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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Smashing Successes Sir Mark Young Claimed By Russians Arrives & is Sworn in

·FROM PAGE ONE

Gulf of Finland which, it is recalled, according to German competents hos been heavily mined.

Nazis Thrashed MOSCOW, Sept. 0 (Reuter).. After a struggle of more than three works, the German forest on the Flight

of their contre have taken a severe Dirashing, This means

that any renewed German attempt at a frontal drive to the cast from Smolensk would be precorious from the start. German forces amounting to about 120,000 men have been broken.

warfare

and continues.

FROM PAGE ONE

K. Lo, the Hon. Mr Leo D'Almada e Castro jnr,, the Hon. Me A. L. and Mrs Shields, 10 Hon. Mr W. N. Thontas Tain and Mrs Tam, the Hon. Mr T. E. and Mrs Pearce, the Hon. Mr Li Tec-long and Mis L.

Members of the Consular Body, na well as senior oneinis of the Govern- ment Service, and military and naval officers were also present.

September 10, 1941,

RUSSIAN WAR SUMMARY

FROM PAGE ONE

a counter- Nazis as the result of attack.

In mid-July the Soviet High Com- mand announced the recapture of Rogachev and Zhipbin on the Dnieper Just above Gomel. Many times in the dghting towns and large_villages have changed hands but the Russians ffuve not felt a purely local ebb and flow worthy of mention they name the recapture of towns which they intend to hold.

Base

Attack Of Counter

Governor Sworn In About three-quarters of an hour after his arrival, His Excellency the

It is noteworthy that Rogachev and Governor procesded to King's Then- tre, where he took the Oaths of Alle-Zhlobin have not only remained in Red Guerillas

Russian hands since their recapture glance and Office and received LONDON, Sept. 9 (Reuter)-Be-public address of welcome delivered but have formed the basis for the hind the German lines, unrelentinging

in English by the Hon. Mr J. J.deep narrow counter-attack which Moscow Paterson and in Chinese by the Hon. led to the German reports of severo fighting at Bobruisk some days ago Radio says that in many districts the Sir Robert, Kolewall. masters of the situation are the There was a large and distinguish when elsewhere in this sector fighting

this town. guerillas rather than the Nazis.

gathering present to witness the was well to the cast of

More than 50 villages have been The town of Porkhov the scene of ceremony. On the arrival of the new

troops severe fighting some weeks

Ago when

Governor, who wna accompanied by taken west of Yelnya by Soviet

maintaining a relentless the Germans were making # thrust the Hon. Mr N. L. Smith, the band who are from Pskov to the region

tional Anthem.

.confirmed by Lake Imen. Im just be south of of the Royal Scots pluyed the Na-pursuit of the retreating Nazis. This Moscow dispatches been visited by

After They destroyed

the reading by Mr A. G. late. this afternoon that artillery fire

fire to the Nazis' huy stores. An

Proclamation appointing Sir Mark of Yelnya. alarm

Founded and the Germans

Young

to be Governor and Com- ran to the

On this central sector, the fate of spot where they

mander-in-Chief of Hongkong, in saw a fre

was succession to Sir Geoffry Northcote, the entire. German campaign may and heard shots but no

Even should there. The guerillas had entered the His Excellency took the baths, which ultimately depend.

administered by the Chlef Leningrad fall, Russia's military and town from the other end in force were and this was

only a decoy party, Justice, His Honour Sir Atholl Mac-economic position would not be de- cisively affected-the fall of Moscow While the Nazis were dealing with Gregor.

would be another matter. Address Of Welcome. the fire, the mali party was des patching German guards and shortly afterwards there was a terrifle ex- plosion បទ petrol dumps und ammunition stores blew up.

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River Crossing Admitted NEW YORK, Sept. 0 (UP)-The

heard Rome Radio admit that the

Sir Mark Young said:

Your

Excellency

On your arrival emor the residents of this Colony ex- here to take the high office of Gov-

Central Sector

It is on the Leningrad front that The Hon. Mr J, J. Paterson, senlor Unofficial Member of the Legislative the Germans and Finns are claiming Council, in nn address of welcome to successes, schlusselburg hus not been i

The Nazi claim to the capture of confirmed nor has the Finnish claim to have reached the River Svir. The encirclement

serious matter would be Hongkong is small le area when for the Russians and for their Baltle compared to Tanganyika Territory; it Fleet and at die outposts at Hangos, has however always been of great Ocsel and Dngoc, but the Soviets consequence as a port and as an out-have not hesitated in the past to

admit unpleasant truths. post of the British Empire, but never more so than to-day.

