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TURKEY TOWARDS CLASHES ON RUSSIAN FRONTIER DENIED BY GERMAN GOVERNMENT: ULTIMATUM RUMOUR

BRITAIN AND GERMANY EXPLAINED:

WILL NOT BE AN INSTRUMENT ALLEGED IN REPORT OF AGGRESSION AGAINST OWN ALLY

Friendship Pact Spells No Change In National Policy

TURKEY'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS BRITAIN AND GERMANY

FOLLOWING

UPON THE NEW 10-YEAR PACT OF FRIENDSHIP SIGNED IN ANKARA BETWEEN GERMANY AND TURKEY IS EXPLAINED IN A LEADING ARTICLE IN THE SEMI- OFFICIAL ANKARA NEWSPAPER ULUS, QUOTED BY THE TURKISH RADIO, SAYS REUTER.

The Editor of the newspaper writes: "WE ARE NOT RENEWING OUR FRIEND- SHIP WITH GERMANY NOR ARE WE TRYING TO REPAIR THE OLD FRIENDSHIP. THERE EXISTS.NO DIRECT DISCORD BETWEEN US AND GERMANY.

"We will remain neutral in the complications centring around Turkey. "WE SHALL NOT BE AN INSTRUMENT OF AGGRESSION AGAINST OUR OWN ALLY, BRITAIN, NOR WILL TURKEY ACT IN A WAY INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE FRIENDSHIP AND CONFIDENCE OF GERMANY.

"This does not spell any change in our national policy. When Turkey conclud- ed an alliance with Britain, we considered it our duty to prevent the spreading of war into our mutual zone of security--NOT TO INSTIGATE ITS COMPLICATIONS—AND TO DEFEND THE PEACEFUL ORDER OF THIS ZONE.”

Operations In Progress For Allied Advance

On Damascus

The conclusion of the agreement between Germany and Turkey caused no sur- prise in London, it is stated authoritatively, as the Turkish

PRIVATE DEBATE ON SHIPPING

THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT WAS BUSY YESTER- DAY DENYING THAT CLASHES HAVE TAKEN PLACE! ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER. For weeks past the Ger- mans have been putting out stories of Russo-German: tension.

WESTERN DESERT BATTLE ENDED

CAIRO, June 19 (Reuter)-The

Now they have resorted to a new trick and state that it is not true that German troops have already begun to fierce 3-day battle of the Western invade Russia.

Columbia

Moscow broadcasts made no concentrations are steadily in- mention of tension on the creasing on the common frontler

in the Balkans." frontier and only announced The Replying to a question in the that RUSSIAN MILITARY House of "Commons yesterday, the MANOEUVRES WERE TAK-Hara Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, sald ING PLACE. tha; any debate on the shipping question ought to be held in private. The Battle of the Atlantic was still on and its seriousness had not been removed by anything that had happened in the year.

Desert in # triangle forined by Sollum, Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya Pass, has ended.

Yesterday, says the communi- Broadcasting que, after the Brition has repulsed Company's correspondent la An- several attacks and strong mentions unconfirmed ru-enemy forces attempted to encir- mours that the German armies cle British advanced troopa, "we Numerous reports are pouring have launched attacks against the withdrew to our forward port- Into New York of increased Soviet Russians at 15 points on Ger- tions." German tension and even the ac-many's eastern frontier. tual outbreak of fighting between

The statement points out this the two nations but hitherto it

was done only after the Brifish MANILA, June 19 (Reuter-En-had accomplished their object in has been impossible to confirm any tirely unconfirmed reports received forcing the enemy to disclose bis

Broadcasting

Mr. Church added that he of them. might be able to make a public All reports emanate from Ameri- statement after the private debate, į can broadcasters at Ankara quot-

The Fremler

was replying to ing various sources.

A National questions by Mr. L. Shinwell and

Company's Mr. Maxton, and said he thought it would be a glorious thing if we could come through this war with all our Parliamentary faculties.

