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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 30, 1940. -
NO EFFECT ON BRITISH ECONOMY
London, To-day.
The Stockholm "Allen- handa" states: The reasons for the German attacks on Norway cannot have been economic for Britain can only be blockaded in the Atlantic -the loss of Scandinavia does not affect the British eco- nomy.
From a strategic viewpoint, what benefit can Germany derive from bases in Norway when the number of her surface vessels has been re-
There duced by 50 per cent? somewhat better possibilities for sub-
construction marines but
of sub- marine bases is a lengthy task.
are
no
JUST
ABOUT AS EASY
London, To-day. Commenting on the fact that Ribbentrop falled to mention Denmark In his speech, the La- bour "Dally Herald" says that it would have been just about as easy for Denmark to withstand the might of the German Army as for Ribbentrop to convince the world he is telling the truth- Reuter.
BRITAIN
TO PROTEST
TO SWEDEN?
The Norwegian campaign must not be expected to be short and decisive.
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA- MAIL") Russia appears to be prepared to
London, To-day. observe the Moscow peace and difficulties remain unsolved between The Swedish authorities Russia and Finland. Stalin's un-
have prohibited the distribu- pleasant experience in the Finnish war has taught him to be more care- tion of the British news bul- ful in future. The Finnish war made letin prepared by the British Russia more dependent on Germany: Ministry of information an and, immediately the war, was con- cluded, Russia became less friendly earlier edition of which has with Germany and denied all reports been circulating in Stock-
of a Rome-Berlin-Moscow triangle.
Now Britain, having promised Fin-holm since the beginning of land that the former frontiers will the war.
be restored, is negotiating with Rus- Diplomatic circles belleve that the sia and doubtless political discussions measure was taken following German will also be carried on.
representations. It is added it is pro- M. Ivan Maisky, Soviet Ambassador bable that the British Government will to London, cannot fail to point out lodge a strong protest to Stockholm Russian Interest in Aalands Harbour. against the intervention by Germany in Swedish internal affairs coming close after von Ribbentrop's speech Ger- praising Sweden and stressing man's wish to respect Swedish neu- trality.
-Reuter.
NAZIS USE THEIR OLD TECHNIQUE
London, To-day.
However, it is not believed that the incident will raise a serious barriar between Britain and Sweden.
The prohibited bulletin contained the speech by Mr. Winston Churchill on the occasion of the arrival in London of the survivors of the destroyer H.M.S. Hardy which inflicted heavy losses on the German Navy during the the Reuter's military corres-first battle at Narvik, and also pondent says the Germans pro-neutrality speech by the Swedish Prime Minister; M. Hannsson.- are now employing in Norway Havas. the technique which was suc- cessful in Poland.
They hope to dislocate Allied com-
munications by bombarding railway JAPAN-N.E.I.
junctions and quays while bombers flying low drop barrages of bombs to prevent reserves arriving.
More than anything they wish to prevent the landing of anti-aircraft guns, for without Interference from these they can fly very low.
Reports indicate, however, that the Allies...” have: “landed many batteries of ̄änti-aircraft“gune" and thus the positions of their bases in more stabilized.
It is certain that the Allied position at Narvik is daily becoming stronger as communications remain uninter- rupted and the Allies are able to work with freedom of movement-Reuter.
GERMANY EXPLAINS
7&LONDON, TO-DAY. VASCIANNOUNCED BAYESTERDAY, THE GERMAN RADIO ON BUNDAY (NIGHT ISSUED A WARNING TO GERMANSHIPS TO KEEP AWAY. FROM TWO #DANGER AREAS” OFF THE EAST COAST¶OF GERMANY.⠀
TRADE
(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")
Tokyo, To-day. Trade circles are now urging the development of Japanese trade, with the Netherlands East Indies replacing trade with the Scandinavian countries which has been paralysed as a con- sequence of the extension of the Euro- pean conflict.
The trade of the NE.I with the Scandinavian countries, though not very important, included imports and exports which Japan is quite ready to take over.
Imports of cement, matches, paper, machinery, metalware and tools from Scandinavia to the Indies have stop- ped since the German invasion of Denmark and Norway, while the Indies have lost a good customer for copra, coffee, gutta percha, oll seeds and fodder.
Japan would be able to meet the demand for cement and matches and would also be glad to Import gutta percha and fodder, the "Japan Times". reports.
The paper recalls that before 1935 Japan was the biggest supplier of The first broadcast made it appear cement to the Indies but lost the as though it was an official, German trade through restrictions imposed by announcement, but subsequently the the quota system. Havas, German rädto said that the informa tion^^ had dómb” from “thé~ Esthoniari Helsinki.
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Rome Ready To Advance The German Cause?
SIGNIFICANCE OF
ITALIAN
MOVE
MUSSOLINI RUSHES CONSTRUCTION OF RED CROSS FORTIFICATIONS
LONDON, TO-DAY. THE APPOINTMENT OF SIGNOR ALFIERI, ITA- LIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE VATICAN, AS AM- BASSADOR TO BERLIN IN PLACE' OF ́SIGNOR ATTOLICO, WHO TAKES THE FORMER'S PLACE, IS REGARDED AS ANOTHER EFFORT TO SHOW GERMANY THAT ITALY IS READY- TO ADVANCE THE GERMAN CAUSE BY ALL MEANS, DIPLOMATIC ALLY AND ECONOMICAL- LY.
