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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 23, 1940

BUSINESSLIKE JOB OF RETALIATION

** Now "York,”To-day.

Great prominencæuis given in the newspapers to the R.A.F. rald on Sylt.

The "New York Times" says it seems to have been a thorough businesslike job of retaliation for the German attack on Scapa Flow.

The paper adds it is a tribute to their fighting prowess that only one from the 30 ormare raiding planes; falled to return.

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SCAPA FLOW "RAID" IN NEW LICHT

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R.A.F PILOTS TELL OF NEW MYSTERY A.A. GUN

Lone T SYLT

To-day.

REPORTS FROM THE pilots engaged in recent

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FIGHTING operations indicate that the defence of Sylt NEAR

against attacks from the air was left almost

entirely to German searchlight units and anti-PEIPING

aircraft batteries, and this has led to much com- ment, writes Reuter's military correspondent. WHERE WERE THE GERMAN »FIGHTERS?^__^ WHY WAS NO ATTEMPT MADE TO INTERCEPT THE BRITISH BOMBERS BEFORE »THEIR ARRIVAL „OR ON THE WAY BACK?

The answer to these ques-

tions is probably that the raid DANISH

was made at night.

Hitherto all: German raids on, the British coast have been carried out

in daylight when R.A.F. machines are able to see them and intercept them at high speed.

SURVIVORS LANDED

LONDON, TO-DAY. On the other hand, British ralds, NINE MEMBERS OF THE CREW Including the leaflet reconnaissances | OF THE DANISH STEAMER MINSK, over. Germany, hitherto - have been SUNK made at night.

The problem of the efficiency of the German fighters therefore is still to

Be solved.

Stockholm, To-day. The "Dagens Nyheter" con- siders that so much publicity was given to the Nazi raid on Scapa Flow that it might have been carried out for pro New Type Of Gun paganda alone, and ironically Meanwhile, details of a new German quotes German reports that light anti-aircraft invention three warships were damag-given by a pilot officer who participat ed, columns of fire were seen, and so forth.

The impression on reading the bel-" licose, outpourings of the German wants press is that Germany really peace but plays a role in case Allies refuse the terms.

"The same Impression is gain- ed from the unrestrained Nazi threats of Britain's Imminent downfall, when not even British shipping has suffered noticeable lass.

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"Hitler tried to reach President Roosevelt through the Pope and Mr. Sumner Welles, but Mr. Roosevelt forestalled him with his speech Saturday demanding the security the small nations, and liberation from oppression and force of armș.

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GENERAL WAVELL

RETURNING

Pretoria, To-day. General Wavell, commanding Bri tish troops in the Near East, has left by air on his return to Egypt and Palestine.

ed the Sylt raid.

were

We found the Germans. have a naw gùn," he said, "with which they fired all the time-we were over Sylt.

OFF THE NORTH-EAST COAST OF SCOTLAND ON TUES- DAY NIGHT, WERE LANDED AT A SCOTTISH PORT BY A BRITISH WARSHIP WHICH

PICKED THEM

UP AFTER THEY HAD BEEN IN A

SMALL BOAT 36 HOURS. -

Five survivors were taken to hos- pital, and 11. members of the crew. are missing.

The Minsk is believed to have been

sunk by a U-boat. An explosion oc-

curred and the ship sank in about three minutes.-Reuter.

SWEDEN CALLING MEN "FOR TRAINING

Peiping, To-day.

It is understood there has been constant fighting in the hills west of Mentoukou dur- ing the past week, accompan- ied by heavy aerial bombing. at There has also been fighting Toll and Liuliho, west of the Pel- ping-Hankow Railway, to which it is: reported Japanese reinforcements have had to be rushed from Paoting- fu in order to free a Japanese de- tachment that had been surrounded.

Japaness casualties are report. ed to be considerable in the Men- toukou area.

The Japanese are reported to have. been raiding villages and comman- for deering all able-bodied men transport work. Reuter.

MR. WELLES THANKS ITALY

Rome, To-day. On leaving Italy, Mr Summer Welles, U.S. Under-Secretary of State, sent a telegram to Count Ciano, the Italian "The things that come up are not

Stockholm, To-day. Foreign Minister, requesting him to 'flaming onions. They come up in a

Ten thousand Swedish conscripts transmit to the King his deep apprecia- burst like a big clip of ammunition.

who did not do: milltary training be-tion for the audience granted him and "About a dozen reddish balls spread fore the outbreak of war will be call expressing profound gratitude for the out slowly, at first-and then shoot uped to the colours in the Summer- cordial and friendly welcome of the at incredible speed. The sight was so

Reuter.

Italian Government-Reuter. pretty it was hard to think. they might be lethal." Reuter.

BULGARIA'S POLICY

Sofia, To-day. Bulgaria's determination to pre- serve her independence, and neutral- ity in the European war was stress- ed by the Foreign Minister, speaking in Parliament.

He added: "Our attitude in ap- proved, not only by our neighbours, but by all the great Powers and the belligerents on both sides."-Reuter. General Wavell has been visiting "Havas quotes the Foreign Minister British territories in Africa in con- as saying that Bulgaria would take nection with defence matters.-Reuter, up arms to enforce her just claims.

NAZI AIR ACTIVITY OFF

SOUTH-EAST COAST

On the approach of British fighters,

London, To-day the plane made off at top speed.

The Air Ministry an-

nounces that an enemy

- Meanwhile intense air activity was „-reported off the south-east coast of

Britain during Wednesday night. German planes were reported near

flew out tổ sea.

aircraft appeared over the coast and watchers say that Bri- the Shetlands on Thurs-tish fighter and reconnaissance planes day afternoon. The war- ing was sounded and the all clear given 15 minutes later.

-British fighter patrols were 'active along a wide stretch of the south coast.

ANDREVESSEL BOMBED

British vessel was bombed off the

south coast on Wednesday night. Four of the crew? were”.

scored a diN

The plane flew high and no bombs died Inter were dropped.

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