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"Hongkong Dally Press," Mar. 28, 1941.

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BLOODLESS ARMY COUP D'ETAT TO UNITED STATES AGAINST THE

IN YUGOSLAVIA: BOY KING PETER TAKES ROYAL

POWER IN HAND

Premier And Minister Who Signed Axis

Pact Arrested: Prince Paul

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A BLOODLESS MILITARY COUP D'ETAT WAS CARRIED OUT IN THE CAPITAL OF YUGOSLAVIA AT 2.30 O'CLOCK YESTERDAY MORNING, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE, THE BOY KING FETER II, WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY, TOOK ROYAL POWER INTO HIS OWN HANDS.

The arrest of M. TSVETKOVITCH, the Prime Minister, and other Ministers who signed the Axis Pact, was closely followed by the appointment of GENERAL DUSAN SIMOVITCH, Head of the Air Force, as leader of the new Government, and the issue of a Proclamation by the young King calling for unity and loyalty within Yugoslavia in the present crisis in the country's history, says Reuter.

PRINCE PAUL, THE SENIOR REGENT, fled with his wife when the coup took place.

An official statement made in Belgrade and a broadcast by the Budapest radio shows that the Proclama- tion is as follows:

"Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: at this point so grave in the history of our people, I have decided to take Royal power into my own hands.

"Members of the Regency Council appreciated the correctness of the rea- sons for my action and immediately resigned of their own accord.

"The Royal Army and Navy have" placed themselves at my disposal and are already carrying out my orders.

"I APPEAL TO ALL SERBS, CROATS AND SLOVENES TO RALLY ROUND THE THRONE IN THE FRESENT GRAVE CRISIS. This is the surest way to preserve internal order and external peace.

Full Allied Support For Young King

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chur- chill's speech in London yesterday would normally have been devoted mainly to domestic affairs, but the announcement of » epoch-making events in Yugoslavia and full Al- led support for the young King and the new Government give it worldwide significance, says Ren- "ter.

"I have great news for you and the whole country," he said. "Early this morning, the Yugoslav nation found its soul. Revolution has taken place in Belgrade and the Ministers who but yesterday signed; away the honour and freedom of "eir country were reported under arrest,"

NO CATALOGUE

ON PEACE

Battle Of The

Atlantic Must Be Won

Mr. Churchill declared yesterday that he could not doubt that "be- fore many months" are passed, I

shall be able to declare to you that the battle of the Atlantic has been

AND WAR AIMS decisively won." He was address

"I have charged the Army Corps General Simovitch with the formation of a new gov- ernment.

"I appeal to all to support the new Government."

The Proclamation concludes with an appeal to all Serbs, Croats and Slovenes to carry on and stand behind the: Throne.

King Feter issued a second pro- clamation appealing to the popula- tion to continue usual vocations.

General Milotid Stefanovitch, who was appointed the Governor of Belgrade, has issued an appeal to the people to unite in standing behind the Army which "is ready to defend the country's indepen- dence and Integrity."

The Army has taken an oath of allegiance to the new War Minis- ter, General Mitch.

A BRIGHT STAR Thousands of people gathered outside the palace of the Patach of the Orthodox Church, following the change of Government in the country.

Addressing the

crowd, the

Patriach said that at this dark hour in the history of the country dynasty-King Peter II.

there appears a bright star of the

Speaking in London yesterday of 28 a meeting of the rentral Coun- the peace, which will follow the cll of the National Union Conser-

He appealed to the people to present war, the Prime Ministervative Associations, says Reuter. stand behind their young King

· expressed a strong hope för nation-- "The battle, of the Atlantic mustand answe: the sterling call of the al imity in the making of peace, be won so that food supplies, truni- says Reuter..

country.

tions and every form of American aid may come to us in ever-grow-

Because of the interests of na tional unity, he continued, he re-fing volume." frained from producing the cata- logue of war sims or peace, aims;

Cheers greeted Mr. Chur- chill's statement that he was glad to see thatTM President Roosevelt" was ofthe sam opinion.

The Prime Minister declared that He had great confidence in the future and mentioned the rising of spirit of the Breat American Da tion.

HAWKERS ROBRED Found by an Indian constable at Pokfulam Road with their hands and feet bound, two hawk- ers were taken to the West Point Police Station early yesterday morning

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3 Radio programmes: Coming

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NEW CABINET

LONDON, MT 37(Bouter) -A Berlin announcement of developments of Yugoslavia. states the new Cabinet in- cludes leaders and representa- tires of all-political parties and all sections of the popula- tion.

