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二拜禮 號十二月五英港香 TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1941.

NAZI TROOPS REPORTED

TO BE CONCENTRATED IN SPAIN AND MOROCCO

Special to the "Telegraph”

WASHINGTON, MAY 19 (UP) —THE MARQUIS D'AGUIAR, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SPANISH CATHOLIC AND ROYALIST PARTIES IN THE UNITED STATES. TO-DAY RE- VEALED THAT TWO GERMAN PANZER DIVISIONS HAD CROSSED FROM SPAIN EN ROUTE TO TUNISIA AND LIBYA, AND THAT SHIPLOADS OF ARMS HAVE BEEN SENT TO MEXICO AND CHILE.

SYRIAN BAIT

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He also declared that twolve German divisions

日五廿月四

Roosevelt and

Congress

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Moy 10 (UP),--A very` high authority disclosed to-day that President Roosevelt 15 considering special message to Congress re- garding the international slțua- then and the report will possibly declare a full emergency to exist,

The Fresident met the legisla tive leaders this morning for the first time in three weeks, In- dicating that he "might" send special message on the war de- velopments as they affect

the United States and possibly re- commending new Congressional action. If he decides on sage to Congress, it will be sent

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shortly, Tho President read

from à document on his deak but could not να determined whether or not it was a draft of the message,

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Non-Stop Action R.A.F. Over

By

The Middle East

CAIRO, May 19 (Reuter)÷A'large formation of R.A.F. and South African aircraft carried out attacks on enemy tanks between Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya yesterday, according to an R.A.F. communique,”

A number of tanks were put out of action and serious damage was inflicted on many more transport vehicles.

British fighters made extensive, patrols but no decisive engagements with the enemy resulted.

North Africa

have been in Spain since November last, ready to Surrender of Duke of Aosta:

'act in Morocco when the time was auspicious, the move being dependent upon a French-Axis agreement.

The Marquis also asserted that in October, 1938,

Ibn Saud's Help Spain agreed to enter the war but the plan was changed

Solicited

VICHY, May 19 (Reuter),——— Raschid All's Finance Minister has already had two interviews with King Ibn Saud and has extended his stay in Sauði Arabia by 48 hours, according to n Baghdad message.

Evacuation

JERUSALEM, May 19 (Reu- ter). The evacuation of Syria British, and Lebanon by Americans and Palestinians on

last September when Spain was instructed to remain neutral and to get everything possible from the United States and Britain.

Mystery Of Nazi Freighter

Thereafter, Germany "pence fully" invaded Spah and put military forces in the Canary Islands and Spain's African possessions.

The Marquis d'Aguiar stated

Its Effect on British Cause

LONDON, May 19 (Reuter).-The collapse of Italian resistance at Amba Alagi and the surrender of the Duke of Aosta mean the practical termination of the Abyssinian campaign.

"Reuter's" Diplomatic Correspondent learns that there are still a few scattered pockets

where small bodies of Italians are holding out, but their power of offensive has been complete- ly broken and they can be safely left to be dealt with at leisure by the patriot forces.

The forces which will be liberated as the result of these very successful operations are not inconsiderable and may have a decisive influence not only on the war which is being waged in the Libyan desert but on the

SINKING

that he had advised the State OF THE

Department that he had been

informed that Germany now ZAMZAM

represented any Spanish Cón- sulate or Legation in

the

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19 Americas, and that this move the advice of their consuls is (Reuter). The mystery of the had been taken for the purpose reported in a dispatch to the whereabouts of the German of combating Pan-Americanism, Independent French Agency. freighter Lech, 3,299 toris,

The mining of the road from Beirut to Northern Palestine is reported but not confirmed,

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a

result of

Vichy-Nazi Accord

Further Collaboration LONDON,_May_19_(Reuter

Many Americans Aboard

GERMANS ROUTED IN

operations against Iraq DOG_FIGHT

Syria..

The

magnificent services

In

Abyssinia of the South African Air Great Work By Our

Force have proved the quality and

skill of these fighters and bombers, and they will be especially welcome

but it will not be easy to build up

Spitfires

LONDON, May 19 (Reuter).

