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CHURCHILL'S NEW CABINET ·

FROM PAGE .ONE

whether members of the Wur Cabinet or not, and will be consulted when queations arise affecting the general character und aims of the Governi= ment, including conditions of peace, mys a "flouter" messige,

"Reuter's" Lobby Correspondent writes: "The size and nature of the appointments shows that Mr. Chur- chill line nccommodated himself to n view other than his own.

Smaller War Cabinet

"The demand for a smaller War Cabinet breaze been insistent and though Mr. Churchill himself has pointed out in the debate certain possible limitallens of such a body, he now adapts it.

Cummons duties

"An idea has been prevalent in politient circles that Mr. Chambor lalu would return to the Exchequer and release the Premier from routine by taking the leadership in the House of Commons, "Neither Labour nur some back bench Conservative opinion appeared 19 like the plays. In any case there is no leadership of the Commons mentioned in the official announce- ment, which, leaves it nominally in Mr. Churchill's hands.

"Mr. A. V. Alexander was expected to return to the Admiralty where he was First Lord from 1920 to 1931.

"Mr. Exlen's new appointment will be popular and Sir Archibald Sinclair will be felt to have fitted himself Into the general scheme without re- gard personal or party status in manner that should make his ap- pointment generally acceptable.

Sunday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

CONFRONTING Germany on the Belgo-German border is unconventional contraption this extraordinary steel fence, an designed to stop troops and to open them to enfilade from the on the right of the flanks. German territory can be seen picture.

Germany Closes Hungarian Frontier

MOBILISATION

BY SWITZERLAND

SPECIAL

"TELEGRAPH" TO THE

The German Government has suddenly, and without The remaining Government ap- explanation, closed the German-Hungarian frontier, says

"Domei".

pointments are expected on Monday."

A "Reuter" message from Stockholm states that the that Mr. Churchill has dropped Mr. Swedish Cabinet held a very long session this morning.

These Have Been Dropped A "United Press" message pays

Chamberlain's closest friends, Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Houre, who were connected with the ex- Premier's policy of appeasement and the "betrayal of Manchuria and Ethiopia.

Switzerland has ordered General Mobilisation of all forces, says "United Press."

Jand.

The Swiss Army is being massed on the German border. No German civilians are being permitted to enter Switzer-

"Reuter" quotes from Berne

Mr. Diver Stenley, who, ditring his a broadcast made by the Presi- INVASION

In addition he has cold-shouldered

brief term as War Minister, wa blamed for the reverses In Norway and Britain's failure to overtake 'Germany's neroplane production.

Lord Hankey has also been dropped from the new Government

No Place For Lloyd George Mr. Winston Churchitt failed to give Mr. Lloyd George a post in the

dent of Switzerland.

He called on the country to keep calm and warned the people that the

dangerous. situation was

The war, he said, bad seized upon new and pitiful victims.

Three friendly countries Ind been dragged Into the war.

Safe For Prosent Switzerland was at

present st}}!

DESCRIBED

The Full Story Of Nazi Crime

May 12, 1940.

NAZIS PREPARE FOR WEST FRONT ACTION

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

GERMAN forces along the entire Western Front from Switzerland to the coast are prepared for the offen- sive that is now under way, says a German High Com- mand communique, quoted by "Domei".

Compensation For War Requisitions

the

The European war, “Domel" adds in a message from Washing- ton, has now jumped from the economie blockade to the decisive milltary stage,

Neutral observers in Washington jand Berliu are of the oplafon that the Germans will make use of any con-

BELGIUM'S SUDETENLAND:-Here is a view of Lloge,

quests they can make in the Low-one of the largest towns in Belgium, which has also come under lands for an aerint bombardment of the fire of German air raiders. Britain and, possibly, attempt an Invasion.

Italy Enigma

Now Powers Given To Governor

of Further definition

Observers believe that Signor powers conferred on the Gov. Mussolini is ready to throw aside the maak of "non-belligerency at any Lernor under the war emergency moment, in order to promote Italy's

regulations are contained in a interests in the Balkans. new lasue of the Hongkong Government "Gazette."

It is believed by neutral observers that the In Berlin, says "Domel",

| United States may despatch Its Battle

BLACK-OUT REACTION

IN PEIPING | 1

TO SPEECH

Start of Air Defence "U.S. Must Eventually

Exercises

Join The War" A series of new regulations sets Fleet to Australian and Dutch East.

