ANOTHER Russia BOAST
THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 31, 1940.
Keeping Up NAZIS BEGIN
RECOILS Pressure On Carol WONDERING
WHY!
The Nazis. have not Reuter's diplomatic correspondent learns
found it easy to live up to that according to information received in HOW RUSSIA
questions outstanding many Rumania and Russia in addition to the more recent frontier disputes.
between VIEWS THE
AIR WAR
their promise of being London from Moscow, there are still a great able to deliver goods to South America on sche- dule. In fact, they have found it impossible, thanks to the efficiency of the British blockade.
Earlier this year, they had con-
fidently stated that exports would
be delivered to South this September.
America
Now they are saying with equai| confidence that deliveries will be made next Spring.
The change in date, follows Nazi attempts to purchase goods in the United States, where they that tried to give the impression orders
from were being filled Europe.
Unfortunately,
for
The questions concern notably the trans- fer of populations, handing over of rolling- stock and other railway matters.
ITALIANS RAID MERSA
MATRUH
THREE TIMES DURING THE PAST WEEK, THE GERMÅNS- HAVE APPEALED OVER THE BRUSSELS RADION FOR GIAN. WORKERS TO GO TO GERMANY:
BEL
The announcements, in both. French and Flemish, said that carpenters, bricklayers and tech→ The Russian idea of the nicians were urgently needed.
Commenting on the poor res- |Anglo-German air battles ponse by Belgian workers to the appears in the mouth-appeal to go to Germany, the an- piece of the Soviet Army]
-the "Red Star."
nouncers said:-
*
"We know there" is a strong prejudice against this. Wo wonder why."kulluksemm
The Brussels Radio itself possi-
The Russians are reported to be demanding all rolling-stock form- erly in Bessarabia and northern' Bukovina (the two districts ced- ed to Russia), although much of it had been moved there prior to man successes cannot be accept this when it assured Belgian is workers that they would get the to ed as the British air force the Russian occupation owing
offering very serious resistance. pay promised and that they would important
or concentrations
Furthermore the British Navy not be bombed by the R.AF!— troops.
the Reuter. is maintaining its base on in Moscow itself the most striking recent development has south and south-east coasts and sails the Channel and Straits of been the increased efficiency
Dover. drive in the Army
It says reports of great Ger-bly provided the full answer to
"
German no and no German ship has been able to cross the Atlantic many months, although shipping between the Kingdom and South America MATRUH TWICE ON THURS- has increased. Half of this was DAY CAUSING FEW CASUAL- Notable Contrast British shipping, the rest being!TIES. ONE ENEMY AIRCRAFT shipping
The effects are already notice- A CAIRO COMMUNIQUE YES.
United AIRCRAFT
Allied TERDAY STATED ENEMY able as progress had been strik-tions that the Germans have fail-
of
countries
+
RAIDED
MERSA-ing.
which IS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN The men look smart and alert! have placed their vessels at the DESTROYED.
and are prompt to salute officers, of disposal of the allies.
the all of which is in remarkable con- In the Gallabat area
to what
few one saw a Sudan our troops fought a suc-trast Last month, 25 per cent, more cessful action against enemy months ago. Allied shipping left for all ports troops preparing defences. Ten in America than in the early part enemy were killed and 15 wound- of this year.
ed; "our casualties were nil."
The Red Army "brain trust" is striving to build quickly an army that could withstand at- tack from any quarter.
All Russians had been amazed!
the
The paper also rejects'' asser-
ed to break through the British defences and remarks that Germans have only used about 25 per cent of their air force.
aerial On the question of blockade, the "Red Star" says force's taak the German air would be easy if shipping' wore confined to the Channel but a large number of aircraft would be required to attack the main . and trade routes to western north-western porta.
Many South American firms About 23 enemy aircraft bomb- which held up their orders ined and machine-gunned a Sudan anticipation of the August victory missionary station south-west of the Nazis were confidently claim-Kurmuk.
and by the suddenness of the collapse. In the meantime the small air ing are now coming back to the nis wife were killed by machine-of France and this explains the units now used by the Germans
One missionary
United Kingdom for their needs.-guns as they ran out waving speed with which the reorganisa- will only give small results and
Reuter.
NEW ZEALAND'S RESOLUTION
American flags, and another two tion of the Red Army is being will not secure air supremacy for
missionaries were wounded. were American citizens.
The mission is known to
All rushed through.-Reuter.
the
Italians and is isolated, unpro- tected and near no military ob- jective. whatever.-Reuter.
Before adjourning for a month, monwealth has taken up arms. the New Zealand House of Re- The resolution expressed ad- for the indomitable presentatives yesterday passed almiration resolution unanimously reaffirm-courage of the British people and ing New Zealand's loyalty to the the achievements of the men of cause for which the British Com-the armed forces...
POWELL'S
Reuter.
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CIVILIANS
SAVE A BLAZING ARMS TRAIN
THE STORY OF A gallant action in sav- ing most of a blazing arms train was disclosed by the Ministry of Transport last night.
One truck of a 50-waggon ammunition train standing in the south of England was hit by a high explosive bomb.
It was soon alight and it seem- ed nothing would prevent the des- truction of the whole train with disastrous results of the imme- diate neighbourhood.
A ganger, George Keen, who saw the bombs falling from his home, rushed to the spot, gath- ering assistance as he went. Within 10 minutes the second and third trucks were blazing and small arms ammunition explod- ing.
Explosion After Explosion
ITALY'S AIR
DEFENCE
POSITION
Italy's position regard- ing air defence was dis- cussed by the St. Louis
The intense heat made it im- "Globe and Democrat"| possible to remove the waggons yesterday, says a New from the doomed end of the train!
for York message. and, working almost naked two hours, the men uncoupled the The paper
writes: Mussolini waggons one by one, and pusher must give more attention to his them 300 yards to safety, all the air defences. His dream of c time in danger from debris which great African empire cannot na- shot in every direction as explo-[terialise if audacious British avia- burning waggons.-Reuter.
Special attractions offered at this Sale will be in Men's Fur Felt Hats $9.75 in all sizes. Oddments in Shoes $9.75.sion followed explosion from the tors destroy industries that furnish
Socks $1.45, $1.75 & $1.95. Hose from
.
$3.75. Collars $1.00 dozen, also Shirts, Ties, Bathing Trunks, etc. Autumn & Winter Suits in most sizes $35.00..
Wm. POWELL, LTD.
Specialists in Gentlemen's Wear 10, ICE HOUSE STREET,
MALAYA'S
GIFT
supplies he needs for his military adventures.
And what of the morale off 'the Italian people? They were
xtremely reluctant to enter that war and only a few days ago were told Germany 'would, bring the conflict to an end.by con- quering the English in short or- dor
now 'bomba smath 'Thair'.
Gaydn factories and··
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SIXTY DESTROYED YESTERDAY:
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MORE GIFTS TO BRITAIN CONTINUE TO COME IN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE EMPIRE.
It is now known that the total The Executive Committee of, changes`hia tuno,
At the very time when' Hitler number of chemy aircraft des- (the Malaya. Patriotic Fund has sent £20,000. to Sir Shenton claims he is striking at London, troycil on Thursday was 116 Thomas, Governor-General of the British airmen attack Berlin. The number of enemy aircraft Straits Settlements, who is now Turin and Milan.--Reuter,
in Britain, for distribution at his discretion.
destroyed in air attacks on Bri- tain during August now exceeds The prefix -4Spaolal to telogramm 1,000. Reuter sad by the "Sunday Harald"
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