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Dutch Premier Appeals To People SHANGHAI AIRCRAFT
Wild Rumours
To Preserve Calm: Continue To Circulate WESTERN
Nazi Assurances Of Full Respect For Neutrality If Britain & France Do So
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THE HAGUE, NOV. 14 (REUTER) -THE NETHER- LANDS PRIME
YESTERDAY MINISTER BROADCAST AFTERNOON ON HOLLAND'S DEFENCE MEASURES.
Wild rumours,; he said, had been circulating in Holland. These were apparently based on foreign reports and were the result of the defence measures. He asked the Dutch people to ignore these rumours and to remember that countries at war always had the darkest views about their opponents' intentions.
Concerning defence measures, the Dutch Premier said that it was always necessary for neutral states to adjust their military precautions in accordance with conditions that existed.
Malevolent German Propaganda
BRITAIN'S BEST
REPLIES: FULL CONFIDENCE.
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter) -A common form of propa- ganda emanating from Ger- many is misrepresentation of British morale and charac- ter and this is often echced by malevolent neutrals. Such erroneous views are based
an
the notorious worthlessness of German estimates of anything British and the wishful think- ing of malevolent neutrals. The slightest knowledge of Britain shows the falseness of such a view.
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HIGH STANDARDS The best reples are Chamber- lain's and Mr. Churchill's speeches. Britain has never been 30 deter- mined to crush an enemy. The standard of her youth and "the Virility of the nation are mirrored
in the magnificent physique and morale of hest Army, Navy and
Air Force.
Wherever clashes have occurred in the sea or in the air. the Briton has shown individual superiority over the German. German hesita- tion to seek a décision is probably due to this knowledge.
The danger today, he said, was no more than it was in the early days of September. They must be prepared for all eventualities.
The Netherlands Govern-i ment, he said, had not the slightest information which would shake its belief in the assurances given to it by both warring parties.
GERMAN 'ASSURANCE LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter)—The Berlin Oficial News Agency stated that Germany intended to respect the neutrality of Holland and Bel- gium so long as Britain and France did so and so long as Holland and Belgium showed themselves cap- able of preserving their neutrality.
Chungking's Budget For Next Year
TENTATIVELY FIXED AT $8,000,000
V
FRONT
Usual Patrol Activity
PARIS, Nov 14 (Reuter)The French official wireless commenta~ tor said yesterday that on Satur- day there were a number of Ger- man reconnaissances
cast. and west of the Saar. The raiders came close to the French Bnes and some men were captured,
attack.
None of the operations, however, developed Inte дт
By nightfall quiet prevailed.
WAR COMMUNIQUE Nov. 14 (Reuter's Special War Service)-A War Communique re- cords the usual patrol activity, especially east of Sarre. A nùm- ber of enemy aircraft flew over North-Eastern France on Sunday night,
Little Tough On Hitler?
RICHLY DESERVED IT, SAYS LORD
ROTHERMERE LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter) --Continuing his evidence In the hearing of the action fol breach of contract, brought agamst him by Princess Stefanie Hohenlohe yester-
day, Lord Rothermère agreed that when the Princess went on his behalf to Berlin he ex- pected her to live like a queen. The Princess was always talk- ing about money.
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"She would become dumb if she didn't talk about money," he said. "She was always pestering and badgering me, so I sent her away to Budapest and Berlin
Counsel for the Princess: But surely it was a little tough on CHUNGKING, Nov. 14 (Central) Herr Hitler to send the Princess Chungking's budget for the next to him merely because you wanted fiscal year has been tentatively ta get her out of London. fixed at $8,000,000, according to Mr.
"I AM NOT SORRY”
Wu Tseb - halang,
Lord Rothermere: * Secretary- General of the Chungking Muniël-not sorry. Herr Hitler richly de». pal Government.
serves it.
Oh. I am
A greater portion of the amounti "In 1835 I thought Herr Hitler will be spent on reconstruction and was really a man who wanted productive enterprises, he said. peace above everything. I was Mr Wu revealed that the Muni-wrong and so was half the popula- cipal Government will not" imposetion."
FULL CONFIDENCE Eritain has never been so con- fident of victory in the full know- Jedge of her growing, strength and stamina and her national, poli- tical, economic and military fitness.
Those who listen to German PARTY OFFICERS APPOINTED
new taxes nor will it increase the The hearing was then adjourn- existing ones.
ed.
boasts and threats
should
com-
pare them with British phlegm and confidence in ultimate victory.
