The Archive
Wednesday, 12 June 1940
From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsMussolini Branded Coward, TraitorLondon, June 11. "Mussolini has timed the blow with characteristic cowardice and treachery," declared Mr. Alfred Duff Cooper, Minister of Information, broadcasting to Canadian, American and home listeners last night. "It… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsEarns World ContemptLondon, June 11. The Ministry of Information states that the preparations of the Allied Governments regarding Italy are complete, and that they will know how to meet sword with sword. In the struggle between civilization… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsCanada Declares War Against ItalyOttawa, June 11. The House of Commons yesterday unanimously voted to declare war on Italy, The Prime Minister, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King, moved a resolution declaring that it was expedient that the Canadian Government sho… The North-China Daily NewsCongress Speeds Allied AidWashington, June 11. Congress accelerated action today to implement at least a portion of President Roosevelt's double policy of increased defences for the western hemisphere coincident with increased material aid for th… The North-China Daily NewsItaly Enters WarSignor Mussolini's declaration of war, following so closely upon the declaration of Signor Ansaldo's declaration that Italy would enter the war if, and when Paris was captured, is open to one, and only one interpretation… The North-China Daily NewsSuperior Household Furniture, Carpets, Pianoand Sundries Hall table, pictures, wall plates, imported heating stove, brass fenders, brasses, fire screen, work table, tennis rackets, garden seats, curtains, cutlery, crockery and glass ware, vases, clocks, ornaments,… From United Press · North-China Daily NewsPromise to NeighboursDeparting from the example of Germany by declaring war against his enemies, Premier Mussolini informed Britain and France an hour before his speech that Italy would "consider herself at war" with the Allied Powers beginn… The North-China Daily NewsGeneral Condition of Eye ImprovedHis injuries are a perforated right ball in which the retina became detached. The retina has been operated on and is now replaced and the general condition of the eye is greatly improved. Detailed vision has been damaged… The North-China Daily NewsMight Lend DestroyersSome political quarters speculated that America's defence measures might be accompanied by wide range proposals, including the outright repeal of the neutrality law, relaxation of credit restrictions and large scale ship… From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsHongkong Measures Against Italians Men of Military Age Being InternedHongkong, June 11. News of Italy's entry into the war was received in the Colony shortly after 1 a.m., whereupon police guards were promptly placed in Italian residences and offices, numbering about 16 all told. No defin… From Domei · North-China Daily NewsNew Offensive With Japanese Forces inNorth China, June 11. Simultaneous drives from the east, south-east, south and west were launched by a dozen Japanese columns at dawn yesterday against 15,000 remnants of Chungking forces including parts of the Communist… From Domei · North-China Daily NewsJapanese Take Ichang Outside IchangWestern Hupeh, June 11. Smashing through the final Chinese defences four Japanese columns, at 5 O'clock this afternoon cut their way into the walled town of Ichang, last Chungking stronghold in the 5th War Zone. Two othe… From Domei · North-China Daily NewsKing Addresses TroopsRome, June 11. The radio announces that the King, who is now in the Italian "war zone," has addressed the following London, June 11. An urgent appeal for all possible help now in the shape of men and material was made by… The North-China Daily NewsAllies Did Not Desire War"The reason can only be that Signor Mussolini calculates that he will be able to gain more by plunge ing his people into the horrors of war, his methods, with not more compunction than Herr Hitler showed when he invaded … From Reuters · North-China Daily NewsVital Importance Of SingaporeLondon, June 11. "Singapore is one of the most important points of the world," declared Professor Denis Saurat, Director of the French Institute, today, lecturing on Anglo-French ce-operation in Asia. "The fate of China … The North-China Daily NewsKeep Peace HereTokyo, June 11. With Italy's participation in the European conflict likely to give rise io untoward incidents between the armed forces of the opposing belligerent powers in China, Mr, Masayuki Tani, Japanese Foreign Vice… The North-China Daily NewsKadoorie and seconded by Mr. Woo ChiMing. 'That the directors' fees be increased from Ch.$69930 to Ch$120000, per director per annum. Proposed by Mr. 3) Woo Chi Ming and seconded by Mr. Wong Sing Fan. 2,046,501. The chairman in his speech said:—Before proc… The North-China Daily NewsMussolini Plunges Italy Into War Against AlliesRome, June 11. PPEMER Benito Mossolini plunged Italy into the European war on Germany's side yesterday and promised to crush Britain and France, whom he accused of trying to "kill Italy". In a historic fifteen minute spe… The North-China HeraldCemetery At PekingIn Ceylon there are today more than half a million Roman Catholics many of them still using Portuguese names and surnames, The foreign cemetery in Peking is full of tombstones of many of our brave men. The whole African … The North-China HeraldAn Almost Forgotten Frienddone and very well. When an order is given it is carried out, but not with quite the machine-like precision which we are used to' the British Navy. 