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Friday,

NEW C-IN-C. ON FAR EAST DEFENCE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 27, 1940.

Dover Patrol's

Patrol's Anti-

MORE TROOPS AND Invasion Vigil Kept

MORE

MUNITIONS

"Mr Churchill told me that we would hold Singapore no matter what happened. We must never be satisfied with our defence prepara- tions. Our efforts to improve them still further, and to make them yet more complete, must never cease.".

These were among the statements made by Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, Commander-in-Chief, Far East Command, in an interview with the "Singapore Free Press.".

"I feel sure that Britain will continue to grow in strength in the Far East," said Sir Robert, "We may expect reinforcements In men and material a stronger army and a bigger air force. As you know a lot has already been done in this direction re- cently, but the trend will continue,

JAPAN'S DESPAIR

Confession Of An Officer

TOKYO, Dec. 27 (Reuter) Little hope for an early collapse of the Chungking Government Rome radical change "unless occurs in the world situation in future" is seen by Colonel Hayno

"It is surely a very inspiring thought that at the present moment, when Great Britain is fighting for her very existence, the Home country can still afford to strengthen the de- fences of the outlying parts of the Empire."

Watching Far East

Before leaving England to usume his command, Sir Robert had lunch with the Prime Minister, Mr Winston Churchill. General Sir John Diil, the Chlef of the Imperial General Staff und Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall were also present,

"Mr Churchill seemed to have

Mabuchi. Chief of the Army about the Far East at his

Press section, in an article in the "Nichi Nichi." in which he warna the Japanese against com- placency and over-optimism.

He says: "Many people in this country seem to have the idea that conclusion of the tripartite alilance has turned the international trend in of Japan, but in my opinion favour this is now stendily drifting towards the other direction-favourable to the

tips." the C-In-C sriel,

LONDON, Dec. 20 (Reuter).—Perfect "invasion" weather occurred in the Straits of Dover during Christmas and heavily armed guards were doubled against the possibility of a lightning

German thrust through the blanket of mist covering the calm

scă.

L

tho

Picked troops combed SPANISH

beaches while the crews of long- range guns were ready for instant action and the ships of

the Dover Patrol slid through the mist keeping their day and night

watch.

Meanwhile beliind its romports Dover enjoyed a peaceful holiday. Shop were as crowded as in peace- tune. Music halls and several cinemas were opened and public donee con- tinued until midnight.

FEELING

Xmas Truce Peace

Symptom

MADRID. Dec, 26 (Reuter) ~~~~~The Pope's appent for peace has found a Britain stood on guard against in-ready echo in Spain. vasion throughout the Christmunstida.

Formerly a rather flery newspaper, Vigilance Redoubled the "Arriba, official organ of the While the unoflefal air war "truce" State Party, to-day has a leader ex- was on, vigilance on the Channel pessing great satisfaction at the coast was redoubled. Arms workers virtual Christmas "truce," the fact that on Christmas Day there was no sacrificed their holiday to ensure

continued steady stream of muni-al activity over either Germany or tions, and to-day also war factories England having already been given were running at full speed and mil-prominence in Christmas newspapers.

Consistent Status llons of factory workers and others

in offices and public services were

The "Arriba" expresses the hope

working for the first Ume on Boxing that this may be a symptom of the Day since the passing of the Bank possibility of peace and says: "Spain to-day on when General Franco on Holidays Act of 1871.

the first day of a war, examined the Poor, Visibility

-conflict, continues unwaveringly in LONDON, Dec. 26 (Reuter)-Poorher position." visibility may have enforced the As a matter of fact in the speech Christmas

"truce," "Rev-referred to by "Arriba," General ters" nlr correspondent is informed. France ordered Spaniards to observe It is emphatically dented in London the strictest neutrality but, following

man raks Is the outcome of any come non-beliicerent. official or unofficial understanding.

The following cominent was made

"The

weather has been bad! to-day

"Although he is naturally preoc-Sir Robert Brooke-Popham that the absence of British and Ger- Italy's entry into the war. Spain be

cupled with events in Europe end in particular the Battle for Britain, he obviously devotes every minute he

Cat

spare to watching the Far East. Far East. Command

"Mr Churchill knew all about Singapore. He told me that we would hold Singapore no matter what hap- pened.

