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No. Je139

FRIDAY, MAY 3.

1940.

日六廿月三

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War Office Confirms Withdrawal Of Allied Forces': German Forces Enter Andalsnes In Afternoon

ALLIES

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SOUTHERN NORWAY

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READ SIR NEVILE HENDERSON'S REVELATIONS

Page Four

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, MAY 2 (UP)-THE WITH- DRAWAL OF ALLIED forces froM SOUTH NORWAY AND THE TRONDHEIM sector is NOW CONFIRMED BY AN OFFICIAL STATE- MENT ISSUED BY THE WAR OFFICE, WHICH SAYS THAT THE RETREAT HAS BEEN COM-· PLETED IN THE FACE OF "EVER INCREASING ENEMY STRENGTH."

The statement continues: “The Allied troops have successfully embarked at Andalsnes and other ports in the neighbourhood.

"This was done despite the enemy's incessant

cations by air action."

BALKANS efforts to destroy these ports and their communi-

CALL UP TROOPS

Italian Forces On

DEBATE Yugo-Slav Frontier British Warships Go To

ON WAR

Likely To Take Two Days Next Week

Mediterranean

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

Referring to the conflict in north Norway, the communique says: "In the Narvik area operations, are continuing and Allied detachments have been in contact with the enemy. There is nothing further to report from Namsos."

Meanwhile a German High

communt communique from

Berlin says: "In the unresisted.

RAIDS ON

pursuit of the retreating English STAVANGER

forces, German troops renched Andalsnes and raised the Reich' flag there at 3 p.m., to-day."

The statement added that the

Germans successfully bombed two

-"An Allied battle fleet is British aircraft-carriers off the Nor-

LONDON, May 2 (UP). already in the cast basin

of

the same time bombed

R.A.F. Claim To Have Made Hits

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).— wegian const on Wednesday, and at It is learned authoritatively that British during last night's rald on LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).the Mediterranean en route destroyer and brought down two Stavanger a number of hits were planes which were trying to defend registered in many parts of the Reuter's Parliamentary corres- to Alexandria, declared Mr. the ships. pondent learns that the debate Chamberlain in the House musique, only one German bomber

In the same raid, said the com- nerodrome. in the House of Commons uext of Commons to-day.

was lost. week on the war will likely extend over Tuesday and Wed- -needay.

He added that the "in- juries to Germany have been so substantial as to

Goss in the lobbies indicate that the House as a whole Jins agreed to permit an important redis-

Text Of Communique LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)-A War me cominuntique states: "Allied forces which have been carrying delaying operations south

Several fires were started on the landing ground and in the Jadjoining woods where aircraft

are known to be concealed,

The raid on Fornebu_was_made_by_ the bombers which attacked Singury and bailed the defences by attack-

suspend judgment unl! Tuesday and Tīribution of the main Allied of Trondheim during the past few ing from varying heights.

no longer.

The cheers which greeted Mr.jfleet." Chamberlain's declaration that Nor- way wis not to be a side show were the loudest beard all afternoon."

In short, it is clear that the House will have to be thoroughly convinced on Tuesday that whatever steps have been taken by then are justified.

Test For Cabinet Thore closest ได the bellevo that their statements carry convlotion, though they do no disguise the recognlilon, of the fact testing thai Tuesday may prove time for the Cabinel.

Ministers will

The attitude of the Labour Oppo sition up to now was reflected in Mr. Attlee's statement that the Labour members would have liked

full dis-

In

days have now, after repulsing many enemy attacks, been withdrawn

face

of increasing enemy strength.

"They were successfully embarked at Andalsnes and other ports in the neighbourhood.

Hitler's next move may be to the altack southeastern Europe. Mr. Chamberlain declared.

The Premier also predicted that Hilter may attempt u lightning sweep on Britain.

Greek Mobilisation SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ATHENS, May

(UP).—Ten

2

"This was done in spite of the incessant efforts to destroy enemy's these ports and communications by air netion.

"In the Narvik area, operations are detachments have been in contact with the enemy.

"There is nothing further to report, from Namsos,

classes of the reserve of Omeurs and continuing and certain specialists have been called to the colours for a month's training between May and Angust.

Yugo-Slav Precautions

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH'

NEW YORK. Mayi (Dume)

Nazis In Andalsnes LONDON, Muy (Reuter).---A German High Command communique

nerodrome three large fires were In addition to repeated hits on the

started by Incendiary bombs.

Japan And The European War

a

Enduring Policy Of Non-Involvement

cussion on the Issues raised. How-The Yugo-Slavian Government has issued from Berlin to-day states that ever the safety of our men must be billed the Reservists In view of the Germans entered Andalsnes at love speech to

to

feel

of paramount consideration.

Labour members. do not Inclined exploit any situation whether military, naval or political, "if the last named arises from adverse

news."

Frog Hand For Liberals The Liberals prefer to retain A free hand.

increased activities of the Italian p.. to-day. troops along the border, according to

a Press report from Belgrade.

Yugo Slavian troops called to the Colours now total 500,000,

U.S. Warning

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

ROME, May 2 (UP).-A lengthy

discussion regarding US, shipping in Should next week's discussions the Mediterranean took place when Invade the field of political consc- Mussolini on Wednesday received the quences within the Government, one United States Ambassador, Mr. Wil- thing can be taken as certain from lan

Phillips.

the attitude of the House' to-day and It is understood that the Ambas- that is namely, that the purpose of sador informed Il Duce that if Italy: States any pressure exerted on the Premier ly involved in war United will be for the sole purpose of ensur-rhipping in

In the Mediterranean will ing the best possible prosecution of cense in conformity with tlic

Neutrality Law,

the war,

There may be criticism. There is

United States circles here are of

no wavering in the nation's purpose, the opinion that such action would

NOT AFRAID OF

THE TRUTH

OTTAWA, May 2 (Reuter), -Com-

possibly prove to be of considerable harm to Italian trade.

