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Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Britain

December

1940

Cannot Lose RADIO

SPEECH War, Says Greenwood

War On Capitalist

Countries

LONDON, Dec. 10 (Renter),—“Britain cannot lose the war unless we are guilty of wavering on the road to victory," sald Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Minister without Portfollo, speak-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Reuter).ing in London to-day, -Miller's speech is regarded here as a "pep talk to munitions

"I do not say that victory is

and secondly a challenge to the rest around the corner but I do say WE HAVE

of the world, whether belligerently or not, which opposee Nazi economics. Hitler's announcement of war on taken here capitalism everywhere is Daimed chiefly at Britain and the United States, and as final recogni- tion that America, if not belligerent, is really in the war with Britain,

It is also considered significant that German workers needed such a "pep talk," particularly auch a lengthy one,

Hitler Bodyguard" BERLIN, Dec. 10 (UP)—It has been disclosed that when Hitler made his speech, he was surrounded by eight heavy anti-aircraft batteries with brillant searchlights.

Despair Of Peace

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UP) The tenor of liller's speech has left the impression here that Germany despairs of obtaining a negotiated peace in the near

future and that the mainly intended speech stiffen German public opinion In the of the failure to "blitz" England face of and the Itallon reverses.

was

It is believed that the reference to the United States was aimed to adjust German opinion to the steadily growing United States ald to Britain. His omission of any references to the Italian reverses has also been noted.

Antonescu's Powers

Control Of Police

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BUCHAREST, Dec. 10 (UP) The Government to-day tasued 2 decree extending

Rumunian the

Prime Minister's command of the armed forces to cover the gendarmerie throughout the country. Hitherto the gendarmerie have been under the command of the Minister of the Interior.

Another decree places the Bucharest police under the direction [of the Surete Nationale.

Chinese Welcome British Loan

unhesitatingly that Germany cannot win," he went on, “Our naval power to-day is relatively greater than at any other period

WON, SAYS

of the war. Our air strength GOEBBELS

grows day by day. Our new armles are steadily growing in numbers and equipment, allici- ency and striking power.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' BERLIN, Dec. 10 (UP).At a reception to foreign corres-

ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.c.) and 31.49 metrés (9,520 kilo-cycles) The Paradise Islanders

From the Studio

0.30 Closing local Stock Quotations, 6.32 Compositions of Haydn,

The Heavens are Telling (from The Creation') The Choir of Temple Church, London, with Organ, Quartet in G Major, Op. 04, No. 4, Pro Arte: Quartet, Minuet in. Sharp Minor, Chain of Waltzes, Wanda Landowska (Harpsichord).

7.0 London Relay-The News, 7.15 London Relay 'Questions of the Hour.'

7.30 London Relay-Liberty Hall Variety.

8.0. Local Time Signal, Weather "Our Industrial power in war propondents from Paris at the Pro-Report and Announcements..

8.03 Studlo Concert by The Para- duction continues to expand. The Paganda Ministry this afternoon, moral power of our people has never Herr Goebbels stated that he be dise Islanders.

tho war

1. Huln Blues, 2. South Sea Island would and

Magic, been higher that, it is to-day after the lieved

Hawali Calls (From the of Paradise most severe testing to which any within a reasonably short time, Film). 4. The Palms nation has ever been subjected.

with a "great lightning offensive (from Film "Typhoon"), 5. My Blue against Britain, far surpassing Heaven, G. Indian Love Call (From

About Hawail, 8. I'll Never Smile! anything yet flung against the "Rose Marle"), 7. When You Dream Islands.'

Again.

8.33 Marck Weber & His Orchestra. "Cavalleria Rusticana" Selection (Mascagni), Danube Waves-Waltz the vicl), Artist's Life Waltz |

From Mozart's Treasure

"Our enemies are puzzled, and angered that the people whom they have been led to believe were de cadent and devold of vigorous qualities, should when attacked by Goebbels sald: "The fact is, we the so-called dynamic young nations, have already won the war and are have been able not only to withstand therefore concentrating on the future successfully a savage and unbridled

order in Europe and terrorism far beyond what has new

economic and cultural relations with; sumeed to bring other

rapidly nations to their knees, but at the same time the rest of the world, especially the Store-Pantasle (Urisch).

