1941-03-01 — Page 18

Saturday,

HONGKONG TE LEGRAPH

March 1, 1941.

VICHY EXPECTED Italian

TO ACCEPT Attacks

Will Reply to Peace Terms

Special to the "Telegraph”.

VICHY, Feb. 28 (UP)-The Council of Ministers here has found the new Japanese proposal basically acceptable, but the terms have not been revealed.

Smashed By Greeks

a

Excellent Record Of

Of British

Health In First Blitz

'(By "Reuter's" Lobby Correspondent)

Year

SECURITY ORDERS Defence Areas May Be Named

The "Government Gazette"

an-

LONDON, Feb. 28.-The British civilian front has stood up to Hitler's aerial blitzkrieg remarkably well in more ways than one. Not only has national morale been unaffected by the Nazi frightfulness but the national health has remained un-announces to-day that if it appeara impaired.

7

After a two and a half session, the Council of Ministers announced that it had "drafted the Government's position con.

LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter).

Mr Ernest Brown, Minister of Health, told me to-day: "In general,, Britain's health is The Greeks have smashed

not only better than this time last year but even better than during the last two winters of cerning the negotiations with Tokyo for solution of the Franco-counter-attack in the central

peace. There have been no cases of epidemics, a negligible number of bomb shock cases, and Thai conflet. Admiral Darian exposed the Government's general sector of the Albanian battle children have been little affected. policies."

pute will directly affect the Franco- front, said the Athens radio to-

"Influenza deaths in London Later It was announced that Japanese economie conversations on night.

and the big towns totalled 778 the Government had decided "in Indo-Chinn and may eventually be

Many Italian dead and wound-in the first six weeks of this the interests of peace" to reple reflected in Vichy-Berlin relations, ed were left on the field and in year compared with 1,827 in the

well-informed Japanese sources

the same sector, two Italian same period last year and 1,809| tanks were severely damaged and were forced to turn tnil.

to Mr Matsuoka's second Molong state. pence proposals,

:

in 1930.

Japanese Play on Chungking Relations with New Fourth Army

Special to the "Telegraph"

Possible Revision The Council of Ministers found TOKYO, Mar. 1 (Reuter)-It is the new proposal Inspired by disclosed that while Thai announced

"There have been only two cases At several points, sald the an-. proper conceptions on both sides. her willingness to accept the Jupan-nouncer, Greek patrols scored suc-

of typhoid or paratyphold. Lost it is understood that Mir Mataroka ese proposal on February 25, the day slightly trimmed

the territorial after it had been presented, the ment of Italian positions was doing

cesses while a continuous bombard-year there were five.

"Mo

ho only disease of a serious | transfers to Thalland, who sill French representatives approached heavy damage,

character

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28 (Domei).-Queried as which hins increased is

to whether reta everything west of the

cerebro-spinal the Japanese delegates yesterday to

fever, which always Japan had gained by the rupture of relations between Chung nickong

In Laos, in addiifon ascertain their attitude regarding a River

Bad Weather

rises in wartime, The death rate, king and the Chinese Communists, Major Kunio Akiyama, local to an important position in north possible revision of the Japanese pro-operations owing to the persistent by new methods of drug treatment.

The lull in big-sente offensive however, has been greatly reduced Japanese Army spokesman, replied during the Press Conférence west Cambodia.

porni. The French reply is expected to

bad weather is being used by the The French delegates submitted.

"From all causes there have been this afternoon; "Extremely profitable." start for Tokyo to-night to enable counter-proposal which is reported to

Italians for improvement of their In London and the big towas 10,000 the French to continue their appease-show a wide divergence from

defences.

fewer deaths in the first six weeks of ment efforts with the likelihood of a Japanese formula, making Japanese

year, even including in the total all this year than in the same period last Anal agreement before the expiration acquiescence to the revision' impos-brought down two bombers and hit deaths due to air raids, of the armistice.

The Council's decision means that sible, says a report.

