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INDIA

BLOCKS

CREDITS

BOMBAY, July 30 (Reuter).-The Reserve Bank of India has issued in- structions to all bunks that the ac counts of all persons and firms ro sident in China, including Shanghai, or accounts of all firms and

com-

pales Incorporated in that country or under, the control of residents in thene territories and operating in India shall be blocked..

Banke have been informed

may honour

thal

confirmed credits gtations, under

In

on or before

July 30, 1941 on behalf of residents. those territories and that they may ninu accept bills ar pay cheques drawn by such person provided they are presented by residents in India who becaine holders for the value on or before July 10, 1941.

Exempted From Order

ure

The following accounts exempted from the order but funds therein are released for payment within the sterling areo only. Cen- tral Bank of China, Bank of China, Ilie Bank

Communicatlans, of Farmers' Bank of China, the National Government of the Republle of China or any agency of 1,

In addition, for the time being exemption also applies to accounts

foreign

in India of Chinene branches of ex- Buthorised dealers In change.

Private remittances to China nce no longer permitted and remittances

must

be for commercial purposes credited in rupees or sterling to any exempted urcount or to the blocked rupee nccount of a resident of China. Private accounts of Chinese residents i in India are not restricted.

MORE BRITISH NEWS, PROMISE

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

July 31, 1941.

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Fifth Columnists In

Iran &

Afghanistan

LONDON, July 30 (Reuter).-"A vast German fifth column" is in Iran and Afghanistan, according to the Eastern Correspondent of the Independent French Agency,

correspondent

The

says:

Great Britain and Russin are at:

present engaged at Teheran and British News

column.

Kabul in combating the subter- ranean activities of this fifth Utilising these two centres as bases, German agents LONDON, July 30 (Reuter)-Mir and saboteurs are. Infiltrating into Brendan Bracken, the new Minister the neighbouring territories on of Information, was tackled in the Soviet Caucasian republics, the Re House of Common to-day

nepubiles of Turkomen and Soviet question of expediting the release of Furkestan as well as the North-West spot news and topleal pictures to the Frontler of India. United States and British Dominions.

on the

the

be "Accidents which appear tu He was asked to take into consi- deration the fact that the eminent attributable to sabotage in industrial American Journalist, Dorothy Thump-centres in the Caucasus have led to son, said that more hot news was increased vigilance by the Saylet wanted in America,

and

any part of the world that would like

to have British news.

authorities.

"11 is

that understood

In Central

China

Commons Questions LONDON, July 30 (Reuter)In the House of Commons to-day. Sir John Wardlaw-Milne asked Mr An- thony Eden whether he was aware that the enforced closing down, at British news agencies the instance of the Japanese authori ties, of the only Brit in Hankow, namely "Reuter's" and "Central China Post" will have the of Central Grent result that large areas

China will in future depend for news

he In reply, Mr Eden said that on Axis sources alone. appreciated the point raised by John and a report had been called for which had not yet been received. Sir John: "Will Mr Eden consider carefully whether there are any

He declared that he would do everything in his power to give the Britain is specially concerned with maximum amount of news photographs to the United States and guarding the refineries and sil There is the British Dominions and indeed to wells of the Anglo-Persian oil Com-

southern Iran. pany in good reason to believe that German close cpl agents are working in Jaboration with White Flussian refu

ot

whom have been gees.

somhe furnished with German passports.

The Soviet and British Ministers have drawn the attention of the Iranian Government to the danger- ous activities of the German agents

More Ships For

The Orient

and British territories.

Sir

KUNG ON FREEZING

Japanese Strength Calculated

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuter), The Japanese aro still heavily out- numbered by the Soviet armies, in

the Eastern Siberia, and

con-

any skderable obstacles in

move southward from Indo-Chino, Gov- ernment officials told prensmen to- day.

Speaking on the basis of "detailed Information from the Orlent" they expressed the beltet that Japan is forced by limited land and alr power to adopt a walting opportunist course.

Russian forces in the Far East are estimated to include some 40 | divisions despite substuntinl with- drawals to fight the Germons in the west. Japan is believed to have only about 14 divisions available in Manchuria and Korea,

Air Force

The Japanese air force is esti- mated at altogether about 3,600 planea, largely out of date models, and the Russian Far Eastern fleet about 2,100 prior to withdrawals to the European front.