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Signor Alfieri is known as a fervent admirer of everything German, and has the reputation of being one of the most pro-German of the Fas- cist leaders; he was appointed to the Holy See post last October..
UNFOUNDED REPORTS
London, To-day.
"State. The War Office announce: ments made that the British comman- der at Namsos has been superseded by A statement the French, are untrue,,
and that
were untrained our men
without reserves is nonsense.
"As in previous exaggerated state- ments, the reports have been based on conversation with a soldier influenced by his personal experience during the
it
that
Meanwhile, is reported work continues day and night on the
the
the fortifications on
Brenner, frontier between Italy and Germany.
Work on the 1942 Rome Exhibition has lately slowed and it is rumour-
ed that roadmakers, masons and bricklayers have been given work on fortifications, and that raw materials have been diverted to national fence.-Reuter.
Can't Tolerate
England. Cologne, To-day.
ATTACKED BY NAZI BOMBERS
Stockholm, To-day.
The leader of the Swedish Red Cross organization bringing back Norwegian refugees from the Oos- ter Valley describes how the Red Crosa convoy of cars, clearly marked with the Red Cross, was--| attacked by thrée Nazi bombers... on Saturday.
The two score of people with the convoy escaped by fleeing Into the woods, but the vehicles .. of the convoy were considerably damaged by machine-gun bullets.
-Reuter.
GERMANS KIDNAPPED BY BANDITS
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Peking, To-day.
one
of
Four Germans, whom was a woman, were kidnapped yesterday by ban- dits in the Plyunsu Temple in the western hills.
The woman was released yesterday evening while two others were held captives.
The bandits demanded watches, money and arms but did not receive arms and refused to set all free until their demandy had been complied with.
· en-
The German authorities are deavouring to get in touch with the
One of the captives is a member of the German Embassy, one a doc- the tor, one a-Peking resident and woman a typist,-Havas.
GERMAN AIR kidnappers for the release. RAID ON MOLDE
HELSINKI, TO-DAY. SOME DETAILS OF THE GERMAN RAID. ON MOLDE ARE GIVEN BY THE HELSINKI BUREAU OF THE TELEGRAPH NORWEGIAN
de- | AGENCY,
It is stated German planes bombed the centre of the town causing exten- sive damage; it is not yet known whe- ther there were any casualties.
One German plane was shot down and burst into flames; two of the oc- cupants were killed and the others prisoner. Several German 'near planes were brought Aalesund...n-
PACIFIC BLOCKADE
SAN FRANCISCO, TO-DAY.
CARA- THE BRITISH CRUISER
YESTERDAY IN ARRIVED LOS ANGELES WHERE SHE WILL
REMAIN ALLOWED
DOC
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24
1.
HOURS.
a strong Immediately she arrived guard was posted to prevent inter- ̈ ference with her.
It is reported the cruiser's mission is down
to
shipments blockade copper across the Pacific. Reuter.
"We cannot tolerate Eng-taken heat of battle and without knowledge land in the Mediterranean, of the situation as a whole.”
At sea there have been engagements It is understood the statements re-just as we cannot tolerate her ferred to were made in a report that in the Baltic,” said Dr. Robert between Norwegian and German war-
been circulated In America-Ley, the Nazi Labour leader, in a speech yesterday to Ger- man youths and Italian Fas- cists.
has Reuter.
LABOUR TROUBLES FEARED
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Tokyo, To-day.
A decision against the importation of manpower from Korea and Shan- tung was taken at a conference of re- presentatives of the Industry and Wel- fare Ministries and the China Affairs Board, it is officially announced. The decision was taken for fear that such labour might cause friction with Japanese labourers. Other means will have to be found to relieve the labour shortage in Japan,-Havas.
HEAVY GERMAN. LOSSES
London, To-day. was made known in London last night that since April 6, 28 German transports and supply ships have been sunk, besides 10 which were hit by
torpadoes and probably sunk, and the
· German" ship Maine, which souttled herself,
The German expeditionary force Norway" has mino
to mines Reuter.
ships. The latter were supported by aircraft and one Norwegian ship was set on fire. Reuter.
HOSPITAL SHIP BOMBED
They were glad that the Fuehrer of their nation had a personal friend in Somewhere in Nofway, To-day. the Duce of Italy. This friendship was The Norwegian hospital-ship Brand the best guarantee that Germany and IV was heavily bombed by German Italy would stand together in the pre-plance yesterday off Aalesund, says
the Norwegian telegraph agency.
Five persons were killed, including la doctor, and, many injured.--Reuter.
sent war.
They had common enemies-Eng- land and France.--Reuter.
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RUMANIA CANCELS ARMY LEAVE (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") London, To-day. The "Daily Express" correspondent in Bucharest reports that all leave Rumanian has been cancelled for officers in the army, air force and alr defence corps.
The correspondent adds that special have been enforced precautions throughout the territory around the ollfields-Havas,
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