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RELATIONS BETWEEN GERMANY AND He Says It in Chinese but Means UNITED STATES ARE AT

BREAKING

POINT: BELIEVED THAT HITLER WILL RETALIATE:

ROOSEVELT'S ACTION

IN CLOSING CONSULATES APPROVED

WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuter)--THE UNANIMOUS VIEW TAKEN BY AMERICAN RADIO COMMENTA- TORS LAST NIGHT WAS THAT AMERICAN AND GERMAN RELATIONS WERE AT BREAKING POINT. MANY BE- LIEVE THAT HERR HITLER WILL RETALIATE.

Government officials will not disclose the evidence which led to President Roosevelt's order for the expat- sion of German Consuls, but the WASHINGTON POST states that other sources reveal that the German Consuls are charged with disseminating Nazi propaganda, directing the work of the Nazi party in the United States, at- tempting to influence newspapers and distributing funds to be used for anti-American activities.

The same newspaper, in an editorial, DECLARES THAT THE FILES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ARE OVERFLOWING WITH EVIDENCE OF SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN IN AMERICA AT THE INSTIGATION OF BERLIN, OR MOSCOW, OR BOTH COMBINED.

It states that German activities were not only to slow

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MR. WILLKIE TAKES FIRST down the aid to Britain, but that Nazl agents were the BOOK OF SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AMERICAN DRIVE TO

vanguard of an invasion of America.

The newspaper quotes Rauschning's voice of des- truction" where Hitler is quoted as saying "There will be no new Wilson arising to stir up America against us," and adds that Hitler reckons without President Roosevelt whose decision to smoke noxious agents testifies to a new initia-

AID LABOUR IN BRITAIN tive which the entire country will heartily welcome.

NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuter) MR. WENDELL WILL- KIE has taken the first book of sul criptions sold in a drive by the AMERICAN LABOUR COMMITTEE to aid the British Labour.

The weekly news service of the American Federation of Labour, commenting on Mr. Willkie's gesture, said:

"No better. Ullustration of our role in this struggle against the complete unity of the the darkness and decay of the Nazl, Fascist and Communist sys- American people in regard to tem of fc."

struggle can

Britain's

be

found. In 1918 the fate of

POUBING IN

Mr. Matthew Wall, Chairman of

the world was decided by the the Committee, announced that success of Allled armies. In £65,000 worth of subscription

1941 the fate of America will be decided by Britain's

success.

"This success depends more greatly upon Labour than upon any other section of our people. Labour will get behind the drive of

the American Labour Com-. mittee to aid British Labour, giving concrete proof to British workers that we know what our responsibilities are and we accept

MR. SHIGEMITSU LEAVES

LONDON, June 17 (Reuter)- Reuter learns that the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Shigemitsu, left London for Tokyo yesterday,

He is going to Tokyo at his own request, having been away from

home for over four years,

WENDELL WILLKIE

The newspaper hopes that are reopened by representatives of he will recall important a different German government,” American officials from Ger- says the NEW YORK HERALD- many and that the American action will be an examy

TRIBUNE.

It adds: "The abrupt closing of the Consulate can awaken nothing to Latin-American countries but profound satisfaction, but suffering from Fifth Column more important than the actual activities.

closing is the added proof which The NEW YORK TIMES says, in it brings that the administration. an editorial: "To permit them to 15 at last ready to act as facts and carry on activities that might vital interests of the security of Jeopardise our defence programme the United States require without would be intolerable."

regard for the Axis threats, for "The presumption is strong that they are now meaningless conven- they will remain closed until they tons for unreal fears."

Russian Mobilisation Reports Unconfirmed

MOSCOW, June 17 (Reuter-Foreign reports of Russian lisation are not confirmed here.

It in American

First Sergeant Samuel Krus is an ideal man to supervise Chinese draftees in the United States. Army. Sergeant Krus served with the Fifteenth Infantry in Tientsin, Chins, In 1934 and gained a fair command of the Chinese language. Thus he is able to drill the draftees in their native ton- gue. Sergeant Krus is shown with his Chinese soldiers at Fort Dix, NJ. This is the first oppor tanity he has had since his return from China to put his lingual ability to practical use. AR but two of the 14 Chinese draftees at Fort Dix, who were inducted into the Army from New York City, are scheduled for duty at the Artillery Replacement Centre at Fort Bragg, N.C.

NEW GOVERNOR FOR COLONY FROM TANGANYIKA TERRITORY: H.E. SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE RELINQUISHING APPOINTMENT FOR HEALTH REASONS

HIS EXCELLENCY SIR GEOFFRY ALEXANDER STAFFORD NORTHCOTE, KCMG, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF HONGKONG SINCE 1937, IS RELINQUISHING HIS APPOINTMENT FOR REASONS OF HEALTH,

The Colonial Secretariat issued the following official communique yesterday. afternoon:-

"The following is the text of a telegram received from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies:

His Majesty the King has been pleased to appoint SIR MARK AITCHISON YOUNG, K.C.M.G., to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hongkong in succes- sion to Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., who is relinquishing his appointment for reasons of health."

Sir Mark Young, the pre- sent GOVERNOR AND COM- MANDER-IN-CHIEF OF

| TANGANYIKA TERRITORY where he has been since 1938, is 55 years of age and was mobi-knighted in 1934 when he was Governor and Comman- der-in-Chief of Barbados..

