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SCANDINAVIAN RULERS & PRESIDENT
!
OF FINLAND MEET AT CONFERENCE
MORE ROAD DEATHS DUE TO BLACK. OUTS
LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter)— As a result of black-outs, read deaths in September totalled 1,130 doable the figure for 1938.
Announcing this, the Minister of Transport expresses deep concern, but draws attention to the fact that the relation of restrictions might mean an Increase of casualties in alr ruids.
Mechanized Cavalry
Like Knights Of Old
B.B.C. OBSERVER DESCRIBES LIGHT
North Must Be Ready To Do
Its Duty
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 19 (Reu- ter)Peace passibility, Rus- sla's advance in the Baltic and the Soviet-Finnish talks are believed to be the main subjects on the agenda for the two-day conference of the Kings of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and President of Finland, with their Foreign Ministers, which opened there.. yesterday with a formal meet- ing in the palače, followed by a separate conference of the Foreign Ministers, Rumours that
the Conference might result in a direct move to stop the war are discounted.
re-
to
The Oslo newspaper "Arbeider
Any peace Bladet" says:"
move must be contingent on the sponse of the parties concerned; otherwise it will
only destroy | hopes of bringing the war to an early end on a justifiable basis. It is necessary for the North be awake and ready to do its duty at a paychological moment”. PRAYERS FOR PEACE LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter)-In a All the Northern capitals were broadcast last night, the B. B. C. beflagged to honour the conference observer with the British Expedl- and prayers for peace were offered tionary Force in France described in all the churches in Scandinavia his visit to one of the Light Tank in the evening,
France. During the 趄 recording
TANK CORPS
Corps in
broadcast,
of
A banquet was given In the the palace in the evening and it is Jexpected that, a communique will
"drive past" was given.
NEW STEEDS These light tanks were the arst that he has seen in France with the British Expeditionary Force. he sald. They are already in their chosen position. It might be more correct to call them mechaalaed cavalry, for the officers and men were all of famous
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British cavalry regiment.
They have lost nu time in getting to know their new steeds and, in some degree, in getting to like them. This is best known by the fact that each tank is named. Among those that caught his eyes were "Bulldog." "Bison." "Horatio." "Coronation," "Cross-keys" and "Conqueror."
In some respects. too, they rather resemble the knights of old who went into battle elad In armour. But the likeness disappears when one gets closer and examines the armour and armament they carry,
OFFENSIVE POWER Although bullt for a type of scouting work carried out by cavalry in the Great War, they are equipped to deal with "attacks both from the alr and from едету tanks. Their offensive power is increased by virtue of the fact that they can also be used in con- function with light-gun carriers.,
They can be made to perform all kinds of manoeuvres in any kind of country. He was, of course, un- able to reveal their speed, but sald that it was high as any form of ordinary private or commercial road vehicle.
Major-General the Duke of Gloucester attended the de- monstration in a staff ear and „seemed impressed, as were the small group of observers forta- nate enough to be present. The modern cavalry-man wears overalls Instead of spurs, but bis spirit and skill, remains, the B. B. C, observer concluded.
be issued to-day when the four broadcast statements rulers will
from the Palace.
REPATRIATION OF GERMANS MOSCOW. Oct. 15 (Reuter)- The German mission arrived here to discuss the repatriation of Germans living in Soviet- occupied Poland. It is possible that the repatriation of Ger- mans from other areas will also be discussed.
ANGLO - FRENCH
STAFF TALKS
POPULATION
·OF POLAND
LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter) In the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. R. A. Butler. Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that there were 175.000.000 Poles Uving in that part of` Poland oceupled by Germany and -4,- 750.000 in that part occupied by Soviet Russia.
These Agures were based ont the 1931 Census and did not take into account any possible increases since then.
CABLE
PRIVILEGES ABUSED
SOVIET ENGINEERS BANNED FROM
FORD FACTORY NETROTT. Oct. 18. (Renter)- Fod Motor Company officials dis- closed yesterday that some forty Russian engineers, who are study- ing American production methods. for several years, have been, told that they will no longer be allowed free access to the factory. No reason was given for this decision.
A later' message stated that the Chief Investigator of Ford's Per- sonnel Department declared that the Russian engineers had local communist Party connections and had abused the privileges granted them.
GERMAN TANK MENACE NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY
PARIS, Oct. 19 (Reuter)—The Western Front has been quieter since the abortive Nazi attack on Monday, but in- tensive activity behind the German lines suggests that an- other attack may be in the offing.
The German losses on Monday are regarded by both French and neutral observers as out of all proportion to their gain. The only effect of the attack was to bring about the automatic and pre-arranged withdrawal of the French outpost" lines.
