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WEST FRONT WAR BEGINS

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with evident joy us they ́ arrived,} belling them with flowers and run- ning alongside the troop-ladenedi lorries. They also offered the men bullies of beer.

Thumbs Up

As they moved off, the men waved deartily to the French people, who turned up their thumbs to Indicale that all was well with the British Army.

The suddenness of the German onslaught hos certainly not caught lie Army napping.

The arrival of the B.E.F. at c

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Saturday,

HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH

May 11, 1940.

Moving Address Delivered By President Roosevelt

'I AM GLAD WE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SHOCKED

AND

ANGERED BY TRAGIC NEWS"

SPECIAL

TO THE "TELEGRAPH❞

WASHINGTON, May 10 (UP).—“All men and women in this Congress come here to-night Belgian frontier was an H with heavy hearts," said President Roosevelt, when he addressed the Scientific Research Confer-

aight. Long columns of lorries, tanks, armoured cars, motor cors and motor cycles moved forward in steady stream.

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Psychological Tonic The men looked bronzed, fit and ready for anything. The call to Betion undoubtedly proved a psycho- logical tone to the troops who have been kept on the alert since the war began.

Under an almost cloudless blue sky. the British have gone quickly and officiently to help their new, ally.

The Belgian civilians, in gratitude, ined the roadside, raised their hats and cheered while the women blew

klsres to the passing soldiers.

Most Encouraging

Lleut. General Debis, the Belgian Minister of National Defence, claim- ;

ence in Washington to-night.

"During the past few years,” he added, “we have soon event follow event, every one of them

a shock to our hopes for a peaceful development/

of modern civilisation.

+

"Now three more independent nations have been

invaded by force of arms.

"In some human affairs, the minds of man grow accustomed to unusual acts if they are oft repeated. That is not so in regard to the happenings in the world to-day,

I am proud it is not so..

"I am glad we American people are shocked and

Japan And D.E.I.

Cabinet Meets To Discuss Situation

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

TOKYO, May 11 (UP)—The Japanese Cabinet met this after-

ed the first big success for the Low- angered by the tragic news from Belgium, the Nether-noon to hear the Foreign Minis- dandy today when he showed how

the Germans had been robbed of the lands and Luxembourg, surprise element in their attack.

DUTCH INDIES IN A FERMENT

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blunder will be just as bad as in Europe where nationa fulled to marshal their forces for law and order which could have stopped the Nazl campaign of conquest."

The reported possible movements of the United States fleet-witch have been denied by very high naval ter, Mr.. H. Arilu, report on the authorities here--have caused specu- German invasion of the Low-latim. as to whether the United States are preparing a very strong front in "An overwhelming, a greater part of the population of the lands. Che way in which Allied Inter- vention is being undertaken is most world is absorbed in conquest, war and bloodshed, despite prayers Informed circles believe that the the Far East..

Invasion of the Netherlands brings No Change in Situation encouraging," he declared.

that the hand of neighbour be not lifted against neighbour.

the war closer to Japan's doorstep The

WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuter). King, will fight the; "The whole world has seen attack, to preserve for the world which and the Dutch East Indies.

Press It is felt, however, that the status President Roosevelt told. the, il will show itself is wurthy as folle seen to be re-bore from the ashes of

quo will be maintained for the pre-conference to-day that he saw no febarge "with respect to the -pousi- the Army which held, up our enemy and in so many different parts of the the present disaster.

We know that unil revert weeks,ent,

bilities of the United States keeping world during the last few years that

The Governor General of the The Chamber of Deputies, which; we have, reluctantly, come the too many citizens of the American! the Minister was addressing, adjourns conclushm fint the contimance of republies believed themselves fully Dutch West Indies, has announced it of the war."

ut civilisation that the dies, like the Motherland, ed the historic session amid cries of these processes of arms presents a safe from attacks

is at war with Germany, "Long Live the King," says "Reuter." definite challenge to the continuation which are progressing elsewhere.

