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REACTIONS Countering

TO SPEECH

Favourable Comment

By Neutrals

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)---- Brussels papers admit that the Germans have obtained import-

Subversion

Home Secretary To Take Measures

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).- ant auccesses in Norway, but In the House of Commons to-day, whereas some of them suggest Sir John Anderson, the Home. that these are decisive, others Secretary, was questioned with take a more objective view.

Many papers pay tribute to the Britisti presa for His honest realium and point out that the British public supports ill-tidings better than any

other.

The "Nation Belge" says that Ger- man losses at sea are undoubtedly heavier than those of the Allies,

Raids Becoming Raro The "Meuse" says: "It is notable

that the German attacks in the North

Sea are becoming rare and raids on British bases are exceptional. This proves that the Scandinavian efforts are heavy for the Reich. They seem To cost 500 tons of oil daily, without counting about 40 transports sunk in the short interval, constituiing a Kerlous

loss

of tonnage, arms, provisions and men."

Judgmont Suspended

regard to subversivo journals and organisations.

The Home Secretary said that an attempt to supprean statements which may be open to objection on the ground that the language used is in- accurate or immoderate would involve very extensive interference with the

berly of the Press.

"What I am considering is a guarded and limited provision to enable action to be taken in serious cases of pro- paganda deliberately designed 10 impede national war efforts," he said,

In Any Case, Why Insult The

Poor Beasts?

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Sloop Sunk By

Aircraft

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

LONDON, May 2 (UP). -An Admiralty communt. que issued to-day announces the loss of H.M.S. Bittern, a sloop of 1,190 tons, com- manded by Llcut-Comman- der R. H. Mills.

"This ship was repeatedly attacked by enemy air- craft", says the Admiralty statement on the loss of the vessel.

GERMAN NAVY - DISASTER ALTERS ENTIRE BALANCE

OF POWER

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distribution of the matin Allied fleets.

"In this connection." he con- tinued, "I might mention that it has been thaught possible to divert the more normal distribution of ships in the Mediterranean wilch for sume time has been affected by our requirements in the North

ALLIES EVACUATE SOUTHERN NORWAY

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apart from unimportant centres, of

resistance.

"German troops advancing to the east in the Bergen sector have occu-. pled the large power station and aluminium works at Kinsarvik,"

A further D.N.B. report claims that the German troops are at present engaged in breaking down the last enemy resistance near Andalsnes."

"Thereby, the enemy's attempt to halt the údvance of the German

been troops has

finally shattered. The lighting around Andalsnes is ut present no difficult military problem," the report adda.

Further it states that the enemy is in retreat towards Andalsnes,

"Only at luolated points are they desperately attempting to prevent the retreat from developing into a panic like light. The advancing German troops, however, are breaking all re- sistance," D.N.B, declares,

Gorman Communique SPECIAL TO THE "TELKWHAPH BERLIN, May 2 (UP)-The Ger- man High Command, in the first communique for two days to give a detailed account of the fighting In central Norway, claimed to-day that the Germans were thrusting down Homsdal Valley from Dombaus, driving the British forces in "head- long retreat" towards Andalsues and the sca.

Responsible German quarters ad-

C. British and French batile mitted that they do not know what

fleet with cruisers and auxiliary crafts is already in the castern basin of the Mediterranean on its way to Alexandria."

AMSTERDAM, May 2 (Reuter),~~~ While Mr. Chamberlain's statement was read with Interest in Holland, the

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).— general verdiet of the public to-night was that judgment must be suspended Amidst the welter of war news, until events in Norway are further crisis news and tension news, an clarified.

There is no disposition to attach item of sporting news appears undue weight to the general claims of which forms some comic relief.

The Nazi chlef of the trotting fat Naxis Lose Thousands #uccesses, and the actual facts of the Allied landings and air force bomb-racing has given a warning that race

Turning to the Norwegian cam- ingy

muide

considerable horses must not be numed Adolf,paign, Mr. Chamberlain said that the

Hermunn or Ribbentrop.

German losses amounted to many thousands.

have counter-impression.

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Mr. Chamberlain's reference 10 Holland is not commented on Meinlly, but the Dutch attitude is that they are now well-prepared to Incitle any would-be invader.

Washington Opinion WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuter), Mr. Chamberlain's announcement of the British: withdrawal from An- daiznes 19 felt to be inevitable in military circles here because of the start the Germons obtained.

For some the past the opinion

He also announces that only names considered to be in good fusic by the racing authorities may be used.

It has been suggested that this is due to a fear that one day a horse Adott or Hermann might be allowed to come home among the also-runs.

