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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

July 25, 1941.

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U.S. READY ΤΟ TAKE SWIFT ACTION SHOES IF JAPAN'S MOVE BECOMES THREAT

Special to the "Telegraph"

WASHINGTON, July 24 (UP).—United States authorities are awaiting reports Britain Touching

How We Bluffed Italians And Kept Sudan Intact

year.

Skilful bluffing, coupled with! some inherent weakness on the part of the Italians, succeeded in 1 preventing the Italians from making an advance on Sarlan when it lay within their grasp.

A small force of British Troops,! by marching and counter-marching and by daring raids into enemy country, succeeded in creating a de Binile Impression upon The 2tallan General Staff that the latter were j opposed by 15,800 trained troops as shown by ciptared documents

Admiral's

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Wife Freed After Trial

Bottom

Of Man-Power Reservoir

to push

WHEELER ACCUSED

1-

Almost Treasonable Act; Says Stimson

(Reuter).-Senator Burton K. WASHINGTON, July 24

regarding the extent, nature and purpose of the Japanese ultimatum to Indo-China before placing in effect any economic counter-measures. There is every indication in Government quarters that these economies reprisals will come swiftly once the nature of the Japanese move is determined. There is no hint, however, that the Japanese occupation will bring about an armed clash with the United States.

LONDON, July 24- (Reuter).—Another three million' men and women are to be, registered for industrial and national Whatever step the United Service in Great Britain between August 2 and December 6. States may tako in reacting to

The Ministry of Labour and National Service to-day the new situation is being weigh.nounced that in addition to the women born in the years 1900 cd cautiously. The Chairman of to 1910, Mr Ernest Bevin, the Minister of Labour, has had to the Senate Foreign Relations register, under the Registration for Employment Order, men Committee, Senator Walter born in 1895, 1896 and 1897. George, predicted that there) KHARTOUM, July 24 (Reuter).The story can now be would be no precipitous move, for additional manpower for both the It is understood that the urgency told of how only 2,000 trained troops or a man and half per mileHe advocated a purely United forces and munition works is such of fronter stood between Italy's huge East African army and States policy in the Far East and near future gal

that it may be necessary In the the valuable prize of Sudan when Italy, entered the war last no joint Anglo-American action schedule of reserved occupations and to revise the unless it be to American into raise the age of reservation. In terests.

some groups. Mr Welles, the Under Secretary of we

Men up to the age of 50 and State, emphasised to-day that there men up to 40 will come under was no truth in the recurrent reports year. Much more drastic concentra

the registration scheme early next that Britain and America would con-ton of Industry and cutting down of front Japan with a united course of less essential employment may action involving both economie and resorted to in order

be Wheeler has posted postcards to military measures. Mr Welles will

the Army officers and men urging meet the Australian Minister, Mr

nation's war effort, to the

greatest them to oppose United States Richard Casey late to-day, presum-

possible momentum. ably to get the latter's views on Far

Nearly 305,000 men were register-entry into the war. Eastern developments,

cd the 1808. 1899 and 1900 This was stated by the Secretary glasses. About 100,000 have so far of War, Colonel Henry Stimson, at Conflicting Views

been selected for interview and LONDON, July 24

a press conference to-day, (UP). The about 40,000, already on work of

Colonel Stimson declared: Caroline apparently confleting views in three national importance, are now avail think this comes very near to the

British authoritative circles regard-able for transfer ing Japan's action in Indo-China to work.

10 more urgent line of subversive activity against thu day left newsmen bewildered re-

United States, But treason." garding Britain's real attitude.

Inadequate Resulta The Ministry states that these re- An authoritative military

com- Suits, although reflecting the willing mentator stated that the Japanese ness of men to play their part, are It was alleged that she obtained move is not a military threat against wholly inadequate when judged In and revscled information which Singapore. A political commentator relation to the total demands. Such which was defended by only 200 might be directly or indirectly useful asserted that "Britain is greatly more drastle action may be neces men, their geration emps pictured to DA

pleaded enemy. She

not concerned by these events," white sary, and men in age groups beyond a whole serie at non-existent Bri-ulty.

naval reviewer stated "Japan's action those mentioned are likely to have thats battalions and batteries.

