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Soviet Fleet

In Baltic

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Neuter Bulletin)-At the other end of the Balllo Russia is getting the first frails of her war with Fin- land. The first unit of the Soviet Fleet has entered Hango which was feased to Bussia for 30 years. The Gulf of Finland is still frozen and

A passage for the Boylet Flect had to be cut by an icebreaker.

The Borlet has established a naval base at Hango and needs a passage through the Gulf to get materials, which have hitherto been conveyed by air.

WORTHLESS PROMISES

Staff Chiefs

Changes

Switch Over Made To

Relieve Strain

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Router). It is officially announced that several changes are being made to rellove the strain

upon the Chiefs of Staffe.

General Sir John Dill, who is a present commanding the First Army corps in Frerice, has been appointed to bo Vice-Chief of the Imperial General Staff

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

War Cabinet Deputies

The holders of the new posts will be members of the Board of the Admiralty, the Army Council and the Air Council respectively, and will be avaliable to attend the meetings of the War Cabinet at which the Chiefs of Staff

unable to arc present.

be

Tuesday,

HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH

Operation On A Warship

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Revier) —*** An entire squadron of cruisers and destroyers, returning from Norway was stopped for an hour while a warship's surgeon per- formed an operatlan for acuto

the appendicitis, All

Vessels formed

a protective ring round the warship during the hall,

During the operation a Ger- man dying-boat delivered an allack, one bomb bursting near a destroyer but no damago done,

Туда

OBITUARY

Member Of Mr. Lloyd George's War Cabinet

London, Apr, 22.

Mr. G. N. Barnes,. a member of Lloyd George'n War Cabinet, died here on Sunday at the age of 81. He had been in a failing health since last Augurt when he suffered a stroke. Mr. Barnes was a signatory of the Versailles Peace, Treaty, United

Women's Golf

Scotland Meets Rest

At Fanling

THE LADIES' SECTION of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club are hold- ing their Bootland versus The Rest match at Fanting to-day over the old and New Courses:

April 23, 1940.

Hitler Loses His Gamble

Failure Of Aircraft To Beat Warships LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter). The war in Norway crystalises into three main areas; first, that and Oslo: between Hamar second, Trondheim; and third, the Narvik section where news

has been most obscure. Allen Solly

SOCKS

troops. A the for Summer

The following are the teams:

SCOTLAND

THE REST

If Itler relied on his own air force Mrs. W. 8. Hillier v. Mrs. A. C. Meredith Mrs. I. W. Shewan Y MI, IL G. Sheldon to defeat the British Navy, he has lost over and failed to gain Mr. P. 5. Cassidy v. Mrs. F. A. Redmond twice Maw, H. B.

Mr. W. N. K superiority in the air. The control of Itobertson v.

Smalley air bases in Norway is essential for Mrs. M. A. Johnson v. Mrs. 3. IL Collis

strengthening his v. Mrs. H. 1. Rot Mrs. Blewart Mr. A. K.

Norwegian campaign develops, the Mackenzio.V. Mrs. R. D. Walker

German chances there of Miss M.

Glendinning v. Mra. H. Overy Mr. F. D. Hunter v. Mrs. H. C. Margrett Mrs. D.B. Edward v. Mrs. In Djafr Mrs. A. Nichol V. Mrs. C. B, rown Mrs. A. V. Greaves v. Mrs. A. J. Dennis Mrs. R. J. Shrigley v. Miss Price Mrs. W. Fleming v. Mrs. W. Park Lady NatGregor v. Mr. R. R..Dayla *.} Mrs. F. A.

Mackintosh v. Mrs. F. C. Young,

Competition Results

U.S. Admiral Attacks Japan's Policy

April

22 WASHINGTON, (Reuter).Rear-Admiral Taus- sig, former Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, addressing It la

is understood that Sir Charles Press, the Senate Naval Committee to Craven will be a member of the

a Yorkshire father day, stated that Japan's promises Alt Council and will assist Air Dundee in 1839, of 18 was born in in international relations

"are Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, who and a Scottish mother. He started hands the production drive necessita- work in a factory at 13 but was soon worthless" and that Japan is ting the starting of new factories and put to engineering. After two years "accking to impose her culture the employment of thousands of more at Barrow he went to London where

men in aircraft production and the he was out of work for months. He Adamson Cup Competition, held at on the world by force."

