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YUGO-SLAVIAN

ARMY

WARNED TO STAND BY: PACT SIGNING TO-DAY

Special to the "Telegraph"

BELGRADE, MAR. 24 (UP). - THE MINISTER OF WAR, GENERAL PETITCH TO-DAY ISSUED ORDERS FOR STRICT PREPARED- NESS THROUGHOUT THE ARMY, CONFINING ALL OFFICERS. AND SOLDIERS TO BARRACKS AND THE ORDER BEING EFFEctive as FROM TO-DAY.

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The police throughout the country were strictly instructed to-day| to preserve peace and order, suppressing and punishing by the most ener getic measures any public manifestations or expressions indicating anti- Government action, sabotage, foreign propaganda or resistance to the authorities.

Prime Minister Cvetkovitch and Foreign Minister Cincar-Marko- vitch are scheduled to leave for Vienna in a special train to-night.

Constable Savagely Slain

Believed Attacked. By Woodcutters

Chinese constable D187, Wang Teh, was found to have been

savagely attacked after carrying

LEAVE FOR VIENNA

LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter).—The Yugo-Slav Primé Minister, Dr Dragisha Cvetkovitch, and the Foreign Minister, Dr Aleksander Cincar-Markovitch, have left Belgrade for Germany, accompanied by Herr von Herren, the German Minister, according to a Belgrade dispatch to the German news agency.

Many members of the Government, including the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Matchek, and also the Hungarian and Italian Ministers and the German Legation staff were present to see them off,

MATSUOKA

MEETS MOLOTOV

"Stalin-Also Present"

out a raid on a number of tree wood thieves on the hillside above Po Shan Road, Upper Levels, shortly after noon yes- terday. He died white on the way to the Queen Mary Hospital. A telephone message was re- ceived at the Cough Hill Police Station about 11 a.m. stating MOSCOW, Mar. 24 (Reuter). that a number of wood culters-After lunching with the Ger- were at work on the hillsman Ambassador at the German Foreign above Po Shan Road and Kote Embassy, the Japanese wall Road.

Minister, Mr Yosuke Matsuoka, Sergeant Williton and Constable accompanied by Lieut-General Wang Teh were sent out to round Tatekawa, the Japanese Ambas- them up, and they split up on rench-sador in Moscow, visited M. in the hillside.

The wood cutters must have rar Molotov at the Kremlin to-day,

off on seeing the Police, and it is assumed at present that constable Wang met his death in trying to

make an arrest.

Torpedoed Survivors Are Landed

Croat Leader Attending BELGRADE, Mar. 24 (Reu- ter)-Dr Matchek, the Yugo- Slav Vice-Premier and Croat signing of the Yugo-Slav- German Pact.

He will leave for Vienna by alr to-morrow morning.

The special train taking Dr Cvetkovich

Dr and

Cincar- Markovitel to Germany was most

arefully guardedah

“and”precautions were taken throughout the capital in case of demonstrations.

The Yugo-Slay people are still ber

ing kept completely in ignorance of the dramatic change in the situation. Decisions have been taken entirely without their knowledge.

Italians

Before

日八廿月二

British Ack-Acks

In Greece

British

anti - aircraft units have been establish- ed in Greece for some time past, according to reliable reports. This official pic ture illustrates the arrival of one of the earlicat light A.A. units. The gun crew are teen assembling their gun.

Crumple Artillery

LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter).—Artillery activity was lively on both sides in Albania yesterday. Several enemy batterics were silenced, says a Greek Press Ministry,

Signature To-day BELGRADE, Mar. 24 (Reuter). It was predieted In well-informed

with the Axis would be signed inj M. Molotov was Vienna to-morrow.

"In the region of Aoos River in the central sector, the and Italians launched a local attack which was met with heavy fire Yugo-Slav Foreign Minister were reported to be from our lines before it could develop. The Italians again suffer- teaving for Vienna to-night. They el extremely heavy casualties.” were received by the Senior Regen!, Prince Paul, last night.

Vice-Commissar for

The

Premier

M. Stalin was present at the Inter-quarters here to-day that the pact statement broadcast by the Athens radio to-night. view. With Lozovsky, Foreign Affairs,

Mr Matsuoka also attended a re- ception to the diplomats of countries adhering to the Three Power Pnet held at the Japanese Ambassador's residence.

