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Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 18, 1941.

Ubrars, Supreme Court

WILLKIE WOULD BE Alphonso: No LARGEST PLANE

WELCOME IN CHINA

Special to the "Telegraph" -

SHANGHAI, Feb. 18 (UP)—In an editorin to-day, the "China Press" says, "Mr Wilkie is reported to be considering an Inspection four of China similar to the one he made to Britain recently,

"Although he said that no definite decision had been reach- ed, it is to be hoped that he finds his way clear to make the trip. The Chinese Government and people would welcome the Re- publican leader with open arms.

"Mr Lauchlin Currie and Mr De- spres are now on an inspection trip in unoccupied China to study China's needs-militury as well as economical. -but as their stay will not axceed

two weeks, they can hardly cover the whole fleld ns is desired,

"Mr Wilkie would certainly be able to secure much more informa- tion than the two formerly

loned gentlemen,

It

An Extended Trip

men-

BRITISH POLICY

Minister Informs Bulgaria

SOFIA, Feb. 17 (Reuter).

"In view of the tense situation in The British Minister to Bulgarin,

the Far East, Mr Willkle would find Mr George Rendel, to-day out-

extend extremely useful to

his

lined British policy towards other im- proposed trip to China la portant points such as Canberra, Bulgaria, Batavin, Rangoon, Singapore and Manila. Visits to these vital links in give him a correct perspective in view of the crisis that is rapidly hending for a showdown.

the Far Eastern strategie chain would

Change

·SPECIAL TO THE,"TELEGRAPH"

HOME Feb. 17 (UP)—A bulletin insuod to-night said that there was "nothing new" 10- rarding the condition of ex-King Alphonso, However, the doctors aro very optimisilo and bellove that he will recover.

Don Juan conferred with the

this morning *x-king

As to assumed his father' olsim to the throne. The meciing was attended by Don Jalme, Victoris and Count do los Ande who is the King's Climberlain, A Manila report says that the local Spanish community Ly sponsoring a meeting to pray to-day for the recovery of the ex-king.

GERMANS PREPARE

For Advance Into Bulgaria

ANKARA, Feb. 17 (Reuter). He was replying to questions-German military preparations raised by "Reuter's" correspond inside Bulgaria include streng- and laying down petrol dumps, ent as the result of various state. thening rail bridges and roads ments in the Bulgarian press.

"British, policy is aimed at the according to reliable sources. The United States is destined to maintenance of the neutrality and play an important role in the affairs independence of Bulgaria and at

Mr Rendel.

of the Far East and we believe that preventing the war from spreading to

soll," declared a visit by Mr Willkle will be of help Bulgariun toward Amerlea's efforts in cleaning, "The British

situation i11 up the muddled Puelfie."

Hurricane Over Madeira

A German move into the country, however, is not regarded as iniminent in Turkish elreles. The opinion is held here that the Germans are con- continue until military preparations

the welcome the dovernment would ducting a "war of nerves" and will!

of close between and friendly relations Bulgurin

We and her neighbours. have no wish whatever to take any hitiative towards

Bulgaria in the

If Bulgaria loses her neutrality and the war is brought to Bulgari, It will be solely and direct- ly on the initiative of Germany. The LISBON, Feb. 17 (Reuter)-Ma-question of whether the Legation deira was also struck by the turri-remains or not depends solely on the cane which swept Portugal during movement of the Germans.' the week-end.

are completed.

Turkish opinion concerning the whole Balkan situation remains calm. in no reason to believe that the Yugo Slavs have committed themselves to collaborate in or facilitate German arlemen in the Balkans,

neutrality or invang Bulgaria's It is pointed out here that there

The damage at Madeira Is estl- mated at about 80,000 contos, which is equal to £800,000.

In Portugal strenuous attempts are being made to restore communica- tions and a rection of the 1939 class of army telegraphists has been called to the colours to repair the damage to telephone and telegraphi wires throughout the country.

Death Roll

Quezon To Run For Election

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MANILA, Feb. 18 (UP).-Presid Tent Manuel Quezon last night toki a group of Provincini Governors that ire would run for re-election, pro- vided Vice President Sergio Osmena would be his running mate.

