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Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

DESTINY R. A. F. "Suicide

Greek Premier On Last Strongholds

CANEA, Crete, Apr. 28 (Reu- ter)"Destiny has chosen two islands us the last but worthy rampart of the free peoples of Europe the great Island of Britain and this Greek island," declared Dr Emmanuel Tsou- deros, the Greek Prime Minister, in a speech here to-day.

"The people of these islands are fighting the supreme battle of liberty. A black flood has awept over Europe. Humanity has known in the past similar barbaric invasions but the civilisation of free men always prevailed.

"A moving spectacle of resistance to the aggressors has been presented by even small islands Ilke Lemnos and Samothrace, and the splendid example set by the Greek people as a whole ir fighting six months ngainst an empire.

We have come to his land of liberty and courage in order that we should not allow ourselves to be ensloved and to continue the fight," Australian Donation

SYDNEY,

Apr. 28 (Reuter) Presenting the Consul General for Greece, Mr M. Vrisakis, with cheque for £50,000, proceeds of the Greek Day appeal, the Premier of New South Wales. Mr Alexander Mair, said that no one in his right would have doubted that the Empire would aid Greece.

senses

Expressing gratitude that Australia was giving all possible support to Cireece. Mr Vrisakis said that the Anzacs fought with undaunted courage beside the vallant Greek army. The mutual sacrifice would not be in vain.

Australian Political Views

Labour Leader

April 29, 1941.

Warplanes IRAN & IRAQ PLEASE

IRAQ PLEASE NOTE:

Attack German Destroyers

British Troops

Sway Opinion

LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter).~Defying a heavy storm of A.A. fire, British LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reutor). Blenheim bombers to-day pressed home an attack from a low altitude on two enemy-The arrival of British troops destroyers escorting supply ships off the Dutch coast.

Their bombs were seen to strike home and one of the enemy warships was later scen spouting a great volume of smoke and came to a standstill, says the Air Ministry,

Four aircraft are missing.

Bombs

factory and railway yards at

were dropped on Moppel, near the Zuyder Zoe, and other targets were Den- hekter Dock and De Kooy aere- drome. One aircraft is missing. bomber of the Dutch

British fighters destroyed an enemy epast. One fighter is missing.

Channel Patrols LONDON, Apr. 20 (Reuter). The R.A.F. is believed to have carried out offensive patrola on the other side of the Channel again to-day.

There was considerable air activity over the Straits of Dover and the southeast count of Engiand.

Small formations of British fighters and a group of bombers with Oghter French coast. cscorts were

were seen flying towards the

Emperor

Birthday

of Japan's

Reception

A

The 40th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, His Imperial Majesty Hirohito, K.G., G.C.D., G.C.V.O., was celebrated at reception held by the Japanese Consul General, Mr Seiki Yano, at the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel, when over 120 guests including His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, His Excellency the General Oficer Commanding the Troops, Major General A. E. Grasett, Unofficial and Official members of the Government, members of the Consular Corps and others honoured the toasts.

Kreat

Consul General's Toast New Heavy Bomber

Mr Yano said.-1 is my LONDON, Apr. 28. (Reuter)-hour and privilege. to have Your new Stirling heavy bomber of the Excellency, the Governor of Hong- RA.F. Bomber Command carried out kong, my denr Colleagues of the daring and successful daylight at Consular Body and other distinguish-

ed

representing tack on Einden to-day, it is learned.

Kuests

various In London.

putlons at this reception in celebon- The aircraft came down to a low tion of the 40th anniversary of His altitude, dropped a heavy load of m

Imperial Japanese Majesty's Birth- bombs and then opened machine-gunday, fire from a height of 1,500 feet.

Keynes To Visit U. S.

