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SQUADRONS OF GERMAN AIRCRAFT SECRET SESSION Nazi-Turkish

INSTALLED Enemy Convoy

REPORTED INSTALLED IN SYRIAN ’DROMES

Tanks Also Claimed Landed At Several Ports: Action A Breach Of Armistice Terms

LONDON, MAY 16 (REUTER) — THOUGH UNCONFIRMED. REPORTS STATE THAT THE GERMAN AIR FORCE is installed in four Syrian bases, including the No. 1 airport of Hayak., Reporting this, an American radio commentator, speaking from Ankara.added that the Germans are said to have landed 20 bom- bers four days ago and that this number is said to have been swelled by the arrival of new squadrons

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According to other reports, the Germans have succeeded in

ports transporting: by boat and are disembarking at Syrian certain amount of war material. Including tanks, but the Germans In Ankara deny this.

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The derman Embassy spokesman bringing propagandists, agitators said: "There is only one German and other similar Axis specialists.. soldier in Syria and he is a mew- ber of the German-Italian armis- -tice commission."

ports."

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Attacked By

The R.A.F.

OF COMMONS

Public Anxiety On Supplies Question

Three Supply Ships the Ministry of Supply.

Left Burning

Friendship Stressed

VON PAPEN TRIES HONEYED WORDS

LONDON, May 10 (Reuter) - The House of Commons will short- | ly hold secret session to discuss

ANKARA, May 18 (Reuter} - It is generally believed that Herr Back - bench Labourite, Mr. von Papen, the German envoy, Lea Bevan, in the House of Commons addition 10 delivering Hitler's yesterday afternoon asserted that "friendly message" when he saw British bombers yesterday after-there was much public anxiety on the President, particularly stressed noon attacked an escorted convoy the matter of supply and asked German” friendliness towards Tur- off the Frislan Islands, bombing whether this would be allayed by key the line which it is under- three supply ships of 2,000, 4,000 a private session.

stood he took at the Foreign Office and 5,000 tons respectively. These

the previous day. were left burning.

LONDON, May 16 (Reuter)

Mr. Churchi declared that the Government would have welcomed

It is stated that Von Papen demands and asked

Shortly afterwards, enemy fight-

a public session. He did not agree placed no ers attacked the bombers. One of there was so much anxiety and he nothing of Turkey but stressed these Bghters was shot down and hoped to show that great progress the friendly relations between the one British aircrait is missing was being made. but anything two countries since they were says the Air Ministry.

Aircraft of the Fighter Command more foolish than to give facts and allies in the last war, and he un- the Turks that figures in details in public, which doubtedly told carried out several "sweeps over would go to Lisbon and then Ger- Germany was willing to trade the Channet and Northern France

a larger scale. many, he could not imagine. in the course of which several

"We really must leave some work enemy aircraft were machine-gun-

German for the ned on the ground and one

Intelligence." (Laughter). shot down.

Was

Ships were also machine-gunned from low level.

On these operations, one British; plane was lost,

RAIDER DOWNED

Petain On Negotiations

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BRITAIN TO TAKE ACTION- LONDON, May 16 (Reuter) - An announcement that Britain will Another Axis informant said take action against German air- "London's decision to send the craft in Syria was made by Mr R.A.F. into action was premature Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secre because no German troops had tary, at question time in the House reached Syria although military of Commons yesterday. preparations had been under way The Foreign Secretary declared There has been some activity by both in Syrian air bases and that detalled Information at the enemy aircraft in the coastal areas

Government's disposal showed that yesterday, says the Air, Ministry With Reich It is earned in Ankara, tne. com- the French authorities in Syria Bombs were dropped at Several mentator added; that a German-are allowing German aircraft to points, but little damage and no Ralian military mission has - Use Syrian aerodromes as stage casualties were reported. rived at the fragt capital and Ger- posts for the fight to Iraq. The One enemy bember Was shot speech, referred to Admiral Dar-

eu British Government consequently down by our fighters,

had given full authority for action It is now known that an enemy Germany. to be taken against these German jaircraft was destroyed off the CAIRO. May. 16 (Reuter)-Ger- ¡nircraft on Syrian aerodromes. south coast last night. man planes, which were previously (Loud cheers), reported to be flying across Syria, are stated authoritatively to have üsed aerodromes in Syria while eri route to Iraq.

man technicians are reported

route across Syria to Iraq.

MOSTLY BOMBERS

BREACH OF ARMISTICE.

