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WAR IN THE DESERT BATTLE IN KENYA

Nazis Feel Pinch

Economic Blockade

Has Its Effect

Italians Routed In

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter) — Big Engagement

"I believe that the economic war LONDON, July 4 (Reuter)—is telling, that economic pressure Details of a bathe. between is making itself felt increasingly British and Italian troops near as the war goes on and will make Moyale (in Kenya on the Itself felt, . not us a primary Abyssinian border) were avall weapon, but na an essential able in London, to-day."

auxiliary with the Army, Navy Land Air Forces in the defent of

the enemy, said Mr. Hugh. Dalton, Minister of Economic Warfare, to-day.

A British outpost was held by one company of men. A much larger force of italians crossed the frontier suddenly and attacked the outpost from the rear.

Enemy Driven Out British reinforcements were sent Immediately and launched a counter- attack in co-operation with bombers of the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force.

An R.A.F. communique says that South African Air Force bombers mode direct hits on gun emplacements and

blew up an ammunition dump. The land force drove the Italians out of British territory, restored the outpost and destroyed four Italian guns,

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Speaking about the prospects of Invasion, Mr. Dalton said: "We shall

never

surrender. We shall fight. We shall never put up the white fog. We shall, if need be die, but we will continue to the last. Even if White- hall is completely blotted out, we shall go on.

Choice Mado

"There is no question that the Government and the British people it represents are determined, to see this through to the

We have end. made our choice. Although it will be

Enomy Assaults Repulsed a great struggle we intend to achieve

CAIRO, July, (Reuter)-A Bri-a total triumph over the enemy."

Dalton, who fought with the tish war communique issued to-tay stated: "In

the western desert the British Army in Italy during the last

war, went on: against war

"I think the Italiens enemy advanced yesterday Sollum but subsequently withdrew. will come to their senses quicker than On the Kenya front on Tuesday, sup. the Germans. They have a better ported by artillery and aircraft, the sense to come to. They have a richer history. It is not in their enemy made three unsuccessful as- sults on Mayale. Our casualties nature to be enemies of mankind." were alight. On other points there is nothing to report,"

Mr. Dalton added that he continued to regard Italy as a potential ally of our cause.

DEATH PENALTY Home Defence

WARNING

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter),—In{ the House of Commons to-day, Slr} John Anderson. replying to a "ques"] tion, stated that any person proved to have pertelpaled against the security of this country would be guilty of an offence under the Trea chery Act and Hlable, on conviction, to suffer the death penalty,

Sir John intimated that he would

Now Well Established

LONDON, July, 4 (Reuter).-At qucation time in the House of Commons

to-day, Mr. Winstan Churchill rejected a suggestion that

the Commander-in-Chlef be appoint- Britain.

not be deterred from immediate need to co-ordinate the defence of tion by any considerations of social standing.

INTERNMENT

OF ALIENS

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter).—Sir] John Anderson, the Home Secretary, in the House of Commons to-day, made a written reply to a series of questions on the subject of aliens.

and fhe

The whole organisation of home defence, he said, has been worked out by the combined staffs of the three fighting services Government believed that the present scheme gave the Commander-in- Chlef of Home Defence the necessary control in both the military and civil spheres.

It would be the greatest mistake at this moment to remould an Sir John said that in view of the organisation working to the, satis- exigencies of the military situation, faction of the principal executives certain further categories of Germans concerned, He had not heard any and Austrians ture being interned | practical suggestion as to who the but it would not be in the public super-Commander-in-Chief should interest to give detalls of the scheme | be.

at this stage.

SOVIET EMBASSY CLOSES

TOKYO, July 4 (Reuter),-Tic Soviet Embassy at Peiping was closed to-day according to a Japanese report. All other Soviet diplomatic missions and consulates in Japanese-occupied areas in North China have already been closed.

The Sovint Consul-General, M. Nikitin, and his wife will leave it 7.50 to-morrow by train for home, the reports adds.

32 BOMBS ON · ALEXANDRIA

CAIRO, July 4 (Reuter).-A naval communique states that during an

Italian air tuid on Alexandria to-day

32 bombs were dropped but there was only slight damage.

The casualties were three, killed and four slightly injured.

One bomb fell on King Farouk's estate,

Colombo's £15,000 War Gift

COLOMBO, July 4 (Reuter)-The Colombo Municipal Council is con- tributing £15,000 for war purposes.' In a resolution to this effect, the Council expresses the city's debt to the Royal Navy for the security it en-

joshe

EXPENSIVE NAZI RAID

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter).-- The total of German bombers brought down on Wednesday is now found to be higher than it was thought.

