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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Japan's Invasion Of South Seas Will Be A

Menace To China

CHUNGKING, Mar. 3 (Central)Japan's invasion of the South Seas will be the greatest nienace to China's national existence and security, declared GENERALISSIMO CHIANG KAI-SHEK in speech at the Brat plenary session of the 2nd. People's Political Council

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"Not only is the South Seas," Generalissimo Chiang emphasised, "a second fatherland for more than 10,000,000 overseas Chinese who dwell and earn their living there but upon it hinges China's very existence and security."

THAILAND DISPUTE

Generalissimo. Chiang said that In view of her miserable failure in her adventure in China Japan is trying to make use of the Euro- pean war to fulfil her dream of conquest, and she has recently been making several moves for southward expansion.

the Generalissimo

Continued from Page 1

However, between Thai and Indo-China, -

called upon the nation to realise especially since final instruc-

the fact that Japan's southward tions from Vichy are not he

advance is only a means while the Heved to have yet reached the

conquest of China is her real end, French delegates in Tokyo,

and therefore these two phases of Giving Japan carte blanche for Japan's aggression are closely re- mediation, Thai apparently reposes lated. Els prediction is that be implicit confidence in Japan and tore Japan sets out on her south- trusts that she is doing everything ward expansion, she will launch in her power to establish lasting another large-scale offensive peace in East Asia, according to China.

tion irward in the Thailand-

in

WHAT WAR WILL COST AUSTRALIA |

The war will cost Australin £185,300,000 this year, stated a message from Sydney yes- „terday," in giving a statement made by MR. COLLINS, As- for. Terri- sistant Minister tories, in regard to Australian war production.

Mr. Collins stated that the value of Australian production had risen by "£36,000,000 to more than £203,000,000.

There had been an amazing extension in the production, of munitions, while the Royal Australian Navy "had been in- creased to several times its original strength,

Taxation in the country had increased by £125,000,000 this year.-(Special)

Wop Fighters Routed

"CABLE

Wrecks Strewn Over Italian Aerodromes

CAIRO, Mar."3 (Reuter)—Wrecks strewn over a dozen Italian aero- dromes and the tangled· remains of aircraft lying in ruin in an Eritrean bush tell of the havoc

South which one

African Alr Squadron has wrought, says the | RAF, Headquarters in the Middle

East

A single South, African fighter. Eritrea, patrulling in Northem states a bulletin. dived low and opened fire with his eight guns on a large unidentified Kallan serc- drome just inside a hangar south of Massawa,

The pilot saw it burst into flames and burn up the hangar a well

-Its destruction brought the squadron's total bag of enemy air. craft up to 76: "

ANSALDO'S HOPES

Signor Ansaldo, in a broadcast, said that he hoped the transport of German troope to Libya would" make conditions more favourable, states a London message,

Another commentator warned

INTREPID FEAT OF Italians that even worse might come and greater sacrifcles would BRITISH PILOT

be called for. IN ALBANIA

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 1941, -PAGE

IT MAKES A

BETTER GIMLET.

CORDIAL

ORDER A BOTTLE TO-DAY

"SOLE AGENTS:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

informed observers quoted by a INCREASE BRUTE FORCE Japanese report.

Condemning Japan's "new order

It is reported that Italians have THREAT NOW PASSED

been cut off for eight months and SINGAPORE, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-in Greater East Asia," and "sphere

of common prosperity in Greater CAIRO, Mar, 3 (Reuter) - Avital supplies are running low- Reports that France has agreed in East Asia," the Generalissimo said aghter pilot of the RAF nying (Special) principle to accept Japan's arbitra-that her arabition is to seize the alone over the Tepelen area in MOGADISHU, Mar. 3 (Reuter)- rich resources and wide territories | Albania, sighted five Italian fight-It is now revealed that the Italian Indo-China dispute have been In the South Seas in order to iners which he immediately engag Commander -in-Chief, and received with relief by the gen-crease her brute force of aggres-ed and

shot down three, the Governor together with those Ita- eral public here who feel that the sion, tighten the blockade of other two breaking of the com-lian forces not already disinte immediate threat of a major clash China, weaken China's power of

bat

grated Hed from Mogadishu to in the Far East has now passed, -/ resistance and finally fulfil her

