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FIRST BRITISH CASUALTIES

London, To-day.

The first British ambu- lance train, containing sick and accident cases from France, arrived yesterday at a country station near Lon- don.

Ambulances, which were converted coaches each containing 10 stretchers, waited outside the station, and there were 50 or 60 stretchers on the plat-. form with nurses standing by.

The more serious cases, wrapped in blankets, were carried from the train by policemen and volunteer ambulance

men.

Others, still wearing battle uniform, limped to the ambulances on sticks and crutches.

All the men were taken to a large hospital near the station.-Reuter.

FRENCH PARLIAMENT TO BE CONVENED

Paris, Oct. 23.

The French Parliament will sit in extraordinary session during the second half of November to vote on the extension of the full powers held at present by the Premier, M. Edou- ard Daladier.

M. Daladier, concurrently War Minister, was granted full powers in matters of national defence last March. His powers expire on Novem- ber 30.

to The Government wishes have them renewed to facilitate quick legislation by means. of decrees. Also during the latter part of November the Cabinet will present the 1940 Budget to the Chamber Finance Com- mittee for preliminary examination.

Mrs. Hwang, of Blue Pool Road, whilst walking in Feel Btreet yester day, had her handbag, containing $148.15, snatched

THE CHINA MATI,, OCTOBER 30, 1930

WITH THE BRITISH TROOPS IN FRANCE-A Sunday morning picture in a French village behind the. lines showing a church service well attended by British soldiers. (British Official Picture).

VICEROY SEEKS DISCUSSION

New Delhi, To-day.

The Viceroy is report- ed to have invited lead- ers of Congress and the Muslim League to Delhi for a discussion during the coming week. Reuter.

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DUEL BETWEEN FREEDOM STATION AND NAZI JAMMERS

London, To-day.

ANOTHER DUEL took place yesterday in Germany between the anti-Hitler Freedom Station and Nazi radio jammers.

Five minutes after the Freedom broadcast startedi.

the jammers got to work.

The station changed its frequency several times,

and the jammers followed the change almost im mediately.

However, listeners could

get the

gist of the announcer's words.

He said the Nazis had been dealt

a severe blow by the American re-

peal of the arms embargo.

He also referred to the Papal urged Roman Encyclical, and Catholics in Germany to risc -against-Hitler (as he has repeated:

pro-

ly urged in the last few days.) The announcer said that a minent German Catholic leader had been executed in a Nazi concentra- tion-camp.-Reuter. ··

ACCUSATION AGAINST

LAWLESS U-BOAT CAMPAIGN

London, To-day. Special interest has been rous- ed in Britain- by the Premier's recent speech, in which he refer- red to the growing lawlessness of the U-boat campaign.

It is noted that about 50 per- cent. of women and children in ships attacked are reported miss- -ing:-Reuter,

REV. RYDING PRESIDENT

Shanghal, To-day.

The Japanese army spokesman here yesterday alleged that the Rev. I. S.:] W. Ryding, a British missionary at

ROOSEVELT

Chenliu, Honan province, had been in MAY

close touch with Chinese guerillas.

The guerillas raided. the town," causing considerable damage.

The spokesman's allegation was made in the course of a denial that: there was an anti-foreign movement in Chenlių.

Later, the Rev. Mr. Ryding left the towni and went to Tsingtao, thế spokesman added. Beuter.

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suffering TO

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When

Neutrality