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CHINA MAIL

FIRST NEWSPAPER. IN THE FAR EAST. ESTABLISHED 1845.

No. 92,059

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1941

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TACTICS AT

FRONTIER FIGHTING CEASES

Barring a few minor clashes in a few sectors hostilities have now ceas- ed, the Thai High Com- mand announced in Bangkok to-day.

The Thai truce commission which left for

Saigon yesterday afternoon numbers eight. Led by the chief of the air force, it in- cludes the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, says the com- munique.

A review of the two months operations on the frontier reveals that Thai forces occupied two bits of territory on the right bank of the Mekong River, cession of which would probably have avoided the fighting, which start- ed with the French bombing of Nakonpanom.

Besides these territories That forcea penetrated into Cam- bodia in a 25 miles stretch from Surin right down to the Gulf of Thailand.

.Only 100 were killed and 300 wounded on the That side since the outbreak of the frontier fight- ing, says the communique, assert- ing this is insignificant compared with the French total which, however, is not indicated.

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MR. WILLKIE SILENT ON WAR AIMS

Mr. Wendell Willkie revealed in London last night that he had received O compre hensive picture of Bri- tain's war aims but declined to elaborate further. He said he

sow no reason to ex- plain the aims to the United States "at this particular stage."

Earlier Mr. Willkie strongly hinted that he favours all out American aid to Bri- tain. International News Service.

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Italians Cut MATSUOKA

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The demand that Bri-

WITH THE AIR RESOUNDING TO THEtain, the United States THUNDER OF ARTILLERY THE BRITISH and Soviet Russia cease AND IMPERIAL TROOPS DRAWN UP ROUND aiding China, was reiterat- DERNA ARE SENDING OUT EXTENSIVE PA-

ed by Mr. Matsuoka, the TROLS TO PROBE THE POSITION OF THE ITALIANS DEFENDING THIS SMALL LIBYAN SEAPORT, CABLES REUTER'S SPECIAL COR- RESPONDENT OUTSIDE DERNA.

Japanese Foreign Minis- ter, replying to interpella- tions in the Lower House.

Mr. Matsuoka said that before he became Foreign Minister he felt the best way was to use di- plomatic means for this purpose

Meanwhile it is leared în authoritative quarters in London that the Army of the Nile has now surrounded the important road junc- but he found the situation "very tion of Mekelle, south of Derna.

There is reason to believe that

the Italian troops cut off here comprise the remnants of two divi- sions which retired from Barrani, as well as a certain num- ber of tanks and armoured

vehicles.

Sidi

The British advance is being facilitated by our possession of Tobruk as an advance base. There is a good water supply at To- bruk and large quantities of (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") petrol that the Italians had not

The official Rome radio

It is now revealed that the admitted last night that Indian division which is doing

time to destroy.

| British military successes so well in Eritrea was sent to the

in North Africa can be Sudan after taking part in expected to continue.

"The military situation ге- mains strained, and the initia- tive is still in the hands of the enemy," the announcer stated, adding that further British suc- cesses can be expected.

Three important The statement concluded: "The amendments limiting Pre-enemy in Albania is not yet in- but will be as soon as Italy sident Roosevelt's powers takes the initiative and delivers under the Lease and Lend the final blow." International

Bill were voted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee sitting behind

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Firstly, to fix the expiration"

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Roosevelt to consult army. and anvy chiefs before transferring military equipment, and

capture of Sidi Barrani.

the

Fate Of Italian Settlers

Owing to the unavoidable move- ment of these troops the Italian forces at Kassala had time to execute 1 strategic withdrawal and escape. the pincer movement that closed behind them.

British authoritative quarters are concerned with the fate of 200,000 Italian settlers In”Aby®. sinia who are menaced by the growing tide of the patriot movement.

It is gathered that maný arc being concentrated at places like the capital, Addis Ababa, where there would be safety in num- bers

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") The problem of food supply is IT WAS DISCLOSED IN sure to arise sooner or later, even Thirdly, requiring periodic re- WASHINGTON LAST NIGHT If any number enter Djibouti ports: to Congress on the Lease THAT A. PROMISE OF AMERI-Reuter, and: Land operations. Beuter, CAN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Aramendment; was approved IS BEING HELD OUT TO FIVE specifically forbidding, the use of LATIN-AMERICAN REPUBLICS United States warships on convoy ATTENDING. THE PLATTE

Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, duties. — Reuter,

CONFERENCE NOW UNDER The United States regards the WAY IN MONTEVIDEO, AS IN- conference as the most important DUCEMENT TO REACH AGREE-step yet taken by South Americu MENT ON ECONOMIC UNITY. toward "economic defence” of the The conference is being attend- hemisphere-International News sd by the Argentine, . Bolivin, Service,

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KING NOW LEADING

GREECE

aggravated."

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He had not, however, given up what faint hopes remained of in- ducing Britain and America to change their policy but at the same time Japan would fight Gen- eral Chiang Kai-shek to the last with unshakeable determination. -Reuter.

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") the Great War he yesterday nam- KING GEORGE OF GREECE, ed Alexander Korizis to succeed MODEST AND UNASSUMING General Metaxas as Premier RULER WHO REIGNED FOR Greece.

15 MONTHS, SPENT 12 YEARS

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IN EXILE AND FINALLY WAS The Greek people have indicat- VOTED BACK TO HIS THRONE ed their determination to continue BY THE VOTE OF HIS PEOPLE, the victorious war against Italy HAS BEEN GIVEN A CHANCE but from now on it is the affair of TO CARVE FOR HIMSELF A the King and not General Meta- NICHE IN HISTORY,

xas. International. News Ser- Only king to come-back since vice.

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