THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 5, 1941.
German Infiltration Into Syria Continues Steadily
NAZIS TAKE OVER FRENCH TANKS AND ARMOURED CARS
(By Reuter's Special Correspondent on the Syrian Frontier) REPORTS TRICKLING OVER THE FRONTIER INDICATE. THAT THE STEADY GERMAN INFILTRATION INTO SYRIA CONTINUES BY LAND, SEA AND AIR. THRICE WEEKLY THE, TAURUS EXPRESS DISGORGES BATCHES OF APPROXIMATELY 50 NAZIS WHILE FURTHER GERMANS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE BY 'PLANE AT SYRIAN AIRPORTS.
STRIKERS HOLD UP SUPPLIES FOR BRITAIN
Millions of dollars worth of defence materials for Britain have been immobilis ed in New York
by
strike of 1,400 warehouse workers in New York warehouses. The strikers are in- demanding an crease in wages. Reuter.
APPROVAL OF U.S.A. ASSURED
Latest reports indicate that more than 12 'planes are arriving daily, many of which are fighters. On Tuesday 150 troop-carriers landed at Rayak, for what purpose is un- known, for all were empty.
Although the reports are unconfirmed, ! believe the 400 so-called wounded who were recently landed at Beirut from a hospital ship are members of the Nazi Tank Corps which has now taken control of French armoured cars and tanks, which had lain idle for four months.
Coincidentally comes news of a tightening of Vichy's iron grip on Syria. Any officers attempting to Palestine are shot ou escape to
the spot.
This fact
news is proved by that two were shot on Tuesday while attempting to cross the border.
Furthermore the French army has been warned that if they at- tempt to escape their families will be imprisoned and their goods confiscated.
Order To Fire
One who reached Palestine suid the Senegalese manning the fron-
tier, who are mostly pro-British, 10 Vichy officers to
now have every 100 men.
These officers are instructed
that if any British attempt to cross the frontier to Syria they
must shoot.
disappear in-
MOSCOW
CRITICAL
ON CRETE
"The British Military Command of the Near East actually held Crete for six months from the Greek entry into the war, but it neglected properly to fortify this important strategic position.”
by
Soviet
in
There is no doubt that arriving in Syria
Although must of the Germans
to unknown destina- This statement was made whatever steps Britain is mediately
tions in the interior, three leading Ivanov, nember of the forced to take in Syria, hotels in Beirut are reserved for Academy of Science, discussing
the whole-Germany only.
events in the Mediterranean she will have
Majority of the Germans are yesterday's issue of "Trud," or- hearted approval of the!
Trade Unions for their knowledge of gan of the selected
They
excellent Moscow. United States as the press French.
linguists but their writing in the and public continue their hotel registers reveals their denunciation of the Dar-nationality, lan policy:
In
a trenchant editorial, the "Washington Post" says that Darlan's remarks mean anything. France is prepared not only
if
to
are
Those coming from Turkey in- scribe "Via Alepo" instead of "Alep," which is the true French version.
Frontier Still Quiet
The majority of Frenchmen in
in
"Particularly He continued: during this period no coastal de- any fence or A.A. defence of special value
established. was There were only three aerodromes on the island and they were open and unprotected."
He pointed out that owing
to
kiss the rod which beat her, but Syria secretly express disgust at the withdrawal of the Air Force,
to
the German infiltration and un- derstanding of the British sup-
the Iraqi pression of
rebellion, while the determined R.A.F. at- tacks on Syrian airports and the Collet, the desertion of Colonel
the British troops and the naval base al Suda Bay were left al most without protection.
despite heavy. He said that losses, units of the British Medi terranean Fleet operating in the tasks allotted to them.
the Queen, recently visited inspected, the personnel and
The King, accompanied by several R.A.F. stations where he presented honours and awards. Photo shows the King invest- ing Group Captain O. R. Gayford, D.R.C., A.F.C., with the... C.B.E.. In February, 1933, .8/Ldr. Gayford, as he then was, world's long distance record for a fight from Cranwell to Walfisch Bay, South West Africa, a distance of 5,340 miles, in 37 hours 25 minutes.
monoplane used in the flight.
established a
He piloted the Fairey
STAGE SET FOR MEDITERRANEAN TESTING TIME
THE TESTING TIME in the Mediter- ranean is drawing near, declared the London evening newspapers yesterday, the "Star" saying: "The stage is set for a mighty strug- gle on the eastern shores of the Mediter-
ranean.
"Axis strategy is to strike down through Syria and Palestine on one side and from Libya on the other.
YOUTHFUL RECRUITS FOR NAVY
will wield it against a nation which her people must look for their salvation.
The paper gues on to say that Hitlerism
declared is America's enemy and France cannot be # friend of Germany and also of the famous leader of Colonial troops, region of Crete carried out the
Schoolboys and other United States.― Reuter.
are all having an encouraging
young men may volunteer effect.
Meanwhile the frontier is ex-
for the Navy, including after a tour He concluded: "The battle of tremely quiet, and
again the the Fleet Air Arm, under extending from the Mediterranean Crete demonstrates
"Y" scheme a new The Governor of Kenya, Sir Henry Monck-Mason Moore, and
especially the nounced by the Admiral- Lady Moore have left for the Congo by air on an official visit The crops are now ripe; Jews necessity of thorough preparation ty in London yesterday.
are peacefully and consolidation randing to the Governor-General, it was and. Arabs alike ocially announced. in Nairobi harvesting in the frontier region. operations and defences against yesterday.-Reuter.
enemy landings."-Reuter.
OFFICIAL VISIT ·
to the Sea of Galilee, I saw noth- tremendous significance of ing which indicated secret move-full cooperation of all types ments going on in Syria.
arms; it shows
Reuter.
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"The reverses in Greece and Crete should not make us forget that we owe the chief successes af our arms in this war to General Wavell's skill.
"The testing time is
The valour and fighting men proved in many fierce encounters against heavy odds.
nearer.
of our
drawing
quality have been
↓
All Out Watchword
"The least they deserve is every support in machines and equipment that our workshopa can give them, coupled with resolve on the part of, our High. Command to abandon all old fashioned notions of strategy, tactice and technique. Germans "The They must have reached the age.
are likely to
decision..... for stake everything on a of 17 but will not be called
Can- this summer, before American training until they are 18.
avalanche, and didates accepted will be entered help becomes an In the unpaid Navy Reserve and Hitler thinking in terms of a continue schooling until called total war, a lightning war of 100. up. They must have reached a per cent. effort. certain educational standard.. or "Our watchword must be 'all. have served, a year in a Junior out." Reuter. training corps, Air Training Corps, the Army Cadet or Cadet Corps,
Sea
can also be recommended for tem Candidates can; volunteer for porary commissions. Men already training as pilot or observer in registered who wish to be pilots the Fleet Air Arm and if they or observers in the Fleet Air Arm - satisfactorily complete, the course if under 28, can volunteer under of training they will be granted the "y" Scheme, University stu temporary commissions in the air dents are eligible and if possible branch
of the Naval Volunteer will complete their course of Reserve:
study before being called for naval Candidates accepted as seamen, training-Reuter--"
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