All German nationals in the West ms of thei ut the type of civilisation to which "Yet, apteking in terms

Indies have been detained and Ger- all of us in the free Americas have moving of men.. guns, planes and man ships sheltering in D.W.I. ports bombs, every acre of the Americas

have been seized. Civilisation Of Construction is to-day closer to the modern con- "We-and most people in the world querors than they were in any other! -belleve in a civilisation of construc-isterie effort to dominate the world

In bygone centuries. tien and not of destruction.

end,

In 1914.

Belgian Army, ted, by

BELGIUM BOMBED

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Elis

rons of German aircraft, despite their overwhelming superiority have been attacked.

breome accustomed,

We call this evilisation by many ynonymaus terms-individual liber- ty, civil liberty or Democracy.

"We feel that we are building human

conquering by progress disease, poverty and discomfort, by improving selence and culture, and by one, cruelty.

Up to 6 p.m. yesterday 18 German) by removing, one

ches had been brought down in erudity and barbarism of less elvills- Deigtum, of which aine were vietiņus ed

of anti-aircraft fre.

Continuous Attacks

eras,

"In contrast, in other parts of the world, tenchers and scholers are

The Nazi air attacks on Belgium permitted to search for truth lest the were general, widely scattered areas truth, when it is made known, might being bombed. The งานราs er

ot not sint the designs of their masters. cafties tre belleved to be low.

"Too often they are not allowed to teach truth as they see it because truth might make min free.

Ghent has been visited throughout the day and anti-aircraft guns have scarcely stopped firing since the in- vasion commenced.

Objects Of Suspicion

They become objects of suspicion

GLADIATOR WINS 1ST EVENT

Correspondent For Norway

"Reuter" Man Given Appointment

H

Intervention Declined

ALLIES READY

FOR EPIC FIGHT LATE NEWS Continued From Page 1 NEWSPAPER

COMMENTS

the frontier have the Germans uned the Yssel river.

Allies Advancing

LONDON, Muy 11. (Reuler),—In PARIS, May 11, (Reuter)-French the face of the opening of the oft- and British troops are now advancing threatened German Blitzkrieg. the on a 210-mile front to meet the Ger- London press universally adopts a man Invaders in Laixembourg. Bel-tone of confidence and even rellef at glum and Holland.

the ending of the suspense, cumplate confidence in the new leadership of

hanced

The Alled forces, according to an

official communique, have advanced Mr. Winston Churchill and the en- Into Belgium and Luxembourg.

of the unity the British people, The new front stretches from the

and deep ayanpathy for our new Allies and admimation for their cour

The paredness,

River Moselle, south of Luxembourg,

to the North Sen.

"Progress is continuing on Belgiuin" and territory," the communique adds.

have

"Some messure of tuctieal surprise was unavoidable, but every detall has been' prepared by the Allies for our strategic reply.

British In Amsterdam

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

"We welcome the grand alliance AMSTERDAM, May 11 (Domel).

for the destruction of the forces of -British troops

landed at treachery and oppression. There la Amsterdam.

apparent among the English people They have been given an

upun exhillrotion at the thought that rearlous welcome by the Inhabitants | great lasues are now marching rapid- of the city.

ly to their climax. The fight will be The troops are Inunediately en-fought out on very different issues to training for the front lines.

those which Hitler promised to his dupes."

The "Daily Telegraph:"

"The

Holland Inundated The big part which inundation is playing in Holland's defence system lufest Nazi outrages have not taken is disclosed in "Reuter" message us by surprise. On the contrary, the situation that has now arisen is wel- from Amsterdam.

The

The main inundation aims at cut-come."-

it

ting off Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and other big centres from the cast.