'The French sailor enters the Navy as a conscript, but it is a good prof… The North-China HeraldBattle for World IndependenceParis, June 7. \MBARKATION of 330,000 soldiers from Dunkirk taught Germany the significance of mastery over the seas, declared the Premier, M. Paul Reynaud, in a broadcast last night. "Within the last fortnight," he said… The North-China Daily NewsU. S. CommoditiesNew York, June 10. The cotton market early ruled steady on commission house buying, but later reacted on foreign liquidation and selling pressure brought about by bearish foreign news. Towards the close, some trade short… The North-China HeraldRobbers in WaysideWhile walking inside the Kungping Terrace on Kungping Road at about 2 am, yesterday, a foreigner was assaulted by two unknown foreigners and robbed of about $340 in notes, Before the victim could raise alarm, the assaila… The North-China Daily NewsH. Kadoorie, directors and MrCa. Ltd. the secretaries and general his speech said:— The working for the year has recreased profit is attributable to the focis that the output of rubber was 61,600 Ibs. greater than last year and the average net price… From Reuters · North-China HeraldVital Bridges HitLondon, June 7. During yesterday's bombing by the Royal Air Force of German forees Seeking to penetrate Allied defence in the region of Abbeville, British machines "in the morning ' dropped many tons of heavy bombs and l… The North-China HeraldPolice Win Track TitleDimmock's Magnificent Win Over T. L. Wang in|} we-Mile Race; Matulis Individual Champion Shanghai, June 9. HE Shanghai Municipal Police climbed into the front ranks of local athletic teams yesterday of the Shanghai Ameri… The North-China HeraldGerman Atrocities in FranceWomen, Children, Old Men Machine-Gunned; Hope For Revenge and Faith Deep in People's Hearts Shanghai, June 8. 'OW the Germans have been machine-gunning refugees on the roads of France is described in a letter received by… The North-China HeraldPromise to NeighboursDeparting from the exam; Germany by declaring war his enemies, Premier "Mussolini informed Britain and France hour before his speech that, Italy would "consider herself at war" with the Allied Powers beginning today. "Hi… The North-China HeraldEight Centuries of History"To have eight centuries of his-ory is rare and unique in Europe, 'The definition of political identity' presupposes the same people, the same nation and the same State, From almost the very beginning and by the efforts … The North-China HeraldPurchase of AgreementOne of the most important items in the balance sheet is that under the heading of "Purchase Price of Gen-feral Managers' Agreement less amount written off. As you are aware, the [company was originally formed by a able t… The North-China HeraldOpportunity for Youth"There never has been, 1 suppose, all the history of war such an opportunity for youth. "The Knights of the Round 'Table, ihe Crusaders all fall back into. the past, not only stant but prosaic. "These young men going for… From United Press · North-China HeraldNo Aerial SupportOne of the main elements in today's operations is the absence of any aerial Dublin, June 6. Warning that the European situation' wes now "undoubtedly grave", Mr. 0. Traynar, Defence Minister, today introduced into Parlia… The North-China HeraldHonoured Guests Referring to the Brazilian ConsulGeneral and his wife who were the only guests present, His Excellency said that they were there not as privileged guests, but as members of {the family too. Without them, these celebrations could not have the full meanin… From United Press · North-China HeraldGerman Plane CrashesAn eye-witness said, "I heard the sound of the aeroplane engine suddenly cease and then crash ina explosion, The plane was set on fir¢} and windows of nearby houses were smashed. 'German planes appeared over Norfolk at a… The North-China HeraldMilitary Hospital HitAmong the chief buildings struck was a military hospital in the suburbs. No less than 20 missiles struck the building, the greater part of which was razed to the ground by tons of explosives, Two nurses were killed outri… From United Press · North-China HeraldMeeting With HitlerAta memorable meeting with Chancellor Hitler I said that in ace cord with the law of Fascist morals, if one has a friend one must march with him to the end, That we have done and will do with regard to Germany, her peopl… The North-China HeraldMussolini Declares WarItalian Leader Decides to Enter on Germany's Side; Makes Promises to Neighbouring States Rome, June 11. PREMIER Benito Mossolini plunged Italy into the European war on Germany's side yesterday and promised to crush Brit … The North-China HeraldRadio College Head Succumbs to WoundsShanghai, June 5. Mr. Chang Chao-yung, "principal of Shanghai Trade Radio College, at 211 Mohawk Road, succumbed at 3am, yesterday to the wounds indicted Uy four men on the night of Sune 3. As reported in yesterday's "No… The North-China Daily NewsMeeting With Hitler"At a rhémotable meeting with Chancellor Hitler I süid that in accord with the law of Fascist morals, One has a friend one must march ith him fo the end. That we have ani will do with regard to Gerer people and her victo… The North-China HeraldFifth Column Measures"We found it necessary to take measures of increasing stringency Jnot only against enemy aliens and suspicious characters of other nationalities but also. against British subjects (cheers) who may become a danger or 2 nu…
