1941-07-31 — Page 16

JAPANESE

THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 31, 1941.

REPRISALS

"Somewhat Elastic" Is British Comment

SOVIET OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE

The following communique was issued by the Soviet Informa- tion Bureau last evening: ---

Service Of Japanese Loan Bonds

“SOMEWHAT ELASTIC REPRISALS” IS "On July 30, our troops con- tinued fighting the enemy in the THE COMMENT OF THE "MANCHESTER Novorshey, Nevel and especially stubbornly in the Smolensk and GUARDIAN" ON TOKYO'S REJOINDER TO Zhitomir directions. in other

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN-DUTCH FREEZING. directions and sectors of the front no important engagements took place.

"Our air force, in close со operation with land continued to deal blows to enemy tanks and troops and to his aircraft on aerodromes.

Drawing attention to the Japanese an- nouncement in New York that interest on troops, sinking fund payments on dollar bonds will infantry be continued, the newspaper says unofficial Japanese quarters in London have hinted "They also bombed Ploest and that the service of sterling bonds will prob- Sulin where large fires broke out ably be maintained if sufficient trade is al- "On July 29 our air force, ac-lowed for the accumulation of sterling

as a result of the bombing.

cording to incomplete data,

destroyed nine German pinnes balances.

We lost five 'planes.

German Losses

operating

in and

"German troops the Smolensk direction sustained heavy losses in uen and equip- men!

BRITAIN'S -

NEW "SECRET" WEAPON

Raiding British air- craft, according to the "Hamburger Frem- denblatt," are drop- ping over Germany imitation German clothes ration cards.

The newspaper says such anyone using cords will be sentenc ed to long imprison- ment or death. Reuter.

the accumulation of sterling CONSTITUTION

the

draw The newspaper

out points

All British newspapers that only about £2,000,000 are attention to the fact that Japan required for the annual upkeep beginning to put the screw on of payment to British holders, Thailand in the same way as on!

Japanese financiers

hints, com- are, Indo-China, with anxious not to spoil the Japanese plaints and radio allegations that

Thailand is "threatened by record for regular payment.

"THE

NEW REGULATIONS British."--Reuter, DO NOT IN FACT BAR A CER- TAIN AMOUNT OF TRADE ON A CASH BASIS, AND THE motorised Infantry regiment of

EMBARGO ON THE SUPPLY Storm Troopers, the "Great OF IMPORTANT RAW Germany." which belonged to MATERIALS TO JAPAN DOES a division of special detach NOT YET APPLY TO OIL.

"Economic pressure has only begun and the Democratic Gov- | "In fighting with a Red Army ernments have not yet shut regiment, the Storm Troopers

"A few days ago Red Army units completely Smashed

ments.

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lost over 2,000 men and officers killed and wounded and several' hundred prisoners, 30 sub-machine guns, 12 heavy machine-guns, 11 guns of various calibre, 14 anti- tank guns, many cars and much ammunition."--Reuter.

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SHIRTS

WITH

"TRUBENISED” COLLARS

A Trubenised Collar provides the Acme of comfort and Good Ap- pearance for the Busi-

ness Man. Here are a few of its special fea- tures:-

Japan's way of retreat.

Depends On Japan

"It depends on her actions whether the pressure will be increased to the point of slow strangulation."

Retains its stiff appearance with Soft Collar comfort.

Will not wrinkle or crease under any conditions. Is as porous and absorbent as any soft collar.

Will retain its smooth immaculate finish after laundering.

Can be washed like any other soft collar. Requires no starch.

Wears longer collars.

starching shortens the life of

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NEW SHIRTS NOW SHOWING WITH COLLAR ATTACHED OR SEPARATE COLLARS

Wm. POWELL, Ltd.

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JAPAN PUTS OUT A FEELER

(Continued from Page 11 AND THE URGENCY OF DE- |VELOPING JAPAN'S FIGHTING POWER ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS..

Military Problem

The Japanese are still heavily outnumbered by the Soviet armies in easter.. Siberia and face considerable obstacles in any move southward from Indo-China, U.S. Government officials told pressmen in Washington yester- day.

Speaking on the basis of "de- tailed information from the Orient," they expressed the belief that Japan is forced by limited land and air power to adopt a waiting opportunist course.

Russian forces in the Far East are estimated to include some 40 divisions despite sub- *antial withdrawals to fight the Germans In the West. Japan is believed to have only about 14 divisions available in Manchuria and Korea.

The Japanese air force is es-- timated altogether at about 3,600| *planes, largély out-of-date models, and the Russian Far East- rn fleet at about 2,400-prior. to withdrawals to the European front

Japan's Limit

Officials thought the bombing of Japanese from Vladivostok a distance of about 750 miles possible but difficult.

They gave 66 divisions as the limit Japan could equip, the forces fighting in. China and threatening Malaya being in- cluded in this total.

It is considerød tha+ should Japan make any hostile move against the Dutch East

Indles.

Britain would promptly come in against her though the Indies themselves are capable of putting

Reuter; up a fair resistance. —

U.S. Orders In Canada

The US War Department has ordered $16.346 840 worth of war supplies from Canadian manu facturers.

This is a new move-to give effort to the Administration's announced policy of establishing the closest possible economie re- Intlons with Canada,

Contracts have been elven, to War Supplies Ltd. In Ottawn for British Link training,'plaries and for rubber anti-gas, gloves, Reuter

OF CEYLON CHANGES

SOVIET SECRET WEAPON

The existence of Soviet secret weapon was revealed yesterday with the announcement that Stalin had received its inventor, Kostikov, and expressed high praise of the new weapon.

The weapon has taken Kostikov and a group of engineers working under him three years to develop, says the Moscow newspaper "Pravda" announcing the success of the researches.

WITHOUT GIVING DETAILS "PRAVDA" SAYS THIS "NEW TYPE OF WEAPON HAS DIS- PLAYED EXCELLENT QUALI- TIES IN WAR CONDITIONS."

When Statin received Kosti- kov, says "Pravda," he not only highly praised the new weapon but gave him new tasks and valuable advice for future work. THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF

Kustikov, who has been given the title "Hero of Soviet Labour," STATE FOR THE COLONIES

has specialised WAS

IN

in new types of THE QUESTIONED COMMONS YESTERDAY RE-

armaments for the past eight years GARDING THE POSITION IN and recently evolved and put into RESPECT TO

DISCUSSIONS practice 12 original designs.--Reu- FOR CHANGES IN THE CON. ter. STITUTION OF CEYLON.

of

It was stated that the Secretary a position to say what the outcome State is still in consultation would be or what progress would with the Governor, and that the become practicable during the Secretary of State was not yet in continuance of the war.-Reuter.

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