THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 15, 1940
Air Forces Active In Mediterranean
MALTA BOMBED: R.A.F. REPLIES IN KIND
Cairo, To-day.
AN R.A.F. COMMUNIQUE states that Malta yes- terday experienced constant raids by a single aircraft.
Some damage was caused to buildings and two Bri-
tish soldiers were killed and one wounded.
The Italians raided two small Su- danese towns, causing only little dam- age.
The communique says British bomb- the ers bombed Fort Capruzzo, on Egypt-Libyan border and extensively damaged two defence posts.
Assab, in Italian East Africa, was again raided and considerable dam- age done to buildings, hangars and lorries.
ITALIAN
FRONT QUIET
Somewhere in France,
To-day.
The Italian front is still re-
A biplane on the ground was des- ported to be quiet. troyed and three others were burning.--Reuter.
Berbera Raided
Berbera (British Somaliland),
seen
To-day. There was an air raid on Berbera yesterday afternoon. Slight damage was caused.-Reuter.
Italian Submarine Takes Refuge In Spain
Madrid, To-day.
A message from Algeciras states an Italian submarine has taken, re- fuge there after being chased by British warships-Reuter,
Alexandria's Alarm
Alexandria, To-day. Alexandria had an air raid alarm early yesterday afternoon lasting 35
minutes.
It was the city's second alarm of the war and it found the populace completely calm.
An appeal to fellow Italians still in France to enlist in the ranks of freedom and democracy has been is- sued by Garribaldeans.
The appeal says a Garribaldean
and Legion has been formed
Ita symbol is Franco-Italian and Latin fraternity. Apart from Italians who are to France, a certain number whose sympathies are suspected are being arrested by the police.-Reuter.
ELEMENTARY RILFE TRAINING
loyal
Under the Compulsory Service Or- dinance, that the following paragraph has been added at the end of Regula- tion 1.
to
In particular and without prejudice the generality of the foregoing provisions the Organiser may establish a section or sections in his group for and compulsory training in elementary drill and in the use and care of fire- arms so as to fit its members for as-
were
Traffic, which was at its height, came to a standstill, horses unharnessed from carriages tied to lamp-posts.
In a few seconds the city was ap- parently deserted and only steel-hel-signment by the Compulsory Service | meted police and wardens were be seen.
to
was When the all clear signat given, people poured from the bulld- their Ings like ants and resumed normal activities.
Certain shipping in harbour got up steam but did not leave port.-Reuter.
Allied Fleet Activity
Cairo, To-day.
A naval communique issued
evening says:
tered.
.
last
any
Tribunal to the combatant group of
Reserve the Hong Kong Defence should occasion for such assignment arise."
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS
An amendment to Volunteer Regula- tions authorises:
volunteer as
ITALIAN PROTEST IN WASHINGTON
Washington, To-day.
The Italian Ambassador · has protested to Secretary of State ho Cordell Hull against what termed the "campaign to arouse anti-Italian feeling in the Unit- ed States."-Reuter.
ITALIAN
CANADA'S PLEDGE TO FRANCE
Ottawa, To-day.
The Premier, Mr. Macken- zie King, read to the Cana- dian House of Commons yesterday the British Govern- ment's pledge to M. Reynaud. He said "Every word expresses the feelings, intentions and determination of the Canadian people."
On behalf of the Canadian Govern- ment Mr. Mackenzie King sent the
SHIP LOSSES following cable to M. Reynaud:
LONDON, TO-DAY.
AUTHORITA-
her
"Canada pledges to France, as she pledged to Britain, her unwavering support to the utmost limit of IT IS LEARNED
power and resources. TIVELY IN LONDON THAT HIT-
"You may be sure that the peoples HERTO 210,855 TONS OF ITALIAN | of North America see with clear eyes SHIPPING HAVE BEEN CAPTURED the realistic scenes of the hour. BY THE ALLIES OR SCUTTLED BY THE ITALIAN CREWS.
Over 80,000 tons of the total are in British home waters.
"It is my faith that all the material. and economic strength of this contin- ent will be marshalled without delay -as never before free men all over the world are inspired by the sacri-
It is noted that between the begin- ning of the war and the Italian entry,fice and devotion of France."-Reuter. Germany had attacked and sunk eight Italian ships with a total tonnage of 37,619-Reuter.
SOUTH AFRICAN TROOPS IN KENYA
Pretoria, To-day.
A Gazette Extraordinary announces that a South African mobile field force is serving with the British East African forces in East Africa. Reuter.
Australia Also
Melbourne, To-day.
has
M.
