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London, Nov. 8.
A Franco-German declara- tion, along the lines of the Anglo-German "no war" de- claration signed by Herr Hitler and Mr. Chamberlain at Munich is expected before the week is out, says Reuter's diplomatie correspondent.
The French Foreign Minis- Ler, M. Georges Bonnet, is understood [U be anxious that such a step be completed as soon as possible, and it is stated that it awaits only final agreement from Berlin.
-Reuter,
U.S. ELECTION PROSPECTS
Democrats Likely To Control
New York, Nov. 8.
The present strength of the Parties in the United States Senate is 76 Democrats, 16 Re- publicans, one Progressive, EWO Farmer-labour, and one Indo- pendent Republican, making a total of 90.
In the House of Representatives, the Democrats have 330 members. the Republicans 00, Progressiven: 8, Farmer-Labour 5, with two vacant seats, the total being 435.
The Republicans nope to gain a number of seats in the House in most of the Stutes, except in the Par West and South, thongh gains! would still leave the Democrats in control of the House. The South remains
Improves Slightly
Paris, Nov. 8.
The condition of the third secretary of the German Em- bassy here, Herr von Rath, on whose life an attempt was committed by a young Jewish emigrant of Polish nationality, named Herschel-Seibel Gryns- pan. yesterday morning, is slightly improved but is still serious following the removal of two bullets from the ab- domen. .
Grynszpan Ared altogether Avel shots of which, however, only two found their mark. Although grave- ly wounded, von Rath was still able to call for help "and several officials of the Embassy rushed to his assistance and overpowered the would-be assassin.
CHINESE RAID AERODROME.
Chungslang. Hupeb. Nov. 8. Daring Chinese troops raided. at the Japanese aerodrome Hofel in central Anhwei on Sunday, destroying "four Japan- ese planes and Ave army lor- rles, according to reports re- ceived here.--Central News,
FUKIEN READY TO RESIST
Whole Province Vigilant
Foochow, Nov. 8, Fukien is ready to resist a Japanese invasion, declared as Chinese military spokesman in an interview with the Central News Agency yesterday......
During his cross-examination
According to the spokesman. Grynszpan declared that he re- reived a letter from his parents in Chinese troops have been placed at Germany two days ago which strategic points in the province.
The spokesman explained that notified him that compulsory re- patriation of his parents from the removal of government offices Germany to Poland was imminent, and disperslun of civilians from It' is thought that this may have Foochów,« capital of Fukien, are Instigated the young man's action. necessary precautions and indicate determination to resist, Fuklen'a Transocean.
However, he revealed, high Party, evil and military authorities still remain" in Foochow to handle any emergency.--Central News
INTENSIFICATION OF MEASURES AGAINST JEWS
Berlin, Nov. 8.
The attempt on the life of the third secretary of the German Embassy in Paris will probably result in an intensi- fication of the German mea- the sures against Jews in Relch, it is stated in informed circles. bere. Transocean.
PRESS CAUTIONS
Berlin, Nov. 8. While the attempt on the life of
SHANGHAI PUPPET POLICE MUTINY
Chungking, No. 8.
The Chinese police in the employ of the puppet government at Chuensha,Pootung, have mutimed and joined the Chinese guerillas, according to a Shanghal message.
More than ten policemen at
a Democrat stronghold, Herr von Rath has created indig-Kaokiao, in Pootung, have also de- even though some Congressmen nation in party circles, press com- scrted with their arms. Central
ment hitherto has been relatively News. are "cold" to the, New Deal.
mild.
The Communists snow growing Opportunity is sought to justify strength in New York and are run-Germany's expulsions of Jews, but ning on a popular front" pro- only the "Nacht aus gabe" makes gramme in support of the New a front-page story of the crime." Deal. A communique states that they are also surprisingly active in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
LA FOLLETTES
In the latter States, the La Follette brothers' Progressive Party is accused of being a middle-class party with some points in common with Ger- man Fascism.
The Republicans may win a few Senate seats, but they will be in sufficient to affect Democratle con- trol.
declared:
One commentator The attack is only confirmation
of the anarchistic tendencies which we have established in the case of many Jews."
