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New Job For Mr Johnson

Clarence Gauss As The

New Ambassador

BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UP). --The. Secretary of State. Mr Cordell Hull, to-day confirmed reports that the U.S. Ambassa. dor to China, Mr Nelson John- son, will soon leave Chungking for a new assignment but he did not reveal the exact nature of the change,

He said that he did not know whether or not Mr Johnson would i come to Washington prior to his new assignment.

The White House declared that there would probably be no news regarding Mr Johnson until a nomination was sent to the Senate, which would be on Thursday at the earliest.

Australia Approves

CANBERRA, Feb, 4 (UP). The acting Prime Minister, Mr A. W. Fadden, announced to-day that Aus- _tralia_had_approved the exchange

Nelson Johnson.

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No. 16374

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ITALIANS FALL BACK Independent Chungking Has

ON TWO FRONTS: TEPELINI IN FLAMES

LONDON, Feb. 4 (Router).—Big fires in Tepelini indicate that the Italians are preparing to leave and are destroying their stores, states the Athens radio quoting a Greek Pross Ministry statement issued this evening,

The radio statement declares that Grook action continues to meetļ with success on the Albanian front despite very bad weather in the past three days. In the coastal area beyond Chimara, determined attacks onded in the occupation of a high mountain pass which the Italians had trans- formed into a powerful stronghold.

At another point, a surprise attack launched on Monday morning resulted in the capture of important positions, many prisoners and much booty.

Italian Alpine troops among the prisoners declared that their commanders had ordered all who retreated to be shot immediately.

R.A.F. ACTIVITY IN Advance Into

MIDDLE EAST

Italians Severely Harassed

CAIRO, Feb. 4 (Reuter),~~R.A‚F. bomber and fighter air. craft continue to attack enemy lines of communication on

ali fronts, states a communique from R.A.F. headquarters in the Middle East.

The communique states that in Libya R.A.F. bombers raided aircraft dispersed on the ground. The bombs started large fires Berka aerodrome at Benghazi last night and dropped bombs on

in several buildings,

Rumanian Terror Probe

Horia Sima Blamed

Abyssinia

With Few Casualties NAIROBI, Feb. 4 (Reuter). British Imperial troops advanc- ing from Kenya have penetrated 60 miles into Mussolini's East African Empire.

A communique issued to-day states that British advance patrols are making good progress

been captured, with guns and on all sections of the front and that a number of prisoners have ammunition.

The railway station at Barce was

British casualties word very slight. heavily attacked and motor transport

At some places, advanced. patrols was destroyed on the ronds.

British fighter aircraft throughout are well established 60 miles inside yesterday harassed the enemy by enemy territory. this patrol machine-guni attack. At Slontactivity, African troops are showing and Tunis (ten miles cast of Barce). the enemy. Much of this activity is themselves more than a match for six separate attacks, were made on troops withdrawing along the road with its Inherent climatic

taking place over trackless country There were several

and geo- between 20 and 30 vehicles were graphical dimeulties. destroyed.

ensualties and

In Eritrea

Ethiopia Aim Need

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHÝ

LONDON, Feb. 4 (UP). Mr Anthony Eden, the Foreign Minister, announced In the House of Commons to-day that the Government would welcome the reap- pearance of an independent Ethiopia, and would recog. nize the claim of Haille Sclassic to the throne.

As soon as

Mr Eden reaffirmed that Britain has no territorial ambitions in Ethiopia, and that the British military operations there would terminate

the situation permits. He said Haille Selassie's assistance and guidance should be sub- Ject to international ar- rangement at the conclusion of peace.

More United

Of

Much Aid From States

against Japanese domination, at present is holding her own against the invader but to win decisively the

and recover her occupied territories will requiro much greater American aid than she has received thus far.

(Mr John R. Morris, Far Eastern Manager of "United Press," who is now in Hongkong. after recent visits to Free China, Burma, Thailand, Malaya, Philippines

has and Japan, written the following story er- clusively for the "Telegraph." Mr Morris is now en route to his headquarters in Shanghai, He whi rail

an by

American- President Line ship to-morrow.) By JOHN r. morris FAR EASTERN MANAGER, "UNITED PRESS"

Free China, now in the fourth year of her war of resistance

JAPANESE LAND MORE TROOPS

New Moves In Indo-China

This observation is the result of a three-month tour of China, Japan and other Far Eastern countries vitally affected by Japan's effort to establish a 'now order' in East Asia.

