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No. 1001

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1941.

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WHITEAWAY'S

BRITISH PLANES BEAT To-day's Race Hitler Continues

NAZI BOMBERS AND SAVE SUPPLY CONVOY

Special to the "Telegraph"

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.

BRITISH ADVANCE

IN E.

AFRICA

Air and Land Co-operation

CAIRO, Feb. 24 (Reuter).--Brilish operations in Italy's East African possessions continue to advance on all fronts.

Italian troops holding positions in Eritrea have been dis. persed by British forces advancing from the north and many

prisoners were taken:

Iceland Becomes A Fortress

British Troops In Occupation

SPECIAL

(FROM "REUTER'S"

CORRESPONDENTI

The advance towards the

south continues. On the road to Gondar, in Northern Abyssinia, the advance of British elements is developing satisfactorily.

The message, received in Hongkong this morn- ing was sent from the warship via Alexandria at 10.30 a.m. yesterday,

Meeting

Following procedure es- tablished during the present annual race meeting, the "Telegraph" to-day will continue to publish results and cash sweep numbers in its editions to-day, while shortly after f o'clock a special racing edition will be on the streets containing complete results of the day's programme, together with all the cash sweep winners.

DARLAN FORMS

It reveals that Fleet Air Arm fighters, taking A NEW off from an aircraft-carrier, broke up two attempts

German dive-bombers to smash a British supply CABINET

by

convoy which was being escorted by units of the floot.

One Heinkel was shot down and a second severely

damaged.

In the course of the voyage, which lasted several days, the skies were alive with aircraft, but they were mostly British bombers and fighters, and not a Italian machine was sighted.

Four-Day Operation

(BY "REUTER'S" CORRESPONDENT The RAF, has been very active in WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET) various African bottle zones. In Feb. 24. While some units of Eritrea, a South African squadron the fleet continuo to maintain yesterday destroyed eight italion pur-

along the sult planes on the ground and dam-commuicationns

aged severni others at Maitaie in a Libyan coast, the main battle fleet, in a four-day operation in

machine-gun attack,

Attack From Air

single

THE WAR IN ALBANIA

the Central Mediterranean, beat R.A.F. Back Greek

ADEN, Feb. 24 (Reuter) off German dive-bombers and Aerodrome buildings at Adit Bala successfully covered the passage were extensively damaged by the R.A.F. in a raid, according to an of convoys.

Making a determined effort

Operations

ATHENS, Feb. 24 (Reuter). R.A.F. communique.

to-Supporting the Greek opera- Transport in the Dessie-Alomata area was bombed and machine-gun-break up and sine a British convoy tions, the R.A.F. successfully under the powerful protection of bombed Dukazi, north-west of REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb.ned. Lorries were damaged and

British warships, dive-bombers 24. In the nine months since casualties to personnel were caused.

operating from Italian bases attacked Tepelini during Sunday, states The RAF. alreratt met with

communique from R.A.F. the fleet near the scene of the former 4 British troops occupied this re opposition but all got back safely. unsuccessful attack against the air-Headquarters in Greece. mote faland, no time has been

craft carrier, Illustrious. wasted in converting it into fortress of the far north.

Permanent camps have been laid out, roads built and defences constructed. Britain haa consolidated her northern-most

now

TERRORISM IN SHANGHAI

military outpost of Iceland, and Nanking Promise

of success.

statement *

The British ships were undamaged and the German planes were driven off with losses.

Buildings were hit as well as enemy positions to the south, while bombs were seen to burst on anti-aircraft batteries.

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 new Cabinet.

No indication was given as to the composition of the new Cabinet.

Earlier in the day it wIS TC- ported that Admiral Darian had had a lengthy conference during the afternoon regarding the Far

ence to Indo-China and Thailand.

East crisis, with special refer-

Mr Fung Dies This Morning

-Mr-Fung-Kwok-wa, compra-

His Boastings:

Tirade To Party

In

Beer Cellar

Special to the "Telegraph"

MUNICH, Feb. 24 (UP).—“It makes no difference whether we meet the enemy in the North Sea or the Mediterranean; wherever British boats appear our sub- marines will be ready for them," boasted Hitler when addressing cheering Nazi partyites in the Munich Beer Cellar to-day, marking the 21st anniversary of the Nazi' Party.

He declared that Democratic Germany had deserved the Versailles Treaty, despite the concessions promised them by the American President.

Hitler started his speech at TO-DAY'S RACES. 6.15 p.m. and finished at 6.32, in the course of which he lengthi-

ly reviewed the Party's history, Endeavour

He said: "From the begin- ning the Party was only for the German people in their entirety."

Hitler averred that the present ties with Italy were indissoluble.

Referring to Nazt methods declared: "We needed hard methods; we were tough because we had to be tough. We wanted to antagoniso certain kroups, especially the intellectuals, because this move- ment could only be built by the their sentiment, soul people willi

and heart."

