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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ~ June 24, 1940.

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Britain Amazed At Bordeaux Action

Air mail letters will be cepted for transmission Europe by Pan-American Service to New York and onward thence by 800, at $2.80 per half-ounce for the conta рег

London, Juno 23. air transport, plus 15

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, ounce to British possessions and 25 cents per ounce to foreign countries to-day issued the following states

[menti In respect of sea transport: :

No Cause ENGLAND

For Alarm

The Japanese Consul-General at Hongkong, Mr, Okazali, confirmed on Saturday the announcement by the Britain military spokesman regarding the operation of Japanese troops near the Hongkong frontier.

Mr. Okazaki said that he had had

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Raid Warnings Sounded In Many Districts

London, June 23.

An experimental air service for "His Majesty's Government heard Europe via United States of America with grief and amazement that the been informed that troops were being warnings were sounded in many]

Clipper from longkang.

The postage rates via the revised Imperial Airways Service are

changed.

un-

"Such

and reasonable one,

the

i

Reveral

crossed craft

the cast 'conat tast As already announced, enemy air- night." states a joint communique issued by the Air Ministry and the Ministry of Home Security. "Air and Trans-Atlantic Service hus also terms dictated by the Germans had sent from the Canton area to chase raid been introduced, the charge being been accepted by the French Govern-away troublesome Chinese guerilla districts, and anti-aircraft defences into action. Bombs to $5 per half ounce for lotters and ment at Bordeaux. It cannot feel bands and bandits.. Ha vald he also went

An approxim that such or postcards $2.50 each,

similar terms could wished to emphasise that there was dropped sporadically in

coast. Most of ate esilmate of the time occupied in have been submitted to by any no cause for alarm in Hongkong. He countles on the cast this transmission is twelve daya

except some which from the date of departure of the French Government whleh possessed said that the statement of the British them fell in open country, causing

freedom, independence and constitu-military spokesman was a very fair little damage,

fell in a Suffolk town where a house tional authority.

all If accepted by terms,

In connection with the reports that was demolished and three people killed. Elsewhere the only Frenchmen, would place, not only the Japanese intended to invade were

three France, but the French Empire en-Indo-China, Mr. Okazaki said that casualties reported were

and in

the these were all foreign reports.

wounded.! Small Packet Post to all countries lirely at the mercy

Italian of the German power

and

"Nothing has appeared in

It is reported that the three victims Auspended.

dictators. Not only would

the demolished the Japanese Press to suggest that we were trapped in

bo house. French people ba held down and intend Invading Indo-Ching," Registered and Parcel Mall are forced to work against their ally, not pointed out. "All reports and_ru- Heavy hombs were dropped in anj closed 18 minutes earlier than the only would the soll of France mours to this effect have come from cast coast county, starting a fre time given below unless otherwise used with the approval of the Bor- foreign newspapers and sources, which burned for a long time, it is stated, and where malls are advertis-deaux Government means of The Japanese authorities have learned. In a north-eastern locality ed to close at or before 9am. reattacking their ally, but the whole merely stated that they intend to stop relays of German planes attacked for gistered and parcel mails are closed ake at 5 pm, on the previous day. When/resources of the French Empire and the supply of munitions to Chlang two hours, dropping. bombs. In at malls are advertised to close after the French Navy would specully!Kai-shek through Indo-Chino."

const lawn people who south-east Into the pass

hands of the adversary

three hours were Mr. Okazaki added that the Japan- sheltered 6 pm, Registered and Parcel malt for the fulfilment of, his purpose. are closed at 5 p.m.

"His Majesty's Govemment armly eso intended to remain strictly neu- shaken by heavy explosions in the belleves that, whatever happens, it tral in the European war and all they, distance.

istan-east England was bombed about was with war were concerned will be able to carry on the Airwayı June 24. wherever it may lead on the seas, maintaining the status quo in the for two and a quarter hours, with the radiers coming over at ten-minute intervals.: Bombs fell close to some June 24, in the air and upon land-to a suc- Far East. June 24. cessful conclusion. When Britain is

real estate property. Some raiders dropped walling bombs with syrens, accompanied by bursting shrapnel: There was heavy anti-aircraft fre United Press.

OUTWARD MAIL TIMES

INWARD MAILS Air Ball by "Imperial

Service."

Canton

Saigon

Shanghai and Amoy

Saigon

Shanghal

Shanghal....

