1940-05-16 — Page 17

MILLIONS DUTCH LOSSES

OF $ FOR DEFENCE

Roosevelt Prepares Congress Messago

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, May *15 **(UP)-President Roosevelt spent to-day working on his defence message which is to be submitted to Congreas on Thursday.

Il is understood that the total programme involves theˇexpenditure of 1982,000,000, of which $350,000,000 will be expended for the navy, and the remainder will go to the army. with special emphasis placed the

pilots The President

on

pecerally of training air cotwP | Congress. One rently enacted by

meatured

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and "you must continue to watch the map of Holland. We bring. Immense resources to the Allies and will fight until victory."

Dr. van Rieffcha graphically des- cribed how the last of the Dutch bombera were loaded up ascended

and have not been heard of since.

To Be Re-Armed LONDON, May 16 (Reuter)-Part of the Dutch forces who on Tuesday night were ordered to lay down their arms in order to spare the civilian population have now crossed into Belgium.

The Balch troops' will, bo`re- .........armed...ls. Belgium-wilkout-delay.. The Netherlands Legation says that they will form the kernel of a new Dutch force which the Dutch Government in London la considering.

The greater part of the Dutch navy is at present in the Dutch East and Indies. The part of the Dutch West Navy which is in the North Sea is co-operating with the Allied navles

The air force there of bombers and Americon

nighters is of the latest and Dutch models.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TE LEGRAPH DAC May 16, 1940 †

JAPANESE

ROUTED Important Claims From Chungking CHUNGKING May 14 (Rem ter),--According to the latest Chinese field dispatches, the rout of the Japanese army, which was trapped by superior Chinese forces north-west of Hankow Last week, is now almost com. plete. !..

Some 20,000 men, lill encircled near Teaoyang, are malding desperate but so far vain efforts to fight their

· Chinere....cordon, way through-the- while two fresh Japanese brigades advancing from the south are trying to relieve them.

Disorderly Retreat

The remainder of the Japanese Korce is stated to have fallen back in disorder fowards the south-east after- suffering heavy losses.

The Chineso High Command states

Jewan was captured yesterday.

that the japanese base of Changial

ROTTERDAM

ALLIES DIG IN

› FROM PAGE ONE

third and one-quarter respectively of the enemy's longes

MUST BEAT * HITLER

Leon Blum's Specch At Bournemouth

Violent Tank Attacks PARIS, May 16 (Reuter).-An BOURNEMOUTH, May 10, to-day (Reuter).—"I don't know what cial communique issued states that at several points from will happen to capitalism if we antwerp to north west of Namur there have been violent enemy tank lose the war, but I do know, what

Belgian troops.

Hitler triumphs," said M. Leon | attacks on the British, French and will happen to socialism i

Al! these attacks were repulsed, Blum, the French Socialist leader Between Mezieres and Namur, on and former Premier at a specch the Meuse,

the

enemy have. succeed. ed in crossing the river at several here yesterday to the Labour points and fighting continues, Party.

In the neighbourhood-of-Sedan, Wherever_this_mechanised Atilla where the eziemy, have made some has passed over worker's rights, and progress,"

couriter-attacks with tanksinsiliutions havä been destroyed. morial bombardments, Į Rumours that France has ceased to supported by

be a democracy taking place.

and la Further east there has been artil-military tyranny are ridiculou," he lery action.

said. "The death penalty is not for The Allied aircraft continued re-propaganda but for treason," connaissance Aights..

No Difference

ure

now, a

The fighters Intervened notably to He hinted at further measures to pretest the missions of our bombers.deal with sabotage and treachery in

During the engagements, 11 enemy France. alteraft were shot down.

Counter-Attack Succcods PARIS, May 13 (Reuter)While it is stated here that the Germans yesterday succeeded in crossing the

He said that the French could see no difference between Communists and Nazis, Indeed, it was a fuct that Nazl planes had dropped Communist pamphlets over France.

The French and British people did

the ordinary enlistment requirements in the armed forces during an emergency period, while the other authorises un Legation, that the Governor-General It should be mentioned, says the crease in the enlisted strength of the of the Dutch East Indies has at le Army Medical Corps.

Navy

disposal a well-equipped and trained Increases WASHINGTON, May 10 (Router).

army. The Senate Naval Committee has

IN RUINS Issued a report endorsing the pro posed 11 per cent: increase in the

Holland's Monarch Navy and urging the modernisation

Why Dutch Army Laid Meuse at several points north of not need a lesson In courage. They Dinant and south of Sedan, it is added wanted calmness, energy and prompt of air, naval and submarine bases on

Denounces Nazism

Down Their Arms tant Allied counter-attacks, strongly resolve so that they would not be both the Atlantle and Pacifle coust.

