The Archive
Wednesday, 10 July 1940
The North-China HeraldColony Extends EvacuationHongkong, July 3. Hongkong Government announced today that the compulsory evacuation of all non-Chinese women and children will be enforced soon with penalties for evasion of the order. The United States Consul General h… The North-China HeraldPresident Sees Mr. T. V. SoongWashington, July 2. RESIDENT Roosevelt yesterday received Mr. T. V. Soong, head] of the Bank of China and former Chinese Finance Minister, in the executive offices of the White House. The Chinese Ambassador to Washington… The North-China HeraldFrench Warships Taken OverLondon, July 4. 'THE British Navy took over contro! of all French warships in British ports yesterday and "action" was taken against French vessels near Oran because the French Admiral in command refused. to accept the B… The North-China HeraldRaid Over KielFrom the vivid account of the raid over the Kiel naval base it can be understood that Great Britain is mot committing the mistake against which President Roosevelt earlier warned the Allied Powers, of sitting back and wa… The North-China HeraldBritish Action Denies Peace LiesHouse of Commons Told by Mr. Churchill War To Be Prosceuted with the Utmost Vigour London, July 5. "Lies and rumours have suggested we have had some intention of entering into negotiations with the German and Italian Gov… From United Press · North-China HeraldOf Sharp PenaltiesThe commander of German President Roosevelt Suggests Nations Should Confine Problems to Own Territorial Spheres Hyde Park, N.Y. July 7. suggestion that Europe and Asia should apply the principles of the Monroe Doctrine a… The North-China HeraldRecs Strengthen Lead"Reds" Hold Runner-up Position Shanghai, July 3. IHOUGH seeming hardly possible, the Recreation Club improved Already excellent percentage of 86.00 to 88.33 in the first division standings of the lawn bowls league when t… The North-China HeraldGuns Go Into Action"We saw our first bomb burst with terrific explosion on the dock, and almost at the same Instant, every gun the district seemed acti "The barrage. was too hot for us to wait and see what damage we had done, but we did tu… From United Press · North-China HeraldSupports British ActionWashington, July 5, The action taken by Britain against the French Fleet met with widespread approval in Congressional circles here yesterday. Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sold… From Reuters · North-China HeraldGermany Declines to HelpBucharest, July 4. Rumania's hopes of immediate help from Germany against her neigh-ours, especially Hungary and Bul-gona, who are pressing for the return of their former territories, vanished today with the return of th… The North-China HeraldAttacks on Britain IntensifiedRaids Carried Out from Dawn to Dusk; Severe Toll Taken by Defending R.A.F. Squadrons London, July 4. ERMAN planes intensified their air attacks against the British Isles by raiding England fron: dawn to dusk yesterday an… The North-China HeraldFive Planes Shot DownFive German bombers were reported to have been shot down dur-Ing the German daylight raids which were followed by new attacks after dusk. The first German night raiding squadron dropped nine bombs long the east coast but… The North-China HeraldNo Loss of PrestigeThe Japanese do not regard it as 1 Joss of prestige for the British, he added, but merely as an indication of more conciliatory attitude, and welcome it as a friendly gesture. After the barriers were removed crowds of si… The North-China HeraldBanker Kidnapped Just Outside His HouseShanghai, July 3. Another Chinese bank official was victimized early yesterday morning when Mr. Doo Yah-tseu, manager the Dah 'Toong Native Bank at 260 Peking Road, was kidnapped by four Chinese just' outside his house i… The North-China HeraldIndependence, Day CelebratedShanghai. July 5. "Fourth of July' was honoured yesterday by the Shanghai American community with the customary flag raising core-many and regimental parade and review of the 4th U.S, Marines ud a naval detachment, Other… From United Press · North-China HeraldEmissaries Go to RumaniaResults of Bucharest's Bid for Reich Aid Not Yet Evident, But Tension Said Lessened MPORTANT emissaries from Bucharest, July 2. Chancellor Adolf Hitler were reported to have arrived here last in connection with Rumania's… From United Press · North-China HeraldBritish May Enter HarbourConsequently, French quarters here predicted that' the British cruisers how blockading Martinique might soon enter the harbour where the ships carrying the American planes have sought refuge. Unconfirmed reports said the… From Reuters · North-China HeraldOne Nazi Plane Shot DownLondon, July 6. Two Air Ministry bulletins issued in the early hours of this morning state that enemy aircraft erossed the coast during the night. Antivalreratt defences went into action. The main aircraft, however, only… The North-China HeraldGerman Sinking Claim Refuted in LondonThe British naval authorities in London on July 2 categoric ally denied the claim made in a German High Command communique that a cruiser of the Orion class had been torpedoed by a U-boat. The German claim was stated to … From Havas · North-China HeraldUnited Ireland Urged For DefenceLondon, July 1. The need for a common. defence policy with the whole of Ireland was emphasized today by Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, former War Secretary, in strong