KING AND QUEEN CONTINUE TOUR

L

he

"It is far too soon to strike, the Norwegian balance sheet yet," said, for the campaign has merely concluded angelane in watch it is safe to say that if we have not achieved our objective neither have the Germans achieved theirs, Their Tosses are far greater than ours,

"But I would take this opportunity of addressing a warning both to this

Not A Sideshow

House and to the country.

has been expressed in these quarters | LONDON, May 2 (licuter).—Con- "We have no intention of allow- that the German Norwegian cam-tinuing their tour of south

Lan-ng Norway to become a sideshow but paign was hi the nature of a decoy. The refusal of the British in fall cashife Their Majesties the King and neither are we going to be trapped this trap despite the adverse effect Queen to-day visited more armament such a decision might have on publle factories where they saw tanks at alls opinion in held to be wise,

stages of construction. Rumours have been

current

diplomatic circles since the Sem-

dinavian Invasion that not only was it a prelude to an Italian drive in the Mediterranean area agreed upon at the Brenner meeting between Hitler and Mussolint, but also that

They later watched one tank being put through a test run.

They spent Wednesday night at the Hotel Royal which is situated on the shores of Lake Windemere.

into such a dispersal of our forces would leave us dangerously weak,

at the vital centres.

We know that our enemy holds the central position. They have im- mense forces always mounted ready for utach and an attack can be launched with lightning rapidity in any one of the many fields,

"We know that they are prepared to invade not

Hitler might attempt to beer Na FRENCH PROTESTnd or Belgium or both.

TO JAPAN

PARIS, May 2 (UP).—It is off)- cially announced that the French

lean by staging a rak? on England herself through Holland. Mr. Chamberlain's

specchi also helped to correct the ingression of German sucess due to efficiency by emphasising German treachery Ambassador to Tokyo has protested and violation of International stan- dards of conduct,

to the Japanese Foreign Office against the Japanese bombing of the Yunnan railway on Apri! 28 and 30.

Western Front Activity

UNITED STATES AND GREENLAND

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

"Or it may be that their sava bordes will be hurled against their Innocent neighbours in south-east Europe.

May Attack England "They might well do more than one of these things attempt a large scale attack on the Western Front or at- templa lightning swOOD

This country.

on

are the present British Intentions, but expressed the opinion that a rupid

lowards the base withdrawal Andalsnes leaving, necording German claims, only a light sereen of Norwegian forces to cover their retirement, indicates that the British 10 planning

re-embark [1 are Andalsnes and evacuate that entire area of Norway.

Although the German High Com- communique does not mention mand's con the actual tell of Domuuns, responsibic German quarters said it is now, without

the slightest doubt, in Ger- man hands since the communique describes the Germans as being only 30 miles southeast of Andalsnes-in other words about half way down the Romsdal Valley between Domburs and the sea.

May 3, 1940.

botated Correction There is no explanation why the

a belated correction to yesterday's High Command after 24 hours issued

stili continuing in the Dombaas ares. communique to state that fighting is In any case to-day's indicates it is not a belated retraction communique

Dombras although it may indicate captured

that 48 hours ago-the period which yesterdays communique describes Dombons was not actually in Germon hands.

to the claim to

have

The belief in German quarters is

that

tiring to prepare for embarkation, it if the British are actually re- should be only a matter of two or three days before the Germans clean up this entire sector, leaving possibly a few scattered Norwegian detach- ments in the Oesterdal region which. it is noticed, is not mentioned in to- day's wan communique.

There is no information in Berlin about the Norwegians position, but "It would be foolish Indeed to.

it is believed they will have but reveal to the enemy our conception alight importance since any Norwe of the strategy which is best cul- glans or Allies in Desterdal would culated to secure their defeat.

"But this can be said for it is presumably be cut off from the main

body retiring towards Andalsnes, obylous-that we must not so dis-

In PARIS, May 2 (Reuter).-To-day's

that ease their only hope of COPENHAGEN, May 2 (UP).—Int our forces as to weaken uur avoiding ultimate capture would be communique...says-that-there--way connection with Washington~reports--

freedom of action in vital emerit-they-succeeded in forcing their activity of contael units..

way over the Swedish frontier. that United States consuls are being gencles which may at any moment An encounter between patrols insent to Greenland, the Official Danish

urise.

Oesterdal Valley Battle the Vosges turned to our advantage. News Agency to-day reparis that the

"We must solze every clunce

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" During operations in the North Danish Government is considering have done and shall continue to

dn in Norway to inflict

ROEROS, May damage проп

2 (UP) Norwe the enemy.

But we must not allow gian military officers to-day revealed ourselves to forget that

Jong

that a pitched battle between Ger- term of strategy will win the war.

man troops, Norwegian regulars and "Let me repent that what I have Swedish volunteers began at 1 p.m. to-day in the area eight miles south- west of Roeros in the Oesterdal Val- Jey.

So, one of our destroyers was seri-sending a Commission of experts to ously damaged, One of our patrol the United States "to take care of ships was sunk by a mine.

