1940-06-26 — Page 12

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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 26, 1940

WAR IN AFRICA: ITALIAN LACK OF INITIATIVE

London, To-day. THE WAR IN AFRICA has now been in progress ten days and it can safely be asserted, it is stated au- thoritatively in London, that the British forward troops have shown themselves very much super- ior to the enemy in initiative, dash and skill. On the Kenya front there have been many success- full attacks and the border town of Mayale was

several times raided.

BUSINESS

IN COMMONS

London, To-day.

Britain's relations with several other countries were discussed in the House of Commons yesterday after- noon, and here are some of the points made:-

On the Sudan front activities in- cluded an attack on the Mettema gar- rison by British troops assisted by Abyssinians, when 50 casualties were inflicted on the enemy.

In British Somaliland skirmishes were invariably left to the advantage of the British irregular troops.

Libyan Operations

On the Libyan front armoured patrols penetrated deep into the enemy lines to completely surprise the enemy there whose morale has been affected.

Discussions regarding a trade agree-tish ment with Russia are in progress, but no statement can yet be made.

The German trade in war materials through Vladivostock is steadily de- clining.

The Mexican Government's pro- posal that diplomatic relations with Britain be resumed is receiving careful consideration.

Mr. Amery, Secretary of State for India India, read the

and Burma Bill for the Emergency Provisions first time.--Reuter.

SPECIAL TRAINS FOR FANLING

Many Libyans conscripted into the who have fallen into Italian forces British hands have expressed the hope they will be allowed to join the Bri-

forces against the Italians.

been Fifty Italian aircraft have destroyed

fronts. different Italian aircraft have given a poor .account of themselves, confirming the belief that the training of Italian personnel has been relatively in- adequate.

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The morale of all ranks of the Bri- tish forces is declared to be excellent. -Reuter.

Nairobi Communique. Nairobi, To-day.

A communique states all is quiet on all fronts.

A patrol of 12 armed tribesmen attacked an advanced British post in the Turkana sector, west of Lake Rudolf. The attack was repulsed and

casualties. there were no British Reuver.

In connection with the opening of THE STOCK EXCHANGE

the

on

War orphanage at Fanling Saturday, the Kowloon-Canton Rail-

FIRMS UP

London, To-day.

way are to issue cheap return tickets available on the 10.00 a.m., 12.00 noon The Stock Exchange was firmer yes- and 1.30 p.m. trains and on any train terday after an easy opening. Prices from Fanling are 4.16-p.m.,,-5.46-p.m.-initially declined_but_partially rallied and 6.57 p.m.

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1st Class

$2.10

2nd Class

$1.40

3rd Class

$0.70

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on a slight increase in the volume of business. Some leading industrials. recovered recent losses. Wall Street was irregular.-Reuter.

LORD MAYOR'S FUND REACHES £2,000,000

London, To-day.

The Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund has reached £2,000,000.-Reuter.

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