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TENSION OVER NAŽI INTENTIONS IN BELGIUM & HOLLAND HAS SLACKENED?
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PARIS, NOV. 15 (REUTER)—THERE IS AN IMPRES- SION IN POLITICAL CIRCLES THAT THE TENSION IN THE BELGO-DUTCH SITUATION, VIS-A-VIS GERMANY, HAS SLACKENED.
A similar impression prevades the Italian press, which gives four reasons:.
FIRSTLY, the nature of M. De Geer's broadcast; SECONDLY, the fact that Herr von Ribbentrop re ceived the Belgian Ambassador;
THIRDLY, the German Envoy's visit to Dr. Spaak; FOURTHLY, the visit of the American Minister to Queen Wilhelmina,
The last-named visit is reported to have been made on the Queen's invitation.
FINLAND'S
PARIS, Nov. 15 (Reuter)--| Aerial observation has not re- vealed any change in the German concentrations along
FIRMNESS the Belgian and Dutch fron- REITERATED activity either
First Test For Soviet
HELSINGFORS, Nov, 15 (Reuter) -The Finnish Press reiterates Fin- land's Armness and refuses to be pessimistle, because Finland is pre pared do her utmost to reach an acceptable solution.
Nevertheless, the Governor of Helsingfors Province urges women and children who evacuated not
to come back unnecessarily.
FIRST REAL TEST
tiers. There is no rail or road
The assurances from Ger- many were repeated by the German News Bureau when it stated that Germany will res- pect the "neutrality of these two countries so long as Bri- tain and France do and so long as the countries can maintain their neutrality in all strict-
ness,
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GERMANY DECLINES
PEACE OFFER
LONDON. Nov. 15 (Reuter)-It
Is stated that the German reply
to The Hague peace appeal was
in
Berlin
BLOCKADE "RACKET"
PEIPING, Nov. 15 (Reu- ter)-Travellers state, the Japanese have tightened their restrictions at the barriers in the British Con- cession in Tientsin. and that the blockade, which has completed five months, has developed into A
racket."
Reliable sources report that prices for a quick passage varies from a few cents for coolles to £8 for trucks laden with mer- chandise.
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Norwegian Ship Sunk
By U-Boat
Nazi Vessel Takes Refuge
SINKING OF B.I. SIRDHANA
LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)—A|
yesterday sunk by a U-Boat. Twenty-three members of the crew were landed
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 Reuter-handed to the Dutch and Belgian 13,000-ton Norwegian ship has been The New York Times says that Ministers Finland's attitude
is afternoƆN. to Russia really the first real test for mo- dern Russia. The spirit of Fin- land is so formidable that this David among the nations may well scare off the Goliath.
B.B.C. OBSERVER ·
The text is not yet officially at a north British port yesterday. disclosed, but the Berlin corres while another seventeen are miss- pondent of the Stockholm Aftoning in the second ship's boat. bladet states that Herr Hitler politely declines the proferred mediation.
WILL TRY AGAIN AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15 (Reuter) -The Netherlands Prime Min- ister said that 11 the
pre- efforts of Holland ·and Belgium for peace fall, another attempt will be made.
DESCRIBES FRENCII ACTION sent
NAZI VESSEL
FANTASTIC FIGURES
NAZI ESTIMATES OF ALLIED AIR .LOSSES
LONDON. Nov. 15
(Reuter) German press messages and broadcasts on Nov. 13 cite figures regarding the air war, given by "comptetent quarters" in Berlin, alleging that the British and French losses until Nov. 10 were. together, fighty planes, British sixteen French sixty-four and German ghly seventeen.
These antastic Agures are characteristic of Nazi misrepre- sentation. In fact seventeen Ger- man aircraft have been brought down on, or near, the British coast, Afteen by other aircraft and two by anti-aircraft fire and, therefore, reference to all other losses is entirely omitted,
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TWO PURPOSES
These misleading statements are probably for two purposes: (1)" to elicit denials from the Air Min- istry from which the enemy can deduce the figures of Ailled alr losses now unavailable; and (2) to convey the Impression that the " British Air Force is letting France fight the British battle.
Regarding the latter, it is obvious from the British at- tacks on the German fleet that the activities of the British Air Force in France and the almost daily reconnaissance flights by the British Air Force over the interior of Germany that the British and French Air Forces are
each doing their full share in the mutual- ly agreed spheres.
