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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT CONDEMNS INVASION
Aggression Regarded As A Challenge To U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuter)—President Roosevelt made a tremendous Impression on his audience last night with his refer ence to the "shock and anger" engendered by the invasion of the Low Countries.
The passage' was loudly cheered as was also his assertion that **pression elsewhere presented a definite challenge to American civilisation.
Italy Will Not Enter The War
The speech is regarded as his most challenging utterance since his Quarantine Speech, made in Chicago, in 1937. It is uxely to De regarded as a challenge by the ex- treme isolationista.
“SHOCKED AND ANGERED" WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuter) -President Roosevelt, addressing
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CABLES
BRITISH, FRENCH, DUTCH TROOPS SIDE BY SIDE: GERMANS HELD IN CHECK
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THE HAGUE, May 11 (Reuter) - A Dutch military Headquarters communique states that British and French troops have come to their assistance and, side by side with Netherlands forces, will defend "our national territory,”
Our frontier troops aré continually fulfilling their tasks. Demolitions planned were duly carried out by these troops which were later withdrawn," continues the com- 'munique.
"After flerce attacks by our forces lasting four and a half hours, a village captured by the Germans yesterday was retaken on the same day.
During this action the en-
The Germans have also made tire personnel of a German turther progress, as expected, where PARIS, May 11 (Reuter)--It is armoured train was wiped the Dutch and Belgian frontiers learned that the Germans attack-out. "Pamphlets in the Join, ed the French Front to the east of Moselle last evening. with forces estimated at one division. This resulted in the withdrawal of advanced posts according to & prearranged plan.
TEXAS, May 11 (Reuter) The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Mr. Joseph Davis, sald in an interview that many Naz
NEW YORK, May 11 (Reu- the Pan-American Scientific Con ter) Before the Italian liner, gress, said he was proud that the Rex, sailed from here today Americas were both "shocked and for Italy, Signor Verrando, angered" by the news of the latest general manager of the Italian Invasion of neutrals. Line, said he had private ad- Declaring "I am a pacifist and vices from Rome which "as-you, my fellow citizens of twenty- sured him Italy would-not one American Republics are-pack-arents are being_worked... into enter the war."
Asts." President Roosevelt said the
Mexico and then there is the talk Americas had become the guardian that they are "trying to worm
Inte of western culture and the pro- | theft way" tector of Christian civilisation,
Government itself!
NAVY MINISTER 'SPEAKS
ROME, May 11 (Reuter)-Force alume сап modify
existing situation judged to be contrary to one's interests." declared Admiral Cavagnari, Under-Secretary of the Navy, presenting his budget in the Senate
'In the Mediterranean the sericus disturbance caused to in- ternational maritime traffic by French and British control is felt particularly by Italy. The geogra-
He added: “Those who seek to dominate hundreds of mil- lions of people in vast contin- ental areas are those who, if successful in that alm, will, We must now admit, enlarge their wild dream to encompass every human being and every mile of the earth's surface."
That seemed to him the most
phical, strategic and economilè immediate issue that the Americas situation in the Mediterranean faced. Could they continue their must be changed because it is contrary to the natural right of peoples."
NEW BATTLESHIP Admiral Cavagnari announced that Italy's fourth 20.000 ton pas- tleship will be launched in June.
The series of 3,400 ton cruisers are nearing completion and will be put to service at the scheduid date. All submarines provided in earlier programmes are nearly completed and new submarines and destroyers will be immedia- tely laid down,
In the event of war. Admiral Cavagnar said the fleet would have at its disposal 160.000 men,
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Bomb For A Bomb
PARIS. May 11 (Havas)-The Foreign Minister announces that the French Government, in Whe answer given to President Roose- velt on September 1, 1939, as- sured Him the French air force had been ordered to refrain from bombing civil populations and to limit bombings to military ob jectives.
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LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)-The modified shop-lighting recently permitted has now been prohibit ed. Telephones and telegraphic services must only be used for urgent messages, while, after the Newbury. Races on Saturday. no further races will be held until further notice.
peaceful reconstruction if all other-An attempt was made to scuttle WILLEMSTAD. May 11 (Router) continents embraced, by prefer ence or by compulston, a wholly the capital of Curacao. Dutch three German ships in this port
different principle of life?
East Indies), but quick action by Sürely, he added. It is time for the port authorities saved the our Republics to spread that pro- ships The crews were blem before us in the cold ight and one was wounded when he of, day, and especially to act with
resisted. humanity and singleness of 'pur- pose,
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MUST EVENTUALLY JOIN WASHINGTON, May 11 (Ren- ter-Whatever was intended by President Roosevelt's speech last night, it is being widely inter- preted by the man in the street "as an announcement that America
must eventually join the war.
The attack on the low coun- tries seems finally to have brought home to the public that Mr. Chamberlain's description of Hit- ler was nearer the truth than they had previously realised.
