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French Empire Determined To Fight

Tuesday,

Canada's

Fleet Not Likely Big Wartime

To Surrender

LONDON, June 24 (Reuter).-"I have reason to think that the French Fleet will not surrender to the ," stated General de Gaulle in an interview to-day. enemy,

He was convinced that all

parts of the French Empire U.S. FLEET

would go on fighting,

The exact position. of the French National Committee in London de- pended upon the arrival of certain Important personalities. There was по doubt that M. Reynaud, the former Premier, would be hero.

Govt. On French Soil..

If the response developed us they Colonial the French expected in Empire, the Nailonal Committee French Govern- would seek to form ment somewhere on French soil.

MYSTERY

Movements Boing Kept Secret

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”, WASHINGTON, June 24 (UP)-After conferring with That government would continue lo President Roosevelt to-day, be represented in London.

were attacked and If Britain resisted, the French would organise resistance somewhere in France,

Asked about his reported liability to court-martial, General de Gaulle sald he had received no communica- tlon of Marshal Petain's decision, but added: "whatever happens it will not change anything in my position." Confident Declaration

Admiral Harold Stark said ho could neither confirm nor deny the reports that the main body of the United Stacs fleet has left Hawaii for the Panama Canal.

Freviously the Chief of the Naval Press Bureau denied that the fleet and soiled, saying it was possible the ships had left their main basen for manoeuvres near Kilo, thus giving By Gon. Do Gaufle

the appearance of heading towards OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Panama.

Admiral Stark Indicated that any LONDON, June 24 (UP)-1 um convinced that all parts of

the such news must come from the State French Empire will

continue to Department.

Mr. Cordell Hull and Mr. Sumner del fight," declared General Charles Gaulle in a press Interview to-day. Welles 1kewise refused to comment.

He added that he did not doubt but that M. Reynaud would become a member of the new French Notional) Committee, which has been formed. to rally Frenchmen in the common fight against Germany.

New Delhi Resolution NEW DELHI, June 24 (Reuter),~~~~{

French residents of Calcutta and

Chander nagore (n French colony in Indin) gathered at a meeting here to-day held by the Administrator of Chandernagore and passed a resolu tion to fight on.

New Protest

To France

Budget

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

/ OTTAWA, June 24 (UP)—In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. J. La Ralston, the Minister of. Finance announced that the Canadian wartime budget would be $1,984,- 000,000.

He also announced that there would be drastic incrases in taxation and that the estimated deficit. would be $498,000,000,

June 25, 1940.

More Than 31⁄2 Ins. of

Rain in 24 Hours

With another five days before the first half of the year is concluded, the rainfall for 1940 is already within 22 inches of the normal for a completed year, and more than half way to wards surpassing the record year's rainfall of 119.716 inches. established in 1889.

During the past 24 hours, 3.06 Inches of rain have been added to the 1040 aggregate, which now stands at 01.70 Inches-20 inclics above the | avèrape,

The Royal Observatory makes no promise of any curly improvement in conditions.

Rain has fallen persistently all the morning, and the observatory fore- costa continued "cloudy and showery weather, with moderate south winds, A depression is situated over Tong- king and pressure is relatively low over China generally:

MURDER Father & Son

TRIAL

Accused's Evidence In Closing Stages

Suicide Pact

Jump To Death From

Roof Of House

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Judgment Given For Plaintiffs.

*

Judgment for plaintiffs for $175 and costs, after payment into Court for defendant Orm, was made by Mr. Justice - Williams at the Supreme Court this morning, following action for damages brought by Yuen Keu Hong against the Tung Company claiming 4000

the Kow for

loss due to breach, of contract:

Mr. A. S. K. Lau appeared for plaintiff firm, and Mr. C. D'Almada for defendants.

100 Cases Of Matches

Mr. Lau sald the claim was for breach of contract in respect of the Leaving a letter intimating sale of 100 cases of matches under contract in writing on April 17. that they intended to commit Plaintiff firm had purchased the A crowded Court again listened to suicide, Lee Tin-po, and his 10-matclics through broker, Lau Mun, the evidence in the closing stages of year-old son, Lee Tin-fei, jump and when a foki was sent for the the trial this morning before the Chief Justice, Sir. Atholl MacGregor, ed off a roof in Nam Chung delivery order on April 22, the last for Kwan Lai-chun, 31-year-old mar-Street yesterday, and were kill-anter of delivery, the order book was ried woman, who was charged with the murder of Lam Lin-kwal, con- cubine, one of three persons whom she was alleged to have killed.

