1940-04-22 — Page 5

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 22, 1940.

ANGLO- RUSSIAN PARLEYS

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") London, To-day. Considerable importance is attached by the press to the conversations between the Foreign Secretary, Lord Hali- fax, and M. Maisky, Soviet Ambassador to Great Britain, and the possible resumption in the near future of Russo- British trade parleys.

In a comment, which summarises the the attitude of most of the papers, Sunday Times' Diplomatic Correspon- dent writes, "while Britain is ready to discuss trade relations with the So- viet an agreement cannot be contem- plated which would leave'a substan- tial amount of supplies to reach Ger- many through Russia.

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"The announcement of improvement-

should Russo-Yugoslav relations also be greeted favourably as it may pave the way to better relations be- tween Yugoslavia and Bulgaria which is at present Russia's best friend in the Balkans."--Havas.

SEEMS TO BELIEVE GERMANY WILL WIN

Rome, To-day.

Signor Ansaldo, director of Count Ciano's newspaper, "Telegrafo," who last week warned that Italy's interven- tion in the war might be nearer than it seemed month ago, yesterday deliver- ed another broadcast to the Italian Army.

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"FOR THE GREATNESS OF ITALY"

Rome, To-day.

Signor Mussolini yesterday made a brief reference to the political tension in connection with the Foundation of Rome and Labour Day.

He said: "I have only one word to say, work and arm for the greatness of the

Reuter. nation. That is the watchword for the whole Italian people."

3-MINUTE DRAMA IN A GARDEN

WHISPERS:

Let's ask that nice Mr. Peters to play tennis again. He looks so fed up, poor man...

Dick, you're always running away to those girls next door! "You never consider me lately. I might as well not exist for all. the notice you.

take of

me

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He said he had nothing to add to or withdraw from his last Sunday's speech and, added:

"The losers in this war will be- come as slaves earning only enough to eke out a bare existence while the victors will consider themselves

seek masters of all and will acquire world domination."

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He concluded: "The only sure guarantee that Italy will not be drag- ged down was. in the strength of her arms. Reuter.

SWEDISH PRECAUTION

Stockholm, To-day. Fresh precautionary mea- sures were announced yes- terday. The Government asked Parliament to enforce the laws concerning compul- sory labour service which are originally passed for use in- emergency.

It also requested a credit for 65 mil lion kroner for artillery material.

"Nazi Fifth Column activity" is re- vealed by the "Social Demokraten" which asserts: The "Cubo" organisa- tion, which pretends to be a sports and physical culture association," ac tually exists, to spread Nazi doctrines among Swedish youth-Reuter.

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ARGENTINE DECISION (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

Buenos Aires, Yesterday The Argentine Government has decided not to impose fines on Nor wegian and Danish xhips

freights, by reason of pres

stances, are not covered by bills of lading and consular visas. Havas,

This tiredness makes me feel so desperate, doctor. Why -even wake

tired!

WHISPERS: Who wouldn't be with that dull booking wife

of his

KWISPERS:

Come on, let's

ask him. ∙1.don't suppos

she'll mind

For heaven's sake, Gwen, don't be difficult. If you weren't always complaining of tiredness these days

they'd invite you,

too!!

Well, Mrs. Peters. like Night Starvation. your trouble sounds You see, even during

sleep you go on using up energy in heartbeats, breathingTM and other automatic actions. Unless energy is replaced during·· sleep, no wonder you wake tired, feel and look run-down and "nervy! I advise

Horlicks for that

FORTNIGHT LATER-THE TENNIS CLUB

I hope you're coming to the -club.dance,

Mrs Peters

MR. PETERS! We

· want another man for a mixed doubles, Will you join us?

DICK'S GAY LAUGHTER FROM NEXT DOOR WAS LIKE TORTURE TO`NERVY: RUN-DOWN GWEN SHE RUSHED INDOORS TO ESCAPE IT

HORLICKS FOR GWEN EVERY NIGHT-HER HEALTH IMPROVED

WONDERFULLY

Why of

Oh yes Gwán,

darling

dof

Shall we Dick P

VINCE BLEN

6 WEEKS LATER

Yer

to!

"What,me?

Pa

I love!

GOSH, I DO LOOK OLD AND DRAWN THESE. PAYE. CANY BLAME. "DICK, REALLY. OK, JE ONLY I COULD SHAKE OFF THESE NERVES".

·AND, TIREDNESS.

I WONDER IF IT'D BE ANY GOOD SEEING THE

DOCTOR

Gwen, you look marvellous these days such a sparkle

in your eyes

KETTIKE AND LOOK

at night. You'll morning. In: get all your @self-confidence jay Horlicks dis-the-specię)TM at all good stores

HORLICKS

“ĈUARDS AGAINST.

RVATION

NIGHT