The Intest figure is sever destroyed and six more so badly damaged that it is unlikely that they managed to get home.

Earlier reports had said that six were destroyed. A seventh, it is now Jeurned, was brought down by one of our fighters 15 miles Inland in France after chase across Channel.

the

NEW RUMANIAN GOVERNMENT

BUCHAREST, July 4 (Reuler).- M. on Gigurti has formed a new national government, strongly unti- Semitic and pro-German in charac- ter.

Several of the new ministers were in the Goga anti-Jewish Cabinet of

1938. Others are members of the Iron Guard.-

It stated that the Rumonion Government adheres to the policy of but will Intensify neutrality, Rumania's relations with "the Axis

Powers.

Cabinet Personnel

This communlque was issued after The people of Jaffna, in northern the first meeting of the new Cabinet Ceylon, have started a fund to pur-to-night says the Swiss-Radlo, chase fighters as an expression of their gratitude for the benefits they BUCHAREST, July 4 (Reuter).--- enjoy under British rule..

M. Gigurt, the new Prime Minister, has formed a new National Govern ment strongly anti-Semitic and pro- German in character. Several of the rovner Gogu anti-Jewish Cabinet of

Nigeria's Contribution LONDON, July 4(Reuter).- Nigeria has given the British Govern ment & 100,000 from the emergency

fund to the War.

RINKS GAMES SHOULD BE PLAYED THIS SUNDAY

In view of the fact that the inter

Constitutional Masonic Lawn bowls

match has been cancelled) all rinks in the Championship matches that were postponed last Sunday should make every effort to play off this Sunday.

1039, and several of the Iron Guard members are also included,

A provisional list includes, Vice- Premier, General Ionescu: Minister for the Interior, General Popescu: Minister of Finance, M. Eugene Savu Minister for Foreign Affairs, M. Milail Monollescu, na Iron Guardist who re- cently arrived from Germany,

STOCK EXCHANGE IMPROVES

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter). The Stock Exchange to-day resumed an

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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

NAZIS TO TO INVADE EIRE?

ZURICH, July 4 (Reu- ́ ́ ter). The German Press is now asserting that the neutrality of Eire is being threatened by Britain and that Germany is therefore! entitled to make counter- acting mover.

This is a familiar phase of Nazis technique, but. its application to Eire is noted with deep interest in London.

H

Defence measures" by the Eire Minister of De- fence include the placing of Dublin, Kingstown and Cork under military con- troli

YANGTSE FIGHTING

4

Japanoso Harassed Near Ichang CHUNGKING, July (Reuter), Heavy fighting is in progress on the south bank of the Yangtse River, opposite Ichang,

FANTASTIC SEQUEL

· FROM" PAGE ONE

July 5, 1940.

CANADA IS CHEERED

Disposition Of Fronch said that one French ·battleship

Ficot Is Tonic aank Was

and

badly another damaged. In addition two der- OTTAWA, July 4" (Reuter); troyers and an aircraft-carrier Indications are that Mr. Winston Churchill's statement on the dis- position of the French Fleet has done more to encourage Canadians than anything, sinco the start of the war

were either sunk or net'on fire/ One battle-cruiser, although hit by n torpedo escaped and was joined by other French vessels which reached Toulon,

Mr. Churchill paid tribute to the courago. of the French warships Orar, which, he said, was charac-it was, has made it clear above all

teristic.

He added that the loss of life must have been heavy, as the British wer compelled to use most severe men- sures, and observed immense explosions were Italian Ffect Skulka.

No serious damage had been caused to British warships, said the Premier, while the Italien Flect "prudently kept out of the way.".

Mr. Church stressed that Bel-

The British action, difficult though

question the determination of the the opinion of the Cana British Empire to fight to a finish, in

Canadian

'man-in- the street.

Canada Will Be Thara LONDON, July 4. (Reuter),—It in stated in London that: If additional French Fleet now in British hands, personnel is required for officering the

Canada can supply it

tain had secured, or had defeated met

a large portion of the French feet, while they had done their utmost to prevent the Germans from ob- taining French ships at large.

"We shall take the necessary steps to maintain command of the Mediterranean.

drastic "The very grievous and action we have been compelled to take, should dispel all rumours of British intentions to negotiate peace. We shall, on the contrary, prosecute the war with the utmost vigour."

Churchill's Toars

his

Mr. Churchill concluded speech with tears in his eyes, and he sat down with a beni head and flushed face.

