Rage 4
THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 21, 1940.
NOTHING NEW
NEW IN CIANO Italy Still Regarded As Astride The Fence
NO INDICATION OF PREPARATIONS FOR IMMINENT WAR
#
(SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL "')
PARIS, TO-DAY. COMPETENT QUARTERS CONSIDER THAT COUNT CIANO'S SPEECH AT MILAN ON SUNDAY HAS NOT REVEALED ANYTHING NEW REGARDING ITALY'S POSITION.
It is noted Count Ciano used nearly the same expressions found in the pact signed with Germany when he said Italy's tasks are dictated by the necessity to realise natural aspirations.
Count Ciano added Italy intended to remain faithful to her
engagements.
Observers say this kind of language | has been used before in Rome, and Italian "circles" declared it is only Mussolini who would pronounce the last definite word.
It is also noted that since May 15 anti-French demonstrations have ceased and insulting posters disappeared.
Signs indicate, therefore, that the Italian attitude is contradictory, and it is probable this confusion is Voltin- tary.
viet claims on Bessarabia, as ex- pressed in M. Molatov's speech, are still subsisting and, apparently, Moscow is waiting a suitable oppor- tunity to make them more explicitly. As regards the Baltic sphere. Kremlin's policy strives to preserve the independence and neutrality of all Baltic States and scrupulously abides by her agreements with them.
Bases Evacuated
the
The recent agreement concluded by Libyan Reinforcements
Moscow with Tallin clearly delimi- German planes have been deliver- tates the location of Russian garrisons ed to the Italian army, Italian reser- there. All Russian bases on the main- vists have been recalled to the co-land will be evacuated and Russian lours and reinforcements sent to all these measures seem Libya, but to have a general character and the the impression is not given that country is intensely preparing for an
imminent war..
In addition, German activity on the Hungarian and Swiss borders is seen in Italian political circles with more anxiety than satisfaction. Havas.
Next Move Unpredictable (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL”)-
་་་་་ ོ",
ITALY'S PART IN GAME
Romo, To-day.
The afternoon 'papers' display` stories of alleged German victor- les under huge headlines.
"Piccolo" states the Germans are continuing their triumphat: march towards the Channel coast whence they will be able to de- liver a serious threat to Britain." -Reuter.
ICE-RINK NOW VAST REFUGEE CENTRE
London, To-day. The Empress Stadium
INCIDENT AT
AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE MEETING
· (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Rome, To-day.
The yearly General As- sembly of the famous Inter- national Agricultural Insti- tute, unique organisation of its kind, opened its fifteenth session here yesterday morn- ing, under the chairmanship of the King of Italy.
Proceedings were started in the afternoon by delegates representing nearly every nation in Europe and America, including delegates of the belligerents.
Mr. Lloyd Steere, the United States
delegate, was elected new
| where only last week London of the General Assembly Chairman
ers were enjoying ice-skating has now been converted into a vast centre for Dutch and Belgian refugees.
Hundreds of these homeless, utterly men. weary and saddened people women and children have been ar-
garrisons will be contined on the Bal-riving in England since the invasion fic islands and peninsulas.
Russia is pursuing a similar policy regarding Sweden and observers re- call that the recent German outbursts against Stockholm were stopped upon representations, by Moscow-Havas.
AMERICA'S INCREASED AID TO ALLIES
Paris, To-day. Italy's next move remains unknown kont and politicians here are watching with interest Russia's attitude in south- eastern Europe.
One thing is certain: Moscow re fuses to give the slightest indication
Stockholm, To-day. as regards her future action there
The "Dagens Nyheter, re- and neither Berlin nor Rome fas received from Moscow clarification ferring to President Roose
Yugoslavia, "Bulgaria and Rumania.
of their countries.
The stories they tell of their hur- ried evacuation, often bombed and machinegunned by Nazi airmen, are pathetic. The whole vast floor of the Empress Stadium is covered and long tables are set up where the re- fugees have their meals.
