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The

FINAL EDITION

Coord.

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 18

No. 10210

五拜禮 號二月八英港香

FRIDAY,

AUGUST 2,

1940.

日九廿月六

ENIGMA OF JAPAN'S

FOREIGN POLICY

(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH")

LONDON, AUG. 1 (UP),—Although respONSIBLE QUARTERS IN LONDON ARE CONVINCED THAT JAPAN IS INTENT ON DRIVING BRITAIN AND OTHER THIRD POWERS FROM CHINA, IT IS STILL DOUBTED WHETHER JAPAN IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING GOING TO WAR WITH BRITAIN.

U.S. MUST BE READY FOR ANY EVENTUALITY

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (Domei).-The contingency of an German conquest of the British Isles, however remote, 'must be regarded as the gravest peril facing the United States.

་

This declaration was made yesterday by the new Secretary of War. Mr. Henry Stimson, during testimony before the Mili. tary Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives.

SOVIET MILITARY ACTIVITY

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The danger to the United States toy, he declared, in the fact that conquest of the British Isles would pave the way for a German invasion of the United States through Canada.

Conceivable

• Nevertheless, it is believed that Britain reckons strongly with a possible Japanese bid for Hongkong at some future stage.

Observers here generally be- lieve that Hongkong could not

MAIL ADDRESS FOR EVACUEES

It is officially announced

be successfully defended for that, pending final settlement long. Nevertheless, it is em-in their new homes, evacuces phasised that any Japanese may be reached by addressing attack on the British Colony mail or cables to the following would meet with armed resist address:

ance.

is Ex-

Confidence in Singapore Much greater confidence pressed regarding Singapore, where And any Japanese

would move Britain for stronger.

Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that the Japanese arrested the British subjects in Japan without warning. leaving the significance of the men- sure to sink Into British minds.

The retention of the documents belonging to the six released Britons indicating that they may be prose- culed later has increased British dissatisfaction.

It was quite conceivable, he de-l Authoritative quarters reveal that clared, that the Germans might atthe British Ambassador in Tokyo, Sir tempt to invade the Amerlean con- Robert Craigie, has made fresh repre tinent, especially if they obtained use sentations to the Japanese Foreign

Omee.

the course of which he of the British Fleet. BUCHAREST, Aug. 1 (UP).

In, such an eventuality, America requested an explanation of the -Rumanian military circles re- would not only be threatened in the Japanese War Once communique by Implication, branded port unusual Soviet military uc-Atlantic but also in the Pacific, Mr. which,

Japan as a "hostile Power." Stimson declared. tivity all along the German wes-

This theory must be advanced in view of the indications that Japan Lern frontier.

gradually evolving towards friendlier alignment with the Axis powers..

The

Red

Army In Russian occupied Poland is reported to have reached nearly 200 divisions-over 2,000,000 nien.

the United

The only way for States to repel an invasion is to have a good large land force trained under compulsory service," the Secretary

Although there is considerable: Russian military activity in Bessara- hia, the province which was ceded for War declared.

to the Soviet by Rumunia last week, there is te evidence that the mass- ing of Russian troops is

akainst Ruinin.

FURTHER RAIDS ON GERMANY

directed

Persistent Action By The R.A.F.

Nazi-Ban-On.

Birthday Celebrations

Dutch Warned Of Dire Consequences

Composing "China Incident"

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH TOKYO, Aug. 2 (Domel).-Japan's foreign policy, as outlined by the new Foreign Minister, Mr.. Y. Matsuoka, aims firstly at composing what is call- ed in Japan the "China Incident."

Ultimately, however, it is designed to establish n Greater East Asia, which will include the South Sens region.

The new Government's foreign po- licy is in sharp contrast to the polley or the previous Administration which, as expressed by Mr. H. Arita, aimed at the maintenance of friendly re- lations with all world Powers.

Mr. Matsuoka has explicitly dis- of "pleasing pensed with the

policy of everybody" and the new Government preserve will give up attempts to friendship with those countries with

whom it

difficult to maintain cordial relations. Simultaneously, Japan will devote positive efforts to '. LONDON, Aug. 1 (Reuter)-winning friends in other more favour

in

According to Dutch authoritative able directions.

In this connection, it goes without quarters in London, Dr. Arthur saying that the States whose friend- LONDON, 'Aug. 1 (Reuter). Seyss-Inquart, the Reich Com-ship Japan will seek will he -An Air Ministry communique missar for the Netherlands, in a harmony with her "Imperial Way"." states that yesterday R.A.F, air-Proclamation to-day, threatened craft of the Bomber Command severe penalties against any demonstration of loyalty to the carried out daylight attacks on House of Orange in view of the military objectives in Germany and on shipping off the German approaching royal birthdays,

Turning Point

new

The

Foreign policy of the Government thus constitutes a turn- ing point in Japanese diplomacy.

