THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 28, 1940.
Britain's Eye On Tangier: Broad Hint Given To Spain
FRESH INSTRUCTIONS
TO AMBASSADOR
FRESH INSTRUCTIONS have been sent
to Sir Samuel Hoare, our Ambassador in
Madrid, by the British Government to see thot the neutrality of Tangier is not infringed and that Britain's rights and interests there are safeguarded.
This information was given to the House of Commons yesterday by Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, when he disclosed that an interchange of views on Tangier had taken place between Sir Samuel⠀ Hoare and Senor Suner, the Spanish Foreign Minister.
GERMAN PILOTS' PISTOL
Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas
Humphries, of Inadown House,
The British Government, added Mr. Butler, was watching the si- tuation very carefully with the purpose on safeguarding their rights and interests under inter- national treaties now in force.
"They will take up with the Spanish Government all ques- tions which may threaten these rights and Sir Samuel Hoare had recently received further in- structions in this sense.
"The importance of the neu- has
Newton Valence, near Allon, atrality of the Tangier Zone peared at Alton Police Court on
a charge of
000000000000000000-
U.S. AND THE HANOI ARRESTS
The United States Government has made representations to both Japan and French Indo-China concerning the recent arrest of the Ameri- can Vice-Consul, Mr. R. W. Rinden, and an American journalist, Mr. Melville Jacoby, at Hanoi by the Ja- panese authorities.
They were alleged to have photographed a Japanese military en- at Hai-
compment stealing a Walther already been brought to the at- automatic pistol, 14 rounds of tention of the Spanish Govern- ammunition, and a leather belt ment.
and holster.
Police Superintendent Bennett said that he proposed to offer no evidence but to alter the charge to "Failing to report the finding of the articles under the Defence Regulations,"
On September 9 a' Heinkel 111 was brought down in flames and the pilot baled out and landed in a wood near Sir Thomas Humphries's home. Sir Thomas said that he and his gardener dis- armed the airmen and took pos- session of the pistol and the other things. It was his intention
to take them to the police station and to ask if he could keep, then
He denied that he had intended to keep the articles as souvenirs.
The presiding Magistrate (Co- lonel G. B. Lempriere) said the Bench felt that Sir Thomas ought to have told the police at -once that he had the articles: but taking everything into considera- tion they had decided to dismiss the charge with costs.
Captain Norman Bruce Hair, of the Royal Armiy Ordnance at Corps. living Station Road, Four Marks, near Alton, denied a charge of stealing an identity disk and a petrol pump from the aero- plane. He said the machine was burning, and he ripped off!
Italian Submarines
and
phong but were later released. Reuter.
"Spanish troops in the occupied : 000000 zone have been reinforced damaged Italian submarines are still in port at Tangier.
"His Majesty's Government has already taken action in this matter and our Information is that the usual practice of in: ternational law is being follow- ed and we are watching to see it is followed."
Answering a supplementary question Mr. Butler said the Ita- lian submarines were damaged
HITLER'S STOCK SLIPPING
The King and Queen photographed with Mr. Winston Churchill at Buckingham Palace after an inspection of recent air raid damage in the Palace.
HEAVY RAID ON SHIPPING IN ALBANIAN PORT
R.A.F. BOMBERS successfully raided Valona
The number of people in harbour on Tuesday despite intense anti-aircraft and the practice of international the United States who and enemy fighter opposition, said an official com- law in this matter had been fol- think that Britain will munique issued in Cairo yesterday.
lowed,
made seaworthy at the earliest possible moment."-Reuter.
"We understand they are being win the war has been Direct hits were obtained on a big ship which nearly doubled during the was seen sinking before the R.A.F. started on the last six months, a Gallup return journey. survey of public_opinion reveals.
CITY IS PROUD OF
V. C. HERO
After
the collapse of France last May, a survey then showed that only 32 per cent thought Britain would win.
. In this latest survey, 63 per cent think that there will be a British victory.
win.
Only seven people in every "Glasgow sends you its hear-hundred think that Germany will the disk so that it could be iden- tiest congratulations having
on
The rest of those questioned re- tined: It was his intention to won the greatest of all honours,
-Router. hand the articles to an aircraft The city is proud that one of its plied: "Undecided.” establishment.
youngest sons has gained the first The Bench dismissed' the V. C. to come to Scotland. charge,
SALVAGE
"Your example should en- courage all of us to do that little bit extra essential for victory."
