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Saturday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH June 8, 1940.

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Ger 1946, Wil Duney

RALPH HEINZEN'S STORY OF THE BATTLE OF FRANCE

Tonk

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A French War Office communique to-night disclosed that the number of German troops engaged in this Battle of France has been tripled in 72 hours.

That Hitler is again risking everything on the outcome of the battle is indicated by the fact that he has now flung 40 divisions out of his total strength of 82 divisions into the fight.

At the end of the third day, into the German

Corps official analysis estimate the Dutch and Belgian tanks captured in German losses since the start of newly-buill German material had

the campaign, and the delivery the operations on May 10 at 60 brought the total la hand at the start per cent, of dive-bombing planes of the present battle to between 3,500 and more than 50 per cent. of and 4,000 tanks. tanks.

£-DOLLAR RATE TO REMAIN

Big Fluctuations On

Free Market

The French High Command to-day reported that dive-bombing has pras tically censed above the battle lines due to the tremendous losses, as the French have discovered that these planes are more vulnerable when op LONDON, June 7 (Router)-In posel with organised machine-gun

this afternoon's į nouncement,cuter" The official French-analyst- op-

been there has

no timistically concluded bia, report variation in the official sterling saying that "if the present rhythm of dollur rate since the outbreak of war, destruction continues few days and that there is no present Intention longer, the whole situation may of changing it.

connection with

learns that

The sterling-dollar rate in the free: marke! has depreciated considerably with violent fluctuations.

Position Explained

2,500

Destrayed

by

The French High Command es- timates that when Hier's armies moved across the German borders

of

The French contend that this is the absolute possible maximum;

Some of these tanks are still belig repaired and some are stationed at Dunkirk.

Therefore, It is estimated that the Germans began the Battle of France with 2,000 tanks, of which 400 d been destroyed in one day and hun- dreds more were destroyed to-day.

Dive Bombers Smashed-

As far as dive-bombers are con- cerned, the French estimates fix the German losses since May 10 at 80 per cent. of the total strength. This means that 500 dive-bombers and Their speclilly-trained

havel crews been lost.

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Samuel Harden Church. prosidont of Carnegie In- stituto, Pittsburgh, Pa., who affers reward of $1,000,000 for Fuchrar Hitler, alive and Group of persons unhurt.

would Church represents try Fuchrer for "crimes."

greater proportion of four weeks ago to-day, they had 5,000 Continued From Page 1

While the British foreign trade in conducted on basis of the offelul rute, some parts of Brlish exports are being sold for sterling on the basis of an unrellable so widely free rate, which hins diverged from the offcial rate as to render the imports paid for on this busis relatively too expensive, while exports are being bought too sheaply.

The Treasury's polley aims at allf foreign business being conducted at ometal rates.

Belgium Is

tanks and 1,000 specially-bullt dive- bombers.

The French estimate that 2.500 Ger.

man tanks have been destroyed.

However, hasty repair lo General von Reichenau's tanks, the absorption

"TRADE-IN" SYSTEM

How America Is

TROOPS

ON

MASS KENYA FRONTIER

Now Enemy Aiding The Allies tashails, long-time-personci enemy of the Negus.

Territory

--Recognition that-Belgium has been

.

country

It might

Twenty thousand Italian troops are now concentrating on the opposite side of the Kenya border. They are mostly native Askiris from Eritren and Italian Somaliland, camel corps from Libya and Ethiopian cavalry, the latter being commanded by

It might be that their Ethiopian troops, presumably WASHINGTON, June 7, (Reu-remnants of Haile Selassie's would be brought into war.

be that it would remain outside. But ter)-While officialy profess army which fled across the they must be prepared to meet all bland ignorance, reports reach-border into Kenya in the spring contingencies. overrun by the Nazis is contained in ing-Washington from all points of-1936, are now..massing in the a Government "Gazette" announce say that Army and Navy planes Fort Harrington region ment this morning, which says that are coming eastward like migrat-Uoyale. the Kingdom of Belglum is now re-ing birds. garded as an area in enemy secupa- tion.

it is pointed out, this However, recognition does not apply to Belgian Congo or the

and territories of Ruanda which are Belgian possessions.

