1940-05-24 — Page 27

SUPPORT FOR PURGE

Press Unanimous On

Wide Decision

LONDON, May 24 (Reuter). -Newspapers approve of the energetic initiative of the Gov- ernment in ordering the arrest of Sir Oswald Mosley and eight of his lioutenants.:

After what happened in Norway, and Holland, the newspapers think that one cannot be too cautious, and this step, like others taken for the security of the country, is considered natural in an abnormal perlod.

The "Dally Mail" demands similar measures to be taken against Com- munists, beginning with the suppres- sion of the newspaper, "Daily Work- en M

Holland, says the "Mall," fell in ave days beenuse no man could trust his neighbour. That must not hap- pen in Great Britain. Every gap through which the insidious, agents of Hitler might come must and will be closed. Hitler will not conquer us from the rear, says the payer..

The "Nows Chronicle" saya;” “Tha public will welcome this Indication that the Government intend to lay hands on all, irrespective of their elngs or position,

whone prolonged, might

safety.

In

liberty, if public

menace

these

Lormal circumstances, measures would not be tolerated for moment by a free people, but the times

these are not normal and

powers are Herald" says; "This

The "Daily

step will not be criticised, Our cause, which is the cause of freedom, could be mortally weakened if we failed to place under control persons whose conduct enn be considered harmfu)-to-publle-security."

CEASE SAILING ORDER

FROM PAGE ONE

continue Her voyage to Hongkong in view of the new Rome order, or whether she would turn back.

The order apparently affects only the company's express liners on the Orient run.

Medals for gallantry in rescuing the crew from an overturned, vaminan during the typhoon last November were present-- edal Stonecutters Island on Tuesday by the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Feror Noble, The recipients were Mr. James Hawkett, Gulam Mohammed and Chang Kam-wing, and they received decorations from the Royal Humane Society. This picture slowE A general view during the presentations, -Sico Cheung.

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Anglo-Spain EMPIRE Beware Nazi

Relations

Reiteration Of Good Neighbourliness

DAY

Schoolchildren At Services In H.K.

Radio Lies

May 24, 1940.

The War In China

FEROCIOUS FIGHTING Japanese Seek To Avenge Defeat

With both sides, throwing heavy forces into the seld, fight- ing in the Tsaoyang sector in north Hupeh is increasing in ferocity, says a "Central News" message from Chungking.

Seeking to average the latest defeat. Japanese columnis are pushing from the north-east, mörth-west and south- west of Tsaoyang with Fincheng and Slongyang as their objective.

The Japanese are, apparently attempting to capture these two aimtegle cities on the Han River and drive up the rlver,

י,

Spirited resistance is said to be offered by the Chinese against this drive. Large numbers of Japanese crossing the Tang and Pel Rivers. tributaries of the Han River, were wiped out by Chinese batteries, on the banks.

points around Thoyong have hands several times during the last few days Taotien, Tai- pingchen and Luchinchal to the north of Tsaoyang were once again recaptured by the Chinese on May 22 after bitter fighting, while Shang- hochen and Sintien, to the north-east of Taoyang, were retaken on May 21, Artillery Acliva

A Central News" war.correspon- dent touring the north Hupch front reports that the Japanese are making full use of artillery and aircraft in their offensive. Between a.m. and 7am. on May 19, he counted fewer, than 2,000 shells fired by the Заролево

point, squadrons of Japanese of their bombs on the villages around,

Fantastic Fairy Stories Sont Out LONDON, May 23 (British Wireless).Considerable atten- tion at present is being given to relations on Anglo-Spunish

"Our Holy Father the Pope the use in German strategy which the British-Foreign Secretary has asked children to pray in a rumour as a weapon of attack. ⠀⠀⠀ recently gave to a Spanish Press re-

in London and in which special way that the terrible Developments of recent weeks, it presentative

LONDON, May 23 (British Wire- less)-Diplomatic circles in London have mated with interest a state- ment

Lord Halifax 801

said the policy of days of war may be shortened," is remarked, have greatly enhanced

in

at ong

no

while lanes dropped

the

ex-

reducing them to alter rain,

This correspondent says that Chinese troops are fighling in ex- collent spirits, and that peasants are H.M.G. was to maintain and develtp Father Gallagher S. J. told the effectiveness of this weapon

helping

to rescue wounded soldiers. the exising friendly relations be-children at an Empire Day' ser- German hands. The swarms of re-

Since the Chinese recapture of tween Britain and Spain.

