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Germany's Frantic Efforts To Gain Control Of Balkans: Non-Aggression Pact Offer

HITLER'S BAIT TO RUMANIAN GOVT.

Belgian Border In State Of Tension

NAZIS PREPARING

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH”

BUCHAREST, FEB. 29 (DOMEI). IT IS OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED THAT HITLER HAS MADE IMPORTANT · PROPOSALS TO THE

RUMANIAN GOVERNMENT WHICH; IF AC-

CEPTED, WILL RESULT IN THE CONCLUSION

FOR BLITZKRIEG" OF A NON-AGGRESSION PACT BETWEEN THE

KONTE SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BRUSSELS, Feb. 29 (Domci).—Further reports of farge scale German troop movements continue to be re- ceived here.

- Reporta from the Duchy of Luxembourg confirm reports that there is considerable activity behind the German lines.

As a result of the heavy reinforce-

which is believed here to indicate the

Personnel Of Wang's Regime

SHANGHAI, Feb. 29. (Reu- ter).--The new Wang Ching-wel regime, to be formally establish- ed in Nanking on March 10, will -comprise five yuans and 14

ministries. says the "Tai Mei] Pao."

the

The personnel of the Government, says the paper, will consist of following:

Wang Ching-wel, President of the Executive Yuan:

Liang Hong-chl, President of the Legislativo Yoan;

Chen Kung-po, President of the Jadfelat Tuan;

Wang X-tang, President Examination Yuan;

of

the

Wen Trun-yao, President of the

Control Yuan;

Liu Ya-fen, Director of the

Military Council;

TWO COUNTRIES.

Hitler offers to guarantee the Rumanian frontiers against aggression in return for increased supplies of oil, wheat and other materials from Rumania to Germany.

| HUNGARY & BULGARIA ALSO

It is understood that Germany will additionally ent of Germany's front line forces, apply pressure on Hungary and Bulgaria to relinquish approach k the much-heralded their territorial claims on Rumania and, at the same rpring "blitzke.cg" Belgium again adopted certain border precau- time, to conclude identical Non-Aggression pacts with

Rumania.

tlena,

Lille

Brussels

BELGIUM

Eupen Malmedy

FRANCE.

GERMANY

hps

eastern

Inhabitants of Verviers, a Belgian. Industrial

city near frontier, have been ordered to eva

the

cuate westwards,

Tension is increasing in Belgium

More Planes Over Holland SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Rumania is requested to suspend the recenters for general Mobilisation, which become effective to-ni

Though the Germun proposta are receiving careful consis deration by the Rumanian Government, informed quarters understand that Rumania will roject Hitler's offer,

JAPANESE NAVAL ACTION

BOMBING

VICTIMS

“French”Government Wants Compensation

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

TOKYO, Feb. 29, (Domei).— Conversations were held yester- day between the French Ambas- Įsador, M. Arsene Henry, and the Japanese Vice-Minister for For- AMSTERDAM, Feb, 20 (Domei)-eign Affairs, Mr. Tani, regarding Chen Chun. Minister of the Anti-aircraft guns in Amsterdam the five French subjects who suburbs went into action at dawn were killed as a result of the Jen-Yuan-tao, Minister of War:) to-day as several enemy aircraft of Chow Fu-bal, Minister of Fin-unknown nationality appeared sud-Japanese bombing of the Yun-

nan Railway on February 3.

The spokesman of the Foreign

*Interior:

ance:

Ting-kuci,

Minister of

Lob Justice;

Chao Hu-sheng. Minister Education;

denly over the elly.

Some damage was done to building office revealed to-day that the ques- of by failing A.A. shrapnel.

tion of compensation would be dils cussed at further conversations.

None of the planes were hit, nor Chao Shu-yung, Minister of

were there any casualties among the Commerce and Industry;

Chu Ching-lal, Minister of Com-Amsterdamn people, munications;

Nazi Planos Over Paris

Minister of SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH",

P. S. Lin, Minister of Publicity: Mel Sze-ping, Kailways:

PARIS, Feb. 28 (Dome)-Nazi

No definite decision has yet been reached by the Japanese Government en this subject, he said.

Assurances Refused "Japan, however, intends to act fairly and reasonably," he declared.

OFF HOLLAND?

THE HAGUE, Feb. 29, (Reuter) Heavy gun-fire was heard off the Dutch "coast'at niidnight,”

It is believed that a naval action was in progress. The firing lasted an hour. Flashes of exploding shells were seen from the shore.

HERE IS THE FIST PHOTOGRAPH published in Hongkong of the Diggers-men of the 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force-embarking in Melbourne for Egypt. The Digger uniform is somewhat different to that worn by the Anzacs during the Inst war. Air Force Blue hus been substituted for khaki, puttees have been abandoned and the famous plumed hat replaced by a balmoral. But, despite these changes, the Digger still sticks to his cocked hat, which he carries over his shoulder and will wear during Active Service in Egypt and Palestine.-Domei.