PEIPING, May 10 (Reuter), WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuter). out in detail the obligations of the Indies waters for "demonstration"

The entire city was blacked-Whatever was intended by Pres- Govenor in relution

purposes. to property,

The opinion in Berlin. "Domei" out to-night on the first day of is being widely interpreted by the dent Roosevelt's speech last night, it land, ships, planes and vehicles requisitioned by the Governor under adds, is that the United States will the three-day air defence exer- man in the street as an announce- his emergency powers.

enter the war on the side of the Allies, }

cises.

ment that America must eventually Hitler Drops Mask

Join the PARIS,

Special measures are being taken 10 May

(Reuter) Lo

war. control lights

The attack on the while certain "Hitler has dropped his mask.

low countries "Now it is France's turn to show measures are also taken to control scems anally to have brought home the way with her troops and planes. traffic in connection with the sound-to the public that Mr. Chamberlain's

log of air raid alurms.

description of Hitler was nearer the "Everyone is ready to his duty."

they Drill is also being held in towns truth than

had previously "France has drawn her sword.”

along the various Japanese-controlled realised, The French Premier last night.

rallways in North China.

President Roosevelt's speech has, therefore, acted ke toesin.

Where land or property has been requisitioned, compensation payable by the Governor will be computed by adding the following sums:

The rent which might reasonably have been otherwise expected; the

cost of making good any damage done

by

the Governor, allowance for ex-

penses reasonably incurred in com- plying with the requisition,

Under this section the taking over (of pecommodation in a ship or aircraft will be considered a requisition of property.

Defence Reserve Assignments

Incen- to-

Anti-Gas Measures To-marrow practice measures for combating gas attacks and diary bombs will be rehearsed gether with first old and drill.

Only official cars will be allowed to traverse the city streets to-morrow

Agricultural Land

The following persons have been right.

the from Where agricultural land is involved re-assigned

Key-Posts The practice is being held under the General Group for the supervision of the Commandant further compensation will be paid to Group 10 the amount which might reasonably Essential Services in the fongkong of the Japanese garrison in Pelping have been expected in

addition Defence Reserve:-

to

As the activities of the Chinese air rent. Agricultural land is defined by Messrs. W. A. Ahern, L. R. An- force in North China are practically the regulations as any land used as drewes. W H. Bailey, H. Barrett, C. nil, the Japanese are having complete urable, meadows or pasture land, or Cairns, D. G. Cairns, V. H. W. Chit-mustery of the air. The reason for

farms, for poultry

market

the exercises is slightly obscure. areas used for

tenden, B.

B. H. Church, A. G. Clarke.

J Davidson, J. No compensation will be paid for Dickson, A. B. any appreciation of value due to the Fitches, H G. Fuller, O. F. emergency or to diminution of value W. G. Hicks, ascribable only to loss of pleasure or Jackson, Jolly, E.

J.

gardens, nursery grounds or orchards. W, H. E. Con Diasury

20

W.

D.

·R. Hamilton

Г. E. L. Jones, W. A.

Oppositionists Arrested

Junes. K. Keen. D. Kossick, W, O. BRUSSELS, May 10 (Reuter)-

reported to have been arrested.

War Caninet or among the important safe but he emphasised that the

PARIS, May 10 (Reater).—A

on for the requisition | Lamberi, H A. McKay, W. L. Morri-Leon Degrelle, Leader of the Belgian { of planes and vehicles will san, A, J. R. Moss, A. G. Parker, H. Rexist (Fascist) Party and Deeler, ministers outside the Cabinet.

the con

on a similar There Pearse, Powell, R. Roskruge, Leader of the Flemish Nationalist However, the appointment of non-situation created by the invasion of communique states that

uction of the German troops in ure sucul compensations for main W. S. Smith, C. 0. Soltis, C. Swan; but, were arrested to-da Cabinet Ministers is not yet com- the Lowlands was serious.

