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AMERICA AND THE WAR DEATH OF SIR

BY "OBSERVER"

It is asserted by many American writers that the United States

DAVID OWEN

will be in the war in the course of a few months. They argue that Harbour Expert Was

its

the passing of the Lease and Lend B will certainly fall in purpose if the logical conclusion is not accepted namely that the goods must be safely delivered where they will be of value and not sent to the Bottom while they are on the way.

In other words the granting of convoys is tantamount to a de- claration of war, since German leaders have already said they will sink any vessel engaged in conveying goods to Britain...

the United States would mean a hordes. new and powerful enemy commit- ted to his defeat.

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Here Récently

CHICAGO, May 18 (Beuter)

care

GENERAL

JAPANESE OFFENSIVE ̈

REPULSED

WHI-

MONDAY, MAY 19, 1941.

TAKUNGPAO RECEIVES 1941 AWRD

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, May 15 (Central)—The TAKUNGPAD was awarded the 1941 Medal of Honour fok 8ktin)ushed servich In journalism by the School of Journalism of the University of Missouri today during the 32nd annual Journalism Week Cert-

·monies

Prof. Frank Martin, Dean of the School, presented the medal which was accepted by Mr. David Lu, Central News correspondent - in Washington, on behalf of the Takzorniao. The Tinh nở the only foreign journal honoured for distinguished service this year and the first Chinese newspaper to receive the journalist *wärd.

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CHUNGKING, May 18 (Reuter)--- | The big Japanesé May offensive in Central China has collapsed di ali The death occurred here of Sik fronts except in southern Shanst DAVID OWEN, Chairman of the Province where the Chinese forcen Merchant Shipping Advisory Com-utnumbered are now abandoning mittee of the Board of Trade, who the Yellow River crossings and On the other hand it is said that create wealth and assure peace was returning to Londen from turning towards the Japanese rear Hitler will avoid war with the and prosperity within her.

for a large-scale, imobile United States in spite of this pro-borders implies

responsibility Hongkong.

He became I on Mar. 28 and fare, according to the Chinese Cen-

The citation for the award reads: jon despite bombings, financial and vocation. What are the reasons for towards those nations which have

brought to the

hotel here and tral Daily News yesterday,

For the excellence and thorough- physical difficulties. It is also B same supposing that Germany "Would not been struggling along the

In southern Honan and northern of heart

ness of its national and thternu- symbol of homage to scores of un- war in the event of convoys road, but have been thrust back placed under the dotacepted as part of Ameri- theo servitude by the brutal and specialists. He was apparently im- Hupeh the Japanese have been tional news coverage throughout a known journalists who have sacri- can policy? For Hitler, war against treacherous attacks of the Nazi proving and was planning to con-driven Back to their original posi- long period during which Chins ficed their lives for the cause of tinue his journey but died in his tions with heavy losses. It is added. has faced serious internal and ex freedom and democrucy during tou

LOYANG BOMBED It is clear to America as it is to sleep.

|tërnal problems; for the power and last four years. At the invitation of the Hong- the British dominions that free-

Over 100 Japanese aircraft on wide influence of its fearless and He assured that the Takungpao It would mean a blasting of the dom and independence, the right kong Government, Sir David Owen Friday raided Loyang. important trenchant editorials: for its un-and the Chinese Press which con- to support the National whole sabiharirie blockade through to think and to express one's arrived in Hongkong on Jan. 10 etty on the Lunghai rattway and usual liberal and progressive pon- tinue the full use of the American navy thoughts. backed up by sound last to investigate the whole quea on the south bank of the Yellowcles since its founding in 1902; for Government loyally and defy the any-tion of Harbour facilities, organisa-River, throughout the day and its vision, adaptibility and persis-invaders courageously will carry and air force. It would be an argument, encouragement to those suffering where if they are destroyed in tion and administration here. He dropping 500 bombs and destroying tence in continging its long estab on the tight to re-establish and

Ished tradition of constructive maintain a free and enlightened. under Nazi rule-the Norwegians, those countries which have alway: completed his investigations in Feb. almost one-tourth of the city..