DIVORCE HEARING

No Evidence On Domicile

i am very much pleased to inform you that His Majesty is in execllent A polition for divorce was brought health, although busy day and night before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl dealing with state affairs, His MacGregor, at the Divorce Court this Majesty has been deeply concerned Ribeiro Cabral de Carvalho against Imorning by Mrs. Morla Fernanda about the world crisis and has made Mr Eduardo Ilenrique Cabral de constant efforts to bring about peace,

¡Carvalho, prosperity and happiness to | Japanese nation as well as to all

mankind.

the

The ground for the petition stated to be adultery, and Mr Percy was Financial Genius On this occasion of celebration. Chen, Instructed by Mr M. A. da LONDON, Apr. 28 (Router).—The cannot but recall to mind that the Silva, appeared for the petitioner. Jaunous British economist, Mr d. M. traditional friendship), in the forms of Respondent Was not present in Keynes, member of the Economic alliance, which existed between Great Court, nor was he represented. Chan Advisory Council, is making a brief Britain and Japan, once saved the Far Ying was named as co-respondent, visit to Washington at the request of Eust from the Russian invasion and

After evidence had been given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to marked on history a brilliant page the petitioner and witnesses, his confer with the United States Ad-on eternal contribution to world Lordship pointed out to Mr. Chen ministration and the British Supply evilization. I am confident that the that no evidence had been given as Council on the operation of the Lease same spirit, still kept alive in the to domicile. and Lend Act and other related bearts of both nations, will be reani- Mr Chen apologised for the inatters.

minted by means of mutual under- omission and asked for an adjourn- The name of Keynes has been much standing to serve as a stabilising fac-ment, saying that he would produce before the British publie since thelor in the Far East.

evidence of domicile at SYDNEY, Apr. 28 (Reuter).

the next putbreak of war in connection

with

Your Excellencies, Your Honours, hearing. -Mr D. 0, Watkins, Member of his plan for compulsory savings ann-Ladies and Gentlemen, I hereby ben The case was adjourned to May 12.

13 ' the House of Representatives edat curtailing privite expenditure. you to join with me and drink to the for Newenetle, New Southeral idea of this plan was health of His Britannic Majesty.

by the Chancellor of the

Governor's Speech Wales, onc of the strongest Exchequer in the new budget which

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Labour constituencies, declared provides for crediting to tax-payers Geoftry Northcote, in proposing the a portion of their income las for use health of His Imperial Majesty, the to-day that Labour should either by them after the war. attempt to govern or enter the

Emperor of Japan, said: Mr Keynes was a civil servant for National Government.

and is now years

back al the Treasury. He drafted some intricate agrements for Inter-Allied Loans in the last war and was the Treasury's principal adviser at the Pener Con- ferente.

Ile is the first Labour member to express publicly views which are held privately by many other Labour members,

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Unlicenced Transmitters

Five men were charged before Mr G. T. Lowry at Central Magistracy this morning with possession of wire- less transmitters and receiving up- Paratus without the necessary licence, sale permit or letter of ex

exemption, Defendants were Sum Hing-chung, 32, reporter of

Ming

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Acting Australian Prime Minister, ROOSEVELT

IN CHUNGKING

fully I

can

in Iraq has had a most reassur- ion in view of the close ties ing effect upon Iran public opin- between Iraq and Iran, which are linked by the Shadabad Treaty.

A certain section of the Iran press, however, has played up news of the German successes in Greece and the advance in Libya, according to re- liable news received in London, states "Router's" Diplomatic Corres- pondent.

There is much speculation as to the German plans and the attitude of Turkey is watched with the greatest interest.

Quo Tai-chi Busy In Washington

he will Mr Cordell

On Tuct and later Mr Henry

WASHINGTON, Apr. 28 (Reuter). Dr Quo Tul-chi, who received an I ovation, with Dr Hu Shih, from a large Washington audience on Sun- day night, storts a busy programme on Tuesday which will bring him in contact with many important Con- gressional and Administration leaders,

Hull,

of State, then Fre- sident Wallace, the Vice-President.

will be the scene of a dinner at which On Tuesday night, the Embosay

Mr Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Treasury, Mr Henry L. Stimson, Alben Barkley, the Majority Leader, Secretary for War, and Senator)

will be present.

