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VICHY, JULY 2 (REUTER).—GERMAN UNITS ARE ONLY 325 MILES FROM MOSCOW, ACCORDING TO REPORTS REACHING STOCKHOLM, SAYS A DISPATCH TO THE VICHY NEWS AGENCY

THESE ARE ADVANCE UNITS, THE DISPATCH SAYS, WHICH HAVE THRUST BEYOND MINSK, THIS COLUMN HAS LEFT THE MAIN MINSK-SMOLENSK-MOSCOW ROAD AND IS APPARENTLY AIMING AT AN ENCircling MOVEMENT SIMILAR TO THAT CARRIED

OUT EAST OF BIALYSTOK......

Meanwhile, these reports continue, the Russians are

concentrated at Smolensk about 250 miles east of Minsk and the same distance from Moscow.

Chungking Gives Nazi preparing a counter-offensive. Large Soviet forces are

And Italian Envoys Their Passports

Special to the "Telegraph"

CHUNGKING, July 2 (UP).—The German and Italian Em- bassies to-day were handed Dr Quo Tai-chi's statement breaking off diplomatic relations, as well as their passports and the promise of safe conduct as far as the Indo-China border.

DR W. KO0

REACHES

LONDON

Replaces Quo Tai-chi

The statement issued by the Foreign Minister regarding the Axis recognition of the Nanking regime asserted that it amounts to

the "extension of their aggressive policy towards the Far East and proves beyond doubt that these countries have. unreservedly cast their lot with China's enemy."

The dispatch adds that fresh Soviet divisions are ceaselessly moving westwards from Moscow.

BERLIN SAYS MURMANSK TAKEN

Special to the "Telegraph'

Berlin claims that German troops yesterday occupied Murmansk, important port on the northwest tip of Russia which is linked to a railway running to Leningrad, reveal: "United Press" in messages from Berlin and Moscow.

that

anno.e3 The German high command also Nazi forces have occupied Windau and that 100 Soviet tanks have been destroyed near Zloozow,

Against this Moscow reports that a Soviet naval squadron shelled Constanza and destroyed | German-Rumanian naval

It pointed out that the Nanking the puppet Government are Japanese base there. LONDON, July 2 (Reuter).militarists and that therefore recogni- Dr Wellington Koo, China's newton is a gross injustice towards China ambassador to Great Britain, whereby the Axis has forfeited all arrived in London to-night to claim to China's friendship. take up his duties.

Axis Nations Hard Pressed WASHINGTON, July 2 (UP),

Air Hu on the Axis The Chinese Ambassador, Shin commenting

The report added that the Rumanians were caught un

FIGHTING IN SYRIA

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awares and that the constal Vichy Tanks Wiped Out batteries did not open fire until CAIRO, July 2 ́ (Reuter), after the Russian fleet had ful-About two-thirds of the Vichy He had travelled by air from Lisbon

filled its task and departed,

tanks which took part in the un- where, since leaving Vichy, he had

Prior to their arrival at a home successful counter-attack been waiting several weeks to receive recognition of Nanking, sald to-day the credentials of two secretaries who that there had been nu changes in port, the fleet fought off and shot Nebek were destroyed by Allied he is taking with him.

a German bomber and also tanks and anti-tank guns. the puppet character of the regime down He-was-met-at-the-airport by De and it only shows how hard pressed sank a submarine.

-give

The position recaptured_by_ the Allies at Palmyra lies north W. II. Chen, Councillor of the Em-the Axis nations will go-to- bassy, who has been Charge d'Affaires Japan something. From the Japan-

of the oasis. since Dr Quo Tai-chi left to take up .cse viewpoint, he asserted, recogni- the post of Chinese Foreign Minister. tion has been overlong delayed, fapar.

Time To Settle Down

Dr Koo was greeted at the station by Sir John Monck, Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, who repre- Rented

Mr Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary.

originally expected such recognition promptly after the creation of the puppet Government.

Chungking Reaction

CHUNGKING

July 2 (UP). While the world awaited China's declaration after the Axis announce-

He declined to discuss the Russo-ment of the recognition of the Nan- German war on the ground that no king puppet regime, Dr Quo Tai-chi, had not had sufficient time to consider the Foreign Minister, reported on the a reasoned statement. "But,"

Cabinet he international situation at said, "I hope to do this in a day TURN to Back Pago, Column 4 or two when I have had time to settle down."

Interference JOE LOUIS SUED FOR DIVORCE

With British

Shipping

Action By Japanese

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

CHICAGO, July, 2 (Reutter) -Joe Louis, world heavyweight champion, is being sued for divorce by his wife-Maria Trot- Louis--on grounds cruelty,

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The Russians claim to have dealt heavy blows to the Germans lo the latest communique issued in Moscow, I The communique reads:

Newly-arrived British reinforce- ments aided the operation.

