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五拜禮號一世月一英港香 No. 15370

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1941.

HITLER REPEATS HIS

THREAT: SAYS SPRING WILL BRING DECISION

Special to the "Telegraph"

BERLIN, JAN. 30 (UP)—"AT SEA, THIS SPRING, A SUBMARINE WAR WILL START, AND THEY WILL SEE THAT WE DO NOT SLEEP THERE EITHER. THE LUFTWAFFE WILL DO ITS PART COMBINED WITH THE ARMED FORCES, AND WILL FORCE A DECISION ONE

WAY OR ANOTHER".

URGES U. S. TO DECLARE WAR Ex-Ambassador's Opinion

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Reuter).Mr James Gerrard, who was the United States Ambassador to Germany from 1913 unti the United States entered the World War. told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he favoured an American de- claration of war against Germany.

KESWICK

SHOOTING QUERIES Wardlaw-Milne's

Suggestion

was defeated.

He sup-

This was the threat offered to Britain by Adolf Hitler in his speech to the German nation to-day which he delivered from the Berlin Sports Paluce. plemented this threat of an attempted invasion of England by declaring that 1941 will be an historical year with a great New Order in Europe breaking, the] tyranny of special privileges. "Whenever we can beat England, we will beat England. If a few defeats for our partner convinces them that Italy is going down, they are mistaken," raved the Dictator.

Hitler asserted that his action in planning a campaign He predicted that the Nazis against the British Isles was a mandate from the would seize Mexico if Britain German people. "I cannot and will not give up one inch

Replying to further questions, Mr of the programme we laid down ourselves," he said. Gerard said. that a declaration of He maintained that his foreign policy was not only war might not actually be necessary the abolition of the Versailles Treaty, but also of the provided that Mr Roosevelt was given fuller powers under the Lease and Jewish international capitalistic clique that interfered

with his efforts to avoid violence.

Lend Bill to aid Britain.

Committee Approves Bill

"I had to stay away, from Geneva WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Reuter), because there was nothing to be ac -President Roosevelt's Lease and complished there", he asserted.

.

| Lead Bill to ald the democracles was Hitler said that he had offered to-day approved by the Foreign peace to Britain after the Polish cam Affairs Committee of the House of paign and Britain had "yelled, got Representatives, which was earlier excited, and spat on me." reported to have rejected the amend LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter). ment placing a limit of $2,000,000,000 In the House of Commons to-un the Lease and Leud proposals. day, Mr R. A. Butler, in reply to questions by Sir John Wardlaw-

America Warned

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BRITAIN'S ANSWER TO HITLER

Hitler may rave about his plans to invade and defcat England, but here is one of Britain's replies. The Fighter Command of the R.A.F. is justly proud of its 8-gun Hur- ricane aircraft and pilots, for they have brought down more than 1,500 enemy aircraft with comparatively small. loss to themselves. Here is a striking study of one of the Hurricane pilots standing on the nose of his machine.

British War Aims: Points

Suggested to the Commons

Special to the "Telegraph”

LONDON, Jan. 30, (UP).—Mr. Geoffrey Mander, Liberal M:P.,

LISED CARS

Thai-Indo-China Armistice Talks

French Present Their Proposals

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

SAIGON, Jan. 30. (UP).- While the Thai armistice delegu- tion remained at their hotel. drinking lemonade this after- neon, the Japanese evidently looked after their interests, in that they held an all day un- official meeting with the French delegates aboard the Japanese cruiser Natori

On Wednesday, the Japanese gave the French their proposals, but the French counter-proposals. which were handed in this morn. ing evidently puzzled the Japanese, who said they would be unable to conclude a study until to-morrow. However, the armis- tice is expected to be signed Friday night.

French Claims

VICHY, Jan. 30 (UP).—A French summarized report of the three months of fighting in Indo Chion ind Thailand claims the French destroyed. one-third of Thal's first line air force. It shows that six That planes. were shot down in air battles, nine by French anti-aircraft guns, and 20 others in dog fights over enemy air- flelds.

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Hotel Talks SAIGON, Jan. 31 (Reuter),—The second day of the armistice ference between Thailand and Indo- China was held in u hotel instead of

a Japanese warship.

