1940-05-14 — Page 7

House Of Lords

Tuesday,

Allies Winning Battle Of The Skies

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HALIFAX'S DRAMATIC R.A.F.

REVIEW

Critical Battle On Western Front

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter). -In the House of Lords today, Viscount Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, reviewed the latest napects of the war.

Lord Hellfox spoke of the latest attempt by Germany to strike down neighbouring nations "with two small complete and cynical disregard of treaties and assurances and even of

OPERATIONS

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).—The Air Ministry announces that intensive operations by the R.A.F. con- tinue on all parts of the Front.

BIGGER U.S. WAR MACHINE

Roosevelt To Make Special Request

A considerable number of premy bombers were upon the United States of the encountered, often escorted by fighters.

Reports so far received indlente that over 40 more enemy aircraft of various types have been shot down by our fighters at very small cost.

the most elementary principles of This striking ВИСССА over the

Continuing, he said: "This crime. Aghters defence may explain the War In Norway.

international order."

following close as it does on the heels of a similar crime only two or three weeks

#50 against Norway and Denmark, makes plain once more to the whole world what are the forces against whicit battle is now joined and what price the world would have to pay for a German victory."

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After referring to the messages sent by King George to King Leopold

Queen

Wilhelmina and the "moving replies" received from these two sovereigns, Lord Hallfak said the Houze would be happy to know that Princess Juliana had arrived safely in this country with her two young daughters. (Cheers).

They were accompanied by Prince Hernhard, who intended to return to the Netherlands as soon as possible to resume duties as Aide-de-Camp to Queen Wilhelmina.

fantastic claims made by the enemy in regard to the number of Spitfires destroyed.

Actually, only one Spitfire was forced down after the battle near Rotterdam early in the morning In; which a fight of Spitfires shot down three enemy dive bombers and at one of the Aghters escorting them.

pilot escaped Spitfire

Attacks Lose Sting

The

injured.

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The attacks on our aerodromes to- day have been less intense.

Itile dumage has been done to the nerodromes and the casualties slight.

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The advance of enemy troops has been impeded by a series of success- ful night bombing attacks on both. sides of the Dutch frontler.

The

re-occupation of Waalhaven by

NAZIS LOSE

TRANSPORTS

STOCKHOLM, May 13 (Reuter).— A Norwegian High Command com- munique states that an attempt was made by

the Germans to disembark troops in south Tromsoe Province.

Severnl transports were sunk and the forces which have been, landed

are surrounded.

In the Gratonier region north of Narvik, the Norweglans announce u slight advance.

Hallfax said; } the enemy has been followed by ing troops back from Oslo is cuntal-

series of bombing attacks.

Daylight bumbing nitacks have beet successfully careled out against the enemy columns in Belgium and

Troscherous Nazis Procceding. Lord "On the Western Front n critical attic is at this moment being fought uut In the Netherlands the Ger- mans are making a most determined

Intruse opposition was encountered attempt to obtain control of the fort- resses in Holland by a prodigal usesulting in some loss to our bomber of their air force and parachute squadrons. troops, and every treacherous device The Coastal contrary to the laws and usages ní patrolling the

war has been exploited by them.

Their parachutists have landed disguised not only in the uniforms of Allied forces but also as priests and women. They have been supported as in Norway by enemy within the gates and fierce fighting is proceeding, particularly in the Rotterdam area.

"The Belgians are resisting man- fully

behind their forward defences and heavy fighting going on north-west of Liege against Ger- man forces which have succeeded in penetrating across the Misuse in this ares,

"Every effort is being made to support the Dutch and Belgians in their struggle by sea, land and air. British and French forces are ready engaged with the enemy, and Allied air forces are operating in sup- port of the land, battle against the German-columus, and many-enemy aircraft have been shot down.

Luxembourg.

Command Aircraft Dutch const have accounted for several Lighters. Enemy patrol ships have also been attacked,

The Waalhaven Raid LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).—Fur- ther details of the R.A.F. attnek on Waalhaven on Sunday night discloses that British aircraft swooped on the nerodrome in the dusk and took the Germans by surprise.

They met with no opposition of any kind."

The attack lasted for 20 minutes. The

aircraft Included Britain's light long-range latest and best bombers-Beauforis,

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Troops Withdrawn

STOCKHOLM, May 13 (Reuter). An indication thật Germany k bring-

report received 'tu-day, ed in a

The report came from the corres- "Afton pondent of the newspaper

Bladet" who reports that German whose lass in ship. described as the Campunta

result of striking mine was announced yesterday, was transporting troops from Oslo."

TERRORIST

WARFARE

FROM PAGE ONE

columnists", who directed therm their objectives.