As the official Soviet statement issued on Friday mentioned, it is true that the training of reservists is taking place and the year-

ly summer manoenyres are due to start, and this in a large country such as the Soviet necessarily Involves the use of many men but the streets of Moscow are still crowded.

The organisation of large-scale cfyll defence and similar mes- sures appear simply to be based on long-term realistic appreciation of the international situation and not any present crisis of which there are no signs In Moscow.

Third son of the late Sir W Mackworth Young, R.C.SI... the Governor-Designate of Horigkong was educated at Etou and King's College, Cambridge,

King Leopold Refuses To Treat With Germans

NEW YORK, June 17 (Router)-KING LEOPOLD OF BELGIUM is held prisoner just outside Brussels and has steadfastly refused to treat with the Germans, according to Lieutenant-Genera] Raoul Du- fresne de la Chevalerie who escaped from a prison in Holland and is now on his way from South America to Britain.

King Leopold, he says, obeys the Belgian law forbidding him to rule while incapacitated. This, he adds, has "annoyed the Ger- mans who would like him to express his opinions and co-operate with them. They do not know what to do, with, bim."

Sir Mark entered the Ceylon Civil Service in 1909. He served forces. in the European war from 1915. and then from 1923 to 1928 was

MACAO MURDER BRITISH ADVANCE Principal Assistant Colonial Secre MACAO, June 17 (Reuter)-An INTO LIBYA tary, Ceylon, after which he be

unknown Chinese gunman assas- NEW YORK, June 17 ((Reuter, came Colonial Secretary, sinated Chiu Yat-ngok, recently-The British advance into Libya Leone, until 1980, He had planned to see Mr. Mat. books have already been ordered appointed. magistrate of the primakes big headlines in the morn

by Labour organisations and other Wang Ching wel administration of ing newspapers... contributions are pouring in. Chungshan district yesterday.

Pledges of full support to Pre-evening.

suoka when the latter visited Ber lin and Rome, but the proposal fell through as Mr. Matsuoka hart to hurry back to Japan.

sident Roosevelt in implementing Macão authorities immediately

Sierra

For the next three years, Sir Mark Young was Chief Secretary Broadcasters show considerable during which period the CMG. to the Government of Palestine elation at the latest amplay of

was conferred on him.

his foreign policy with recognition organised searches. and 'have artlah Initiative kua decline to gir Mark Young was Governor

that this might mean using mill-rested several for questioning.

accept the British official refusal and Commander-in-Unter of Bar- suit that a major offensive bades from 1933 to 1938 when he was appointed to the Governor- They compared the new drive ship of Tanganyika Territory. the with General Wavell's first

Continued Page 7, Col. 3 Libyan campaign.

The United States House of Retary and naval measures, have It is repeated that Chiu came to presentatives has approved of a been sent to the President by Macao for the purpose of a visit is under way. Ball for £42,500,000 for the con- hundreds of Labour leaders and to Admiral Boyeshima at present struction of highways for defence organisations, throughout the Uni- making a courtesy call on

Governor of Macɛo,

purposes.

ted States.

Warning To Air Delivery Of American Bombers

Farmers

The MINISTRY OF AGRI-- CULTURE 188 warned farmers

to be on guard against enemy. action against their crops this summer, pointing out that foỏn in the fields is as valuable ne food on the high renn,

* A rick lost meant the lens of todder that, nould not be re- placed.

Fartiers Are Warned not fo have ricka Moke hogies) or lo have machinery or fasteinen tar

To o Africa Discussed At White House

......... NEW YORK, June 17 (Router)-All air delivery of American bombers destined for British forcer in Africa was discussed at the White House last night when President Roosevelt conferred with om cials of the War and Navy Departments, according to the Washington correspondent of the NEW YORK TIMES.

The correspondent thinks thing bombers will be down from Florida or Trinidad to a point on the Brakitan coast and from there to Gambin, or Freetown, in Weg Africa. "

⠀⠀ They will then be flown to Egypt.

Flightë have been made by civilian pilots as in the ferry service being operated over the North

Atlantic

The New York Times understands that the White House vonférerios near future looking to a considerable increase in the delivery of all kinds. British forces. Like

Final decision, it is thought,cawalta, the Bit Friderick Bowhill who has just been appola tion of manik "forziadu to Britain.

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SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE

"TIME IS SHORT

NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuter)....... The phrase "time is short used by Mr. Churchill, the British Prgo mier, to Rochester University last night, has been picked out and stressed by American radio.com mentators who hold it to be an implied appeal for speedy Ameri- can aldTES

SHIPPING LOSSES LONDON, Jund 17 (Reuter) It is stated officially in London that as a certain number of shipping Josses continue to be received late in the month, the publication of May, losses cannot be made today 8 saticipated and must be post- pated.

Today's News Summary

THE BELIEF 16 EXPRESSED in Washington circles that relations between Germany and the United States are at breaking point and the salon taken by Fresdent Rodsevelt in closing the German Con- sulates in all, is warmly approved

ABWEEPING CHANGES TO bring Australia's war effort up to colossal proportions were announced by Mr. R. G. Metisies, the Prime "Minister, when he broadcast to the nation yesterday.

THE INDUSTRIAL CENTRES in Western Germany were attacked by bombers of the "RAT on Monday zught. Bevaral were left burning gr

À TAMOUS POLISH OLYMPIO, fünner has been.

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