"The Agures are 43,501 this year France

and $3,087 last year." is weighing the miliary possibilities and has decided not to fight to maintain her maximum con- ccasion on the armistice frontier,

the

Vessels Warned OSAKA, Feb. 20 (Reuter).The Osaka Shosen Kalsha announced to day that it has instructed the vessels, Japanese Evacuation

Saigon Maru, arriving at Saigon on SAIGON, Feb. 28 (UP) Japanese calling from Bangkek on February 28 March 2, and the Dungkok, Maru. officials arrived here to-day by for home via Indo-China ports to from Hanol In order to asalst in the planned evacuation

prepare accommodations for Japan- of Japanese.

use civilians evacunting Indo-China the Japanese Govertiment's orders.

The Japanese reported that a ship Is arriving to-morrow for the evacua- tion. Japanese officials said they will evacuale Japanese nationals from all

garrison there.

under

Maru.

folled by anti-aircraft batteries which An attempted enemy air rald was

two others.

The Greek air force carried out several successful raids, causing con- siderable damage to Italian positions and concentrations.

corts raided Valona

Public Sheltera

Even in the midst of the recent Japanese campaign against the New Fourth Army, the Chungking forces carried out action against the Communist troops.

Pointing out that small-scale opera- Lions were still being carried out by the Japanese troops against the New Fourth Army, the spokesman declar- ed that the Communist forces were

The Minister also pointed out that practically non-existent in the Yang

shelters have a resident or a full-

WEST LIBYA Troops

German

majority of the Red troops Not Participating

R.A.F. Win Air Fight the prevention of infectious disease tse basin in Kiangsu Province. ATHENS, Feb. 28 (Reuter)—R.A.F.

in public shelters lins been very The bombers with Hurricone fighter shelter in London, there is now a

successful, In almost every big south of the Yungise bank evacuated on orders from Chungiting Central aerodrome yester-"miniature

hospital" and

some nuthorities while those who refused and dropped debs where very large numbers notione and hangars, says a com- munique to-day by the headquarters of the British forces in Greece.

Administrative buildings were re- peatedly hit.

Seven enemy CR42 fighters were shot down in the ensuing combat and two others collided in mid-air and were destroyed.

In addition, the La Plata Indo-China; however, authoritative which sailed from Kobe on February aources reported that many Japanese 27, is due at Halphung on March 8. will go to Hanoi in view of the fact

No Reply Yet Received that Tonkin is considered to be safo TOKYO, Feb. 28 (UP)-Vichy has uwing to the presence of a Japanese not yet .replied to the Japanese mediation proposal. Messrs Matsuo- Hull Uninformed

kn and Ohishi and other department WASHINGTON, Feb, 28 (UP)-hends of the Foreign Office are ex-safely. At the press conference to-day Mr pected to confer to-morrow to devide Hurricanes yesterday, Cordell full, Secretary of the Trea-what action to take on Vichy's virtual sury sold he had not received any rejection of the Japanese terms. reports regarding the mobilization of A conference between high ranking Japanese warships off the Indo-members of the Army and Navy and China coast,

the Forelim Office in expected to take. place within a few days.

Simply Advised LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter). The report from Tokyo that all British subjects have strict orders to leave Saigon is not entirely correct, says "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent. The truth is that sometime ago British subjects in Indo-China, who had no very pressing reasons for remaining in the country, advised to leave,

WETE

Thai Premier BANGKOK, Feb. 28 (Reuter).- The Thal Prine Minister, Luang Pibala Songgran, has reiterated Thailand's desire for "equal friend- ship with a friendly Powers," says the Thailand radio.

WAR

Ex-King Prajtipak, of Stam, reported

have

said in an interview that "under an absolute monarchy,

Maltese

Ask

For Raids On Rome

Yesterday's Attack

The British aircraft all returned

In their

second action since their arrival in Greece, brought their number of victims to 13 without loss to them. selves.

Search Of Search Of Sea & Land Vehicles

It tait bocabs. There were some casualties

New War Powers

lime doctor.

Over 200 doctors pay nightly visits and nearly 300 more are avaliable if called.

The transfer of nearly 1,000,000 mothers and children from London and the big cities has also been a complex problem which has been carried out with considerable success.

CAIRO, Feb. 28 (Reuter).—A to withdraw were attacked and dis-military spokesman states that persed by the Chungking forces. there is no evidence to support the Berlin claims that German troops are operating in Libya.

Meanwhile, the Communists north of the Yangtse bank were scattered by the fast-moving Japanese, units, Major Akiyama added.

