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"Hongkong Daily Press," Mar. 1, 1941.

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JAPAN EXPECTS DEFINITE REPLY ALL CONCEPTION OF STALEMATE

FROM VICHY TO FINAL PROPOSALS: ACCEPTANCE BY THAILAND

Tokyo Denies

Ultimatum

GERMAN PRESSURE ON VICHY

Sent PRESSURE ON

MILITARY PREPARATIONS HASTENED IN SOUTHERN INDO-CHINA

DECLARING THAT ADMIRAL DARLAN, THE VICE-PREMIER OF VICHY, HAD POSTPONED HIS INTENDED VISIT TO PARIS YESTERDAY BECAUSE OF THE ULTI- MATUM PRESENTED BY JAPAN TO THE VICHY GOVERNMENT, AND WHICH WAS TO EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT YESTERDAY, a message from Sydney last night stated that great interest continued to be shown in Australia in the reports from Japan that the Japanese Government had taken up a strong attitude in connexion with the final proposals which had been made to Vichy for the settlement of the dispute between Thai and Indo-China,

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The message added that the JAPANESE FOREIGN OFFICE HAD NOTIFIED THE VICHY GOVERNMENT THAT JAPAN EXPECTED A DEFINITE "YES" OR "NO" TO HER PROPOSALS.

IN THE WAR RULED OUT NOW BY PREMIER'S ANSWER TO Immigration JAPAN, SAYS MR. STEED

has made may show that the Rome-Berlin axis is looking

The impression which Mr. Matsuoka's peace offer

Entire Wop

Division Shattered

South African forces and a Gold

Commission Of Inquiry

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Hongkong" Dally Press

His Honour the Chief Jus- tice, SIR ATHOLL MACGRE- GOR (Chairman);

MR. C. BERNARD BROWN (Messrs. Linstead and Davis); MR. D. DRUMMOND (Can^~ dian Pacific Steamships);

MR. HL K, WOO Woo and Woo, Solicitors):

Mr. K. M. A. Barnett (Secre- tary).

(Messrs.

for a way out. Mr. Churchill's answer to Mr. Matsuoka, therefore, is more important than it appears. It rules out learned from authoritative sources LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-

all conception of a stalemate and reassures the suppor- that the Commission of Inquiry. GERMANY IS PUTTING PRES-ters of the Allies cause of its determination to bring about to enquire into the various alle SURE ON THE VICHY GOVERN the complete overthrow of Nazi barbarism."

gations which have recently been MENT to accept the "final com-

| made against the Immigration MR. H. WICKHAM STEED, promise" which Japan lays down

Oficer and his staff," wil com- the well-known journalist and |to stop a settlement of the Franco-

prise:-- Thailand dispute, states a Shang-author, made this statement hal despatch to the independent yesterday in the course of a French news agency.

broadcast from London on The despatch adds Germany reels the latest developments in France has not sufficient forces the international situation. in Indo-China to resist Japan um- less she received British aid and

A VISIT OF IMPORTANCE Mr. Steed made particular re- rapproachment between any part

ference to the visit of Mr. Anthony 01 the French Empire and Britain Eden and General Sir John Dull Coast regiment shattered "an en- will be entirely unadmissible from Chief of Germany's point of view.

the Imperial General tire Italian division in Somaliland

FORGED CERTIFICATES Staff, to Ankara which, he said capturing 3,000 prisoners, includ- Nevertenless, adds the despatch, was an event that rank very high ing three brigadiers, states a Lon-

Following swiftly on the dis- At the meeting of Ministers

all reports from Indo-China In-in the week's news. Alongside of don message.

covery of forged Straits Settle-. which Marshal Petain sum- TOKYO, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-It is dicate the French military author-it went the capture of Mogadishs

A Natal unit distinguished itself comes an announcement, from the ment immigration certificates moned yesterday, it was ex-French are not replying tonight, ject Japan's proposal, but a major tance in East Africa which would its total strength while 500 prison-forged

that the ities here not only desire to re-and the collapse of Italian resis by capturing more prisoners than local Immigration Office, pected that the whole posland it is ascertained that they part of public opinion in Indo-enable a way to southern Abysslers were also taken by units from been discovered and that num- Hongkong permits have tion of Indo-China and the have not communicated with the China supports this view. final Japanese demands would Foreign Ofee up to 6 pm, and be reviewed.(Special)

that they have not arranged an Ex-King Alfonso of Spain, who

A later London message stated appointment for later. survived many attempts on his that although Thailand had ac life including a bomb-throwing cepted the Japanese proposals, no Japanese are hopeful of a defutte incident on his wedding day, died reply had been received from answer from the French sometime in Rome yesterday at the age of vichy, nor had an explanation for today. 54, states a London message.