LISBON, Feb. 17 (Reuter)-It is estimated ibat 78 people were killed Earlier, the Governor's Convention In the hurricane that swept Portugal had prepared a "draft Quezon" re- at the week-end. Twenty deaths solution which, it is understood, will occurred at Lisbon,

be approved unanimously,

|

A question pertinently asked is, "Why should' Yugo-Slavia facilitate a German attack on Greece which would have for its object the restora- tion of Italian power in the Adriatic?"

Rumanian Terror

Nazi Hordes Plunder

Countryside

THE

IN WORLD

U.S. Bomber-Troopcarrier

LONDON, Feb, 17 (British Wireless). What is probably the world's largest bomber-troopcarrier will shortly be in produc- tion in the United States. This is the B19 Douglas bomber which will welgh 80 tons when fully loaded with its 18 tons of bomba and ten tons of armament.

It has a range of 7,500 miles and carries a crew of ten,

With a wing span of 212 feet, this glant machine is driven by four right Duplex engines, each developing 2,000 h.p. and attains a speed of between and 250 miles per hour at about 200 26,000 feet.

It is ainted that its armaments, de- tails of which are kept a close secret, will enable the B19 to beat off attacks from several fighters at once without assistance from escorting aircraft.

Australia On Qui Vive

Mr Fadden's Latest Statement

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

SYDNEY Feb. 17 (UP) The Acting Prime Minister, Mr Fadden, announced to-day that conferences between State Premiers would be held soon to discuss the war situation, particularly with regard to air raid precautions.

He said: "We have to be on the qui vive

While the situation is critical, it is not alarming, but we should be foolish not to take stock of

HOOVER

FEEDING SCHEME.

Britain Sees

Difficulties

Shirts are inevitably a prominent item in every man's wardrobe. Our shirts are suffering no war change, being still made of the best materials and tailored by

LONDON, Feb. 17 (British Wire-experts. Whatever you pay you less). Mr Herbert Hoover's plan for food relief in the smaller German-

in

occupied countries, which was stated in a recent broadcast speech to be under consideration by the British and German Governments, is thought 10 well-informed circles here present many serious difficulties.

The main problem which at once arises is the systematic louting of foodstuffs IR occupied countries which has already been carried out by the Germans themselves.

feeding despoiled populations,

Despoiled Populations Britain cannot be accused of Jack of humanitarian feeling in' refusing to relax the blockade to assist in CS- them- pecially when the Germans selves are continually boasting-even to the peoples they have over-run- that they have foot enough to sup- The Hoover plan might recommend

the whole of Europe. The Japanese Consul-General, Mr itself if the necessary utensils and Masatoshi! Akiyama said that Japan food were obtained in Europe and had no grievances against Australia puid for with dollars held by Ameri which could not be settled peacefully, can banks in Germany and at pre- but he claimed that outside influences, sent blocked by the Nazis. But "maliciously and insincerely" were again the problem ennnot be so easily attempting to disturb Japanese- simplified for Mr Hoover suggests Australian relations,

that soup kitchens should be tablished as an experiment.

Our resources."

COLIJN OFFENDS

GERMANS

Alleged

Brutality

In S'hai

Ex-Premier And Editor LONDON, Feb, 17 (Reuter). — Dr' ISTANBUL, Feb. 17 (Reu-Hendrik Colijn, 71-year-old former Dutch Prime Minister, has been dis- ter).-The situation is very missed by the Germans from his post grave and the population are as editor of the Conservative newɛ» lacking essentials, which have poper, "De Standard," It is learned in been plundered wholesale by London.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Dr Colijn, says the Germans, "will

SHANGHAI, Feb. 18 (UP)-Four German troops who terrorise the

not adapt himself to the new condi-members of a family who, it is ul- Rumanians, state travellers tiong."

teged, beat a ricksha puller to death Dr Colijn has been associated will because he parked his ricksha in the paper-one of the most influential front of their house last Sunday, in Holland-for over 20 years and faced the District Court yesterday had acted as editor since his retire-fani were remanded in custody. ment from the Cabinet. He has long Two brothers, their mother and been at loggerheads with the Nazis the wife of one of the brothers threw and the "Standard" was the first the puller to the pavement a number paper suppressed by the Germans of times; as a result his head hit a because of leading article in which water tank and he died in hospital Dr Colijn attacked the German While shortly thereafter. All the prisoners Book on Holland and Belgium. pleaded not guilty..

