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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1941.

HITLER HOLDING UP ACTION IN

BULGARIA: BELIEVED WAITING FOR

SPEECH BY M. MOLOTOV DISCOVERER

Salonika As The

Objective

Of German Land Drive

WHILE THE SILENT NAZI INVASION OF BULGARIA BY INFILTRATION IS NOW WELL ON ITS WAY AND ALTHOUGH EVERYTHING IS READY FOR THE FINAL- MILITARY MOVE, HERR HITLER, FOR SOME UNEXPLAINED REASON, IS HOLDING UF THIS ACTION, STATES A MESSAGE FROM SYDNEY,

IN SPECULATING ON THIS DELAY, POLITICAL QUARTERS THINK THAT HIT- LER IS WAITING FOR THE SPEECH WHICH THE SOVIET FRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN COMMISSAR, M. MOLOTOV, IS EXPECTED TO MAKE TODAY.

In the meantime, reports from SWITZERLAND state that a large number of German naval personnel have arrived in ITALY to take over the Italian Navy to assist the German land drive thro igh Bulgaria with SALONIKA as the objective.

Sarajoglu's

Statement Welcomed In London

LONDON, Feb. 24 (Router)-The

that

affirmation of that country's de- termination to

carry out her existing treaty obligations,

It is considered by military observers that if the move resolves into a race for Sa-

Jonika, the British will get Preparations

there first as the Imperial For Attack

Army of the Nile could easily

be transported by sea quicker than the German troops can reach their objective through Bulgaria.--(Special)

FATAL WEEK

LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)-All!

No rellable information can be:

On Greece Proceeding

OF INSULIN MISSING

Sir Frederick Banting, the dia- coverer of Insulin, 1s missing, ac- cording to an Ottawa report quoted in a London message,

The plane in, which Sir Freder- Ick was travelling with two other doctors, did not adve at its destination and might have come down on the east coast of Canada. A widespread search is going on. (Special)

21st Year Of Nazi Párty

VERSAILLES TREATY AGAIN DENOUNCED

BY HITLER

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"I have studied the Versatiles Treaty as no other man did. I have learned it by heart from beginning to end and from end to beginning.

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BRITISH DESTROYERS IN MEDITERRANEAN British warships have been actively co-operating with the land and air forces during the successful drive against the Itailans in Libya. The picture shows destroyers operating off the African coast.

STIRRING APPEAL FOR AID TOWARD THE CAUSE OF

CHINA'S LIBERATION

Cordial Reception For General Wu Te-chen

A stirring appeal, for aid toward the cause of China's

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Further

Progress

By British

Forces In Eritrea

Yesterday's communique

from

Cairo states that further progress by British forces was continued iny Eritrea, Abyssinia and Italian Somaliland, atates a London mes- sage.

ERITREA Our forces advancing from the north have dispersed Ita- lian troops holding positions near Kubkub. Many prisoners were takeh and progress southward was resumed.

ABYSSINIA+British forces have advanced further along the Gon- dar road.

ITALIAN SOMALILAND--The gđ- vance to the east of Juba is pro- gressing satisfactorily,

Kubkub is 20 miles north of... Keren, preparations for the storm- ing of which are continuing.

BOMBING INCREASED

The R.A.F. is increasing its daily bombing of Eritrea the latest raids being on Gura, Keren and Asmara. The South African Air Force continues to co-operate with the land forces in East Africa and a successful raid was made on Neg- hell. In Somaliland reconnaissance fights were made in support of the ground forces. They also at- tacked transports and, destroyed six lorries (Specialy

JEWS FIGHTING IN MIDDLE EAST.

ANKARA, Feb. 24 (Reuter)—Ger- Thus declared Herr Adolf Hitler statement by M. Sarajoglu, the Indications are that this will the man preparations for attacking in the famous Munich beer cellar Turkish Foreign Minister, Turkey could not remain indif- fatal week for Bulgaria, states The Greece through Bulgaria are going in Berlin yesterday when he ad-liberation, from Chinese in Hongkong was made yesterday. ahead" speedily, according to re- dressed old member the Nis by GENERAL WU TE-CHEN when he spoke at a reception Party in celebration of the 21st in his honour hell the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Terent to foreign activities her Times correspondent “in Sofia.

German troops began crossing ports reaching here. zone of security and would offer the Danube in several places on

These suggest that German anniversary of the birth of the

General Wu, who only recently returned from an ex- armed resistance to total aggres- Friday at Russe, and Mikkipol. troops, after crossing the Danube, Party, states a London message-tensive tour of Malaya and the East Indies, was accorded sion against her territorial inte-

and a warm reception, several prominent men in local Chinese swastika grity and independence, Is., wel- These groups are reported to be would move through the Struma (Special)

the and Mesta Valleys, reaching the A single on Saturday comed in London, where this de-numerous but

German penetration stopped and Greek frontier at Atula, some 75 "brood banner" of the beer cellar circles, principal among them being Hon. Sir Robert Kote- finition of Turkey's attitude is re-

"putsch" were the only decorations wall, speaking in support of his words. garded as a valuable and timely ever. the pontoon bridges were miles from Salonika.

in the hall, adds Reuter.

