THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 29, 1940
GERMAN LIE-MACHINE
FAILS
AGAIN
LONDON, TO-DAY.
THE LAST TWO DAYS HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF RUMOURS EMANATING FROM GERMAN SOURCES TO THE EFFECT THAT BRITAIN IS MAKING OVERTURES FOR PEACE WITH GER- MANY.
In particular it was alleged that Sir Samuel Hoare, British Ambassador in Madrid, was seeking contacts with Germany through certain royal personages and that Mr. Chamberlain, was leading a revolt of the Conservative Party against the Prime Minister with a view to com- ing to terms with Hitler.
These rumours have been specifical- in au- ly and categorically denied thoritative circles in London.
Sir Samuel Hoare, far from broach- ing the question of peace or armis- tice terms, has emphasised the deter- mination of this country to continue the struggle.
em-
The Conservative Party has
reaffirmed Its phatically
whole- hearted resolve under its leader, Mr. Chamberlain, to stand behind the Prime Minister and Government in their determination
war.
FEW RAID VICTIMS
London, To-day.
The Ministry of Home Security states three civilians were injured in the latest Nazi raids on Britain and 16 in the raids on the night of June 26/27. Nobody was killed on either occasion.-Reuter.
to win the
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The Purpose
Germany's purpose in spreading these rumours may be judged
from
the moment chosen for their circula- tion. They reached their climax
tion in the United States.
at
INDIAN CONTROL OF MEN IN INDUSTRY
Simla, To-day.
to-
An ordinance is being issued
to day 'empowering the Government
to accept em- ployment in any ordnance factory-or
compel skilled men
factory declared by the Government to be engaged in work of national importance.
The ordinance only applies to Indian British subjects as the principle of
compulsory service is being applied
to European British subjects a separate measure.-Reuter.
MOBILE CANTEENS
under
HUGE BOMB EXPLOSIONS AT CALAIS
London, To-day. The terrific reports of bomb explosions were heard continu- ously at a south-east coast town last night from the direction of
Calals.
R.A.F. machines were also seen crossing the Channel.-Router.
RESULTS OF SEVEN
FOR NEW ZEALANDERS NAZI RAIDS
London, To-day.
Mr. W. Jordan, New Zealand High Commissioner, got a rousing reception yesterday from New Zealand officers and men when he inspected a mobile canteen, the first of a ficet that is being sent over by land Y.M.C.A.--Reuter.
the New Zea-
EXTENSIVE RAIDS BY R.A.F.
London, To-day.
the time of the Republican Conven- AN AIR MINISTRY COMMUNIQUE states that during Thursday Coastal Command aircraft, in extensive re- connaissances, did extensive damage to enemy ship- ping.
the policy
Their object was to ensure adoption of an isolationist and candidate in the Republican America of Party by convincing the futility of further help for Bri- tain in view of the forthcoming "sell out" by the Conservative Party.
The nomination of "Aid for Bri-
date represents the failure
The
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seaplane bases at Helder and Texel were bombed. Heinkel bomber was destroyed while five of our aircraft failed to return.
London, To-day.
raids in
In five German seven days, the Germans lost the trained crews of 17 bom- bers brought down.
Perhaps they gained a little in- formation but they failed to find air- flelds and munition factories and the strategic value of damage done was practically nil.
In R.A F. raids on Germany bombs have been dropped on munition works and aircraft factories with such effect
that night work has been stopped, and railway junctions, marshalling yards, oil storage depots, wharves and ware-
houses blown up.
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In five German raids, 500 bom- børs killed 33 and wounded 123.
Even if the Germans send a thousand bombers a night, the damage done would not attain Hitler's object the British
tain" Willkie as Republican candi-R.A.F. bombers penetrated Germany as far as Hanover, to break the spirit of
of this
where two oil tanks were set on fire. Two of our bomb-people. The more bombers that come,
the more will be brought down. ers are missing............
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manoeuvre.
Nazi Apprehension
But the very fact that it was made is an indication of the apprehension with which Germany regards the pro- Em- blem of attacking the British pire, reinforced by the powerful aid of America, in the next phase of the war. It was already seen in the von Wiegand interview of June 14.-Reu- ter.
PRESIDENT OF POLAND AT PALACE
London, To-day. The President of Poland and Mme. Raczkiewicz lunched with the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace yes- terday. The Polish Ambassador and Mme. Raczynski were also present. Reuter.
DRINK
Two of our fighters failed to return from an escort patrol over France.
On Thursday night our bombers attacked military objectives in Den- mark and north Germany.
The oll tanks at Nyborg Island and west of Copenhagen were set on fire.
An aircraft factory at Wismar, in Mecklenburg, was heavily bombed and fires started in the aircraft fac- tory, at Deichshausen.
The marshalling yard at Schwerte and Osnabruck and a munition fac- tory at Heardt, near Dusseldorf, were bombed. All our aircraft re- turned safely,
Yesterday morning a Coastal Com- mand aircraft attacked and blew up an ammunition store in Willemsoord harbour, in Holland.-Reuter.
EWO PILSNER
At the
"GRIPPS"
A back somersault over the vaulting, horse when man were ba. Ing trained ka P.T. Instructors at a Naval Physical Training. Sohool.
(Gopyright, Fox).