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"REUTER'S" REPORTS ON THE BATTLE OF FRANCE

PARIS, June 7 (Reuter).—Violent attacks by German tanks and infantry- against the French right wing resting on a line almost due north of Paris marked" the third day of the battle on the Western Front.

While the Germans made some slight progress in this sector, they failed to penetrate the deep French defences.

At some points they reached. į official analysts estimate the Ailette Canal, but reports reich- ing military headquarters in Paris to-night indicate that the French are holding the German thrust on the Somme.

Furious Battle Raging

(Reuter) The PARIS, June 7 battle continued all day with great fury from the Channel to east of Salssons.

French military quarters stated to- night that the German attacks were everywhere held.

Particularly heavy fighting occurr- ed north of the Alone, where the Germans made repeated efforts to break through.

Many more German tanks were destroyed..

Position Conerally, Good LONDON, June 7 (Reuter)While the position at the Front, generally spealing was good this afternoon, semi-official circles here stress that there should be no undue optimism It is by no means certain whether or not the main attack has yet to

come.

BUYING PLANES

American Bombers For Allics

Washington, June 7.

The Journal of Commerce Käys An announcement is expected to-day that 300 to 400 planes will soon be made available for the Allies.

HOW WOMEN CAN ASSIST

WAR EFFORT.

Volunteer Nursing Offers Opportunity

TN view of the willingness of

IN

Hongkong women to take.

an active part in the Empire's

Mos of them are bombers and war effort, their attention is will be flown from Detroit and drawn to their Nursing Detach- Buffalo to Newfoundland, and thencement of the Hongkong Volunteer to Britain.

Twenty-four naval reserve craft Defence Corps: arrived at Buffulo to-day and lined up outside the Curtiss hangar. They Rumours that are heavily guarded.

planes were expected for transport to Canada, circulated after public use of the Airport had been restricted.

other

According to reliable Congressional sources, 50 naval reserve bombers West of Amiens, our positions have have been turned over to the Curtiss- been drawn back slightly to the Wright plant of Buffalo, N.Y., which River Bresle. Otherwise the posi-is selling them to the Anglo-French tions are much the saME,

There is no regular front-line. This is a new type of warfare but there is a defensive zone of much greater depth.

In addition, many machine-man post zones include defences against

骨 even

some

to

tanks. They are so prepared that

tanks managed penetrate the defence zone.

Situation Explained According to a French military spokesman to-day, the position from the Channel to the Alsne sector is

follows:

On the south bank of the Somme the Allies have established positions west of Amiens,

of comprised The Detachment,

over the age of European women 10. is being trained to undertake duties similar in all respects to the tion intended solely for providing V.A.D. in England. It is an organisa-

the

additional nurses, to augment regular nursing service of the Army, should their services be required in Hongkong.

Vacancies exist for mobile mem- navy. Later, the Navy Departent bers, that is for women who are prepared to promise in writing that will receive replacements.

they will be available for full time President Roosevelt is reported to

military hospital even have approved this procedure when duty in a

of

over Regarding the turning Navy reserve bombers to-day, the Navy Department issued the follow

ng statement:

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he was assured that it did not infringe should the Government decide to ar- of women 'and or the Neutrality Law. Earlier ad-range evacuation

children from the Colony. vices sald that 21 planes were due

No married woman's services will at Buffalo to-day.

bo accepted unless her husband signifies his agreement in writing and no single woman's services will be accepted without the written consent "In accordance with an agreement of her parent or guardian. In this respect no married women with with the Curtiss Corporation, planes from the naval squadrons are young children in the Colony are being returned for replacement with planes of a superior type equipped normally accepted. with leak-proof gasoline tanks und It is pointed out that in view of the correspondence. In the Press armoured.-

"These planes are temporarily in recently from women asking how due to the they can assist in the Empire's war excess of requirements fact that many reserve aviators nor-effort it is important that the res- mally attached to the reserve sqund-ponsibility and necessity of this rons have been ordered to Pensacola Nursing Detachment is fully realised. Those who are willing to engage as Instructors on account of the targe

in this particular type of work, must. expansion in training there.

