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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

May 9, 1940.

WESTERN FRONT

TURKEY'S Full Report Of Second Day Of Commons Debate

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State Of Emergency Is Declared

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LONDON, May 8 (UP).-^ State of Emergency has been declared throughout Turkey, ac- cording to the Ankara Corres- pondent of "Exchange Tele- graph."

emergency.

INTERVENTION

LONDON, May 8 (Reuter).-Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Labour M.P., opening the second day of the debate in the House of Commons, emphasised the gravity of the issues involved.

He said: "If we must be sternly critical about the handling of events and refer to certain persons, we are not actuated by partisan considerations.

more

parties were sent to Andalsnes to search for a piece of level ground that could be used as a landing place. The only level ground in the neigh bourhood consisted of frozen lakes and at the moment the thow was beginning.

All responsibilities of the Council of Ministers have been transferred to the High Com- "I would sing the praises of anyone instrumental in winning the war." mand, which has now been given full powers in the event of any debate proceeds the

He declared thint the more the strength until you tell it what is

the really the perif.

"We need real action, not the shum action we have had. This is one of the latcat develop-Ministere appear to be open to ments in the troubled Balkens, where considerable censure for their apprehensions have again arlsen. conduct of affairs. He com-

U.S. Citizens Warned

plained that Mr. Churchill, who Simultaneously with flis announce- ment, the U.S. Legations in all Bal-had considerable responsibility kan and Danubian countries have for the operations, would be extraordinary man Hitler has been greater renewed requests to American sub-heard last when there could be that he has been put into Jects to leave at the earilest possible no comment on his evidence.

jeopardy than his predecessors did In 1914.

Three Big Losses Although the request is described as an ordinary precaution, and not

Mr. Morrison described the scat- "One strategle advantage we hand-had already been embarked on an based on any expectation of Imterinit of the expeditionary force ed over was Czechoslovakia with mediate development, Mr. Cordell

Amazing Action

"The petty cash balance sheet of losses on either alde is of no use. "Strategically we are in a much worse position than before.

"The greatest triumin of

Only one suitable landing place was found and the surface was swept clear of snow to form runways.

The necessary stores, munitions and petrol were provided and in less than a week it was ready to receive aircraft.

A squadron of Gladiators, which

aircraft carrier, were flown off the

Hull announced In Washington to-day Prepared for Finland as an amazing milllon of the finest troops in Europe hin 180 miles from land in a thick that, in view of the warning, there action.

would be no excure if any Americans were trapped in the Balkan or Dami- bian countries should war suddenly strike there.

Fears

of a spread of the conflict Hin expressed by were Holiness the Pope to-day, when he brief addressed 5.000 pilgrims in a speech.

"This is a ragle spring-time, in which the conflict tends to spread

he declared.

"I wonder whether the Government

Kone.

"What

the second? You had a snowstorm. At seven in the evening

took the pledge to Norway seriously Franco-Russian Alliance by which they landed on the lake and at ten as an essential part of the war opera-Russia was to come to the afd of o'clock that night the first patrol was

would in the air, tious or an merely discharging a Czecho-Stovakin and there moral obligation to protect them have been a new war front for Ger-

15-Hour Attack selves from criticism.""

many.

But next day eight German bomb- Mr. Morrison

"What happened? Russia's ships then

asked, when were the Government first informed are now crossing the Black Sen withers took part in an attack on the lake. This altack was continuous for 15 of the German move against Norway all for the neroplanes of Germany,

hours. Tons of high explosives fell and Denmark? When did the first "Thirdly, there is Rumania. Ger-

from the bombers during that period message of the movement of German many has practically Rumania In her

and there were 37 combats. transports emme through and how hands. If they did not have it soon afterwards was there a real month ago, by this policy in Norway. we have now handed them Rumania With regard to Spain 1 hope my WHI not fears about that country prove true,

stock world is poisoned by move?

loyalty

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"There is a possibility of obtaining

just peace through prayer."

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Six German planes were brought down close to the lake, It was eer- tain that another eight were brought down in the near vicinity, and the Squadron Leader and Flight Licu- tenant thought that no less than 30 machines were put out of action in the course of the operations,

Mr. Dalton's Queries Mr. Hugh Dalton, (Labour) asked

As regards the laying of mines on the Norwegian coast, Mr. Morrison "To tell Hitler what you are to do before you do it is pro- going

Sweden Not To Blame The Government thefoundly unwise,

"Now you have got Scandinavia the

hands. 11 ought to have had surveys of

is German Balkans into the war, and fears that dorks, harbours, (jords

nero- criticising Sweden.

