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WITHDRAWAL BY GREEK, IMPERIAL TROOPS CONTINUED: REARGUARDS

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ONE MILLION JAPANESE TROOPS

KEPT IN THE FIELD BY THE CHINESE TACTICS

DELAY GERMAN ADVANCE: British Hold INCAPABILITY OF CHINA TO

INFLICT HEAVY CASUALTIES

CAIRO, APR. 20 (REUTER)—A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY BRITISH HEAD- QUARTERS SAYS THAT GREEK AND IMPERIAL TROOPS ARE CONTINUING THEIR WITHDRAWAL. COVERED BY REARGUARDS. BY ABLE HANDLING AND DETER- MINED FIGHTING, THESE REARGUARDS HAVE SUCCEEDED IN DELAYING THE GERMAN ADVANCE AND INFLICTING HEAVY CASUALTIES ON THE ENEMY.

In LIBYA, further enemy attack against the defences of TOBRUK has been suc- cessfully repulsed. Twelve German tanks penetrated the outer defences, but were driven off after four had been knocked out.

IN SOLLUM, OUR MOBILE COLUMNS "AND PATROLS AGAIN CAUSED THE ENEMY SERIOUS LOSSES AND A NUMBER OF PRISONERS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.

LABOUR MINISTER WARNS PUBLIC LONDON, Apr, 20 (Reuter) —— "Britain's vital moment is from now till July," said MR. ERNEST BEVIN, Minister of Labour, speaking at Birming-

ham.

"We have got to bold this fort for the next four mouths and then the ascendancy, month by month, afterwards is ours."

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He said that there reasonable chance that shall have mastered the night attack before the next winter.

I place it no higher than that. I have reason to belleva that science has reached point when night attacks can be beaten."

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He warned the publie not to rule out the danger of an in- vasion and to be prepared for it. He suggested that in the event of an invasion they should get work people into works and urged that the per- sonnel should be so arranged that a

seven-day production could be maintained.

In ABYSSINIA, columns advancing on Dessie are now jin close contact with the enemy. Two hundred prison- ers have so far been taken and fighting is continuing in Southern Abyssinia and our pursuit of retreating Italian forces are proceeding and helped in increasing degrees by patriot activities.

The Greeks have flung the Ger! mans back in a smashing counter- attack in the vital central sector of the Macedonian front.

This news was given on Saturday night by the Athens radio which added. "Our troops have been greatly heartened by this positive success."

The blow was delivered in the Grevena area north of ‘Kalambaka where the Nazi hordes are seeking to break through the mountains into the plains of Central Greece.

HEAVY PRESSURE

*"Greek troops brought particu- larly heavy pressure to bear on the Germans on this sector," "the re- port continues. "As the result of the Greek offensive the Germans were forced to withdraw a certain distance."

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57 Enemy Aircraft Destroyed In Week In Cyrenaica

LONDON, Apr. 20° (Renter)—During the week ending dawn on" Apr. 17, at least 57 enemy aircraft are known to have been des- troyed in CYRENAICA and 17 in Greece. The total number of British planes missing from all operations in the MIDDLE EAST, including ABYSSINIA and MALTA” during the same periód was 20,"

This is the measure of the R. A F's ability to hold its own and take a heavy toll of the enemy acting in superior numbers in sup- port of farlons ground offensive,

MOST IMPORTANT SEAT OF WAR LONDON, Apr. 20° (Reuter)— "In the struggle with the Earopean monster we have the Battle of Britain, the Bat- tle of the Atlantic and the Battle of the Middle East and the Mediterranean," declared the Admiral of the Fleet LORD CHATFIELD, speaking at Tunbridge yesterday.

"All three are of great im- portance but the first two are vital Hitler's only chance of defeating this country lies in the Battle of the Atlantic and that is our most important seat of war.

"I have confidence that my own service will pall" as through. They are full of in- genuity and experience and I feel certain that they will slowly master the problem of shipping as they did in the last war."

ROYAL BIRTHDAY

Initiative In Libya

R.A.F. GIVE ENEMY

RESIST A MECHANISED AND MODERN ARMY A FALLACY

LONDON, APR. 20. (REUTER)—UNDER THE HEADING. "CHINA FIGHTS ON," THE TIMES PUBLISHED THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE FROM ITS SHANGHAI CORRES- PONDENT YESTERDAY.

NO RESPITE CAIRO, April 29 (Renter)--Bri-

"The war in China, which is soon entering its fifth tish Imperial forces in Libya are still keeping the initiative from the year, exposed many fallacies about the Chinese. The most Italo-German forces, while bombers tenacious of these was the view that they are incapable and fighters of the R.A.F, and of resisting a mechanised, modern army like the Japanese. Royal Australian Air Force, have "Judged by western military standards the training, given the enemy na rest

staff work and equipment of the Chinese forces are still They have been in action from for the most part woefully inadequate. Although they have dawn to dusk, carrying out low-given the. Japanese some hard knocks their 'strategic' re- diving attacks against German con- treats since the epic days of Shanghai have often been centrations and destroying hun strategic in a different sense.. dreds of vehicles.

