The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

Gibraltar and Alexandra are within reach of the Italian bomb- l ers."
 Egyptian Cabinet Stands | Cairo, Aug. 27-(UP) - Premier Hassan Sabby Pasha denied today that his cabinet had resigned, indi- eating that although there had been some differences between the pre- mier and the members of his gov- ernment they had ben settled. It had been reported earlier that Sab- by had tndered his resignation to King Farouk, was said to have asked him to form new cabinet. Egypt's position in the war, with British land, air and sea forces bas- ed on her territory, has become in creasingly delicate. A question was asked in the chamber of deputies last week, seeking to draw out the I premier on whether recent speeches by Speaker Ahmd Maher Pasha ad- vocating more active participation in the war represented any change in government policy. The premier replied that the policy had not changed but the question was enough to throw the chamber into secret debate on foreign policy.
 The most authoritative statement of egypt policy, given last Friday by Minister of Agriculture Ahmed Abdel Ghaffar, was:
 "Italy obviously is waiting for an opportunity to invade Egypt, whose riches are most tempting. If we happen to be dragged into the war we will face the ordeal with courage and faith. It is our duty to defend our democracy way of life. I am convinced Britain cannot lose and politically, economically and social ly, British victory would mean great advantages to us. Lastly, we must not forget our debt of grati- tude for the cotton crop buying" Official Communique
 Rome, Aug. 27-(UP) - British airplanes bombed northern Italy during the night, an official com- munique said today.
 A hangar of the Fiat Company was hit by bombs at Turin, the coim- munique said.
 It was asserted that the British planes came from Switzerland.
 (There were air raid alarms in Swiss cities during the night.)
 Italian anti-aircraft guns shot down one British bomber in flames over Milan, the communique said, and the crew of five were killed.
 British bombs struck the San Lui- gi sanitorium at Turin, the com- munique said, and killed farmer and wounded another person near Pavia when bombs struck two farms.
 Italian planes effectively" bomb- ed barracks at Sidi Barrani, Egypt, and mechanized units at Bir Scefer- zen, the communique said, and re- peatedly bombed British convoy, escorted by warships, in the eastern Mediterranean.
 Protest Of Britain
 Geneva, Aug. 27-(UP)-The fed- eral council today ordered an ur- gent protest to the British minister against repeated violation of Swiss neutrality by British bombers flying over Switzerland to attack Germany or Italy.
 The council met to examine the situation after British planes last night again crossed over Switzer- land for a raid on northern Italy.
 The council pointed out that Great Britain had assured Switzer- land that royal air force pilots would 1 be instructed to make every effort to avoid flying over Switzerland.
 Germans Sn Africa
 Rome, Aug. 27--(UP) - German motorized companies in Africa are now ready to participate in Italian drives against British territory the official Stefani agency revealed to- day.
 The German companies. are in Ethiopia. the agency said. They were residents of this colony since the Italian conquest of Ethiopia in 1885. In future fighting their units will be incorporated into the larger Italian motorized columns. During British Raid
 Cairo. Egypt, Aug. 27-(UP)-. British naval forces. in a daring raid have penetrated the harbor defenses of Bardia, Italy's big North African base near the Egyptian frontier, and shelled troop concentrations at point blank range. c British naval coln- munique said today.
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