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POLITICAL AND MILITARY | Anniversary

ASPECTS OF SITUATION

IN THE BALKANS

What the British do as regards Salonika must in- fluence not only Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia, but also the countries at the other end of the Mediterranean," said MR. VERNON BARTLETT, M.P., and well-known authority on international affairs, when he broadcast from London yesterday.

Mr. Bartlett was discussing the political aspect of the events in the Balkans conse- quent of the German invasion of Bulgaria and dealing with the question of what Britain and her allies were likely to do.

"In these circumstances, what the British - Government has had to make up its mind about is to what extent it should make the Balkáns the battlefield,

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Of Death Of

Sun Yat-sen

CABLE

“THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1941.-PAGE

LEASE, LEND BILL SIGNED Antonescu DARLAN THREAT BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

Bill, which

WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 (Router)—The House of Representa-

Britain tives yesterday afternoon passed the Aid to now goes to the White House for the President's Signature. Con CHUNGKING, Mar. 12 (Reuter gressmen who saw President Roosevelt are reported to have stated Chinese throughout the nation that a fleet of mosquito boats will be despatched to Britain im- are today observing the annivec-mediately, probably this week and, that food, particularly pork, sary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat- cheese and possibly wheat, may be sent soon.

President Roosevelt disclosed his intention to ask Congress for Aeroplanes roared over Chung- a huge appropriation at the morning conferenco. king. this

scattering morning

Senator Caster Glass stated pamphlets stressing the importance afterwards that the President of the occasion, which coincides with the second anniversary of would recommend this appropria- | the inauguration of the "spiritual tion which would be all cash permit of the purchase of mobilisation movement."

articles authorised by the Bil

At the conclusion of the fun- FOR AMERICANS

Today's crowded programme will be climaxed tonight by a radio broadcast by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.

LOCAL OBSERVANCE

to

cial conference, President Roose- velt called-another-conference to discuss administrative plans handling the British

Colonel Henry L. Stimson,

the

ramme.

attend.

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DISTURBING CHINA NEWS

Cabinet Displeases Germany

TO BRITAIN

NAZIS ADDING FUEL

TO FRICTION

LONDON, March 12 (Reuter)→ Admiral Darian's threat to "con- yoy French merchantships" is "not

NEW YORK, Mar. 12 (Reuter)—a possibility but a certainty," si. There are signs that the An-leged the German-controlled Paris tonescu Cabinet is unsatisfactory radio yesterday.

The announcer stated: "A num- to Berlin and may be replaced soon, according to a Belgrade dis-ter of articles in the Paris press patch to the NEW YOK HERALD are in favour of this action." TRIBUNE

In well-informed quarters in London, it was pointed out tha The difficulty for the Germans this latest example is that they have discredited all propaganda lends support to the of German none to view that the Germans are aÖ-

xious to see a clash between the the French and British fleets as soon

WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 (Reuter parties and there are for-News from China which disturbs whom they can turn. Ald proAmericans at present is the con-

The dispatch adds tinued friction between the Kuo-Germans, failing a strong national as possible Be-mintang and the Communists. “

In an editorial-under the head-

Army

that

IN BULGARIA TOO

BERLIN-VICHY ACCORD LONDON, March 12 (Reuter)---- Arrangements for the supply of raw materials from Germany for French Industry were concluded

STRATEGIC VIEW "From the point of view of strategy, it might be wise to allow

A mass meeting was held this the Germans to reach Saloniks. morning under the chairmanship HELP FOR GREECE Mr. Bartlett recalled a recent Precautions have been taken to or Mr. Chen L-fu. Minister of

Government, may make Rumania trip of his into the country where prevent their submarines getting Education and concurrently Secre-

a protectorate, like Bohemia and he said the main subject of con- into the Mediterranean and they tary General of the spiritual mo-cretary for War, and

and Navy Chiefs were invited to ng "Bad News from China," the Moravia although 95 per cent of versation was how much Britain may be attacked by Greece from bilisation movement.

NEW YORK TIMES says: "Dis-Rumanians are pro-British. could send to Greece in the way the west and by Turkey from the

BILL SIGNED

quieting news from China in re- of help, The argument among the least.