for Chinese field despatches yester- curnalism:

Its unchanged Press in the land of 450,000,000 the Czechs, the Dutch and such known and enjoyed these rights and issued his report on Feb. 24 A people and it at the same time for it would mean that totalitari- tribute to his work was paid by day claim that the Japanse drive prestige despite financial difficul- people and cement friendship

anlam has a stronger surviva H. E. the Governor, Sir Geoffry in northern Hupeh has been re- ties, threats and mechanical handl. tween the peoples of the two great

Northcote, at the Legislative Coun-pulsed and that the Japanese, after caps:

Republics bordering the Pacific of the German people who would value than democracy.

The amazing flight of Hecil meeting last month.

reaching the Yellow River crossings, "For Its courage, ingenuity and Ocean—the United States of Ame- recall the earlier triumphs of the

abandoned them again.

resourcetaress removing, the frica and the Republic of China. last war and the altimate fallure however shows that the seeds of disintegration are already present

Freas machinery and staff against Because of the colossal and inex-

the German system for it proves

trêmendous odds from Tiențain toʻ that there is no place in Nazisin

Shanghai, Hankow, Chungking and for decency. It proves that no one is free, nor safe; it shows that fear is ever present, and happiness is always absent.

would be damaging to the morale

haustible material support from

the United States.

*STRONG MOVEMENT

cannot survive

NEW ORDER CONDEMNED America has contributed a great deal to that loss of confidence in Germany itself for being detached and being three thousand miles

Stri

BORN IN LIVERPOOL

David Owen Wis born in Liverpoot on Mar: 8, 1874, He mar red Miss Mary Elizabeth Oven in In 1908. 1699. who died in 1906.

Sir David married Marian Madd. the widow of Mr. J. H. Thomas, of Carmarthen.

in 1904.

CHU SHIH-MING AND B.S. FONG

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Responding on behalf of the treat Star in Canada, 1935; the sent. Among them were General

On the debit" side for the allies away from the scene of this war/National Confederation of Ein- the Ir.telligence and Publicity De-Takungpao, Mr. David Lu

condemns in no uncertain

Hongkong as fortines of war de-a News Centre," Mr. James Young, manded; for Its spirit and deter of the International News Service,

CHUNGKING, May 18 (Reuter) In America there would be a

mination to publishing in bomb. paid a tribute to the Takungpao,. strong movement towards unity,

proof shelters and matsheds, miss-particularly Mr. Chang Chi-luan, Chinese nghters engaged Japanese. alrcraft yesterday morning when 63 and an end to strikes, for labour The demoralisation of Germans and capital would have to submit goes on apace for the cold hate.

Japanese machinės raiden chunk. The late Sir David was in the IN WASHINGTON ing only one or two suès: for its te Editor-in-Chief,

It is recaned that the Medal of king in three waves and dropped determination to maintain, despite to government control in the in- and the studied contempt and service of the Mersey Docks and!

successive bombings, its cutstand- Honour was awarded to La Prensa over 200 bombs and demolished 100 terests of national security. The loathing for the German wher- Harbour Board, Liverpool, for 13

WASHINGTON, May 17 (Central) position as China's most fes-in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1930; houses, it is officially stated. nation would

be braced for a ever he goes must obviously under years; and was Manager and Secre-Major-General Chu Shih-ming, pected, enlightened, and best edit the Manchester Guardian in Eng-

tary to Paul Brothers, Flour Mills. newly-appointed military attache

One lane raider yesterday drop- gigantic war effort, for winning mine German morale.

for its land, 1931; the Frankfurter Zeitting ped eight bombs over Eashih, near For seven years (1908 to the

ed Chinese newspaper; the war would exclude considera-

la Embassy tion of all personal and private in÷

Goole Docks, and became Manager, to take up his post. Prior to his

vertiser in Tokyo and the London terests and put an end to the fric-

Times in 1933; the Argus in Mel- in 1915. tion that interrupts the smooth

appointment, Major- present He was a Past President of the General Chu had been Director di

bourne, Australia. 1934: the Mon- working of national Industry at the

Ho Taa-tau. Director of the Mam present time.