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"Yet their Will-O-The-the rival factions in the period Offensive is also being taken by mobile units which carried out sor-Wisp tactics, deliberate as of civil strife the Japanese were ties around Tobruk and Gollum. At well as enforced, kept over disconcerted by the solidarity of Tobruk, British defences are stated 1,000,000 Japanese troops in the military leaders in the face of to have checked the German drive the field for the early four to the east.

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CHIANG KAI-SHEK

When Japan Acquired Territory At Expense Of Germany

"It is true that they induced Wang Ching-wel to set up The Japanese continue to claim Central Government in Nanking ||_ _Nazzoni Torn 20 Reuter-victories in the ghting up and under the protection of

General Cunningham in a special down the country-it must be ad- bayoneta but he spite of all his Order of the Day thanks the Bi-mitted that with notable excep efforts Wang Ching-wet stilj fali- tish forces in East Afries and con- tions the weight of metal usually led to attract a single adherent of tells but such claims are in fact national repute. Nor is there the gratulates thêm

their great on

THE TIMES in leader writes achievements.

a. confession of their own frustra-slightest prospect of the new re- that no Japanese statesman.com- tion. The war which was to have gime falalling the Japanese hope parable to rank, has made so spec- The order says that these include lasted only four weeks has Indeed of serving as a bridge between tacular à journey as Prince Batouil, the capture of Addis Ababa after lasted four bitter years and still an advance of 1,700 miles, the free-shows no signs of ending, ing of British Somaliland and the "Only delusion of the Japanese occupation of large enemy territory was the conviction that national within seven weeks..

The order ends: The war is not Many of us have much heavier fighting before us. TOU have proved yourselves worthy of better foes and with such troops |the Empire had nothing to fear."

Detailed examination of opera- and it was followed by a violent tions during the week in question attack on Sona's goodsyards und HRH Princess Elizabeth, eldest reveals that the offensive spirt warehouses on the previous night. daughter of King George VI and which enabled the R. A. F. win The havoc left in the wake al Queen Elizabeth, today celebrates the battle of Britain still stands the R. A. Fin day raids included her 15th birthday. A message of them in good stead.

(Balkan front) fired petrol congratulations from Hongkong

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In addition to the almost com dump ten miles south-west of has been sent by His Excellency tinuous attacks on enemy trans. Prileop on Apr. 10, the destruction the Governor. (See Pare 8). port columns in Yugoslavia, Greece of an important bridge in Poly-

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Apr. 11, wrecked motor convoy en route to Valona

and Libya, a number of highly castron successful offensive ralds Was carried out during the period.

The raid on Tripoli, when

on Apr. 12, smashing the import- KOO TO SEE QUO.

ant Veles bridge over Vardar on

CHUNGKING, Apr. 20 (Reuter)

medium-sized tanker was hit and Apr. 15 and the destruction of theDr. Wellington Koo is proceed

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hits scored on Spanish mole whence al Britian aircraft re- turned safely, was the second night raid on Tripoli during the week,

OUTSTANDING ATTACKS

railway line near Korines and the railway station in Katerini on Apr.

18.

VEHICLES. DAMAGED

ing to Liston to meet Dr. Que Tai- chi, who is en route to Chungking via the United States, says a Chinese Press report.

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In Cyrenaica, the toll included After a conference with Dr. Quo nearly 100 vehicles destroyed or at Lisbon, it is added, Dr. Koo damaged on the Tobruk-Gazala w proceed to London to take Another outstanding success was road on Apr. 11, explosions at an up his appointment as Chinese the raid on the Derna aerodrone ammunition dump near Maus on Ambassador to Britain on Apr 10 in which no less than Apr. 12 and the destruction of

MR. MATSUOKA

over.

unity could never be attained by the Chinese, a view often put for- ward in the assertion that China was not a nation but a geogra- phical term.

SPURIOUS SUCCESS. "After their spurious success in sowing political discord between

themselves ́and Chiang Kai-shek.

Generalissima who attended the Paris Peace Con-

"The leaders in Chungking and the masses of people alike despise the. 'puppet' govern- ment Everyone knows that they will vanish with the Yangise mists the inament " the Japanese troops are with- drawn,

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BRITAIN'S NEW Goebbels Broadcasts

“REGIMENT”

LONDON. Apr. 20 (Reuter)- Britain's new 'regiment of women": --300,000 strong-has registered for war work at labour exchanges throughout the country.

It was the first registration of

women to take place; They were

the "twenties."

Birthday Tribute To Nazi Fuehrer

LONDON, Apr. 20 (Reuter)-"We are witnessing the greatest The second group-girls of 21-miracle in history; a genius is building a new world." will register on "May 3.

In these words, Dr. Goebbels began a nationwide broadcast. tribute on the eve of Herr Hitler's 52nd birthday.

