1940-06-12 — Page 7

Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Dominions SLASHING ATTACK ON

June 12, 1940. NEUTRAL BALKANS

At War MUSSOLINI BY ATTLEE London Speculation On

Italian Challenge Swiftly Answered LONDON, June 11 (Reuter). The Dominion and Colonial Office announces:

"South Africa declared war on Italy this afternoon. The Union'

LONDON, June 11 (Reuter).-Mr. C. R. Attlec, Lord Privy Seal, made a state- ment on the war to-day in the House of Commons Churchill, the Prime Minister.

War Intentions

London, June-11. In the opinion of leading foreign

being is to confine the war to Franço and the West Mediterranean, in the Prime hope of keeping Turkey and Egypt at peace. It is presumed it is Mus-

and Egypt the initiative of declaring war,

on behalf of Mr. Winston| diplomats Italy's plan for the time

"I rise to make a statement on the recent happenings in the absence of the Minister," he said.

"Because the pressure of the war on the other fronts, the Allled forces have been with-solini's Intention to leave to Turkey

forces in

of South Africa la closely affect-drawn from Norway. ed by Italy's intervention in the "The Norwegian war. Beyond the Union's north-north Norway laid down their

ern borders, a belt of British arms in order to save Norwegian Nazis Active

colonies stretches onwards to territory from further destruc the borders of Abyssinia and tion by the Germans. Italian Somaliland.

"In order-to-watch over Norwegian

"Their Interests are also those of interests during the war, the Norwe the Union, and General Jan Smuts gian King and the Norwegian Gov. has repeatedly given explicit assur-ernment have left Norway and have ances that the Union will stand by come to this country. them in the hour of danger.

Why Withdrawal Was Made

mo-

In Shanghai,

Rumours

A.

LONDON, June®

R. (Reuter),~Mr. Butler, Secretary of State, spoke in the House of Commons to-day on the of Nazi and other activities in Shang- hai.

South Africa's War Aims

"It was with deep regret that lis "These British communities are Majesty's Government was forced to largely people from the Union and take this decision to abandon the

campaign in north Norway at are virtually the Union's outposts,

"South Africa's defence policy has ment when, by a turn in our faveur,

rumours danger of Narvik had fallen into our hands. taken into account the

established enemy air bases being north of the Equator for attacks on the Union, and timely steps have been taken to co-ordinate the Dominion's defence policy with that of its British neighbours.

"It is the Union's declared policy la extend operations, if necessary, as far as Kenya and Tanganyika.

"The campaign has been bravely fought by the combined Allied forces It has under arduous conditions.

past two succeeded during the months in retalning vastly superior forces away from the decisive theatre, of the war.

"The time has come when it was clear that all-the-available-forces-al "General Smula Informed Parlia- the Allied disposal must be employed had on the main front where the issue of ment two months ago that he taken early steps, In co-operation the war and the fate of Norway and democratie countries with the governments concerned, to all the other

defence must be decided, have a survey male of the

"It was a hard deelsion for the position in the north, Surveys were also made to find out what land Norwegian King and Government to

for the make to leave their own country. routes were practicable movement of troops, should movement by sen he precluded,

"They had held out for two months against the full weight of the Ger- mon forces and were undefeated at Rush To Join Colours

(Cheers). Sir the end. General

"Throughout this time, the ex-i Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-

"Recently Lieut.

Chief of the British forces in the ample of King Haakon has been the

Near East, visited Cape Town and in mainstay of Norwegian. resistance. the words of the Prime

Minister.

'We had the advantage of a very full discussion and exchange of ideas on the whole situation as it affects us there

To Continue To Fight "The Norwegians have decided

to continue the struggle agalust Germany on other fronts.

Replying to đ ques- tioner, Mr. Butler said Lord Halifax had been in- formed that these rum- of Nazi and other activities in Shanghai- have little foundation.

oura

The rumours might have been issued, he said, to cause alarm and ner- vousness.

His Majesty's Govern- ment he concluded, was watching the position.

SECRET

HARD HITTING BY R.A.F.

