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R. N. Action Against The Bismarck Related By Officer On Board H.M.S. King George V

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LONDON, JUNE 6 (BWS)-A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION AGAINST THE BISMARCK was riven by officer present in H.M.S, King George V. Starting the account at the time when it was discovered by naval airtraft that the Bismarck had left the Norwegk n part where she was previously located, he said. additional dispositions were taken to cover the possible break out into the Atlantic.

It was no surprise when the Norfolk sighted two German warships in the Denmark Strait, west of Iceland, making all speed southwards towards blue water. A fast squadron, con- sisting of HMS. Hood and the Prince of Wales, were near at hand and made contact shortly after daylight on the following morning.

The Prince of Wales fought on alone.

GENERAL

VICHY COLLABORATION WITH

Australian Advisory War Council

MIDDLE EAST WAR

POLICY APPROVED

MELBOURNE, June 6 (Reuter)-

Mr. R. G. Menzies announced last night that after a long discussion on the Middle East, the Advisory War Council at its meeting had approved the Government's view on the position recently sent 10 Britain and in communications to] General Blamey. Deputy Com: mander-in-Chist 01 the Middle

East.

All parties, he added, had agreeu broadly on the future action neces- sary.

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REICH "INIMICAL" TO RIGHTS OF AMERICA

Secretary Hull Warns Against Adoption Of Policy Of Aggression

WASHINGTON, JUNE 6. (REUTER) — MR, CORDELL HULL, SE- CRETARY OF STATE, HAS INFORMED FRANCE THAT FRANCO- GERMAN collaboration is "Inimical" to the rights of the United| States and other nations

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In what seemed to be a warning that French posessions in the Western Hemisphere might be taken over by the United States and other American nations, the Secretary of State, in a statement yes- terday, declared that official reports indicated that Vichy had adopt- ed a policy of collaboration with other Powers "for the purpose aggression. and oppression,"

of

Mr. Cordel Hall stated: "We are, therefore, undertaking 39 speedily as possible, to assemble every material fact and circum- stance calculated to shed light on this alleged course of the French Government"

in-

The Australian Trades Union Council had also re-armed the Union's wholehearted support for the war effort and defeat of the After reviewing United States re- her defence, against those same milltants who attempted to upset lations With Vichy since the forces of conquest which had the policy as decided upon Sydney Armistice, Mr. Cordell Hull said vaded and are subjugating France." last year.

that United States policy had been The Council also expressed nor based on assurances by the French! ror and condemnation of the bar, Government that there was no in- barle and ruthless methods that tention on its part to exceed the seeking strict limitations imposed by the

Armistice.

Naziism and Fascism are world domination.

The textual elaboration of Mr. Hull's reference to Franco-German: collaboration being "inimical" was as follows: "It would seem scarce- ly believeable that the French Gov-

FINAL WARNING

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Mr. Hull's statement is regarded by political observers here Es document of first importance and a final warning to Vichy that she bows to Berlin and follows the path Admiral Darlan has indicat! ed France sacrifices American friendship.

It would be with great reluctance

NEW NAZI DRIVE

that this country and Government AGAINST BRITISH ernment at Vichy should adopt would make any move against policy of collaboration with other France because the pro-French Powers for the purpose of asgres- sentiments here are enormously

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So-Called Atrocities sive oppression-despite indica strong but it appears certain that tions appearing in our prelimiary if Vichy Insists on collaboration. +reports,

with Germany against Britain, the INSTRUMENT OF AGGRESSION severance of relations by this Gov- and France A fresh propaganda wave on the "Such action would not only be ernment will follow

in will be treated as part and par- subject of so-called British atro. yielding priceless rights and cities in Crete has been ordered by terests beyond the requirements of cel of Germany.

but would 11 NEW FRENCH "POLICY Dr. Goebbels according to informa-, harsh Armistice; tion reaching here last night. once place France in a substantial

MADRID, June 6 (Reuter)-The Emphasis is to be laid on ques- political and military subservience Paris correspondent of the tons of treatment of German pri and would also make her in part paper, Ya, says that since Dar- soners, especially parachutists, an instrument of aggression lan's speech, further glimpses and every resource of the Nezl against, many other peoples and the new French policy are discer- nible. He writes, "France desires propaganda machine is to be em- nations

