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Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No. 10152

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FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940.

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FRANCE MAY CONTINUE WAR For The

Coalition FROM AFRICA

Cabinet

For U.S.

President Roosevelt's

Tunisia May Become Key

Bombshell Decision Spanish Press To Allied Hopes

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, June 20 (UP).-President Roosevelt has made the bombshell un- nouncement that Republican leaders are to be invited to join his Democratic Cabinet -a situation unique in American political history.

The President has nomi- nated Colonial William Knox, the

U.S. great publisher and aspirant for Presidential honours, as Secretary of the Navy, and' Mr. Henry Stimson, former Secretary of Republican State, as Secretary for War. Colonel Knox was formerly an Isolationist. Both he and Mr. Stimson are now uncompromis- ing supporters of every possible! form of U.S. aid short of war! for the Allies.

Mr. Charles Edison has resigned the Secretaryship of the Navy to con- ! test the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey. Mr. Henry Woodring. the-present Secretary for War, has also resigned.

A Coalition Cabinet of Democrats and Republicans is now envisaged.

No Third Term?

who had cartier

Becomes Anti-British

MADRID, June 20 (Reuter). The Spanish

have

now

newspapers given up all pretence of being neutral and have launched a strong attach against England,

Many British residents are now keeping their lug. gage packed in eventualities.

The

paper

case of

"Arriba"

says to-day, "The Falange party is not only a political instrument for the Govern- ment of the people in peace but makes possible military enormous potential in case of war,"

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JITTERY PARTNER

Italy's Position In

War Unenviable

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH?"

WASHINGTON, JUNE 20 (UP). NAVAL QUARTERS BELIEVE THAT FRANCE WILL HAVE A FIGHTING CHANCE TO CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE IF THE REPORTS THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS FLED TO TUNISIA ARE CORRECT.

But the loss of man power and air power will make resistance very difficult.

Such a move would be of great importance because it would compel the Axis powers to with- hold at least some forces intended to be used in the final drive against Britain, thus allowing England precious time to obtain badly needed war materials from abroad.

In addition it would keep alive much resistance in Africa which otherwise might cease.

GOOD AND LOYAL FIGHTERS

LANISH

LTAR

CENTURIES AEO THEATLANTIC

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FRANCE

BEALBAH STRONG

4TO THE FAMAZA

BIGGER THAN ALL EUROPE

Royal Air Force Hit Back Hard

SIXTEEN GERMAN TOWNS RAIDED

LONDON, June 20 (Reuter).-An Air Ministry communique issued to-day says that large scale operations were carried out by the R.A.F. on certain objectives.

War Fund

Total Reaches Three Quarters of Million

FURTHER donations to the War Fond inaugurated this week by the "South China Morning Post" and "Hongkong Telegraph" has brought the total to approxi- mately three quarters of million dollars.

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The biggest individual donations since 3 p.m. yes. terday is a cheque for $25,000 from the Hongkong Tramways, Ltd.

The Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold | Storage Co, Ltd. has forwarded a cheque for $15,000 and Hum- phreys Estate and Finance Co. Ltd, have forwarded $5,000.

Cheques for £100 sterling have been received from Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Puckle, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stewart have forwarded $1,000.

Below is

preliminary list of donations received since our last edition went to press yesterday. Further donations will be acknow

ledged in subsequent editions to-day: $30.000 The Canton Insurance Ofie Lid, The Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.

Ltd.

Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd.

Mr. S. E. Edcar

They included Lunen, Hamm, Bielfeld, Munster, Duren, Schwerte, Euskirchen, Munchengladbach, Ham-trA. B. Stadord

The French have many colonial troops who born, Emmerich, Hamburg, Brunsbuttel and Nordeney. are good and loyal fighters.

One of the most important effects, if the reported move succeeds, would be the possible frustration of the

| Italian aim to cut the Mediterranean in two.

One of our aircraft failed to return.

Other operations were direct- BORDEAUX

ed against the military store- houses at Ijmuiden and Scheven- ingen and the aerodrome at

started.

Tunisia is less than 100 miles from Sicily. If Musso-Borkum. LONDON, June 20 (Reuter).lini obtained possession of the French Colony he would be -A "New York Times" editori able to effectively black the Mediterranean and at the same time successfully maintain Italian communications

Moscow Reaction

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LATEST

At-all-three-places-fires--were Government-Announces

Decision To Quit Raid On Rouen 'Dromo This morning a squadron of Hurri- BORDEAUX, June 20 (Reu- CANADIAN GOVT. capes altacked

a large number of ter)-Over 100 German bom- alrcraft enemy

Rouen

bers carried out a heavy raid on aerodrome,

SITUATIONcommand the sea with their by machine-gun fire.

REMAINS

OBSCURE

·

at the

REORGANISATION

According to an American corres-is reported bero in Parliamentary pondent's estimate there were 60 circles that Mr. Mackenzie King is casualties.

forming a partial National Govern- Incendiary

ment.

