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ASTOUNDING STORY OF U-BOAT

London, To-day.

The U-boat commander who sank the Bibby liner "Yorkshire" ordered the captain of the "Independence Hall," the American rescue ship, to leave 100 Bri- tish soldiers and airmen to drown, according to the "Daily Express."

The Servicemen were being invalided home from India and the Far East. The American captain, however, ignored the orders and most of the men were saved with their wives and families in the darkness.

Survivors declare that the crew of the "Independence Hall" were incensed at the ruthlessness of the German order.

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The American skipper saw red, and a member of the crew shouted: "I'll get in this war within a week, and we'll sweep these so-and-sos off the sea.”—Reuter.

GERMAN CRUISER ON HIGH SEAS CAPTURED AMERICAN SHIP "CITY OF FLINT"

VIENNA "THANKS" THE FUEHRER

are

Vienna, To-day. The women of Vienna forming processions to protest against the lack of food.

With their traditional-sense-of- the dramatió) they carry their empty food-baskets over their

'heads and dišṁally chant:"We

thank our Fuehrer!”—Reuter,

R.A.F. PINNACE IN ADVENTURE

London, To-day.

An R.A.F. pinnace, and its crew of seven, have arrived safely back at their northern base after being missing for four days.

The pinnace was caught in a gale, which kept up, and prevented aircraft, destroyers and lifeboats from finding her, although they hunted for three days.

Although the

pinnace's wireless was quf of order, there were : fron rations and a keg of water on board, and the crew were undaunted. They returned safely to port early on the fifth day. Reuter.

DISILLUSIONMENT OF NAZI WORKERS

London, and Mora

London, To-day.

NORWEGIAN DESPATCHES reveal that the "City of Flint" was captured by the German cruiser "Emden."

Germany is known to have one or two armed mer

chantmen operating as sea-raiders, but this is the first indication that one of her warships has been on the high seas, -Reuter.

Washington, To-day. Lively discussion has been aroused on the legal aspects of the detention of the American steamer, "City of Flint," by Russia.

Hopes are expressed that the in- cident will serve to clarify the Soviet's general attitude.

Mr. Silas Axtell, the Admiralty lawyer, declared that unless Russia desires to come out openly on the side of Germany she must return the vessel.

Mr. Edward Corwin, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton, asserted that If Russla „maintains her neutrality, the United States

VATICAN'S PROTEST TO GERMANY

Berlin, To-day. The Panal Nuncio in Berlin has officially protested to the_German · Government against the oppression of the Church By the Germans in Poland

may protest and demand the re- "turn ̄of ̄tho ̈ship, but ̄lf ̄Russia indicates she is a belligerent, then vessels · carrying contraband to Russia will be subject to seizure by the Allies.

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SOVIET SHOCK TO FINLAND

Helsinki, To-day.

News of the return of M. Passikivi and other important members of the Finnish mission to Moscow only 36 hours after reaching the Soviet capital has caused a sen. sation here.

The Finnish delegates are seeking fresh instructions, following new proposals by Stalin:

In Stockholm; the "Aftonbladet" publishes a message from its Hel- sinki correspondent saying that it is not a case of rupture of the negotia- tions but merely an attempt 'by' the Soviet to play on their neighbours'

nerves.

.: ROME VERSION SHOWS

- NO CHANGE:

ceived from Moscow stating that

In Rome, a message has been re-

the new proposals include.

Firstly, special rights for „Russia

on certain islands in the Gulf of Finland;

Secondly, an undertaking that Tin- land will not fortify the Aaland

"Islands, and

Thirdly, that "Finland will under- take not to support any action against the Soviet.—Reuter.

́SOVIET SUPPLIES FOR GERMANY ....

Berlin, To-day.

It is pointed out that A neutral ship seized in such circumstances The official Nazi news agency states could only be taken to a neutral port that an agreement has been reached in the case of bad weather, damage by which the Soviet will supply Ger- to the vessel or lack of provisions.many with 1,000,000 tons of grain and Reuter.

fodder within two monthis.-Reuter.

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