com

kong this week, is a capital beset by Chungking, whence I flew to Hong- tremendous trials and hardships,

been recently have which plicated and Intensified by internal dlmculties And scrious economic problems. When

factorn aro taken into consideration, however, it

appears obvious that China's position and prospects are improving at while Japan's problems, present,

her self-imposed responsibilities and task of reorganizing Asin under the | Rising Sun are becoming daily more

burdensome and dangerous,

Chinese of all classes, greatly encouraged by recent American measures which directly or indirectly that the United States holds the key benefited the Chinese position, feel

SAIGON, Feb. 4 (UP),—Unimpeachable sources reveal that the Japanese have landed 1,500 soldiers at Haiphong, bringing the total number of Japanese troops in Tonkin to between 10,000 and 11,000. The, warships which brought the troops left to-day.to the For Eastern situation and, in

Time Limit For Peace Talks

SPECIAL TO THE ""TILEGRAPHI

May Go Saigon

co-operation with Great Britain, will restore poace and on equitable, en- during new order in Asia in the course of the next year or two,

Undismayed.

A reliable neutral source re ports that an undisclosed number of Japanese troops, bolleved to be small, are expected to arrive in i

The Chinese are by no means dis- Saigon within the next two weeks, ostensibly in order to mayed by the military reverses they have suffered nor the economic. proceed to the border to see that Jäificulties which are causing much the pence terme are carried out. hardship among the people, but it is everywhere noticeable that that ex- Joint Demonstration

pectation of further and even more Approximately 100 French and 100 substantial American assistance is the Thai And Indo-China Japanese sailors, accompanied by principal ingredient of the confidence Irregulars Loot

shrill trumpet tunes, this morning with which they face the future. marched to the World War memorial NAIROBI, Feb. 4 (Reuter),—A In support of the Army's success campaign of terrorism is being con-

observers BUCHAREST, Feb. 4 (Reuter)

American

of Iong SAIGON, Feb. 4 (UP)-It is and placed wreaths on the memorial, residence in China and intimate -The Iron Guard leader, Horia ful advance in Eritrea, R.A.F. Sima, is the first named in the During the operations, one Cuproni Ing to Abyssinian patriots who are limit which the Armistice Com-joint Franco-Japanese parade in Sal-portance of the opportunity opened craft continued to attack the enemy, ducted in southern Abyssinis, accord reliably reported that the time white a small crowd of curious na-acquaintances with conditions and

tives watched them. This was the first personalities, there emphasize the im list of those blamed for the 133 was destroyed.

coming

to Kenya in increasing num- mission set for the Thai-Indo-zon. deaths and material damage re- The aerodrome at

to the United States by the existing Guza auffered bers

supplies of rifies and

and China peace negotiations at

state of affairs. Many with whom which

number of direct hits were These in a semi-official statement pub registered on buildings and nearby irregular troops, given a free hand limit can be changed if all three

ished to-day.

roads.

by the Italians, have been murdering parties agree. From all these operations, ie the peasants and stealing the stock. British aircraft failed to return. Italian native levies are reported to limit as being a Japanese expediency. Informed circles interpret the time take the view that as the Italians will with the object of making the French probably be defeated, they might as agreeable to the mediation of the well collect booty while they have Japanese. the chance.

air-

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between täs Clarence Pauss and Mirulling-from-the-recent-rebellion heuvlly_as_the_result_of_a____ruid in to

Buy that Italian Tokyo is February 15. This Nazi Aid To TTECTURN-16-Back Pago. “ColumnW-3~

Willkie Sees

De Valera

Tea With Royalty

Others mentioned are the former Minister of the Interior,

Grounded Italian Planer General Petrovicescu; former Chief of Police, M. Alexander; ZAROB. Feb. 4 (Reuter)The Ghika; and "other ambitious destruction of grounded allan air- craft by the South African Air Force men of lesser importance." is described in an oftelal statement

The statement continues that docu- here to-day.

premeditated and long prepared and a

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PASTOR NIEMOELLER

Said To Have Become Roman Catholic

LONDON, Feb. 4 (Reuter),—ments "prove that the rebellion was On February 2, fighters destroyed Immediately after

grounded Caproni bomber returning

lint the aim was to utilise the arms Afmadu in Italian Somaliland. On from his lightning trip to Ire- and ammunition obtained from police February 3, South African bombers, land, Mr Wendell Willkie.had ten stations and the gendarmerie through- escorted by fighters, made low with the King and Queen.

out the country on the pretext that dive-bombing and machine-gunning

attack Gebwen acrodrome they were needed by the Legionary. Mr Willkie told "Reuter" that he Police."

