1941-08-04 — Page 7

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Propaganda Broadcast By B.B.C. To Germany

RIBBENTROP ASKED TO DEFEND HIMSELF AGAINST CHARGES

LONDON. Aur. 3 (Reuter)-HITTING OUT HARD. IN A QUICK MOVING COLOURFUL NEW STYLE, THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION GAVE A PROPAGANDA BROADCAST TO GER- MANY ON SATURDAY NIGHT, especially directed at the Nazi For- eign Minister, Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, in which he was asked to defend himself against the charges of corruption for general dis- honesty and with being one of those chiefly to be blamed for affile- tion of the German nation and of the misery a disaster which have overtaken millions of men and their families in these past

YEATS.

and

CABLE

GERMAN OIL RESOURCES HEAVILY TAXED BY THE RUSSIAN WAR

LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-Great interest is taken here in the tatest estimates of the heavy drain on German oil resources involved by the Russian war.

British petroleum press service calculates that German oil con- sumption in the Russian campaign mosi be at a minimum rate of 300,000 tons monthly.

"OUR FINAL

VICTORY" Continued from Page 1

"That is the kind of gentus that Rolls Royer and Packard possess and this is the kind of genius that is going to win this war."

..

A conservative assumption that all tanks operate on an average 60 miles a day and the remaining vehicles the equivalent of 100 miles cally, gives a total consumption of 1,020,000 gallons of fuel a day... 252,000 for tanks. 725,000 for lor ries and 12,500 for motorcycles or about 100,000 tons a month.

To keep advance bases supplied an estimate of 72,500 vehicles- equivalent to the number operat- ing with fighting divisions-would be conservative.

Assuming again an average dis- tance of 100 miles a day at 10 miles to the gallon, a consumpiton 1 74.000 tons a month is arrived

a long day Napoleon was smashed The broadcaster covered the measures, charging Ribbentrop by the Duke of Wellington of highlights in the career of the with smuggling colossal sums out whom It was said that his genius German Foreign Minister from of the country totalling 30.860,000 was an infinite capacity for takifig 1020 to the present describing Reichsmark.

palus. Ribbentrop, at the close of the last The next speaker was Frau Von WAT. 19 2 champagne salesman Remitz, widow of a member of an whose friends were war profiteers. old faintly of Austrian nobliity down-at-heels aristocrats

who said: Unfortunately for us dance bostesses

we owned the Fuschl Castle near

Mr. Henry Self, head of the Br- Balzburg. Ribbentrop entranced Ush Buying Mission to the United with the view, made a purchase States, Major-Gen. George BTFE, ¦ at. offer to my husband but we were Ichief of the United States Army not wishing to sell and politely re- Air Corps, Mr Gilman, President fused the

Shortly after of the Packard Motor Car Con- Assuming the Germans have half uffer wards. he

pany. an RAF navigaur (speak their force in the air three hours was arrested and brought to a concentration camping from London), a Canadian war

day, total fuel consumption while after a few weeks. I received and a Packard machinist from would be 2000 tons daily or 60,000 an urn with his ashes My children Detroit also participated in the tons a month.

and I had to leave the castle and, a little later, the new owner, Rib- bentrop, took possession."

programme,

The programme marked a "ten- month miracle" of building and equipping the new factory since the contract was first signed.

The air force used for all pur- poses is placed at 4,000 planes.

a

This would be raised to 70,000 tons allowing for ground staff re- quirements,

INVASION OF AUSTRIA

NAVAL CONSUMPTION Announcing the invasion of Aus- In a tribute to United States tria, the narrator again addressed production efforts. Lord Halifax forces in the Baltic and by the Consumption by German naval Ribbentrop "Thus it began, At-said: "Speed is everything. We have Finnish, Hungarian and Ruman- tack followed attack. violence upon had a long and tiresome way to lan armies bring ell expenditure [ violence. The forged documents go to catch up with our enemies to welf over 300,000 tons a munth, designed to prove the gulft of the but with your help we are getting which probably errs on respective country are regularly discovered

side. by every assaulted country."

