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THURSDAY JULY 24, 1941.

日一初月六閏

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BASES Threat To South Pacific

AIRFIELDS TO JAPAN

For Purpose of "Defending" Indo-China

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH”

VICHY, JULY 23 (UP),—THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN REVEALED TO-DAY THAT FRANCE HAD AGREED TO THE "TEMPORARY OCCUPATION" BY JAPAN OF STRATEGIC BASES AND AIRFIELDS IN INDO- CHINA.

HE SAID THAT THE DETAILS OF JAPAN'S ROLE "IN THE DEFENCE OF INDO-CHINA Are being work- ED OUT IN THE NEGOTIATIONS TAKING PLACE IN VICHY AND HANOI.”

Berlin Admits Advance On Leningrad Slowed Down

HE INSISTED THAT THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY MEASURE UNDERTAKEN TO PROTECT" INDO-CHINA OWING TO ALLEGED DANGERS OF ATTACK BY THE BRITISH, FREE FRENCH AND

CHINESE.

The spokesman added that France sees no incon- venience in Japan temporarily occupying military bases in Indo-China on condition that such an occupation does not menace Indo-China's integrity and French sovereignty. Japan had made no territorial demands, [but merely wants to protect Indo-China.

Special to the "Telegraph"

BERLIN, July 23 (UP)—Informed German sources admit that the Nazi advance on Leningrad has now been slowed down as a result of the Russians hurling huge numbers of men into the battle where the Germans were attempting to break through between the Luga River and Lake Ilmen..

On this front, according to these Berlin sources, German forces are at present trying to work their way around the east side of Lake Ilmen, apparently in order to take Leningrad's de- fences from the south. Storm boats at present are said to be operating on Lake Ilmen itself though operations are limited by Soviet artillery which still dominates the northern and enstern bank of the lake.

au

Informed German quarters claim that another large force of Russian troops are at present encircled iron ring between Lake limen and Lake Peipus, and they are gradually bring broken up by the Germans in- tcminalfer-pockets.-

It is stated that the German troops have not yet reached the

#in Leningrad defences, which, it is be- lieved in Berlin, will be one of the TURN to Back Page, Column 5

Japanese In

S. Africa Take Fright

Japan Faces Possible U.S.-Britain Embargo

Special to the "Telegraph"

LONDON, July 23 (UP)Despite the news leakage on the subject from Washington, British officials are silent concerning the reported preparations to freeze Japanese assets in United States, and the British Empire.

KNOX SEES TROUBLE AHEAD

Military Developments

In The Far East

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, July

the

He said that there was a

concentration of Chinese troops in Yunnan and aviation in Burma and Malaya, leading Japan and France to fear an Anglo-Chinese attempt to occupy Indo-China.

Meanwhile, Marshal Petain, in

ja speech to-day said that France might he "obliged to defend our colonies desired by our neigh- bours." He declared that colo- nies other than Syria were menaced and that France would "ight with the same vigour as in Syria and so save the honour of France."

Pointed Questions

American correspondents asked the Vichy spokesman "what hød become of Fiance's pledge to defend her em- The basis is similar to the pire without foreign aid, and he re- United States measure last Juneplied, "the events in Syria obliged us

seems ob.ception."

regarding German and Italian to make an exception in that con-

nasets: however, it

vious that the freezing off The correspondents then asked why Japan's assets would have the the United States, rather than Japan had not been invited to "defend" effect of a total embargo on Indo-China, and he repiled, "We Japan's

with commerce

the asked the United States a year ogʊ: United States and the British what ald she would give us in Inde Empire, albeit with briefly de-Chinn, but we got nothing from layed action.

Washington." United States and British

The spokesman said that Japan in panies selling various commodities "defending" Indo-China was seting 23 including all would probably realise "completely independent of ste that that, when Japan pays them, the tri-Power Pact," and he insisted ments would request payment.

TURN to Back Page, Column 3

coin-

Troops To

Move Over Week-end

Japanese Forces In Canton For Saigon

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Japan is reported to have issued an ultimatum to Vichy demanding occupation of the whole of Indo-China, which would include air and naval bases in Camranh Bay. This map illustrates what this would mean. (1) Japanese already in occupation in the north of Indo-China, (2), Thailand might well become threatened, (3) Saigon would become a Japanese port, (4) probable Japanese aim would be Isolate Singapore,

BURMA

BURMAashiq

Mandalay

Kunming CHINA

Haiphong FRENCH

MA

Rangoon

(INDO:

THAILAND (SIAM)

Bangkok

CHINX

Bay

SUMATRA

Siam

(3)

