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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 1, 1940
U.S. PETROL EXPORT BAN
Japan Mainly
Mainly Affected: Action A Reprisal?
Decision Will Not Affect
British Imports
DUKE OF WINDSOR INTERVIEW.
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") THE UNITED STATES WILL PROTEST IF ANY BRITISH SHIPS ATTEMPT TO CONVOY AMERICAN EXPORT LINER EXCALIBUR, ON WHICH
WINDSOR ARE TO SAIL FROM
TO-DAY, A WASHINGTON RE-
THE UNITED STATES Government has THE banned the export of aviation petrol to all THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF nations save those of the Western Hemis- LISBON FOR THE BAHAMAS phere, it was learned in Washington day.
American-owned aviation firms the Western Hemisphere, however, still permitted to obtain fuel.
yester- PORT STATES.
The State Department says that such an attempt would
be
a
outside violation of international law and a complete disregard of Ameri- will be can neutrality.
to obtain
The State Department, how- ever, is confident that despite news reports from London - no
Looking Forward To New Post
Mr. Stephen Earley, President, By allowing American-owned such attempt will be made. Roosevelt's Secretary, told the companies to continue press that Colonel Maxwell, Export Control Administrator, recommended the step and President had approved it. Early said he did not know ther the United States had exporting petrol to Britain.
the petrol,
the Administration will has co-operate with such firms as the Pan-American Airways, which Mr. operates to Portugal and along whe-various Pacific routes.
been
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Natural Step
"The Duchess and I are sail- Bahamas," ing shortly for the said the Duke of Windsor in an interview with the press at Lis-
new
The United States ban is re-bon yesterday. garded in authoritative circles "I am looking forward to tak- In London as a natural step in ing
the up
post (01 the American policy of ensuring Governor). It will be a new ex- her preparedness to meet ag-perience." gression, says Reuter's diploma- The Duchess's personal English tic correspondent.
maid left London by 'plane for It is well recognised in London Lisbon yesterday. She said that that the conservation of adequate all arrangements had been com- supplies of certain vital commo-pleted for them to sail on the dities is a necessary feature of liner Excalibur. defensive preparations.
Reports that the American ship
|******************* CHINESE
SPAIN PRESERVES SILENCE
Announcement
of
SOOCHOW OFFENSIVE
A strong Chinese force of 50,000 has launched an offensive in the Soochow- Wusih sector, according to travellers who arrived in Shanghai from Soochow.
The Chinese pressed near Wusih and Wuhing, one regiment of puppet troops under Tseng Wan-chun was routed and two other regiments surrendered, Two companies under Hsu Pu-
·
the extension of the British blockade re- ceives little publicity in the Spanish press but observers in Mad- rid consider that the fact that no unfavour- able comment has ap- peared may be regard-cheng revolted. ed as indicating that the Franco authori- ties recognise the new measures are in no way intended to harm legitimate Spanish in- terests.-Reuter.
FRENCH PROTEST
TO JAPAN
So far as the effect on Britain will be convoyed by British war-circles in is concerned, it is pointed out in ships are denied in London. industrial circles in London that Havas.
part of Great Britain's strength, so far as oil supplies are concerned, lies in the fact she is able to im- port oil from all quarters of the globe-Reuter.
Directed At Japan?
POPE'S
SYMPATHY ·
Concession.
Following their defection, these erstwhile puppet troops cut the Soochow-Kashing Railway.
Owing to numerical inferiority, the Japanese abandoned Wu- kiang, south of Soochow, and.re- treated to Soochow by highway. The puppet magistrate of Wu- be- kiang fled. The highways tween Wukiang and Soochow and other neighbouring points are now under Chinese control.
Japanese troops stationed in the suburban counties have all been withdrawn into Soochow, where they have closed the city igates and strengthened the sand- bag barricades in anticipation, of a Chinese attack.
Chinese guerillas have already filtered into the city in disguise, and posters welcoming the ar- rival of the Chinese troops have It is learned from diplomatic been found in the streets."
