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GENERAL

KING GEORGE OF HELLENES HAS Nazi Air Force Vent Their Spleen In Savage Raids On FIERCE REBUKE Canea, Retimo & Heraklion

NARROW ESCAPE FROM NAZI PARACHUTISTS

Revelation In Proclamation

LEVELLED AT FINNS

To The People: Govt. Takes Leasing Of Ukraine Temporary Refuge In Egypt

CAIRO, MAY 26 (REUTER)—THE FIRST GERMAN PARACHU- TISTS LANDING IN CRETE DROPPED WITHIN A FEW HUNDRED YARDS of the Greek King's temporary residence, This residence, to- gether with the Prime Minister's, was situated in the heart of the area against, which the main German thrust was delivered and the King was separated from his troops.

This was revealed in a proclamation issued by the King of the Hellenes to the Greek nation following his withdrawal. The proclama- tion says: "While we were in Crete in the process of organising all the national forces still available to enable Us to tight by the side of our gallint British Alies the enemy embarked 011 large-scale operations against the island,

"After several days of intensive al attack, the crisis of the Battle of Crete was reached when, in the early moming of May 20, the enemy launched an air-borne of- fensive.

"

To Germany

MOSCOW. May 26 (Reuter).

a paper

CAIRO, May 26 (Reuter)-One of the most ferocious displays of indiscriminate bomblug the war has yet produced, comparable to the destruction of Rotterdam, was earried out on Saturday afternoon by German aircraft over Crete.

Waves at aircraft rained down heavy bombs on the island's three chief towns, Canea. Retimo and Heraklion, for six hours without any paase,

These heavy bombs were sown carefully in rows across the centres

"All attempts to penetrate the of each town. The shopping cen- skull of their Finnish buffoons yet the population remained ad- tres were completely wiped out. are hopeless, What can

mirably calm and there were re- which publishes these fatively few casualties." look like ridiculous absurdities?"

Pravda carries this fierce re-the Cretans were "worthy of Lon

In the words of a British officer,

buke from the pen of its well-

doners." known commentator On foreign policy. M. Zaslavski.

Even while bombs were falling,

The Berlin correspondent of the young Cretan boys dived into the Finnish publication, Helsinki Cano-sea for fish killed by the bombs.

Heraklion suffered from heavy mat, had sent a report that "there raids on Thursday and Betime on 1s a possibility of En agreement Friday.

SINO-JAPANESE HOSTILITIES

Severe Fighting In Foochow Area CHUNGKING, May 26 (Central) Severe fighting is developing in the outlying districts of Foechow, as the Chinese are continuing their unrelenting counter-attacks

In an effort to

prolong their foothold in Foochow, the Japanese GENERAL HEYWOOD

iri the past few days brought in" "I think that Crete," said Major-Genera Hey various points on the banks of the we can hold large reinforcements and raided wood, Chief of the British Military Mini River. NONSENSE RHYME

Mission to Greece, on his return being heavily engaged by the Chi-

Intercepted. they are'

Referring to the Russian

from Crete.

Inese.. dren's favourite nonsense rhyme "The withdrawal from Greece)

At present a sanguinary battle

being signed whereby the Ukraine would be leased to Germany."

M. Zaslavski says: "It is time

our energy to the service or our beloved country which, from the Albanian and Bulgarian frontiers that this correspondent grew up down to Crete, has been defended and put away childish things." by its children with exemplary valour............. against the threat of slavery.