The anniversary Was observed

A later report states that Fre cent weeks has been the continued. people was quite simple.

"But the political argument is

locally yesterday by a memorial sident Roosevelt has signed the friction between the Kuomintang A London message states that by a representative of the French Grecks had put up such a grand not so good. The Greeks can hard meeting at the King's Theatre in Lease and Lend BIL

and the Communists. fight that Britain should not let ly fail to be disheartened if the the morning when every seat in

These historic words were utter- "This quarrel cannot De dis- be reconstructed soon to bring in six-day visit to Berlin, from which Germans occupy Salonika and Turthe theatre was occupied and led by Mr. Sol Bloom, Chairman missed by wholly condemning more of the pro-Nazi element he has just returned to Paris, That was the same argument key would certainly dislike the

many remained standing through of the House Foreign Affairs Com-jeither side." the paper declares. (Special) which had to be considered as far idea that the Germans had been the three hours of the ceremony.

mittee, making his closing speech It recalls the Communists fought as the position of the Imperial allowed to push up to ports on the Chinese firms throughout yes-

in the House debate on Senate vigorously against the Japanese, Forces in Africa was concerned, Aegean Sea. Turkey would feel terday flew their flags at half-

amendments: "This Bill is the jand their immediate objectives said Mr. Bartlett, and then went that she was surrounded.

voice of a roused America, sound- were democratic. on to refer to the remarkable deci- "Then there is the military con- Mr. Wong Sok-to presided as

them down.

The

mast.

ston which had been taken by the sideration. From Salonika the Chairman at the memorial meeting the trumpet call to victory for

"We did not guess then that Herr Hitler was going to lose the opportunity of dealing us a de- cisive blow," declared Mr. Bart- lett, "We could not spare these reinforcements, but we did send them and the Italians have been so completely de moralised that they have lost 150,000 men.

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be in the Eastern Mediterranean

"We must always remember that Herr Hitler is fighting along interior lines. If he wanted to leave Britain alone. he could easily transfer a great part of his air force to the Bal- kans, whereas our fighters would have to go round by sea.

ONE FACT tree governments everywhere. "Similarly, Generalissimo Chiang "By this action, the United Kai-shek's Government has its vir- the Co tues and faults. but oné fact that de should be made clear to both sides. "American sympathy and Ameri- fare

can ad-unhappily smaller than de-loughit be--have been given in the into hope that China would become not that only free but democratic. Ameri-

the cans will not give support to either. no side of the Chinese civil war

als-

HUGE APPROPRIATION Congressional authorities close that President Roosevelt will ask Congress for an appropriation of $7,000,000,000 to carry out the British Ald programme..

"If China will be saved with our help from Japanese and Axis control, its embattled. leaders will have to forget their divergent and doctrinal objectives and settle their present dispute peacefully."

British authorities to send rein- Suez Canal would be an easy tär-ing and those on the platform forcements to the British forces inget for bombing raids. They have were Mr. Tang Chi-ching, Mr. Africa at a time when Britain her- jalready tried to bomb thas impot- Wong Yin-ching, and Mr. Tse Fei States gives the lle to self was being subjected to heavy tant stretch of water from their members of the Chinese Educawardly, defeatist cry air attacks and an invasion of her bases in Sicily and we have to de- tion Association), Mr. Philip Gock mocracy is powerless in the shores was probable.

cide what our commitments shall chin (Chairman of the Chinese of aggression

"We are now proving that Chamber of Commerce), Miss Hu

the mocracy can and will carry Mrk-lan (representative of Chinese Women's Association and effect Lincoln's high resolve daughter of the late Mr. Hu Han government of the people, by min), Mr. Kan Yau-man. Miss So people, for the people shall On-ping (member of the Women's perish from the earth." New Life Movement). Mr. Wh Kung-fu (representative of Gen- eral Wu Te chen, Chinese Minister of Overseas Affairs), Mr. Li Shiu- ching and Mr. Lo Chung-mat.

