Internment Camps Johannesburg, Jan. 5.
The New Year has brought an intensification of police action against German sympathisers in the Union of South Africa, and investigations into their activities are being extended to the most remote areas.
Over 1,000 persons are now interned.
Recent arrests include many Union. nationals holding responsible positions, Among them are Afrikaans at universities in Bloemfontein and Stellinbosch, a senior engineer of the State railways, and an Afrikaan the South African South Africa Joins Blockade A message from Tallinn says tha three Russian tug-boats have arrived Stockholm, Jan. 5.
The Finns have uncovered a big Russian espionage ring in the far north and have executed its leaders, it was reported today.
Successes scored by the Russians on the Petsamo front of the far north in the early days of the war were attributed to this ring, according to the reports received here. The Russian secret police, the reports said, had succeeded in enlisting some Finnish operatives. The ring was said to have [been operating for eight years and to umbered 60 men and women, "The captain was reported committed suicide just be-
Pretoria, Jan. 5.
The Union of South Africa is linked up with the United Kingdom in the blockade of German imports and exports under two now proclama: tions published today in the "Ofcial Gazette."
The first gives a list of German firms operating in neutral countries, and the second regulates the searching of merchantmen which left German ports after December 4, 1939.—Reuter.
German Seamen on Japanese Steamer Los Angeles, Jan. 5.
Forty German seamen, believed to be from the scuttled liner Columbus, were aboard a Japanese ship in the harbour today after a trip from New York. Under conditions. of close secrecy they arrived in two special cars and embarked on the Asamaj Maru, which is to sail tomorrow for Japan. Sworn to silence by their superior officers, the Germans where merched quickly from train to bus and thence aboard the snip. Officials who handled their passage denied knowing their identity—United Press.
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