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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 18, 1941.

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(By "Reuter's" Special Correspondent in Syria)

DAMASCUS, Aug. 17.-While the final arrangements are being made to evacuate the remaining Vichy soldiers and civilians who have chosen to return to France, interest in the Syrian capital has swung over to political questions.

The majority of political leaders have been 'greatly encouraged by the publication of the Interchange of letters between General de Gaulle, the Free French leader, and Mr Oliver Lyttel ton, the British 'Minister of State in the Middle East, clearly defining the Allies' intentions and thereby re-affirming the promise of the country's speedy independence.

R. A.F. BLITZ CONTINUES

Nazi Cities Again Bombed And Fired

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

It is realised, however, that little, can be accomplished until

a suitable government has been

set up. At present, there is no i

TOBACCO

ruling cabinet since the Nation- SHORTAGE

IN SYDNEY

before. the

alist bloe was disbanded in 1939. Whether there will be two separate Sytan and Lebanese governments of Inne united controlling body remalus

The tobarco shortage in Sydney. is In Anyhow, here to bu kren. Batuareus the situation is very cutim more acute than ever

Retu Tobacco LONDON, Aug. 17 (UP).~itland rival political leaders who are President of the

Association opponents, appear Traders'

(Mr G. is authoritatively reported that normally keen the Royal Air Force attacked timely anxious to bury the hat

chet

and to co-operate fully with new Cologne, Dusseldorf, Duisburg Frach leaders. the Ruhr Valley, and also ports

Twe, Interviews

I was privileged to interview two in the occupied areas during the| night, adding that "many large outstanding rival Syrish politicians Joni Morda Bey, former leader of fires were started."

the Nationalist bloc, stated:

"The

Bassingthwaite) said recently.

Many shops have only American- cigarettes from the Netherlands type East Indies, and some are closing for hour or so during the day, or earlier than usual, ta eke out their stocks, he said.

that the position had pro-

min idea of the new cabinct must deteriorated are the last ) LONDON, Aug. 17 (Reuter)-it is be to strive for one end, namely to four menthe Federal Government 15

learned that four

Les by our ghters ovce the Channel and then Framer to-day.

Raiding Britain

cor-

pealed to the

Mr Bassingthwaite op-

"Weeks ago, the Minister for Cus-

Fighters Downed

further Britain's handle war effect Dghters Tachy have been destroyed during operand expedite the onl victory. We brin;; in uniformity of rationing so

realize that there

at presenting the trade could be stabilised. tain Internal difficultles

Free French leaders and we do toms (Mr Harrison) promised us not expect great constitutional changes that he was considering our request SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH--

However, there is 10 for a uniform scale of rationing be- LONDON, Aug. 17 (UP)--A 1910) outdoning problem which cannot be

immediately.

twien the distributors and the resell- Issued by the Air solved very

ere," said Mr Bassingthwaite. Mundry and the Ministry of Have

Mardam Bey's "He alan told us recently that he Segurily stated that a few German mades operated off

the รก งาน

eastern

the coast

af

are

So by Shelly Bey; haped soon to announce this year's i

Some new inland bombing several i was mur:torey, whose lenderi facturer. We have heard nothing]

views and southeastern England Nantiv, a precninent member of the seats of rationing for

Shahbandariste during the night.

mysteriously last yet yet.

"In the meantime, some distribu- pols. These caused some damage Be said; "We are willing to sink our

differences with

Nationalist The but the number of casualties is re- | differ

certain

members

lers are rationing thelp eustomers 15 ported to be very small although bitc

per cent, some 10, xome Ave, and, bloc provided that hey include a sovill number who lost are not re-elected. We greatly ap-n a few rases, 25 per cent.

the their lives in a town of southeastern pretiate Britain's act in paving Englund."

way for the country's independence and we are prepared to do all Brave concern, and resellers should our power to assist the Allied war on the same basis."

Regulars Only effort by loyally co-operating the new French leaders."

Still Says H.K. Has Ostrich Complex

>> FROM PAGE ONE

with

Pan-Arabia Many Syrians feel that the time is opportune for furthering relations

Near with the neighbouring

East Arab countries and co-ordinating the i agility needed to examine the un-Arab states into one Federation.

is pleasant question seriously."