LONDON, May 15 (Reuter),—"I

supported by the air force, threw broken in their resistance to Hitler. The report Ays

"Serious con-

and my people had always hoped

LONDON, May 16 (Reuter). back part of the attackers into the sideration should be given to the that it would be possible to limit the

river with enormous losses. Rotterdam extent of the European.confilet and

has been question of acquiring. it possible,

Position Explained places in the Caribbean

iren

for that a responsible basis for a lasting tically destroyed, and the fact

LONDON, May 15 (Reuter).- additional United States naval bases. peace could be established in the

was threatened Competent military circles in London A fleet air base in

in the south-east near future," declared Queen Wilhel that Utrecht corner of the Caribbean would un-mina at 9 am, to-day in a broadcast with a similar fate was the last state that the Allied left flank in Bel- straw which forced the Dutch gum will now be resting on the bas- the River "To-chy it appears aren as well as to the ability of the

Scheldt. Unlied state feet to inster the fervent prayers in favour of a corn-

They state that in the south the integrity of the Monroe Doctr.ne." mon understanding between nations army to lay down arms.

This statement was made Allies are holding a position covering The Cominitier deelded that the have proved futile. After the ruth- United-State-is-not-vulnerable to a less aggression against progressive yesterday by Dutch circles in Brussels, and attacks, which are heavy

evenLondon.

t-some-places-are-developing direct attack by any means "ave democratic Norway. modern anyy and air fover can deal was followed in respect of Helland

and Beltium. adequately

prac-

doubtedly add in the securlly of But to the British Emp that all our Commander-in-Chief to order.histion of Antwerp and

DESTROYER BEACHED Damaged In Raid Off Holland

LONDON, May-15-(UP)

The most serious fighting is n

where the Germans haveThe British-destroyer IM.S.-

⚫ those with which a thorenighly-more-cynical,-if-possible. procedure-On Tuesday-morning-the--Dutched the river and are in possess- Valentine has been damaged in

Mr. David Grenfell.-Secretary" for Mines.

Futile Costures "Both countries had shown to the The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava. [ utmost their power and their stend-

fast who was Under-Secretary of State for

determination 10 preserve the Colonies, and Mr. Alan Lennox-neurality and had offered more than Boyd,.... who was Parliamentary once their good offices with the view Secretary to the Ministry of Home to re-establishing contact between Security, asked to be excused from the belligerent powers which might offee because they are of military have led to the cessa

cessation of hostilities.

C.

House Of Lords Leader Lord Caldecote (who was former- ly Sir Thomas Inskip) will tend is

the House of Lords.

The new government comprises 29

Labourites, Conservatives, 11

four Simon Liberals, three Opposition Liberals, une National Labourite and seven national representatives like: Lord Honkey, Sir John Reith, Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Woolton.,

previous ministers Notable among who have not yet received new offices are Sir Samuel Hoare, the torquis of Zetland, and Earl of Stanhope,

Arrangements will have to be made to find a seat for non-nember Mr. Harcourt Johnstone, who Is a supporter of Sir Archibald Sinclair. Mr. Johnstone is the new Secretary For Overseas Trade,

Deliriously Delighted Hitler

Talks Of "Unique Accomplishment”

"To-day we have to admit that no truppiness can be expected in this world if those who are solely respon- sible for the present situation are not definitely checked in their course of unscrupulous destructions and utter disregard of low and most elementary principles of morality..

Our Spirits Unbroken "After herole struggles, my notion that hus attempted everything to maintain peace is being over-powered by sheer, free, but morally we can never be conquered. Our spirits will remain unbroken because our conscience is clear.

"I pray God that our allied cause may be blessed and that the down of the day, when freedom will be restored to the Netherlands and all other victims of general aggression, be near."

SWITZERLAND PRECAUTIONS

> FROM PAGE ONE

ed have been asked to put themselves at the disposal of auxiliary services of the Army.

LONDON, May 16 (Reuter).glum. -Hitler to-day addressed an order to his German troops, in Holland.

He expressed to them his thanks and admiration,

"Within five days," he said, "you attacked a strong and well-prepared army who were stubbornly restating behind scemingly unconquerable lines, you barriers and fortified eliminated their air force and Annlly forced them to capilulate.

Croat Military Importance "This unique accomplishment is of great military importance which will

be proved in the future.

troops hdd re-occupied Rotterdam for the second time, but the city was so badly damaged that the people had

to leave il

Dutch circles in London also point out that the main water line from the Zuyder Zee down to the Mans was never broken. The Germans who got into the country from the south threatened it from the rear.

MASS ARMADAS IN THE AIR

FROM PAGE ONE day, R.A.F. guards had to shield him from the anger of the villagers.