The officials think that the bomb- ing of Japan from Vladivostolc-- distance of about 750 milcuis possible but dimeuli. Allays Fears Of Chinese

They gave

00 divisions AB the CHUNGKING, July 30 (Central Ilmit Japan could equip, the forces

and

threatening News)-Dr H. H. Kung, Vice Pres-fighting in China

It is considered that shoid Japan dent of the Executive Yuan and con- Malaya being included ingis total. currently Minister of Finance, an- nounced to-day that there is no make any hostile move against the East Indies. Britain resison for apprehension in China Netherlands

would promptly come in against her over the freezing of Chinese funds though the Indies

are themselves Great

capable of putting up a fair resis-

In the United States

and

Britain for foreign exchange can be made available to meet the re- quirement of the Chinese Govern- ment and legitimate business needs.

being licenses аге

Issued to the Chinese

the Contral Bank of China and other general licenses will follow soon after, Dr. Kung said, adding that every effort is being made to minimize the interferenco with the normal functioning of the Chinese Government and the Inter- ruption of Chinese trade.

Konoye Thinks War Serious

TOKYO, July 30

(Reuter)

bringing serious effects to

Jopant

tance.

De Gaulle Sees Total Win

For Allies

DAMASCUS, July 30 (Reu ter).The establishment of a and regime In Syria Lebanon following the de-

new

parture of the Vicky authorities problems.

Various solutions have been

has raised a number of political

suggested in political circles. There is no doubt that this war is The relationship between Syria declared Prince Konoye, Japanese and Lebanon and between these Prime Minister. addressing the 16th two territories and their Arab Plenary Session of the

National measures we can take to prevent this Mobilisation Investigatory Commis neighbours has also to bio sat-

tled. of publication of British SYLD stoppage

lon to-day. news in China?"

"Moreover, it is difcult to predict It is thought that a congress of Mr Eden: "I entirely agree. That where this conflict in Europe may politicians from Syrin and Lebanon view of the rapidly changing world see what steps we can take."

situation everyone in Japan must General Keitel's I always be prepared to meet the

worst.

MANILA, July 30 (UP).-Business' who are trying to enlist the support is why I have asked for this report { spread," added Prince Konoye. "In will be held to discuss possible solu- officials have received telephonic in- (of Iranian subjects trading in Soviet to formation from Washington that at least six ships are being assigned to the American President Lines for the Philippine run in an effort to relieve the acute shortage of shipping bot- toms.

Labour Camp

Strict Neutrality

Son Killed LONDON, July 30 (Reuter)-The death

of Lieutenant Hans Gorg Keitel, youngest son of Field Mar- shal Wilhelm Keitel, Chief of the German General Staff. is announced by the Gerraan News Agency.

Li Keliel who served with an artillery regiment was killed in the fighting on the eastern front,

"It is noted that twice within a partod of six weeks, the Afghan point of Government has made a proclaiming 18 determination maintain strict neutrality. Never theless,

scrtain groups of young Afghans have been won over to Nazl For Prisoners ideas and are playing the game of the local Nazi agents who are con- LONDON, July 30 (Reuter)-Two ducting propaganda of a somewhat character. thousand Italian war prisoners have simple and unoriginal arrived in Great Britain for work They emphasise first that the Afghans

OTTAWA, July 30 (Reuter) The under the Ministry of Agriculture, owe it to themselves to ensure the They will be employed on ditching, return of Afghan minorities to their Canadian Red Cross is immediately draining

land, reclamation and country and second, that a country increasing its weekly food parcel ilke Afghanistan should have a shipments for British prisoners of general agricultural work.

to ensure its war from 10,000 to 30,000. Each Labour camps have been construct-powerful air force

parcel will contain 10 food items. ed on suitable rural areas.

NEW

defence.

CINEMA TIMES

AS. FROM

TO-MORROW

1st AUGUST

AT THE

QUEEN'S, ALHAMBRA

& STAR THEATRES

DAILY AT

2.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 7.45 D.

p.m. 9.45 p.m.

