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BRITISH PLANES BEAT

BEAT To-day's Race Matsuoka Calls

NAZI BOMBERS AND SAVE SUPPLY CONVOY

Special to the "Telegraph"

Following procedure ess tablished during the present annual race

meeting, the "Telegraph" to-day will continuo to publish results and cash sweep numbers in its editions to-day, while shortly after G o'clock n special racing edition will be on the streets containing "complete results of the day's programme, together with all the cash sweep winners.

|TO-DAY'S RACING

A TREMENDOUS BATTLE BETWEEN BRITISH AND GERMAN PLANES WHEN NAZI DIVE-BOMBERS ATTEMPTED TO ATTACK A BRITISH CONVOY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN IS SPECIALLY DESCRIBED BY RICHARD MCMILLAN, THE "UNITED PRESS" WAR CORRES- PONDENT ABOARD A BRITISH BATTLESHIP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.

The message, received in Hongkong this morn- BRUTUS ing was sent from the warship via Alexandria at

PAYS BIG DIVIDEND

MATSUOKA TO VISIT MOSCOW & BERLIN May Alter Pacific Situation

10.30a.m.

yesterday.

It reveals that Fleet Air Arm fighters, taking off from an aircraft-carrier, broke up two attempts by German dive-bombers to smash a British supply |convoy which was being escorted by units of the fleet.

One Heinkel was shot down and a second severely damaged.

By JOHN R. Morris Special to the "Telegraph"

In the course of the voyage, which lasted several SHANGHAI, Feb. 25 (UP)-Well Informed quarters in Shanghai understand that Mr Matsuoka, the Japanese Foreign days, the skies were alive with aircraft, but they were Minister, is planning to visit Moscow and Berlin in March.

mostly British bombers and fighters, and not

a single His departure will necessarily be postponed until the Indo-Italian machine was sighted. China-Thai peace conference in Tokyo has been concluded.

Four-Day Operation Moreover, Tokyo circles which (BY "REUTER'S" CORRESPONDENT depreciate the emphasis on the WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET) Axis relationships, are reported to doubt the, advisability of the trip.

Darlan Forms A Cabinet

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

VICHY, Feb. 24 (UP)

The French political crisis took a new turn to-night.

At 9 o'clock it was official- ly announced that Admiral Darlan had formed a Cabinet.

new

Feb. 24.-While some units of; the fleet continue to maintain Commuicationns along the Libyan const, the main battle

However, the consensus of opinion among the best informed circles here fleet, in a four-day operation in

an Improvement in Russo-Japanese relations so important that more likely to go than not,

THE WAR IN ALBANIA

declare that Mr Matsuoka considers the Central Mediterranean, beat R.A.F. Back Greek

he is off German dive-bombers and successfully covered the passage [of convoys.

Non-Aggression Pact?

to Japan.

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In view of the recent International perturbation regarding the possibility" of a sudden Japanese southward

British

dive-bombers

Operations

On White Races

To Cede Oceania

To The Asiatics

Special to the "Telegraph”

TOKYO, Feb. 24 (UP).—Mr Matsuoka, the Japanese Foreign Minister, to-day called on the white races to cede Oceania to the Asiatics.

He declared: "It has always been a pet theory that Oceania must be made a place to which the Asiatics can inigrate..

"We believe we have a natural right to migrate there. "We believe that the white races must cedo Oceania to the Asiatics."

Mr Matsuoka said that the.

Mr Treverton Wins Asiatics had the resources and

Ladies' Purse

A cold wind swept the Valley racecourse this morning and skies were threatening rain when the fourth day's programme of the annual racing carnival open-

The track appeared still to be on the soft side and the going promised to be slow.

ed.

Seventeen ponies faced the starter in the first event at 11.30-the Blue Mountains Plate, the field including several prominent ponies such as Daylight, Endeavour, Fresh Air and Archber

the support of 600 million people in this quest.

Experts' Views WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP),— Officials of the State Department de- clined to comment on Mr Matauoku's suggestion.

