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Major Balkans War Said Likely
Nazis Rush Troops
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SOFIA, Mar. 3 (UP).—End- less grey columns of German troops are reported to be cross- ing Bulgaria to-day towards the Macedonian frontier and the
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FINAL EDITION
Supreme
Hongkong Telegraph
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TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1941.
日七初月二
No. 10307
GERMANY ASKS
JOIN
TO
THE
Gift Of Salonika
Held Out As Bait
Special to the "Telegraph"
opening of a major Balkan war BELGRADE, Mar. 3 (UP)-According to appears likely.
Advanced detachments are re-circles close to the Axis Powers, Germany is appealing to Yugo-Slavia to declare herself unequivocably in favour of the Axis.
ported to be already established
un the Bulgarian frontier where
they can Cross the mountain
country into Greece.
Take Over Six Positiona
SOFIA, Mar. 3 (UP)-Advance German troops moved across Bui- staria to-day by truck and automobile in order to consolidate at least six positions which the advance guard
Turvey of from 12 to 15 divisions of
Germany is pointing out to Yugo-Slavia that this action will not only guarantee her territorial status, but she might also receive Salonika as a reward.
High Yugo-Slav sources declare that there was
a
has already takten over the Greek possibility that Yugo-Slavia would join the Axis, but
frontier.
The exact position cannot be us- certabed but sources close to the
Axis named the rail heads at Kulala,
decision was a matter of weeks, not just a matter of days.
Dara-Djere, Patmaki) and Nenrykop THAILAND
Reports that the Germans had oc- cupied Svilengrad on the Turkish
frontier have been denied by these BORDER
same circles. They pointed out that the Germans do not desire to make any moves at present which might untagonise the Turks.
Bulgaria Celebrates
SOFIA, Mar, 3 (UP).-The Influx of Germin troops was more notice- able to-day with more soldiers and officers on the streets than ever be- fore.
DISPUTE
Mediation Efforts At Standstill
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
British in Salonika?
ROME, Mar. 3 (UP).—Signor Gayda, writing in the "Giornale d'Italia" charges Britain with making landings at Salonika and with many other overt Mediterranean moves.
He declared that Bulgaria's non- aggression occords with Yugo-Slavia and Turkey would remain unaffected by the German movements in Balkans.
the
Yugo-Slavia Next Victim? BELGRADE. Mar. 3. (Router). The Senior Regent, Prince Paul, this TOKYO, Mar. 4 (Domei) morning received Herr von Ribben- trop, the German Foreign Minister, at the former's estate at Broo, in Slovania, near the point at which French and Thailand delegations the Yugo-Slay, Austrian and Italian awailTM instructions-from-their frontiers meet, respective Governments.
Bulgarin is celebrating the 63rd Japanese mediation efforts in the anniversary of her liberation from Thai:Indo-China border dispule TURN to Back Pago, Column 3 are again at a standstill as the
Washington Views On Indo-China
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3 (Reu-
However, these directions are expected to reach Tokyo on Tuesday when the way will be cleared for holding the fifth in- formal meeting of the three delegations, at which the final agreement will be confirmed,
Conferences in Tokyo While Japanese official circles con- ter)-France kuving given in to tinue to decline comment on the re-t. Japan regarding the Indo-China-ports that the Vichy Government has
This is learned in usually reliable quarters and It has been confirmed TURN to Back Pago, Column 5
ALBANIA
Italians Fail To Make Headway
attacks,
states
the
Hajime Matsumiya, con Athens radio quoting the Greeki
the
The first attack at sunset failed
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YUGO-SLAVIA
AXIS UNION
C.N.A.C. Plane Turkey To
Found
3
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
CHUNGKING, Mar. (UP) The C.Ñ.A.C., to- day revealed that the Dou- glas DC-2 plane which was , lost on February 12 while enroute to Chungking from Hongkong on a special char- tered trip, was found yester. -day-at Taoshien in the southwestern ́ ́ ́ corner of Hunan.
The plane crashed into a mountain and was entirely destroyed. It is feared that all four of the occupants were killed.
Soviet Hint To Bulgaria
Nazi Occupation Resented
The Capture of
Bardia
Australian troops charre in with fixed bayonets to occupy Bardia Jurt after, the Italians capitulated on January 5.• They are ready to deal with any Fascist bands which might be resisting. This dramailo picture has just been received in Hong- kong.
Wait Behind Her
Defences For Nazis To Move
Special to the "Telegraph"
ANKARA, Mar. 3 (UP).—It is officially announced that three new classes have been called to the colours in Turkey, but that three others have been demobilised.
An unconfirmed report says that British bombers have been sent to Varne and Rustchuk.
It is denied that the Dar-
denolles have been mined and
closed, although Turkish pilots NEW HOPES FOR REVIVAL
are required on all vessels pass- ing through.
Semi-officiul quarters consider that German Bulgaria is now only a "province" and that the Turko-Bul- garian pact
to does not apply German attack on Greece. As soon as the positions are consolidated Tur- kish troops will remain on the defen- sive behind their frontiers, military experts are convinced that
since
that is the only chance for a success- ful campaign.“.
