Turkey hag definitely resolved to take swift countermeasures should Bulgaria compromise her neutrality, by permitting German occupation in one form or another, states a despatch from Sofia to the "New York Times," quoting diplomatic sources. Turkey, says the despatch, would probably in~ vade Southern Bulgaria and establish defensive lines on the mountains.
The same paper learns from Istanbul that Rumanians arriving there tell of the growing resentment in Rumania at the German occupation; The discontent is said to be most noticeable in the army there, both officers and men taking no pains to conceal their hatred for the Germans.
—Reuter, poy—N
Australia to Increase Japanese Evacuation Of Bombay London Oct, 24.
Sixty-five Japanese passengers are expected to leave Bombay shortly in a Japanese ship, according to the Delhi wireless:
Another Japanese ship is sailing from. Bomi ith more Japanese, 1101081, almost all of the Japanese women and children in Bombay.—Reuter.
Production Sydney, Oct. 24.
Production of 9,000,000 shells an-unally is envisaged by the Australian Government, it is revealed in a report which the Australian delegates have taken to the eastern group supply conference at New Delhi. Australia, is within reach of providing most of the material needed for defence and offence, overcoming her deficiency in machine tools to an extent not thought possible a year ago—Reuter. is lon. DEDE FIR EU SCHEDULE
All U.S. Navy, Marine Families to Leave Shanghai by Middle of Nov.
150 Naval Dependents, 70 Dependents of Officers and Men of Marines to Leave in Matson Liner Monterey It is anticipated that all dependents of regular U.S. Naval and Marine personnel who are now in Shanghai will have departed from Shanghai by the middle of November. One hundred. and fifty naval dependents and 70 dependents of officers and men of the Fourth Marines are scheduled to cesare in the Matson liner, Monterey, on November 1; according to a press release issued by the U.S. naval authorities "here. called to duty with the Asiatic Fleet: About 20 of these are serving om gunboats of the Yangtze Patrol.
Dependents of all reservists recalled to active duty, or at least such of them who are of American citizen~ ship or can qualify under American immigration laws, will also be afforded transportation by the Navy as soon as necessary arrangements can be made.
Americans Leaving Manchoukuo Mukden, Oct. 24.
Nearly 50 Americans in Manchoukuo, mainly women and children, are vailing themselves of the evacuation facilities being arranged by the United States Government and it is expected others will follow later.
There are about 500 Britons in Manchoukuo but it is too early to how many are departing—
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