No Effort Spared

"He said that I could rest assured

C.-In-C. Here

Robert

Air Chiet Marshal Sir

Commander-in-Chief of the Com-

enough aver the Channel. Low cloud

and for have been the rule since Christmas Eve. Added to this, the nights have been particularly black and there ន по пост

moon. It would be

to suggest that Christmas has not.

Japanese Envoy To Nanking

Talks of His “Mission"

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Brooke-Popham, the newly appointed influenced those in command of SHANGHAI, Dec. 20 (UP).—The Chungking regime. For Brian and that there would be a continuous bined British Forces in the Far East Operations at all, but if the weather newly appointed Japanese Ambassa- America have finally determined to and steady flow of men and munt- orrived in Hongkong by steamer from have seen the usual active shouldidor to Nanking. Me Kumataro Hunda.

"Yes, Mr Churchill certainly has his eyes on Singapore and the Far Eust. You can be perfectly sure of that,"

Singapore to-day.

I

EGYPT'S VIGILANT

had been good, I I think

arrived this afternoon en route to his new post.

There is

is n doubt that the personnel help out the Chungking Government tions to the countries within the area

Sir Robert Brooke-Popham will

of both the R.A.F. and the Luftwaffe He said that since the preliminary following the conclusion of the of my command and that no effort

confer with the heads of the services have welcomed the rest and it has work in the adjustment of relations tripartite paci, and accordingly there would be spared to make Singapore in the Colony and carry out an in-been a factor of no small psychological between Japan and China had al-

a little hope for a total collupse of the Malay peninsula and all the other that regime unless

importance that bombing crews have ready been done with the successful some radical British countries of East Asia as spection of defences.

en able to forget their war work conclusion of a basic treaty between change occurs in the world situation strong and as well defended an was in futuro.

humanly possible.

for a time and enjoy to the full the the two countries on November 30,

this mission season of peace.

sion entailed bringing about closer co-operation between the Japanese and Chinese peoples in line with the policy outlined in the Pact. -The 66-year-old Ambassador emplrasheed that he would discharge his duties in the letter and spirit of the Nanking-Tokyo Treaty, though he was not personally acquainted with the leaders of the National Gov- SPECIAL TO THE MELUHAF crnment at Nanking. "I shall do my TOKYO, Dec, 28 (Domel)-The utmost to discharge my duties to the War Office

announces that Major-mutual benefit of both Japan and General Taunelchi, Kobayashi has China," he sald. "After settling been appolated Caninander-in-Chiet down in Nanking I may tour North of the Tokyo Bay Fortress succeeding China and may return to Tokyo for on conditions Major-General Sadalchi Shioda who a visit and to report

and my impressions in China." died recently:

Military Defeat Insulficient "The present China affair is com- plicated so complicated that I can- not be comprehended thoroughly by mere common sense, Japan is fight- ing the troops of General Chlong Knt- shck on the soll of China but defeat of these troops will not bring about a solution of the current Sino-Japanese hostilities.

DEFENCES

Sir Robert then went on to outlinej the responsibilities of his new post and the scope of the work which has been allocated to him. Unlly of command for the ariny and air force

CAIRO, Dec. 26 (Reuter)— In Burma, Maluya, and Hongkong, "Most of the Chinese now collected he said, had become necessary The Chamber of Deputies, after under the banner holsted by Chiang especially because of the growing three days of secret debate, represent the cream of the Chinese importance of the aeroplane in war-passed by 122 to 68, a vote of people with a flaming love for thele fare.

confidence in the Government's country. Standing behind them are

Defence Requirements Britain, America and other countries "The development of air strategy," foreign policy. which intend to maintain the old of he said "has altered our conception The Prime Minister, Sirry der in East Asia by helping out the of defence requirements. Aeroplanes Pasha, winding up the debate, Chungking regime in the struggle

pan old can move so fast, and new dispos declared that danger to Egypt Japan nguinst Japan.

ilons can be made so quickly that it cfloris strenuous cognise fully the

anti-Japan camp the

in Chung is now vitally necessary to have one was remote after the British which

command for an uren which in the victory but that Egypt was king has been making. The Japonese

defence pre Army has brought a feeling that days before air warfare might very continuing its Japan has already won a victory over:

be the concern of two or three parations. separate com

commands."* China,"

„A_Glass Darkened.