Future Peace Conference
POLES AND CZECHS MUST BE FULLY REPRESENTED A
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter)—The
Sixth Plenary Session Of C.E.C. Of Kuomintang
SHANGHAI, NOV, 14" (REUTER)-THE FIRST FORMAL BUSI- NESS MEETING OF THE SIXTH PLENARY SESSION OF THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE” OF THE KUOMINTANG WAS HELD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
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The various Ministers made reports on the affairs in their de- partments and sub-committees for the examination of the proposals were appointed.
Gen. Ho Ying-ching, Minister for Gen. Wo Chung-sin, Chairman Archishop of York, in a speech at War, reported on military affairs, of the Mongolian-Tibetan Affairs Wimbledon yesterday, said that it while Gen. Chang Chan, Secre- Commission was also absent. He was essential that the Polish and tary-General of the Supreme Na-is at the present en route to Tibet Czech Governments be represented tions! Defence Council, gave an to attend the Coronation of the as free and independent nations account of political affairs.
new Dalai Lama at Lhasa. Mr. Chu Cheng, President of the
at any peace negotiations. Britons
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POSTERS
CHUNGKING. Nov. 14 Central) -A large number of patriotic posters appeared on the walls of many thoroughfares in the Inter- national Settlement and French Concession in Shanghai yesterday, the second anniversary of the Jap- anese occupation of the city, ac- cording to a Shanghat report.
The posters, signed by the Ban- min-Chu-I Youth Corps, exhorted
the Shanghai populace to continue
their support of the National Gov. ernment and keep a sharp watch on trafters.
ACTIVITY
Nazi Raids On Shetlands Driven Off
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1939. —-PAGE 7
R.A.F. ATTACKS ON U-BOAT & PLANES
LONDON, NOV. 14 XREUTER'S Another Shanghai report states SPECIAL WAR SERVICE)—THE
five vernacular papers Im
AIR that
MINISTRY ANNOUNCES Shanghai were warnes by the THAT ENEMY AIRCRAFT: MADE TWO ATTACKS ON THE SHET- Shanghai Municipal Counci) yes- terday for giving publicity to Gen-LANDS, BUT WERE DRIVEN OFF
Chiang
ANTI-AIRCRAFT eralissimo
Kai-shek's BY
FIRE opening address to the 6th plenary BOMBS WERE DROPPED BUT session of the C.EC, in Chungking. DID NO DAMAGE,
WAR MINISTER
REPLIES
Refusal To Grant Exit Permit To Officer's Fiancee
NUMELOUS BOMBS
It was later revealed that four German bombers took part and that, after being driven" of an one occasion by anti-aircraft fire, they swung back and attacked second time.
Numerous, bombs were dropped, but most of them fell harmlessly Into the sea. Other bombs which fell on the land made craters up to sixteen feet deep and shatter- ed the windows of crofters! cottages in the vicinity. No other damage LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter)—In
of any importance wis donë. the House of Commons today, the War Minister, Mr. Hore-Belisha.
FLYING BOAT ATTACKED LONDON. replied to a question by Mr. J. P.
Nov. 14. (Reuter's Morris, Conservative Member for Special War Service)-Three Bri- North Salford, regarding the re- tish fighters patrolling above the fusal to grant Miss Joan Richard-clouds off the East Coast sighted son an exit permit in order to dy a German flyingboat 2,000 feet to Singapore to marry Lieut, D. Eelow, D. Morris.
The Minister for War declared that it was undesirable in the
present circumstances for any military families to proceed to the Mediterranean or Far East stations In addition to those there before
the outbreak of war,
to
Replying a supplementary question in which the questioner
declared that on the same date. under same conditions and for the same purpose another lady was
granted an application to go to Calcutta, Mra Hore-Belisha was unable to give an explanation. It was an apparent anomaly.
Unemployment In Britain
SLIGHT INCREASE
DUE TO RAPID CHANGE OVER LONDON, Nov. 14 (Beater)- The British Labour Minisist, discussing the British employ- ment situation points out that the temporary increase in un- employment
was Inevitable
owing to the change over from peace to war, The increase in tess, than in 1914, although the change over was more rapid and the total population be- tween the ages of 16 to 64 was five-and-a-half-million greater than in 1914.