The principal portfolios are M. SIMOVITCH, Premier, M. MATCHER, Vice-Premier and M. NINCITOH. Foreign Minis- ter.

The official German Kiews Agency, in a statement issued from Berlin, now announces the formation of the new Yugoslav Government under General Simovitch, and adds, somewhat lamely, that it is formed *"after consultation with the leading persons in the Yugoslav capital."

DANGERS OF INDECISION

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COLONEL WILLIAM J. DONOVAN, WHO FOR SOME MONTHS HAS BEEN TOURING QUIETLY IN EUROPE AS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S OFFICIAL OBSERVER, made an important and outspoken broadcast in New York on Wednesday night.

Col. Donovan is one of the most fully informed men in the whole world on the war situation, background and possibilities, and up to the present he has been totally silent in public as to the conclusions he has drawn from

•his recent experiences and information received in Europe, says Reuter.

Future Of Labour, Industry, Democracy

The future of labour industry and democracy will be decided by the outcome of the war, not only in our time but for generations to country{come," said the United States Am- MR. J. G. WINANT.

LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter) -

The speech, therefore, is Nazi point of view, England was Particularly important as it only one of the series of obstacles constituted a direct, warning which stood between her. and

world domination. to the United States against the dangers of indecision,

TWO PURPOSES To -Germany, each asking the Americans "Are which was overwhelmed served bassador, we prepared to take the two purposes, It was acquisition speaking at a luncheon given: Biz chance?"

in itself and prepared the way fot his honour by the British": Ex- He pointed out the two pro the next act of expansion.

[players' Confederation and Trades visions of the Lease and Lend Act;

"If England falls, Germany has Union Congress. could be considered acts of war, no other fear in Europe or the and declared the only choice for Middle East. She can deal with free people, Mr. Winant said: "The Referring to the British as a the American people was whether Russia at her leisure; she would strength of understanding and or not they would resist Herr obtain every port, aerodrome and leadership is making itself felt Hitler.

trans-Atlantic terminus in Europe more and more day by day. It "She would obtain the French has already enabled you to resist or regimenting

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NAZI INTIMIDATION

Referring to his visit to Bul- and Italian Fleets. Certainly she what no slave garia and Yugoslavia, Col. Dono-would obtain British Fleet bases, people could ever resist." van sald he saw the Nazi military not only in Europe, but in Africa.”| machine at work, seeing how it was used not for fighting but for Intimidation and to impose upon weater countries the Nast atons-- mic and political philosophy

He saw how the advance was made in South-Eastern Europe by political Intrigue and disintegra- tion...

He found that the Turks, al- though equipped with modern arms, were not as yet prepar- ed to carry out an offensive. but they were proud of the fact that Turkey was an ally of Britain.

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Col. Donovan said that Eng- land was much stronger than when he last saw her in the black days of summer 1946 –– after the fall of Dunkirk.” "Each week the situation Im proves, but not unul 1942 will England be fully armed. This year is the year of difficulties and dan- gers," he added.

MUST ANSWER NOW

"It will bring you total victory."? Mr. Churchill attended the luncheon and was in a jovial, buidorów. azul, buayant mood.

GERMANS LEAVING AMERICA

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In alluding to the Lease and Lend B, Col. Donovan said that it was an essential part of Ger- man tactics to prevent American

NEW YORK, 'Mar. 27 (Reuter)— supplies from reaching their des- A mass evacuation of German na- After recounting what leaders of tination, and added: "Are we go- tionals from the United States is Governments, economists, generals ing to deliver the goods? That now under way, reports, the NEW and private soldiers had told him, question must be answered now. YORK DAILY NEWS. Col, Donovan said that from the Cont'd Page 7, Col. 3

One hundred and ninety-one Germin women and children and men over military age embarked in a Spanish Hiner Magallanes on Wednesday and the women. dem clared that their husbands had al ready left for Germany via San Francisco.