He had visited more than 100 BRIDGES STRENGTHENED

Gen. Wu, who was preced- lifted...

Gauleiter Wagner opened the Bridges In Western Bulgaria

There are 6,000 Jews fighting continued, and everywhere, he had Gockchin; Chairman, have been strengthened to carry proceedings and Hitler began to ed in his speech by Mr. Philip centres in his recent tour. Gen. Wu loads of 20 tons, leading the belier speak at 3.15 pm. G MT.

spoke a few words of intro- observed, overseas Chinese were with the British forces in the Mid- the Germans may be planning to

showing a deep concern over the dle East, states a London message use fast tanks, add the reporta.

The first part of the speech (duction, began by thanking present critical political situation which adds that 1,200 of them are Bulgarian Pact, attention WALES

It is considered possible the Ger- was, as is customary, taken up the Chamber for the cordial in Europe and the Far East, but serving with the R.AF. the safe-however, are inclined to believe drawn in London to

80,000 men no Chinese that he had met seem- Over 140,000 Jews, the Germans are making another

mans would also send troops to with a review of the history of reception he received. guarding clause it contained, re-

*propaganda campaign" in order

Suvio, south-east of Trnovo.

When he left the Colony, Gen. fed to display any doubt of who the and 80,000 women have volunteer- garding existing obligatioris.

Wu said, Sir Robert Kotewall was ultimate victors would be. China led for war services in Palestine.- M. Sarajoxlu's reaffirmation of to put pressure on the Grecks be-

"It is seldom that a politician not in the best of health, and he and Great Britain,

(Special) Turkey's policy is likely to have fore actually marching into Bul-where they would be in the rear tion of the Versailles Treaty.

of the main Bulgarian troops con-

Audience 21 was very happy indeed now to and an excellent effect in the Balkan

centrations along the Turkish bor- can face the same

years atfer he first addressed it gr Robert so well recovered from countries.

der.

to repeat the same programme he is indisposition. Sir Robert had presented on the day of foundation of the party, exclaim-terests of the 1,500,000 Chinese in the always laboured hard in the in-

found for this sudden postpone It is recalled that at the timement of German action already

begun...

of the signing of the Turkish- Some Sonu diplomatic sources.

garla.

SUPPLIES ORDERED

Large quantities of beans, pota-

CHURCHILL'S VIŠITURS LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)-Mr. toes, bead and wine are ordered Winston Churchill, Prime Minis- for the next week at several strate- ter saw the Turkish Ambassador, gic points in southern Bulgaria, Greek Minister and the Japanese which means by that time the Ambassador today.

DANES DISCUSTED WITH LINDBERGH BATAVIA, Feb. 24 (Reuter)- Danes in Java cabled to Colonel Lindbergh: "Scandinavians used

Germans are expected to have crossed the Balkan Mountains.

Once Bulgaria is occupied, the German High" Command will have to decide what are to be its opera- tions against Greece, and if need bc. against Turkey and against Yugoslavia as well.

Meanwhile, in Sofia, the arrival

to have a good name but you of of German forces is awaited with Scandinavian blood spoiled it by nervousness mixed with a strange- open egoistical sympathy with

feeling of relief that the crisis is

Nazi gangsters...

"Therefore, we Danes abroad

are disgusted with you.

at last drawing to an end. g

COMPLETE APATHY

MENZIES TO ATTEND

WAR CABINET During his visit in London. Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Austra- lian Prime Minister, will at- tend meetings of the War Ca- binet, states a London message. -(Special)

61ST RAID ON CALAIS

REVIEW OF MOVEMENT

the Nazi movement and, denuncia-

ed the German Fuehrer.

who

Hongkong and he was very much The speech was broadcast trom pleased to see him so it again to all German stations and relayed continue in this work.

to Italy, Bulgaria, Rumania, Yugo- slavia, Finland and Switzerland..

His mission in Malaya and the Indies, Gen. Wu said, was twofold in nature. It had been his task to cement a more true and firm re- lationship with China's neighbour-

ESSENTIAL FOR MODERN WAR ing nations to the south, and he Remarkable results have been had endeavoured also to contact obtained in the production at opti-again the many patriotie societies cal instruments for the fighting of Overseas Chinese in the Indies. forces in Australia, states a mes- sage from London,

TRUE PATRIOTS

He had been very much pleased

Royal Air Force attacks on Bun- day night were cozzed to the This form of production includes with the result of his mission, Gen. invasion ports of Galala, which has the manufacture of scientific' m-Wu said, and was thoroughly con- "The new good world will-in- The war of nerves has been suc-its 61st raid, and Boulogne, which struments essential for modern vinced that Chinese in the South: deed arise, thanks to Britain and cessful in Bulgaria. It has almost was visited for the 74th time... warfare. The technical knowledge Seas, were very true patriots. They the founda-paralysed independent and poll- The attacks were carried out by of German refugees has proved in- had accomplished, much in chart- tions of lies, corruption and Nazitical thinking and brought on a medium orces of bombers, states valuable in building up this new table and educational work and could be depended upon by their! state of complete apathy in many a Londo message(Special)

mother country. influential political figures.