We must be ready," he said. "The Belgium and Luxembourg wastenance work performed by the T. Tallon, H. A. Trengove, H. O. Two Flemish Nationalist Deputies, picted.

entry of foreigners will be more

owner. In any ense of total loss Wallington, J. P. Whitefield, D. N.Tollenere and Grammens, are also It is noteworthy that the office of strictly watched, passenger and goods preceded in the early hours of

compensation will be paid the Willis, J. R. G. Wyatt. Chancellor of the Exchequer, one of traffic will be strictly controlled and May 10 by a large-scale air at-

value of the vessels, vehicle or air- the most important Ministries, has the Swiss Army on the frontiers will tack.

craft immediately before the occur yet been filled.

be placed on a war foating on Satur- Besides bombing attacks, numerous rence of the dainage which led to the Mr. Churchill, as Minister of De-you will understand and ap-chute at different points in, Belgian

groups of the enemy landed by para-loss.

Total loss under the regulations Is fence will preside over the ርዑ። preciate these precautions," he con- and Dutch territory.

deemed to have the same meaning ordination of the three Defence inued. "They are absolutely indis-

In Holland especially they tried to as it has la insurance law, pensable. The troops will do their take the aerodromes by surprise. On

Rights Defined Įduty whatever happens, the civilians the whole they were successfully

will do theirs."

| counter-attacked by local troops.

Attack On France

Ministries.

No. 10 Statement

A statement issued from No. 10 Downing Street to-day said that out- slde leaders of the three parties, whether they are members of the Cabinet or not, will be consulted when questions arist affecting the general character of the Govern- inent's alms including any conditions for peace.

Labour To Approve

Spain's Assurance

A "Reuter" message from Paris states that assurances have been received by the French Govern ment that General Franco Intends to remain' neutral.

LONDON, May 11 (Heuter)-it is LIEGE FORTRESS

-expected_that_the Labour Party Cun

ference at Bournemouth will register approval of the War Cabinet on Mon- day, says "Heuter's" Lobby Corres- pondent.

The Arst Labour reactions to-night

are that with only one departmental

SURRENDERS?

> FROM PAGE ONE-

The enemy air atinek started in the second half of the night on French territory and continued during the day.

ing.

The regulations define the rights of charterers, lessees and other per- sons entitled to the use of vessels, or space in them.

In the case of requisitionest goods the Governor will pay only the sum which the owner might reasonably Some material damage of little importance was done by the bomb-ve been expected to have obtained by sale at that time. Where the owner or the manufacturer or pro-} Fighting is taking place at Luxem-cer compensation will be assessed bourg

as the production cost plus reasonable profi

Special Tribunals

The German attack extends up to "the"region" of "Sterck and ̈slightly~1&

the east of the Moselle.

How It Started AMSTERDAM, May 10 (Reuter)- "Reuter's" special correspondent says that the first news of the crisis

Special Tribunals will be set up to settle any claims arising out of dis- puted compensation.

The Shipping claims Tribunal will consist of a president and two other

an, Lord Halifax, In the War detachment suffered losses when they came half an hour after midnight Cabinet it is one of war concentra were fred on by Belgians while try when it became known that telephone members appointed by the Governor. tion and its structure represents a ing to cross the Mans river at Maer-us well as telegraph communications The president and one other mem- greater part of what Labour hul werk. hoped to sezare.

Mr. Churchill will lead the House. of Commons.

Giants Trounce Dodgers

Irresponsible

!.

the

cannot had offlelal confirmation, even

the

i were interruptedi.

ber will be members of the legal At 2.45 am residents were awaken-profession with, special knowledge of that. reports

comtuereist and admiralty law; the Germans had captured The Hagued by heavy A.A. fire.

Looking from the windows, the third a person appearing 10 in Berlin, and it is believed that any people saw a single German bomber Governor to have special qualifica- troops which may have been landed tying high, brilliantly illuminated by tious as an average adjuster or e- from the air behind the main Dutch dozen searchlights. Shells flashed countant,

around it but it disappeared out of Belgian defence lines were of com-

range. paratively small numbers.

Firing All Night Afterwards the shooting continued all night.

A General Claims, Tribunal of not tess than three persons appointed by the Governor, one a judge of Whe Supreme Court, will hear disputes other than shipping. There may be From 4 nm, to 6 un., there were several divisions of this tribunal but continual salvoes as German bombers none will be of less than three mem-

bers. flew over the city in groups of three,;

These tribunals will have power to Ave, ten or more.