For arriving here from Rumania.

U.S. Cabinet Lays Plans Passage Of Lease, Lend Bill

Ruinanians are convinced tint the Germans are preparing quickly to Invade Bulgaria and it is stated that 50 pontoon bridges have already been served at Dobrudja for this pure

puse.

Rumanians do not hide their fear of the consequences which would follow an extension of war in the Balkans.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Reuter)-Mr Harry Hopkins, re- cently President Roosevelt's special envoy to Britain, was pre- sent at the White House conference to-day on the subject of the Lense and Lend Bill.

Els passed, he added, enuny ad- Sir Reginald Hoare, the British Also present were the Warministrative requirements will be Minister in Bucharest, who has Secretary (Mr Henry L. Stim-et and rendy.

arrived here from Constanza, has not Last night Mr Hopkins had a con Secretary son), the

yet decided on his plans but is ex- of the

versation_with_Mr-Roosevelt which--pected-to-go-to-Ankpra–to–seo-the. Treasury (Mr Henry Morgen-lasted until two o'clock in the morn Turkish leaders before proceeding to thau), Secretary of the Navy ing

England. (Colonel Frank Knox), the The presence of Mr Wickard, the Secretary of Agriculture (Mr Secretary of Agriculture, at the con- Claude Wickard) and also theference indicates the possibility that the question of food supplies for Director of Budgets.

Britain

was among those discussed.

. Mr Stephen Early, President After the conference, Mr Wickard Roosevelt's Secretury, described the said, "I think food is very necessary conference as one of a series which for British defence but more than will continue to make advance ar- | anything else I think we have the rangements for the Hill. When the ships to haul food." -

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CAIRO, Feb. 17 (UP).—As a result of the fall of Kurmuk last Friday, no Italians remain on the soil of Egypt, Kenya or the Sudan, except as prisoners of war.

This is revealed in an official the aerodrome at Brindisi was raided headquarters communique issued on the night of February 15-16 and |that several hangars were set on fire. to-day.

A large explosion was keen near the serodrome opposite Lazarella Island.

Three enemy nircraft On

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An Indian private watchinan, Ram Singh, 20, appeared before Mr H. G. Sheldon, K.C., at the Central Magis- tracy this morning, charged with be- ing drunk and disorderly in Ilen- nessy Road on February 0, and with 14-year-old boy, Day: Detective-Sergeant J. Bentley

The communiquo declared that said that Ram Singh was drunk when he struck the boy on the head there was change in the with a walking stick near the Sailors situation either in Libya orground, and one seaplane were set and Soldiers' Home. The boy was Eritrea. detained in hospital for four days, The Indian

had formerly been member of the Police Force, but had been dismissed for drunkenness.

Defendant told the Court that he was sorry for what he had done, and added that after the Incident, he went to the Sikh Temple where he prayed the whole night.

Mr Sheldon ordered Singh to pay $52 compensation to the boy, and cautioned him on the charge of be- Ing drunk' and disorderly,

It added: "In Italian Somaliland, enemy forces are now being driven

back to the line of the Guba River.

"Guns and wur materials were ebp- tured at Kiamayu and are now being checked.

"In the area east of Lake Rudolf, our troops continue their penetration. Brindisi Attached

on fire and destroyed.

Aerodromics in Sicity were attacked the same night.

Lascar Casualties NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 (Reuter),-- Altogether 620 Indian lascars have been killed as the result of enemy netlon, nccording to official Informa- tion.

Italian Prisoners

The Royal Air Force in the Middle BOMBAY, Feb. 17 (Reuter).-A East resumed their attacks on Italian further 3,600 Italian prisoners have bases, a communique revealing that arrived,

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Wong Lung-kin; 30, Le Sang, 29, D. S. Mangharam, shop assistant of Chan Hap, 32, all' unemployed were No. 20 Hennessy Rood ground floor, charged before Mr G. T. Lowry at was charged before Me G. T. Lowry Central Magistracy this morning with at Central Magistracy this morning larceny of ono typewriter, one with embezzling $45 from Hiro electric clock, one electric bell, one Advenney, his employer, on April 30 canvas bag, and two pairs of averelis last year. Defendant was on $250 to the total value of $210, the

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