"This could only be utterly ini-, to conduct itself in respect to ployed. του know how the Hood straddled her. She was too big

the explanation, it mical to the rights of other coun-, Berlin as does Washington in res- went," he said, "firing every one and too risible and had a sheer Whatever of her great guns as she split in, off for at that short range as a seems apparent that Dr. Goebbels tries, to say nothing of its ultimate pect to London."

com-effects on the liberties of the true A semi-oficial commentary two and sank, The Norfolk who single accurate salve would have trained. Nazi propaganda

panies who accompanied the army interests and welfare of the people Le Nouveau Temps, writes: "The saw it tells us her very last salve easily sunk ner.

truth, of which nobody can be Destroyers, though, often en- the field will be

urged at all of France." was a hit "

gaged, were less visible and less cost to supply reports to bear out! In another part of the state- ignorant henceforth, is that France vulnerable. As the night wore on this new campaign.

ment, which was made in reply to, will help the British except to the a question asked at a press con- extent of putting herself at they put two or three torpedoes

ference, Mr. Cordell Hull said: "We, with Britain. into the Elsmarck.

have received some preliminary! We are at present only seeing from Admiral Leahy, the initial phase of this historic Frankly we are very much con- operation of exchange of alliances, cerned about the situation which but the next steps are already be- ing prepared and it will not be Seems to be growing up.”

Mr. Cordell Hull said that the, long before they are known.” United States. through Admiral

"THREATENING" NOTE. Leahy, had consistently conveyed The correspondent calls the Note WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters to the French Government our handed to Sir Samuel Hoate by M. ~The Fighting First Division understanding of the difficulties Pietri on the bombing of Stax would be one of the first units of of their position and our deter- "threatening" and says that the the United States Army to move mination to be of every assistance British Governinent row ilf America decided to send an ex-, we could in solving their problems, categorically that henceforth peditionary force abroad. It was, for the ultimate benefit of the France will not consent to ag-

French people.

gressions against her free terri INDISCRIMINATE learned yesterday.

General George C. Marshall, "But," "he added," "we have tories, confiscation of her ships go unpunished the Chief of the Army, addressing the, made it clear to the French Gov- nor allow to AIR RAID ON

House of Representatives Appro- ernment that a basic policy of this existence of secessionist rebellions prlation Sub-Committee, said that, Government was- to aid Britain in in some of her African possessions. the First Divtalon was/"a task force of first priority and as sugy

All that day and night into the early hours of May 25, the Suffolk

and Norfolk chased and shadowed through the ice floes. patchy fog. Qurries of snow and Intermittent rain squalls.

ENEMY SIGHTED

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When at last daylight appeared

Fighting First reports

there were patchy rain squals and Described As

tearing wind from the northwest with a rising sea.

LONG-RANGE DUKIS

There were two separate long-

After a little manoeuvring the range cannonades and

Norfolk appeared to the eastward point fire was visible in the after signalling "Enemy in sight 12 miles part of the enemy battleship.

at

one

In the meantime, King George V was pounding along with spray flying right up over the bridge and taking care there.. was no whisp of smoke to give her away too early to the enemy.

The aircraft carrier Victorious was in the chase too and as soon. "as she was within air range she flew off a torpedo-Carrying air- craft. These. at 2 o'clock on the morning of May 25, reported one

hit.

BISMARCK "DISAPPEARS"

Within one hour of

south of me."*

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Continued Pare 9 Col. 1

ALEXANDRIA

"Task Force"

ALEXANDRIA, June 6 (Reuter)- The Egyptian Government has get 100 per cent. Issues of any

red unceasingly for 30 minutes. sending up the strongest concen-i tration of fire ever heard here.

As daylight on May 26 closed Khaksar Movement

In, the Ark Royal flew off a strik-

new equipment that becomes javaliable."

Certain other units would also

"because they

war

war.

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WAR - AIMS SPEECH HAILED IN U.S.

