1941-06-03 — Page 21

Tuesday, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

WHY DICTATORS MET: INVASION OF BRITAIN OR NEAR EAST THRUST

Special to the "Telegraph"

WHETHER THE AXIS WILL ATTACK THE BRITISH ISLES THIS Summer or push BELGIAN

EASTWARD ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN TOWARDS THE SUEZ CANAL IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DECIDED AT THE MUSSOLINI-HITLER “MYSTERY MEETING" YESTERDAY, DECLARES A DESPATCH FROM REYNOLDS PACKARD, “UNITED PRESS" STAFF Corres- PONDENT IN ROME.

Talk of possible ländings against Britain which ceased some time ago has been revived as a result of the success of the Crete operation. Some observers suggest that Crete might have been the "guinea pig" test for an invasion of England.

The Italians press openly boasts that the Axis will "pursue the British fleet castward."

Greater secrecy surrounded the latest meeting of the 'dictators than at any previous conferences in the past. Observers point out that this meeting follows shortly after President Roosevelt's speech which the Axis press generally regarded as indicating that the United States will be actively intervening in the war, very soon.

Air Invasion of Cyprus? SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" DERLIN, June 2 (UP).-Hinting at a possible air borte invasion of Cyprus or a frontal attack on the British fries, Air Marshal Goering, in an order of the day, boasted of the swift conquest of Crete, declaring that it "proves that there is no un- conquerable Island for the Luftwaffe,

force

I know my deathly courageous air proved in battle, knows only victory" He concluded, "Forward in spirit, victors of Crete, Long live

the Fuehrer."'

of Vichy, It is still more doubtful whether any hopes Mussolint may have of reaping advantage from Hitler's carve-up will be granted.

A ridiculous Croatian crown for the nephew of the King of Italy is probably *the limit of Hitler's generosity,

Military Chiefs Take Part

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH".

BERLIN, June 2 (UP)--According to information made available to the Coreign press to-day, the Eltier

Mussolini conversations began this morning and lasted for Ave hours.

The German Chief

R.A.F. TARGETS

IN MID-EAST

CAIRO, June 2 (Reuter)-Heavy R.A.F. raids on Crete, Libya and Syria and the destruction or damage of a number of enemy aircraft as well as protection of the forces evacuated from Crete are the high spots of an R.A.F. Middle East.com. munique issued here to-day.

The communique says that, in the Mediterranean, large forma- tions of fighters of the R.A.F. and South African Air Force continued their protective pätrols throughout Sunday over British warships and merchant- men engaged in the evacuation of Crete.

Egyptian Defence Measures

June

2

of

an-

intercepted and many were attacked Enemy aircraft were repeatedly Rome Suggestion;

more than while others

CAIRO,

(Reuter)The ROME, June 2 (UP)-The meeting

were compelled to creation of a new defence zone call- between Hitler and Mussolini is con-

retire before they had time to attacked the "Western Defence Zone sidered natural following the Axis General Wilhelmi Keltel, and the chmitt 110 were destroyed on aimilar the left bank of the Nile is

ut. Staff, One Cant-1007 and а Messers Cairo," extending westwards from victory at Crete which the Italian Italian Chief of press generally declares has prepared Caballero participated in part of the seven

Staff, General duty on Saturday in addition to the nounced by the Egyptian Minister of the way for another thrust in the conversations, which were interrupt-munique.

claimed in Sunday's com- Defence. Siediterranean aren shortly. The ed at noon by a luncheon attended majority of observers believe that only by Hitler, Mussolini, Ribben-

Aerodromes Raided such future action was the subject ros. Count Cinno, and Generals of to-day's meeting, and that plans Keitel and Caballoro, Avere drawn up.

Wireless operators attached to the

CONGO Demonstration Of S.A. Strength

ELIZABETHVILLE, June (Reuter)The achievements of the South African Army and Air Force have earned the admiration of the

3

people of the Belgian. Conkernor.

This was stated by the General, Dr Ryckmans, in presenting a cheque for £500 to Marshal Smuts' Birthday Fund, when a Union war train arrived here at the special invitation of the Congo Administra- tion,

The officer commanding the train said that the Union Defence Depart ment appreciated 'the assistance of Belgian Congo in placing roads and railway at its disposal,

Message To Smuta

10

A special messago from Marshal Smuts was read which referred the help given by Belgian Congo in the South African war effort and baid that he was glad of the oppor- tunity of honouring the Congo pro- ple. He looked forward to closer comradeship between the two coun- tries. in future.