Members of Parliament all rose and cheered wildly,

even the col Japanese troops from Ichang have|leries joining in." crossed the river three times in an Shortly afterwards, the House went effort to clear up Chinesa forces con- centrated on the south bank, accord- Ing to Chinese reports.

Chinese Successes

of

The first and second groups Japanese troops who crossed the river on June 29 and on the night of June 30 were dispersed by the Chinese on July 1, the reports de-

ciare.

arc

But the Japanese again crossed the river on July 2.

launching

Chinese forces, it la added.

vigorous attacks in an cfort to clear the south bank Japanese troops.

Three Killed In Explosion

Bomb Outrage At

World's Fair

of

NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuter). Three detectives were killed and several others injured by an explosion bomb at the British Pavilion in the New York World's Fair, according to police headquarters.

A bomb was found hidden in the Pavilion.

The police were called) and the bomb exploded while it was being removed, causing some damage to the Polish Pavilion nearby.

There were 168.000 visitors inside the fairgrounds celebrating In dependence Day at the time of the explosion, and several thousand were at the foreign exhibit area which is the British Pavilion's Jogate.

EVACUATION

FROM BELFAST

LONDON, July 4 (Reuter)—The evacuation of school-children from Belfast will begin on Sunday when about 16,000 to 20,000 registered children are to be move from the city. Unregistered children wilt be evacuated from vulnerable areas next Monday.

This decision is taken by Northern Leland's Ministry of Public Security.

THE WAR FUND Additional $50,000 Sent To

Chemical Industries

amount

into secret session.

Awaiting Petain's Decision LONDON," July 4 (Reuter) Commenting on France's proposed Governmental changes. semi-official circles in London quote the descrip- | tion applied to Marshal Petain by the German official news agency which colls him the

French Government chrer

Canadian Naval Volunteer members have been trainlog in Britain for some time and others are following on.

Admiralty ofeinis, greally im- pressed with the Canadians' keenness, have stated that such men will be a valuable asset to the Royal Navy.

University Bombed

Japanese Raidors Over Chungking CHUNGKING, July 4 (Reuter)-Japanese aircraft in three groups raided the western outskirts of. Chungking this afternoon.

The University area at Shapingpa was again subjected to heavy serial bombing.

Chinese fighters engaged the rald- ers in several aerial battles, the re- sults of which are not yet known. of the An alarm was sounded here at 11

a.m.

when Japanese aircraft m The newspaper, "Purislon," to-day several groups were reported to be said that the French nation, con-heading for Chungking. fident, disciplined and resolute, walts the decision Marshal Pétain is about to take,

Other

view.

newspaper

.re-echo

this

On Western Outskirts

It was thought that they were fly- ing to Chenglu-or Klating because they were alghted heading westward It should be remembered, however, along the Chenglu Road; but about that censorship bas played a big 2.30 p.m. the raiders suddenly turn- part in France since early June. At ed eastward towards Chungking, one time France had only one paper, reaching the cupital at 3

They dropped

bombs on

the

Issued and controlled by the Gov- ernment. Now although many western outskirts, mainly in the Uni- further French papers have resumed versity us already been bombed arco, where the Central Uni- circulation there are algas that the hand of the censor. has not been twice, lifted appreciably

Outwardly Calm

hus

Yesterday live: groups of Japanese aircraft headed westward for Chung- king but owing to bad weather con- ALEXANDRIA, July-4 (Reuter).ditions they dropped their bombs in Na information regarding the future of the French fleet in Alexandria bas been made publie yet.

the vicinity of Fushan on the Yang- tst River Bear the eastern border of Szechuen.

Meanwhile the combined British Japanese bombers from Hankow on and French flects remain in the har-June 30 were unable to reach the bour, outwardly calin,

Washington Reaction WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuter),

capital because of heavy rains. They bombed Patung while bombers from Shansi raided Slan, according to re- The British action regarding theports received here. French Fleet is regarded here as re- grettable but necessary,

It has been considered axiomatic in

that American naval circles

the British could never allow the French Fleet to fall fito German hands.

Europe Peppered With Bombs

·FROM PAGE ONE

The British Government would undoubtedly have been criticised if it had not taken the necessary stopa..

It was felt that the combined French, Italian and German navies These two are reported to be cap- might have proved a real. threat to tured. British

It scapower,

18 now

thoroughly realised that they would

be a threat also to American security.

HALIFAX'S STATEMENT

FROM PAGE ONE

Nor is it necessary to translate into words the feelings which are upper- in our minds and all those who most.

have thought that on the close union of the United Kingdom and France depended the victory of our common cause and who still think that the relations of our two countries must for good or ill be powerful in the

20 Raiders Attack LONDON, July (Reuter) Twenty German bombers in waves of three visited England to-day and dropped several bombs over a south- west seaside town...

dow

The roof of 4 house and the win- pants were broken by the blast. One, more, probably two, Germán raiders were shot down by our fight"| ers, says a news agency.