During the night of Friday- Saturday, aerodromes at Menis- lir and Birchlets were raided. Benghazi and Derna-'were also attacked on the following night by British bombers.

Full details of these operations are not yet available but it is known that'

considerable damage was caused."

During operations over Tobruk yesterday. three German 'dive- bombers were shot down by A:A.

fire.

In Abyssinia

In Abyssinia, British aircraft con- tinue to assist the troops in mopping- up operations. Attacks were mainly confined to enemy motor transport retreating along the roads.

Syria

in Syrin, bombing attacks made were on Palmyra aerodrome, where one large German transport aircraft and one Heinkel-III were destroyed by fire.

German aircraft 011 Damascus aerodrome and Rayak were also bombed and machine-gunned,

Raids were also made on Raschid nerodrome in Iraq.

Island of Rhodes

Calato aerodrome on the island of

A number of fires were started at

Rhodes ns the result of a raid carried

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH” at the present juncture when there are distinct indications of a turn in which left Rio de Janeiro on

WASHINGTON, May April 28, has deepened follow-

19 the lide in Libya, The enemy tie-Four Spitfires patrolling over

seems to have reached the high water the Channel to-day encountered out on Saturday night. (UP).—Officials are anxiously mark at Sollum and has not made ten Messerschmitt fighters, shot ing a report made by an officer

awaiting official reports regard- any further inroads at Tobruk; rather down five of them in as many of the Brazilian vessel Pirangy.

Crete Attached Leaflets on Damascus

ing the steamer Zamzam, which the reverse if any

It is yet too early to forecast where mihutes without loss to them-aerodromes in Crete, one Dornier 17

anything.

During enemy attacks on Allied When the Pirangy arrived at BEIRUT, May 19 (UP)-The Bri-

not only reported the loss of Germany will attempt to exercise the selves and then, with their am- tish to-day bembed the aerodrome at Rio on Monday, an officer, who

und another unidentified aircraft American lives, but also that the greatest pressure. There 13 no munition spent, raced home were shot down by A.A, guns. Palmyra and dropped leaffols on was on-the bridge on the night

action apparently occurred on evidence that large forces are being Aleppo. Damascus_and_Deirrezzor,

From all these operations, one air- of May 4, declared that of

the South-Atlantic-route-which sent via Syria. A number of troops safely though pursued by overcraft is miss The Brillah Consul General, Mr G. T. Havard is leaving un Wednesday Abrolhosto, south of Bahin, he "Franco-German negotiations con- has been regarded as safe for and planes have been rushed to Iraq 30 other Messerschmitts.

rosaw several ship's boats in Unge to make satisfactory progress.” Britain's

Two of the Spitfire pilots got a substantial force, especially one quest for the withdrawal of the which the sailors made signals it is officially announced in Vichy, neatral, traffic.

The route of the Zamzam Is with striking powers, by acroplanes two each and a third got one, according to the German news French Consul General at London, with lights.

agency.

the same as will be followed by alone. The Vice-Consuls at Beirut and

Permission to enter the occupied United States freighters assigned of their "ying bridge" to Tripoli,

Although the Germans have boast-states the Air Ministry. Damascus are remaining.

Only one German had time to ball northern and western areas is to be granted to oficials and leaders of ed to the task of taking supplies it is physically impossible for them out, the others crashing into the sea MADRID, May 19 (Reuter). The operator of the Pirangy

On the same night, the wireless industrial and agricultural concerns to Egypt. Germany declared to have conveyed by air the heavy in their machines. Berlin correspondent of "Alcazer"

deciphered provided that their presence is essen- the Red Sea a combat zone but tanks such as appeared in Cirenafea. "It was grand," said one pilot, "bul It becomes Increasingly evident that could not stay long, for as soon as reports that it is not expected In fan S.O.S. from the German freightertial for administrative and economie the United. "States does not they must have been sent across with! I had got my two, I saw about 25

cich 11 Lech. addressed 10 Bahia radio Berlin that the Vichy Government

French connivance.

other 'Yellow Noses' (Messersch- station. will take reprisals for the British

mitts) coming at us and I had no bombing of Syrian aerodromes

more ammunition." though it is fell that Marshal Petalning a fortnight ago naserted that the and Admiral Darlan are studying Lech had been intercepted by a what are termed "protective mea- British auxiliary off Balita and Bud sures."

scuttled herself,

These reports were not tantiated.