There is no sign of a Vichy attempt

to relieve the enemy beleaguered in Palmyra.

Support By R.A.F.

CAIRO. July 2 (Reuter),—RA.F.

At Home

This latest official photo- graph presents a charming study of Princess Eliza- beth and Princess Margaret Rose. It shows Princess Elizabeth enjoying a book while her younger sister sils in repose 011.11 footstool, with their favourite dog, Jane, between them. The photograph was taken in their playrooni,

Anti-British

Air Battle Over Northern France

and Raids 'Drome

Practices

In Occupied China

"LONDON, July 2 (Neater).In the House of Commons: to-day Mr I. C. Hannah asked the Foreign Secretary whether he had yet received a report regarding the declaration by the that RO Chairman of the Peoples' Anti-British Association leniency should be shown to anybody openly selling British goods and what action was taken, in the matter.

Mr Eden replied that the re- port received indicates that

activity in Syria forms the subject of there is no evidence that the to-night's RAF. Middle East com- sale of British goods in Peiping

Axis Bomb

munique, which gives details of was affected by the activities of Own Men In

Palestine Milne asked

attacks on nerodromes, vehicles, the Anti-British Association. barracks, stores and bulldings at various places, including Palmyra, Aleppo. Beirut and the fort and eltadel of Soucida,

:

The R.A.F. lost no planes.

Destruction From Air CAIRO, July 2 (Router)-Air

Sir John Wardlaw whether the Foreign Secretary was

LONDON, July 2 (Router),—–—– Strong fighter forces of the R.A.I accompanied Blenheim bombers which this afternoon attacked the enemy aerodrome at Mervillo near Lille, where! bombs were dropped on the rum way, bulldings and among ́dis- persed aircraft. The railway, junction southeast of Lille was also bombed.

These attacks were pressed hoine in spite of heavy oppost- tion from the ground defences and a large number of enemy, fighters which attempted to in- terfere in the operations.

These were beaten off with heavy Josses. So far 17 are known to havi been destroyed, R.A.F, bombers e- counting for two of them.

*

The Eagle Squadron (American squadron) Is ercdited with three of the enemy fighters shot down, -

Two A.F. bombers and seven fighters are reported missing.

Lall Over Britain

·· LONDON, July 2 (Reuter}.-The daylight raid lull over Britain con- tinued to-day, It was announced by the Air Ministry.

No reports had been received up to TURN to Back' Pago. Column 4

Auchinleck Takes Over Mid. East

CAIRO, July 2 (Reuter).— General Sir Claude Auchinleck, the new General Officer Com- manding-in-Chief, Middle East, is already in Cairo which he reached from India,

Captain Lyttelton

LONDON, July 2 (Reuter).— Captain Oliver Lyttelton's head-. quarters will be in Cairo, "Reuter's Lobby Correspondent understands.

As his civil work will include the dissemination of information and other political activities from the British side, those activities will be carefully designed not Lo touch Egyptian domestic affairs or the normal relations of Sir Miles Lamp- son, the British Ambassador with the Egyptian Government.

Calro has been chosen as un obviously convenient centre Гог JERUSALEM, July 2 (Reu- Captain Lyttelton's work which at

aware that all shipping servicta ex- cept Japanese between Shanghai and ter).-It Ningpo and other ports on the coast stated

craft of the R.A.F. and Australian alleged ground of military necessity. somewhere R.A.F. carried out number Dí Sir John asked to what extent Bri-Tuesday night, dropping bombs

- Chekiang Coast Shipping

In the Dvinsk and Minsk sectors attacks on aerodromes and other

tish shipping companies were affect on the German our troops acted throughout the night, military objectives in Syria yester- ed and what nelion had been taken prisoners quartered theře.. Sir Robert Haining has been up- units. During the night our troop destroying enemy vanguard tank

to stop this arbitrary discrimination! uftayak, two unidentified aircraft against British trade. operating in the Lutsk sector, fought were enemy motorised and mechanised four Potez bombers were badly units, dealing them heavy blows. Indamaged. Twenty-eight tanks and motor transport vehicles of other sectors of the front there was 20 larke

intense patrol activity with rifle, were also machinegunned, and put jout of action on the roads in the same machine-gun and artillery ring.

On July 1, despite bad weather arca.

RA.F. bomber aircraft made a which in some places rendered flying impossible, our air force successfully TURN to Back Pago, Column 5 TURN to Back Page, Column 3

LONDON, July 2 (UP).-Inter the House of Commons to-day, Mr Anthony Eden, the Foreign Mrs Louis alleged that the "Brown Secretary, emphasised that there Bomber" struck her first on January then again on April 10, after could be no assurance to Japanch date she separated from him. regarding the economic restric- The couple were married in 1935. tions which they alloge we im- pose on them," until the matter of interference with British shipping in a certain area of the China coast has been settled.