"It is expected that the remainder of necessity devote a certain amount of the planes in reserve bases will of their leisure in preparing them-

duties.

The of be similarly turned in as replace- selves for their wartime

ments are received."

in close Detachment works Slight Infiltration

It is reported that 40 more such operation with the Military Hospital German tanks have only Altered places will be delivered to the Cur at Bowen Road, where both practical

tiss plant shortly. It is noted that and theoretical training is gress is not more than six or seven miles at the most.

"Remember," he said, "France will

Tn the centre" the position, on the eventually triumph-and-continue to BCAY

do her duty towards the world."

whole, remains unchanged. More Hopeful Signs

Before Amiens the French are still Authorised circles in Rome claim' PARIS, June 7 (Reuter).-Opinion holding positions near the city. They that the Negus left England unnoticed in well-informed circles regarding are nise holding position before They have all apparently become and reached Kenya by way of the Italy is more hopeful.

Peronne although the Germans have Sudan.

Official circles "out-of-date" overnight.

maintain the thrown into battle in this sector alone greatest Like lust year's cars they are being Border Incidents Reported

well-In-nearly 1,000 tanks (or two armoured reserve, but the "traded-in" but, strangely

says that the divisions). enough, Minor incidents are already report-formed "Le Temps"

heroism of the Allied troops will These maES these trade-ins can only be purchased ed from many parts of the border.

attacks have not Meanwhile, Marshal De Bono has finally influence Italy's decision, as managed to demolish our points by the Allies,

President Roosevelt's remark at a been appolated commander of the well as the powerful influences work-support. Press conference that "they get out-southern Italian forces. This is in- ing to prevent an extension of the of-date darned fast these days" was terpreted as meaning that Italy is conflict. received with a storm of laughter.preparing for action in south The paper adds thut This indicated that nobody is under eastern Africa, since de Bono is) arguments appear to have had a cer rough at certain points. Their pro- | the Navy Department's statement did) Members are required to obtain and US. Army Arsenals any misapprehension as to what

the

mandated Urund,

WAS made

reccatly in the "Gazette" regarding that part of Poland occupied by the Auxliiaries.

Speed Up Work

WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuter) -Army arsenals in the United States have been officially ordered to operate fall 24 hour where feasible on a basis to speed up the production of munitions.

The Array has at present

Ordnance manufacturing

which employ 17,000 men.

six

arsenals Additional men will be taken on as required.

American

the Paris

Inspector General Oversens Troopa tain effect. going on.

It is noteworthy that and was the first Commander-in- Now that the trade-in system has Chief of the Italian forces during the Bourse remains consistently "bullish" been established it apparently can be war with Ethiopla, He recently on the Italian question. extended to great lengths covering Inspected the Italian garrisons Jnj

libyn, Eihlopia and the Dodecanese, must milltary supplies.

Rome Calls For Recruits

This method of assisting the Allies is meeting with the widest approval of the general publle.

"Malta Is Ours" ROME, June 7 (Reuter)-Shouts of "Malta is ours" were heard to- day when 2,000 uniformed students SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" and 500 troops attended a ceremony The

atinber of service planes- exactTM

HOME, June 7 (UP)-Rome in honour of Fortunato: Kizzi. assembling for

recruits for flying across the Al-Radio has issued a call for

The speakers lauded him as the Nationalist lantie is strictly secret. However, for the Youth

Aviation founder of the Maltese

Party, conservative esilmate is one thousand.service.

