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Libyan Offensive

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The SECOND EDITION

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FOUNDED. 1861

• No. 10407

二拜斂 七十月六英港香

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1941.

日三廿月五

ROOSEVELT ORDERS

Occupation CONSULATES TO BE

Of Capuzzo Dramatic Move Follows

Reported

CAIRO, June 16, (Reuter),—— The occupation of Capuzzo by the Allles, though still not confirmed, is reported after strenuous fighting in which a large number of armoured fight- ing vehicles were engaged.

The conflict continues on the

Egyptian-Libyan frontier in the triangle of Sollum, Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya.

British and

Indian troops have attacked Hellfire Pass (halfaya) ant south of the escarpment. Fighting continues also on top of the escarpment, weat of Halfaya.

It is emphasised that the offensive mentioned in to-day's communique does not mean a large-scale offersive;

the present battle is just a continuia-

tion of the ding-dong struggle pro-

gressing ever since the retreat from

Benghazi.

Little Opposition

There was little opposition to the Allied move south of the escarpment; real fighting began when the troops entered the comparatively Imlied area of the desert round Halfaya which is the main scene of the present operations.

The main point is that while the recent fighting was east of Halfaya, the present is to the west, but it is early yet to say what developments will follow the thrust.

Operation Continuing

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuter) —A Brl. tish GQ. communique announces: "Yesterday our troops in the Western Desert took oßensive action against

the enemy holding positions in the

Freezing Of Credits

Special to the "Telegraph"

WASHINGTON, JUNE 16 (UP),—THE UNITED STATES GOVERN- MENT TO-DAY ORDERED THE CLOSING OF ALL GERMAN CONSULATES NOT LATER THAN JULY 10. IT IS ALSO ORDERED THAT THE TRANSOCEAN NEWS AGENCY, THE GERMAN TOURIST AGENCY AND THE GERMAN LIBRARY OF 'INFORMATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE IN NEW YORK, BE CLOSED.

In addition, President Roosevelt ordered the expulsion of their Gor- man employees on chargos of improper activitios "inimical to the welfare of the United States." ·

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The order does not break diplomatic relations because the German Embassy is not affected; however, it may prove to be a development leading to a diplomatic rupture between Germany and the United States.

Alliés Continue Syria Advance

Powerful Forces outside Damascus

Twenty four offices are affect- ed, including those in the Canal Zone, Puerto Rico and outlying possessions.

The Deutsches Nachrichten Bureau (the official nows agency) which is represented in Washington is evidently not affected by the order.

Second Diplomatic Blow The closure and expulsion demand was the second diplomatic blow to date. Coincident with to-day's order, JERUSALEM, June 16 (Reuter).-The Allled forces out-Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, side Damascus are very powerful. A spokesman to-day fore-Mr John W. Fehle, revealed that saw at the same time that the steep hills and orchards funds of the German American Bund from the northern side by an encircling movement.

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British and Imperial troops Pre on the attack armin in Libya, and have made Important gains around Capuzzo. This picture sbows Bren carriers with Aus- tralian troops in action in the Western Desert. These vehicles are playing a big part in the pre- Bent offensive,

Mr Churchill's Stirring Call

To His Ancestors In America

LONDON, June 16 (Reuter).~Thanking Rochester University of the United

area south and southeast of Sollum,protecting the city from the southwest might necessitate entry and other Fascist organizations in the States for conferring on him the Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law, Mr Winston

The operation is continuing."

Fighting Vehicles Involved

CAIRO, June 10 (Reuter) ----Con- siderable numbers of Army fighting vehicles are involved in the Westeru Desert fighting at Sollun, Distomar -and Halfaya.

British and Indian troops are parti- TURN to Back Page, Column 3

TOKYO TALKS

Government and High Command

SPECIAL. TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

DAYLIGHT RAIDS

ON PORTS

Forays By R.A.F.

Air Ministry published further Sidon says to-day's French com-

United States are subject to the freezing order.