Asama Maru Nazis Handed Over To The Japanese

The following communique regarding the handing over of the nine Ge captured by the British from the Asama Maru was issued by the Naval Authorities in Hongkong this afternoon :

Early this morning H.M.S. Kanimbla arrived off Yokohama kav- ing on board nine German nationals taken from the-Asama-Maru.-

to

These men were handed over two offelais from the Japanese For- eign Office in the presence of Captain D. N. C. Tufnell, D.S.C., the British Naval Attache, Tokyo.

As soon as the formalities in con- necilon with the handing over of the Germans were completed II.M.S. ****** | Kanimbin salle.

Peace Hopes Fading

Welles' Mission Appears Doomed To Failure

Japanese Want The Rost SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The Japanese Government, it was revealed in Tokyo this morning, is stili demanding the return of the re- maining twelve Germans who

interned in Hongkong.

pre

REDS MAD-ASSAULTS

TO TAKE VIBORG

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

HELSINGFORS, Feb. 29, (UP)—Crushing

masses of

Russian infantry are pouring into the attack on the doomed

British Govt.

And Sarawak

city of Viborg.

The drive on the shell-wrecked city Is galning momentum as the Red Arty continues to burl fresh divl sions Into the battle.

Wave after wave of Russian in- fantry is tudding into the stubborn

The spokesman of the Japanese Has No Authority To Finnish defences.

Foreign Omee (quoted by Domel) said this morning: "Complete settle- ment of the incident will depend un the future attitude of the British Government,'

the

re-

man-

Fortunately, for some reason that

Torrific Lasses Interfere

Every yard gained is costing the SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter).In- Russians terrific losses.

of But the preponderance formation regarding Sarawak was BERLIN, Feb. 29 (UP)———- Hopes that Mr. Sumner Welles'

sought in the House of Commons 10- power is so great that the Finns are in danger of cracking under the day by Mr. J. Graham Kerr, Mission would lay the foundationalne Germans who have

He added that the names of

The Member asked Mr. Malcolm stram. been

MacDonald, in

of the pro- view of for peace negotiations are rapidly leased from interament in Hongkong Imity of the independent state of cannot be. fathomed, but which is Chen Chun-po, Minister of Over-warplanes appeared over Faris three assurance that the aerial attacks on articles appear in all German of by the German

The spokesman refused to give on fading as evidently inspired will be announced to-morrow.

The nine men will be taken care Sarawak to British possessions in the belleved to be that their ammunition Miss Trenz Ching, Minister of Tuesday morning, it was officially repeated.

tires between Monday night and the Yunnan Railway would not be newspapers, furiously denying Yokohama after their arrival there, would inform the House with regard from their new advanced positions.

Consulate in East and Its strategic Importance, he is exhausted, the Russians are unable to bring their big guns into action Aerial attacks will be repeated reports that Hitler has even

to the recent deposition of the Rajah AL present, batteries of 3-1. and The first enemy pinne was sighted military necessity demands," he said,, considered making a peace offer. at 9.30 p.m. on Monday night, the "Everything depends on the atti- second of 4.30 am. on Tuesday and tude of the French Government."

months earlier of five members of 4-in. juns are providing the main the third at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

seds Affairs;

Health;

of

Minister Wang Man-yun, Agriculture and Mining.

Wang's Two Offices Wang Ching-wel will concurrently be Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Chu Min-yl will fill the post of Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan, the report adds.

be

of

It is rumoured that Dr. Chu will shortly

appointed Mayor Greater Shanghai and that Ting Mo- chim, the Minister of Social Affairs. -will be appointed concurrently Mayor

of Nanking, the report concludes.

Stirring Appeal

For

Help

STOCKHOLM, Feb, 28 (Reuter) 'Prince Eugene has issued a stirring appeal to Swedish men of military ago to volunteer for service in Fin .land,

revealed to-day.

The air raid sirens were sounded

only during the second raid,

No bombs were dropped and the (only ensualties were eight people,

Molotov Throws A Luncheon

MOSCOW, Feb. 28 (Reuter) —M

GOES

hat the destructionously reiterate HONGKONG

TO THE POLLS

of the British Empire la the sole German war alm.

who were wounded by failing shrap-Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Com- nel from anti-aircraft shells.

Disappearance of British tyranny Is Supreme Court Registry, missar, to-day gave a lunch to the a pre-requisite to the freedom of the

"This terror must be broken."

In

Muda and the resignation some

the Russian Infantry

Earller reports from Finnlal Front an Page Five?

LATEST

RUSSIAN CLAIMS

support for the Civil Service.