Mr
Informed quarters believe that Anthony Eden and General Sir John. Dill arranged to set up British air and land bases, and for British war- the Darden- ships to pass through nelles if the Germans attack Greece. Salonika Raid Alarm
(UP).The SALONIKA, Mar. 3 nirraid alarm was sounded at 11 a.. on Sunday and the all clear at 11.22 am. No foreign planes appeared.
Turkish Vigilance
3 (Reuter).-- | ISTANBUL, Mar.
OF
SPANISH MONARCHY
Special to the "Telegraph"
ROME, Mar. 3 (UP)—The burial of ex-King Alfonso was the greatest funeral ever accorded a King in exile and is regard. ed in Spanish monarchist circles as having furthered the cause of the Spanish Royal family through the pretender, Don Juan,
Enemy
Aircraft
Losses
LONDON, Mar. 8 (Reuter).—
Although he lived in exile for many years, and recently hand- ed over his claims to the throne nevertheless, Alfonso received the homage of the heads of
and Ambassadors States virtually every country in the world, including the United States Ambassador, Mr. William [Phillips.
in
R
LONDON, Mar. 3 (Reuter).- accepted the Japanese compromise The Greeks continue to hurl Thai dispute, it remains to be formula for settlement of the dispute back the Italians and on Satur- seen what Japan will do as a re-without any modifications, it is under-day they repelled two heavy
Japanese Ambassador, sult and how strongly she in-stood that the
Italian tends to establish herself in Mr
with M. Rene Robin, former Indo-China, state observers in
and French Press Ministry, of French Indo-China Washington.
Sun- delegate to the conference, on However much Thailand gets from day. This interview took place after despite strong artillery preparation the French surrender, Japan is ex- the French Ambassador, M. Charles and the Greeks, firing from 5,000 preted to take much or more in Arsene Henry, had called on
General Franco himself sent French concessions, but
advance. whether Japanese Foreign Minister Mr Yosuke feet heights, stopped the Italian
Over 870 planes were lost by the yellow and red wreath, while Musso- The second attack was made after will then move southward is Matsuoka, on Sunday morning, Japan
that dark and met with a like fate plus
floral still a matter of much speculation It is authoritatively learned
generally sent both Mr. Matsuoka and Mr Matsumiya great losses.
MOSCOW, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-Bulgarin's adherence to the Axis Pact enemy in the Middle East dur-lini and Hitler, as well as the Pope tributes, focussing world attention ou British intention to resist in that urged the French delegates to seek
Beret Raided.
The Moscow.radio announced to remains the chief tople in the news-ing February compared with the and kings event is certain and it is learned on a reconsideration of the Vichy Gov-
CAIRO, Mar. 3
almost been forgotten. the Spanish Royal cinima which had good authority that the Netherlands ernment's reply which, while accept- East Indics, if attacked, will formallying Japan's formula in principle, con- R.A.F. heavily attacked the Albanian Office had informed the Bul-Balkans" and adds that Turkey must
To-night, Don Juan stands as the on Sunday, declare war.
sole pretender to the throne and is in tained several reservations, particular- aerodrome
"Ten" emphasises that Bulgaria's is regarded as important, in-ly reference to Cambodigin. low- according to a communique issued gurian Minister in Moscow to redouble her vigilance.
day that the Soviet Government
a stronger position than his exiled who inany Spanish asinuch as the East Indies are known ever, it is held significant that the here to-day. to have a first-line air force running Japan and Thailand delegates also to hundreds of late mole! American met on Monday, whereupon the That hangars and buldings which started considered the entry of German signature to the Pact was secured by planes, all regarded of superior per- officials sent a detailed report to extensive fires visible over 50 miles troops into Bulgaria tends to TURN to Back Page, Column 3 formance to anything that Japan has, TURN to Back Page, Column 4 away.
Th
Japanese Manoeuvres In The Bias Bay Area
of Beret
(Reuter). The night that the Soviet Foreign papers here. "Vatan" describes it as Dritish losses of 26 machines.
prelude to aggression In the The official return shows that in
Direct hits
were obtained on
LATEST
wards an-extension of the war to the Balkans and that it could not
support the attitude of the Bul- Japanese &
garlan Government.
Full Text
LONDON, Mar. 3 (Reuter)—The
full text of the statement regarding
New Entertainment the Soviet Government's militude on
Taxes Proposed Pact is as follows:
:
Bulgaria's adherence to the Tripartite
"On March 1 a representative of When the Legislative Council meets the Bulgarian Foreign Office in-
French In Hotel Brawl
Saigon Incident SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SAIGON, March 3 (Domei).
this war zone, 120 enemy machines were shot down and over 250 destroy- ed on the ground or captured.
During the same month, the total of German planes lost over Britain fother since the war began was brought to monarchists felt compromised him- 3,123 by destruction-a further 30 anlf through the constitution. machines.