USA but never on

Imunorality."

-On Other- Pages

Pagc

2 Annual racing carnival.

3 Radio programmes; Coming

events; Crossword puzzle.

4 Signor Mussolin! still struck by victory complex; Mr. Menzies pledges Australia's full help; Britain's growing air strength; Air operations in Africa; Senate debate on

aid Bl

5 Colony trade report; Funer- al; Round the Police Courts,

8 Leading article: Mussolini

Tells the World.

8 Week-end cricket; Black-

out exercise.

9-10 Finance and commerce. 11 Police Reserve Orders.

It is more than obvious the oc- cupation is resented by an over- whelming majority of the popula- tion, including pro-Axis elements,

The morale of reserve troops, which have been called up, is bad, M. Itwen, one former Interior Minister, protested to Parliament last week against mass mobilisa- tion, saying: Arms are now being

future given to

revolutionary armies."

He

Industry-(Special)

Today's News Summary

THE BUDDEN HOLDING UP of German action in Bulgaria is thought to be due to the fact that Hitler is waiting for the speech

In his tour, he had raised no less than $30,000,000. This was a lot of money, but what seem-) ed even a greater thing to him was the patriotism that lay behind the donations that totalled up to this sum.

by the Soviet Foreign Commissar which is to be made today. Mean

in Malaya, he had heard often while preparations for an attack on Greece through Bulgaria are of the part being played by Hong- proceeding speedily and it is reported that Salonika will be the kong Chinese in subscribing to- objective of the German land forces.

ward the war effort of their coun- SATISFACTORY PROGRESS by British forces on all fronts in try battling the invader, and he issued from Cairo. was proud to be in the midst of Africa 1s reported in the latest communique was not exaggerating the

Thousands of Jews are fighting with the British in the Middle Hongkong Chinese who, he knew, seriousness of the situation.

East while in Africa the Free French forces include units of the had aided so much. tampus French Foreign Legion.

M. CAMPINCHI DEAD

The death is announced of M. Cesar Campinchi ho was Navy Minister in the French Cabinet up

to the time of France's collapse. states 2 London message. (Special)

ANOTHER DENUNCIATION of the Versailles Treaty marked the speech by Herr Hitler in the Munich beer cellar yesterday on the occasion of the 21st anniversary celebration of the founding of the Nazi Party.

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THE ARMISTICE in the dispute batween Thailand and Indo- China has been extended tor two weeks according to an official announcement from Tokyo.

FRENCH FOREIGN

LEGION

Unita of the famous French For- eign Legion are among the Free French forces fighting in Africa,

message pour # London

SIR FREDERICK BANTING, the discoverer of Insulin, is re-states ported missing in a plane with two other doctors in Canada,

(Special)

Gen. Wa exhorted local Chi- nese to remain united and rood citizens not only of their own country But of the Island that was temporarily giving them shelter and protection,

Cont'd Page 7, Col. 3

SIR CLARK KERR. CHUNGKING, Feb. 24 (Reuter, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, Bri- tish Ambassador to China, is leaving Chungking tomorrow by aeroplane for Hongkong.

Final Selections For Fourth Day Of Annual Valley Race Meeting

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BY "LAST QUARTER”

RACE 1 (11.30′′AML)'

Palber

Sam's Choice

RACE 7 (3.30 P.M.)

Mainsail

1

Oracle

1

Vitamin M:

2

Prairie View

2

A Surprising Time

Marsh Warbler

RACE 2 (NOON) Charlesber

KACE 8 (4 P.M.)

1

Navylight

2

O-Lan

2.

Eve of Harvest

3

RACE 3 (12.30 P.M.)

RACE 9 (4.30 P.M.)

Piccadilly Jim

1

Sapper

Springhurst

2

Distant View

2

Vixen Tor

3

Viceroy

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RACE 4 (1 P.M.)

RACE 10 (5 P.M.)

Eve of Dancing

Oolong

1

Jane Doe Blue Field

Velvetlight

2

3

World Fair View

3

RACE 5 (1.30 P.M.) Endeavour

RACE 11 (5.30 P.M.)

Vis Major

1

'Jus Gentium

2

Misty View

Never-Never

3

King's Welcome

RACE 6 (3 P.M.) Longdon ...Rising Star ..........

Surprise Again. 3

GRACE 12 (6 P.M.)

Lex Fori.

2

Bugle

Harmony Star

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