Mr. J. P. Murphy, Assistant Crown Solicitor,

is for the prosecution, and Kwun defended by Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, Instructed by Mr. P. Wynter-Blyth.

The Jury comprise Messra. M. a. de Carvalho (Foreman), Lau Ting, J. A. dos Remedios, K. E. M. Caudron, S. Hussan, L. Tam and Chan Siu-

Chungking And Goods núm.

From Indo-China CHUNGKING. June 25, (Central),

—In addition to the one sent on June

Cross-Examination

Cross-examined at length, accused, who gave evidence from the witness- box the previous day, said that she They reeprdet complete unity of 21, the Chinese Government yester was attacked by Lam Lini-kwat with she snatched the a second protest to the chopper and free citizens of the day sent of

Government against the chopper and struck back in order to French empire la fight, and rejected French

Witness said that when the concu-

Au Sze, came to shield her

any conditions dictated by force.

A resolution recorded their deter-Cr's acceptance of Japanese de- defend herself.

mination

for the cessation of goods

to continue at the side of traffic to China through French Indo-bine started the attack, the mother- the British Empire until final victory Chino, was achieved.

Battlo For Empire

that

In-10 The Chinese Government pointed and was herself cut. After witness out that the French action is in con- had snatched the chopper from Lam, BEYROUT, June 24 (Reuter), travention of International law, the the latter realised that she had been Witness The battle for France has ended, but Sino-French treaties and the resolu-chopping the wrong person.

tions of the League of Nations, and asserted

also chopped her the battle for her empire and a world is tantamount to aiding the aggressor.

sim for witness. war is just beginning, says 'n French

son, mistaking The

Chinese demand that the Answering further questions, wit- officer who has his headquarters

ness said that after snatching the here. The French and British Em-French Government immediately re-

sume goods traffic to China by way chopper she attacked Lam until she of French Indo-Ching and firmly offered no more resistance. Witness Bordeaux Retires Gaulle

three she killed all of Japanese denied that reject the presence BORDEAUX, June 24 (Reuter) inspectors. To-day's ofelál journal publishes al Ministerial decision taken on Salur-

pires will stand side by side.

persons,

day by which the promotion to rank EUROPEAN LADY Murphy said that even if the ac-

of General of Colonel de Gaulle is

annulled.

By the same decree, General de

ROBBED

In his address to the Jury, Mr.

cused's story was accepted, she could not defend herself in law. He sub- mitled that her story was utterly larceny of a untrue and if they came to that con- handbug from Mrs. Trenouth of 21B clusion there was only one verdict Cameron Road, second floor, Chan and that was that the accused was LONDON, June 24 (Reuter).The Sung, 30, unemployed, appeared be-guilty of murder.

After submissions by Counsel for appeal of St. Pierre and Miquelon to fore two Magistrates, Mr. Q. A, A,

Gaulle is placed on the retired list Charged with the

as measure of discipline."

Appeal To Lebrun

ed.

According to a police report, the father and son left home together yesterday after leaving letters stating that they intended to commit suicide. They went to the roof of, 164 Nam Chung Street. and jumped into the roadway,

30

to one for 50 cases. The next day the broker saw de- fendant firm, and was told they had only Cases. On May 16 the broker told plaintiff arm that de- fendant dem refused to deliver the goods.

An order was made for the pur- chase of another 50 cases at the cust The boy's body was picked up out-of $00.50 per case. This price being side the house and was removed to $12 per case higher than the con-

tract price.

the

mortuary. The father was sent to hospital in a crippled condition and later died from his injuries,

Nazi Terror Bomb

British Public Is Warned

LONDON, June 24 (British Wire- steps to prepare the civil population less)The authorities have taken in advance against demoralisation which the enemy may be hoping to spread by the use of what is called

bomb. whistling or screaming

As this bomb falls, a contrivance of organ pipes attached to it emits

unearthly በኳ

and ear-plercing scream which even hardened cam- paigners, admit to finding frightening on frst acquaintance.

The Defence

The defence was that the broker had tried to patch up the sale, and had deceived plaint firm by telling them that delivery would be made in a few days time.

