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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 15, 1940 -

DRAGOONS OFFICER IN THE TOWER: COMMONS QUESTIONS

THE DETENTION OF AN OFFICER OF THE ROYAL DRAGOONS IN THE TOWER WAS THE SUBJECT OF A QUESTION AD- DRESSED TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE |FOR WAR IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YES-

TERDAY,

The Minister was asked why Major A. D. Wintle, M.C., of the Dragoons, was confined to the Tower of London on June 22 although no charge was preferred against him until August 7.

that the

Replying, Sir Edward Grigg, the Under-Secretary, said instructions were sent from War Office to the Western Com- mand on June 20 that Major Win- tle must be placed under close ar-l rest and charged under Section 41; of the Army Act with committing a civil offence--assault.

Major Wintle was arrested, on June 21 and was informed that] he was charged with committing

a civil offence.

ITALIANS

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BEGIN TO

WONDER WHY

ITALIANS IN YUGOSLAVIA |

He was brought to London on ARE EXPRESSING CONCERN} June 22 and was informed on the AT THE WAY GERMANY IS

BRITISH SEIZURES OF CONTRABAND

It was authoritative- ly stated in London Jast night that during July, Britain had seiz- ed 45,300 tons of con- traband, of which 34,600 was taken from neutral ships and 10,700 from Italian ships. Reuter.`

BRITAIN AT EASE IN

following day that the civil charge CUTTING THEM OUT OF THE, NEAR EAST

would be one of assault.

TRADE MARKETS.

As the result of Investiga- Yugoslavia agreed to supply The situation in Syria, tions, the Judge Advocate GenItaly with 1,500 tons of copper a

eral's Department advised the month, but has now been forced it was stated in London to promise this to Germany. yesterday, is on the whole,

Slovakia, under Nazi guidance, undercutting Italy in Yugoslav satisfactory.

War Office that certain new charges should be added. This involved the collection of statements from other officers which took a little time,

"Grave Breaches Of

Discipline"

markets by offering certain mer- It is understood that the poli- chandise at 47 dinars, as against, tical troubles in Palestine have the 67 dinars, which is Italy's almost disappeared and peace

reigns lowest price.

Palestinian among the Germany, the same Italian troops, who have arrived in Bri- circles complain. never consults tain.

any of the economic

It is hoped that Palestine and other troops from Palestine, composed equally of Jews and Arabs will be available for ser- vice overseas.

Sir Edward Grigg said that Ma-Italy in jor Wintle was furnished with a measures she takes in the Bai- complete charge sheet and abstract kans, although she is bound to do of the evidence on August 7 and so under the 1935 agreement. ·

Some Italian the court-martial was provision-

circles, openly state that if Germany wins this It is pointed out that the re- ally summoned for August 12.

of the present On August 9, it was postponed war she will turn Italy into animarkable nature to August 19 and later to August, agricultural country, just as she conflict is that, for the first time in history, the whole -- Islam 126 on the request of Major Win-s planning'to do with Franceworld is ranged. on one side and

ule.

The new charges, said the|

Reuter.

Under-Secretary for War, alleg. BEAT HIM UP

ed conduct to the prejudice of¦

good order and military disci-

pline.

"I may add," he said, "that Ma TOOK HIM TO

jor. Wintle's personal courage has never been in- question. The

THEN

all attempts of the Italian propa- gandists to break down this. position have--proved- futile. Reuter.

POLICE VICHY AND

That they beat him because he'

charges were related entirely to stole vegetables, was the explan- INDO-CHINA

grave breaches of discipline."ation given by three gardeners to Reuter.

AMERICAN COMMENT ON BATTLE B OF BRITAIN

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AN AMERICAN CORRESPON. DENT WHO WATCHED NAZI RAIDS ON A SOUTH COAST TOWN YESTERDAY

SAYS THAT THE BRITISH FIGHTERS DEFINITELY DROVE OFF THE GERMAN 'PLANES, WHOM HE ESTIMATED ΤΟ .NUMBER ABOUT 150.

Mr. E. Himsworth this morning LYONS RADIO HAS BROAD- when they were charged with as- CAST A STATEMENT APPAR~ - saulting Tai Po, 38, at. Au Pui ENTLY INTENDED ΤΟ RE- Ling Village, Hunghom, yesterday. ASSURE FRENCHMEN ABOUT They were released on a $10 bond THE SITUATION. IN FRENCH and warned that they could not INDO-CHINA. take the law into their own hands. The announcer, quoting a des- Sergeant Moss. stated that de-patch from Hanoi, said that Ad- fendants after the assault took miral Decoux, Governor-General, the man to the station, alleging had made all arrangements in that he had stolen vegetables from agreement with the French Gov- their gardens. They could not ernment to deal with any deter- however, provide evidence in sup- ioration in the position of Indo- port of the allegation.

China, Reuetr.

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ing 'planes, which looked like flies. While the fight' was going on, bombs sent water splashing high from the sea as the Nazis jettisoned their loads.

Other German 'planes destroy- ed some barrage balloons.

Commenting on the fight as a |whole, the American commenta- [tor said

"There is no question about it. Tha attack was defeated." [Reuter.

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