Long-term

This incident was reported in wards Harar in Abyssinia three thinkers, however, dream of the conquest of China yesterday's RAF. Middle East days before the British arrived, tend to regard the present situa- and the domination of the Pacine

Headquarters communique which The town was then declared an BOMBS DROPPED IN tion as a sort "Munich" with a Generalissime Chiang received clash merely postponed and need loud applause when he solemnly says that bomber and fighter air-open city and, accordingly, was ing but a spark to cause the gen-declared that Chins should not craft were again busy on Satur neither bombed nor `shelled. eral flareup.

only fight to the end so as to safe-day in support of the Greek army

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the ENEMY BOMBER

DESTROYED

NORTH SCOTLAND

KEFRA ....... TAKEN

LONDON, March 3 (Reuter)- It may be safely said, therefore, guard her independence and operations in Albania.

LONDON, Mar 3 (Reuter-The An enemy bomber was yesterday into the sea off the It added: "At Valona, bombs small Italian garrison in Kufra, shot down the vigilance and ever increasing existence but also curb with force preparedness of the British forces Japan's great crimes against the were dropped on the ammunition which had been besieged for over east coast by RAF fighters, says communiquE, and military barracks. a. month, has been overwhelmed, an Air Ministry dump in the Far East will not be relaxed world and the Orient. by one lota, however much local The Generalissimo stated that Bomber formations also success-states today's Italian High Com which reports that there has been

which also little enemy air activity over Bri-| tension may appear outwardly to the present marks not only a fully attacked Berat, where bulld-mand communique have been eased.

turning point in the world situa-ings were hit and large fires start states that Italian naval units (tain during daylight

COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING

Bu-zi"

tion but also the last stage in the ed, and the enemy positions near sank two enemy submarines in the Bombs, it states, were dropped Mediterranean and that the Ger-at places in North Scotland and TOKYO, Mar. 3 (Reuter)The Sino-Japanese bitter struggle.

EAST AFRICA

man air force bombed Tobruk. the east coast but little damage Asahi Shimbun understands that

Dealing with Italian East Africa, It is pointed out in authorita was done and no casualties were Japan will carry on negotiations

the communique "Bomber aircraft attacked enemy uans for not adins, that Free

continues: tive quarters here that the Ita- reported.

with Fracce and Thailand in order IMPORTANCE OF

to seek a complete understanding acceptable and the mediation con- ference would be continued.

FUNERAL SERVICE

EDEN'S VISIT.

Continued from Page 1"

positions in the neighbourhood French forces captured Kufra. of Keren.

NO CHANGE REPORTED

During an ofensive reconnais: sance on the Dutch and German

"Another of our bombers ma-

coasts yesterday afternoon, British The latest communique from aircraft attacked the Dorkum and chine-gunned two Caproni 133 at

aerodromes and the The Bulgarian Parliament was to Akomata on the Dessle-Asmara Cairo states that there is no change, Hamstede OF ALFONSO have met yesterday and reports in-road and the enemy aircraft were in the situation in Libya, Eritrea Harlinden port. No British planes

and Abyssinia," states 起 London are missing. Our aircraft then dicate that the session on Sunday burned out.

message. ROME, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-Many night was a rowdy one.

bombed and machine-gunned mo- Royal Houses of Europe were re- What German occupation will tor

transport vehicles on the presented at the funeral service of mean to Bulgaria is seen in 3 new aerodrome and on the road near attacked on Sunday by the late King Alfonso XIII of Spain at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels today.

The coffin was covered with the all childless, women, between the! Spanish tag and in token of ages of 16 and 60. other than those

decree Just issued for raising a the town conscript labour corps of men be- "From all operations our air-

tween the ages of 16 and 65 and craft returned safely."

humility before God" the coffin already engaged in agricultural IMPORTANT PASS IN

lay low on the floor-without pedes-work. tal or support.

Ex-Queen Ena, the Prince and Princess of Piedmont and mem-- bers of the Spanish Royal Family were present.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

TO B.W.O.F.

