1940-06-10 — Page 17

Continued From Page One

HEINZEN'S STORY OF GREAT BATTLE

new bulging pockets north of Rouen, at Soissons and in the Argonne Forest.

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SALE OF A SHIP

Claim For $12,000 Succeeds

PREPARING FOR WAR

FROM PAGE ONE

come the second phase in the German plan--an attack against England.

June 10, 1940.

SIX RAIDS

ON PARIS Bombs Dropped On Southern Suburbs

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" A contract fur the sale of the

"British Tyranny"

PARIS, June 9 (UP).-Two 8.8. Claude Chappe as scrap 'was

"It is then that Italy, together with parachutists were scen descond mentioned before the Chief Germany, will be fighting in the war

MacGregor, to liberate Europe and free the worlding from planes on the outskirts of Paris to-night, after German The French lines are everywhere intact. Never. Justice, Sir Atholl

in the Supreme Court this morn- from the tyranny of the British.

"The nomination by Il Duce of bembers had made six attacko Marshal de Dono to command of the on the city during the day. theless, there have been general German gains on mosting during the hearing of a

claim for $12,800 damages; nemy of the south has great signi- of the front, which by last night had indisputably crept brought by the Far East Ship-ficance, and our comrades who form tion lines along the Oise Valley about

ping Co., Ltd, against Au Chaka part of that army will probably be the advance guard of this new closer to Paris.

man and Leung Fook, mer-

struggle." chants..

After throwing twenty fresh divisions into the battle on Saturday, Hitler began a new drive in the Champagne and Argonne sectors yesterday, when he added another 40 divisions to the enormous number of men in the front

·line.

Mr. H. C. Macnamara, instructed appeared for Defendants were 1101 plaintifs.

Tegnily IC. presented,

by Mr. D. B. Evans, present nor were they

con)-

Against this maximum German effort the French tendunts for the sale of the ss. Claude armies fought a slow retreating action.

There Are No Trenches General Weygand's orders to his troops were to hold the main line intact at all costs and to absorb the worst attacks by withdrawing the most exposed forces to better defence positions.

FROM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL TO SEDAN AND ALONG THE

HEIGHTS OF THE MEUSE THERE ARE NO TRENCHES From Sedan to the Swiss frontier it is a battle of fortresses, with the Seigfried and Maginot Line ments hammering each other relentlessly.

case-

was

Plaintiff's Case Ng Mann, manager of plaintif orm, Baid that in June last year hia pany en

entered into a contract with de

of Chappe for $147,500. The term the agreement was that $100,000 was

13. This to be paid by June never done, and in consequence the ship was re-sold for $130,000, A losa suffered, and against this amount was to be ducted $5,000 a brokerage due to de- fendants. On the re-sale, plaintiffs had to pay $300 commission, and the

of $17,500 was thus

de-

total loss therefore came to $12,000, which was the amount claimed.

Counter-Claim

In their stalement of defence, de- fendants alleged that plaintiffs had refused to deliver the ship, though they had offered $50,000 and were at all times willing and ready to per-

form the contract.

They further counter-claimed $94,- 257.62, saying that they would have made that amount as proft had the They

front ship been delivered to them.

would have sold it for $288,900, and losses. after deducting the cost ($147,500) and expenses for breaking-up ($32,350.- 80), there would have remained a prost if $109,543.20. of which their share, as members of the syndicate,

Official French reports from all parts of the report that the Germans are suffering terrific

Division after division has been sacrificed in attacking the French ines in steady waves under a broiling hot sun;

The French official analyst last reported the situation as would amount to $94,257.62. grave but not desperate.

Grave, But Less Desperate

"In the middle of battle no one can pretend to draw definite conclusions," he said. "The situation is grave but less desperate because Germany is throwing all her forces into this battle: "There are victories from which one dies," he added. The German effort yesterday concerned three main sectors of attack. Firstly, between the Somme and Oise rivers between Aumal and Noyon. Secondly, along the Aisne River on both des of Soissons. Thirdly, in the upper Argonne from Chateau Portien to the Forest of Argonne.

