THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 23, 1940
Crews of R,A,F, aircraft which bombed a heavy German cruiser and other. Nazi warships off Bergen (By Air Mall, on April 11, watching the huge bomba being loaded before getting out on the raid. Copyright).
"Total War" May
Start In
SWEDEN-
REMAINING NEUTRAL
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Stockholm, To-day.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry states that allegations in the for- eign press that war material had been transported -- through Swa». den are Incorrect.
The Government is scrupulous. ly maintaining its position of neutrality and it therefore fol- lows that the passage of troops and war material of any kind to belligerent countries is not allow. ed. Havas.
In Norway Next 48 Hours
PARIS, TO-DAY.
THE NEXT 48 HOURS MAY SEE THE START OF GERMAN “TOTAL WARFARE” BY SEA AND AIR IN NORWAY, AS A RESULT OF BRITISH AIR RAIDS ON STAVANGER, CHRISTIAN- SAND AND AALBORG, SAYS A SPOKESMAN OF THE FRENCH WAR MINISTRY.
British raids on these aerodromes, he said, were cut- ting Nazi aerial communications in Scandinavia He intimated and forcing the German hand.
the raids were keeping key aerodromes out of commission..
Allied troops, he said, have the Ger- mans at Narvik in a very bad way, while their own landings are contin- uing at various points "under satis-
YEARS OF STOMACH factory conditions" despite some Ger-
AGONY ENDED
man interference.---Reuter.
Real Struggle Yet To Begin (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") London, To-day.
It is pointed out that the real strug-
Are you a victim of what you be- lieve to be inevitable stomach trouble? Mr. S. T. W. has a strong sympathy for those who, like him, have struggled with the misery of long-drawn-out: stomach suffering. So delighted is he
It is reliably. learned that about 100 now, at having found complete relief, that he writes the following letter, German 'planes have already been "hoping that it may cause some poor destroyed or put out of commission on sufferers to know that, however long Norwegian and Danish aerodromes, they suffered, and whatever age they The comparative losses of the British are, there is still hope for them in were very light. Maclean Brand Stomach Powder."
He goes on to say, "For years I suffered untold agonies, and used to sle for the mastery of the air in Scan- wonder if life was worth living, as I dinavia has not yet begun. It will was afraid to eat. I was treated for probably flare out if the R.A.F. osta. Gastritis, Ulcers, Colic and Indiges-blish themselves in bases in Norway, tion. Seeing an advertisement oneAt present, the R.A.F. pilots are work. day, I thought I would give Macleaning at a great disadvantage—Havas. Brand Stomach Powder a trial. I am nów: able to eat anything. People who know how I suffered for years are surprised when I tell them I am com- pletely cured through taking Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. I am 67 years of age, and consider I am a livà ing testimonial."
TRAINED PILOTS DOUBLED
London, To-day. It is learnt in well informed air circles that sinc
the, war
Get rid of your stomach trouble in output őr ten the same quick and certain way. Be has doubled, com sure to ask for MACLEAN BRAND bers trained Stomach Powder, which is only genu-war. It ine if the signature "ALEX. C. MAC-number will LEAN" appears on bottle and carton. It is poin
If you have an dimculty in obtain the year the ing it from your local chemist or store: write to-Banker & PO Box 755, Hong Cont
MANOEUVRES BEGIN IN EGYPT
Cairo, To-day.
The first large-scale exerclues by the New Zealand Expedition- ary Force since their arrival In Egypt began yesterday morning. In the desert south of Calro.
They are designed to test the powers of co-ordination of In- fantry, cavalry and artillery In the roughest country; the exer- cises will last four days-Reuter.
TAUSSIG STATEMENT
AMERICAN STAND IN THE PACIFIC
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL")"
Washington, To-day. Despite the fact that Ad- miral Taussig's statement on war with Japan consisted of an expression of personal opinion, political circles here attach considerable impor- tance to it.
Admiral Taussig's affirmation of the need for U. S. naval co-operation with Britain, France and the Netherlands was due to several very important facts:
announcement Firstly, the recent that Japan was building eight 45,000- ton battleships, of which two were al- most completed;
of the
Secondly, the extension of trade agreements between Japan and the South American republics aiming to counteract the Influence United States there; Thirdly, the Japanese claim to de- velop Japanese immigration in the Philippines; and
Fourthly, the uncertainty as regards
the fate of the Netherlands East In- dies in the event of an invasion of
Holland.
PURELY PERSONAL A
by the communique issued Naval Department stresses that the views expressed by Admiral Taussig as regards American naval policy in
the Far East were purely personal.
The communique added that pre- paratory measures are not directed against anybody but merely inspired by the need to maintain American
naval strength in proportion to the strength of other Powers-Havas.
STRONG SWEDE PROTEST LODGED WITH BERLIN
Stockholm, To-day. SWEDEN HAS PROTESTED to Germany, in even stronger terms than usual, over the repeated violations of her territory by Nazi aeroplanes.
Sweden again demands that the Ger- man Air Force stop flying over her territory.
German abuse of Sweden's neutrali
AIR BATTLE
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MALL")
BRUSSELS, TO-DAY. THE FOLLOWING COMMUNIQUE. HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE BEL-7 GIAN GENERAL STAFF:...
ty reached its peak on Sunday when, according to one paper, 28 separate flights were made over various parts of Sweden.
Four Nazi planes were put out of action, one being shot down in flames by a Swedish patrol "plane, two, mak- ing forced landings, and another com- ing down in the sea off Gothenburg- Reuter.
NATURAL PROTEST
ernment to protest to the German Government, declared the spokesman of the Swedish Foreign Ministry.
Stockholm, To-day. Numerous violations of our terri- “A German 'plane pursued by three tory by fights over Swedish terri- French machines flew over our territory naturally led the Swedish Gov- gan the tory and engaged in battle over Neuf-
R.A.F. | chateau,
num. **The German plane, was shot down The machine to the and fell near 'á church, Helleved the was det
killed, another a third blignify Then, Inter in severel
air: training trained pilots
output rate will vastly increase,
He added they had requested that steps be taken to prevent a tion of the fights which were part
numerous and serious on Sun
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