Of these, 12 were brought down at night, eight by AA. fire:
British losses were five planes, making a war total of 853.
British losses over Germany and occupied territory in February were 49 against 11 Germans.
Up to February 28, British losses under this heading totalled 445.
LONDON, Mar. 3 (Reuter)--The Minister of Labour announces that provisional figures of men aged 10
Japanese military manoeuvres in Blas Bay have been gain on Thursday of this week, the Finan formed the omcial representative af ing added momentum recently, and according to one very reliable cial Secretary will move a resolution the Saviot Government in Bulgaria Four Japanese members of the
ed 207,381, comprising England, 222, source, the Japanese are now constructing a landing base at for an increase in entertainment taxes that the Bulgarian Government had Japan Airways Company office who registered on February 22 totall agreed to the entry of German troops here were injured in a hotel 732; Scotland, 29,338; and Wales, 15, Kauchungmel, where already a pier has been built and a wireless as from April 1.
He will move that as from that into Bulgaria for the purpose of con-dining-room brawl last night 201 station installed. -
The Japanese are taking drastic
for admission, including the amount "On March 3, the Deputy Peoples' with French Army officers. Tho The transfer of crack Japanese setion to prevent information of their date where the amount of payment solidating peace in the Balkona.
not exceed four Commissar for Foreign Affairs, M. incident occurred when the troops from southern Formosa military movements leaking out, and of the duty does one traveller who
Vishinsky, replied as follows to the Japanese who were staying at to the Bins Bay area has been in tale far apanese lines declared that cents it-holl be duty free vents but Bulgarian Minister in Moscow, M. de Salgon Falace Hotel, rose to
Payment exceeding are now executing
10 cents will enery a Stamenov: progresa for some time past and the invaders
Chinese with the idea of preventing not exceeding
but not exceeding 20 cents, duty will be two cents; exceeding 20 cents but
is..continuing. Twolve divisions any escaping from the newly oceu-duty of one cent; exceeding ten cents i of Japanese troops are reported plest aren into Hongkong.
WRS,
Darlan Going To Paris
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" VICHY, Mar. 3 (UP) --Admiral Darlon will leave Vichy on Tuesday morning and proceed to Paris. is officially announced that Darian with German authorities and to keep will frequently go to Paris to confer. contact with the administration of the occupied zones.
U.S. Navy In Own Waters keremarks made by five French Can Defeat The Japanese
exceeding 35 cents but TURN to Page 2, Column Threa
ba
to have been sent to Formosa Military transporta continue to not exceeding 35 cents, duty to be arrive with great frequency in Blas from China fronts recently.
The forces now being landed in de Bay carrying troops, stores, qmmuni- Tamsul area are said to be well tion and big guns, equipped. Heavy field artillery. has
·
In reply to the communication of protest against the derogatory March to the effect that Bulgarian Government had agreed officers at the next table in the
Special to the "Telegraph" to the entry of German troops into dining room.
David Walah, Instantly one of the French officers
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3 (UP)-Senator attacked the Japanese and others con Chairman of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee told the Senate
room, while two However, the situation of let exceeding 31, duty 20 cents; exceed. MR RENDELL IN Joined in and locked up two Japanese to-day that it is the opinion of naval experts, that the United
by ten French soldiers who had engagement-In Japanese waters might be "suicidal." Shunchun has been cleared of a large number of Japanese tropa un centelereeding flag but not ex: ATHENS, REPORT remaining Japanese were beaten up States flest could defeat Japan in American waters, but that any Chincer police are now in control at ren, while only a handful remain at Soeding:$2,-dusty-40-cents;-exceeding |--PECIAL" TO THE~"!TKLEGNAPH'Joined usinoda, Japan Finn:-The Scriptor spoke-against the l tinent. but any expedition to.
on
Japanese military, and pro-Japanese having been withdrawn to another
the border city t
Shayuchung.
Kastaning the construction of a road
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Ing but
not exceeding 00 cents, duly will
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centag exceeding $3 but not exceeding BERLIN, Mar, 3 (UP)—According It is established that the It is reported that the Japanese are
are making no serious effort to close $4, duty 70 cents; exceeding $4 but to the Veelklecher Beobachter Mr General, lodged a strong protest with Lond and Lease Bill and said the foreign waters would be an "up from Blas Bay to: Namtau, while the road over which, it is contended, not exceeding 15, duty 11; excending Randall, the British Minister to Sets, the Government-Claneral of Cochin United States Navy could defeat hill battle and hazardous. The another main highway is being com- much war materials puss into Free $5, duty will be 31.30 for the first 15 left Bulgaria to-day "probably to China regarding the Incident and also any Power that attempted an in same would be true of the Atlan-
French soldiers upon the Japanese.ivaston on the American con- tld.” Make St John Dili in Athenal.” pleted from Tamsul towards: Wai China, and the traffic in said to con- and 30 cents for each additional meet Me Anthony Eden and General other resent Indimitles Inflicted by
dollar or part thereof. - . Unue unabatedilebil
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