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NAZI-JAPAN DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE

IN THE FAR EAST IS REPORTED To Become Effective in Event GIBRALTAR RAIDED BY FRENCH, SAY REPORTS Of Anglo-U.S. Collaboration

Special to the "Telegraph"

SHANGHAI, SEPT. 25 (UP),—AUTHORITATIVE REPORTS FROM TOKYO STATE THAT GERMANY AND JAPAN HAVE AGREED, IN PRINCIPLE, TO A DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF ANGLO-AMERICAN COLLABOR- ATION IN THE FAR EAST, NOTABLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SINGAPORE BASE. In the event of British and America taking any collaborative action regarding Singapore, Japan will abandon her policy of non-involvement in the European war.

It is further reported that Hitler's personal representative, Herr Stahmor, negotiated the provisional German-Japanese defence pact which envisages worldwide diversion of American atten- tion, especially in South America and the Far East.

JOINT ANGLO-U.S. ACTION PROBABLE

Special to the "Telegraph”

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UP),--There are increasing indications that the United States and Great Britain are considering parallel moves to "stop, Japan's drive into southeastern Asia.”

Unofficial but reliable sources declare that neither nation could allow a Japanese (avasion of Indo-China without taking some action themselves, and neither could the consequent threat to the Straits Settlements and the Dutch East Indies be permitted to pass unnoticedege motsatsjerome Japan J

It is reported that the Administration at Washington considers the Indo-China situation to be the most serious threat to the status que in Asia since the Japanese attacked Shanghai.

3-HOUR RAID ON GIBRALTAR

Navy Steams Out To Action

Special to the "Telegraph"

There is as yel, no hint of the Government's possible moves. However, authoritative sources state that any move would not take the form of a protest to Japan, thus hinting that any action would be more drastic.

British More Reported ·

It is also reliably reported that Britain is considering (sending heavy naval reinforcements to the Far East ¦squadron based at Singapore.

LA LINEA, Sept. 24 (Domei)-French planes bombarded" | Confidential information indicates that Britain intends to Gibraltar for three hours to-day, sending up clouds of black ¦ separate a number of ships, including several battleships, from smoke and shaking the fortress with a series of explosions.

The attacks coased abruptly | shortly after half past three in

the afternoon.

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if an hour later British naval unita жете веет steaming out Gibraltar, apparently bending for the Atlantic.

Later in the afternoon reports from Tangier said that heavy cannonadling was audible from an undetermined place.

Reports have it that British forces are preparing to strike at French Moroccan ports in answer Gibraltar bombardments,

to the

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their forces in the Mediterranean.

French Repudiate Indo-China Pact

New Development

HAIPHONG, Sept. 25. (Reuter)----French official circles declare that since the Japanese are continuing to infringe the terms of the flanoi agreement by trying to enter Indo-China forcibly, the French regard the agreement as cancelled.

Vichy Protest

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ VÍCHY, Sept. 25 (UP) The

SHIP AGROUND French Government has protested to

Well-Known In H.K.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" The President Van Buren, round-the-world American Pre-

the Japonese against the first viola- tion of the Franco-Japanese pact concerning Indo-Chinu.

The oletal protest blones the the border fighting Japanese for

Japanese Τυπικής alleging that the entered Tongking from Kwangsi and

with the pack.

sident Line, ship, and well not through Haiphong in accordance known in Hongkong where she regularly calls, yesterday ran aground in 4% fathoms of water on a bank of Tobago, necording to a "United Press" report from the Port of Spain.

Chinese May Move SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, Sept. 24 (UP).—A hist that Chinese forces will even- tually cross into Indo-China given by the announcement to-duy that at a meeting of the Executive

was

LATEST

Haiphong Landing Scheduled

It is added that the liner was Yuan it was decided that the Chinese floated shortly afterwards.

TOKYO, Sept. 25 (Domel),~~The,

scheduled to The ship will continue to Port of Government will follow the measures

formerly agreed upon with regard to Japanese forces are Spoin.

Jand at Haiphong to-day under, the Indo-China. No information is given 'concerning

These measures are believed to in-terms of the Franco-Japanese Agree-

Iment. the damage.

clude penetration into Tongking in The Headquarters of the Japanese the event of a Japanese invasion. Expeditionary Force says in a com- The military and diplomatie aspects munique: "We expect the landing

were fully discussed.

MINE-SWEEPERS of the Franco-Japanese developments at Haiphong to be effected peaceful- BOMBED BY R.A.F.

·SPECIAL TO THE","TELEGRAPH”.

Japanese Casualties TOKYO, Sept. 24 (Reuter),- LONDON, Sept. 25 (UP)-It is Japanese casuallles in the skirmish at officially : announced that during Dong Dang, south of Lungchow, yesterday › afternoon formations of yesterday totalled about 100, accord- British bombers, escorted by fighters, ing to information reaching Tokyo. attacked enemy mine-sweepers in the states a semi-official Japanese report English Channel.

