Fage
Attempts To Send Reinforcements Broken Up
BRITISH
STRONG ITALIAN attempts to send re- POLICY IN
inforcements to Podgradetz, north of Korit-
za, have been broken up by the R.A.F., en- BALKANS
abling the Greeks to capture the town and to push on towards the coast.
Britain's attitude to- wards Bulgaria during the present Balkan ten- sion was the subject of a troops.statement in the House of
Other Greek forces in northern Albania have been thrusting to the west of Koritza, a reconnaissance party travelling over 30 miles westwards without finding any Italian
At Moshkopolis; the colours of three Italian battalions were taken.
The Greek advance towards.
NEW
Argyrokastron has met with some AIRCRAFT
opposition from: Italian reinforce- ments..
Greek forces on the const have advanced further and othere have been landed, proba bly from ships, off Corfu, They are behind the Italian front
lines in this sector and have cut
the lines of communication, The Italians are sending as many reinforcements as possible and
despatched have probably about two divi ions since the. fighting began.
IN USE
Commons yesterday by Mr. Butler, Under-Secre- tary for Foreign Affairs, who spoke on behalf of Lord Halifax..
The British Government, he said, welcomed the opportunity to state that if Bulgarin, does not join or assist, either 'actively or New types of aircraft passively, our enemies or attack
our allies, the British Government have been introduced by intends to do its best to ensure that in any eventual peace settle- both sides. The Germans ment, in which Britain partici- have sent over a four-pates, the integrity and indepen- dence of Bulgaria will be respect- engined bomber and weed.
In this connection, it will be re-
Southern Dobruja from Rumania
In one place, the Greeks cap- have begun using a new called that when Bulgaria got tured a Commanding Officer and nis staff, two company comman ders and the whole of the equip- ment of the Italians, which rather suggests that the morale of this unit was not very high.
Fleet Air Arm fighter-by peaceful negotiation, the Bri- bomber.
Confirmation has been received of Greek reports that the Italians have wantonly burned villages behind them and have shot some civilians and taken others off as hostages.
Although, the Italian air bases have been rendered ineffective by the R.A.F., the Italians have lost none of their sklit in the slaughtering of civilians.
Several Greek towns and vill- ages have suffered from Fascist air attacks. Although a number of civilian casualties are reported, there is little material damage. Iteuter.
GERMAN CHANGE OF TUNE
Sufficient trustworthy evidence about the German machine is not available to enable it to be iden- tified with certainty. It may have been a Junkers or a Focke Wulf. The Focke Wulf Condor, in military form, seems to
descriptions. But most of the Dornier have been working on a new four-engined bomber, it may have been this.
fit
und
and
.
Our own new type, which ap peared in an Admiralty communi que, is the Fairey Fulmar, which has a Rolls-Royce engine looks rather like a neater, cleaner Fairey Battle. It is an all-metal monoplane with retractable un- dercarriage...and variable pitch airscrew.
Airscrew "Cuffs”
Besides the new types
that
tish Government" expressed the view that the Bulgarian claim was well founded.
It is understood that Mr. But- ler's reference to Bulgaria's "In- tegrity and independence" refers to this. Reuter.
BERLIN PAN PROTESTING
TOO MUCH?
with-
The Germans, out any particular reason that can be observed out-
side Berlin, yesterday pro- have appeared in operations. two tested rather loudly that other new types deserve special Der Fuehrer is not plan-
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER, 27, 1940
The first of the Ministry of Food communal feeding centres- in the South London area which has recently, been opened has proved popular among the homeless who have nowhere to cook. This picture was taken during a visit to the centre, where a good meal can be obtained for sixpence a head; Photo shows young callera leaving with. hot meal at sixpence a heads. (Copyright, Fox),
CURIOUS FEATURES
OF THE RAID ON COVENTRY
TWO CURIOUS FEATURES of the raid. last week on Coventry were mentioned by Air Marshal Sir Phillip Joubert in a broadcast yesterday..
One was that the number of German bombers used was less than we should have expected, that is, if our figures for Germany's first-line strength in the air are correct.
The other is that, despite
the
mention: They are both Ame and ning any "peace offen-ideal conditions for bombing, aim-
can-the Brewster Buffalo
The German news agency was brought in to deny reports said to be current in the United States of German plans for a compromise peace.
The German news agency says reports are entirely that these without foundation."
the Douglas Boston. The Buffalo sive." is a stocky little monoplane fight- er with air-cooled radial engine, The firm attitude One of the interesting features adopted by Bulgaria and is that it uses airscrew cuffs. Turkey, coupled, with re- Airscrew cuffs are a recent des actions to the Italian re-velopment, of the treat, has brought changes in German tac- tics in the Balkans.
Since Turkey met Nazi Am- bassador von Papen's threats by increasing her defence measures, the Germans have calmed down, and the German radio said yes- terday that the political tension there has been eased by the con- versation between the Turkish Foreign Minister and von Papen
→→Reuter.
HOME FOOD PRODUCTION
Curtiss Com-
any in America. They fit over
the shanks of the airscrew blades
and are claimed to improve the take-off of the aircraft and also the cooling of radial engine.