The ex-King had been seriously for about a fortnight and his condition fluctuated considerably. Ex-Queen Victoria Eugenie and his sons and daughters were pre- sent at the bedside.-(Special)

EX-KING ALFONSO PASSES

Successful Pounding By Greek Guns

More prisoners have been taken by the Greeks In local operations in Albania during which the Ita lans suffered heavy losses, states,

Londen message.

with

Greek artillery pounded marked success one. Italian column receiving direct hits.

Successful action by the Greek Air Force is also reported.-'Spe- cial)

the delay been forthcoming.

The ultimatum was denied. in Tokyo.-(Special)

NOT REPLYING

learned authoritatively

It is reliably learned that the

nlan to be opened soon..

THE FAR EAST

forces are

that

Transvaal end the Cape.

Many dead and dying are lying ter the Colony by means of such ber of persons, attempting to en- In the bush on the Juba River, These operations were quite up

forged permits, were arrested yes.. S'PORE HARBOUR

In Eritrea. British to the standard set by General

terday morning. Warell's troop in Lima, and the Ping a pincet movement from It never seemed to have occurred ENTRANCE MINED

Springboks had covered themselves north and south of Hefeit and are to the Imuriigration Officer that... The eastern approaches to the with glory. It was a heartening reported at one point to be within

15 miles of the town-(Special) Singapore harbour and roads have spectacle to see these men fight- been mined and will be closed to ing not only bravely but efficiently SHANGHAI, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-shipping as from Monday, states a -but not heartening for Herr The French are reported to be London message which adds that Hitler and his Fascist dupe.

ships will enter at their own risk.

THE FAR EAST This is in addition to the area Mr. Steed then commented on already mined and announced on the situation in the Far East, and Feb. 17-(Special)

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MILITARY PRECAUTIONS -

ley mark disputed spots on Thailand-Indo-China border. Jap- anese officers of the armistice commission with French army officers. The conference 'which it is hoped will settle the dispute.

Time Near For Britain To Break Off Relations With Bulgaria: Warning Issued By Minister

A WARNING TO BULGARIA OF WHAT SUBMISSION TO GERMANY WILL MEAN was issued by MR. GEORGE W. RENDEL, British Minister at Sofia, states a London message.

Mr. Rendel said that the time for Britain to break off relations with Bulgaria appeared to be very near but he would do everything he could to spare Bulgaria from be- ing dragged into the war.

He would leave Bulgaria had entered Bulgaria in civilian only when the country was clothes beyond the justifiable needs of the army and technical. in- under German control and

struction. was being used as a base for war operations against the Allies.

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When relations were broken off and hostile actions became neces- sary great care would be taken to attack only German military" nb- *jectives.

The Bulgarian Army was completely mobilised but they were not facing the German Army on the Danube. Two di- visions were on the Turkish frontier,

A heavy fall of snow has render-

ed an early entry of German Mr. Rendel added that if Bulgaria troops into Bulgaria Jess likely lost her neutrality Germany would (Special) be to blame.

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hastening on with military pre- cautions in Southern Indo-China; following the increased tensión over Japan's Thailand arbitration award.

General Mordant, Commander- -Chief, has left Hanol by air for Satgon.

reject the

Strong Criticism Of A.R.P. Department

A concluding feature of the annual meeting of the Kowloon Be- sidents' Association at St. Andrew's Church Hall yesterday were the vitriolle remarks hurled by MR. A, C. JEFFREYS on the AR.P. shel- ter scheme being at present pursued by the Air Raid Precautions Department.

Mr. Jeffreys said that as the K.R.A. was responsible for getting the Government to pursue this A.R.P." scheme, he would ask the opinion of the meeting on the shelters that had been construct- ed.

"Personally I would rather be a 100 miles away than in one," Mr. Jeffreys said. "The ma jority of the shelters have been put up in entirely the wrong places, and it has been a thần- dering waste of public money to put these things up.“

In this

Mr. Jeffreys continued by ven- BREAK DEADLOCK.

turing the opinion that the AR.P. LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter) The Department was making one mis- French Indo-Chins Defence Coun-

take after another in whatever it cul is reported to have decided to set out to do, and that of all de-

partments being badly run compromise proposal Tered by Japan in an attempt to Colony, it was the worst break, the deadlock in the peace He hoped, Mr. Jeffreys conclud- talks between Indo-China and ed, that the committee of the Kow- Thailand, according to the Shang-loon Residents' Association would hal correspondent of the indepen- do something to put a stop to tur- dent French Agency.

ther mistakes being made.

Today's News Summary

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THAILAND HAS ACCEPTED Japan's final proposals for "settle- ment of the dispute with Indo-China but no reply has been re ceived from Vichy where Admiral Darian called a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the situation. Tokyo has denied sending an ultimatum. Mgitary preparations are reported to be hastening in Southern Indo-China.