The Chairman addressed the gathering and spoke on the splen- did struggle China was putting up lish the machine with which to NAZI NERVOUSNESS How much men and material can must influence not only Greece and against the aggressor, of her de operate the British Ald program- we send from these islands to face Turkey and Yugoslavia, but also termination to oust the invaders, me immediately the Lease and Herr Hitler in the Mediterranean? the countries at the other end of and of the magnificent opportuni-Lend all becomes law, President LONDON, Mar. 12. (Reuter

"Even if they are sent to the Me- the Mediterranean Spaniards, forties that were and will be facing Roosevelt called a White House diterranean, they must covET dis.instance, have been greatly im-China's "youth today and in the conference this morning. tance three times as great as from pressed by the British destruction future. Berlin to Sofia. The Germans are of Italy's African Empire. This Mr. Kan Yau-man and Mr. Chan bers of Congress who will handle circles in Northern Norway, ac- fighting along interior lines and good. Impression of that British Chak also spoke. have far more men to use. Rough campaign will diminish if it could ly half of their army is still in the be made tu appear as though Bri- west, but it can be moved relatively tain's advance in Libya had falled

SAME PROBLEM

POLITICAL ASPECT "But again there is the political "We are now faced with the same side to be considered. What the problem on a much larger scale British do

as regards Salonika,

easily to the eastern battlefield. In its objective, which was to sales

Herr Hitler has also sixty divisions Suard Egypt and the Suez Canal. on the Russian border and these This may even have an effect on

the French colonies in Africa. could be quickly "moved into the Mediterranean front line.

CHALLENGE IS ACCEPTED Continued from Page 1

of the "holding stage of the war which was the essential first stage in the long term of planning for victory Sir Frederick Stewart, Minister of External Affairs, said in a statement today emphasising the signincance of the Bul's pass- age.

MATSUOKA TO EXPOUND

Continued from Page. 1'

FRIENDLY TALKS

In a later interview, Mr. Matsuo-

"You may remember that only last week I was ready to take a bet that the Germans would be saying that the presence of their troops ka said: "I have no special mis in Tapolitana had frightened the sion or British away. I see that already. visiting in Europe. I will exchange any particular object The Germans are already claiming felicitations on the conclusion cf| that they have stemmed our ad- the Three-Power Pact with the leaders of Germany and Italy when I have the opportunity to have friendly talks with them.”

vance.

"They must know that this is untrue and it makes us wonder whether they kre sending troops to Tr.politania not be- cause of the British advance, but because they themselves want to get some concessions through Admiral, Darian.

"I am afraid this is not a cheer-

In

LEASE & LEND BILL

CALL AT MOSCOW WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 (Reuteri -It is generally assumed here. that while ostensibly the purpose of Mr. Matsuoka's visit to Europe is to see German leaders, his call at Moscow may be of greater -

It is recognised that a present

Making steady strides to estau-

Those attending were key men

IN NORWAY

The Lofoten Islands fald has only served to increase the considerable nervousness prevalling in German

the billions of dollars in appro-cording to a Norwegian telegraph priations to finance America's war agency report. effort.***

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FINAL VOTING The voting in the House of Re presentatives on the final passing of the Lease and leng Bil? was 317 to 71.

This report states that at Trom

and Harstan in particular, the occupation forces have been greatly alarmed by the presence of British warships in the neigh- bouring waters

Another Swift Advance By Imperial Forces Into Abyssinia

Another swift advance by Imperial forces into Abyssinia is re- ported in the latest communique from Cairo, states a message from London,

The British troops have now penetrated 300 miles into Abys- sinia and have taken a town which is 200 miles from the British Somaliland. border.

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Since the capture of Mogadishu, Imperial forces have travelled 600 miles to the north,

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He said: "Even a few months fal talk," went on Mr. Bartlett, but portance. ago, few could care to predict the none of us" expected that this American people would reach the spring will be an easy time and it it is impossible for Germany to do,

In Eritrea and Libya there has point demonstrating so tangibily is my duty to put before you the anything to assist Japan in her tion

Australia is to consider the erec-been no change in the situation. their sympathy with the powers at difficulties "we have to face.

öf a powerful short-wave

The R. A. F. are continuing to war with the Axis.”

