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America Is Suspicious Of Soviet - Japan
Special to the "Telegraph"
Pact
WASHINGTON, Agr. 15 (UP).-Diplomatic sources to-day predleted that the Russo-American conversations on commercial relations will be stopped temporarily until the meaning of the Russo-Japancse pact is clarified.}
U. S. Fighting Personnel
Comment on the treaty is still guarded and varied. Observers believed that the United States will continue its efforts to better, relations with Russin, despite the pact, if there is convincing proof that the treaty will result in a-A bill increasing the officer and stronger Russian stand against Germany in Europe.
In the
In the case of Japan, however, the already strained relations are not expected to improve. Most observers here see the treaty as a threat against Anglo-American Interests Orient, inasmuch as it is believed that Japan previously feared a Russian of her Louthward attnek in avent expansion.
Russian Comment MOSCOW, Apr. 15 (UP)-The official organ, "izvestia", In an editor- Int to-day hailed the Russo-Japanese pact as the "turning point in history of the relations between
the two
cmmtries, ending the old traditional
WASHINGTON, Apr. 15 (Reuter), enlisted cfremth of the United States Navy and Marine Corps to 232,000 was passed and sent to the White House by the Senate lo-day.
The bill also authorises the Pre- ident to acquire 200,000 tons of suxillary vercin fur national de- chee and to raise the number of men nlisted to 300,000 at his discretion.
Idle Foreign Ships In U.S.
WASHINGTON, Apr. 15 (Reuler)
Pre- enmity, and heralding a new phaseLegislation authorising, the
sident during the present emergency which
is promising to be fruitful. Other newspapers gave prominence purchase, requisition or take pus
ression of foreign merchantmen, ¡y- to the exchange of telegrains between Mr Mataka and M. Molotov, as well in idle in United States ports was a. Prince Kmoye's statement that "laid before the Scante Foreign Rela- convinced of the historic simtions Committee tu-day by the Chair- Beance of Soviet-Japanese relations man, Senator George. which is alling considerably in the establishment of peace throughout the | world."
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Japanese circles reported the trade aberle nuntiations are pro-
eding; entisfactorily and that agreement is imminent.
an
Japanese Humble TOKYO, Apr. 15 (Reuter)-After the first flush of enthusiasin for lite
STOCK EXCHANGE
Caution Prevails
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
REFUGEE HAVEN-Rofaol L. Trujillo, loft, former President of Dominican Republic, discusses in Now York with Archduko Otto, protender to Austrian throne, large-scale settlement' in Dominica of oppressed Catholics.
INDIAN TRIUMPH AT MASSAWA
NEW DELHI, Apr. 15 (Reuter).—Many deeds of gallantry by Indian troops during the operations leading to the fall of
Massawa are described in despatches received from Eritrea.
BLAZE RENDERS 5,000 HOMELESS
The Indian troops were quick to seize the advantage and altempt actions against odds which normally would have been extremely hazardous. On several occasions enemy machine gun LONDON, Apr. 15 (Reuter).-The Mediterranean situation is respon- positions concealed in wire en- ble for the generally cautious tin-ngiements were taken at the! deney prevalling in the Stock EX-
bayonet point, and one sepoy in change to-day. Prices were widely new Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact,rked down, but there was no sall- taking such Japanese newspapers adopted a more reserved lune to-day. Caution is ing pressure.
.. Oil shures and European bonds rged and the view expressed that especially, were easy, but iridustrials unless Moscow suspends help
an kept relatively steady and gilt edged and reaches an agreement with Japan on the various issues at present out-securities closed steadier. standing between the countries, the part will be valueless.
China
Dae newspaper says that the pact ould not be construed as a gesture of goodwill to Japanese but the natural policy of the Soviet Union which reeks profil by the wars of others.
Air Duels Over
English Channel
15
(Reuler).- LONDON, Apr. Royal Air Force fighters carried out offensive patrols over the Channel and Northern France during daylight to-day and shot down two German fighters.
A German bomber was also des- troyed by fighters over the Channel.
One British fighter is missing. No bombs fell on Britain during daylight on Tuesday.
Night Alert
Japanese and Brazilian bonds also
declined.
Wall Street was barely steady.
Hitler Carves Up Territory
BERLIN, Apr. 15 (Reuter),Hitler has appointed Nazi civil administra- tors for German occupied Yugo-Slav territories of lower Styria, Carinthia and Carniola, former Austrain ter- ritory incorporated in Yugo-Slavia after the last war.
The civil administrators will be The directly responsible to Hitler. execution of milltary law remains in the hands of the army.
South African Troops
+
PRETORIA, Apr. 15 (Reuter),— LONDON, Apr. 15 (Reuter). The "The South African military forces now likely to have the op- alert sounded in the London area at are alate huur to-night. Enemy air-portunity of serving in Africa beyond craft were reported over areas in the East Africa and Abyssinin," said the northwest, cast and south west of Department of Defence statement to- England, north Midlands and East day. calling for recruits for Anglia.
branches of the defence forces,
all
EL post single- handed crawled close enough to throw a hand grenade.
Another havildar led a detachment across a bullet swept area and minc- Held to cut elr 500 Italian naval
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
SHANGHAI, Apr. 16 (UP)-A fire 'ast night razed 1,000 strow huts in ratings holding one sector of the line. Shanghai's western area outside the During the attack on the port, an settlement, muking some 5,000 per- Indian Company led by a subadar
sons homeless, mostly poverty succeeded in rounding up approx stricken Chinese. imately 200 prisoners, all Europeans: who were preparing to make a stand. The subadar sent a platoon aroung stations battled the blaze for live the flank with orders to open rapid hours. fire and eventually effected a clever capture.