One of the main objectives of the German parachute troops was "We are convinced that is-1s In-

chil-

at Palshakwan and Yuanliling

the area in which my house and the interests of the whole Greet about crayfish working in the field and the Crete fighting are part ofis proceeding in the hilly regions that of the Prime Minister was nation that our lawful govemment. With hammers, M. Zaşlavski. says one action, and I hope. that we northwest of Foochow, particularly situated. In fact, the first para- should continue to function in that if that correspondent heard, have reached the last stage and a mes-shall hold out in vlew of the chutists landed within a few hun- closest collaboration with the Bri-this song. he would send

sage: "It is learned from reliable nature of the fighting in Crete), where the Japanese are said dred yards of my house and a fight tish Government and share with

to be suffering severely. began, immediately between para-

that and the Germans difficulty in ob-

CHEKIANG OPERATIONS work talning reinforcements for the chutists and the Allied troops in

KINHWA, May 26 (Central) with ham troops they have succeeded b that area

MAIN FORCE

cutting hay "As the main force of the enemy separated us from our troops. it became imperative for us to withdraw in order to frustrate their plans.

the gallant British people both sources in the Soviet Union the dangers which they are facing crayfish are being used for with valour and the efforts they in the fields: armed are making. with the support of mers, they are the great American people, for the

Kholkho." triumph of the cause of freedom, and democracy.

in landing. British and Dominion Following the recapture of Chuki, troops and marines aght well in important town on the Cheklang- I shall not trouble to explain, this type of man-to-man fighting." Klangsi Rallway, Chinese forces are smashing their way northward to this. Finnish paper that no

R.A.F. OPERATIONS

with Sisoshan, main Japanese base The R.A.F. continued to deliver on the southern bank of the heavy attacks on German post-Chientang River, as their objec-. tions and aircraft in Crete on tive. Saturday.

"I am proud of the Greek people, crayfish are working in Russian and especially the people of this elds." concludes the commenta "From Panagya and later from island, who have chce more been tor. Theisson, where we stopped in or- given the opportunity or display- der to follow the course of the jing with such remarkable tenacity battle, it proved impossible for us and self-sacrifice their traditional to keep in touch either with the,, virtues of endurance, bravery and remaining members of the Gov-patriotismi. ertiment or with the Allied Com- mand.

SUPREME STRUGGLE

"I t

Chinese forward units advanced Announcing this an RAF. com- beyond Linpu. strategic point 10 FRENCH OFFICERS

munique adds that during the miles south of Slaoshan, and are REPATRIATED.... the night of May 23 heavy bomb- rapidly closing in on the latter

ers attacked the aerodrome ateity. VICHY May 26 (Reuter- A Malemi, destroying one large air- graceful, to all Greek, party of 573 French officers. re craft and starting

Meanwhile, Chinese Counter- "We later discovered that the officers and soldiers of aft arms patriated from Germany, arrived big res.

A cumber of attacks on Ningpo and Shaoning military and civil authorities had who came to Crete and at this by train at Marseilles · yesterday.

are progressing satisfactorily. An- During a daylight rald on the ticipating a Chinese selge, the Jap- also tried, without success, to com- fcritical moment, rallied round the stated the official French news same aerodrome, British bombers anese in the two cities are said to municate with us. We therefore national dag in co-operation with agency.

destroyed at least one pursued our journey towards the the renowned inhabitants of this Among them were two generals aircraft and damaged others,

Getinan be in a state of panic. mountains.

island in a united effort to help and about 100, other senior offi. "After a careful examination, in me organise a supreme struggle for cers, concert with our responsible ad-the defence of our country and for Some 350 of the officers were troops in the Malemi aren. One visers, of the situation thus creat- final victory.

sent to military hospitals and British fighter was lost in an en- ed, we became convinced that our | "Crete has once more become others will be cared for at vari gagement with the escorting Mes- continued presence in Crete would the symbol of spiritual and moral ous places.

serschmitts, handicap the conduct of military unity of the whole Greek nation. operations. We consequently de- in the struggle for the liberation

P.A.F. ighters also attacked

German transport aircraft landing

cided, with profound regret. to of our brothers and for the main- INTRODUCTION OF CONSCRIPTION

leave this heroic island where the tenance of nationa; honour, Allied armies, together with all "I address myself to all Aghting i Cretans, irrespective of sex or men in the island and ask them age, continued to fight with the to swind firm in comradeship and ị most admirable courage in defence, thus contribute to the mainten- of their honour and liberty ance of national unity which, to- against the unsuccessful attacks 'gether with valour and, the spirit

an

of enemy employing with of self-sacrifice, are indispensible his usual ferccity, every mechani- to success, in this great struggle,