Mr. D'Almada anid the defendant| firm had no goods to deliver, and

tho told broker in so many words. The broker, in order to protect him- self, apparently told a different story to plaintift firm, with the result that plaintiff firm delayed in taking action on the matter.

Mr. D'Almada mentioned at this

that the casts would be dealt with Court in respect of the action, and stage that $150 had been paid into

accordingly.

Italy Loses 7 Submarines

Another Victim In Mediterranean

The bomb is of course no more any dangerous or destructive than other, and if the public are duly pre- pared is not likely to have much

LONDON, Juno 24 (Reuter). effect.

Should these bombs be employed-"Yet another Italian U-boat over Britain, they will be dropped has been destroyed by the also by the-R.A.F. over Germany.

British naval forces cast Suez," states an official Ad-

of

the Frencis Government-to-carry on Macfadyen and Mr. B. Hlmsworth, the the afternoon for the summing-New-Contributions miralty communique issued to- the struggle was read at a meeting at the Kowicon Magistracy this until

to 18 up and verdict.

to-day of the Council of Administra-morning and was sentenced tlon and other leaders of the com-months" hard labour,

munity here.

Sergeant Alexandra gald defendant

It was agreed to cable M. Lebrun, had 10 previous convictions, and had

the President, pleading for the French served 58 months in gool for 60 PLANES

Government to continue the war offences,

similar

"with the aid of all French colonies The Sergeant sak that about 3:20 and the effective and fraternal colla-p.m. yesterday, Cheung Yal-man, of boration of the British Empire." 48 Canton Road, saw two European St. Pierre and Miquelon are French ladies chasing defendant, He joined islands close to the south coast of in the chase and caught defendant just as he turned into Nanking Street Newfoundland..

from Nathan Road.

act.

WORKS STRIKES IN BULGARIA Government Disturbed By Upheavals

£10

Cheung was commended

for his

MORE RAIDS ON

GERMANY

IN RAID ON MALTA

CAIRO, June 24 (Reuter).- An R.A.F. communique states: "A large force of enemy bomb.

ing aircraft, escorted by a flight of fighters, raided Malta yester day,

From Empire

day.

Thus the total of Italian U-boats LONDON, June 24 (British Wire- definitely known to have been dis- less). Generous gifts for the fur-posed of has been brought to seven. therance of the British effort con- "Italy declared war on the tenth of tinue to be made by individuals in this month."

Tho Admiralty also announces that mony parts of the Empire.

Campeador The latest gift is by Sir Harry and His Majesty's yacht Lady Oakes, of Nassau, Bahamas, (Commander C. H. Davey) has been

£5,000 to who have cabled

the sunk by an enemy mine. Ministry of Aircraft Production for

The Commanding Officer,

three

the purchase of a fighter aeroplane. officers and 10 ratings are missing. Sie Harry Oakes is a member of It is feared that they have lost their the Bahamas House of Assembly.

Admiral's Visit

To Davao

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Ilves.

VICTIMS OF JAPANESE

the

Three Chinese were sent to MANILA, June 25 (UP). Kowloon Hospital yesterday suffering "Done" message reports that Ad- from gun shot wounds. miral Nomura is not visiting Manila

Leung Chung, 40, and Chau Ping- kwan, had bullet wounds on the

22, on his trip to the Philippines but is

body, and these were alleged to have aboard the Saipan Maru

been received when the Japanese going direct to Davao from Yokohama

After his visit to Davao, Admiral bombed Tai U Chung on June 22. Nomura will visit the Japanese

Wong Kwal-tin, 21, had wounds on mandated islands but not the Dutch the back but was reported as not East Indies. He is due in Davao on being in a serious condition. He was It is noteworthy that Davao is the said to have been injured when the

Japanese landed at Nam Tau. Japanese colony in

LONDON, June 24 (British Wire- "Over 60 aircraft participated, less)The Air Ministry announces: yet only alight damage was done. "Yesterday daylight attacks were Five civilians were wounded. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SOFIA, Junc 24 (UF)The made by our bombers on railway

"One enemy fighter was brought Bulgarian Government has ordered Junctions and aerodromes in Holland the civil mobilisation of all industrial and Germany. Three of our aircraft down by one of our aircraft. The Italion pilot was rescued from the missing are workers throughout

country, "Last night the attacks were con

sea after a parachute descent. following an outbreak of large-scale tinued on military objectives in Bomber Brought Down strikes in

southern and

Germany. These included munition "An Italian three-engined bomber, Bulgaria.