FORREST-KOBZA AGREEMENT WAS

COMPLETE SURPRISE TO COLONIAL SECRETARY: SYSTEM OF GENERAL

AGENT NOT CONTEMPLATED

THE HON. MR. N. L. SMITH, COLONIAL SECRETARY,

FALL FROM FERRY ATTENDED THE RESUMED SITTINGS AT THE SUPREME While travelling on the ferry COURT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON OF THE COMMISSION M Yiu from Hongkong to Kow- OF INQUIRY into the affairs of the Immigration De day a Chinese woman passenger loon City about 1.40 p.m. yester- partment, when he was asked several questions by Mr. R. accidentally fell overboard. She A. D. Forrest, Immigration Officer.

The Commission comprises His Honour Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor (Chairman), Mr. C. Bernard Brown, Mr. D. Drum mond, Mr. H. K. Woo and Mr. K. M. A Barnett (Secre- tary). Hearing will be continued at the Supreme Court 'tomorrow at 10 am.

He concluded: "The Church is Referring to the agreement I reported th very strong terms with you, as always,"

between Mr. Forrest and Mr.at various times in writing that Belgrade was superficially calm) at midnight.

Kobza, the Colonial Secretary was afraid something more Local demonstrations were quell-sald that it was a complete not get something done, I do serious might go wrong if I could ed by squads of police who, how surprise to him. He was think that probable., ever,"acted most reasonably. shown the agreement by Mr. The most important demonstra- Kobza (after it had been tion yesterday was outside the so-

DENN ASPECT CHANGED

SAW REPORTS Replying to further questions,

viet Legation where crowds shout-signed) in his (Mr. Smith's) Mr. Smith said he had seen the ed" Long live England. Long live office at a late stage, reports of Mr. Pudney and Mr, Russia. Down With Hitler. Down Mr. Smith added that Govern- Pollard, with Mussolini,

ment, did its best to give extra staff Mr. Forrest: On receipt of these. to the Immigration Office but it reports was any person from the Dramatic developments in Bel- was very difficult at the time as Becretariat, whether on the ad- grade bave completely changed the War Taxation Office had taken ministrative or the mancial side. the aspect of the European altua the cream from the other depart sent down to take a first band tion with a startling suddenness, ments,

Impression of my office?-Not as far as I am aware97%

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Matsuoka's message to the

since the office opened I have Naxis; British rushing ma The development came most op-made Visits to you on which I terials for next assault; portunely with Mr. Matsuoka in spoke to you sometimes very ex-g Nazi blockade extended to

Berlin where he will be able to see citedly on, the lack of staff. Greenland: Coasword puz; at first hand the German reactions

to the unexpected situation.

Prince Konoys, Japanese Premier, had just sent a Mes-* sage congratulating Germany on her diplomatie access which had given him great joy, a London mossare add

One of the victims, Kao Manzle.

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ARMY CONTRACT CANCELLED

It was announced by the Financial Secretary to the War Office in the House of Com mons that a contract for 1,000,- 000 beds was cancelled, states # London message,"

The soldiers could not fit into the beds these having been al made for evacuee children!

The newspaper regards the eva- cuation as preliminary to the rup-. ture of diplomatic relations be tween Germany and the United States

TOMAHAWKS IN MIDDLE EAST

The American Tomahawk planes, fast single-engined machines and heavily armed with cammons, have arrived in the Middle East, states a London message.

Meanwhile the battle for Kered continues after 18 days of fighting. in intense heat, and the situations continues to develop satisfactorily. Counter-attacks have been re- pulsed and many prisoners includ ing a brigade, have been taken.

In Eastern Abyssinia operations over most difficult country are proceeding according to plan.

Today's News Summary

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BALKAND, have taken a sensational turn where in the capital of Yugoslavia a bloodless military coup d'etat was carried out yesterday morning and the boy King Peter the Second has taken Royal power in his own hands,,

THE YUGOSLAV, PRIME MINISTER and other Ministers who signed the Axis Fact in Vienna have been arrested, and it is reported that the Senior Regent, Prince Paul, has ded from the country, with his wife This heartening news from Belgrade was an- nounced by the British Prime Miziister. Mr. Churchill, when he spoke in London,

IN AN IMPORTANT BROADCAST, Colonel W. J. Donovan, who toured Europe as President Roosevelt's personal repre of Indecisiveness. Referring to the Lease and Lend Bull he sounded a direct warning to the United States gainat the dangers would mean nothing if what was produced in America could not reach 13: destination.

her seeing, one I believed that he had comFIRST SIGNS IN DIPLOMATIC rupture, Mr North-Imitted suicide by Juzning down Germ rsed in the mass evacuations of

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