THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 19, 1940,
The Secretary of State for War visiting the Scottish Com- mand to inspect coastal defences, shown with staff officers.
FASCIST-PATTERNED
UNION RISES
Leary, Supreme Co
MR. EDEN'S TRIP TO EGYPT: TONIC EFFECT
THE VISIT OF Mr. Anthony Eden, Secre- tary of State for War, to Egypt has had an excellent effect in emphasising Anglo-Egyp- tian cooperation and has strengthened still more the feeling of quiet confidence notice-
IN THE NETHERLANDS able in Cairo.
The forthcoming meeting of the Egyptian
A SIGNIFICANT NEW development in The Ne-Parliament, which it is reliably understood therlands, under German rule, is the rise of the Ne- will take place on November 14, will afford therlands Union for "national concentration," to the first opportunity for Egypt's politicians to which more than 1,000,000 people have already been review the situation since the Italian penetra-
tion of Egyptian territory began.
induced to adhere.
That this is an unusual manifestation in The Netherlands political life may be judged from the
fact that never before in the history of the nation BEDOUIN
have so many subscribed to any single party--and this number has been acquired in little more than a week's time.
The organisation of the move- Imunity the Netherlands Union ment was put in the hands of a aims at:
board of three, consisting of Dr.
L. Einthoven, Chief Commissioner
of Police of Rotterdam; Dr. J.
Cultural
lands national character and strengthening of the characteris-
Linthorst, Commissioner of. the "1. Retention of The Nether- Queen for the Province of Gro- ningen, and Prof. J. E, de Quay, member
Roman Catholic ties a University.
of
Call To Join
The call to join the Union was issued in the following item:
"Compatriots-Out of the neces- sity of the time a new task has arsen. We invite you to join us in taking up this task.
"We call upon you, as far as in us lies, as Netherlanders, to work together for a new Netherlands -solidarity.
"The first essentials are: "Recognition of the changed conditions;
"National cooperation on the widest possible basis;
"Economic reconstruction. through the combined efforts of all our people;
"Social Justice through which work may be found for all and
the joy of work may be shared by the, young and the old, the strong and the weak.
"The infusion of a genuine pa- triotism in our youth.
"It is our purpose to bring this about in The Netherlands way, upholding our traditional spiritual freedom and toleration.
"Netherlands!
to which The Netherlands people owe their place in the world;
"2. Praising the ideals of life above those of materialism and egoism to dedication to the true values of life of individual and community;
"3. Protection and development of Netherlands civilisation and morals in the provinces, as well as in the country as a whole;
"4. Freedom-of-religion,man- ner of life and education;
"5. Promotion of The Nether- lands position in the European culture and of its general cultural relationship;
"6. Close cultural relations with Flanders and South Africa;
"7. Education of the youth along national lines;
"8. Far-seeing care for the
spiritual and bodily health of the
people.
(The above general alms use a phraseology closely resembling that employed by both the Nazis and the Fascists in their ments of aims,)
state-
"9. Direction of the nation's cultural life and popular educa- Join us in our for this work in relation
tion, accepting full responsibility to the "Whoever stands aloof damages community. the cause of The Netherlands."
efforts. -
Independency Claimed
The Netherlands Union gives out that it aims to be an inde pendent movement, acting on its own initiative and authority.
To this end they have expressed a willingness to confer with others who are working for national solidarity,
The triumvirate are to be sup- ported by an Advisory Council consisting partly of experts on economic and social matters.
gramme is as follows:
Economic
"1. Organic ordering of the community of labour without class distinction;
"2.
REFUGEE TRAIN BOMBED
A tribute to the forti- tude of Bedouin wonen and children during the Italian bombing of a re- fugee train is paid in the Official R.A.F. report of the raid, issued in Nairobi yesterday.
This will doubtless be welcom- ed by such members as Ahmed Pasha, who has long maintained that the Italian action constituted a direct threat to the country and urged that Parliament be convok- ed immediately to discuss Egypt's course.
Crowds of British troops from all quarters of the Empire daily throng the streets of Calro and continue outwardly to reassure the mass of Egyptians..
The Government is not losing sight of the dangers of the present situation and at present is giving carnest attention, to false propa- ganda broadcasts constantly eman- ating from Axis sources.
Alexandria Calm
BOMBAY
CYCLONE HAVOC
Reports still con- tinue to be receiv- ed of the loss of lives and damage to 'property caused by the cyclone which hit Bombay on Wednes-. day.
Telephone, tele- graph and railway. facilities are still in- terrupted.-Reuter.
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SEPTEMBER
DEATHROLL
OF RAIDS
The grim truth of the assertion that British
Egyptian diplomatic and consu-women are in the front
been
far representatives abroad have line equally with men is
instructed vigorously to deny such false reports..
forthcoming in the official Alexandria carries on calmly air faid casualty list for and normally and there are no signs whateves of damage result- September, issued in Lon- The train was evacuating Being from abortive Italian raids.—don yesterday. douin familles, from the danger Reuter. zone in the desert. It contained many Bedouin refugees and live- stock and on the night of Oct, 13/14 was bombed in the station.
