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FOUNDED J 拜禮 號七十月二英港香 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1941.

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GREEKS ROUT ITALIAN Danube Packed Western Ruhr,

ELEVENTH ARMY ON A 30-MILE WIDE SECTOR

LONDON, FEB. 16 (REUTER).—GREEK TROOPS COMPLETELY ROUTED THE ITALIAN ELEVENTH ARMY ON THE 30-MILE WIDE MOSHCOPOLIS-TEPELINI sector of THE AL- BANIAN FRONT YESTERDAY AND LAST NICHT, ACCORDING TO REPORTS RECEIVED TO: DAY BY "REUTER'S" SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT ON THE ALBANIAN FRONTIER.

GERMAN WARNING TO TURKEY

BASLE, Feb. 16 (Router)~~ A warning to Turkey that she is "no longer master of the Balkans) as she was 30 years ago” kas heen given in authoritative Ger- the man circles, according to Berlin correspondent of the "Basle Nachrichten."

that

The same circles stress Germany's relations with Greece. are still unchanged.

U. S. ARMY EXPANSION

Two thousand prisoners are reported to have been taken, together with a large quantity of war material; including arms and light artillery.

Reports state that the R.A.F. and Greek air force greatly contributed to the

success of the operations. The daring and skill of the British and Greek airmen have

created the greatest enthusiasm among the Greek land forces.

The Greeks claim to have made another big drive in the garages of Predesinje mountains, thus creating a deep wedge in the Italian front between Klisura and Tepelini on the centre of the battle-front.

Vichy's Big Three

Notorious Leader

1

Greek pursuit of the enemy continues.

A durl with occasonal artillers Bre la reported from the extreme north- ern sector of the front where exten- sive Itation trop movements hove bren noted, probably In order to relieve these front-line detachment:: with fresh troops in preparation for attempts to stilien resistance.

Italians Desperate

+

LONDON, Feb. 16 (Reuter)-"The

Greek High Command,

and news

HOPKINS REPORTS

Famous First Words

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reu-

With Ice

VICHY, Feb. 16 (Reu- ter)-Large masses of ice in the Danube below Badu- pest have caused an ex- tremely critical situation in certain districts where the water is already level with the top of the protective dykes, says 1 Budapest despatch.

Hungarian troops with 10,000 sandbags are striv. ing to stem the threatened floods and are preparing to blow up the ice with dynamite.

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

EAST AFRICA port and aerodromes.

Keren Attack Grows Stronger

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

The port of Rotterdam was also attacked. Bombs were seen

... CAIRO, Feb. 16 (Reuter).to burst in the dock aren.“ The concentration of additional

Other bombers carried out a sustained routine

troops about Keren in Eritrea is successful proceeling satisfactorily while attack on docks at Boulogne and the advance of the northern many large fires were started.

From all these operations, two column continues, says a British British aircraft are missing. | GHQ. conmunique.

From

operations

..

of

the

nircraft also Coastal Command The British have re-occupied raided the docks at Calais last night the frontier post of Kurmuk, in without loss,

other Abyssinia, and in Italian Somali-Coastal Command yesterday, three land operations continue for the rush aircraft are inissing.

the British development of success at Kismayu.

Kurmuk Retaken

CAIRO, Feb. 18 (UP).—Tic occupation of Kurmik, 360 south-east of Khartoum, ousted the

Nazis Lose 12 Planes

LONDON, Feb. 16 (Heuter).---Dur-

RACING CARNIVAL

New Record Set In

Opening Event

As auspleious start was made this ing the week ending midnight on morning to the 1941 racing carnival, February 15, twelve German and when V. V. Needa brought home three British aircraft were destroyed T.K.L.'s Q-Lan to win the first race, the record the Challenge Cup, in miles over Britain.

On February

9, three German time of 3.20%.

The previous fastest time for the

rc-

Greek offensive in Albania is pro- recording to the plans of the from the front is good," stated the

The nouncer continued: "Sur- when he arrived here to-day by Italians from their last Irouiter post Planes were destroyed! on February 134 miles was 3.32% established by

ter)."I don't think Hitler can lick the British" were the first words of Mr Harry Hopkins

clipper. on

ia.

from

a

Harvest.

