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TURKEY'S ATTITUDE TO IRAN While Germany Is "Not Interested"

BERNE. Aug. 26 (Reuter).— Messages published in the Swiss

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THREE BRITISH ARMIES ADVANCING INTO IRAN: FLEET'S ACTIVE PART

Special to the “Telegraph”.

VICHY, Aug. 26 (UP),~French sources to-day stated that the British army attacking Iran is command- ed by General Sir Archibald Wavell and consists of three principal groups; firstly, the Army of Baghdad, secondly, the Army of Basra, and, thirdly, the Army of India which is the most important numerically.

The first penetration was from Hindustan by Hindu forces, supported by tanks, protected by avlation, and covered by the fleet of Admiral Sir Geoffrey Arbuthnot, in the Persian Gulf. These forces are:operating along the const following the trans- Persian railway in the direction of Bandar-Shabpur with very few obstacles because the river is occasionally low. The British feet landed the important Hindu forces at Bandar-Shahpur,

SHAH SEES

ALLIED ENVOYS

Makes Personal Intervention

LONDON, Aug. 26 (Reuter).

The Basra army is advancing on Bouvhir, while the Baghdad army is following the classic route of invasion towards Ker- manshah.

Leaflet Raids

CAIRO, Aug. 26. (Reuter).-"Me- dium bombers of the R.A.F. yester- day dropped leaflets on Teheran and other Tranian towns. During that day R.A.F. Gghters provided protection for our stivancing troops and strafed three Hawker-type alreraft on hostile landing ground in the south jus they were taking off to nitack our

troops.

press on the Allied entry into The Shah personally inter-Transport aircraft were success- Iran indicate that Germany is vened in the Iranian situation fully employed in collaboration with compensating her inability to though the nature of his inter- the Army." offer direct help to Iran by vention is not yet known. exerting fresh pressure on It is learned in authoritative Turkey.

quarters in London, that the

British Tactics

(OY "REUTEN'S" AIR CORRESPONDENT)

LONDON, Aug. 20 (Router),-

adopted in two earlier

A despatch from Vichy says Shah asked the British and Heavy-handed RAF. action in Iran Turkey's attitude is arousing Russian Ambassadors to see him is no doubt being avoided in favour special interest. It is recalled personally after the two Am-of a kid-glove approach which musks that Turkey is bound to Iran basandors at dawn yesterday a big punch if this is required. by the Sandebad Treaty (un informed the Iranian Foreign This method follows that which aggression treaty signed at Minister of the intention of the similarly Ricklish campaigns, Iraq and

initially Teheran in 1937 by Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan) which

has two governments to take action Syria, where it was sincerely hoped already greatly embarrassed Ankara against German fifth columnists at first that serious air action would and which is the card Germany ny and gave assurances

not be necessary. of their eventually play,

British bombers, according to a "We do not believe that to remind intention to withdraw British Simla communique, are again feeling Ankara of the letter of the puct is and Russian troops as soon as their way first, with leaflets, the only action envisaged by Ger-the military-necessity-for-their of Axis propagandist stories of the There is no confirmation in London. many. Information received from presence is removed. several capitals appears to indicate

bombing of Teheran. It is very un- The interview the two Ambassh-likely that this sort of action has yet that German headquarters have made certain dispositions," adds the paper. dors had with the Shah took place been necessary.

Not Interested

at 10 a.m. yesterday and a discus- The bombing of military objectives slon ensued but

details RO

have

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Illstorla picture shows Soviet Military Mission which recently visited London follow- Ing Hitler's decision to plunge the Reich Into war against Russia. In the pleture, taken on the steps of the Foreign Offico in London are M. Malsky the Russian Am- bassador, with

Major-General Golikov, chief of the Soviet General Blaff, Rear-Admiral Kuarlamay, Russian Naval General Staff and members

tic mission.

American Military Mission

To China

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON,Aug. 26 (UP). Following a con- ference with President Roosevelt to-day, the Chin- ese Ambassador announced that the President has de cided to send a Military Mission to China for the purpose of surveying the supply problems and strategic situation.

He asserted that the Misalon will be hoaded by Brigadier General John Magruder and that the President would probably announce the details at the press conference later.

Regarding his conference with the President, Mr Hu Shih said: "We discussed largely China's needs-her defence needs. The President assur- ed me that China's needs were not left out during the historic confer- ence with Mr Churchill, On the whole we had very satisfactory meeting.

General Magruder. 54, was Assist- ant Military Attache at Pelping from 1020 to 1924, full Attache from 1020 to 1930 and Military Attache at Berne from 1935 to 1939 after four years as professor of military tactles at the Virginia Military Institute. He was assigned to the First Division at Fort Devins on December 28 last. China's Part In World CHUNGKING, Aug. 26 (UP)—in view of the fact that some sections TURN to Back Page. Column 5

Nazis Slowing Down Third Beaverbrook

Blitz on

Eastern Front

no

(By "Reuter's" Military Commentator) LONDON, Aug. 26-The position on the Russian front remains eritical although decisive changes have occurred. The three great German offensives, after gaining much ground in several places, have claimed the destruction of the Russian forces and the capture of

RUSSIANS

transpired with regard to the course degree of mistaken resistance the RECAPTURE

of the conversation.