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The German right wing also advanced into Nor- mandy towards the Scine but nowhere was there sign of enveloping operations progressing to a dangerous stage.

Half A Million Casualties

The French believe the German losses in five days are not much short of 400,000 casualties which adds to the half a million casualties in the Battle of Flanders.

After N Ind denied that defen- dants had ever fendered any money in performance of the contract, His Lordship gave judgment for plain- titts, with costs, and dismissed the counter-claim.

(According to Lloyd's Register, the Claude Chappe had a gross tonnage of 4,394. She was built in 1009 and at one time was owned by Messageries Maritimes).

The Germans bonbed communica

Afteen miles from the city,

There were no indications whether tho parachutisis were Parachute troops or German or French airmen bailing out from their damaged planes.

Is Russin The Key? ROME, June 9 (Reuter).-Foreign diplomatic and Journalistle circles are wondering whether the apparently

Violent A.A. Action continuous postponements of Italian

"Exchange Telegraph” reports that intervention are due to the last-hour the southern suburbs of Parks were situation or are based on considera-bombed this afternoon. tions of foreign policy.

Bome believe that it is not a ques- tion of hesitation, but that Italy ta refraining from action at the instance of tier, who is thought to be afraid of the Russian reaction if war broke out in the Balkans,

Russia is rumoured to be shifting troops from the Rumanian ta

the Polish frontier.

It is therefore said to be very much to Germany's interest that the Mediterranean and south-cast Europe should remain calm while all her

forces are concentrated on France.

The eech, which it was predlet-

specchi, ed ten days ago that Signor Mussolini would make to-morrow, is very unlikely to take place.

No air raid alarm was sounded in the city and no bombs were dropped

on Paris Itself.

Nevertheless, A.A. Gdna Went viciently into nellon at 10.30 p.m.

Dragon Boat Festival

To-day's Observance

In Hongkong

An observance daling back over 2,000 years, the Dragon Bant Festival Gayda Dobunked LONDON, June 0 (British Wire-day, the fifth day of the fifth mon, will be observed by the Chinese to- lees).In view of the complett ab-with family gatherings and the usual sence of reference to the Italian religious offerings in the boutes. It Government's refusal to continue will be a holiday in the afternoon negotiations on questions arising out

of the blockade solution which was and large crowds will wend their way to the waterfront to witness the thought to have been renched, it

picturesque dragon boats with ban- doubled here if the

If the complaints by

ners and drums con

compete in the races. Signor Gaydn in the newsaper, "Voce d'intia," are seriously advanced.

Signor Cayda's statement tirat Italy most concillatory proposals for a more reasonable treatment were

not taken into account” is a flat con- tradiction of the facts.

The Italian Government's, com- plaints were the subject of discussion between British and Italian experts, and after the visit to Rome of Sir Wilfred Greene, it was confidently be- lieved from the British side that an agreement had been reached.

Italian Government's repudiation of This bellef was destroyed by the the agreement which had been arrived al between the experts.

Big Drive On N. SEA BATTLE

Home Front

Papers Urge Still

Greater Efforts

LONDON, June 9 (Reuter).— Every effort is being made at home to get men, machines, material and money for the most

The French watchword last night, therefore, was "To Holdspeedy production of vital needs

is to Win."

The situation was still-fluid-last night.

Both armies are in movement and the French still have untouched reserves. The German faith in the fighting move ment of the blitzkreig appears unchanged.

It is significant that the German High Command is using few parachutists and less aviation.

There were no reports of German dive bombing at the French lines to-day but there was extensive deep bombing by horizontal flights in the rear of both armies.

The Germans bombed railways and other communications around Paris.

1,000 Nazi Tanks Destroyed

The official French communique reported that the Allies have destroyed 1,000 German tanks in four clays, both by artil- lery action and by air attacks.

By all day bombing of German pontoon bridges across the Somme, the Aisne and other rivers, the French caused the loss of more tanks and prevented supplies reaching the columine operating deep in the Allied lines.