O More Fighting

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHU HANOI, Sept. 24" (UP) —It has British bombs was brought down and been officially announced that the

Hits were scored on one or two}} "Vessels, Be

During the operation one of the

an enemy plane destroyed...

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It is further reported, though) without official confirmation,! that the United States might send part of her fleet from Hawaii to reinforce the U.S.

A striking picture of Gibraltar which, according to various, reports, was yesterday

Gibral heavily attacked by 30 French planes in retaliation for the British action at Dakar.

tor still remains Britain's greatest strategical possession in the Mediterranean.

Vivid And Exclusive Stories Of Last Night's Severe Raids On London And Southampton: Casualties High

Destruction In West End Reported To Be Heavy

Special to the "Telegraph"

London and other parts of England were heavily raided yesterday evening, Asiatic Squadron, basing the according to “United Press" reports. Bombs were dropped on non-military objectives new units at Singapore.

and it is admitted that considerable damage was caused.

Mr. Hull Statement WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, (Reuter). -More factual information on de- velopmenta French Indo-China is being awaited before any particular steps would be taken regarding| Japan's activities, stated Mr. Cordeli Hull, the Secretary of State, at a press conference.

He declined to discuss the possibl- lity of American aid to the French forces in Indo-China it they resisted or to say whether an American pro- test has been or would be made to Tokyo.

Mr. Hull added that he had heard of no official intimation that part of the United States fleet now in Hawall might be sent to the Atlantic,

Chungking Opinion CHUNGKING, Sept. 24 (Reuter). Newspapers here maintain that the Japanese move is aimed more against British nad United States interests In the Pacific than against China. TURN to Page 2, Column Three

Nazi Troops In Finland

Gen.

De Gaulle's Movement Spreads Rapidly in France

Special to the "Telegraph"

VICHY, Sept. 24 (UP).—The Petain Government is anxious about the spreading influence of General' de Gaulle's movement.

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The Vichy authorities allege that the movement is rapidly developing and has now reached Paris.

As a result a parge of all de Gaullists has been ordered.

The Cabinet has created a special court martial for "'traitors."

It is reported that de Gaulle propaganda is being left. with Parisien concierges.

Vichy has announced that all suspects sent before the special court martial will be either released, jailed or executed within 48 hours.

Air Force Smash Up Nazi Channel Bases

However, the raiders were given a hot reception and it is officially reported that eight. of the invading planes were 'des- troyed by British fighters, while anti-aircraft guns brought down two others last night. British losses for the day were four, al- though the pilot of one is safe.

Vivid Description The following despatches vividly describe the severe raids to which London was subjected during the day and the evening.

Bomba were dropped in north, southeast und southwest London dis- tricts in a curly rold yesterday evening,

One bomber dropped

an orange fare and then a high explosive bomb. which landed in central London with

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Another big bomb crashed into on office building in the West End caus- ing a fire which was quickly extin-, guished, although the building was demolished. Glass was shattered in every hiding in thọ pin locke and buildings several hundreds of yards away were rocked by ute force. of the explosion.

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23 Districte Bembed. Early reports this morning showed that at least 23 districts in the Lon don area were bombed. Duildings,

a crufser and a shops and homes were demolished.

LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter)The Royal Air Force in one Short Cut To Norway week alone carried out 48 separate attacks on docks at German SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH held Channel ports and other enemy, invasion bases, states "Reut

[warships, including HELSINKI, Sept. 24 (Sept.)-ter's" correspondent. German troops have landed in Fin- Terrific. damage was done not only destroyer.

Two hospitals were damaged and land.

to docks but also to quays, canals Thirty-nine, nitacks were made on many casualties were caused, va The first batch of troops landed at and locks and violent explosions and rail systems and trains in Germany. There were at least four cases of Vasa to-night under the Finn-Ger- huge fires occurred from Cherbourg Belgium and occupied France, in destruction in the West End which

which the Snuln lines were damaged the reports, ludicato, is taking, the man agreement which was reached to Hamburg. following publication of the German Other Impressive fires in this uni-Big fires were caused at goods yards bront of the assault suppres demande.

que record of intense serial bombart- and a supply train was wrecked. High explosive and incendiary The number of Nazi troops con-ment include 31 attacks on barge Three attacks were made. on oil bombs were dropped in many quar corned in the operation cannot be concentrations, 48 on shipping, eight stores, two on power stations and one ters of the British, capital and its

suburbs, A ascertained, but it is believed others on war supplies at docks, seven on on a munition factory

on will follow.

and, slx searchlight concentrations.

Eight attacks were also made on The raiders dropped sticks. aerodromes in Holland, five on others carbide bombs on central London, The reason for the German de gun emplacements enemy supply in Germany, Including Templehet iluminating the area for milce mands in believed to be. that the route At least Ave to Norway is shorter through. Fin- ships were sunk, others were set on airport in Berlin, and one on Jeray around. The raiders are raid to have TURN to Pago 2, Column Three land than through Osle and Ekstrand. fire and direct. hits. were obtained on airport,