r War 2 CAIRO r. III 1 ,, A A 1 i . - . sp..1! prowls promts by py lownsioi townsfolk of these men had a he said. "Photozraths. a of hair and a ring were iriieted to them. Let us say a simple t lor tntve people. Deal gra- mourn," u t,ucn mine as an Ideal wiru Harder, head of a I'ttee arivicu Anderson sheltrrs ' win i 5,.f; s , an rrm w J s . ITALIAN POUT TAKhi, ' gStt i Port Sumbo, at the mouth of the Jut,. ' nan soinanirtiiu. icii 10 ine aouin African in.. ..-.. antities of guns and war material, were taken an. uv' " vva in j-,iiuca, ana LiniODia M,wl Tn. Ctl. I4l: L Ji.it. ... . a A.mtrli Is ffl'fnnr nflnllA - i ui J w I'liTAiiuii aim inirct in th. IMITAIN WILL WIN WASHINGTON Admiral William Stanley declares thai THU-U IVllll v. k-a uiVAfc U III UI n f 11 A alii I .1 Britain is part of the defence of the United States, he el. k - lfn.r Innf . Ii -a r u-tll 1 t A- i . ier Stanley declines 10 predict. UNITED STATES SUPPLY WASHINGTON United States supplied 2007 airplanes to at Britain in 1940, figures officially published show. Of these I were to Britain, 539 to Canada and 92 to Australia. Air- CANADIAN SHIP SUNK ntKLIN German naval authorities In Berlin claim in it sunk the 7178-ton Canadian rmoii .mwut . -. . vuav Ji.H ri..l A- In l. HJAH A ri . .. . - w iiutc ucru 1 f a I . t .a hneth 1 1, I J 4 I. ... ; ....... -, 13 lllttl a "nn.tuii ISritish vessel lirinr sunk. fh n-rmo .u jnM TO BOMB RUMANIAN OIL ATIILNS Greek bases have been granted to British nlancs r II II 1 1 III 1 1 K aLLdl AS U II II 1 1 ILUIlUIl tit n fill I IPIIC . -1 - - - w- t n as i v pvi icu MEDITERRANEAN MINED LONDON A large segment of the Mediterranean k, i ppn mil ni i v iiir iiriiun ahi . r at.. . - - . " ---'j "'u us mricau GREEKS STILL WINNING ATIILNS Greek forces have captured further Kiratrrir - tii .uiiaii RYING SUSPEND GERMANS SERVICE HONG KONG, Feb. 22-Steam. ship services between Canada and Jh. 0rient and Ausfraiia and the toditi of five amfa1frTrtm- Orient hTv been cancelled. B wncn their plane plane crashed crashed Among Amnnriiinr..,n.ti sailings cancelled Is that llif fringo of Ihis Sussex vil-. we'; burled in a common' f u Uie tuiy vllagc chuit-' 11 Ku;:ary honors were ac-j id hr Ndis. Thsy were borne ugh the streets on Bren gun r ar-'l a bugler sounded thi Pc and "Reveille" as the tarh marked with a metal I M', H E W Cox, vicar of Steyn- who conducted uraveside ser- rebuked thuse who had pro- agamt the burial and i pr Tfi nronen tMirirrt faMpn of the Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of Asia from Shanghai to Vancouver. This vessel was to have evacuated British subjects. The cancellation of sailings leaves some ten thousand British subjects in the Orient without transportation. Alaska Highway Report Will Be Presented Soon assembling of information on possible routes, an official stated today, and a final report may be presented next month. i AGENCY FOR ALIENS LONDON, Feb. 22: (CP A cen- Cox said he felt he tral agency, the International Labor British to say something because of patliette rrtlcs found on the C3 Al pr nil thAcn mnn wro an n 1 4 ,u j i i ji. . . in.. ltPfl MtPC J n i a nmain in unp in lanan -Q ! cumpiain at wnat tney can a n Uril 11, i a i . u iw wC 4uuii? ivaicu 1.11(111 mviu tiic UU ScUU UilU I1VW U On United Rt.nfPo nrH nrpafr to cease making alarmist pmcnts. He also spoke of the ger of military movements bv - buutunes in me orient. BUILT-1N SHELTERS I'll t-i. . -jrv. r ta 22 snv nit ( iz IS tin ... l . . Branch, has been set up by the Ministry 6f Information to make the best use of the services and labor of allied and other friendly aliens in Britain. PAPUANS PLAY GOLF PORT MORESBY, New Guinea. Feb. 22: (CP) With cannibalism no longer practical, natives of Papua have taken to golf. Forty natives contested a caddies' match, using home-made clubs. o Russia's Price t For Pact With 4 Japan Revealed MOSdOW. Feb. 22: -Russia demands complete revision of ended the Russo-Japanese war In 1905, as Its price for a non- aggression treaty with Japan