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SYRIA ADVANCE CONTINUES: This Picture Has Gone Round The

ARABS MARCHING ON ALEPPO Two Columns Rapidly Approaching Damascus

Nazi Pressure on Russia to Allow

·Special to the "Telegraph” ́

CAIRO,, JUNE 9 (UP),~ACCORDING TO AN ANKARA REPORT ATTRIBUTED

TO

Transit of Troops and Materials AUTHORITATIVE CIRCLES, A LARGE ARAB

Special to the "Telegraph"

ANKARA, June 9 (UP),--Best informed diplomatic sources stated to-day that a large-scale movement of German troops was in progress northwards from the south Bal- kans, They declared that the Germans were now concentrating huge forces in Moldavia for the purpose of applying pressure to Russia to allow German troops to cross by land and sea from Contanza to Baku, from where they would travel to Iran by train`and truck, seizing British off supplies, and invading Iraq thus outflanking Syria.

Diplomatic sources considered that it was certain the Germans would resume their pressure on Turkey to allow the passage of at least war minterials to Syrin, but it is not believed that the Nazis will push the issue as far as a conflict.

It is stated that British reconnaissance has ascertained the concentration of several hundred German planes at Rhodes, where a large number of troops is ready for air trans- port to Syrla,

Unsupported Navy Dared

Air

Fleets To Save Crete Garrison

LONDON, June 9 (Reuter).—The Admiralty announces that the anti-aircraft cruiser Calcutta and the destroyers Hereward and Imperial were lost during the with- drawal from Crete (making four cruisers and six destroyers lost on that occasion).

The communique which announces these losses states that the Hereward was last seen heading towards the coast after having been damaged by an enemy air attack,

ALEXANDRIA. EVACUATION.

Women And Babies

On Train Roofs · ALEXANDRIA, June 9 (Reu- (er)-Women and bables are riding on the roof tops of trains, so great is the press of the Arab population to leave Alexandria as the result of the air raids.

Special arrangements have had to be taken at the railway station to cope with the exodus which is providing an amazing sight.

Stations Guarded

The talian High Command

HULL NOT

has announced that 229 survi- FOOLED

vors from this ship have been

landed and are prisoners of war. BY VICHY

The Imperial had to be. sunk by British forces after being damaged by an enemy air. attack.

was

Voyages In Daytime

FORCE, ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN TWO DIVISIONS, UNDER BRITISH COMMAND, IS ADVANCING from Iraq TO ALEPPO, IM- PORTANT AIR BASE IN SYRIA.

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Well informed military quarters in Cairo state that two Allied columns are advancing towards Damascus one. from the south and the other from the southwest, both being between 40 and 50 miles from Damascus. The Allied troops con- sist of British, Australians, Indians and Free Franch.

There has been some resistance, but the extent of it cannot yet be ascertained. The two columns advancing on Damascus are going through the Jebel Druse country.

Vichy reported to-day that the British continued to advance

in Syria and forces were within 30 miles of Damascus to-night.

An official communique rend: "The Anglo-do Gaullists who crossed the Syrian frontier yesterday inten- sifed their attacks in the afternoon of Sunday and again on Monday morning. In

the region between Jebel Druse and the foothills of Hermon attacks were carried out by

thout

strong forces of all arms, moured

strong proportion of

units. Our covering forces, backed

Grounded

Aircraft Destroyed

by artillery and aviation, defended Action By The R.A.F.

the terrain foot by foot, - inflicting

heavy losses on the enemy. An LONDON, June 9 (Reuter). appreciable number armoured-Heavy bombers of the R.A.F.

of

Support By R.A.F.

The official RAF. communique

caused aircraft

and a

WASHINGTON, June 9. (Reu-cars were destroyed. The Commander-in-Chief of the ter)-After a conference be

carried out prolonged raids on Mediterranean has reported that when evacuation of the forces from tween M. Gaston Henry-Haye,

Benghazi and Derna on Sunday Crete

night, states a communique over the Vichy Ambassador, and Mr completed, Just 17,000 men had island. The withdrawal of troops

taken off the Cordell Hull, Secretary of Statz, sued in Cairo stated that in Syria, from the R.A.F.. Middle East from Crete hnd 30 be carried out it was learned at the State De- the RAF and planes of the Aus-headquarters. from places with inadequate port partment that the Government ratan Air Force gave continuous These were followed-nt-dawn- support to the British advance. by machinegun attacks on dis- facilities and which were within easy had found no evidence to A High Command communique

each of enemy forces.

warrant a change in its critical issued at Beirut claimed. that two persed aircraft at Derna and view of Franco-German colla British naval units were seriously Gazala, and on camp and motor boration.

