1939-09-21 — Page 5

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 21, 1939.

NAZIS

MASS

COURAGEOUS SUBMARINE

MEN AND DESTROYED PLANES

Paris, To-day, The Germans have sent more troops and planes to the neighbourhood of

London, To-day.

The First Lord of the Admir- ty, Mr. Winston Churchil), da- clarad in answer to a, question,.- that: there was ovary reason" toʻ believe that the submarine which sank, the Courageous was des- troyed-Router.

(Aix-la-Chapelle), oppo- NO MINCING

site the Netherlands-

Belgium frontier and 100 OF WORDS

miles north of the nearest point at which fighting is taking place.

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ESTHONIA DENIES SOVIET BLOCKADE OF TALLINN

Tallinn, Today, mez THE ESTHONIAN GOVERNMENT last night de- nied reports that the Soviet Fleet was virtually blockadina Tallinn following the escape of the interned Polish submarine,

The Government says that both the Red Navy and the Esthonian Navy, are looking for the sub- marine.

The Danish press; however, echoés the general uneasiness in Baltic coun- triet over the Soviet invasion of Pó-

land.

ITALY AND

Special uneasiness is felt in North GREECE

London, Yesterday..

ern Europe following, the Soviet alle- Commenting in the Commons yes- gation that Esthonia permitted the terday, on the Soviet invasion of Po-escape of the Polish submarine in- Some reports state that the Germans 'land, Mr. Arthur Greenwood said the terned at Tallinn. have concentrated between 1,500 and, Premier had spoken with reticence on Soviet warships were reported to 1,800 bombers at this point.

the Soviet action,

be blockading Tallinn, but this .report "Another Power has committed anis denied in authoritative quarters in. act of aggression. There can be no Tallinn, although no statement can be doubt as to that fact. There can be obtained on the subject in Moscow.-- no doubt that the justification offeredReuter.

The French General Staff is keeping

a close watch against the possibility of a Nazi attack through Belgium. Reuter.

BERLIN DENIAL

London, To-day.

is one which reasonable people who have had, as we have had, know-

Berlin has denied the reports of ledge of previous acts of aggression, HOLLAND'S

Nazi troops and aircraft concentra- could not accept for one moment. But tions on the Netherlands-Belgium it is difficult to weigh the reactions and frontièr near Aachen.--Reuter.

repercussions of the events of Sun- day. Speculation is useless. Wireless.

BRITISH ARMY STILL LANDING

Paris, To-day.

British

FRANCE- ASKS FOR -

EXPLANATION

Moscow, To-day."

BUDGET DEFICIT

The Hague, „To-day. The Netherlands Budget for 1940 was reported on in

The French charge d'affaires-yes-Parliament yesterday, when terday called on the Soviet Foreign it was announced that there British troops continue to Commissar, M. Molotov, and asked would be à deficit of 55,500,- be landed, although it is im-vasion of Poland.-Reuter.

000 guilders. possible to give any indica- tions of their numbers.

It is known that, "thanks to the combined work of the British and French navles and air forces, the Bri- tieh contingents-may move to France along a safety corridor: guaranteed against all attack.

"The existence of this corridor is also leading to the Improvement of the ordinary air and sea cer- vloes between the two countries. While no news of the activity of British troops is available here, the French authorities are reported to be very pleased with their physique, training and adaptability to the new conditions, of warfare,-Reuter.

TURKEY'S

POLICY

Ankara, To-day. The Turkish Foreign Min- ister is leaving for Moscow to- day (Thursday), where, says an official statement, he will exchange views with Soviet leaders on certain questions of interest to both countries.” The statement adds that progress is being made in the talks with Britain

• and Francs for parts of mútual pe- sistance and economic agreements with Turkey,

Public opinion in Turkey, the state- ment concludes, is now more optimis¬ tic, that: the status- quo: In the Bal kans, the Black Sea, and the-Eastern Mediterranean will remain unchanged.

Reuter. ANA

PREMIER HAS LONG AUDIENCE OF KING

London, To-day.

The King received the Prime Minis- ter at Buckingham Palace fast even- -ing Mr. Chiantierlain stayed a con-

iderable time a Mem

"The King auto Thoolved "Mr? ta Waber the retiring, "South; Atricàn © Commistiouer

for an explanation of the Russiòn in-

SIAN BOMBED

Sian, To-day. Slan, capital of Shensi, was bombed by 96 Japanese, aircraft -- yesterday. Scores of bombs were dropped, in- Alicting over 30 civilian casualties and destroying about 100 houses--Central News.

OFF THE RECORD

Expenditure in 1941 is expected to be 60,500,000 guilders. higher.

To obtain funds to meet the in- crease, the Government will revise the Income Tax, and will introduce a Profit Tax instead be the, Dividend: Tax.

A special lom fund will also be' created.

The Netherlands is to curtail ex- penditure extent on defence and un- employment.-Reuter.

"The Tweedle Twins"

Here's Luck

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EWO BEER

ON EASIER TERMS

.

London, To-day.

Radio Rome announced last evening that Italy is withdrawing her troops from the Albanian-Greek fron- tier.

The announcement added that the Greeks were also withdrawing their forces on the frontier.···

An official statement in Athens: yes- terday says that as Graeco-Italian relations remain sincere. and friendly, being made on the frontier. Reuter. mutual withdrawals of troops were

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