speech at Devonport. He stated such a diplomatic success Ir… The North-China HeraldThe Coming AttackAnother phase of the war—Herr Hitler's attempt to invade England—is almost ready to start, according to despatches from Europe, 'The whole world waits, rather fearfully let it be said, for another demonstration of German… The North-China HeraldRumanian Cabinet Resigns"Possible Invasion"; No Help from Germany Bucharest, July 4. HE Rumanian Government tendered its resignation to King Carol this morning, official circles revealed. The resignation came after the Military commander of the… The North-China HeraldAmerica Said Adopting"About-Turn Policy" Chungking, July 6. Oficial circles have not' yet had time to study gnd comment on the statement made by Mr. Stephen Early, President Roosevelt's private sec retary, suggesting a Monroe Doctrine for, A… The North-China HeraldSailors Century Defeats PoliceShanghai, July 7. A Brilliant all-round performance by Sadler went a long way toward allowing the Staff and headquarters side to beat the Police team by the Jarge margin of six wiekels ina Teague game on the latter's gro… The North-China HeraldHongkong Negotiations Break DownHongkong, July 4. Negotiations between the Hongkong Government and Japanese authorities for an extension of tin" for Chinese re= fugees to cross the border of the colony into the interior broke down today because of the … From United Press · North-China HeraldUS. Red Cross HelpWashington, July 4. Headquarters of the American Red Cross announced here today that it has cabled $25,000 to the Philippines to be used as an emergency fund in Jaiding British and American refugees Jevacuated from Hongk… The North-China HeraldAmerica Bans ExportNew York, July 2. President Roosevelt has' signed a Bill banning the supply to Great, Britain of munitions and stocks belonging to the United States Army: and Navy, according to the Washing. ton correspondent of the "New… The North-China HeraldPetain Going Nazi?At was a very significant telegram which was Published in yesterday's issue reporting the Intention of Marshal Pelain's government to call a National Assembly to revise the French Constitution, for it was the first indic… The North-China HeraldSuicides Frequent OverWeek-end The report went on to state that with the fall of the Shanghai stock market in May, a sharp decline in Wholesale. prices on the commodity markets. followed, Consequent nervousness on the part of speculators Wasa… From Reuters · North-China HeraldChinese Claim Big SuccessesPeiping, July 3. TPHAT Chinese troops had again penetrated inside Kaifeng, the capital of the province of Honan, was admitted by a Japanese military spokesman yesterday. The Chinese attack, he declared, was delivered on … The North-China HeraldCost of FoodAmong the group indices, a sharp increase was shown in the food group reaching 451.74 in June against 36324 in May. Increase in the miscellany Jeous group was slight, There was a considerable fall in the clothing index b… The North-China HeraldBait for Aggressors"Moreover," the Admiral wrote. "with the Dutch Bast Indies as 9 bait for aggression—vhich. when it comes, will be certain to involve other Powers with interests in this area—we may be forced into a Far Eastern war willy-… The North-China HeraldJoin tu Fire on Planes"The anguish which this naturally} caused to British and French naval foleers concerned may be imagined when T tell the House that in an air' aid this morning on Alexandria Ballan aircraft some French ships fired heavily… The North-China HeraldArrests in Settlement By Nanking PoliceShanghai, July 6. Questioned regarding a report from 'a Japanese source that the Nanking authorities "had despatched police officers to make wholesale arrests in the International Settlement here in connection with the p… The North-China HeraldFUNERALS Miss Viola CunninghamShanghai, July 3. In the presence of many friends funeral service was held. yesterday afternoon at the Chapel of the International Funeral Directors, 207 Kiaochow Road, for the late Miss Viola Cunningham. "Chaplain R. R.… The North-China HeraldOnly Few CasualtiesThe operation was carried out without resistance and bloodshed except in the case of the Surcout, Where one British seaman and one French ameer were killed and a few were wounded, For the rest, the French sailors, in the… From Reuters · North-China HeraldOfficers Ready If NeededLondon, July 5. At additional personnel is required for stating the French Fleet, now tu British hands, Canada can supply It Royal Canadian Naval Volunteers and Reserve members have been training in Britain for sometime … The North-China HeraldBig Cruiser Gets Away"While this melancholy action was being fought another battle cruiser, the Strasbourg or the Dunkerque, one the other, managed to slip out of the harbour ina gallant effort to reach Toulon or a North African port and pla… From United Press · North-China HeraldAfter Attack; Oil Refineries AttackedLondon, July 3. INBERS of the Royal Air Force successfully attacked widely separated military objectives in Germany Monday night, according to a communique issued by the Air Ministry yesterday. Many hits were said to hav… The North-China HeraldSimilar to British Agreement'The policing problem for the French Concession, itis understood, will be decided along lines of the Bereement reached between the Japanese and British authorities for' the policing of the British Concession. Discussions…
