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Escape of Nazi Merchantman Marauder

DRAMATIC STORY OF ATLANTIC

BATTLE BETWEEN

THESE EVACUEES ARE EN ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA

It is now revealed that 593 Hongkong evacuees sailed from Manila for Australia last Sunday aboard the Dutch liner Christian Huy- gens of the Netherland Mail Line.

The complete list of those travelling by this ship, as supplied by the Manila office of the "United Press," is

given below.

Two hundred and forty-seven

Brishane as their destination,

EVACUEES have gone to Melbourne, 24 have IN LUXURY and the remainder are heading

LINER

for Sydney.

For Melbourne

Adam (Stuart) Teresa, Elizabeth,

> THE; Christiaan Huygens, upon, and Allen F.

by which the Drst batch of Armitt Ivy and Dennis. ovacuees are travelling to Aus tralin, is one of the finest ships Netherlands merchant

in the

marine,

...

Arnold Eunice; Rodger, Poppy, and Nils.

Bames Joan L, Allen Robert, and Robin Ivor.

Baldwin Lydia Esther. Barrett Margaret L, and Noel A.

Before the war she was, em- ployed 021 the Netherlands-it. N.E.I. service. She has normal Baysting Ethel May. accommodation for 571 adults, Bolton Allee Brown, and Shella has three decks with wide pro-Creu.

Bust vy Mary, and Richard Tan,

menade and boat-deck accom- Bowery Muriel and Mary Elizabeth. modation, swimming baths, Brown Audrey, Rosemary, Richard, nurseries, and inely pancelled and Michael. lounges, etc.

She is capabk_of_17_knots, thus reducing the ordinary transit time to Australia by almost 'one-half,

four)

Brown Ethel Judith, John Amerson

Any

and Athony Peter. Brown Mary and Mary,

Butler Ellen, Robert F. and Eric #. Burson Veri, Alan, and John. Carruthers Jean.

Channing Alice Elizabeth Grongy

Dr. Edward Curren, and nurses and medical assistants, Ethel Marion Whitehead, Stanley Tilbury, James W. Dodds and George E.

Cheesman Anirewina. Balley. Arrived in Manila 18 hours Sophia, and Frank A. before the Dutch liner sailed. They are accompanyin

lirst

evacuees to

the

und

Robina,

Chester-Wood Elsie E. Maureen J. group of and Donald W.

Cole Jane Noble and Ann Moira. Cooper Ethel.

Dr. Curren and his staff boarded) the Christian Huygens and will ne- company the women and children'

tralia.

Cottrell E. Katerine.

Graham. G.

T. G. S. Alexander, munager of Leste, Karel the Hongkong office of the Peninsular Leslie.

Leslie,

and

and Oriental Steain Navigation Com- Davidson Gertruile Aynes. pany, arrived in Manila to see his

Downun Theinia Alice and Chris-

Mr.

Ellictt Mary E., George F.S.M. and

family off on the Christian Huygens topher.

HM. Williamson, of the Hong- Long Education Depurtinent also saw Fratice M. S. his family depart,

THE AUXILIARY CRUISER ALCANTARA

Free Cables For Evacuees

LONDON, July 31 (Reuter)-Arrangements for free cables between parcats in the United Kingdom and their child- rem evacuated overseas. under the Government scheme have now been completed.

The cost is to be borne by Cable and Wireless, Ltd., and details of this generous gift will shortly be communicated parents.

to

Italian Bomber Attack On Warships

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

BIG

LINERS

NAZI USES SMOKE SCREEN TO AVOID BRITISH FIRE

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, JULY 31 (UP).-GERMANY'S ARMED MERCHANTMAN RAIDER WHICH HAS BEEN MOLEST- ING SHIPPING IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC—IT TRAP- PED ITS THREE VICTIMS BY PRETENDING TO BE A SWEDISH SHIP-MET ITS MASTER TO-DAY AND ONLY BAD LUCK AND A CHANCE SHOT PREVENTED IT FROM BEING SENT TO THE BOTTOM,

ONLY BRIEF DETAILS HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY THE AD. MIRALTY.

THEY DISCLOSE THAT. THE NAZI AUXILIARY CRUISER WAS. NAMED THE KAISER. H. M. AUXILIARY CRUISER ALCANTARA,: FORMERLY A WELL-KNOWN TRANS-ATLANTIC LINER, MET UP WITH THE MARAUDER IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC AND AT ONCE ENGAGED HER.

The Kaiser and the Alcantara were equipped with 6-in. guns and shortly after the battle began-at comparatively short range according to usual naval standards—a direct hit was scored on the Nazi.

The German ship immediately turned away, making use of smoke floats in an effort to elude the British merchantman.