"What right have we to criticise tils preliminary 'propaganda is a pre-dromes so as to know where to get lude to Nazi

at and to get there quickly, It looks them? We promised to rescue, Rumania mr other Balkan countries. as if none of these things were done." promised to protect. We never sent if there were any anti-aircraft guns

tr. Morrison named Mr. were re-emphasised by the Rumanian

Chamacroplane to Peland. We were loo official spokesman to-night.

berlain, Sir John Simon and Sir

Hate in Norway, Samuel Hoare as unequal to their task The German occupation of Nor-The arrangement and as more than any other menway brings German aeroplanes and responsible for not avoiding war. submarines 200 miles nearer

He announced that the Labour coust. Opposition would divide the House

"There was a promise to Poland, a at the end of the evening.

promise to Norway and a promise to Finland.

in

The Rumanian spokesman told for elgn correspondents that Rumania was not a country

which y Power could experiment.

"We are no country which will leave its door open for somebody to walk in," he said.

"Rumania is thinking of its own interests and no one should make the mistake of thinking that we are going; to serve other people's interest,

"We will not permit ourselves to be made a base for operations for anyone.

Gayda's Boast

Meanwhile, In Rome, the Italian the Press continues its attacks on Allies.

Signor Gayda, writing in the "Giornale d'Italia," boasts that Italy will quickly overcome the handicap imposed by British possession of the Rock of Gibraltar if it comes to a question of war. British and

French control of Gibraltar and the Suez, he declared, of was contrary to the principles European liberty and justice."

The Allies are mating a fatal error if they think they can intint date Italy because control Gibraltar and the Suez."

they

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Premier Intervanes

Immediately following Mr. Mor- rison's speech, the Prime Minister rose-almost spring-to the despatch) box and said:

"The words which Mr. Morrison has just uttered make it necessary for me to intervene for a moment or two at this stage, Mr. Morrison be gan his speech by emphasising the gravity of the occasion. The challenge he has thrown at the Government in general and the attack he has made on them and upon me in particular mak makes it graver still

Naturally as head of the Govern ment, I necept primary responsibility for the actions of the Government but it is grave not because of personal considerations-tone of us would for moment desire to hold on to office for a moment longer than we retain the confidence of this House--but beentise, as warned the House yester-

our

"Our promissory notes are now rubbish In our bands." (Loud eries of "Shame" from the Govern- ment supporters and cheers from the Labour benches).

one

"Tell me now," he continued, "of little country that will bel prepared to stand up to the Nazis upon a mere promise from us. "What is the use of nol facing facts?"

Resign, Appeal To Premier

in the neighbourhood of frozen lakes, Sir Samuel Hoare, in reply, said: "1 am sorry to say there were not. for anti-aircraft

guns was upset by the sinking of ships and it was a question whether hurry on the squadron or to wait for some further days for the anti- aircraft guns.

"On the whole we took the decl- sion to send aeroplanes to engage German bombers at once,”

Action

Cautious Statement

By Nazis

SPECIAL, TO THE "TELEGRAPH” BERLIN, May 0 (UP)-The offlelal German news agency report says: "On the West Front there was somewhat stronger artillery, and patrol troop activity. Enemy brill- jery was engaged in intermittent are between the Moselle river and the Palatini forest which was answered by the German batteries.

"On Tuesday'a French company was repulsed with the loss of 15 to 20 men,"

Enemy Raid Repulsed

PARIS, May 8 (Reuter).—A com- munique states that in the reglan east of Nied, the enemy attempted a rakd which was repulsed by the fire of the outpost attacked, of artillery and of a support party which at once went into action.

Missionaries In China

Pertinent Questions In The Commons

LONDON, May 8

(Reuter).—In

the House of Commons to-day, Mr. 1. C. Hannah asked how many mis- alonary stations had been evacuated owing to the anti-British movement) fostered by the Japanese in Hopci, Shantung, Shunst and Honan.

This movement, he said, had re- sulted in over 10,000 hospital beds being closed,

asked whether the Prime Minis- ler would represent to the Japanese Government that the encouragement of the anti-British movement will render impossible any improvement of relations with Japan.