Russia ua.nts back the south- i Sakhalin Island , ern portion of with Its oil flel"5 411111 liU'"ttJ' ' concessions in Mancnuotcuo. a large number of Russian sub- marines are reported outfit- ting at Vladivostok. f T T T T T T She Vol XXX., No 45. . . .Thousands of Incendiary and Ex-plosive Bombs Dropped Damage and Casualties Heavy Daylight Attack On Enemy,' i Objectives Follows Widespread J Night Balds j I LONDON, Feb. 22: (CP) Royal ' Air Force bombers and fighters) streamed across the Channel today, and hea'lly bombed the French In-. Kastons ooasi. Great explosions, were heard. j I T'oday's bombing by the Royal : Air Force followed widespread raids during the night when WUhelms- haven. Emden. Brest and the Ruhr ,.r. v Valley were among the objectives British Columbia-Alaska Highway Commiision has practically com-1 CRITICIZE WAR WORK Columbia and Maritimes Charge Centralization In Ontario and Quebec OTTAWA. Feb. 22: British Columbia and Maritimes members of Parliament protested in the House of Commons yesterday at the concentration of the Dominion's war Industries hi Central Canada, particularly Ontario and Quebec. Hon. C. D. Howe, minister of munitions and supply, was brought under fire and was told that full advantage was not being taken of plants that could be used In west and east. Mr. Howe, In reply, said that he knew of no small plants in Canada which were not being used to the fullest advantage passible. The minister asked his. critics if the problem was not getting the production rather than distributing the work. Mr. Howe replied "No" when asked if production of bomber planes was behind schedule. WINS GEORGE CROSS LONDON, Feb. 22: (CP) "For acts of exceptional coolness and courage on several occasions," Leon ard Harrison, a bomb expert, has been awarded the George Cross. He is a civilian Instructor at an R.A.F. training School. I I t r, . VICHY. Fzb. 22: CP 'mnn IC, C government h3i notified man bombers k made another fierce jaFn that lt canntft accem attack on the west coast Wale the porocsal that apcroxl. town of Swansea last night, drop- mately one.mwf 1?, and , ping thousand of incendiary ana Cambodhi -rovta xsi Fretrh CAPiu; uumps ana causing wine- indo-Oh'na be d?d to ThMl- ftau uainaiie ana consiaeraDie casualties. Swansea had been heavily hit on two successive nights previous. London had a brief alarm about midnight but otherwise lt was a quiet night. The Nazis were also over Plymou-h. B-mmemouth and Norwich taftf. n''"K. Scores of Nazi bombers, flying at great height, came over the Kent coast today but did not get far inland. They flew at great height, some as high as five miles. British fighters and anti-aircraft fire held them off and they were chased back home. Bie Air Fitbt Lare fnmratirtw of German and British war plan-j clashed today; in a great batt'e over Dovr Straits. ' and, informed ou:cm "said to- day. S'cne s?'d Nh ''he go'v- ernmcnt would attd firm in th ctsim nd even -would rermit hfWl'Wrs to presume before 3ocr-i'ins pace terms TO BE AT WAR SOON Cornelius Vandtrbilt Belirvrs United Stales And Japan WUI Be Embroiled Within Thirty Days The a-tton to hi of the biggest ?nd Tierce, ba'-'te' since the mas3 1 TOP.ONTO. Feb. 22:-Cornei:us day ra'ds of summer and fall. Vand-rbKt III, American authc It sarted when Oermn bombers ' untf. said here yesterday thai" he firmly believed United ,ri-.'-s utn'd be at war with Japan i inside of thirty daVs. Bulletins WASHLN'GTON President Franklin D. Roosevelt appealed to press and radio yesterday not to disseminate vital military sec- 1 rets when given to Congress. ECONOMIZE ON PAPER OTTAWA Hon. James G. Gardiner, minister of war services, asked yesterday for more economy in the use of paper in Ca nada and the utilization and salvage of waste paper. Arrangements are being made for remanufacturc of waste paper. R. C. A. F. CRASH OTTAWA Leading Aircraftsman N. G. Lee of the Royal Canadian Air Force was kil'ed yesterday in the crash of a training plane near Metcalfe, Ontario. His companion was seriously injured. WINNIPEG BREAD TRICES WINNIPEG The price of bread in Winnipeg has dropped lc per fifteen-ounce loaf. The delivered price is now 6c and 7c and cash and carry 5c and 6c. REGINA ATHLETE KILLED REGINA Flying Officer Jos-., eph Reynolds, well known Re-gina athlete and former provincial government employee, has been killed in action with the Royal Air Force.