A
FIRE GUTS
JAPANESE MAGAZINE
mysterious
Loyang, Nov. a.
fire completely the powder magazine of gutted the Japanese arsenal in Taiyuan, The writer recalls the murder of provincial capital of Shanst, row the Nazi leader Herr Gustlo in under Japanese occupation, on February, 1936 and the recent at November 5, according to a report It is estimated tack on two Germans in Antwerp, reaching here. and says that such attacks only that the material damage amount.
"Jewish tend to increase the
ed to at least $1.000.000,--Central problem."
News.
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The "Nacht aus gabe" says:
Against such attacks and against DUKE OF WINDSOR the Jewish rabble the only effec tive weapon is the expulsion of all TO MEET BROTHER
suspicious and unclean elements."-Reuter.
Foreign affairs have played an such important part in the election campaign. The President's re- the ported intention to ask for world's mightiest air feet of be- tween 7,000 and 10.000 machines became known only last week-end, but his part in the international crisis had been thoroughly scru- tinised, and it is believed his post- tion is strong.-Reuter.
M. BONNET'S REGRETS
London, Nov. 8.
A meeting between the Duke of Windsor and his brother, the Duke of Gloucester, will take place in Parks on November 11, It was reported in the "Even- Ing Standard” yesterday.
Paris, Nov. 8. The French Foreign Minister, M. Georges Bonnet, Invited the Ger- Ambassador. Count Von man
Returning from a tour of British Wolczek, to his office yesterday and expressed his personal regrets East Africa, the Duke and Duchess over the attempted assassination of of Gloucester will, pass the Embassy Secretary Trans-Paris-and, according to the paper, will meet the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the wish of King George VI
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Berlin, Nov. 7
The anniversary of the day. on which Italy joined the Ja- pan-German anti- Comintern pact, is the subject of editorial comment here.
Forced Down In Samaria
Jerusalem, Nov. 8.
A British military aeroplane was shot down by Arab irregu- lars yesterday, near the village Illar, In the Samaria district. The pilot of the plane had been wounded by a rifle bullet and the petrol tank bad been punctured so that the machine make a was compelled to forced landing,
The "Boersen Zeitung" says: "The great Powers co-operating in this triangle have inleted a serious defeat in the past year on the ex-
Before the landing, however, the pansive tendencies of bolshevism:
pilot had communicated with In the Far East. its hopes of in- festing the whole of Asta with the headquarters by wireless, and a aid of 450,000,000 Chinese have detachment of infantry arrived at been greatly shaker under the the spot a few minutes later by automobile, dispersing the Arabs, hand blows of the Japanese army. one of whom was killed. Bolshevism was thrown out from
After removing all firearms from Central Europe, when Dr. Benes' the machine, the British militia political course collapsed, but the set fire to it-Transocean anti-Cominter fighters must con-
'tinue to sleep in military kit.”
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through
The paper predicts that the Duke of Windsor will visit England at the beginning of the next year.
Transocean.
LORD MAYOR'S FUND STILL GROWING
London, Nov. 8. The Lord Mayor's Fund for re- Het of Czech refugees has reached ja total of £288,000, including ‘a further cheque of £2,500 from Lloyd's-Renter.
FASCIST PARTY BARS JEWS
Rome, Nov. 8. The Fascist Party is to be closed to Jews, it was announced here yesterday.-Transocean.
WEEK'S HEALTH
· RETURN
The health return for the week ended midnight Saturday shows the following:--
The "Diplomatische Korrézpon- GARTER FOR KING diphtheria, 8 cases, 2 deaths; en-
denz" replying to charges made
OF GREECE!!
London, Nov. 8.
Cholera,, 7 cases, 5 deaths;
teric tever, 7 cases, 5 deaths: measles, 1 case: chicken-por, 1 casa; cerebrospinal meningitis, 4 cases: dysentery, 22 cases, 7 deaths;
Greek or tuberculosis P
shroad that Germany and Italy were "betraying the interests of the European nations in the Fár King George VI har conferred East, Ceclared that nations which the Order of the Carter on King puerperal fever, 5 cases; 111 deaths desired air
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