SEIZURE OF ISLANDS
Base Intercepts SingaporeHongkottg Rotlte LONDON, Sept. 7. The Daily Telegraph's Hongliong correspondent says the Britisb» are apprehensive after the Japanese fleet's Sei^ure of tho Pratas Islands. Apparently Japan's intention is to establish a ltase at Pratas, from which it would be possible to cut the route between Singapore Base and Hongkong. The British are' also anxious, as the effective blockade of South China has cut off Hongkong's huge markets. The fadt that the JapaileBe are evacuatinug Hongkong is significant. Last night 300 were evacuated by steamers, and 300 are to be eVacuated to-mor-rotv.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 199, 8 September 1937, Page 5
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