- EXTEND ALBERTA BOUNDARY EDMONTON The Alberta government expects action soon on extending Alberta's northern boundary to the Arctic Ocean, thus taking in the Yellowknlfe and Great Slave Lake Country. CONTRACTS FOR VICTORIA VICTORIA The Dominion government has awarded Victoria firms contracts for construction of four 81-foot service boats. KEEPS HIS TITLE CHICAGO Tony Zale retained his middleweight championship title here last night with a knock-out In the fourteenth round. Mrs. K. E. Blrnle of Smithers Is lri the city for a few weeks, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Llnd- 'say, ' NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1941. : SITUATION , k 4 IN BALKANS Into Bulgaria Will Great Bri tain Checkmate Nazis? ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 22. While Reuters News Agency reported from Belgrade last night that German forces had already commenced marching into Bulgaria, military observers here said that large British lorces were assembled lh North Africa ready to land in ed to the colors. There were also hause. It was a tralnins nlane reports of further demonstration, frcm the Jericho Beach rta-and criticism against the pro-Nazi on of the Royal Canadian tendencies of the government. Air Force. There were still indications oft continued diplomatic moves lor ad-1 vantage in the Balkans. . Unless Britain was prepared to ' ' T - gtv? : Immediate and effective mill-1 tary aid in-the way of asrong ejfi1 peditionary force, it seems to be the I general feeling In neutral quarters j that Greece may be forced to cease , the war against Italy in Albania under threat of Germany's back door move against her. Germany is reported to have formally demanded co-operation from Jugoslavia in the Balkans campaign. Beaverbrook To Speak Sunday Minister of Aircraft Production Will Be Heard in War Savings Campaign OTTAWA, Feb. 22. Lord Beaverbrook, British minister of aircraft production, will broadcast from I England to Canada on Sunday in, connection with the war savings campaign. He will be heard at 10 ajn. Pacific Standard time. L. W. iBrocklngton K.C. of Winnipeg will follow with a commentary. GETS YEAR AT OAKALLA Andrew Wallace Sent Over for Shopbreaking at Star Welding And Machine Shop At the conclusion of a trial which 1 lasted most of the day, Andrew Wallace was yesterday afternoon ( cuiivictea dy juage w. fisiier on a charge of shop breaking and was sentenced to one year's Imprisonment at Oakalla. The case against Wallace followed a breaking and entering of the Star Welding and Machine Works on the local waterfront and the damaging of the office safe In an attempt to open lt with an acetylene welding outfit. W. O. Fulton acted as crown coun sel. Accused was not represented by counsel. AID FOR DEPENDENTS LONDON, Feb. 22: (CP) A new fund, to provide occasional assistance to war disabled officers and men, and widows or other dependents of those killed In the defence of Britain, was announced by the Minister of Pensions? . , TODAYSTOCkS ( Court y S. D. Jpbiwton Co.) Vancouver Big Missouri, .04. Bralorne, 9.40. Cariboo Quartz, 2.70. Dentonio, .01A. Falrvlew, .01. Gold Belt, .25. Hedley Mascot, .47. Noble Five, .00y2A. Pacific Nickel, .04. Pend Oreille, 1.35. P onter. 