1941-08-14 — Page 21

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 14, 1941.

MENZIES' PLACE Funeral of Bdr. D. E. Smith Far East

DURING CRISIS

SYDNEY, Aug. 13 (Reuter)—It is essential for Australia to have permanent representation in the London Cabinet because her future, as never before, depends on Imperial policy and 'strategy, said Sir. Earle Page, Minister of Commerce, in r statement to-day. He added that the disposition of Empire forces 'is of supreme importance to her security,、

Australia's voice in London, must be authoritativo but at thoj same time the Government must! be carried on în Australla. Pro- posals which Mr R. G. Menzies, the Prime Minister, is submit-. ting to Parliament will remove doubts on that score.

Mr Menzles in the heat inan. to represent Australia,

ineat

PETSAMO

RAID DETAILS

LONDON, Aug.'13 (Reuter).

Auch depends on Austraila show.Many girls' names and many Ing a bold unite tront when Parlia-messages from blitzed towns meels. Tre payehulogical like Coventry and Plymouth effect of a demonstration of national

the noses of were painted on Bulidarity would be immense, bo concluded.

torpedoes (tin fish) which were launched by the Fleet Air Arm (Beuter-In their raid on Petsamo and While the Labour Opposition leader, Kirkenes a fortnight ago. Mr John Curtin, has not yet com- mitted himself on the proposal that the Prime

SYDNEY,

Opposition

AUS.

13

Many of the messages, said Com- mander Nimming, broadcasting to- Minister, Mr R. for Right on the raid, bore the mark of Menzles, should go to London for the humorist such as "I hope you see war consultation, his Deputy Leader the point of this," and "As this 35 Mr Forde, and the former Federal | High Court Justice De H. W. Evatt det meatless day, here's some fish" and Mr J. A. Heasley, who comprised Tala is not propaganda, It's a

proper basket" or words to

the Labour representation

the effect. Federal War Counsell, nousuner their Two Aircraft Carriers opposition to Mr Menzies' departure

London.

for

WAY.

that

11 was disclosed that the force was

commuund Their opposition is based on the under the

of Admiral ground that Mr Menzies place is in Wake-Walker and included the nir- Australia at this critical Ume.

craft carriers Victorious and Furious, Several New South Wales mem- They had hoped to spring a complete bers of the Federal Parliament also surprise but just before zero hour how clouds gave place to à clear sky oppose the proposal..

and they were spotted by an enemy Cabinet Business

plane which raced away to give the MELBOURNE, Aug. 13 (Retter), alarm. -The Australian War Cabinet 10- The crews and planes were ready day considered matters of high policy and were quickly

but the in consultation will the service enemy plane had done its job and chiefs. They also further discussed tightors were

attacking

the the Far Eastern situation and later Fleet Air can planes, in fact the reviewed soldiers

fest message to be picked up by the Mr P. C. Spender, Minister fot carriers was the pilot of one plane War

unnounced

that allotments to radioing to another, "Don't look dependents of missing soldiers would round now, but there's a 100 on your be payable for six months after tail:" soldiers are reported missing,

Heavy Losses There was a wide discussion on the

Eventually the first of the raiders procedure to implement the Cabinet with an escort returned, but it was request that Mr Menzies should evident that " number were proceed to London and it is expected missing. Actually 16 planes were that it will be further considered in lost although the

pay.

crew lost are

a War Council meeting on August 14. known to include 19 prisoners of wor It is probable also that the resolu- and one erew which landed behind tion will be submitted to both Houses the Russian lines are now back in of Parliament separately.

Britain.

The support of a large majority of Of the effect of the raid, there was the Inbour caucus is expected al- little doubt. Although the planes Though interest at the moment is did not hang around to see the run ventred on sessional Party meetings, and explosion of each "Ash," they Wants Resignation were well and truly almed und It is. MELBOURNE, Aug. 13 (UP) —A believed that the damage was pro- spokesman of the streng wing of the bably in excess of the Admiralty abour Party said that the Party was claims, These were two hits on the demanding that Mr R. G. Menzies, Nazi Warship Bremse and hits on at the Premier, resign before going to least four supply ships at Kirkenes London. He stated that the blee where, four enemy aircraft were shot

down. would approve another trip by Mr Menzles to London only if he quits done to the port facilities."