"Have faith in final victory. cal device at his disposal.

which will be ours. The honour "We leave Crete for the time which awaits you is great for you being to proceed to British terri-are the last glorious rampart of

TEMPORARY EXODUS'

IN N. IRELAND. IS POSTPONED

LONDON. May 26 (Reuter) The Government's decision concerning the introduction of conscription in Northern Ireland may be postponed for a short time, says Reuter's Lobby Corres- pondent.

It was earlier expected that Mr. Government may decide

re-

to Winston Churchill and Mr. J. M. examine the whole question. Andrews. Prime Minister of North- Mr. Andrews returned to Bel- ern Ireland, would make simultan- fast today. following his con. eous announcements that conference with Mr. Churchil.

tory, where we have been invited. the Greek nation a rampart scription would be enforced though This is the only course which will which, with the help of God, will it was known that a final "decision enable us to carry out the duties be invincible...

had not been taken,

in posed on us by the Interests of "Ali Greeks throughout the Since the matter was raised re the nation.

world are watching you with con-cently in Parliament, considerable "It is our intention to devote ali Adence and admiration.”

opposition has arisen both in Northern Ireland and in Eire.

TRIBUTE TO DR. QUO

LANCHOW RAID RECALLED

WRECKAGE OF JAP. BOMBER FOUND LANCHOW, May 28 (Central) It is reported from Tsingyuan. north-east of Kansu, that a Jap.. anese bomber which was damaged in a dogfight west of Larichow

on May 22 crashed at Tsingyuan. The Japanese airmen were all killed.

Twenty five bombers escorted by: 17 pursuits came to raid Lanchow that day, dropping bombs in the city and in the eastern suburbs. They were engaged by Chinese planes west of Lanchow.

Two Japanese planes flew Into Kansu on Saturday. One of them arriving over Lanchow was driven away by Chinese pursuits while Everyone regrets the departure the other reconnoltred over south Cardinal Macory, Archbishop of of Dr. Quo Tal-chi, the Chinese Kansu. RASHID ALL ITALIANS HARASSED Armagh, and the Labour Party's Ambassador, even though it means

FLEEING

HONAN RAIDS IN ABYSSINIA leader in Northern Ireland have promotion for him, writes Mr. D. LOYANG, May 20 (Central)-The both made statements opposing M. Green, former Editor of the wreckages of "the two Japanese CAIRO, May 26 (Reuter) In the suggestion,

North China Daily News, in the planes shot down by Chinese anti- Abyssinia. Free French aircraft Moreover, Mr. Eamon de Valera NC.D.N,

aircraft fire in northern Hohan on bombed Italian troops and the has summoned the Dall to meet It is a very sincere regret. Dr. May have been located Meng- TURKISH TRANSIT for a Goang, in the Gondar area. today to hear a statement on Quo's simple friendliness, his" total hsien and Poal respectively.

South African bombers and fight-the subject,

lack of anything like airs, and his The one at Menghafen was iden- VISA SOUGHT

ers successfully bombed and ma-

It is known that, Northern Ire-approachability not less than his tifled to be a light bomber which ANKARA, May 25 (Reuter) - It chice-tunned Italian positions and land Ministers favoured the intro-strong sense of humour made him crashed and was completely des- is reliably learned that Rashid transport, at various points, scor duction of conscription, but the by far the most popular member of troyed, the two airmen being burn." All has asked for a Turkish transit in direct bits on Italian anti-decision rests. with the British the Diplomatic Hody.

ed to death. aircraft batteries on the River Government, and in political eir-

visa.

It is rumoured that Haji Sayid | Shawket, the Iraqi Defence Minis- ter, has fed from

route for Turkey to join his wife; and family.