Much attention is being paid to Queen Wilhelmina will be 60 on the measures Mr. Matsuoka Intends August 31 and Princess Irene will taking to materialise the announced

Government. of the Japanese the bombers celebrate her first birthday on Mon-polley of

The Japanese interpretation of # were engaged by enemy fighters, two day.

"South Seas" differs from ours. of which were shot down.

Punishment Promised

includes the area west of the Inter-

and Dutch consts.

During these ralds,

One of our bombers is missing.

Two of our aircraft were lost.

warned

etc.

Mrs.

Hongkong Evacues,

Dept. of the Interior,

Canberra.

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BRITISH TROOPS LAND IN ICELAND

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THOUGH ICELANDERS had never before seen troops in full battle dress, British Tommies were warmly welcomed. Here crowds are seen greeting troops as they drove inland on a lorry.

TIN HAT SAVED NURSE'S LIFE

WOH

SISTER GUTTRIDGE, one of the British nurses who evacuated through Dunkirk, showing her tin hat to other sisters In London. The damage to her tin hat was caused when she was machine-gunned as she was escaping with her four patients to, the coast. She was the last of her unit to leave.

4

ALL EVACUEES WILL BE IN SAME CLASS

Remarkable Story By Ship's Captain

Exclusive Story Of Dramatic Sea Fight

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug, 1 (UP).—A dramatic and exclu- sive story of the fight between H.M. auxiliary cruiser Alcantara and the Nazi raider Kaiser was told to-day by Captain J. F, in- gram, Commander of the British vessel.

The Alcantara docked at 1slai Doviana to-day. She will

re-

main for two or three days be fore putting out to sea again. Necessary repairs can easily be affected in this time.

repulis

Nazi Army On Move

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

GRENOBLE, Aug. 1 (UP),--

From a launch the "United Press" correspondent observed that the ship's armour and guns had not been with the damaged during her figlit

every The German Army of Occupa- German raider and there is reason to believe the auxiliary cruisertion in France is on the move to can resume her patrol after slight day from the south to the north. -German-troops--which-have-been The Casualties

stationed along the Franco-Spanish Captain Ingram confirmed that one frontier are moving up the coast to- Oficer and one rating had been kill-wards Belgium and there have been through ed and two Oficers and five ratings considerable injured in the fight. The wounded coastal towns and seaports in France. The Germans reopened the froniler men are all aboard the Alcantara.

Describing the fight,

Captain between occupied and Free France to-day in order to permit Belgian and French refugees to enter the arcus south of the Somme.

Ingram said:

Was

sighted

"A ship's foremast during the furenogh of July 28.

"The Alcantara altered course to Investigate.

The ship Arst altered course to- wards us, but subsequently turned away and mude off at high speed.

Suspicious

to and Have

"This appeared suspicious and we increased speed chase.

"Alcantara was overhauling the ship when, at 2 pm., she turned to starboard and disclosed her identity by hoisting the Swastika.

"Simultaneously, she opened fire. We immediately returned the fire and almast at once scored direct hits.

"Her firing then became erratic and

was obvious that internal damage had been done and her speed considerably reduced,

movements

Movo Towards Channel. NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (Domel);-

Press resports from Grenoble state. that the German forces in the area between the Franco-Spanish and the Franco-Belgian borders started mov- ing towards the Channel to-day and concentrating at various porta opposite the British Isles,

are now

LATEST

NAZI LEAFLET

"Unfortunately, a lucky shot hit the Alcuntars in the engine room. We were unable to maintain sumclent speed to keep the enemy within range RAID ON BRITAIN and he made off under cover of a LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter).--The

smoke-screen.

The

from

Oil refineries at Miuburg, near The proclamation states that all national Date Line in which lies the

To clear the air for evacuees leaving for Australia direct to at Emmerich were at-such demonstrations will be consi-, Japanese mandates, the Philippines, Hanover, and tacked by bombers last night, while dered as directed against the occupy-the Netherlands East Indies, French morrow morning at noon, a representative of the "Hongkong other aircraft bombed supply depolsing forces and will be punished Indo-China, Singapore, Hongkong. Telegraph" interviewed the Assembly Controller of the Evacun- at Osnabruck, shipping in the Zuider accordingly.

tion Scheme this morning. He was informed that contrary to an Washington Reaction Decoration of buildings, showing Zee and enemy aerodromes in Hol-

earlier report, all to-morrow's evacuees,-19 adults, 13 children land and Germany.

wearing badges, Bowers or Nogs,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

"The enemy evidently did not Germans made their first leaflet rald ribbons and all actions which tend