Results follow:

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Rea- The correspondent adds that ter).-It is reported from Vichy government re- the Wilhelmstrasse is still most that the new reserved concerning the present organisation will place virtually German-Yugo-Slay conversa-all state powers in the hands of tions, but the traditional friend-ja military triumvirate compris ship between the two countries is ing Marshal Petain, Admiral Athens radio to-night, emphasised.

Darlan and General Huntziger.

his return cess has crowned the offensive action

in Sudanese territory. The Italians 10, one German; on February 12, one

was overcast, but Cabinet Mecting

The weather are now retreating over the Abyssini-German; on February 14, one German Liberty Bay.

and one British; and on February 15, of Europe.

an border, VICHY, Feb 16 (Reuter).The of the Greek Army at all paints of

six German and two British.

there was quite a good attendance. In Eritrea, the British northern French Cabinet met this afternoon the front where it was undertaken.

He added: "The English are as

The British fighter lost on February D-Lan beat Eve of Harvest by two column is reported to have advanced under Marshal Petain. It discussed Mare fortified points were captured

14 was the first destroyed in the lengths in the opening event, with questions carcerning the production the result of spirited attacks by tough a crowd as I think there more than half way to Keren, mid-arter patrol area since January, 4 Burford a short head behind Eve of of raw material and employment roops and all objectives were

With the help of this way between Nukea and Kurhun. attained,

that is, 41 days... British are and family life, it was stated,

"One of the -3,000,000

German ClaimsTM fortified positions country, there is no question but indications that the M. Peyrouten's resignation

nd his wrested from the enemy was of such that England will win the war final assault on Keren were given in

bringing up reinforcements for

LONDON, Fel, 16 (Rouler).—Aç- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Minister of the Interior

14 appointment as French Ambassador Vital importance that the Italian High ) and it is not going to be

cording to a German High Command China panica, Weight for Inches as per ato-day's communique. WASHINGTON, 'Feb.

# desperate

Communique, German reconnaissance by a pony or ponies the buna de property the Argentine were ofleindly (Domei).-Military authorities announced here this afternoon, Barge Italian force was thrown into

counter-attack to recapture it. Astalemated war."

We Take 10,000 sq. Miles

planes inflicted severe damage on two of the same owner or owners. One and

the three quarter tables. disclosed that the Army Depart-ministerial duties, it was added, have this action, but in vain. The result British nentied "a lot of help"

Mr Hopkins declared that the

ships yesterday in merchant

T.K.L.'s O-Lan 140 1. NAIROBI, Feb. 10 (Reuler)-With Themes Estuary and in the Humber.

*(V. V. Needa) 1 was a disaster for the Italians who said that he felt sure_that_the_would the occupation of Kismayu, the whole

communique also states that Evo's Eve of Ilarvest 140 15......

W. II. F. Davis)_2 of the south-western portion of military long-range guns shelled "im-

Quartermaster's Burford 152 16. Italian Somaliland up to the line of porlant military objectives" in

Routh-

(S. W. Tang) 3 Six starters, the Juba River, is now over-run by east England on Friday and Saturday

Won by two lengths: short lead. British troops.

and that German dive-bombers at-

Time 326.1 filecord) Previous Approximately 10,000 square miles Lacked British bases in Cirenalca with Laberty Bay 3.32.4/5. of enemy territory, an area greater heavy calibre bombs. than Wales, have fallen into British

Concerning Saturday night's ralds hands.

on Britain, the communtque says that Units of the British Navy are co- TURN to Back Page, Column 5 operating by bombing enemy con- centrations on the coast.

South

ment hus startled a survey with been transferred to Admiral Darlan.

a view to expanding the "Ariy

~Eugene-Deloncle- LONDON, Feb. 16

Command

ardered

rustained-very-heavy-iomes-in-killed-

offers,

to more than three million mengene Delonele, who was the leader

(Reuter), and

in case of emergency.

of the notorious Cagoulards in 1937, Sites for additional Cantonments are being surveyed all is now head of the new Nazi-inspired French Party, Rassemblement Na-

and campa

wounded, including

many

get it.

Heavy Loss of Men

A further Creek advance was over the country. Thus an army of ional Populaire, says a message to made for a considerable distance into 1,418,000 men contemplated by Jung the independent French

news enemy territory: Some Italian de-i could quickly be doubled in size if

tachments

this participating such a step was necessary".