Chungking that the The
keeping a Japanese are French Concession authorities close watch over the puppet have lodged a verbal protest with troops for fear of further delec- the Japanese authorities over the tion. Strict house to house censorship of mails in the French searches are conducted. Even Chen Tse-min, formerly puppet Not only Chinese but also Bri- governor of Kiangsu, and Kung tish, American and other foreign Kou-liang, formerly puppet army nationals resident in the French commander, are under surveil- Concession strongly oppose the lance, Central News. “ (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"] censorship which is considered a While the ban applies to all
of the
the THE POPE HAS ADDRESSED violation
rights of nations except those in the Wes-
OF SYMPATHY Concession. A MESSAGE it will mainly tern Hemisphere,
TO AND COMFORT
FRENCH It is pointed out that the re- have the effect of preventing sup-
AND BISHOPS cent agreement between the Ja- and French authorities plies from reaching Japan, as the Britich blockade is already tak WHO HAD ASKED FOR SOME pancse,
the only policing in WORDS OF CONSOLATION. A superabundance of moisture ising care of the Axis powers in
The Pope voiced his confidence French Concession and not cen-terday afternoon the Minister of contained in this rich.cream. It Europe.
in the renaissance of France, stat-sorship of mails. Central News. Shipping spoke of the vital im- portance to Britain of her sea 'won't dry on your face. Applied with
power and shipping. Nearly all the fingers, it quickly softens each tion with the continued Japanese ing that the present sufferings hold
The sudden disappearance of materials essential for Britain's whisker. A protective layer is formed pressure on Americans in China in them the seed of spiritual re-¦...
board war effort, came from overseas. over which your razor glides. Off and the threats against them, isvival, bringing lasting happiness.
"France's spiritual and morala cook-boy employed on comes each hair at the base without not known but the aiming of the
strength is so great that it will a merchant vessel while he was Though these materials could no disembarking at the Kowloon longer be fetched from. Scandina- scraping. Like a cold cream, Glider ban compels notice.
British supplies are apparently not wait the conclusion of peace Wharf yesterday is being investi- via, the Baltic, the Low Countries helps keep your skin smooth all day. not affected, for Canada is still
to give the world an example of
or France it was possible to get It is believed that the boy aphem from the Dominions and Glider is the result of nearly 100 able to buy, which will enable her a great people worthy of century-Eated by the police.
old secular traditions.
from North and years' experience in making fine to, ship all her present stocks to
"In their faith the French peo-parently lost his footing, fell intlonies and
the harbour and was drowned. South America.-British Wireless. shaving preparations. ›
England.
find strength helping This is additional to supplies ple will available to Britain from Central them to stand in adversity and W. R. Loxley & Co., (China) Ltd America, for example Venezuela. start again on the path towards
Sole Agents:-
GASTRIC ULCER
+
Whether this has
Reuter.
any connec-
CARDINALS
Christian justice."
The Pope concluded by appeal- ing to French priests, "like shep- herds bending to succour their sheep," to heal the wounds of the faithful like the Good Samaritan. -Havas.
caused intense suffering CHURCHILL sheep," to heal
Even if your stomach trouble ist
not so serious as that of Mr. S. A., SURPRISE
M
THE PRIME MINISTER, MR.
AMBASSADOR'S APPOINTMENT
The Minister of Information'
concerns
IMPORTANCE OF SHIPPING Broadcasting to the Empire yes-
NAVY BAGS TANKER IN MEDITERRANEAN
AN ADMIRALTY communique issued in London last night declared: "The Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean, has reported that the Greek tanker was questioned in the Commons Hermione, under charter to the Italian Government yesterday about the recent ap- and carrying 300 tons of petrol and 200 tons of lubri- pointment to the staff of the Ministry of Sir Maurice Peterson, cating oil for the Italian forces in the Dodecanese lately British Ambassador at Islands, was intercepted in the Aegean Sea by Bri-
tish naval forces last Sunday evening. said Duff-Cooper the deferices. HelMaurice's function as controller Soon after the character of the]
Madrid.
Mr.
sir
whose letter is quoted below, re- member that his suffering pro- bably began with just a twinge of indigestion. For that is
CHURCHILL, PAID how WINSTON excess acidity leads to the agony A SURPRISE VIBIT TO NORTH- EAST ENGLAND YESTERDAY of ulceration.