150 Planos In Action

on of a portion of the defensive zone an air attack off the Dutch coast and has been beached, according

thereabout

It is denied that the Maginot Line

is turned or broken. Sedan does not form part of the Maginot Line.

to an Admiralty communique.

The Admiralty, denfes other Ger-

In understood thai Zeeland is stillman claims to having sunk British in our hands.

warships.

"No" British warships have been sunk or Bet afre, or seriously damaged since the Invasion of the Seal," the Admiralty announcement low countries, except H.M. submarine sold.

Belgians Not Discouraged BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuter) Government proclimation says:

"The defeat of bur northern neigh tours will not discourage us. Our army, supported by our British and

of casualties in HM.S. French alles, is stubbornly resting.Valentine have not yet been received

“Belgium cannot be defeated."

Details

It is stated that the Government but they are believed to be slight. as not left the upital, where the Allied Embassies also remala.

LONDON, May 15 (Reuter) The GERMANS PIERCE

the

Air Ministry announced that in

ared Allied air attack the Sedan yesterday, several pontoon bridges at the crossings of the Meuse were des- troyed.

Later over 150 Allied slrcraft at- main tacked the crossings and the lines of advancing reinforcements.

. Four bridges were destrayed, tank and troops concentrations were bro. ken up and roads were blocked.

The German advance in the Sedan area was halted by this operation and the French were enabled to launch a vigorous counter-attack,

FROM PAGE ONE

h taking place along a front extend- by from Namur to Sedan, as “a great burricane."

The

enemy, hurling formidable lorces into the battle, is attacking

along the entire 40-mile front.

The atinek is more on the lines of the Polish campaign than those of 1014.

The Germans are using relatively little artillery...but are pushing for ward at great speed with armoured and motorised columns,

enormous

In support of their Innd operations, they are employing mass of aircraft, which tinually bombing and machine-gun-i sing the French infantry.

nro

cori.

Norwegians' Victory

Nazi Troops Forced

To Retreat

LONDON, May 15 (Reuter)—A Norwegian communique issued to- day announces that Allfed troops have occupied Elvegaardsmom and Oryfjoud and the roads. surrounding Herlangen.

The Norwegian troops have occu- pled the Vassdal Mountains and. advanced further into the mountains south of Bukkedalen.

The Norwegian Telegraph Agency says this incuns that the enemy has been forced to retreat southwards

to the mountains.

Closing Round Narvik LONDON, May 18 (Router)-A Norwegian High Command communi- At certain points where the Gerque announces that the Allled and mass succeeded in breaking through Norwegian troops are In Elogard- routh of Bedan, the French infantry smoere which is just south of Bjerk- were simply overwhelmed by thevik. mass of mechanked units employed by the invaders.

Throughout the day, extenslys.| bombing operations were carried out on other parts of the battle front. Considerable damage was inflicted on the enemy arid enemy fighters were accounted for.

Night Bombing Raids The Swiss public has been During the night bombing ruids anxiously watching every phase of were carried out in Germany on the the campaign In Holland and Bel-enemy's lines of communication.

Apart from the operation in the The Swiss newspapers wam the Sedan area, where success could not pubile against premature conclu-have been achieved without casualties sions from the capitulation of being sustained, the balance of air

in craft losses remains heavily the Allied thvour.

Reconnaissance patrols have flown

All day new dispositions have been have no heavy artillery but along the Dutch coast where

taken to stop the advance of certain have plenty of machine-guns.. wrecked aircraft

enemy columns, consolidate positions beaches and fields round The Hague.

are completely seperated and fill breaches in the line. Devastating Raid Described

from the other German forces In The

missed Germans have LONDON, May 15 (British Wire-formidable amount of troops and

northern Norway. less)-Details of a devastating day material between Namur and Sedan, light atinck by British bombers on but it is stated in military circles in

ས་་་ an enemy mechanised column several) miles long may now be given.

Holland,

Significant Precaution BERNE, May 15 (Reuter)-Pas- senger trains between Switzerland and Germany are suspended in both directions except for travellers with diplomatic passports.

Traffic in the German station of Basle has been almost wholly sus- pended.

Legations Precautions SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" A "Domel" message states that the British and French Legations In "Only by dint of your exemplary Switzerland have destroyed ciphers co-operation, the determined leader-arid confidental documents as pre- ship and courags of the soldiers, cautionary measure against any sur particularly the heroism-of the death prise German parachute invasion of defying parachutists and landing the country. troops, has this success been made possible."

Holland's Fato

-A Warning

Italy's Contraband

PARIS, May 16 (Reuter). "May Control Complaint

our experience serve as a lesson for all neutral countries who are neigh- bours of Germany," said a leading Dutch personality in o farewell mess- age to a representative of a French newspaper to-day.

