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Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 17, 1941.

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WESTERN RUHR, BOULOGNE, CALAIS

AND ROTTERDAM BOMBED BY R.A.F.

LONDON, Feb. 16 (Reuter)-Objectives in the Western Ruhr were the main-targets of a considerable attack by British bombers last night, says the Air Minis try. The targets included oil installations in an inland port and aerodromes.

A large number of high explosive bombs were seen to explode in the target areas, causing many large fires.

The part of Rotterdam was also attacked. Bombs were seen

to burst in the dock area.

Other bombers carried out a successful sustained routine attack on docks at Boulogne and many large fires wore started.

From all these operations, two British aircraft are missing.

also

Coastal Command aircraft ralded the docks at Calok last night without loss.

the From

other operations of Coastal Command yesterday, three British aircraft are missing.

Nazis Lose 12 Planes

SAPPER IS CHARGED

Forgery Alleged

Singapore Minefield

Bars Sea

Attack

By FREDERICK KUH

Special to the "Telograph"

LONDON, Feb. 16. (UP)—The new mine field off the south-

BELGIAN RELIEF

Hoover Announce

east tip of the Malaya Peninsula effectively bars the main ship: Test Food Plan ping routes to Singapore from Thailand, Indo-China and Japan according to an unofficial analysis of the announcement made by the Admiralty.

HOPKINS REPORTS

Famous First Words

SPECIAL TO. THE "TELEGRAPH" CHICAGO, Feb. 16 (UP).— In a radio speech here to-night, Mr Herbert Hoover announced that the British and German Governments are considering a plan which was proposed by the committee dealing with food for the small democracies under which 1,000,000 Belgian adults and 2,000,000 children will be fed with 50,000 tons of food each month through soup kit-

Mr Hoover stressed that the plan

not

The announcement of the mining of the approaches to Singapore is interpreted as the further strengthen- Ing of the great naval and air base there and the easing of the tension which has been mounting for a week that due to the persistent reports District Court Martial proceedings placidental with the Axis spring is planning a southward thrust against Supper James Joling of the 10th Company, Royal Engineers,

offensive.

The

stronghold formidable

of LONDON, Feb. 10 (Reuter),Dur-opened at Wellington Barracks this ing the week ending midnight on morning.

Singapore was recently reinforced by February 15, twelve German and The Court comprised Major S. F. formalions of R.A.F. Blenheim bomb-

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reu-chens. three British aircraft were destroyed Hedgecoe, Middlesex Regiment (Pre-ers of the Australian bomber squad-

The presence lu Australia of ter)."I don't think Hitler can sident), Acting Captain W. E. Marro . over Britalo.

On February 0, three German I, Royal Artillery and Lieut H. S. Alr Chlef Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-lick the British" were the first must be regarded, as an "lallal ex- planes were destroyed; on February F. Hancock, Middlesex Regiment, Popham, Commander in Chief of the 10, one German; on February 12, one while 27 watched proceedings under Imperial co-operation in the defence/ when he arrived here to-day by these people can be saved without

white 2/Lieut W. If. Hoyland, Royal Far East station, indicates further words of Mr Harry Hopkins periment to test whether clipper on hits return from military advantage to either of Britain's Far Eastern outposts.

The proposal includes the specif- Among the elements in the pre- Europe.

He added: "The English are as ment agree there will be no carious Far Eastern situation which 14 was the frat destroyed in the officer and the defence was in charge are regarded as being Important her tough a crowd as I think theretion of native food and that both Aghter patrol area since January of Captain A, J. Le Seeleur, Royal Thailand and Indo-Chinn, in which 5.

are the peace negotiations between

With the help of this Governments will give relief ships --that . 41 days.

Engineers, German Claime

bases both countries; however, that England will win the war sion and cliccis of

gramme will be under the supervi LONDON, Feb, 16 (Reuter).-Ac-charges Johns appeared on three Japan is reported to be seeking air country, there is no question but immunity from attack. The pro-

of forgery; uttering a forge British fears are somewhat played and it is not going to be a Govorminent. cording to a German High Command document, knowing it to be forged; by the Anglo-Thailand non-aggres- commimique, German reconnaissance and alternatively, attempting to obs planes inflicted severe damage on two tan credit from the Mary Silk Store, slon pact and the Thailand com- stalemated war."