1.000

Cannon, 600,0

600.000 Rifles

Volunteer

to

A French military spaltesman said to-day that the enemy have brought

not mention the ultimate transfer of

as many as 40 Infantry divisions and "Thousands are now In training Marshal De Bano Appointed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”* schools in Rome but thousands more

shal de Bono, who was the first com. play in an attempt to break through tic exchanges.

BERLIN, June 7 (Reuter)-Mar-four or five armoured divisions Into WASHINGTON, June 7 (UP)-tare needed," the announcer said.

at all costs. Is learand that more than 1,000 cannon

The Italian Line office at Genga mander of the Italian campaign in Tanks have been sent over in great denies any knowledge of reports Ethopla, has been entrusted with the nummers with heavy artillery and that all talkam ships have been Supreme command of the group of infantry support. ordered to neutral parts. Never- armies of the south, according to n

Mass Production and 600,000 rifles are included in the

In Britain

ΣΕΓΟ

| Government war supplies which

being made available for quick re-sale to the Allies. This is in addition to the several hundred army and naval planes made available yesterday.

lectures.

Co-

Kiven.

theless, the Italian Press prints Rome despatch to the official news of the Meuse, the German bumbers personal appeals for the Allies made Regarding enrollment is painted

Lagency.

So for the German infantry detach- the planes to the Alles-United wear the Detachment uniform at all ments, which accompany such ud- Preto..

Training in First Aid and Home Nursing given through weekly vances and are intended to consolidnie

.America Nearer War the drive, have not been able

lectures and practical bandaging follow the tanka.

Washington, June 7.. classes. Periodical examinations are Fierce fighting is going on between

the an- held under the auspices of the St. The general reaction the Aisne and the Allette Rivers on

Brigade and the nouncement that the United States John Ambulance a plateau north of the river,

Navy is immediately providing planes Brigade's certificates are issued to The Germans here are making a

for the Allies is that the United successful candidaties. Members are tremendous pus!...

States is step by step going to war. required to attend practical training It is thought that the provision of at the Military Hospital, Bowen Road, these planes, with what it implies, for eight full days or alternatively may have inore effect on Rome than 16 mornings. Meals are supplied for President Roosevelt's recent diploma- those attending and travelling ar

rangements are made. Business girls The step is also regarded as an in the past have given up their on- effective answer to Gayda's warning|nual holiday and spent two weeks to America yesterday to stay out ofat practical training in the Milltary European affaire.

Hospital. It is generally bellaved that the

to out at unless intending members by the American Ambassadors London and Paris were the immedi- have had previous nursing experience ate cause of the sudden decision to or hold Red Cross or St. John enrolled as Dy these bombers to Canada, from Certificates, they are recon-

where they will probably fly to Eng-Probationary Members. P.C. COMMITTED

and

land.

After compleiing courses of Homo Mr. Lehman's statement is also re- Nursing and First Aid Lectures and FOR TRIAL

garded as signideant by political ob- passing the two examinations they servers, who say that visitors to the are then promoted to full members. Chonan Singh, 24-year-old Indian

selves so freely without the incit ap- sary to renew certificates annually Arrangements have been made by The local authorities are ready to Police constable, who is charged Italian Line office in New York re- Canada for the Navy League Fund.

proval of the President.

with or without attending lectures with possession of 80 copies of sedl-ports that all Italian ships have been

In addition to the 50 planes traded AR certificates issued are based on start training at once,

will start her

DUBLIN, June 7 (Reuter)—The

Brigade In certain areas more are wanted tlous literature, or a pamphlet head-warned to proceed to neutral ports the Navy League of Canada. for the Auxillary Fire Service, theed "Revolutionary Proclamation No. and stay there.

Defence Minister; Mr. Oscar Traynor, with the Curtiss Company a number the St. John Ambulance It is stated that the order has been mediately, and the Police 1, In Urdu and Punjabi, was this

Senate of of machines will be traded with other standards. to-day gave a warning. Nursing Service

The Commandant of the Detach Auxillaries.

morning committed for trial at the received from Rome.