LONDON, July 31 (UP). -The Admiralty announces that British warships were

The Alcantara quickly set after the fleeing German vessel and was heavily attacked by Italian planes in the Aegean Sea on gradually overhauling her until a lucky shot reduced the speed of the ***** Sunday evening. There was

neither damage ́nor casual- British vessel, thus en- ties.

SPAIN AND GIBRALTAR

Franco's Statement Explained

abling the raider to Not One Life Was Lost

The Admiralty also announces escape.

that two British Fleet Air Arm Damage was sustained by "Gladiator" planes intercepted both ships in the fight. The three Italian Savoia 79's over lucky shot that prevented the Mediterranean on Monday afternoon. They shot down the Alcantara from continu- LONDON, July 31 (Reuter) one Italian plane and badly ing the chase claimed the lives of two British sailors -In the flouse of Commons damaged another. to-day, Government was naked One Gladiator made a forced land-land wounded another seven. whether diplomatic or

othering in the sen.

under

A wide search is now under way for the raider, whose

HOW THE NAVY

GUARDED TROOPS OF THE EMPIRE

approximate position is at last LONDON, July 31 (Reuter).-It is learned in London

known to the Admiralty.

The Kalser is not listed in Lloyd's that not a ship was sunk or

and is apparently a new vessel.

Ships ranging from

com-

a single life lost through

The pilot was picked who left on this ship noon for Aus-Cottrell Nancy Hayes, Patricia, and action had been taken "lo meet up unhurt.

Details Of Battlo Coxhill Deliana Elizabeth, Ronald the threat of General Franco's Robin announcemen on July 17 that it

LONDON, July 31 (Reuler),—Ani was Spain's duty to obtain com-

The Alcantara, which is of 22,200l enemy action in the vast movement of troops to and from and of Gibraltar and expansion Admiralty communique states!

"The Commander-in-Chief of the in Africa."

Mediterranean has reported that the tons, was formerly on the Royal Mail

line's South Atlantic service. She various parts of the Empire since the war began. tanker, Hermione, Replying for the Government, Mr. Creek

Italian Government was built in 1926, originally as n molor vessel. In 1934 she Was Farquhar Mary McArthur, Wini-Clement Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, charter to the Another Briton arrived in Manila fred. Wendy, and Michael

declared that there had been some lund carrying 300 tons of petrol and

was Pre-warr accommodation forces in the Dodecanese Isles, 1,400 cruise passengers. jstatement.

intercepted In the Aegean Sea by What Franco Sald

British naval forces last Sunday ¡evening. After 蘊 historical reference to Spain's greatness, General Franco "Soon after the character of the to the political ship and the contraband nature of went on to refer Gardner Gertrude, and Graham statement of Queen Isabella, includ-her cargo had been established, Colin.

ing what be termed the bequest of heavy italian air attack on our forces Gillies Margaret.

Gibraltar and the vision of Afrien, developed.

General Franco added that these!

on Saturday from Hongkong to meet Fitzgerald Cynthia Mary, Lilah, misconceptions on General Franco's 200 tons of lubricating all for Italian lengthened and converted to steam. paratively small vessels of 1,500

Filzhenry Olive B, Jolin, Roy, Joyce, and Joy.

Fryer Florence Clara. Fugle Annie Ada. Galvin Catherine.

his wife only to find that the wasland Margaret G. among those leaving for Australia. Both had tears in their eyes as they talked to each other on the dock.; The woman is bound for Melbourne.) All those who left had nothing but words of praise for the Red Cross for the kind treatment given them. They also praised the US Army for its hospitality.

Grainger Eliza L., Jean, Grey Allee Dorn, John and Valerie, Hardie Catherine and Joyce. Harris Josephine and Tan Scott. Higgs Mary Catherine, Geoffrey Hooper Esther V.

Their sense of regret at leaving and going farther away from their homes in Hongkong was tempered only by their discovery that they had nice accommodations on the Christ-and Gillian, Jaun Huygens. All

had All evacuerg cabins und were uccommodated three to a cabin. Families were kept to gether and the accommodations left nothing to be desired. Some of the evacuees left requests for their hus- bands in Hongkong about the finej

given theni accommodations board ship.

onl

•

Trip To Be Pleasant Ship officers announced that all

Horden Eva Margaret, Margaret, and William.

Hudson Mar

Margarot and Peter A.

Hudson Sarah Maria and Sally.

Huggelt Caroline.

Hunter Isabella H.

Judge Norah F. Barbara

attention would be given the and Arline Elizabeth.. evacuees and that they would work!

Kirby Violet and Albert.

were

A

questions which, after four "The Commander of our forces was centuries, still endured as an eternal recordingly compelled to sink the Hermione by gun-fire, after the Cap- obligation.