TC-

well

"I have control of the military and RAF forces-in-Malaya,-Burma-and

Sirry Pasha said that the Gover- ment's policy was based on fulfilment tar-the-Anglo-Intian Treaty arid- "The Chinese te-day are divided Hongkong, and my staff of eight. 19 defence of the country. Egypt was into two great camps. One seeks to a composite staff of naval, army and loyally carrying out the Treaty. reconstruct through pence and the air force offers.

The debate revealed general agree other through fighting to the Inst,

"In

same ways this is an entirely ment with the speech from the Both intend to make China on inde- new departure in staff organisation. Throne at the opening session of pendent country.

It is not so much a joint staff of re-Parlament when Sabry Pasha (then "In this respect the Japanese presentatives of the various Services Prime Minister) collapsed and died. should not see China and the Chinese as one single staff of officers some through a glass darkened by pre- of whom happen to be navai men, judice and dogmatic vicwa It is all seme army men and some air force very well for Jupon to advocate the

theme

men.

establishment of a new order in East All the officers have had some Asia or the construction of greater experience of liaisen work with the East Asia and the prosp

prosperity of the sphere, but it would be of no good the ether man's language. There are other Services and are able to speak

unleas

Japan becomes powerful enough to execute these projects by

itself if need be.

Pieces of Paper -

Phosphate For Japan

watertight compartments between Indo-China Exploitation

the different Services in my stuff.”

The new C-in-C made it clear inat appointment did not mean that this on

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Tokyo Bay Fortress

New Commander

Major-General Kobayashi, 52, was! the commandant of an unspecified Nomionban corps at the time of the

Incident and lost his left leg. He has since, recuperated from the wound..

New Naval Appointment

Starting Times For Fanling

Sunday

OLD COURSE

Final Club Championship.

9.20 A. Sommerfelt, K. S. Morrison.. 024 A. H. Mackenzie, H. Young. 920 A, Mack, D. 1. Bosanquet. LONDON Dec. 26 (Reuter).The 32 W. N. A. Smalley, D. S. Edward. 3.30 A. McKellar, W. w. c. Shewan. appointment of Vice-Admiral Nolin 040 Low . N. Willamion, Cunningham as Lord Commissioner 944 JA. Parrish, A. W. Dourne, of the Admiralty and Chief of Sup-4 W. E. Hines, L. Jackson.

0.32 D. Blake, F, A, Redmand, piles and Transport was announced +$0 FD. Itunter, C. C. Worrall to-night.

10,00 W. Stoker, J. R. Way. the Inst war Vice-Admiral' 100 1 11. Ceare. D. Humphreys.

10.08 Linaker, J. D. Harrizon.

Cunard was at sea practically 16.12 M. G. Carruthers, J. 8. Dunnett.

palen.

10.40

The whole time,.laking part in, among 10.10 9. M. Park. 8. L. Lloyd, other actions, the Dardanelles cam 10.44 Major Temple, Major Morgan. Col. Shackleton, Capt. Barclay.

NEW COURSE (Vice-Admiral John Cunningham 924 S. Tomlinson, A, A V. Greaves, is not to be confused with Admiral; 932 1 Morrison, R. R. Davies.

Brown Cunningham, 044 Miss Blackburn, J. G. Jensen,

9.40 Miss Cuthbertson, M. A. Annett. Sir Andrew Commander-in-chief of the Mediter-100 K. Bousfeld, R. D. Gillespie.

1124 Col. Stnlth, Capt, Heldly. ranean). HANOI, Dec. 26 (UP).-II is re- "If Japan has no real strength, any the responsibility of the Malaya Hably learned that the Japanese will treaties and agreements Japan may Command for iceal defence had in soon fully exploit the Lookay phos conclude with other countries would any way been changed, and Lt-Gen. phate mines. A high Japanese off- be nothing more than piece of wuste Bond, G.O.C., Malaya, and his staff, einl who recently returned from an can hold on during 1041, what the CHENGTU, Dec. 27 paper as bas been proved by Ger-would continue to deal with the inspection of the mines declared that | United States can produce gives us News).-Another Chinese official has many.