Currie Not Involved CHUNGKING, Feb. 20 (Central News). The recent Japanese report alleging that Dr Laughlin Currie had discussed with Chinese government lenders the question of Kuomintang relations with the Chinese Com- munist Party, W03 described by authoritative circles here as absolute- ly groundless.

COLONY'S FINANCES November Accounts Alfonso

Published

The Colony's assets again advanced slightly in November according to the statement of accounts for that month husued to-day.

Expenditure was $4,370,770 against) $4,072,187 received, making the

Lying In State

excess of assets over liabilities at the Ex-King Of Spain Dies

end of November $21,395,480.

of

to the Governor to be necessary or expedient so lo do, he may declare any area in this Colony to be defence aren, and thereupon- person in that area to comply with (a) it shall be the duty of every any orders issued en behalf of the Chiet Security Officer for the purpose of meeting or hindering any actual or apprehended attack by an enemy or of protecting persons and property from the damage involved in any nuch altack; and

(b) the Chief Security Omeer may Issue orders or give directions regulat- Ing or prohibiting the entry of per- sons, vehicles or animals into that

area;

any

Provided that in exercising any powers conferred on him under this shall be subject to the control and regulation the Chief Security Officer direction of the Governor.

(2) Subject to

directions by the Governor, given

the Chief and subject to such restrictions as Security Officer may, to such extent He thinks proper, delegate all or any of the functions conferred an hum under this regulation to any specified persons or class of persons.

RADIO

ZDW, 355 metres (845 kc) and 31.45 motros (9,520 kilo-cycles) Mozart "Linz" Symphony No. 36 in C Major

A force believed to be German was Radio Programme Broadenst by driven back west of Agheila but this Z. B. W. on a Frequency of 845 k.c's. was in the nature of a patrol and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. milles of waterless desert. The main second. operating forward of a stretch of 300 and 8-12 midnight on 9,52 m.c's, per force undoubtedly Iles in Western Libyn.

Castel Rosso Withdrawal

II. K. T.

6.32 A Tchialkowsky Programme. 7.00 London Relay The News, 7.15 London Relay-Talk: 'Demo- cracy Marches',

7.30 London Relay-Special Broad+ cast to the British Forces in the Far East.

8.00 Local Time. Signal, Weather Report and Announcements.

8.03 Eileen Joyce (Piano) and Alexander Kiputs (Basa).

C

8.29 Mozart-Symphony No. 30 in Major ("Linz").

LONDON, Feb. 28 (Router). The British forces which land- ed on the Island of Castel Rosso, a small Italian island with a 1st Mov: Adagio-Allegro spiritoso; seaplane base in the Eastern 2nd Mov: Poco Adagio; 3rd Moy: Mediterranean, last Tuesday, Menuetto and Trio; 4th Mov: Finale now been withdrawn, ducting the London Philharmonic ...Sir Thomas Beecham con- (Presto).. having accomplished their ob- Orchestra.

have

lect, saye a joint Admiralty and War Office communique issued to-night.

0.00 London Itelay The News, 9.15

the four',

London Relay-Questions of

9.30 Some Well Songs. Plane Base Destroyed LONDON, Feb. 28 (UP)-Army Wave only) Sport Results.

Britain Has A Quiet Day

945 News In French (on Short

0.50 Local

9.53

Warlock--Serenade.

The Constant Lambert String Or-

10.00 London Relay-Muslo Hall'. 11,00 Vocal Selections from Musical Comedy.

11.15 Landon Relay-St David's Day Programme,

11.30 Dance Musta. 12.00 midnight. Close Down.

Detailed figures of the revenue in

Peacefully A new Order has been promulgat November show that revenue was up MALTA, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-Two er under the Defence Regulations compared with November, 1938, by churches and a convent were damaged and is notified in to-day's "Govern- $4,672,170 against $3,473,220. Simi-cording to present arrange and Navy officials refused to come

ROME, Feb. 28 (UP).--A¢- and more than 200 persons were ment Gazelle." The Order rendered homeless in

Rives to-day's nie the Police and members of His month for the first cleven ments, ex-King Alfonso's funeral ment on the evacuation

of 1940

of Castel was $40,051,398 raid.

