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FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940.***

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FRANCE MAY CONTINUE WAR For The

Petain Reported To Have Resigned

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

UNCONFIRMED reports!

FROM AFRICA Tunisia May Become Key Spanish Press To Allied

Becomes

reaching New York from Anti-British

Madrid state that

Petain has

Premiership.

Marshal

resigned the

It is emphasized that the re-

be treated

port should

caution.

with

TL-

No definite information garding Marshal Petain's suc- cessor is available, but M. Laval's name has been men- tioned. M. Laval is alleged tof be the leader of the

pro-peace

group.

The official Stefani News' Agency in Rome claims that the armistice negotiations in progress at an unnamed place) in southern Germany.

are now

On the other hand, Berlly report:| state that the hegellations are being held at Compiegne. In occupied France.

Italian Reports

A message from Rome states that The French Government has now pro- posed a separate armistice with Hinly. Radio-Rome has announced that the French Government has broad- Least an order to the French Fleet, calling upon all wants to proceed to the nearest French port and there nyolt further orders. It 18 em-i phasised that this report is from ani enemy source.

On the other hand there is"every indication,

says

trom message Toulon, that the French Navy will not acquiesce in any armistice, and reports indicate that it has already left continental ports in France for unknown destinatious,

June 20 Spanish

поц

MADRID, (Reuter).--The

have newspapers given up all pretence of being neutral and have launched a strong attack against England.

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

The

paper

“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 an enormous potential in case of war"""

Coalition Cabinet For U.S.

President Roosevelt's Bombshell Decision

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, June 20;

(UP),--President Roosevelt

Hopes

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" The French have many colonial troops who are good and loyal fighters.

GIBRAL

SATLANTI

FRANCE

AFRICA

JOTHE SIRKAVA 2100ER THAN ALL EUROPE

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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

THE Hongkong Telegraph" and "South China Morning Post" War Fund passed the $750,000 mark shortly before 11 o'clock this morning,

The biggest individual donation since 3 p.m. yester- day was a cheque for $50,000 |from the Hongkong Electric

Co., Ltd.

A cheque for $25,000 was re- ceived from the Hongkong Tramways, Ltd., and the Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold Storage Co. Ltd. has forwarded $15,000,

Mr. N. Croucher has forward- ed a personal cheque for $10,000 and $5,000 has been received from the Humphreys Estate and Finance Co. Ltd.

Another splendid contribution mude al noun to-day was $10,000 from the Hongkong and Shangiwi Hotels, Ltd. Cheques for £100 sterling have en received from Mr. and Mrs. C. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. D. II.

and Puckle,

and Mrs. W. "A. Mr. and Stewart have forwarded $1,000.

Below is preliminary list of donations received since our last

C.

cdition went to press yesterday. | Further donations will be acknow-

Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. 50,000 The Canton Instirance Office Ltd.

25,000

They included Lunen, Hamm, Bielfeld, Munster, Duren, Schwerte, Euskirchen, Munchengladbach, Ham-edged in subsequent editions to-day: born, Emmerich, Hamburg, Brunsbuttel and Nordeney. The Hongkong Fire Insurance Co..

One of our sircraft failed to [return.

Other operations were direct-

One of the most important effects, if the reporteded against the military store- mave succeeds, would be the possible frustration of the houses at Ijmuiden and Scheven- ingen and the aerodrome at Italian aim to cut the Mediterranean in two.

Borkum.

Tunisia is less than 100 miles from Sicily. If Musso-, lini obtained possession of the French Colony-he-would-be- able to effectively block the Mediterranean and at the same time successfully maintain Italian communications

to Africa.

BORDEAUX BOMBED

At all three places fires were Government Announces

started.

perodrome,

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

by machine-gun; fire.

-Decision To Quit

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Mr. D. G. Macpherson Martha and Rosemarie Lewis Amhald Trading Co., Ltd. Mr. A. D. Stafford..... Menses. Pohoomult Bros. A. R. P............ Mr. & Mrs. J. Fraser

Mr. P. M. N. da Slyn

Mr. L. H. G. Humtry

Mr. D. G. Glenn-Allen

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1,000

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sequeira.... Turn to Pago 7. Fourth Column.

LATEST

Seek Truce With Italy

Raid On Rouen 'Drome This morning a squadron of iluvrl-

BORDEAUX, June 20 (Reu- canes attacked a large number of enemy

ht aircraft

the Rouen ter).-Over 100 German bom- bers carried out a heavy raid on Four enemy aircraft were set on this town on Wednesday night. 1

According to an American corres- pondent's exlimate there were 08 In the afternoon, a squadron of

casualties. Blenheims visited the same verodrome!