.:
Between the huge tlers of seats. beds have been laid out and in the anterooms, complete hospital wards have been provided for the aged and those needing medical attention. Sixty L.C.C. workers look after the refugees.
British Wireless...
STOCK MARKET PRICES MARKED DOWN
London, To-day. Prices on the Stock Exchange were mostly marked down yesterday as precautionary measure in view of the
Д
to
Japanese selling pressure was seen. bonds exceptionally, advanced one two points on the possibility of Improvement in Far Eastern relations.
Wall Street was firm. Reuter.
Professor Laur, the Swiss delegate, delivered a short address in which he mentioned the aspirations of all peo- ples of the world "to till their ground in a peaceful atmosphere."
He added: “I believe Switzerland enjoys the confidence and friendship of all peoples, particularly her neighbours."
SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT?
The King of Italy was later seen conversing with Prof. Laur, to whom he expressed full approval of the lat- ter's words.
The incident is considered fairly significant as answering foreign re- ports of Italian pressure against Switzerland. -
Havas
NAZI PACT
WITH HUNGARY REPORTED
Tokyo, To-day. Germany and Hungary signed
on May 14, according to reliable in- formation received the "Asahi Shimbun" from Berlin.
of the Kremlin's attitude towards yelt's vastly increased sup-existing international situation but no secret military agreement in Berlin The Soviet-Yugoslav negotiations port of the Allies, says his which took place recently dealt main-political opponents hail him ly with economic questions although as their spokesman. foreign observers in Moscow admitted All the Republics in the Western Moscow's interest to preserve the In- Hemisphere protest against Germany's tegrity of the Slav nations in south-attack on Holland and Belgium, eastern Europe.
Terms of the agreement are said to include
Firstly, Hungary will permit the passage of German troops through the
MR. CHURCHILL'S ROUSING BROADCAST | country, and,
The rallying around President Wilson was hardly greater... than No Intention
that on the Aprli day in 1912 when he broke with the German. EmpleoE)
· Ankara, -To-day. Furthermore, Moscow spokesmen The "Social Demokraten says it la
Mr. Winston Churchill's rousing have frequently showed Russia's par clear President Roosevelt has RC speech and the appointment of Gen- ticular interests in the Balkans al-quired greater freedom for effective eral Weygand as Allled commander- though the Kremlin has not indicated material Help for the Allies, and it in-chief have caused a favourable im- any intention to impede German and can only be a question of days or pression in Turkey. The entire press Italian designs there.
weeks before the American people expresses confidence in the final vic- hästen to the assistance of their Euro-tory of the Allies: Reuter.
Reuter.
As regards Rumania, diplomats here are of the opinion that the 80m
Try our BREAD
CHANTECLER BAKERY
Deliveries to all parts of the Colony 176, Nathan Road, Kowloon,
SWEDEN DENIES NAZI ULTIMATUM
Stockholm, To-day.
A report that Germany has present- ed far-reaching demands to Sweden, including the right to transport Barou Sweden, men, munitions and, equip ment intended for Narvik, is stated by the Swedish Foreign Office founded-Reuter.
LORD MAYOR'S FUND
London, To-d The Lord Mayor's Red Cross Sund
stands at 1,302,000 Brit
Tel: 50021-
now
Secondly, Germany will restore to Hungary part of Czecho-Slovakia and Yugo-Slavia and will co-operate the construction of a reater Hungary.
Reuter,
CAIRO PRECAUTIONS
(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIT) A. Cairo, To-day. Precise instructions have been re- leased by the military governor to the population aiming at protection against parachutists. IMAG
Another ordinance forbids exports of capital from Egypt. All foreigners entering the count must declare all valuables in their possession. Havas ITALY'S DEFENCES ON WESTERN FRONTIER
arshal Badogli
·༄ནྰ་·་ཝཾ,』
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.