The Premier, Mr. Menzies, cabled to the French Premier, Reynaud, endorsing the British Gov-
France ernment's message to
and assuring him of the fullest support of Australia.
Australian Ministers are remaining in Melbourne over the week-end. Reuter.
LA GUARDIA TO RUN FOR VICE-PRESIDENCY?
for
it yearning
and Washington, would be a happy day for him could he return there in an official capacity. He never loses an opportunity to go to the national-capital and it is rea- sonably certain that his next candid- acy will be aimed at taking him to Washington. ***
New York, May 2. Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia, who declared not long ago, that neither of the major parties would give him a gallery seat at their forthcoming na- tional conventions, is again to-day casting longing eyes toward Washing- ton and Capitol Hill, according to in-
RE-ELECTION NOT WANTED- formed City Hall quarters. In a word,
Mr. La Guardia has given many the Mayor is entirely receptive to a bid from either the Democrats or Re-indications that he would not be a re-election as Mayor publicans that he be their choice for candidate for
Mr. La Guardia's friends hold that cause he, with his characteristic rest-
Tammany his
"Units of the Allied Fleets have
The Commandant, without proceed-second place on the national ticket. of New York. Whether this is be- been at sea since the outbreak of the war with Italy, carrying out sweep-ing to discharge the ing operations. with the object of pro- aforesaid, may if he thinks fit re- he could fit in the Democratic or Re-lessness, is tired of the job; whether primand him or require him to un-publican slate-building without em- he knows he could not be re-elected tecting shipping and destroying enemy ships which might be encoun- dergo extra drills, fatigues or suitable barrassment to him. They base this and wishes to retire with the laurels
training by way of punishment for
on his well-known political indepen- of having twice defeated "It is understood that no
neglect of duty or misconduct. Any dence. He is to-day registered with Hall, or whether he is putting enemy
refusal or failure of the volunteer to the American Labour Party, but in lines out for a Washington job, no ships have been sighted,
shall be "While the R.A.F. was bombing undergo such punishment
the past has been everything in the one, obviously-not even Mrs. La within, the Torbruk Harbour on Tuesday, Brideemed an obstruction
present line-up except a Democrat, He Guardia, who was formerly his se- Whatever the rea- has, however, been able to command cretary-know. tish naval units co-operating in the meaning of section 28.
a considerable independent Democra- son, the Mayor is keeping it to him- vicinity were engaged by shore
tic support in his two campaigns for self."- batteries. No Allied ship was
Mayor, which he won hands down, during the operation..
hit
"The Italian ships referred to in the
beenTM R.A:F. communique as having hit were the 9,000-ton Italian cruiser "San Giorgio" and two submarines. All were set on fire....
"A Dutch steamer has been sunk in the Mediterranean by the Italians with a loss of four lives."---Reuter.
STOCK EXCHANGE DRIFTS
London, To-day. The Stock Exchange drifted lower yesterday owing to lack of support, though no selling pressure was noted
any group. The declines mostly small Wall Street was bar steadyReuter.
FITNESS TESTS
DRIVERS
FOR H.K. DR
Mr, La Guardia's term as Mayor CHANCES HELD SLIM
expires next year. The fusion forces That the political picture would which carried him into City Hall are have to undergo vast changea for to-day disorganized, since he did noth- Mr. La Guardia to get the Vice-Pre-ing to keep the machine going, and it sidential nomination by any political fell apart. This has given renewed Hong Kong's traffic regulations have party is, however, conceded in all courage and hope to the Democrats, been amended so as to require an ap-quarters. That the Democrats would and they have a rising political star plicant for the issue of a licence to have nothing to do with him nation on the horizon in the person of Will- drive a motor vehicle to unlergo such ally is certain, and his nomination by liam O'Dwyer, District Attorney of tests of his practical and physical At the Republicans would split that par- Kings County whose clean-up of that ness to drive as may be prescribed by ty wide open.
county and whose prosecution of the gang has the Commissioner of Police,
"murder-by-contract" - brought him national attention.
Competent political observers, there- fore, see Mayor. La Guardia out of the 1941 Mayoralty race and Mr. O'Dwyer leading the allied Democracy in the five boroughs in the direction of City Hall.
If, therefore, the Mayor has dreams An applicant for the issue or re- of presiding over, the United States newal of a licence to drive a motor Senate and meanwhile being a suc- vehicle shall, if so required by the cession to the Presidency, us is re- Commissioner of Police, supply two ported in quarters closest to him, in copies of a suitable passport-sizedications are that he is due for a dis- photograph of himself to the Commis appointment: sioner of Police:
"
Mr. La Guardia has long had a