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commencing at 10.30 am.

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British Air Chief Marshal Sir Kobert Brooke-Popham (left) meets Admiral Thomas C. Hart at the Manila Hotel with a hand- shake that seems to have caught the American ́admáral sightly off guard, but the latter has the situation well in hand with a grip that appears to assure fuli American and British co-opera. BLOD.

ΤΟ FINE TRIBUTE THE AUSTRALIAN NATION

"The Australian war effort absolutely staggered me. It is simply magnificent." said Dato Roland Braddell, in an interview. He re-" turned to Singapore from “Down Under,” accompanied by his wife and daughter, after two months' holiday.

"The Australians," Mr. Braddell

PUBLIC AUCTION. said, are whole-heartedly in the

Undersigned have received instractions from the Liquida-

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to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

Wednesday, the 16th April,, 1941.

commencing x 2.30 p.m.

at their Safes Room, No. 2. Con- naught Road, Central (2nd. Floor).

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising:-

Teakwood Bed Room,

war-and take their resultant in- conveniences without grumbling. in personal service and in the in- dustrial support of the Empire. quey are magnificently aiding the war effort."

Everybody was doing something and the spirit of loyalty that pre- valled was evident even in cinemas when the public cheered when they saw the King or the Queen, Mr. Churchill or the Union Jack on the screen.

Prominent Chinese From N.E.I. In Chungking

Mr. Chiu Yuan-yung, prominent

GENERAL

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JAPAN'S "WAR OF NERVES" EASES AS TOKYO REALISES AMERICA WILL FIGHT

Japan today is seeking an "honourable" escape from the in- ternational swamp into which irresponsible officers in China and ather army, extremists have led her”

The "war of nerves" has eased considerably within Japan be- cause officials have backed down from their previous challenging attitude toward the United States

→ But the danger has not been Whether the campaign is acceler eliminated-possibly 11 bas notated or muted depends largely upon even been lessened—that war or what Matsuoka bririgs back from revolution alone can solve the Europe-whether instructions from multitude of problems which daily Germany or the conviction that grow larger around the patient. Japan is in danger of duplicating bewildered people "of the archi- Italy folly. The latter observa- pelare

tion, which some Japanese are U.S. POLICIES

beginning to see, may be upper- most in the foreign minister's mind High-ranking Japanese army and after the Yugoslavia crisis and navy officers finally are convinced Britain's latest victory in the Medi- that the United States will fight to protect what they consider in- ; consequential rights in the Far

terranean.

FOREMOST FORCE

East. America's recent policies in Foremost along the forces, driv- the Orient have been sufficiently ing Japan southward is the widely strong to impress some of the held beller, in Japan, that `ahe short-sighted army extremists who must do so in order to insure her are responsive to only one appeat national life. The strategle eie

-fore.

ment in this situation is oil.

Their support has enablen. the more intelligent navy to convince the high command that at least a temporary halt must be enforced” on actions calculated to over-excite the "excitable Americans."

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1941. —PACE

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gerous faith in the emergence of the "co-prosperity sphere

At the outset of the current emergency period." beginning with

RELIEF OFFICIAL IN KWANGSI

The United States, by its power to embargo, oll, holds a headsman's" axe over Japan. The East Indies provide her only other source 1 fuel in sufficient quantities and of sufficient high-content to run her WUS machine. Japan. lacks the Prior to Foreign Minister Yosuke foreign money necessary to pur- Matsuoka's European Junket, the chase East Indian petroleum even high command decided to restrict If the Dutch were willing to sell

Mr. Ma Chao-chin, member of the Manchurian Incident of 1931. the Kuomintang Central Execu- Its power politics" for the monent unlimited quantities.

they were regaled with the dream tive Committees arrived here from to Great Britain's Far Eastern A satisfactory commercial agree-fu ven-bloc" which would alle-Chungking yesterday, and left for possessions and, of course, French ment might have been possible viate the ills of a scanty group of Shiukwan tonight to supervise the Indo-China.' Thalland and the between Batavia and Tokyo if, at islands where many raw materials distribution of relief funds in

outset of negotiations, the were lacking. The government south Japanese had proceeded cautiously finally admitted. last April, that News), Even the problem of the East The Dutch were willing to grant what they sought-what thousands Indies the key to Japan's alms-rican and British advice, in order with that area'

concessions. possibly against Ame-of Japanese had died for-was not has

been softpedaled recently, to insure peace. despite the discouraging prolonga-

Dutch East Indies.

