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THOROUGHLY
November 28, 1940.
PLUNDERING
LARDER OF CONQUERED HOLLAND
SAVAGE FIGHTING IN HUPEH Multi-Pronged Attack Held
FANCHENG, Nov. 27 (Central. News).-Breaking the long Jull, serious fighting has been taking place since November 24 in, central and north Hupch.
In north Hupch Japanese troops based at Suihsien on the Yun River, 105 miles north-west of Hankow, and Sanyangtien. 26 miles north-east of Kingshan on the Kingshan-Suihsien highway, unleashed their multi-pronged offensives. ------
Three Japanese columns compris, north-east of Chungslang on the Han ing some 2,000 men pushed from River on November 20. Suthalen to the north, north-west and On November 25 seven Japanese Nanchang west. Initial blows were delivered planes ralded Fancheng, upon all three columns on November and Wuanyen, Hupeh towns. Damage 25 by the Chinese who directed In- was insignificant. tense Are
the enemy: Japanesements were rush-
LONDON, „Nov. 27 (Reuter).—Systematic Nazi plundering of Holland's wealth
In food and labour still leaves the Dutch standard of living above that of other countries occupied by the Germans, and Netherlanders are consequently fearing further impositions in the near future. Already 50,000 Dutch workers have been sent to Germany and the number is steadily increasing.
The coal situation is serious. Į Germany had promised that Holland should receive one fifth. of Inst winter's supply. but so far nothing has been delivered. Transport difficulties are largely responsible because the Germans have taken three quarters of the Dutch rolling stock to Germany
ITALIAN FORCES
CUT OFF
and the British Air Force has Greeks Nearing Argyro-Custron
further dislocated transport.
Nine-tenths rt the Dutch stock of buffer, amounting to 8,000 tons, were moved in the first week of the German occupation.
By LEON KAY
United Press Staff Correspondent
BELGRADE, Nov. 27 (UP). — To-day's frontier reports state that the battle of Argyro-Castron, Italy's most important base in the southwest of Albania, is imminent. It is also re- ported that Italian troops are retreating from Port Oedda.
of
Poultry And Pige The poultry stock of 28,000,000 has South-West Anhwei
been reduced to 6,000,000. All pla TUNKI, Nov. 27 (Central News) have been laughtered as well na a
The Grecks are now reported to be within two miles of ed from Suihsten at night and on the Japanese troops invading Chihtet in quarter of all Holland's milk cows. following day the Japanese renewed South-west Anhwei near the Kiangs "The Dutch standard of living must Argyro-Castron where Albanian rebels are ambushing the thelf attacks at various points with border suffered a serious defeat after be reduced if the conquered country Italians who are attempting to withdraw from Port Oedda to the the aid of aeroplanes and tanks.
The Greeks are also reported to, have The Japanese troops from Sanyang-savouring a brief moment of success. is to feed Germany." say the Ger- northwest along the const.
After breaking Into the
eity mans, and the Dutch are consoled by cut off Port Ocdda as a result of the capture of an important tien were encircled by the Chinese yesterday, they were immediately u
mixture of die!
dietetic advice and before they could go very far and encircled and subjected to heavy pronouncements about the new order. road junction at Jerduente. penetration into Albania is not clear were hurled back after a briak en-attacks by the Chinese.
The German-controlled Dutch General Soddu is reported to have but there is no doubt that they are gagement.
radio says that eggs are an unneces-ordered a "last man" defence of north
Podgradetz beyond Chinese in North Honan Close Quarter Fighting
sary luxury at breakfast and that it Argyro-Castron; however, some quar-Moshcopolly, through Frasheri in the LOYANG, Nov. 27 (Central News). would be healthier for the people to ters declare that the Italians are centre and only 30 miles from In centrul Hupeh fighting rages-Chinese troops. are active along the give up tea and coffee.
withdrawing from there and concen- Berat the pivot-point of the Italian along both banks of the Slang River, Peiping-Hankow Railway and the
trating on new lines to the northeast, second ine of defence, Rationing Vegetables
At Jorducate, a strong Italian
Only near the coast are the Italians Some 1,000 Japanese also supported Toakou-Chinghua Railway in north by aeroplanes and tanks assaulted
A rationing scheme for vegetables defence was offered, but the Italians putting up any determined opposition. Changshoutlen, 20 miles north of Areas around Tangyin and Anyung is apparently in preparation although lost three officers and 40 soldiers The Greeks are still feeling their way Chungslang on the east bank of the are cleared of Japanese troops.
Clashes have been going on at Poolland has always had a super-killed, with over 80 wounded. The cautiously towards Argyro-Castron Greeks.also suffered heavy casualties. and the Italians are trying to make River. After a day of close quarter fighting, they were forced to retreat. Al at the western terininus, of the dance of these.
The fighting in the roadless region a aland in the mountains just south On the west bank of the river the Tookou - Chinghau Railway,
n shortage of cooking fat, for they in the mountains beyond Moshopolis, of the city. Japanese started a northward push Chinese, unit forced an entry into
Another Adowa from Tangyang, Kingmen and Yukiho, Hsulinng, a village west of Pe Al, one only half a litre of fat oil every which in the western terminus of the lx months and only 60 grammes of road from Koritza, continues, The
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27 (Reuter). The Chinese are putting up stubborn November 23, inleting serious losses fatty acid,
Greeks advanced slowly on both sides resistance and are ready to start n upon the Japanese.