The United States Ambassador was in conference with Count Clano,{ the Italian Foreign Minister to-day.] Washington Talks menting on Mr. Chamberlain's state- WASHINGTON, May 2 (Router). ment, the "Ottawa Journal" remarks --The Italian Ambassador, Prince that the British people are not afraid | Colonna, conferred for 15 minutes of the truth.

with Mr. Sumner Weller, the Asste=)

Me. Chamberinin gave them the tunt Secretary of State, this after-} truth and while some of it may be nocn and afterwards went to see unpalatable there was nothing in it | President Roosevelt.

to cause dismay, and much to give These conversations created con courage and confidence, the paper siderable interest at the State De sald...

¡ parturient.

Mr. Welles later sold the

Sinte BERKELEY, Calif. May 2 (UP) Department had received a full re- Major General James McRae, 70, re-port from the Ambassador in Rome tired, ex-Commander of the Philip-on his interview with Signor Mus- pine Department, died here to-day. PLEASE Turn To Pago 7..

Gorman Reports SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BERLIN. May 2 (U)-D.NB. (Official German News Agency) to day reports from the front:—

"Norway, from Steinkjer through

TOKYO, May 2 (Reuler).-Jupan's determination to maintain her polley of non-involvement in the European war was emphasised by the Pelme Minister, Admiral Mitsumasa Yonal, conference of local governors to-day.

Yonol Admiral

added: "Simul- taneously we are paying close atten- tlon to the effects of the European war on East Asia, and we are taking appropriate steps whenever they are necessary. In such an international situation we must be fully prepared

Kreat

Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristo fece great dificulties both at home tinnsand and Oslo to the Swedish and abroad in fulling the frontier is now in German hands, mission of building up a new order

In East Asia." PLEASE Turn To Page 7.

A VIEW OF Andalines, the Allied base in southern Norway, which was evacuated yesterday, The Germans are now in occupation of the seaport,

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MEMBERS OF A German submarino crew alongside one of H.M. warships in their rubber boat, launched when their U-Boat was sunk. In saving these men, the Royal Navy pro- vide an object lesson to the Naxis which they could well tako to heart.-Copyright.

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German Navy Disaster Alters Entire Balance Of Power

A hundred and thirty Offi- cers and mon of H.M.S. 'Hardy, tho destroyer that ran aground in the first attack on Narvik, and men of H.M.S. Eclipse marching through London after their exciting adventures in Nor- way. About fifty of the Hardy's men landed when their ship grounded and captured 120 German sailors. Copyright.

CITY HOLDUP

MR. DUBOIS...

IN GRAVE CONDITION

POLICE SEEKING TWO GANGSTERS

THE CONDITION. of Mr. J. Dubois, Manager of Messrs. Sennet Freres, was this morn- |-ing-described-us-critical.—He·ls

not expected to live,

The Police are now scouring the Colony for two men wanted in connection with the sensa- tional gangster raid on the well- known city establishment yeater- day evening.

The following descriptions of the two wanted men, who are believed to have arrived here recently from Shanghai, has been circulated to all stations.

"Aged 25 medlum height and bulid, hair cut short, and dressed in black

erge European-style clothing. White Panama Hot and black European- style leather shoea. Believed to be a Cantonese.

"Aged 24, medium height and build, long thin face and sallow complexion. Hair cut American style, wearing *revish-blue European-style serge shock. clothing and Brown leather aauve of Shanghal,

"This man is believed to ba armed with a revolver!!!

One Man In Custody. One man is already in custody. He is now in hospital under police guard, suffering from a bullet wound in the right hand.

It is alleged that in his possession was found n revolver and threo diamond rings valued at $2,420.

The bullet wound is belloved to have been Infilèted when one of his companions commenced shooting!In- discriminately fr the jewellery establishment.

Contrary to reports published this morning, the man was arrested in the shop and was not chased down

LONDON, May 3 (Reuter),-Continuing his state-the street. ment on operations in Norway in the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain said that in just over three weeks the German naval losses amounted to a serious figure.

They included two capital ships damaged, certainly three, or four cruisers sunk, 11 destroyers sunk, five U-boats sunk and 30 transports and store ships sunk or scuttled.

The lossca sustained by the Royal Navy in the same period were four destroyers, three sub- marines, a sloop and five traw- lers. Five other warships wore damaged by air attack and onc store ship sunk by a U-boat torpedo.

It would seem from theno figures,

let wound in the abdomen, and hos- Mr. Dubola is suffering from a bul- vital authorities this morning sald his condition was very eritical. The police state that he is not expected to Jive.

The robbery occurred at 5 p.m., when many pedestrians were passing the shop.

Shanghai Bandits

Folice believe that the three gangs- he said, that whereas the strength tera arrived in Hongkong, from and efficiency of the Royal Navy | Shanghaf about a fortnight_ngo. had been tile, if at all affected. They proceeded to Macao last week the Injury, to, the German Navy and returned, to Itongkong two days had been a substantial as to alterago, the entire balance of naval power and to permit the important re-

· PLEASE. Tum To Pago 7.

"It is believed that the robbery was planned' in a well-known Chinese hotel, where the bandits had roonis.