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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 4, 1941:

PRELUDE TO BALKAN AGGRESSION

BULGARIA'S ADHERENCE to the Axis pact re- mains the chief topic in the Turkish newspapers.

The "Vatan" describes it as a "prelude to ag- gression in the Balkans," and adds that Turkey must redouble her vigilance.

The "Tan" emphasises that Bul-. garia's signature to the pact was secured by Germany long ago and only the date of enslavement re- mained open.

Other papers declare an Cx- planation is necessary as to why Bulgaria took the latest action so soon after signing the Turco Bulgarian non-aggression agree. ment.

The "Utus" says "The Turen- Bulgarian agreement reaffirined! Bulgama's intention not to resort to war to settle problems with her

but all depends. neighbours

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acts which the obligations tained in the tripartite and Bul-j garian-Axı alance are appled.

INVASION

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The R.A.F.

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Air War

Round Britain

One enemy fighter was shot down by R.A.F. fight- ers off the Kent coast yes- terday afternoon during activity "slight enemy over this country during daylight," according to an official communique.

A bomb was dropped on a town in Kent. One was killed and a small number injured

One British fighter is missing. The enemy last night were over

town and a a South Wales

East

The Anglo-Turkish Alliance heavy attack on the in-

the

Le vasion ports on

French coast last night.

has helped to keep the peace the Balkan at Near East us hoffe Bulgaria will use her in- Buence to sway the tripartite part in favor of peace and wall sur- reed. iteater

GREECE UNSHAKEN

SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL"}

Greek reaction to the Nazi occupation of Bul- garia was emphasised by the hearty reception to Mr. Eden and General

Dill.

Some Athens papers described the visit in English, reiterating that Greece went to war with Italy fully cognizant of the dangers.

The nation is fully aware thatį it faces victory or defeat, --Inter- national News Service.

PARTNER ACCUSED

Tang Tak-wah, 42, was charg- ed before Mr. G. T. Lowry at the Central Magistracy this morning with stealing $4,000 from the Fook Cheong Wo Firm, of which he was a partner.

Sgt. Summers asked the Court to increase the bail, stating that a further sum of over $10,000 was involved.

The Hon. Mr. Leo D'Alinada successfully opposed the applica- tion on behalf of accused.

Defendant, was remanded one week, on bail of $2,000.

THE PLEBISCITE IN RUMANIA

for

Final result of the Rumanian, plebiscite on General Antonescu's policy will not be known till Thursday, but voting so far shows an almost complete unanimity for the policy, says the Rumanian news agency.

Up to yesterday morning, 116,- 345 had voted approval, against 1.555

noes. Voting has been without incident.-Reuter.

ARREST OF BRITISH SYMPATHISERS

ar-

A total of 240 people in Ru- 'mania, suspected of working for

British interests, have been rested and placed in a concentra- tion camp near Targujiu, states a telegram to the official German news agency.

Sixty of the arrests were made in Bucharest, and Greeks, Turks. Armenians and Rumanians aro stated to be among those arrested. -Reuter,

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FROM THE SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND THE RAID WAS CLEARLY VISIBLE BUT A STIFF WIND IN THE STRAITS MUFFLED THE SOUND OF EXPLOSIONS.

ABOVE CALAIS AND BOU- LOGNE GREAT FLASHES LIGHTED UP THE SKY AND SCORES OF SEARCHLIGHTS WERE IN ACTION ALONG 20 MILES OF THE FRENCH COAST. REUTER.

MONEY FOUND

|Anglia. London siso had in

alert last night. Reuter.

INSPECTOR GOING ON LEAVE

Mr. A. Wright, Divisional In- spector of Yaumati, is leaving to- morrow on a four-month vacation for Australia, where he will join his wife and children.

Inspector A. V. Buker, of Kow- loon City Police Station, has been appointed Divisional Inspector, Mr. W. F. Orchard, of the Hong Yaumati, while Inspector E. G. Kong Electric Company's Show-Post will take over Inspector Bak- room in Gloucester Arcada, founder's position at Kowloon City. a sum of $27 on the floor of his

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