2.00. Pjemler, .82. Privateer, .48. Reeves MacDonald, .10. Reno. .11. Relief Arlington, .02 Vi. Salmon Gold, .01. Sheep Creek, .76. Oils A. P. Con., .08. Calmont, .18. C. & E.. 1.15. Home, 1.73. Pacalta, .04V2A. Mercury, .04. Royal Canadian, .09 '2. Okalta, .52. Prairie Royalties, .07 'A. Toronto Aldermac, .10. Beattle, 1.07. Central Pat., 1.70. Con. Smelters, 34.V2. . East Malartlc, 2.55. Fernland, .03. Francoeur, .35. Gods Lake, .30 '2. Hardrock, .76. Int. Nickel, 31.. Kerr Addison, 3.15. Little Long Lac, 1.70. McLeod Cockshutt, 1.71. Madsen Red Lake, .55. McKenzle Red Lake, 1.13. Moneta, .49. Noranda, 51.00. Pickle Crow, 2.71, Preston East Dome, 2.76. San Antonio, 2.15. Sherrltt Gordon, .65. Uchl, .26. Bouscadlllac, .03A. Mosher. .04V2. Oklend, MV2. Smelters Gold, .01. Dominion Bridge, 25.00. Weather Forecast Prince Rupert and Queen Char lotte Islands Moderate east to southeast winds, fresh and cool ' with tevere frost at night. tomorrow's Tides High . 11:36 ajr 20.4 ft. Low 5:36 am. 7.8 ft. 16:36 pm. 3.6 ft WAS?lSIM:vichVTurnV,;Nazi Officers Arrive In Sofia l", 5aid Sleamshi" Sail " Belwec" Canada apreared ewcrt'd by flgh. hinr Good Ulllg bOOd le Said Of and -nH Or Orient rnl ranrrllrf Cancelled Nazis EYNINO. Eng., Feb. 22: (CP) PRICE: 5 CENTS. Start Invasion Of Bulgaria mi auttiiv nil i n .Li . R.A.F.IS POUNDING Down Indo- China Deal regarded as tso severe. The out v.ommencement or Movement Of Regulars Not Yet Confirmed Road Sipns in German Language Make Their Appearance British Preparing to Leave Greece is Objective SOFIA, February 22: (CP) German general staff officers in civilian clothes began arriving at Sofia's lead ing hotel near the British consulate this afternoon. Groups Germany Reported Already Moving ,,f radical students demonstrated before the Royal Palace against "German occupation of Bulgaria." Watchers along the Danubian frontier with Rumania, where it is " . estimated that six hundred thous- Vancouver Air Crash Greece and march northward to VANCOUVER. Feb. 22: meet the Nazis and check their in- members of the Royal 0 uiiu urciuiau biuupo ac Hulw;ui ported that regular Nazi military movements across the river had not started up to late this after- I man began to appear along the highways leading to the interior of j Bulgaria and nearly fifty agrarian Two 1 leaders of anti-German sympathy Nor- were rounaea up oy tne Bulgarian vasion of the Balkans. wcian Air Ftorce were killed 1 police without explanation Meanwhile from Sofia, the capital yesterday when their plane I The British Institute has closed of Bulgaria, came a report that 100,- crashed into Burrard Inlet its doors and four British directors 000 Bulgarian troops had been call- near Point Atkinson lh:ht- 1 are prepared to leave the country. Anti-aircraft guns uua have nave upcu mounted on top of the National Bank building in the centre of Sofia. - A dispatch to the London Dally Mall said that German troops had crossed the Danube River Into Bulgaria at seventeen points. . -r Hcnaeu, tsruisn minister io jpiugar-la, had been refused permission to travel over the road to Salonika. It (was reported that German troops j wcre moving over this road toward the northern frontier of Greece. ALFONSO IN BAD SHAPE Friends Despair of Recovery Former Spanish King-Condition Grave of ROME, Feb. 22Friends despair of the life of King Alfonso. His condition is reported by his phy- Isicians to be grave. Last night he suffered a series of heart and res- nimtorv failures- AIDING OF SANTANDER Great Britain and Germany Appear to be Vying In Their Efforts To Aid MADRID, Feb. 22. Both Great Britain and Germany have been moving to provide relief to the storm and fire stricken Bay ol Biscay ' Spanish town of Santander. Great Britain has sent food-laden ships. Germany has sent medical and other supplies by land. Nazi troops entering Spain are said to have done so in connection with the relief of Santander. Mines Minister Is Coming North Agent of Provincial Department in Ottawa to Visit Prince Rupert Hon. W. J. Asselstlne, minister of mines and natural resources, will be coming north in about days' time to visit the Portland Canal district in his home constituency of Atlln. Mr. Asselstlne'3 visit to Prince Rupert In the course of the trip will synchronize with the arrival here of Lloyd Craig, agent of the Department of Trade and Industry and British Columbia In Ottawa, who will spend MarcH S and 8 in Prince Rupert. , iSS