5,591 AUSSIES FAIL TO RETURN FROM GREECE

Government had throughout The Australian Army Minister, kept its British ally fully in- Mr. P. C. Spender, stated in the

Representatives, formed regarding the conver-House of

Can- sations with Germany.

berra, yesterday thut De Land

a Red Cross cable PROBABLE THAT It is thought that the agreement learned from LONDON, June 19 (Reuter)-IT IS VERY

that 9,000 British, Australian and OPERATIONS ARE ALREADY IN PROGRESS FOR THE ALLIED represents no gain to Germany

although it will no doubt be "play-New Zealand troops were prisoners ADVANCE ON DAMASCUS.

In the Western Desert the British forces have now withdrawn ed up" throughout the world as of war in Greece. safely to their original positions to the east of Soltum, which is a great German success. still in German hands. Information received here tends to show that the enemy was deployed and it is likely that the British forces had forestalled action on his part.

The withdrawal of the British Gen. 8ir Maitland Wilson warn- forces was effected with so little

in

representative the Turkish capital mentions the rumours of A German ultimatum to Russia, which, it is alleged, is due to expire very shortly.

The ultimatum, it 15 further alleged, is now being considered in Moscow." while Nazi-Soviet troop

Currency Stabilisation Committee

ATTACK BEGUN

casualties on him.

here quote Ankara Press des- patches to the effect that German strength and of inflicting heavy troops have attacked Russia at 16 points along the eastern frontler The British claimed not only to and also that Rumania has issued have captured hundreds of Ger- an ultimatum to the Soviet Gov-man prisoners but have also des- ernment demanding the return of troyed a large number of enemy Bessarabia.

tanks and guns.

JAPAN UNABLE TO MAKE FURTHER AGGRESSIVE

MOVES OVERSEAS

WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuter)--JAPAN'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEJ. REFUSAL TO GRANT TOKYO'S FAR-REACHING ECONOMIC DEMANDS APPEARS TO HAVE PROVED THE THEORY held here that Tokyo was chiefly carrying on a war of nerves and bluffing through Mr. Yoshizawa, chief Japanese delegate, who re- cently hinted at dire consequénets which would follow Batavia's refusal to capitulate.

Informed Quarteis rore, with

CHUNGKING, June 19 (Reuter) He added that 5.501 Austral arts mittee, created as a result of the knowledge of Far Eastern events, The Currency Stabilisation Com-

recent Sino-British and Bino.

felt all along that Japan is at pre- American Currency Stabilisationsent not prepared to undertake Loans, will be under the chair- any serious ventures in the Bouth manship of Mr. Chen Kwang-pu, Seas and Indo-China, though it is

An outstanding point of the had not returned from the cam- agreement. It is pointed out, ispaigns in Greece and Crete.. contained not in its clauses but in

a preamble which lays down the

ed General Dentz that the attack reservation that the Turks In815DEATH OF DL Chairman of the Foreign Trade realised fully that they cannot be

interference by the enemy that it on Damascus would begin if he re- is thought that the British attack fused to capitulate. must have had its effect.

A military spokesman in Jeru-

on the fulfilment of their obliga- Lions.

ARMS REPLACED

►

N.W. Germany Targets Hit

Commission and also Governor of entirely ruled out of the future. For 8th Night

CHINA HAND PEIPING, June 19 (Reuter) Allied forces in Syrta have be-salem also reported and confirmed It is understood that the supply gun an attack against Damascus, the recapture of Kuneitra by Allied of arms and ammuntiion to Tur- W. P. Thomas, one 01 Pelping's according to a message received troops. Operations to recapture key, which was interrupted by the oldest foreign residents, died yea-mittee will have three depart- from Jerusalem. A good deal of Meri Ayoum are in full swing.

surrender of France, has begun tu, terday. opposition is being encountered.

STIFF FIGHTING

Act.