J reconnaissalice over July 21. An official communique to-day factories, marshalling yards and rail-altempling stated that despite all Government way junctions in Mecklenburg, Ruhr Malta, was intercepted by British

fighters and stiot down in fumes, largest efforts to prevent them large strikes and the Rhineland.

"Heavy damage was done.

The pilot and second pilot the crew Philippines. have occurred in the capital and

were saved from the sea after a centres in aircraft returned safely." Beveral big industrial

parachute descent.

Sofa

southern Bulgaria.

Our

The Government appealed to lea- THIEF CAUGHT BY

EUROPEAN

ders and industrial workers to begin o settlement, and negotiations for added that they will not tolerate strikes "started by obscure agitators,”. "Thank you Mr, Strange for assist

ing in catching this man," said Mr.

Fifth Column

In U.S.A.

Hotbed of Activity Discovered

"The remaining four members of | the crew are missing.

"Further bombing raida were carled out on the Macaca aerodrome. Two buildings were destroyed and several fires were started.

H. G. Sheldon” to Mr. Æ ́L. Strange "Valuable reconnaissance flights

at the Central Magistracy this morn were carried out over enemy terri- Ing when Young Chuen, 30, was fury on various fronts." charged with theft of a purse from LI Kau-tong, a 31-year-old woman. Inspector Portullion said at 0 p.m., yesterday Li was walking, in Wong- nelchung Road when Yeung attempt- ed to snatch her wrist watch. Fail- ing this he snatched her purse and ran away...

Mr. Strange chased Young for 300

CHICAGO, June 24 (UP) —Mr. Martin Dies, Chairman of the House yards and arrested him. The purco Committee for the investigation of was then still in Young's hands, un-American activities, declared to-

-day that his agents have 'rilscovered a mid-western "hotbed of fifth column activity,"

RAEDER VISITS

FLEET UNITS

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

AIR ACES DECORATED

LONDON, June 24 (Reuter). Thirteen airmen who between thom destroyed 67 onemy planes in air combat figure to-night in

the

LONDON. June 24 (British Wire- less)-The latest figure of German

M.T. B. Transfers prisoners of war now in Britain is

Cancelled

OPECIAL TO THE."TELEGRAPH"

- WASHINGTON, June 24 (UP).~) President Roosevelt to-day ordered the Navy Department to cancel the tcansfee of 20 motor torpedo boats] to Great Britain.

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Hitler's

Proclamation

To German People

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN; June 24 (UP)—The following broadcast was

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"Adolf Hitler has issued the following Proclamation to German people: th

To-night's Social Postponed

a new list of R.A.F. men to be

Owing to inclement weather the awarded the D.F.C. or the D.F.M. | Australian

and New Subacquent to the revelation the

Zealand

authorities issued subpoenas for near-

Among them is, a former clerk, Association has postponed the social ly 60 members of three German' and'

BERLIN, June 24 (UP)D.NB. Sergeant Alfred Whitby, of Liver-funtion which was to have been held two Italian organisations."

(Omelal German News Agency) to pool, who shot down five during five in the West Lounge of the European Mr. Dies declined to name the day reported that Admiral Raoder days only in France, and since his YM.C.A. to-night. organisations but sakd they are as visited naval units in the Nether return to England has destroyed an-

gets the D.F.M bad as anything in Europe. The lands, Belgium, and northern France other. Her

Another exploit was that of Pilot United States is now confronted with between June 17 to 21. a greater system of foreign espionage The Admiital convinced himself Office Lewis, of South Africa, who

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"Soldiers of the Reich have terminated the war in the west after a heroic struggle against a strong adversary in less than six weeks, in the most glorioul victory in all times *" which will go down in history, jus

"We thank Almighty God.”

"The Fuehrer has ordered flags to be flown at half mast for ten days and church bells to ring for seven days.””

Unattended Car Fatal Accident

Mrs M. A, Neve of 25 Peak Man- Pte. Marable of the Middlesex alons, was ined 50 by Mr. H. G. Regiment reported to the Police Sheldon at the Central Magistracy

this morning for having left her yesterday- Usat War Department vehicle unattended in Chater Road, try knocked down and killed, n

Pokfulam Noad,11 near York Building, from 11.50 am, woman- named Leung • Lau-sot - at 40- to 12:40 pm on June 10.