Evidence of South Africa's tre- mendous industrial development was provided by the war train which was a revelation to the people of the Congo,

Axis Gets Funds

Out of U.S.A.

nachanised force on the frontier WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuter), operating in this zone will recelve-The view that it was too late to During Saturday night, British special rates of pay.

prevent the escape of Axis funds heavy bombers attacked aerodromes A communique stated, "Fleld The meeting began at 10.20 am. Marshal Keltel and General Caballero Several fires were started. Fourtches to rapid communication in this the Secretary of the Treasury,

This is regarded is evidence of the from the United States by a "free- at Malemi and Heraklion, in Crete emportance the Egyptian Army at-zing order was expressed to-day by und ended at 3.30 p.m. A short time had an opportunity for conversation enemy aircraft were destroyed on the area.

Mr was taken out for a "frugal Junch" in the spirit of heartfelt comradship ground at Malemi and a number of

Henry Morgenthau, when asked by which was vegetarian and non- alcoholle. The meeting occurred on cooperation in the military field." destroyed at Almyro.

reporters whether fie still considered regarding German-Italian others are believed to have been

a freezing order necessary. the Italian side of the Brenner Pass. Other German officials present at

to these protective and

"My own feeling is that the barn Both Mussolint and Hitler arrived Brenner Pass were the chief of the bombing activities, the communique Indian Troops Tois now empty," he said. The Axis already removed its sizeable funds in anticipation of such an order.

arrived at 10,35.

01 Arms

Abyssinia

the

whole

by private train, each equipped with Reich Press, Dietrich; leader of the continued, throughout unti-aircraft batteries. Mussolini ar- Party Chancellory, Herr Bohrmann; period of the evacuation rived at 10 o'clock his train halting the German

number Charge d'Affaires on of bombers had been on the Italian side of the Pass. Hitler Rome, Count Bismarck, and the Ger-dropping medical supplies and food engaged In man Miltary. Attache in

Rome, to isolated bodies of British troops in Italy The Stooge

Lieutenant-General von Rintelen. Crete. LONDON, June 2 (Reuter)-To- Other Itallan officials present were day's meeting between Hitler and Signor. Dino Alderi, Ambassador to Mussolini with their attendant Germany, General Gandin, ex-Chief Foreign Ministers in the Brenner of Staff, the Italian Military Attache is significant as showing the to Berlin, General Marras, and Chief Pass,

of the Italian Protocol, Geisser necessity for further co-ordination

the two Axis Powers, writes Celesia. "Reuters" Diplomatic Correspondent. Italy has now been at Germany's orders and mercy for many months

Washington Theory

WASHINGTON, June 2 (UP)—

Defend Burma

LONDON, June 2 (Reuter).—It Mr Morgenthau also said that the can now be revealed that Indian Treasury is restricting the new tax troops have arrived in Burma. requests to $3,500,000,000 despite the

These tall gaunt soldiers, drawn increased spending estimates. from famous worlike races in India,

Abyssinia.--The South African Air will share the defence of Burma Defence Highways

Force successfully bombed and machine-gunned enemy positions and motor transport in the Gimma área, obtaining direct hits on buildings and vehicles.

The RAF bombed troops concen- trations of Debarcch.

Aircraft of the Free French unit

and it is doubtless to hear Hitler's The meeting between Hitler and bombed and machine-gunned motor fresh instructions that Mussolini and Mussolini is considered here Count Ciano were summoned to the

Brenner Pass.

It is over three months since the Fuchrer accorded Il Duce the favour of a personal interview and it is noticeable that the official news of the meeting was first given out from Rome.

While nothing desnite is known in. London regarding the purpose of the. meeting, it is thought here that Mussolini is even less likely than

usual to be the gainer by it.

Claims on France

generally preclude some outstanding Axis

now

to transport between Chelga and Azozo.

Libya

and

movement, pre-

sumably in the Middle East; however, Libya. British heavy bombers on

the

some non-official sources suggested Saturday night attacked the herbour Roosevelt's declaration of last Tues- were visible 40 miles away,

possibility that President at Benghazi and started fires which day and the implications thereof may have been discussed.

Spain To Represent Vichy In Palestine MADRID. June 2 (Reuter)

There seems to be little likelihood that Hitler will be in a mood to Spain is taking charge of French support whatever claims on France interests In Palestine following the Mussolini sull pretends to nourish in departure

French view of the "sweet reasonsbieness" officials,

of

Consulur

A South African Air Force fighter. shot down a Heinkel aircraft near Tobruk-on Sunday and machine- gunned military buildings at Mena- stir.

