THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 8, 1939.
SUPPLY COUNCIL MEETS FOR FIRST TIME-The Supply Council of the Ministry of Supply set up to co-ordinate and direct munitions productions, met for the first time on Sept. 26. Photo shows The Council in sesalon. Reading round table from right. Mr. O. 6. Cleverly, C.B., C.V.O., (Secretary) Mr. P. Bennett (Director General of Tanks and Transport) Sir Andrew Duncan (Chairman of Committae of Controllers) Eng. Vice Admiral Sir Harold Brown (Director General of Munitions Production) Sir Arthur Robinson (Deputy Chairman) Mr. Leslie Burgin, M.P. (Chairman and Minister of Supply) Lord Weir (Director General of Ex- plosives) Lord Woolton (Director General Equipment and Stores) 'Mr. Ashley Cooper (Director General of Finance) Lt. General Bir Maurice Taylor (Senior Military Adviser) and Col. J. J. Llewellin (Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Supply. (Copyright. By Air Mall).
ENQUIRY INTO SINKING OF SWEDISH STEAMER BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
Stockholm, To-day.
THE ENQUIRY INTO the sinking of the Swedish steamer "Gun" by a Nazi submarine was con- tinued in Stockholm yesterday,
The Second Officer of the "Gun" stated that the crew of the vessel were told that their captain (who was taken on board the U-boat) would be shot if they did not obey the orders of the U-boat's boarding party.
Six of the seamen told how the German sailors ordered the Chief Engineer to open the sea-cocks.
The crew were only allowed to take to their boats when a charge was lighted. They rowed like mad but the explosion failed to materi- alise, and the ship sank from the Inflow of water.
The captain's denial that he had tried to ram the submarine was sup- ported by the crew, who stated that the U-boat appeared on their star- board side-Reuter.
THE IROQUOIS 'WARNING'
STATE- ADMIRAL
THE ASTONISHING MENT ISSUED BY KAEDER, TO THE EFFECT THAT THE IROQUOIS `WHICH IS SAIL- ING HOME TO THE UNITED STATES FULL OF AMERICAN PASSENGERS WAS IN DANGER OF BEING TORPEDOED, IS PRO- BABLY DUE TO THE ORDERS 'GIVEN TO SUBMARINE COM- MANDERS BEFORE THE WAR STARTED..
The sinking of the large passenger vessel, "Athenfa," was in accordance with these orders."of "unrestricted warfare.
TURKEY TO SIGN PACT WITH SOVIET
London, To-day. Rome Radio announced late last night that an agreement between Turkey and Soviet Russia was to be signed In few hours.
The report was stated to have been based upon Information in official circles In Istanbul, but no details were given or hinted at. -Reuter.
BLACK-OUT IN PANAMA CANAL ZONE
New York, To-day.
The Panama Canal Zone is to have its first black-out on Tuesday night. The exercise will last 15 minutes. -Reuter.
URBSYS RETURNS TO MOSCOW
Moscow, To-day. The Lithuanian delegation, led by the Foreign Minister, arrived here last
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The Germans, however, soon rea-evening-Reuter. lised the unfortunate effect of such acts on neutral opinion and, there- fore, attempted to blame the Bri-
tish for the sinking, an attempt with their Government. which only met with the reception it deserved.
It is possible that some outlying vance the blame on Great German submarines may still intend | for any disaster that
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EASIER RUMANO- HUNGARIAN RELATIONS
Bucharest, To-day. Rumania and Hungary are decreasing the number of troops concentrated on the Rumanian - Hungarian frontier.
It is revealed that this demobilisa- tion actually started a week
the suggestion of Yugo-Slavia.
ago at
From now on, only normal de- tachments will be atationed on both sides of the border, Radio Rome reports that Italy, Hungary and Yugo-Slavia will short- ly sign a pact.
The report adds that negotiations between Yugo-Slavia and Hungary are proceeding satisfactorily.
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EIGHT MORE SHIPS
New York, To-day. The United States Maritime Com- mission has ordered the construction of eight more cargo vessels,
This brings the total contracted for to 137 at a cost of more than U.S.$300,000,000 (£60,000,000).
Reuter.
Vivella
THIRTY-S
Have your autumn frocks and suits made from 'Viyella'
·36. Schiaparelli herself has styled the new patterned 'Viyella'
them
. you must see they're just per- fect for the new shirtings and orthodox day frocks. Look for the name on tho Bolvedge.
"Place goods and Knittinga
avaliable only at:- MESGRS.:
China Emporium.
Kayamally a to.
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Sincare & Co.
Shul Hing Co.
Sun Co., Ltd.
"Tyab & Co.
Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. Wing On Co.
KOWLOON
Karl's Bilk Store, Nathan Rd.
• 'Sitiani Bilk Store, Nathan Rd.
It would seem, therefore, that the Germans are trying to put in ad-
YES! It washes
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Britain
occur
their own
to carry out their Instructions, not through the action of having been able to keep in touch submarines.
DAY
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