Delonele was the best man to be counter-attack lust four-fifths of their arrested when the Fascist rising by effectives.

agency.

the Cagoulards was nipped in the but "The Italians, becoming desperaté with storing German and Halian arms fare vainly struggling to stem

JAPANESE ENVOY three years ago, le

SEES IL DUCE

co-opera-

and

Mr Hopkins plans to report to Pre- jsident Roosevelt in Washington

night.

to

FOOD for U.K.

the northern sector, was charged because of the new Greek offensive Americans Take

the

I readiness for an attempt at insur-rising tide of destruction. At one rection against the Popular Front potut, they tried to break through Government then in power,

The Greek lines in 'darkness but the withering-fire of the Greeks, forged the Italians to retreat after terrible losses."

Mission To South America

(Reuter)

wken

200 survived."

The

Up New Cry

African units have made further pro- BRITISH CONVOY

gress and numerous friendly natives have welcomed the advanclig troops. The natives complained of bad treat- NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reu-ment, such as the forceful removal of their wives, children and stock by ter). A nation-wide appeal to the Italians. President Roosevelt to take steps necessary to

ensure Britain's

Springboks Take The Air

ATTACKED

Battle In Harbour SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' FUNCHAL, Feb. 18 (UP). — Six British and three Greek ships were sunk to day in Funchal, Madeira

food supplies is being organised. CAIRO, Feb. 16 (Reuter)-The Island, when they were attacked by

toons

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Feb. 14 (Domel).—An exchange of information regarding the Far Eastern

European

Heavy Italian Losses situations was made between Mus-

Feb. 10 ATHENS, solin and the Japanese Ambassador,

(UP)-The Me Zembei Horikiri, during their

Government spokesman stated that there were more than 1,000 Italian 30-minute unter view at the Venezia

activities of the South African Air German raiders. 10 CARACAS, Feb. Place yesterday.

A letter to Mr Roosevelt already Force during the week-end included

It is reported that the raiders) convoy The British Mission, which has been casunities, while another 300 were Measures to effect closer

past 24 signed by over 100 prominent Ameri- prisoner during the America under the

the bombing of a pontoon bridge suddenly appeared among a hours. Two Blackshirt battalions cabs, after declaring that the Ameris tion between Japan, Germany and visiting Lath

Willingdon has

between Golwen in Italian Somell of twelve ships with guns blazing in people overwhelmingly agree Italy were discussed. The Japanese Leadership of Lord

The anchored vessels replied, but and causing part of the bridge Ambuscador was accompanied by Myconcluded a five-day visit to Vene-made counter-attacks and "of the san

America must become the arsenal of

nine of them, including three Greek to sink. Yoshinaga Ando, Counsellor of the zuela, during which Its members 200 men in there two battailing only with the President's statement, that land and Jumbo, hitting several pon- all directions.

were guests the Government, and

said spokesman

that the democracy, proceeds: Japanese Embassy.

Wire entanglements were also ships were sunk, were tavishly entertained by the Greeks, attacking at two points, took

It is believed that the three other many friends of Britain's cause. italian fortined positions and pri- "The gallant garrisons of demo- bombed and a block-house was des-

ships escaped to the Azores, The Mission also had a series of

than arms; troyed. soners as well as war material. Thecracy may need

Berlin Communique conferences

with Government officials Italians covered their retreat with they may need food.

R.A.F. Bomb Effectively

BERLIN, Feb. 10 (UP)The GIT- and leaders of commerce and barbed wire. Just before nightfall, "Hitler's boasts of submarine sink-

ATHENS, Feb. 10 (Reuter)--Fur-man High Command to-day announc- economic life,

the falluns repeatedly counter-al- ings to date are only a foretaste of The Mission has expressed satisfac- tacked on a 1,500 metre mountain what is to come soon. Men no matter

ther heavy raids on enemy positions ed that a German U-boat sank three tion with the results achieved and range with the Blackshirts being de-how brave, in order to fight vic-

in the area to the north of Kisura armed merchantmen totalling 10,000 were made by R.A.F. bombers to-day tons and n warship operating over- the universal sympathy il has en- cimated in the main attack.

toriously on land, sea, and in the air

In spite of unfavourable wenther. seas sank a 10,000 ton vessel. countered for the cause of the Allies.

must know that starvation cannot threaten the homes they are defend- Military camps, supply dumps and Luftwaffe sank two merchantmen gun emplacements were effectively totalling 10,000 tons, and set fire to ing. It is within our power to see

bombed.

a third. that such 21 threat does not materialise."