The

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LISBON, Mar. 34 (UP).--A dis- patch to the "Diaria Noticias" from San Vicente says that the Portuguesé Previously the Japanese Foreig steamer Vintcofto Demaio, landed.70 Minister had sent gifts to M. Stalin survivors from the Allied steamers and M. Molotov through the Com- Clan MacNab, Tapanocil and Andalu-missariat of Foreign Affairs. zion, which were torpedoed off Cape gift for M. Stalin was a thirteenth Verte.

century Japanese screen decorated with hunting scenes while that for M. Molotov

a lacquer box on which a Japanese shrine was painted in gold and silver.

it is reported that the Tapanoell sank after colliding with a Norwe- glam ship as the convoy was scatter

Aug.

Full Text

was

of Notable

Lend and Lease Bill

The following is the full text of the historic Lend and Lease Bill (originally known na Bill No. 1776) which has now become law. Under this Bill Britain and the rest of the Democracies now fighting Totalitarian aggression are guaranteed fullest material aid from the United States.

Information given by Italian pri- The note from Britain to the Yugo-oners confirms that General Caval- TURN to Back Page, Column 4 Italian Army In Albania and

lero has censed to command the that General Geloso Is the new comman- der-in-chief.

Telephones Cut Off

Turkish Action

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

ISTANBUL, Mar. 24 (UP),— Telephones between Turkey and Europe have been cut off for all except official communications between last night and this evening.

It is oficially believed that this was due to the transmis- sion of an important announce- ment, either political or military, but it may have been only a full dress practice for future emer- gencies.

A Bill-No. 1776 fpart of or equipment for any article

Exchange of Notes Further to promote the defense of described in this subsection:

ISTANBUL, Mar. 24 (UP).—It - is (4) Any other commodity or article the United States, nd for other

for defense. Such term "defense oficially announced that Turkey and purDosca

Be it enacted by the Senate and article" includes any article described Russia have exchanged a declaration refrain House of Representatives of the in this subsection: Manufactured of mutual determination 10 United States of America in Congress procured Dursuant

to

assembled, That this Act may be cited i which the United on 3, or to from, embarrassing each other if in-

or any volved in war.

as "An Act to Promote the Defense foreign government has or hereafter

of the United States."

Section 2

As used in this Act

(n) The term "defense

means

acquires tile, possession, or control, (b) The term "defense, informa- tion" means any plan, specification, design, prototype, or information peri urtielo"taining to any defense article

(1). Any weapon, munition, aircraft, Vessel, or boat:

Section 3

Nazi Losses Over Malta

CAIRO, Mar. 24 (UP)It is (a) Notwithstanding the provisions reported that the RAF shot down (2) Any machinery, facility, tool, of any other law, the President may, nine Junkers 978 and that anti- more material, or supply necessary for the from ilms in time, when he doems it aircraft guns destroyed four

when large formations of German- manufacture, production, processing. In the interest of national defense, bombers, escorted by fighters, ralded repair, servicing, or operation of any authorize the Secretary of War, the Malla last Sunday. artició described in this subsection;" Secretary of the Navy, or the head

(3) Any component material or TURN to Back Page,

The report added, "there" was but Column B little damage from the bombings.”.

It is also confirmed that the Second Regiments of Bersaglieri were badly smashed up in the battle of Klisura, losing more than 50 per cent, of their <ffectives.

A battalion of 800 Alpini was left with only two officers and 80 men.

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10,000 Incendiary Bombs Dropped On Heart Of Berlin By R.A.F. Pilots

LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter).—British bombers attacking the centre of Berlin last night had to make their way through an intense barrage. Despite this attempt to protect the heart of the German capital, a large force of British bombers managed to cross Berlin. Some Blew along Unter Der Linden within a mile or so of which are five of the main railway stations – keeping on IL steady course in order to take their aim.

WAR AT SEA

U.S. Shipbuilding: Raiders at Large

Others directed their bombs at fires which the first, wave of British aircraft had started and others attacked goodsyards and factories south of the city.

Polish crews took part in the raid. Many of the British crews had often made the trip before.

10,000 Incendiaries Ten thousand incendiaries and some

were seen to

LONDON, Mar. 24 (British of the heaviest high explosives were Wireless).The Times" under-rained on Berlin. In the areas lines the importance of the state selected for the main attack, a great

of bombs tumber ment by an official of the US explode, some in the centre of the Maritime Commission that about target. Flashes of larger bombs Ilt 400 merchant ships would be up the factories at which they were built for Britain under the Lease

Fire after are sprang up, glowing and Lend Aet and further, that red with a suffused glare through the the Commission is surveying 113 mist.

zargo steamers now in coastal service in the hope that they may be employed in Britain's service.

The third method of assistance s the supply of U.S. aircraft. "This of which supply, saya The Times,"

almei

"On the way back from Berlin, several British aircraft passed over Hanover which was also attacked in force, and the pilots saw fierce ex-

plosions in the heart of the city,

Cherbourg Attacked-"

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Mar, 24 (UP)—The Air

a future figure of over 10,000 per Ministry to-day stated that British year has been mentioned, is as valu Blunbolins this morning, bombed the

as to the docks at Cherbourg : tridheavily- able to the war at sca

defence of Britain or the campaign machine gunned, from an altitude of In the Near East."