DEMAND FOR LABOUR
A rapid rise in the demand for labour for war purposes was ex- pected shortly. He emphasises the immense importance of free organisation for employers and work people. Employers and work but when they have hammered people sometimes have differences,
out the paints at issue and reach- FIRST MEETING -
ed an agreement they go to work CHUNGKING, Nov. 14 (Central) with a will that is far more effect- -The First meeting of the Sixth tive than anything regimented sions against her neighbours., The following sub-committees Plenary Session of the Kuomin- and bragooned industry Can
BASE BETRAYAL
and officers were appointed (the tang Central Executive Committee achieve. "Germany today is prepared for first name is the Chairman and was held here yesterday afternoon. peace only if we are prepared to the second name the Vice-Chair- Mr. Yu Yu-jen, President of "the recognise her military conquests. | man) -- Assent to that would be a base Party betrayal. We can discuss nothing Gen. Chen Cheng and Mr. Chang until the Polish State has been i-sen;
The Czech claim is
will be ready for a conference as Judicial Yuan, made a report on soon as Germany is prepared to Party affairs. make restitution for her aggren--
restored.
morally as great as that of the Poles.
OFFICERS APPOINTED
Affairs Sub-Committee:
Political Affairs Sub-Committee: Mr. Wang Chung-hul and Gen. Chang Chun;
Military Affairs Sub-Committee: Gen. Ho Ying-ching and Gen. Chen Chi-tang; ·
Control Yuan, pres:dedi.
The enemy dived, but the Bri- tish leader swooped close behind and raked the enemy with bullets | at a few yards range
The German rear gunner re- plied without effect. A piece of the enemy's wing fell off and ba took cover in the clouds.
"U-BOAT BOMBED
14 LONDON, Nov.
(Reuter's
Special War Service)-British re- connaissance aircraft attack on a submarine yesterday is officially
announced.
The U-Boat was spotted on the surface and immediately began to submerge, but a salvo of bombs. was dropped and one, appeared to make a direct hit when the up- marine reached periscope depth.
The sea, was rough, the broken water preventing signs of damage being accurately observed.
PLANES OVER PARIS PARIS, Nov. 14 (Reuters Special War Service)-Aeroplanes of unknown nationality flew over Parts district yesterday afternoon. They could not be distinguished wing to thick fog and no atr raid alarm was sounded,
A SHORT CUT BRUSSELS, Nov. 14 (Reuter) German
violated Planes again Belgium's neutrality. The planes were returning from a flight over France.
They caused the air raid alarm to be sounded in Paris, but were driven off by gunfire. They took a short cut across Belgium,
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NO PRINCIPLES ABANDONED BRITISH DECISION TO - REMOVE CERTAIN TROOPS FROM CHINA: GOVERNMENT URGED TO STAND SIDE BY SIDE WITH AMERICA
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter)-The Daily Telegraph's political correspondent learns that the decision to withdraw a number of British troops from China refers only to Tien- tsin, one of the reasons for which is the flooding in the Tientsin barracks. It would have cost £10,000.to repair the damage caused and entailed unsuitable conditions for our troops, especially with the approach of winter.
The correspondent adds that but for the fact that it might have appeared that the Government was acting un-' der pressure, this action would probably have been taken
earlier.
It is now felt that our re-likely to withdraw her troops not lations with Japan permit the only from North Chins but also step to be taken without mis-Shanghai and other parts of understanding.
This action has been taken, It is emphasised in official circles, without abandoning any principle or endangering other treaty powers. At. the same time, it can be construed as an indication that we are prepared to recognise friendly gesture made by Japan.
BRITISH POLICY
China.
The correspondent reports that American forces will perform the duties hitherto done by British troops "in accordance with the agreement already" reached be- tween the two countries stipulatTM Fing for the taking care of British Interests in China by American forces"
NAZI AIRMEN LONDON, NOV. 14 (Reuter)-A
Commenting on the withdrawal Dutch cargo boat picked up three
of British troops from North German airmen, whose plane
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter)-The China, the Japan Advertiser says:-- crashed into the North Sea. The question of British policy in the "By reducing its armed forces in pilot was drowned have now been interned
The men
German Claim Officially Denied
BERLIN, NOV 14 (Renter) German High Command communi- que claims that two British Dying boats were destroyed in yesterday's
attack on the Shetlands. All the German planes returned in good condition.
the
PLENARY SESSION A three-minute silence was observed for the Chinese War
HEARS REPORTS
NONE DESTROYED dead, and a decision MOLE
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Reuter) - reached to sond ́a telegram to
CHUNGKING, NOV. 14 (Central) Reuter learns from official sources the Chinese" aimed forces ex-
---At the second fuI session of the that no nying-boats were destroy pressing appreciation of their gallant fight against the ki-
sixtis plenary session of the Kno-ed during the attack /on. vaders during the past two
mintang CEC, this morning, im-Shetlands yesterday, years and four months.
portant reports were rend by Dr. H. H, Kung, President of the Exe- federalization of Europe and the mittee: Mr. T. V. Boong and Mr.