My Hopkins declared that the merchant ships yesterday in the No. Go Johnston Road, Wanchai, by munique mentioning the "very happy

remaining British needed "a.lot of help" and relations" with Britn

said that he felt sure that they would "unimpaired."

British commentators foresee get . It was alleged that Sopper Johns Anglo-American naval co-operation Mr Hopkins plans to report to Pre-

Murray, Officer Commanding 40th

German; on February 14, one German

six German and two British.

II. C. Cartwright-Taylor, The British Aghter lost on Februhrs Royal Engineers, was the prosecuting

and one British; and on February 15, 2

Thames Estuary and in the Humber. false S of O.C.

The communique also states Unit military long-ranite guns shelled “im- |

on

Several nerodromes are stated to

a

Aid Britain Bill

{(5-

side."

entions that the "Gernion Goat.

some neutral

Vichy's Big Three

Notorious Leader

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reu- ter)It is reported from Vichy that the new government re- organisation will place virtually al state powers in the hands of a military triumvirate compris ing Marshal Pelain, Admiral WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Reu-Darlan and General Huntziger. ter). Administrative leaders Cabinet Meeting hint that President Rooseveltį VICHY, Feb. 18. (Reuter)-The will probably request $1,000,- French Cabinet met this afternoon

Probable Request

Mother Mary 000,000, in appropriations and under Marshal Petain. It discussed

Motta

to

east England of Friday and Saturday in bed the mature of Major D. M. in the event of a Jajincse more sident Roosevelt in Washington and that German live-bombers al-Company, Royal Engineers, onist Singapore. In the "Sunday night,

the influential "Scrulator" Lacked British bases in Cirenaica with form inuaranteeing poyment of $10 sald: "The broad point is that be heavy calibre bombs.

per week and authorising the firm to

rece in to hind the defence

these arens Concerning Saturday night's ralds allow on Britain, the communique rays that furt him credit up to $150. He was (Malaya) against Japanese attgres- to have uttered this sion would be the stand of Great considerable German bomber formi-document to the firm and to have Britain and the United States, the tions attacked south-east England, attempted to obtain a blue suit of two greatest naval powers, In the the Midlands and shipping targets, "patrols", underwear and other goods world, Japan may dream that the Mr Guisoina Naraian, sill merchant hands of the British navy are tled have been set on fire and stationary attached to the Mary Silk Store, said and that the American navy will not planes destroyed. Damage was also that on January 29 accused came to come. If she does, there will be done to dock installations on the his shop and wanted credit for pur- rude awakening.". Thames and in a west coast harbour. chases up to $150. He was told that Two merchant ships totalling 8,000 credit could only be allowed if pay- lons are stated to have been sunk, ment was guaranteed by an officer another set ablaze, and a. Ught of his regiment and he was given a

contract authority build questions concerning the production erulser was hit by a bomb.

guarantee form for completion and

of raw material and uncinployment The communique continues that signature by an officer.

planes, ships, tanks, guns and and family life, it was stated. attempts by the enemy to fly into Next day accused asked for another!

munitions immediately the Aid M: Peyrouten's resignation ոտ eceupled territory were repulsed on guarantee, forny saying that he und Bishop Valtorta At Funeral Britain Bill is approved.

Minister of the Interior and his the coast and two British fighters and misplaced the first and he was given The funeral of Mother Mary Matta

It is predicted that the Senate, appointment as French Ambassador three bombers, were lost in serial one. That afternoon he returned who died at the age of 30 in Si

the Argentine were which begins to debate the Bill too

officially combat.

with the form which bore a signature Francis Hospital on February 10,morrow, will approve the measure ministerial duties, it was added, have announced here this afternoon. His British Raids It adds nt a small number of sted. Purporting to be that of an officer. after a long illness, took place in the with some amendinents within a fort-been transferred to Admiral Darian The firm doubted its authenticity and Catholic Cemetery yesterday, the night. A comfortable majority of explosive and acendiary bombs were wrote to the Office: Commanding the Rey Mge H. Valtorta officiating votes in favour is expected.

