THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 12, 1941.
AMERICAN DECISION EXPECTED EARLY
IT IS GENERALLY FELT in Washington press circles that America's decision on de- finite steps to assure sufficient material aid to Britain may be expected soon.
Most editorials agree that the public statements by four Cabinet members last week insisting upon "delivering the goods" to Britain were prepared with the intention of building up public opinion for some form of positive action.
HITLER TO MEET STALIN ON BLACK SEA?
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According to the London Sunday Despatch" yesterday Hitler and Stalin will meet on board a ship in the Black Sea in a few weeks with Hitler threatening a German attack on the Ukraine unless he gets Russian cooperation.
Stalin is believed to be ready to appease Hitler, the newspaper adds. - International News Service.
RICE FOR SHANGHAI
President Roosevelt's illness during the last week which fureed bun to cancel two Press confer lences caused further speculation. as to what he will tell the American public next Wednesday when he addresses the Pan. American Union.
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Some en respondents opine that If the worst comes to the worst. for it might be the best conse the United States to declare war
They state that Germany does l want formal war with ther the United States because thes would mean pulting America on ļa complete war foot ng and make her capable of greater produc- tion and sharper action and ulti- mately give the Allies the sort of force that won the last World War against Germally.
TROOPS WILL TRAIN AT THE PICTURES
The Army is to make the fullest use of films for training purposes at home and abroad.
It is announced that in consultation with the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Associa-
tion and the Govern- ment.cinematograph adviser, Captain Paul Kimberley will advise on the establishment of the Army facilities necessary for distri- buting and .showing these films.
WOUNDING CASE
Leading newspapers, both Re- pubhean and Democratic, strong- ly urge the Administration to use i The convoy system whatever be he consequences, but there are some papers which continue support isolation and the views of i Chan Wah, 35, was charged be- Colonel Lindbergh, Senator fore Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., this Wheeler and Senator Nye against¦ morning, with wounding a cur- any further step to aid Britain.
Middle West Sentiment,
One influential editor of a lead- ing Mid-Western newspaper told the Central News Washington cor-¦ respondent that sentiment in the so-called isolationist or non-inter- ventionist belt is swinging to the support of President Roosevelt foreign policy whether it is in 11- form of naval convoy or war,
Shanghai's acute rice shortage may get heller as 50,000 bags have! He intimated that the nation is arrived in the city through the ready to follow President Roses Municipal Council's negotiations velt as soon as a decision is made with the Hong Kong Government and oflleially announeed Centre'
International News Service. News.
JAPAN TO CELEBRATE WAR ANNIVERSARY
WITH A VIEW TO stimulating "the whole nation to renewed resolution to fight through the present emergency," Japan will observe the fourth anniversary of the China War on July 7 with elaborate ceremonies.
The entire programme, according to the Japan- ese press, will be based on the spirit of Imperial rescript issued on the first anniversary of the hostili. ties, and all events will embody the gratitude to- wards the war dead, war wounded and war bereaved.
The programme for the day, usi They will also stage events suit- released by the Board of Inform- able to national solidarity, includ- ation, includes the ho sting of na-[Ing national flag hoisting tional flags by all houses, private monies, a martial arts exhibition. or offcial, silent prayer at noon consolation visits to war bereav- for "the successful execution of ed families and worshipping at the China incident. the martia' | Shinto shrines.
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fortune of those at the front and Air defence drills will be held a peaceful rest for the war dead." during anniversary week on dates and special coinmemoration issues to be defined later in the respec- by all newspapers and magazines.tive localities.-Reuter.
The public throughout Japan
will be notified of the prayer hour
through sirens,
drums or gongs, and for minute all traffic will be pended.
Large-Scale Rites
radio. one
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In Tokyo large-scale rites for
the war dead, and a commemór- ntion meeting, will be held under
DE BRINON THREAT TO U.S.
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") FERNAND DE BRINON, PARIS THE
the auspices of the Board of In- REPRESENTATIVE OF formation.
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A special commemoration pro-|NOUNCED, ACCORDING gramme will be given by the radio] THE OFFICIAL GERMAN NEWS for the week beginning July 1. AGENCY, THAT.. THE FRENCH when · lectures concerning the NAVY WILL PROTECT FRENCH
·China war will be broadcast.
ESPECIALLY POSSESSIONS
Theatres and film houses will DAKAR, “AGAINST POSSIBLE · be asked to stage entertainment | UNITED STATES AGGRES- related to the War, while Gov-SION, AND, SHOULD
THE ernment offices, schools and UNITED STATES ENTER THE other public organisationk will: WAR. -EUROPE WILL HAVE TO hold a meeting for the Imperial | ORGANISE A COMMON DE- rescript granted on the first FENCE." INTERNATIONAL anniversary of the War
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Li is at present in hospital, At the request of Detective Ser- geant V. Morrison, arcused Wats remanded for a week.
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