Britans Warned

to

LONDON, May 13 (UP)-Further reminders of the possibility that Hitler may attempt a suicide landing in England by parachute troops was conveyed to the British public to-

Hugo Naxi Losses al- PARIS, May 13 (Reuter)-The}

Germans last over 400 neroplanes during Friday, Saturday, Sunday Is estimated that between 17. und Monday morning, according to

nad 20 fully-equipped soldiers can am official estimate:~

be parachuted from the big Junker planes, which Germany is now em ploying in parachute operations in Belgium and Holland,

Situation in Norway "In Norway, operations against tie enemy in the Narvik area are pro. reeding and our forces further to the south are in contact with the enemy advancing from Namso3,"

the

Lord Holifox said he appreciated Foreign and Defence Ministers, who had now retumed to Norway, and he assured them that, this new Uhrent which Britain had HOW to meet as the result of the Germen

the Nority of conversing with

#ggression ugains! the

Parachutists Rounded-Up

Belgium And Holland Take Swift Action

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter). Netherlands and Belgium would not ---German parachutists ure in any way affect the Allied deter-being-landed in small parties mination to give all possible assist- behind the French and British ance to the Norwegian Government forces advancing to the help of and people in the north.

British Troops which landed at the Low Countries, it is reliably leeland had been well received by the reported. inhabitants.

Sabotage and espionage are the Jungle Methods

chief tasks set to the men of these "More than once in these past "suicide patrols."

A man in workman's clothes was the only alternative to the organisa-to-day discovered tampering with tion of an international order based communications

near an important on respect for treaties and law was railway junction. to return to the methods of the Civilians tried to attack him but he jungle. With that we now find our- was saved by soldiers who took him nelves face to face.

years we have been reminded that

nway.

Standing-By For Invaders LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)

is still continuing to adopt Beltuin incasures to deal with parachute troops,

All strategle points are guarded by troops and protected with barb-.

ed wire.

In many towns, the N.C.O.'s, even when off duty, carry rifles and am-

supplies of arms ready to distribute

May 14, 1940.

CHURCHILL

BUOYANT Manhattan

"Our One Aim ́Is

Victory"

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter). -In his ́address to the House of Commons today, Mr. Winston Churchill, the new Premier, said

SPECIAL TO THE "telegnapH WASHINGTON, May 13 (UP) The immediate effect

"To ask what is our aim I can new phases of the European war give the answer in one word-It is the decision of President victory (Cheers), victory at all costs, Roosevelt to send a special victory in spite of all peril, vielory message to Congress asking for however long and hard the road may more funds in order to modernisebe, for without victory there will be and enlarge the United States survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British war machine.

Empire has fought for, no survival To-day, as a first move in this for the and Impulse of the ages

I shall move forward to- direction, the President began a that mankind series of conferences with the leaders wards its

Its goal. of the principal departments affected. "But 1. take up my task with including Mr. Harry Wooding, buoyancy and hope (Cheers), I feel War, Mr. Louis entitled at this juncture to claim the Johnson, assistant Secretary of War, aid of all and I say: 'Come then, let General George Marshall, deputyus go forward

together Chief of Staff, and Mr. Henry

united strength." " Morgenthau, Secretory

the Treasury.

Secretary

for

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May Need $50,000,000 During these, discussions the detalls of the proposed building expansion will he worked pul

with our

Labour's Tributo LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)-Mr. H. Lees Smith (Labour), speaking in the House of Commons to-day from the position usually occupied by Mr. C. R. Attlee on the Opposition side, Bald that his Party immediately sup-.

To-day, Senator Alban Barkley.ported the resolution.

To-day in this country, he said, that the Senate majority leader, said he would not confirm or dispute thead unity through discussion, per- suggestion that the sum asked for suasion, goodwill and good sense but "on the other side is unity by con- might amount to half a billion dollars.

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centration camp, rubber truncheon, He made his statement after he and the executioner's block.

After referring to the Ministerial had been in conference with Pre crisis last week, Mr. Lees Smith spoke sident Roosevelt, Vice-President of the manner in which the new War Garner, Senator John Bankhead of Cabinet with the new Defence Minis- the Finance Commitice and Repreters at their posts, had been appoint- sentulive Sam Rayburn, House ed all within three days. majorlly lender,

Senator Barkley added that the proposed measure might cause 41 short delay in the adjournment of Congress, but he felt that could still adjourn curly in June.

Army Overhaul

Government "No other form of could have carried Us through 50

rent a change 50 smoothly and in so short a time," he said.