SOVIET WARNING

Balkans Must Not Fight Nazis

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

However geographicnt experts eva- lued Mr Maisuoka's claim as includ- ing the possessions of France, Britain,

SOFIA, Feb. 24 (UP).It is the United States, Hawaii, Samon,

[reliably reported that the Soviets Tahil and New Zealand,

The Hawaiian Delegate, Mr Samuel have intimated to all Balkan Klug, a highly qualified expert on the

Governments that they must Pacine geography and anthropology not interfere in Balkan events told the United Presa":

"Mr Matsuoka took in more terri- in any way which would cause tery than he knew. His obvious armed conflict with Germany.

It is understood that there have C. B. Moller brought home Endea- misconception of what constitutes vour to win by a length and a hale Occanin ng made his statement truly been no demarches, written notes or

ridiculous."

official nudlences requested but that in 1.48, with Maingall me, third four

The expert added that all anthro-the Balkan authorities were given to and A Surprising Time, third tour pological as well as geographical de- understand the Russian viewpoint lengths away.

finitions of Oceania included Polyne through normal diplomatic channels.

Melanesia and Micronesia, and occasionally they included also Malaysia."

uose!.

that

No indication was given as to thrust, observers point out that claims that a German air form while bombs were seen-to-burat l-Ladies'-Purse-to-Mr-Treverlon, who, Lure and tradition for 50 cars.

the composition of the new Matsuoka is hardly able to plan a Cabinet.

European tour If such an important Earlier in the day it was re-development were impending, ported that Admiral Darian had On the other hand, diplomatic

circles consider that if his tour had a lengthy conference during successful, it would remove one of East crisis, with special refer-present restraining the southward ence to Indo-China and Thailand, push.

To-day the Italian High Command

utacked a British naval squadron in the Eastern Mediterranean, hitling one big but unidentified warship s seriously that she probably sank. There was no confirmation in London of this claim,

to

soon

LATEST

Big Dividends

to Making a determined effort ATHENS, Feb. 24 (Reuter). The Ladles Purse this morning

He said that Polynesia, which in- It is believed that Matsuoka's break up and sink a British convoy Supporting the Greek opera-produced not only a keen ruce, but

when the favourite. eluded the Hawalian group as well tentative plans indicate that in rig under the powerful proteombers tions, the R.A.F. successfully Piccadily Jim was left nowhere, anc

as the Phoenix group were also.con- opinion his personal visit is necessary to conclude a non-aggression pact operating from Italian bases attacked bombed Dukazi, north-west of Treverton rode home his own sidered part of the Oceania, hence with Moscow which is satisfactory the fleet near the scene of the former Tepelini during Sunday, states horse Brutus to pay backers $64.70, Mr Matsuoka inferentially suggested the white races withdraw from unsuccessful attack against the air-

♫ communique from R.A.F. while Connieber,

of $94.20. Inwall. turned, a place dishing third, re- Mr Takekawa's negotiations preraft carrier, Illustrious.

Headquarters in Greece,

Hnwall, which is 2,000 miles from After the race, which Bruins won believed to have fallen short of that

The British ships were undamaged objective.

and the German planes were driven Buildings were hit as well as by three lengths from Springhurst, the United States is bound to the western world by tles of trade, cul- enemy positions to the south, Miss Joan. Smalley presented the or with losses.

in accordonce with time-honoured Hawali is irrevocably part of the on anti-aircraft batteries.

United States and far beyond any Local Engagementa

custom, accompanied Miss Smalley to

possible sphere of Japanese interest," luncheon. LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)—

declared the, expert. Rala descended before tiffn Greek operations against the talluns

the skies cleareil

Reply To U.S. Move? while, but in Albania have been restricted owing make conditions unpleasant for to heavy rain and thick mists, stated afterwards, although the conditions Other well informed experts point- the Athens radio to-night.

ed out that Mr Matsuoka's pretensions This time the Germans had as

The attendance was affected, only extend far beyond the 118th meridlar another aircraft carrier, but, toin ranges, ridges and areas have a small crowd being in the enclosures which

The recently captured large moun- were raw and uninviting. heavy toll exacted by lighters from the result that more prisoners rave a handful of people inside the Valley spheres the Illustrious in the earlier attack,

Results:

". the enemy planes confined them- been captured and more automaile selves to dropping bombs at other and blankets have been taken,

and

good quantities of tents

1-BLUE MOUNTAINS PLATE~(First units of the fleet.