16

This lack of uniformity is causing

One of Sydney's leading tobacco- nate, in Castlereagh Street, picked up eight packets of assorted cigaret- les of a popular make, and sold:

"These are all I have got. We are

real Ax.

"Before rationing, our normal sales week we got 150.

Well, seems to me that just about is that, the granting off of one brand was 500 packets. Last!

proves the charge!

jy

the way opens

and

Italian

"We are turning away 200 or 300 serious discussions to this end, Not Taken Seriously

Meanwhile our forces are having customers a day," he added, "When Folks here- civilians just can't, or an uplifting effect on the Syrians, a man comes in. you look him in the whose murale had been at a very face. It you haven't seen him be- won't take this new tension seriously low ebb during the last 12 months fore, you tell him you have no Not even to the point of laying up a few extra cans of beans and a sackwing to the uncertainty and waver-risettes. That is the only way to ing of the Vichy lenders and The keep supplies for regular customers." of four

case. rice just In {"

Genna

Another leading reseller blamed the

five-werk month for the shortage. Especially with Japan so bullheaded-presence of

se on her mission of "Expansion Armistice Commissions.

The manager of one of Sydney's cronomic Whatever political and or Bustr

Well, fortunately, the military roblems lie ahead Britain is steady biggest distributing agencies, raid:

"We have asked our customers powers-that-be here are no ostriches, accomplishing what she set out to do,

tu strengthen the Youmely

vital refuse to serve strangers, as hoarding Fortunately, los, the elvilian-powershastions of defence

undoubtedly

Onc the is between

03. Roing

of that-be are no ostriches either. For Suez Canal and Turkey and to pre-woman pleaded for three lins in the past many months large quan pace for any renewed Axis drive to cigarettes for a bridge party, When

Uities of rice,

nour

and other essential foods, have been imported by the Government and stored special warehouses, scattered about the Colony for protection from air raids. A vital step; for Hongkong produces practically no food for H self-beyond a few vegetables and a

ttle..rica..

Services Mobilised

in

Pubile utilities, Kas, light and water,transportation and commnunfea-

the east.

Russians--Turning

Battle 2nd Smolensk

FROM PAGE ONE

ion systems, are all mobilized for the entry of Gennan troops were emergency service. Nearly seven thousand volunteers have been train. ed us A.R.P. wardens, rescue workers,

nothing but a pack of inventions.

There are reliable Indications, that' the Germans, stunned by the Russlan resistance in this sector, have not attempted to resunic the offensive. On the contrary, they fear Russian counter-offensive here.

Arg Oghters. ambulance drivers, police reserves and auxiliary nurses. en in the Volunteer Corps drill The men ot an average of about a half day per week; with frequent week-end It is significant that the Germans exercises carried out on a full war have, outside Smolensk, buried their the basis. Big guns are manned.

faulty lanks almost completely and

air raiders challenged, and shamsing them as pill-boxes. battles fought.

Yes,

collectively, civilian Hongkong

is facing the cold facts-shoulder to

Nazis Lost

Hopes

If the blitzkrieg has failed,

at

10

shoulder with the professional least on this front as well as in the regulars. That is, when it's on duty, ore northerly direction, the same

hope Off duty-the rest of the week-its is true of the German head goes right back into the sand Quislingise the occupied parts.

With i total Misunderstanding of again. Too much effort these tire-

and mis- sently torrid days to rouse up the the Russian mental agility needed to examine the information from the wishful think- ing of Tsarist emigres, the Germans pleasant question seriously! now return you to NBC.

Imagined that they would te ceived with open arms by the loc population. Hostility everywhere is ventures and "Pethurovite" erants, the Germans ure hated here aiore! thm anywhere.

re-

Nazis Cannot Face complete and except for a few ad-

Anzac Bayonets

The cowardice of Germans when confronted with the cold steel of Anzu bayonets is stressed in the mest vivid bye-witness account of]

All Fronts Fighting SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGHAPH" LONDON, Aug. 17 (UP).--A com-

the Crete enmpaign yet published in unique announced over Radio Mos- the American Press.

