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五拜禮 號八十月十英港香 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1940. 日八十月九

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BEHIND SCENES ATTACK ON BALLOON BARRAGE

MOVES

IN JAPAN-D.E.I. TALKS

Ribbentrop Furious Over New Situation

LONDON, OCT. 17, (REUTER).—HERR VON RIBBENTROP, THE NAZI FOREIGN MINISTER, IS ANGERED BY JAPAN'S ATTITUDE WHICH HAS CAUSED HIS CALCULATIONS IN THE EAST SADLY TO MISFIRE, ACCORDING TO DUTCH SOURCES IN LONDON QUOTED BY."FRIE NEDERLAND," THE SEMI-OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT.

SUSPECTED SPY RING

Philippines Sensation

Special to the "Telegraph","

MANILA, Oct. 17 (UP)—It is understood that the United States Army officials were investigating the possible widespread involvement of others including a well-known Japanese prior to the arrest of Captain Rufo C. Romero' of the. Philippine Scouts.

However, the seriousness of Romero's offence necessitated his arrest before the completion of the investigation which is being continued by Army officials.

Moscow

Tribute

1ts understood that the arrest

The newspaper declares that its information is based on special information and not on mere supposition. It asserts that Herr von Ribbentrop is dismayed because the situation in the East Indies has not worsened recently.

Ribbentrop has been striving to whip up Japanese feeling against the Dutch by disseminating the assertion that Holland. under British influence, would be forced to lease naval bases in the Dutch Indies to America. The necessity for this, however, does not arise as the Dutch Indies are not being attacked or | seriously threatened,

In certain military circles in roured by Nazi Press statements Tokyo, enthusiasm may be

that Japan desires to attack the East Indies but it does not arouse the enthusiasm of the Japanese Government.

Messages Stopped

Parliament

To Continue Term Of Life

LONDON

Oct. 17 (Reuter).-A

A was made before any Army docu- "We have proof that felegrams Bill extending the present life of ments could be disclosed to any from authoritative sources in Tokyo, Parliament was introduced by the unauthorized person." The Army reflecting the Japanese Government's Prime Minister to-day and was given oficials are maintaining the utmost policy, are withheld by the Nazi its first reading. secrecy because of possible interna- Prers. Japan's attitude of restraint] The present Parliament is tional factors.

five is not to Berlin's taste and morcover years old. Its term of office should Filipinos Arrested the Washington reaction to Ribben-end next month. 115..however, open Filipino civilians also arrested were trop's Berlin-Rome-Tokyo move has to Parliament to prolong its life ai Mariano Cabrera and Ignacio Agbay.strengthened the hands of the more any time of nationti emergency. It is understood that Army officials responsible Japanese statesinen," says This was done in the last war and are investigating others who may the paper.

will be done again this time. possibly be involved, but only Filipinos have been arrested."

The morning newspaper "Mabu- hay" quoting unimpeachable sources said, the Captain Romero admitted he intended to sell plans and photo- graphs of United States Army forti- fications, lucluding Corroider Island MOSCOW, Oct. 17 (UP),which guards the entrance of Manila

To Our Air Force

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

very

thus far

The German air offensive on Bay, to certain prominent

England has failed

BU far,

Britain not only being able to continue her defence, but also effectively to carry the battle to Germany, states the newspaper; "Red Star."

"I

The paper continues: spite of the experience of sur- prise attacks on enemy airfields; the German air fores has been unable to repeat this experience on England.

Our Unbeaten Aviation

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foreigners."

FEELING GROWS IN THAILAND

Anti-French Displays

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"

EVACUEE LINERS

New Plans Revealed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

-WASHINGTON; Oct. 17-(UP): -The Federal Maritime Com- the .9.8. mission to-day said

Washington will be operated by

the United States Lines under

Government sponsorship, and

that both the War and Navy departments will have space aboard for the transportation of

The linerary for the per and

to

So successful have been the Balloon barrages over England that the German air raiders find it increasingly necessary attack these obstacles before they can, hope to get anywhere, near their objectives. In this picture we seo a balloon barrage, being attacked and one of the balloons shot down in flames,

Petain Vainly Seeks Better Terms

Italy's Cruel Snub To Vichy Request

-Pay In Full

The "Popolo d'Italia" commenting on Marshal Petain's recent message to the French people, declares that the Vichy Government says, in effect, that France to-day would be willing to transform herself but that the Axis Peace Commission would have to reduce its claims.

"The unbeaten British aviation is In the meantime, the anti-has not yet been worked out. It is interpretation

same route.

