INDIAN TROOPS IN EGYPT
London, To-day.
Indian troops in Egypt constitute a formidable force.
Every part of the diverse population of India is represented by these fine soldiers with the glorious traditions of the Indian Army behind them.
Since their arrival in Egypt in the early days of the war, they have es- tablished 'admirable.relations with the Egyptian Army and civilian popula- tion, who have followed with inter- est and admiration the intensive train- ing, which the troops have undertak- en.-British Wireless.
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 14, 1940
FIFTY-MILE
COLUMN OF
FUGITIVES
HEROES ALL. · BACK TO BLIGHTY~The. Belgian automatic this Tommy is holding came in very useful to him when his own ammuni- tion had run out to oust Germans out of a farm house, all that he re- ceived in reply was a dented tin-hat, (Air Mall: Copyright).
PEKING ROAD THEFTS
Early on Wednesday morning, Pun Tak, 30, visited two houses in Nathan Road and Peking Road, and stole $45.95 and a fountain 'pen.
LONDON, TO-DAY. DRIVING AGAINST A HUMAN CURRENT FOR 50 MILES, I WITNESSED THE GREAT. CIVILIAN RETREAT FROM PARIS AND OTHER PARTS OF NORTH FRANCE, TELEGRAPHS REUTER'S SPE- CIAL CORRESPONDENT WITH THE R.A.F. SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.
The endless procession continued hour after hour, day and night, and the patience of the unceasing crowds was inexhaustible.
There was no bickering in the queues which formed 100 yards long at petrol pumps, which were fast running dry. They were ready hands to push and repair stranded cars. Empty petrol tanks were somehow always re-filled.
The sign "no more room" outside
al-
The military authorities are in hotels and inns was accepted with a full control of all activities and shrug. Restaurants and shops drain-most all civilians not holding essen-
tial positions. have been evacuated.
ed of food and drink were left behind without complaint, and the search for victuals continued.
Eyes heavy and tired were rarely tear-strained. Children almost buried amid trunks and parcels pushed out. tiny arms giving the "thumbs up": sign, showing a cheerful acceptance of the hardships of long travel and little food.
Pure Exhaustion The old slept the sleep of pure exhaustion. Their faces lined stern showed determination even in repose.
All bakeries, foodshops and drug stores have been requisitioned by the military authorities and workers in these branches have been placed under military discipline.
German planes repeatedly bomb- ed and machine-gunned refugees leaving for the southeast from Paris. The factories, working for national defence, are carrying on as usual al- though the capital appears half-dead, only bicycles being visible in the stréets.
Buses and taxis left the city carry-
anding evacuees. The military authori- ties only allowed the taxis to leave on the understanding that they would return as soon as they have carried their passengers safely to their spective. destinations.Havas.
Two articles were strapped to smart cars and bumble carts alike-mat- tresses and bicycles, the one for sleep if no other bed was available, the other to continue the trek if engine or animal failed.--Reuter.-
Capital Calm
QUESTIONS
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(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") IN COMMONS
Paris, To-day... and pen in his possession in a lane Despite the approach of the German off Peking Road..
troops, the capital remained calm, Before Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowa grim determination characterising loon this morning, he was sentenced the attitude of all those remaining in He was arrested with the money to four months' hard labour.`
the city.
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London, To-day.
A secret session on home defence will be held next Thursday, it was announced in the House of Com mons yesterday.
Answers to various questions
were
The August Bank Holiday is to be cancelled,
Horse and greyhound racing pro- grammes are to be further restricted. Recruiting for the Women's Land Army has had most encouraging re- sults.
Sir Stafford Cripps, the new Bri- Hsh Ambassador to Moscow, is to re- tain his seat in the House of Com- mons.
In a debate, Mt. Malcolm Mac- Donald, Minister of Health, said that the Government is considering the position of civilians in the event of an invasion. If operations has already begun, civilians living in the locality affected would be advised to stay where they were.-Reuter.
CANADIAN LOYALTY
Ottawa, To-day,
The House of Commons yesterday unanimously passed a résolution pledg- Hing loyalty to the King on the occa- sion of his birthday. At the conclus. sion of the motion the House rose as
Ingenohl's Cigar Stores “La Perla del Oriento" and other tobacconistone man had sang (God. Says the
King," -> "Reuter,
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