"In order not to 'provoke the Germans our General Staff strictly refrained from any contact with the staffs

of the Allies," he aid. "Only eight days ago we declined to inform the Allies of our plans of mobilisation and aerial preparedness. "Having sacrificed contact with our natural

friends abroad by declining any staff consultations, we then had to ancrifice our liberty of action against the enemies within-Dutch Nazis who are protected by Berlin.”

marty

are scen of

enemy

Now Dispositions

0

Paris to-night that while the situa~

(lon is serious, it is not critical.

Cool determination and quiet con- fidence reign among the French High Command.

In the early stages of the German Invasion of Belgium, large concentrations were reported to be moving forward through the frontier town Maastricht. A strong force of Blenheim bombers was at once despatched with orders to and the ITALY enemy's leading column and delay its advance.

leading from Maastricht towards

PREPARES

Continued From Page

Allied troops are closing round Narvik. The French commander in this sector reports that the Germans have been retreating steadily for the

few

They

plete certainty that the situation is The commander expresses has com- extremely difficult for the Germans. Daily supplies which have been landed by Nazi planes are not enough. In view of the excellent defence positions at Narvik, however, and to avoid unnecessary loss of life, opera- tions will continue to be slow but Burc.

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Reserved Attitude By Cordell Hull WASHINGTON, May (Reuter)-The Argentine Foreign Minister's proposal to

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Tighter Foodturn Pan-American neutrality

Rationing

Less Butter, Sugar And Bacon

It loented the column on the road

Tongres. The column, a moving mass of mall tanks, armoured cars reported from Freiburg along the and molor transports loaded with north-east border of Switzerland. ROME, May 18 (Reuter) The troops, stretched nearly five miles

Passenger train services from Italian Ministry of Communications and was progressing steadily at Germany vin Basle have been aus- told the Senate yesterday that 2,449 speed of about 20 to 25 miles per pendel in both directions except for Italian ships had been either stopped hour.

those with diplomatic passports. LONDON, May 16 (Reuter). ot diverted from their routes by the The tonks were leiding and the

The Swiss radio denles rumours-Lord Woolton, the Minister Allied Contraband Control since the long line of vehicles, mostly bunch-spread by certain sinister sources outbreak of war.

ed at the Maastricht end of the road, expressing doubts about Swilber for Food, broadcasting to-night, Seven Talian ships have been sunit gradually thinned towards Tongre fund's neutrality.

announced the following reduc in the North Sen with the lon of 34 where they were some 20 yards Americans Rushing Out Of Italy tions of the weekly ration al-

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Glucose will be rationed from June went into action.. Ono, after the other, the Blenheims nitrcked in quick succession and from, different direction

lives.

Allied Financial. Agreement

(Router).—

LONDON, 'May 15 Britain, France and Belgium have concluded. a. financial agreement

apart,

Diva...Into-Action.

High explosive bombs of heavy

Britain's · Imposing providing for reciprocal facilities for callbra lore great craters in the road

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surface, piling the vehicles in hope- less confusion while large numbers

MORE FIREMEN FOR BRITAIN

LONDON, May 10 (Reuter).---Bri-

of smaller bombs played havoc with tain's fire fighting services are to be

the personnel.

The initial attack brought great ilrengthened. success and by the time the last

A scheme is to be Introduced in

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"non-belligerency" was die- cussed to-day by Dr. Eapli, the Argentine Ambassador, and Mr. Sumner Welles.

says:

The Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued yesterday-

The morning was very quiet.,

Sellers Docks Rts.

$014.

Sales

H.K. Banks $1,470/00.

Star Ferries $63.

Chinn Lights (Old) $7.

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For people who are troubled "with It is understood that Mr. Sumner pains in the back, disordered kidneys, Welles was most reserved and ex-catarrh of the bladder or other all- pressed a desire to have more time [ments of the urinary tract,

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LONDON, May 10 (Reuter)-A German mechanised column catered The Hague about 8.30 a.m. according to a message from Hilversum. - It is stated that the inhabitants wore awakened about 5 5.m, by low

the settlement of expenditure.

This means that Belgium is now in the Anglo-French scheme of fleancial and economic co-operation and will LONDON, May 18 (Reuter-pool resources with them.

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuter). Britain's overseas trade imports for April amount to 109,880,110, the OTTAWA, May. 16 (Reuter)~~The the hail of rifle and machine, gan fire. Ing in sriall teams, will, in his emer- lended to go to North Carolina and Aying aircraft...

Blenheim had swooped down through which members of the public, work--President Roosevelt, who had in- Highest since October 1929)

Supreme Court of Ontario has grant- Export amount 148,299,073,ed an application by the Povincial to drop le bombs on the convoy of geney act as firetmen in their own the higheal sides. July 1930,

Attorney General to declare the damaged cars and overturned tran-dreet, Re-exporis amounted to £443,429 Communist Party

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