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The

SECOND EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No. 16455

一拜望號二十月五英港香

MONDAY, MAY 12, 1941. 日七十月四

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PARLIAMENT & WESTMINSTER BOMBED IN NAZI HATE RAID Famed "Big Ben" Is Hit, But Ticks On

ABYSSINIA WAR NEARING END

30,000 Italians Stand At Bay

KHARTUM, May 11 (Reuter). While a strong South African and patriot force is marching from the south on Amba Alagi, the 9,000-foot high natural fortress in Northern Abyssinia, where some 30,000 Italians are estimated to be at bay, British troops are slowly but surely closing in on them from the north.

Iran Refuses

To Aid Iraqi Insurgents

The British forces are prepar- Ing for a determined attack on the fortress, the fall of which is linevitable.

The operations,-taking place in the rarified mountain atmosphere in this i region, demand great stamina and endurance on the part of the attack- ing foren.

LONDON, May 11 (Router)-It was disclosed to-night that the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the British Museum wore damaged in Saturday night's raid on London. The world-famed clock "Big Ben," whose chimes have been heard in all corners of the earth through the B.B.C., was also 'hit.

High explosives and incendiaries fell on all of the Parliamentary and Westmins- ter Abbey, opposite, was also set on fire.

In the House of Commons, the debating chamber has been wrecked and it is feared that it will never be used again until it has been rebuilt.

In the House of Lords, the Superintendent is under- stood to have been killed while assisting fire fighters'

Pin Pricks operations, and three other's were killed.

Irritate

Other members of the staff, who worked right through the night extinguishing the flames and salvaging valuable records and relics had remarkable escapes when

Nazi Plans the bombs fell.

Diplomatic Set-Backs

ZURICH, May 11 (Reuter).—| The new diplomatic successes confidently anticipated by Berlin have not materialised, according to reports from Berlin.

White Flag Trick CAIRO. May 11 (Reuter).— indluss engaged in an attack on King Ibn Saud of the Hedjaz husan outlying hill saw white dags ap- informed the Iraqi usurper, pear on its aunmit. Advancing to Raschid Ali, that he is unable to accept the surrender of the height, they were allowed to approach with- offer any kind of assistance to in grenade range when the Italians "A clear decision" by Vichy has the anti-British movement in hurled scores of bombs, causing some not yet been taken or the resumption along the lines Iraq, according to reports reach-casualties among the Indians. But of collaboration

the Indians continued their advance desired by Germany, says the Berlin of tho **Easter ing Cairo.

and successfully took the bill.

Herr von Papen's return to Turkey sign that

He is also said to have refused to give protection to Raschid

All himself.

Other reports say that the personal envoy sent by Raschid All to the Iranian capital, Teheran, is under- stood to have met with no success.

The official Iranian altitude to events in Iraq is one of complete dis- approval.

R.A.F. Communique CAIRO, May 11 (Reuter).—"Our alrcraft continue to attack rebel- occupied aerodromes and other mill- iary objectives in Iraq. Barracks, arrodromes, buildings and transport parks were bombed:

"Both fighter and bomber aircraft Nachricht

of the South African Air Force con is considered to be a tinued to support troops in rounding up the remains of the Italian East Turkish developments are far from African Army,

being a fait accompli as recently hinted by the "Berliner Zoersen Zeitung," the organ of the Wilhelms.

R.A.F. Sustain

Pressure

trasse.

Some bombs also smashed the famous Members' Lobby, which was already hit in previous raids and was shored up by

claborate scaffolding.

Fighting In 122 Deg. Fahrenheit

Egyptian Campaign

Magnificent Roof Pierced What some consider the most magnificent roof in the world, that of Westminster Hall, with its soaring arches and sweeping beams of oak, was pierced by bombs and damage was done to the interior.

The Hall was started by William Ruffer in 1018 It was thought to be the largest hall in the world with a

"Bis

although hit by high chiming its strokes.

CXD Ben by pillars.

still CAIRO, May 11 (Reuter). Only slight damage was done to part

It is practically unkown in the nilitary history of Egypt for campaigns to be conducted dur- ing the months of May, June, July and even August.

of

the

clock.

the masonry just above The Deanery of Westminster of the best Abbey, which is one examples of a medieval house in England, has been destroyed. fabric of the Abbey is intact,

The roof over the lower square)

The

Special USED CAR

Pargains

at

GILMAN'S

Houses of Parliament

And "Big Ben"

THE HAMMERING

OF HAMBURG

Destructive R.A.F. Raid

LONDON, May 11 (Reuter).—The attack on Ham-

burg on Saturday night was as effective as it was fierce, tower of the centre of the building states the Air Ministry news service, and bomber pilots has fallen in. The most historic parts report damage throughout the city.

