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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 16, 1940
CEASELESS RAF. ACTIVITY IN NORWAY
London, To-day.
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES... issued by the Air Ministry during last week did not convey the full extent of the work of the R.A.F.
Reconnaissances have been conducted day and night and every Norwegian fjord which could possibly shelter an enemy craft has been examined.
While the navy has been exerting itself with the splendid re- suits already known in the northermost parts of the Norwegian Coast, it is to the south of Bergen that pa- trols of the R.A.F. and Fleet Air Arm have given their most valuable service.
Here it is, too, that enemy transports and ammunition ships
have been attacked.
At. the same time as the aircraft' of the Coastal Command were scouring the northern' seas to locate those Ger- man naval; vessels' which have thus far escaped destruction by the Royal. Navy, long-range' fighters were at- tacking aerodromes in Southern Nor- way to which the invader has been carrying troop reinforcements.
Much damage has been done to as- sembled enemy aircraft and success- ful attacks have also been made on enemy seaplanes: at anchor in the Fjords.
So far there has been no oppor- tunity of direct air attack against the enemy air transports.
CANADIANS TO MOUNT GUARD
London, To-day. Detachments of the first Canadian Division will march through London Saturday when the to-day and on
Canadian Regi- Royal 22nd French ment and the Toronto. Scottish arrive to take over a short period of guard duties at the Royal Palaces.
These are convoyed by large num- bers of fighters and would have to b
Each unit is sending about eighty engaged by numbers approaching their own, but which would be operat-men, all those chosen for duty ing at many times the distance from Buckingham Palace being six feet
tall. their bases of the German machines.
FRUITFUL EMPLOYMENT
For the present, more fruitful em- ployment is available for the air forces employed on the Allied side for operations in the north.
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The bands of the Grenadier Guards and the Welsh Guards will attend the Mounting of the Guard ceremonies and the pipe band of the Toronto Scottish will be augmented by that of the Scots Guards.
R.A.F. reconnaissance: flights over
Apart from their guard duties, the Northern Germany are, of course, proceeding as usual and valuable in- Canadians will furnish a Sergeant formation has been brought back from each unit to serve as Orderlies into the King and two others. from each from recent flights. While no formation is yet available, it may be regiment will be detailed as cyclists to assumed that R.A.F. patrols co-oper- the King-British Wireless. ated in the landings effected by British forces.
It
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is understood that the losses suffered by the R.A.F. in these opera- tions "over-Norway at a great dis- tance from home bases have been (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") surprisingly low when all the relevant factors are taken into account. British Wireless.
SWEDEN IMPRESSED
Stockholm, To-day.
Tokyo, To-day.
companies were 8,800,000,000
Japanese trust accommodated with
yen in funds for industrial equip- ment from September, 1937, to the present time, the Finance Minister in- dicated at the general meeting of the Trust Association yesterday.
The Minister pointed out that des- pite huge investments the demand for industrial capital was steadily increas ing as construction, and reconstruc- News of the landing of Bri-tion work in Japan, Manchukuo and tish troops in Norway has China develops. Havas. caused a sensation in Swe- den.
The speed of the operation, con- sidering the natural difficulties of the coastline, has made a deep impression, and eveyone is asking how the Bri- tish have been able to establish bases on the coast and where.
Narvik, ls thaught to be too far north and It`la bélieved, the troops must have landed much further south in order to provide the ur gently required assistance.
ELECTRIFICATION,
IN TURKEY
London, To-day. An Istanbul message states that the Turkish Government has decided entrust the general electrification the country to British Arms.
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A contract for the construction the first central electricity, station Chatalaghzi, in the coalbearing basin of Heraclea, has been signed. British Wireless.
The gravest concern is felt here in regard to the situation in Norway and hopes are expressed that the British have been able to land in time effec- STOCK MARKET QUIET. tively to hold up the Nazi Invasion, -Reuter
London, To-day.
The Stock Exchange was quietly firm yesterday with prices. In most sections tending to improve despite the paucity of, business."
OPPOSITION LEADERS AT NUMBER" TEN
Final payment on the new 3 per London, To-day.
cent, war loan was made yesterday. Mr. G. R. Attlee, Leader of the Over £100,000,000 changed hands but Opposition, and Mr. Greenwood, without any disturbance to the money Deputy Leader called on the Prime market, adequate preliminary arrange- Minister at No. 10, Downing Street|ments having been previously made
Britian Wire in order to facilitate operations.
Wall Street was steady?
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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 16, 1940.
ITALIAN FLEET ON WAR FOOTING
(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL”)
Paris, To-day. The Italian naval manoeuvres which started yesterday practically place the Fleet on a war footing.
Furthermore, Italian industry, which has accepted all orders placed by the Al- lies, now seems reluctant to do so.
These facts are interpreted by diplomatic circles as signs that Italy is pre- paring "for every eventuality."
The country has, however, been greatly impressed by Norway's resistance and by the statement of King Haakon, who has family ties with the Italian Royal Family.