"United Press" stening post to-day tend to you a whole-hearted welcome, Nazis claim of Leningrad as the

Russians have re-crossed the Duleper in the sector where the Italian troops

are stationed, but it was claimed that an Italian counters attack destroyed Soviet tanks with many entuallies. It added, "The Bolsheviks were forced to cease their operation."

We know you will very surely guide, us along whatever path we may have to trend; Your Excellency can be assured of the loyal co-operation of all members of this community, of every race and creed.

Raids On Leningrad Berlin, Sept, D (UP)-The Luft- waffe curried out massed raids on Leningrad throughout yesterday and

Sir Mark Replies last night recording to competent His Excellency was greeted with German sources, blasting railway applause as he rose to make the fol- lines, highways and other military lowing reply: Your Excellencles, objectives, and. it is claimed, they Your Honours, My Lord Bishop, inflicted heavy casualties on the Honourable Members of the Execu Jorge

Red army forces, wito

ond are ve

Legislative Councils,

During one raid, the Important water works of Leningrad were hit which probably seriously affects the city's drinking water supply.

Other Side Of Claim

la afl probability the encirclement enim represents a partial truth and it is just as likely, that if "mobile divisions of the German army have reached and taken the town of

It is Schlusselburg" Is the mobile divi- stons of the German army that have bech cut off from land communica- tions and not Leningrad.

At the other end of the front the

nons still fall to Germans

cross the Dnieper. From Odessa come reports

crushed together in many instances, and Gentlemen.-I thanks, Ladies of "business as usual" and every-

German sources also claimed that In last night's raid on Moscow which was carried out by smaller forces an important automobile factory wHE hit,

U.S. Ship Illuminated When Sunk By Nazis

FROM PAGE ONE

other two. The Sessu was undoubt- edly carrying foodstuff and lumber of Iceland and the Icelandic Govern- ment, who owned the carga, and not in the British or American gurrisona there. The fact that she was carry- ing the flag of Panama is likely to make little difference to reactions in The United States as she was Ameri- can-owned and in the process or changing from Panamanian American registry.

to

There is much speculation why the news of her loss was huld up 60 Jong. "Reuter" learns that last Thursday the American Marine radio station in Iceland broadcast that the Sessa was long overdue and was believed to have been torpedoed, News Held Up

No British or Ameriena station ap- pears to have picked up this Item and when the State Deportment an

a bombshell. It is thought probable that the news, was held up pending receipt of fuller detalls from sur- vivors.

vai nere

you very where behind the German lines dis- warmly for the welcome which has triet, after distilet reports visits from been given to me on any arrival here guerilia fighters. to-day and for the sentiments ex- pressed in the address which has been read by two of my unoMcial colleagues in the Executive Council.

Billeting Ban On Wives

I am, I assure you, very conscious of the great importance of this Out- post of the British Empire and have been so from my varliest days as ofleer of the Colonial Service. I cd in DorsetsBiro who have bee

served in your address, the high place

WIVES of offlcers and men station-

husbands · 50 billets have been told liat either

recognise also that, as you have ob- staying with their which the Colony of Hongkong has they or their husbands must leave

always

held

in The British Empire is the billets.

This is a result of on order issued to-day not me undiminished, but

of the its significance.

ance, and the responsibill-division, The order will be strictly

by the commanding officer fles which that significance brings applied and affleurs have been told have been augmented and enhanced that in future they must regard the by the world conditions of to-day.

Some Expectations

mess as their home.

There has been wide discussion "Let me tell you in a very few whether soldiers should be allowed to words something of the expectations share billets with their families, par- with which have come to Hong-testarly in defence areas, but this kung. To begin with the superficial; ls only, the second order made on I have come expecting a scene of the subject. unrivalled

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order similar for me to enlarge on the manner in made by a commanding officer in the -which-that-expectation-was-- more Hertfordshire area. than fulled as my ship brought

Not General

me

into harbour a short while ago. May A War Office official sald that the my other expectations prove to be authorities have no intention of

They should making a general order. equally well founded. do so

so for they are based on good authority.

"The matter can safely be left to the discretion of the commanding. during my journey here

"I have had valuable opportunities officer, who knows local conditions, samething about what is being done

to learn he said.

The opinion of those who oppose

in Hongkong, and it was with parti-wives and husbands sharing billets cular pleasure when I learned that is that in peace-time soldiers regard I should find here on outstanding the barracks as their home, and the fact that under war conditions they quality which I,

I, for one,

meusure of

Syrian de Gaullists

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Sept. D (UP), it was revealed by the Secretary for War Captain Margesson, that over 1,200 Vichy troops in Syria foined General de Gaulle's forces.

nounced the loss to-day, it came as would rate more highly than any must live in billets should not alter other quality which it is possible for

this view of army life. citizens of the British Empire 10 display at the present time. I mean the quality of self-sacrifice and un- wearying service in support of the cause for which the Empire is at wor. In this respect I have brought with me as I have explained, high and

confident expectations. Finally, I have come with the sure expectation that the difficulties of my work in and for Hongkong are going to be lightened by that co-operation of which I have to-day, most gladly and gratefully received your assur- ances.