Parliament Kept Informed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Iranian militarists put up

Naval Co-operation Naval air co-operation in the land-

ANKARA, Aug, 20 (UP).—Radio ing at Abadan was to be expected.

Ince Teheran this evening announced that The Fleet Air Arm has already been

too

The Berlin correspondent of "Lt Suisso" observing that the Wilhelms- trasse spokesman declared “Germany does not consider herself interested In the Iran Affair," says Germany will in time take counter measures and adda, the question is when, since the Premier, All Mansour, addressing in action once this year from the

realises Britain possesses all possible strategical advantages Russian troops were attacking in the suppression of the Iraq revolt.

res in Parliament last evening stated that Persian Gulf. This was during the the Middle East and the real po←

So sibility of

Germany,

Iran direction of Tabriz, Hazispan, Hur- giving

have air-borne in- military assistance is at present emshuh and Bandar Shapur, while faniry. They were landed near Hab- rather problematic. Berlin at present

sent British troops were attacking in the TURN to Back Page, Column 3 counts on resistance by Iran which

direction of Vermanshah. will probably not last long but willtion to maintain order, and added

The Premier requested the popula give Germany a possibility of follow that the Cabinet was discussing nil ing up her strategical aims in the Black Sea and thus gaining precious necessary measures in order to meet time.

"aggression" and that Parliament would be informed of the decisions of the Cabinet.

Papen's Activities

BIG TOWN

three great Russian cities.

The Russians are not trusting to their fortifications or to natural obstacles. They rely on

their men and on their arms.

Their men are still there, firm, confident, resolute and apparent

ly

they have plenty of arms and

equipment.

Berlin Claims Fall Of Dniepropetrovsk de

A

MIDNIGHT REPORT

Stubborn Fighting By Soviets

On U. S. Production

LONDON, Aug, 26 (Reuter)-Re- viewing the field of American and British war production, Lord Beaver- brook, Minister of Supply, who re- cently returned from the United States,

said to-do

to-day that production in was in full swing and in- creasing, and he felt "no pesalmiem or anxiety about it at all."

American

He said that American tanks had arrived in Britain and the Middle East in considerable numbers and that there was an increasing im- port of acroplanes and of supply at the moment.

very

Production in Britain Was good though "not so good as we had hoped for and not so good as we Entend."

זיי

the

assurance

While these conditions exist. Hitler's generals have won nothing

Replying to. n question, he said: MOSCOW, Aug. 26 (Reuter) into the war but I couple with that would like to see America come While it is o fact that Marshal The following in the text of statement Timoshenko's army has already won SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

that "I some considerable success in a serious the Soviet midnight com-recognise that that question is, the MOSCOW, Aug. 26 (UP).

of the clitzens of the The Communist organ "Pravda" present, it is impossible at munique issued by the Soviet business

United States," present to say how considerable this Information Bureau: to-day reported vigorous success has been, but from all points "During August 20, our troops

Chrysler Confidence counter-offensive at a large city of view it is important for it is stubbornly fought the enemy along DETROIT, Aug. 20 (Reuter),--

evident that the Russian Army has the

whole front. According to "Before long we will be making which had been in German hands ed in spirit, morale or manpower as course of August 24, 03

can count, 'German stated Mr K. T. Keller, President of for five days. The report stated] German propaganda has So

often planes were destroyed, not 40 as the Chrysler Corporation, to Journal- that Russian tanks, infantry and claimed.

previously reported."

ists who were watching the perfor Aguinst Leningrad in the north cavalry, supported by aviation,

"During August 25, 03 German mance of Chrysler medium tanks. and against Odessa and on the stormed the city and conquered Daleper line, the third

were destroyed. We lost 18 Saying that he was not permitted German it street by street.

to reveal the present volume of pro- offensive seams to be slowing down, "During the last two days, Soviet duction, Mr Keller continued, how- A dispatch to the newspaper if not definitely halted.

airmen guarding the approaches to over: "We are scheduled to make "Red Star," the Red Army

Fourth Offensive

Leningrad brought down in air com-19ve tonks a day and I believe that SHANGHAI, Aug, 27 (Reu-organ, reported enormous losses

bals and destroyed on aerodromes 101 I may safely tell you that we are up to schedule. I would hate to be within a mile of their cannon when

1 goes off."

somewhere in White Russia been neither destroyed nor annihilat precise data now available, in the more tanks then you MOVE TO

SUPPRESS GANGSTERS

S'hai Precautions

BERLIN, Aug. 26 (Reuter).—The Nazi Minister Has Interview German Ainbassador to Turkey who SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" has been at his summer residence on BERLIN, Aug. 20 (UP)—Auth- the Bosphorous, is returning to orised German quarters to-day stated Ankara to-morrow to see the Turkish that the German Minister at Teheran, Foreign Minister, M. Sarajoglu, ac-Herr von Eltel, had contacted the cording to a dispatch from Ankara. Iran Government and discussed the ter).Throngs of Chinese were to the German and Rumanian

aluation. resulting

from the Anglo-caught stranded on both sides of armies in the Odessa battle. The offensive before the autumn? We

Soviet Invasion.