Embassy Reception

On Wednesday, Dr Quo will call on Mr Morgenthau and Mr Jesse Jones, the Federal Loan Administrator, and in the afternoon he will be the guest of honour at a big reception in the Embassy gardens, to be attended by representatives of the omcial, diplo- matte, social and press scellons In- Washington,

On Thursday, Dr Quo will be the guest of Lord Haltiax, the British Ambassador, at lunch. On Friday he will funch with Mr Cordell Hull ond on the same evening will meet, at a dinner at the Chinese Embassy, Mr Jesse Jones, Judge Felix Frankfurter and Mr Sol Bloom, Chairman of the House of Representatives Commillee of Foreign Relations.

War Courts For Britain

LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter).--War Zone Courts to operate in any area invaded or heavily bombarded have master of the Tal Chung Stationery

been formally established throughout Shop,

Chit,

28, unemployed, England and Wales. the Chinese. In-Herbert Morrison, Minister of Home 18, student, and Cheung An order has been made by Mr

Mr Yane, Your Excellency, Your Honours, Ladies and Gentlemen:

All British people here to-day will have heard with high appreciation The amiable terms in which the

Consul-General nás Japanese Con

pro- Fadden To Churchill

posed the health of His Britannic LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter)—The

Colony, Mr. A. W. Fadden, hus-cabled Mi

acknowledge the toast. Churchill: "You have the full support

you, Mr Consul- General, that it is the wish of the Sik-tung, of Australia in your great work," according to newspaper reports from Corps, and his

Captain James Roosevelt, Marine British people to continue to five on Sydney.

compaulon Major the friendliest terms with your dis-Pectorate and Statistics Bureau. Thomas, should be in Chungking now. Enguished nation, with whom we

Mr D. W. Waterton, Senior In-Security, under the Defence Regaln

tions dividing the country WASHINGTON, Apr. 20 (UP). They left early this morning for the have ntuch in common. agree "pector of Wireless, prosecuted. Ac- districts, broadly corresponding to the The Austrailan-Minister, Mr-lichardcapital of Free China after a quiet wholeheartedly-with-you-when-you-cused were remanded-for-n-week Civil Defence regions. Casey, to-day nssured, Mir Cordell day in which they were received by say that mutual understanding be- and bail of $2,000 was allowed. Hull, Secretary of State, of the unity Northcote, and were entertained to quarter of the world to achieve and H. E. the Governor, Sir Geoffrytween us would greatly help this

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Car Windows Broken

Mr W. J. Knight, of 520 The Peak, 27 and 7 pan. yesterday, some one reports that between 4 p.m. on April broke open the window of his ear

of Australia and Britain regarding funcheon at the American Club. the prosecution of the war and trans- mitted to Mr Hull copies of the

North Africa Destination

It is with deep pleasure that we statements of labour leader John Captain Roosevelt told representa-bave heard that His Imperial Ma- Curti and Acting Premier Mr A. W. lives of Generalissimao Chiang Kai- Jesty, the Emperor of Japan, is in Fudden containing similar aims.

health. His endea- Mr Casey discussed many matters he "brings the President's best yours in the cause of peace are well- with Mr Hull and said the latter in- wishes."

known to us in Great Britain and dicated there we some "interesting He revealed that his destination I pray that he may long be spared long range views” on the the Far was originally Greece, but now he fur that most noble works, and that parked at Connaught Road Central, East.

supposed he, as well as Major Gerald he may be successful therein, We Thomas, who is accompanying him, offer His Majesty our most respectful and stole a rain ceat, valued $10. The car was damaged to the extent North congrats and good wishes on

of $10, Mr Yano, on bellf of your guests reports that come one forced open the Mr D. Mitchell, of $22 The Peak, I ber to thank you for your charm-front window of his car, which was ing hospitality to-day.

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I call on all present to join me and stole a pair of shoes, valued 515. Captain James Roosevelt arrived at 8.15 am. Irons Hongkong to-day. His in drinking the health of His Im-Damage to the car was estimated at first remark after landing was this perial Majesty, the Emperor of ts such beautiful secrery.

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The first case to be brought before the new Pulsne Judge, Mr Justice P.EF. Cressall, in the Summary Court this morning was one for possession of premises known as No.