damaged in an engagement north of transport concentrations ner" The necessity for carrying out em- barkntions by night meant that each Syria, It was pointed out in informed down, while two French planes had

Tyre against two French destroyer. Martuba. As regards the British entry Into Your British planes were brought load of men had to be taken 360 quarters that the French did not de- not

Considerable Damage returned, The miles to Egypt during the whole 14fend Syria against the Germans who added:

communique The enemy to-day con- daylight. These hours of

Considerable damage was voyages are reported to have used it us a base tinued his offensive on land und sea, to the airfields, six enemy were carried out in the face of ex-for alr operations against the British He was held everywhere; he was being burned out at Gazala

in Iraq. tremely heavy air attacks.

counter-attacked at certain points further eight being completely des- In the circumstances prevalling, it The question row arises of the and bombed by our avlation. was impossible to assess with ac French hullude towards the Brilish.

troyed at Derna, curney the damage inflicted on enemy

Making Progress

Many other enemy aircraft were aircraft by anti-aircraft fire, but it

Justified

CAIRO, June 9 (Reuter)-Pro-were caused at Benghazi as a result badly damaged. Firca and explosions is known that many were destroyed and others damaged.

WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuter). the coast road from Tyre and several adrect hits by high

gress of the British entry into Syria of the bombing raid, while at Derna Naval aircraft also shot down fourThe Allied entry into Syria was beyond to general line inland isplosive bombs started large fres enerny aircraft and probably destroy- Justified by Vichy's determination announced by a communique, from which were followed by explosions.

actively to assist Germany, says the British Middle East Headquarters Some 40,000 Jeft by train on Sun-

Washington Post,"

Two of our aircraft have Bo this evening. day and high railway official ex

a

"It ever Nelson's advice that the The communique states: "Pene-falled to return to their base: pressed the opinion that there would

boldest measures are the safest were tration of the Allied forces into Syrin be at least two or three times that carrying out various duties as well applicable, it is now. The road to la progressing. By this morning they

In the

onti-aircraft de- Iran and Indla lies through Syria and were beyond Tyre and later affected vere hastily formed into an Britain has no option but to take a crossing of the River. Litani. The city itself remains calm and infantry brigade under orderly.

beyond They fought with

great gallantry and The paper describes the Vichy Quinetra," proved themselves worthy of the denials that German ground troops highest traditions of the Corps. are in Syria as possibly right but It is known that a number of this disingenuous in, view of the none Aurigade had to be left in Crele, of "ourists" who have already gone

Wavell's Thanks

All entrances to the main station dre now closed and guarded by xoldiers, only being opened at specified times.

Trains leave continuously piled high and are given a rousing send- off by the crowds awaiting the next] train.

number leaving Alexandria next two days.

Indo-China Re-opens Mekong River

'ed one other and damaged three.

During the withdrawal from Suda Bay, Royal Marines formed the re- arguard. These men, who had been fencing the

as

E. C. Weston, Royaleral time by the forelock and get athwart "On the right they have advanced

HANOL, June 9 (Router).--The steamship service on the Mekong River, 'suspended cince the outbreak The following message was scrit of the Thai French Indo-China bor- from General Sir Archibald Wavell der dispute, will be re-opened on to Major-General Weston on the June 10, it is ofcially announced. night of May 31: "You know the Simultaneously Government heroic effort the Navy, has made to subsidised line between Savannaket tescue you. You will be able and welsai on the upper reaches of get away must of those that stil the Mekong will be inaugurated. TURN to Back Pago, Column 4

Little Opposition Is Expected In Syria

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in.

Chungking Bombing

the

Press Hostel Suffers CHUNGKING, June 0 (Inter- national)In the raid last Saturday, residents here recalled that draning of Japanese bombera Was unusually loud when circling over the city. This Indicated that an old type of bomber was used,

The press hostel

which 'modates foreign correspondents, was nguin plastered, but all newsmen were tate in a dug-out. Repairs are being made..

Accom-

ANKARA, June 9 (Reuter).-The British Navy' is keeping craft from the Dodecanese Islands to Syria. Germans here expect the British Navy to land forces on the Syrian coast, but so far as is known naval activity has been confined to patto! work.

will be able to settle the matter quickly.

a close watch to ensure that the Germans do not tow any small NEWSPAPERS OF

news-

Sellers of afternoon papers were bosieged by engor buyers for the developments in Syria have aroused tremendous Interest in Turkey.

AMERICA

Liszra Sheikh - Miskine-

Vichy's Admission Vichy news agency states that Allied VICHY, June 9 (Reuter) — The forces are advancing Into Syria from three directions.