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While it is true that a few Br- tish planes have been lost. many reconnaissance fights have been made. This is a tribute to
A German steamer which was skill and daring of the pilots and trying to run the British block-the superlative excellence of their ade with a full cargo. has taken machines, and not to the rarity of refuge on the south coast of Ice- land.
flights.
CONTRABAND RIGHTS The Chairman of the British Contraband Committee stated yes- terday that Britain was determin- ed to use her rights in connexion with contraband, but he hoped. ZURICH, Nov. 15 (Reuter)-The that as little inconvenience as pos- LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)-In greater part of Switzerland insible would he caused to neutrals.
cluding the
MOST ACCURATE FIRING
SWISS PRECAUTIONS
SIRDHANA SINKING LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter-The Admiralty states that it would The Swiss Federal Council has appear that the British-India ves- authorised the Government to sel Sirdhana, which foundered
towns of "Zurich, a broadcast from Daventry last night, Mr. Richard Dimblebey, the Berne and Basle, were blacked- BBC observer, said that the British out last night til dawn. and French zones were similar in detail, but differed much in gen-
eral principle. The Allied armies thus had the best of both systems and their combined resources make a force of unrivalled flexibility.
HORSE TRANSPORT Whereas the British artillery
mechanisation, favoured French had great faith in animals and the observer had seen some of the nest horses he had ever seen Many engaged in this service.
the
were "regulars," while others had been pressed into service.
The British, too, however, are ready to use horse transport should it be necessary.
The French officers say that the bad weather which has been prevalling might make it too difficult for mechanised transport, but not too difficult for their horses.
FAMOUS "75'8"
Mr. Dimblebey said that he had watched the famous French "75's" in action and also the somewhat over-shadowed "105's" and "150's." The latters were particularly deadly and he had the good for- tune see them actually in use against German positions. The batteries are edge of a wood. A mile away was a village held by light French posts and, on the other
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on the
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side of the village," across a small plain, was ■ wood in which the German advance Dosts were believed to be. corner of this Wood was the objective.
the observer and BBC The French officers went forward to the observation post set up in ap shell-hole of the last war and focussed their glasses on the wood. ACCURATE FIRING.
sequestrate or expropriate pro- and sank in the Singapore roads perty which they need and where after striking a mine, must has in- they cannot reach an agreement advertently with the owners.
minefield.
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British
Newspaper Magnate's Letter To Herr Hitler
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SINO-SOVIET TRADE TALKS
LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reu- ter)-It was officially dis- closed that Sino-Soviet trade relations were dis-. cussed in the greatest de- tall yesterday, when Dr. H. H. Kung, President of the Executive Yuan and, con- currently, Finance Minis- ter,
entertained to was dinner at the Soviet Em- bassy as the guest of M. Panaouchkine, the Soviet Ambassador.
TRIBUTE TO
Produced In High Court A BELOVED
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LONDON, Nov. 15 (Reuter)-During the fourth day of
the hearing of Princess Hohenlohe's action against Lord Rothermere for breach of contract, Mr. Beyfus, the Frin-
SOVEREIGN
cessis counsel, showed Lord Rothermere a letter which was INDIA'S MEMORIAL not made public and asked: "Were you suggesting in | ... · TO LATE KING that letter a certain course to Herr Hitler which, if follow-
ed, would have had the most violent European repercus- sign?"
UNVEILED
NEW DELHI, Nov 15 (Reuter)...
Lord Rothermere did not reply, and Mr. Beyfus re-Unveiling the new Memorial to peated his question, upon which Lord Rothermere answer-King George the Fifth, the Viceroy
ed: "I don't think so."
Lord Rothermere said that the action rather than run the he would not accept Mr. Bey-risk of disclosure of certain, con- fus's suggestion that during fidential letters.
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1938 he was
resuming his intervention in affairs in Eu- rope in the same way as he had done previously and to a much greater extent."
Later Lord Rothermere said: "I was engaged then in trying to prevent war between two peoples."
NO DISCREDIT He declared that there were no
of India yesterday said that King George was more than a constita tional symbol and an abstract ex- pression of unity of the Empire. He was everybody's friend.
INDIA'S TRIBUTE
In the task of rebuilding from letters reflecting the slightest dis- the last war, the part he played credit to Lord Rothermere, but was not a small one, they contained material regarding The Memorial represented a t. negotiations with people of various bute paid to a beloved sovereign countries on highly confidential by his people in India, matters conducted under the seal With the exception of the head of confidence.
and crown, which were made in
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PROPOSALS EXAMINED Various committees are examin- ing the proposals and as soon as AMSTERDAM, Nov. 15 (Reuter) they complete their examinations With cam restored, the news- they will make a report and re-papers began criticise the commendations
Session.
