FAR EAST WAR

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 November 1944, Page 6

FAR EAST WAR

GENERAL STILWELL

KANDY, November 1. “It is disappointing not to be able to finish my job in this theatre, but I am glad I have bad an opportunity to play a small part in a large undertaking,” said General Stilwell in a message to Admiral Lord Louis Mountbat ten. “I offer my best wishes for great success in your forthcoming operations. When the news of that success reaches me I shall be one of the first to throw my hat in the air.”

Admiral Mountbatten replied: “You are leaving behind you a reputation of being a great fighting general, and I know just how much you will miss the opportunity of continuing your drive south and being in at the finish. I always had the greatest admiration lor your fighting qualities. Your good wishes are very much appreciated and I want to wish you the best of luck in whatever your new assignment may be.”

AMERICAN HOPES

(Rec. 12.30) WASHINGTON, November 2. General Stilwell’s recall presents a rather serious situation. Large policies are involved, details of which are unknown, said Mr. Connally, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at a Press conference fo-dav. Asked if China was still regarded as one of the big four powers, Mr. Connally replied, “Certainly. We expect to use the Chinese bases in attacking Japan. China must stay in the war until it is over.” “KITH AND KIN” NEW YORK, November 1. The Tokio official radio, in a broadcast ' addressed to China urged Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to join with 'his kith and kin—one billion people of Asia, in Japan’s war against the British and America.