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WHITEAWAY'S
TERMS FOR ARMISTICE French
FLOOD OF RUMOURS SPRING Battle Along FROM THE FRENCH CAPITAL Entire
Plenipotentiaries to meet Germans
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
No 29887
THE
A WELTER OF RUMOUR AND CONJEC- TURE CONTINUES TO PERMEATE
FRENCH SCENE.
THE ONLY OFFICIAL INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE FRENCH COUNCIL OF MINISTERS.
The communique was issued after a brief session yesterday. It states:
"The French plenipotentiaries left Bordeaux to-night for German-occupied territory to receive the Axis terms for an armistice.
"It is expected they will commence consulta- tions on Thursday.”
The names of the plenipotentiaries have not been revealed.
.
Berlin-Radio claims they are headed by M. Henri. Berenger, Chairman of Senate Foreign -Affairs Committee.
The French Parliament is ready to convene in two
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Now for the unconfirmed reports.
Diplomatic quarters in Madrid, the Spanish capital, claim to have heard from Italy that the French plenipotentiaries have already accepted Hitler's conditions.
The report says these conditions include the occupation of French coastal territory until the end of the war with Britain, and the surrender of all French armaments.
RAIDS ON BRITAIN
12 KILLED AND 30
(
INJURED
LONDON, June 19 (Reuter). The Air Ministry states that further reports of last night's air
Italian circles, quoted in an- other message, state that France is prepared to accept peace con- ditions calling for complete dia- armament.
Alleged Terms Diplomalle sources claim that Hiller
and Mussolini Inid down the following terms in Munich:
"Popolo d'Roma's" Version
1. The German occupation of al French coastal territory for the dura- tion of the war against Great Britain; 2.-The surrender of all armaments,
raids on Britain confirm that Including the French Navy and air although a large number of force and what remains of the anny
and its supplies, enemy nircraft were employed and many bombs were dropped. little damage was done.
Eight houses in a Cambridge- shire, town were demolished. causing a number of civilian casualties.
Houses in several villages were hit. One school was also hit.
· Aorodromes Attacked
Several R.A.F. aerodromes were attacked without success but some damage was done by a bomb which hit a pipeline leading to an oil wharf on the Thames Estuary,
"This caused a fire which was soon (extinguished,
As far as can be ascertained, the casualties total 12 killed nnd Injured.
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The "Popolo d'Roma's," Mussolini's official mouthpiece, goes so far as to give the alleged terms in full, as follows:
1-Measures for military security, based on territorial reparation to the Italian and German armies:
2---Surrender to Germany and Haly of France's foreign credits and gold reserve;
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IN THE
DESERT RAID ITALIAN OUTPOST
|
Italy And
Abyssinia
LONDON, Junc 19 (Reuter)In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, Ünder- Secretary for Foreign Affairs, was asked about Britain's recognition of Italian sovereignty in Abyssinia.
In replying, he said that in view of the unprovohed entry into the war by Italy, the British Govern- ment feels entitled to re- serve full liberty of action undertaking any given to Italy in connec tion with the Mediterran-
and can, north Africa and the Middle East areas.
over
east
Great Famine Threatens Conquered Europe
100 Planes Toko Part
-LONDON, June 20 (Reuter).—Within four months LONDON, June 10 (Reuter) Germany is likely to bring the horrors of famine to her About 100 German planes took part
In a four hour raid over Britain early own people and the peoples of the countries she has
to-day.
At least seven bombers were de- invaded, an authoritative statement in London said étroyed. It is thought likely that
The harvest prospects in Europe are bad to
Italy's Bad Prospecti
more came down in the sea although yesterday.
the final figures are not yet known.
Twelve civilians were killed and moderate.
nany more were injured.
Most of the casualties were in 'a
NAIROBI, June 19 (Reuter).—A munique issued to-day states:
com-
The War Fund
Half Million Mark Is Passed
Front
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
BORDEAUX, June 19 (UP).—Fighting is still continuing along the entire front, according French to an official communique issued at 9:
p.m.
The main battle is con- tinuing west of Chateaudun,
The Germans have de livered a strong attack on the Loire front between Or- leans and Nevers, where they have established several bridge-heads.
Despite the heavy German pressure, the defenders are still holding the Loiro line.
Gorman Claims
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, June 19 (UP).— The German High Command claims that the fortresses of Lunevielle and Toul, on the Maginot, Line, have been reduc- ed.
The German flag is flying over the Cathedral in Strassbourg.
Nazi Westward Push BORDEAUX, June 19 (Rouler),~ The Germans are pushing westward appareatly in order to seize the whole Channel coast so as to increase their threat to Britain, declares an thoritative commentary on the mill- ary situation.
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It says that the enemy is putting pressure on the first "French" "Army group in the region of Rennes in the direction of St. Malo.
Fighting continues In the region of Avranches, cast on Mont St. Michel.
French Holding On
The Germans have succeeded in
"At dawn on Tuesday a raid was carried out against an Italian outpost at El War on the Italian Somaliland frontier by troops of the King's African Rifles, supported by a Southern Rhodesian contingent of the R.A.F.
WITHIN 21⁄2 HOURS this occupying several bridgeheads on tre "Although full details are not morning, two cheques for but generally the French are holding.
Loire between Orleans and Nevers, available, considerable damage $100,000 each were forward-on to the Loire.
ed to the War Fund, to swell the total to over half "The enemy was obviously sur- a million dollars. prined and Inter counter-attacked our troops who, after completing their ** task, withdrew over the border.