Said Asahi Shimbun in Tokyo, 1936: plovers' Organisations, and

the partment of the Ministry of Foreign The Medal of Honour is not only the Toronto Star in Canada, 1938 Office of the National Miltary a tribute to the Takunipac alone and the Times of India, 1699. voice this new order as laid down Institute of Transport. In 1932- Affairs for nearly two years.

33 he was a member of the Royal by Eller. It is a dispassionate and commission on Lotteries and Bet Mr. B. S. Fong, well-known, Chi gressive and fearless newspapers

The recent visit to Chungking of but also to scores of loyal and pro- í considered judgment she renders.

ting.

nese leader and patriotic worker in in China which have been destrov - Hitler has no friends in Europe:

The late Sir David was the San Francisco, has created a deep led by gunfire and bombings and CHUNGRING, May 15 (Central) General of the Central Rnomintang, except that egregious gangster in

Dr. Want "Sh Rome, and he has none in the author of several books, among and favourable impression among others which have been forced to -The Chinese Institute of Journa- Headquarters, are ostentatiously signed, and

time United States except that strange which were A Short History of the the overseas Chinese throughout suspend publication because they list and the Chungking Press chien, Minister of Publicity, and quietly ignored when the

Director of the comes for them to be implemented, and tragic airman whose son was Port of Belfast (1917), History of America who now are more "China refused to how to the coercion. Association jointly gave a tea party Mr. T. T. Hsiao.

threats of the inva- this afternoon at the Central Kuo- Central News Agency and Chair- miritang Headquarters anditorium man of the Board of Executives port the Central Government to He added that the medal is In celebration of the award by the of the Chinese Institute of Journa- prosecute the war and economic re- symbol of friendship and encour School of "Jeffrnalism of the Uni- liam.

Sir Achibald Kerr Clark Kerr. construction.

agement from the American Press versity of Missouri, U.S.A., of the

British Ambassador to China, has Returning to San Francisco by to the Chinese Press which sa 1941 medal to the Takungpzo.

More than 300 government off-addressed congratulatory letter Clipper on May 14, Mr. Fong was gallantly withdrew from the m given the greatest welcome ever vaded areas and which is carrying cials and newspapermen were pre- to the Takungpau. accorded a Chinatown resident. He

and on the credit side for Ger- she myny. should she declare war, would be the possibility of Japan's

Intervention.

In these days however it is not very wise to rely on pacts which

A declaration of war by Germany murdered by a criminal, of German Belfast (1921), and The Port of conscious" than ever before and bribes and

Yesterday and Today are redoubling their efforts to sup- ders."

might even be regarded by the Ja-origin and even in his own circle London panese as a reason, för abstaining Hitler cannot trust those nearest (1927).. from the conflict. In any case Ja- to him nor can they trust him.

The United States then through pan will choose the occasion for

her president is in a strong post- the bigger move south.

Germany points to the ineftion. so strong in fact that Hitler! cleney of the democracies, and will probably suffer the most ex- cspecially of the United States, treme provocation before he will and to their inability to organise go to the length of declaring war the nation's effort and to focus its strength for the realisation of some great purpose.

ainst America, for he realises that shch an act would create dés: nair among his own people.

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FIRST KING OF CROATIA

N.Z. Premier

In Cairo

CAIRO, May 18 (Reuter)-Mr. told American newspapermen that Peter Fraser, the New Zealand China to determined to continue Prime Minister, arted in Calro her struggle against Japan to the by air and a staying at the Em-bitter end and urged further bassy.

American assistance vo`tnina.

Mr. Fraser #hate visit has been arranged" some time ago, signed the visitors book it the Palace of F-

day and yesterday, accompanied by WAR TAXATION

GIVES THE LIE Britain at war gives the He to this charge, and not only Britain but the whole British Common- wealth whose solidity and unity of

Sir Miles Lampson, British Ambas- alm, namely the destruction of

LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)-The gador to Egypt, saw the Premier. Hitlerism has never been so strong first day of the new kingdom of Mr. Fraser will visit a number of as it is today.