Two columns are converging in Damascus through Dera and Safed. The third is following the coast road to Beirut,

It is admitted that the coast ad- TURN to Back Pago, Column 5

ITALIAN

MILITARY LOSSES

LONDON, June 9 (Reuter)- The Italian G.H.Q. to-day Issued

the following list of "confirmat

losses" for the month of May,

Greco-Albanian 164 Albanian. Xuro-Slay Front1,430 killed; 4,123 WASHINGTON, June 8 (Central wounded and 223 mining. News) Newspaper circulation -in Italo-Yugo-Slay Front-14 kilinä, the United States 18 now over 24 wounded. €2,000,000, which is the largest figure

752

It is generally considered that the ever reached. The average Amerl-wounded: 21.319 missing.

North Africa-329 kiffed; Allies will do their utmost to avoid can family now spends nearly U.S.$10 Edat Africa 58 kifed; 77 wound- bloodshed and well-informed people a year for newspapers. think that the British will meet with

zed; 2,354 mining, tra Daily newspapers in the United Naval Forces killed; ...: 187. Hittle opposition, for the French States have increased their average wounded; 1,020 missing. The Allied move a widely, wel troops in Syria are divided among circulation three-fold In** 40 years Air Forces, 29:79. killed; df wounded comed and it is hoped that the Allies | themselves and their morale is low." | from 7,900 per paper to 21,000, and (83 miksing.

LATEST

Three Towns Captured

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fur

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, June 9 (UP),—It is authoritatively announced that it can be assumed that the Syrian towns of Ezra, Sheikh Miskin and Sheikh Quinetra have been captured by Allied forces.

Sao Back Papa For Further Late: Mauri

World and Inspired Millions

Here is a picture taken after a fald on London which has been published in the press of the world, has been seen by millions and which inspired Ben Hecht, famed "PM" columnist to pen a glowing tribute to the superb courage of Britain's war-scarred civilians. It is six- year-old Anita Avery, who despite the ruins which lay around her. can still smile happily and bravely as she hugs her pet dog Raffles who was buried for hours beneath debris before being rescued by Anita's father. The steadfast courage shining from Anila's face typifies the spirit of England to-day as she faces the greatest trial of her history.

PLANE FACTORY STRIKE BROKEN

Roosevelt's Action Succeeds

Special to the "Telegraph” INGLEWOOD, June 9 (UP).-The back-to-work movement started to-day when nearly 1,000 workmen entered the plant through jeering picket lines by 10.45. a.m. The pickets broke their lines and allowed troops to enter the plant without violence, but there was considerable feering.

Picket Carl. Clement Was wounded in the thigh and claim- ed that a soldier-jabbed him with a bayonet when he did not move fast enough.

Under Gout Control Colonel Charles Branshaw formally assumed charge of the plant within en hour after, President Roosevelt's order had been issued; he was sup- ported by 600 soldiers with drawn Arriving at the gates, the soldiers bayonets and steel helmets, started moving the pickets and He issued a statement asking the spectators away, jabbing the ribs of law abiding citizens to assist in those who were too slow. The ple-putting the factory back to work, kets were quiet but sullen. Loud stating, "My instructions from Wash- speakers, patrolling along the line, Ington are to take all immediato sald, “Okny boys! Move back: res steps necessary to protect the work- member the Army can't build uero-men desiring to enter the plant, those Dianeal"

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Rapprochement In Far East Still Remote

·Special to the "Telegraph"

SHANGHAI, June 10 (UP)-The recent substantial ship- ments of United States war materials to Malaya, the Netherland East Indies and China, the dispatch of a United States air mission to Chungking, the possible loan of United States pilote for training purposes, and Mr Hull's statements that the United States has not altered. Its attitude towards the Pacific, have convinced observers here that a Japanese-American rapproche- ment is far distant although, they are generally agreed that Britain would probably welcome any Pacific appeasement In order to concentrate United Binteg attention on Europe.

Peace in the Pacific is further to strike, ogainst the NEI, sinul- endangered by the refusal of the taneously with a German drive to- Dutch East Indies to accede to the wards the Suez

Japanese economic proposals which j...!

many persons here belleve was on-

Informed travellers" who have re

couraged by Washington. Germany cently visited Singapore, Thailand in reported to be bringing pressure and tho. N.E.I. declared that those to bear on Japan to make demanda reds are very pessimistle regarding on the NEI, which the latter was the inevitability of war, (*) unable to accept in order to keep

British and Dutch officials have

the United States attention fixed on baked the United States to rushi war the Pacific,

cific, and possibly force Japan TURN to Back Paga, Column 3