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Full Text Of
An Occupied China Guide To Next Move Soviet CommuniqueQUEEN'S & ALHAMBRA
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FROM PAGE ONE
force.
FROM PAGE ONE
enemy to break
August 10, 1940, the Japanese naval neutrality in the current German- took place during the day between authorities prohibited the esimee Soviet war, was expressed by Mr our troops and enemy mobile unlis. of ships of any untionality into cer Seiki Yano, Japanese Consul-General Attempts by the tain specified areas along the coast here, at ma interview after ha return through are being frustrated by the of China, including poris in Cheitling to the Colony from Japan on the stubborn resistance of our troops and Province. Since then, British ship- Shirogane Maru via Canton on Tues- the successful operations of our air ping to Chellang ports had been day afternoon.
Round Lutsk British practically suspended.
All
The Soviet Union is exempted
"In the direction of Lutsk. our rights had been formally reserved from the three-Power part while the and representations were made to Japanese-Soviet neutrality pact is in troops continue to be engaged in the Japanese authorities regarding force. I hluk Japan with observe stubborn and intense fighting. The enemy continues to attempt to pene- interference with British shipping.
neutrality,"
y," Mr Yano sald. Mr Yano who has been to Japan trate to the southeast but everywhero Sir John Wardlaw Aline asked: "In view of the fact that any alleged on leave of absence reached Canton bis efforts are breaking, the result of necessity for military reservation at from Shanghai by air on June 26 and Arm and stubborn resistance of eur the time the order was made by the nailert aboard the Shirogane Maru troops. Japanese has now passed to a great from Cunton on June 30. The ship extent owing to the course of the spent a night at Bocca Tigris on its war in China, cannot the Foreign way to avoid the sale and arrived in Secretary
the Colony on Tuesday afternoon.
14p
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Fleet air-
"Our air-force delivered during the day inamber of devastating blows against the enemy tank units in the Lutsk sector and bombed Bucharest, where they blew up an urgeno), Press Comment resentatie make more energetic re-1
"Warships and Fleet Air Arm units Japancic Complaints TOKYO, July 3 (Renter)-Whlic of the Northern Fleet are supportinst Me Eden replied: "Im in entire commending the authorities for the Red Army troups by severe blows reincent with Sir John's premise riving at a quick decision on Japnuese against enemy troops. of the situation. This is all wrapped policy to cope with the new interplanes shot down five enemy air-
in the general position with national situation arising from the planes in combat.
"In one sector, many Japan. The Japanese have com Russo-German war, the newspapers,
groups of the enemy tanks had concentrated and plained to us about economic restrie "Nicht Nicht Shimbun" and
have fogl Shimbun," stress that the Soviet tonics were rent against then tions which they alleged wi imputed on them and there can only burning question how is whether the attacked them as they advanceert finil these matters leaders of Japan are prepared to on the roud through a forest which can do nothing today the requisite degree of re-prevented the tanks from turning.
Tank Battle Belp then."
solve, expedition and determination!
programme into Victory depended exclusively on Sir
the Foreign to translate the John asted Secretary whether he was aware that derits.
spect and resolution. The leading The "Hochi Shimbun" says that the tan: under Sub-Lieutenant Verenkov under the polley of the Japanese
Three Fascist tanks Asia Development Board, all Japan-Russo-German bombshell is an even opened fire. ese yen currencies are to be gradual-more sensational shock than the an were put out of netion.
BAIRement of the Russo-Japaness "The enemy, taking advantage of ly excluded in private and commer- Cial
transaction between the north Non-Aggression Pact, and says that! and central China; whether in con- the need for boldness is apparent the damaged tanks, retired at muxi-
this polley the Chinese since Jugam is now virtually isolated sequence of
Consequently national currency und sterling would from her Axis, ally, be prebilated; and what steps he was Japan must rely upon self-help for talting to prevent this interference solution of the crisis.
The "Yomiuri Shimbun" discussing in the with the freedom of trade.
the Anglo-Amerleans reaction to de- Russia, our infantry units are des-
thunt
the United troying hundreds of enemy tanks. velopments, says
It Soldiers of one regiment of infantry, sufflelently clarified States har
addition to artillery und tank attitude through brazen acts of war, in
to destroy such as alding General Chiang Kai tropa, used successfully shek, closing the Panama Canal and tanks bottles containing an infiam strengthening warlike preparations mable substance. One group com
Eastmanded by Coplain Morozoi destroy- from Singapore to the Dutch Indien and Australia,
ed 18 enemy tanks in three days' | fighting."
aware
Currency Matters Mr Eden replied that the British of the Government WON restrictions placed by the Japanese on the use of the Chinese national currency in areas occupied by them and Frequent protests were made to the Japanese Government about the injury caused to British interests.
"I also remind the member of the financial assistance given to the Chinese Government in support of the Chinese national
currency Sterling. Is not one of the curreneles in use in China and the question of prohibition dues not arise."
Moscow Waits MOSCOW, July 2 (Router).—Ans- wering questions to-day, M. Lozovský, Vice-Chief of the Soviet Information) Bureau, said that it was too early to comment on to-day's declaration of Japanese pulley The position remains the same as when Mr Matsuoka wa here and Where is no ground
He added:
LATE NEWS |banne
Lady Assessor Questions
The Hon. Mr M. R. Lo asked the following questions before the Legis- lative Council this afternoon:
Will Government make a stale-
f appointment Litly ment on the Assessor from England for the War Revenue Department, with particular reference
to the following points: (1) In view of the evacuation why it
was considered necessary to send a lady ofleer out from England to Hongkong?