At Pelsame, "grent damage was the Premiership.

SABOTAGE IN AMERICA

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MANWAH, NJ. Aug. 13 (UP).—| The Government to-day joined the local authorities who are investigat- -ing:

the- -subotage-of-; machinery in the strike-bound American Brake Shoe

Foundry Company where

Australian Aircraft Production

MELBOURNE, Aug. 14 (Router). -Senator J. W. Leckie, Minister for Aircraft Protection, stated to-day

The funeral took place yesterday with military honours of Bdr. D. E. Smith of the Hongkong Volunteers who was killed when a searchlight lorry, returning from manoeuvres nt Câye d'Agullar overturned on a steep hillside. This photograph was taken at the_graveside.----Ming Yuen, •

ASSURANCES TO TURKEY

Allies Blast Nazi Hopes

Convoys. Arrive Safely

It's cool inside

Manhattan

SHIRTS

LONDON, Aug. 13 (Reuter). Manhattan cool shirts are a chal- The safe arrival of all convoys lenge to hot weather. Thin and In the Far East during the past

few months without the loss of porous in consruction, weighing |a single officer or airman by

enemy action is announced by next to nothing, Manhattan cool the Air Ministry.

shirts have real style and sturdi-

This is a great tribute to the vigilance and efficiency of the escorting warships and aircraft, which passed on the convoys ope to the other throughout the 10,000-mile journey.

ness. They'll improve your ap- pearance, do wonders for your comfort, and keep you in good

The convoys carried many thou-humour. sands to swell the

ranks of the R.AF. in the Far East. The voyage from a northern port in Britain of jone ilner und her arrival la Singa-

Parc A

WHITE and -PLAIN COLOURS

few days ago with a large from $11.58-less 10% cash discount

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mer Was

typleat of many voyages of this year by other convoys..

It was the second liner to arrive in Singapore during the last fort- night. We have not had the smell of 1 U-boat or a Condor (German longe-range monoplant)," was the comment of Gne officer on arrival,

Warship Escorts

"Of course we had had warships mothering us the whole time and in some areas of the route we were continuously protected from alr attack or lurking submarines by

Sporting Blenhelins, Hudsons Sunderlands.

Or

„LONDON, Aug. 13 (Reuter).—Britain and Russin have promised full aid to Turkey if she is attacked by a Europen power, writes "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent. This latest dramatic turn in the international situation was made known on Tuesday night with an announcement that declarations, in

"In fact, the journey was 0 identical terms had been presented by both countries to the

peaceful and comfortable that we way mudifled the 1939 Treaty nor inlight have been travelling in pre- Turkish Foreign Office.

The declarations make it clear does it enlarge on the limits or ob-

war days, for although the voyage ligations deriving from it, states a

long and rather ted bus, that both Britain and Russia letter handed to M. Surajoglu, the especially in the Tropics, it was intend to remain faithful to the Turkish Foreign Minister, by the comfortable pasange and entirely Montreux Convention and have British

Ambassador, Sir Hughe without incident." no aggressive intentions or Knatchbull-Flugessen,

Additional Personnel claims regarding the Straits. The declaration is Intended as h These ofcers and pirmen are not

simple reiteration of the At various periods during this watments towards Turkey contained in end of their term of duty but ure engage-replacing others going home at the Turkey has ien subjected to some Article 1 of the Pact of October, reinforcements needed to staff new pressure by other nations, which, if 1930,

aerodromes now, in operation it had succeeded, would have cut

Malaya and Burta. Most of these with understandings

men come from important bomber, fighter and coastal stations in Britain and all have first-hand experience of rlay and night air wor. Their knowledge of netive war is on im- mense help to those with whom they are now working.

across Britain.

her

Turkish Loyalty

U. S. ARMS IN SOUTH PACIFIC

At every Junction, however, Turkey obligations to Britain and her allies, bus re-asserted her loyalty to all her

and even when she signed the trade agreement with Germany some months ago she made clear that it! had no effect upon her treaty with SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Britain.