To further stated that the trend of creation of new aerodromes through-began trade union and Labour pro- Happy Valley, Hugh Smith beat W. paganda and in 1080 become a mem- W. C. Shewan two and one, white P. developments la the Far East might out the country.

ber of the executive of the Amal-Buckle beat G. E. Willerton two and eventually force the United States to

comated Society. of Engineers' a war against Japan,

which he was made assistant scere- tury in 1092.

Asserting that he was expressing only his own viewpolat. Admiral Taussig said: "We would be war- ranted in using economic and Anancial means pad, if necessary, forec, to pre- serve the integrity of China."

Expansion Warning

con-

Saying that even if Japan quered China she would still lacki Casentials such as oil, rubber and tin, Admiral Tauslit expressed

the

opinion that Japan "thus might seek 10 expand in the Dutch Indies and the Philippines.

"But

In this connection it is understood that the Empire Air Training Scheme is coming well up to expectations.

Air Council's New Member

Appointment Of Sir Charles Craven

ΟΙ

Ife contested Rochdale in 1895 and next year was appointed general secretary of the AS.E. In July came

the great strike for an eight-hour

dny which lasted till 1809.

Barnes was one of those who found

In the semi-final round of the

bro

getting remote. Hitler la to

make another wild stroke to save his face, and observers in Europe are speculating as to who may draw the next number in this sinister lottery.

Disquieting Signs

Germany's neighbours are taking no chances and it is noted that din- quieting signs now prevall. In the north Sweden was provided with The Stableford Competition held at fresh reason for preparedness by re- with a score of Swedish territory. The number of by W. H. Jowit

planes was reported to be 20 and Enning over the week-end was wan peated German aircraft flying over certainly four have been put out of 20+14-40. There were 28 entries.

ADAMSON CUP,

action, one by Swedish fighters, two were forced to land and the last crashed in the sea near Gothenburg. The polats where the planes were seen do not give the impression that they were stray machines which had lost their way. It is suggested In some quarters that the Germans are trying to photograph the Swedish defences.

The people share the general Press Indignation at the violation of Swedish neutrality and it is reported that the Swedish Minister in Berlin

спе

C. S. C. C. Bowls

Competitions

Wappinshaw bowls competitions is strongly protesting against viola- will be held by Civil Service Cricket Lion of Swedish territory by German

ed the Parliamentary Labour party Club every Tuesday evening, com-aircraft. f 1900. In 1905 he stood for Black-nencing to-day. The draw will take friars, Glasgow, Bonar Law's con-

place at 5.20 p.m. stituency. Here again he opposed an

authorised

strike desplie the

chance of being elected. Y. M. C. A. Swimming

Meeting

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reuter). telling the men they would get no -An Air Ministry announce-strike pay, but he won the election. A strong advocate of old age pen- Admiral. Taussig continued: we should not be placed in a rusi- ment confirms that Sir Samuel stuns he become in 1902 chairman of

committee formed

The annual swimming meeting of tion of having to carry on a single-loare, the new Air Minister, has the Labour

and continued to the European Y.M.C.A. will be held handed war against Japan."

invited Sir Charles Craven to press for these He suggested that Britain, France join the Air Council as Civil agitate until the measure was ennet-this evening at 0 In the West Lounge. ed in 1908. Barnes was chairman of It is hoped that as many members as and the Netherlands should give us Member for development and the Labour party in 1910 when it was possible will attend in order to help sistance. "It should be a naval war. |

against the arrange an active swimming We can't invade Japan and Japan, production in association with fighting for its life

Air Marshal Sir Wilfred Free-Osborne judgment which had declar-gramme for the coming season. can't invade the United States."

by trade unions for political purposes

When the war broke out he did and later devoted adequate

an

and the i

ed a compulsory levy legal

Chairman of the Air Supply Board, much rec**getting more

Admiral Taussi suggested the man.. construction naval base in the impregnable continued building of battleships. He said that agreements might be made with the British, French and Dutch whereby American naval vessels could use their bases in the Pacific.

BRITISH ONLY 30 MILES FROM TRONDHEIM

FROM PAGE ONE

tions on the heights of Lindhoedge were stormed after bitter Bghling.

The agency says that the mopping up of Norwegian patrols around Stavanger continues.

Describing the air raid on Namsos, It says that the bombardment of, British positions lasted six hours. German aircraft attacked-continuous iy in successive waves,

"The number killed could not be ascertanled," it goes on, and claims that the railway station was com- pletely destroyed.

