeches, both in English and Chinese.

Interviewed by Central News, General Wu sald: "During my tour 3 visited the, different countries and met people of all races and indifferent walks of life, and found: they are confident of victory for the democratic countries and are prepared for any eventuality in the South. They are deeply sympathetic with the people In their struggle Aggression."

Chinese against

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VERT PATRIOTIC Overseas Chinese in these places, said General Wu, are very patrio- tic and are enthusiastically sun- porting their fatherland. Their response to the goodwill message trom Generalissimo Chiang Kai-

Attempt To

shek took the form of voluntary Depose Cuban

donations

to the value more

than $30,000,000 (National

rency).

"Everywhere i went,"

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President

Minister

Wu added, "I found the Chinese

carrying on their peaceful pur- SWIFT ACTION NIPS the other communities, and ren- PLOT IN THE BUD

suits, working in harmony with

GENERAL

Tepelini Put To ITALIANS ON THE

THE RUN The Torch IN AFRICAN CAMPAIGN

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Italian Stronghold | BRITISH SCORES SUCCESSES ON Taken By Greeks

ALL FRONTS: CIRENE OCCUPIED

LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter) Big fires in Tepelini idicate the Italians are preparing to leave and are destroying their stores, states the Athens radio quoting a "Greek Press Ministry state- ment issued last evening.

The radio statement declares that Greek action continues to

NAIROBI, Feb. 5 (Benter)-British Imperial troops advanc ing from Kenys have penetrated 60 miles into Mussolini's East African Empiro.

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A communique fasued, yesterday states that British advance patrols are making good progress on all sections of the front and that a number of prisoners have been captured, with guns and ammunition.

British casualties were very ualties in killed and captured at

slight cost to oursetren

meet with success. on the Al-slight. banian front despite very bad At some places, advanced patrols "Оде additional post in the weather in the past three days, are well established 60 miles in-neighbourhood has been cap-

In the coastal area beyong Cht-side enemy territory. In this tured."

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SURPRISE ATTACK

mara, determined attacks ended patrol activity, African troops are Extensive patrol activities con- in the occupation of the high showing themselves more than atinge in Italian Somaliland, the mountain pass which the Italians match for the enemy. Much of communique concludes. had transformed into a powerful this activity is taking place over ABYSSINIAM IRREGULARS stronghold.

trackless country with its in- LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter) — herent climatic and geographical The fervent faith of the Abys- difficulties.

sinian irregulars who are playing At another point, a surprise at-

LOOTERS ACTIVE

an increasingly important part in tack launched on Monday morn- A campaign of terrorism 1s regaining their country is describ- ing resulted in the capture of being conducted in southern Abys-ed in a Nairobi cable. important positions, many pristnia, according to Abyssinian They are fully equipped with soners and much booty,

patriots who are coming to Kenya uniform and operate under Euro- Italian Alpine troops amons in increasing numbers for fresh pean ouiesta, the prisoners declared that their supplies of rifles and commander had ordered all

who tion

ammun- They include, the, nephew OI Emperor Haile Selassie and others

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had retreated to be shot · fm- These patriots say that Italian who had positions and weaith mediately.

irregular troops, given a free hand formerly but are now quite happy. by the Italians, have been mur- to accept a Day of 25 to 40 shill- daring the peasants and stealing ings monthly.

Their attitude la entirely

RAID DAMAGE the stock. Italian native levies

IN BRITAIN

FAMOUS ECONOMIST ANALYSES HAVOC LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter)

{ure reported to take the view that mercenary and they are willing to as the Italians will probably be pay for extra equipment them- defeated, they might as welt cal-selves. lect booty while they have" the Chance

BIBLE READERS

They are constant readers CIRENE OCCUPIED "

the Etble and are fighting for the 5 CAIRO, Feb. (Reuter)-The ideal of freeing their country. uccupation of Cirene by forward Their attitude may be summed elements of the British forces on up by a 61-years old irregular who I don't believe that the air raid Monday is announced in last had fönght in Adown, who said: damage caused to

buildings UP night's communique dealing with "We will holst our flag sgala with all prepared to support the Gov-President Batista, ""Cuba's strong to date would exceed or even the Libya front.

the help of flod.” ernment and co-operate for the

man," by swift dramatic action reach one year's full" building Of Eritrean activities, the com- security of the places in which they are making their vellhood" countered Monday night's attempt capacity of Britain."

to overthrow bim.

dering faithful service. They are

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HAVANA, Feb. 5 (Reuter)

BCCO3-

been

unique says that the Italan re- This statement was made yes-tirement from Agordat continues | In sports clothes, and

terday by the famous economist, and that our troops are nearing panied by only two colonels, he Mr. J. M. Keynes, who added: Keren drove to the Columbla camp and "I should say that the buildings "From Barentu our troops are, today worth pursuing the enemy in a southerly took command of the forces. He of this country' are ordered General Assembly to be more than they were 1938. direction. An accurate count of sounded and when all the troops Damage of this kind is an oppor- the prisoners has not yet had responded to the call, they tunity. It is only when it gets taken but the number is const- pledged their loyalty to him.

beyond a certain point that it derable," becomes a disaster.