145 Lockhart Road, Brst floor, Wanchai.

Plaintiff was a woman, But Kwai- the Stock Exchange to-day, the mar-parations are being made to form a

the Immediate freezing of Greek fong, of 72 Queen's Road East, first LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter)-Pre-credits and cash in the United States. Boor, and she claimed possession of ket was firmly held, heartened by German Colonial Ministry, sal! a the Premier's speceli, but business Wilhelmstrasse spokesman

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cable.

the premises from Pau Tin-hung, 341 Mr King Foo-luc, of the Central17, the date of expiry of the notice to in rent, mesne profits from February to-day. Bank of Chino, reports the theft of

drome, Kowloon City, yesterday.

netion.

quiet and was lurgely con- The spokesman added that Germany $5,000 Chinese currency from his Defendant to quit, and costs of the fined to gilt-edged securities which regarded her colonial claims irrevo-office opposite the Kal Tak Aero- were unchanged on the day.

Among the industrials, Cable and Wireless were strong, while motora and some steel were slightly higher. Olis were quiet, Attock and Anglo- Iranian being lower. Kaflrs were idle.

In the foreign market, Egyptian bonds were unified and firm. Wall Street was hesitant.

AIR ACTIVITY OVER BRITAIN

LONDON, Apr. 28 (Reuter).—Ger- man air activity over Britain to-day was very slight. A few bomba were dropped on the northeast coast Scotland and on the east and north east coast of England, but very small damage was done.

of

De Gaullists At Borders

Mr D. B, Evans, of Johnson, Stokes and Master, appeared for the Plaintift. Defendant Was absent from Court and unrepresented,

After formal evidence His Lord- ship gave judgment for the Plaintiff on the claim and costa,

Of French Somaliland NEW LIGHTHOUSE

VICHY, Apr. 28 (Reuter).—Free French forces supported

by British motorised units are massed on the southern frontier of French Somaliland, particularly in the neighbourhood of Daouenle Station on the Djibuti-Addis Ababa Railway, according to a dispatch from Djibuti, capital of French Somaliland.

The oflelul French news agency

Fow people were injured, muys theuestion of our calony entering Into every appearance of being news of a

official British communique.

A new lighthouse has been erected and a light established on Tanjong Barum in lat. 04 degrees 35' 44" N., long. 113 degrees 58′ 27′′ E (Ap. prox). The light is group flashing. giving three finshes every 20 seconds. It is visible at 17 miles.

Sikorski's Appeals To U.S. Poles

NEW YORK. Apr. 28 (Reuter).

has issued the "recessary instruc- this news, Issued by Vichy, should says that the French Government French forces in London belleve that The headquarters, of the Froe tions", and that there can be

no bo accepted with reserve. It has negotiations with the Free French."

The agency adds that other Free of the French garrison itself at Dii- The visit of General Sikorski, the

spontaneous movement in the midst French forces are believed to have funded in Zeila in the northern part but, the feelings of whom and of the Polish Prime Minister of British Somaliland.

and Com- population have been known for a mander-in-Chief, to America has long time to be favourable to Free contributed in the highest degree to France.

stimulating the war effort of 5,000,000 Foles, declare Polish circles,

His appeals to the Poles of America to help the British and Allied causo have been heard by largo enthusiastle audiences in New York, Chicago, I Detroit and Buffalo.

Spontaneous Revolt

Sentence of three months hard labour was passed on Chlu Yu-sum, 20, Junior Immigration Assistant, of No. 173 Hennessy Road, ground floor, Wanchal, when convicted by Mr LONDON, Apr, 28 (Router)-Free H. G. Sheldon, K.C., at Central French Headquarters state that the It will be remembered, state the Magistracy this moring on attempted Vichy. Government is circulating Free French larceny from the person of an un-

headquarters, that concerning Free French following the armistice, Djibuti was known Chinese male in Johnston forces, supported by British unita one of the first French possessions to Road, Wanchai, on Friday night. Inear the French colony of Djibuti.

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