FIGHTERS' SUCCESS

LONDON, May 16 (Reuter Marshal Petain.. in a broadcast

lan's secret talk with Hitler

He said: "7 have approved principles of this meeting" added: "This

meeting new

in

HONEYED WORDS

In accordance with normal dip- lomatic procedure it is expected that the Turkish President will Instruct the Turkish Ambassador to thank Hitler for his message but even Von Papen must realise that the Turks cannot be lulled into a sense of false security with honey- ed words and that they are con- tinuing to take 'all necessary mea- sures to safeguard their Indepen- dence including the weeding out of any likely fifth columnists.

DIPLOMATS' RECEIVED. LONDON, May 16 (Reuter) ...--- The Turkish President, General Ineunu. gave an interview to the the Iraqi Minister of War and the and Traq! Minister at Ankara on Thurs-" wilday, states the Ankara radio.

It is learned in London that two enable us to see clearly the road In the afternoon the President Mr. Eden continued: "The French enemy aircraft were shot down into the future and to continue had received the German Minister Government cannot escape respon- by British fighters yesterday. the talks begun with the German and the Greek Ambassador at the sibility for this situation.

Their

It is now known, that one enemy Government.

Presidential palace,

They appear to be mostly bomb-action under German orders in aircraft Was destroyed off the ers but there may be one or two 'permitting these flights is a clear coast last night.

troop-carriers among them.

"Opinion that is apprehensive because it is misinformed no longer (breach of the Armistice. terms London last night wes quiet, measures our chances and risks Rayak and Aleppo are among and is inconsistent with the under-without an alert, and up to early and judges our actions today. the aerodromes they are reported takings given by the French Gov-Thursday no reports were made of "The question for you French- raids in any other parts of the men now is to follow me without reservation along the path of

to have sea

Some of the machines are prou ably remaining in Syria. Opera- tions have been going on for three or four days.

DISGUISED MARKINGS

A number of German planes with disguised märkings landed at three Syrian aerodromes apparent ly en route to Iraq. It is reliabi learned here.

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ernment."

In reply to the labour member, country Mr. Emmanuel Shinwell, who asked Presumably the bad weather honour and national interest. whether we could no longer place conditions on the Continen; have

"If we successfully complete the

eny reliance in the Vichy Govern-restricted. German air activity to negotiations now in progress while ment, Mr Eden said: "As regards small excursions around the Br maintaining the strictest disciplin. these -particular circumstances. Itish shores.

have made it plain that appro- A few planes are belleved priate action is being taken.”

have crossed the coast at one

of our public spirit, France will

to overcome her defeat and will h- nable to maintain in the world her Another Labour member, Mr. two points, but no bombs were position as a European and Co Cocks, interposed: "Is it not a fact dropped

The presents at Beirut of a high that since the Vichy Government German personage, who is engaged left the League of Nations, the in conversations with the Itanas mandate for Syria To Jonger Armistice Commission and French exists?" authorities, is also reported by a

lonial power."

JAPANESE OFFENSIVES IN

Mr. Eden replied: "I should like HUPEH SHATTERED: CHINESE

TROOPS REACH KINGMEN

Mr. Cocks

traveller who arrived here, from to have notice of that, but there Byriä

¡ir certainly force in It is reported here from private suggestion." sources that a certain number of

U.S. INFORMED German aircraft recently landed The Liberal National member, at Rayak, an alr base in Syria, Sir Henry Morris-Jones. asked Other information received here is whether warning was given to the that two Axis military missions Vichy Government. are now in Baghdad where they

Mr. Eden stated: "The Vichy arrived a few days ago in planes Government were fully aware of which flew over Syrian territory. our attitude in the matter. In- The Italian mission "consists ot deed, their own undertaking is two Italian air generals and staff, sufficient indication of their obli The German mission numbers 15 gations."

who arrived in two aeroplanes.

In reply to a query whether the

CHUNGKING, May 16" (Central)—After 'about a fortnight's fighting, the Japanese offensives on the east and west banks of· the Han River in Hupeh have been shattered, according to mill- tary advices. The Chinese have recovered their original positions except at Huantamchen at the northeastern slop of the Tabung Mountain, Rance where the Japanese are still in 'occupation,

Braving rains, the Chinese launched heavy attacks on both banks of the river on May 11 and 19, and repulsed the Japanese. at various points. On the east bank they recaptured Changshou- tien and Fenglobo, poials north of Chungsiang, and are pressing on to Yangtzechen, 10 miles north of Chungsiang.