High explosive and Incendiary and caused further havoc.

bombs were dropped on the eity Both attacks were made without aerodromies, docks and shipping. loks,

Govt. To Leave If the French maintain an air fortu.

Further Details. in Tunisia-and reports say

BORDEAUX-June-20 (Reuter).--- many LONDON, June 20 (Reuter). The Government hus announced its following is the text of an announce- French planes have already flown to Further details of a surprise attack decision to leave Bordeaux in order in Many Reports Are Africa-alian cities and industrint on Rouen zerodrone this morning by to void the useless destruction of the

centres will be in grave danger. a squadron of RA.F. Fighter Com-town by the enemy.

Britain Wants League Preserved nouncement that Republican

has made the bombshell an-

LONDON, June 20 (British Wire- leaders are to be invited to Tess),-In the House of Comumong" to= duy. Mr. R. A. Butler, Under- join his Democratic Cabinet

thea situation

Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated;

in answer to a question that

unique

Secretary-General of the League of American political history. Nations was aware of the Importance! which the British Government attach-) The President has nomi-

ed to the preservation of the Lengvej

Secretariat as a working organisation nated Colonel Frank Knox,

in so far as circumstances permitted.

Mr. Botter said he was confident the great U.S.

SITUATION command the sea with, their

REMAINS OBSCURE-

superior fleets, Italian com- munications with Africa would be most uncertain.

Conflicting

On the

mand Hurricanes was given in -H other hand Tunisia is Air Ministry bulletin.

"MERCY” SIGNS

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

June 20 (UP) ~~The___ LONDONJ

made by Rome-Hadio to-day!---

French Government this

ment m

Tic

greatly exposed to Italian attacks The bulletin says that the lur- ITALIANS PAINT armistice with Italy. The Italian LONDON, June 20 (Reuter), and might eventually become unten-ricanes raked with machine-gun fire

60 German Junker 52's (roon publisherUp to late this afternoon there able."

was still the greatest obscurity

(dive- The French have a smalt naval carriers) and Junker 57'

bombers). French armistice | station at Tunisia which, according to naval circles here, would not be

The Hurricane pllots estimate tout honours. as negotiations.

they damaged at least 20 of able to himdie large vessels, How- ever, Britain has important

bases enemy's alreraft, nearby and these would serve the purpose almost as well.

M. Avenel was doing!'all in his power and aspirant for about the

t achieve that end.

Presidential

Although there have been many reports on the subject they are very conflicting.

French Government's Move

BORDEAUX, June 20 (UP)- Latest reports state that the French Government is considering a transfer

Merchant Cruiser Secretary of the Navy, and Mr. Henry Stimson, former Sunk By U-Boat

of The French radio und Havas snid Republican Secretary that the French plenipotentiarien left LONDON, June 20 (British Wire-i less)The Admiralty announced this State, as Secretary for War. Bordeaux this afternoon. Berlin an evening that the armed merchant! Colonel Knox was formerly announced that they had not left.

At the same time, a German news cruiser. Andania, hus been torpedoed Isolationist. Both he and Magency said that the Nazi High Come by a U-boat and subsequently sunk. Stimson are now uncompromis-mand had given orders to receive be made before the Council of

Two of the crew were injured. Other ensunlties and entire ing supporters of every possible them. ship's company were Innded at British port.

the

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French Continue To

Fight Bitterly

By MILES HANDLER "UNITED PRESS" STAFF CORRESPONDENT BORDEAUX, June 20 (UP)-Part of the western French Armies commanded by General de la Laurencie and General Langrois are fighting a bitter rearguard action south of the lower reaches of the Loire River.

The French forces, stubbornly contesting every inch of the ground, are retiring towards Brittany.

Enemy niechanised units have

are

Anxiety For Canal

morning contacted the Italian Gov- ernment through the Spanish Gov- ernment, asking them to negotiate un

Government has answered

by the same channels in terms. simllar to those of the German Government, ROME, June 20 (Reuter).The that Rome nwaits to receive the Itallan Government announces that names of the French plenipoten- the churches, museums, hospitals and tharles, after which the date and place historie monuments will be marked of the peace meeting will be fixed." by a rectangle with a yellow back. ground clearly visible from the air.