KANT INDIES PROBLEM

the

Kwangtung."

(Central

MEMORIAL SERVICE

The "co-prosperity sphere" was A memorial service for the late tion of current economic negotia- But the Japanes duplicated elaborated

by politicians. The Generals Chang (Tru-chung, Liao reason is plain: The many of their previous diplomatic people still have faith in ita Lui, and Chung YI, and other United States has identified her blunders by insisting that politics raith that might produce unplea- fallen officers in the Hapeb cam- self too clearly with the future -meaning Japan's "rights"-be sent domestic repercussions if paigas last year was held in considered simultaneously with Japan falls short of her goal. Laohokow (Hupen). Officlated by

tions. The

freedom of Batavia.

head.

General L Tsung-jen, Comman- der-in-Chief of the Chinese forces in the Hupeh-Honan war zone, it was attended by over 10,000 men and officers and representatives of government organisations and public bodies.

The Japanese are less reluctant economic matters. Now the Dutch

The fishermen and shopkeepers to move against Britain because are wary. With more active Ame-

have endured rican and British support, they are

hardship and per- they believe her to be too weak

for too the ta care much about the Far East demanding cash on

long without barrelsonal loss

tangible reward, beyond platitu- Furthermore, the high command

dinous government statements boper to test by this relatively Chinese merchant from the Ne-

which now are falling flat. Even therlands East Indies, arrived in

safer approach whether Washing-

the patient Japanese can reach the Chungking from Hongkong by ton is actually prepared for large- A stranger to Australia would be

breaking point, as has been de Eulogies of the fallen officers easily struck by the tremendous drome by a large gathering of

plane and was greeted at the scale hostilities

monstrated repeatedly by their were "read by General Li during Japanese policles are within the loyalty of the people, who bore the

stormy internal history.

the service.(Central News). Government officials, including framework of a long-range dream extra taxation imposed with good,

General Wu Te-chen, former but they are acutely responsive to humour.

While in Sydney, Mr. Braddell Minister of Overseas Affairs and International developments. saw the rousing reception given newly appointed Secretary-Gener-high command is not yet convinced that the United States is prepared to the visiting American warships. al of the Central Kuomintang.

The

FALSE HOPES Fed repeatedly on false hopes and long sick of the China affair, the rank and file of Japanese have new and dan-

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In an interview, Mr. Chlu de- to fight for Britain's Far Eastern. He stated that It was "a marvel-clared that the purpose of his visit, possessions. They classify numer lous sight.".

to Chungking was to pay respects, dus statements to this effect as The whole -town was opened "free" to the visiting Navy, and to Mr. Lin Sen. Chairman of the mere propaganda.

ANTI-BRITISH CAMPAIGN Dining children crowded round sallors in National Government, and Gen- Room, Drawing Room, Office, and get their autographs, leading one eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek and

other Government leaders.

