1940-04-23 — Page 17

Jitters Among The Neutrals

AMERICANS TOLD "WISE TO LEAVE HUNGARY NOW"

PARIS, Apr. 22 (Reuter)-The United States Legation at Budapest to-day advised all American citizens. residing in Hungary. that it would be wise to return to the United States while facilities are still available, according to a BudapestĮ telegram.

A circular letter says that the Legation is not in possession of

R.A.F. BEAT

any Information which could lead OFF RAIDS

to the belief that the war is like. ly to be extended to south-cast Europe.

Luxembourg Fears

LUXEMBOURG, Apr, 22 (Reuter), The Germans have constructed landing stages on the German aide of the rivers Moselle and the Sur on the frontier between Germany Luxembourg.

and

They declare that the object is to increase river traffle and to relieve the railways.

From Shetlands To

South-East Coast

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter). Planes believed to be German were reported of the south-east coast to-night.

Heavy gun-fire was heard and great flashes were seen just if bombs the water, as The Luxembourg Government, us above

East Coast Raid

night.

Tuesday,

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R.A.F. RAIDS ON GERMAN BASES

April 23; 1940.

DEARTH OF NEWS

London Papers And

War In Norway ·

LONDON, Apr. 22° (Router). -The dearth of official nows from Norway gives little scope to the British press for comment to-day.

Most of the leading articles Allen Solly

abstain from discussing the main

topic.

Russia, Italy, the "Fifth Column" SOCKS

and Imperialism are discussed but not Norway.

The Times" sums up the difficul-

ties about getting a complete picture for Summer

of what is happening in Norway in in leader entitled "Waiting for News."

Waiting For Nows Waiting for vital news, says this paper, is not easy. Waiting is always necessary until the issue is decided or the situation clarißed until in- formation can be put out without profiting the enemy.

In Norway It is not possible to withhold news to the extent which may be desirable. Reports get aerosa the frontier into neutral. Sweden.

But The Time" warns that much of the reports from Sweden have not bren altogether rellable in the past and it would be unwise to place complete confidence in what is coming throughs now.

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter).—It is understood that in the course of last night's air raid on Aalborg numerous hits were made on the landing ground with high ex-material for putting together the

a result, has erected on the Luxem-were exploding. bourg side of the rivers concrete ob- stacles with spikes made of rolls. LONDON, Apr. 23 (Router)-Air-plosives. Six fires, started by incendiary bombs, were

Swedish Protesti

graft believed to be Germon were left blazing in different parts of the aerodrome. STOCKHOLM, Apr. 22. (Reuter).—also reported off the east coast to- "Numerous violatkins of our territory

One pilot, approaching from a by lights over Swedish territory na Anti-aircraft guns were in action height of only 100 feet, found turally led the Swedish Government and pursuit planes went up.

that most of the searchlights to protest to the German Govern-

Planes Over Shotlands

could not be depressed to such a low level and he was able to place an accurate salve of bomba on the road · near the control

nent," declared a spokesman of the LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter)-Two

Swedish Foreign Ministry to-day.

enemy

He added that they requested that aeroplanes, believed to bu

be taken to prevent a repetition machines, were seen dying high over of the nights which were particularly the Shetland area this afternoon.

A.A. batteries opened fire and Bri-tower. numerous and scrlous yesterday.

went up. The planes "They have been the subject of most fish fighters

the were driven off. energette representations from

No bombs were dropped and no Swedish side," It was stated,

air-raid warning was sounded.

Naxi Claim

Naxi Planos Over Belgium BRUSSELS, Apr. 22 (Reuler),—A

WESTERN FRONT

Nazi Attack Repulsed

"We may think we have enough

general outline but It is possible that important gaps are not filled or the Importance of some of the detalls supplied may exceed repllty," says the paper.

"If the people are eagerly waiting for news," concludes "The Times," "they are doing so in a spirit of calm feeling that this crisis has been com- petently and rapidly met."

Would-Bo Quislings

The "News Chronicle" does not think much of would-be Quislinge In Britain.

Discussing the agitations in certain quorters about the possibility of a

A powerful force of long-range bombers'rnided Stavanger aczodrome. One of the raiders dropped ten

PARIS, Apr. 22, (Reuter).-To-Fifth Column" In Britain, the paper bombs from a low altitude on a group day's communique says that cast of takes the view that the Communists of about 15 enemy aircraft, of which the Moselle we repulsed, by our fire, are being so stupid that they can

mains to them.

BERLIN, Apr. 22 (Reuter)-An at least six were destroyed. The the attack of an enemy detachment quite safely be left at liberty to com Ministry of Defence communique states that in addition to flights by ofcial news agency claims thut nine others are believed to be badly which did not succeed in approaching|plete the ruin of what reputation re- foreign planes over the Neufchateau British and two French planes were damaged. region this morning, foreign aircraft shot down on Sunday. It is also flew over Belgian territory at a claimed that two British bombers were shot down during the raid on' number of points during the day.

