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SERIOUS FRONTIER CLASH TAKES PLACE: GERMAN, POLISH GUARDS EXCHANGE FIRE
BRITISH DECLARATIONS MAKE NO IMPRESSION IN
BERLIN
BERLIN, AUGUST 25 (REUTER) — THE FIRST SERIOUS FRONTIER CLASH OCCURRED LAST NIGHT, according to the German news agency, in the district of Makoshua, near Hindenburg, in Upper Silesia.
Polish guards are alleged to have crossed into German territory, and German frontler officials opened fire upon the Poles refusing to return.
The Poles replied, and one man on each side was seriously wounded. The message adds that the "incident has evoked much indignation among the population."
It is suggested in German news agency reports from Warsaw that Polish military action against Danzig is imminent.
It was stated in German political circles" that the declarations of the British statesmen last night have made, a negative impression.
The last British newspaper correspondent has left Berlin for Copenhagen.
A message from Warsaw states that three more classes of re-
servists, aged 28 to 28 have been hurriedly called up.
Specialists are being called up to the age of 50. Altogether 600,000 men are believed to be affected.
Members of the "German Embassy staff are packing their bags. An atmosphere of distinct excitement prevailed in Warsaw to-
night, but there was no trace of panic in the streets.
Full military cars. lorries and taxis are taking reservists to the stations.
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In all the cafes, soldiers were seen having farewell drinks with their girl friends, while officers dined with their relatives in' res- taurants.
BRITISH CONSULATE THRONGED
WITH ENQUIRERS: TENSE HEAT
British families are packing and besieging the travel agencies, where there is a tremendous run on tickets for: abroad.
The British Embassy is the scene of feverish activity instead of the usual dignified calm.
Secretaries in shirt-sleeves have been working day and night for
48 hours in order to keep abreast of the work.
The British Consulate is thronged with enquirers..
Berlin is sweltering under a heat wave and the sunny streets do
not reflect the International tension.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS APPEAR ON ROOFS
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OF PROMINENT BUILDINGS IN BERLIN
Anti-aircraft guns appeared on the roofs of prominent buildings In Berlin yesterday, and some brand-new models were taken through the streets in the morning.
war...
Otherwise the city exhibits few signs of being on the verge of
TROOP MOVEMENTS TAKING PLACE
Under cover of the huge prohibited area. for aircraft in East Germany, many last-minute troop movements are being perfected.
HOW WAR MAY BE AVOIDED
U.S. OPPOSITION -
TO CONQUEST & DOMINATION WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Beuter) -Presidents Roosevelt has made dramatic appeals to Herr Hitler, the German Chancellor, and to M. Mosckicki, President of Poland, to preserve peace.
He surrests three methods of avoiding war:
Firstly, by
tion;
direct negotia-
Secondly, by the submission
of their controversy to impar- tial arbitration; and
"Thirdly, agreement to adopt
a procedure of conciliation and
to select a concllator or mo« derator.
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A TRUCE
The President also suggests a truce for a reasonable stipulated period" and significantly remarks
REFUGEES POUR INTO PEKING
FLOOD HORRORS ·
IN THE NORTH
· PEIPING, A#ɛ. 24. (Reuter)...”, A flood of refugees continues to pour in an endless streami into Peking, both Japanese and Chinese, most of them having spent days marooned in the upper floors or roofs before being able to hire boats for their transportation to the railway.
Most of the refugees are arriv ing here with very few or no possessions and are depending on charity here, for their continued existence
..
The local authorities are ap- propriating relief funds in $100,- 000. but it appears certain that millions will be needed.
POPE PIUS XII who made an *eloquent appeal for Peace,
AN ELOQUENT -
From a very well-informed non-German military source. Reuter that the United States are as APPEAL FOR PEACE
learns that the German tacties in the event of an invasion of Po- land would be the following: **
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The main concentrations of troops are in East Prussia, where
ten of eleven divisions are assembled. Including the famous 1st Army Corps. It is understood that these troops would advance down the eastern bank of the Vistula,
Two other big concentrations are said to be in Pomerania, op- posite Gydnia and near Breslau. The former would march straight across to Danzig and the second would come up in a north-easterly direction south of Poland.