Ir

Some Improvement Scen

replying. Mr. R. A. Butler said that according to the latest informa- tion received, 25 missionary stations had been evacuated in the four pro vinces, including ten hospitals.

As a result of representations to the Japanese Government, he said, some improvements had recently taken pince.

Mr. Hannah asked if the Japanese Government wanted to improve re- lations with this country.

Sir Samuel added that the effect of the German bambing was that a greater part of the British machines

of action on

No ans the put out

wero ground. Not one was brought down in the air.

He said that the cardinal factor was the lack of air bases,

British public opinion would not have stood for Innction and it was

risk which was realised from start.

the

Mr. Lloyd George said that every- body was dissatisfied with the war inevitable that they should take the -effort of this country and agreed with

the Prime Minister that we must face the position and face it with people and not as personal issues."

In conclusion, Mr. Lloyd George said that the Prime Minister hud ap- pealed for sacrifice from the nation which was reagly so long as "you give

confidence to them that those who

Two Lessons Learned Everything possible was done with- out air bases.

Sir Samuel said that two lessons

had been learned from the operations

in Norway:

answer was given.

Mr. R. Gibson asked whether al- ternative steps were being taken with regard to the necunimodation of mission stations. Mr. Butler replied that the matter had been taken in hand.

day, this is a time of rulonal ̄danger-ate leading them are doing their best fighter over the German bomber but House of Commons to-day, Mr.

Challenge Accepted

"We are facing a relentless enemy who must be fought by united action of this country. It may well be that it is a duty to criticise the Gover- ment. I don't seek to evade criticism, but I say to my friends in this House

and I have friends in the House |

Government (Loud

cheers)-no Government can prosecute the war efficiently unless it has public and Parliamentary support.

Fino Response GENEVA, May 6 (Router).An Interim report has been issued by the League of Nations' High Commission-

At least we shall see who er for Refugees.

it indeed. The liberal policy of the British is with us and who is against us. Government towards victims of the call on my friends to support us in Nazi aggression is being continued, he the lobby to-night" (Loud Cheers). reports.

Lloyd George Hits Out There have been very few cases in

Mr. Lloyd George sald that which the concession

of

personal

most

Generous Assistance The British Government Is generously helping private bodies to look after 00,000 refugees.

for them.

2. The power of the British Air ́striking night after night.

DEMONSTRATION IN SINGAPORE Mr. MacDonald Replies To Questions 1The superiority of the British LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)-In the a-strong-air-power-must-be-met-by Malcolm MacDonald

gave details that the stronger air power.

of the demonstration of workers accurred in Singapore on May 1.

This was given in reply to n ques- tien put forward by Mr. W. Paling. Following this, Mr. Paling asked whether Mr. MacDonald would see that these applications for higher wages and better conditious

the ground that they not denied were merely Communist propaganda. Mr. MacDonald replied that the Chinese workers had asked for in- creased wages and received them.

In this case, the agitution was a purely political one.

"I say now solemnly Prime Minister can give an ex-

Force ample of sacrlice because I can

The quality of this force, he said, .tell Jim one thing. There is:

was unsurpassed but the quantity was nothing which would contribule

rly big enough. not nearly more to victory in this war than

at he should sacrifice the seals)

office" (Loud chicers from Labour supporters).

ot

The R.A.F.'s Part Taking part in the debate, Sir

The momentum of production was now gathering speed.

"It is much better than it has ever been and there is no reason why it should not become better and better," he said.

In answering a question. Sir Samuel German aerodromes in the Narvik area and such seemed extremely unlikely, he

thought.

"I accept the challenge. I welcome Samuel Hoare, the Air Minister, said salt that he knew of no

that he proposed to concentrate upon the events of the last month and the part taken in those operations by the R.A.F.

I

Not Invincible

On

were

to belleve that everything is going well.

"Few of us realised a few months ngo that we should be losing our food resources from the Scandinavian countries or that we might be so

plies

The Germans were in control of all strategical aerodromes in central The German air power was not Invincible, he said. Air power, be and southern Norway. That was a

it German or any other air power, liberty has been abused by the re-fuels given by Sir Samuel Hoare were critical fact which must never be

no detence of the Government.

was only invincible when there was fugees.

The first Instalment of British forgotten when they considered the

military

not sufficient ale power against it. operations that subsequent- forces which went, to Norway, he

In this case the Allles had no soon faced with the loss of food sup- ly took place. kuld, ought to have been picked men.!