A black-out has been im- posed and behind closed fron- tiera Bulgarian people awaiting the future with anxiety.

are

BRITISH HANDS CAIRO, Mar, 3 (Reuter) --

tish northern forces in Eritrea on Saturday captured an fro- portant pass covering the ap- proach to Keren which is the Ita-

Later reports confirm Saturday British night's attack on Cologne as most successful. Three British planes are missing.

In Eritrea enemy positions were

bombers, while fighters of the RA.F. continued to harass enemy transports and troop concentra- tloris.-(Speciál)

WEEK'S FIGURES

LONDON, Mar, 3 (BW8) --- Duz- ing the week ended midnight on

were

brought down over and

Koven around Britain and Europe.

Mr. Winant's First Saturday, six German aeroplanes

Press Conference

Over

lost

Mr. John B... Winant, the new Two British aircraft were American Ambassador to Britain, over and aromd Britain and 12 gave his first Press conference in in offensive operations against London yesterday, states a London the enemy from this country. message.

In the Middle East theatre of

"I want to get to work right

In Italy, the publicist and pro- Han stronghold on the high moun- phet of wne, Signor Ansaldo, uses tain land and a military key to the argument that the occupation the conquest of the whole colony away," he said. "There is a great war the British Air Force lost of Bulgaria should convince the A British communique record-amount of material coming from six machines and the enemy 59, The following is the latest Hst belleve in an Axis victory. The satisfactory development of opera Germany is wrong in

people that there are others who ing the above also reports the the United States to Britain and / of ́ which 28, were brought down of subscriptions received to date days of depression, he added. were tions in

thinking in the air. Nine enemy aircraft the whole of Italian that any intensification of their were destroyed on the ground for credit of the B. W. O. F.

probably over,

Somaliland.

war against shipping or any other in this theatre of way. In Abyssinia, progress has been diversion will stop this."-(8pe- made along the road to Gondar. | cial)"

Previously acknowledged, £100 and $649,305.18.

B.

Other commentators point out that A GERMAN ATTACK 8. W. P. Perry (Monthly), 25,

ON GREECE IS NOT LIKELY. Jim On 2, Anonymous 20, A. Whit-

but it is hinted that the Ger- taker (Monthly) 5, Portugese Stan

mans would "first try to get of the Rongkong and Shanghal

their way by threats(Special) Bank (Monthly) 50, C. V. Starr 75,

GRAVITY REALISED J. Finale 50, Prison Stan (Feb- ruary) 194.44, J. P. Rush (Monthly) SOFTA, Mar. 3 (Reuter)—It i 10, The Analysts Government now known that at Mr. Rendel's Laboratory 186,

with the King, full Herschend interview (Monthly) 16, C. Austin (Monthly) gravity of the situation is recognis 10, W. Hewitt (Monthly) 10, D. J. ed on both sides.. Valentine (Monthly) 20, A. C. Wilcox (Monthly) 25, Some mem.. bers of the European staff of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire (February) 57, W. P. C. (February) with last year. The increase is due 10, The Ladies of the Club de primarily to supplementary sums Recreto (Proceeds of a Tombola) 100, O. E. Bertin, (Monthly) · 500. Edgar Davidson

(Monthly) 50,

·TURKEY'S BUDGET. ANKARA, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-—The new budget totals £60,000,000, an

In Goljam province, Abyssinian patriot forces Inficted consider-

OASIS SURRENDERED

able losses on the Italian gar- SHANGHAI, Mar. 3 (Renter)-A rison of Burye, which attempted daring.but unsuccessful attempt to a sortie with the cavalry and in-assassinate Fu Yung-ting, Secre- [fantry.

tary to the sub-manager of Weng Ching-wel's Central Reserve Bank, LONDON, Mat. 3 (Reuter) was made in the heart of the In- Kufra, & north Libyun casta, was ternational Settlement during the surrendered to the Free French mid-day rush hour. The gunman troops on Mar. I and yielded 1,000 was captured by two Japanese prisoners.

Ipassers-by.

increase of £7,000,000 compared Communist Demand Turned Down By Chungking Govt.

for defence.