There are perhaps 22 or 23 German divisions now round the Polish frontiers, and reserve divisions are being organised and brought up with remarkable frequency and efficiency.--Reuter.
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BY THE POPE VATICAN CITY "Ag: 25 (Reu- with deep emotion, the Fope ad ter)--Speaking firmly and often. dressed a peace appeal to rulers and peoples and said that danger
In opposition to policies of military conquest and domination and that in rejecting that thesis any ruler
achieve their ends or objectives or people possess the right to through action in plunging count less millions into war and bringing distress and suffering on all.na- tions "both belligerent and. neu-maybe imminent, but that there
was still time.
"Nothing is lost with peace, but
tral."
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To-day. when tension
seems to
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TROOPS TAKE UP POSITIONS
Netherlands, Belgium And France Take Precautions
BRUSSELS, Aug. 25 (Reuter).
Activity is taking place in the Ger-
"man fortifications along the Bel:] gian frontier according to reports from Eupen.”
artillery lorries are seen constant- ly coming and going at several places.
Lorries of all kinds, especially
Requisition is reported to be taking place, and reservlets, 23- pecially those belonging to artil-
The President's suggestions do not mean that he has, another everything would be lost with war.lery units are being called up. "Munich"
Big movements of troops are in mind. according to have reached such a pitch that reported in the neighbourhood of his Secretary.
we fear an outbreak of a tremen- Treves. It is added that the f dous whirlwind of war, we make gular army has been replaced by to the rulers and peoples our reservists on the German-Luxem- warmest appeal to the former.berg frontier. that they may lay aside, threats and arms and try to resolve pre- sent dierences by one suitable method, namely, considered agree-The Netherlands Government ments, and, to the latter, that this afternoon ordered partial mo- bilisation, and orders have been they may encourage peaceful initiative by their government.
publicly posted throughout the country. Force Of Reason
UNITED SUPPORT FOR PREMIER IN PARLIAMENT: PEOPLE
British Labour Will Not Be Willing Party In Any Further Aggression
LONDON, Aug. 25 (Reuter)-Mr. Arthur Green- wood, deputy leader of the Labour Opposition follow- ed Mr. Chamberlain In the House of Commons debate to-day, and declared that the Premier's statement was of the utmost gravity.
"The war clouds are gathering in Europe and the world is in a shadow. A terrible and terrifying responsibility lies on the shoulders of him who lets loose, the hounds of war.
"I say this situation has arisen very largely through the mistaken policies which we strongly criticised in the past, but we are facing a tragic situation, and I don't propose, at this time of crisis to rake over the embers of the days behind us (general cheers).
..
"The peace front which most of us hoped for has been greatly. Impaired by this morning's news, but Britain and France will re- main in alliance and close friend- ship, and are in no worse, post- tion.
"Although the clouds are dark, If every step can be taken to "make" constructive proposals, I hope they will be taken, and I hope we can convince the Cer man" people that we are a fun damentally reasonable nation
"Finally, let me say we bear no hostility to the German people":" ̈ ̈(Cheers).-
CLOSING OF BANKS
our
vital interests, and we should have to face such de- manda, weakened and", dis- credited by our betrayal of the the Poles.
PREMIER'S REPLY
Replying to the debate, Mr. | Chamberlain said: "We are not yet at war, Perhaps we may escape war. But what we wanted to do was to show to the world that in this time of crisis, we are united in our main purpose.
I who at this moment carry
perhaps a greater responsibility
FIRM
Russia Kept Out
EFFECT OF NEW PACT
Aur. 23" KOENIGSBERG, (Reater)-The Nazi Foreign Minister, Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, arrived here from Moscow yesterday. Addressing a Nazi demonstration
"It s with force of reason, not with that of arms, that Justice. advances. Les men understand one another again and to start negotiating. In negotiating with goodwill and respect for recipro- cal rights they realise that peace- never exclude ful negotiations honourable staccess.
"In supplicating the strong and the powerful, we have with us the whole of humanity, which looks for brend and freedom, rather he said, "The Fuehrer sent me to than for the word which kits and
Moscow.