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STOCKHOLM. May 11 Reuter -Sweden, was taken by surprise when Germany invaded the Low Countries, if the
Swedish press reaction is any criterion. The first reaction is that the Allies are now able to meet the Germans on more équal terms.
WILLEMSTAD, May 11, (Reuter All Germans in the oil centre of the Netherlands West Indies have been interned.
President Roosevelt's speech
BRUSSELS May 11 (Reuter) The military position early this has, therefore, acted like tocsin.
morning remained unchanged with PRESIDENT GRATIFIED the Belgians holding lines of WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reu- destruction" which are consider- ter)--Mr. Stephen Early Presi- ably in advance of the main lines dent Roosevelt's secretary. stated
of defence.Belgium, after one that the President was
gratified day's war, stands firmly behind: at the reaction to his speech yes- King Leopold with implicit faith The French Government, now terday when he said that aggres- in the courage and efficiency of. wishes publicly to proclaim that sion abroad presented a dennite the Belgian Anny to realst the they reserve the right to resort challenge to American civilisation. invaders. to any action" they consider ap-
The speech had brought several "propriate in the case of civilian thousand telegrams to the White
populations being bombed by the House and nine out of ten Germans either in France or Bri- favourable, tain or in countries assisted" by France.
AND BRITAIN, TOO LONDON, May 11 (Reuter) —; The Brtish Government proclaims they reserve to themselves the right to take
any action they think appropriate in the event of bombing by the enemy of civil- fan populations, whether in the United Kingdom or France or countries assisted by the United Kingdom.
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A communique to this effect, in similar terms to the French statement Issued earlier in the afternoon. was issued by th For- eign Office last evening,
PARIS, May 12 (Reuter) →→ A French spokesman said that by yesterday afternoon French", ad- vance Fuards contacted the enemy, on the Western Front and lively action ensued. The enemy Aried to force a French withdrawal by attacking east of the Moselle, 'but French plans were 'not affect- ed.
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The remaining 10 per cent. fa- Foured "peace at any price.".
THE GRAND DUCHESS
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Netherlands language as well; In Belgium, the Germans have as Netherlands uniforms were crossed the Albert Canal near the found in the train.
frontier town of Maastricht and have now arrived at the outer de- fences of the heavily fortifed town of Liege "
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The garrison of the old fort of Pannerden is stubbornly holding firm, in the face of enemy action. In East Arnhem the enemy suc- ceeded in crossing the River Yssel. British aircraft repeatedly bomb- ed the sole aerodrome still in Ger man hands. German troops from this aerodrome have advanced to certain points, but action to eliminate them is being taken.
BELGIAN COMMUNIQUE LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)---A Belgian High Command communi que broadcast by the Brussels radio says:
"During the day of May 10ʻsha the night of May 10 and 11, our troops made contact with the advanced elements of the enemy Engagements took place at several
points.
"During the night of May 10 and 11. enemy parachutists land-
On the Germans have over-run Luxem- southern front the bourg but were held up when they. forces and have made no further came into contact with French
advance.
FORD WORKS BOMBED-, “ WASHINGTON, May 11-(Reuter) -It is stated that three bombs were released over the Ford motor factory afternoon without inflicting serious at Antwerp yesterday
damage,
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BELGIAN ZONES
The Radio states that, by Royal BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuter)- decree, Belgium has been divided into army and interior zones.
The
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1940. —PAGE 7 FLAGRANT VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Message From King To
Staunch Allies
LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)-His Majesty the King has sent telegrams to King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina, and the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg. The telegram to King Leopold says: "The German forces are invading your country in flagrant violation of International Law and of the specific assurances given by the German Government.
"This" outrage is committed despite the strict neu- trality observed by Belgium since the outbreak of the war. I wish to express how deep is my disgust at this crime and how profound my admiration for the gallant resistance now being made by the Belgian people under your leader- ship,
HEAD OF THE EMPIRE
"For the second time within a century, Germany
miration for the brave resis- tance which is being made by the people of the Netherländs under your leadership. I a confident that our cause will prevall and that the Nether- lands, true to their own his- tory, will still remain the home of free men,
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"I wish to convey to you and all your people the expression of sympathy and admiration for your country which is felt by my peoples throughout the world,”
The telegram the Grand Duchess follows the lines of the other two telegrams expressing Bhock at the German invasion and disgust at the crime and sympathy for the Grand Duchess and her people.
army zones include the quarter of a provinces of Limburg, Liege, made an unprovoked attack upon terior of the country. Most of districts of Drabant, them were captured or put out The
ed at several places in. the in Luxembourg, Namur and several your country and once more, i ATTEMPT T
of action.