For Australian Subscription Successful patrol activity is also Section).

Ponies of 1941, 1 mile. 202 MRS CHUONG'S Endeavour 152 lb. (C. B. Meller) Σινο

205 SAILBAU THE KINNEIB Mainali

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(S. L. Yuen) 2 107 TOOTS' A Surprising Time 162 lb.

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sist mainly of Aryan stock which has 4000 migrated from India,

Micronesia, For which includes the

and Ellee Ialand; Melanesia, which consists of 1 Papau, New Guinea, New Caledonia,

and the Fiji Islands.

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once

G-ADELAIDE HANDICAP-For Aus- alan Subscription Ponies classified considered the 203 G. TINSON'S Longdon 135 lb. ·

Cinas.

1 mile.

the afternoon regarding the Far the most important consideration cably still smarting from theen systematically cleaned up with this morning, while there was merely | dividing line between the respective 200 ELLANDEE's Roolity 150 lb.....

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enemy tanks were destroyed in local engagement where the enemy | Three Italian. planes were shot was completely routed. duwn and two others were severely bit

Enemy Reinforced ("REUTER" ON THE ALBANIAN FRONTIER)

In addition to escorting a number of fast merchantmen safely, the war-reported. ships carried out a prolonged sweep, LONDON, Feb. 24 (British Wire- LONDON, Feb. 24 (British Wire-according to pinn and undeterred by less)The Minister of Labour and less)-Emphasising in an interview either dive-bombers or the Italian National Service has made an order that every individual must help infleet, of which there was still no sign. under which the Chief Inspector of the war effort, Mr Peter Fraser, the

Fighter Take Off New Zealand Prime Minister, sald Factories can require any contractor

All day enemy shadowing planesį undertaking Crown building opera-that the British Government's policy tried to keep track of the fleet move- tions to make arrangements for the asks consumers to do without some ments but they quickly disappeared employment of officers for the super- of the things which have come to be when fighters look off from the air- vision of the safely of persons em- regarded as near necessities.

eralt carrier. ployed and to provide, in the Im- In New Zealand, our standards are mediate vicinity, sullable canteen

even higher. If we are determined facilities for hot meals.

to play a full part in winning the war, we can afford to make relatively greater snerifices.

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221 KONG BROS' 'Wonderful Scheme 152 lb..... .... (M. M. Sokoloft)

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In naval expansion. Some observers suggested that Mr Matsuoka's statement might designed to constitute a reply to the United States' fortification of Guam und Samoo.

coa- It is explained that Oceanla

the Polynesiens sists basically of which includes, in addition to Hawali and Samoa, also New Zealand, Mar- quesas, Tonga, Tahill, Tunmotos,

2-GRAND STAND STAKES. China Ponies, bona fide Grifins of this Marshall. Glibert. Tokelau Marlana, Feb. 24.-British

have Meeting. 6 furlongs

( D. Chao) Fighters overtook a formation of been continuously bombing Italian 219 MARBER'S. Palber 151 1. Heinkel bombers, which were taken TURN to Back Page, Column 520 COLLENE's Sam's Choice 149 1b. D. Black) completely unawares. Diving sud- denly on two enemy planes, they the sea. The drove them almost Into

The bombers unloaded their bombs in the ocean in order to increase speed and SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" · clude the pursuers, but unavailingly former Chinese Ambassador in the WASHINGTON, Feb, 24 (UP)-and one German plane burst Into United States, in honour of the cap- The Navy Department has warned flames and dived to its fate.. tains of the various teams for the marinera that a minefield has prob- Chinese Y.M.C.A. membership cam-ably been paign.

Service for society was urged upon his audience by General Wu Te-chen, Minister of Overseas Affairs, at dinner given last night at the Wind- sor Cafe by Dr C. T.

Wang,

Capetown Minefield

Copetown.

Inici

The second staggered off crippled down north of as the British fighters came to the

end of their ammunition.