The invaders will have to fight their way through series of subsidiary lines even before they reach the flooded territory.

a. aystem of Along the frontier, cal inundations and cleverly-placed defence post-will constitute the first obstacle.

p-

Fields Disappearing The strongest post is just north of Nijmegen, which guards the proaches, to the narrowest part of a semi-circular line which connects the Further to yesterday's information Zuyder Zee with the mouth of the The intricate sysdem of dykes and the Press the Consulate-General for the Netherlands in Hongkong now canals is being manipulated with

Meuse.

that the Allled avoided a dispersal of "Daily Express;" "Rejoice

their forces. We can now see the share that was set for us in Norway, We did not fall into Hitler's trap."

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The "Daily Mall: The Allies are no longer on the defensive in the military sense.

We look to leaders to strike and to strike hard." "The "Doily Herald": "Five coun- tries which marched abreast in the pursuit of higher civilisation to-duy fight side by side for the right to be civilised. It is a blessing that the British nation has hud the op- portunity before the conillet extended to express criticisin of the deficiences which previously impeded our war effort

"At no

The "News Chronicle": time lu cur fistory has there been a graver challenge to our existence. But never hos there been a deeper resolve to meet the challenge."

states that, according to telegraphic information received from the Minis-extraordinary speed and the low. er fur Foreign Affairs at Theg fields have disappeared below the rising tide of waters, leaving through the Hoyal Netherlands tion in London, that whatever my villages. ve disappeared and form HEARST FAVOURS be the fate of Europe,

overnors

the

at

my aunt trees atud isolated and deserted the Netherlands in

Canals Governor-General

order..

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ure

booby traps, There is no cover, the Netherlands Indies, as

Indies, as well as the

as the The whole cistern fringe of Vic Surinam (Netherlands

rlands water line consists of higher ground Guyana) and

and Curacao

(Netherlands so that it is impossible for the enemy West Indies) are not only entirely to let the water out.

also able to continue competent, bu

The line has been modernised with their administration

istration in those parts of

a comprehensive systern of fortifica- the Kingdom and to

and to maintain inferior tions behind it. London, May 11, (Reuter),——The

Other defences consist of innocent British Expeditionary Force in Nor-and exterior

exterior public

which Consequently any intervention of looking huts

really Whitsun Meeting At. way will soon have its first accredit-

third powers is

declined is being dec by the machine-gun rests. ed war correspondent.

Netherland Government.

Checked At All Points Happy Valley

He is Major A. E. Watson, a mem-

The Netherlands of "Reuter's" editorial staff in

Indies, Surinam

An order of the day issued by the THE FIRST DAY'S RACING London, who has had considerable and Curacao form, according to the Dutch high command states that, the

Netherlands in Europe, separate all points. of the two-day Whitsun Meet experience of warfare on the North-Dutch constitution, as well as the German attack has been checked he attracted more than the usual west frontier of India, and who has parts of the Kingdom, so that the o-

been_lent by "Reuter" for the Nur- cupation of a larger or smaller urea resolute calm." crowd of enthusiasts to Happy wegian

Proprietors' Assocla-

ber

senting Society, repres

papers of the

consequences affecting the ather purts.

Relations. Prohibited. In the Netherlands Overseas Ter-

One of the buildings sel aftre by if they speak openly, or if tlicy show Valley to-day. The first race the N at the request of of ane of those parts has no legal |

interest in the new truth. Their very was run at 2 p.m., and Gladiatortion, representing London newspapers

and the tongues and minds are supposed to be put punters in a good mood with sent. mobilised for other ends.

a dividend of $28.50 for a win.

Results of the first few races were: LEAD MINE HANDICAP.-First Section. For China ponies, "C" Class.

German incendiary bombs was the mental hospital at Mortsel

Belgium has taken speedy action against pro-Nazis and some 2,000 "Quislings" have been arrested.

Details Of Raids LONDON, May 19 (Reuter).-Mare news is trickling in from the Low- lands about the air raks.

