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Roosevelt Closes German Consulates

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come surprise when informed by the "United Press" regarding Washing ton's request to close the Consulates, but they flaily declined to comment, saying that "competent German officials will undoubtedly consider the maller immediately." It Is doubtful if any statement will be made prior to to-morrow morning.

Big Things Brewing WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter): -A source here which is usually well-informed, expressed the belief to-day that big things are likely to happen soon, probably this week.

They believe that the expulsion of German Consuls and agents is not a single unrelated act but the first of a succession of steps.

In support of this view they point out that despite his complete re- covery from a small allment, Pre- sident Roosevelt hos enneelled almost all his appointments ila week, pre- sumably to give time to matters of high importance.

Powerful Forces Outside Damascus

FROM PAGE ONE

is unknown but it is reported that it was effective,"

June 17, 1941.

Mr Churchill's Stirring Call

FROM PAGE ONE

broad expanses of the Union in this year of fate. .the world is wit- nessing the birth throes of a tublime resolve 1. shall presume to confess to you that I have no doubts what that resolve will be.

Beirut. Report BEIRUT, June 16 (UP)—At dawn to-day two French destroyers chal lenged British units at the mouth of Beirut Bay in full view of the elly.

The destiny of mankind is not A lively exchange of shells continued decided by material computation. for a half hour and the cannonading When great causes are on the move Awakened the populace. The British in the world, stirring all men's ater withdrew and the French re-souls, drawing them from their fire- sides, and cursuit of happiness

usido

comfort, turned to the harbour.

wealth and the pursuit

Vichy Report

once

VICHY, June 19 (UP)-Ankara in response ta impulses at and London despatches to-day stated awe-striking and irresistible, we that the eastern front to quiet after learn that we are spirits, not animals, a push by the British beyond Abou and that something is going on in Kimal which they occupied after the pace and time, and beyond space French had withdrawn the native and time, which, whether we ko

it or not, spells duty, partisans.

Australians Along the coast, the

Wonderful Story consolidated their position at Sidon but did not push northward towards "A wonderful story is unfolding Beirut. The Australians lost their before our eyes. How. It will end, naval artillery support when the Brie are not allowed to know. But

withdraw

tish Beet was forced to.

closing of German consulates' and Syria recently peross the Mediter-society will be shaped by the re-

big

Diplomatic Breach? WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter), First reactions here to Mr Sumner Welles'

announcement about the other organisations Is that it is n step towards breaking off diplomatic relations.

It is even being wondered whether Germany will reply by withdrawing her diplomats and asking for the de- parture of all American oficials" from Germany.

Past experience has shown, how- ever, that in replying to American actions, for example the Institution of the Atlantic patrol, the Germans will necept such blows to her prestige without retaliation.

Even so, the United States order

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from their exposed position along the on both sides of the Atlantic we all caust due to French air and sen at- teel, and I repeat all, that we are tacks and a German air attack on the of it, that our future and that of many generations is at stake, We naval base at Cyprus.

French senplanes which few to are sure that the character of human ranean, arrived at Beirut only this solves that we make and the deeds

went that we do." morning and immediately

'British fleet Stating that we need not bewall into action against the ribs. The the fact that we have been called NEXT CHANGE with torpedoes and French reported that they had scored upon to face such solemn represen at least two direct hits immobilising tatives but might be proud and even one destroyer and setting fire to an-rejoice amid our tribulations that we Mr Churchill said that wickedness, other, at the same time shooting down have been barn at this cardinal time, embalmed and three British Gladiator planes.

chormous, panoplied

has cast seemingly shadow over Europe and Asia. Laws und customs were broken up, justice cast from her seat, the rights of the weak trampled down, the grand sevelt spoke

so movingly, spurned Order Voice Reserve),

O. Eager, Deputy Commit and chained; the whole structure of aloner of

man and his genius, his initiative Chinese Company Appointments-Acting Lance Sergeant and his nobility was ground down (ie Lau Yun-ning has been appointed under systems of mechanical barbar- to the rank of Acting Police Sergeant ism and of organised and scheduled ·

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS FOR

will be a hard blow to the German CURRENT WEEK freedoms, of which President Roo-

enuse here.

Bombshell Announcement

Mr Welles' announcement fell like a bombshell on the Press conference at which the German omelai news agencles representatives were pre- rent. It was followed by a stampede of journalists through the corridors of the State Department in sturch of telephones.

It is

is common knowledge that the German Library of Information in New York has been one of the chief entres of German propaganda. The administration also probably knows that the general public suspect that German

consulates in the United States are less for strictly consular business than for organising and paying Germans and Americans of German descent who remain closer to their fatherland than to their adopted country,

Organisation Crippled German organisation оп the 'American continent will be severely affected and it is not expected that the diplomatic staff left behind can hope to carry on the work of the great network of agencies which Germany has in all States in the Union,

Washington observers wIU not be surprised if Latin-American coun- tries took a similar stop to that taken by the United States to-day,

Philippines Included WASHINGTON, June 16 (UP). State Department sources. have con- firmed that Manila is included in the requests for closure, and expulsion of German consulates and agencies. It is understood that Mr Francis Sayre, the High Commissioner, has desired such a move for a long time.

MR ROOSEVELT . CANCELS TRIP

WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuter), -President Roosevelt has been persuaded by his doctor to cancel his

trip proposed Massachusetts

to- visit to morrow, which included a Harvard University to receive Д degree.

Ing

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as from June 7, 1941.

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"For more than a year we Briltsh

been appointed to the rank of

The undermentioned Constables have terror.