"CRIPPS LEAVE ANKARA, Mar. 3 (Reuter)—-Bir W. J. Knight 10, Anonymous 20, The staff of the Union Insurance Stafford Cripps, British Ambassa Society of Canton Ltd., (February) dor in Moscow who returned to An- kara yesterday, left isst night for 78.95, E. Wakeham (Monthly) - 100, E Joffe (Monthly) 10, 8. A. Kent Istanbul accompanied by Mr. Rus- (Monthly) 10, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. sel, his Secretary. Hall (Monthly) 50 Total $650,- 971.57.

CHUNGKING, March 3 (Reuter)—The ban has been lifted on the National People's Political Council meeting which opened here. on Saturday when General Chiang Kai-shek addressed the gathering.

In addition, the Navy account- ed for six enemy of which "Ave were brought down in the Cen- tral Mediterranean on Feb. 24.

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PILOT BALES OUT,

The story of a fight for life by a young pilot, who, after baling out, swam for six and a quarter hours covering seven miles," was (among the many heard In a factory canteen by 1,599 (asen kise women, engaged in making bomber planes. The pilot, aged 26, wax, before the war, wettling down in the city of London as a [- Lloyds... underwriter,

SWIMS SEVEN MILES B

SHANGHAL, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-- Local Foreign Chambers of Com I was told how, while making could see searchlights about six or merce have decided to petition alght raid, he ran into a bad seven miles away, Then I realis-

darked I was dropping into the sea, I [storm. Pán American Airways to inaugu« rate passenger service between He said: "For a few seconds, must have gone down to a preter Shanghai and Hongkong in the We were completely out of control good depth. near future, according to the losing height at the rate of 2,000 came up with a rush. My feet a minute though the nose of parachute dragged me along at # Chinese - press here. Pan Ame-

the machine wils up..

terring speed and I preotically rican Airways were reported to be

Because of the thickness of the planed across the water. I set- presently planning to extend its ice on the windscreen, we were tisoned the parachute and my services from Hongkong

flying blind. We turned for home boots and began to swim, Manila to Singapore.

and soon the port engine packed almost gave up twice and had up. We tried the de-icers without NO INFORMATION

& very bad cramp and was sick a effect. Beven Communist delegates did such concessions are not accept- Interviewed by a reporter of the The rear-gummer then reported few times I kept on swimming not attend the meeting. News of able to the Government.

Hongkong Dally Press, Mr. Owen that the port engine was on are dawn when I saw I was about three-quarters" of a mile Before his departure, he called their absence was withheld as it

The Kuomintang as well as the Johnson, manager of Pan Ame- The rear of his turret was not on the Forel Office where he had was hoped that they would be pre-Minority Parties are not attaching rican Airways in Hongkong, said covered over, however and be from the coast, an hour's conversation with M. valled on to attend, but since it importance to the Communist ab that he had received no informa- could see two searchlights and two “I took on my trousers, ANG Sarafoglu.

was definitely established that atention.

quation regarding the inauguration red beacoria, which meant the made a last effort. I was too CAPETOWN, Mar. 3 (Reuter)———- Earlier in the day, he saw the they were not attending, news of

of a service between Shanghai coast

weak to pull myself

of the Referring to domestic affairs and Hongkong. The extreme Republican organisa. Soviet Ambassador, M. Sinogradov. the meeting was released,

*"At this moment the other en- water and was rolling about, ha. tion Ossewabrandwag is declared.

The cause of the Communists the Generalissimo declared that

He added that such a petition gine conked out. We were lying in and half, out of the A Bill was signed yesterday by absence from the People's Politi na victory must be the goal of might have been sent to the New at about 7,000 feet. The captain soldiers, casted ab ordinary today to be an organisa President Roosevelt in Washington Cal Comel was due to the Com-national defence and thust be York Office and the reaction to decided that, we would get over me for fully ave m tion to which Section 8 of the Na for the freezing of Bulgarian minist demand for certain politi soove everything else. He added the appeal would be released to the cost and Jump

that if there is a national se- the Press earlier than the in- ORDZEED TO LEAY tional Security Regulations apply. credits - which are reported to cal concessions The. Onewabrandwag 14 popularily amount to £20,000 states a Lon- The fact that they are not at-curity there cannot be freedom atructions received by the office in WAL 100% 106 regarded as anti-British

don message (Special),

Fongkong. tending the meeting indicates that liberty and rights.

by a Government Gazette Extra-

CREDITS FROZEN

(the capcain