Once the fire was drowned by make rules for the procedure

of series of heavy explosions. It was notifying, presenting and hearing stated that it was the Schiphol aero-clans and to order persons to attend drome being blown up.

and give evidence. They will also assess costs in matters brought before them,

Fort Put Out Of Action LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)The German High Command announces that the strongest fortress of the fortifications commanding passage on the River Maus and the Albert Canni to the west of Maastricht surrender- NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuter).—led this afternoon. Feature of the Major Baseball League The Commander and 1,000 men matches to-day was the defeat of the were taken prisoner, the communique Brooklyn Dodgers, teaders of the Indes.

Now and then there was a roar as National circuli, at the hands of the It is stated that the fort was put a Dutch fighter zoomed up to keep out of nellon yesterday by a special German planes from the centre of detachment of the air force using new the city. methods of attack.

New York Glants.

Scores were:

NATIONAL LEAGUE

R. H. E.

2

New York

12 2 Brooklyn

5 0 (Dunning komered for the Giants).

12 1

5

3

Pittsburgh Chicago

(Davis homered for the Pirates).

Boston

AMERICAN LEAGUE.

3

New York.******* 2

1

D

3

Mills

(Ten innings wero played. homered for the Yankees).

Washington

7 11 1 (Walker homered for the Senators,

11

Philadelphia ........

8

and Johnson for the Athletics).

Chiengo

Detroit

0 7 3

0

0

(Newsome pitched for the Tigers).

St. Louin

Cleveland.

4 10

11 12

The garrison yielded after an army detachment attacking from the northy hud succeeded in establishing contact with the air force detachment.

Belgian Report LONDON, May 11 (Teuter).The Brussels radio sald that it was of cially announced that "so for no fighting has taken place north of Liege."

Landings Announced

Compensation under these regula- tions will carry interest from the date it accrues until payment at a rate not exceeding 5 per cent.

Soon after dawn, the radio 03- nounced a series of landings by Ger- The regulations are deemed to have man parachutists and the whereabouts come into operation on August 24, of various German bomber forma-1935. lions, showing that the Information organisation

working was

most efficiently.

News that Belgium and Holland

had appealed to the Allies and that the Dutch had given the invaders a determined answer caused the atmo- sphere to change miraculously,

Brkish and French shook hands

MERCILESS NAZI with the Hollanders that they met in

AIR RAIDS

FROM PAGE ONE

from Sulppe in the Oise district where 40 were killed and 00 wounded. 18 French Towns Bombed WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuter). The State Department has received

(Laabs homered for the Browns), diplomatic reports stating that planes

have bombed 18 towns in France and violated Swiss territory many times ne they were flying to France.

Lt. R. K. Valentine, C. Baker, G. It is ainted that three bomba were Miskin and D. I. Strellett have been released over a Ford Motor-factory in

the streets.

:vas

TROOPS LAND BY AIR

FROM PAGE ONE

The coolness of the people

from houses in The Hague on Dutch astonishing. The usual flood of cyc-palles and troops who were patrolling Hats streamed the roads, going to work as usual, only pausing to buy special editions of newspapers,

Loses

Ambers

Lightweight Title

NEW YORK, May 10 · (UF).--- Young Low Jenkins to-day won the

kliica"

the streets.

“These Germans were ternely adds the communique.

Another passage in the report says that the Waalhaven aerodrome which Is the only one in German hands, was bombed by the RAF.

At Rotterdam, German troops who occupled some parts of the town met with a hot reception from Dutch army units, which are now cleaning up the town.

lightweight championship of the round of thele title bout at Madison promoted to be Captain in the Hong- Antwerp yesterday afternoon without world by scoring a techinical knock Square Garden, Tao nght kong Volunteer Defence Corps. Infleting serious damage.

out over Lou Ambers in the third scheduled for 15 rounds,

President Gratified WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuter).

--Mr. Roosevelt's

Stephen Early, President secretary, slated that the resident was gratified at the reaction that aggression abroad presented a to til speech yesterday when he said denite challenge to American civili- sation. thousand telegrams to the White The speech had brought several use and favourable.

The remaining 10 per cent. favour el "pesce at any price."

nine out of ten

were

U.S. Envoy Sees Count Ciano

ROME, May 10

(Reuter):-The

United States Ambassador was sum- moned urgently to Chigi Palace to- day and saw Count Clano, the Foreign Minister.

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