But expansionist plans in the Pacific broadcasting station for the dis- You must remember, that although but Russian activity in the Far tribution of news to the Pacific, play an important part in all the ITALIAN ANGER

Mr. Churchill has been accused of East and Russian

operations and a Italian anger at the passing, of rashness he has never been accused china could unquestionably be em-

assistance to states a message from Bydney

This station will be a link in the from Nairobi states that South the Lease and Lend B is shown of cowardice." "in a comment by the POPOLO DI

barrassing to Japan.

British plan for new and powerful African aircraft attacked an aero- Bouthern Abyssinia, ROMA which says, "It is no longer

THE STAR says Germany un-broadcasting stations in various

and 结盟 aerodrome 171 necessary for the Italian Press to Bartlett referred to the passing of 'attack Britam now...

his opening remarks, Mr. questionably would like Japan to parts of the Empire, and will help

to give the British viewpoint in the Tripolitania, show any further consideration to the Lease and Lend Bill by the. America, President Roosevelt's po- United States Senate.

It is thought here conceivable, Far East.-(Special) though stin doubtful, that Mr. licy of help for England is too low "I know it won't make any im. Matsuoka may get an answer to to be judged by any standard."-mediate practical difference, since one of those important questions (Special)

all the stuff that the united States but in Europe he cannot learn the AMPHIBIAN TANKS WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 (Reater) he said. "But the good news has ca, which remains far more im

can spare 18 on its way already." answer to the query about Ameri- Two hundred amphibian tanks gone throughout Europe and it portant of the two. are included in United States de-must have given courage to others (doubtedly that such a trip must. ́Indeed, the feeling here is un- fence orders.

MR. I G. MENZIES, ^PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA, in a Capable of carrying 36 fully- Mr. Bartlett read a letter he had be regarded, at least indirectly, es statement in London said that Herr Hitler, may try to break Lon- equipped men, these tanks will be received from some prominent in-

{unfriendly towards the United don' to pieces but he cannot destroy the spirit of the people, states used mainly for landing purposes. bour leaders in New York and deanese-American relations, no good

States. It will certainly do fapa Sydney message. They are also stated to be capable (clared that he did so because he at all." of a land speed of 23 miles an hour had noticed how the German press One-writer points out that not -and-a-speed-in-water and surtoffiew, off at every little mention of much reliance can

10 miles an hour.

LORD HARLECH AT PALACE

as well as to us."

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strikes. In the United States.

be placed on any promise of hands-off by Mo According to the letter he had cow. [received, "labour in the United

States felt convinced that it should

Lord Harlech was received by the tain."

Hitler Cannot Destroy Spirit Of London People

"The minds of men are in this

when the enemy realises that will capital," said Mr. Menzles. "Only MORE DAMAGE

he realise that he lost the war. As

Continued from Page 1 move around London the rabble German air activity on Tuesday created by bombs have aroused in [night was concentrated on

the me a different feeling to "that West Midlands where the raid was which Herr Hitler hoped to arouse the worst for some time but was

do everything possible to save Br-

There was no question of NEW CONSTITUTION "I was able to see that this is King at Buckingham Palace yester- doing things only to save America. day on his appointment as High They realised that Britain's fight Commissioner for South Africa, was theirs too.

states a London message. Lafer "All that is encourag Lord and Lady Harlech hunched with Their Majesties-(Special)

*Lord Harlech was formerly the Rt. Hon. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore, Secretary for the Colonies from 1936 to 1938,

ing when you remember

Mr.

Churchill's words "Give

133 the tools and We

folsh the job' We have realis-

ed more this week than ever

before how desperately we need those tools."?

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by no means severe.

not a war of Britain against Ger- The Air Ministry paid particular many but of a vast rapire against tribute to the work of the fire

fighters throughout the" area! LONDON, March 12 (Reuter)—the system of the Nazis.

An important statement regarding

Ja new constitution for Jamaica

may shortly be made in the House

"Britain must never get the Idea that she is fighting alone."

London also had an alert.-(Bpe- cial)

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-Al- Mr. Menzies was given a great though enemy aircraft crossed the

of Commons, Reuter understands.ovation when he addressed a meet-south coast of England last night

It is understood that the island {ing of Parliamentary members on "in falr numbers,” very little will have a constitution, based upon Australia's part in the war damage was done, states an Air elections by popular vote,

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