Danish Interests in Greenland."

On the other hand, one of our sub- marines torpedoed an enemy marine.

Sual-

BRITISH PLEDGE

RENEWED

To Fight On Until Norway Is Free

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)—A further pledge that Britain wh fight) until the freedom of the Norwegian people has been restored was given in a speech yesterday by Sir Kingsley Wood, Lord Privy Scal.

Ribbentrop's explanation of the German attack on Norway deceived no one, he said.

TURKISH TRADE ald is only an interim statement.

MISSION

st

"Certain operations are lu progress and we must do nothing which might jeopardise the lives of those engaged in them." ISTANBUL, May 2 (Router).—An Discussion Postponed economic mission is leaving here on Saturday for Bucharest to begin Mr. C. R. Attlee (Leader of the La- LONDON, May 2 (Reuter). Both trade negotiations with the Ruman-bour Opposition) and Str Archibald fan Government.

Sinclair (Leader of the Liberal Op- position) agreed that it was inad- visable to have a discussion 10-day, and Mr. Chamberlain then announced that next Tuesday there would be a further statement and discussion on the war situation.

Admiral Stark's Warning

naval

U.S. Naval Strength

Statement In Lords LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).--In the May Be Insufficient

House of Lords to-day, Lord Hankey nade a statement on the war situn- WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuter); tion similar to Mr. Chamberlain's in Referring to the fores gathering Naval Operations,

-Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of the House of Commons. in the near Middle East, he said that United States Chamber of Commerce would comply with the Government's informed the Lord Shell (Labour) said that he these were not a menace to anyone.

They were there for whatever duty that the present United States request not to debate the statement, they might be called on to face and

strength might not be sufl- but at the same time they, as a party, their presence, he said, would fortify clent to protect the country in were far from happy concerning cer-

friends in Egypt and future.

tain events and the preparations He declared that the minimum re-made to deal with them. quirement for self-reliance and self- defence was to keep up the fleet to the 5-5-3 ratio of the Washington

Admiral Stark spoke after the called for a faster United States arming on a "Pay as

cir good Turkey.

STOCK EXCHANGE Treaty.

BRIGHTER Chamber hnd

LONDON, May 2 (Reuter);---The] We Go" Unsis. Stock Exchange was brighter and

German Version

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, May 2 (UP)-A German High Command communique says the British are evacuating the areu

round Andalsnes.

DNB reports that the British evacuated Dombans.

A Look Through GOLF WEAR The "Telegraph"

50 YEARS AGO

May 3, 1890, The House of Camnions kňu read the Deceased Wife's Bisters'. Dlil a second,

me

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Mr. Percival Spencer, the well known aeronaut and parachutist, arrived in Singa. pore on the 25 ult, per steamship Wing Song from Caleuits and, (says the "Free Prosa") intends during his stay to one of those Aerial performances which have caused such a sensation among the hundreds of thousands of spectators who have witnessed them during the Indian tour.

We are informed that Mr. Spencer will also give balioon ascent and parachute descents at Batavia and other Dutch towne, Hongkong, Shanghai and Nagasaki. the desideratum of course being thai tho pinces visited have facilities for supply- Ing the was required to inflate the balloon, although, if necessary, Mr. Spencer la prepared to manufaclare the necessary supplies of hydrogen in the absence of a gas company.

A contnon nollon, which seem to be upset by the success of parachuting, in that a fall through the alf of a hundred fest or so is necessarily fatst. Leaps of suleides from Jofly bridges have been the ground. There can no longer be the supposed to kill before the body reached slightest doubt, according to Mr. Spencer.

upon this point. At Bombay, the other day, he dropped between 200 and 300 feet before the parachute opened, and thic drop was to all intents and purposes n fall of that extent. Were there anything In the old theory, the results in such a case would be asphyxiation.

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25 YEARS AGO

May 3, 1915, According to Reuter's Amsterdam cor respondent the Kaiser and Prince Henry of Prussia, have inspected the Antwerp fortifications, tarial and submarine yards. Both looked well, but older. The visit was kept secret for fear of any at- tempt on the Kaizer's life.

10 YEARS AGO

May 3, 1030. Against Worcestershire to-day the Aus- tralians piled up a total of 492 rims for the loss of eight wiekels, the innings be- Ing marked by the display of D. Brait- man, of Now South Wales, who scored 234 runa.

Wide Interest has been shown, not only in Kowloon but also in other parts of the Colony, in the arrangements being made to welcome the new Governor on the occa alon of his first visit to the Peninsula. It to the first time in the history of Hong- kong that such a celebration has taken place, and the event will mark another

stage in the progress of Kowloon,"

Members of the Kowloon Cricket Club yesterday received notice of an extra- ordinary general megling to be held in the Club house on Friday, May D, when several important cussed, including proposals will be dis

building of a new Club house at a total cost of $60,000,

5 YEARS AGO

May 3, 1015. The entire British nation, as represented by the political leaders in the House of Commons, forcefully condemns the atti- tude and polley of the Corman Govern- ment with respect to armaments and peace structure of Eurapo generally.