CA
NOW FRENCH NATIONAL
to the Flenary Government's banding of "the
PARIS. Nov. 15 (Reuter)—The -tuation last week end.
The Telegraaf says that the un-amous Viennese composer, Oscar acquired French easiness was exclusively the result Strauss, has
the Con-
Yesterday morning, ference heard reports on foreign affairs and administrative affairs from Mr. Wang Chung-hui and Dr. H. H. Kung, respectively!
CONFERENCE MANIFESTO,
A Committee of eight members was appointed to draft a confer- ence manifesto under the chair- manship of Mr. Tai Chi-tao, Pre- sident of the Examination Yuan. azd also Mr. Yeh Chu-tslang, Minister for Publicity.
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It is generally expected that the conference will close this week-end with a closing cere- mony probably taking place either on Sunday or Monday,
Increase In
Soldiers'
Allowances
CLAIMS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
(Renter)-**
LONDON, Nov. 15 Continuing his statement in the House of Commons yesterday, with reference to the increase of allow ances for servicemen, Mr. Hore Belisha, the War Minister, ex- plained that in the ease of a will be paid, in respect of a soldier household of eight children there
on the lowest rate of par, the following.
Wife, seventeen shillings, plus
self: five shilings for the first 1 child; pur shillings for the second child; and three shillings for each of the remaining six totalling fifty-one shillings,
Bir William Jowitt continued Erigland, the whole at the marble HIS FATHER'S FRIEND that Lord Rothermere deeply re-memorial was made in India. It seven shillings in respect of ber- Lord Rothermere's son, the Hon. senter that confidential matters stands beside the Viceroy's house Famond Harmsworth, who
BUC were being dragged up by the and Secretariat. ceeded his father to the chairman-Princess in the Law Courts. The first shell whistled overhead ship of the company owning Daily and fell slightly short. The range Mall, etc., said that he had not was increased and shells landed known more than a month ago exactly on the objective,
that the Princess was in his He only
The fire was very accurate, sald father's employment. the BBC observer, and it was knew that she was a friend of his really extraordinarily remarkable, how quickly the new gun crews got to know their weapons and handle them properly.
father's.
Sir William Jowitt said that he suggested to the Princess, In the plainest possible terms, that she tried to blackmail the Hon. Famond Harmsworth by threatening to produce the Imaginary, letters, real or which she had from her father. COPIES ESSENTIAL WAR COMMUNIQUE PARIS, Nov. 15. (Reuter)A War
Mr. Beytus, for the Princess, de- Communique says that there was abe was dishonest in relying on clared that it was essential for her great patrol activity, particularly the pressure she thought she could to keep copies of Lord Rothermere's bring on Lord Rothermere to settle correspondence and that it was in- east of BarTE.
Bir William Jowift, K.C., making his closing speech for Lord Rother there, suggested that the lady in putting forward the action, knew
credible that Lord Rothermere, throughout the period in question, did not know that the Princess had coples of the correspondence.
Mr. Justice Tucker painted out that Herr Hitler's testers contained nothing discreditable or anything conflicting with speeches he had made at the time.The same might be said with regard to Lord Rother-
SPECIAL CLAIMS
In the event of special circum- stances, like high rent, the claim may be met to the extent of a further 23 weekly.
On the present Army alone, the existing annual expenditure of £10,000,000 annually on children's allowances will be increased by 22,000,000 and the latter in ex- The hearing was then adjourned. pected later to be doubled.
mere.
of faulty judgment formed by the rationality. He has lived in Paris Government, which took measures for a long time and was awarded calculated to disquiet the calmest the Legion d'Honneur for his
works. man in the land
un-
Endless rumours and
measures explained military scared the population out of their wits. People were afraid' to go to bed, many filed to the west and people hurried about their business white-faced and distracted.
SIR CLARK KERR SHANGHAI, Nov. 15 (Reuter)———- The British Ambassador to China; - Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, returned The Government takes the line to Shanghai this afternoon.
Sir Archibald left Shanghai om that it could not have acted dif- ferently and that those unac-October Ben route to Chungking quainted with the full facts are where he held conversations with not entitled to judge
various Chinese leader.
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