Nazi Raiders

An Interesting analysly

100

nt

German troops in the streets

trs near. Cherbourg.

The The statement

added: "After

of the bombing the docks at Cherbourg, the

chances of survival for any length of Blenheims dived and dealt effectively time of the Scharnhorst and the with their light guns on the outer

Is made in the "News | mole.".

Che," "The search may con- |

tinue

many days. Lea heavily arm-.

ed than by British battleships they have the legs of most of them for speed with the exception of the King ccorge V.. With nine 11-inch guns! their armantent is superior to British cruisers except the battle! cruisers Hood, Renown and Itepulse.

any

When the search has brought results, there arise the difficulties of bringing adequate forces into contact. In this. the aircraft may be expected to play an increasingly large part against U-boats as well as surface raiders,

Great Lakes Yards WASHINGTON, Mar. 24 (Reuter). Canadu and the United States arc TURN to Back Page, Column 3

British Net Tightens Around Abyssinia

NAIROBI, Mar. 24 (Reuter).-The whole of British Soma- liland is again under British control and the road from Berbera to Hargeisa is now open. This announcement was made in to- day's communiuge here which also announces further successes in Abyssinia.

which made successful parachute

British forward troops at descents, tacked, strong Italian positions holding a

pass just west of Jijiga, capturing vital positions after strong opposition. British losses in this angagement were alight.

Distant centres of administration in Abyssiniu, kome of which are 400 miles from the British lines of com→ munication, are being taken over by air-borne troops, accompanied by political officers,

. Pave Way With Bombe CAIRO, Mar. 24 (Reuler),—In Abyssinia the South Afclean Air Force continued to prepare the way for the advancing British troops. Enemy road and all communications between Diredawa and Awash were heavily attacked,

SENATE RECORD

Aid Britain Bill Through

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHY WASHINGTON, Mar. 24. (UP)-In record, time, and with a vote of 67 to 9, the Senate to- dny passed the seven billion dollar Aid Britain Bill; ↑ The measure is expected to be flown to President Roosevelt, who is now fishing in southern waters, for his signature.

The Senate voted to strike out the clause forbidding the pur- chase of foreign foodstuffs. This was accomplished by making a correction in the Journal which failed to record Senator Russel's vote last Thursday. The cor- rection' makes the vote 38 to 32 in favour of elimination of the clause.

Rome Report

Farm Senators said they would' ROME, Mar. 24 (UP).-A com-

states that night to remove the amendment when munique Issued to-day British troops resumed their attacks the Bill was sent to conference, but in the Keren sector last Saturday the Bill passed in the exact form in evening and on Sunday morning but which it came from the House, no were repulsed everywhere, the British amendments being offered. The de-

bate lasted only two hours. suffering heavy losses.

Eradication of Nazism Essential Says Willkie

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TORONTO, Mnr. 24 (Reuter)—“The war in Europe musí / end. In the eradication, of Nazism," declared Mr. Wendell Willkle, broadcasting here to-night.

ing their own frade barriers and end The removal of trade barriers with themselves political, economic At Urso, many bombs hit a supply

and social maladjustments." train moving towards Diredawa. must be the keynote of the new

Other trains were attacked at Miesso pence which should not "again states, he concluded, are to-day of Canada, Engined and the Unlied Several trucks were left lock 80,000,000 people within' a

"May

remain this nobler joined to-morrow for purpose."

Mr Willkle arrived from New York by train in a private coach belonging to the President of the Canadian He was met on

and Awash. overturned.

Twenty trucka and some troops at prison wall of trade limits and Metahora, near Addis Ababa, were economic degradation to spawn machine-gunned. Fires were seen at

brutality, racial intolerance and Awash after mechanical transport

war.#! wan attacked.

one purpo*0.

we

At Sella, British Somaliland, pilots The conquered countries of Europe, Pacific Railway. reported that a large number of continued Mr Willkle, must be re-arrival by clvie, provincial and natives, carrying white flags and stored to liberty" with larger world military officials and headed a two- Union Jacks, could be seen fleeing trade, and Chinn "should be saved mile long procession of troops and {from buildings.

from aggression.”

nuxiliary forces. The Canadian From all these operations, all Above all, the British Common Fremler, Mr Mackenzle King, came British aircraft returned anfely wealth of Nations--and the United down specially from Ottawa to meet jexcept two fighters, the pilots of Blutes must join togather in eliminat- him