If the Allies hold Tunisia and are and many others were damaged

Four enemy aircraft were set on this town on Wednesday night. OTTAWA, June 20 (Reuter)-It

superior fleets, Italian com-

In the afternoon, a squadron of munications with Africa would Blenheims visited the same aerodrome

and caused further havoc. be most uncertain.

Both attacks were made without

Further Details

20 LONDON, June

If the French maintain an air forces.

In Tunisin-and reports say many French planes have already flown to

jal dwells on the uneasiness of It is believed by Mr. Alfred Lan-Hitler's partners. It says: don, the Republican candidate for the

"It is noteworthy that there is presidency, that President Roosevelt

Knox and Mr. Bittle Jubilation in Italy over Hitler's has given Colonel Henry Stimson an assurance that he success in France, and the warnings against tough will not be a candidate for a third and precautions phend, struggle

launched at the term as President.

moment of a French defeat, indicate

and News of the appointments came as

High explosive abombshell at the Republican Con- pretty clearly that the Italians be

bombs were dropped on the elty The enlargement of the Cabinet vention af Philadelphia. Neverthe-lieve that the British will continue

aerodromes, docks and shipping. will be announced to-morrow. fers, Republican leaders uniformly the war, firm in their determination

Govt, to save the Empire.

To Leave

The Hon. Mr. Grote Surling congratulate President Roosevelt on

BORDEAUX, June 20 (Reuter).- | formerly Minister of National De- choosing two good men.

(Reuter). The Government has announced its fence in Mr. Richard B. Bennett's Mr. Landon, refused to enter a Coalition Govern- "No less interesting are reports of

centres will be in grave danger. on Rouen aerodrome this morning by town by the enemy.

to evold the useless destruction of the for the Cabinet. ment, said: "I hope Colonel Knox the dismay' mounting in Mostow ns and Mr. Stimson have not been mis-the German armies over-run France.

On the other hand Tunisi

a squadron of RAF. Fighter Com- led. But the country is to be con-The Red. Army moves in the Baltic

greatly exposed to Kallan attacks and Hurricanes was given in gratulated that President Roosevelt will strengthen the Russian frontiers

LONDON, June 20 (Reuter). and might eventually become unten Air Ministry bulletin.

Hur- has taken netion to repair two weak against a victorious Germany, while

The bulletin suys that the vital positions in our national at the same time staking out Die-Up to late this afternoon thereable.

ricanes raked with machine-gun fire! (Soviet elains defence."

re-organised was still the greatest obscurity The French have a small naval (50 German Junker 52's (troop- Theodore Mr.

Roosevelt, Jr.. Europe.

about the French

and Junker 57's (dive- armistice station at Tunisia which, according | carrlers)

ROME, June 20 (Reuter).-The that President Roosevelt's Republican "The same motive inspires the new

to naval circles here, would not be bombers),

Italian Government announces that Churchill's Cabinet. Republicans rapprochement of Russia and Turkey, negotiations. cousin, urges the two

able to handle large vessels, How- The Hurricane pilots estimate tool) churches, museums, hospitals and Although there have been ever, Britain has Important

20 buses they imaged at least not to accept oflee with the Demo-It is sign that Stalin considers the

the historic monuments will be marked

ernts.

Dardanelles a vital link in the Soviet many reports on the subject they nearby and these would serve the enemy's aircraft.

by a rectangle with a yellow back- purpose Almost as well,

ground clearly visible from the air. jare very conflicting.

The rectangle will contain two WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuter), panle.

The French radio and Havus paid

telungles, one black and one white. -The nomination of Colonel Frank

that the French plenipotentiaries left

The British und French Govern- Knox and Mr. Henry Stimson for!

Bordeaux this afternoon. Berlin an-

ments have been notified. Cabinet seals caught Washington

Many Reports Are Africa Italian cities and Industrial Further details of a surprise attack decision to leave Bordeaux in order Cabinet, is prominently mentioned

Washington Excited

121

a

defence system. These are moves of

Panic Move

"Mussolini's last-minute rush to

Conflicting

without warning and has provoke | join Hiller before he gathered in ali/nounced that they had not left.

excited comment.

of panle.

The Italian news

is

Bre

French Government's Move

BORDEAUX, June 20 (UP). Latest reports state, that the French At the same time, a German pews Government Ls considering a transfer Coming only four days before the the fruits of victory was also a move agency sale tint the Nuz! High Com- to Biarritz but no final decision will mand had given orders to receive be made before the Council of Republican National Convention for "HRler's partners in crine are

them.

Ministers receives the report from the nomination of n presidential

18 doubly much more jittery than the British

agency Stefani the French emissories who candidate, the effeci

as they dit in grimly for the mass went so far as to say that the negotia-ocially reported to have made con- storting, and Congress buzzes with

itteck."

were on their way home to tuel talk on its bearing

Bordeaux unct that the hostilities tentiaries. politics.

The

would cease on Friday or Saturday. CANBERRA, June 20 (Reuter).---

None of the reports suggested the reaction appears to be unfavourable. An Energency Powers Bill, similar

A Senator, who was one of the to that passed in the United Kingdoin, time or the place of the meeting leading candidates for the Republlern'was passed by the Austrailan House nomination, said: “I see no reason of Representatives to-day by 39 votes Turn to Page 7, Fourth Column tớ 10.