The Turidish Government is allent, but is not expected to make any immediate move to enter the war.

Responsible Egyptian quarters said Egypt's position was still formally neutral, although Egypt had in fact, been closer to the Aliles than Italy to Germany during. her nou- belligerency. A ligi Egyptian spokesman said Egypt's ports, rail- ways and airdeids were already at the Alles' disposal.

A despatch from Belgrade says Yugo-Slavia will continue strict neutrality.

whether the Balkans will eventually However, Turkey holds the key to be dragged in.

Nazis Given No Rest Night Or Day LONDON, June 11 (Reuter). -An Air Ministry communique states that during the last 24

medium hours,

and heavy

service men demonstrated through- bombers continued operations on

out the city after the Italian declara- dhe enemy's lines of communication, exhorting Hungary to fuifl jlons leading towards Rouen and

her obligations to the Axis allies if the Scine.

necessary and cheering the Duce,

Columns of armoured vehicles and mechanised transports were attacked, and damage was done to railways, roads and bridges.

Heavy bombers continued their attacks on important crossings on the

In Budapest thousands of ex-

It is unofficially reported in Istan- bul that the Little Entente has been called to meet either at Bucharest, Athens or Istanbul. Bulgaria will

send an officiál observer United Press,

Meuse and again attacked military ITALIANS CLAIM

-

objectives in western Germany.

One of our aircraft is missing.

Night And Day. Operations Qur air units from France have been engaged in repeated day and night reconnaissance operations over the fighting zone.

Four of our medium bombers are missing.

SERVICE.AF. fighters based

CRITICISED Question Raised In

The Commons

in France

carried out a large number of pro- |tective patrols against enemy forma

tions, which were sometimes times their own strength.

ien

RAID ON ADEN

FROM PAGE ONE

a B.B.C. commentator, the Italians "were caught napping."

Aerodromes and munition dumps were sei afire.

The raid was carried out by long- which range Blenheim bombers, met with anti-aircraft fire and some enemy fighters,

on

There was relatively Httle position but three of our failed to return.

op-

planes

In these encounters at least five enemy

aircraft were shot down. Seven of our fighters are missing. Constal Command nircraft reconnaissance flights over Norway set fire to two oll tankers and а refinery at Thamshavn.

Allies Are Undeterred

Norwegian "The

Government, made this clear in their proclama- "Union nationals, both English und

tion which was issued to-day. Afrikaans speaking, "have volunteer-

LONDON, June 11 (Reuter).In uny- "The Norwegian Government wit; ed in large numbers to serve

to help the House of Commons to-day, Com where in Africa. Three weeks ago now use all their resources

against Germander Locker-Lampson asked the a number of unils were mobilised for the Allies in the war

Secretary of War whether, in view of.

to 10 full-time servlet.

This decision, for which the Allied the recent surprises in relation Daminions Declare War

(Reuter)Government are deeply grateful, Intelligence Branch of the War Office

German

man tanks, he would improve the LONDON, June 11

of the Canada, New Zealand, India and evidence of the conviction

their only

He also asked whether they could South Africa hava all declared them Norwegian people that selves as being at war with Italy, hope for the future lies in an Allled form a committee comprising of Allled cause, members of Parliament with a know- The Government of New Zealand victory and that the rensserts its determination to assist with which they are now more than ledge of tanks warfare to co-operate

with the Government. un-ever Identified, will surely prevall. in the overthrow of ruthless

"I regret to inform the House of

Richard Law, the Financial principled aggression by every means

the aircraft Secretary of the War Ofee, in reply- the presumed loss of in its power,

Mr. H. G. Menzies, the Australian carrier Glorious, two destroyers, the Ing sald, "I do not accept the implica- Prime Minister, says that Mussolini oll tanker Oil Pioneer and the trans tion in the question that my depart-

LONDON, June 11 (Reuter), tho with ment was bl-informed or surprised has chosen a most contemptible mo-sport Orama, following.

The Allies are not deterred drawal of our forces from Norway," in relation to the German tanks. ment to enter the war.