Protective Measures

Chinese

Military

Mission

to

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The officer was unable to identify the boats.

purposes.

.

A scheme for the repatriation of

It is recalled that reports circulat-Certain categories of prisoners of war

is at present under consideration.

De Gaulle Replies

(Reuter) LONDON, May 19 Complete disavowal of the ECC subsments" between the Vichy Govern- ment and Germany is contained in In declaration by General de Gaulle to the British Government and the chiefs of the Allied Governments in London.

recognise such designation.

seven

Missionaries Aboard

Four Divisions Left NEW YORK, May 19 (UP)-The CAIRO, May 19 (Reuter).—There Zamzam carried 19 missionaries with are approximately two Italian the divisions concentrated at Jimma and childrer representing Aftlea Inl

Inland Mission, an

Inter-

the some nuraber at Gondar, and denominational organization and also with the help of the rains, these may Me nire Seventh Day Adventists: with hold out until the end of the rains. one infant, , ពង weli as

On the other hand, when they re- several French Oblate Fathers from Montreal. It is celve news of the Duke of Aosta's so believed that Mr Charles J. F.surrender, they may decide to throw magazines and in their hands.

also

of

KWANGTUNG OBJECTIVE

Enemy Quer Cyprus NICOSIA, May 19 (Reuter}~~~Al enemy reconnaissance neroplane op- peared over Cyprus this afternoon and remained 50 minutes, according official announcement. No bombs were dropped.

to

an

Australia's War Loan Sold Out

4

CANBERRA, May 19 (Reuter) Following a last-minute rush, Aus- tralia's £35,000,000 War Loan closed, to-day having been over-subscribed, Spoils At Waichow And the Acting Prime Minister (Mr A, W..

Poklo Sought

Máy

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Fadden) estimates, by £750,000

The result is considered extremely gratifying, particularly the fact that (Inter- the number of subscribers was more

are deployed in the present opera---The Air Minister, Mr K. McEwen, tions in Walchow and Poklo, which declared that Australia was entirely. Escape Cut Off

extra commitments are now enveloped by Chinese forces The only reasonable chance for the preparatory to n counter-offensivabreast of the

and ensive. under the Empire Air Scheme an two itahan divisions concentrated in The informant discounted the pos- was remedying any log in personnel

TURN to Back Pago, Column 4 ability of an enemy push to Shlu-quickly..

China Seeks More

Mr David Scherman, “Life” magazine In few days, it is stated, military Arms By Barter "It states that the Vichy "Govern photographer, several businessmen circles will be better able to gouge ment" has placed itself in a position and the wife of an R.A.F. pilot with the effect of the capture of Amba

SHIUKWAN, Alagi, in

which CHUNGKING, May 15 (Inter-which deprives itself of all independ- her child were aboard.

South

African, national)A high staff officer re- than double that of the Inst loan. national)It was revealed here that ence with regard to the invader.

Intion, the Sudan Defence Force, turning from the East River front The source of the Vichy so-called

142 Americans on the night of May 15, Dr H. H.

patriot and British troops particip-

Empire Air. Scheme SINGAPORE, May 10 (Reuter) Kunt, the Finance Minister, enlled government les exclusively in the The Thomas Cook Travel Agency ated. The Importance of the capture revealed that about 25,000 Japanese The Chinese Military Mission, which on Mr Alexander S. Panouchkine, the person of an old man who, for many stated that 142 Americans were of the important road Juncture troops of the South China command MELBOURNE, May 19 (Reuter). has been on visit here, is returning Soviet Ambassador, with a view to years, has been known to be en-among the 202 passengers on the Dalle was stressed.

Chungking "fortified with

Zamzam. The other passengers cont- knowledge of the immense strength by extending the present barter

seeking further Sevlet war materials feebled by age.

prised 23 Conadians, 28 British, four A Belligerent Stqle and military preparedness ofi

Belgläns, two Greeks,

Italian one Malaya, decinred ʼn member of the

agreements.

