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FRIDAY,

MAY 3,

1940.

日六廿月三

SINGLE COPY 19 CENTI

War Office Confirms Withdrawal Of Allied Forces:

German Forces Enter Andalsnes In Afternoon

ALLIES EVACUATE SOUTHERN NORWAY

and we are deformided to continue our

MUNICH

READ SIR NEVILE HENDERSON'S REVELATIONS

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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.

BALKANS efforts to destroy these ports and their communi-

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"This was done despite the enemy's incessant

cations by air action.'

"

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." Italian Forces On Meanwhile German High DEBATE Yugo-Slav Frontier British Warships Go To ON WAR

Likely To Take Two Days Next Week

Mcditerranean

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, May 2 (UP). "An Allied battle fleet is

Command communique from

Berlin says: "In the unresisted

pursuit of the retreating English

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

the

The statement added that the Germans successfully bombed two British aircraft-carriers off the Nor- wegian coast on Wednesday, and at same time bombed a British destroyer and brought down two planes which were trying to defend the ships.

In the same raid, said the com- unique, only one German bomber was lost,

already in the east basin of LONDON, May 2 (Router). the Mediterranean en route Reuter's Parliamentary corres- to Alexandria, declared Mr. pondent learns that the debate Chamberlain in the House in the House of Commons next of Commons to-day. week on the war will likely He added that the "in- Text Of Communique "extend over Tuesday and-Wed

juries to Germany have LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).—A War nesday,

been so substantial as to Office communique states:

"Allied forces which have been

no longer,

The cheers which greeted Mr. fleet." Chamberlain's declaration that Nor-

way was not to be a side show were the loudest heard all afternoon.

RAIDS ON STAVANGER

R.A.F. Claim To Have

Mado Hits LONDON, May 2 (Router).- It is learned authoritatively that during last night's raid Stavanger a number of hits were registered in many parts of the aerodrome.

on

Several fires were started on the landing ground and in the adjoining woods where aircraft are known to be concealed."

The raid on Fornebu was made by

In addition to repeated hits on the aerodrome three large fires were started by Incendiary bombs,

Goss in the lobbles indicate that the House as a whole has agreed to permit an important redis- carrying out delaying operations south the bombers which attacked Singary suspend judgment until Tuesday and tribution of the main Allied of Trondheim during the past few and bafled the defences by attack-

days have now, after repulsing manying from varying heights. enemy attacks, been withdrawn "in

face

of Increasing enemy "They were successfully embarked at Andalones and other ports in the neighbourhood.

the This was done in spite of enemy's incessant efforts to destroy these parts and communications by nir action.

In abort, 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 Those closest the Ministern belleve that their statements will carry conviction, though they do no disguise the recognition of the fact testing that Tuesday may prove D time for the Cabinet.

to

Hitler's next move may be to the attack southeastern Europe, Mr. Brength. Chamberlain declared.

The Fremler also predicted that lightning Hitler may attempt a swoop on Britain.

Greek Mobilisation SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ATHENS, Moy 2 (UP), Ten classes of the reserve of Omleers and certain specialists have been called to the colours for a month's training between May and August,

Yugo-Slav Precautions SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

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

"There is nothing further to report from Namsos.

Rumania Urged To

Ask For Aid

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, May 2 (UP)-In broadenst in nightly

Nazis In Andalines

May 2 (Reuter).—A | ita LONDON,

The attitude of the Labour Oppo- tition up to

up to now was reflected in Mr. Attlee's statement that the Labour

NEW YORK, May 1 (Domel).- German High Command communique Rumaninu to-night, the B.B.C. members would have liked a full dis- The Yugo-Blavian Government has issued from Beriln to-day states that cussion on the issues raised. How-mobilized the Reservists in view of the Germans entered Andalanes at 1 urgently appealed to Rumania not to delay any request for ever the safety of our men must be

Increased activities of the Italian pm. to-day..

Allied aid. German Reports of paramount consideration.

troops along the border, according to do not Icel Labour members

"In Palestine, Syria and Egypt, the a Press report from Belgrade.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" inclined to exploit any situation

Yugo Slavlun troops called to the

BERLIN, May 2 (UP).-D.N.B.great semles of England and France whether military, naval or political Colours now total 500,000.

(Olelal German News Agency) to-are masslug." the R.B.C. said.

"Hitler understands nothing but "If the last named arises from adverse

day reports from the front;

force. news."

Free Hand For Liberals The Liberals prefer to retain free hand.

Should next week's discussions invade the field of political conse- quences within the Government, one thing can be taken as certain from the attitude of the House to-day and that is namely, that the purpose of any pressure exerted on the Premier will be for the sole purpose of ensur- ing the best possibit prosecution of the war.

