THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST: 22, 1940-
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SALE OF
OF OIL TO JAPAN Pertinent Questions In House On Burma Road
Mr. Butler RED CROSS ****************** ITALY Sees Force Of CHINA
Point Raised
NEEDS IN
Mr. T. E. Harvey (In- dependent) drew atten- tion in the House of Com-
ASKED WHETHER, in view of the closing mons yesterday to the of the Burma Road for the supply of war acute need in China of materials to China, it was proposed to cancel further Red Cross sup- the sale of a million barrels of oil to Japan, plies and surgical instru- made in April, 1940, by the British Govern-civilian population.
ments and drugs for the ment to the controlled Anglo-Iranian Oil Could arrangements Company, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary ply to China via Burma? for Foreign Affairs, said in the Commons yes- terday he had nothing to add to the reply given by the Minister for Petroleum on April 23.
Mr. Geoffrey Mander (Liberal): Could anything be more grossly unfair than to sup- ply Japan with oil to attack China at the same
now
be
made, he asked, for their sup
+
Mr. R. A.
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Tokyo had
Butler, Under-
replied that our Ambassador in approached tho Japanese Government } "about the Importance to - China distribution of Red Cross ma- terial, and was endeavouring
to obtain an early reply.
for
ITALIAN CORFU DEMAND QUESTION
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs; in a written reply in the Commons yesterday, stated the Govern- ment were not aware that Italy had ad- dressed a demand. to Greece for the cession of Corfu.-Reuter,
CANADA'S GROWING
time that China is refused permission to re-the Burma road but the difficulty ARMY
ceive it by the Burma road?
Mr. Butler: His Majesty's Gov-| ernment, as announced by the Minister for Petroleum on April
23, has said that it is not their policy to interfere with the com- mercial activities of this company.
Mr.
Philip Noel-Baker
(La-
NAZIS
Medical stores could pass by
Iwas for petrol to distribute stores: in the interior of China.-Reuter.
'SCOOP"
THE AIR MINISTRY
FEELING THE PINCH
There are further indi- cations reaching London which show that Italy's economic position sug gests that plans were made to meet the needs of a short war. The position- is already serious and there are shortages in in- dustry, particularly in raw materials.
The wheat harvest this year will be around 7,000,000 tons, 1,000,000 tons less than was hoped for. There will be enough to ensure the food position for about nine months.
There is a big shortage In fots, and Italy is now competing with
in |Germany for oil-seeds
the Balkans, where supplies are in- sufficient.
There is a shortage of meat, which can no longer be obtained in public restaurants.
Coffee is reserved for the use CANADA WILL SHORTLY of the army only. HAVE TWO COMPLETE DIVI- Sugar is rationed, 41⁄2 ounces' SIONS AND AUXILIARY per head per week. TROOPS IN BRITAIN, ACCORD- It is estimated that present sup- ING TO LATEST OFFICIAL plies of raw materials will not INFORMATION FROM OTTAWA|Cover more than six months' con- YESTERDAY.
rate.— sumption at the present Two other divisions are
Reuter. practically complete and will bej
now
THE COMPLAINT OF American news agencies trained and equipped in Canada. wealth air training plan.
bour): Is it not most desirable of the slowness of British communiques, particularly that the Government should those relating to air battles, by comparison with avoid a charge of favouring; in ef- those of the enemy, was raised at question time in fect to put an oil sanction on the the House of Commons yesterday. victim of aggression while con- tinuing to supply this most im- portant war requirement to Ja- pan?
Force In The Point!
Mr. Butler:
agree there is force in that point. The Govern-
Mr. A. Duff-Cooper, Minister of Information, replying, said it must be borne in mind that so far as recent air raids were concern- led the German propagandists have had two considerable ad- vantages.
ment is always willing to acquit Firstly, previous knowledge themselves of such a charge. If when a raid was to take place, Mr. Noel-Baker will refer to the| Secondly, complete disregard
answer of the Minister of Petro- Icum he will see there are cer- tain special considerations in- volved in this particular transac- tion.
for the truth.
