THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 29, 1940.
SCARCELY POSSIBLE TO EXAGGERATE GRAVITY OF POSITION
London, To-day.
"THE TIMES," EXAMINING the new position created by Leopold's surrender, states it is scarcely possible to over- estimate the gravity of the situation created by this un- foreseen defection from the Allied cause.
It points out that the Allied campaign for the defence of the Low Countries has been fought under all possible disadvantages which have given us the worst of both worlds.
Whilst it is careful to make clear the unconstitutional na- ture of Leopold's decision, the paper says there is, how-: ever, no reason to reject the plea for a suspension of final judgment until the full facts are known.
that After showing
the British Army is as yet undefeated while the Navy and Air Force have shown the ascendancy in their field, "The Times" says in order that these irresistable forces may be brought into play for the destruction' of Nazism, it is essen- tial that Britain and France endure to the end.
the The peril is imminent but
has nation is awake. This people before now come near to disaster but before it would be aroused; being roused it does not lay down its arms
untli the danger is ra pelled and the aggressor overthrown.
Immediate Effect
in
Commenting on the great response by the Empire to Britain's needs the fight against Nazism, "The Times" states at every critical moment in this story of the Empire the example set by the Government and people of the Mother Country has a great and im- mediate effect throughout the Domin- ions and dependencies.
The example set in this country of national unity and common effort to meet an unprecedented danger has given an inspiring lead which is every where being followed.
CHEER-O VAUDEVILLE
The following artistes are appear- ing for the entertainment of Service- men at the Cheero Club at 9 p.m. on Friday.
In examining the International re- action to Leopold's defection, which the Italians find justified and which it says has only welded. those who still defend the cause of liberty in a yet firmer resolve to endure until the final victory, "The Timea" quotes Mussolini's 1914 Parma speech- "There are ignoble worms who cast It in Belgium's teeth that she de- fended herself-she could have given the Germans a free passage-but Belglum lives and will live because she refused the ignoble bargain." The "Daily Telegraph" feels that discussion of Leopold's decision at the present moment is not called for and that in France no less than our own country the effect of the disastrous breaking of the line is a hardening of the resolution.
Not Fact But Method
The paper finishes on the note that while the morale of our working classes is extremely high let the in- dustrial effort of our people be worthy of the men Aghting and dying. for them, and there is within our reach such a deliverance as shall never be forgotten by any revolution of time
that the world has to furnish.
Other papers discuss in extenso Leopold's decision and its effects on the present campaign.
The "Daily Mail" says at this mo- ment let us not forget the heroic re- sistance of the Belgian army,
us
The "Daily Express" says let now leave it to the Belgian's them- selves to pass judgment on their rul-
er.
The "News Chronicle" thinks it is not the fact of the surrender but the Jean Greig, Les Gibson, John Gil-method that is deplorable.-Reuter. christ; Albert Gordon, Audrey Oaken- füll, 'Anne Organ, Claire Shand, Maude Waller, Arnold Sutton and Bill Wim- sett.
A special dance number has been arranged by Mr. George Goncharoff and will be presented by the pupils of his School of Dancing.
The Show, which is billed as "vau- deville" in Two Non-Stop Spasms will be compered by David Kossick.
All servicemen are welcome admission is free.
SURPRISE CHINESE AIR RAID
and
Shanghai, To-day.
A surprise raid was carried out by Chinese planes over Chungsiang | (Anlu) yesterday, states a report from Chungking to the "Sin Wan Pao."
Chungslang is a strategic town, on the Han River in central Hupeh.
The Chinese planes bombed a thou- sand Japanese military trucks and thousands of soldiers. High explo- sive bombs were used and incendiary bombs which set fire to Japanese am- munition and provision depots. Reuter.
TAIKOO ACCIDENT
Tung Yuk, 42, was admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital yesterday suf~ fering from burns on the face and arms received while at work on board.
ship in Talkoo: Dockyard.
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