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WASHINGTON, TO-DAY. SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL SAID YESTERDAY THAT HE WAS SEEKING ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN LOSEY, THE U. S. MILI- TARY ATTACHE KILLED IN A GERMAN AIR RAID IN NORWAY.

He added that he would not take any diplomatic action until all the in- formation had been received.

The question which was being asked by members of the State Department was whether the Germans-who still contend there is no state of war exist-

SOURCE OF SUPPLIES

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NEW YORK, TO-DAY. EXPECTED CHANGES IN SOURCES OF AMERICAN RUBBER SUPPLIES AS A RESULT OF THE WAR HAVE SO FAR. FAILED TO MATERIALIZE, ACCORDING ΤΟ THE WEEKLY SURVEY OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE, INC.

In commercial quarters it had been thought that buyers of crude rubber in this country would have to rely more on the Dutch East Indies than on British Malaya because of wartime conditions. Figures for the first six months of the war, however, fail to substantiate this. Actually, according to this review, British Malaya has since the beginning of the war sup-

ber, as against an average of 63.9 per cent for the period from January 1937 to August 1939.

ing between Germany and Norway-plied 67.3 per cent of American rub- had the right to bomb any place in Norway, even if it were a military objective just as the railway centre where Captain Losey died.

At the moment, the indications were that the United States would at least present Germany with a bill for dam- ages.-Reuter.

JAP. MILITARY ATTACHE LEAVES HUNGARY (SPECIAL TO "CHINA" MAIL") .

Budapest, To-day.

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The Japanese Military Attache to Hungary, Major Takasaka, left night for Japan. He will be replaced by Colonel Watabe Yoshinaka. Havas.

According to this survey, the only notable shifts in world rubber ship- ments since the outbreak of the war are (1) a decided drop in British Malayan share in rubber shipments to Japan and Europe and (2) a sharp increase in re-exports from the United States to Europe. Havas.

20 GERMAN TRANSPORTS SIGHTED AT SEA

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Stockholm, To-day. According to

from a. morsago Gothenburg, 20. German transports,

MR. GREW TO TAKE A accompanied by four destroyers, were

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Washington, To-day.

eighted off the coast on Sunday night, apparently bound for Norway. Router.

Mr. Joseph Grew, U. S. Ambassa-

to spend a holiday in

the United

dor to Japan, is leaving Japan shortly States.-Havas.

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London, To-day. Router's special correspondent at Gaeddede reports:—

"learn that the British troops. who drove off the Germans

Steinkjer, lining the road from keypoint in the Norwegian de. fancea.

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"German troops had been land. ad by destroyers in the north part of Trondheim Fjord.

"It is reported that during a German air raid on a Norwegian harbour on Sunday a British ship brought down three of nine bomb- ers by anti-aircraft fire."-Reuter.

Belgrade, To-day.

An appeal to all patriotic Yugo- slavians to report: immediately everything they see or learn that is liable to endanger the interests of the national defence is issued by the Officer: Commanding the Belgrade Command.

The appeal states: "Foreign secret services recently tried to provoke uncertainty in the Army, shake confidence in the Govern- ment, and collect details of the country's military strength.

"It is the duty of Yugoslavs to keep a watch on foreigners, many of whom are agents working against the interests of the state."

Reuter.

London, To-day.

The present conduct of the war is the object of satisfaction in the British *Press.

Force of the Royal Air The work and the Royal Navy is highly praised and the considerable success of British troops, officially announced, is particul- arly noted.

Sweden's Attention is also paid to firm attitude regarding flights of Ger. man aircraft over that country and the precautionary measures taken there,

The "Daily Telegraph" writes:-"The unsleeping vigilance of the Navy and the Incessant activity of the Royal Air Force are impressive evidence of how promptly and vigorously our promise of military help to Norway has been hon- oured.

"The operations conducted by the Al- lled troops are necessarily. veiled in se- crecy and, in a campaign so difficult, it would be foolish to expect immediate de- 'cisive results.

"It is enough that Norway can feel she has great Ailies, and has the satis- faction to know that her stand against her aggressor has been another incen. tive to her neighbour, Sweden, to take effective and resolute steps to maintain her neutrality."

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The "Daily Mail" says that our air- are doing well. Their operations of are designed. to cover the landing British troops in Norway. So far, they have succeeded. In comparison with Air the German air force, the Royal Force has suffered lightly.

British airmen have again shown their superiority in combat with the Germans, especially in night operations.

The "News Chronicle" says that the Royal Air Force is doing some first- class work. With regard to Sweden, the paper suggests that the German air- craft which flew over Sweden might have been photographing Swedish defences "so that they can bomb them more eas- fly" if ever Hitler decides to invade Sweden.

Referring to the Swedish protest to... Berlin, the "News Chronicle" cominents: "The Swedes are wise to adopt this strong and independent attitude; The Swedes have a strong army, powerful defences and a resolute spirit."-Router.

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Tokyo,. To-day. In connection with the economic blockade of Germany, Britain has proposed the conclusion of a trade agreement with Japan, according to the Japanese newspaper "Nicht Nichi."

The paper points out that the Sterling bloc countries constitute Japan's most important export markets.

The London correspondentof the "Nichi Nichi" says:

"Well-informed circles empha- size the striking change recently noted in the British Government's attitude towards Japan."--Reuter.

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