Dr. Goebbels declared that their new work will supplant, the old world with all Its prejudices. WASHINGTON, Apr. 20 (Reuter) -President Roosevelt revealed at What they are experiencing or not have happened his press conference that the Ad-would ministration has authorised speci- might have. taken a different fic shipments of war material to course were it not for the one China," but the President did not man who blazed a trail and fm- know whether shipments have al ported good sense and direction to Winston Churchill paid his first

ready started.

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2 Governor's Cup match;

Govt. House and Week-end lawn bowls; International softball; Cricket.

3 Radio programmes; Comic events; Cinema notes.

the spirit of the times.

PREMIER INSPECTS CZECH TROOPS. LONDON, Apr. 20 (Reuter)--Mr.

visit to Czechoslovak »troops in

*The. Gerbian nation pays Britain yesterday.

homage to the Fuehrer by vowing

He was accompanied by Mrs.

ference 22 years ago, On that oc- casion, Japan secured both en- hanced prestige and substantial Requisitions of territory at the ex- pense of Germany-thanks to the treaty which Mr. Matsuoka now vies with Herr Butler and Herr von Ribbentrop in denouncing, says... Reuter.

The external help to China, though never great in volume, has. played an important part in main- taining the Chinese will to resist and the recent act of President. Roosevelt in naming China among the potential beneficiaries of the Lease and Lend" Act Rhows that there is no wavering in American policy in her aid to China.

The belief fostered by some Japanese- Dewspapers that M. Sta- lin has undertaken in negotiations with Mr. Matsuoka to suspend 80-

viet assistance to China, is a plece of wishful thinking which finds Do confirmation in the text of the Pact or in authorised comments of the Soviet Press.

MALTA BOMBED BY LARGE FORMATION.

MALTA, Apr. 20 (Reuter)--A

raided Malta early yesterday" morning.

Anti-aircraft defences engaged

large formation of enemy alecraft

to redouble efforts in his work. We Churchill, President Benes and the enemy, destroying one aircraft had hoped that the Fuehrer would other Czechoslovak leaders, Mr. which crashed into the sea. Four succeed in his efforts to preserve Harriman, President Roosevelt's persons were killed, eight seriously

representative, and injured and seven sustained minor. peace throughout the world," con- Personal tinued Dr. Goebbels, "but knew major Gen Arnold, Chief of the injuries,

Bombs were dropped In various that if Germany was again forced United States Army Air Corps.

Mr. ChurchEI inspected the localities. but caused no grave." to fight for her national existence, the world would experience troops and took the salute at the damage to Government property.

march past.

states an official communique, miracle of strength and manliness, sovereign, political and spiritual superiority and precision.

“STINGING BLOWS

4 Soviet-Japanese Pact ex-

"A miracle has happened in amined by · Times; Enor-

breath-taking victorious cam- mous German losses; Ame- rican aid to Britain; Sin-

paigns. The German soldier is now about to drive the last. Briton gapore confab concluded. 5A.FB. annual dinner; Meals dealt stinging blows at the Bri- from the continent after having for Chinese prisoners and deportess; New firewood cracking at the foundations.

tish Empire which is already prices; War taxation pro In winter, upon which the Bri

blem; Concert; Funeral.

8 Leading article: The Airish have set a great store the

German nation has worked fever

21 aircraft either on the ground military buildings at El Adem. or in the air, were destroyed. On Derna and Gambut," In territory the Balkan front, the fleet Alt where operations for mechanised Arm's attack on Valona on the troops are already difficult, such night or Apr, 14, when a merchant as the Balkans and the Middle

mip of 8,000 tons and an am- East, the effect of these raids on Matsuoka, the Japanese munition ship" of 7,000 tons were, enemy's "communications can well Minister, is learing Dairen to- "both" blown up, was outstanding be imagined.

morrow morning for Tokyo.

Foreign

Topean seamen charged

11 Volunteer orders.

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"Herz Hitler has a plan, for every contingency."

8 Round the Police Courts shly to supply arms and munt. TOKYO, Apr 20 (Reuter-MHK doctor censured: Eutions and Germany is DOW

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Today's News Summary

THE WITHDRAWAL, covered by "rearguards, by Greek and Im- perial troops is being continued. In Libya, enemy attacks on the Tobruk defences have been repulsed. Continuous action is being maintained by the British and Australian air forces.

LONDON WAS AGAIN heavily raided on Saturday night and considerable damage was done. One of London's most beautiful churches was damaged by incendiaries: It is revealed that the Houses of Parliament were hit in a recent raid,

INTENSIFICATION OF Japanese naval, military and air opera- tions in China has aroused much speculation in Chinese circles in

used mvuci Chungking...

HERR HITLER celebrated his 52nd birthday yesterday.” On Batur- day, the Nazi Propaganda Minister broadcast a nationwide tribute to the German Firehrere

IN A SPEECH on Saturday, Mr. Bevin, the Labour Minister, sald that from now until July, will be the most vital period for Britain.