The fighters machine-gunn- Kenyn. had had a three hours' conversation

ed the grounded aircraft while the with Mr Eamon de Valera 10-day, of the 44 persons tried by the bombers dropped many heavy bombsastor who became famous

was alone Military Court on charges of having and incendiaries: during one of which he with the Elre Prime Minister. He taken part in the rebellion, 30 have

Three Savola 70's and one Caproni sald that they had a frunk and free been given prison sentences ranging and one CR 42 were destroyed, discussion and he "got the Informa- from three months to five years, and All the South African planes re-

fines ranging from 2,000 to 100,000 turned safely. tion he wanted,”

He also saw several members of lel. Eight were acquitted,

the Eire Cabinet,

い Great Leadership

Referring to the general

COD-

NO CHANGE

IN POLICY

clusions he had reached in travelling about England, Mr Willkie gald: think the people of these islands are Almost miraculously fortunate" their leadership. Anyone who be lieves that the people are not united

In

is, labouring under a delusion. 1 doubt whether in history any man has been more ideally suited to his task than Churchill with qualities

of

Sumita To Supervise

It is announced that General Sumita is leaving for Cambodia to morrow in order to supervise both the Indo-China and That border forces in the carrying of the armistice terms.

out

Diet Passes Bills

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Ser-

Town Planning

Opportunity. Not Disaster LONDON, Feb. 4

(Reuter).-"I don't believe that the air raid damage caused to buildings up to date would exceed or even reach one year's full building capacity of Britain."

LATEST

British Troops

Take Cirene

This statement WEB made to-day by the famous economist, Mr J. M. Keynes, who added: "I should say

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" that the buildings of this country CAIRO, Feb. 4 (UP)-It la an- are to-day worth more than they nounced that British troops have oc- were in 1938. Damage of this kind copied Cirene, 45 miles west of is an opportunity.

It is only when Derna, and have cut off. Port Ap-. it gets

a certain point that it polonia where the Italians are de becomes a disaster,

prived of many landing fields in the "What has happened hitherto is vicinity. opportunity and can go much fur- In Abyssinia, it is stated that the ther before it becomes a real disas- Italiana are being driven into the heart of Gojjam, which is virlumlly ten pro- in the hands of insurgents. The of British penetrated 30 miles beyond the Gondar River, pursuing, the Italians

ter."

BASLE, Feb. 4' (Reuter).-Martin} Niemoeller, the German Protestant

for re-i TOKYO, Feb. 4 (Domel)-The sisting the Nazi conception of the first batch of legislative measures to atate In relation

He advocated five or to religion and who be passed by both Diet Houses during is now in a concentration camp, has the current session, the Military Sef grammes far exceeding repair become a Roman

according vice Law amendment bill, the Army damage, to the Berlin

and the Navy police offence re- The paper adds that Niemociler

amendment blil, gulations has been contemplating the step for passed by the House of Representa- some time.

HONOURED He was a U-boat com- tives following a general meeting this atmander in the last war. He was afternoon as referred to it by iha

nrrested by the Nazis in 1937.

House of Peers.

CALCUTTA, Feb. (Reuter) Two Italian prisoners on war have escaped from a detention camp Ramgarh. Both are officers.

"Basler Nachratholle, of the police offence regulations amendment

=

were

Support Of China Nazi Hit And Run Raids Cost

Re-Affirmed

LONDON, Feb. + (Reuter)-In

complational leadership, great the House of Commons to-day, Mr

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dauntless

sult of a common aim."

Irish Bases

Geoffrey le Mander asked if the courage Government would give an 'assurance

he

Them Four Planes, Few Results

month oge with a "bag" of eight, R.A.F. fighters shot down the bomber

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In Eritren, British forces have

FORMER THETIS reached the outskirts of the im-

[portant station of Keren on the rall- way running towards Asmara, The British advance is continuing with Italian Sub. Destroyed

splendid dash despite the stand of LONDON, Feb. 4 (Reuler) the native Eritreans, Whe aro DX- Awards to officers and men of the cellent soldiers. submaring Thunderbolt, formerly

the Thells, for courage, skill and

ship,

Gazette,"

Official Communique

In the CAIRO, Feb. 4 (Reuter)-Tho the recent occupation of Cirene by forward destruction of an Italian submarine. elements of the British forces on Lieutenant C. Crouch is given the Monday is announced in to-night's D.SO., Lieutenant Stevens get the communique dealing with the Libya D.S.C., while a number of the crew front. have received the D.S.M. or men- tioned in despatches.

Of Eritrean activities, the com- munique says that the Italian retire- ment from Agordat, continues and

MR L. CURRIE'S that our troops are bearing Keren.