Immediate

Dn

presidential

Congressiona!]

French Troops

Cross

Into Switzerland

About 28,000 arrived last, ment. night, including 16,000. Poles.

Six

complete

אונז!

with the

of

Italian Plane Shot Down

Assab Aerodrome Is Burning

an

near

ITALIANS PAINT "MERCY" SIGNS

Mr. Tom Moore, President of Tatens and veteran Labour leader

who is particularly favoured by Mr.

Mckenzie Klug, is expected to take over the Ministry of Labour.

His appointment will be similar to of Mr. Ernest Bevin in Mr.

Soo Back Pago For

Farther Late Nows

"Happy As A Cricket, Tough As Nuts"

LONDON DELIGHTED

BY THE ANZACS

German plenipo.

CAIRO, June 20 (Router),-- ; An Italian plané is understood to Situation Unchangod

have been shot down BORDEAUX, June 20 (Reuter).-Sollum, in Egypt, this morning. On Way Back. Says Report A communiqué, issued to-duy states The crow, who fired their machine, nome-Radio states that the French that during the day there was no were taken prisoner.

LONDON, June 20 (Reuter).~Convoyed by the Royal Navy, plenipotentiories have already left

Six enemy machines were set on the designated meeting place and are special change in the situation gen-|

crally.

Bre during night operations over large contingent of Australians, New Zealanders, Tasmanians

and Maoris have arrived in England. un their way to Bordeaux,

The enemy pushed reconnaissance Eritrea. detachments south of Nantes . Plenipotentiarios Named

They travelled for thousands of miles without an The French Government has in west of Bourges, towards Montlucon fost in the past 24 hours to 15 for gubmarine being able to get near them. formed the German Government that und Vichy to the south of Lyons, and certain with five probably lost.

Menxics' Announcement its plenipotentiaries ore General in the direction of Nantua,

Aerodrome In Flamos

CANBERRA, June 20 (Router) — Huntziger, M. Leon Noel, Vice- Admiral Celue and General Bergeret,!

ADEN, June 20 (Reuter)-Visitors the words of the B.I.C. observer) as Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Austrailon of Air Force, according to n Germon news agency,

the

adds

the

nnu

This brings the total Italian aircraft

As they came ashore shouting.. singing and cheering, they looked (inį

chemy

Explosion In N.Y. here from Assab, the Italian port and fit as a fiddle, as happy as a crickel Prime Minister, to-day announced in

cie base in Southern Eritrea, state that and as lough as nuts. the aerodrome is burning and the town completely deserted as the result of British nie rälda,

It is stated that the glow from the It is added that many people lave fled from Massawn following RA.F.

The B.B.C. observer asked one man what he thought of the situation.

the

the House of Representatives the ar- Consulate "Because of the difficulties of com-

rival in England of contingents of the BERNE, June 20 (Reuter),-About 40,000 troops muntention through the Spanish and

Australian Imperial Force and French Governments,"

New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Know It Would Be Tough NEW YORK, June 20 (Router).— from France have now crossed into Switzerland.

agency, "the communication did not An explosion occurred in the build-

The man simply replied: "We Mr. Menzies said it was of the greatest significance to the rest of the, reach the German Government untiifing In which the Gerinon Consulate fire is visible 60 miles away.

knew i was going to be tough."!

As they come ashore they got into world that at this critical hour Aug one o'clock this morning. at four o'clock whereupon the Ger

"It was transmitted to the Fuehrer is housed,

trains which were waiting to receive tralian and New Zealand troops join. One person was injured.

ed troops from Chauds to

In the heart man High Command at once took the the building which houses the prin The second explosion occurred in

An Australian Army band played of the Empire. neccesary steps for the reception of cipal omcen of the Communist Party.

MONTEVIDEO. June 20 (Router), "Waltzing Matlida" and "There will The decision to disembark forces in Britain was based on the cons the French delegates."

Italy's Domanda

This explosion too War, apparently The 10,000-ton U.S.S. Quincy, always be an England.

This band was only formed a few sideration that the troops should be caused by a bomb.

heavy cruiset, has arrived at Monte- DASLE June 20 (Router).-One They include an air force contin-

Eight people are now-reported levideo, Uruguay, an a good-will months ago. Quite a number of the located where their assistance would gent of 40 officers and 600 men with At the frontier posts they are be cliler condition of peace must be the bo injured in the first explosion. Two cruise for the east coast of South men in it had never played in a band be of the greatest service to the Allied

Turn to Page 7. Fourth Column of them are seriously injured.

Amerlen,

before they joined the army, camouflaged cars, Torries and equip-ing disarmed and interned.

Fronch Laying Down Arms

coloncla and a notorised column arriving from Por taller are being Interned in the in- MONTREUX, June 20 (Reuter).terior of Switzerland,

Floo To Switzerland 'Nourly 2,000 disarmed French troops, and as many civilians have arrived BERNE, June 20. (Router)

Dodies of French troops are crossing Into Switzerland,

a: Neuchatel from the frontier,

Lause.