This morning's war communique reports activity on both sides between the lines and ambushes and trench raids.
PARIS, Oct. 19 (Reuter)- Eminent experts on the Wes- tern Front pay tribute to the past days' tactics, inasmuch as the operations were carried out" precisely according to the plans of the French High Command.
At certain points, the French units in contact with
aviation evokes, the reply that the Maginot Line is a different proposition from Poland. The heaviest bombs would barely dent the cupolas and low-fly- ing planes could be brought down with machine-gun bar-
rage.
WAR COMMUNIQUE
PARIS, October 19 (Reuter)-A
the front on the whole. There was great activity by reconnoltring units.
Moselle notably between and the Saar."
the enemy resisted without War Communique issued yesterday yielding an inch. At other states: "There was no change on places, they were withdrawn in accordance with instruc- tions and everywhere the troops eventually executed orders and were in no way compelled by the enemy.
TANK MENACE
PARIS, Oct. 1G (Reuteri-The al-
no
PARIS. Oct. 19 Reuter)--There were
major actions on the Western Front yesterday. Last night's communiqué announces: "no change" in the front as a whole.
TWO MORE SHIPS SUNK
Bibby Liner Yorkshire & The City Of Mandalay
300 SURVIVORS
PICKED UP WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Reu- ter-Three hundred survivors from the Ellerman Line vessel City of Mandalay, which was torpedoed by a Nazi U-Boat were picked up in mid-Atlantic by the United States steamer » Independence Hall,
master sent a wireless messäre to the United States Maritime Commission reporting the res- cue. The Independence Hall was on her way to New York from Bordeaux.
According to an announcement Issued by the Maritime Commission the 300 survivors rescued by the Independence Hall come not only from the City of Mandalay, but ton Bibby also from the 10,000 Line vessel Yorkshire,
A message from Gibraltar reports
that a radio message was picked up there from the Independence Hall" stating that she rescued 223 survivors of the Yorkshire.
Only People
In Danger Are Neutrals
S.A. PREMIER PAY TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH NAVY
PRETORIA, Oct. 19 (Reu- ter)-Making his first public speech since he became Prime Minister, General Smuts "an- nounced that 器 nationwide survey of the Union's indus- trial and mineral resources was to be made because
Firstly, South African indus- try might have to provide for internal needs should ovEZSERS supplies be curtailed, and
Secondly, other Allied coun- tries might look to the Union to supply them with essential commodities,
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RUSSO TURKISH
IMPASSE:
SOVIET PROPOSALS WERE
NOT FOUND
ACCEPTABLE
4:
LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuter) -The Foreign Office last night issued
the following state- ment: "Although London offi- cial circles have not yet been fully informed of the circum- stances which brought the Busso Turkish negotiations to an apparent impasse, It is evident from a statement by Refik Saydam, the Turkish Frmeler, that proposals were made which were regarded by the Turkish Government 25 anacceptable.
It may be noted. however, that the statement made by Refik Saydamn and official
communique of the U.S. S. R. both referred to a continuance of friendly relations between the two countries. The state- ment adds that interpréta. tion of the current situation in London this morning' mast not necessarily be accepted as being accurate in all de- talls.
SURPRISE IN ROME ROME, Oct. 19 (Reuter)-The breaking off of the Turkey-Soviet negotiations cause surprise in political circles, which say that the Turkish announcement must be regarded as an Allied diplo- matic victory.
"Osserva- while break
"ANOTHER S'HAI
SHOOTING
the
SHANGHAI, Oct. 19 (Renter) --Zepx Hai-do, Secretary Interpreter in
French Police Political Department, was shot dead in the French Concession yesterday by a Chi- nese Fan-man. Zeng Hal-do was shot in the back from short range and the assassin escaped.
Smugglers' Abuse Of Privileges
CARGO HIDDEN UNDERCOAL
STEAMER FROM CANTON
by
An application made Chlef Preventive Officer A, W. Grimmitt for the confiscation of a quantity of unmanifested and unclaimed
cargo, granted at the Centra] Court yesterday.
was
The articles, consisting of .355 tin blocks, 72 blocks of solder and zinc. 16 small packages of iron ware, wolfram ore, a bale of joes
ANKARA, Oct, (Reuter) The teged menace on the Western Front
The Vatan orgán British and French Generals of heavily armoured tanks, carry-
There was great activity by re-
tore Romano" writes that Wavell and Weygand arrived by ing six-inch-guns. Is not taken connaissance units, particularly in
Turkey does not wish to air and exchanged visits with the seriously. It is pointed out that the area between Moselle and the
with the Soviet, she is unwilling to paper and a bale of rice paper, Chlef of the Turkish General such tanks could carry little am- Rhine. The Germans seem to be
were found on board a Butterfield become Soviet's Black Bea pro- Staff and Defence Minister last munition and must halt for alm- bringing up more men And
tectorate. She saw the eventual and Swire steamer on October 13, evening.
ing. thus enabling the French equipment.