The

House cheering to its feet when he said:

Sir Austen Climberlain brought

Germany

of nations and I won't join the family Instead of seeking to persuade she means to extort or impose her will, she will find his country in her patis, and with this country that great free commonwealth which centres around it. and she will meet a force that once again will be her master,"

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General milkary conscription will come into force in Germany on October 1. The plan, according to authoritative circles is to train for one year the various classes called up. but there will be voluntary schemes of service in special units auch as the Air Fured and the motorised sec- tians of the army, which require more elaborate training.

General Gocrlust, Premier of Prussia, in in address to-day declared that Gennany was prepared, and sutelently strong, to meet an attack from any quarter. There was no longer any use in talking about equality at armaments in the air: Thint

in already been attained.

General Coering, wound up by saying that Germany has done something decisive for peace. She has rearmed.

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League of Nations circles__to-day wel comed the signature of the Franco-Savlet Pact of mutrini ansistance in the event of aggression occurring against either state. It is felt that the treaty is within the com pass of the League Covennut and in cal culated to strengthen the system collective security.

of

Nazi Coal For Italy

ROME. May 2 (Reuter) The Minister of Communications, Signor Venturi, writing to Signor Mussolini states that the efforts to meet Italy's have entire demand for foreign coal by Imports from Germany, following Britain's embargo on

borne traffic, has met virtually with com- plete success.

BALKANS CALL UP TROOPS

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solini yesterday. The talk, he said. was of a general character and con- sisted of an interchange of views on the international situation.

Woodring To Give Coun

Up Office

a

Reassuring Statement ing to a Rome despatch, it is believed PARIS, May 2 (Reuter)-Accord-

that when the United States Ambas- sador, Mr. William Phillips, called on

Clano, ho WGB given reassuring Rialement concerning Italian intentions regarding Yugo- Slavia.

Socrot Appeal, Denied SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

BELGRADE, May 2 (Reuter). – WASHINGTON, May 2 (UP). The reports that Prince Paul, the Mr. Harry Woodring, Secretary of senior Regent of Yugo-Slavin, bad next January regardless of whether made a secret appeal for aid to King or not President Roosevelt runs for; Carol are "entirely without founda- a third term.

tion."

more active to-day owing to Jorge No German Patrol War, sald he is leaving the Cabinet been on a visit to Rumunia and had

investment interest.

after

Gilt-edged holdings advanced n.andlly and alls recovered yesterday's depression. Industrials were irregular though showing numerous gaina..

Gold-mining securities were steady. Wall Street was Arm.

BELGIUM ABLE TO DEFEND HERSELF!

Ships In Danube

SOFIA, May 2 (Reuter).—The He said the decision is purely for, Bulgarian telegraph agency la oft- ' personal rentons. cinlly authorised to deny that Cer- man patrol vesseln disguised us bargés have anchored at Rustchuk.

Food For Norway's Population

Greece Calls Up More Reserves ATHENS, May 2 (Reuter)-Ten

classes of reserve officers are called up for a month's training. They will BRUSSELS, May 2. (Router).

bo called in four series, the Arst of "We can hope that the war will be LONDON, May. 2 (Reuter)-Mr. which must report on May 15. The spared us since the Belgium of 1040 A. T. Lennox-Boyd, Parliamentary highest raak of non-commissioned is not the Belgium of 1914," declared Secretary for Home Security, told the officers in included in the call-up. M: Spanke in a speech at Antwerp to House of Commons to-day that the day.

Government was actively consider- LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)-Her "We are able to defend ourselves, ing ensuring that the Norwegian civil Majesty the Queen has sent 70 arti-, Our strong army and strong country population În the areas where British cles of clothing, including socks and considerably increase the strength of troops are operating are supplied pyjamas, to the Prisoners of War De- our defensive system," he concluded, with food.

partment of the Red Cross,

A Yugo-Slavian official, who is close to the Prime Minister announc ed this to "Reuters" to-day.

Responsible circles hero bellave that the situation is not such as to warrant any appeal from Yugo-Sinvia to any other State for special aid of a diplomatic nature or otherwise.

Madrid And The Mediterranoan

MADRID, May 2 (Router)-—The uncertain state of rélations between the Allies and Italy, emphasised by the closing of the Mediterranean to British shipping, ia Laken with remaricabio calm here.

The opinion is becoming more emphatic

that unless Spaulsh sovereignty in the Balcarle Islands or elsewhere is violated; Spain will remain neutral.

sca

The letter says that the programme called for a monthly delivery of 1,000,000 tons and during April Italy received 986,000 tons.

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