Eugene Deloncle dropped in Western Germany, last regiment for confirmation.

assisted by Rev Fathers E. Bruzzone,

LONDON, Feb. 18 (Reuter).- The Final Lap night by the enemy but no important

Delivery Refused

J. M. Spada, E. Teruzzi, N. Maestrini,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (UP) of the notorious Cagoulards in 1937. Eugene Deloncle, who was the leader damage was

me musique concludes: "Qur-impatient to obtain goods, and was

In the meantime, as accused was A. Granelli, C. Orlando, A. Crampa. The Lend, and Lease Bill starts it is now heat of the new Nazi-inspired-

and de Angelus and anal lap through Congress on Mon-French Party, Rassemblement Na- Jug these flights over German terri- taken to the Brm's taflor

day, with the Senate oppositionists tional Populaire, says a message to tory and the night attempts to rald measured for a suit but he was

French occupied territory,

German night fused delivery of the other goods. Cannssian Sister of Charity and had certain; however, they needed the Independent

are deterogency. fighters shot down four planes. One Later when he came in again and been in the Colony for ten years. Amined to do their utmost to curtail

Delonele was the first man to be was brought down by A.A. Are. Thus wanted to take the goods away, wit- teacher at St Mary's School, he was some of the vast powers which the arrested when the Fascist rising by the total loss to the enemy amounted negs told him that the firm had loved by her pupils whom she measure gives to President Roose-the Cagoulards was nipped in the bud to ten planes. One Gertsan plane is written to his commanding officer. educated with the tenderness of a velt. Party leaders forecast Senate three years ago. He missing."

was charged Then accused tried to laugh the mother and the zeal of an apostle.

approval within ten days.*

with storing German and Italian arnis Bomber Ends In Sca

away and said that he had The funeral was attended by a

in readiness for an altempt at Insur- LONDON, Feb. 10 (tuler) written the letter and the signature large gathering of friends and pupils

rection against the Popular Front There has been some nelivity over of Major Murray, adding that the whose tears were the best tribute to

Government then In power, this country to-day by single enemy rubber stamp was one he had with her memory: the funeral were nearly aircraft, says the Air Ministry, him.

Prezent at British rhters shot down an enemy Under cross-examination by the the whole community of the Canos-

The budget of expenditure of the bomber Into the sea off the sauth defending offer, wliness said that sian Institute, French Sisters, Car-National Red Cross Society of China coast this morning.

the sult ordered by accused cost melite Sisters, Precious Blood Sisters, for the current year was Axed a Bombs have been dropped at three noout $30 but accused wanted other Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, | NC$0,000,000 and HIC$360,000 at the points in the London area and in articles including kimonos and ladies Members of the Catholic Association, second and last session of Rs 24th some places in eastern and south-wear which he said he wanted to Pupils of St Mary's School and annunt conference, held at its Hong- eastern England and the Home coun- send home. The only other soldier Sacred Heart School, and many tles,

| having credit at his shop was another others.

Sapper of the Royal Engineers, whose Wreatha were sent by Pupils of St credit was guaranteed by an omeer. Mary's School and the Sacred Heart

The hearing is proceeding.

School, members of the Catholic Ascociation, and many others,

The

FOOD for U.K.

matter

BATISTA CABLES. H. K. CONSULATE Revolt In Cuba Quashed

ป.

The late Mother Motta was

National Red Cross Society Of China

news

BRITISH CONVOY

ATTACKED Battle In Harbour SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" kong Office, Kowlcon, last week.

FUNCHAL, Feb. 18 (UP), - Slx Presided over by Dr C. T. Wang, British and three Greek ships were President of the Society, the meeting sunk to-day in Funchal, Madeira was attended by Me Hau Shih-ying Island, when they were attacked by Acting Chairman of the National German raiders. Relief Commission; Dr. Jer Soviet suddenly appeared among a convoy W Yen, It 13 reported that the raiders former Chinese Ambassador to Russia; Mr Wang Ision-lat. Mr Ych of twelve ships with guns blazing in Kung-cho, Mr Tu Yuch-sen, Mr all directions. Surnuel S. U. Zau, De J. Heng Llu The anchored vessels replied, but and others. Dr

Robert Kho-seng Lim, nine of them, including three Greek of the Red Crocs Relief ships were sunk.