Mr. Griminitt said that the On the military front, South/installation of the Soviet at. Con-Japanese authorities reported to The Generals will commence Kuna, already in the areas where
Headlights show that all road are Africa can make up for lost time stantinople and a free road to the B, and S, Company that they staff talks to-day. Gen. Wavell these tanks are likely to operate. crowded and heavy trans, pre- and neglected duty and organise Folshevism in the Mediterranean.
had information that certain goods is Commander of the British Land to easily destroy them.
sumably with men and equipment, the country's military forces and
FRENCH COMMENT Forces in the Middle East,
were being smuggled from Canton The suggested use of mass rumbled up to the front all night. prepare for future emergencies.
PARIS Oct. 19 (Reuter)-The to Hongkong. The articles men- TRADE DISLOCATION
fact that Turco-Soviet relations tioned were found hidden under General Smuts added that the remain cordial, despite the sus-140 tons of coal in the bankers. dislocation of shipping trade due pension of negotiations, is wel-The total value of the goods was
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FOR UNITY
APPEAL FOR
נד
AMONGST INDIANS
"
LONDON, Oct, 19 (Reuter)-In the course of a speech in the House of Lords, elucidating the White Paper, the Marquess of. Zetland, Secretary of State for India, appealed to the Indian people that, in comradeship with us, they strive after that agree- ment among themselves without which they surely will fall to achieve unity, which is the essential of nationhood of which those with vision among her leaders have long dreamed and which must surely be the crowning achievement of the long intimate political relationship between the peoples of Britain and India.
Nazi Losses
In Air Raid
On Scotland
SUSTAINING MORALE OF cipated.
CIVILIANS
LABOUR LEADER CRITICIZES HOME ORGANIZATIONS LONDON, Uct. 19 (Reuter)—In the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Gandhi said yesterday that he Major C. R. Attlee, after associat- was disappointed with the Vice-ing the Labour Party with the roy's report on the constitutional
NEW DELHI, Oct. 19 (Reuter)
future of India and expressed the tributes to those who had lost their. viey that it would have been bet-lives in the recent operations, said ter the British Government it did not seem to him that the had made no declaration at all.
As far as he could see. Congress would be no party to it.
Government was taking nearly seriously enough the question of
He comments that another round organisation" of the Home Front
SETTLEMENTS FOR FOUR PLANES WERE table conterence is proposed, at the and sustaining the morale of the
GERMAN JEWS
BROUGHT DOWN. LONDON, Oct. 19. (Reuter)It has been definitely established that
Refugee Conference at least four, and probably more,
Decision
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Reuter) Inter - Government
on
refugees
11.A.ES
enemy machines were brought down in the raids in north-east Scotland,
-The
One was brought down in the Con- ference
decid-Scapa Flow raid. In the raid on ed to proceed immediately the Orkmeys, by two groups of with permanent
settle-enemy machines of six and four ments of the German Jews in the planes, respectively, one was de Philippines and Dominican Re-stroyed, public.
A start will be made, with token
NO DAMAGE
settlements of Jews who are taking No damage was caused and there refuge in neutral countries.
were no, casualties of any sort on
de
end of the war and that this s bound to fall like its predecessors.
He concluded: I don't blame the Viceroy or the leaders of Britain, for this unfortunate result." Congress will have to go into the wilderness again before it becomes strong and pure enough to reach its ob- Jectives"
MÈXED COMMENT NEW DELEL Oct, 19 (Reuter)-- Indian comment on the Viceroy's declaration, which was issued in the form of a White Paper, is mix- ed
people.
VITAL IMPORTANCE
It was of vital importance to the eiciency of our fighting services that they should know that every- thing was satisfactory at home with their families.
Equally, they were not in the least satisfied in regard to the economic side of the war and the economic organisation country for war.
of" the
While Mr. Gandhi disapproves, some other. Indian leaders wel-?' comed it Some said it was a the attempted reconnais genuine appreciation of Indian ace of the east coast, two enemy aspirations and gave the right machines were pursued. by RAT.lead and that they must "graAD "ghters and brought down at sea, the hand of friendship
The Conference agreed that our priority be given to German Jews from Poland, principally those taking refuge in Belgium, Holland and Switzerland.