It Means War, Scream

The Isolationists Lend and Lease Bill Opposed

Special to the "Telegraph”

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP)-Senator Robert La Follette to-day charged that the Lend and Lease Bill would give President Roosevelt a "green light for war" and permit him to "atrip the military, and naval defences of the United States to support quixotic adventures overseas.”

Wary Approach

No U.S. Planes For Indo-China

Enemy planes made a second wary Washington Statement

appearance in stronger forces, sweep- TURN to Back Pago, Column 5

Tension Has

Relaxed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP)

9 starters.

Time.120.

Pari-mutuel.Winner 10.

$5.50: $3.00.

Places $5.20;

TURN to Back Pago, Column 3

CASH SWEEP RESULTS

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No. 1770

1045

AN $1,047.10

49.00 235.30

Unplaced ponies (350 each) Nos. 1883,

The United States has no In-, 179, 2151, 1055, 2120, 2012, 304, 1519, tention of contributing war- 1231, 14, 290, 2207, 1410. planes for the defence of French Indo-China according to well in- formed circles.

Commenting on the reports

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Washington for

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Experts declared that none of these Aroups were properly included in the East Indies or Philippines of Malayan stock.

noted that Experts

sometimes Oceania included Malaysia and Aus- tralia, and that Mr Matsuoka, from the context of his remarks, intended to include these lands nrid Thus his aspiration extended the en- Hawall to tire Pacific range from Australja.

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Amazing Gang Organisation To Send Letters From Colony

The operations of a gang alleged to specialise in smuggling letters in and out of the Colony, were related to Mr G. T. Lowry at Central Magistracy this morning when Mr B. C. W Fitches of the General Post Office, assisted by Sub.-Inspector Fowlle, brought prosecutions. Mr Flichen said that Information They obtained conviciions against was received of the activities of tha Unplaced ponies ($50 each) Nos. 3510. Cheung Chung-kee, 42, master of gang and they were watched. One the Hop Fat Cheong Import and Ex-day a member of the gang was Been 30 Queen's Street, boarding a steamer near the China port Firm, No. 30

floor, Slu Kwing-kwan, 24 Marchants Wharf. He was followed

and Lam Tal, 35. but later disappeared,

charges.of

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request to SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP). American planes to strengthen After 0 50-minute conversation with the Indo-China defences, inform- 3872, 170, 1104, 4400, 3063. Mr Sumner Welles, Under Secretary ed circles noted that 100 Ameri- of State, Mr Richard Casey, the Aus tralian Minister, sald that the can planes "aro rotting on the situation in the Far East had pos- beaches" at Martinique. This bill means war," he declared.

the Ad-sibly relaxed slightly during the lust Senator Burton Wheeler throa

four or five days, but was basicly the unchanged. tened a filibuster against tho Bill ministration was prompted by

Asked what caused his observa if the Administration seeks to realization that the poopla back

home are waking up to the fact that tion, alfout relaxatlon, Mr Casey said spond its passage with night this is not an aid to Britain bill, nor that no facts had particularly chang- sessions, "In an effort to put a bill to strengthen our defences.ed but one sensed a slight relaxation

TURN to Back Page, Column 5 bin the tension. prossure-on-us.”

le said the haple

of

on woman,

On February 10. witness visited, the possessing letters for conveyance into and out of the Colony otherwise address at No. 30 Queen's Street, than by post, at the above address on and found several letters, addressed February 10, in violation of the De- to firms in the Colony, The letters were from Kwangchowwan. He also fence Regulations.

First and second defendants plead found a number of letters from firmă

TURN to Back Pago, Column Unplaced ponies (850 sch): Nos. 4750,ed guilty, but third defendant denied in the Colony to various addresses

the charges. 5035, 4275, 264, 1808, 4807, 475, 1007.

Locally it is understood that Ger- · Unplated · ponies ($50 each); Now, 1128, many denied the Vichy Government 254, any, azal. 1913, 2016, 4, 207, 3250, 2377, permission to transfer these planes to 3030, 091. ather French holdings. Government circles interpreted the German post- tion as being concrete evidence that Berlin will do nothing to strengthen Indo-China against Japan,

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