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Greeks Improve

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 9, 1940.

Positions

In The Region Of Koritza

ITALIAN COAST ATTACK DEVELOPING

The Greek forces have improved their for- ward positions in the Pindus and Koritza sec- tors, where slight local advances are claimed, according to latest reports received in Athens- yesterday.

In the meantime an artillery duel con- tinues along the entire front line.

Unconfirmed rumours stale that the Italian commander in

Al-

bania has been replaced by Mar- EIRE IS

shal Badoglio, Chief of the Gen- eral Staff, who was called in to replan the Abyssinian cam- paign at the end of 1935 when it was making slow progress.

Persistent reports circulating in American circles in Athena refer to increasing trouble and unrest in Albania.

A.R.P.

CONSCIOUS

.

Irish people, warned by

Other reports received in these the Government to stay circles yesterday stated Italy is in their own country be- sending stronger forces of aircraft and faster machines to pursue their attacks on the civilian po-

pulation.-Reuter.

GREEKS WITHDRAW TO THE "STYX" Official military circles in London confirm reports that the Italians are con- tinuing their pressure on the Epirus front. At the coastal end, the Greeks, under heavy pressure, have withdrawn to the River Acheron.

cause of the increasing! danger of travelling out- side Eire, have suddenly become bomb-conscious.

The Wexford raid has broken down the nublic apathy towards self-protection.

proved air-raid shelters there s Firms supplying officially ap-

no free Government issue of An- derson shelters say they

have

been inundated with inquiries and orders in the past 48 hours.

were rushing to complete a public Working by flares, volunteers shelter to hold 200 people in the

centre of Rosslare,

been

Trench shelters have provided for 7,000 people. There are basement shelters for 17,000 and overhead shelters for an- other 7,000.

This river the famous "Styx" of mythology — runs into the sea almost parallel with the River Kalamas and some 15 miles south Dublin. has mustered 73 fire- fighting machines. The whole The Italians claim to have al-country has 157. Gas masks have ready crossed the Kalamas, and if reached the half-million mark. An this is true they have advanced order for another 500,000 has been Into Greek territory on this front I placed.

of it.

to a distance of about 20 miles. Air-raid shelters are being built Further attacks continue to be re- pelled successfully.

the

On the Koritza front, Greeks, are reported to have cap- tured another neighbouring town, 12 miles south of Koritza.

One Hundred Italian prisoners have arrived at a Greek mill-

in the basement of Government Building, Dublin's Whitehall.

From one end of the country to the other a vast decentralisation of Government is going on in the meet emergency conditions. setting up of Parish Councils to

Whole pages in

the country's tary centre. Presumably they national papers are filled with are tome of the Alpin! troops Government-sponsored who were cilt off while making for volunteers for an army which appeals an incursion on the Pindus front. is paying its privates 2s. 6d. a day, Further revs has been given out or for Local Security Force (Elre's about the nine Italian tanks put Home Guard). out of action five days ago with the use of British anti-tank rifles.ing a large part in Local Security They have since been destroyed Force training. Fifteen hundred as a result of daring action dur-will take part in large-scale man- ing the hours of darkness by œuvres on Howth Peninsula, 10 Greek infantry and engineers. Rcuter.

GREECE ANSWERS A CHARGE

Anti-invasion tactics are play-

miles outside Dublin.

APPEAL TO

MANCUNIANS

The Manchester wing of the Air Defence Cadet Corps is giving local boys preparatory training prior to being absorbed by the Air Force. Cadets parade each evening at their head- quarters and carry out marching and arms drill with Improved "Broomclicks." These. "broomstick" rifles are shaped as a rific and are weighted with lead to bring them somewhere near the weight of an ordinary rifle. In this way the cadets gain use- ful knowledge in the handling of a rifle. (Copyright, Fox).

BRITAIN GIVEN

PRIORITY ON

12,000 'PLANES

MR. NEVILLE

HERTZOG MAY GIVE UP POLITICS

A HINT THAT HE MIGHT SHORTLY RETIRE FROM PO- LITICS WAS GIVEN BY GEN- ERAL HERTZOG IN A FARE- WELL ADDRESS TO HIS CON- STITUENTS AT SMITHFIELD, ORANGE FREE STATE, YES- TERDAY, "BEFORE I DIS- APPEAR FINALLY FROM THE POLITICAL ARENA, SOME- THING THAT MUST HAPPEN ONE OF THESE DAYS OR WITHIN THE NEXT FEW

DAYS."

Referring to his resignation froin the Reunited Nationalist Party General Hertzog said that! when he had brought tidings in the past he had also brought an exhortation to harness your- selves to enter the field of com- bat," but he could not say that

now.