Hitler's Boasts

Starts

With Win

A cold wind swept the Valley racecourse this morning and skles were threatening rain when the fourth day's programme of He declared that armament pro- the annual racing carnival open. duction was the "proudest achieve-led. ment of all time. I am an expert. The track appeared still to be on

I I am a specialist in armuments, the soft side and the going promised know what steel and aluminium ure to be slow, good for."

Commenting on the outside hopes that the German morale will weaken, he said.

"I suppose there may be few fools here in Germany who think of revolution, They predict that winter, will beat Germany. We are

C. B. Moller brought home Ender- We stood vour to win by a length and a half pretty well

well winterproof. thousands of winters. Hunger may in 1.48, with Mainsail running second, come before us." He asserted that and A Surprising Time, third four

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STAND STAKES. Far

Meeting. 6 furlongs,

he felt particularly physically it. lengths away, To-day the Italian High Command

After praising the armed forces, claims that a German air formation

Local Engagements

dore of the Green Island Cement | he declared. "God's blessing for this atacked a British naval squadron in

With fanatical con-. struggle is sure. LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter) Company, who was found on the Eastern Mediterranean, hitting Greek operations oruinst the Italians Sunday night in his bungalow at fidence I look to the future.” one ble but unidentified warship in Albania have been restricted owing Customs Pass with his throat seriously that she probably Bank. to heavy rain and thick mists, stated

"Trial of Strength" British Army Headquarters here

SPECIAL TO the "teleGRAPH There was no confirmation in London the Athens radio to-night.

cut and suffering from Tysol

LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter).-In a and a half, are confident that no attempt by SHANGHAI, Feb. 25 (UP)-Mr. of this clalm.

The recently captured large moun-poisoning, died this morning aturade lasting an hour This time the Germans had stain ranges, ridges and areas have the Kowloon Hospital.

broadcast from the Munich Beer Germany to oust the British Shih-chun, the Nanking Minister would have the slightest chance of Police and concurrently Director target another aircraft carrier, but, been systematically cleaned up with

It is stated that Mr Fung's Cellar to-day. Hitler forecast that n of Special Service headquarters, made probably still smarting from the the

"trial of strength" with Britain would result that more prisoners rave to newspapers

and heavy toll exacted by fighters from 07714 The troops are cheerful and in ex-foreign correspondents last night de- the Illustrious in the earlier attack, been captured and more automate condition took a change for the come in the spring.

Threatening an immediate intens- "and good weapons

quantities of tents worse at 1 o'clock this morning cellent health, although having to claring that he is determined to halt the enemy planes confined them and blankets have been taken, and he relapsed into unconscious-cation of submarine warfare, he contend with an erratic climate: terrorism in Shanghai, "for the good selves to dropping bombs at other Successful patrol activity is also ness from which he did not re-exclaimed: "New U-boats are now

rendy." The food is good, mostly bought of the international communities In

In addition to escorting a

He revealed his intention to use the 219 MARDER'S Paber 132, 1.......

(L. B. locally, and sickness has

a number reported.

Chiso) been re-Shanghai."

Two ch

enemy tanks were destroyed in cover. markably low. English beer is now He declared that "terrorism has no of fast merchantmen safely, the war-

When servants broke into the locked conquered peoples of Europe to 220 COLLENE'S Sam's Choice 14 15.

((D. Black) 2 brewed for the British troops by an place in Shanghai in our efforts to ships carried out a prolonged sweep, a local engagement where the enemy bedroom of the Customs Pass bungo- Increase German armaments when he Icelandic firm.

revive business, trade and prosperity according to plan and undeterred by was completely routed.

Three Italian planes were shot low they found Mrs Fung dead declared: "I have used the power of 21 KONG BROs Wonderful Scheme elther dive-bombers or the Italian Intensive training has been carried for the good of all."

trom chopper wounds and Mr Fung the German nation for this purpose out, including

Kood time. I am resolved to a mock

Referring invasion.

to the recent bombing fleet, of which there was still no sign on and two others were severely seriously wounded. Training in mobile

same purpose if warfaro

The funeral of Mrs Fung will take Europe for the Central is al of the Nanking sponsored

Fighter Take Off

Enemy Reinforced special feature. Special Arctic equip- Neserve Bank of China,

place this afternoon.

at Britain because she ment has been issued and skis have "In Shanghai we still find many All day enemy shadowing planes

to look for victories" in the "had been supplied in large numbers. banks, the property of which belongs tried to keep track of the fleet move- Feb. British soldiers have taken well to to the Chungking régime. We have

Middle East, he said: "We shall find skiing.

them wherever they go and strike never tried to molest or destroy thein.

where our blows will most

be We have always treated such property

destructive." as the property of the Chinese, na- tion and people."

Interest In Languages Vocational training is popular and there is a tremendous Interest In foreign languages. Many officers and men alrendy

speak tho local tongue fluently.

he said,

U. S. Submarines In Philippines

SPECIAL TO THE, "TELEGRAPH"

units of the fleet.

hit.