The Boston Is medium bomber, and seems one of the most pro- mising aircraft in this class which we possess. It has a tricycle un- dercarriage, and its lines are ex- ceptionally clean. Its size is suf- ficiently small to give it power of manoeuvring in combat.
prove to
be of the utmost importance to
This neroplane may
our air effort in the near future: It, is itted with Wright air-cooled radial engines.
During some of the air battles over the Thames Estuary many people have remarked the long smoke trails left by the aircraft. These have given rise to further stories about "smoke" writing as La means of signalling.
ing was not very accurate.
:
In fact, it was the residential
part which suffered, just as though.
DEATH OF
the bombs were aimed at the cen MR. W. J.
tre of the city.
.The net result of the raids on
citics was! Coventry and other that the German air force, even failed to in perfect weather, produce decisive results.
In bad weather, it has been completely useless.
ALLEN
WE HAVE TO RECORD THE DEATH OF AN OLD AND RES- If German thoughts are turning towards the possibility of calling Talking about Italian attempts PECTED RESIDENT OF HONG off the war, there is no such to help the Germans in the raids KONG, MR. WILLIAM JULIUS of Britain, Sir Phillip said: ALLEN, WHICH OCCURRED AT thought in Britain.
FRENCH HOSPITAL amateur THE Is as if some "It
BAY, SHORTLY pugilist attempted to intervene CAUSEWAY.
even
to the
Mr. Churchill made this clear when he told the House of Com.
in a fight between two first- AFTER 1 O'CLOCK THIS MORN- mons.yesterday, that the British
ING. Government will, not consent class professionals."
An possibility of a
American correspondent The late Mr. Allen was born at Christmas truce. Reuter, says that the German offensive in Trinidad in 1674, and arrived in the Midlands has hurt but not Hong Kong with his parents crippled the thousand-and-one war shortly after, when
they made processes making up the modern their home in the Colony. war machine.
REPAIRING AIR RAID DAMAGE
:
THE
AT
MR. EDEN SAID, YESTERDAY THE GOVERNMENT HAS DE-
There is no reason why smoke THAT TO: HELP IN: REPAIRING CIDED THAT THERE
be used by AIR RAID MUST writing should not
-\DAMAGE, BE A FURTHER INCREASE IN either side if it served a useful ARMY: 18 RELEASING 3,000 THE HOME PRODUCTION OF purpose; but in these casos the BUILDING OPERATORS: FOOD, IN ORDER TO SAVE trails were condensation and not THE REQUEST OF THE MINIS. VALUABLE SHIPPING SPACE. smoke, Aircraft flying fast through TER OF WORKS AND.BUILD-
The Minister of Agriculture 'cold air under certain moisture-INGS. told the House of Commons yes- conditions leave terday that it has been decided trails. They are really artif that the present system of fixed cially formed clouds. prices and an assured market will be maintained for the duration of the war, and for least, one year. afterwards.
The Government,' he said;, re- cognises the Importance of main- faining a healthy and well-balanc- ed, agricultural programing niter the war. Reitor.
these vapour
MOBILE CANTEENS
PRESENTED
Of the damage caused in raids In April, 1892, Mr. Allen: joined on Coventry, Birminghum and the Eastern Extension and Aus- Bristol, he said that it was seri- tralasian Telograph Company, re ous but not critical." Reuter. tiring on pension in July, 1930.
CHINESE SEAMEN'S WAGES
Popularly known to a wide circle of friends as, "Bill,” Mr. Allen was n keen sportsman, and in his youth, participated in many games.
He was one of the oldest mem- hors of the Craigengower Cricket Club, and served on the Commit- tee for many years.
Mr. Allen leaves a widow and a daughter to hourn his, loss, be-- MR. VERNON BARTLETT stuce severat nephews and nieces, ASKED THE MINISTER OF among whom are Mr. Charles A. SHIPPING IN THE HOUSE OF Allen, ML.- N. B.¦ White, Mr. Lord: Woolton, the Minister of COMMONS YESTERDAY WHE- George White, of the Floating Food, said carllor that there is THER A DANGER. BONUS HAD Staff of the Indo-China Steam
GRANTED: an organisation ready. in NOW BEEN
TO Navigation Co., Ltd., Mrs. E. Basto every town to feed the population CHINESE SEAMEN AND IF SQ and Mrs. L. C.. R. Souza, In the event of heavy air raid dám- HOW THE AMOUNT COMPARES The funeral will take place this WITH THE BONUS GRANTED afternoon, passing the Monument TO BRITISH SEAMEN at 5 o'clockt.
Mr. Ronald Cross, the Minister,
now
oge..
There will be a slight shortage Trade Union leaders met the of milk,, he said, largely due to King and Queen' yesterday when climatic conditions, but it will not 27 mobile canteens were present-lost long and it is not worthwhile. ed to the YMCA at Bucking bringing in any rationing: maheme, ham Palace. — Reuter.n
-Reuler,
replying, said that while a bonus the outbreak of war was a good in name was usually paid to deal higher than the percentage Chinese the percentage increase increase in British
in Chinese seamen's waga since wages.--Reutor,
seamen's
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