TOKYO, Aug. 13 (Domel).—The Many attempts have been made in United States arms exports to the 'and' Italian_ propaganda | South Pactile jumped fron #D tu German drives to Britain but none have succeeded in Arst quarter of last year, the "Chugai separate Turkey from 200 per ernt as compared with the Shogyo's" correspondent in Shanghai providing the desired wedge. Turkish Government have kept us

"Turkey is our friend and ally. The reports. fully informed of the progress of recent negotiations with the German Government," declared Mr Anthony Eden in Parliament last June, and It was only inst week again in the House of Commons that Mr Eden res alfirmed Britain's friendship with Turkey and repudiated suggestions of enemy origin that we might make some arrangemed Eden,

at Turkey's pense. Britain, sald Mr

and 230 per cent, to Malaya. · continue observe loyally the The United States imported during Anglo-Turkish treaty, believing that the period U.S.$90,735,000 of raw the friendship between this

materials from these country and Turkey would be a listing con-report asserts:

regions, the

oth during and after the war.

Ministers Met

in

Formidable Indian Army

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHTM The United States has been sending SIMLA, Aug. 13 (UP).-Broad- nothing but war materials to the casting over the all-India radio net- South Pacific, the paper points out, work, General Sir Achibald Wavell This clearly indicates to what extent revealed that there is already nearly the Untled States is extending aid to three quarters of a million Indians the British defences in the Far East. under arms, with recruits flowing United States exports of essential into the depots "ng fust as we can war materials during the drst quar-provide for ter of this year increased by 50 per "Meanwhile, medern

for the 19 Hongkong. 139 per cent. to Burma are now coming both from India's recent to British

equipment India, 56 per cent to and weapons on the necessary scale

would

William Browne stated that at Australia would produce plones tribution to European understanding

had poured and into the oil cups the powerhouse machinery, broke of pressure gauges and stop-cocks and removed braking pina from the yard leermotive and crane.

The strikers flatly denied respon- Allity. The lent makes test bombs and bomb-casings.

worth £20,000,000 in 1942 compared with £7,000,000 in 1941.

They will be of all types, from trainers to modern bombers.

Mr Leckle added that Beauforts would soon be coming off the pro- duction line at n steady rate,

BISHOP WILSON INDUCTED

Aug. 13 (Central News).The Very Reverend J. L LONDON, Aug. 13 (British Wire-Wilson, formerly Dean of St John's Irss-Altother 501 persons were Cathedral, Hongkong, was Inducted killed and 447 injured as the result as third Bishop of Singapore at St of pir raid on the Un't d Kingdom Andrew's Cathedral to-day In an im- during July, anounces the Ministry pressive ritual in which Chinese of Home Security,

jastors participated.

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* Mr Eden met M. Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, at Cyprus In March, and the official report stated that they "re-emphasized the complete Identify of views which existed between their two Govern- ments,"

As recently as last month, great pleasure was expressed in Turkey at the establishment of British military authority in Syria because it was said "Turkey had become neighbours with their British olly,"

that

The Joint assurance now given to Turkey is intended to dispel the effect

Airgraph

Letters To Services

E3st, on

The Post General and War

factories and overseas,"

The General expressed satisfaction over the training of the Indian army's northern and western Commands. which he recently inspected, saying, "Our future efforts must continue to prevent the enemy, wherever pos- sible, from getting with striking dis- tance of this country.