This is the telegram sent by Lurd Provost Dollan to Sergen- John Hannah; 18-year-old son of
NEW GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO
OF
EYESORES FOR SCRAP
The quays and docks area were damaged and aerodrome buildings destroyed, while one enemy fight- er was shot down.
In the Western Desert, Garnul- grein, Birsofaf, Sidi Barrani and
raided were
and Maddalems motor transport and enemy camps,
at these places. One British aircraft was lost.
Owners of derelict "works and attacked factories may soon be compelled all their scrap to surrender metal to the Government.
A "test" collection is to b
and carried out in Glamorgan Somerset, and if successful
-it will be judged by its scrap and other salvage yield similar com- pulsory powers will be given to all local authorities..
A cuccessful
also raid was carried out on Harat Island, in which one British aircraft was iset but the crew were reccuod, while one
enemy fighter was shot down.
Enemy troop concentrations at Dangila were attached, all bentbs In Glamorgan alone the total falling in the target area, but of scrap in these derelict works clouds of smoke and dust pre- must run into hundreds of thou-vented an estimate of the extent sands of tons, while the total of the damage. PUERTO RICO WILL BE JOSE throughout Britain runs into mahy Sergeant Hannah, awarded the MIGUEL GALLARDO, WHO millions of tuns sufficient to Victoria Cross for most con- HAS BEEN COMMISSIONER supply the country's wur steel Glasgow's salvage effort is bespicuous bravery, is stationed at FOR EDUCATION IN PUERTO needs over a considerable period.
STOLEN
a Clydeside crane driver, young- THE NEW GOVERNOR
est V. C. of the war,
the
"Eyesores"
Italian Column Bombed
was brought British fighter
A formation of enemy fighters ing hampered by a new and mean Aerodrome as Filght-Lieutenant
same Humpden Bomber RICO SINCE 1937.
flew over Maltà ẩn Tuesday at a Senor Gallardo, whose appoint- form of theit, which police are R. A. B. Learoyd, who received ment was announced in Washing-
great height but only three could now to deal with.
be engaged.. Mr. Harold Bundles of waste paper left out the V. C for his part in the at- ton yesterday by
For years local authorities have
Ond by business firms in the centre of tack on the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Ickes, Secretary of Interior, suc-
enemy. Ministry News ceeds Admiral. William Leahy been urging that derelict works should be dis- the city are being stolen before states the Air
down and one they can be collected by the Service,
who was recently appointed Unit-in their areas
loạt. : ed States Ambassador to Vichy, mantled and the sites cleared:
They say that these "eyesores" The gammurilque also reports disfigure the areas in which they that a column of Italian troops exist, discourage, new enterprises retreating in the Tepelene area, and "keep closed" the best in- in Greece, was attacked by Bri dustrial sites, thus hampering tish 'aircraft and heavy casualties' municipal progress and; trade de caused.. velopment;
Cleansing Department,
obeying the and
"Many firms are injunction to save paper, bundles from offices are put out, on the street along with the or- dinary refuse for collection by our vans," an official of the depart- ment, sald,
WOMEN WAYLAID BY ARMED ROBBERS
--Reuter.
TURKEY GETS PREPARED
a.m. THE
A BOOT FROM THE BLUE
A stick of bombs fell across the aerodrome at: Kelcyre, one bomb exploding close to an aircraft on the ground. Reuter.
AMBULANCES FROM N.U.R.
"Much of the paper has been carried away by thieves, who Waylaid by three robh pre make their rounds about half aned with daggers, ht 12.45
MINISTER OF COM- hour, before the arrival of our to-day, a Chinese woman, uc-MERCE IN TURKEY HAS RE- men, These pilferers find an companied by a servant, was at- SIGNED. AND IT IS BELIEVED easy and profitable market among tacked and robbed of her hand-IN LONDON THAT THIS IS
POSSIBLY IN PREPARATION A German boot which came the various dealers in the city, bag containing $50. and we have little chance of "The women were descending FOR THE REORGANISATION "Out of the blue" in one of the tracing them.
the staircase of No. 177, Queen's OF THE MINISTRY WHICH recent raids and was caught by The National Union of Rail- "The paper of course, eventu Road West when they were held ally. Ands its way back to us, but up. this time we have to pay for it-The-bag was later found empty at market" rates,"
some distance away.
IS TO BE CONVERTED INTO A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY..
Other military measures are also [being taken. Reuter.
the Home Guard at an office in waymen are to provide four am- Central London, was passed roundbulances for the British Red the offices for donations to, a Crosa Society and, a mobile chr-
teen for the Forces. Spitfire fund..
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