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With the return of von Papen the Gorman Ambassador, to Istanbul, attention has again been riveted on Turkey, which may be be expected to indulge in closer economic collaboration with the Reich, and eventually to face even more important demands from Berlin. The accompanying map illustrates the strategical position of Turkey in the Near East.

VON PAPEN INTRIGUE IS SUSPECTED: SYRIA E MAY BE NEXT ON LIST

Special to the "Telegraph"

ISTANBUL, MAY 14 (UP).—THE RETURN TO ISTANBUL OF HERR VON PAPEN THE NAZI AMBASSADOR, HAS STARTED NEW SPECULATIONS AS TO THE PURPOSE OF THE ENVOY'S SUDDEN VISIT TO BERLIN AND AS TO WHETHER HE IS TO MAKE DEMANDS ON TURKEY, WHILE NOTHING OFFICIAL IS OBTAINABLE from german or TURKISH SOURCES, BEST INFORMED DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS BELIEVE THAT VON PAPEN'S RE- QUESTS TO TURKEY ARE SIMPLY ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL.

BRITISH FORCES

Big demands such as the passage of troops, the repudiation. by Turkey of her alliance with Britain and the linking instead of Turkey to the tri-Power pact, may come later, if and when

STRENGTHENED Turkey is more fully isolated by events which

Iraq Situation Defined

in the

may develop in Syria and Iraq.

It is believed that it is one of von Papen's main tasks LONDON, May 14 (Reuter). The position in Iraq was de- to direct German activities in these countries.

Diplomatic quarters pointed out that there are no fined by Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary.

House of Commons to-day. reports indicating any extraordinary German troops Small forces of the R.A.F. at cencentrations on the Turkish frontier such as would Habbaniyah liave successfully! beaten off an attack by Iraqi be expected as a prelude to any drastic German demands. forces and are now in control of the whole aren round the can- tonment.

CAPTOR OF HESS IS NEW HERO

But Protests He Is

Speculation On Next

Nazi Thrust

The Iraqi Defence Minister, Haji Sayid Shezket did not see

STURKEY teway To The Near

Fortification

•Strategic Approaches.

Knowledge Of Seas Will Win

War Says U.S. Envoy Winant

LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)—“The freedom-loving and peace-loving peoples any other officials or diplomats of this earth are coming to realise that this is not Britain's fight alone," declared the after his talks with

Govern United States Ambassador, Mr John Winant, addressing the English-Speaking ment officials to-day, but accord-

ing to the Iraqian Legation, he Union luncheon in his honour to-day. will probably see von Papen

before the 15tter leaves for Baghdad on Friday.

There is no confirmation

Both they and the Imperial forces al Basra are being rapidly reinforced and vigorous air action is being carried out by the RA.F. agains military objectives throughout trag No Film Star

The British Government are con- vinced that the action of Raschid Al LONDON, May 14 (Reuter). and his supporters in launching an -Officers of the Special Branch try is not upheld by the Iraqi people attack on a loyal ally of their coun- of Scotland Yard throughout the as a whole.

British Government haveThe main topic of conversa- day have been checking all The callers at the hospital where never had the intention at threaten- tion here is where the Germans Turkish politied

ing the Independence of Iraq. Their will Rudolf Hess is detained.

sole desire has been to maintain their Treaty rights.

A military guard also has been posted at the gates, only authorised persons being allow- ed to pass.

connection

hils

anti-British

ה

report that the Trugi Defence MENEMY

ANKARA, May 14 (Reuter).ter has asked the Turks to permit SHIPPING

move

Other

have

LOSSES

was con-

"World's Future

and

"On the wise use of the navies of the world, may hang the destinies of the world's free people," Mr Winant continued. Eden, said that the ignominious aim "A kindly Providence at this for which the Germans must now time of stress and danger has suffer and die was to seek to enslave others, but this conception was the placed at the heads of the two crudest fantasy, Europe would never and a the range of war materials from

great English-speaking peoples be composed of one master case Iraq: in any Germany to

two men whose knowledge of score of subject races.