Dr Nicholson was committed from cannot be considered a defensive to register. Italian agent: found it very dit: Bow-street police court two months measure," cult to cross into Surlan. From loyal age, but according to the prison:

It will be essential for employers border tribes tealled by

While expressing Britain's grave throughout Industry to be prepared Rudyard calendar she had been detained in Kiplay

"FREZY

Wuzzies") bands were custody since May last year.

concern, one authoritative political to substitute female for male labour commentator directed his main al- The stage in manpower requirements organized to pull the marshes,

tack against Vichy, saying, "there ap- has been reached where the country They quickly peked sples and

Five-day Trial lunded them over to the authorities.

pears to be a feature in Vichy's coi- can no longer afford men to

doing laboration with the Axis that France jobs that can be done by women. The Italians were this unable to: The Solicitor-General, Sir William should abstain from any steps to de- pierce the screen of British defences Jowitt, K.G., and Mr G. B. McClure fend her Empire against encroach for work that is not essential to the

Nor

their services be spared and themele tenummed on the de- were for the prosecution, and Drments by the Axis powers, fensive until the arrival of Indian Nicholson

war effort or to civil life and was defended by Sir

the No Limit To Humiliation troops enablert the British to take Patrick Hastings. K.C..

well-being of the community. the offensive.

Derek Curtis-Bennett.

"There seems to be no limit to the ffer trial before Mr Justice Lewis to suffer in pursuit of this policy. humiliation which Vichy is prepared lasted Bve days and was held emern. There was a jury of 12, in- There is no reason to doubt the re- cluding two women.

ports of Japanese pressure on Vichy Indo-China.

The stere spread built up this Impression upon the Halian ining so that the great talian army of nearly 250,000 men entented itself will timil raids.

Kassala Instance

Ce coptured document shows that, when the Italians attneked Kassada.i

Turks Shoot

Nazi Down

Charged Under Official Secrets Act

Mr Christabel Sybll

Nicholson, a 50-year-old doctor and wite of a British admiral, was found not guilty at the Old Bailey recently an inthetment charging her with Dannytting nflences under the Of icial Secrets Acl.

And Mr

in

Only court bicials, polier, wit-With a view to forcing concessions in

aldermen counsel.

and The sheriffs of the City, and the, short-The developments did not take Britain by surprise. The statement

nesses,

LONDON, July 24 (Reuter), hand writers engaged -After repeated

warnings, were allowed in court. Turkish anti-aircraft batteries opened fire and shot down a German plane which flew over the fortifications on the border of Eastern Thrace, says ቤ Istanbul dispatch to the Inde- pendent French Agency.

The German plane fell into the, Black Sea, all members of the crew being killed.

Eire Bombed

Vichy

can

In addition to replacing men in

Women's Auxiliary Services.. industry, hundreds of thousands of avomen are required for the various

Willkie For Action

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The cards went out postage Irce. Colonel Stimson said. One million Cards were printed in the Govern- ment printing office but labelled "Not printed at Government ex- pense."

Marshall's Definition

such appeals are addressed to suid- Colonch Stimson continued: "When

sers, the action crosses the line o what General Marshall has called sabotage."

described as sabotage attempts to in- General Marshall had previously duce officers end men to oppose the extension of their active duty.

Congress la at present debating a measure extending this duty.

China Fighting Reports

24

Foochow Encounter NANPING, July

(Central News).-A Japanese column pushing southward from Foochow has been hurled back. Chinese troops in pursult 'bave passed through Tang-

accepting Japanese protection Republican Leader's pressing further

south of Foochow, and are

in the case of the Vichy spokesmen suggests that quite enjoyed the prospect of against an entirely Imaginary Brillsh Intention of aggression.

DIRECT HIT ON SCHARNHORST

> FROM PAGE ONE

Scharnhorst at La Pollice. The attack; on Brest was supported by squadrons of fighters.

At the same time squadrons of Blenheims escorted by ighters were

Government Statement altacking the port of Cherbourg.

DUBLIN, July 24. (Router).

"Britain is in close consultation with the United States and her Dominions. We are all watching the situation very closely and exchang ing information regarding it."

Soviet Capital Safe Till End Of August

German

forward.