On the west bank they wrested Another init passed through

It is officially announced that American Government had been following an urgent appeal by fully informed of this develop back Luhoutal Anchiatsi and Liy Tsingtam and was subjected to Rashid All, a certain number of ment, Mr. Eden said: "Yes, German aircraft arrived in Iraq, tainly."

cerchiatang. white the Japanese Dusa- Chinese attacks at Tangchiatifs. ing northwestward from Tangyang, and Wuchintien. Later. it sent a about 30 miles northeast of Ichang, smaller unit to invade Hstaglung- to Yuanan. 16 mes northwest of tsi, meeting with Chinese rÈRIAL

Smashing through Venchihmiso

Flight Of Hess Likely To

To Tangyang, were driven back.

Hasten German Blitzkrieg

LONDON, May 16 (Reater) The flight of Rudolf Hess to Britain is undoubtedly an event of the first importance and will have definitely favourable reactions on Britain's war effort, but whatever may be the real cause of his flight, it will häve. no effect on events which are immediately impending, writes. Reu- ter's Military correspondent.

Hitler's plans for the coming campaign will not be altered or delayed: on the contrary, the fight of Hess is "Ukely to hasten their exécution för Hitler may well feel the necessity of giving Germany something else to think about and to achieve a fresh triumph to hearten them.

With a month, as I see the by air into Syria. There will be a situation. Hitler will invade Spain. threat with perhaps 80 divisions with or without France's consent, which are standing ready, op bestege Gibraltar and attempt to Russ

arce.

The Chinese are fighting re- about 30 miles north of Kinamen. lentlessly against the Japanese a Chinese unit in pursuit of the driving southward from Chuki on Japanese has reached the suburbs the Cheklang-Kiangel Railway, 36 of Kinsmen, where it is making a miles south of Biaoshan, flerce assault

STAUNCH RESISTANCE JAP. UNIT ATTACKED '

The Japanese column driving Twn Japanese units at Huan-down the railway is mecting tamthen at the northeastern slope staunch Chinese resistance at of the Tahung Mountain Range Chengcnlawu while the Japanese tried to push northward. One unit column to the west of the railway. pushed through Chenchialien but is being engaged at Fuchal wax checked at Wangchiachat.

OFFICIAL BRITISH WAR CASUALTIES

A Japanese column driving east- ward from Yuanku at the foot of Chungtiac Mountain

south in Shansi, reached on May 11 Shac- yuanchen, 18 miles east of Yuanku, LONDON, May. 16. (Reuter) - but was driven back after serious seize the Atlantic ports of Splun If Hitler dan possibly do it hts Authentic figures of British cas- fighting. Another Japanese* cu

forces in Libya will be reinforced unitles on the Western Front and lumn making a thrust westward There will be an attack on Tur-and the attack on Egypt pressed in Norway were given by the Gov-from Yuanku reached Chifuchien key coupled with an attack on while the war's on Turkey and ernment spokesman in the House on the same day. Crete, and probably an invasion Byria are under way."

of Commons. "

and Portugal

SENATE DEFEATS ISOLATIONISTS

KWANGTUNG FRONT

It will be seen how much these. The total of troops sent to SHIUKWAN, May 18 (Central-- plans centre, round Vichy to an France up to June, 1940, were Fighting is raging mabated in the even greater extent than they no 437.000. Three hundred and eighty-outskirts of Poklo, East River town round Rusala. This fact will force four thousand were brought away 1 miles northwest of Walchow. brave decisions on the British War and 40,000 were left as prisoners Under heavy Chinese pressure WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuter) Council and equally on General de or war.

¡the Japanese in occupaton of Sze The Senate yesterday defeated Gaulle.

Corresponding figures for Norway tsinahih, Malowshian and Kongau- ling in the Tsungfa sector retreat-

an Isolationist éffort to veto the Mr. Churchill displayed some re- were 23,800 na 22,600. transfer of shipping from one bel-sentment in A debate recently | ---- ligerent to another despite argu- when charges of fighting a kid of Europe, as has been the case to of Tsungfa. ments that such transfer would glove war were made. Now he date where the Germans can be "needless provocative acts

war"

ed to Shenkong, eight miles south

Chungshan, The Japanese" at

of must give proof that Britain is not bring in overwhelming "numbers, southeast of Fahsien, were routed

going to fight such a war.

but in Africa and th Asia where the by the Chinese, suffering heavy It will be recalled that the Meanwhile, British strategy British Empire can redress the ba-casualties. The Chinese re-enter- House of Representatives defeated should be directed to meeting the lance of nuraberk" and even swing ea Chongshan yesterday after-. a similar amendment on May 7. Nazi threats not on the Continent It to the Alled, side

Inoon,

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