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July 2, 1941.

COMMAND

Patent Fees WAVELL'S NEW Being Paid By Germans

commercial

FROM PAGE ONE

been pleased to approve the appoint- mient of General Sir Archibald Wavell to be C-in-C, India, (and Luftwaffe Raid Trains

One kind of international law Member of the Governor-General's LONDON, July 1 (Reuter)-To- is still honoured by Germany.xecut

Executive Council in succession to General Sir Claude Auchinleck who day's Beril milltary commentary or

pacts, com-Treaties,

Com- the German High Commund

General Officer succeeds an munique emphasises the damage agreements, Red Cross conven-manding in Chief in the Middle East being done to Russian communications may be torn up or ignored on the evacuation of this post by Sir

Archibald Wavell... tions by the Luftwaffe.

It says that the railway line from when convenient, but patent is understood that these ro the Baltic to Leningrad was cut in rights are still generally res wartime appointments the duration four places and In the central sector pected, writes a "Daily Tele of which depends upon the military five goods trains and one munitions graph" reporter..

situation," train were destroyed,

Germans are periodically re- Italian Caution ZURICHI, July 1 (Reuter).mitting sums to Britain to keep la Majesty has been pleased to Fighting in the Russo-German war their patent rights alive. Re-approve the appointment of the Right is still in its early stages and will ciprocally, British subjects are demand a further big effort on the allowed by the Board of Trade

Virginlo part of the Axis," states

d'Italle," "Ġlornale Gayda in the

to remit to Germany, by way of continuing the Italian press warning Portugal and Switzerland, the against the belief that the war will renewal fees for the patents

they own in Germany.

soon be over.

Gayda adds: "Fighting on the Russian front does not present the possibilities of easy victories. It is prudent not to exaggerate the facts The Russians still dispose of great nor talk about decisive developments masses of men and war material and have well prepared defence lines in huge territories, which will certainly asalst the defence."

But reports that royalties, pay ments for the privilege of making usa of German patents in Britain, not true. Such royalties and Heence are being remilled to Germany are fees have to be sent when due to the Custodian of Enemy Property, Sir Ernest Faso.

Captain Lyttelton's appointment who announced as follows:

onourable Oliver Lyttelton to be a Minister of State. Captain Lyttelton will be a member of the War Cabinet and will represent the War Cabinet in the Middle East where he will encert on their behalf the measures necessary for the prosecution of the war in that theatre and the conduct of military operations"

Auchinleck

General Sir Claude Auchinleck, the Commander-in-Chief Middio East. was in command of the Allied new forces which captured Narvile in the Norwegian campaign. He has a high reputation for highness in outlook There is similar arrangement in and vigour in

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oction. Germany, the intention being that after the war one fund can be set shown off against the other and all patens armyith such distinction that he

owners' claims met,

Contempt For Death ZURICH, July 1 (Iteuter).The

Soviet soldier has often greater contempt for death than his adversary during the present fight- Ing," says the Berlin correspondent

Zeltung," "National the

who quotes German press reports.

ndds! "It The correspondent

of

This reciprocal agreement worked satisfactorily in the last war, and so far, there is no cause to fear that it will not be carried out again.

tenacity combined with certain HUGE AIR FLEET

out

Intalism enables him to hold until he is blown up together with

pill-box.

have bis

The Russians shown cleverness as in the last war in laying out fortifications, trenches and underground communications.

"The Russians often tambush

adopt tactics formerly used in

civil the

the war consistent with allowing fret wives of an enemy attack to pass through and then exposing it to a cross are between the first and second lines.

"Thus the fighting, as all the Ger- man reports underline, in every- where desperate and stubborn.

faulty

The Russian air force attacks with the greatest pluck but accurate bomb. ing is reported to be rare owing to aiming and technique." Reds Need Doctors LONDON, July (Reuter)- Moscow Among appeals made by Radio to-night was one for increased numbers of medical men and women to ensure that the great length of the fighting front, would have adequate medical provision.

Many women rendy volunteers,

students have al-

Another exhortation was addressed to all Red soldiers keenly to watch for German sokiem wearing Ted Army uniforms. They were warned that they were fighting a fue who would try every dastardly trick.

Chungking

Withdraws Envoys

Continued From Page 1

nised the National Government China.