Both delegations presented replies to the Japanese proposals separalely to Major-General Sumita, chief of the Japanese delegation,

known.

results of the meetings are un-

Informed circles belleye that an to-day to-day.

armistice agreement may be signed

Regarding British hope for Ameri- can aid, Hiler declared: "From the Remarks To Halifax beginning, we included every pos- sibility in our calculations. Whoever Milne and Sir Robert Gower refresh assurance of the United England must know that every ship WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Reuler), believes he would be able to help garding the wounding of Mr W. States "Arm determination to con- without a convoy that comes to their J. Keswick in Shanghal, sald tinue assistance to Britain on

on help will be torpedoed." that the British Ambassador had ever-increasing scale" was given by Later, Hitler salt:

the war introduced a motion in the House of Commons for the early debate of British war | made strong representations President Roosevelt to Lord Halifax should be plunged into war by about the disorderly conduct of after the British Ambassador landed ended its role in Europe. I hope all the motion would serve as a weapon for victory and added that the torms-should- in formal exchanges which took place Judaism, then Judaism will have aims, in an effort to persuade Germany to make an explicit statement. He said that the Japanese rate-payers, and at Annapolis.

nations will enter our great common had pressed for an early and ..suitable punishment of Hayashi. This is now revealed by the State front humanly against include the following:

Jewish

which is despol-) exploitation The Japanese Government had the text of President Roosevelt's re- the people remarked that when- informed Sir Robert Craigie, the marks to Lord Halifax when the ever Germany could beat England she

"After he British Ambassador in Tokyo, Jatter presented his credentials on would do so, Hitler declared: "They that Hayashi was being brought

landing back to Japan for trial and that everything would be done to prevent a recurrence of the in- cident which was greatly re- gretted.

Department which to-day published|

Springbok Air

"Meanwhile I have Force Coups

nothing further to add in reply

to the questions," he said.

Mr Butler sald he was glad to say

.

Raids Into Abyssinia

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(England) bad belter watch out for revolutions, in their own countries."

Misfortunes of Italy LONDON. Jon. 30 (Reuter)- Hitler said: "It is useless to predict any differences with Italy that Italy will silde out. Equally useless is it to invent revolutions In Italy. Wherever we can strike at Britain, we shall strike. If the British think

that Mr Keswick's wounds were not LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter).[to see proof of their victory in a few serious and that he was expected to-One of the most successful misfortunes which have befallen our leave, hosplint soon.

Sir

John Wardlaw-Milne's question operations carried out by the Partner, I do not understand their

argument." suggested that the Government In-South African Air Force

оп Speaking of his relations withi form Tokyo that the Japanese claims three successive days, dealing a Mussolini, Hitler said, "We two are for further representation on the

neither Jews nor business dealers. Shanghat Municipal, Council would crippling blow to

the Italians we have joined hands, this is the not receive the support of H. M. without loss to themselves, is handclasp of men of honour." Governinent.

described in a cable from Nairobi. Concluding, liter said, "If the British think that by propaganda and Contacts With U.S.A.

As a result, a car park at Oeghelli, lies, they will allenate the German LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter).-Sir housing over 150 vehicles, has been people, I must say that they should

others damaged, while

LATEST

How Derna Fell While

Large Garrison Fled

("Reuter's" Special Correspondent)

Jan. 30-The Ittle fishing port of Derna which fell exact-

(1) Restoration of freedom for ali countries that have suffered from Nazi or Fascist aggression:

(2) Food provisions for the con-

FURTHER GREEK SUCCESSES

tinental nations immediately nfler LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter). the enemy lays down his arms and-New Greek successes on the. the occupied territories are evacuated; Albanian battle front with very (3) No negotiations with the pre-heavy Italian casualties in both sent Italian or German regimes;

(4)

are an

and Italien for the German killed and wounded

peuples

to choose their nounced by the Greck Press own self-governments:

(5) The setting up of a

Ministry, according to the ly a week after Tobruk, was taken by the Imperial Furces follow-organization to control military force Athens radio,

world ing an operation which lasted two or three days. This consisted and prevent further nets of aggression, Outlining the operations of of a series of minor actions. There was no

together with zero hour as al for the successful settlement of inter- says that in one sector Greck de

suitable machinery the past 24 hours, the statement Tobruk and Bardin.

national disputes and for the promo Instead, British and

tion of economie unity in the world; tachments launched a successful (0) The removal of unemploy-attack and dislodged Italian lian troops first captured out-ment, under-tourishment, bad hous- troops with heavy casualties to posts, then mopped up final ag and the fuck of educational op- the latter. resistance and drove Italian garrison..

RAIDS ON BRITAIN

Luftwaffe Activity

Austru

portunities so that all races and out the creeds may live together in

peace,

This operation has brought Greek Ilberty and security, enjoying the forces into close proximity of on im- The garrison was believed to have good things of life both spiritual and portant military base held: by the LONDON, Jan. 30 (UP)-numbered ten thousand the majority physical and the rendering of service Italians, of whom probably escaped. Derna is in return.

SPECIAL TO. THE “TELEGRAPH"

provided

Guzala,

John Wardlaw-Milne asked whether completely gutted. Yavello nero- not have slept so long. It is as The. Germans resumed their nearly 100 mites further along the Mr Butler could give an assurance dromo has sustained severe damage ridiculous as their present attempt that the British Government in all and one Caproni has been destroyed try and bring about an estrangement widespread air raids on Britain coast than Tobruk und Is

at TURN to Back Pago, Column 510-day. The London area and with a good water supply. After the Woman Is Chosen As multers affecting the relations with and

its fourth daylight alarm at .3uthor swift rush forward Regent Of Basutoland fall of Tobruk con- China and Japan, are working in Sciasciamanna, over 250 miles beyond

p.m. and the anti-aircraft guns took them to the region of close co-operation with the United the frontier and half-way to Addis

Ababa, six other Italian aircraft were:

went into action. States Government.