Warning To Japan

Another Japanese column driving SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Reu-south. of Fonchow, has been halted westward from Futsing, 30 miles ter)-Declaring that the defence of in the vicinity of Tungchang, west of freedom "must be a positive thing," Futsing, and is being subjected to Mr Wendell Wilkie, speaking, San intensifed attacks by the Chinese. Francisco to-night, said: "Hitler has

Fleet Air Arm challenged our freedom. We cannot wait in a corner for him to strike at jus. We must step forth boldly

throw Hitler off his guard-to bewil- der him. We must force him to take the count."

to

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" UNDISCLOSED BASE, July 24 the Fleet early this morning made a (Domel) The aircraft of the Yenge surprise rakt on Chitsun, 30 miles south of Anking, in southern Anbwel depot of the Chinese 140th Division. Province, and blasted the ordnance. to the Central China Ficet Command

announced.

out that

·

Mr Willkle pointed pasliive--defence-involves great Preliminary Reports

sacrifices. He called for ald The preliminary reports of the

China to divert the energies of -Bombs dropped from "uniden- operations last night and to-day in-

Japan and for doubling and A Neutral Prophesy redoubling American aid to Britain. Japanese planes also bombed Chinese On their fight to the base, the tified" planes were reported indicate that these attacks were suc- a statement issued by

Additional Bases STOCKHOLM, July 24 (Reuter), ]) the cessful, several direct hits having

junks carrying war supplies on Pathu been scored on the battleships and "If the slow rate of the

Additonal air and Eireann Government Informa-heavy darauge done to the docks at advance continues, Ilitier may not should be aequired to protect the announces.

bases Lake,, the naval

communique further tion Bureau this afternoon, three ports. This afternoon at to Moscow before the end North Atlantic supply lines and ship

ol

Guerilla Base which states: "About 1.20 a.m. Blenheim aircraft of the Coastal August," writes the

and airplane courses in, the South "Handels

Liang Shan Po in west Shantung to-day, a number of bombs were ed the railway yards at Hazebrouck made by the Germans.

Command escorted by fighters bomb- Thining" to-day, quoting statements Atlantic should be guarded in order where Sung Klang, the Chinese to prevent German noves through Robin Hood" of the Sung Dynasty dropped by unidentified aircraft in northern

Afuch of Russia would then remain Spain and Portugal, Mr Wilkic said, and his blood brothers France, in the vicinity of Dundalk, Fighter escorts taking part in these to be conquered, adus

Totalitarianism thus surrounded bide-out is now used as a base by had their County Louth. There were no operations have had many combats Paper.

and the Nazl flood having reached its Chinese guerillas,. According to German casualties

statements, full, it will begin to recede. History and only minor damage was reported."

WATER-POLO TOURNAMENT "Y" Trounce 5th A.A. THREE MATCHES in the water-polo tournament held last night. In

the

news-

with enemy fighters. In these, twelve the rate of progress of the German Proves that such forces survive onlyst report rding to

Isin expansion."

enemy fighters have been destroyed advance during the last 20 days for the loss of six of ours."

only half that achieved in the previous ten days.

Fierce Firea

LONDON, July 24 (Reuter). Re- leasing cargo of high

explosive

Confusing Announcement News of the operations is

and Incendiary bombs that caused fusing but perhaps the Лerce fires in railway yards Hazebrouck, Northern France,

con- situation is)

Netherlands

at also confusing. Propagandists, says Look To

ورحمة

this the newspaper, announce the arrival afternoon, Blenheim bombers of the of German mechanised troops at Coastal Command completed. their certain place, but consolidation by were attack In three minutes, states the supports troops is necessary before a the Navy Air Ministry.

capture can be claimed by the official

Defences

in the Wan Man Pò," It

said that is

Chlapse guerilla force composed of about 3,000 Chin- ese peasants and reformed bandits occupying the 800-foot strategic hill there has had no fewer than 100 en- gagements with the Japanese and has successfully repelled six so-called mopping-up campaigns launched by the

Japanese,

Frequent surprise raks have been staged by the guerillas against the pool Navy B were unable to turn Command bombers had taken parthind the advance German troops one of the prizes