COLLECTING DATA

the Shanghai Commercial Savings

But it is believed by many here LONDON, June 19 (Reuter)--For Bank, according to the Chinese that Japan is in no position to the elgfth night in succession, tar- official CENTRAL DAILY NEWS. undertake and meet serious oppost-gets in North-West Germany were The paper adds at the com-tion. Therefore, southward moves attacked by R.A.F. bombers last

are not likely to occur unless night. ments, the Secretariat, economic

Ports and naval bases in North- be replaced to a minor extent by Mr. Thomas came to China as research and accounting depart-something extremely serious hap-

pens to the British cause which West Germany as well as the Stiff fighting is continuing in supplies under the Lease and Lend a student-taterpreter in the Bri-ments.

tish Consular Service in 1896 and

would indicate an eventual Nazi naval base at BREST were attack- the central sector of Syria, writes

These, however, are meagre a later Reuter's

rettred through 11-health,

victory.

ed in force. In ап interview, Mr. Chen Special correspondent

JAPANESE COLONY

BREMEN, in particular, was sub- with the British Imperial Forces present, although they may be in- He was for many years Secretary Kwang-pu says that the commut

the Diplomatic Quarter and tee is collecting data from differ-

How Japan came to expect NEI Jected to a heavy attack as also were the docks at Brest where Chinese Secretary of the Spanish ent sources and studying market compliance with her demands is Legation.

conditions in order to determine something of a mystery here for three German warships are still the general policy.

compliance would have made the lying. Mr. Chen adds that there shown East Indies more of a Japanese from these operations.

Four of our aircraft are missing be the closest relations in the colony than & Dutch colony, so

Sixteen Messerschmitts were committee's Work and Chinese extensive are they believed to economic conditions. and also have been.

destroyed in the big British offen- sive A silver-plated Communion cup, economic requirements in the in-

operations Details are not available publicly, France and the Channel on Tues- occupied the property of the Church interior of China.

but the demands can safely day, three more than was origin-

EVIDENCE FOR

22 HOURS

in Syria. British

eluded later on.

by

Infantry, supported NAIROBI, June 19 (Reater)-Sir Australians with armoured fight- Delves Broughton's evidence lasting vehicles, hold a strong position

ed for 22 hours in the trial in which be is charged with the murder of Lord Erroll,

Accused paid tribute to the kind- ness and consideration of the pri-

at Qhlare.

A fierce ding-dong battle is in progress against the Vichy troops

1 Merj Ayoum and across the valley at Kheim.

son officials and fellow prisoners. In the course of a cross-country

The signature of the agree- ment is accepted calmly in London where it is recognised that the Turks are entirely sympathetic to the British war effort and have only signed the agreement in pursuit of their well-known policy of

non-involvement.

Britain been kept informed of the

of

COMMUNION CUP MISSING

HEAD INJURIES

over

EMBASSY AFTEAL

saying I have received more journey. I passed through peace-

The relations existing between Nanking Barracks, Shamshulpo, is Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Chen described as wholesale Japanese ally announced. genuine kindliness and thoughtful Tyre and through Sidon sonte Great Britain and Turkey are so reported to have been stolen be- and the American member, Mr. economic penetration in the Indies) both from the prison officials and miles to the north where the Bri- cordial that, not only has Great tween May 29 and June 18. prisoners than I have ever recely-ush forces are consolidated ed outside the Jail."

The coastal road still bears the negotiations leading up to the Replying to ble Counsel, Bir tragic marks of fighting. Burnt agreement, but she will, no doubt. Delves denied that he was out Vichy lorries and tanks le here be kept apprised of any negotia- ever Irritable even under prison and there and bridges had been tions or conversations which may

A pit-and-run cyclist was al conditions.

blown up.

follow the signature of the agres-leged to have knocked down & ten- ment.

year-old boy, Yeung Kam-shing, at Shamshulpo yesterday. The boy PREPARING MOVE

was admitted to Kowloon Hospital The Inactivity of German avla-suffering light Injuries to his tion and the fact that the German head. The Police are looking for

Cont'd Page 7, Col. 2

the cyalist involved.