40 miles west of Tobruk within the Mr Buller replied that as had been destroyed or seriously damaged.

The long range German artil- next two days. This advance made clear on more than one occasion The pilots of two · squadrons féw In the past, the Government would hundreds of miles over a wilderness

lery on the French coast shelled carried out despite harassing attacks the Dover aren spasmodically maintain contract with the United inhabited by hostile people over a States Government in all matters of distance, on some occasions, longer

for nearly two hours. It is common interest, and that remained than the R.AF. have to cover when

believed the Aring was being their policy.

they bamb Berlin.

done by a single gun near Cap Griz Nez.

Mr Willkie Finds Good Companions in London

LONDON, Jan. 30, (Reuter).—Mr Wendell Willkle threw convention to the winds to-day when he left his Park Lane hotel ¡and' went to1n public house, had a pint of beer, played daris with builders and labourers, stood drinks to n party of soldiers on leave, and at the Invitation of the landlord, went behind the bar and pulled himself a ginss of beer, joking meantime with the barmald

Mr Willkle signed his autograph. many times before leaving for lunch Afterward Mr Willkie and the at Claridge's with the Lord Chan- landlord toasted each other in cellor, Lord Simon, who afterwards conducted Mr Wilkie on a tour of

a bottle of champagne which the the bombed Temple. landlord had been keeping for Mr Wilkte shook his head when he Armistice Day--but you are as the ruins of the historie Middle Food as WA Armistice day to us." TURN to Back Pago, Column 5

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One German ralder dropped a string of bombs on a London suburb this morning causing several casual- ties, some of which were fatal.

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mechanised forces. Bay enemy aircraft British

Resistance Stronger

On the northern troni, an import- ont offensive action of wider scope than the usual local activity, was undertaken.

Valuable Advantages Local attacks in this area have also resulted in valuable advantages to the Greek; forces.

In other sectors, Greek artillery inflicted great losses on Italians at points where they were. about to organise counter-attacks.

In the area north of Klisura, the Greeks are slowly but steadily push- Ing back the enemy, whose forces will eventually be placed in a very

MASERU, Basutoland, Jan. 30 (Reuter). Matsaba Wils

Mantecaba, widow of the late Seciso Grimth, famous Paramount Chief of Basuto land, was elected Regent of Basuto Innd subject to confirmation by the British High Commissioner at meeting of the Grand Native Council Although Derna was without deep to-day, dug outs or permanent defences there admitted to the deliberations of the

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is the first woman ever to be dificult situation. Is understood to have been morb

The Ministry adds that according resistance from the Italians than in Council Chamber, and is the first to a cable sent by the Athens corres any previous battle plong the coast.

woman Regent..

pondent of the New York Herald Italian artillery poured shells into the three-year-old son, Scelso Gruth.

The new paramount chief is her Tribune" Italian losses in Albania British positions.

nlready exceed 80,000 men,

Intermittent Alarms LONDON, Jan. 30 (Reuter)- As the advance continues the ter London experienced another day of rain is becoming increasingly difficult. intermitent air raid alarms follow-British mechanised forces no longer ing last night's fire-bomb attack, have flat desert over which to ad- which was again defeated by the vance and, owing to hills and ravines, civilians."

they are forced to remain largely on The German aircraft worked singly the main roada. and dropped bombs in the London There are many points between area and in parts of south-east Eng- Derna and Benghazi where a deter land and East Angita. Some houses mined enemy would be able to make and shops were damaged, but the a stand if he desired. It may thus number of casualties so far reported be expected that the rate of the is small,

British advance will slow down.

The German fighters reverted to their pastime of last summer of shooting at barrage balloons. Thick fog and low clouds above;which thơ balloons donted obscured the raiders from the A.A defences, but they

were given a hot reception.

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Temperature Drops By

10 Degrees Overnight

Overcoats and mullers were conspicuous this morning in Hongkong when a very sharp drop in the temperature, was ex- perienced, the Royal Observatory recording 48.8 degrees at 6.a.m., the lowest recording since January 1, and a drop of approximate

Tepelini Evacuation ly 10 degrees from yesterday.

SPECIAL TO. THE TELEGRAPH" ATHENS, Jan. 30 (UP)-Military

Coldest spell last year was experienced February when omclats have confirmed the reports 42.7 degrees' was registered at the. Observatory, while, the that the Italians are evacuating coldest spoll; over recorded in the Colony decurred in 1898 when 32 degrees was reached.

One German plane was destroyed TURN to Back Page, Column 3 Tepelini.