.It is believed that the three other NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reu- The Consul for Cuba in Hongkong

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (Domel) Corps, who had made a special trip ter).A nation-wide appen! to in receipt of the following informa-The State Department announced present air from Kwelyang, was also ships esespetl to the Azores.

and reported on the relief

Berlin Communique President Roosevelt to take steps/tion from the Minister of State, that the closing of the United States work carried ouded to train a mans High Command to-day announc-

last year,

BERLIN, Feb. 16 (UP).The Ger Havana; dated February 0.

Consulate offices at Naples and The conference necessary to ensure Britain's

"The President of the Republic of Palering was being considered, at the competent medical personal for rellefed that a German U-boat sanic three food supplies is being organised. Cuba, Colonel Batista, in exercise of request of the Italian Government. work. In the first year, five doctors armed merchantmen totalling 10,000 A letter to Mr Roosevelt already his Constitutional powers, nesumed The announcement said that action and 10 nurses will be trained at an ions and a warship operating over- signed by over 100 prominent Ameri- last night supreme command of the has not yet been taken. However, it estimated expenditure of NC$17,000. seas sank a 10,000 ton vessel. The cans, after declaring that the Ameri- forces of sea and land.

is probable that the Consulate oficials

The conferenco re-appointed Mr Luftwaffe, sank two merchantmen can people overwhelmingly agrée "He

as Secretary-Generalj totalling 10,000 tons, and set fire to with, the President's statement that the chose the resignations of of those two posts would be with- Pan Hsino-no

of the Army and Navy 0P- | drawn.

of the Society.

R-third.

Americans Take Up New Cry

is

America must became the arsenal of pointing Colonels Lopez Migoya, and democracy, proceeds:"

"The gallant garrisons of demo-

cracy may need

Gomez Cases to those offices re- more than atms;ectively.

they may need food.

what is to come soon. Men no matter

"Apart from the insubordination of the ex-chlefs the armed forces

"Hitler's boasts of submarine sink-mained loyal to the Government. ings to date are only a foretaste of "Absolute peace now exists in the how brave, in order to fight vic whole Republie which has the highest toriously on land, sea, and in the air confidence in the President, and in must know that starvation cannot

armed forces, The Council of

the

threaten the homes they are defend-Ministers were in entire agreement ing. It is within our power to see with the firmness of the actions of that such

threat does not the President. materialize."

Conquered Peoples

The letter says that conquered

WILLKIE'S PLANS

peoples "whose food is being stolen SPECIAL To the "TELEGRAPH" from them to feed the German armles WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (UP). of occupation" can be helped only by Mr Wendell Willkfe indicated to-day

from yoke of the op- that he is planning a tour of Chini pressor, but Americans can see to it similar to that of Britain. Aaked that ther

freed

being f

the

not destroy hope of liberation le regarding tumours that he intended|

as it would be if the to make such a trip, he smilingly British Isles should Le reduced replied, "No definite decision has through starvation.

been reached." The signatories nak the President Asked if he expects to return to the to fake such steps as may be neces-privata practice of law in the near sary to make us not only the arsenal future," Mr Wilkie, did not amplify but the larder of democracy."

his former remarks.

U.S. Consulates In Italy

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Leaders To Meet

BASLE, Feb.

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced:

Mr Si Wai-ming, Sub-Inspector of 16. (Router)-A Police, to Miss Yuen Hing-ban, of 5 meeting between the German and Tunt Fong Street,. Kowloon, Bulgarian lenders is expected short- Mr Cheng Chung-tuk, clerk, to ly, says the "National Zeitung" Miss Cheung Wat-ying, of 80 fung Berlin correspondent. He adds that|Lo Wan Road, Causeway Bay, political and diplomatic circles bo- Mr Cheng Lun-ahl, coppersmith, to Ilove that important decisions are Miss Chong Laf-fun, of 62 Morrison imminent.

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