THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 26, 1940
Mexico Clamps Down Full Embargo Against Japan
RAIDS ON All Shipments Of GAYDA
CHUNG KING RESUMED
Japanese aircraft in two
groups bombed Chung-
Oil
END OF AN
ENEMY
king again yesterday at TANK'
about noon.
The first group of raiders drop-
The great advantage of ped bombs
the Molotov Cocktail" on the -downtown area near the Yangtse River with which the Home front, starting a big fire which Guard are now being arm- was, however, quickly got under ed, is the speed with
which they can be made. Although simplicity itself construction, they are a highly ef- the fact ve weapon for use against tanks und other moured vehicles.
control.
some
. Many bombs also landed in the "Yangtse River
in the vicinity of Tangtsechih on south bank.
The second group bombed the Western suburbs.
in
This was proved in spectacular Guards in the Eastern Counties fashion by a detachment of Home: the other day.
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Several of them were light bombers which swooped low and released a few bombs and then swept the area with machine-gun fire. Only two slightly wounded they carried out an attack on an From their well-concealed post cases were seen in the area. They advancing "enemy were quickly given first-aid treat-sisting of a good deal of corrugat-
tank," con- A ment and later returned to theired iron, formidably arrayed on an
ald
car, and decorated with a sinister black Swastika.
homes.
Little Damage
Office window glass was shat-obstruction, the Home Guard set, As the tank rattled towards. an tered and plaster brought down about it with their cocktails." In various buildings, otherwise no damage was done.
of
The alarm sounded at 10 a.m. when the first group of 27 ma- chines and the second group 18 planes were sighted heading for Chungking, where the first group appeared an hour later, while the second group arrived shortly after noon.
MEXICO IS NOW RIGHT in the open NEW TUNE
with her policy that nothing which i may be used for war purposes shall reach the totali- The Italian cake-walk
•tarian-powers.
through Egypt" is now ferently in Rome. apparently regarded dif-
It has culminated in an official decree ordering the suspension of the shipment of oil Now the "enormous difficulty" or its derivatives to Japan, coupled with the forces in the Egyptian campaign, of the task facing the Italian cancellation of the concession to extract pe- preparations" are emphasised by In view of the gigantic British troleum on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico Signor Gayda in "Giornale d'Ita- held by the Campania Vera Cruzana, which is a subsidiary of the Japanese Mitsubishi terests.
lia."
He declares that the British in-000 men and he adds: "But even forces massed in Egypt total 250,-
so, the British, Command is not satisfed and is going to send yet (more reinforcements.
Ae a result over 30,000 more men are on their way to Egypt and, in addition, “Australia is equipping three further divi- slons for Egypt:
There was already a ban on of the foregoing, several Japanese shipments to Japan of mercury, steamers en route to Mexico have manganese, antimony and scrapbeen, ordered to change their des iron and other articles.
tinations while the loading of It is understood that as a result others in Paciße ports has been
held up.
In future, the export of matThese gigantic preparations terials which can be converted prove the enormous difficulty of to war purposes will be allowed the task. facing the Italians in only after a. declaration that Egypt, but they will not stop the they are not for the countries of new offensive which will be the three power, pact.
jillaunched, by Marshal Graziani The situation is significant as despite all the attempts at de- indicating that Mexico is solidlysperate resistance offered by, the behind the war policy of the Unit British
and ed: States. Reuter.
GIFTS FOR AIR 'RAID VICTIMS' RELIEF
GIFTS. FOR THE RELIEF
SEVERAL SUBSTANTIAL OF AIR-RAID VICTIMS IN BRITAIN YESTER.
In seconds it was enveloped in WERE ANNOUNCED
a sheet of flame.
up in a flaming
DAY.
The Norwegian Government has One or two well directed "cock-granted £10,000 for the relief of tails" broke it }
London victims, in "further proof pile.
of the friendship and collabora- tion which unites the Norwegian and British nations."
by a small post of Home Guards, Destruction was brought about
using comparatively, few of the new weapons.