Today's News Summary

THE SIGNING OF THE new pact of friendship between Turkey and Germany was received calmly in London where it was pointed out that Turkey had kept the British Government informed of the negotiations. Turkey's attitude towards Britâth and the Reich is cx- plained by the semi-oMetal Ulus.

FOR THE EIGHTH NIGHT in succession British aircraft raided North-Western Germány and Bremen was particularly singled out Among the targets. Brest, where three German cruisers are known to be sheltering, was also raided.. Enemy air activity over Britain was very slight.

REPORTS REACHING LONDON indieats that preparations have already been made for the Allied advance on Damascus follow- ing the capture of Mezze, in Byrla.

THE SHIPPING SITUATION will be debated in secret session in the House of Commons It was announced by the Prime Minister yesterday.

THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT has denied any clashed on the Hushian frontier.-'A New York report - alleges that an ultimatum has been presented to the Bovlet and will expire very shortly..

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT WILL CLOSE GERMAN CONSULATES

LONDON, June 10 (Reuter)-The MEXICAN GOVERNMENT, at any moment, will close Garman Consulstas, and propaganda cen- tres,

KAYN Mexico City despatch to the Independent French Agency here.

In addition, Wednesday's speech by Benor Padila, Mexican For eign Minister, was interpreted, an foreshadowing the freewing of Germaa and Tialian, credītu,

Meanwhile, the Government is systematically rounding up the organisations ausserted of Nazi motivVĒLINE.

The Secret Folles décovered three wiistem stations, ons of which, allegedly loasted fis the Totalitarian Legation, interferes with Mexican brondesite and commandestin" with Germany;

Manuel Fox, received representa- and large Japanese emigration

NEW YORK, June Reuter)— tives of Chinese banks. Including with concessions for Japanese ex-The appeal of the British Embassy the Bank of China, the Bank of ploitations of East Indies natured in Washington for auierican vo Communications and the South resources.

lunteers to operate the radio-loca- ¡Seas Bank.

Mr. Yoshizawa's threatening tor device in Britabi, ala perform statements on June 6 are being other technical work there. Is fes compared here with his mild re- tured in the American Press today marks yesterday, and conclusions and is generally favourably com- being drawn from this comparisonmented upon. are obvious that Japan is not Offices have been opened in New ready yet to make further aggres-York and volunteers will sign up sive moves oversoss, and for the for three years as non-combatants word ready, many are substituting or for the duration whichever the word able-

proves to be the shorter.

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Govern-

2 Swimming notes;

ment proposal to offact can- cession to married tax- payers.

3 Radio programmes; Coming

events; Crossword puzzle. 4 Western Desert battle; Enemy *skipping losses; Turkey, Germany sign treaty of friendship: Twenty enemy planes down- Led In Middle. East,

6 Immigration Commission

ót

Inquiry report; Legishitive Council meeting..

0 Lending artiole! Another

Pact.

6 Boldler found guilty.

of

manslaughteri: Round' the Police Courts

INDISPUTABLE EXPRESSION OF

SINO-BRITISH FRIENDSHIP

CHUNGKING, June, 19 (Router)-—The exchange of Notes on the delimitation in the southern section of the YUNNAN-BURMESE FRONTIER is hailed by the Chinese From here this morning as an Undisputable expression of prevalling Sino-British, friendship,

The official CENTRAL DAILY NEWS declares: We express 'doep. appréciation of the goodwill on the part of Britain and Burms. We do not value the acquisition of 2,000 square kilometres of new terri- tory as much as we do British friendahlp.”** F

The SAOTANGPAO, Chinese Army organ, mys: "A spirit of com promise and understanding is essential for the removal of minn- derstandingy between nelzbbour, tiatlónu. The settlement of the Binow!; Burmese frontier lesus' further strengthens Bino-British friendship.