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TWO YUGOSLAVIAN VESSELS HIT MINES IN ADRIATIC

Dalmatian Coast Apparently Sown Without Notice SUDDEN Sudden German Blow ITALIAN MATSUOKA Still Feared RECALL?

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AT A MOMENT WHEN HOPES WERE

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL") | STILL ENTERTAINED IN YUGOSLAVIA OF A Diplomatic circles in PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT WITH GERMANY, London declared yester THE COUNTRY WAS SHOCKED YESTERDAY day that Mr. Matsuoka has been recalled to Tokyo BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT TWO OF and is side-stepping fur- THE MOST MODERN YUGOSLAV STEAM- ther commitments to the ERS, KARA DJOREBJE AND PRINCE PÉTER, Axis.

HAD STRUCK MINES OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN It is understood that IN THE ADRIATIC AND SANK. Mr. Matsuoka originally came to Europe fully em- powered to ally Japan with the Axis militarily, celled plans for a lengthy tour of all the European Axis capitals due to the British successes and the hardening American attitude, Warships have rescued 73 of the ;ing in Belgrade that a solution of and is expected back in Tokyo crew. It is not known whether the internal crisis has been reach- before the end of the month.-uny passengers were on board. ed and Dr. Matchek, the Croat Meanwhile the belief is spread-leader, will retain the Vice-Pre- miership, resulting in a unified Government.

Mr. Matsuoka has now.. can-

International News Service.

This is the first revelation that the Dal- matian coast had been mined. The two ves- sels struck mines almost simultaneously off Sebenico at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and sank in eight minutes.

AMERICAN ACTION RANKLES IN ITALY AND GERMANY

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THE AMERICAN seizure of Axis ships is rankling deeply in Berlin, with all indications

U.S. TO BE

TANKER PUT ON WAR BLOWS UP

FOOTING?

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The belief is grow- ing in official quar- ters in Washington that President Roose- velt will soon extend the scope of the na- tional emergency to cover shipping, na- tional defence produc- tion and possibly price levels.

Proponents of the move believe it would quickly solve labour troubles by prevent- ing rising costs of liv- ing without an in- crease in ・the pur-

-It is rellably learned that Dr. chasing power of the

workers. Interna tional News Service.

Matchsk Insisted on concrete as- surances that the Berb-Croat "Treaty · would be respected, creation of a Crown Council and the substitution of Parliamen- tary government for the mill- ......stary.regime. .

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A report, as yet unconfirmed,

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Italy

pointing to future retaliation by whatever Without

methods prove possible..

The view is expressed in Berlin that the United States is the "chief instigator" of Latin-American seizures of Axis vessels.

Illusion

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Rome radio yesterday

The Diplomatische Korres- ginio Gayda in the "Popolo di pondenz," organ of the Wilhelm- Roma" yesterday, commenting on told the Italian people to strasse, says the seizure is "a the seizure of the Axis ships in expect further losses in new act of violence by the Roose- the United States. velt Government.".

A protest to Latin America East Africa, the announc demanding full compensation is Both Germany and Italy expected to be sent, according er saying that “inhabited have protested á; second time to Berlin officials. International Centres are being evacuat- In Washingtong against the News Service.

idizures.

While the contents of the Ita

llan Note: are not known, German Note protests aguli

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"keeping "of the "Axis crews

Taol for investigation sabotage.

Gayda Outburst

Germany, Italy, Japan' and

MERSA BREGA

CAPTURE CLAIM

ed to avoid destruction." "|

Meanwhile the British military, spokesman-in Cairo declared that Massawa, with an estimated 40,- 000 Italiaris, is expected to fall at any moment, completing the (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"): British occupation of Eritrea and An Italian High Command cutting the last avenue of Italian communique yesterday claimed escape in East Africa, A the capture of Mersa Brega in Latest reports indicate that the Libya.

The fow lar troops defeated at.

her members of the Axis Will A British communique earlier | Keren and Armura" who have

fully if the United States had announced the withdrawal of ↑ taken - commito, any new aot bf belli British advanced units from the standing with their backs to the gerenoyaven without a formal town. International News Ber- guns of the BritRTI declaration of war n stated Y Viral Vice,

international Newa: S4

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An explosion occurred aboard a 2,000-ton Ita- |lian tanker, the "Atlos;" yesterday at Tampico Harbour, Mexico.

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The explosion is reported have taken place under the very noses of the Mexican guards who had been placed on watch a few hours before on eleven Axia ships.

Shortly before the explosion the crew of the tanker, loft for shore in small boats, it le stated.

The Italian officers of the tanker are being charged by the Mexican authorities with sabotage.

Meanwhile, in Argentine, where 26 German and Italian steamers have been placed under protec- tive

custody, diplomatic and naval circles believe that three German warships, including a warship of the Gneisenau type are patrolling the South Atlantic with a view to "convoying ships. fleeing from the Western Hemis- phere ports.--International News Service.

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