ITINERARY

ves! "Bast of time

LONDON, Feb. 4 (Reuter).—Convoys, aerodromes and towns In south-east and enst Eng. and long experience.

"I have talked to every member of that the Australian Army Minister's land were the main objectives of the German hit and run raids to-day, during which four enemy

Government comprised of diverse broadcast on January 12 at Singapore,

"From Barentu our troops are political and economic beliefs, and i staling that Britain had no quarrel planes were destroyed:

A Dornier 17, whelh bombed dived after the Messerchmitts. He off the Suffolk coast,

pursuing the enemy in a southerly have never seen a more co-ordinated with Japan, implied that there was

direction. An accurate count of the or a more cohesive group in the pur-regards recognition and support for ing, was chased out to

no chengo in Imperial policy" as an East Anglian town this morn- got in a seven seconde burst at one

There has been little other enemy sea and of them and blow it to pieces. Ho

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

prisoners has not yet been taken but China in her struggle against Japan shot down by two Hurricanes of escaped in the cloud.

was able to damage the other before activity over Britain to-day. A few

the number is considerable. bombs were dropped in Kent but; CHUNGKING, Feb. 4 (UP).—Well

Referring to Abyssinia, the com ese Imperialism.

quarters say that Mr Two Messerschmitt. 110's destroyed there was le damage and no informed

munique continues: reiterated his opinion of

the Dominions, they of State for the Burma Squadron. The pilots

were serious casualties have been reported. Lauchlin Currie is scheduled to reach our advance continues on the Britain's miraculous leadership in replied, "Yes, sir."

Mr G. Shakespeare saw the bomber trying to sneak near the Thames Estuary

This afternoon R.A.F. nighters, Chunghting on February 8 by C.N.A.C. ma-Gondar road.

The cap

capture of one of the supreme critical moments

through the clouds at 3,000 feet brought down by Hurricanes,

without loss to themselves, shot down plane from Hongkong.

two frontier posts on

on the Dulcana of history. Other canelusions, he The Conservative, Mr Robert Mor- and closed in on either side of

Communique

two enemy fighter-bombers in the After a brief stay, he is leaving via front, referred to in yesterday's com said, he was keeping for the United tan, naked whether H.M. Government him.

LONDON, Fob. 4 (Reuter), outer Thames Estuary and an enemy the Burma Road for Rangoon,

Major General Huang Secretary nearly 100 casualties in killed and munique, resulted in the infliction of Stater

Both pilots, worrying the Dornier Omelal confrmation of the destruc- Oghter off the Kont coast.” He declined to talk about Irish with Japanese policy in relation to the sent him crashing into the sea after the shooting down of two fighter- of the dissatisfaction felt in Britain like terriers, registered hits which tion of a German bomber as well as

General of the National New Life captured at alight cost to ourselves. bases and disclosed that he had not Axis with the object of avelding he had jettisoned the rest of his bombers and one Aghter is given in

* Bag of 30 This Year Headquarters will be in charge of the

"One additional post in the neigh reception. been invited to Germany.

public oficial statements which may bombs.

LONDON, Feb. 4 (Reuter)Ton

bourhood has been captured" Referring to his tour of the conflict with such a viewpoint.

[day's "bag" of four German aircraft an Air Ministry communique,

LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuter)-On) in Italian Somalland, the com

Extensive patrol activities continue. industrial area in northwest England, Mr Shakespeare recalled that it In another encounter, two Spitfire The communique states:

This

brings the total number Mr Willkie said that he had collected was the practice of His Majesty's pilots were dying off the south-east morning

of eremy the recommendation of General Sir munique concludes, angle, enemy bomber planes shot down in raids on this Archibald Wavell, Acting Brigadier a great deal of information about Government of the United Kingdom coast at a height of 2,000 feet this dropped bombs in a town on the east country since the beginning of this A. It Chater, of the Royal Marines, production methods and he described to communicate its concern and added afternoon when two Messerschmitt const, damaging some houses and year to 30.

has been appointed a Companion of himself na "very fascinated" by the that there was no divergence between 100's dived down in front. One of utility services and starting a fire heations between the Government, the two govemments as regards this the Spitfires, piloted by a sergeant which was soon put out There Hos TURN to Back Page, Column 5 fending British Somaliland,

One. British plane was lost. Five German machines have been of his distinguished services in de- the Order of the Bath in recognition Jabour, and industry...

who was awarded the D.F.M,, «]}' small number of casualtios.

In Australia was kept fully informed

matter.

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