1941-04-04 — Page 25

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 4, 1941.

Imperial Forces Ordered To

To Retire

From Benghazi ADVENTURE

IT WAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED 'IN CAIRO LAST NIGHT THAT BENGHAZI, CHIEF SEAPORT AND. TOWN IN EASTERN LIBYA, HAS BEEN EVACUATED BY THE BRITISH AND IMPERIAL FORCES.

Benghazi was captured on February 6 fol- lowing the high speed advance by British forces from Derna along the coast road and across the desert.

The military spokesman in Cairo describ- ed the operations in Libya as "minor engage- ments of no particular

importance." Mud! NATIVE

Our forward troops. he said had withdrawn to positions north of Agedabia, 90 mies from Bena- hazi.

The African

spokesman said South

troops were

increasing

their pressure after capturing

Miesso, Abyssin ́a.

that

It is expected in Cairo Addis Ababa will be declared an

number of Italian women children there.

and

TROOPS

RIOT

OF ANY TANK CREW

How terrifying the bom bardment of Bardia by the! heavy guns of the Fleet really was is attested by the commander of à Bri- tish infantry tank, who took part in the main as- sault, was captured, and escaped after a series of amazing adventures.

His tank successfully withstood by anti-tank several direct hits guns after it had entered the peri-

had the list of meter, but then its guns rendered ineffective by a hit on the turret, then received a Rioting by Italian co-shell directly on the front, which

the driver, and broke the electric

open town, owing to the large lonial troops in Asmara shook the whole vehicle, stunned preceded the entry of the wiring. This caused a short cir- Meanwhile the official Nairobi British and Imperial cuit, which set fire to the bu'teries

forces into the Eritrean and filled the tank with fumes. capital.

communique giving news of

the

capture of Miesso pays a tribute to the cooperation in Abyssinia of the

forces under the command of the Aden, Air Officer Commanding saying "These aircraft have car- ried out many successful attacks und on the

enemy's rear areas communications."-Reuter.

Nearing Addis Ababa

This was revealed by the British military spokesman in Calro last night.

were

Meanwhile the tank was career- ing on, out of control. The com- mander decided that the only course was to abandon the vehicle. He opened the cupola. The inrush of fresh air revived the driver, To ensure the safety of Italian whom the crew were thus able to families in Asmara the Italian extract from his seat. On leaving bishop and chief of police ap- the tank, the whole crew

and taken prisoner. pealed to the British to occupy surrounded

The commander was taken before the town and restore order. Miesso is on the railway from THIS IS THE FIRST TANGI-two generals, one of whom, from the description, must have been Diredawa to Addis Ababa, about BLE SIGN OF SERIOUS DOMES-

THREATEN Berganzoli, He first reprimanded 100 miles from Diredawa and TIC TROUBLE

REMAINING ITALIAN the prisoner for not standing to ąt- about 150 miles from Addis Ababa. THE

tention, then asked him questions Reports are still current that FORCES IN EAST AFRICA.

about his unit and the strength of the possibility of Italian cap'tula- | REUTER.

the British tanks. to which the tion cannot be ruled out. It is

subaltern declined to reply. rumoured, for instance, that the Duke of Aosta has asked General Wavell for his conditions of sur- render,

Many Prisoners Taken

A LARGE NUMBER OF PRISONERS HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN ERITREA AND MANY MORE ARE BEING ROUNDED UP.

A considerable number of guns and much war material was also captured at Asmara.

west from Asmara.

ITALIAN DESTROYERS

SUNK

The sinking of two more

He said to the General, how- ever: "If you knock out these tanks, more tanks will come. You had better give in." At this the General bristled with fury.

An attempt was then made to send the prisoners through to To- bruk in a lorry, but this proved impossible because of the British fre. They were confined in cave on the side of a wadi in the northern sector, where they arriv- ca in time for the bombardment

a

Operations are continuing south-Italian destroyers is re-by the 15-inch guns of the Fleet. Brijish forward troops have ported in an Admiralty The subaltern relates that it was

communique issued

withdrawn to positions north of Agedabia, in Libya. This move- ment was followed up by enemy London yesterday.

mechanised forces.-Reuter.