Husbands get one shaving stick in of the valley while aviation took The "Goteborg Posten" on Novem counter-offensive.
advantage of the clear weather, Dutch farmers and industrialists RUSSIA PLEASED Breept. German money in "payment" of exporty Germany only under force majeure.
Planes Brought Down
Horan,
FANCHENG, HUFEH, Nov. 1 WITH BULGARIA
(Central News),-Two Japanese tyl-; motored heavy bombers were brought down by Chinese anti-aircraft fire:
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MOSCOW, Nov. 27 (Reuter),——The Interview between King Boris of Bulgaria and M. Sobolov, leader of the Soviet Delegation to the Danube) Conference, is noted without com- ment in the Soviet Press to-day.
the Bulgarian
of
The return Minister to Germany, M. Draganof, to Sofla is mentioned with a remark, attributed to well-informed quarters, that he is not bearing a protocol to (the Axis-Japan Pact.
For the second successive day, "Pravda" refers to the cultural re-
lations between Russia and Bulgaria and quotes us an example the success ful production of Soviet plays In Sofa and Burgas."
Dutch house-wives are worried by
four months.
Nazi Party On "Crazy British"
Advance Resumes LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter). Greek troops resumed their advance this morning, according to the latest reports from the Albanian front, saya the Athens. radio.
R.A.F. Bomba Valona CAIRO, Nov. 27 (Router)-R.A.F. bombers successfully roided Valona harbour yesterday despite intensive anti-aircraft ond enemy fighter opposition, anys an official
com
munique.
Dircet hits were obtained on a big ship which was seen sinking before the R.A.F. started the return
Journey.
Quays and the docks area were damaged and aerodrome buildings were destroyed.
ber 24 in n leader entitled "New Adown," writes that no army of a great Power has been exposed to such Bre defeat at the hands of a weaker ad- versary since the Italians at Adown were surrounded and annihilated by Emperor Menelik's
spear-bearing Abyssinian hordes.
Retreat Bombed ATHENS, Nov. 27 (Reuter). Greek alrcraft bave successfully bombed Italian concentrations, columns of troops and batteries in nelion, according to a Greek com- munique,
The Italians are stated to have bombed villages in Epirus, Corfu, Cephalonia and Crete and also
have bombed Patras.
to
The communique adds that Greek troops are continuing, successfully their action on Albanian soll,
Surrendered To Yugo-Slavia
LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter)—AL together 1,300 Italians and Albanians have surrendered to the Yugo-Slav authorities on the frontier in the Debar sector during the last few days. according to unconfirmed reports.
Can't Figure Us Out LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter). "Crazy British" is the title of an article in the Nazi Party
One enemy fighter was shot down. news-sheet which complains that British Air Superiority the British are continuing the LONDON, Nov. 27 (UP)-In the war contrary to all rules of logic. House of Commons to-day, Captain The article declares: "No sensible H. H. Balfour, Under-Secretary for far the person can follow the acrobatics of Air announced that so British thought to-day. That Ger- R.A.F. has shot down 20 tallan many cannot be conquered. in the planes on the Greek front, and added war, which lias In any case been that "since November 10, but few decided on the battlefield, is not Italian aircraft have been encountered doubted by anyone in possession of on the Greek front."
Position Yesterday normal mental faculties, сола "The directors of British policy LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter)-The decline to recognise this primary law Greek radio said yesterday morning of human logic."
that at least two Italian divisions of After Speaking of British about 30,000 men have been com "hallucinations," the article declares pletely smashed and five others of that the "problem of finding a solu-about 75,000 men in all have been to leave for the interior, yesterday tion to this war is no longer one of disorganised. politics but psychology."
STOCK EXCHANGE LONDON, Nov. 27 (Reuter) Main interest in the Stock Exchange to-day was in gilt-edged securities in which good business was effected at fractionally higher levels.
inney ng in. Industrials was
to new leaders,
Among foreign holdings, South American bands and Egyptkin_7′′per cent, Improved, while Eastern Banks were also supported.
Rails and oils were dull. Wall Street was steady.
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Chinese Refugees Repatriated
Since September 20, 400, Chinese refugees have been repatriated to Kwanglung by, the Hongkong office of the Kwangtung Reiter Commission.
Another group which was scheduled
was told to postpone its trip owing Greek to tension at Shayuchung.
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BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE GOODS "
Special to the "Telegraph"
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 27 (UP):-The American Federa- tion of Labour, at its annual Convention, reaffirmed without a dissenting vote, their boycott on Japanese products.
LOAN FOR CHINA Japoneso economic resources to such
IS INDICATED
They declared that if it is strictly followed it would "materially weaken an extent that it would place Japan in a weakened position to continue the murderous assault and aggression against the people of China,
A resolution was also passed de claring that social gaina must be held in the face of defence activities,
Washington Report WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (Reuter) -Loans for China, Argentina, Cubs and: Chile" are in prospect.__
As for China, Mr. Jesse Jones, the for defence, Federal Loan Administrator, told a Replying to a questión," Mr. Jones press conference that "as long as the said that he knew nothing about a Chinese are in trouble, we want to loan being considered for, Indos be friendly and help them," say Ching but that negotiations were
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