Stavanger and four more in the rold Two were identified

an Aalborg. machines.

05

German

Bolgium Restores Leave BRUSSELS, Apr. 22 (Reuler)----It

is announced that Army leave has been restored "to a certain extent."

Air Council's New Member

Appointment Of Sir

Hitler Loses His Gamble Failure Of Aircraft To

Л

Beat Warships LONDON, Apr. 22 (Router). Charles

Craven

---The war in Norway crystalisc8 into three main areas; first, that

Hamar LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter). (between

Oslo; and -An Air Miniatry announce-second, Trondheim; and third, ment confirms that Sir Samuel the Narvik section where news Hoare, the new Air Minister, has has been most obscure. invited Sir Charles Craven to If Hitler relied on his own air force join the Air Council as Civil to defent the British Navy, he has lost over and failed to gain Member for development and twice

superiority in the air. The control of production in association with air bases in Norway is essential for Air Marshal Sir-Wilfred-Free-strengthening his troops. As the Norwegian campaign develops, the Sir Charles Craven is also to be German chances there of victory are Chairman of the Air Supply Board, matce another wild stroke to save his getting remote. Hitler is expected to which will replace the existing Att

in Europe are Council Committee on Supply, and face, and observers will be responsible under the Air speculating as to who may draw the Council for the production of aeronau-next number in this sinister lottery. tical equipment and supplies.

man.

Two-Year Plan Succoss

One machine in a low-level attack sowed a line of high explosive bombs across the aerodrome and also started several fires with incendiary bombs.

Another plane machine-gunned Eine of enemy aircraft, two of which burst into flames.

Only One Plane Lost LONDOŃ, Apr. 22 (Reuter)-The Air Ministry has issued a statement that only one plane is missing fromį the rald on Aalborg and none are missing after the attack on Stavanger.

Curfew in Danmark. LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter),--ÁÇ« cording to the German-controlled Copenhagen Radio, a curfew was im- posed at Aalborg to-day, following two Air Force raids on the airport there.

our outposts.

During the night of April 21-23, several deep reconnaissances had been carried out by our aviation,

During the morning of April 22, in the course of an encounter with one of our patrols, en enemy re- connaissance plane was shot down and fell in Belgium.

Staff Chiefs Changes

Switch Over Made To Relieve Strain

Recent bye-elections, in which the Fascist and Communist peace group candidates participated, have shown that their support is small enough to be safely ignored and that they are indeed decreasing,

The Labour paper "Dally Herald" approves of the Government's wil- lingness to talk about trade with Russia providing that Moscow re frains from furnishing Hitler with materials of war,

I Russia intends to live as a peace- ful neutral, mutual trade would be of advantage to both countries.

Imperialism

The mounting of the guard by the French Canadian troops at Bucking- ham Palace gives "The Times" an opportunity to discuss Imperialism.

It is dificult to appreciate the full No civilians, except persons going LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter). significance of the French Canadians to or

or coming from work and doctorsIt is officially announced that taking over this duty from the Irish and nurses, are allowed in the streets

Guards. several changes are being made between 9 p.m. and 4.30 a.m.

The Copenhagen announcer gave to relieve the strain upon the detailed instructions as to what to do Chiefs of Staffs.

in the course of an air raid and worn- General Sir John Dill, who is at ed listeners outside Aalborg that a present commanding the First Army state of air raid danger might be de-corps in France, has been appointed to clared in other parts of the country.be Vice-Chlef of the Imperial General

Stall

Vice-Admiral Tom. 5. V. Phillips and Air Marshat R. E. Peirse, who aro at present Deputy Chiefs of the Naval and Air Staffs respectively, have been appointed to be Vice- Chiefs.

The Danger Of Communists

Why France Has Had To Round Up Reds

be

the

War Cabinet Deputics Disquieting Signs

The holders of the new posts will Germany's neighbours are taking Sir Charles, on taking up the op- no chances and it is noted that dis-

be members of the Board of the pointment, has ceased to take any quieting signs now prevall. In the

Admiralty, the Army Council and part in the conduct of the affairs of north Sweden was provided with. PARIS, Apr. 22 (Router).-the Air Council respectively, and will Vickers, Limited, Vickers Armstrong fresh reason for preparedness by re- Why France simply had to adopt of the War Cabinet at which the be available to attend the meetings Limited and all associated companies. peated German aircraft flying over Mr. E. J. Lemon, whose serve Swedish territory. The number of

the measures that she has Chiefs of Staff are unable to were lent to the Air Ministry by the planes was reported to be 28 and adopted against Communista la present. London Midland-Scottish Railway in.