New York Times editorial on Mr. LONDON, June 8 (Reuter)

T

Thailand Goodwill For England, U.S.

BANGKOK, June, (Reuter

The present Premier's three chil-

SPECTÁCULAR FIRES IN CHUNGKING

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war

knows

Uneasy Rests The Head..

The Germans arc evidently

of

over

donated £3.000 for the rellef "of victims of Alexandria's heaviest air raid on Wednesday night. this news, Flying low, the raiders blasted get priority however, the Bistiarck and the with high explosive and incen-among those selected for possible

use in certain eventualitics.” dren who are in England and suffering an attack of the jitters companion cruiser, Eugen, had slipped away from the Arab districts.

the rate diary bombs the thickly populated The First Division, virtually at America for studies are the best for they keep moving mechanized pursuers in the treacherous half-The death roll has risen to. 150.)

strength, is stationed at guarantee of Thailand's neutrality, units into Northern Norway, ac- Camp Devens, Massachusetts. dark and northern mist,

It and

convincing proof of Thal-cording to reliable reports reach- over 200 were injured and The Bismarck was lost for 314 were rendered homeless.

many took the American Army's first land's goodwill for England and ing this country. A number

German prisoners in the last America.. said Mr. Luang Kach, arrests have been made all hours and then was picked up by

·Anti-aircraft guns on' the ground

Songgram, member of the Cabi-, Northern Norway, allegedly caused a Coastal Command flying-boat.

and flest aboard Allied warships Soon afterwards the Ark Royal's

net, in a farewell dinner, in hon-, by remarks directed against the forces of occupation. our of Mr. aircraft were

WD Reeve, retiring, German on-her

track and

British Adviser to the Customs Among the prisoners are the form- escort ships from convoys and

Excise Departments.

er British Vice-consul Bjornstad at ships from Ettle ports in all

Narvik, Captain Hoegh of the port corners of the North Atlantic were

of Narvik, and Major Hagemann. closing in to help in the chase.

German authorities claim that Norwegian patriots tried to blowi up the munitions dump at Em- menes near Narvik and that they This force, however, was unable SIMLA, June 6 (Reuter)-The Eden instead of Mr. Churchill was Spectacular Ares were started in fired on the German guard, set-

western suburbs ously injuring him. to locate the target and a second Bengal Government has been the chosen to make the first official, the downtown striking force took off

first to declare the Khaksar, declaration of war alms on behalf last night when the Japanese stag- wegians seized by the Nazis de Movement to military Muslim of the British,

ed the first night raid of the year clare that no Norwegian would body originating in the North- Mt. Eden's speech was evidente dropping many, high explosives commit any such desperate act, since the munitions dump was At last, learning that torpedo West Frontier--unlawful under the that Mr. Churchill is convinced and incendiaries. hits had been obtained by the powers given to all provincial that the Democratic Powers must Reuters was among the many strongly guarded.

The Incident is Dew order with, buildings badly damaged.

generally re- second force, King George V turn-governments by a Government of oppose Hitler's

garded as a typical act of Ger- ed at once to close with the India communique to do so where some clearer cutline of the order

which they intend to establish

man provocation, while many, be- enemy,

ever necessary.

The Khaksars Came into con-. Mr. Eden made it clear that the VICHY, June As the last light died the cral-

6 Reuter) Two leve that it is merely another

ser Sheffield

not fighting for the people in their absence were sen- nk in the long series of quar- and the destroyer fllet with the Police at Lahore in British are

tenced by court-martial to death rels among German soldiers. Nazi Cossack and her flotilla sd quiet March last year and following a restoration of the old order ly into the night shadowing the disturbance in which 23 Khaksari The declaration is hailed as the at Gannat yesterday for "plotting, authorities have now declared * positions.

were killed, a guard had to be first practical effect of President against the unity and security of, curfew between 10 ani, and 6 am: The Sheffield quickly received a posted at the résidence of the Roosevelt's speech. It is also a their country." Two others were; for the whole district between

sign of faith in victorF. ›

condemned to life imprisonment. Ankenesstrand and Grinfjord, · blast of the 15-inch gunfire which Punjab Premier.

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