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HE KNOWS BEST- doubt came That no surprise to Germans, but we know what, the Frichrer does is for the best.
"Russia was about to De
- rought into the encirclement
The Fuehrer scted quickly and has kept" Rumia out.
destroys.”
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ROOSEVELT APPEALS TO ITALIAN MONARCH
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WASHINGTON, Aug. (Reuter)-President Roosevelt bas sent a message to the King of Italy. In it he says:- “Again a crisis in world affairs make clear the respon sibility of the heads of nations for the fate of their own people, and indeed, of humanity itself. ¿
"It is my bellef, and that of the
American people, that
·Your Majesty and your Gov- ernment can greatly influence an outbreak of war.
“We in America and it' dimeult to visualise the animosities which PARIS, Aug. 25 (Reuter),-While have often created crisia, among men are hurrying to join units all the nations in Europe, but we over France to-day, the Cabinet, accept the fact that these nationa under M. Lebrun unanimously ap-have an absolute right to main- proved the new military measures tain their national independence.
If they so desire.
taken by Mr. Daladier.
According to well-informed cir- cles, members of the Government.
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MILITARY MISSIONS
IN MOSCOW
SUDDEN REVERSAL OF DECISION TO LEAVE
MOSCOW, Ang. 25 (Reuter) -The British and French military missions are expected. to leave within 24 hours."
“The British "mission, under instructions: front, Landen, may travel to Helsinki (15- land) and remain there perd- Ing developmente
The French mission applied for "It that be a sound doctrine, exit visas on Wednesday evening. attached less importance to the then it must apply to the weaker
Some members of the two mis text of the German Soviet pact as well as the stronger nations.ions were to leave shortly after than to the underlying, intentions Acceptance of this means peace might this morning, while the because the fear of aggression remainder are leaving on Friday. of the negotiators
ends.
What concerned them most was to discover whether the pact was an excuse for Russia to relize into holation, or a real agreement' for, collabora tion between the countries.
"WAR COUNCIL” IN SESSION
we live in serious times but I ON INTERNATIONAL BRITISH EMBASSY
am sure that every German will support the Fuehrer whatever happens."
AMERICANS LEAVING FRANCE
PARIS, AL 25 (Router)The
than any member of the House, American Uner, President Roose-
ask you to conclude this debate velt which was to have salled to
Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of and get on with the action that day, has postponed its departure
the Liberal Opposition, said that we are here to take to give to from Le Havre,
DISORDER
SHANGHAL Aug 25 (RED- TER) COINCIDENT WITH THE PEACE STATEMENT MADE BY GEN. TAMADA IN
· SHANGHAL THERE 18 CON BIDERABLE PEACE TALK IN HIGH BINO JAPANESE CIR CLES HEI ACCORDING TO
MED CHINESE:
this was a time for closing our the world that ziotice of our unity She will not leave til Bunday lostr ranks and for a demonstration of witch we all desire to give m thus giving Americans ~ who are öme unity.c
The procedure motions was then evacuating from France a chance t
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"should" have to face îngtha
put and carried by 427 votes to to catch her.
four, the minority votes being cast „A hundred extra beds have been that the older gene future further demands) – by the Independent Labour Party placed aboard for the expected lower their price and sich spre more threatening to
members.
large number of passengera.
PACKING UP
alternative, which th means efforts by the strong:
The
to dominate the weak, will
the long fature, years of
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No Explanation / Without explanation, the Britishr and French military missions Bod-
lead not only to war, bat indenly reversed their decision to
leave Moscow last night,"
oppression on the part of the. All coucials of the missions would victors, and rebellion on the
he missions. say; last night was part of the vanquished-so-might" or "might history, teacher."
President Roosevelt referred to his suggestion of April 14 for an understanding against aggression
to be followed by discussions to
BERLIN seek reffer from the burden of Nal Senate and to open the
BERLIN, An 25 (Router) Hit armaments,
ler yesterday dashed back to Bar avenues of international trade,
ppointed for
In from Berchtessaden to take and also discussion on political ticulary where
problēma, US
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