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British Move To

Move To Thwart Italian Forces THESE ARE SOME OF THE LUCKY BELGIAN CHILDREN

MEDITERRANEAN FLEET

PREPARES FOR ACTION

(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH")

SUDDEN AND Dramatic Activity BY BRITISH 'warships' IN THE MEDITER- RANEAN IS REPORTED IN ROME SAYS A “UNITED PRESS" REPORT FROM THAT CITY. IT IS DECLARED THAT BRITISH WARSHIPS STATIONED AT ALEXANDRIA HAVE BEEN RUSHED TO THE COAST LINE NEAR CYRENIANCA ON THE EGYPTIAN FRONTIER.

Reports from Cyrencianca indicate that British naval units are patrolling the coast of northern Egypt the Suez from where they can shell the coastal highway should the Italian infantry endeavour to march on Canal..

The majority of observers forsee combined naval, aerial and land fighting as the Italians attempt to push into Egypt as part of the general African offensive, which includes an attack against Kenya.

According to despatches from Addis Abbaba there is a likelihood that the Italian units which fought in the Ethiopian campaign in 1935 may Bight against the same Ethiopian units in their present advance against Kenya and the Sudan.

The most reliable reports from Addis Abbaba indicate that

the Negus army is being reformed by the British,

NAZIS SAID PREPARING FOR BLITZKRIEG

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Aug. 6, (Domei).-Reports from various sources combine to indicate that German preparations for an offensive on the British Isles are being prosecuted, and competent military observers presume that the German action will commence with

in a fortnight.

It is reported that the German

DRAMATIC naval forces to support the land-

PROPOSAL

U.S. Should Sond 50 Dostroyers To

Aid Britain

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

ing of German troops are being augmented in the Baltic Sea area, while Italian troops recent- ly arrived in Norway to co- operate with Germans in the operations against the British Isles,

Big Guns Mounted Long-range ; LUX LE are mounted NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (Domel), along the French coast in the English -General Pershing's "bomb-Channel preparatory to bombarding

the southern

cost

nt England and

shell" proposal that America British Fleet units in the Charmch should send Afly destroyers to; Brisk movements of German aid Britain has caused a sensa are reported In northern France

where

at least several divisions of tion throughout the States.

picked troups are standing by to at

ות

An early poll of Press opinions tempt a landing operation in Eng- discloses [11] equal division the German Air Force is reported between those favouring the to have almost completed replenish proposal and those opposing it. ment following is depletion in the The New York Times" declares, battle for France, and in the forth- that opinion is divided even among coming full-dress operation is is re- high naval officials.

Pittman's Alternative

SHE TRIED TO RACE THE BOMBERS

LITTLE WAIFS who fled from Belglum to England when their country was devastated by the invaders. They have lost their all, but, compared with the lot of children who could not be evacuated, they are fortunate. Belgium faces a terrifying famine this coming winter.

Three Italian Columns Commence Invasion Of British Somaliland

THE ITALIANS HAVE STARTED AN INVASION OF BRITISH SOMALILAND, ACCORDING TO A “REUTER” REPORT. FROM LONDON WHICH QUOTES AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE BRITISH HEADQUARTERS AT CAIRO.

The communique says that an invasion of the protectorate of British Somaliland began on August 4.

The enemy is operating in three columns, one moving JAPANESE

on Odweina, another on Hargeisa and the third from Jire towards Garagara,

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British land and air forces are organised to resist

these advances, despite the collapse of French-Somali-- land.

Military quarter's in London state that the Italian columns appear to have as their re- spective objectives the Gulf of Aden ports, Berbera and Zeila, but they have a long arduous route to traverse.

The

British forces opposing the Italians are the Somaliland Camel excellent and

Release Of

Japanese Sought

A LITTLE GIRL refugee slumped in a sleep of exhaustion. about 500 planes will take ported

In each rald in the daytime, part

Corps, who are su ever the shoulder of her father, who is trying to find shelter Glider units are also being pre-from the Nazi bombers and mechanised forces which drove

cupubic body. Temperature in the Representations Made in transporting SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

In Singapore pared by Germany

SPECIAL TO THE "TeleGRAPH" NEW YORK Aug. (Domei). The troops to England. Each machine thousands of innocent people from their homes in the Lowlands suggestion that, ta exchange for will carry about six or eight fully- and in France.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7

American destroyers. Britain should equipped soldiers.

send her Battle Fleet to the Pacifle

was made by Senator Key Pittman,

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Re- lations Committee, in a stalement | lo-day.

Nazi Air Force Ready SPECIAL. TO THE "TELKORAPHTM*

(UP)-Fick GHENT, Aug. 7 Marshal Albert Kesselring. Com-

Senator Pittman fully endorses mander-in-Chief of the German Air: General Pershing's proposal that the Fleet No. 2, told foreign corres- U.S. should let Great Britain have pondents to-day that the

air force is ready for an offensive

German

flity American destroyers,

The existence Empire cannot be secured without the is given.

Air Fleet No. 2 is based in the aren British Ficel," Senator Pittman de-

Danish frontier to the from the clared.

Field Marshal Kesselring declared: the utt-

of the British against Britain whenever the word

"The collapse, of Britain and the Seine. loss of her Fleet would result in the we will attack with partition of British possessions in the Pacific, such as Australia and New predictability of lightning.

Zealand, between Germany

Japan.

and

Value Of Transfor

Battleships have done little in the!

secret weapon.

Now Secret Weapon "The fight will involve a new "Only the time for the attack re- recent operations in the North Sea mains to be decided.” and English Channel.

The Nazi air leader ridiculed the

"If they were transferred to the Turn to Page 2. Third Columnj

Western Hemisphere they would cer

tainly prevent any possibility of a partition of British possessions.