letter to 4

the It is understood that Sir Charles

member of June, 1038, is resuming the Vice certainly four have been put out of explained in Presidency of the L.M.S. organisation action, one by Swedish fighters, two British Labour Party from the Craven will be

assist Air last

Air Council and will but will serve on the Air Supply were forced to land and the

Secretary of the French Socialist Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, who crashed in the sea near Gothenburg.

heads the fe. Lemon carried out, with markeen do not give the impression that

The paints where the planes were Party.

of new factories and Many former Communist Deputies ting the starting in drive neccesita- ed success, the two-year production they were stray machines which had are now in prison in France for vio- the employment of thousands of more programme for which he was lent to

lost their way. It is suggested in lating the decree of last September, men in aircraft production and the the Air Ministry.

some quarters that the Germans are making the Communist Party Illegal. creation of new. aerodromes through- trying to photograph the Swedish In his letter, the French Socialist out the country. defences.

Secretary emphasises what

many

In this connection it is understood people elsewhere do no realise the that the Empire Air Training Scheme magnitude of the Communist danger is coming well up to expectations. to France's war effort.

Board.

Nazis Discard Their Mask

The people share the general Press indignation at the violation of Swedish neutrality and it is reported that the Swedish Minister in Berlin is strongly protesting against viola-

aircraft.

Invasion Of Norway Noon of Swedish territory by German

Longer "Protective" AMSTERDAM, Apr. 22 (Reu ter)-The last vestiges of Ger- man claime that they are pro- tecting Norway are fading from the German Press.

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

arc

the

Commensurate With Dangors The severe measures taken commensurate with the dangers they are designed to meet, he says. The Communist Party had made itself mauth-plece of a foreign government which was the associate and accom plice of country at war with France. The issue was clear. France had to

decide whether or not that a party, which was directed and financed by LONDON, Apr. 23 (Reuter)Ona Foreign Power, should take part in the Stock Exchange to-day, although the work of the French Assembly and The "Koelnische Zeitung" openly the imminence of the Budget restrict be given information of the military attacks King Hankon, saying that hood activity, the market was generally and diplomatic position and secret

cheerful.

details of the defence of France.

had left no stone unturned to en-

German attitude.

courage his people to adopt an anti- Gift-edged securities quietly im- proved while gold-mining holdings The paper declares that with the were supported by local investors. expulsion of the Norwegian Minister

Olls were brighter on a growing from Berlin, the situation has become very seriously aggravated.

EXERCISES IN

DESERT

CAIRO, Apr 22

(Reuler).—The

Arst torge scale exercisen by the New

demand.

Wall Street was firm.

Rift In Puppet Administration

Zealand Expeditionary Forco, since CHUNGKING, Apr. 22 (Central). its arrival in Egypt, began this mora-The rupture between Wang Ching ing in the desert to the south of wel and Liang Hung-chi, "president Cairo,

of the Control Yuan of the puppet The exercises are designed to test government in Nanking, has deepens the powers of co-ordination of the ed according to a Shanghal message, Infantry, cavalry and'artillery in the At the regular meeting of Wang's roughest country,

Central Political Council on April The exercises will last for four 20, It Is stated, Llang was a notice days.

able absentes.

JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES

Heavy Toll Of Transports

British Submarine Sinks

3,000 Tons

HM. submarine Sea Lion has LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter).

returned for a rest.

She has sunk 3,000 tons of German transports in Norwegian. waters.

Norwegian Ship Sunk LONDON, Apr, 22. (Reuter)The WASHINGTON, Apr. 23-(Reuter).tons, was sunk after an explosion off Norwegian steamer, Bravore, 1,458 Mr. Cordell Hull, the US. Seere the south-east coast of England to- tary of State, sald to-day that the day.

Government would not undertake to

Twenty of the crew of 24 are fear-

"dictate to the Philippine Legislature ed to have lost their lives. The four or bring pressure to bear on it in survivors were landed at a south-east

10 connection with Japan's objection

the proposal to limit Japanese immi-coast port gration to the Philippines."

The Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Kensuke Horinou-

Dutch Ship A Victim AMSTERDAM, Apr. 22 (Réüler)

Dernisse, 951 chi, had asked Mr. Hull on Saturday The Dutch steamer. to intercede in the Philippines, where tons, homeward bound with a cargo which would cut of iron sank of the Norwegian const a legislation

The crew, numbering, 18, werd Japanese Immigration to 500 persons

Manved. a year is now pending;

Let those who see it as nothing more than a matter of military rou tine try to imagine a Bohemian re- giment speaking Czech and mounting guard at Berchtesgaden.

They may then estimate the worth of those who represent the war in neutral countries as n struggle bc- tween rival imperialisms.

SWEDEN'S NEW DESTROYERS

CARTAGENA, Apr. 22 (Reuter).— Four destroyers, which Sweden bought from Italy December, have

arrived en route to Sweden,

The squadron, which includes the transport chip, Patricia, will proceed. collided, have been repaired. to Sweden after two destroyers, which

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