He sold it was important to realise vice at the Catholic Cathedral fugees which the Germans drive be-

fore them in their advance, inter- Sinyang on the Pelping-Hankow that this policy was not that of one to-day.

spersed with German agents, provide Raliway in south Honan, Japanese party only, but one common to the "We must pray that the viran excellent medium for the carry aircraft have been staging daily raids

over the city. Tons of high members of all parties as the recent tues of patience, humility, jus. Ing of alarmist tumours.

rtant still is the More important

oc-plosives have been unloaded. the on Commom debate

Anglo- tice, consideration for others, cupation by Germany of the great Indicative of the heavy casualties Spanish Commercial Agreement had

and charity, which are so neces- sources of Europ cati nowe, such as suffered by the Japanese during thin shown.

Copenhagen, the recent defeat in the upch-Honan Based On Fundamental Needssary for real pence, may grow in Amsterdam

virtual cuiting off of others such as border regions, 1,600 Japanese bodies "ILM.G. feel that friendly relations the hearts of men.

were sent back

bc to Hankow to between this country and Spain "All over the British Empire to- Stockholm, and the control of wire- answer to the fundamental needs and day millions of little ones are asking less stations and of trans-continental cremated on May 16. inclinations of both countries, based God that once again into this world cable telephone services which Ger-

many's aggressions have brought he as they are upon over 150 years of may come the rule of justice and peace between them, and a common clarity and, with it peace.

Well-Known Technique regard for the fundamental Christian It Must Be God's Peaco

This has not only resulted in the principles of European civilisation.

"You are here for the same "In these circumstances, H.M.G. pose. You are praying with Pudrying-up of news of reliable neutral and, in particular, American news; it sincerely welcomed

Spanish

countiess others. They are asking God with all their hearts and sauls has enabled Germany to apply, with well-known vigour, her that peace may come because

they wed

and of spreading lies have rathers and brothers in the aghting and do not know when the news of death may come.

Freighters are not affected, A "Reuter" message confirms the suspension of the sailings. It adds that the Shanghai agent said it was possible that lack of passengers from Trieste may have influenced the development.

Slack Buscinoss The reason for the suspension of Government's declaration of neutra- Lloyd Triestino express liner sailings lity made at the outbreak of war, and Trieste unul further notice is also more recent statements by the believed to be on account of slack Spanish lenders and in the Spanish business, the Hongkong agent of the Press, emphasizing Spain's desire to Company, Signor G. B. Scarpa told maintain neutrality. This desire

Telegraph"

from

The

18

these

We received a cable from Trieste helt part, have the firmest intention world is to be really freed from the

representative today, they greate the announcing the suspension, which to respect Spanish neutrality no long horrors which now hold it in will take effect when liners have us is respected by others." returned to Italy ufter completing

their present runs. We believe that BRITISH SUCCESS

the liners will be docked for a few months as they are losing money on account of their size and through the war. Passenger traffle will foll off still further with monsoon wea- ther," he said.

the 24

Freighters Unaffected

IN-NORWAY

in

grip

all.

technique

rumours under neutral guise.

Thus Oslo Radio quotes Belgrade

of which the world seems to know REQUISITIONING

They are kind to others, helping tem, giving them courage by their example, smiling bravely though their bearts must be very sad at the sufferings both of the soldiers on the battle-field and the families at home.

who have lost someone very dear to

them.

IN S. AFRICA

Wide Powers In New War-Time Bill

Cash & Carry Exemptions

in

Wants Acts Amended Both the Neutrality Law and the Johnson Act should be amended 'to meet American responsibilities respect of the present-day crisis.

Áll essential supplie should be exempted from the "Cash and Carry" restrictions.

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U.S. Notability————. TORONTO, May 28 (Reuter). when recounting a fantastic tale that An Inspiring Example

revolution is breaking out in France. Mr. Daniel Ropa, former wout it must be God's price if the Budapest-quotes-Copenhagen for a United States force finister

French are su-Commerce and their ing for a separate pence. Reme

faction "with our American fable that "Their Majestics the King and Quotes Stockholm as authority for the to Canada, expressed dissatis-

Brillsh troops arc Queen give an inspiring example to abandoning France and so forth. situation in respect of credits All these allegedly neutral reports, for the Allies", in a speech here. In spite of the great worry which in fact.. emonaia from German Mr. Roper declared that supplies This terrible wat is cousing them, sources and are, without exception, of all kinds should be conveyed to the Allies in every posible way by LONDON, May 23 (Reuter)-It isley are everyday fulfilling not only fulse.

barter or other means, learned here that a small Britisir force the great things which kings and queens must do, but those little things! operating in the Mosjoen aren The Company's eight freighters in Norway recently engaged greally

nothing. the Far East, which also carry pas-superior enemy forces.

Seventy Germans were killed be- sengers will continue to operate as!

Only one Bri- fore they withdrew. usual.