Naxi Troops Recalled STOCKHOLM, Apr. 22 (Reuter).- Reports received this evening indicate that the Germans have been recalling

Sir Charles Craven is also to be which will repince the existing Air Council Committee will be responsible under the Air Council for the production of acronau- tical equipment and supplies.

Supply, and himself to

pensions and allowances for soldiers and their families. In 1015 he went

Two-Year Plan Success

NAZI AIR TERROR

FROM PAGE ONE

pro-

DEARTH OF NEWS

FROM PAGE ONE

feeling that this crisis has been com- potently and rapidly met."

Would-Be Quislings The "News Chronicle" does not think much of would-be Quislings in Britain.

*Discussing the agitation, in vertain quarters about the possibility of a "Fifth Column" in Britain, the paper takes the view that the Communists are being so stupid that they can quite safely be left at liberty to cont❤ plete the ruin of what reputation re-} mains to them.

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 aro 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.

If Russia intends to live as a peace- ful neutral, mutual trade would be

to Canada to secure mechanics to re-were any British troops in the neigh- pince those called up and also visited bourhood, entered my car and direct- France to bring much-needed ened me to a remote farm house. gineers back from the trenches. His Getting Along Vory Well

in the There in the Sickering light of an Sir Charles, on taking up the ap-son was killed at the froni

oil lamp on a Norwegian house, I had pointment, has ceused to take any same year.

Join lok the Government as Pen-my first meeting with the British part in the conduct of the affairs of Vickers Limited, Vickers Armstrong sions Minister in 1916, he did much ofcers attached to the British ex-

tint department more peditionary force. Limited and all associated companies, to make

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are getting along very well Mr. E. J. Lemon, whose services efficient. During Arthur Henderson's were lent the Air Ministry by the mission to Russia, Barnes took his indeed," one of them said, "but this London-Midland-Scottish Railway in place in the War Cabinet where one persistent bombing and machine gun- June, 1930, is resuming the Vice-of his tasks was to set up commis- ning is the devil."

industrial Presidency of the LMS. organisation, stons to inquire into muu Hender-been in Namsos and German planes of advantage to both countries.

Soon after his but will serve on the Air Supply rest.

son resigned and Barnes took his had been over the town continuously Board.

from 10 am, until 6 p.m. Mr. Lemon curried out, with mark-place in the War Cabinet in 1017.

The town had been badly smashed Sent to the Peace Conference as a ed success, the two-year production programme for which he was tent to representative of the workers, he be- and was blazing furiously in many the Air Ministry.

came the champion of an Interna-places. But, he said, there had been tional Labour Office as a part of the few casualties and as far as he knew League of Nations and had to fight there had been no less of life among hard for this project which he found the British troops. had few friends among the Dominion delegates. Eventually he piloted the scheme through.

The Danger Of Communists

their troops along the railway linking Why France Has Had To

Narvik with Swedish mines.

The force posted at Bjoernfjell, near the Swedish frontier, in re- ported to be cut off. Its position is regarded as hopeless, and the force is expected eventually to cross the

Swedish border,

Norway To Fight

the

Round Up Reds

PARIS, Apr. 22 (Reuter).- Why France simply had to adopt that she has adopted against Communists is "explained in a letter to the

measures

Trade Pact With Soviet

Favourable Reply Expected From Maisky

Lenden, Apr. 22.

The day before, he said, he had

The soldiers and civilians alike were being machine-gunned, he said, in furious air attacks on all roads, villages and towns in the district,

SWEDEN'S NEW DESTROYERS

CARTAGENA, Apr. 22 (Reuter).- Four destroyers, which Sweden bought from Italy in December, have arrived en route to Sweden.

The squadron, which includes the transport ship, Patricin, will proceed to Sweden after two destroyers, which

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Reluer).-"The British Labour Party from the authorities expect a favourable reply tuliided, have been repaired.

Allect Governments have token vigorous action for the battle to

be

fought on Norwegian soil," declared the Norwegian Minister in London in

broadcast.

He added: "Much has been written about those who betrayed the country, They are isolated and misguided per- song. There are no parties now in Norway. We TC all only Nor- wegiana."

JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES

on

Rift In Puppet Administration

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 dimcult to appreciate the full significance of the French Conndions taking over this duty from the Irish Guards.