"This enables them to begin sending false accounts of the battle to America before the
machines have actually reached this country."
He was arranging, however, in conjunction with the Air Minis-
Mr. Butler added he was ready ter: and the Home Secretary, to to put to the Minister of Petro-accelerate the despatch of Dows, leum the points raised.. by Mr. and he was glad to say. press
Mander. and
Reuter,
messages went through
more
Mr. Noel-Baker-rapidly on the occasion, of last
Sunday's air raids, Reuter.
SIX FOREIGN ARMIES FORMING ON BRITISH SOIL
SIR EDWARD GRIGG; Under-Secretary for War, moving the second reading of the Allied Forces Bill in the Commons yesterday, said the measure would enable foreign governments supporting our cause to play their part,
None of them was to be regarded as merely re- fugee governments and every one had in some mea- sure means to play its part in the war
The Government was gladly}
seeking to give legal sanction to
Freedom Implicit
the establishment of no less than The, Bill provided the necessary six foreign armies, on British soil, machinery for. enforcing various training under their own flags, foreign Codes and; also dealt with commanders and inilitary law. the action our civil: authorities
In principle, these forces would were to, take in a regard to the be at all times under the Britisli arrest of deserters and the hold- High Command in its character of ing of foreign servicemen sen- the Allied High Command. tenced to imprisonment, also the
They would be used as far as power of billeting foreign troops. possible as operational forma tions under: the command of The House might well be proud their own officers. within the to puss the. Bill because a new British Command....
birth of freedom was implicit in Where necessary, British in-it and if represented the inmost structors were being detalled to aspiration of at least 100,000,000 familiarise the forces with Bri-human beings at present under tish material and British practice, the Nazi. heel-Reuter.
The
Air
Canadian Two new destroyers are be strength of the ing built in Britain for the Force is now 1,765 officers, 17,- Canadian Navy and three 688 airmen and 2,558 civilians. merchantmen are being con- The Canadian Navy comprises verted to, armed druisers. 113 vessels with a personnel of Twenty-two schools are now 9,000. In the near future operating under the Common-Ivessels will be added.Reuter.
WARNER BROS. PRESENTS
TO-MORROW AT THE KING'S
FLASH!!!! Joe Louis T.K.O's Godoy In 8th Round
JOE LOUIS & ARTURO GODOY
̈IN A_THRILLING FIGHT`
SEE THE KNOCKOUT
IN THE EIGHTH ROUND
Loser. Begs To Continue After Fight Stopped NEW YORK, June 20- (UP).—Joe. Louis, world, heavy weight champion, re- tained his
ZORINA!
ZORINA !
ZORINA!
ZORINA!
crown to-day
WE PROMISE YOU
THE MOST
THRILLING
FIGHT PICTURE
YOU HAVE
EVER
SEEN
a
for
15
against Arturo Godoy, Chi- lean challenger, when the referee stopped the fight in the 8th reund and gave technical decision to Louis. The fight was scheduled rounds.
Godoy weighed in at 2011⁄2 lbs. and Louis at 199.
ZORINA !
ZORINA!
ZORINA !
ZORINA!
SUPER-KILLER
Louis re-established himself as the. ring's super-killer with his technical knock out Godoy was a rugged and blood smeared challenger who foiled, Louis over 15 rounds in Feb- rugry
After the referee, had stopped the fight, Godoy ran to Louis corner and begged for, a chance to continue, but he was escorted back to his own corner, by, the police.
The referee, Billy Cavanagh, ufted. Godoy from the, canvas and halted the bout after. Godoy, had been floor ed once in the seventh, and, twice, in the eighth rounds.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL WITH THE
MOST BEAUTIFUL LEGS.
Godoy was apparently helpless, and was spouting blood from gashes over. his left eye and on his cheek, and mouth.
TO-MORROW AT THE KING'S
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