About two months ago the Lloyd tisi soldier was killed. Triestino express liner service to the

Civilians Killed Far East was changed from a fort- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" nightly to a monthly service when HASTAU, May 24

Mr. Roper expressed the view that (UP).-Ger- 24,000-ton Conte Blancamano, man pimes carried out severe raids

PRETORIA, May 23 (Reuter) had the terms of the Versailles Treaty their largest liner in the Far East was over northern Norway last Monday,

"They also give us an example Wider war-time requisitioning powers been less drastic and had the United switched on to the South American according to belated reports just because they live in nccordance with are granted to the Union Govern States joined the League of Nations run and the Victoria was placed on reaching here.

God's law, and because they recognisement by the new regulations under promptly, they would never

nheard of Hitler. a Mediterranean" service.

Many Norwegian civilians are re-and acknowledge God's power. They the Defence Act contained in

Another Appeal for Allios The two remaining liners. the ported to have been killed. Conte Verde and the Conte Rosso, Violent fighting is reported around Pray to God and ask all their subjects Gazette Extraordinary.

WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuter). to pray also that justice and right| Officers of the Defence Force and completing their Far Eastern Bjornefjell, which is still in Normay rule and that insting peace may public service are authorised to take Senator Claude Pepper, in th runs. The Conte Verde is sailing to weglan hands.

come to

to a world torn

possession lorn by war.

-time of war, buildings Senate to-day, urged the United supplies of food-Stales to "turn the scale of battle in prayers and soon, please God, the port animals, vehicles and all other money and aeroplanes immediately,"

Senator Pepper also proposed that world now so filled with war find articles which may be necessary to Peace,"

maintain in the field the Defence the United States should "tell Hitler CLIPPER LEAVES

his eternal immortal service, which was Forces or any of that we

THIS MORNING NAZIS TERRIBLE LONDON, May 24 (UP).-Northern by Bisher foltot, was attended or all other of His Majesty's forces enemies and that we will that he shall be destroyed a political Ireinnd hopes to inaugurate a re- Catholic Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, and acting in co-operation with them."

force." FLAME WEAPON eruiting campaign for the British pupils of Catholic schools.

"He added: "If we are going to sit Army in the very near future, Lord] Garrison Schools'Observance Craigavon, the Premier, told

Talks on Empire Day were given LONDON, May 23 (Reuter)In here day after day and content our- Presa lo-day. FROM PAGE ONE

protection around our country and The Northern Ireland Government by teachers and army chaplains at the House of Lords to-day, the Royal selves with only trying to build some

the garrison schools to-day. Puplis Commission, signified The Royal recruiting a Home Defence Corps later attended the Cathedral-service, Assent to the Treachery Act and the phere, we will have committed one is

perhaps around the Western Hemis frying the gunners falde the case-similar to that now in existence in The schools falahed for the day at National Service and Armed Forces of the greatest tragedits in history." ments."

England. - But these acties have a serious

Service, At Cathedral disadvantage. All casements are which filed with anti-tank guna can plerce the thick armour-plating of even a largo tank. The fame thrower tanks, Uko Germany's pocket, battleships, have had to acrifice armour" "for" speed and mobilly”) and their armour is no protection against any anti-tank

aro

art

morrow from Colombo for Singapore, Hongkong Manila and Shanghai and the Conte Rosso, is due at Colombo to-morrow on her way back to Italy,

GAMELIN NO SUICIDE..

RECRUITING IN the same thing. God will hear your stuffs, forage,

You, too, must pray every day for and other horses and other trans- favour of the Allies by sending gove

IRELAND

UNITED WE STAND

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

the

11 a.m.

Act.

also

Hundreds of school children, Boy Dean said we to-day were fighting

the evils of against

cowardice, Scouts and Girl Gulden, as well is members of the public, attended the brutality and greed, and we Empire Day service for young people, needed armour.. held in St. John's Cathedral, this Importance Of Truth

DUTCH LINER HELD UP

DODWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong Bank Building. HONG KONG DISTRIBUTORS: KA FOONG HONG 13, Hennessy Road".

Fully Booked Up for Homeward Flight

sengers the

UNWEARYING EFFORT

Viscount Caldecote's Message To Dominions Carrying a record number of 57 LONDON, May 23 (Router)."The passengers in addition to 10 members late of western civilisation under of the crew, the Honolulu Clipper God is in the hands of the. Allled Viscount Caldecota, left Hongkong for Manila this morn-people," "kaid ing fully booked for the first Ume on Secretary of the Dominions, in a

message to the Dominions to-day. Its homeward flight.

"I would like to repeat that the The giant plane carried a capacity load of passengers, mail and ale ex- importance of every effort to produce press. It took 250 lbs. of mall and supplies was never greater/' he con- 352 185. of air express. It Is due in Unued.

"One seroplane immediately ide A Dutch liner which should have Manila at .1 p.m. to-day and in San

worth ten in, six month's time.) The LONDON, Miny 24 (UP) morning.