The Government is doing every thing within its power to mobilise the country's resources and man-power to meet any situation that may arise in the future."

Prince Konoye urged members of the Commission to study all problems in bringing about the speedy carrying out of all Government mobilisation plans.

RUMOUR DENIED

tions and their conclusions will be lold before the Allied authorities.

Meanwhile the polley of the Allies in Syria was defined by General de Gaulle in a speech to a large gather- ing of Syrlans here. The time-hind come, he said, to discuss conditions for the sovereignty and independence of Syria and to settle terms for a sincere allance

**.

Strategic Reasons

General de Gaulle spoke of the links between real Syria and real France and said, that the Allies en- iered the country for strategic reasons to prevent the establishment a regime that was a form

of modern slavery.. LONDON, July 30 (Reuter)—It is Recalling the British Government's learned in London that there is no statement repudiating all political rumour that 20,000 aims in Syria, General de Gaulle truth in the American soldiers are already in declared that simultaneous action by the Free French and British would Egypt.

Independence The only American service per-trengthen sonnel in Egypt are a few observers Syria and Lebanon from the Tigris who are there in connection with to the Mediterranean. considerable deliveries of American equipment now taking place in the Middle East.

Queen Wilhelmina

Goes On Tour

LONDON, July 30 (Router). "Should circumstances arise owing to the geographical situation of the Netherland East Indies, to force a fight upon us, there is no doubt whatsoever that we would, with our Allies, accept that fight" declared Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in special broadcast to her subjects all over the world to-night:

Adding that she did not forget her peoples in the western hemisphere to whom the torch of war could bring Ita horrors, she knew that an appeal to their peoples, the army and the navy to bear the sacrifices would not Įba invain.

£10 Legacy To Mr Smith

Ten years ago Mr Lee Ashby Bol- tor, retired fron merchant, was walking slowly up the station steps at Show Hill, Birmingham, carrying suitcase. Some years before he had injured a hip in a football acci-

dent.

the

of

General de Gaulle added that the Axis Powers was war against the going in favour of the Allies. Signs of total victory were aircady appear- ing on the horizon.

the

London Suspects Japanese Designs

FROM PAGE ONE

Brlush

at

tened with occupation by naval, military and air forces,

Military and diplomatic observers regard the Japanese acquisition of

aerodromes Indo-Chinese Siemreap and Kompongton, as well as Prom Penh મક્ક particularly

s ominous. It is pointed out that Seimreap is on the Thai-Indo-China border and the others are close to it. However, many experts are of the opinion that whether the Japanese intend the next move to be against Thailand or against Singapore, it is Ilikely to take three months to get the Indo-Chinese bases sumclently prepared, with supplies for such action.

It is pointed out that while Camranh Bay is a fine natural har- bour, it is a long way from being a modern naval base and the dry-dock Mr Leslio Arthur Smith saw him facilities of the Saigon base Umping up the steps and said "Here, limited to small vessels such as let me help you," and carried tho destroyers. sult case.

Mr Smith forgot all about it. Mr Bolton didn't. In his will, published A few weeks ago, he left 10 to Leslie Arthur Smith for kindness to a 'cripple..'

Tatuta Maru

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U. S. TYRES TO COST MORE

art

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" AKRON, Ohio, July 30 (UP)— The Goodrich, Goodyear and General SAN FRANCISCO, July 30

Tyre Companies to-day announced (Reuter)—Japan's crack N. Y. Kincreases in their dealer list prices liner Tatuta Maru has been given special permission to discharge her reported na meaning a price advance passengers here where she is expect ed in a few hours.

Fugitive Government Recognised By U. S

of tyres and tubes which trade circles

of about five per cent to retail buyers. The trio announced an immediato Increase of 2.4 per cent in the dealer price listings with taxes excluded from the list. The tax hitherto has been included in the overall dealer prices.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH!!

It is reported that the Firestone WASHINGTON, July 30 (UP),-- The State Department announced Tyre and Rubber Company in con- to-day that the United States has templating a similar announcement. recognised the fugitive

It announced that the action Slovakian Government, now in Lon-refects to a small percentage, the don, under the Presidency of Dr Increased cost of raw materials

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