1941-08-28 — Page 2

THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 28, 1941.

Iranian Government Now Reported Ready To Reconsider

IRANIAN FOLLY REVEALED

It it authoritatively stated in London that the

ALLIED FORCES

ENCOUNTER

AXIS

PRISONERS

LITTLE RESISTANCE TAKEN

(By Reuter's Diplomatic Correspondent)

While the Russian troops advancing Iranian Government, southward from the Caucasus and the British tempted by the favour- able credit terms which in a north-westerly direction from Iraq are the Germans offered, sold meeting very little opposition from the Shah's for export virtually the whole of the year's grain armies and remarkable cordiality from the

authorities the harvest, as well as stocks civilian population, of tea and sugar, with a Teheran are beginning to realise their policy complete disregard of the needs of Iranians.

of procrastination has landed them in a seri- ous crisis.

Already there is much destitut- tion. Food riots have taken place in Sharaz, Ispahan, Yezd. Kerian and Hanadan, and even in

the

capital there is a scitus shortage

discontent is rife

in

the

It is estimated that oil areas of the south-west, the.

existing supplies will suffice for

the barest needs of the civilian

population only until Septem-

ber 15.

In view of this lamentable state

of affairs, orders have been given | by the General Officer Command- ing the British troops to import at once into the

occupied by the British 650 tons of wheat from Iraq.

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This represents something like 11:4"!

a month's supply and will

the initial requirements. It will, in due course, be supplemented by further consiguments from India. Reuter.

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CHINESE FEARS

in

The mighty combination of forces repre- sented by Britain and Russia has been chal- lenged by the evasive tactics of the Iranian Government and despite the most earnest warnings there has been no serious attempt to prevent the infiltration of German agents or reduce their numbers.

Speedy Russian Advance

Information about the progress of the Russian troops in Iran is still laconic but the names of

RELIEVED places mentioned in the

LEADING ARTICLE. SAYS

Now that the blow has fallen

Government the Iranian disposed to come forward fresh proposals of a more prehensive character.

Seeth

with

cum-

in.

It is believed the Shah formed Sir Reader Bullard, the British Minister in Teheran, that the Iranian Government would be willing to expel all Germans except a faw indis. pensable technicians within a week and even those would be removed as ВООП as substitutes could bc trained.

Tardy Appreciation

Now that the two Govern-

Soviet communique leaves ments have taken steps to reduce THE "TA KUNG PAO," IN no doubt that progress is the evit of German Fifth Colum- THAT PRESIDENT ROOSE- rapid and is not meeting |nists manoeuvres, this offer sug- VELT'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF A opposition.

the

gests a somewhat tardy apprecia-

re-

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RUMANIAN GENERAL

It is learned in Simla of that a large number Germans and Italians are

the among

prisoners taken at Bandar Shapur. Many Iranian naval pri- soners were also taken at

REPORTED SHOT Khorranshah.

General Ciuperca, former Inspector- General of the Ru- manian army, has been shot for opposing the sending of the Rumanian

army to fight beyond the Dreister, according to rumours in Bucharest, quoted by the Istanbul correspondent of the Independent French News Agency. The correspondent adds 12 Rumanian that generals have resign- ed for the same rea- son.-Reuter.

It is now known that airborne troops were landed in the Hait- keel area to protect the employees of the oil company.

The British are now in com- plete

of Bandai necupation Shapur. Chorramshaur, Sylai- manyah and "Qusarshsikh.

The whole aren west of Khor- ranshahr, along the Shattelarab River, right down to Abadan. IS in British hands.

On the south bank of the Karun River, the British occupied the secured flanting dock and have the passage between Baseian and Abadun, and Abadan Island is completely cleared of Iranians.-- Reuter.

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SNATCHING CASE

Sentence of nine months' hard labour was imposed by Mr. II, G Sheldon, K.C., this morning. on Chan Sik, 40, for snatching ↓ wristwatch from a Chinese wo- Road West in Connaught yesterday.

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Accused had a previous convic- tion.

Davis Sergeant G.

pro- oood secuted.

FIGHTER 'PLANES PROTECTING

FORWARD TROOPS

MILITARY MISSION TO CHINA

YESTERDAY'S R.A.F. Middle East com- FULLY DEMONSTRATES THE

The Soviet press strongly emtion of the circumstances. FIRMNESS OF UNITED STATES Phasises there is no quarrel with.

The proposals of the Iranian munique revealed that in Iran on Tuesday the Iranians and "Pravda" POLICY IN THE FAR EAST.

fullest ceive the

consideration R.A.F. fighters continued to provide protec:- article stresses the largely feudal Government will no doubt

but it is obvious that the mili- nature of Iran society and exorbitant rents being puld to

been tion for our forward troops. landlords and also Hitler's influ-tary operations that have ence over Fascist officer elements initiated cannot be suspended un- til the British and Soviet Govern-

are satisfied that The "National Times" opines of the Iran Army. that in sending a Military Mis-

It is apparent from the speed ments

the Russian of

advance that potential menace from the Axis sion to China while conducting motorised troops are being largely in Iran has been effectively coun-

The announcement sets at rest all apprehensions in regard to the informal talks now going on be- tween Japan and the United States.

informal talks with Japan, America is giving Japan a last chance to reconsider her attitude. She has no intention of comprom- ising with Japan.