Syria

Syria. Our bombers ralded Alep- po nerodrome and destroyed a twin- engined aircraft and damaged several others.

From all these operations, only

one British aircraft is missing.

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OF YOU

·DARLING,

with many indigenous races.

Burma's

is defence policy epitomised in the words of the former Governor, Sir Archibald Cochrane: "The Burmese people desire to be at peace while ready and prepared to defend the country."

Taking

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuter); President Roosevelt has sent to Congress a message recommending additional appropriations of $125,- 000,000 for special defence highway construction..

Up Positions For Grim Struggle

~(By-"Reuter'g"-Military Commentator)

LONDON, June 2-It seems an unfortunate mistake not tô have occupied many of the Dodecanese and Greek islands in the Aegean Sea months ago and to have bullt aerodromes on them wherever possible.

miscalculation was made in the Tactically, it seems as if the strength of the garrison re- defences of the aerodromes inquired for the whole faland, but Crete were inadequate and a when these criticismas are made, the defence of Crete remains a glorious episode,

· EVEN WAKE

TIRED

AND NERVY

KNOW DARLING, AS PLEASE FORGIVE, ME FOR ACTING LIKETA. BRÜTE, BUT YOU ARE NOT YOUR OLD SELF.” BETTER-SEF A DOCTOR

AND 80

EVERY

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HAVE PROVED YOU FSHOULD START "TAKING NORLICKS

NOW, IT WILL REPIACE ENERGY.

WHILE YOU SIEEP, AND YOU WILLY, 400H FEEL EIT.

WE DID WELL

TONIGHT. THANKS

TO YOUR

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HORLICKS CHANGES LIST.

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The vandals have received heavy punishment. Their losses in highly trained men and aircraft have been very heavy and it remains to be seen if these losses are not crippling.

The defence of our naval base at Alexandria and the Suez Canal the next problem. In this defence, the island of Cyprus will be of the utmost importance and there are adequate steps to ensure our hold

of it.

The question of air power here again will be the decisive factor. The enemy will not be in so favourable a position to deploy their air forces against Cyprus as against Crete un- less they previously over-run Turkey and established themselves in Syria. Hitler is trying to do the latter now and it is urgent that the many French soldiers in Syria, who hate Hitler and are ready to throw in their lot with General de Gaulle, should

receive every encourage- ment.

Action Needed

This encouragement could be given the Free French forces now in |Palestine and Egypt advanced - on Beirut and Damascus, covered by our air force which would protect them from attacks

by Nazi

planes now in Syria.

These are days which demand re- solute, political action and acceptance of risks even if the act is audacious. For the defence of Cyprus, Syria must be in friendly hands.

The situation in Iraq has greatly Improved and

ed and the collapse of Haschid All's Nazi-inspired revolt has come none too soon. It is of

of considerable strategical value to our cause to have thus secured on alternative line of

supply to India.ds well as a valuable source of oil supply. The rallying of the Arab world to the British alde and the security afforded to Allies, the Turks, by thus guarding their back door, are valuable strato» {gical assets:

our

ya Abyssinian Ending

Similarly the end of the Abyssinians campaign is a powerful factor in the defence of Hayply for It not only edcures its back door but releases a considerable fores of seasoned

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Cornwall's Sinking of A Raider Ship Is Told

CAPE TOWN, June 2 (Router).A graphic description of the scenes during the action in which the cruiser Cornwall sank a German raider in the Indian Ocean was given by a South. African member of the ship's Crew,

He said that in the early morning

The naxt job was picking-up Bur- of May 8, the Cornwall's planes vivors among whom were a located a ship 65 miles away and of British seamen who were prisoners, number course was altered to intercept-it.y)) of the raider.

About 3p.m; the next day, the The narrator concluded that the ralder was only some 25 miles away. Cornwall suffered only superficial She was gradually overhauled and d by damage and the casualties, were two pm. was ordered "to heave to. men with aplinter wounds, which No notice was taken and a warning were not serious shot was fired, whereupon the raider, which was posing as a Norwegian ship, holated the Nazi flag, dropped the flugs concealing her

her guns and Direct Hit

fired a broadside,

For about 10 minutes," "we listened

Portugal Feeling Effects of War

to the crashes of „gúns ¦ and ✨ the LISBON, June-2 (Router) ---- hint whistling of emnenty, shells overhead of possible rationing is contained in and around us. Then a cheer wont an article up as we hit the raider woll and truly ancie and she blew up.EE MONT

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enveloped in a cloud of smoke, which towered to a height of about 2,000