India Closes Sanctions Gap

from the

LONDON, Aug. 13 (Reuter).—The Queen will inaugurate a new service forces by sending a message to Gen-Government of India have taken of airgraph letters to the Middle East

SIMLA, Aug. 13 (Router)-The eral Sir Clau

Claude Auchinleck.

the recent. the steps to close a leak Commander-in-Chief in the Middle Japanese freezing orders to which

attention has been drawn. No coods Imported Japanese Empire or China shall be cleared whether they are for home consumption or for shipment to a forefin port unless the Customs are satisfied that

the whole carriage. Insurance and freight value, ing such part of it as had been paid before July 20, has been paid fato a blocked account or the owner has Produced an order from the Govern ment of India permitting clearance. The prohibition does not apply to Fonds Imported from China by land to Burma, and from there by sea or fand to India.

that technical or f Axis propaganda and remove the rangements are now completed for

Office announce least suspleien that Britairi and messages to be sent on and after Russia had come to an understanding Friday to the Middle East and East ar agreement at Turkey's expense. African forces and warships in the

Blow To Nazis

Eastern Mcdilerruncan, including LONDON, Aug. 13 (Reuter). The feet auxiliaries and merchantmen Anglo-Soviet declaration to Turkey requisitioned for naval and military is a severe blow to German intrigues service. and hopes in the near East. Its im- "Postage" will be 3d, portance lies in the fact that not It is expected that letters will merely have great Britain and Soviet reach the base in a fortnight. Russit jointly undertaken to help Turkey against any attack by the Axis, but Turkey has accepted and warmly welcomed this

guarantee.

It not only amounts to a renewal

of the Turko-British Treaty but is a

virtual re-insurance with the ch dorsement of Soviet Russia.

War Exercises In America

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Reuter).

Thus, instead of inducing Turkey-The biggest war exercises in the

to denounce her mutual obligations history of the west coast began of

BUS SMASHED TO BITS

A relief bus, proceeding toward:

in an

with Great Britain, Germany, in dawn to-day when a mythical in- Talkoo yesterday afternoon wa spite of all her pressure and pro-vading fleet was sighted by the Las mashed to bite when it was Involve pagunda, sees these obligations TC-Angeles Coast Guard, afirmed by Great Britain, supported by Soviet Russia and accepted with appreciation by Turkey.

Issues Clarified

There have been, two days of Now Beeldent diside of the Ritz a

Point. war of nerves" while the attackers The Eus carried no passengers at feinted, obviously with the intention the time, but the driver was serious, of aprending out the defenders. injured and is now in a critical con. The Anglo-Russian declarations fire but the umpires ruled that the ductor niso

Big guns at Fort Warden opened dition in hospital, while the con- give the lie in a most effective and fort was destroyed after 10 minutes. jurica.

sustained severe in- emplatie manner to Germen Insinua» The Imaginary fleet continued It

tions regarding Russian designs on down the Sound to Seattle. The huge proceeds

prars that the vehicle ww procceding towards Taikoo wher omebody crossed the road, causing

the Straits of the Dardanelles, by McChord Airfield and half the de- which Germany has attempted to poisen relations, not only between fending air force were judged des-the bus to swerve to the right. Turkey and Russia, but between Bri

tain and Turkey as well.

д

troyed.

Dutch Give Generously

The declarations constitute striking exninple' of Intimate colla: boration between the two countries and prepare the way for even closer' relations with Turkey. The present step is only the bogining

LONDON, Aug. 13 (British Wire- They also indicate the now spirit less)-Free Dutch peopin living 1- governing use

Russian foreign polley more than 40 countries have hear which has recently been manifested contributing an overage of 1.000.00 In the Russian Polish Pact, in agree-guilders (£130.003) per month dur- ment with the Czech Government, ing the past year to the General Wa and in the promise of Soviet support Weapons Fund. and fren and equal collaboration Prince Bernhard. giving with all Independent nations resist-fr ing. Hitlerite aggression.

then swerved back towards the left turned completely round and hit thi pavement, alter which the body work ollapsed, the ear finally finishing o its "backs."

MR DUFF COOPER

TO SPEAK,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UP)—- Mr Duff Cooper will make a trond- Cast from New York next Sunday hut the topic. has not

not yet been re- vented.: 1.

On Thursday, he address the National Press Club at a lunclicon in Washington oftor which he will

ng this new. broadest on Rallo Orange fro England, ndded that the money ́e the fund hed so far provided a ANKARA, Aug. 19 (Reuter)-The bombers, 85, fighters and thre- nigh confer with Mr Cordell Huil, Scure- Anglo-Soviet-declaration has, in no I fighters for the Allied pir-forces,tary of State...

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