The Nazis were fighting against circles maintai

of history the sens is probably greater the natural forces next. The most that Turkey would never consent to

than that of any statesman of were seeking to reverse the flow of such a request, y

the rivers of time. It was, therefore, favoured spot is Syria.

any time. Sees President Inonu M. Yalcin in the newspaper "Yeni

LONDON, May 14 (Reuter). "The problems before them in ac-not surprising to and among the Insurgent Unsupported '

Sabah" declares that the Germans ANKARA, May 14 (UP)-President

tence of their countries are not small group of men trying to impose their rule by force evidence of dis- complicáted CAIRO, May 14 (Reuter).-Re-will probably try to invade Egypt via fnonu to-day received von Papen at Enemy shipping

Syria but adds: "How they will try the President's residence. A very tinually attacked by units of the simple problems but

partial explanation at least of the English-speaking peoples of the A horde of newsreel men to-day ports from Iraq show that not

among the

and get to Syria is their affair-in high Turkish' official in the Foreign British Fleet and R.A.F. during ones. The common Ideals of the sension. In this, one might find descended

Office stated that von Papen "brought the ploughman, single tribal chief is tspon

will not pass through any case

world are not idcols from which recent parachute descent that had so

much electrified the world. David McLean, and begged him to persons who have sent totems in Turkey. That we know definitely," nothing unpleasant," while Turkisn the week ending May 12.

Raschild”—AICh

circles report that von Papen At least-12-vessels, ranging from other people are excluded: they are re-enact his part in the capture of congratulations to

newspapers carry unconfirm- pe reports that German bembers is playing the role of an "angel of an armed merchant cruiser (sunk by Ideals alien in no country that loves

pence," and all Turkish statesmen H.M.S Cornwall in the Indian liberty and hates tyranny.

In growing Anglo-American un- arrived at Mosul.

To-day

the English-speaking derstanding lay the greatest hope for Many people are of the opinion are assured that Turkey "has nothing Ocean) to patrol vessels destroyed off

of Norway, Holland, peoples again are being drawn to the world's future. coasts that Hitler trying to persuade to fear."

Mr Eden concluded: "We share It is reported that at present there Admiral Darlan to convince Marshal

here: rendered total losses.

only their common heritage but the the sale traditions and we Five supply ships with an estimaat- ecinman ideals of civilised men know that you understand when we Petain to allow German troop plones is no question of particular German Francs and Germany, were sunk or gether in a struggle to preserve not to land in Syria, from where they demands; however, the fact that the

British Ambassador, Sir Hughed tonnage of 18,000 tons were Funk everywhere.

say that rather than yield up the can proceed to Iraq.

faith in which we believe, we are Knatchbull-Hugessen spent the entire and at least six others, were severely morning with the Foreign Minister, damaged.

prepared to suffer whatever It day of von

During the attack by British naval

be that German might can impose M. Sorajoglu on the

"With Machiavellian cunring. Papen's return is regarded as being forces on Benghazi Harbour on May significant.

ammunition ship of totalitarian tyranny has sought to 8, an enemy

divide and conquer copies and Secret Session

blown to pieces and a supply ship nations who should stand together.

whlle

ard decelt, they have sought to further and ū engagement,

und undermine national bombardment from point blank range | weaken

SHANGHAI, May -14 (Inter- on the night of Muy 10 caused more unity in those countries whose free- damage to enemy shipping and mill-dom they would destroy. So far the national) Dr Que Tal-chi, the new tary objectives.

totalitarians have been appallingly Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, successful. Experience has proved postponed his fight to Hongkong that they have a way of keeping their from San Francisco by the Philippine which พร originally sue-threats and break their promises. Clipper

cheduled at 3 p.m. to-day, according One by one they have destroyed one

to a San Francisco telegram received nation after another.

here.

with Hess.

movement. McLean declared: "I am not want-

The only prominent Iraqi

person- ing to be a fim star-I have no time

ality who has expressed sympathy to go to pictures."

When newsreel men anid that they with the movement was Na Suwaidi. would come back later, McLean brother of the former Foreign Minis- replied: "It will need to be later, Aler, Tewalk Suwaidi. All the others picughman's work is never done."