China

Singapore

BORNEO

082001 200-300 Miles

Mr Eden's Categorical Statement

No British Designs On Indo-China, Thai

Special to the "Telegraph"

SHANGHAI, July 24 (UP).~| Foreign intelligence reports in- dicate that unless there is a hitch in the present plans, the Japanese will land the small forces now based at Canton, in the Saigon area this week-end. LONDON July 23 (UP.)—Mr. Anthony Eden, in a written It is indicated that ship move-reply to Mr Robert Morgan in the House of Commons to-day ments are already under way, concerning the situation in the South Pacific said, "I welcome The occupation is expected to be the opportunity to state that the alleged designs of Britain- peaceable in view of Vichy's re- against both Indo-China and Thailand are entirely non-existent." ported agreement, in addition to

He emphasised that the Gov-

(UP).The Secretary of the United States and British Govern- there had been no Japanese. ultima- the weakness of the French ernment was aware of the per- |

Far East.

U.S. Public Warned,

"Situation

Inability To Pay

A scrutiny of Japan's published Another $5,000

imports makes it clear that their in- ability to pay would threaten com- pletely to stop Japan's Imports of Indian cotton and Austrailan wool which together provide the bulk of raw materials for Japan's vast lex tite Industries.

If Japanese assets in the United States and the British Empire, run- ning into several hundred millions

LATEST

From Bellows

Bomber Fund Reaches The $2,400,000 Mark

As a result of the sixth dona-

armed forces in Saigon,

Japanese warships are alleged to

sistent reports that Japan in-

be moving southwards according to tends to take action to obtain a Chungking report, but the Japan- navel and air basez in southern ese are not expected to move any Indo-China, heavy forces southwards since re- Britain's relationa cent reports from

Japan indicated

and snid that

with Indo-

that the Japanese did not expect to China were very strict since the move further than Saigon at present collapse of France, with limited

they have consolidated their trailing.

Indo-China, and the Russo-German war takes a definite

"Regarding Thailand," continued

TURN to Back Page, Column 4 Mr Eden, "our policy is governed by

Japanese Move

In North

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, July 23

are

units,

concentrated

on

Grudging

Tribute To Red Army

a treaty of non-aggression with that By Nazi Commentator

country. The, treaty is not designed

to obtain exclusive advantages and la

to

Navy, Colonel Frank Knox, asserted to-day that he antici- pated a Japanese movement in the Far East soon but said that JOHANNESBURG, July 23 he did not know the direction of (Reuter)-Ali Japanese private resl- dents except three in South Africa the Japanese move, are to be evacuated this week to Japan.

Consular und diplomatic

He affirms that the United staffs will remain.

but their families States navy was in a position to are returning home.

do whatever was necessary to The ship Manila Maru, is being carry out the United States held at Capetown to take the evacuees policies in the Far East. aboard. This vessel and the Belgium Maru at Durban will be the insti

He declared, "I think that there is of dollars were sterilised, it woultion of $5,000 to the Bomber Japanese vessels to visit South no question that if the Japanese be difficult to see how Japan could Fund from the Fellowship of the African waters for some time, as precced according to present plans pay for any imports whatever. The Bellows, the giant thermometer

LONDON, July 24 (Reuter). not directed against any third partySignificant statements were General Representative of the which they have in mind, there will some measure would probably block at the Morning Post Building Osaka Shosen Kaisha slated to-day.

except insofar as such third party be some action. Whether it will be Japanese exports to the two great He had been advised that Japanese north or south, we do not know."

may attempt to interfere with those made by a Berlin commentator excellent neighbourly. democracies as Japan would hardly rose to the $2,400,000 mark this, shipping services with South Africa He indicated that the information continue, for example, to sell alk to morning,

relations, giving daily "elucidation" of had been temporarily suspended. reaching him from many quarters the United States if payment, when

otherwise German High Command com- (UP) political, economic and All Japanese businesses in South confirmed current reports of im-made, would go into

It is interesting to note that mem- Brief reports reaching well informed Britain and Thailand.""

which always have existed between muniques on the German radio Africa are already shut down, or will minent military developments in the States Treasury.

the United bers of the "Fellowship" now number circles in Chungking state- Chati

Inst night. be by the end of this week.