"Our form of parliamentary govern- ment is the most civilising in peace and a most formidable weapon control in time of war,"

Vigour And Imagination

of

Sir Percy Harris (Liberal) ex-

In the meantime, it is learned, the Army has begun overhauling its own expansion programme in the lightpressed his Party's confidence in the

of the European war, and the results will be given to Congress when it considers that emergency outlays are necessary.

The Army may ask for another 300 planes in addition to the 200 four engined bombers already requested.

Another significant move is that by the Treasury Department which has on 17,500 tons of asked for bids chromium ore.

The ore Is to be added to the existing stores of war materials.

Precious Allocation

funds for national defence.

new Government and said that the two qualities Prime Minister had essential to winning the war-vigour and imagination.

The new government, He said, was going to prove to the world that de- mocracy could more effectively wage war than is enemies.

But they could not fight the war on ordinary Party lines.

Mr. Chamberlain had set a splendid example, he said, and the new gov ernment was a symbol of national unity.

said he

the

It would have the support not only GTON, May 13 (Reuter). of the people at Home but of the It is announced that President Roose millions beyond the seus and give veli will address a message to Con-stimulus to their Allies. gress this week, asking for additional Mr. J. Muxton (Independent Labour

regretted that It is believed that the new, re-

meubers of the Labour Opposition quest will be in the neighbourhood of had agreed to cross the floor and $500,000,000, which will be additional become part of the Government. to the $2,000,000,000 already being: Lloyd George's Congratulations nilocated by Congress for defence In supporting the motion, Mr. needs during the fiscal year begin-Lloyd George said: "As one of the

ning July.

Abandon

munition. The police stations have Neutrality, Plea Made

In an emergency.

In connection with instructions to

people to report the landing of para- chute troops to the nearest police station immediately, it is pointed out that as a rough guide for distinguish ing the crew of an RAF. plane which might have to ball out and parachute troops, that the largest

which will drop from number British plane is slx.

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3,000 Aliens Rounded Up The work of rounding up 3,000 "In Nazi Germany the whole em- Suspected spicy and "Fifth

enemy aliens under the recent order phasis of developments in the last Columists" are being rounded up is almost completed. few years has been to exalt the value | vigorously to prevent information of physical and material strength to reaching the enemy of the plans of the expulsion of all others. Sciences British aerial action. and learning have been harnessed for 1

Dutch Meatures

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oldest Irlends of the Prime Minister of this House I congratulate him on his succession to the Premiership.

"We know his glittering intel- lectual gifts, his courage and his profound study of the war, i will

all be needed now.

"I think I fortunate that he should have been put in a position of supreme authority.

"He is exercising supreme respon- siblilty at a grave moment and in time of greater jeopardy than has ever confronted a British Minister before

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Dramatic Move By The Argentine WASHINGTON, May

Their hopes are concentrated in (Reuter)A proposal by the him. Their prayers will be for him Argentine Foreign Minister that and, in my judgment, the sacrifices of the nations of North and South Britain and her Empire will be at America should abandon his disposal." (Cheers). neutrality in favour of nori.

Unanimous Vote

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter). After

They range between the ages of 10 belligerency is to be considered | further debate, the House of Commons

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and are living in an and 00 right down the east coast from In- verness and across Kent, Sussex and

the production of everything that AMSTERDAM. May 13 (Reuter). Hampshire. could subsérve to this gospel it phy---Lorry-loads of Dutch Nazis are They are being sent to internment sleal force.

"Christian virtues and ideals have being convoyed by Police armed with camps.

to Police Headquarters. revolvers

All male foreigners in these areas, been derided, suppressed and threat-

The mopping ened with extinction

up of groups of numbering about 11,000, have had German-perachutists continues, and drastic restrictions, imposed on their Dutch detachments are watching nil movements, main roads. Groups of more than three civilians have been banned. The people are forbidden to walk about the streets with their hands in their pockets.

"We and our Allies shall doubtless. suffer heavy material damage in the struggle against this danger, But I hope we may feel confident that in doing so we shall save our souls, without which there is no advantage even if we gain the whole world.

Raliway traffic, telephones and "The formation of a new govern- telegraphs are interrupted and the ment and placing of all parties in the post is available only for post-cards state is the immediate answer to theiind letter cards. new truths on the nature of the

German menace."

Big Attendance

"Hārais Civilians" Order

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).- message from ↑ German ground station to a Nazi aeroplane has been intercepted by the RAF.

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The text of the message was leased by the Air Ministry this after-

noon.

The message, which was in German but not

in code, said "Note civilian

by the State Department.

Officials here, however, and several tion. legal and other objections to the proposal.