The "Sing Tao Jih Pao" declares that President Roosevelt's an-

used. Reuter

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BORDER

nouncement is a great encourage: DISTRICTS

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ment. American aid to China is translated from lip service deeds, and means that China is! now positively on a common front with America, Britain`and Soviet Russia.-Central News.

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PEACEFUL

all

One. Tranian Hawker-type aircraft was shot down while taking off at Ahwaz, and Our another, was attacked on the ground. bombers, again dropped pamphlets on Cabinet Resigns Ispahan, Giraz and Kasbin.

tered. Reuter.

ACCORDING TO THE IRAN-

IAN SPOKESMAN AT ANKARA, Another force successfully on ships and started fires among THE IRANIAN CABINET RE-bombed gun positions and troop petrol dumps. SIGNED YESTERDAY, STATES concentrations holding Pytak Pass. South African bombers heavily MARTIN AGROŃSKY, N.B.C. Further reports show that dur- damaged concentrations of enemy, RADIO COMMENTATOR-REU-ing operations by our fighters on mechanical transport vehicles near TER.

August 25, four Iranian. aircraft, Rasuenna on Tuesday. and not three as stated in the previous communique, were des- troyed.

Solution Possible

While there is no confirmation

Disclosure that condi- tions on either side of the in London of the reports that the Iranian Government may seek a Baluchistan-Iranian bor- peaceful settlement with Great

doubt that the Shah appreciates ful was made to Reuter by the formidable nature of the com- Lieutenant-General E. F. position of the forces

moving into Norton, Commander of Iran, Reuter's diplomatic corrés-

DOMINION der were perfectly peace-Britain and Russia, there is little

ENDORSEMENT pondent learns,

FORMED OF THE PROGRESS

In 'bombing attacks op Ahwaz aerodrome direct hits were ob: tained on a hangar setting it on fire and destroying at least one Iranian aircraft!

In Libya

In Libya, several targets Cyrenaica and Tripolitania WOL attacked on the night of August 25/26, Morcover, it le felt that the „Iranian, Government must by

Tripoli harbour and dumps near this time be convinced of the the town were again heavily A particularly violent Justice and reasons which led bombed, to Britain and Russia taking explosion was seen to hurl masses action, and of the importance of debris high into the air and was which, the Allies

attach.. to followed by a bright fire, and a Iran's position.

number of other fires were start- ed near the fort and power sta.]. Intion,

Shipping Attacked

In the central Mediterranean R.A.F. medium bombers attacked enemy ships on Tuesday.

Direct hits with heavy bombs were obtained on one vessel and another ship was hit and left sinking."

A number of Macchi 200'n which approached--Malta “on Tuesday evening were engaged, by R.A.F. fighters and chased. back to Sjolly, where three of them were shot down, ona fall- Ing in a village. Several other. enemy fightera, were badly damaged.. -In, Cyprus R.A.F. fighters infor cepted and, shot down one S69 off.. Famagusta on Tuesday.

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ALL THE DOMINION GOV- the Western (Indepen ERNMENTS WERE KEPT IN- dent) District with Head- OF THE ROOSEVELT - quarters at Quetta. CHURCHILL TALKS WHICH He expressed satisfaction with the TOOK PLACE SOMEWHERE IN arrangements for the protection THE ATLANTIC AND LED TO of India from any aggression and THE FORMULATION OF WHAT endorsed General Wavell's recent IS NOW KNOWN AS THE statement that India would be ATLANTIC CHARTER, STATES firmly defended. REUTER'S LOBBY CORRES- Speaking of the territory under The hope was, expressed “PONDENT..

his command, which extends from London yesterday that the Shah At Benghazi, several bombs ed and machine-gunned on Tues- har Karachi to the border of the might see his way to reach awere dropped on railway sidings day by RAF. and South African

airgraft... Whole-hearted approval.

From all these operations, three. been expressed by all the Domin North-West Frontier and includes peaceful, solution. It is learned and an enemy encampment. fon Governments to the British Baluchistan, Goneral Norton, said that the British Minister toOn the same night Flest Air Government at the terms and alms that the defences were strong Teheran saw the Shah again yes-Arm aircraft bombed the harbour of our aircraft are missing.

terday-Reuter,

lat Bardia and obtained direct hits ter of the Charter.-Reuter,

invulnerable-Reuter. and

In Abyssinin, enemy positions at, Wolcheft and Gondar were bomb-