Mr. Attlee sald that full note had tain and crew had been removed,

The weather was fine and the been taken of the satement, but His Majesty's Government did not regard crew, who stated that they were in it as involving a fresh departure in their bouts to land which was not far no need of assistance, proceeded in Spanish polley.

idistant,

Reaction To Blockado

"This air attack on our forces has MADRID, July 31, (tcuter).The presumably given rise to highly Jarvis Mary J and Pameln M,

announcement of extension of the coloured Italian reports of a battle Jillott Maude E., Cynthie V. and British blockade

little between Italian aircraft and British receives Diana Mace.

publicity in the Spanish press, low-warships in which it is claimed that Anne ever, observers here consider that the several British warships sustained fact that no unfavourable cominent direct hits and suffered damage.

"In fact, no damage or casualties. has appeared may be regarded as

authorities Lambert Edith. Mankell, John, and indicating that the

re-were sustained by our forces, a justi on board. They also said that Geoffrey.

cognise, that the new measures are cation of the Italian report of the evacuees would not be placed in Lammert Florence.

in no way intended to harm legitimate faccuracy of the anti-aircraft are of

our ships.” bunks but in cabins with regular Lammert Eilean E, and Michael Spanish interests. beds and berths, and that efforts P. A. would be exerted to make the trip Lloyd Ilse, Inge Frances, and to Australia as pleasant as possible. Evelyn Helga. Although ship officers did not wish

on the trip to insure comfort of those

to divulge ports of call of the ship, they Indicated the Christiaan Huy gens would proceed to Australian ports direct and would not call at other ports en route...

McCabe ́Ada.

LONDON, July 31 (Reuter).—A bulletin issued to-day states that Mr. McCutcheon Paype.

Neville Chamberlain, who Meckibbib Elizabeth J. L. McMaster Jane, John, Jean, and operated on a few days ago, continues

to make satisfactory progress. Ronald,

further bulletins will be issued.

was

U.S. Bombers To Fly Atlantic

No

for tons to giant Cunard White Star

linors have been used.

Among the movements of British gan have been the following: Canadians. To Britain, and West Indies.

U.S. VOLUNTEERS and Empire troops since the war be

FOR R.A.F.

the

Iceland

Newfoundlanders.-To_Britain. Australians and New Zealanders.- To the Middle East and Britain.

South Africans To East Africa and Egypt.

LONDON, July 31 (Reuter).. Professor Arthur Newall, American political observer, speaking at a luncheon in London to-day, snid that Americans are volunteering for

Indians. To East Africa. the R.A.F. in numbers that would amaze this country.,

Palestinian and Cypriot troops.-- "Prospective recruits are now being To Britain..

Additionally hoops" from Britain ས་་ advised not to apply for details of

to Bermuda, moved to hop over to Canada, where they Jamaica, Iceland, St. Helena, Egypt service to American authorities but have will be given further details.

Ceylon, Singapore, Hongkong,

Malte, "At the same time they are being East Africa. Mauritius, tipped the wink with the result that Gibraltar, Cyrpus, Palestine, Aden, they go fully equipped with baggage Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Training schools have been moved sufficient for a long journey."

trom Brital to Australia, South Africa and Canada,

NAVICERTS, OR TROUBLE

been.

Repatriation For Frenchmen

LONDON, July 31 (Reuter)--An Order in Council implementing the new phase of economie warfare announced yesterday by Mr. Hugli

LONDON, July 31 (Reuter):-Re- Dalton was issued to-day and comes plying further repatriation problems, into forces at midnight.

Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary It provides that any vessel en route for Foreign Affairs, stated in the to or from any part through which 17ouse of Commons to-day that with

or come from the exception of certain perzons | goods might reach enemy territory will be able to whom it was necessary to delain for LONDON, July 31 (Reuter).—It is seizure, unicas it carries valid noyl-the time being, French citizens

certs.

wishing to leave the United Kingdom learned that the tasks of supervising ship or cargo navleert, if condl-received the same facilities as trans-Atlantic dights of American tions on which the navicart is issued nationals of neutral States.

satifled there bombers to Britain has been are not observed, ceases to be valid. He wan VICHY, July 31 (Reuter). The trusted to the Imperial Airways pilot, if, after obtaining it, a vessel calle at facilities for British subjects to return visit to Manlin although she has been Millard Edna Frances Alico‘and "Havas" agency announces that all Captain A. 9. Wilcockson.

nn enemy port or any other port to the United Kingdom from Francq In the Far Eastern run of the line Joan Catherine,

postal, telegraphic and telephonie

It is reported that he is due to other than the declared port of des-and for French subjects here to re- inco her construction in 1927. Sho.

turn to France. tination, arrive in Canada to-day.

McTavishi Gertrude Gladys.

The Christiaan Huygens lett Fier Maunder. Freda, Gordon and David.

3 at 6 pm, on Sunday after staying. Merriman Florence V. Hazel Rosa,

In port 12 hours. This was her frst und Rodney V.

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