1940-05-11 — Page 11

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 11, 1940 ·

SWISS WARNED

TO BE READY

BERNE, TO-DAY.

THE PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND BROADCAST YESTERDAY AFTERNOON ON ALL NATIONAL STATIONS CALLING ON THE COUNTRY · TO

· KEEP · · CALM BUT WARNING THE PEOPLE THAT THE SITUATION WAS DANGEROUS. The war has seized upon new and pitiful victims, he said. Three friendly countries have been dragged into the war.

Switzerland is at present still safe, but he emphasized that the situation created by the invasion of the Low- lands was serious.

"We must be ready," he said.

The entry of foreigners would be more strictly watched, passenger and goods traffic would be strictly con- trolled and the Swiss army on frontiers would be placed footing the next day (Saturday).

the

on a war

PEIPING

BLACK-OUT

Peiping, To-day.

The entire city was blacked out last night for the first day of three-day air defence exer-

"You will understand and apprecises. clate these precautions," he said.

"They are absolutely indispensable.control lights while certain measures

The troops will do their duty, what ever happens, and the civilians will do theirs."-Reuter.

Special measures are being taken to

are also being taken to control. traffic in connection with the sounding air-rald alarms.

JUST UNPACKED

A NEW SHIPMENT

OF

1940-MODEL

BATHING

SUITS

FOR LADIES

AND

BATHING TRUNKS

FOR GENTS.

of

in

LATEST MODELS

VARIOUS COLOURS

COMPLETE SIZES

O'JANKEN

A.R.P. drill is also being held

along the various Japanese-

LUXEMBURG controlled railways in North China. ASKS AID

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day.

It is officially announced that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has requested French air in face of the German aggression. France has in- formed the Grand Duchy that she will be extending all assistance in her power.

To-day, practice measures for com- bating gas attacks and incendiary bombs will be rehearsed together with first-aid drill.

Only official cars will be allowed to traverse the city streets to- night. The practice is being hold under the supervision of the Com- mandant of the Japanese garrison in Pelping.

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As activities of the Chinese air force in North China are practically nil and

mas-

for the

The tiny Dutchy population of which the Japanese having complete is only 300,000, possesses for its pro-tery of the air, the reason tection only 225 gendarmes and 170 exercises is slightly obscure.-Reuter, soldiers. Havas.

French Reply

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day,

The French charge d'affaires in Luxemburg told the French Govern- ment that the German army had violated the territory of the Grand Duchy in contempt for the promise from the Reich to respect LuxemTM burg.

Luxemburg appealed to France for protection of the population and re- establishment of the integrity of Luxemburg territory.

Frarice answered she would all the assistance in her power. Hayas.

DUTCH MINISTERS' ADVENTURE

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LONDON, TO-DAY.

THE DUTCH COLONIAL MINIS- TER AND MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS WERE AMONG THE PAS- SENGERS ON BOARD A. LARGE DUTCH NAVAL SEAPLANE WHICH CAME DOWN IN THE SEA OFF BRIGHTON YESTERDAY OWING TO SHORTAGE OF PETROL.

The passengers, who included the attache from the British Embassy in Holland, were taken to Brighton Town Hall under police escort.

Because of a leakage in one of the floats caused by a shot whils passing over Belgium, the pilot de- olded to come down on the soa be- fore reaching Shoreham,

The Ministers journeyed to London by train and saw Lord Halifax yes terday. Reuter.

DUTCH CHAMBER MEETING

The Hague, To-day.

The Dutch Parliament met in short: session yesterday afternoon.

The President of the Second Chamber declared the Netherlands, which everywhere was known

a nation that promotes péɛce, war:] attacked with marolless violence. "We protest this atrocity. The army and navy will resist with fear- less courage."—Reuter.

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GRAND OPENING

TO-NIGHT

AT 9.00 P.M.

OLYMPIC GRAND CIRCUS

(Under the direction of the veteran circus maestro, F. Isako)

BIGGER, BETTER, GRANDER THAN EVER BEFORE

An epoch-making event in the amusement life of the Orient; a new era in the circus world, brimming over with Wonderful surprises and amazing features from many strange lands.

WHOLE HOURS OF NOVEL AND. MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION. 30 Cages of Wild Animals as Complete as a Fully illustrated

Natural History Book."

See the Horses, the Finest and Most Beautiful Equine Specimens in Existence. See the Jungle King in a single - handed battle with the most ferocious brutes alive a spectacle that will thrill old and young alike.

See the HERD of performing Elephants and one of the smallest Shetland Ponies alive in a Gigantic Act.

Our clowns are the world's merriest. Jesters, they will make you laugh till your sides ache.

The Menagerie is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. To avoid disappointment Book your Seats early at Moutrie's. Prices of admission: Full Box 4 Seats $7.00; Single Box seat $2.00; First Class $1.50; 2nd Class $1.00; Carpet Gallery 0.50 cents; Ordinary Gallery 0.30 cents. Children half price. All prices include tax.

SPECIAL MATINEES TO-MORROW AND WHIT MONDAY AT 3 P.M. Special matinees will be given on Sundays and subsequent Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. sharp, Children half price all seats.