Croatia will be Prince Amedeo of detachmenta of New Zealand Germany has on the other band savor the Duke of Spoleto, ac-

An announcement regarding the new scales of War Taxation, which, attained her position of unity by cording to well-informed circles in troops means that would not command Rome says the Swiss radio,

On his way he discussed in Bata-1 is understood; have been ten- themselves to democrátic coun-

The Pope received Prince Amedeovia problems arising from the Pad-tatively approved by members of

".

tries, for such totalitarian methods in a private audience yesterday. are the negation of democratic

Kents.

YUGOSLAV PROTEST

in the first Mace Hitler admfta LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)-The

that the German people or the text of the strongly worded pro-

fc defence as affecting Australia.

BOMB-DESIGNER

asses as he calls them are sheep test by the Yugoslav Government RECUPERATING

aid are easily Ted. Those who are against the action of the Axis recalcitrant, and themselves in powers in purporting to establish a

MEASURES

the Committee re-examining the problem, is expected to be made

NOORA

This may be announced in the

form of draft legislation to amend the War Taxation Ordinance, em-

toys the proposals of the Com-

LONDON, May 18 (Reuter-Air mittee a meeting of which we caftentration camps where tot-Free Croatian State was handed to Commodore Huskinson, the bomb called dometrite this week prior to ture and cruelty are the order of Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary designer, whose eyes were injured submitting the proposals to Gov- the day. Then Hitler has appealed for Foreign Affairs, by the Yugo-when he was watching the effect|ernment...

te their lower Instincts, the slav Minister in London on Friday, of the blast of German bomba dur- thirst for revenge, the abortion The Fagoslav Government, the ing a rald. is in the country re- of the Versalles treaty. the auly accredited representative of, cuperating.

POLICE REPORTS

enslavement of the so-called in-Croatia, as of other members of the He left hospital a day or two

Mr. R.E. Farrell, of No. 453, The $9.30 worth terior res and to Germish Pacial Yugoslav State, insist this, com- ago wearing darkened glasses and

proceeding was unable as yet to use his eyes Peak, reported that pride. The people of the Whited Bitely unjustlitable States are not influenced by any grossly violates the true feelings, but there is every hope that even of clothing was stolen from the of these motives. They seek no of the Yugoslav people in general if his sight may be à ifttle impair- clothes line between 4 and 5 p.m. revenge, they are not directly and the Croatian population ined he will recover sufficiently to on Friday. nor immediately threatened, but particular

resuhe his work at the. Ministry

It added that the persons whom of Altcraft Production shortly. they

are vitally with the survival of democracy and the Germans are using as their

concerned

of their general way of life.

This is the motive that lies be- hind the American war prepara- tion. It is slower in registering its effect upon "national production, but it la deeper and more lasting when it does, for it is moral and idealistic; it is positive atta alins

struments are M. Favlevitch and other" terrorists acting on Axis Fördera,

BRITISH BOMBERS RAID COLOGNE LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)

*

Mr. M. M. Davies, of No. 106, Waterloo Road, arst floor, has reported the theft of

articles" to his real-

JAPANESE OUTRAGE the value of $31 from

IN SHANGHAI CHUNGKING, May 18 (Reuter)—

dence on Friday.

+

some

one

A gold wrist watch, valued at A countryman narrowly escaped $380, was stolen when with his life and three pedestrians broke into the residence of Mr. were wounded as a result of B-MacDonald, No. 162 Argyle Street, other shooting outrage perpetrated ground floor, on Saturday,

at treating a new and better order. Cologne was heavily taided by a by the Japanese in Shanghai on

not the new Nazi order, which has Erith bombing force on Friday Friday.

CHUNGKING PRESSMEN

CELEBRATE

Council, representing Generalfsstinó Chiang Kai-shek, Mr. Yu Yu-jen, President of the Control Tuan, General Wu Të-chèn, Secretary-

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