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"But no element of originality." "No, Sir."

"It will be necessary to send work- men up in the morning to remove the object-- not without some danger to life and limb.**

"Yes, Sir."

*From your appearance and your mariner Mr. Digby, I assume that you are celebrating some event of great

importance

Doma outstanding academic achievement no doubt.” #1 Yes, Sir."

"H'a — my advice, Sir, lá that you retire to bed immediately, having first taken a long draught of Rose's Lime Juice. Its therapeutic effects may help you to face the wrath to come in the morning.” "Thank you, Sir."

"And by the way--I notice you chose the long way up. Actually there is a shorter way. I remember in 'C8 or was it '89-H'm, H'm, Good night."

"Good night, Sir."

THE CHINÀ MAIL, JUNE 23, 1941

AMERICA BRANDS GERMANY AS THE AGGRESSOR

100000

DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS in Washington GENERAL

envisage closer economic cooperation between Brî- tain, the United States and Soviet Russia as sult of the invasion of the U.S.S.R.

re-

The invasion has caused intense diplomatic activity in Washington. The U.S. Government has withheld any formal statement but State Depart- ment sources described Germany's action as con- ncing proof that Hitler wants to dominate the entire world and that non-aggression pacts with Germany are simply meant as an opportunity to at- tack the pact signatories if and when desired.

State Department reaction has clearly branded Germany as the aggressor and has raised the question of United States aid, but oficials have declined to indicate the course of American action. pending further

the study of developments.

A neutrality proclamation by President Roosevelt, recognising the existence of a state of war he'ween Germany and the Soviet, is expected soon but no changes are expected In the present European combat zones banned to U.S. shipping.

SOVIET

ISSUES DECREE

A long decree by the Soviet Supreme Council, defining in detail the

These already include Russia's state of martial law pro- Arctic ports as well as other areas claimed in various dis- not affected.

IS THE ATTITUDE OF JAPAN.

MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THE tricts of the Soviet Union, AMERICAN POLICY MAKERS was broadcast last night WHICH IS BEING CAREFULLY by Moscow radio. WATCHED BY U.S. OFFICIALS.

REUTER.

NO CHANGE

"As far as references to Soviet Russia are concerned. Hitler bas confirmed the fact that there is no need to make any alterations in the next edition of his "Mein Kampf" says the "Ta Kung Pao"] this morning in a leading article on Germany's war against Soviet.

the

as

MOBILISATION

IN RUSSIA

Moscow. Radio an- nounces that all men born between 1905 liable and 1919 are to mobilisation, which begins to-morrow in eleven military com- mands. Reuter.

MIXED VIEWS IN U.S.

and

The amazing fascinating change in the war is the only topic in · Washington.

All authority for nationa! de- THE WAR ON RUSSIA CAME ence and public security is vest- AS A DISTINCT SHOCK ΤΟ ed in military Soviets. These WASHINGTON, WHERE THERE have the right to enlist people HAD BEEN A GENERAL BE-

and 'or labour duties

defence LIEF THAT STALIN "WOULD work, for the protection of com- RETREAT TO VLADIVOSTOK" munications, power stations and BEFORE HE WOULD FIGHT. other important objectives,

It is thought In Washington well as fire fighting duties. that Hitler's demands on Moscow must have been so sweeping that could even an appeasing Stalin not submit and remain in power. It had been reported that the Gorman army had been pressing for action against Russia and that Hitler had acted as a brake on this ambition, It is presumed that finally his objection was overcome by the argument that with Russian raw materials and food at his dis-

could posal, Hitler

de'y

the British blockade.

They may billet troops, im- pose curfew and traffic restric- tions, prohibit entry into and exit from those, areas and

percona. deport undesirable

con-

and

All public bodies must colla- "Soviet Russia must now de-borate with this military authority. finitely leave the fence on which

Special courts martial are estab- she has been roosting since the lished to deal with cases

war and take cerning public security beginning of the her place alongside the Anti-Ag- national defence. gression Front to wipe the Mons- ter from the earth." journal.

BADMINTON CHAMPION LOSES FORM

(THINKS)

I SEEM TO BE LOSING

MY PEP-BADMINTON IS A GAME OF THE

PAST FOR ME

AT THE DOCTOR'S

IN YOUR CASE- "ALSO THIS HAS

LED TO AN EXCESS OF ACID WASTE PRODUCTS IN THE BLOOD. RECENT

TESTS HAVE PROVED THAT HORLICKS AT BEDTIME IS WHAT YOU?

NEED

TWO WEEKS!

LATER

(THINKS)

THE DOCTOR'S RIGHT THIS HORLICKS BIS DOING

ME GOOD.

YOU WILL HAVE TO LEAVE ME OUT OF THE TOURNAMENT OLD MAN.

I'M FINISHED.

NONSENSE- YOU'LL BE ALRIGHT. WHY NOT SEE A DOCTOR

LA MONTH AFTERI

THE CHAMPION.

IS BACK

ON HIS OLD

FORM AGAIN.

MEANWHILE?

YES, SINCE THE DOCTOR PUT

HIM ON

HÖRLICKS.

DO YOU FEEL WORN OUT, DEPRESSED, OR NERVY? DO YOU EVEN AWAKE TIRED?

Another decree defines

the

adds the functions and procedure of these courts martial-Reuter.

AT THE DOCTORS

„I EVEN: WAKE ПRED

YOUR TROUBLE IS NIGHT STARVATION, YOU SEE, WHILE YOU SLEEP, YOUR HEART, LUNGS AND OTHER AUTOMATIC PROCESSES CONTINUE USING UP

ENERGY.

DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS USE HORLICKS

IN HOSPITAL TESTS *

were made in a great ECENTLY testo

hospital on men and women who come plained of always' feeling tired.

RECENTLY

It was found that these people had an excess of acid waste products in their blood during sleep.

This acid waste kept the brain and nervea on edge' all night even though the rest of the body was sound asleep.

But when Horlicks was given to theso people last thing at night, this excess acid waste was completely neutralised. They woko refreshed, with increased energy and vitality.

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THEN YOU WILL SLEEP SOUNDLY – WAKE REFRESHED: AND HAVE EXTRA ENERGY ALL DAY

Immediate Importance

as

Of immediate importance, seen in Washington, is the fact that the attack on Russia means the invasion of Britain is definite- ly postponed.

The question whether Russla, which has helped Germany, chould now be given Alfled aid, Is being discussed avidly and opinions differ widely,

There is no love in Washington for Russia nor for the policy she has pursued, but realists appre- ciate that anything which helps to destroy Hitlerism is good. Reuter,

BADLANDS RAIDS

[SPECIAL" TO "CHINA" MAIL"I COMMISSIONER. PAN- DAH, OF THE SHANGHAI WESTERN, DISTRICT SPECIAL POLICE, RAIDED TWO: NIGHT, CLUBS IN THE “BADLANDS,” CON- FISCATED 13 SLOT MACHINES AND ARRESTED 20 CHINESE WHO WERE LATER RELEASED ON NOMINAL BAIL

Both night-clubs were raided by a party headed by the Com missioner himself. Small-scale gambling was in progress. International News Service.

GANGSTERS HANDED

OVER

[SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"] The Shanghai Municipal Police have handed over three Chinese smoke-bomb. terrorists to the Japanese with a request that after Investigation they be returned to face trial in the District Court:

The trio were members of a Korean gang which had been engaged in the “protection racket,' intimidating cinemas. The gang were arrested last week in Poo- tung International News: Ser- vico.