It was the first time that Coastal communique while the Russians be- Dutch East Indies, whose oil may be chips in the neighbourhood resulting LONDON, July 24 (Reuter). The Japanese in the villages and town- out a team against 36th R.A. sweeps over France and but Navy A came to the rescue fighting escort guarded them so well

their hold up the support troops.

sought by the in the seizure of considerable quanil- and filled in the gap. beating that they made the attack with the

Japanese in their threatened south-es of enemy provisions, arms and Kiev Still Held

ward expansion, arc taking no ammunition. On one occasion they Gunners 5-1. Parry (2), Half-precision of bombing

For instance, Klev was probably chances. practice. reached by come armoured yard, Cullum and Hoare scored signalling the letter "in merse as when this was announced by

killed some 300 Japanese and captur units Throughout the archipelago alied three field guns, and 18 machine-

the pointe of milliary importance, includ-guns. One of the Blenheim pilots said man units, probably with much loss,

Cerians. Afterwards Jarger Gering of fields and harbours, have been that the work of the escorting fight-forced their way to Kiev which may guard, says a Batavia dispatch

elused to foreigners and placed under ers was grand and that not a single be

for the sailors and Tuckley for the Gunners,

In Army Pool

they neared their target.

to

Ineffective Bombing

German fighter got anywhere near encirclement of Kiev was announced Nederland," published in London,

encircled now. Although the the Free Dutch newspaper Vrij Of North Ireland

In the Army pool Y.M.C.A. beat 8th A.A. 7-1 in a very strenuous game. them.

The Gunners fully extended the Civi- llans and should have scored on several occasions, but hesitation in front of

Industrial Targets

over

a week ago, it is not yet in German centrated for the pretection of all Northern Ireland in the small hours BELFAST. July 24 (Reuter)~A The Home Guard, is to be con- few hands.

enemy aircraft were Similarly the promised giant elds. Thousands of women goal cost them points. C. Goldman LONDON, July 24 (Reuter).-In-German sweep from south and north been registered for war, service.

have of this morning. Some bombs were (3), A. F. May (2), P. Wilson and L dustrial objectives in cities to France ed, probably because the fussim de-be called up under the conscription munique issued by the Northern dropped which caused neither dam- A. Denn scored for YM.C.A. and Mae- and Mannheim were again attacked

Jagalast Leningrad has not materialls- Six hundred thousand natives will age nor casualties, states Allster for Ack-Acks,

Signals scored at with against Royal by aircraft of the Bomber Command (ence is not so disorganised as the plan this year.

Ireland Ministry of Public Security. Germana suggest.

ScalkB who

last night, says the Air Ministry. were swamped 10-0.

Particularly large fires were seen Ukraine Unprofitable

Allan (3), Hunt (2), Morgan (2), Pilcher (2) and Dignan scored.

LEAGUE FOR HOCKEY ON SKATES

Mannheim.

Even when the Germans have Docks

at Le Havre and. Ostend taken Kiev, they will be merely on were also bombed.

the edge of the Ukrainian granary. Aircraft of the Coastal Command Until they possess Charkov and its on patrol off the Norwegian coast regions, the Germans are hardly

set an enemy supply ship afre and likely to derive any, real benefit destroyed an enemy fighter,

No aircraft is missing from these operations.

A meeting to arrange a hockey tournament on

It is now known that the enemy skates was held 1pat two bombers in raids on this yesterday. when it was decided to country last night. start the competition on August 4.

Early this morning another enemy

Prizes and medals will be als-bomber was shot down in the Isle tributed to the winners, ·

The Blitz Skating Club has entered

& team, composed of Army players, the

team. Ju the Lengue.

of Wight by A.A. gune-fre.

from the resources of the Ukraine and they are a long way yet from Charkoy.

Funds For America's Fighting Forces

Cyclone Sports Club, well-known in Wavell In Chungking, appropriation bill carrying funds for

softball, has also entered a team...

The following are the fixtures for the

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, July 24 (UP). The House to-day received the $8,003,235,478 supplemental defence supplying the Army. with material for a 3,000,000 strong Bghting force LONDON, July 24 (UP)—The re-and 641 now merchant ships.

It also carries funds to expand the Augtist B-China v Philwood Bucan-bald-Wavell at Chungking has been Navy's personnel from

250,000 officially denied.

300,000 officers and men.

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