THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 12, 1940
SOUTH AFRICA TO SEND TROOPS
NORTH
LONDON, TO-DAY.
THE DOMINION AND COLONIAL OFFICE AN- NOUNCED · YESTERDAY: “SOUTH AFRICA DE- CLARED WAR ON ITALY THIS AFTERNOON. THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA IS CLOSELY AFFECTED BY ITALY'S INTERVENTION IN THE WAR.
"Beyond the Union's northern borders a belt of British colonies stretches onwards to the borders of Abyssinia and Italian Somaliland.
SIGNS PLAIN FOR ALL TO SEE-SMUTS
"Their interests are also those, of the Union, and General Smuts has repeatedly given explicit assurances that the Union will stand by them in the hour of danger.
"These British communities · are largely, people from the Union and are virtually the Union's outposts.
"South Africa's defence policy has
on
Pretoria, To-day. taken into account the danger of being established General Smuts, the South enemy air bases African Premier, in a nation-north of the Equator for attacks
the Union and timely steps have wide broadcast, announcing been taken to coordinate the Domin- that the Union was at war ion's defence policy with that of its
British neighbours. with Italy, described Italy's aims as similar to those of Germany and her methods as identical.
General Smuts said Italy's interven- tion was a direct menace to the imme- diate security of the Union.
Her action had not surprised the Government. Ever since Mussolini's the unprovoked attack on Abyssinia signs were plain for everybody to
see.
Mussolini's larger African policy was in line with the well-known German alm of a great empire Africa in which Mussolini hoped to have a considerable share,
in
"It is the Union's declared policy to extend operations if necessary as far as Kenya and Tanganyika.
Survey Of Defences
"General Smuts informed Parlia- ment two months ago that he had taken early steps in co-operation with the Governments concerned to have a survey made of the defence position in the north.
"Surveys were also made to find out what land routes are practicable for the movement of troops should movement by sea be precluded.
#Recently Lt-Gen. Sir
Archibald the
Doubters could now see who was the enemy, and "the duty.of South Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of Africans now is to unite in defending | British forces in the Near East, visit- South Africa against the very graveed Capetown, and in the words of the dangers now threatening from the Prime Minister "We had the advantage north."-Reuter.
CLOSURE OF SUEZ
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Shanghai, To-day. The local shipping world has accept- ed calmly the closure of the Suez Carial which automatically results from the Italian entry into the war.
Shanghai's shipping relations with Europe are now confined to Panama and the Cape of Good Hope routes, while all sailings of Italian vessels to and from Shanghai have naturally ceased. Havas.
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY
CHARGE
out-
An incident in the side lane side Harbour View Hotel on May 1 had a sequel before Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon this morning when Man-hung, 22, was charged with highway robbery with violence.
Ho
Accused was alleged to have snatch- ed a handbag from Mrs. Gardiner, View and propriętress of Harbour Arlington Hotels, in the lane.
A three days' remand was ordered.
TRADING WITH ENEMY
London, To-day.
It has now become an offence in Britain and France to have any deal- ings, direct or indirect, with Italian firms or Italian, subjects.-Reuter.
AMBASSADORS LEAVE
Rome, To-day.
The British and French Ambassa- dors left Rome for Switzerland last night. Reuter.
of very full discussion and exchange of ideas on the whole situation as it affects us here."
"Union nationale, both English and Afrikaans speaking, have volun- teered in large numbers to serve anywhere in Africa. Three weeks ago a number of units were mo- bilised for full time service."-Reu- ter.
NOW..
is the time to Cold Store
all your winter clothes, carpets, hangings, linen, etc. to protect them from spoilage due to the ex- cessive summer humidity and insects.
Clothes and linen may be packed in suitcases or similar containers and locked. Carpets should be wrapped in coarse matting and sewn at the ends. Valuable furs may be hung on a coat hanger and covered with an old sheet, when it will be placed in this position in the store to preserve the shape. Insurance may be arranged at 14% on the value of all personal effects so stored.
Just telephone us if you have any difficulties or questions and we will do our best to help you.
Remember also, that we take delivery from your house and return similarly at the end of the period!
THE
DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. PURE FOOD SPECIALISTS.
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STUDEBAKER CHAMPION
THAT'S OUT IN FRONT IN STYLE AND VALUE!
HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
Stubbs Road
Phone 27778-9
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY! 'ASTONISHING SPECTACLE!
Just landed direct from Manila Exhibition.
Great American Attraction-THE HUMAN CANNON BALL ACT.
The world's most sensational stunt, come and see the human rocket defy claws of death,
a man shot out from a gigan- tle gun to the height of 60 feet, It is worth seeing, do not miss it, keep your nerves steady, this is the most dangerous act ever seen in the Orient. Tremendous suc-
ceas everywhere.
This Sensational
Attraction
will take place
at
every performance
for a very short season
at the
OLYMPIC GRAND CIRCUS
Mongkok-Opposite Fire Brigade (Kowloon)
NIGHTLY AT 9.15 P.M.
"Brimming over with wonderful surprises and amazing features. Whole hours of novel and marvel- lous exhibition. Beautiful Horses, Herd of Elephants, Smallest Ponies, most ferocious brutes alive,
world's marriest Jesters take part in every show.
SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3 P.M.
Children half price to all seats.
Joy ride on the circus ponies, donkeys, elephants will be offered to all kiddies.
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S
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