Past Minefields
Seven fire engines
from three
SURVIVORS OF
Indian troops in carriers were the TORPEDOED SHIP first to enter Massawa, despite minc- fields crowding the entrance, which were easily ioented and disposed of by Indian Sappers and miners.
As soon as the troops were dis- was a missed at Massawa, there general rush seaward and bathing, was soon in full swing, though it was nearly midnight.
Meanwhile the khan samas were settling down to cook an enormous meal of celebration over the capture of Italian oranges.
Civil Service XI
Pernambuco, Brazil, Apr. 15 (Reuter)-Nineteen survivors of the sicamer landed crew of a British
Brazilian steamer here to-day from which picited them up on Sunday.
The British vessel is reported to have been torpedoed.
Liaison With Turks
-Ankara,-Apr.15 (Reuter).-Lleut- Gen. Sir James Marshall-Cornwall has left here for Egypt.
The Civil Service team to play Indians in n second divisions teague cricket fixture
an Saturday 18.-I. at Sookinpoo Strange (Captain), G. Ainslie, V. C. Bond, E Lawrenen, T. Lock- G. Davidson. F
art. 3. F. MacGawan, J. Mitchell, Resume Parratt, N. L. Smilli, A. Watson.
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Accompanied by Air imbirst he arrived in Turkey from Egypt at the beginning of April to talks with the Turkish General Staff.
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April 16, 1941..
U. S. Has A Million Under Arms
WASHINGTON. April 15 (UP)—The United States had 1,264,310 men under arms on March 10, the first time the figure has crossed the million mark since the World War.
The War Department reportail that the Army now has 68,500 officers and 936,000 men, includ- ing regulars, national guards- men, reserves on active duty and selective trainees.. This number
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SHIRTS
is expected to be increased to to measure 1,418,000 by July 1.
The Navy has 214,710 nelives and reserves on duty, and the Marine Corps has 48,100, Legislation is pending to increase the strength of the Navy to 300,000, and of the Marine Corps to 60,000.
Remarkable Feat
only
War Department authorities con- aldered the expansion of the Army to date a remarkable feat. They pointed out that when the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1919 Army strength had reached
sed a
peak of 3,673,898 and that it stood 107,880 on June 30, 1939,
Coincident wit
release of with
the data,
holsted a the Senate out" sign to potential invaders ot the Amerlens. Without a word of debate, the Chamber approved a re- solution serving notice that this coun
will not recognise the transfer
try
ern
one non-
of any geographic region in the West-
Hemisphere frem American power to another American power.
101-
Of
Transfer Gold Stocks Completed
April
15
WASHINGTON, (UP)-One of the largest trans- portation jobs in history-trans- fer of some $10,000,000,000 in gold from New York to the Fort Knox, Kentucky, underground stronghold-has just been com- pleted by Federal agents after eight months of secret work.
The shipments started last July when European gald, sent to the United States for wár supplies and other equipment, threatened fo the New York Federal Re- swamp serve Board's storage facilities.
Since
time, 5 trains, bearing that 672,827 gold bars worth $9,055,884,- 651, have arrived in Fort Knox. This boosted the Kentucky gold stock lo $14,579,501,387-or approximately two-thirds of the US. holdings of $22,179,232,491
Post
No Hitch
Omce department officials supervised the transfer, and Secret Service agents of the Treasury De- partment-served-as-guards. In addi- tion, each trainload was protected by two army officers and 34 enlisted men.
Departure of each train usually occurred at night, and the routes and schedules were kept secret. Officials said that no untoward incident occur- red during any of the trips.
Panama Canal Trade Down
Lowest Transit Figures WASHINGTON, April 15 (UP)-Transits through the Panama Canal during 1940 were the lowest recorded since 1935. The aggregate, number of ocean-going commercial vessels passing through the Canal last ycar totalled 5,058, a decrease of 870 vessels or 15 percent as com- pared with 1939.
The decreased movement of cargo through the Canal in 1940, was due to the relatively low level of trade to and from Europe. Trade between Europe and the West Coast of the United States and Canada dropped from 4,872,000 tons in 1939 to 2,429,- 000 in 1940, while the Europe-South American trafle fell off from 2,420,- 000 tons to $84,000 tons.
of
Coineldent with the large amount construction now in progress on
the Isthmus, the amount of local In coming cargo reached a record level at both Cristobal and Balboa during December 1940.
The combined total of 121,348 tons represented the largest amount of local incoming cargo to have crossed the docks of these ports since the Canal was opened to commerce,
WAR PAINTINGS
As already announced, there will be an exhibition of war paintings and akratches by Mr Liang Yu-ming in St John's Cathedral Hall on April 18 and 10, from 11 am to 6 pm.in ald of war churilles-the British War Organisation Fund, British Fund for Relief of Distress in China, and Chl- nese Artista Aeroplane Fund; The exhibition will be under the patronage of His Excelleney the Governor, and will be opened by Blahop Hall,
On
The "Hongkong Scouting Gazette"
contains "Points for March Pioneering" and other interesting articles, and two illustrations, one of them being a snapshot of the former Acting Governor, General Norton.
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