Omo.

And he has certainly proved a The other plane was a heavy cies there 18 a feeling that the most able envoy, London was his bomber which was damaged sad first past abroad representing his made a forced landing at the Jap- periaanent position anésé airdrome in Poal.. Two and he may at first have felt a members of the crew were killed, little strange.·

while another one was badly in- His experience of foreign life jured. had been mostly among Americans

Baghdad en UNITED STATES IS BLAMED FOR country in a CAPTURE OF NAZI MERCHANTMEN

aero-

TOKYO, May 28 (Reáter)-The German ship Columbus and other German mercantile craft have fallen vietiins 'to `the British as the result of the United States North Atlantic patrol, accord- ing to Grand-Admiral Raeder, Commander-in-Chief of the Ger- - man Navy.

dent

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and in the issue between China and YUYAO RECAPTURED Japan he did not find that under-

BY CHINESE standing of his country's cause which it deserved and now-one, la CHUNGKING, May 26 (Céntral)

REBELS BOMBEU

CAIRO, May 26 (Reuter) - In Syria, British bombers attacked German aircraft at Aleppo 'drome, destroying one and damag ing others, while a direct hit on the hahgar caused

Admiral Raeder made this state- other German mercantile craft had glad to think is getting. But Dr.It was officially announced here a number of explosions.

ment in an interview with the been victimised by the Americano kept a steady head and his that Yusao, important city on the prestige in official circles has southern bank of Hangchow Bay. In Iraq, British aircraft bombed Dome agency Berlin correspon- Atlantic natroi: Admiral. Raeder

grown with every year he has 30 miles northwest of Ningpb, had said: "Nobody can expect a the insurgents at Qurmentall.

been here.

been recaptured by Chinese troops scoring a direct hit on the trenches, Admiral Raeder further declared man warship commander to look

The city fell on May 22 following Rebel motor transport in the that the German Admiralty took on idly while an American naval Habbaniyah area was also attack-an "extremely grave view of the vessel communicates the position American attitude." The United of his ship to the British Admitral- Habbariyah cantonment was ma-States, he said, had been doing ty. Buch a procedure must be re- chine-gunned two occasions everything possible to obliterate garded as an act of war and the IN SOUTH SHANSI during Baturday, but only negli- the difference between neutrality. German gible damage was caused,

ed.

DN

COLONEL COLLET

T

aggression and war.

Ger-

CHINËSE LAUNCH GENERAL ATTACK"

a concerted Chinese attack taurich- ed the previous night. Abandoning some 600 war dead behind, the remnant Japanese ned pell-mell commander would be HINGTSI, May 2 (Centrary towards Pakwan, 18 miles west of Justified in forcing such shits to Chinese troops in south Bansi Tuyan on the Shanghai-Hangchow- He added: "No expert in modern cease hostile activity."

have started a general counter-Ningpo Railway warfare believes that sh attack For American ships to convoy offensive against the Japanese m VICHY. May 28 (Reater) across a vast expanse of ocean is war material to Britain would be a the Chungtiad Mountain Range. Japanese flank and to intercept the Colonel Collet, the French Com- possible, and those who accuse plain act of war and unprovoked Heavy Japanese casualties nave Japanese falling back from "the mander of Syrian levies, has been Germany; of harbouring such aggression against Germany. been inflicted, an [Chữngtiao_Mountain Range, whille deprived of French nationality. aggressive intentions do so with the If need be, German naval forces synchroniliing with the offensive the Chinese at various points west This follows his action in cross-object of satisfying their own would resort to force if prevented there, Chinese troops south of the of the Tatung-Puchow Ralway are ing Trans-Jordanfa to foln the schemes of aggression.”

by American warships trim exer- Fen River are moving toward pushing toward the railway to at- Free French torces.

Claiming that the Columbus and cising "théir rights,

Wensi and Howma to strike at the tack the Japanese garrison and

disrupt cómmunications.

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