Shanghal and Amoy

U.S.A. and Manila--(San

date, 29th May)

June 24. victorious she, in spite of the action "There is that in this people which June 24, of the Bordeaux Government, will will excol Its heritage and cope with of the French the need. France has fallen. Her June 24, cherish the cause

with the utmoal June 26. people and a British victory is the soldiers fought June 25, only possible hope for the restoration gallantry, but she was out-generalled Great Britain,' Francisco of the greatness of France and the and out-matched.

therefore, Aghts alone.. ..June 25, freedom of its people,

"Brave men from other countries "We need not be over-dismayed by Air Mail by "Air France Airways

by the Nazi invasion are that. We can look to achieving Service

June 26. over-run Air Mail by "Pan American Airways steadfastly fighting in the ranks of victory. by two chief forms of pre- Francisco freedom: Accordingly, His Majesty's sure; the dist is blockade, the second

Government calls upon all French-is

is air power:

The fortneris June 20. men outside the power of the enemy more rigorous than ever and can be

Imen June 20. to aid it in its task and thereby to kept so. The latter is the 'sphere in June 10. render its accomplishment more sure which we ought, at maximum speed, June 20. and swift. They appeal to all to press our present advantage until June 20. Frenchmen, wherever they may be, it becomes decisive."-Reuter, June 28. to uld to the utmost of their strength June 28. the forces of liberation, which are June 27.

27. enormous and which, faithfully and June 27. resolutely used, will assuredly pre-

Direct Bervice."San

date, 18th June.

Calcutta and Straits

Haiphong

London and Straits

Japan and Manila

Java and Manilų Manila

Bangkok

Haiphong

Japan

Japan and Shanghai.

June 26,

Japan, Shanghai and" 47%) vail."--Reuter.

Air Mall by "Imperial

Service."

Canton

Japan and Shanghai

London and Straits

OUTWARD MAILS Monday, June 24 Straits (Parcels only) ................ .5 p.m. Straits, Rangoon and Calcutta,

Parcels Ord. Conton Shunghai

June 24, 5 p.m. June 24, 7 pm.

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Newspaper Comment

Colonies. To Fight On

now

London, June 23.

It was stated in authoritative circles in London to-day that, while the signing of the armistice by the French Government ended the organised resistance of the French forcees at home, there were encourag- ing signs that a more robust spirit prevailed in the French Colonial Em- pire.

IB Indo-China the Governor- General has declared that he will not

In Tunis the Resident General is In his intention to continus the

June 27.

London, June 23.. Airways .June 27, In an article entitled "The Battle of June 27. Britain," Mr. J. L. Garvin, writing in June 20. the Observer, emphasises the im- June 20.portance of air power and sen power

in the coming struggle for the Island In Syrla General User, French fortress.

Commander-in-Chief, has proclaimed "We have come

to the fight for the determination, of the, French life," he states. "It will try us all forces to continue the fight. jas by fire and prove our mettic. The

choice is between invincible resist lower his flag. once and total conquest by

Nazi power. In one sense we are alone; in 7 p.m. Innother, not so. We bave. thin Tuesday, June 25

sympathies of the vast majority of struggle. Haiphong

Noon the world. Our sea power brings the Fort Bayard, and Halhow..12.30 pm. bulk of its resources. The longer we roons, and Djibouti assurances Shanghai

12.30 p.m. hold I out the mightier will be the flow loyal suport have been volunteered Halphong Parcels only for Tientsin.5 p.m. oversers and from the United States ed to make the necessary financial

3.00 pm, of practical ald from the Empire by the military and civil authorities.

The British Government is prepar- Saigon

6.30 p.m. "Meanwhile, at home ia these Air Mall for "Imperial Airways islands we have rightier forces by arrangements to enable the French

Service" to Durban and thence by sea, air, and land than we have ever Mr. Churchill stated, the Britisit uim. Colonial Empire to play its part. As Sea Service to United Kingdom.

postressed before. For the defence of is the complete restoration of the they are enhanced, not metropolitan and overseas territory of diminished, by the disasters in the France-Reuter.

Reg.

Ord,

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K.I.0.

June 25, 5 pan. ..June 25, 5.30 p.nt.

G.r.O.

June, 25, 5 p.m.. Juno 25. 7 p.m.

Air Mail for Malaya, Java and Aus-

tralla by the "Imperial Airways

KT.0.

Service."

Reg.

Ord.

June 23. 5 p.m. Jane 25, 5.30 p.m. G.P.O..

June 25, 6 p.m.

Atlantic Servlets.”

Rek.

Ord.

G.P.0.

Res.

