THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 5, 1940
NAZI EXCUSES TO
BELGIUM
Brussels, To-day.
The German Ambassa- dor to Brussels called on Foreign Minister Spaak yesterday and apologised for the incident on Satur- day,..in which a Nazi. bomber shot down two Belgian 'planes over Bel-
KERENSKY
ARRIVES
IN LISBON
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Lisbon, To-day. Alexander Kerenski, one time Russian, loader bafore the advent- of the Bolshevik regime, arrived from here to-day
the United States, on board the Clipper. He was accompanied by his wife. They are on their way to Paris. -Hovas.
gian territory, killing the AIR BASES pilot of one machine. AT U.S.
The German excuse is that the Ger--- man machine had been in combat with several British fighters over France and the pilot was not aware he was over Belgian territory. He mistook the British-type Belgian 'planes for British fighters.
The Ambassador told M. Spaak that German airmen had been instructed not to fly over neutral countries, and offered to consider any indemnity which the Belgian Government might demand.
The Nazi excuse is not likely to satisfy Belgian public opinion, as the German 'plane was close to the Belgian machines, which surrounded it, when It opened
fire.
DISPOSAL
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL").
New York, To-day, Panama, Columbia and Costa Rica American air- have agreed to allow craft to use their air bases should it become necessary in the defence of the American continent in war, the "New York Times" reported to-day, agreement was revealing that the
reached during the conversations which President Roosevelt had during his holiday cruise with Government representatives of the above-mention- ed countries.
It is also noted that German má- chines frequently fly over Belgium on their way to France, and the day following the incident more Nazi machines roared over Belgium, permit journalists to accompany him. It was on that occasion that he including Brussels, where
American offi- craft guns went into action and Bel-conferred with Latin
cials. Havas. gian fighters went up.-Reuter.
It is recalled in this connection that the when Mr. Roosevelt inspected that
Panama Canal defences, he refused to
anti-air-
ENGLAND'S WORKLESS
London, To-day. Ministry of Labour figures reveal that the total unemployed on Febru- ary 12 stood at 1,504,100 which was the a drop of 14,796 compared to figures on January 15 and a drop of 392,818 compared to February 13 last
year.
The Ministry of Labour points out that the effect of the long-continued frost and snow prior to the date of their last count had a still greater adverse effect on employment than when the previous count was taken in January.
Thus between January 15 and February 12, the numbers of wholly unemployed and casuals fell by 80,145 while the numbers of temporarily stopped increased by 659,349. tish Wireless.
Bri-
SERVICE CONDITIONS OF NATURALISED BRITONS
London, To-day.
H.M.S. HAWKINS PUTS
INTO
Haw- China
MONTEVIDEO
Montevideo, To-day. The British cruiser, H.M.S. the kins, former flagship of Squadron, with Rear-Admiral wood flying his flag, arrived yesterday for a one-day visit.
It is understood that no supplies will be taken on board.- Reuter.
Har- here
fuel or
BANK OF N.Z. MAKES A GESTURE
Wellington, N.Z. To-day. It is officially announced that the the Bank of New Zealand has lent
in- Government £1,000,000 free of terest for the duration of the
afterwards. and for six months
Reuter.
war
BOMB OUTRAGE IN STOCKHOLM (SPECIAL TO “CHINA' MAIL") Stockholm, To-day. Three people were killed when In reply to a Commons question as to whether naturalized British sub- "Nord Evenski Flammen", was burnt jects. who were previously refugees to the ground as a result of a bomb- from Germany would, when calleding outrage. Besides three charred up for Military service, be asked to bodies found, several persons undertake foreign service, the Fin- missing it is reported. Havas. ancial Secretary to the
War Office
said: "Such personnel would not be
"employed in fighting units directly
are
opposed to the German forces unless NEW CONCENTRATIONS they had expressed, in writing, their willingness to be so employed.
They would be liable for any other forms of service abroad."-British Wireless.
RED CROSS FUND
London, To-day. The Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund Increased by £10,000 yesterday and now stands at £102,000. Gifts yes terday included £1,700 from the Mayor of Pietermaritzburg, Natal. British Wireless:
IN SIEGFRIED SAS
Paris,
Germany is reported to be sending new Divisions to the Western Front. French military circles refuse to get excited about this, but regard it as "normal."-Reuter.
Small Fire At Balley's
small fire broke out at 6.15 p.m. esterday in a storehouse in Bailey's shipyard. Slight damage was caused before the are was extinguished.
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