Far East Situation Eases But Hongkong Is Ready
HONGKONG, March 15
The Governor of Hongkong (Sir Geoffrey Northcote) in his first public statement since returning from a visit to England, said today that he thought the Far Eastern situation had been eased in the past six weeks, owing to a better appreciation of the pointy at issue.
Sir Geoffrey said, however, that this British colony was well prepared for any emergency.
He expressed the opinion that England's confidence in victory over Germany was growing, partly because she was on the way to conquering night bombers, sea raiders and submarines.
Japs. Extend Blockade
A Shanghai report says the Japanese have announced the extension of the Fukien Coast blockade (north of Hong Kong) to be effective from March 16. A Batavia despatch says the Dutch Intelligence Department has arrested a “Mr. A. B„” who is charged with espionage on behalf of the enemy. It is alleged that he travelled from occupied Holland, the expenses of his trip being provided by Berlin, for securing economic information and intelligence concerning shipping movements.
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Northern Advocate, 17 March 1941, Page 3
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