Emphasising that he was entirely) In agreement with the viewpoint of Sir John Wardlaw Milne that more energeile representations should be made on the subject, Mr Eden point- wrupped ed out that the matter is up in the general position regarding

egotiations with Japan.

In a written reply to Sir Herbert Williams, Mr. Eden sinted that a requested fresh report had been

Tokyo Declaration No Guide To Next

Next Move

LONDON, July 2 (Reuter)—No, authoritative comment is available in London regarding the Japanese Government's state: ment of polley enunciated this morning, "Reuter's" Diplomatic Correspondent learns.

The simultaneous action taken by these states at this particular func- ture suggests that the move was If Germany prompted by Japan. hus, therefore, acceded to the Japan- ese request, it is probable that some quid pro quo" is expected. What shape it will take must be 雄 matter of speculation-it is not disclosed by the Japanese statement of policy.

Obviously the statement will from Japan regarding the denial to require careful study and con- British Arms the use of their pro-sideration. perties at Hankow and other points on the Yangtze, river.

Italian Interests

In the meantime, there seems to be a certain lack of any clearly for- mulated policy as the statement doen not seem to carry the situation much further or clarify the immediato in tentions of the Japanese Government. There seems ittle doubt that the LONDON, July 2 (Reuter)-The statement is not unconnected with Japanese Government has under- the recognition of the Nanking Gov- taken to protect Itailan Interests in ernment by Germany and her Axia

I satellites. -Russle, says the Budapest Radio.

In Russia

Consul-General's View SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HONGKONG, July 2 (Domel),-- The belief that Japan will observe TURN to Back Page, Column 5

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clamations of July 15, 1940, and reported.

The comp was brilliantly flood-lit with the complicated administrative

were

is authoritatively no time will be allowed to oventep that enemy aircraft the Hae of Egypt's position as A

sovereign stůle., of Chakiang Province were banned ralded the war prisoners' camp by the Japanese auth

Authorities on the

in Palestine on

Haining Appointed

LONDON, July 2 (Reuter)-The and Italian War Office announces that General

of the Twelve prisoners were injured in pointed Intendant. General the German officers' section, some

Middle East,

Is understood that the appoint- seriously, and the section containing Italian officers and other ranks was ment was made because it was felt

wea yet that a very serior officer aro Mr Eden replied that by the pro-also hit but no casualties

quired in the Middle East to deal

which August 10, 1940, the Japanese naval]

bound

to authorities prohibited the entrance and its location had been natifled to problems

in arise. of ships of any nationality into cer-the Spanish Consular authority

chorgo of German and Italian The appointment takes effect from tain specified areas along the cost Interesta.

May 19. of China, including ports in Cliekiong Province. Since

then, British ship- ping to Cheklang ports had been practically suspended. All British; righis had been formally reserved and representations were made to the Japanese authorities regarding interference with British shipping.

Sir John Wardlaw Milne asked: "In view of the fact that any allegch necessity for military reservation at the time the order was made by the

extent owing to the course of the war in China, cannot the Foreign TURN to Back Pago, Column 3

Chiang Like Churchill:

Undismayed

By Odds

LONDON, July 2 (Reuter)-In an editorial under the title Japanese has now passed to a great "Toughness of China," "The Times" publishes from a special correspondent in China a lengthy message from which the following is an extract:

I would withdraw her active support, "Although the Chinese were the Chinese. felt that the blow was unable to conceal their dismay moral rather than material.

Peace Party Nazi Trawler Sunk when the Matsuoka Pact was

"The chlef moral effect for which announced, General Chiang Kai- abservers waited, was the reaction shck himself never wavered. of the Peace Party in Chungking. Off Iceland

"Since the outbreak of war in The Fence Party is small in numbers LONDON, July 2 (Router)-A China ha attitude has been that of but lu never quite dormant and is not I has German weather-reporting trawler Churchill after the fall of France-If a Party in the usual sense. has been sunk and her crew of 22 necessary for years, if necessary no avowed lender and no cohesion. captured, states un Admiralty com- alone. Nor did any of his suppor- The term has come to include those

ters really doubt the future,

elements inside and outside the Gov- munique.

There was a general feeling in enraont, many of them unknown to The trawler was intercepted by Chungking that China, If not betray- caeli other, who are weary of hostililt- British forces during b periodical ed, had been badly served. Unable fes. Their aim is to go home-back sweep to the northward of Iceland, to belleve, however, that Russia to the great cities of the coast."""