French Line Still Holding PARIS, June 9 (Reuter)-The Germans made their most violent, attack to-day in the Champagne the cast of the front, sector on declared a military spokesman this: evening,

Many R.A.F. Casualties

for the war.

Hitler is not trying to win the war in 1941, the "Sunday Times" points He is staking everything ort winning this year.

out.

If we all do our duty, we can de- feat lits enloulations. It is important. however, that we should defeat him so decisively that his people will not face another war this winter.

"The Economist says that much will depend on the energies of the

Chiefs of Staffs of various depart-

up ments which have been set direct national effort,

Only Just Beginning The paper s glad to learn that the abolition of the holidays has already led to an increase in production, But, the paper points out, harder work by

already employed is only be those ginning.

The existing capacity must not only be worked to the limit but must be and supported. is not just a matter of hunt- ing for kile machines or for those working less than 24 hours a day for seven days the week.

Every machine that could possibly be used for war work and which is for non-essential now being used clvit requirements is a deserter from the ranks.

Excollant Start

REPORTED

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Scharnhorst und Gnelsenau led the German force.

Five Boats To Race The principal attraction will be at where the Chung Kennedy Town Sing Bathing Pavilion will be the starting and finishing points of races between five bants. Keen competi- tien enters into these

races, which will commence about 4 p.m., as upart from the ceremonial observance, tro- phies are awarded to the winners.

The North Point bathing beaches are also likely to affract large crowds us races sponsored by the Eastern Athletle Association will be held, followed by a swimming gala and a water polo match among the mem- bers,

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Charges of fraud relating to on alleged attempt to sell six Bren machine guns and six thousand rounds of ammunition, involving sum of $13,200, came before Mr. Rt. A further United Press message Edwards at the Central Magistracy from Stockholm states that fears are this morning, when an Eurasian up- entertained for the safely of King peared in the deck.

the charge Hankon

He was described in of Norway, the Norweglun Crown Prince and the Norwegian sheet ኒዲ

A. Gullherme

D'Aralys Government, who were aboard a ship Guimaraes, alias William Gulmaraes, evacuating the Allied forces from alias Williams, alias Ah Kam, resid- Narvik and who may have becoming at 114, Argyle Street. involved in the naval engagement. Guimaraes,

book-keeper, w2.5 - No Confirmation

charged together with Leung Tim and A "United Press" message from Yeung Kwong, conspiring to cheat of the London states that there is no con- Tong Yuk-cho, Secretary firmation there of the Stockholm des- Wethaiwel Administrative Ofer, and fraud and false patches regarding the evacuation of obtain $13,200 by Narvik and the. capitulation of the pretenses.

He was also charged with obtaining Norwegian Aamy,

Ometal circles in London are dubl-$13,200 from Tong by falsely pre- cus and expect that there will be no tending to be in a position to sell and official statement until Monday deliver six Bren machine-guns and

6,000 rounds of ammunition. morning.

Sub-Inspector C. Goodwin pro- secuted and asked for a week's re- mand.

Ships Described

The Gneisenau was reported to have been sunk and the Scharnhorst crippled in the early fighting off the Norwegian coast.

With the exception of the newly- FRENCH CABINET

launched Deutschland, which is not they are the German yet commissioned, Navy. They have a standard dis- largest warships in the placement of 26,000 tons and were launched in 1936. They are armed

with nine 11-in. runs.

The Glurious is a sister-ship of the Courageous, the only British aircraft carrier lost in the war, She is one of the large cruisers built during the World War and was converted Into Glorious an aircraft.carrier in 1934. originally cost £2,119,080, and cost of conversion into aircraft carrier was £2,023,000.

IN SESSION

PARIS, Junc Q (Reuter), The i Cabinet met ut 9 p.m. and considered the military and diplomatic situation, President Lebrun was present at the meeting which lasted 90 minutes. The Cabinot is meeting again on Monday evening.