VON RIBBENTROP

Next came the reminder of "Rib-

Accusing voices remued him of bentrop's" marriage to the daugh- the fallure of the plan he brought ter of Germany's champagne king, to London in 1936 for a united Otto Henkeli, which was followed-front against Russla under the by the charge that Ribbentrop be- direction of Germany. second, the came a member of nobility by anti-Comilntern Pact with Japan, eleverly inducing bis aunt to adopt

blin

"And when the dear aunt pass- ed away in 1936-very convenient ly you were helr to the hereditary title," the announcer said.

ROEHM'S VOICE

A voice, representing that of Captain Hoehm, who was murder-

invalidated by the 1939 agreement with Russia, and third, his hopes that the Moscow Pact would secure the eastern frontlers.

the tow

nearer and nearer every day.

"In one year the United States has built up an immense arsenal of position, the American colum- As regards Germany's general

1 write:

MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1941. --PAGE 7

TYPHOON REPORTED

Aport Bwacow

N. Borneq

120

130

110

The No. 1 signal was hoisted at 9.15 am. yesterday when the position of the typhoon was reported to be in latitude 20N.. longitude 114E,, directly south of the Colony. The Royal Obser- vatory stated that at 2 p.m. yesterday the typhoon was 300 miles south-west of Hongkong, moving W.NW. but that the distur- bance was not liable to recurve. Its position then was lat. 19N.. long. 111E.

1

New Naval

Appointment In Malaya

LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)---The appointment of REAR ADMIRAL ERNEST J. SPOONER, DSO, as Rear-Admiral in Malaya and En 20 charge of the Naval Establishment at Singapore is a feature of the list of new appointments ап nounced by the Admiralty.

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Importance Of Increased Range In The Progress Of Military Aviation

of vital weapons and materials tonists Lazareff and Root on Augustgress of military aviation, the YORKSHIRE POST air correspon- Commenting on the importance of the increased range in the pro- stop the war."

dent makes the following polats:-

At the outbreak of war the alr-developed still further in the

with craft

the greatest range future and as the war spreads so

N.E.I. NOT TAKING CHANCES

The list also incluues the follow- ing Flag Officers recently appoint ed to sea commands: Cruiser Squadron, REAR-ADMIRAL ``EL

WARD BYFRET and REAR- ADMIRAL HENRY B. RAWLINGS; Destroyer Flotillas, Rear-Admiral Irvine G. Glenbe

Rear-Admiral Syfret was thank- ed by the First Lord of the Ad- miralty a week ago for Success- fully taking a convey through the Mediterranean in the face of con- stant attack.

Rear-Admiral B. Rawlings qua Naval Attache in Tokyo before he took command of the cruiser Nor- folk in Aug., 1939.

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN VICHY GOVT.

LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-There are persistent reports of unrest France. The German-controlled Paris radio admitted yesterday that the police have arrested twenty "Communists" in Nantes and seized a quantity of pro- paganda material,

Earlier reports told of big de- "Com- monstrations, mainly of munist" origin, in Lyons and at St. Etinne. All public buildings In these towns, it was said, "were guarded and order is being main- tained by the police and Fascist organisations.

among all machines in standard will the scope of the Roya; Air RUSSO-GERMAN

the world

ap-

Duke Of Kent In Canada

OTTAWA, Aug. 3

(Reuter)

WAR

Continued from Page 1

German

five destroyers,

transports escorted by

"According to preliminary data one destroyer and one transport one transport damaged, were aunk and two destroyers and

"At the beginning of war Relch oll stocks anounted to 12,500,000 tons which experts considered enough for six months' fighting.