Spanish Development The new oppolṛtments In Spain have been regarded as a sign that the Intent opposition between General

A heat record was set up yester Suner Franco and Senor Serrano

day in North Afrien with a tempera- over Spain's policy is taking shape.

or ture ranging from 118 to 122 degrees insists, The Wilheimstrasse course, that General Franco's move, Fahrenheit,

exclusively ate in the frontier Troops are continuing to haruss-the

an internal matter.

Fighting against the heat, British Finally hitch-in- Attacks on enemy occupied aero-negotiations in Zagreb between Court enemy. A large party of Hallans, "Most of the archives and the Ciano and M. Pavelitch, head of working near the perimeter of the dromes and other military objec- Germany's puppet state of Croatia, is Tobruk arcu under the protection of usually important part of the Abbey

In North Africa

“CAIRO, May 11 (Reuter).—

of the Abbey are uninjured." in- eluding the part where the Royal Tombs are situated.

“Archives-Saved-

Indian Ocean titles Budapest corres- arenguting vehicles, was at- buildings have survived," anld an

Capture

reported in an R.A.F. Middle pondent of the "Basler Nachrichten." East communice.

The communique states: "Ciremai- ea: Berna aerodrome upon which a

considerable number of enemy air- eraft, were dispersed was bombed by aircraft of the R.A.F. during the night of May 8-10 and yesterday,

Two Enemy Ships SYDNEY, May 11 (Reuter). When the German liner Coburg and the Norwegian tanker Ketty Broving (in enemy hands) were intercepted in the Indian Ocean, they made off in different direcand damaged. tions.

The Australian cruiser Canberra and the New Zealand cruiser Lean-

shelled der immediately

British Envoy's Narrow Escape

tacked by British troops and Bren archlicet. gun carriers.

Before

the

armoured

The British Museum was set alight by a shower of incendiaries which Italian

burnt through the roof and set fire vehicles could start their engines, to the back of the building.

bad been parly their working

Fire-watchers

dealt on the roof machine-gunned and a number were with many incendiaries but others killed and wounded and taken pri- TURN to Back Page. Column 3

The morale of the Italians has been

CHUNGKING, May 11 (Reu-soner. "At Jedabayo, some large Junkers troop-carrying aircraft were bombed ter)-The British Ambassador

to China, Sir Archibald Clark greatly affected by the constant straf- "Our fighters maintained active Kerr, and the British Embassy ing and activity of the patriot forces. patrols and one Messerschmitt 100 was destroyed on Gageald aerodrome staff

us it was

were

beginning to take off. dugout when

sheltering in a several bombs

and set There was a large number of enemy landed directly above them dur-

them on fire. The crews then aban-aircraft on the aerodrome. Theseing a Japanese raid on Chung-

doned ship and wire picked up by were the cruisers.

These detalls were announced by My W. M. Hughes, the

Navy Minister, to-day.

Australian

Death Of Prominent

H. K. Resident Mr Eu Tong-sen, Chinese millionaire and prominent resident of Hongkong pass- ed away suddenly yester- day. This picture was the most recent taken of the Inte Mr Eu.-Ming Yuen.

Bghters.

machine-gunned by

"No British planes are missing." Berlin Communique

BERLIN, May 12 (Reuter).- Referring to North Africa, a còm- munique says, that in the Tobruk aren, military operations have been restricted to artillery activity on both sides

king, it is now revealed.

All were unhurt.

Chinese Awaiting

Death Of Macao Big Chance

Resident

Japan Weakening

Churchmen Look For A New World

Under a clear sky a full moon, which showed up the ground in detail, the R.A.E. swept through. a barrage to drop load after heavy load of high explosives and incendiaries.

Once again, Industrial quarters and the whole spread of docks were hammered and left blazing.

Under a storm of incendiaries, more and more fires

to came elsewhere in the city. Industrial LONDON, May 11 (Reuter), plants and factories were easy tar- The Archbishop of Canter-gets for the R.AF. bomb-gunners and bury, addressing a Second Sword sticks of explosives fell across the goodsyards and railway tracks, and of Spirit meeting. to-day, said yet more fires added to the destruc-

ABDUCTIONS IN that the first aim of this tremen-tion in the submarine-building yards.

SHANGHAI

dous war we were now engaged |

Out of Control in was the destruction of this

In one district, a great fire roared powerful evil force and the up. This, was one of many which, liberation of nations which were altogether beyond control.

the pilots declared, appeared to be now held in bondage.