Can the Germans stage. fourth

Victim Of Gestapo They could not confirm, however, the Soochow Creek last night by total or partial destruction of at TURN to Back Page, Column 4

Ark Royal Shows Flag

In Cunningham's Pond

German Claims LONDON, Aug. 20 (Reuter) --A special announcement by the Ger- man High Command from the Fuehrer's Headquarters states:

whether von Etiet had ay interview new Japanese measures against least five Rumanian infantry LONDON, Aug. 20 (Router).-Pro- with the Shah, and described reports terrorism preventing Chinese and two German tank divisiona fessor Casimir Bartel, former Prime that Germany has promised afd it from Minister of Poland, is reported to Iran can hold out for one month as Hongkew and Yangtsepoo be division in

entering and leaving is claimed. A German tank have been shot by the Gestapo.

a sheer trial balloon."

the course

of one tween 7 p.m. and 6 a.m, for an battle lost 50 per cent of its Indefinite period.

effectives. Japanese naval. authorities' ex-

Luga Occupied? plained, however, that the virtual BERLIN, Aug. 28 (UP),~~It is'uu-' martial law scaling the Soochow Creek bridges rightly did not and occupied Luga on the northern front thoritatively stated that the Germans would not apply to Japanese and last Sunday. other foreigners.

The movement is meant to safe- guard the areas north of Soochow ABOARD THE ARK ROYAL, Aug, 26 (Reuter),We are re- Creek from terrorism. turning to Gibraltar after a most interesting trip which has one

Mutual Guarantees uacal and two unusual features. The usual feature‹ is that Meanwille, according to the local Italian warships, despite their superior strength, have demons. Japanese military organ "Tairiku "Fast units of General Kieyet's

took by assault trated anew their unwillingness to attempt to engage British Shimpo," the mobilisation of 400,000 panzer army

Hongkow Chinese into

bridgehead and town of Dilepro- progressive communiques have so often guarding of the districts is being petrovsk after heavy fighting. The planned by the Japanese authorities enemy has thus lost his last strong The unusual aspects are that consigned her by steaming an to maintain order by special guard point on the western bank of the we have attacked and set blaz-hour off Valencia giving an air duty and rescue work in emergencies. below.

Kiev. ing an important cork forest in display. North Sardinia and have shown

similar to Ulat employed in

General von Kilest's panzer the Spaniards that the Ark cork forest was aptly expressed by other families in the soma district. guns, 199 tanks

The success of the attack on the Chinn whereby one family is "gua-army has since the Battle of Umati ranteed" to the authorities by all taken a total of 83,508 prisoners, 405 Royal has once again been the Admiral in a

and Innumerable resurrected from a watery grava algnal, which sald: estimate ensall families for trouble in one "chia"

congratulatory Joint responsibility is thus taken by other wor material." to which wishful-thinking Axis TURN to Back Pago, Column 3

The announcement was broadcast TURN to Back Pago, Column 5

surface craft.

This

or unit.

the

is a mutual guarantee orthorter no attack on the Dnfeper!

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Fascist aircraft.”

Surprise Night Raid SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MOSCOW, Aug. 20 (UP)-The down an enemy plane and shelled the newspaper "Red Fleet" to-day re-approaches to the elty for Afteen ported that a large squadron of minutes.. It claimed the destruction Russian ships which were supporting of a great number of tanks, and land troops defending a coastal city, motorised units of cavalry. The staged a surprise night attack, shot ( squadron returned to its base safely,

Anti-Nazi

Activities

In France & Belgium

to

of the

LISBON, Aug. 26 (Reuter).-News of the renewal of anti-German riots in both France and . Bèlgium, where the millitary was called out to quell the disorders, has reached here from authoritative sources.

Admiral Darlan and the polley of collaboration with Germany. The trouble in France occurred

In Belgium-Inspired fresh mostly in munition factories, resistance by the example

Burgomaster of Brussels-06 Be particularly at St Etienne, glans are showing greater activity in where the workers demonstrated sabotage, reducing the factory out

put and reminding Quislings "what in protest not only against the is coming to them" on the day of

reckoning.. manufacture of arms for, the Belgium is now almost without any Gormans but also because of means of transport, all railway their personal antipathy toto Rumanta br. Italy.

trucks and lorries having gone either