"But one month after, Russian

operational service in any air Force

in torce resistance caused German tanks,

was the armoured cars and aeroplanes to

Vickers-Armstrong Wellington MOJI, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-Indicat

burn twice as much as expected.

twin-engined geodetic built ing that the Netherlands East

bomber, which could fly 3,200 "The Rumanian, oil wells were Indies is not taking any chances also disappointing. Germany ex-

miles with a full military load. against

New machines have now possible invasion, ap-pected four to five, million proximately 100 Japanese evacuees, yearly from

tons peared in service with even

award a Japanese liner, informed the Ploest fields and transport and Boeing Fortress four-engined who arrived

Rumania. But the greater range. They are the Short from the NEI heavy Russian bombardments of Stirling, Handley Page, Halifax The Duke of Kent yesterday in the newspaper ASAHT that forti-difficulties fled works, three and four layers bombings forces down deep. bristle along the strategic timate to 24 million tons yearly.

caused by Russian bombers

spected Canada's senior modern! "The enemy was forced to turn

points on

this es-

air force station at Trenton, On back without accomplishing his The effects of this increased the Java coast chal-

range will be most marked in the tarlo, and the Army establishment task. lenging any invasion attempt

"The pinch is already being Far East. Japanese bases in Indo-

at Camp Borden

"We suffered no losses."

obstructions could be

severely felt for lubricating oil. China would be within reach of bomber and inched in the Offi-the front the communique says:

He flew to Trenton in a bigi In some places, barbed wire There is so little that it is impos-

Referring to air operations over seen with sible even to lubricate the axles Manila.

United States aircraft based in These аге your rows of pill-boxes.

cers' Mess at Trenton air station. "Our Air Force, in co-operation Barbed wire of trains, with the result entanglements and pleket fences there are

At Camp Borden; he had his first with the land forces, dealt blows are studding the coastline to the trains and

glimpse of the Canadian Army at panzer units, infantry and training on Canadian soil.

artillery, transport."

The narrator described his for- etgo policy as infamy, lies, broken treaties and forged documents.

A FAILURE "You are ed by Hitler, explained in detail councer said. "You told Hitler he a failure," the au- how Ribbentrop. the first who met eould attack Poland because 'de- the German leader, acquired 10-generate Britain would not fight fluence through being a travelledor, If Britain should give battle, friend of businessmen whom Hit would mean an end of the British ler wanted as supporters.

Empire. You encouraged Hitler to The announcer recalled Ribbel-fight Russia saying the Soviet trop's promotion to the position of armies would collapse under the advisor in foreign policy, assisting first assault. Hitler la preparing the war diplo matically and at the same time, making precautionary private

MEXICO NOT

IN WAR

MEXICO CITY, Aug 3 (Reuter)- President Camacho stated in an interview that Mexles would not

achievements.

"Germany's foreign policy under your leadership has turned the German nation's struggle for life into a mortal combat. Abnormal conditions which followed the war had raised you to the surface. Now you have dragged down the entire German nation."

intervene In the war except in JAPANESE BAN ON

FOREIGNERS

rear.

Informal Talks

that

frequent stoppages of

SEA LINE. COVERED And, more important, the a slowing up of rall

sea ine from Auckland up to Hong- kong can be covered by land- based long-range bombers and flyingboats.

Aimed At

Thai's Recognition

Of Manchukuo,

Nanking

This comparatively recent pos- |sibility will prove of great im- portance as aircraft come to be used more and more extensively for convoy protection.