Ord

Britain

Low Countries and France. This

may well be remembered as a pro- vidential paradox when the history

of these times is told."

Arm

In Morocco, Senegal, the

Support From Shanghai

Come- of

Shanghai, Junie 23. Continued resistance and Allied

at the

After referring to Mr. Churchill's solidarity were urged by the French speech in the House of Commons and Community of Shanghai in a cable- the report of his professional advisers gram despatched to the French Gov- that Britain should continue the ernment ofter.

a meeting struggle, Mr. Garvin adds.We must French Police Club, this morning. first concentrate on the ravential con- French residents attended en masse dition of that estimate. It is as clear as to decide their attitude toward the the sun that air supremacy added to French negotiations. sen power spells victory; nothing else M. Reral, President of the French spells victory,

War Veterans' Association, read the text of the communal message, which was unanimously approved, with ac- clamation.

Tha French Community pledged its whole-hearted support and plac ed itself and its entire means at the disposal of the Government.

M. Mura, Consul-General, recalled

Shanghai Jewish Army

Shanghal, June 23..

ILCs. Ord.

June 25, 7 p.m.

7 p.m. Amoy and Shanghai Straits, Ceylon and India 7 p.m.

Unless our nur defence is crushed Wednesday, June 28 Shanghai

1.40 p.m. We cannot be benten during the Air Mall for Manila. Guam, Hono-riticul months of endurance. By tulu, U.S.A., and Europe vis "Tan attaining winged mastery, afterwards

Britain would be bound to win, American "Alriyays" and Tran- "We have the new B.E.F. at home. Full of experience and, with the K.P.O... ...June, 20, 5.00 p.m. temper of battle, the B.EF on its.

birthsoil, la an inestimable asset, Verdun, which the veterans, he said, June 20, 6.30p.m. With

live or die with us here, knew to be a true and everlasting them, to June 26, 8.00 pm are Canadian and Antae divisions, symbol of unrelenting French, resist June 20, 7.00 pm. Are not these things enough to nurance until final victory-Reuter, Air Mall for Indo-China, Iran, and the blood of every man and woman? France by the "Air France Air-Behind them la a vision of gathering. hosts-new armies. Behind them)

· K.P,O)

ogain are local defenco volunteers. A Jewish Army may be formed to Rek.

June 28, 5 p.m.

"While our airmen wage the light fight for the Allies, Bccording to the Ord, June 20, 5.30 p.m. of fights overhand Britain by the end] China Praze. Jews of military age

G.P.O.

of the summer will be impregnable in China are unld to be ready to Rek,

June 20, 5 p.m. to military Invasion. But why? De enlist if Britain upproves of an offer June 28, 7 p.m. cause the navy is inseparable from made by the Zionist Federation of USA Central and South America, all the rest. Sen power-prevents the Great Britain and Ireland.

members. Germons from bringing their full It is pointed out that

part of our land."

pelder. a world-wide: Jewish, body G.P.O. and E.P.O.. "Parcela 24, 77. June 26, 6. p.m.

Concluding, M. Garvin states, amilated with the new Zionist party! Reg June 27, 0.45.a.m. "In Pitt's words, Britain has to save received military training for years KAWA7June 27, 10.30 am. herself by her exertions and the world and there are at least a thousand. Thursday, June 27 by her example. To-day the thought Russian Jows in China. who could

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be, sent to Europe with funds raised Sunday Times editorial statos. by Far Eastern Jows---Reuter,

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Japanese Folicitations For Germany

Tokyo, June 23.

A message of felleitations on-"the" great achievements of the German Reich" was cabled to Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, German Foreign Minister, for transmission to Fuehrer Hitler through the German Ambas rador, General Eugen Olt, on Satur day

morning by "the League of Diet Members for Attainment of the Objective of the Sacred Campaign In China," an unofficial group of M.P's.

The message-emphasises the neces- Isity of tightening the Tokyo-Berlin- Rome Axis for construction of a new order by combating Communism.

The League comprises 251 out of the total 448 mèrfibers of the Lower House Recelving eight Diet mem- bere, the German Ambassador said that he received the message of fellatations with deep emotion, es pecially since he has just received an official dispatch that the French accepted Germany's armistice pro- posals unqualifiedly.

"We

firmly believe," said the German Ambasador, "we are able to: make Great Britain surrender following the French example.

"We hereby pledge that what Germany is now doing toward Great Britain and France will maked great contributions and bring good effects upon what Japan. Is-dolag in - Aslo," the Ambassador concluded. Domel.

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