"In addition, they would not fall

Into

German hands if England were defeated."

Senator Pillman is of the opinions that the acquisition of American destroyers by Britain would not can- travene international law.

TALBOT MUNDY

Anti-British

Demonstrator

Disturbance By Nude Chinese In S'hai

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ANGLO-JAPANESE SITUATION EASES

Tokyo Inclined Towards A "Wait And See" Policy

TOKYO, Aug. 7 (Reuter).-Although the Japanese Press demand vigorous and various semi-public bodies continue to action against Britain for the immediate release of all Japanese held within the Empire, the official attitude of "wait and see" appears to be gradually having effect.

News of the release of Mr. Satoru Makihura, manager of the London branch of the Mitsubishi Trading

japan's Attitude LONDON, Aug. 0

(Reuter)-A

| Company, combined with the Japan Tokyo despatch says that the Japan ese announcement that an "unspeel-eso Foreign Minister. Mr. Yosuke fied number of Britons detained in Matsuolen, told the Cabinet to-day Japan have been allowed to go home, that the Japanese Government has seems to have eased the situation communicated to Britain Japan's stand on the arrests of Japanese somewhat,

notionals.

Tension Not Over

The Japanese Government is now Nevertheless, it cannot in any way

waiting the British reaction, after bo sald that the tension is aver.

The British Embassy yesterday which appropriate action will be was the scene of numerous delega-

Official Statement RFECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" tions from publie bodies who handed

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH SHANGHAI, Aug. 7 (UP)—over resolutions demanding that the

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taken.

is

often

120

degrees

regions fahrenheit.

The Italians must cross a mountain

in

range of 3,500 feet, that is traversed (Domei).The Japanese Consal only by rough comel tracks, and it General is unlikely that mechanised troops can be used.

Guerilla warfare is expected, while

Singapore, Mr. Toyada, called on the acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. Weis- the British air force has been able berg, on Tuesday regarding the to inflict damage on the slow mov-continued detention of Mr. 1. ing columns.

Kobayashi, "Domei" representa- tive in Singapore.

It is understood that the Japanese

Guerilla Tactics

the Im-

NAIROBI, Aug, 0 (Router).-To-Consul General requested day's communique states: "Fighting mediate release of Mr. Kobayashi.

forward detach- Commission Of Inquiry patrols from our

The

Secretary acting Colonial ments located a small group of Bada (Italian Irregulars) on the Bunouao pointed out that the arrest had been Road. After a brisk engagement, the made under Article 21 of the Defence which authorises, the enemy withdrew in disorder, leaving Regulations,

Governor to issue a warrant for the ane killed and two wounded.

arrest of persons engaged in acts pre- "Our casualties were one African Judicial to public peace or national ranker slightly injured."

defence..

Petain Govt. Expected To Fall

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” LONDON, Aug. 7 (UP).—Respon-

dlet the early fall of the Petain albie foreign diplomatie circles pre-

Government.

It is understood that a Commission of Inquiry, headed by a Judge, will be appointed to examine the case. The Governor will then give his final declsion.

Mrs.

By special arrangement, Kobayashi was permitted to see her husband 'on' Tuesday,

Japan Wants Total War

SPECIAL TO TYE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Aug. 7 (Domel)-Japan has decided to establish an institution M. Borgery is mentioned as a which will have for its sole purpose. NOVELIST, DIES SAN morning carried arrested Japanese be Immediately LONDON, Aug.

strong candidate for leadership of a the study of warfare on a total basis. 0 (UP). An new Cabinet.

It will conduct research into total the economic. out a lone anti-foreign demonstra-released and threatening that other official Japanese spokesman issued BRADENTON, Florida, Aug.

wise Japan would take "drastic

Rumours also persist that Hitler national strength In (Router)The death has occurred tion.

the following statement to the Press intends to occupy up to 40 per cent, social and other fields. to-day:

General plans for the organisation He ran down Bubbling Well Road measures" against Britain.

of Free France. here of Talbot Mundy, the English

of the new institution will be sub- novelist.

Anti-Brith outbursts in the Press shouting anti-foreign slogans. The

"We believe that there is every in-

Some sources doubt the authen-mitted to Cal

to Cabinet

shortly nude man ran three miles through meanwhile continue to Indulge in the dication that relations between Japan

for ap- Born in 1879, Mundy was educated the International Settlement and most virulent invective.---

and Britain will continue to improve, ticity of this rumour, however, especf-proval. !

The new brganisation will be at Rugby and had nearly 30 novels French Concession streets before ha

The reported threat by Hongkong

"We are confident that what Htle ally in view of the fact that such a to his name. Most of these novels was arrested by the French police.

incidents move might cause one or more of the placed directly under the control of 'dealt with India and the East,

"Down with foreigners. Kill the to close the port to Japanese shipping misunderstandings In 1931 he married Miss. Dawn Britt, The Japanese are our hitherto has been received compara-there have been in the recent past French Colonies to break away from the Premier: Membership will in- the homeland and serve as a base clude both military and civilian Tum to Page 2, Third Column against the French regime. Allen.

:: Eircles: friends," he shouted.

tively calmly,

and

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TRANSPORTS ON MOVE

Warning To French

Indo China

THE "Telegraph" learns from réliable sources that considerable movements of Japanese warships and transports have, become noticeable in the vicinity of Formosa lately.

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One ship en route from Shang- hai to Hongkong is reported to have sighted eighteen trans- ports, escorted by warships, શ southerly travelling in direction.

These reports coincide with a further attack on French Indo-China by a Japanese Army Stair Ofeet,

a week's tour of the French Colony. who has just returned to Canton after The Japanese official (quoled by "Domel) charges that quantities of war materials consigned Free China have been dispersed Turn to Page 2, Third Column

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