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R.A. F. RAID
ON REICH
Germans Admit Hanover Damage
was done to the post.
Enemy Surprised
"Our reparied casualties are two SECOND CHEQUE
African mankers.
"On thdrawing our troops were bombed by two Italian Caproni air- craft, but so far no damage whatso- ever, is reported.
"On the rest of the front, all was
Submarine Attacked LONDON. June 19 (Reuter).--An Italian submarine was sighted in the fighters. Mediterranean to-day by two RAF.
LONDON, June 19 (Reuter), The Hanover Police to-day told
neutral observer that synthetic petrol plant was bomb-quiet on Tuesday." ed between 1.30 a.m. and 2 a.m. to-day by the R.A.F. They re-
that ported
it was badly damaged.
They added that because of the |repealed bombings, the equipment
Workers had already been removed They sent a radio to their base and to an unknown locality,
n Blenheim bomber came streaking Up to late this afternoon, the Air out to drop several bombs all around Ministry Jnd not released anything the submarine. jabout the nie ralds over Germany
carly in the moming.
The Hanover Police interview with'
a neutral journalist about the moving of the plant seems to be an attempt
Clash in Western Desert
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
CAIRO, June 10 (UP)-It is
on this plant,
serious clash accurred on Monday in The AF, however, have their the Western Desert, own ideas on this subject.
to get the R.A.F. to give up Its raids officially announced that the first
A British armoured column en- Attacks On Seven Towns countered an Italien matorised column LONDON, June 10 (Router).-The and, during a five minute encounter,
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SENT TO GOVT.
The following letter was forwarded to the Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, this morning:
Sir, Further to our letter of 19th instant, we have pleasure in enclosing our cheque for HK$150,- 000.00 (Dollars One hundred and fifty thou- sand only) being a second instalment from the "South China Morning Post" and the "Hongkong Telegraph" War Fund,
We would ask you to have this amount trans- mitted telegraphically to the British Government for the purpose already in- dicated in
our letter of yesterday.
The
Air Ministry announces that all thirty Tallons or Libyans were killed supply centres, railway, marshalling and a number wounded and taken Yours faithfully, yards, power stations and rall comprisoner.
For and on behalf of the munications in many parts of north- There were no Briush casualties.
South China Morning Post, Food shortage has followed in wiped out, and at least one third of were attacked last night by heavy the Royal Air Force had to-day sunk Denmark's pig industry is almost west Germany and the Rhineland The official announcement also suld
Limited, town In Carnbridgeshire. Eight every country Germany has in- her cattle are to be slaughtered this bomber squadrons of the B.A.F.
the first Italian submarine since Italy
B. WYLIE, houses in a row in this town were vaded-the Germans seizing all summer. The altuation is critical in Frankfurt, Essen, Castrop, Sterkrade declared war.
Targets near Hamburg, Bremen,
General Manager. flattened by two bomba.
In one raid 40 planes came over in war machina. --~-----
available food supplies for their Norway, and Belgium,
Italy has always been a heavy im-
ond | Hanover were heavily bombed in "relaya” of ‘about "15" minütes,
porter of food for 10 years now, and the face of strong opposition-front
first cheque for They were immediately met by
anti-aircraft guns and searchlight The Allies did not expect any she has steadily been lowering her heavy anti-aircraft Are lasting
batteries of for alarming crisis in Germany this year, standard of living. In a few months, tries the ground defence sociation will start its summer ne-$100,000 was received from tivities with a Swimming Picnic to the Hongkong and Shanghai two hours.
Altogether tenor eleven counties tive poor harvest would seem to will probably be directed to North but the hard winter and the prospec-appeals for food for starving people
250 Bombs On Bromen 11-mile Benal. on Sunday, June 30. Banking Corporation. were affected.
when Mr. Fung Kwok Walt, Vico- At Bremen, more than 250 bombs President of the Association will be South America. and bring it sooner than...” waa|| thought| Houses Shattered
It can well be part of the Nazi were dropped within ten minutes the host at his private-shed No. 20. for a like amount was received Dossible.
Subsequently, another cheque Broken timber and rubble nro aii)
plan to get
Coret food
on humanitarian
causing heavy explosions among the that is left
which imports most of han bridge of the giant houses in the her food and feeding stuffs is ex rounds and go-g
and use it for keeping the oil tanks and starting numerous Ares Special buses will be available
the Jordon Road Ferry and refreshments from
Unton Insurance Hamburg was subjected to a-saries will be served The party will start Society of Canton, Ltd. and its pected to taco food shortage. this Even If France capitulates, the of raids which began shortly after The houses were completely shat- winter. The German potato crop is Allied blockade will event Germany, midnight and insted unul near downs, at 11 am sharp and return at 7o.m. associated companies. tered by bombs, ong of which made falling because of attacks by the from adding to the needed sources of
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The situation in the region from Nevers and San-cerre to the Swiss frontier is very confused, and French resistance is very weak.
Enemy.columns are marching on Bourges and considerable forces are being thrown into the valley, aiming to take Lyons from the rear.
The army of the cost continues to fight and the army of the Alps has not yet had to defend itself against German or Italian attacks,
Operations In Brittany. BORDREAUX, June 20 (Reuter). The French communique states that In Brittany the enemy are pushing forward in the direction of Nantes. To the south and middle of the Loire our troops withdrew, Further cast Turn to Page 7, Fifth Column
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