However, the London office of the

the possible introduction of com- companies, and the total figure im- LONDON, June 7 (Reuter)-Mr. pulsory service.

mediately available from the Navy

ment is Mrs. A. N. Braudo and thr June Sessions.

company states that it has received Beverley Baxter, member of the

Assistant Commandant Mrs. T. Addli The case was resumed this morn-no such instructions.

"If there is not a better response to in said to be 200.-Reuter.

Marlin. Those who may wish toộ Ing at the Central Magistracy before A message from flome says that House of Commons, has been up the call for national service," he said, "

apply for membership should write Mr. R. Edwardia,

the luxury liner Rex will Bail for pointed Controller of Factory Cowe may have to consider national ordination at works engaged in the registration and may have to go

to The Commandant, Nursing Detach-- New York on June 12 as arranged.

manufacturo of aircraft, nero-engines further than that."

ment, Hongkong Volunteer Defence: Alexandria Evacuation

and components.

June 7 (Neuter)—A LONDON. new campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Home Security for mass Instruction planned for those member of the public who, for one reason or another, are unable to join the Civil Defence Services.

More whole-time and part-time volunteers

wanted fre branches.

for 'all

75MM. GUNS FOR ALLIES

SPECIAL TO THE **TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, June 7 (UP)

President Roosevelt announced to

day that he will immediately asic Congren to grant him authority to give Britain and France access to Amerka's famous 75 mm. artillery.

Promoted Captain

7

(Reuter),--A

foreign reports to this elect. The Vatican announces that the Holy See library will be closed to; the public ns from next Monday.

Signor Gayda, the offcial mouth'

piece, has again warned the United

States to think carefully before old- ing the Alles.

·

But by comparison with the battle

fare only being used to limited

cxtent.

At the same time, the German

GRACIE TO GIVE planes are busy over a wide area.

CONCERTS

OTTAWA, June 7 (Reuter).—Mi59

They have carried out many naissance flights over central western France.

LONDON, June 1 (Reuter).The Gracie Fields will give concerts in EIRE MAY HAVE House, Farely express them. For continued efficiency it is neces-

CONSCRIPTION Sho

concert tour im-

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH ALEXANDRIA, June 7 (UP);-

The Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell The evacuation of the civilian popule LONDON, Juno long list of R.AT. promotions was tiun of Alexandria begins to-morrow, been appointed to be a member

Over a thouannd children wall of the Board of War Taxation, dur Ing the absence on leave of Mr. E. M. issued to-day.

It includes, under General Dulles entrain for the provinces,

Keep Calm, Appeal To TunisBryden. WELLINGTON, June 7 (Reuter). Branch, the name of Squadron Les- Pho Ponadical in the New Zealand Communist Party has been sentenced), Sire to bo Crot Captain TUNIE, June Router)

to nine months hard labour for publishing subversive documents.

(Temporary

Now Precautions LONDON, June 7 (Router),----All persons entering Great Britain from Eles from Tuesday next will require special United Kingdom visa on their passports or travel permit cards to enable thent to land in Great Britain.

China Command Officer Decorated Corps Headquarters,

teln

LONDON, June 7 (Reuter),-Cap-

Mr. F. E. E. Booker has been ap Stevens- George Frederick

member of the Guille, who was awarded the O.B.E pointed to be a

Colonial Police Service. in 1931 for service while in com- mand of the river gun-boat Teal in China has been awarded a bar to

the D.60 £30 firat Unt at asadar MCHCHLORELATIU

ENCur-Pramident General of Tunis Mr G C-Drown Ina boch-appointing Llarg Playli Squadron Leader Gil Saye was has appealed to his people to face ed to be an Assistant Inspector of pointed to be a temporary public in connection with the evacuation D... (USA), has been appointed

vaccinator aan duent with onliniens, born in Bangkok.

150g Labour, Factories' and Workshops.

from Dunkirk.

be à Dental Surgeoni-

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