(2) Whether Rny efforis
were made to secure a stiitable candidate
Chungking Gives Envoys Passports
for
mum speed.
"During this fight, one Soviet tanks was lost.
"In combats with German mechan- Ised unlis cut off from the infuntry White western regions in
Fighting In Syria
> FROM PAGE ONE
military objectives in Syria yester- day.
At Rayakt, two unidentified aircraft were burned out on the ground, and four Polez bombers were badly damaged Twenty-eight tanks and 20 large motor transport vehleles were also machinegumed, and puf of action on the roads in the same out area.
R.A.F. bomber aircraft made a heavy attack on the barracks at obtained Palmyra aerodrome and
FROM PAGE ONE
declaration after the Axis announce- ment of the recognition of the Nan-several hits on both targets.
The fort and citadel at Soucida king puppet regine, Dr Quo Tai-rl!. the Foreign Minister, reported on the were also hit by a number of bombs. The aerodronie at Aleppo was international situation at a Cabinet meeting, and also formally received, repentedly boished and machine- Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, the British gunned. Fires were started among Ambassador; M. Alexander Pansou-dispersed aircroft, at least one of hting the Russian Ambassador and which was destroyed and a number Clarence Gauss, the United States of Blush aircraft were badly dam Ambassador between
4 and 5.30 aged by machinegun Dre.
Beirut Harbour During the night of June 30 and Dignified Declaration CHUNGKING, July 2 (Central July 1. H.A.F. bombers carried out an News)-Dr Que Tal-chi, Minister of attack on the harbour and shipping seen on the und Foreign Affairs, issued the following at Beirut, Hits were statement to-night, announcing main docks and central quays
have been damaged. China's severance of diplomatic re-pear shios, which are believed to lations with Germany and Italy on
One Messerschmitt was shot down account of their format
recognition
(in addition to yesterday reported in yesterday's communique
attack ships off templint to Cirenalca coast.
From all operations our aircraft returned safely.
of the Nanking puppet regime..
"Recognition of the puppet regime
those
locally or from among the evances? Nanking: by the Cerman ondt 1tas having been destroyed) while at-
The Reply
The official_reply was as follows; The staff requirements of the War Taxation Department originally in eluded six assessors posts, for the holders of which chartered necourt
or persons with equivalent qualifications were necxled: this mum- ber was subsequently increased to seven.
an
lian Governments amounts to extension of their aggressive policy to the Far East and proves beyond doubt that these countries have un- reservedly east their lot with China's enemy.
they do that the Nanking puppet region is but a creature of the Japanese militarists, the Nazi Government of Germany Endeavours were made throughout and the Fascist Government of Italy last year by the Crown, Agents for in according recognition thereto have the Colonies to recruit such for these committed a gross injustice to China posts but they were unable to fill and
thereby forfeited any them all. Eventually the name of a claim to friendship of the Chinese woman who possessed the required Government and people. qualifications was put forward and appointment was approved by
her
the Governor.
have
these
.
the
ATTACK FROM-- LATVIA
Continued From Pago
that
occupied Minsk. The radio reported that the Germans continued their advance towards Klev "after the Aggression Made Clear Pripet district had been taken." The step thus iaken by
The newspaper also reports It is unnecessary to expatiate in Axis Powers has made l abundantly Lab Radio announced that German this Council upon the supreme im clear that the forces of aggression troops had passd Smolensk from the portance at the present time of the have been further consolidated into nurth and south and were continuing on Mos- fullest possible collection of revenue, one bloc bent on the destruction of their "lightning advance" and especially of that earmarked for human freedom and civilisation. cow, adding that Smolensk itself war-purposes and the desirability "It is, however, gratifying to note was still in Russian hands and was that the administration of the War that these evil forces are being congested with soldiers and war Taxation Oulinanec, which s evoltally and resolutely opposed and materials, which could not be trans- complex and technical measure, resisted by a group of Powers which, ported owing to the reported Inter-{ the railways towards : should be in expert hands is equally having steadily increased in number ruption of apparent.
and strength are drawn even Moscow by German b übers.
raging.
are
It was well-known in the Colony closer by their love of peare and The town Is reported to have ha that Government intended to engage freedom in, the face of * common heavily bombed and big fires
number of chartered accountants menace. for work in the War Taxation De- partment. No inquiries from such persons were received locally, how- ever, and it was not considered worth while to advertise within the Colony,
that any of the evacuates to Aus ivalla had the required qualifications.
China's Proud Role "China is proud of her record and role in this anti-aggression crusade. Despite China has consistently observed good unprecedented difficulties,
continue
the struggle in There was no reason to suppose faith in all her international dealings.
"Chinn is determined to
eluse, co-operation with her friends our common cause is vindicated,
R.A.F. Wins New Air Battle
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"In pursuance of the official de- tinued to-day, It was announced by
the Air Ministry. repeatedly
claration
innde Un
No reports had been received up to
previous occasions the Chinese Goy- ernment now declares that China's 6 p.m. of bombs being dropped in any diplomatic relations with Germany and Italy are hereby severed,"
Assistant Military Attache Appointed
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, July 2 (UP) The War Department to-day assign- of ed Lieutenant James Wilson
part of the country.
Evening Patrols LONDON, July 2 (Reuter).-Gly- the R.A.F. Ing further details of
France this sweep over' Northern afternoon, on Air Ministry communi- que says tint 16 enemy Bghters were lestroyed-10 by fighters and two by bombers,
The R.A.F.
Schnectady, N.Y. lo Chungking nat eight lost two bombers and
Asalstant Milliary Attiche after a RAF fighters carried out offen- period of temporary duty hero in the sive patrols over Intelligence Division.
Northern France this evening without incident.
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