Antwerp has been attacked by 40 bombers. A military hospital has -been-destroyed."

rallway

In southern Belgium station 25 miles south-east of Namor was bombed this morning. The station is said to be in flames,

There is little fresh news from Holland but Brussels reports. state that the Dutch Air Furce is putting up a stout resistance.

Every precaution is being taken in both countries to prevent sabotage) from behind the defence lines.

This has not Imppened in the Sew World and, God willing, it shall not happen in the New World.

"AL Pan-American cenference |

the

at Bueros Aires and again at Lima,, To be ridden by jockeys who have we discussed a dim and unpleasant not won ten redes anywhere at any time. No whips or spurs allowed. possibility.

One and a balf miles. 019 Eve's Gladiator 146 lb.

(R. M. Woodi

Fear Becomes Fact "Ve-feared -that-other-continenta might become so involved in wars 332 Eu Tengesen's Rose Evelyn 138 1

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United Kingdom.

He will represent the British and world press until arrangements are completed for the general budy of

the British side. correspondents to report the

Major Watson will transmit dlis- | palen from the

patches under the signature, “Eye- Wiiness. These dispatches will be

an made available-to.

foreign.

tories measures have been tulsen to prohibit the commercial and financial relations with the area occupied by Germany in the Eurapean Nether- lands.

dent's

ROOSEVELT

LONDON,

11 May

(Reuter). According to a Los Angeles message. the prediction at President Roose- velt will be nominated with acclama- tion for a third tarm us President and very possibly elected", is made by Mr. William Hearst, one of the Presi-

most

influeniful enemies, in the Los Angeles

Mr. Hearst adds that Mr. Roose- velt's popular personality and pall-20 teal sagacity, and the course of events throughout the world would result In. this.

writing"

The spirit at the people is one of

However, he alleges that the Presi- There is no offcial estimate of the strength of the German forces dent's re-election would mean auto- Invading the Lowlands, but it Isracy in the place of democracy in the believed

in Berlin that 15 divisions United States.. totalling 1,500,000 are engaged in

In

HEAVY RAID ON AMSTERDAM

the operation, says "Damel The Dutch Parliament met short session yesterday afternoon,

Dutch Parliament Sits THE HAGUE, May 10 (Reuter).— Parliament met in this afternoon.

The President of the Second Cham-ED FOR 25 MINUTES EARLY THIS

is known as a in which everywhere

nation that promotes peace, is attack-

H

AMSTERDAM, MAY short session

11 (REU- TER), AMSTERDAM WAS BOMB.

The Act concerning the Transfer of the Sents of Limited Liability Companies has came into force. The Netherlands, anywhere (A. D. Coppin 21 agencies, British and newspapers-and Legations and Consulates of the ber. declared that the Netherlands, J'MORNING brouzlit on by the school of des-1531 Fon's Musketeer 150 . 3)ing of the war. another member ofritories occupied by that country, ed with merciless violence.

traction that the Americas might have to become guardian of west) ern culture, protector of Christian civilisation.

"In those days it was merely fear. To-day, that fear has be come a fact,

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"We protest against this atrocity: The Army and Navy will resist with fearless courage."

It will be recalled that the beginnGermany and son-Netherland ter "Reuter's staff similarly represented will continue to function normally. the world press for the reporting of even in case the entire Klogdom in The Europe would be occupied. activities of the British Army

Governments ΩΣ the Netherlands

Minister's' Statement France.

Indies, Surinam and Curacao have

WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuter). now authority independently to Issue By invading my country, Ger- Instructions to Ministers and Consuls many has outdone herself as a abroad, concerning matters perfan-civilised

nation," said the Dutch ing their territories.

Minister in a statement to "Reuter" 10.day.

"The people of Americn 10

conclusions and will not be taken telligent enough to draw their own in by the usual German Hes and their cowardly means of warfare," he

in stakes. barred. Jockey BELGIUM'S GOLD

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WASHINGTON, May 11 (Heuter). ---Belgium's gold reserves are either safe in the United States or in other

neutral countries.