Cricket Match Off

It is announced that sing to the ground being unit, the cricket match between the Hongkoor Cricket Club ned the Volunteers to-day, has been

cancelled.

Situation

|

is

No Cause

Cause for

Grave: Alarm

A

SYDNEY, Feb, 16 (Reuter),—“Although the situation is grave, I see nothing that need alarm or even seriously disturb a resolute people.”

Malayan

Warning To Ships

LONDON, Feb. 16 (Router). tralia believe that Japan will begin -The Admiralty announces, the This statement was made in a to move south in concert with Ger- mining of the sea covering the broadcast by the Attorney Gen-many's spring offensive, but Japan's eastern entrance of the Straits eral and Navy Minister, Mr W move to the south began when

Japan announced the ncessity for of Singapore. M. Hughes, to-day..

constructing an East Asiatic sphere." Evacuation Advice

Mr Hughes said that the joint statement by the Acting Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader It declares that rumours that

Vessels wishing to pass through the area must apply to the British naval authority for a route.

The area affected is bounded on

last week seriously disturbed the conditions in the Far East are as- the north by Lat. 2 deg. 44 mins.

more

Conquered, Peoples

The

R.A.F. Continues Its

by 66

The letter says that conquered peoples "whose food is being stolen from them to feed the German orinies of occupation" can be helped only being freed from the yoke of the op- pressor, but Americans can see to it that their only hope of liberation is not destroyed as it would be if the British Isles should be reduced through starvation.

The signatories ask the President to take such steps as may be neces sary to make us not only the arrenal but the larder of deinocracy."

Australian people and inny even have suming serious proportions are only north; on the east, by Long. 104 deg. Nazi & Bulgarian

30 mins, enst; on the south, by Lat made them a little nervy. Mr stategical British propaganda and Iti dest. 35 mius, north; on ito west, Hughes added: "This will pasa."

describes the United States Govern-by the coast of Malaya, Japanese Declaration ment's advice to American residents TOKYO,

Feb. 18

evacuate the Far Enst na one of (Reuter) to Japan's advance to the south has the Causes of "such wild and ground- been spurred on by the British and less rumours."

"The Military Authorities inform American policy of alding the Chungking regime and antagonising long as America hinders Japan's us that there will be no parade of Japan

“declares thenewspaper, advance to the south-aho is destined the II.K.V.D.C.-Training-Cadre- and to encounter Japan's atoul oppost-Company on Monday and Tuesday, "Nichi Nichi Shimbun."

It continues: "Britals and Aus- tion."

February 17 and 18."

The newspaper concludes: "So

NO PARADES

Blitz"

On Rhodes

CAIRO, Feb. 16 (Reuler).—The R.A.F. "billz" on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes continued on Friday night, it was revealed to-day. Switching again from nerodrome targets, heavy bombers carried out a second attack on the harbour Installations, Bombs fell among the bulldings at arca also machine-gunned motor Lindos harbour and started a number transport vehicles between captured of Bren.

Kismayu and the next big port of Mogadiscio, as well as a number of grounded Italian aircraft,

The "blitz" is now in Hs second week.

RAF. co-operation in the Greek) offensive yesterday also included of- fcusive patrols in the Tepelini aren, according to a communique issued here.

These allocks followed the equally Leaders To Meet

successful operation during Friday. A talo of punishment of the Italians preceding the capturo of 10 (Reuter) BASLI, Feb. meating between the Gorman and

The South African Air Force, hav-Afmadu and Kismayu is made the Bulgarian leaders is expected short- ing gained virtual air supremacy over feature of another special communi- issue here to-day, British the "National Zeitung" Italian Somaliland, continues to ham- Berlin correspondent. He adds that mer away at the retreating enemy round troops facing the enemy at political and diplomatic circles be with remorseless energy. The air Afmadu and Baradera and near love that important decisions are

yesterday harassed mayu were grently feartened by imminent,

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