("REUTER" ON THE ALBANIAN

FRONTIER

21.-British aircraft have

ments but they quickly disappeared been continuously bombing Italian when alghters took off from the air- TURN to Back Page, Column 4 craft carrier.

Fighters overtook a formation of Heinkel

which were taken bombers, completely thawnres. Diving Bud- denly on two enemy planes, they drove them almost into the sea. The bombers unloaded their bombs in the ocean in order to increase speed and

SUCCESSOR TO SAYRE

Local leave is often used to tour the waterfalls, hot springs and other

clude the pursuers, but unavailingly Mr Cromwell Favoured sights of Iceland, but no home leave NEW YORK, Feb. 24 (UP).-The and one German plane burst into SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

National Broadcasting Company re-names and dived to its fate. has yet been granted except in

WASHINGTON,. Feb. 24 few coses for compassionate reasons. ported to-day that according to a

The second staggered off crippled (UP).-Discussion of a succes Relations between the High Com- B.B.C. announcement, 40 United mand and the Icelandle Government States submarines have arrived in end of their ammunition,

as the British fighters came to the sor to Mr Francis Sayre, High are excellent.

the Philippines.

Wary Approach

Commissioner to the Philippines, Enciny planes made a second wary if he is recalled to Washington, appearance in stronger forces, sweep- pre-occupied members of the TURN to Back Paga, Column 3 Insular Department to-day. Some informed quarters predicted that someone with the career of a

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 "strip the milltary and naval defences of the United States to support quixotic adventures overseas.”

This bill means war," he declared, Senator Hurton Wheeler thren-

He said the hoste

of the

signated.

Tension Has diplomat is likely to be de-

Relaxed

In Far East

U.S. Army Finances

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Reuter).-President Roosevelt

Sncerin fact, I am doing so."

in Life

He amemed that the ties between Germany and Italy are "indissoluble." Versailles Again The first part of Hitler's speech is asking for over $3,000,000,000 was, as customary, taken up with a of the Nazi for the Army's emergency de-review of the history

movement and a denunciation of the fence needs..

Versailles Treaty. The actual sum requested is $3,812,- "It is seldom that a politiclan can 000,000, It is additional appropriae face the same audience 21 years tion for the balance of the current after he first addressed it to repeat fiscal year and includes $292,000,000 to them the same programme he pre- to expedite the production of equipsented on the day of the foundation

the Party," exclaimed ment and supplies and $888,000,000

the Fuchrer. for the Air Corps.

The speech was broadcast from all German stations and relayed to Italy, TURN to Back Page, Column 3

Defence Orders WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Reuter). The Government had placed aluminium and machine-tool" pro- ducers on a mandatory priority basis under the defence programme.

Mr James R. Cromwell was the Under this order which expires un most prominently mentioned both on May 31, defence orders must be given account of his experience In the priority and in consequence applies diplomatic service and his connections of such articles as household pots in the Pacific. It is recalled that he and pans may be delayed for a few had a home at Honolulu and has months. been to the Philippines four times. This is the, first time that such Mr Cromwell is a close friend of action has been taken under the WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UP)-President Roosevelt and was received powers which were recently provided. After a 50-minute conversation with at the White House recently. Mr Sumner Welles, Under Secretary

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LATEST

Invasion Ports Feel

Power of The R.A.F.

LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter).—Further details of Sunday night's 'attack by the R.A.F. on the docks at Calais and Bou- logne, were given in an Air Ministry communique.

of State, Mr Richard Casey, the Aur- Although Mr Cromwell returned tralian Minister, enid That the from Canada under a cloud, he is situation in the Far East had pos- well liked in diplomatic circles, is sibly relaxed slightly during the last considered to be forthright and has BELORACE, Feb. 24 (Reuter).--- toned a filibuster against the Bill ministration was prompted by the four or five days, but was basicly much personal charm. He would be Large reinforcements of the Luft observed in the dock aren,

unchanged.

inclined to follow Mr Paul McNutt's waffo have left Austria for Rumanla realization that he people back

Asked what caused his observa- tradition although he is less ambitious, and Italy In the past fów" days, som At Calais, shipping and docks are waking up to the fact that tien about relaxation, Mr Casey suid colourful or dynamle than Mr NcNutt, cording to reliable reports received were set on fire, this is not an ald to Britain bill, nor that no facts had particularly chang

hill to strengthen our defences. ed but one sensed a slight relaxation made some preliminary contacts in

Mr Cromwell is understood to have | here.

Ono aircraft failed to return TURN to Back Page, Column 4 in the tension.

pursuance of the appointment.

from those operations.

if the Administration seeks to apced its passage with night sessions, "in an effort to put pressure on us,”

Units of the ground staff have also been going to Italy.

LONDON, Feb. 24

t

This communique states that | Few Bombs On Britain large fires were started at Bou-

(Reuter) logne, many bursts being German air activity over Britain

turing daylight to-day has been very- alight, the only bombs reported being at a pince in, north Scotland. states that the bombs caused neither Announcing this, the Air Ministry

damage nor casualtios.