BANGKOK, Oct. 17 (UP).supplies. It is announced that the Govern ment has orderellal Thai other detalls remain unchanged, but Declaring, that certain neutral students to leave France.

a definite schedule for the Manhattan newspapers have given this even extending its 'rullus of action.

to Petain's British bombers have been extremely French demonstrations through-sumed that she will follow later on effective in the Channel ports and in out the country continue, and

message, the "Popolo d'Italia" continuing attacks on the Germai

The Commission said the Washing-says that the following points rear to Berlin.

another is scheduled to be held on will leave Baltimore on Friday must be made cleari "The uninterrupted bombing, of in Bangkok next Saturday.

for New York where she will pick Firstly, the war was not started London has resulted in tremendous

up supplies for naval reservists going and won to give France a totalitarian destruction of houses, fuel pumps and authorities in Indo China will notify will proceed via Los Angeles to San

It is reliably stated that the French to the Canal Zone. Afterwards she regime: nower stations but the defensive Thailand on Friday whether or not, Francisco for Honolulu and Manila.

Secondly, the Vichy Government is capacity of this giant city remains

making a big mistake it in the "re- they

sending are great."

delegates 10 egotiate, but it is understood that S'hat Americans Tó Leave volution from above." It is trying to

| save what France har lost; they may not send such a delegation

SHANGHAI, Oct. 17 (Reuter),--- in view of Vicby's rejection of the The United States transport Chau- that she will have to pay, she will Thirdly, when France has paid all demand for new territory.

mont is expected to arrive here some-be free to choose the regime which The commission may be authorized time this month to take part in the she prefers. LONDON, Oct. 17 (UP)-Admir-present Mektong border to which understood that the vessel is now en

to negotiate only the revision of the evacuation of Americans It ulty announced to-day that the Vichy has already agreed. casualties aboard the cruiser Ajax

uniter to sung at a vet the More U.S. Aid be the first evacuation ship calling here.

China Likely

Ajax Casualties

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

included Probationary Instructor

Lieutenant

Maurice Gamon

und

Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant George Strathy, killed, while Lieuten- ant-Commander John Inglis and

Commissioned-Gunner Charies Lewisi were wounded.

LATEST

FASTEST NAVY British Torpedo Boats

is

COOLIDGE IN A HURRICANE

Four Injured:

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH". SAN FRANCISCO, Oct.. 177(UP)—The American. President Lines to-day re- ported that the President: Coolidge was struck by, a hurricane off the coast of Japan.

...

Four people were injured and some damage

Was

caused to the liner, the report said.

Suspension Of Junior British Minister

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter).--The suspension from duties of Mr. R. Boothby, Parliamentury Secretary to the Minister of Food, was announced by Mr. Winston Churchill in the House of Commons to-day.

The Prime Minister indicated that the suspension was at Mr. Boothby's own request pending investigation by the Select Committee of Mr. Boothby's connection with payment out of assets in Britain of claims against the government and 'institu- Fortions of Czecho-Slovakia.

Was

Mr. Churchill said that the Com- mittee would report on whether Mr. SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" Boothby's conduct was contrary to Oct. 17 (UP)-usage, derogatory to the dignity of MORE POWER FOR MASHINGTO, Director of the Re the Louse, or inconsistent with the

standard which Parliament construction Finance Corporation dis-entitled to expect from its members. US. DEFENCES closed to-day that he is conferring

Explaining the situation, Air. V. Soong regarding Churchill said that after the occupa- WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (Reuter). with Mr. T. -President Roosevelt has informed possible

totlon of Prague certain Czech assets; Chini Congress that he.... bas allocated

were blocked in Britain and there $1,000,000 for preliminary surveys on

further Anancial aid

Damage

To Nazi Naval Yards by R.A.F.

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter). -For the second night in succession, the naval dockyards at Kiel were among the principal targets attacked last night by IL.A.F. bombers.

Once again the ralders press- ed home the attack in the face of fierce opposition from the batteries of heavy and light guns, states the Air Ministry, news service.

The bombardment lasted over two hours and many high explosive and incendiary, bombs were seen to burst among the buildings in the Deutsche Werft and Gerinanin yards.

One of the pilots said that he came out over the top of what appeared to be n warship and dropped a stick of bombs wilch must have straddled the ship.

Drifting clouds made observation of the results extremely difficult, but other pilots believed that their bombs.. hit the same ship.

In another altack on a different part of the dockyards, bombs, fell astern of another warship and two fres at once broke out.

Oil Plant Hit

to a

At the same time as this raid, other targets elsewhere in Germany, were attacked. At Leuna, a large synthetic oil plant was again subjēcted prolonged bombardment. With the Arst bombs dropped, a large fire was started.

At regular intervals, heavy calibre bombs were dropped with precision on this important objective and fur- ther fires were seen to break out followed by numerous explosions,

The last pilot to attack the plant saw his bombs burst near a line of chimneys and a few minutes later

there was a gigantic explosion.

Brest Power

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter)-A daylight attack was made to-day on the power station of the German- occupied naval base of Bresi by Coastal Command aircraft, states an Air Ministry communique. A num- ber of bombs were dropped and ex- tensive damaged caused.