Referring to Abyssinia, the com- What has happened. hitherto munique continues: "East of much Gallabat, is opportunity" and can go

our advance continues further before it becomes a real on the Metemma-Gondar rond disaster."

The capture of two frontier posts He advocated five or pro on the Dukana front, referred to grammes far exceeding repair of in Monday's communique, resulted damage.

in the infliction of nearly 100 cas

He then explained his actions. Colonel Lopez Migoya has been appointed Chter of the Amy: Colonel Galindez, Chief of the Army Staff: Colonel Gomez Ca- sas, Chief of the Navy: Colonel Arguelles, Chiler of the Navy Staff: and Colonel Benitez, Chief of the Police - appointments popular

with the armed forces.

NO DICTATORSHIP NEW YORK, Feb. 5 (Reuter) — A vigorous dental that he is set- ting up a dictatorship Cuba

has been given by Colonel Batista; the President.

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In a broadcast, he declared that he had taken the steps mention- ed in the interests of demo- cratic government. He said that absolutely normal conditions now reign throughout the country. Therefore as soon as the crisis is past, suspension of constitutional guarantees will be revoked and civil liberties restored,

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WILLKIE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP OF PREMIER

LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter)-Immediately after returning from his lightning trip to Ireland. Mr. Wendell Wilkie had tea with the King and Queen.

Mr. Wilkie told Reuter that-he had three hours' conversa- tion with Mr. De Valera yesterday during one of which he was alone with the Eire Prime Minister. He said they had a frank and free discussion and he “got the information he wanted.” He also saw several members of the Eire Cabinet.

Referring to the general con-

clusions he has reached in travel-

Islands are

ARMY CHIEF IN U.S.

ling about England, Mr. Wilkie MIAMI, Feb. 5 (Reuter) Jose said: "I think the people of these Pedraza deposed Cuban Army furtunate in their leadership.

almost miraculously Chief, and Bernando Garcia, late

"Anyone who believes the people

& delusion.

Chief of Police, arrived here by are not united is labouring under plane from Cuba..

They are stated to have left with President Batista's approval.

U.K. SUPPORT FOR CHINA

ASSURANCE GIVEN

IN COMMONS

LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter)

IDEAL LEADER

"I doubt whether in history any man had been'more ideal- ly suited to his task than Mr. Churchil-with bis qualities of Inspirational leadership, great comprehension, dauntless cour- age and long experience.

"I talked to every member

MR. MATSUOKA AND JAPANESE ASPIRATIONS

Three-Power Pact A Peace Instrument

TOKYO, Feb. 5 (Reuter-The situation between Japan and the United States has never been mar- red by a greater misunderstanding than at present, said Mr. Matsuo- ka, the Foreign Minister yesterday. of At the same time he wanted to

the Government comprised of {make clear to Americans that diverse political and economic be- Japan did not want to risk war for liefs, and I have never seen a the sake of her aspirations. more co-ordinated or cohesive ME. Matsuoka was replying to In the House of Commons yea-group in pursuit of a common interpellation before the Budget terday Mr. Geoffrey le Mander afm."" asked if the Government would give an assurance that the Aur-tain's miraculous leadership in The United States misunderstood tralian Army Minister's broad- one of the supreme critical mo- cast on January 12 at Singapore, ments of history. stating that Britain had no quar-

He reiterated his opinion of Bri-

IRISH RASES

Committee of the House of Rặ- presentatives.

Japan's intentions and strength, |but he would redouble his efforts tu make them understand. The Three-Power Fact represented a peace pact aimed at preventing extension of the wax. Med de

rel with Japan, implied that He declined to talk about Irish there was no change in Imperial bases and disclosed that he had policy as regards recognition and not been invited to Germany. support for China in her struggle Referring to his tour of the in- Asked regarding the limits of

| against Japanese imperialism

dustrial area of north west Eng-Japan's advance. Mr. Matsuoka The Under Secretary of State and, Mr. Wilkie said that he had said Japan's aspirations were out- for the Dominions, Mr, G. Snake collected a great deal of informalined in the Three Power Fact speare replied, "Yes, sir."

ston about production methods which stipulates Japanese leader- The Conservative. Mr. Robert and he described himself as "very ship in Greater East Asia.

fascinated by the relations be

Morgan, asked whether H. M. tween Government labour and in- Government in Aistralla

Was dustry,

kept filly informed of the dissatis-i

faction felt in Britain with Jap anese policy in relation to the

AIR ACTIVITY OVER MALTA

There was enemy air activity

Axis with the object of avoiding festy's Government of the United over Malta on Monday, states a pubic official statement which Kingdom

to communicate Its London message. The planes were

| may conflict with such a view concern and added that there was evidently on reconnaissance. No

point.

no divergence between the two bombs were dropped and AA, guns

Mr. Shakespeare recalled that governments as regards this mat- went into action and the planes. it was the practice of His Mater.

made of

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1941.

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