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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 21, 1941.

YAVELLO TAKEN BY BRITISH FORCES

YAVELLO, IN SOUTHERN Abyssinia, has been taken by British regular troops, ac- cording to yesterday's official communique from British General Headquarters in Cairo, which adds that operations are proceeding in the Neghelli area.

British patrols have contacted the enemy in difficult mountainous country surround- ing Marda Pass, eight miles west of Jijiga, the capture of which, says the communique, was not difficult. Some prisoners were taken with the town.

JAPAN'S PLIGHT Scarcity of Good Whisky

By the capture of this impor- tant centre, new routes have been opened up running east to Ber-) bera and west to Diredawa, where: the read meets through the rail- way from Dibouti."

Meanwhile the Italians аге putting แก a desperate resist ance at Keren, though reports reaching Calro indicate they Jack adequate air support. The position of the British forces in thus prea continues to develop favourably, stated thei Cairo military spokesman last night. Many Germans are re-¦

In Contact ceiving small parcels of

In Abyssinia, Lea, coffee, sugar and

he said, patriot forces are maintaining pressure on soap from friends or rela-Debra-Marcos, which is half sur- tives in Thailand, and the rounded, while the Imperial forces

who captured Jijiga are now fact that these parcels contact with the enemy half way

Reuter. have to go

via Japan, Harar Siberia and Russia is re- garded as indication of the shortage of these com- modities in Germany

The parcels are apparently de- scribed as "samples" and there is no limit to the number which can be addressed to any single reci- pient, provided the weight of each does not exceed one kilogram,

Whisky is the largest single

ALLIED ENVOYS IMPRESS

in

Lord Halifax, British

item among foodstuffs and be Ambassador in Washing- inton, and Dr. van Kleffens,

verages

by Japanesc sent

relations at home.

Thailand as "gifts" to friends of Dutch Foreign Minister, were given a tremendous

These gifts go by sea and air mail and good whisky is now so reception when they at-

60,000-TON BATTLESHIPS FOR U.S.

The next United States battleships to be built under the two-ocean navy pro- gramme will be from 60,000 to 65,000 tons, and thus will be the world's largest battleships.

This was stated by naval experts in the House of Representa- tives yesterday. Reuter.

U.S. NAVY BEHIND BRITAIN

[SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"]

"The American Navy stands behind the British Empire," declared Rear- Admiral J. S. Newton in Sydney last night.

Rear-Adiniral Newton, who commands the squadron of US. warships on a goodwill visit, made this statement at an official Gov- ernment dinner.

He added "There are many things I would like to say to you but carmot. We are behind you in your fight for Democracy." International News Service.

INDO-CHINA

FLEET STRENGTHENED

scarce in Japan, it is stated, that tended a meeting of the A FURTHER ADDITION TO

it is considered well worth pay-National Press Club yes-LOOMED ing the costs involved, as well as the heavy import duties recipients|terday. in Japan must pay.-Reuter,

NOT GUILTY VERDICT

Lo Hing, who Was charged with the murder of Ho Sau-tsun, mistress of a rice shop in Wuhu Street on October 25 was found not guilty by the Jury this morn- ing after a retirement of over an hour, and was discharged by the Chief Justice.

Mr. J. P. Murphy. As-

THE FRENCH ASIATIC FLEET WITH A REPORT THAT THREE CRUISERS OF Lord Halifax spoke for half an THE 7,600-TON CLASS AND

SUBMARINE hour and it is stated that his sin- ONE cerity and his firmness towards ALREADY LEFT FRANCE the Axis created a good impres- ROUTE TO SAIGON, STATES A

sion.

JAPANESE REPORT,

HAVE

EN

It is recalled that a French sub- arrived a1 Saigon on marine March 6 from France.

Dr. van Kleffens, who also spoke confidentially, described the Dutch Government in London as the nerve centre of resistance against German aggression, and The three cruisers are reported

confidence to include the Gloire, stressed Government in final victory.-Reuter.

laise and Montcalm.-Reuter.

SLIGHTLY

DELAYED!

sistant Crown Solicitor, assisted HOW A BRITISH HEAVY by Det-Importor A. E. Carey BOMBER ON THE WAY

TO

BOMB COLOGNE ON WEDNES-

Was for the prosecution. Mr. Lo Tung-tan, instructed by Mr. P. C. DAY NIGHT DISPOSED OF A Woo, of Woo and Woo, appeared MESSERSCHMIDT FIGHTER,

for the defence.

came in

IS TOLD BY THE AIR MINIS- The Jury comprised Messrs, C.TRY NEWS SERVICE. M. Sequeira (foreman), A. M. The Messerschmidt Tavares, M. Sabhan, Wong Kim three times to attack the bomber, wah, S. S. Sousa, Ip Kau-ko and whose fire hit the fighter and Lan Yau-cheung.

probably destroyed it.

TRICK CASE RESULT

Chin-

The case against three ese, Chan Ming, 45, Chu. Ming,

After this encounter the bom- ber went on to bomb Cologne,-- Reuter.

LARGE SUM RAISED BY POLICE

38, and Cheung Ki, 24, for steal- Sir, May 1, through the cour- ing $1,535 in money and jewellery tesy of your correspondence co- by means of a trick, from Mrs lumn thank all those who helped. Chan Lai-king, of No. 12, Yick either by their attendance or Yam Street,. Wongneichung, was otherwise, to make the the Hong concluded at the Central Magis- Kong Police and Police Reserve tracy this morning.

Dance successful.

Mr. D. McCallum defended in

A sum of $3,700 was

Marscil-

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WHITE

HORSE

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