U.S. Consideration Mr. Cordell Hall commented on the proposal at the Press Conference to- day, saying that the United States naturally gave the fullest considera- tion to the ideas and views suggested by any friendly country or countries, but that did not mean that the American Government subscribed to them.

He said it was not true in, any) serise that the Argenting move was suggested by Washington.

Not Optimistic

Pellical observers are not optimis- He that a change from neutrality to non-belligerency for the 21 American

LONDON, May 13 (Router).The Stock Exchange Is refugees and also the ronds. Iarass repubiles can be achieved in the near

House of Lords was far more humer- ously attended to-day than on any occasion for a long time pask

The House unanimously agreed on

Quietly Steady

these as much as possible."

The plane acknowledged receipt of the message which was transmitted carly this afternoon.

Large-Scale Raids SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" German aircraft yesterday

their large-scale raids French. Beiglan and Dulch air units

"Damel."

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter),—The Stock Exchange, like other sections of the business community, sacrificed the Whitsun holiday to-day.

The market was quietly steady tinued

bonds leading and with glit-Edged home industrials' moving higher.

Olls also recovered while Kaffir responded on quiet Cape support. -

Indian Government bonds were slightly lower.

a motion introduced by Lord linlifax and worded similarly to the resolu- tion moved in the Ilguse of Commons, Tribute To Chamberlain LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).-In the House of Lords

to-day, Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, pald a tribute to Mr. Neville Chamber- lain's work as Prime Minister.

He said that those who were (privileged to work with him would

have no fear of the judgment which Wall Street was irregular and in acrial combat.

history would pass either upon his efforts to preserve peace or when peace was broken, to prosecute the war (Cheors).

His successor, Mr. Church!), had assumed the burden, the weight of which the House, would not be slow to recognise. Mr. Churchill brought to his task particular gifts which had already earned for him the respect and confidence of his fellow-country-

men.

later was sharply tower.

· MOTION IN COMMONS

London. May, 13. The House of Commons Mr. Churchill's confidence motion the voting being 381-0—United Press.

passed

John Simun, the new Lord Chan- Sir John Simon In Lords:

cellor, occupied the Woolsack in the LONDON,, May 13 (Reuter).—Sir | House of Lords.

con-

on

and bases, BOYS

A German communique claims that 30 machines were destroyed on the airdrome, 36 at Orleans, Vireux which a further 64 were shot down The Germans admit that they have lost 35 planes.

The bombing of Rotterdam was re- sumed at 4.30 .n., says United Press,"

Fraid alarms lasted throughout the day and explosions were audible in various prats of the city."

The damage, however, hus parently been limited to plattered Kwindows.

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future. It would require, in the United States, repeal of the present neutrality legislation,

This is a step thủ Administration might hesitate to take in un election year while there is no indication that Congress would favour such a move.

BRITAIN'S UNITY COMPLETE

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)TNG "New York Times," in discussing the situation, says that the national unity of Great Britain is now complete in form and fact.

HITLER OUTDOES OLD

DOC. GOEBBELS

LONDON, May 13 (Reuter)—A_Berlin High Command was divided on Mr. Churchill's resolu-

communique, issued from “The Fuehrer's Headquarters," states Mr. J. Maxton and Mr. Campbell that the German Army in the West has been greatly intensified. Stephen Insisted on a division.

by The motion was carried

381 In Holland, German troops are The cruiser WDS damaged by votes to nil

advancing west of the Suhr-Willem bombs and several merchantmen

They have made contact were hit and set on fire. As Mr. Maxton and Mr. Champbell | Canal. Stephen acted as tellers their votes round Rotterdam with the troops who It is also claimed that a cruiser and did not count.

have been landed from the alt.

destroyer were bombed and damaged. off Norway.

It is stated that the Gennan troops were reinforced in Norway near Mosjoen and Mo and that the troops

The House was adjourned.

In Belgium, the Albert Canal was House Adjourns LONDON, May 13 (Reuter).The also successfully crossed to the north- House of Commons

has adjourned west of Hasselt, until May 21.

Our troops, continues the com-round Norvik are fighting the enemy. munique are advancing to the west of Liegu.

INVASION["We're Winning Everywhere"

PROTEST

Uruguay & Panama Are Indignant

ARE YOU NERVOUS?

If you jump at the least notes, if Since Monday morning, the German swastika has been flying over the you are reliable and sleepless, if citadel.

you worry over trifles, then will find

Some of the outer forts are still resisting.

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(Reuter) The Italiary Minister in Calro was received yorterday by the Egyptian Prime Minister. They had a long, and cordial Interview, it was annoshead.

One Heinkel bomber crashed · In the main street of Rotterdam.

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