Americas." to counter with hard, shrewd and

The German Propaganda Minister staggering blows that inflict a great likened the English Channel to and growing injury to our foes."

Duchess Of Windsor

the

D. Landon Relay The News, de fers Commentary. News

0.30 London Relay--Talk: "To Talk

Things'.

Maglaot Line which was taken with of Many A Musie by Mantovani & }

ttle difculty after it had been circumvented.

Churchill Deridad He added that Mr. Winston Chur- Has Operation

M. Reynoud, Miami, Dec. 10 Reuter).--The French Premier who told the French Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived nation a few days before the collapse here on board the yacht Southern that France was winning.

"Churchill is also like the manager Cross to-day.

of a boxer who knows his fighter is licked, but who continues to tell him he will win," said Dr. Goebbels.

There was a formal reception by the British Consul General, Consular

officials and local authorities and a

press conference was held. The Duchess underwent operaton this afternoon.

H

0.45

10.15 Variety.

Comedian--Confessions of a Checky Chappy.... Miller; Pianos Medley, intro: Thanks for the Mes mory: Two dreams got together; Don't ever change; I I double dare you; Sweet as a song: Mama, I wanna make rhythm....Reginald Forsythe and Arthur Young Sketch-Going to the Pictures,...

...The Two Cockney Kids He ironically referred to England (Ethel Revnell and Gracie West): (Di Capua)...Horst Schimmelp- Quintette-Daddy Buy Mo A. Bow-Wow

a major as a nation which ate butter instead (Organ-La Paloma (Xradler), O Sole

of making cannon and said,

In

Voca!

The doctors reported that she contrast, Germany had limited

butter. Little Annie Rooney, (No-

reacted promptly and favourably,) The Duchess left the operating room 25 minutes after the anaesthetic was

administered.

Jaw Bone Trouble

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MIAMI, Dec. 10 (UP).-The Duchess of Windsor was anaesthised at 1.05 p.m. and left the operating room at 1.30 p.m.

was

for seven years to build up her very powerful army.

He said that Germany is at present inn)....The Maestros with Piano; living under unnatural economic Mouth Organ-You Can't Run Away conditions because she was forced to from Love To-night, Intro: 'Cause my depend to a large extent on ersalz baby says it so,' Night Over Shanghai materials for manufacturing, when(all from The Singing Marine'). actually there are plenty of real pro-Larry Adler with Orchestra; Come- ducts in other parts of the world. dlan-The Girl Next Door, How the So-And-So Can I Be Happy....Max Miller.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

$10

300

A total of $1.603,315 was reached you. Doctor Horace L. Gartee said that. M. Post. Ltd. with the follow- terday by the War Fund inaugurated by her progress was most satisfactory in donations: but the condition of the jaw bone was G, B. Positive Policy Proof

Bor Convener, Police Recreation "more serious than was anticipated. Glub. Extra Honorarium, yanayoe It later announced that the Mr. M. J. Hogan (2nd, donation) .. LONDON, Dec. 10 (Reuter)—Am-

Windsors

will remain at the St. Mr. J. D. McClatchie (monthly) ... bassador Que Tai-chi lo-day called Francis Hospital until Friday when u alle Furce All Conun- on Mr. J. M. Keynes, financial ad- they will transfer to the Biltmore Hongkong Police Force (All Contin- rangements for a preliminary techni-Hotel in Miami prior to returning to cal agreement are negotiated. tinted.

visor to the British Treasury, · Ar-

почу being

Nassnu on Wennergred's yacht Southern Cross.

Chinese cireles in London warmly

welcome the decision of the British Government to grant a new lean of

£10,000,000 to China.

Commenting on the decision, they said that the loan is an indication of Anglo-American solidarity in co- operation with China and in the Pacific. It also emphasizes the close community of interests between the English-speaking democracies China, and the Importance of Chinn's) resistance against aggression.

Honghong Comment

and

vad are facing financial difficulties

private

Evacuation

gents and Clerical Blaf) Novem- ber.......... Mental Hospital Staff (sth, dona-

tion) ifongkong Badminton Association

Petition

Still Awaits Reply

022.03

The following communique was issued by the Hon. Secre tary, Mr. F. C. Clemo, after the meeting of the Husbands' Evacuation Committee held at the Peninsula Hotel last night.