Other planes appeared over the south-east and north-east but no damage is reported.

Morserschmidt Down LONDON, July 4 (Router)The Air Ministry In a communique soys that in an engagement with enemy fighters over the southeast coast of England this evening, R.A.F. fighters shot down a Messerschmidt into the Bea, and severely dainaged another Nazi plane..

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Home Government

TWO LARGE DONATIONS. Among yesterday's donations to the

future world. War Fund organised by the South China Morning Post, Ltd.,:

Must. Appreciate Action were

"But it is also true and it is on

Direct Hits Scored ́. cheques for $10,000 from Imperial

(China) Ltd., this fact that the Government based In a series of dive attacks on Evere and $5,000 from the Hongkong Club their action, Biat it is only through aerodrome at Brussels, RAF bom- The total donated to-date is $1,230,-.

victory for Brillsh arms that thebers made direct hits, with high 241.84 plus £2,753. 156, Od.

liberation of France herself can be explosive bombs on a group of A further remittance of HK$50,000

achieved (Cheers).

hangars, one of which immediately was sent to the British Government "Therefore, we in this country, burst into flames. yesterday. This

At least Ove bombers dispersed on realised who are determined to resist to the £3,116.0.100, bringing the total sum end and whatever the cost, the Cer-the ground are believed to have been

The following in the intest list of man-attempt to dominate Europe, hit as well as other aircraft.

Enemy aircraft were also hit, ut | must

upon the power of the The Hague aerodrome.. French nation sooner or later to ap preciate the final purpose of the Bri- people and to judge fairly the cruel choice which the French Gov ernment, under German pressure. 10,000 had so unhappily Imposed upon us"

500 (Loud and prolonged applause).

Throughout Lord Halifax's slote

speakers, there was obvious and vigorous sympathy from all quarters of the House.

contributions:

Miss A. M. Xaxier

R. R. R.:

CO.

The Hongkong Club

Imperial Chemical Industries

(China) Ltd. Mr. Tang Shiu-kin

15.

23

Bish

5,000

Britain And Thement and remarks of the subsequent

Petain Govt.

AUSTRALIA PREPARES

upward movement in all groups was recognised by the British Govern. has cabled $25,000 to the Philippines not know how many evacuees would

TOKYO, July 4 Reuter)--Follow- ing two sessions of the Joint Trade following news of the French Fleet. Conference. the visiting Spanish Useful gains in general and some Economic Mission and the Japan shortage of stock of the leading in Chamber of Commerce and Industry dustrial and gold-mining shares were signed a declaration for the promo- reported.. tion of trade relations between the reduced owing to the imminence of

In tho

early afternicon activity was wo countries to-day,

the Prime Minister's speech in the LONDON, July 4 (Reuter)A House of Commons, but business secret session of the Ministry of again increased shortly prior to the Economic Warfare will be held next close of trading, pri Thursday,

Wall Street was closed,

ment,

➜ FROM PAGE ONE

The Premier of Victoria, Mr. Dun- star, has confirmed that the Com- LONDON, July 4' (Reuter)—lt. was asked in the House of Commons

Prosched him, for Victoria's aid to-day if the French Government at FUNDS FROM AMERICAalthGüvemment has ap Bordeaux.now under German control.

Washington, July 4. preparing for. The reception of the The Red Cross announces that it evacuees, Mr. Dunstan said he did Mr. R. A. Butler, Home Secretary Red Cross for emergency aid to for Foreign Affairs, replicas American and British rofugees from not yet possible to speak with cer- Hongkong president Mic tainty as to the conduct of our rein- ... The Manila

Charles tons with the Petain Government." H. Forster had wired estimating that Mantin's walls population would be LONDON, July" 44,7 [(Reuler) — doubled by the Influx and feeding Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and housing facilities would be re- to-day inspected Dutch warships at quired for 2,000. The message stated Brium porí. He reiterated his that the army and navy were giving

assistance.***United Press," faith in victory:--

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be allotted to Victorin or the type of accommodation- they would require. *****Victoria will do everything in Ilaj power”, lo, Accommodate the Hongkong people," he said.

Former residents. of .. Hongkong now living Ja Australia or visiting. the Commonerdslik on loava": kre keeping ai the: esblo", offices · busy, cabling) is ongkong for nowa and offering accommodation to friends.

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