The rectangle will contain twoj I triangles, one black and one white. The British and French Govern ments have been notified,

Authorities Fear Panama Sabotage PANAMA, June, 20 (Reuter). plenipa-There have been reports of a possible Nazi or Fascist action Situation Unchanged

against the Panama Canal; BORDEAUX, June 20 (Reuter). either by attack or by sabotage. A communiqué issued to tiny, states). There is evidence that the United that during the day there was nu, States authorities are taking these spectat change in the situation gen seriously.

See Back Page For

Further Late Nows

PARLIAMENT MEETS IN MOMENTOUS SECRET SESSION

to Biarritz but no final decision will Mluisters receives the report from The Italian news agency Stefan!

French emissarice who went so far as to say that the negotia-feintly reported to have inade con- tors were on their way home to tact with the German Bordeaux and that the hostilities tentiaries. would cease on Friday or Saturday.

None of the reports suggested the me or the place of the meeting

On Way Back, Says Report Rome-Radio states that the French

By EDWARD BEATTIE plenipotentiaries have already left the designated meeting place and are

(UNITED PRESS STAFF CORRESPONDENT) on their way to Bordeaux,

LONDON, June 20 (UP).—The House of Lords and the The enemy pushed reconnaissance for the registration of trained and House of Commens went into the most momentous secret sex- Plenipotentiorics Namod

and experienced women for first aid work sion in nearly 700 years to-day when one The French Government hus In- formed the German Government that west of Bourges, towards Montiucon and as motor drivers,

General and Vichy to the south of Lyons, and Conto Blancamano Undor Guard popular Governments prepared for the "Battle of Britain." its plenipotentiaries

M. Leon Noel, Vice in the direction of Nantun,

The Red: Cross is also collecting in- Never since Simon de Mont- formation and preparing plans in cafort began his first

Seven-Hours' Debate move to- Admiral Lettie and General Bergeret.

of an evacuation from the canal zone

wards representation of the to-day's secret session. The debates Home Defence was the Keynote of German news agency.

should become necessary.

Meanwhile, the 23,200 tons Italian people in 1265 A.D. and the are expected to last seven hours and liner Conte Biancamano, which la model Parliament under King may even extend throughout anchored off the Pacific entrance to

Huntziger,

are

erally.

detachments south of Nantes

Duke Of Windsor: odds The Absurd Rumours

The canal zone unit of the Ameri- enn Red Cross have put out a call

of Britain's most

the

"

of the Air Force, according to a

"Because of the dificulties of com- munication through the Spanish and *. French

Governments,"

the canal. In under guard: She has Edward III thirty years later has night to to-morrow. agency, "the communication did not. reach the German Government until LONDON, June 20 (British Wire. been described by the local news- the House of Commons been call A leading role is expected to be one o'clock this morning,

legs)It is authoritatively stated in papers as "a potential Trojan horst." Ed upon to face so serious played by acrid little David Lloyd

is no The ship was placed under guard!

George, the Welshuman who pulled The Armies which formerly| broken through the French lines inIt was transmitted to the Fuehrer London to-night, that there

Twice since Then-when King!

nu Britain together in the last war and defended Paris under the orders the Champagne aren and are pushing at four o'clock whereupon the Cler-truth in the ridiculous suggestion that four days ago by an action to recover situation. of General Hering General through Dijon:****

mon High Comanand at once took the an order has been made or contem-01,000, which, in alleged to be due

is new likely to be asked to re-chter necessary steps for the reception of pinted for the arest öl H.1.15 the to-the-Asiatic- Petroleum Company Phillip of Spain and; Nopolcon insosed the Cablent in this war; Whether or

of London for fuel and other supplies their ships against England-invasion Freire and General Tochon have|

the Franch delegates, War Duke of Windsor. "Square Formation" Adopted

This threatened the island. Neither of not ho accepts, depends on at various parts... Italy Demands resumed their retreat south-

To-day ungther action was taken these inviters sesend the testimonis, during to-day's debtvelop- The famous "square ~ formation" BASLE, June 20 (Reuter) One ready returned to this country but against the Conie Blancamano by n new invention of air attack to Mr. Lloyd George is expected to has been adopted by the Frenchler condition of peace must be the all possible steps are being taken for Dutch firm which demanding challenge Bridith's spremnity of the present a detailed prograining for t Col Tum to Page 7 Fifth Column Turn to Page 7, Second Columin ! Turn to Paga 75 Third Column his safely and convenience. 1387,000 for cargo delivery charges, sen,

wards to now positions, after

fighting without pause for over

a fortnight,

it is noin fact that he has al-