FOR- Mr. S. A. says: "I feel it my duty TO INSPECT, COASTAL
DEFENCE to write of the wonderful results TIFICATIONS AND I have received from Maclean WORKS,
The Prime Minister motored Brand Stomach Powder. I have been suffering from Gastric Ulcer along the sea-front and occasion- for three years, and goodness ally got out of the car to inspect knows I have suffered. I have had sections of
contraband nature four X-rays, and I don't think I showed a keen interest and talk-
[of overseas publicity was to super-ship and the have worked one full week in ed earnestly with the officers.
intend the work of foreign pub-of her cargo had been establish- In a speech to the workers,
Italian-air attack on two years. To-day I am one of, the happiest men in the town, Mr. Churchill said that he did not licity, Empire publicity and the ed, a heavy
The commander of our forces] through Maclean Brand Stomach know whether Hitler had missed American divisions of the Minis-our forces developed. Powder. I have been back at the bus but whatever happened try. There was no question of a work seven weeks and am still he would not have such a com-demarcation of territory between accordingly was compelled to sinis fortable journey as he might have the Ministry of Information and the Hermione by gunfire after the the British Council, as the activi-captain and crew had been re- going strong."
It is easy to stop your stomach had a few months ago.
Workers' wives gathered at the ties of the latter were confined moved..
the cultural sphere. The pains before they develop more
Mr, to seriously, by taking a few doses gates of the shipyard and
impressed by the B.B.C., acting under the general of Maclean Brand Stomach Pow Churchill,
if warmth of the welcome, shouted: guidance of the Ministry, were der in milk or water. But
the "Are we downhearted?" and the responsible for both foreign and matters have gone farther,
with
Empire broadcasts.-British Wire- same treatment will soon bring womenfolk responded
[less. relief. The perfectly balanced mighty roar: "No."-Reuter. alkalis in Maclean Brand Stomach Powder soothe and reduce in-
a
flammation, neutraliso excess RUMANIAN OFFICERS
SHANGHAI ABDUCTION
Wang Cheng- Another. Chinese, Wang
wus
[chl, assistant manager, of the Ho
Chung Electric Company, Exaggerated Reports carried away by three Inpanese accompanied by three Chinese in The weather was fine and the Yates Road, Shanghai, yesterday, crew, who stated they were in says a Chungking message. no need of assistance, proceed-
Wang was coming out from his ed in their boats to land which residence when the Japanese and was not far distant.
Chinese forced him intò, a waiting ENGINEER OUT OF
The air attack on our forces motor car, which sped away. A JOB
has presumably, given rise to thel' One hour later, the Ho Chung highly coloured Italian reports of Electric Company's office in Wei-, William Frank Yeo, 30, unem-n battle between Italian aircraft haiwei Road was entered by three ployed ship engineer, was sent to and British warships in which it Japanese and thoroughly search- Ec sure you get MACLEAN
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"} the House of Detention by Mr. R. was claimed that several British' [ed. BRAND Stomach Powder, which!
direct hits
Seven Chinese were; taken into is only genuine if the signature According to reports reaching Edwards at the Central Magistracy warships sustained "ALEX, C. MACLEAN" appears Budapest, nine Rumanian generals this morning, for being a vagrant and suffered damage.
In fact, no damage or casualties custody by Japanese agents and on bottle and carton.
änd 30 colonels have been arrest in the Colony..
forces, police of the International Settle- Detective Sergeant J, Headridge were sustained by our If you have any difficulty in ed and will face court-martial for obtaining it from your local errors made in withdrawing Ru-said, that defondant missed his justification of the Italian report ment and French Concession: on De-of the accuracy of the anti-July 30. They are now held by chemist or store write to Bankór munian troops from the ceded ship which left on July 17,
the police on a charge of forging & Co., P.O. Box 756, Hong Kong. territories when the Russians took fendant was located in Luk Kwok aircraft fire. of our ships."
passes-Central News, ZAPOOthem over-Havas.-
acidity, and restore normal diges-| tion.
ARRESTED
Hotel yesterday.
Reuter...