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August 15, 1941..

By Ernie Bushmiller

HE SAID HATS!

I THOUGHT

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HEADS!

Many Killed In Big Exchange At Knox Warns Of Armed

Air Raid On Chungking

Special to the "Telegraph"

CHUNGKING, Aug. 14 (UP)—it was revealed to-day that many were killed in Wednesday's air ralds when a demolition bomb blocked the entrance of a down-town dugout with a capa- city of 400 persons. An Incendiary bomb landed in the remain- ing entrance filling the dugout with fumes.

Three waves of Japanese;

bombers totalling 117

planes

subjected Chungking to a two- | Viceroy Speaks

and-a-half-hour raid between

10.50 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to-day, At ARP Rally

again concentrating on the aren between the Press Hostel and the city's west wall.

Eye witnesses on the south bank of the river confirm that no bombs landed in the safety zone

area.

Twenty-three other planes bombed Haitanghi.

BOMBAY, Aug. 14 (Reuter). "The war is a long way from being over yet," said Lord Lin- dressing a mass rally of A.R.P. lithgow, Viceroy of Indin, nd- workers here to-day."

begins to

"Even when the war turn in our favour, we shall have a long and rough passage before us, for we late to make a good job of

Warning against complacency, Lord Linlithgow said that so far India was untouched by hostile aircraft.

Raids Easing Off CHUNGKING, Aug. 14 (Reuter). this time." After six days and nights of inten- alve nerfal bombing of Chungking, the Japanese aerial offensive ap- peared to be easing off somewhat to day.

No rald occurred during the night though two waves of 86 aircraft raided the western suburbs and also the south bank of the Yangtse at

troon.

Meanwhile China to-day is ob- serving "Chinese Air Force Day" A

"To-morrow the war may be at our gales. This an all-in war and the front is in the homes of each of us," added the Viceroy, who WES supporting the Governor of Bombay's appeal for 20,000 additional A.R.P. workers.

new campaign has been launched to AUSTRALIAN WAR

raise funds among Chinese both here and oversen for the purchase of air-

craft for the Chinese Air Force. The

is designated as "Air Force Day"

A Glance

SELLING

T.T. London

Demand London

TT. Shanghai... TZT.

TT Singapore TT. Japan T. India T.T. U.S.A.

T.T. Manila

T.T. Batavia

T.T. Bangkok

1/276

.1/27%

.486

.52%

2% 0.

.02%

40%

40%

1492

T.T. Saigon

100

T.T. France

T.T. Switzerland

105

T.T. Australla

.1/01/2

BUYING

1/3

1/3%

4 m/s L/C U.S.A.

.20

1 m/s France

30 d/s India

.04%

4 in/s L/C London

4 m/s D/P London

U.S. Cross rate in London 4.02% U.S. Cross rate in N.Y.

Darlan

Preens

Himself

VICHY, Aug. 14 (Router),—

World If Hitler Wins

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Router),"The American people should demand that we keep the jump on Hitler-jump on him first where there is any doubt about it” declares Colonel Knox, United States Secretary for the Navy, in an article in the cur rent issue of "Collier's" magazine.

The article is entitled "Hands Off Navy Planes" and continues:

"Naval and military intelligence

estimated that if Hitler wins.

Europe and Britain, his ship-

building be times ours at least.

Young Marshal

For health and strength

(UB)

U.B.STOUT

Report Denied W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (China) LTD.

CHUNGKING Aug. 15 (Central

In addition, all Europe will then News).-A report published by a become Hiller's aircraft factory. It Hongkong paper that General Paí would then be in his power to build Chung-hai, Vice-Chief of General a sea and atr navy bigger than our Staff, bas recommended to the -own-bigger than anything we have National Government the re-appoint-

planned.

of General Chang Hsuch-llang, ment "But

we have the jump on Hitler-son of the late Manchurian warlord I ships and ship-based planes, in Marshal Chang Teo-lin, to an im- the 'know how* of training and most purtant government post has been particularly in the high morale and categorically denied by General Fal intelligence of our personnel." who characterised the report us

"fantastic fabrication."

Arguing for naval control of navy.

Was

an American naval observer aboard the United States' bulit Cota-

planes, Colonel Knox revealed that General Chang Heuch-lang was dismissed from all government posts following the Stän Incident in aircraft which spotted the

the December, 1936. Since then, he 'hus that the adding "unanim-been living in retirement,

Bismarck,

ous report of our naval observers, hes been that to be effective the naval

air arm must have planes developed INDIAN INTEREST

by the navy for `ndyal uses. planes) flown by expert pilots who are navy men with naval training.

Reason For Reverses "Our observers expressed belief in

Independent powerful naval air orm 1

IN IRAN

SIMLA, Aug. 14 (Reuter).-The Government of India's newly- appointed trade representative 10

Admiral Darian, in an Order of the Day addressed to the armed England's carly failure to develop aniran left to-day by land route vla

CONFERENCES forces, expressed pride in the great honour of his new position MELBOURNE, Aug. 14 (Reuler) in control of all French armed in commemoration of the first Japan---The Advisory War Council was in ese formation of heavy bombers bession throughout the day. No forces which Marshal Petain had which was practically wiped out by ofeial statement has been Issued entrusted to him. Chinese fightera.

kut it is understood that the position During the past four years, the in the Far East and other inter- Chinese claim that 2,054 Japanese national developments were dla aeroplanes have been shot down or cussed at length. destroyed on the ground while 2,050 Japanese airmen have been either killed or taken prisoner.

The Chinese Air Force was or ganised only a few years before the outbreak of Sino-Japanese hostilities) in 1037.