IT APPEARS TO THE BRITISH Minister in Sofia that the time. is near when Britain will have to break off relations with Bulgaria. The Minister has warned the courtry of what submission to German domination will mean. Bulgaria's neutrality, it is stated, has been

very patchy.

IN OPERATIONS IN ALBANIA more Italian prisoners have been captured and Greek artillery has pounded with marked success.

.. BRITISH FORCES ARE ENGAGED in a pincer movement from the north and south on Keran, South African forces, are reported

NO DATE FIXED PATCHY NEUTRALITY

British Wireless adds that it is Bulgaria's neutrality, he said, learned in London that no date has had been very patchy. The Press yet been fixed tor Mr. Rendel's do was pro-Axis and the police were parture, but it is admitted in in-to have shattered an entire Italian division. under German control Hundreds, formed quarters that it cannot be EX-KING ALFONSO OF SPAIN died in Rome yesterday, at the "perhaps, thousands; ~ of Germans long delayed."

age of 54, after a severe, Illness Tasting two weeks, -

SON OF LORD

SUCCESS OF "MIXED BAG” SQUADRON

A British fighter squadron. described as a "mixed bag" and formed in the Western Desert on Aug. 18 last, has shot down 71 enemy aircraft, states a London message.

Six D.F.C.'s have been award- ed to the pilots among whom are Scotsmen. Rhodesians, South Africans .and Frenchmen- (Special)

GINGER ROGERS BEST ACTRESS

HOLLYWOOD, Feb, 28 (Reuter) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has picked "Re- LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-The becca" as the best picture of the Honourable Charles Standish Vere-year.

GORT DEAD

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ker, son of Lord Gort, Inspector- John Ford was voted the best General of Forces in Trainnig, director for "Grapes of Wrath." was found dead at his home near Ginger Rogers won the award for Wimbourne, Dorset, today. He was the best actress for the part of Kitty one of the last officers to be Foyle, and the men's award went to evacuated from Dunkirk,

An inquest is being held.

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James Stewart for his acting in "The Philadelphia Story.".

Final Selections For Last Day Of Annual Valley Race Meeting

BY

"LAST QUARTER"

RACE 1 (2 P.M.)

Oracle

Nomine Poenae

Prairie View

RACE 2: (2.30 P.M.) Jus Gentium .....

A Surprising Time

Sam's Choice

·RACE 6 (4.30 P.M.)

1. Potentate

much time, trouble, and criticism could have been saved if the pass- ports rule had been adopted- namely, that steamship companies must not sell passage tickets, or have on board their ships, persons not in possession of the necessary landing perrnits,

The notice from the Immigra- tion Office states:-

Immigration Office. Hongkong, Feb. 28, 1941. The Immigration Officer brings to the notice of the public that it has been discovered that a number of forged entry permits have been brought to light, and a number of persons attempting to enter the Colony by means of such permits were arrested "this morning (February 28).

As it is possible that. In some cases innocent persons may be involved in trouble by ignorant ly accepting such forged docu- ments, the public are warned against accepting permits or certificates except:

1. direct, from one of the offices of the Immigration Department,

1. through the following re- cognised agencies, viz., General Agent, 3A, Wyndham St.; Black and White Studio, 152, Johnston Road; Hongkong Secretarial Agency, 32, Chinese St.; Wing Cheong Tong, 99, Wing Lok St.; Pun In Tat, Exchange Bldg.: Hp Fung Hong, 16, Connaught Rd. C.; General Sales Company. 339, Nathan Rd.: Whitewall and Co., 97, Gloucester Rd.; Wing Tue, 232, Shanghai St.; James G. Marshal and Co... China Bldg. R. K. Laing, 115, Wing Lok St.. 1st floor: Victoria' and Co., 53, Queen's Rd, C., top fr.:

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2

Galveston Bay

3

Jane Doe

RACE 7 (5 P.M.)

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• Mainsail

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2 Sunday's softball; Fanling

golf.

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Snow White

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Royal Sovereign :.

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Bendigo

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3 Cinema notes; Radio pro-

grammes; Coming events.

RACE 3 (3 P.M.) Charlesber

RACE 8 (5.30 P.M.)

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United Express

1

Endeavour

2

Wonderful Scheme

3

Manhattan

3

RACE 9 (6 P.M.)

Hillsboro Bay

1

Venus Bay

2.

Cheerful Star

3

Shuttlecock.

RACE 5 (4 P.M.)

DAILY DOUBLE

and

POTENTATE

- RACE 4 (3.30 P.M.)

Johnber

Hughber

Vis Major Hascossay

King's Welcome

HILLSBORO BAY

4 German armoured vehicles repulsed; Italian aid to General Franco; Fights in Amsterdam.

5-Compulsory service tri- bunal; Star Ferry "annual "general meeting; Round the Police Courts,

.8 Catholic news and notes;

Churches services,

9 Axis economic agreement;

Trade relations severed

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6 Leading article Mediation

or Dictation.