"It is no time for the people of this Malayan governments in local mat- the Japanese will extract 500,000

country

to Indulge themselves in! mean struitgles in pursuit of the'r

no

ters.

Shanghai Smallpox

U.S. AID AVALANCHE LONDON, Dec, 26 (Rcuter).-I we

Food Speculation-

(Central

the certainty of ultimate victory, been arrested for food speculation.

sald Sir Walter Layton shortly after He tons annually.

Kiang Tung, magistrate of Japan is badly in need of phos his return to Britain from a tour of Anhaien, Szechwan." Ife is bring ca phate for use as a fertiliser.

America. That aid will become ucorted to Chengtu for trial. The light railroad is probably un-positive avalanche and will reach its Fu Tze-ying, cectional chief of the able to carry the ammint of phos climax next winter and in the springAnhsien district government, who is plate expected to

to be mined but boot of 1942.

said to be an accomplier, is detained,

own interests. It is high Ume for them to push forward vigorously only for the settlement of the present China affair but for the establishment! The Colonial Secretariat states in a transportation on the Red River Is of a super-defence of the state by communique that querantine restrie- possible. Since the cutting of the speeding up the rearmoment of the tions have been imposed against railroad by the Chinese the incont country and expanding productive arrivals from Shanghal on account of has been insuficient for its upkeep. power with all their might."

smallpox.

The French are very willing to negotiate its transfer,

Free China Observes

Yunnan

Uprising

CHUNGKING, Dec. 26 (Central News).—Chinese yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the Yunnan Uprising, which was led by Generals Tsai Ao and Tang Chl-yao in 1915 to over- throw Yuan Shih-kal's monarchy.

More than 600 government national unity, and undermine the oficiale and military leaders held People's morale.

The occasion, was also observed in

The exploitation of the mines in expected to start immediately.

Latest Donations

To War Fund

"Times" Analyses New Nanking Note Issue

LONDON, Dec. 26 (Central News).-Commenting upon re- ports that the notes issued by the Japanese-controlled Central Reserve Bank in Nanking are to be interchangeable at par with the Chinese legal tender notes, the London "Times" envisages A total of $1,510,700.01 was reach-another probably more dangerous bid for currency control by the

ed yesterday by the War Fund in Japanesc in the "ogcupled territory and a currency war in the augurated by the S. C. M. Post Ltd, Far East. with the following donations;

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FLOWER DAY PROCEEDS. Mr Ho Kim Jong. The Chairman, DA,

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itish War Organtation Fund

British Fund for Relief of 'Distress

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$6

750

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Hsing Bank, the Times". predicts, First, the new notes are to be made will be swallowed up by the new legal, tender; bogus Central Bank farue and pos- Second, recently the Japanese have atbly the reserve against the Hug extended their grip on Shanghal's ex- Heing Bank notes.

It is obvious from the statement

n meeting at the National other cities in Free Chine, including Government Headquarters in Kunming, Kwolyang and Changsho.

In the International Settlement and i~* *300, widen has been distributed as to the new ban.will be transferred, ports. Chungking under the chairman- the French Concession in Shanghal ship of President Lin Sen.⠀⠀ the National fing was displayed and patriotic handbills were distributed General Pal Chung-ha, Vice-Chief in theatres and other amusement of General Staff, delivered the prin- ratabilehments on Nanking Road. cipal speech in which he exhorted All Chinese schools, factorire, and -the Chinese to stronger solidarity and business concerns had a holiday, but

to continue the present war of resist- ino-ceremonies were held. ance and national" reconstruction! Strict precautionary mansures were under the leadership of Generatissimo taken by the police against untoward Chiang Kai-shek. He warned against incidents. The day, however, pasted any activity that may jeopardize the quietly;"

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Nevertheless London banking cir-made by the British Under-Secretary eles are somewhat sceptient regarding for Foreign Affairs, Me R. A. Butler, he character. of the backing for the when announcing the British credit to new notes which, according to a Chins, that the disposal of the in- 300 Tokyo message, is covered by gold creased stabilisation fund will be and silver specle-proportions un strictly controlled, thereby facilitating 300 stattd--to the extent of forty per the employment of the exchange fund 80 cent.

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