Their leader, a splendid
that the American Red Cross has A Washington message says
given U.6.$50,000, to provide 25 cottage shelters for British chil- old dren rendered.homeless or
Many of the bombs which fell in the Yangtse landed immediate. ly below the paint where the veteran of the Matabele cam-phans through air raids. American Embassy ...and thepaign, threw his "Molotov" with American. gunboat "Tultuilla”, are | accuracy, and great satisfaction. located. The places where bombs landed could not have been more than 600 yards "from
Em the Ebassy and gunboat. Reuter.
"FRANCO RETURNS
The crew of such a vehicle, faced with the sudden onslaught, would have had the alternative of being burnt to death or seram- bling out and surrendering to the armed men waiting for them.
The money was subscribed by American children during the summer.
A cheque for £2,700 has been received: from the South- ern..Rhodesian tobacco industry. Like the recent sum of £7,500 from the same source, the money is to be equally divided between the Ministry of
}.
ITALIAN PLANES TAKE PART IN
RAIDS ON ENGLAND
ITALIAN PLANES, for the first time, took part
in the raids on Britain on Thursday night, accord- ́ing to a Nazi High Command communique. They do not appear to have done much, for it was one of the quietest nights Britain has had for some time!
According to the Rome paper "Giornale craft Production..and the Mind'Italia, Il Duce has personally decided to create a istry of Supply. A gift for the purchase of special Italian air force to take part in the bombing
Air-
Men who were with the B.EF. have said that they would have given a lot to have had a good TO MADRID
supply of "Molotovs" ready at the time of the German break General Franco left San Sebas-through to the right of the Bri-plancs has also been tlan for Madrid yesterday after-fish line in Belgium.
received from the Petty. Officers' Mess at noon following his meeting with There will be no shortage of the R.N.V.R, base in East Lon- Hitler-Reuter.
don, South Africa.-Reuter.
cocktails here.
The King visiting the one: cons where he inspected harbicur and coastal defences and met bodies of troops m hning the tofances. Photo shows the King inspecting "men", of the King's Own Scottish::Bardarers. (Copyright, Fox)..
of London."**
This force, according to the same paper, will be "of impressive size."
According to a Rome, despatch from an air-base on the English Channel, the Italian 'planes came bearing the marks of combat but "joyous at the certainty of a first victory."
The Germans keep up the tale. by claiming that the Italians had a
on the German announcement and do not commit themselves to the favouring of any of these three, possible explanations. The Italian Initial raids, it should be remembered, appears from the German communique to have been confined to East Coast harbours. Reuter.
"great success. by their gallant CHRYSLER
and well-aimed blows."
There is some surprise express- ed at all this in Britain, for Thurs- day was one of the quietest nights in many weeks!
The Air Ministry does not even mention London, and says that there was very little activity over the country as a whole.
If the Italians are happy at this success, so are wet Reuter.
Three Possible
BUILDING
TANKS
The 25-ton tanks the Chrysler. Corporation will build for the Uned States Government will be rolling out of the new plant to be erected in near-by Macomb -County avellyin advance of the 13 months stipulated in the contract, Three reasons suggest tham-cent of the corporation, are re- if the plans of K.T. Keller, Prest- selves for Italian participation in alled
Reasons
air raids on Britain, says Reuter's Mr. Keller pointed out that air correspondent, :"
Chrysler Corporation already has They are, firstly, Germany needs Külli 35,000 trucks for the Federal the help of skilled Italian pilots | Government, and that on one or and crews to maintain the scale of aer earlier this year deliveries. night attacks as the wrather gets were made 90 days ahead of sched- worse; secondly, Germany is re-ule.
organising her heavy homber Long before the contract for squadrons for "action". In other tank construction was signed, Mr. theatres of war and wants Italian Keller said in an interview, 197 assistance to cover this withdrew men went to work on the pro- al; thirdly, it may be that Italy duction problems involved.,
has persuaded Germany to let her Six thousand men, Mr. Keller. have a hand in the bombing of said, would constitute one shift) Britain in retaliation for the of the workers in the tank plant.. R.A.F. raids on Northern Italy. Initially, he went on, they will Authoritative circles in Lon-turn out five tanks in on eight- don: have no comment to make' hour day.