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YUGO-SLAVIA
TAKING
ALL
THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 16, 1940.
PRECAUTIONS
GUERILLA WARFARE IN NORWAY
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Stockholm, To-day.
While there are London re- ports that reinforcements
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PARIS, TO-DAY. EXTREME POLITICAL ALARM IS BEING INCREAS- INGLY FELT THROUGHOUT THE BALKANS, PARTLY, OWING TO GERMAN TROOP CON- CENTRATIONS AND TO THE ATTITUDE OF ITALY.
In Belgrade, Italy's position is considered "not clear but threatening" and Yugo-Slavia is taking exceptional precautionary measures.
A protective air patrol is constantly from Norway have been rush-flying over Belgrade; many reserve ed to the aid of the Germans pilots, have been called to the colours and special measures are being taken in the Lowland Countries, re- ports from Oslo state that to combat parachute troops. heavy reinforcements of men and artillery are arriving in Norway.
Guerilla warfare is raging between Kongsvinger and Roeros, these reports state, and young Norwegians who hide in the woods are inflicting heavy losses on the Germans.
The Germans, have found it impos- sible to break down the resistance of the snipers and now announce that all Norwegians with weapons, will be shot.-Havas.
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AMERICANS IN BRITAIN AND FRANCE WARNED
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Washington, To-day.
It is reported here that Amerl- cans in Britain and France, as well as Italy, have been advised to return to the United States unless they are compelled to stay for Imperative reasons-Havas.
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London, To-day. In Rome, Carabinieri were stationed
The majority of ships of the Dutch: Holland are now last night around the Yugo-Slavian Legation, which is generally inter- Navy which left preted as meaning that anti-Yugo- either in the North Sea or in British Slav demonstrations are expected. ports.
The
last time similar precautions were taken was ten years ago during the Adriatic crisis.Havas.
War Correspondent Sent! (SPECIAL TO “CHIŅA MAIL")
Belgrade, To-day. The "Voelkischer Beobachter," offl-
BELGIUM
London, To-day. Some of the Dutch forces
On the other hand, a considerable amount of Dutch Army material must have fallen into German hands.
It is understood that much of the who, on Tuesday night, were considerable supply of petrol in Hol-ordered to lay down their land has been destroyed, Important arms in order to spare the civilian population, have crossed into Belgium, where they will be re-armed without
oil tanks in Flushing were still burn- ing on. Tuesday
morning.-British Wireless.
cial organ of the German Nazi Party, AMERICAN ADVICE TO delay.
has sent a war correspondent to Yugo- Slavia who asserts he has been sent to cover the operations should war break out between Italy and Yugo- Slavia.
AMERICANS
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Rome, To-day. The correspondent was previously
Well-informed American quarters in Yugo-Slavia and was then asked to deny rumours that the Ambassador, leave the country when he was found Mr. William Phillips, has invited Am- taking pictures of a strategical regionéricans residing in Italy to leave im-
in Slovenia-Havas.
Italian Apology
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Rome, To-day. In reply to the British demand-for an explanation, the Italian authorities yesterday expressed their regrets over the threatening of British Embassy officials by a mob. At the same time, the "apology" blames the Embassy officials for what happened because they tore down an anti-British poster.
The Italian Government denies res- ponsibility for poster or demonstra- tions-Havas.
mediately. The American diplomatic authorities have only answered Am- erican citizens asking for advice that it appeared wiser to leave if their occupation did not oblige them to re- main in Italy.-Havas.
OFF THE RECORD
The Netherlands Legation says that they will form the kernel of the new Dutch force which the Dutch Govern- ment in London is considering.
The greater part of the Dutch Navy is at present in the Dutch East and West Indies and the North Sea, and is co-operating with the Allied Navies.
It should be mentioned, says the Legation, that the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies has at his disposal a considerable army, well- an air equipped and. trained, and force of bombers and fighters of the latest American and Dutch models.- Reuter.
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Berlin, To-day.
Hitler has addressed an Order to the German troops in Holland expressing his thanks and admiration.
He says: "Within five days you at- tacked a strong "and" well-prepared army stubbornly resisting behind. seemingly unconquerable barriers and fortified lines, eliminated their air force and anally forced them to capi- tulate.
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