Car "Flattened”

+

In Collision

on

In the Beld of labour, an excellent beginning has been made by Mr, HI,M.S. Orama is well-known Ernest Hevin, Minister of Labour. Ithe Australian const. Of 10,800 tons, His policy is of keeping men in the she was built in 1924 and was em

He added that according to the latest information, the French lines Duke Of Windsor's were still holding in this region be-

Pilot Missing tween noon and 2 p.m. despite in- tenso German pressure.

and south of South of Aumale

LONDON „June 9 (Reuter),—— If this does not go far enough, Montdidier in the centre of the front, The Air Ministry has issued a however, the time will come the Germans also launched violent casualty list containing the when workers in non-essential trades The French are continuing their names of 248 Air Force officers will have to be transferred to wor

attacks.

withdrawal cost of Beauvals,

Mass Air Attacks

and men.

The list includes 23 killed in getion, In the region of Soissons, a series 24 wounded in action, 100 missing, of extremely severe attacks and ond 26 who have been killed or have counter-allacks developed. The re- died on active service.

Nine officers and men, previously sults are not yet known,

German aviation delivered massive reported missing, are now stated to attacks on all lines of communien- be prisoners, tions in the region of Paris, the bom- bardments being particularly severe

in the region of Pointoise.

Russia Warns U. S. To Stay Out

(Reuter),

Among the missing is Acting Wing Commander II. M. Mellor, who at one time was Ale Equarry and Assistant Pilot to HRH the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales.

De Valera Makes New Appeal

DUBLIN. June

(Reuter)

The driver and a passenger in an Austin tourer car, which spectators

Jobs where they are most needed. ployed until the outbreak of war on described as being “absolutely flat- the Oriant Line's Tilbury-Australla tened" after a collision with a lorry service.

work.

Boon

The more men and women who can be thrown out of such jobs the better.

The Minhaler of Supply and the Minister of Economies must see that these jobs are quickly, found for people in war industries.

"The Economisi", which also wel- comes, the scheme which helps. firms wishing to join the great national effort by providing them with the ways and means of doing so, says that the present lines of our financial policy should be continued,

Mine Washed Up On Kowloon Beach

A Boating mine was washed

Ambassador

In War Zone- U.S. Tribute To Joan Of Arc's Memory

on the Customs Pass Road yesterday, are now in Kowloon Hospital, suffer- ing from severe injuries.

They are Chan Hing and Fong Shau-san. A second passenger, who -was-in-the-reAV-COU!Wetained minor. Injuries when, he was Aung onto the the collision. bonnet of the lorry by the force of

The headlong collision occurred at 10 am. yesterday at the treacherous descent below the Chinese cemetery. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The

WAR lorry

only alightly DOMREMY, June 9 (UP)--Mr. William Bullitt, the American Am-damaged, but the tourer was wreck- bassador to France, risked a trip deep ed. into the battle zone to-day to present to the village church at Damremy, where Joan of Are worshipped, an altar presented by Americans of all churches and denominations.

Precious Stones Confiscated

Those subscribing to the gift, said

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” Mr. Bullitt, desired to express their belief in the eventual iriumph of the

LA ROCHELLE, June 10 (UP). spiritual forces represented by Joan The port authorities in La Rochelle

of Are.

up

MOSCOW, June "Pravda" publishes a warning to the United States against entering the appeal to the people to join the de- war, urging that such intervention fence forces of the country im- would involve moving the United mediately was made by Mr. Eamon

"From one end of the earth to the have confiscated a considerabit quan- States fleet into the Atlantic and de Valera in a speech at Ennis, alongside the Castle Peak Road near other, every civilised man is praying, liy of precious stones from, an un- after his fashion, for France' named Belgian ship which recently leaving Japan

the 14-mile post yesterday. a free hand in the County Clare, to-day,

*** jarrived at La Rochelle, Netherlands Indies and possibly the Pointing out the danger of in-l Police were notified by passing victory," said the Ambassador. Philippines.

vasion, he sild: "We are anxious motorists and the mine was cordonede ceremony took place in the The confication was made under a The paper adds that intervention to avoid the ravages of war, There-off.

garden between the little liquse where special order. der

The precious stones. Included 38 would also involve the Unlied States fore we must ensure that it will be Subsequently a naval picket pro- Jonn was born in 1412 and the church

Congo. markolato Japan and Italy.

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