TO SEE ROOSEVELT

"In the course of August 1 our WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Reuter-Air Force destroyed 41 German The Duke of Kent will meet Presi-planes. We lost 19 planes." Increased radius of action over dent Roosevelt at Hyde Park on "ANNIHILATING BATTLE” the North Atlantic enables Britain Aug. 23, It was announced at wee

The Nazi military spokesman, and America between them to White Hоnge.

broadcasting from Berlin. Jast sweep the entire route between

After the meeting the Duke will night, said tha an "annihilating the two continents.

acrompany President Roosevelt to battle within a 40-mile radius Washington the following day. north, east and south of Smolensk On Aug. 25 he will Gy to Norfolk, has been going on for a fortnight Virginia, to inspect naval facilities without respite." there returning for dinner on the

Commenting that the outcome of BANGKOK, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-Although no official demand has

same evening.

this battle is "of the greatest im- yet been received from JAPAN, informal talks, aiming at THAI-

From Washington he will go toportance," the speaker During the last wer it was LAND'S recognition of Manchukuo and Nanking, are known to have limitation of range more than any Baltimore on Aug 26 to inspect the "For reasons of prestige M. Stalin been going vA, A

thing else which confined aircraft Martin Aviation factories

seems to be trying to impress on Informed quarters believe that be expected to extend her com-

activity.

the people of the Soviet and their once this step has been taken de-mitments.

Long range flying has, how- VICHY, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-Japan allies that the Soviet Army has velopments are bound to move fast unless some new factor aries in

NO INDICATION

ever, been one of the methods in is increasing the active personnel been able to do what none others

the meantime.

The United States could, if she which the Royal Air Force has of her Navy, according to a Tokyo had done to stem the German ad-

.to the Vichy This follows the Mexican Gov- A party of boys of the China

News vance, would, guarantee Thailand's inde apecialised and with striking suc- despatch It is contended that Thailand pendence but hitherto there has ceas. This form of attack will be agency, ernment's action in strongly re- Inland Mission School in Chefoo Ands herself standing alone. She been no indication that she is jecting the German request that it will be unable to go to Shanghai argues that Britain is already en-willing to do so

case of aggression against her or that of another nation American continent

on the

SHANGHAI, Aug. 3 (Reuter- Without giving reasons the Jan- permit foreigners to leave Chefoo, anese authorities are refusing to according to the North China ally. News,

EXPULSION OF GERMANS LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-A demand is being made in Mexico for the expulsion from the coun- try of the German Minister and other Axis agents, states the The paper says it is understood Mexico City correspondent of the the British consulate is making Independent French Agency.

representations.

the United if the ban is not lifted before gaged in a life and death struggle Thailand, at a small power, 11. HEAVY RAID ON BERLIN

should protest to States against blacklisting Arms August 6,

deemed to be working for the Axle.

A motion, attacking the German Minister as the "supreme chief of

Pressure Turned On Vichy

the Afth column in Mexico" and calling for his expulsion, has bec LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-While Germany's soldiers are occu- tabled in the Mexican Chamber by pied against Rossla her diplomats are intriguing in Western Europe, and the exploitation of the subservient Vichy Government is likely to be carried further if Naxi persuasions can get the better of the Ulogering Viby hesitations, writes Router's Diplomatie Correspon- dent.

the Deputy, Cesar Garisurleta

N.Y.K. FIRE Continued from Page 1

bours.

- LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)--Objectives in BERLIN were bombed last night by R.A.F. aircraft in one of the heaviest ralds on the German capital.

added:

The Fuehrer told you on June 21 (when Russia was invaded) that our soldiers would have a hard battle in the East, and one of the -utmost responsibility, and this has certainly proved to be the caso,

"But our soldiers must be able to fee that the German people are as confident as they and that

Many large fires were started. Attacks were also made an HAMBURG and KIEL The dock like the victorious Campaign in area at CHEREQURG was attacked by a small, fores.

puffs

..

in Europe and cannot reasonably further argued, has to take a realistic view of the situation. All the world knows that formidable Japanese forces are now massed on Thalland's eastern borders...

Thailand must do all she can to remain friendly with her neigh

the East will end in victory for From these operations four of our aircraft are missing.. AGREEMENT SIGNED

the sons of German mothers." Bombs were dropped on Satur made them appear only arey TOKYO, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-The day afternoon on Kiel from a fly-of smoke swelling up."