Acting Lance Sorgeant, as from June 7, 1041:

Constables (R)7 Fong lu-ping, (I)22 Lee Ting-liun, (1974 Leung Fook-wing. 4830 Chan Tak-cheong, (R) Leung have stood alene, uplifted by your Tak-kwong, (R)152 Ip Ching (R)167 Au Yeung-him, (1172 Au Yeung-yee, in1180 sympathy and respect and sustained own unconquerable will- Stanley Lau and (R1100 Tang Shlu-woon, by our

Inspection Parade-All ranks of power and by the increasing growth Company will parade at Murray Parade

and Ground for a general inspection

Company Com equipment etc. by the

ander on Wednesday, June 16, at 17.15 hours sharp, Dress-khak! Uniform. The Equipment Oficer will make it a point of being present.

Training Course-Part Those do Ground trounce or attend Murray Parade Instruction in Part I of Train ing Course un Wednesday, June 16 at 17.15 hours sharp. Dress-Khaki Uniform,

Patrol Duty-Patrol carried out as ordered.

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duties

Churchill.

ropes of your mussive ald," said "In these British islands, we stand faithful guardians of rights and the dearest hopes of a dozen states and nations now gripped and tormented. in base and cruel servitude. What- ever happens, we shall endure to the end." end.

be "It was but a few years ago since Indian Company

one united gesture by the peoples of Strength-Constable (R)200 Harcharn the great and small, who are now Singh in been taken on the strength of the Indian Company, as from June 3, broken in dust, would have warded cit from mankind the fearful ordeal Return from Leave-Sub Inspector (1) it has had to undergo. But there Mehdi Khan has returned from leave, was no unity or vision. One by one and resumes duty ns from date.

of the the nations let themselves be caught Inspection Parade-All ranks

brutal Indian Company wili parade on Wednes- and felled by

violence. ur day, June 18, for a general inspection equipment etc, by the Company Cont poisoned from within by subtle in- nander. A. and B. Companies will fall trigue.

In at Murray Parade Ground at 17.15 "And now," declared Mr Churchill Hours sharp. Dress-Khaki Uniforms. The in conclusion, "the old lion with her Equipment Oficer will make it a point of

lion cubs at her side stands alone being present.

Patrol Duty.-Patrol dulica will be against the hunters who are armed carried out, as ordered.

with deadly weapons and Impelled by a desperate and destructive rage.

Flying Squad Training Course-Part -Those de- talled will attend at Murray Parade Ground for Instruction in Part I of Train- Ing Course on Wednesday, June 18, at 17.13 haurs sharp. Drena-Khaki Uniform.

Patrol Duly-Patrol duties will ba carried out as ordered.

Stars In Their Coursca

"Is tragedy to repeat itself once more? Ah, this is not the end of Emergency Unit teserve Training Course-Part 1-All ranks of the tale. The stars in their courses the "" Company will attend at Murray proclain the deliverance of mankind. Parade Ground on Wednesday, June 16 at Not so easily shail the onward pro- 17.5 hours for instruction in Part I of

Training Course. Dress-Khaki Uniform gress of the peoples be barred. Not Hat Drill-All N. C. Os will attend so easily shail the lights of freedom

Headquarters on Friday, Reserve hours lister Acting pection But time is short. Every month

(R) M. A, de Sousa for instruction U Riot Drill. Dress-Mufti.

Patrol Duty-Patrol duties carried out as ordered.

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that passes adds to the length and to will be the perils of the journey that will have to be made. United we stand. W. R. CHERTEN-WOODS,

Adjutant,

Divided we fall. Divided, the fark Police Reserve. age returns. United, we can save

and guide the world."

schedule, this secretary reported. LATE

The President would have met Princess Juliana and Prince Bera- hord at Philadelphia to take them for an overnight visit to his Hyde Park residence, but now they will stay overnight at Washington.

OIL SUPPLIES

STOPPED

WASHINGTON, June 10 (UP).- The Secretary of Commerce, Mr Harold Ickes, to-day ordered a ship- ment of 232,000 gallons of lubricating oil to Japan aboard the steamer Azuma Maru from Philadelphla, to be stopped.

French Prisoners

Of War Free

BERLIN, June 16 (Router)—The

延

first batch of released prisoners of war have arrived at Lyons, says Vichy despatch to the Official Ger- man news agency.

The prisoners were welcomed on behalf of Marshal Pethin by, the Military Commander of Lyons, General Frer.

British Occupation Of Capuzzo Reported

FROM PAGE ONE

cipating and fighting is proceeding west of Halfnya,

Italian Communique ROME, June 16 (UP)-To-day's communique' states: "IFF North Africa, the enemy which had been preparing several days for an offen“ sive, yesterday launched an attack in force on the Sollum front which was repulsed with" considerable lossen. The battle continues.

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President's Son On Active Service

''BOSTON, June 18 (Reuter) -—Pra- aldent Roosevelt's youngest Jolin la now on active service "Re-adj ensign In the Navy,

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addition to the two reported yester- day and two Messerchmitt--110's shot down in, addition to that re potted destroyed nt Soing).

In Syria

In Syria, R.A.F. boinbers carried out raids on the aerodrome at Aleppo and dropped bombs among the dis- persed afr.raft and on the runways starting a number of fres

to

Hostile fighters which attempted

and

damaged "ept were attacked

Fighters operating over ine Brush troops in

in the Kiswe area drove off a formation of Vichy de Voltine fighters and destroyed two of them.

Fighters of the Royal Australian

Air Force which were machine gun- ning armoured vehicles in the same nrea, shot down two hostile bombers.

Protective Patrols.

Protective patrols were carried out by R.A.F. fighters over Brilish naval unita of the Syrian coast. Two formations of hostile aircraft, wero were д number Intercepted and

severely damaged.

From all these operations six Dri-

tish aircraft are missing.

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