There may be criticizm. Thero & na wavering in the nation's purpose. Acrimonious Debate Likely SPECIAL TO THE "YCLEGRAPH" LONDON, May 2 (UP)—Mr. Chamberlain's speech In the House of Commons is generally taken to mean that the Allies have withdrawn from the entire region south

Trondheim.

Iis announcement is expected to lead to an nerimonious debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday,

U.S. Warning SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, May 2 (UP)-A lengthy discussion regarding U.S. shipping in the Mediterranean toolt place when Mussolini on Wednesday received the United States Ambassador, Mr. Wil- liam Phillips.

in

"It is understood that the Ambas- radior informed It Duce that if Italy, United States is involved in war thipping in the Mediterranean will with the cease

Conformity Neutrality

United States circles here are of the opinion, that such action would possibly prove to be of considerable harm to Italian trade.

The United States Ambassador was in conference with Count Clono, the Italian Foreign Minister to-day,

Washington Talks WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuter). -T110 Italian Ambassador, Prince) Colonna, conferred for 15 minuter with Mr. Sumner Welles, the Assis- innt Secretary of State, this after- Members privately express the noon and afterwards view that the balance sheet unfolded President Roosevelt. by the Premier has, for the moment, averted any serious defections from the Government.

Nevertheless, it is felt that Mr. Chamberlain is not yet completely out of the woods,

Several prominent Members of

PLEASE Turn To Pago 7,

went to sCL

These conversations created con- siderable interest at the State De partment.

Mr. Wolles later said the State Department had received a full re- port from the Ambassador in Rome on his interview with Signor Mus- PLEASE Turn To Pago 7.

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"Norway, from Stelokjer through "But the Ailles have enough force Trondheim, Bergen. Stavanger, Kris in the Near East to utterly smoth any

Oslo to the Swedish tiansund and

now in German bands, adventure Hiller may undertake in

the Balkans.** frontier is

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A VIEW OF Andalsnes, the Allied boso in southern Norway, which was evacuated yesterday. The Germans aro now, în occupation of the scaport.

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HARDY MEN OF THE DESTROYER HARDY

DRAMATIC RESCUE OF U-BOAT CREW

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

TRONDHEIM STILL A BATTLE GROUND: FIERCE FIGHTING

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" STOCKHOLM, May 2 (UP)-Although the British forces have evacuated the arca south of Trondheim, bitter fighting is still being waged around Trondheim itself.

The Norwegian High Command to-day claims that the tide of battle has turned with a sensational and unexpected defeat of the German forces near Roeros yesterday.

The during German trust towards Trondheim now, in turn, appears to be in serious danger.

Norwegian forces on the right tory over the Germans, is strategically flank of the German troops leads northwards over Forellhagna important because a secondary road operating along the Oesterdal Mountain through the towns of Budal and Gudbransdal valleys are at-and Rognes,

tempting to connect their attacks Regnes is on the railway linking! with those launched by British Rocros to Stoeren, and in about 13

miles south-east of Stoeren, and French forces operating Forellhagna Mountain is 8,000 Luet] from Dombans.

above sea level;............“

Norwegian Victory The town of Os, where the Nor- weglons claim to have scored a vic-

Although, not offelally confirmed by the Norwegians, it is reported here! PLEASE Turn To Page 7.

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

UNHAPPY

DANES.C

Hard Life Under Nazi Domination

AMSTERDAM, May 2 (Reu- ter)-Life in Denmark to-day is described by the Copenhagen correspondent of the Liberal newspaper, "Algemeen Handel- sblad.”

Only a part of the picture is presented, for sections of the message were cut out by the German censor.

A variety of rules, orders and pro- hibitions were issued at once. Ile says that efforts were promptly made to change the whole economie life of the country.

Strict Rationing

On the first day prices were con- trolled. 'This as followed Imme- diately by rationing of almost all im- portant foodstuffs.

Petrol

W

not

only strictly rationed, but all stocks were con- iscated, This alone threw 85,000 Danes In the muter business out of work.

All through the country, the Danisia nraple are having to adjust them- selves completely to a new way of living, the correspondent continuta..

Drinking Prohibited Considerable precautions have been taken to make hostile demonstrations Impossible. All meetings are for- bidden. The bon even extends to university graduation ceremonies...

Wine and spirits are forbidden. Dance may only drink light beer. Their famous dark beer is prohibited. This

is causing strong resentment. Developments since the Nazl occupation have taken the Danish people by surprise. They thought they were on friendly terms with all their neighbours. This makes their present helpless position all the more biller. Paper Money For Danes SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" COPENHAGEN,, May 2 (UP)-- The Nazis in occupation of Denmark have ordered the withdrawal of the Danish half-crown and two crown coins,

will be replaced by paper

They will

money.

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