U.S. And The War WASHINGTON, May (Reuter)The Army and Navy Chiefs of Staff and the more important Cabinet members met

are In-

concluded.

Promier's Proclamation

Dutch Prime Minister, M. De Greef, LONDON, May 10 (Reuter).-The

tion to the nat

nation:

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accupations. The population arc luid regulations urged to obey all down for observation in the event of alt Falds.

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Watch on Far East Little work 15 being done in Washington this morning. Mrs. A. E. Grusett, wife of Major- Crowds are gathering round every General A. E. Graseti, 1s leaving for loud speaker to hear the latest war the United Kingdom in the near bulletins, future and will be absent from the| Colony for about three months.

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R.A.F. TAKE REVENGE

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In

whether the United Kingdom, France or in the countries assisted by the United Kingdom.

watch

lands Indies.

The officials are keeping a close on events in the Far East, especially with regard to the Nether

President Roosevelt is being praised In many quarters for his decison to retain the Fleet at Hawail. He was directly responsible for this decision.

"The consumption of alcohol Is forbidden temporarily.

"No information must be given to the enemy and no work done for him. The enemy has no right to compel you to do this.

The population is no longer per- |mitted to listen to German radio pro- grammes. The Belgian, English und French programmes, Including news bulletins, may, however, be listened

LONDON, May 10. (Reuter).

are

LONDON, May 10 (Reuter).-The

10. Dutch Ministers for the Colonies and

Concern Over ‹D.E.I.

"The utmost economy must be ob- were among the WASHINGTON, May, 10 (Router) | served in the use of gas and elec-

Pulle passengers aboard a large Dutch M. Cordell Hull, Secretary of tricity.

amusements naval seaplane which came down on State, Indiented that consultations closed until further notice." the sea off Brighton owing to a would be held with South American

Gorman Claims shortage of petrol.

Republics concerning the status of Passengers, including an attacke the Dutch possessions in the western

Units of the German Air Force from th

the Dritish Embassy in Holland, atmosphere although the matter had

were supported in, advance of the were taken to Brighton Town Hall not yet renched that stage.

army and were responsible for the under a Police escort.

Mr. Cordell Hull added that no secupation of one of the strongest Because of a leakage in one of the effort had been made in the con-Belgian forts, DNB claims. nunta cafe

caused

by a shot while passing ference with the Netherlands Am- over Belgium, the pilot decided to bussador to reach any decisions with Jund before reaching Shorebami regard to the Dutch West Indies.

The Ministera made the journey to London by train and will see Lord Halifax to-day.

been

Sergeant L. W. Tipple has promoted to be Second Lieutenant in the Hongkong Volunteer Delenco Corps.

Important Rome Discussions

Circus Opening

The Grand Olympic Circus opens to-night opposite the Mongkok Fire Station. Included with the show ts one of the best menageries ever to visit the Colony, and one of the out- standing performances reveals yar- lous wild animals put through their

Special matinees will be given to-

A communique to this effect in similar terms to the French state- ment was issued in the afternoon by | the: Foreign Office.

Fronch Down 44 Planoi PARIS. May 11 (Reuter),—An official French communique states Mr. Katsuo Okazaki, Consul-Gen- von, Mackenson, the German Am-paces by a famous trainer. that 44 German planes were brought erol for Japan at Hongkong, has re-bassador to Reme, held an important down over French territory yester-sumed charge of the Consulato-Gen- exchange of views with Signor morrow and on Whit Monday at 3

duy.

oral for Japan.

SPECIAL TO the "telegnaPHU ROME, May 11 (Domel),—General

Mussolini to-day.

Pamy

--A-LARGE-NUMBER OF BOMBS: WERE DROPPED ON THE. CITY. THEY INCLUDED HEAVY CALI BRE. PROJECTILES,