Downing

New Successes For Royal Air Force

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuter),-More widespread operations

by the Royal Air Force in North Africa and Syria are described in to-day's R.A.F.'` communique, Fighters of the R.A.F. and South African Air Force yester- day were engaged in several combats with enemy aircraft in Cirenaica. Three Messerschmitt

French medium tanks and rereral licenses for the use of some which, I shall ever strive to deserve," and "that sense of kinship and unity which I The Treasury Department issued Churchill, broadcasting to America, to-day, referred to the "American confidence artillery on the coastal sector Swiss and Vatican City funds which round Sidon gave trouble, but are affected by the freezing order. feel exists between us this afternoon.” the British Navy bombarded No licenses were issued for Russian Speaking from

from Basurances pending their defences on the road be funds

•Moscow that such licenses would not Street-to-Rochester-and-to-the- hind the town,

be used to evade the purposes of tic people of the United States, Mr One column of mechanised Vichy Creezing order. reinforcements from Beirut using There was no explanation given us Churchill referred to his mother, this road was completely halted by to why to-day's order was directed who was born in Rochester, and the naval shelling and compelled to only against the Germans and not his grandfather, Leonard retreat in disorder.

against the Italians. Mr Sumner Jerome, who ran a local paper British Beyond Sidon

Welles, the Under Secretary of State, named "Plain Dealer.". Quoting LONDON, June 16 (Reuter)"All declined to comment regarding any Burke he said: "People will not

of the Consulates, or Investigations LONDON, June 16 (Reuter).along the Syrian const,

British whether there was evidence linking look forward to posterity who -Shortly before midnight, the columns have advanced north of

the agencies with sabotage.

never look backward to their The new action represented details of to-day's daylight raid on an important sector of the front, American

munique, cited by the Lyons radio.

an ancestors." complete break in German-

relations,

Yet it was most agreeable to recull- Mr Welles that the Jeromes were rooted for TOKYO, June 16 (Domei) on the Channel ports saying our troops counter-attacked."

The communique does not specify asserted that it did not present any many generations in American soil An extraordinary conference "further report of. offensive

plan which contemplated the asking and fought in Washington's armica of withdrawal of representatives of for the Independence of between the High Command and operations carried out late this which sector is referred to. Heavy Fighting afternoon show that nt Bou-

other countries. It was made clear the Government was held at the longe, a railway station and aghting is developing in the Allied German Embassy were not involved

CAIRO, June 16 (Reuter)Heavy that diplomatie representatives of the colonies and the foundation of the

United States. afternoon to discuss outstandine large store house were hit by central sector in Syria, announces in the official note requesting the then," he said and added: "I must

expect that I was on both sides Embassy In Chungking-109's and one Flat fighter were shot down during the day. bombs dropped by Coastal Com-British_G.H.Q, communique.

withdrawal of the agencies which

South African fighters attacked a mand aircraft.

French Naval Planes

was handed to Wilhelm

say Tantic Ocean now

that I feel on both sides of the Damaged By Bombs

formation of Junkers-88's, strongly VICHY, June 10 (Reuler).-French First Secretary "These bombers were escorted

of the

TOKYO, June 16 (Reuter).-- this time

escorted by fighters and forced them world storm, it has given of Foreign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Mat- by squadrons of fighters and the Levant immediately attacked the nounced his action at to-day's press that our hands are joined across the Ambassador, to-day protested to could carry out their attack...

naval pianes which have arrived in Embassy by Mr Welles, who

me comfort and inspiration to feel Sir Robert Craigie, the British to jettison their bombs before they suoka, the War Minister, Lieut- number of engagements with British Fleet off Sidon, according to conference. General Hideki

Navy enemy fighters took place. Two the Vichy news agency.

also machine-, the

Vice-Foreign Japanese Asked whether an investigation of oceans and that our pulses Oikawa,

gunned enemy columns, transport Coastal Com- aircraft of the

It adds: "The result of the attack Consular officials had been made. Mr and beat as one. the Chief Cabinet

TURN to Back Pago, Column 4 Welles referred his questioners to

Indeed I will make to bold as to Minister regarding the bombing Kenji.

Tomita, the Director Mr.

the mand are missing. of

the Department of Justice. Ho say that here at least, in my mother's of the British Embassy at Military Affairs Bureau, Major- "In the many combats with

gave the same answer when asked birth city of Rochester, I hold a Chungking. General Akira Muto, and the_Direc-

If any of the agencies had been latch-key to Amerlenn hearts. tor of the Naval Affairs Burenu enemy fighters

The British Ambassador pointed Rear-Admiral Takazumi Oka,

Involved in sabotage.

No Doubts

out that the markings on the roof of Berlin Surprised

"Strong

tides of emotion and the Embay could be, clearly seen BERLIN. Jung 10 (UP) ferco surges of passion sweep. the from above. Authorised quarters to-day avidenced] TURN to Back Pago, Column 5 to make enquiries.

The Japanese Vier-Minister agreed TURN to Back Page, Column 3

Premier's official residence this

problems at home and abroad.