It incant from the very outset that Aghter force to cope with the German The Germans had picked men.

bombers. the R.A.F. was suffering under Britain sent a territorial brigadei

had Where they handicap us their machines had to fly

their fighters "Oyer and over again, wo have which had not had very much train-hundreds of miles backwards and avaliable they had always shown how been given most opiimistle reports ing

That was the advance part of the forwards across the North Sea, while Well they could cope with the German about the facts of the food situation.

the enemy had air bases on the spot. bombers. forces which had to' accomplish a task upon which the success of the whole force depended.

Britain makes a monthly grant of half the expenditure of these bodies In addition to £100,000 us a lump

sum.

At the outbreak of the war, the British Government allowed several thousand refugees, including German children, into Palestike.

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"We ought to have had a combina- tion and combined action between the The Immigration to the and Dominions has been restricted hat Army and Navy," he continued. "We

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"Our tank was to win a foothold The history of the past eight In Norway for our fighters, and months had shown the superiority of during the time that attempts were the British fighters over the German being made we did everything in bombers.

our power to reduce the scale of air attack that was being launched upon our sea bases.

No Delay

of the key

Germany.

attacks

Debate Wound Up LONDON, May B (Reuler).-In winding up for the Opposition, Mr.

We have taken over from Holland.

We should tell the people the real facts and get them to organise on a basis of true war economy.

"I am profoundly disappointed with the amount of Information which Prime Minister was able to give us.” Mr. Alexander said he was also not satisfied with the explanations given A. V. Alexander (Labour), paid by Sir Samuel Hoare, Mr. Oliver Stanley and the information given by

of staff Baked Expedition

"The whole of this vital expedl. "I can say entegorically that there tribute to the work of the fighting

in the last four dimcult the Government of the German inten- tion, which would have made a vast was no delay in starting these opera-ervices

tions prior to the invasion of Norway, difference to this country strate-lons. Immediately after the entry weeks in Scandinavia.

In pressing for a change in the Cripps On U.S. Opinion gically and an infinite difference to of the Germans in Norway, we made

TO THE "TELEGRAPH" their prestige In the world, was dir reconnaissances and attacks net outlook and, if necessary, in the com-

Government, Mr. LONDON, May 8 (UP)—In the made dependent upon this half pre-only on aerodromes in Norway but position of the pared and half baked expeditionary on key aerodromes in Denmark and Alexander said that they were doing course of the louse of Commons de- force without any combination be one

this because they knew the feeling bate, Sir Stafford Cripps said that nerodromes in

in many parts of the country with he had recently been in the United tween the Army and Navy."

and had found, uniformly There could not have been a more "From that day onwards, day after regards to those forces who were in States

Norway.

there, that the efforts of Britain in serious condemnation of the action of day night after night, in the face

While it was true that there was the war were regarded by all of un- the Government in Norway when of terrible, weather conditions, we no spilt in this country over this organised and even permeated with a they knew perfectly well that the maintained these intensive

serious situation which had arisen, it spirit of indecision and lack of bold- those key points, or $0.75 for a small package. Or Germaus were preparing to raid some upon clatin that the effort of the was also true that the people of this neza

adjoining country and probably the

"I found no one who had a good country expected and demanded that had Air Force Baltic, he said.

very definite and when their men went to fight for word to say for the British Govern- "We are all proud to read of the marked results. We were able first their country, freedom and liberty ment, as it in now constituted," he gallantry of our men," he continued, et nit very materially to reduce the that they should be sent under proper declared. "They regarded a change

"All the more shume then that we scale of air utluck upon our bases conditions as far as possible,

in the Government as essential, and GRIFFIN should make fools of them (Opposition and troops. We Inflicted on the

imeasured the necessity of it in weeks Cheers).

German air force three times the "In my experience of war in this lossen they inflicted on us (Govern- all we can to see that things are put

"Our objective," he said, "is to do and not months.

The fatal mistake, in my vlow, direction I have never tried to ment Cheers). That is claim

In such order that there may be no was indecision as to which policy to minimise a disaster.

based upon evidence."

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for of doubt that the victory pursue strict regard neutral No Care For Panic

Sir Samuel praised the RALF.

which we require shall be attained. rights, or total disregard of them. It "You must face facts to restore men and said that h quality they

to enter "We have done our best to let the was criminal carelessness for position. There is no caso

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against any enemy country know what we are against. We upon a situation of danger In Scan- panic. (General cheers).

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