Mr. Attice added with regret thot "Regarding the latter part of the by the initial reverses or by the no further particulars question, Commander Locker-Lamp-intervention of Italy, which was there were

son will be aware of the recent con-

long foreseen. They are pre- available.

Attlee And Italy

stitution of the Tank Board."

pared for a long war in which In continuing, he said, "As the

their greater resources will he House knows, Italy declared war on

decisive. Britain and France this morning,

Italy, he says, will suffer a great naval defeat and the Italians will live to curse the leaders who have plunged them into war.

General Smuts Speech LONDON, June 11 (Reuter)In nation-wide broadcast to-night, General Smuts, the Premier, an- nounced that the Union of South Africa was at war with Italy.

He described Italy's alms as similar to those of Germany and her methods ns identical.

that Italy's General Smuts said intervention was a direct menace to the immediate security of the Union. Her action had not surprised the Government.

Ever since Mussolini's unprovoked attack on Abyssinia, the signs had been plain for everybody to see.

Mussolini's inrger African policy was in line will the well-known German aim of a great empire in Africa in which Mussolini hoped to have a considerable share.

Doubters could now see who was the enemy,

Africans "The duty of the South now," he said, "s to unite in defen- the very ding South Africa against grave dangers which are now thres- tening from the north."

"Hardly ever before in history cars a-decision to embroil a great nation la war have been taken so wantonly and with so little excuse.

"There is no quarrel between the Rallans and the British and French peoples.

"Since we becrime a nation we have never fought the Italians,

Mr.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary issued yesterday says:

Very little interest was taken in the market to-day,

Sales

Trams $10

Italian Intervention Strengthens Resolve

|

Air Base Attacked CAIRO, June 11 (Reuter)-The RAF. communique

that states bombing attacks were carried out by the RAF. to-day on nine enemy concentrations in East. Libya and Italian East Africo.

The aerodromes attacked in Enst Libya were the principai Italian air bases that threatened Egypt and the western desert.

Afrcraft were destroyed, fires were started and petrol dumps were set ablaze

In Italian East Africa, aircraft and hangers were attacked at aerodromes at Asmora. Several direct hits were obtained

the hangars. These main Italian aerodromes were the basca threatening our Red Sea com- mualcations.

on

Three of our aircraft are missing in the attacks on East Libya. Our aircraft encountered anil-atrerats fre and were unsuccessfully intercepted

Enemy claims regarding Allied by Itallan fighters.

purely

naval and air losses nre Imaginary.

"If they were "true,"tie" British Fleet would have been sunk twice over and the Allies would have no aircraft left.

losses

sca

and

ex-

Yet we command the bomb Germany daily.

Fantastic Claims "On the other hand, when Italy

Enemy claims regarding the What Faces Italy

land was so long divided, and to a great

tre .equally "They will soon find they are Allied extent enslaved by the Germans, and when she sought in the 19th century already Anding what is the might of fantastic. Hitler's figures for prisoners, added to the numbers cvacuated, to become a united nation, It was scapower. British sympathy and help and French "Already 14 ships have been seized would, without the casualties,

are in our ports.ceed the total force. arms which enabled her to attain her and ten others

German The German attempt to annihilate desires.

Three ships, on the best "Britain and France have always model, have been scuttled. (Laugh-the B.E.F. falled. Eighty-eight per

cent.

of it is safe and is preparing becu prepared to consider any realiter). grievances which Italy might feel. "The imaginary restraints which for fresh action

The evacuation at Dunklric proved Right up to this declaration of war, our occupation of the east and west Britain and France have sought in ends of the Mediterranean are sup the falsity of the German boast that every way to prevent

war posed to impose on Italy in time of aircraft is a match for naval power.

Air Superiority. spreading to the Mediterranean, peace become realities in time of war. "They have been paticat under "Italy,

Ike Germany, will feel the The Allies' air force has shown that the It is qualitatively superior every kind of provocation and abuse. blockade.

Sordid Mativo.