Gipperich In Nanking SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NANKING, July 1 (Domei).-Herr

·-11- -Gipperich First Secretary_of_the German Embassy in China, (former Consul General In Hongkong), called on Mr H Liang, Foreign Minister of the National

Govern ment, at 3.10 pan. this afternoon and the German informed the latter of Government's decision to

to recognise the National Government formally. Marquis Mario Talloni de Marchio, Italian Ambassador to China, rived here from Shanghai by plane and lins also communicated the Government's decision to Itallon recognise formally the National Government to Mr Hau Liang,, the Foreign Minister.

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U.S. Not Affected WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuter).

Welles, -Mr Sumner

Assistant Secretary of State, at a press con- ference to-day stated that the formal recognition by Germany and Italy of the Japanese-sponsored Govern- ment of China makes no change whatever in the relations of the United States with China and Japan. Rome's Gesture SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHO

ROME, July 1 (UP)—An official announcement states that Italy has recognised the Nanking regime ond that Italy and Germany Immediately established

diplomatie rein-

tions with

A

ceremony over Italian recognl- tion occurred in Nanking where the Italian Ambassador handed Wong Ching-wel a note from Count Ciano. Puppet Follows

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ZAGREB, July 1 (UP).—It is officially announced that Croatia is "in necord with the Governments at Rome and Berlin" in officially re- cognising the Nanking regline and has cabled Wang Ching-wei to that effect.

Japanese In Wuhan Area

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HANKOW, July 1 (Domel)-A total of 1,145 Chungking soldiern sur-* the Japanese Army rendered to forces operating in the Wuhan area during June, the Japanese Central Army Command announced.

The Japanese forces in the Wuhan in 102 aren engaged the enemy battles during the month, inflicting losses of 2,600 dead and 1,000 taken prisoner on the Chinese as well as capturing seven trench morters, 15 heavy · machine-guns, 71g rides, 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition and other war materials.

patrols

In

FROM PAGE ONE

northern France this

Born in 1884, he became C-in-C, India, early this year. He began his

career there in 1904 and it was

was spoken of as the future Supreme Commander of the Army in India.

ong

An expedition against rebellious North-West Fronter tribesmen which he led in 1035 is regarded as of the best executed minor canı- paigns in the history of the North- West Frontler. He served in Egypt, Aden, Iraq and Southern Kurdistan during the Great War.

Before going to India this year, he was G.O.C, in Chief of the Southern Was H Command in England and charge of strengthening the defences an the southern coast.

General Wavell

success

afternoon without incident.

Daylight Operations LONDON, July 1 (Reuter).- More extensive daylight operations

General Wayell, stated by the by British bombers over north-west Germans to be Britain's No. 1 Germany were announced in the Air General, whose brillant strategy

communique Issued to- met with such outstanding Ministry night,

stating: "In daylight this in North Africa and the Middle East, morning, Blenheim aircraft of the has had complete authority in the Constal Command again flew over Middle East land operations for 12

northwest Germany and bombed ob-month.

A quick thinker, a shrewd Judge jectives.

General Oldenburg, a railway goods- of men and a great lender, yard to the south of the town was Wavell knows Russia as well as he Also attacked and a large fire started, knows Africa. He was in Russia Barges on a canal in the neigh before as Military Attache before bourhood were machinegunned.

Two Missing "Two British aircraft are missing from this operation.

"This afternoon, heavy bombers operating off the Frisian Islands attacked a seaplane base at Borkum and bombs were scen to burst among the hangars and other buildings.

"Strong fighter

Ehter opposition was en- countered, and one British bomber

was shot down,

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Asked whether or not the new Into the sea and several others were international situation might result in reen to be danged."

Inny alteration in the Japanese-

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Prince asserted, "We are very anxious to Ton Days Packed With Intrigue maintain friendship with the United Ten Nights Filled With Romance States. The German-Japanese all- ance was designed to keep the United States out of the European war. The purpose of the tripartite pact is of a defensive nature. I want the United States to understand ila spirit. I cannot see any reason why the two countries cannot remain friendly."

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I asked the Premier whether he believed that United States material resources and Japan's shipping and manufacturing would be a combina- tion of tremendous power in the world, and he replied "Yes, that is

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Konoye Broadcast TOKYO, July I (UP)-Prines Konaye, the Premier, addressing nationwide hookup on the "National Service Club's" programme stated that Japan, should depend upon her ewn power to push the establishment of a "Greater East Asin co-prosperity sphere, irrespective of whatever in- ternational developments and "what- ever other nations might say."

Changes Denied

TOKYO, July 1 (UP).—Informed circles to-day ridiculed the rumours that Mr Mamoru Shigemitsu, Am- bassador to Britain will succeed Mr Matsuoka og Foreign Minister. The official spokesman denied it any Cabinet shake-up was imminent.

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