The anti-British campaign, as a Rattan Furniture. Porcelain, Glass American sailor to remark: Brass

means of postponing.) and E. P. Ware, Rugs, "Whew. now

He said that he had been in the temporary I know what It

South Seas for over 20 years. This decision on the fundamental ques- Gramophone & Records, Electric, must be to be a film star."

is his second visit to his mother ton of war with the United States, { Lamps & Heaters, Curios, · Orna- PRAISE FOR HOSPITALITY

country, the first being in the is typically, Japanese. It enables ments. Tennis & Badminton Rack- Mr. Braddell had nothing, but summer of 1937 when the current them to impress their people with ets, Wall Mirrors, Furniture Covers, praise for the hospitality of the Sino-Japanese hostilities broke greater strides toward the "East Asiatic co-prosperity sphere," They FIRST VISIT

:can strengthen their position in Shop space, with window, in best Immediately after his return to the event a move against the East district, early next month. Reply the N.E.I. from the first visit, he Indies becomes inevitable. And, giving line of business to box 200

etc., etc.

also

A QUANTITY OF BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,

and

One "Frigidaire" Refrigerator

Two Radio Sets

One Dinner Services

One Tea & Coffee Set

Australians, and remarked that it out. was truly 2 democratic country, where there was no trace at all of "surburban snobbery."

In his opinion Australla was sald, he joined in a committee they hope, it may allay some of H K. D. P. frapidly becoming an Industrial formed by over 110 Chinese organ- America's "stubbornness" which nation, and if neither England norisations there for support, of the has been apparent, even through America could supply Malaya, he Fatherland. During the past three the censored Japanese press was sure that Australia could, for odd years, he revealed, the people

the shops were just Alled with In Batavia alone have contributed Australian manufactured goods.

He was of the opinion that Malaya could with advantage de velop her trade with Australia.

"There is a great deal to be said

as much as $30,000,000 to China. bast year, they donated 13,000,000 quinine tablets and also helped to transport 19,000,000 more to Chins on behälf of Chinese communities:

On View from Tuesday, the 15th for closer co-operation between in other parts of the N.EL.

April, 1941,

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arrived in Chungking recently was 26402: cost of living. Labour, was well When he returns to the NEI received in audience by General- cared for, and "they would be very from the present visit, Mr. Chiu issimo Chiang Kai-shek. He was foolish to Ho anything to lower declared, he will report to the introduced by General Chen WE PAY HIGH PRICES

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gold bara, diamonds and jewels. During the conversation, the Apply China Gold Refining Co. 16, plness of the people and their Mr. Chiu was given an audience Generalissimo inquired about the Pedder Building, 2nd floor, Room 6. friendliness. There was no sense by President Lin. Sen and was? af servility amongst them nor was honoured at dinner by General Wu conditions of the Chinese in Ba-

tavia there any distinction or marked Techen. (Central News), differences between the rich and the poor.

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In the morning Mr. Chiu at- any amount bi gold articles. tended a tea reception given by diamonds, silver, jewels, etc. No the staff of the Overseas Affairs holidays. Apply China Building. Board when he purchased $109,- 7th Hoor. Tel. 30727. 000 worth of wartime bonds.

Refining Co, At noon Mr. Chiu was the guest their efforts in the defence of the Russia now has a memberships of of honour at a luncheon party

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Empire, and in the defence of 3,800,000 persons; 1,300,000 more given by General, Feng Yu-hstan Transport Stranded

Malaya in particular." he said.

than in 1939, it was reported to Vice-Chairman of the National

He had high praise for the men the 18th Farty Congress which is Military Council. Mr. Lay Wei-

was also invited.

of the Australian Imperial Forces now in session. A chih, Minister of Overseas Affairs 39 and stated that "there are no bet Of this number 2,500,000 persons 116ter fighting troops than the Aus- are full members and 1,300,000 are

CHUNGKING, Apr. 14 (Central) The Japanese transport "Anking" of over 4,000 tons is stranded aft the coast at Tsingtao in Shantung, says 2 Shanghai dispatch,.

Japanese boats have been sent

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At the invitation of the Central Broadcasting Station Mr. Chi tralians." He and his family have aspirants. brought with them messages for The present party congress in- made a broadcast speech in the certain of the men now serving cludes 457 delegates with full vot- evening to the Chinese in the to salvage it. It will be tugged to honden, de ne 10 somewhere in Malaya" from their ing powers and 138 delegates with Bouth Seas on his impressions of Korea for repairs" as considerable

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