Truth was one of the most im- called for Shanghat early this morn- Franelsgo on May 30... Amidst cheers, Mr. Winston Chur- The service was conducted by the portant things in the world. Without ing failed to leave the wharf. It was Although the Clipper is capable of path to victory must be trodden by chill last fight told the House of Dean, the Very Rev. J. L. Wilson, it no nation or country could be suc- subsequently learned that the K.P.M carrying passengers, he atted unwearying effort on a scale, never Commons that the new Government assisted by the Rev. D. M. Richards ocssful. Lies could only help for a agents in Hongkong had received a to take only 57 on the Pacific service. before attempted." reiterated the policy of Rs prede and Mr. L. Forster, Appropriate time "but there will always be a entle order to hold the ship in Hong Clippers have carried up to 10 pas- Bermuda service, but cessor that no pence will be con hymns were sung, led by the Cathe-crasia-and-unless you have proof you kong morning the EP.M. Manager to-day's booking was the highest yet London, May 23.

cluded with the enemy by ideal choir.

The Dean Illustrated his sermen will find yourselves flopping about This There is no truth in the report Majesty's Government except in with the story of St. Paul am the place, not knowing what you are in Hongkong, Mr. & H. Veilmon, made on the Pacific Service," "The

said that he

was awaiting further greatest number previously carried that Gon.

Gamelin, former Com- agreement and co-operation with noman soldier during his imprison about."

Vessel. He from Hongkong wah. 10. the Allied

One of the reasons why the world Instructions regarding

One reason for today's record was mander-in-Chief of

the French Government."

ment in Rome 40 years after the first was Involved in wars, both in the said that those passengers who had

LONDON, May 21 (Router) Armies, has committed suicide,

Christmas day. St. Paul was accord-East and the West, was because none boarded the ship here were free to the presence of 16, members of the stated by the Germans-British

ed many privileges in prison, and

Athletic Association's foot-categorical dental was given in au- did Wireless.

ball team,

Commander-in-Chief of el as he was to the Roman soldier, a selves one to the other.

visit to Manin as the first step of Lord Gort, Faith in Jesus Christ was very

the British Expeditionary Force, has a tour to India. certain amount of friendship sprung

the necessary. in between them.. Watching

peato-fine than during

broken down and has returned to Mail Due To-day Up

Mails from the

England. Allled counter-espionage forces LONDON, May 23 (Router)-On soldier cleaning, his armour, one day, wat, for unless the world wore the

United Kingdom It is stated that Qus is clearly an- spiritual armour, it would con- have arrested over 200 German aples the Stock Exchange to-day, the St. Paul felt sorry for tho

and Empire countrica will brrive at other example of the enemy's practics helped the favourable reception to the now sorry at the thought that the man's tinually seek to wear the armour of

Hongkong this afternoon by Imperial of endeavouring to undermine con in Belgium, where, they go the cune augency Powers Act was reflected duty. led him to use his weapons to the Tornas poldier. of Empire SEELIK, Toy 14 (US) An off- Airways plans,

Groatness

-fidence and cause confusion,by spread.... fusion in the defence of the Ardennes. In a nep improvement of gill-edged kill others. Its

"Ring falso und' fantastic rumours. United Press

God said, "The.pmatest among you cial German communique admits that "SONDON. May 23 (Reuter)--Is the B holdings together with smaller im-aw in his letter to the Ephesians.

St. Paul too, continued the Dean, is he who serves you." The great 300 German plases have been lost provements in office other was a soldier soldier-of-Christ, as of the British Empire, zaid, the in on STOCKHOLM MAY JUPY akin Swedias neutrality was again, vio- with natural reaction, caused a late aghting for the Kingdom of Joy, Dean, was built the heat the operations bar 4000- Butler Cher source for foreign-LONDON, MAY 21-{ latos by German planes on Wednes reduction of the enris gains, the final Peace and Love Quoting a passage rendered toolbars. Unless the enemy planes have been destroyed Affair replied aminatively to a reported that Sir Samuel Hoste, the day, when two bombers flew over the prices were still substantially higher in St. Paul's letter "Put on the whole world took a similar creed, was will, 600 in battle, 403 by A.A. fire, 154 question whether he was taking Im-British statesman, may be sent to ormour of do that so may stand continue to break out, and nations by unspecified mass and the remediate steps to Improve British re- Madrid as special envoy or ■ Am

-Intious with Russia,

bassador. Kiruna area. They were driven bff on the day. by A.A. Br.

Wall Street was strong

against the wiles of the devil, the will take up arms ominst each other, matoder on the grond."

na

Stock Exchange's

ESPIONAGE SUSPECTS

y Improvement

Paris, May 23.

ANOTHER NAZI LIE NAILED

[n-lot of reading and writing. Chalh~ ¡of the nations could adjust them-Iremain on board or disembark at Eoster which is making d'second Paritative circles to the rumour that

·man

recorded what he

dr

will,

Germans Admit 300 Planes Lost

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

"Western "House of Commons to-day, A