1940-11-13 — Page 2

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 13, 1940.

Tells Molotov

Ribbentrop For What He's

THE LOGIC OF AXIS-TOKYO ALLIANCE

"M. MOLOTOV'S VISIT to Berlin is the logical outcome of the evolution of the Euro- pean situation and the signing of the tri- partite pact," says an official statement handed to foreign journalists at the German Foreign Office yesterday, according to the French Wireless.

The statement continues: In view of the new situation created by developments of the war and the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo alliance, it becomes necessary to define positively and clearly the position of the Soviet.

VICHY AT NAZI GAME

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Several powerful French labour and em- ployers' organisation which played a par amount role in France's economic life have been dissolved by a decree just published in the Vichy *Official Gazette."

"M. Molotov's visit has the fol- lowing aims:

"Firstly, to fix a basis for poli- tical and economical collaboration of the Soviet and the Axis Pow- ers and eventually with Japan;

"Secondly, to re-consider, from the point of view. of more extensive collaboration, the bases of the German-Soviet Agreement."

The statement adds: "In the pre- sent circumstances, M. Molotov's visit is particularly significant be- cause it proves that developments in Europe, notably the signing of the tri-partite pact, has in no way affected the perfect realisation by both Moscow and Berlin of their respective and common interests.

Important Phase

"Their collaboration since the German-Soviet signing of the Agreement has only become Among them are also several closer and never suffered the trusts and cartels which practically | slightest reverse, contrary to al- controled.the.production and legations in foreign propaganda," marketing of coal and steel.

The statement concludes by that M. Molotov's

The decree specifically names:-emphasising The "Confederation Generale talks in Berlin "are not an aim in Travail" - the confederation of, themselves, but all important. French trade unions, whose mem- phase in the relations of perfect Bership amounted to nearly collaboration between the two 5,000,000 at the time of M. Blum's, countries." "Popular Front" Government;

The "Confederation Patronat Francais" which' grouped prac- eally all the large and middle- Szed employers' associations.

The French broadcast added that it seemed probable that Berlin discussions may be fol- lowed by talks in Moscow after M. Molotov's return..

(These two organisations played Political circles in Moscow. an important part in 1936 when state

that after reporting to the Blum: Government fixed Stalin, M. Molotov will confer minimum salaries and instituted

with the Japanese and German spcial legislation providing for ambassadors and probably with compulsory annual holidays, a the representatives of Italy and 36-hour week, and so on)

Coal And Steel Cartels

The "Comite Central Houillers de France" and the "Comite des Forges de France" which, be sides controling all French coal and steel production, had a po- werful influence in Parliament; and

Two large Labour organisations, the "Confederation Francais Tia-

Turkey, Reuter.

GREEK

KING'S

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In Berlin

These pictures show Lieut. R. Davies, in command of the Bomb Disposal Unit, who was res ponsible for the saving of St. Paul's Cathedral, with members of a Unit when they lifted a 1200. Ib. time bomb in the grounds of a Hospital in London. (Copyrit ht, Fox).

"QUEEN ELIZABETH"

EXPLOSIONS IN

LEAVES NEW YORK AMERICAN

The giant Cunard liner "Queen Eliza-

beth," the largest

merchant ship. in the world, sailed from New York yesterday afternoon, it is offici- ally disclosed.

The destination of the "Queen Elizabeth" is not revealed, but it is suggested that she is going to a Canadian port or to Boston to be

ARMS

FACTORIES

OVER TWENTY PEOPLE WERE KILLED, IT IS FEARED, IN THREE SEPARATE EXPLO- SIONS YESTERDAY IN IMPORTANT INDUS- TRIAL CENTRES IN NEW JERSEY AND

PENNSYLVANIA.

The explosions, says Reuter's correspon- dent, from Woodbridge, N.J., occurred in widely separated areas, one after the other.

fitted as a troopship, JAPANESE

or even to Singapore. -Reuter.

JOBS FOR JUVENILES

MESSAGE IN JAPAN

vallers Chretiens" (or Grouped "My heart is Christian Trade Unions) and the

Rightist Labour organisations). — which were opposed to the Con Greece to

wrung with

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TRADE DRIVE

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Considerable material damage. was done,

Simultaneously another ex- plusion occurred at the American Cyanide Company's powder tac- tory at Ed nburg, Pennsylvania, the chock of which was felt two miles away,

This is the second explosien in within this company's factories three days.

The third detonation yesterday shook the Trojan Powder Com-

Responding to the cry pany's factory on the outskirts "Southward Ho!" which veral persons were injured, some

of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Se-

is being uttered through of them fatally. Japan, municipalities and chambers of com-

Three In Hour

three explosions occurred within

Confederations Syndicats Pro- sadness," runs a message According to the "Ja-merce and industry in it is now learned that the fessionels Francais" (or Grouped from King George of pan Times," Japanese Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya the space of an hour, the first the civilian youngsters due to gra- have set up a "Japan-at 1.10 p.m. at Edinburg) -- the federation General Tavail: The populations of bombed duate from primary South Seas Trade Promo- second at 1.20 p.m. at Wood- bridge, and the third at 2 pm. latter was affiliated to Internation- towns and villages.

schools next month are tion Association,” accordTM at Allentown, en al Labour, whose headquarters were in Amsterdam.

Powder- Company After referring to the "cowardly being flooded with offers ing to the "Nikkan Kog- The Trojan Poe Compre attacks against open towns," the of jobs in all branches of yo." message says civilised world is invited to see industry. these ruins and the nature of the victims.so that they may judge our adversary and his methods."

Havas

BRITISH PRISONERS OF WAR

The number of British troops held prisoner by the Germans and Italians totals about 44,000, Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for War, told the House of Com- mons yesterday afternoon, Reuter.

that "the whole

About 400,000 are expected to graduate in March, but there are about three times as many offers

The Italian attacks, are "evi- dently intended solely to terrorise of jobs. the civilian population."

a

contrac.s.

Officials of the Federal Bureau' The Association's first step will of investigation (the G-then) be to send three groups of mer-from: Washington have started chants to the Philippines, French an enquiry into each explosion. Indo-China and Thailand, where they will hold exhibitions of Ja panese goods in the major cities.

Those recorded in communi- Most of the future graduates Unlike the various associations ques include machine-gun want jobs in Tokyo and other and hand grenade attack on a large citics, but the authorities village in Eporus: a machine would like to see them working gun attack on Yanina and the in the industrial centres of the bombing of Corfu, a small town country. -

SAIGON RUMOURS- (BPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") In Thessaly and the British

Positions for sales-girls in de- Japanese naval craft and mili cemetery in the Klalkla dietriot,

and A few casualties

engerly. slight partment stores were. tary transports are reported to ba

but this standing by for a landing at Sai- damage were caused in these at-sought in. past years, gon, according to messages' receiv- tacks, but the morale of the civil-year they are practically ignored, ed in Kwani Chow Wan last fans remains perfectly sound. with only about 30 applications hight. Our Own Correspondent. Reuter.

to every 100 offers, Havas,

Reuter,

the South Seas to investigate markets for Japanese, goods... and leagues formed. In the past for Merchants of these countries the promotion of trade with coun-will be invited to visit Japan, tries in the Far East, the new as- Keeping pace with this associa- sociation will have the power to tion, the Ministry of Commerce execute any." project deemed fit and Industry will send its own for furthering, trade,

inspection party to the South Seas The main office has been es-in the near future. This party tablished in the Tokyo Gham will visit Borneo, Java, Sumatra, ber of Commerce and Industry British Malaya and Thailand, and building. TE will dorpsten will remain abroad for about six economic inspection corps to months-Havas.