Posed Ploughing

abstained.

Anschid All's closest supporters ap pen to have been drawn from In response to their entreaties, heitte known clique of malcontents said: "You can take me while I am and intriguers.

So ploughing."

the cameramen It is recalled that Roschid All him- staggered

over the rough ploughed self spent a year in confinement in

Concentrations Another group points out that the Germans have at present 15 divisions in Moldavin, which is more than the number there before the evasion of

Balkans, adding that the Ger- ANKARA, May 14 (Reater).-Herr mans ure large sea-going barges on the Lower TURN to Back Page, Column 3 Danube.

This, they regard, means that

the

between '5,000 and 8,000 tons was

Totalitarian Tyranny

field and MoLean, greatly amused, 1936 and afterwards went to Berlin there known to have concentratedFranz von Papen, the German Am- of 3,000 lons was sunk in the same By blackmall and terror, by intrique

said to his horse; You

can thiruk for medical treatment,

a lot more of yourself to-day, Silver."

When the photographers had finish- ed, McLean told them: "You people

coming up here ant keeping me off Ambassador's Appeal

my work has been more trouble than the German was,"

Hallucinations

Not Directed To H.K. With reference to the appent by May 14 (Reuter). The H. M. Ambassador to China to BASLE, teller left by Rudolf Hess contains Britons in China urging them to Jain no signs that Hess deserted in con- the fighting services, inquiries made sequence of hallucinations.

of the local Government this morning According to the "Basler Nachrich confirmed that there was no change ten" correspondent in Berlin, this is in local policy in this respect. officially stated in Berlin.

Sir Archibald's appeal, it is stated. The statement, the correspondent was directed to Britons in China and adds, warns the public against draw not to Hongkong which, as Colony ing conclusions from statements

and a fortress, has an entirely dif- TURN to Back Pago, Column 3 ferent statur.

Hess had Correspondence

Hitler either interds to attack Russia Western

or else to use the threat of invasion secure concessions from M. Stalin. The Turkish Government are re- garding the situation coolly and con- tinue to take defence measures for which the National Assembly has voted an extra credit of 13,500,000 Turkish pounds.

Advice To Americans SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Desert Operations

CAIRO, May 14 (Reuter).—Opera- ANKARA, May 13 (Domel)tions in the Western Desert continue Americans residing in Turkey, Iraq.to be of a shifticcock nature, and Syrin, Falestine and Egypt have been after Monday's German thrust, Dri- advised by their Consils to proceed tish forces have taken the initiative immediately to the Suez Canal and by pressing heme with mechanised embark on four American vesacia patrols in the Sollum area and also now waiting there to effect their harassing enemy columns surround-: evacuation.

Tobruk. Military circles consider that the German thrust was planned tempor- arily to throw out of gear the offer- tiveness of the ever-increasing Bri- tish armoured patrols,

SINGLE PLANE

With Duke of Hamilton RAIDS BRITAIN

LONDON, May 14 (Router).-Ringed in blue pencil on Rudolf Hess' map on which Hess piloted his course from Augs- burg to Scotland was the ducal seat of the Duke of Hamilton In Lanarkshire, -

but obviously he was very anxious

When in the gathering dusk

to do so.

on Saturday night Hess made nowa agency broadcast to-dny that The total planes destroyed in day-

It is recalled in an offelal German Hess met the Duke of domiton at

in

Attacks on Warships The R.A.F. made two more ressful attacks on the battle-cruisers. TURN to Back Page, Column 3

LATEST

Former H.K. Man Killed

By Nazi Bomb

"For men and women of goodwill, there is only one choice, When Dictators conspire together, men and women of goodwill everywhere must act together."

Mr Eden

Speaking on the same occasion, the Foreign Secretary, Mr Anthony

QUO TAI-CHI Delays Flight

Informed Chinese quarters in San Francisco said that the night had been delayed by the minister's inten tion to participate. In the meeting which opens the China Weck on May 18 to be held by the United States associations to nid China, the mes-

age adds.