Let those who see it as notifing more than a matter of military rou time 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 ini neutral countries as a struggle be- tween rival imperialisms.

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It is indicated that the British Secretary of the French Socialist to Lord Halifax's suggestion Party.

Friday to M. Malsity, the Russian Muny former Communist Deputies Ambassador to explore the Anglo- are now in prison in France for vio-Russian trade relations, which is re- lating the decree of last September, garded as the first concrete, outcome making the Communist Party illegal. of the recent Foreign Offee talks

CHUNGKING, Apr. 22 (Central) In his letter, the French Socialist with the Balkan Ministers, Secretary emphasises whni many Diplomalle circles link the British-The rupture between Wang Ching- people elsewhere do no realise the suggestion with the general policy towel and Liang Hung-chi, "president"

push on the economic war against of the Control Yuan of the puppets of immense value. This famous magnitude of the Communist danger Germany. Any trade agreement with government in Nanking, has deepen- to France's war effort.

Russia, like similar agreements with ed according to a Shanghal messige. Commensurate With Dangers other neutrals, it is considered, would At the regular meeting of Wang's The severe

specify exports to Busain not to be Central Political Council on April measures taken are commensurate with the dangers they transhipped to Germany. It is sug-20, it is stated, Liang was a notice- are designed to meet, he says. The prove a wedge to subsequent mutually

gested that the agreement might able absentee. WASHINGTON, Apr. 22 (Reuter), -Mr, Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secre- Communist Party had made itself the satisfactory arrangements restricting tary of State, said to-day that the mouth-pices of a foreign government the amount of contraband Germany Government would not undertake to which was the associate and accom-is receiving from the United States lice of a country at war with France. "dictate to the Philippine Legislature

through the trans-Siberian railway, or bring pressure to bear on it in decide whether or not that a party, the British blockade.-United Press.

The issue was clear. France had to which is one of the major leaks of connection with Japan's objection to decide wh the proposal to limit Japanese immi- gration to the Philippines."

The Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Kensuke Horinou chl, had asked Mr. Hull on Saturday to intereede in the Philippines, where cut legislation which

would

Д

Japanese Immigration to 500 persons

a year is now pending.

LONDON STOCK

EXCHANGE

LONDON, Apr. 22 (Neuter)-On

which was disce should take part in directed and financed by t Forelan Power, the work of the French Assembly and be given information of the military and diplomatic position and secret details of the defence of France.

EXERCISES IN DESERT

CAIRO, Apr 22 (Reuter)-The

ATTACKS ON SHIP

German Plane Fires On No Russian Views

London, Apr. 22.

Dutch Trawler No further Russinn views on the

Amsterdam, Apr. 22. new trade agreement with Britain are

The Dutch trawler Erin of expressed, pending a reply to the Ymulden was machine-gunned in the

Lord statement by

Halifax to M. North Sea by a German plane yester- Malaky. So long as Russia allowa goods to pass through her country for day. The vessel suecceded in reach-

Init port, Germany, the. Anglo-Soviet trade

The skipper stated that her colours | agreement must remain in the air.—were plainly visible and the plane Reuter Bulletin.

could not have mistaken her identity. --Router.

Opinion In Paris

Paris, Apr. 22. first large scale exercises by the New Commenting on the possibility of

the Stock Exchange to-day, although Zenland Expeditionary Force, since trade talks between Britain

and

Freighter Sinks

Rotterdam, Apr, 22.

The owners have received a report

the imminence of the Budget restrict- its neriva! in Egypt, began this morn-Russia, the newspaper Le Malin says, that the Dutch steamer Bernisse (051 ed netivity, the market was generallying in the desert to the south of "We hope England and France wllons) with a cargo of pyrites or

distinguish clearly the risk of such sank off the Norwegian coast.

cheerful.

Gilt-edged securities aletly Im- proved while gold-mining holdings were supported by local investora.

Olfs were brighter on a growing demand.

Wall Street was Orm.

Cairo.

the powers of co-ordination of the Infantry, cavalry and artillery in the roughest country.

The

The exercises are designed to test negotiations ng play that has re-rouw of 18 were saved and are en in making Stain on arbiter route to Holland by way of Sweden. even at the price of a now betrayal The Bernisse was at Narvik: when this time at the expense of Ger- the Germans started the occupation. The exercises will last for four many-would be full of danger." The cause of her sinking is not duys.

known.-United Press.

Reuter.

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