PARTE REPORTS
cutive. Yuan, Dr. Wang Chung-hini, limitation of national sovereigni-Hsu Kang:
Reports on Party, political and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Educational Affairs Sub-Com-military affairs were made res Mr. Chang Li-sen, Director of the mittee: Mr. Chen Li-fu and Gen. pectively by Mr. Chu Cheng, mem"
Central Organization Department Pai Chung-hai
ber of the standing committee of of the Kuomintang. 32 MEMBERS ABSENT AND
the Kuomintang Central Exeet- The session, was divided into
Discussing peace, Dr. Temple said he could see no safe future except , опя basis of some form of a
tica,
Kwangtung Develops
Economic Affairs Sub-Com-
Rural Economy
It was announced that 32 mem-tive Committee, General Chang sub-committees in the afternoon hers of the Central Executive and Chun, Secretary-General of the and examined a number of pro- SHIUKWAN, KWANGTUNG, Control Committees were unable to supreme Council for National Deposals regarding Party, political, Nov. 14 (Central) The Kwang-attend the conference owing to fence and General Ho Ying-chin, military, economic and educational tung Provincial Government has their duties at the front.
Minister of War. enlisted the service of 300 financial These included Gens. Li Tsung-1 workers to assist in various co- Jen, Ku Chu-tung, Yu Han-mon, Committees for the examination operatives, banks and other finan- Chu Shao-liang, Fu Tao-yi, Hauch of proposals relative to Party, Yo, Yu Bruch Chung, Chen Yi, Lu political, military, economic and cial organs.
Seven hundred more will be en-Chung-iin, Ll Yang-ching and educational affairs were appoint
Halan Han-pin,
wed listed for the coming "yer”.
affairá de
The second full session this morning was presided over by Mr, Chu Chiens, President of the Jadi clal Yuan, and attended by over 140 members.
Dominions Visitors At RAF Hqrs.
In France
Far East is the subject of a letter China,"Britain would keen to be in The Times, signed by A. D. giving in, at least in part, to the Lindsay, W. H. Beveridge, W. D. | wish, which Japan, Indicated two Ross and John Lowe, ..
months ago After expressing, admiration for
Wine (reasons for the reduction the statesmanship and fashion in are said to be military" and no which the Washington Governmention is made of Japan's 'de- ment is utilising the voice of its aire for the withdrawal, by Euro- Ambassador at Tokyo, the letter pean belligerents of arany and adds: "What Mr. Grew stated in naval forces from China. What- such friendly, but uncompromising, ever the motive, however, the re- terms expresses the mind of the sult is the same and it is a result British peoples and we should like likely to be more beneficial and the United States Government to not harmful to Anglo-Japanese be assured that in this matter, relatione.” Britain stands side by side. with America.
CHERISHED PRINCIPLES CHINA QUESTIONS On general grounds, we may WISDOM OF MOVE appland our Prime Minister's
CHUNGKING, Nov. 14 (Reuter) message to the Japanese people The withdrawal of part of the- that Britain cherished no grudges. British Garrison in North China but we would have it made doubly was the subject of an editorial clear that Britain also very much comment in the Ta Kung Pao this cherished her principles.
morning.
The newspaper questions the wisdom of this withdrawal, saging that the rights granted, in foreign powers, by the provisions or the Boxer Protocal, of maintaining garrisons" in North Chiria “DATE been, abused by Japan, thereby " leading to the numerous incidents
"" Amony 'these is fidelity to the cardinal undertaking" of: the Nine-Fower Treaty, name- “ly, ́the upholding of the "In- tegrity and independence of China. Unless that be safe- guarded to the best of Britain LONDON, Nov. 14 Reuter's
and America's ability, con- Special War Service)--The Do- "fidence will be affected add minions Secretary, Mr. Anthony.
seeds of long-term disorder between the Chinese and Japan
ese, culminating in the present Eden, and representatives of the will be sown in the Far East.
Sino-Japanese war.”.... Dominions and Indis visited the JAPANESE FRIDICTION
WRONG TIME Royal Air Force in France, and": TOKYO, Nov 14 (Renter)———The
While appreciating the circðin. inspected the Key Room of the British forces in North China w stances of the British, decisam headquarters where details of be reduced to one company of be- the paper doubts the wisdom of RAF Operations are planned tween 100 and 160, according to such a move at this time. "when
They later saw a British Fighter the London correspondent of the Japan is still fomenting
Asahi who predicts that Britain is British movements in North China Squadron behind the lines, di