He added: "This will have to be jeft to younger men who still believe that the cause of the Afrikaans-speaking peoples is not doomed." Reuter.

DEATH OF PEER: NO ONE TO BLAME

Death by misadventure was the verdict at the in- quest on Lord North and his sister, 'Lady Cynthia

CHAMBERLAIN Williams, who were killed GRAVELY ILL

Mr. Neville Chamber- lain is gravely ill.

This news comes from Mrs. Chamberlain, who says that during the last few days his strength has been failing.

by a land mine when walking over a part of their father's (the Earl of Guildford's) estate.

Lady North, who was with them, is gravely ill from severe injuries. There was a slight improvement in her condition.

The British Purchas- ing Commission will be permitted to nego- tiate orders with the

The accident occurred in a pro- hibited area, and Americah aviation in-

a police con- stable said that when the police dustry, for an addi-

and military later made a search tional 1,000 'planes, Mr. Chamberlain has been in remnants of clothing, and it was of the spot all they could find were the Priorities Board

the country, where he has been by these that identity was estab- resting since he resigned last lished. There was a series of announced in

month from the post of Lord Pre-craters where the mishap Washington

sident of the Council. yester-

He was 71 last March, day. Reuter.

ter.

100000

0000000.

MEN,

L

Reu-

FRENCH CONCESSION

WEALTH GIVES WAY TO

AND CREDIT

JAPANESE

OC-

curred.

To the jury the Coroner said: "No one was responsible for the tragedy, and there could only be one verdict-that of misadven- ture."

Ha hesitated, to invite the jury to give any rider such as notice being exhibited to the public,

The defences were put there because of the national pell to the country, and they were put there. with a very good reason by the military, and the public should know that they must not go be-

From the military evidence it

"This is only part of the Gov-yond them. ernment's policy in the conscrip-

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") THE LORD MAYOR OF MAN- A communique published in CHESTER YESTERDAY AP-Shanghai yesterday afternoon by tion of wealth," said the Minister was learned that several hundred for Finance, Mr. Nash, in the sentries would be necessary to PEALED THROUGH REUTER❘ the French Consulate-General A telegram received by ro SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAN- tions between

TO MANCUNIANS OVERSEAS declared that following negotia New Zealand Parliament reply-safeguard the particular área in

ing on the debate on the com- which the tragedy occurred, the French und the Greek Legation from CHESTER AIRCRAFT FUND Japanese authorities an, under-pulsory war loan.

It is hoped to raise £100,000 standing had been reached by · “The Government will continue official quarters in Athens for the provision of fighter air which Chinese law courts in the to carry

on the war with the completely denies Italian craft. The sum of £22,000 has French Concession will function maximum effectiveness," he said.

already been subscribed.

under the terms of the Franco- | “It will · not argue the allegations that British Contributions should be sent to Chinese Convention of July 28,│We will take everything required forces were in Greece be- the Hon. Treasurer, Town Hall 1931, under the jurisdiction of so that we can put up' a credi.-

Manchester. — Reuter. fore the Italian aggres-

the Nanking government. The able fight. You cannot, however, change-over took effect from logically put conscription on those sion began.

yesterday. Havas.

getting £4 or £5 a week."

GREEKS IN EGYPT CALLED UP

DEATH OF MR. J. H. TEESDALE

HYDERABAD'S WAR TROPHY

It is unnecessary to state, the

An Opposition member: You A HEINKEL BOMBER THE telegram points out, that owing to

will take credit as well as wealth? FIRST TO BE SHOT DOWN BY the strict neutrality of Grecos not

Mr, Nash: Yes, everything re- THE HYDERABAD SQUADRON one British soldier or sailor was All Grécks in Egypt born be-

quired.

OF THE RAF — HAB DESN on Greek territory when the tween 1910 and 1020 Who have

Mr. Nash said the volunteer PRESENTED TO THE NIZAM Italian attack took place.

not had military training have

system of recruiting had been BY THE AIR MINISTRY. Naturally, some time had to been requested to register at The death becurred in England abandoned in New Zealand not The gut is made in recognition elapse before the British arrived, Greek consulates immediately, ac yesterday of Mr. J. H. Teesdule, because men were not coming of the squadron's fine work. and then the Italian flest according to a consular communi- formerly of Shanghai, says a forward, but because they were! Money for the squadron was cording to its habits was not que issued in Cairo yesterday, Reuter cable from London Inis not enlisting in the right propor- | contributed by the people sent to bar the way. Reuter, says› Router.

morning.

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| Hyderabad. — Reuter.

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