ANKARA, Aug. 3 (Bouter)use. Agreement for That credit of 10,- ing fortress of the Bomber Com-It was not quite so cold as usussion applied to the position behind "Complete chaos" is the descrip- 000,000 Bahts, about 15,000,000 Yen, mand which had been sent out on for the fortress crew, although 35 the German advance in Russia hy Vichy's acquiescence in the case Germans or Iballans to transs

to Japan was signed yesterday be- reconnaissance. of King's Building shortly before of Japan's demands without even

tween the Yokohama Epecte Bank

degrees Centigrade. below the competent milliary observers: here - port, troops and stores from 8.30 o'clock,

Bombs fell out of the blue, evi-freezing point and the front win who point out the Gorka alainis the show of a struggle has doubt

and the Thai Banking Syndicate, dently without warning for netdows had to be key open as they of encirclement have been shot up Stelly to Libya, The fire raged for about the Ican encouraged Hitler to renew Germany is also believed to have according to an announcement in ther fighters nor anti-aircraft were frosted over. hours and extensive damage was his pressure, which comes at a mo- proposed to General Franco that Bangkok Japanese message.guns answered the attack, says the

by the fact that one Bussian unit, caused to the Import and export ment when there is reason to be common use should be made by effective immediately.

Our fingers began to feel The Agreement was stated to be Air Ministry News Bervice.

numb," says the plot, so I took advance for 28 days, rejoined the which was cut off by the Germans department, accounts affice, subiteve that the anti-Communist Germany and Spain of opanah DICTATORIAL POWERS

There were manager's office and compradore'e campaign may have an effect on ports in Europe and Africa for the

clouds over Kiel off my three pairs of gloves of office while several documents and Vichy partisans.

joint protection" of the African formed quarters comitenting on with an only occasional glimpse again.

SAIGION, AUT 3 (Rauter) in fortress flew over banks of clouds hands but soon hud to put on with Headquarters by radio and although over the North Bea theellk, wool and leather to rub the main body after a long arch having been tri constant touch papers were destroyed.

GERMAN OANARD

the Japanose occupation of of the water below.

Already these skyscraping raide received supplies by, sir. by the fortress seem to be having a nerve-racking effect on the

noticed by the No.

who raised the alarm and five ap plances from Contral Fire Station were soon on the acone

Vichy to accept the common use

coast.

"We could ace the entire length Germans:

LONDON, Aug. 3, (Reuter)--A record in the output of tänks, has been set-up in July by Lord HeaYOR- brook's tank boys,

This was disclosed last night In

Bolleved to have been caused by The Nazis, are using propaganda Meanwhile the Natis desire to wrench Indo China boom- ENTIRE LENGTH a short circuit, the fire was first about an alleged Bridals or Ameri-unmask the real mind of General phasised the effect of the move in office boy can threat to Dakar to induce Weygand, Vichy Delegate-General assuring closer participation by

for Africa and Governor of Algeria. Thailand in the East Asia Sphere, of the Kiel Canal from Brunsbut of the naval stations of Daker, It is thought they will" order, says a Japanese report tel un the West to Kiel itself at Casablancs and Aiglers, in Africa,

Vichy to place before General They pointed us the atteng the other end, the pileb resounTREASURY ORDER Weygand a scheme for mutual thening of the dictatorial powers ted. We could watch the LONDON, Aug 3 (BW8)-7716 Franco-German #protection" in or the Premier, Luang Gongram, bombe going down for quite ten Treasury in London anounced a message which the Minister of North Africa, which would force followed an indieation of that seconds after leaving the racks but that an Order has been made supply sent to the workers in tank him to disclose his ind

trend.

when they burst, our great height bringing Hongkong into the ster Tabtories,

Fat The flames, were brought under and Villefranche and Cette in

control before, 1045,

France

The extent of the damago, has not yet been ascertained,

The Germans are already us Lng French ships, manned b