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UP).- and eight infants under three years of age-would travel one-

relish the treatment she had received, on England during last night. contained extracts Yesterday n

aya Sunderland flying-boat to express loyalty to the House of

Congress must in future take a class all the way to Australia. Air Force Orange" are forbidden. of the Royal Australian

because she showed ho desire for leaflets

Hitler's "Appeal to Reason" speech Regulations barring entry to the Flower-sellers are

that stronger attitude towards Japan.

further close range fighting. three times repolled enemy air al-

This declaration was made to-day wharf will be modified to enable

"Aside from the damage to the (the last speech he delivered to the tacks on the convoy it was escorting possession of orange-coloured flowers,

engine room, damage to the Alcan- Reichstag), and they fell in thousands An aircraft of the Coastal Command marigolds; forget-me-nots and white by Mr. E. V. Izane, Member of the husbands and near relatives to go

on towns in the southwest of Eng- (Prince Bernhard's Foreign Affairs Commitice of the aboard the vessel to bid farewell to

land. engaged on reconnaissance over Nor-carnations.

ROME, Aug. 1 (UP) (Delayed)-tara was slight." their wives and children or relatives, way has failed to return.

favourite flower and widely worn on House of Representatives.

may be

Ilongkong evacuees should present The Stockholm Correspondent of the "Every time there is trouble in his birthday on Jime 29)

Mrs. M. Franco, of 37 Robinson; Sat Clocks By Raids

station, Lavore Fascista" reports that all LONDON, Aug. (Reuter)-Re-considered as provocative demonstra-Europe," he declared, "Japan starts themselves at the assembly

the Hongkong Club, at 9 am when Japanese shipping en route to United Road, has reported to the Police the ports from Berlin state that the lons against the new order and willja movement in the Far East.

German "If the British Fleet fails, Japan they will go through the naual rou- Kingdom parts has been ordered to theft of her wrist watch, valued at British air-raids on western Germany be punished according to

believes America will be forced to tine

embark and will later

In proceed to Lishon Instead. withdraw from the Pacifle."

launches.

Kowloon evacuees must present theinselves at the Kowloon Assembly

are so regular that the Germans set criminal law. their clocks by them.

At a quarter-to-one every night! people know they have 15 minutes in which to clothe themselves before go- ing down into the shelters. Many

people have gone to Berlin for a rest.

Canada And The

League

GERMAN CAUGHT BRITISH GENERAL Sitio, the Peninsula Hotel, at 9

IN CANAL ZONE

CAPTURED.

um. They will be taken to Kowloon Wharf by buses, if the weather is Ane, and by motor cars, which will go alongside the gangway,

If the LONDON, Aug. 1 (Reuter).—It is weather is wet. WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UP)-It announced that Major-General G. AL

There is no question" of grading the

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

to

S.M.C. Disbands Indian Police

was revealed to-day that Dr. Erill D. Harvey, C.B., C. M. G., is a prl evacuees into A, B or C classes. All Wold, a German, is being hold for poner of war. He served in the evacuees will travel one class.

1019 from 1914 trial after entering the Panuma Canal Great War Zone on June 2 with secret orders (despatches, C.M.G., two medals). (Reuter).The from the German Consulate at San He was Deputy Director of Medi- Ottawa, Aug 1

the L.Francisco.

Western cal Services of

Com Canadian Premier, Mr. W.

It is obvious that the Canal Zone mand, India, from 1935 to 1038. Mackenzie King, told the House of Commons to-day that Canada "had authorities are now eliminating all From 1937 to 1935 he was Honorary

Austriana and Italians Physician to His Majesty the King. CHUNGKING, Aug. 2 (Central)—— not decided against discontinuing" Germans, membership of the League of Nations, from the Zone.

He returned to England in 1939 six A Shanghal message states that the Mr. Mackenzie King was replying Some 50,000 British negroes who months before war broke out. He Shanghai Municipal Council has dis to a member who asked what the are working on the canal are undis- has been 35 years in the Army banded its mounted Indian police

turbed.

Medical Corps.

force for economile reasons." League had done for Canada.

Japanese Shipping Diverted?

$27.

ASSASSINATION OF RUSSIAN IN S'HAI

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

SHANGHAI, Aug. 2 (UP)—An unidentified Chinese gun-

man assassinated Mr. Charles Metzler, leader of the White Rus- sian Community Committee, at 8.30 a.m. todayi

Chang

gunman

as pro-

reports state that Mr. another attempt to kidnap Metzler has been resisting Japanese Pang-zeb, a banker. One efforts to gain control of the Russlan was arrested.

Mr. Metzler was known Committee.

Simultaneously, four gun-men have Japanese. In pelley except for his re- kidnapped Sung Ching-tsu, a wealthy fusal to comply with the demands of the Japanese Army that the coal dealer,

French Concession. police frustrated Russian Committee bo re-organised.

A Ministry of Home Security com- munique says that enemy aircraft several towns in Wales, East Anglia dropped bombs during the night on and other points, but the damage was slight and the casualties few.

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