Trying To Counter Eritrean Disasters

[SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"] German military quarters

in

the most terrifying experience of

in his life. He was in fear every

moment that the dug-out would collapse under the impact of the It

Commander-in-heavy shells. the

He survived how- says Chief, East Indies, reports that an ever, and on the entry of the Bri- Italian destroyer was sunk by na- tish troops into the sector had the val aircraft and another left in a satisfaction of leading his captors sinking condition.

captive. to the number of more Both these destroyers recently than 1,000. left Massawa.

These enemy losses, adds the Courage Beyond Praise

Berlin yesterday claimed that a communique, are additional to the German offensive in Libya has Italian destroyer of the Pantera opened.

The most formidable problem

They allege that German and class the destruction of which was for the attacking force was a deep Italian forces are "pursuing" Bri-announced on Wednesday-Reu-wide anti-tank trench, which sur- tish troops retreating northward. International News Service,

Wavell Decision

ISPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL'] The announcement of the Bri- tish evacuation of Benghazi gave few details of the withdrawal..

The British military authorities

that

ter,

HARBOURING A GRIL

In Caira believe, however, General Wavell either found him- self confronted by a majorair onslaught from German Stukas MARA AT KOWLOON recently landed in North Africa MORNING,

WEDDING AT THE REGISTRY

rounded the whole system of de- fences.. This was carefully re- connoitred by a tank officer, who accompanied an Australian patrol, climbed into the trench by night, A and took exact measurements. section of the trench was then re- constructed within the British lines and exhaustive experiments made in the best means to clear a way for tanks.

Atzero hour a battalion of Aus-

BEFORE MR. H. C. MACNA-tralian infantry crossed the trench,

THIS cut the wire, and remained cover- CHAN LUK, 32, ing the sector where the attack OR was intended, while Australian or decided to shorten his long, WIDOW, WAS FINED $20, thin line of communications in TWO WEEKS' HARD LABOUR, sappers, working swiftly with the. Near East or the Balkans. FOR HARBOURING A 16-YEAR- picks and shovels as well as ex- OLD GIRL ON MARCH 30 plosives, broke down the sides of International News Service.

WITHOUT HER MOTHER'S the trench and made a. crossing CONSENT.

for the tanks. The courage of Inspector Moreton, of the these men is beyond praise. It S.C.A., said that at noon on March was here that the heaviest casual. 30, the girl met accused in ties were suffered, d

Among the defenders of Bardia Shanghal Street and it was sug- gested by accused that she could must be numbered certain, minor find her a better job. The ac-allies of the Italians. On entering The marriage took place this cused was taken to a house in the defences and while searching afternoon at the Registry Office of Hong Kong, where the girl re- the dug-outs, the British troops Sergeant Sydney Gordon Dark,mained until Tuesday when she encountered an army of fleas of Mis of H.M.S. "Tamar and rum away, the most ferocious, and the most

Their Miss Mary Augusta Brown, of No. That afternoon, the girl was painstaking type.

8 Ching Lung Street, daughter of

on- was

You're picking winn see if you can tell

Page

"“It's White Hörie, of course-

I could tell it blindfold.”

The rare and subtle character of White Horse sets it apart from any other whisky. You can tell it by its exquisite bouquet alode. But it is the perfect blending of fragrance with mell- owness and smoothness which makes Whise Horse Whisky the equal of a fine liqueur. The millions of gallons of finest Scotch whisky' matured and maturing ensure that the quality of White Horse never varies.

WHITE HORSE

WHISKY

Sole Agents for South China: JARDINE MATHESON AND COMPANY LTD.

YOU DRIVE RELAXED AND RESTED WITH A

STUDEBAKER

CHAMPION

FAR OUT IN FRONT IN SURE-FOOTED COMFORT, HANDLING EASE, SAFETY

HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

Stubbe Road

NEVER SHEDS!

Phone 27778-9

CAN'T

Dr. West's

Miracle Tuft

GET

SOGGY!

LAST

LONGER

THE TOOTH-

BRUSH WITHOUT BRISTLE

TROUBLES

MADE with EXTON

Du Pont's new bristle-like filament.

NEW STOCK ON HAND

met by another woman, to whom slaught, on our men THE SINCERE CO., LTD.

Mr Johannes Carl Brown, de accused sold her, in Yaumati, so redoubtable that the troops, and an argument resulted in came to the conclusion that Mr. J Reynolds, Deputy Regis--both parties going to the police they were Mussolini's secret wea- trar of Marriages, officiated:

ntationi"

pon.