"I say we have no fil-wili towards German. The latter is more numer- "Why then has Italy declared war? the Italian people, Wa are sorry that ous but its losses are four to one sny for completely sordid material they should have been brought to German pilots are occasionally avoid molives because Mussolini thinks he slaughter on account of the over-ing combat, sees a chance of securing some spoils weening ambition and lust for blood

JAPANESE DRIVE1 WELL HELD LONDON, June 11 (Reuter).—A message received by the 'Chinese Embassy from Chungking says that the Japanese drive towards Ichang was being strongly held yesterday on miles the Chang River, about 35

away.

The telegram adds that the Japan- ese suffered heavy losses in the

Central China and the interior.

It is also claimed that the Japanese effectively bombed military establish- ments In Chungking.

The German armoured divisions in

at the expence of the western de- of 11 Duce. But we are prepared to Flanders lost one third to one half of mocracies now that they are at grips meet the challenge.

will

with the brute forces of Germany. "We shall give them blow for blow, "Atussolini uses the argument of "Two dictators have united to des- the Jackal which fancles the pos-troy democracy. Democracy elbulty of getting some scraps from answer the challenge. another beast's kill.

"From across the Atlantic has cont democracy. "He puts forward the argument the answer of a great of a petty sneak thief who hopes (Cheers). to rifle the pockets of a murderer's victim.

in the past.

лге

Vital Inspiration

Welfare Of Colonies

Bill Given Third Reading

LONDON, June 11 (Reuter)-in the House of Commons to-day, the Colonial Development and Welfare Bill was read a third time.

CH

The Colonial Under-Secretary, Mr. G. H. Hall, said that until the present great danger had passed, the pro- sccution of the war must have first call on the whole of our resources. Hence there will be desirable schemes of Colonial development which can- not immediately be undertaken, but this will not debar us from providing funds for urgent schemes which can sources, and without detriment to the be undertaken with purely-local-re- war effort.

There House Of Commons]

their strength. Since then have been very heavy losses in the

ghting in the southern fronts.

•

be

Queries, Answers

LONDON, June

11 (Reuler) Here are some answers to various questions which were put forward in the House of Commons to-day.

The War Omce advisers are taking the attacks by dive bombers. steps to deal with.

The British Fiduciary Note issue to was increased by £50,000,000

£630,000,000 to-day,

The is the Issue that is not spiel- The retail price of milk will be feally covered by gold. increased by 4d. per gallon from July possible for children and nursing i mothers to have a pint a day for 2d. afford. I Householders who cannot will be supplied free, "STRAITS TIMES"

The loss of territory is not vital, as shown in the last war, Recovery of territory will result from the final defeat of the German army. Reply To Nazi British reinforcements In France "It was as though the day had fol are halled in. "New York Sun" violent fighting.

"This an ignoble role that Mussolin! lowed the night when, only a few editorial. The significance of this has chosen for the great Italian pro- Japanese Claims TOKYO, June 11 (Router).—Aple which has made such a splendid hours after the dictator in Italy had reinforcement is of the utmost im- the the German propaganda, asserting cheering ranks of block-nhirts, Japanese field, despatch claims that contribution to European civilisation made his dastardly announcement to portance and is a complete answer to

President of the United States de- that the French armies were to Japanese vanguards have penetrated

Mussolini's Botrayal, livered to the youth of his country a left holding the bag on the continent Telsang, the Chinese-trenty-port on the Yangise River, 150 miles west of "Faise to the finest troditions, false message, worthy of that great free while. Britain sought to make itself Hankow.

It must have been good news too to to the heritage of the culture of the country, in extending the whole of impregnable on its islands. Ichang has been the main objective Benaissance and betraying the men American sympathies to those nation those herole French defenders who,1. It le hope that by then it will be

giving their life-blood of the present Japanese drive Into of Risor Gamento who struggled for who

for five consecutive days, had stood freedom. Mazzini, Garribaldi, Victor against force and hate,