Accommodation for them was im- to stop and search vehicles on the $38,248,467.

Majesty's Forces in uniform power against a corresponding figure

Rosso in view of the fact that opera- will take place on Monday morn-tions in that area may still be going chestra conducted by Constant Lam- the people of That knew that Thai- mediately found in Sa Cristy Church, road, and vessels on the water-ways,

ing from the Spanish Church of on; however, it is known that the bert. land was included in Japan's ex-

The official communique stated that which are suspected of

Features of last November's revenue Monserrato in Rome. committing were Duties, up nearly $400,000; o pansion scheme. At that time, Thai in the early morning unidentified war offences.

Itallan seaplane base on the Island Hundreds of persons thronged the may be assumed to be destroyed. decrease in assessed taxes; an in- whole lounge of the Grand Hotel to land's policy was one of maintain-chemy aircraft dropped a number of

in control of any road vehicle or any decline of $50.000 ing very Intimate friendship

that the person driving or crease in internal revenue;

and a sign the register, including Italian Britain."

and considerable damage was done to vessel on water to which the public Office, War Revenue

from the Post and Spanish aristocracy and diplo- "It is to be hoped that the present property. One enemy nireraft is be- have access, or any inland navigation, $774, 221,

brought in

mats from the Vatican. government will not change this lieved to have been seriously, damaged shall stop the vehicle or vessel on be- policy

Expenditure last November wus and it is unlikely that it reacheding required-to-do-so-by-a-constable $4,970,770 against $2,313,623 in No- The radia commentator slated that the Thul Prime Minister

to-day home

Following the recent indiscriminate Majesty's Forces being in uniform tive figures for the first eleven in uniform or any member of His vember the previous year. Compare doubted the accuracy of the statement bombing of Malta, slogans "Bomb and on duty. and pointed out that it was incon- Rome," live appeared on the walls

months were $42,647,082 against $33,- Beatrice. Search On Suspicion sistent with the That National Assem- of ruined buildings.

Upon the overtaking of a vehicle Outstanding itans in last Novem-unable to be present as she only re-few bombs were dropped during the or vessel on an occasion on which the ber's necounts were charitable ser-

turned home from Turin. few days

afternoon at Dover, causing little driver has failed to stop when inwvices (up $110,000); Harbour Depart-ngo. She is expecting to be a mother damage and no casualties, fully required to do so, any constable ment (up $150,000); Stores Depart-

ment (up $100,000), Medical Depart- shortly. or ember of His Majesty's Forces has reasonable ground for suspecting

ment (up $500,000), all compared that there.

evidence of the commission. of a war offence, may search the vehicle

or vessel and may selze any article found therein which he hat reasonable ground for believing to be evidence of commission of any Puch offence,

bly a declared policy of maintaining equal friendship with powers.

all friendly

French Precautions SHANGHAI, Feb, 28 (Reuter),—; The French are reported to be rush-

Ambassador Leaving To-day

The British Ambassador to China,

865,416.

ing inllitory precautions in southern Sir Archibalti Clark Kerr, is leaving or verse is to be found in the vehicle with November, 1939.

Indo-China following increased ten- aion.

General

Mordunt,. the French C-in-C has gone to Suigon by air from 1anol.

Axis Affected

the Colony to-day for Shanghai. He will return later to Chungiting.

Export Of Firewood Prohibited

TOKYO, Feb. 20 (Reuler)The The export of firewood except by success or failure of the mediallon Heence is now prohibited, according conference in which Japon hins hand-lo an announcement made by Mr E. ed proposals to France and Thailand W. Hamilton, Controller of Trade, in for a settlement of the border dis- the "Government Gazette" to-day.

Of

Encouraging Figures Of Race For Air Supremacy

special commentary

LONDON, Feb. 28, (Reuter)—A article by the "Observer's" air correspondent, Major Oliver Stewart, on February 23, states facts not officially confirmed but considered by informed quarters in London more reliable than many recent estimates of the German strength.