It is still thought that Italy will not alter her stand now, but will await de- velopments in the Balkans. Havas.
FINE FEAT BY B.E.F.
LONDON, TO-DAY. WHILE EVERYONE IS ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR MORE NEWS ABOUT THE BRITISH TROOPS IN NORWAY, SEMI-OFFICIAL CIRCLES IN LON- DON POINT OUT THAT TO LAND AN ARMY FAR FROM HOME IN SUCH A WILD COUNTRY IN WHICH THE ENEMY IS ALREADY HOLDING THE CHIEF POINTS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE.
Without command of the se as, Hitler may well find it to be a suicidal enterprise. In that respect, the Allied task is easier.
Against that, however, the British troops will probably find stronger opposition in the Germans than the latter did, for the Norwegians, in addition to being taken by surprise, also found internal foes.
Furthermore, the British troops are liable to attack from the air, a dan ger which comes not only from Ger- many but also from German air bases in Norway itself. Here, the R.A.F. is once more proving its value, as wit- ness the attacks on Stavanger aero- drome. Reuter.
“At Several Points”
London, To-day.
the points where the British Expedi- tionary Force: disembarked.—Reuter.
Expected For Days
London, To-day.
The announcement in the laconic communique, yesterday afternoon that "British Forces have now landed at several points in Norway," is promin- ently displayed in the evening news-
papers,
The announcement which had been expected hourly by the public is en- thusiastically welcomed.
The "Evening News" says.editorial- ly that it is what the world had been So far, the only news about the waiting for ever since Germany at- British landing in Norway is contain-tacked Norway and adds, "Britain ed in the 10 words of the joint and France have-fulfilled their pledges Admiralty/War Office communique, to give swift assistance to Norway in reading:
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LUXEMBURG TAKES PRECAUTIONS
Luxemburg, To-day.
A police regulation was issued yesterday forbidding groups of over three people in the streets after nightfall.
Any meetings in private places In which foreigners principally participate must be notified to the police beforehand.
Civil Guarde were recently-68- Įtablished in Luxemburg and these now help to guard publio build- Inge and streets during the night. -Reuter,
LEGATION STAFF REACHES HOME
London, To-day,
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ITALIAN NAVAL MOVES
Rome, To-day. Reports were current yesterday that the First and Second Italian naval squadrons started Spring exercises yesterday.
Official quarters stated last night that no Information was available about ships' movements.
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Actually both squadrons been on partial manoeuvras since the middle of March.
Apparent extent of the present manoeuvres is a cruise to Durazzo by the First Squadron and from Spezia to Gaeta and round Sicily by the Second Squadron.
In diplomatic ciroles it is felt that the movements should be regarded as a measure to assist Germany by warn.. Ing the Allies that the Mediterranean cannot be depleted of naval units to reinforce those in the, North Ser-, Router.
BELGIUM CALLS UP 1940 CLASS EARLY (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Brussels, To-day.
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A second contingent of the Army class was called up suddenly yesterday.
Scheduled calling-up date was July 1.Havaa.
CAPTURE OF NARVIK BY BRITISH
London, To-day. Nowo of the British ́ ̧ capture of Narvik and, the surrounding country was broadcast to the Norwegian' peo- ple by the B,B.C. In a message in the Norwegian-news bulletin last evening.
Reuter.
GERMAN WARNING TO SHIPPING
Berlin, To-day. --The "offiolat· German---wireless-fast- evening repeatedly broadcast an "Im- portant navigation warning.”
It stated” “It must be reckoned that all lights and, beacons on the southern Members of the British Legation coast of Sweden will be extinguish- and the consulate staffs in Denmark, | od.". including the British Minister, arrived in England last night. — Reuter.
States
London, To-day. resistance. Prompt help will Mr. Gray, the new United "British troops have now landed at bring encouragement to the Norwe-Minister to Eire, presented his creden- several points in Norway,"
glans and have a tremendous effect tials to the Premier, Mr. de Valera, on their morale." British Wireless. 'yesterday.-Reuter.
This, however, is sufficient to show that in addition to the brilliant feats at Narvik, Allied operations have been far more widespread.
Besides Narvik, towns seized by the Germans included Bergen, Sta- vanger and Trondheim on the west coast, and Oslo and towns in the. Skager Rak.
The British troops may or may not have been landed at or near the same points.
The communique is the first de- finite news that we are redeeming the pledge to help Norway with all our resources. That pledge was given fresh point in a message broadcast:
“British soldiers are coming to ̈asr, sist the gallant- Norwegian people," the message read. "Help them by every means in your power. If you know where the Germans are, tell the British. If they require food, feed them. If they require shelter, give it to them. If a soldier wants a lift, take him to his destination.
"Pass on the word to as many people as possible," Reuter.
Lofoten Islands
Paris, To-day.
Tempa" says that the Lofoten
(opposite Narvik) are one of
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London, To-day. Mrs. Alec Tweedie, authoress and artist, died yesterday. Reuter.
Stockholm, To-day. A Government decree requisitions all mineral oils in Sweden-Reuter.
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