The declaration continues: "First-land one Frenchman. Mission in a forewell broadcast to- An agreement was reached In prin-

Canadiane Aboard ciple between the two parties, al-1, France cannot and must not be) The Mission has just completed a though the Soviet Ambassador has held responsible for acts supposedly TORONTO, May 19 (Reuter)-It). two weeks, tour, during which it to refer the matter to Moscow. With committed in her name by rulers who is declared here that at least 23 visited many centres of military im- the arrival of a large shipment of usurped power and subjected them- Canadians were aboard the Egyptian portance. This tour, the spokesman Soviet war materials and warplanes selves to the enetny. added, has enabled them to under-last month. more such assistance la "Secondly, the French nation to while carrying a British-American stand the real strength of Malaya. sought.

continuing the war by means of all her military forces and territories outside enemy control and should, therefore, be considered a belligerent nation by all states and as an oily by those who fight the common eneties,"

day.

"We are happy in the knowledge j Sino-Soviet relations are very that we have a strong friend here in cordial, being unaffected by the this part of the world," he concluded. Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Treaty.

Joint Nazi-Soviet Action In Middle East Hinted

LONDON, May 19 (Reuter)—The Soviet Army began its spring manoeuvres with a considerable concentration of troops in the region of Tashkent, near the frontier of Iran, according to a dispatch by the "New York Times” Ankara correspondent, Sal barger, quoted by the Ankara radio 10-night.

• Sulzburger clies diplomatie reporte ́in Ankara as indicating that Russia and Germany "would appear to be arranging some sort of joint action in the Middle East" and specifically mentions. reports of negoliations for use by Germany of Russian ships on the Black Sea to transport war materials to Russian ports for transit to Iran and Iraq.

Explosion On Junk

Injures Many

steamer Zamzam, which was lost

Ambulance unit across the Atlantic.

Soviet Forms

Home Guard

MOSCOW, May 19 (Reuter).-The Soviet Union, which originated the technique of parachute soldiers, has token a leaf out of Britain's defence in co-opting civilian defence against this

now form of warfare. The Soviet radio stated to-day that 13,000 miners were among a large, number of citizens who took part in An explosion occurred on a junk defence exercises in the important moored in Shaukiwan harbour last industrial centro of Stalino (formerly night causing injuries "to, seven or Hughesobka): eight persons on board and one death, Parachutist unsuccessfully tried to Several of the vicilms are in a serious take the mines, radio station and condition.

metallurgical station.

It is believed that the junk arrived Stalinotales in the Don Basin in from Swatow with stranded boat the Ukraine just north of the Black people picked up en routesagt at fr Sen, and is the centre of rich, cont,

The cause of the explosión is not Iron and menganese ore like A stated.

ARIANNE BLIt has a population of 200,000.

BOMBER FUND DONATION

The following donations to the Bomber Fund were received this morning: Mr and Mrs. D. Drum- mond, $1,000-(2nd donation) Mr J. K. Bousfield, $500 (3rd) Mrs E, A, D, Green, $200,

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Jewan, believing that the present Mr McEwen recalled that if had thrusts are intended Inrgely to seize been officially announced a few days the heavy necumulation of goods: at jago that many Australlon Air Force Walchow and Poklo awaiting export squadrons were being formed for to the United States and Soviet service in the theatres of war over- Russin,

scas.

British Reach Cyprus From Greek Front

NICOSIA, May 19 (Router).—It 'la now possible to reveal that a party of Imperial troops who were the remnants of the historic rearguard at Mount Olympus, in rags, some of them 'ill". and wounded, have reached the shores of Cyprus after the most astonishing escapes among the Greek Aegean islands..

They tell stories of desperate "Man for man, wo were better than resistance against impossible odds the Germans, but although our when Narl planes, tanks and infantry artillery was magnificent, we had not in, massed assaulis tried to smash | the swärma of-tankas and --planes; their line.

which were the real secret of the One Anzat

The Germans German success. DAAR came on the line liko men, possessed, When eventually the tanks broke. determined to bo-alaughtered. We their lines, these

mon

bogah to march mowed them down like flex. One to the coast. 1 Their ratione exhausted. river, where we made a stand; wns | without . blankota, and with ..., moet ao choked with German, bodies that of their equipment"; discarded day, you could walk across EM

and night they trudged:onass