It is further stated that the powers conferred in the new Order will be in addition to and not in derogation of these Regulations, of the powers conferred by any other

Immigration Commission Scope Of Inquiry

Police Gain Decorations

Long Service Awards The Colonial Police Long Ser- vice Medal has been awarded to the following members of the

Cordinal Lopez blessed the body. Members-of-the-family-who-were-

Juan. Don Jalmic and Princess at the bedside at the time of death comprised Ex-Queen Victoria, Don

Princess Christina was

Lying In State

The body of ex-King Alfonso lay in state this afternoon at the Grand Hotel in the same room in which he died. He lies on low bler, slx Inches from the floor, bareheaded and garbed in the while cape of the Gründ Master of the Four Orders. A red cloth has been placed over the heart.

and A Spanish flag

the a cape of Virgin

Pilar which were flown from

William Ritchie, John his fully were going to

appointed to investigate and report Ernest Roontingent--Inspector Ali King grew worse and by 11.05 .m.

The actual German Arst line, miles an hour, but they have an ex- [Gregor, (Chairman), Mr C. B. Prem Singh, Bachan Singh, Joginder who gave the King extreme unciton

air strength is probably under ceptionally low landing speed.

ir activity over Britain to-day but a LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter).- There has been scarcely any enemy

It is now known, states the Air Ministry, that an enemy bomber was shot down by anil-aircraft fire off South Wales on Wednesday,

Chinese Recruits For R.N.V.R.

Eire Money Laws

Holdings Abroad

28 (Reuter).- - DUBLIN, Feb. Banknotes and currency notes hence- forth must not be sent out of Eire, This is the major provision of cur- rency restrictions announced by the Elrean Minister of Finance to-day,

Thus neither English nor Scottish Chinese personnel for the engineer- in Great Britain

It is notified that recrulling of Eire citizens for payments to persons nor Ulster banknotes may be used by

Ing branch of the Hongkong Royal,

oper

a few

carly

Free China's Drastic Laws Against Drugs Published

Apart from this prohibition, pay- Saragossa are draped over the body. Naval Volunteer Reserve will comments to persons in Great Britain

The room is curtained with black mence forthwith.

continue unrestricted. and illuminated with candles.

mates must he (1)

British- Withdrawals from savings or other A large crucifix is

Chinese (2) Have is standing at the knowledge of English, written and the United Kingdom, Australia, New a sound bank accounts in any country except Police Force, according to an an-monks and four Spanish nuns prayed spoken: (3) Must be aged 22 to 32; Zealand, South Africa and

head of the bier. Two Francisco nouncement in this morning's throughout the afternoon beside the

Have practical experience in the others is forbidden without the per- "Government Gazette":

body and the family sat in vigil.

operation and repair of steam (coal mission of the Elrean authorities. European Contingent-Sub-Inspec-

and oil driven) engines, Internal com- Peaceful End tors Ronald Robert McEwen, Robert

British Comment LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)-Ex-electrical machinery; and (5) Must Commenting on the Elrean currency bustion engines, ship's auxillary and Cunningham, Hurry Edward Langley. King. Alfonso passed a quiet night be available for full-time mobilisa-moves, city circles to-night point out

LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter) John O'Donovan, Charles Poyntz, but at 10.30 a.m., just when members tion if and when required. Josephi Walsh, Leonard Tyler, Albert the funeral of his secretary, the Mar-longkong Naval Volunteer Force rency resources and resemble the that they are obviously Intended for should be made the conservation of Elre's It is announced in

Johnson, Michael Josephi quis of Torres, who predeceased him, Omee, York Building (2nd Floor), restrictions imposed by the United to-day's stiery, "Government

Gazetle" that the

John

Michell, Timothy following Commissioners have been Collins, Jack Goddard and Harry

othy the King had another heart attack.

ofessor Frugoni was summoned 3, 4 and 5.

between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. on March Kingdom Government in the on the administration of the Im-

administered adrenaline but the and

jatuges of the war, Indian migration Department:-Sir Atholl Mohamed; Police Sergeants Feroze he was seen to be dying.

Shah. Bochan Singh, Sarwan Singh, A.C.A., J.P., Mr David Drum-

A Spanish Jesult Father Lopez, mond, J. P. and Mr Woo Hang-kam, Singh, Bosant Singh; Lance Sergeants before, when he was thought to be Lack of Enemy Reserves LL.B., J.P.