The resignations included those of larks. "Germany con conceive of peace,

the Chief Secretary, the Financial harmony and goodwill among nations

Secretary, the Chief Justice and the only when that tyrant is done away The election of a member for the

Principal Medical Officer, with everywhere in the world," de Urban Council caused by the ratire-

To Comment Impropor clares

the "Diplomatic Korrespon- ment of Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto,

Mr. MacDonald replied that the re-! dontz."

began al 10 a.m. to-day the lations of His Majesty's Government with the state of Sarawak were There are. two German Losics

American Ambassador.

candidates. Dr. governed by the Agreement of 1888.Į The guests seus and the making good of injustices Basio, who is standing for re-election, Under this agreement Sarawak was included the Commissar for, Foreign

and Dr. A. M. Rodrigues, a new can-recognised to be an independent! PARIS, Feb. 29 (Reuter) Two Trade and the Vice-Commissar forms of years old. German reconnaissance planes have Foreign Affairs.

didate who is being supported by the sovereign State. In its Internal

MOSCOW, Feb. 20 (Reuter)-Ac- been shot down in French territory The meeting lasted three and a

affairs, His Majesty's Government in the last 24 hours.

There was a steady stream of voters had no authority to interfere except cording to a Soviet communique the from the hour of the opening of the for the limited purposes mentioned Russian troops yesterday continued developing their offensive on Lho BERLIN, Feb. 20 (Domei).polling booths, mostly of the Portu- in the Agreement.

evincing Rumours that Hitler will present a guese community who are

In these clrcumstances, Mr. Mac-Karelian Isthmus. Donald was of the opinion that it, The enemy three-point peace formula to Mr. great interest in the compaign,

attempted counter- Sumner Welles, the U.S. Under- The result will be announced at would be improper for him to make attack, but suffered heavy losses and Secretary of State are denied in 17 pan. to-day.

any comment on the feels referred continued to retreat, official Nazi circles.

to in the question. There can be no doubt, they state, that Hitler will reject any designed to make the Allled war aims

basis for peace negotiations.

half hours,

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On the contrary, Hitler will affirm that Germany will continue fighting until the Aliles capitulate to his de- mands.

Club de Recrelo."

$20,000,000 LOAN

TO FINLAND

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Reuter),

Soviet troops captured enemy. de- fensive forlifestions on the north bank of the Salmenkaita River and

Lake. Vuoksi..

SAYS REPORT IS occupied itsarri on the west bank of

"PERVERSION” ·

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” OTTAWA, Feb. 28 (UP)-Cana-

1$1,333,537.57 which it is proposed to envisage German hegemony in cent of 10 import and Export Eanic to stitution of Contraband Control in iors lost 1,28B tanks up to February

The report of the directors of the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Co., Ltd., states that the net profit for the The support. given to Finland year, before providing for the amortisation of Crown Lenses and already, he said, was magnificent, but the replacement of buildings by writing off depreciation amounts Sweden's first line of to $1,372,012.77 which with $588,638.08 brought forward from not enough. defence was in Finland at the pr last year has been credited to Profit and Loss Appropriation :sent moment, and more volunteers

were urgently necessary to allffen Account. the resistance,

This report will be presented at deal with as follows: the general meeting of shareholders as a Final Dividend of to be held at the offices of Messrs. To add to Special Repairs and

$1.00 per share LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter)-The Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd. at Renowals Account Gibraltar port authorities state that noon on Tuesday March 12. the time required for the clearance .An Interim dividend of $1.25 per of United States ships last week share absorbing $375,000 has already averaged less than eight hours ex-been paid and after writing off $28,- cept-In, the case of one ship, which 200 from land and $223,013.28 from wat without clearance papers, buildings there remains a balance of

The communique gives details of the number of villages captured and acts' that on other nëctors there were no important changes, The House of Representatives his dian Government circles describe the According to a report from Hel It is believed that these demands approved an increase in the capital reports regarding the possible in-singfors, it is claimed tint tho - Nus- tral and southern Europe and the re-

enable a non-military loan of $20,- the Pacific as a "perversion of the 20. Artllery fire is how raing at- ***--*-*-*-*-* § 450,000,00| turn of former German colonies.

000,000 to bo made to Finland. actual, situation."whN MAHARA Viborg, and is the heaviest barrago: 3.670.83 ¡No Special Conversations Proposals seeking to authoriso a They decline to amplify this states since Ujo outbreak of the war.".

direct Government loan to Finland mentres AMANDA PORIA ZURICH, Feb. 20 (Reuter).—It is with no strings, and seeking to per- Itäis, adimitted, however, that tlie 224,000.00 understood that the purpose of Mr. mit expenduure of the loan in the Canadian Gouachment has received 645,028,74 Sumner Welles's stop in Zurich was United States in any direction dostaw continunication regardlow, Kia, minket

merely to give him a pause for rested by Fintonde wig, put forward but junmuyor Lazeteisel paint on, the

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