11.00 Close Down.

Eastern Ruler Honoured

น

Hon. Air Commodore LONDON, Dec. 10 (Router). -An Eastern ruler who is warm supporter of the British cause has

appointed been honorary Air Commodore, it is announced in: the London |"Gazette."

He is Emir Abdullah of Trans- Jordan who at the outbreak of war telegraphed his loyalty. Lo King George and recently sald--- thot - If Trans-Jordan were involved in the war the Arabs would rise as one man against the Invader.

No answer having been was dealt with and action being STOCK EXCHANGE

taken in most cases.

moved

The new loan is welcomed by the Ta Kung Pao," which said that al-received to our Petition up to 1 though the sum is not exceptionally

Letters have been forwarded to the LONDON, Dec. 10 (Reuler).—Al- large, such an expression of British p.m. yesterday, the future pro- Central Bodies in Sydney and Mel-though sentiment was brighter on the sympathy for China is much apprecedure to be adopted was dis- boume advising them of the forma-Stock Exchange, business generally rinted, especially in view of the fact cussed and agreed to.

tion of this Comunities, requesting ruled quiet. that the British people are now in-

them to forward all complaints from Greek and Far Eastern Joons, volved in a life and death struggle The Financial situation of the evacua direct to the Hon, Secretary especially Chinese loans,

ļevacuates evacuation was discussed and certain in Hongkong, Petition are now being ally offered.

higher but Brazilians were occasion- recommendations on principle are be-

Coples of Ing made to Government.

printed and will be forwarded to ali Olls met good enquiry. Anglo-Iran- members whose names are registered Jans advanced from 318, 3d. to 35s.. with the Committee.

Several Industrials strengthened while Kaffir dividend payers appre- cinted on local support.

Wall Street was quiet.

themselves.

This British friendly gesture, fol- lowing closely upon the heels of the US.$100,000,000 loan, is cloquent proof of the positive Far Eastern policy pursued by Britain.

S'hai Police Strike For Hour

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEQRAPH" SHANGHAI, Dec. 11 (UP) ----An unspecified number of Chinese con- stables attached to the French police in the French Settlement went strike at 8 a.m. to-day but returned to duty an hour later without pre- senting any demands.

on

The strike 19 believed to be the aftermath of the International Settle- ment police strike on November 30,

Few Nazi Raiders

Pierce Defences

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" *LONDON, Dec. 10 (UP)—The Air Ministry and the Ministry of Home Security announced. "A few enemy aircraft approached our coasts singly during the day, of which some penetrated into East Kent. Reports already received indicate that only two bombs were dropped causing

little damage and no casualties,

Two Spies Executed In England

LONDON, Dec. 10 (Reuter),—— After the two German spies executed to-day had been arrested, they con- fessed and told of instructions they had received.

This fact was disclosed in a broad- cant to-night by an offloor whose

business it is to prevent leakage of information to the enemy.

The officer stated that Waldberg may have acted from patriolle mouves but Meir acted simply for money,

|-- In addition to a wireless trans- mitter and a considerable, ma of English money the two men had | brought |...," "Iron"--- (military) – rations

with them,

It was decided to Interview "the Chief Censor regarding the despatch of newspapers and periodicals to the The next Meeting will be held at evacuates,

12.15 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, A large amount of correspondence lot the Gloucester Hotel.

Beaverbrook thanks you!

A cable from Lord Bosverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, to the South China Morning Post, statos:

"CONSTANT IN THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE, THE SUBSCRIBERS TO YOUR FUND ADD, BY THEIR LATEST CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT, TO THE DEBT OF GRATITUDE THAT WE ALREADY OWE THEM.

IN THE BATTLES THAT RAGE OVER BRITAIN'S CITIES AND COUNTRYSIDE, THEY ARE RENDERING VITAL HELP, AND IN THE VICTORY THAT WILL BE OURS, THEY WILL HAVE PLAYED A NOTABLE AND HONOURED PART. WE SEND THEM ONCE AGAIN OUR WARMEST THANKS BEAVERBROOK."

The Fund now stands at $1,482,315.00 HELP TO MAKE IT $1,500,000 BY CHRISTMAS I

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