Hirohito Told Of Japan's Policy

12.

It is believed that the question of Mr G. Menzies going to Lontion was raised but that it was felt that decision was one that should pro- perly be left to Parliament.

The War Cabinet and the full [Cabinet are both to meet in Sydney

on Tuesday.

All could count, he said, on his determination, impartiality and his spirit of justice and his affection.

Admiral Darian said that he knew that he could count on the devotion of all to the cause of France so nobly defended by Marshal Petain.

..

New Regime

LONDON, Aug. 14

(Reuter),

| Admiral Darlun, in a broadcast from Vichy, called for full support for the

Belgian Comment new constitutional regime.

On Declaration

TOKYO, Aug. 14 (Reuter).—The| LONDON, Aug. 14 (Reuter)-The Japonespel Minister, Admiral joint Anglo-American declaration to Toyoda, was received in audience by was warmly welcomed in Belgian

|

con-

the battleship-pland anders

troversy,

"Our naval

has been primarily responsible for Quetta. His departure is regarded nearly every reverse suffered by Ds Resture of confidence in the Brilain so for in the war at

situation in Iron where recent de- sea," Colonel Knox takes no sta

stand on terest in

velopments have not diminished In-

In his mission. The Indian Trade Commissioner in contend that both battleships and Mombash (Kenya) was chosen for

the mission. He will

spend two planes are superior and properly the used Os co-ordinated force at

Iran, exploring the Iron- sca months in

lan market for Indian products, they are invincible each in its own realm and in its clase relation to particularly plece goods, and will

make

a report to enable the Govern- ment to decide whether to appoint an Indian agent or a commissioner In Iran.

the other."

Mr Mackenzie King Speaks For Canada

Oil Leaves U.S. For Reds To-day

"France can now be re-bor, De-

WASHINGTON. Aug. 14 (Reuter). feat must not lead us to despair but

-The Defence Petroleum Co-ordina to. meditation __That meditation will

tor, Mr Harold-Ickes, announced- have to make full use of the coun

OTTAWA. Aug. 14 (Reuter).Mr that the first shipment of aviation national reserve," he said. Adiniral Darian added that all the W. L. Mackenzie King, the Canadian petrol to Russin aboard an American the Emperor this afternoon.

hree armed forces would have the Prime Minister, expressed satisfac-tarker would leave Los Angeles for the Churchill-Roosevelt Vladivostok to-day, flying the United Admiral Toyoda, it is stated, re-ing to a Belgian news agency. Bel- same slogan, namely "Honour, the tion over ported to the Throne on matters klans praise it both for the prin- Fatherland, courage and discipline." meeting which could only lead to States flag. under his Jurisdiction.

ciples, which it cnunciates and for The defeat of the nation could not even closer relations in future be- the proof it gives the world of Anglo- affect the tnorule of the men whose tween the British Commonwealth American, unity of purpose-and that heroism even the enemy had acknow- and the United States.

U. S. Petroleum Expert Visiting Britain

NEW YORK, Aug, 14 (Reuter).-- Mr Edwin Pauley left here by Clip- per to-day for Britain and Russia on 'government business concerning

ell transportation."

circles in the British capital, pecord-

of the nations which light for the ledged at Dunkirk, Narvik, and re-

use of liberty-in their pursuit of

war to find an organisation of peace.

Confident Of Peace

In Far East

cently in Syria.

In the meantime, increasing signs of unrest are reported to have fol- lowed Marshal Petsin's broadcast, Trains bringing soldiers from Syrin

now

has

The friendship and understanding between the two leaders Is sealed by this first meeting together, The joint declaration which followed this conference deserves the closest study and is bound to have n most imporant effect on world opin-

are reported to have been stoned and jothe text indicates a complete | NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Reuter) the men boo-cd. An Important New York financial The Government have prohibited understanding, co-operation in the

Mr Pauley stated that he repre-house heavily interested in the Far the flying of the American ng be sented President Roosevelt, Mr Harry East has just sent out extra staff by cause it causes anti-Vichy demons, Hopkins (supervisor of the Lease Clipper.

trptions, Lend programmes and Mr Herold This is an interesting sidelight on Ickes, the Defence Petroleum Co- the Pacifte crists in view of the fnet Ordinator.

that many staffs' familles have been

withdrawn recently.

The action has been taken in the

Mr Ickes, speaking at a press con- ference, said that Mr Pauley was visiting London to study the

beller that Japan does not intend to situation in all its phases and the embark on a war which would be British rationing programme,

suicide or national hara-kiri.

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Confidence Increased OTTAWA, Aug. 14 (Reuter). Confidence here has been increased by this unassailable evidence

closer collaboration between the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Reference to governments associat ed with Germany is taken without question to mean that the Japanese situation received particular atten tion.

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Brst

As far as can be ascertained, no Canation officials participated in this conference. Over a week sago when reports of the meeting were circulated, Mr Muckenzle King dis- closed that he had no knowledge whatever of the event." Later his spokesman, declined to comment.

Irrevocable Step -OTTAWA, Aug. 14 (Reuter),— Commenting on the Roosevelt-Chur- chill meeting, the "Montreal Star" said: "What emerges most signi- ficantly is that President Roosevelt has placed the United States irrevoc- ably alongside Britain and the ET- pire. Two great political entitles are now linked by a formal assoclution and short of a declaration of war, our great neighbour is committed more strongly than over to fight with us against Illeriam."

S'hai War Anniversary Fund Drive

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Un to Just evening, more than NCS100,000 had been raised by the fold and Silver Exchange. In the fund cumpalım..started on August 13 observance of the fourth anniver- rury of the Shanghai hostilities, anys "Central News."

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