Sayed Mohamed, Sonda Khan, The most remarkable thing about

Nahor dying, did so again. The end come K. M. A. Barnett, J.P. has been

Singh: Cons the German air force is the shallow-appolated Secretary to the Commisgeants Wu Kum, So Kwong, Wong raculties to the inst.

Constable Sule Mohamed, Cantonese Contingent-Lance Ser-

peacefully at 11.61 a.m. ness of its reserves, numbering only The proportions are: arst line long- about 3,000 serviceable aircraft.

King Alfonso retained all his range bombers 1,500 to 1,000 fighters

The Commissioners wiit Inquire

Kat, Ma Shu; Constables Chi Hong, Į 1,000, of which two-thirds are single- is hopeful, with British production

The position in general, therefore, into and report on the manner in Leung Yun, Mok Ylk, To Yung. The funeral will be at the Church

which the Immigration Department Chiang Jen Yu. engined, one-third twin-engine raft mounting steadily an increasing rate. ception; the manner in which its staff Lang Service Medal: Chief Detective three days' national mourning kant

of St. Mary of Angels. Weihaiwei Contingent.-Inspector| Mourning In Spain bombers: 160 reconnazanince aircraft, ald

and United States has been administered since Its i11 430 of which are fitted

First Bar to the Colonial Police Spanish Government is declaring a MADRID, Feb. 20 (Reuter)The mounting carry bombs.

Wright in the January number has been assembled and cruited: 1608 Lo Ki and Lance Sergeant 320ing to-morrow for the late ex-King |

estimates bility of those-appointed or

Inspector Michael Murphy, Sergeant This very powerful striking force

Generican "Aviation »

total strength at 35.000 the adequacy or otherwise of the is forming a large proportion of the and the British at 25,000; he estimates nacial system and the agency system

Wong Kee, entire air fleet, Alecraft equipped that the totals will be equal by July, Insti

Instituted in it; and the, treatment for bombing are about 2,000 including excluding Italy. The present British and facilities accorded to the pubile machines comparable to our constal output is 1.850 monthly, the German with which the Department and its command, and 300 or 100 of the frat 2,000, the United States 750 Increasing personnel have been brought into line Army co-operation machines are to 1,000 in July.

contact. avaliable for short range tactical Most impressive are the curves

The Commissioners will receive bombing,

showing the output. The Axis curve oral and written evidence and will is talling off, but the United States ascertain and report on whether The German Army co-operation curve is sweeping up to a position ex- there has been any avoidable lack of machine is the Henschel 128 Parasol coeding the Axis output at the end of efficiency, Judgment, or tact In re- monoplane resembling our Westland the present year, and thereafter far Intion to the Lyannder Army co-operation: ma- exceeding the best possible Axis They will also maite such recom

foregoing matters. chine. Their top speed is only 220 effort.

mendations as they may think t

5,000, certainly not greater than 5-6,000.

to

T. P. of the the

Mr

sioners.

the suita-

An

Defence Reserve

Alfonso.

Wants Roosevelt

To Mediate

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

CHUNGKING, Feb. 28 (Central News) -Indicating the Government's unrelenting determination to rid the country of promulgated. the scourge of opium and narcotics, a new law has been

This law provides the death sentence for the following offences: planting of poppy and manufacture of opium. and narcotics, trafficking in narcotics, the use of narcotics, giving- morphine infections or opening narcotic dens.

Those who possess drugs intended

Permission lo quit the Hongkong

for sale will be given the death Defence Reserve, with effect from

sentence or life imprisonment as also February 20, has been granted to Mr WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UP)-wilt those tramcking in opium, in V. A. Perkins.

Representative Louls Ludlow intro- porting or exporting poppy seeds or assigned from the General Group for day urging President Roosevelt to caught possessing opium intended for Me T. Forgusson has been ro- duced a resolution to the House to-operating opium dens. Anyono Essential Services to the Combatant enll a conference of the Americananie will be given at least ten years' Group in the Hongkong Defence Re-Republics to offer their services as imprisonment.

medintors to end the European war. Oplum smokers caught will be

serve.

given a jail term of between one and five years together, with a fine of $1,000, Addicts who again Indulgo in oplum-smoking after given the cure- treatment will be given the depth sentence.

Most severe punishment is provided for government employees, members of the police force or the army,

The law will be in force for three years.