German Version

It was not only a night of formid- From Concessions

able bombing but also of marked SHANGHAI, May 12 (Reuter) war men should not set themselves the enemy sent up to help the ground It was unthinkable that after the success against many fighters which Following the recent abduction of Miss Chow Sing-tsin, Secretary of conceive an order of civilisation defences. Four enemy aircraft are the pro-Chungking District Court in better than that which was now known to have been destroyed and at being destroyed before their eyes. least two were severely damaged by the Settlement, the staff of the Court

"We cannot and dare not wait British bombers. has been further reduced by mure until the

War is over," he declared. kidnapping.

"It will help us in the immediate In daring raids on their respective struggie if we can see beyond the homes in the foreign areas, Chinese distress and darkness some

BERLIN, May 11, (UP)-To-day's gunmen are reported to have spirit of the coming of a better day." High Command communique states: It was plain that men had lost their "The R.A.F. last night again bombed May 12 (UF) The ed away Mr Yu Sze-wel, one of the MANILA, Sikorski Returns Rodrigues, widow of General Rod-Manila Bulletin" in an editorial this judges, and Mr Chang Chung-sze, way and they had trusted in them-residential quarters in German towns selves and neglected God, and the including the capital. As a reprisal, LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)lgues, and daughter of the late morning stated that the move to-one of the procurators.

In addition, the wife and son of wrong use of science and machines strong forces of the Luftwaffe last and Countess of General Sikorski, the Polish Prime Count

Senne wards a Japanese admission of under-

TURN to Back Page, Column 3 Minister, flew back from the United Fernandes, inrge property owners in taking the impossible in China has Mr Fong Ching-wei, another judge, had subordinated man to machine,

more nearly were abducted from their home in more and States yesterday in one of the Mucao.

Her death was not entirely unomcial, but

the paper admits that the French Concession last night. regularly ferried across the Atlantic expected, as she has been in ill health Japan is still a long way from accept-

ing of outright defeat,

American-made bombers which are

to Britain.

Advice has just been received in the Colony of the death in Macao of Mrs Alla de Senna Fernandes

For some time.

Big Japanese Drive To

Open Path Towards Sian

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNÁPK”

become

can

"The Chinese individually, collec- tively, personally und militarily are awaiting ns only the Chinese wait for the change which is seen coming when they hear the Japanese talking about withdrawing from parts of China, and a chance follow up and destroy the invaders wherever and whenever they weaken CHUNGKING, May, 11 (Reuter)-Field dispatches from on any front," the editorial declared. The Chinese are reckoning with Southern Shansi province reveal heavy fighting on the north

14 result of increased American aid bank of the Yellow River where large Japanese forces are the advantage coming their way as launching a big drive in several columns on the Chinese forces and are now entertaining hopes that planes and tanks will render the holding out in the Chungino Mountains.

chase sufficiently forceful to make up Much Importance is attached Japanese either to march westward for what has taken many years to to the outcome of the battle towards Stan, the capital of Shansi nehtovo.

Province, or push southward across

it means to hear the Japanese since the Japanese are apparent the river to cut the Lunghai Railway Chinese are fully aware of ly making a determined attempt in the vented that is addition to the and consequently must get back admit that they are spread too thin It la learned in to oust the Chinese from the

large Chinese forces concentrated and

cover declares the "Bulletin" mountains.

starta bar-

them to within the Churgias Mountains, and made, dewhen Japen meridion

Success would enable dominate the north bank of the the south bank of the Yellow River she will find China a hard customer Yellow River which, would enable the to meet any eventuality.

ng a party to the second part,"

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Salisbury Plain Exercises To Confound An Invader.

(By "Reuter" With Southern Command) LONDON, May 11-British heavy tanks rolling in hundreds across Salisbury Plain swept imaginary German panzer divisions into the sea and relentlessly routed up an imagined enemy in- vading force.

To make the oxerelse as realistie a possible, famous British cavalry regiments now mothanised, played the part of a panzer division, basing Its operations on what is known of Nazi methods.

That is what happened during a four-day exercise in which one of Britain's armoured divisions and 50,000 troops have just taken part. In theory at any

Lieut-General Alexander, G.O.C. Southern Command, told me that the rate all the invading force was Southern wiped out, thanks largely to a flank whole exercise was designed to test ing movement undertaken by British how speedily, and effectively reserve tanks, whose commander, using the mobile troops could be brought inta same tactics so successful in Libye, battle. A full infantry division was

called In from Headquarters gave the enemy no rest but at OB hours after "the" Gerinan Waridir. top of them mile after mile as they TURN to Back Page, Column 3 made their withdrawal..