2,750, made up of 1,110 Whiffs. and Japanese Kwantung army 1,040 Puffs. Although there are only Manchuria

hich are garrisoning in South

Japan's New Move

The commentator said Low members who have not paid

that the LONDON, July 23 (UP)-Finan- battle in the cast differed from that anything for April and May, quite a north-western Jehol, facing Dolanor, clal circles here report that Japan has in the west because in the west either number have not yet blown in for and are showing signs of penetrating launched a new economic offensive in the men or thele commanders realis- June ($1.70). It is

is hoped that all the southeastern frontiers of Outer Thalland doing their utmost ed that their, resistance was useless, members will accept their respon- Mongolia. Detalis are not yet known. TURN, to Back Page, Column 3 The Soviet soldiers, howevers "creat

ed unexpected precedents by both for

by so doing.

altacking and defending at the same assist those who are

time." working for the

Since Fellowship.

Few Prisoners April, $30,000 has been raised, and Special to the "Telegraph"

every member should remember that by paying promptly, and, if so din- WASHINGTON, July 23 (UP),-The Chairman

TOKYO, July 24 (Domel)-Latest posed, adding a little extra to the of the reports reaching the Home Ministry prescribed monthly blow-in, he or House Military Affairs Committee, Mr Andrew May, after the reveal that 28 persons were killed she is hostening the day when the hearing of the secret testimony given by General George Mar-

and 34 are missing as a result of the Hongkong Bomber Squadron will set shall, Chief of Staff, declared that the International situation

typhoon which swept the east coast out for Germany.

Chinese residents of Hongkong are invited to join the was "more serious-than the general public understands and is

of Japan.

the night of

Chinese Special Constabulary, the July 22. her on

The reports state that 12,

fermation of which rapidly getting more so,”

announced: yesterday by the Commissioner of Police, the Hon. ing the Committeo's executive ses-persons were injured, while 210 He asserted that his Com-Congress would be guilty of a were partly damaged, 69 houses

sion, Generál Marshall sold that houses were demolished, 108 houses Convoy And Escort Mr J. P. Pennefather-Evans. mittee would approve

Mr Lo Tung-fun, the barrister, is being appointed Asalet- the "colossal error if it depended

"But to master this new type of on were awept away and 103,500 houses Destroy Attackerant Superintendent of Police in charge of this body, while Mr General's request for n Con- Voluntary enlistments to maintain the had the waters reaching to

campaign-for our attocks may come Luke Ol-wan, of the New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd., Bank of nation's armed forces at this critient floor boards. gressional proclamation of

either from the front or rear-two hour.

LONDON, July 23 (Iteuter) East Asia Building, is chief recruiting officer.- Reports reaching national emergency in order to

the Railways German bomber, believed to be a

qualities are necessary: Intrepedity Meanwhile, the Senate Military Ministry disclose that

on the bort of the soldiers and keep selectees and National Affairs Committee heard group of places in Wischpted, sal ways wice day night by com decoy soft force will be to assist the that a strength of 3,000 men turn a difficult situation

out of 70 Heinkel III, was shot down on Tucs- The object of this auxiliary For these objects, it is estimated manders. German

adaptability on the part of the corn- "Guardamien if the service longer position w]inesses who urged has been disrupted, 88 points were fire from a British

.soldiers must Congress to refuse to extend the ser-repaired by yesterday, while the re-vessels, says the Admiralty.

convoy and escort than one year,

know how to help themselves and regular Police in maintaining will be required. vice of the' selectees' beyond the

their ad- General Marshall's testimony was year term.

Chairman Robert one maining 40 points, are expected to to

vintage." given in executive session and the holde sinted that the hearings would lines which were suspended due to effectively ringed, Boon it was ing panic, looting and rioting will be under, the control of the Com-dimculties occtioned by soft garib,

The bomber attempted to attack law and order in case of emer- soon. The main Tokallio the convoy but was promptly and geney, and especially in prevent-

Conditions of Service

The commentator gave, as an ex- Committeemen were pledged to the close to-morrow, and extension legls the crumblings of walls and cliffs are seen to crash into the sen

The Chinese Special Constabulary sector, where in spite of groat ample the fighting in the southern

··strictest secrecy).

Intion would be considered on expected to resume their During a public hearing, preced- Friday..

normel

No damage was suffered by the and keeping order at food and missioner of Police, and the follow the allled troops were schedule on July 20.

khips.of.the.convoy.

firewood-distribution--centres, TURN to Back Page, Column 5 vancing,

** He declared.

י

Serious" JAPAN TYPHOON

DEATH ROLL

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI

their

and "blow-in" as GOOD 19

they

3,000 Chinese Special Constables Wanted

wns

After alleging that the Russians "allow themselves to be mown down and die at their posts," not because they have any love for the Bolshevik regime but because they are shot if they attempt to retreat, he prisoners so far taken is comparative

added: That is why the number of ly low though losses if Soviet dend have been extremely bloody and Heavy

lowly