Berlin - Vichy Secret Agreement Alleged

LONDON, May 14 (Rèuter) --Well-informed circles in Vichy are of the opinion that the Franco-German discusalons have covered a wider field than mere economic matters and that they have not yet reached the final stages, reports the Swiss radio,

The negotiations,, it is said, Į dealt with France's place in the

Berchtesgaden Again LONDON, May 14. (Reuter)-The recent mealing between Hitler and Admiral Darian took place at Berchi- tesgaden, according to radio quoting Vichy reports.

Herr von Ribbentrop

Op and Field

the Swiss

The sad news has been received Temperaturca have again shot up-here of the death by enemy action of LONDON, May 14 (Reuter)~ Bombs were dropped by single air-ward in North Africa and with the Mr Tom Hynes, aged 31, former craft at points on the south coast, in continued blasing sun, widespread Superintendent of Mails here and a resident of the Colony from 1904 to the East Midlands and in eastern operations have become dimcult,

1036. Military circles are confident, how- to-day, заув the Air England

Two sons and a daughter are in ever, that whatever tactics the enemy Hongkong and sympathy in felt for Ministry.

chooses, they will be countered by them by the manyiends. Whom Little damage was done and the equally vigorous assaults by the Bri- their father made during a long and number of casualties was small. tish Imperial forces.

active association with Colony life. light on Sunday, May 11, are now

Limited Offensive

Me Hynes joined the Auxillary the Olymple Games of 1830 which stated to be six, anil-aircraft guns CAIRO, May 14 (Reuter).-A Military Pioneer Corps in London new Europe. of Germany and were held in Berlin.

limited offensive claiming an additional success.

operation from early on in the war but was invalided Italy. A statement, authorised in Ger- many, says that the documents left over England last night.

One bomber was brought down Tobruk and the withdrawal of the aut. Later he met Mt E. D. C.

It is also reported that the Armis- lenemy to his original position in the Wolfe, former Inspector General of behind by Hess revealed that he

Sollum area tira announced in a Police in Hongkong at whose invita- tice Clause will be revised and that

tion he became an Air Raid Precau a new demarcation: line will be train from Paris, accompanied by the meet the Duke wanted to

G.H.Q. communique. Hamilton In order to attempt

The

communique says: "Tobruke. tion warden in Kensington. The: effect a peace between Germany and

During a limited offensive opera- news of Mr Hynes' death was re-established between the Occupied Nazi Ambassador there, Herr, Otto Abetz, and Commandant Fontaine of

ry of Marine. Ministry England. "Reuter's" Diplomatie Cor-

tion carried out by our troops, from ceived by cable on Monday and it is and Unoccupied zones.

the French respondent learns.

Nothing definile le yet known.or Tobruk, two German medium tanks thought that he was killed in the

The Swiss announcer added that it In connection with this message, it "X-Word Enthusiasts: You are were captured, and many casualties blitz on Saturday.

French concessions to Berlin but the had been unofficially siated in Vichy Despite his damaged ankle, he can now be revealed, these with Luc Cocial solution. Ed. HR in the were inflicted on the enemy, my hus

main Garroan idea seems to be to that Admiral Darlan would shortly wanted to be taken to the Duke's an attempt to communicate with the ofcini HRT.

oppose the Anglo-Saxon Industrial go to Paris where he would have a house which he thought was nearby. Duke of Hamilton by letter

bloc by a European industrial bloc. In fresh meating with a "high German A cheque for $2,000 för According to McLean, the plough- months previously. The Duke mm-

which French metallurgical and personality" with the view to putting man who found him, Hess did not mediately placed the letter in the Bomber Fund

WOA

mining industries would play an un-into operation the agreement alrendy shy why he wanted to see the Duke, TURN to Back Page, Column 3 morning from Mr John Fleming, our mechanised patrols,

portant part.

reached in principly,

his dramatic crash landing some eight miles from Glasgow, the first thing he asked was the way to Dungavel. He had mistaken a large house which he sighted as the mansion he was seeking aud, falling to find a suitable landing ground, he decided 10 descend by parachute.

of to

Bomu

Answers To Correspondents

"In the Bollum area, ngain withdrawn to his original post- the tion south and west of Bollum, whero received this he is being edatínuously harassed by

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