"Reuter" understands from a good source that the President would have announced the loss in his broadenst on Monday night which was post- poned owing to the death of his mother, and that when he broadcasts on Thursday he is likely to answer Mr Churchlil's plea for further naval nssistance.

Atlantic Patrol

Indeed Mr Churchill was answer- ed before he spoke, for the speech was completed for delivery on Once more, lndles and gentlemen, Monday. It is understood here that I thank you very warmly for the

the President will state that owing welcome that you have given to me

to Nazi attacks on American vessels, to-day."

there will be .ព change in the

Atlantie Patrol

formed circles belie

announce

Well-In-

that he will

un inviolable sea lane be- Aween the United States and Iceland and declare that

алу hostile warcraft found there will be "eliminated," in other words, any German submarine, surface craft or plane, entering this. zone will do so at risk of instant destruction by American naval forces

DA

Germans Lose 3 Ships

FROM PAGE ONE

Cammantique

propelled supply lighters by gunfire. Both were hit and damaged and one Mere entry into the zone, it is may have been 'sunk."" understood, would be regarded an act of hostility calling for de- struction of the invading "crafi. The width of this sea lane, is not known but it is fair 'to. guess that it will be generous enough to ensure safety for all supplies for Britain between the United States, and Iceland,

Japan-America Rapprochement?

FROM: PAGE ONE

LONDON, Sept. 9 (Reuter).-The Admiralty communique says: "Light forces under the command of Hear Admiral P. L. Vlön have been opera- ting against German convoys supply- ing their troops on the Murmansk

use operations have been

German destroyer and an arm- ed trawler have been sunk and the German light cruiser Bremse which. was damaged by naval aircraft dur- ing the raid on, Kirkenes in July, is belleved to have been sunk. Other ships have probably been damaged. We sustained no damage. Further details aro awaited,

vessels will carry newly-appointed Embassy officials from Japan.

possibly, others on International`af- This may be elted as supporting | fairs, but foreign broadcast reports cortain optimiam in improvement In that a statement will be made, by Japan's International outlook. al- Prince Konore after the meeting Lhough tension in Tokyo remains cannot be confirmed.

ancy.

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pessimism and expect. In the meantime foreign circles in Tokyo are displaying a keen interest The Privy Council meeting to-day in the nature of the forthcoming will hear reports from the Army and speech by President Roosevelt.

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Moyne's Tribute Soviet Resistance

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LONDON, Sept. 9 (Reuter).In the House of Lords Lord Moyne made a statement similar to that of Mr Churchill.

Referring to Russia he said: "Little was known in peace- time about the war machine of Soviet Russin but all the world must now be amazed at their resolution in defence and determination in counter-attack which show not only brilliant leadership in control of such vast armies but unsurpassed mili- tary qualities of the Russian people (Cheers).

"Goebbels shows poor appre- |

ciation of German intelligence American Specialists when he now announces that! On Burma Road oporations are proceeding accord-j

SINGAPORE, Sept.

(Central ing to plan. The German spear-News)To supervise and advise on heads have been burned up in the delivery and operation of "thou the ferocity of resistance of sands upon thousands of trucks being handed to China under the irregular bands.”

Lease and Lend Act, Mr David Ladin

by

Moyne went on, "I cannot discuss arrived here to-day by Clippen en future plans but some of the advice route to Burma,

Mr Ladin, who is

is accompanied given us would not in any way help a body of specialists, said that Gen- Russia in her struggle. The scorchederal Motors is-supplying Chion with earth polley and the prospect of a large quantities of trucks specially Russian winter are likely to be a built to cope with conditions on the effective to-da; na they were against Burma Road.. Napoleon in 1812. The conditions are

not unlike what followed

the

battle 5

of Trafalgar. We then took advantage Mr W. J. Keswick As

to bit where British sca power to Toy were least able to retailnte.

of

the

Duff Cooper Deputy

we are, substituting the Mid- · SINGAPORE, Sept, 0 (Beuter)ph) die, East for Spain or the open ulcer. Mr. W. J. Keswick, formerly Chair We have turned it into. Hitler's ulcerman of the Shanghai Municipal by means of sea power and Amerleon Council, who arrived with Mr. Duff munitions, we hope it will be deve-Cooper is, "Reuter" learns, Mr Dur laped into a mortal wound.Cooper's deputy

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