They were wholly dissatisfled with any suggestion that this was a matter which could be left to the part time efforts of Sir John Simon and Lord Stamp or to the part time efforts of anybody,
"PROPER RESPONSIBILITY They ought to have proper re- Lord Winterton, who presided at
presentation by someone respon- the meeting, together with the The crew of one plane was rescued, A Moslem leader says it was sible for economic organisation French representative stated that It is believed, however, that the highly satisfactory and that it someone who was responsible for they agreed with priority, Naz losses were certainly heavier would remove misunderstanding in organisation in regard to pensions although they had thousands of than this, as several machines did the minds of those anxious to co- and everything else which would Jews in their own countries, but not look as if they would be able operate with the British Govern- sustain the morale of the civil
to get back to their Base,
population
their problem was less urgent..
ment,
to submarine and aerial attack comed in Paris: The loyalty estimated to be about $4,000, was not as great as had been an-with which the Turks have keptį SERIOUS MATTER
in the foreground their under- Things in fact are working out takings to France and Britain is that it was a serious matter when Continuing. Mr. Grimmitt said very much better than we thought deeply appreciated here and it before the war broke out, Actually, is believed that these under. the only people who are
confirmed Tripartite
Agreement.
|foreign governments grant certain privilèges to shipping companies and those privileges were abused by smugglera. Any smugglers caught in future will be pro-
very takings will shortly be serious danger are the neutrals," by the signature of a
General Smuts added that they could see for themselves what the Union's would be as "Isolationists and neutraästs” without the pro tection of the British Navy, which enabled South African products to find a place on the markete of the world.
Position RUSSIA ACTING FOR secuted to the fallest extent of
the law, he concluded.
Granting the application, Mr.
GALE HITS U.S. LINER
Passengers
& Crew Injured
COASTGUARDS TO THE RESCUE
"THIRD POWER"?
LONDON, Oct. 19 Reuter)-AT. J. Houston said: semi-official source in Paris sug- "The position is that Butterfield gest that Russia's activity in re-and Swire is allowed to run one lation to Turkey might have been ship a fortnight frein Canton. Oneli, on behalf of a "Third Power." of the conditions, under which the Dr. von Papen's hurried return Company may run the ship, la that to Berlin is evidently closely con- no goods except under licence from nected with the ending of the the Japanese authorities there, talks.
may be shipped. In this case, the goods were found concealed is the SOVIET IMPATIENT
coal entirely without the knowledge LONDON Oct. 19 (Renter)The of the shipping company If this Boviet Govermentis urgently
practice is continued, it might re- requesting M., Passiviki, head of sult in the cancellation of the the Finnish Mission, to return to agreement to allow the B. and S. Mocow, according to the Rome Company to ship goods.” “ Radio,
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TRADE TREATY
MOSCOW; Oct. 19. (Reuter)——A three-fold expansion of "Boviet- Latvian trade is provided for in
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (Reuter)—the Trade Treaty signed in Mos- In response to a radio request the cow yesterday. The agreement United States coastguard cutter provides, for a large increase in the Hamilton went out with supplies transit of Soviet goods through for the treatment of a score of Latvian ports. refugee passengers of the liner President Harding who seriously injured, in a rale, during the height of which a seaman on board the liner was successfully operated on for appendicitis,
were
STRICT MEXICAN NEUTRALITY MEXICO CITY, Oct 19. (Reuter) The Mexican Government has refused to remove its guards fROME, the German steanser Columbus qu the grounde that their presence, Inecessary for the preservati
Mexico's neutrality.
The agents thereupon pay for the guarde axa the can Government-is toster
The large mumber of bodies of
NO PEACE PLAN FROM ITALY
ROME; Oct. 19 (Reater)-Signor After receiving the supplies the Bastianini, the new Italian Am President Harding proceeded on bassador to Britain, took with him her voyage, while the Hamilton to London no plan or memoran- Japanese soldiers slain in action radioed that she was going to dum from Duce regarding euf in North Eunan left unbúried assist the Glasgow steamer rent events, according to the official during the memy retrea Blairbec, which had reported by Italian News Agency, which states caused azi
(crease in the nm wireless that she had lost her that the interview between Bignor of plague epidemic cases, fid- rudder.
Bastiahini and Lord Halifax in district according to repo A wireless message received from London on Tuesday was for the iceived by the Hunan Prov the President Harding later stated purpose of establishing normal Government. Plan that 45 passengers and 28 of the contact between the new Italian corps have been crew were injured. A waiter is be Ambassador in London and the being sent to llevedo have been lost overboard British Foreign Secretary. A
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