1940-11-13 — Page 8

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 13, 1940.

HITLER'S OFFER TO SOVIET

BOMBS_DROPPED IN SUEZ CANAL ZONE Plunder In Middle

Enemy aircraft dropped several]

Several other bombs were drop-

bombs on the Canal Zone at about ped in an orchard near Cairo at 7.30 p.m. on Monday night, says jabout 8 p.m.

communique issued in Cairo There, were no casualties yesterday by the Egyptian Minis- either raid and casualties try of Defence.

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THE SOVIET PRÉSS IN MOSCOW IS MAINTAINING SILENCE ON M. MOLOTOV'S VISIT TO BERLIN, IN SHARP DISTINC- TION TO THE PEP-TALKS OF THE NAZI NEWSPAPERS.

It is revealed in Moscow that the British - Ambassador, Sir Stafford Cripps, had an in- terview on Monday with the Vice-Commissar for Foreign Affairs, M. Vishinsky.

Hitler received Molotov for a lengthy con- versation yesterday afternoon, at which Rib- bentrop was present, with Hitler's bodyguard doing the honours outside the Chancellery.

The first conference between Kibbentrop and Molotov lasted two hours, according to a Berlin have no details. message, but been disclosed. ·

That Hitler has placed great

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PROTECTION NOT WANTED

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Representatives of the Swiss Legation, representing German affairs in Britain, have recently been permitted by the Home Office to visit internment camps to offer internees the the protection of Swiss Government.

It is understood that in nearly every case avowed Nazis have availed. themselves of the offer, while anti-Nazis have refused, stating they prefer the protec- tion of the British Government...

DE GAULLE OCCUPIES GENTIL

General de Gaulle has apparently taken another African. port.

hopes on the visit of the Soviet Prime Minister is indicated from reports from the Berlin correspondents of the Swiss newspapers.

stated On the one.. hand it is that he wishes to obtain Russia's adherence to the Axis-Tokyo Al- liance, or, if that is impossible, to facilitate the conclusion. of a. Russo-Japanese Pact in order to demonstrate to the world Russia's solidarity with the Axis.

On the other hand Hitler is sald to be anxious to obtain: Russia's support for Germany's expansion- ist policy in the Near East.

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Hint Of Proposed Deal

The Berlin correspondent of "Tribune de Geneve" states that Molotov's visit is considered in Berlin. as a sign that Russia has now declared herself in favour of the Axis,

The correspondent'asks; What price must be paid to Moscow? Certainly the Dardanelles, he replies, but much more well.

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The indications. are, he adds, that the Near East and Central Asia will be promised to Russia. as her sphere of expansion with special emphasis on Turkey Iran and Iraq.-Reuter,

HITLER'S WAR ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Women and children outnumbered men in the list of fatal civi- lian casualties on the Home Front in Octo- ber.

Analysis of the offi- cial returns shows that air raid deaths in the month totalled.. 6,334, of which 2,900 were women, 643 chil-* dren and 2,791 men.

Injured were 3,750 women, 717 children and 4,228 men. Reuter.

LIE GIVEN

TO GERMAN

CLAIMS

A fierce reception was London Comment

given to attacking Ger- Inspired Axis comment on Mo- lotov's Berlin visit, particularly man planes by a British that emanating from Rome," in- dicates a strong hope that the out convoy in the North Sea discussions will be to on Monday afternoon, de- bring Russian influence to bear on cording to an official

statement,

come of.

Turkish policy in Asia favourable

to Axis plans.

The Soviet's recent policy does. The battle resulted in the shoot- 00006 | not appear to observers in London fing down by guns of at least three to give good grounds for expect-enemy aircraft and probably-five, wing this hope to be realised, any while all ships in the convoy were

more than many others which successfully preserved. find expression in the Axis" press | The Admiralty communique, and wireless. ⠀⠀,

Milerin greporting these facts, gives That policy was again proclaim the lie to official German ed at the recent great military :claims: arta? review by the head of the Red Last night, a special announce- Army as being directed by Stalin ment was broadcast by Germany with the consistent purpose of stating that five of our ships to- safeguarding the Russian people talling 37,000 tons were sunk dur from war. :

***ing this attack on our convoy. This As to the well-known attitude clàimé Inter improved on by of the Turkish Government, tom-the: German: High Command com- ment on Anglo-Turkish friendship.

Which Built it up to seven which appeared in the last few merchnut ships of about 45,000 days in the Darkish newspaper, tons.

Sökikat," has been read in Bri- In point of fact, no ships were tain with appreciation."

sunk Two ships sustained some A. Geneva despatch to the off-

It wrote: Many people are damage but both are now sale, i cial German News Agency says possibly surprised by the deep The Admiralty points out that that all communications with the sincere friendship between nations the attacking planes shot down port of Gentil, the second largest which fought each other so stub-by the escorting warship are in port in Gabon are reported in bornly in the last war. The reason addition to about eight planes Vichy to be. cut. Hence it is is simple. Turkey is a nation whose shot, down by the RAF, as was presumed that, General de Gaulle's only ambition is to develop the 2-announced by the Air Ministry on forces have succeeded in captur- sources within her own territory Monday night; — Reuter.` ing this port as well as Libreville, and Britain desires all nations to HLM.S. Vivieri and H.M.S. Lon- be able to do likewise, in peace, donderry each shot down” one Few Casualties The sincere belief of Britain in Junkers and the Vivien's fire so this ideal is proved beyond doubt severely damaged another," it is Troops of the Free French by the importance attached to the not likely to have regained its forces have entered Libreville and League of Nations. The fact she base. H.M. tug, St Mellons, shot General de Gaulle has appointed tolerated for so long, simply for down one Messerschmidt' and... Lieut.-Colonel Parrant to be the sale of European peace, the damaged another enemy aircraft, Governor of Gabon, states a com- Fuchrer's insatiable demands pro- British Wireless. munique issued by de Gaulle's vided further evidence of that be- fu

lief..

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General Tente gave the order

"Britain, recognises that freedom outlook and principles between, to end resistance and surrendered. of individual honour and demo the two nations; Anglo-Turkish Contrary to sensational, propa- cracy constitute the only path to friendship is stronger than any fascist combination which only ganda reports, the operations progress and civilisation, vis which took place at. Libreville Britain's regime and way of existed in order to break down. caused very few casualties to thought have been adopted by European order" British Wire- either side. — Reuter.

Turkey, hence the stimilarity of i less,”