Weekly.

ITA

cow stated, "Last night our troops "When confronted with steel, the continued fighting the enemy along Germans turn, run, and squen like the whole front. Our aviation frightened pigs," says the eye-wit-co-operation with our land forces ress, Inn article in "Coller's continues to deal blows on enemy. troops and attack enemy planes on enemy airfields." Thin

writer declares that ne und.

Slowing Down always thought the Germans were; brave, but this is nut ́so, On the MOSCOW, Aug, 17 (Reutter),—Thei contrary, they are no better than the Big German trust in the Ukraine isj slowing down owing to fierce resist- "When the German mixed with us ance, is the impression here.

Italians.

we gave him hell, and his losses must have been terrific," he odds.

Peaches Sold At

5s. 6d. Each

Fresh home-grown peaches are selling at 5s. 6d, each in London's West End shops,

SIDNEY HAS

BLACK-OUT REHEARSAL

SYDNEY,

Aug

17

(Reuter),

Grapes are bringing 15. u pound,During a half hour blackout tent, Cucumbers are being sold at 2s. 6d. the whole of Sydney's 1,300,000 in- each,

cherries and raspberries at 5s habitants experienced conditions a pound,

under which, the people of England A store manager said: "Lack of nave been living for the past two foreign supplies has forced up prices years.

of best-quality Ennlith-grown fruit. It is claimed officially that Sydney "People are willingly paying the ts the second largest Empiro city to High prices. They any they must be blacked out. have the fruit at any price."

Mr. Heffron, Minister for National Emergency Services, reported that CAIRO, Aug 17 (Reuter)-At the test had revealed certain weak- Tobruk our patrols continuo activity tesses which were being remedied. Inflicting casualties on enemy work- There were soveral gloring breaches

ing parties in the frontier area the for, which heavy penalties are being Altuntion unchanged, states an official sought but generally the citizens Middle East, communique.

Operated-woll.

refused, she accepted one and left the shop, saying: "Thank you. It didn't come off, but I've already got 37 ting

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Fears For Safety Light And Heavy Guns

Of Mr Steele

Air Trip To Russia

In Action This Week

Lighf gum firing practice senwards will be carried out to-day, to-morrow and August 22, between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight.

Firing areas "D" and "E" will be affected.

Firing practice as under is nolifed.

• Grave fears are now fell for the safety of Mr A. T. Steele; famous forcim correspondent of the Chiengo for to-morrow, Daily News, whose plane, en route from Chungking to Moscow, is five the south-eastern area of the Island

between the hours of Ba.m. and G. days overdue."

Heavy gun anti-aircraft practice in.

Mr Steele, left with Mr Ralph p.m. Ingersoli, editor of the New York PM by plane from Chungking to Alma At Hussian territory.

which is the first plano stop 21, 1041.

Inside

There the two prominent news-

"Firing area "C" will be affected.

Alternative dates-August 20`and. gun Oring practice by H. M.

paper, men repurated, Mr. Ingerson in Junit Bay between the

deciding to go on to Moscow by train, where ho has since arrived, while Mri Steele elected to continue by plane.

of ·វ p.m, and midnight. Firing area "A" will be affected.

Light gun anti-aircraft firing pac- tice will be carried out on August 23,

Indications are that after leaving 1041, between the hours of 8 um, and Alma Atu, his plane mot with an 6 p.m. in the eastern area of the accident, and there has been com- Island.

pleic silence as to its whereabouts for:

the past five days.

Mr

Steele is an especially

known foreign correspondent

Firing area "B" will be affected.

well Corriegun practice seawords will be

out on August 24, 1941, be-

in tween the hour o of 2.p.m. and 7

Firing area "A" will be affected;

China where he has been working for p.in. some years. He is rated as one of the best of the American foreign Journalists, and fled particularly the south Pacific including the N.E.I., notable stories of the Shanghai war and Malaya. He has many timer in 1937, 11e has also covered special visited Hongkong in the course of his assignments on political conditions in Journalistic duties.

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