Government officials present were the Premier, Prince Konoye, the

Minister, Admiral

the

which

taken place during extensive Flying Boat

Itepresenting the High Command operations carried out, three of Downs Four

were General Gen Sugiyama, Chief R.A.F, during the day, three of the Army General Staff, and Admiral Osami Nagano, Chief of the our fighters were lost, but one

Naval General Staff.

pilot is safe. Seven enemy Nazi Planes

After the adjournment of the con- fightere have been destroyed.' ference, the War Minister, Lieut- General Tojo, remained nt the

Premier's official residence and con- ferred separately with Major-General

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SPECIAL TO. THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, June 16 (UP).---. (UP).The The Air Ministry issued a com- Akira Muto and Rear-Admiral Taka-Japanese Ambassador, Mr Mamoru munique to-day stating that a zum Oka. The substance of the Shigemitsu departed for Japan · vla|Catalina flying boat of tho

discussions was not revealed.

Secret

10 LONDON, June

the United States to-day.

Nazi-Japanese

Agreement Revealed

Special to the "Telegraph"

LONDON, June 16 (UP).--According to highly reliable non- British diplomatic sources it is revealed that there is a secret German-Japanese economic agreement whereby Tokyo will undertake to deliver a large volume of tropical products, notably rubber, tin and vegetable oils to Germany while Berlin will,

Gorman supply armaments for Japan.

Armaments urgently! Whother Japan will attack enough to justify a risk of war the Netherlands East Indies in in the Pacific. order to obtain enough produce The same sources implied that to satisfy Hitler as well as Russia would exempt German Japan, apparently depends upon arms shipments to Japan from whether or not Japan requires the recent tronelt ban.

Coastal Command attacked four enomy alreraft over Gibraltar on Sunday and damaged all of them. It is understood that these are the four German planes which crashed in Portugal yesterday.

Planes Discovered

LISBON, June 10 (UP)—It has been confirmed that three German planes and another of undetermined nationality crashed in South Portu gal, presumably on Sunday night, after which they caught Dre. Several bodies have been discovered. Open parachutes indicated that at least oric of the erewa Jind innded and escaped.

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Japanese Police Chief Murdered

SHANGHAI, June 17 (Reuter) ==| Mr Agaki, head of the Japanese section of the International Settle- ends this morning by four Chinos mont Police, wan,shot dead' in Bad-"

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PROTEST TO JAPAN

Peer's Expensive Gifts

To Wife Of His Friend

NAIROBI, June 16 (Reuter)-When the trial was resumed to-day of the case in which Sir Delves Broughton, Bart., is charged with the murder of Lord Erroll, accused answered to many questions put by the Attorney-General with the state ment, I really cannot remember."

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British aircraft

and armoured vehicles near Gazala, Capuzzo and Barce, and disabled a numlr of vehicles,

a

near

Terrific Explosion.. During the night of June 14-15, a successful rald was carried out on the harbour at Benghazi, where particularly violent explosion the Cathedral Mole was followed by a fire of such magnitude that it was visible from a distance of 00 miles.

Bombing attacks were also made during the night on an enemy camp Bardia, and on the landing ground at Derna where a large fire way storted,

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It is now confirmed that nine" identißed alreraft were destroyed on the land ground

in at Gozila TURN to Back Pago, Column; 5.

More Robin Moor Survivors

CAPE TOWN, June 10 (Reuter), British steamer arrived here to day with 25 survivors of the Ameri- con freighter. Robin Moor, which was torpedoed in the Atlantic. by a German submarine.

Eleven survivors had previously been landed at Fornambuco Brazil.

Accused admitted that ho had, January-19 when he saw his wife corrected several statements regard-wearing a three-stringed pearl neck- Ing dates since his examination in lace. Lord Errull had given her and chief,

which was returned to Lord Erroll's Broughton, said that he felt very astate after the murder, eugd worried after his wife had told bin Lord Erroll subsequently gave her an January 18 that she loved Lord two or three clauroite cases which Erroll and he was unable to sleep sito later bought from his estate. that night,

cod bold that he had not heard The Attorney-General naked mit Lord Erroll's pearls were inaur- cused, Am correct weste ten years ago for £10,000 He

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sall on January telegrams from my letters, and Mr Sumner Welles, US, Under.

from Lord Erroll's exccu-

Secretary of State, had previously stated that 35 members of the crow replied that he was unable to remember

Broughton Intimated that he and passengers were unaccounted Accused said that the first time lie had not told the authorities about of the 20 survivors at Cape Town wil would like to join the Special Police, for and the news of the arrival that he realised that Lord Erroff had his night blindness nor of the fact be met with great thankfulness in valuable posscastons was on that he was going to

the United States,

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