The report states that assis- tance was rendered under great difficulty by R.A.F, medical of- ficers and resulted in the saving of many lives.
killed outright and the collection At least five Bedouins were
owing to the mass of dead ani- of wounded was most difficult
mals and the fact that no lights could be shown as the Italian aircraft were continually circling overhead. Reuter.
STOCK EXCHANGE STEADY
The London Stock Exchange Emphasising the interests was steady yesterday despite quiet of the community above those of
pre-week-end trading. Gilt- the individual, although recognisedged initially declined slightly of personal but thereafter were unchanged, ing the full value activity;
while Far Eastern Government
and
R.A.F.
RAIDS IN
ABYSSINIA
Of nearly 7,000 killed through- out the period in the United Kingdom, well over half... were women.
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Actual figures were 6,954 cl- vilians killed and 10,615 ser- iously injured. Adult males killed numbered 3,077 and ser- iously Injured 5,409.
Reuter.
Women' killed totalled 3,183 while 4,581 were seriously injur- ed. A total of 694 children under A FIRE VIGIBLE 40 MILES 16 were killed and 675 injured AWAY RESULTED FROM TWO RAIDS CARRIED OUT ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON ENEMY LANDING GROUNDS NEAR DIREDAWA, A LARGE ROAD AND RAIL JUNCTION ON THE LINE FROM ADDIS ABABA AND DJIBOUTI,-
These landing grounds had as- sumed greater importance since the, virtual destruction of Macaaca aerodrome, near Assab, which formerly was one of the main Italian air bases in East Africa.
AUGUSTA SAILS
NEW ORDER
--BUT NOT OF
NAZI TYPE
In a speech yesterday, the South African Fin- ance Minister said that there are already signs of the new order to come after the war.
During the came, raids bomba were dropped on the Addis Ababa Djibouti railway line and a train is believed to have been 3. Definite leadership in the Bonds tended to strengthen. In-
hit. production and distribution of dustrial gains out-numbered: All British aircraft participating material things,
losses, and leading oils were in these operations returned safe financial matters to the needs of was irregular.
"4. Adjusting monetary
quietly supported. Wall Streetly-Reuter.
*Reuter, the people, The Netherlands Union pro- "5. Recognition of the duty of every Nemerlander to work, and "The Netherlands Union har of the duty of the Commonwealth ing the ties between The Nether- been founded in a dark hour info. furnish each with his share of lands people and the overseas the history of the Fatherland in work,
dominions. order to tite all Netherlanders
It advocates building up The "0. : Guarding against the pro-
(SPECIÁL, TO “CHINA MAIL!!) in working for the maintenance letarianising of the people and Netherlands Commonwealth by and the strengthening of the strengthening the national char means of a strong central author- The U.S.S. Augusta, flagship of Fatherland and people and for the acter by the promotion of family. ity.
the American Aslatic Fleet, left formulation of conditions for their life and family welfare by seck-It states that it will not be a Shanghai on Friday morning for future welfare and existence. þing the good of all te ་་་ hiding place for those who, in aan "unknown destination." ·
In view of the present condi- ***?. Strengthening agriculture covert form, desire to continue the The American naval authorities tions this work must be under by establishing remunerative price former political system.
refused to disclose whether Ad- inken sit once, so far as the limite levels and the orderly use of land; The Union opposes the idea of miral Thomas Hart, Commander- tions of the state of the occupiled
“8. Developing a sense of per- a one-man leadership. The de-in-Chlef of the Asiatic Fleet, is territory make it possible, and in sonal responsibility in the social-velopment in Germany and Italy on board. loyal relationship with the ec economie life,
is regarded as a different matter. Local American naval reservists volution, but it is essential to da- cupying Territories,
One Is the growing unity be- tween the British Commonwealth and the Whited States.
Ariother is the way in which closer links are being forged be- . tween South Africa and the North African states,
The new order will develop along the lines of evolution' and not re-
9. Restraint of trade monopo- In other of its aétiÿifles It ap.... were also ordered to be present fast the dictatorships for the Ara The National Unlóir sets be-lies and of the formation of
proaches nearer to the Nazi or- on board the Augusta carly in of freedom of thought and re fore itself the task of confirming trusts,"
ganisation.
the morning, and it is understood ligion.. and strengthening the unity of the people in the political, cultural, and social-economic spheres,
Overseas Ties
With a deepening of the Chris. In political matters the Nether Han spirit in the lure of the com- Jands Uniton advocates strengthen-
In its social and economic as-that about 21 sailed. Meanwhile pects a corporate formation was three American naval vessels are held the most suitable that is still remaining in Shanghai. They through representation from the are the yacht Isabel and the gum groups.concerned...
boats Luzon and Guam-Havas.
In the new order, the under-dogi will get a larger share of his due than He has been getting hitherto,
Reuter..