"President Roosevelt has vitally against an enemy superior in non- Emmanuel and Vnour, men who made

power, and mobile equipment. Italy a free nation, the Italiant are inspired the tree peoples of Europe. In Tunis, Arable newspapers and now to ald the German barbarians "His assurance that material re- In their attack upon civilisation. sources of that great Industrial na-Arab opinion are unanimously dis "France, whose arms freed Italy tion will be placed at the disposal of guated with the cowardly. Italian at- from German domination, is now the Allies makes it inevitable that tack on France. stubbed in the back by the descen-however hard the road, the cause of dants of the men she. Ireed.

civilisation will prevail in the end. "Britain is to be attacked In the "Let me say to the House, and to

LONDON, June 11 (Iteuler'); hope that from her destruction the country that this now attack docs

Jamaica newspaper "The Gleaner". Mussolini may get some pickings for not cause us dismay.

ind.a Singapore paper, "Tho, Sirails LONDON, Juno 11 (Reuter)The his new Roman Empire.

"It makes no difference to our stern

Times" have each offered £20,000 to Government of the United Kingdom "Mussolini has made a profound resolution to defeat all our enemies

WASHINGTON June 11 (Reuter). Great Britain for the construction of has sent a message of sympathy to mistake. The victims, whose spoils he or to our confidence in our ability to

a bomber.-- Canada over the death of Mr. Norman wants to share, are not dead.

withstand all attacks and achieve vic--The House of Representatives hor

passed the Naval Expansion" Bill Their gifs have been most grate- "The

French people are never tory.

White fully received. McLeod Rogers, the Canadian Defen-

Minister,

greater than when in, adversity. Rather it should increase our de- which has been sent to the

for President Roosevelt's termination to strain at every, nerve House Mr. Rogers was killed in an aero- (Cheera). plane crash-at-Belleville, OntarioThey are.ighting mumidestly on to meet all the dangers and difficul- signature.

He endeared himself to all when he tie sea, In the air and on land,les of Uils critical, Ume in the suro The Bill empowers the increase of Visited Britain and did very fine work "Britain, in all her strength by sed, knowledge that we fight not for our the Naval Air Force' to 10,000 planes, In organising the Canadian forces air and land, is standing firmly by selves alone but for the freedom of 10,000 pilots to be trained and 22

new combat vessels to be built. -her-side,

human spirit.” (Cheers). which were sent overseas

Expressions Of Sympathy

EXTENDING SIZE

OF U.S. NAVY

WAR GIFT

SOFIA, Juno 11 (Reuter).Sir Stafford Cripps, the newly-appointed British Ambassador to Moscow Jett Sofia to-day for Moscow in a Soviet plane.

BATHING and BEACH WEAR

Woollen trunks and tops, one piece bathing suits, liste thread beach. singlets, shorts, beach robes all in new colours and designs for the

season.

IMACKINTOSH'S LTD.

MEN'S WEAR

SPECIALISTS

COOK'S

Travel Dept.

makes reservations and issues tickets by steamer, air or train; books hotel accommodation; arranges sightseeing, baggage insurance, automobiles, atc..

Banking Dept. issues Travellers Cheques (the safest way to carry your funds) and advises on other financial aspects of travel.

forwards and collects baggage, stores baggage, furniture, etc.

Fraight Dept.

THE COMPLETE TRAVEL

SERVICE.

Peaceful sleep for baby!

SCM 43-14

MODOWEEDS

"GRIPE MA

Only when his delicate little digestive system is in perfect order can baby enjoy sleep right through the night. A dose of Woodward's Gripe Water after the last meal removes the cause of restless nights by checking fermentation and ensuring complete digestion of milk -and-other-foods..

Woodward's contains no opiates, and is always quite safe to give.

WOODWARD'S

GRIPE WATER :

keeps baby well

:- W, WOODWARD LIXITRG, LONDON, ENGLAND

Sole Agents: W. R. LOXLEY & Co. (China) Ltd..

$1 TIFFINS

at

Also.........

Jimmy's

China Bldg, Hongkong.

METROPOLE HOTEL

ZENTRAL CLEAN

MASLO - FIREPROOFİ

la Carte

Hankow Rd., Kowloon.

VICA COUNT THE

TELEGRAPHS" EVERYWHERE