Canterbury Cathedral Escapes

Dean In Vaults LONDON, Oci. 17 (Reuter). -Canterbury Cathedral had a narrow escape in an air raid this afternoon.

A

formation

fighter- bombers, diving out of the clouds, dropped 20 high ex- plosive and incendiary bombs in the town. Three of the bombs fell in the precincts of the

Mr. Eden's Cathedral.

Mission

The Ministry of Home Security Announces that some damage was done to the Deanery and in the precincts but the Cathedral itself, where panes of glass were damaged Studies Egypt Situation

In a raid last week, suffered no harm. One bomb landed in front of, the LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter),

harden of the Deunery but Dean arose the question of payment from-Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary Hewlett Johnson and the members the development of additional power Half Million Children those assets to those who tad claims for War, is in Egypt to help of his staff, who were sheltering in LONDON, Oct. 17. (Reuter). for defence purposes at the

ngainst Czech-Slovakia, Britain now

General Wavell to the utmost of the vaulted passages, escaped Injury. possesses the national Rapids section of the St. Have Left London

Prosecuted Legislation his power with men and muni- wrecked but most of the bombs fell About a dozen private houses were fastest small warships in the Lawrence River.

Prosecuted Mr. Boothby, said Mr.tions and to discuss with him in the open spaces and only one man, world, writes "Reuter's". special \st. Lawrence Advisory Committee to cent. of the school children of the Churchill, took a very active purt in

member of the Home correspondent at a British questions of the higher policy of who was

to co-operate with

Mr. the campaign, says "Reuter's" Guard, was killed. appropriate capital Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, and pressed for icgislation.

Planes Brought Down They are the very latest of the agencies of the Canadian Govern-Minister of Health, told the flouse of Boothby spoke in the House of Com-military correspondent.

TURN to Pago 5. Column Three At any moment the Nnzl terions in LONDON, Oct. 14

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base.

Inter-

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter),~~Some The President has also created a 480,000 children or about 50 per

weapon, mieni.

Navy's extremely secret numely muter torpedo-boats. They are the fastest ships afloat and, though small, they have a sting as deadly as many larger ships.

Commons to-day.

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BURMA ROAD REOPENS FIRST: TRUCKS ON WAY TO KUNMING Special to the, "Telegraph"

LASḤIO, Oct. 18 (UP)—The Burma Road is open. The first convoy of 60 trucks with mixed cargoes including arms left at 12.07 a.m.

(Router)

the Balkans may march-If they do Three enemy aircraft have been de not do so soon the weather will make | stroyed to-day, i 11 announced

impassable for their ofteinlly. mechanised units-and when they One British fighter is missing.

the

ronds

do move it will be in conjunction with Italian forces in North Africa and the battle will become one of Jarge dimension.

It is now confirmed that four enemy

bombers were destroyed on Wednos day night.

Whether roaring along at full throttle when they virtually skim the waves at 50 miles an hour, or slipping almost noiselessly through the nighi

Information For Enemy on silenced engines, they promise

Mr. Eden will also have the op-

LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter).--To- new terror to the enemy. Their sma}]

portunity of discussing the alze makes them a target almost im

naval night's Alr Ministry communique altuntion with Admiral Sir Andrew makes laconic comment on the Ger- possible to hit, especially at speed.

Cunningham,

man High Command communique Rangoon reports that four}Chinese Consulate has been informed | Lashio Prepares

Time spent in reconnaissance,

Alr- LORD LOTHIAN IN U.K. American ships arrived during that the first group of 200 lorries LASHIO Oct 17 (UP).—The never wasted" is a milliary axiom admitting the loss of only two

on Wednesday night. "The four German alrerati de-, LONDON, Oct. 17 (Reuter)Lord the past week, their entire car heading for Kunming bearing petrol British AFP, system was extended that Mr. Eden has not forgotten and Lothian, British Ambassador to the

Police are instructing residents to when he returns to the Cabinet.

Harwich,

ich, Bishop Stortford, Denbeign {trip.

keep six, tubs of water and six tuba

und. Patrols Only Active

Temarks the. Alc Frome," Lorries have been rushed from times, in order to extinguish Ares that of sandbags in their homes at all

Minlalfy.......... ΦΛΙΠΟ, Oct. 17-

To-day German attacks were in Nangoon northward throughout the day,

by railway may be started during possible air "Nothing of Imporistice to report in south-onst England and in accordance

raids,

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United States, arrived here by the goes boine' destined for China and war supplies have started their to Lashlo for the first time to-day. | his advise will be of particular value | stroyed last night can be seen near

American Clipper to-day. Ife de-vin the highway.

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clined to make any statement to the Press, saying that he was going to eanfer, with the British Government

Trucks For Kunming RANGOON, Oct. 18 (UP)-The

"Further Late- Nawa

(Reutar)