"Several bombing raids were "executed against junctions ot communications but without caus- ing. Important damage. Our own aviation and our air raid protec- tion were extremely active,"
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The Brussels radio said it was officially announced that "so far no nighting has taken place north of Liege."**
R. A. F. BOMB NAZIS LONDON, May 11 (Reater) —; In the last 24 hours at least 50 German planes have been brought down by the R. A. F. over France and Belgium, and many others seriously damaged in the air or on the ground,
Twenty British machines are missing.
The R. A. F. tôday bombed Ger man troops between the Rhine, and the Meuse, and troops going to the Dutch border."
PLANES OVER ANTWERP ANTWERP, May 12 (Reuter) Forty German planes were sighted over Antwerp yesterday. A general warning. agatrist parachute troops was then issued.
RAILWAYS THE OBJECTIVES BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuter)— German planes are trying to
destroy the railways but with little buccess. Five bombs were dropped on Brussels yesterday.
TROOPS PLANE CRASHES. THE HAGUE, May 12 (Ren- ter)---A German troop-carrying, plane, containing 19 ̊ soldiers.
NEW YORK, May 11 (Better)— Two Dutch liners which were due to sall yesterday are remaining in port. The Dutch Consul-General announced that Emergency Comorashed-through the roof of a mittees will be established: im--| mediately to handle Netherlands shipping, financial and affairs in the United States.
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the French
Government, Allied
remaining part of the assumed by my Government and RING OFF
forces are bastening to the THE HAGUE
country forms the interior.
DISGUISED AS CLERGYMEN
NAZI PARACHUTISTS ARRESTED
AMSTERDAM, May 12 (Reuter) -German parachutists, disguised as clergymen and peasants, and others. in Dutch uniforms, have been arrested in several towns in Holland.
Today a detachment of soldiers were attacked near The Hague by
of group
"Dutchmen". who proved to be German soldiers.
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RENDERED HARMLESS BRUSSELS, May 12 (Reuter) Hundreds of German parachutists landed in the suburbs of Brussels during the night They have now nearly all been rendered harm- less.
It is stated that about 40 Ger- man planes were brought down in.Belgium yesterday
German parachutists are now carrying dummies with them when
they jump. As soon as they land the dummies arc laid on the ground, to give the impression that the Germans are dead, while the parachutists escape.
CLEANING UP AMSTERDAM, May 12 (Reater) Throughout the week-end Ams- terdam's police have been asslat- ing the military authorities in cleaning up the German nith column in Holland.
Hundreds of suspects have been arrested. Some German sympa→ surrounded, in a
port of your people.
"I have complète faith that to-
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gether our arms will again prevall LONDON, May and Belgium will maintain her Naxi parachute troops are trying freedom and Independence. In to throw a ring round The Hague, this critical hour I wish to convey declared the Dutch Foreign Minis- pression of sympathy and aomira- to you and your people an ex-ber, Dr. E. N. van Kleffens.
He described The Hague, as the tion for your country which is felt largest village in the vilinge, and by my peoples throughout the said it had never been a town, let world."
alone a defended town.
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BRUTAL INVASION
The Minister said instructions The telegram to Queen wit had been found on Nazi parachute helmina says: "I am profoundly troops telling them of strategie shocked by the news of the brutal points to which they had to go as and wholly unwarranted German soon as they landed.
«At these invasion of your country. Not only points, they were told they would is the action in defiance of Inter-End German citizens with special national Law and solemn under-passes who would give them fur- takings but also without any pre-ther mstructions.
tence of warning. The neutrality The Germans apparently ex- so strictly observed by the Nether-pected to overcome all serious op lands since the outbreak of War position on the first day, he said, has been grossly outraged.
but they had miscalculated and underrated the morale and. fight- ing power of the Dutch Army.
"I wish to express my dis. gust at this crime and my ad-
Night
Long Air Raids On -All Parts Of Holland
LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)Amsterdam was bombed during the night. From 2. a.m. aeroplane engines were
heard many; times and these were accompanied by bursts of firing. At- 6 am. several deep thuds were heard and a few seconds later the wall of the sirens told the people to go, for the first time, to the air raid shelters.
house after being hit by anti- aircraft fire here yesterday.'.
Throughout the night raids had AMSTERDAM TRAGEDY···
The troops at the front appear been carried out on different parts to be holding the Germans well AMSTERDAM, May 12 (Reuter) -A bomb fell in the centre of
of Holland. Many parachutists along the lines announced in yea- had been dropped at various terday's High Command com- (Reuter) Amsterdam yesterday during the thisers were BRUSSELS, May 11
points, including stirring proclamation has been second raid on the city. Twenty building in which they barricaded
Gouda, gear | muniçüë, Amsterdam, Foxtel, Browversaven themselves but they surrendered and Suesterneerg-a military air- issued by King Leopold in which persons were killed. he says the country is stronger
when an armoured car arrived today that in 1914.
King Leopold refers to French and British 'support and says that the first troops are on their way.
PENETRATED 25 MILES
AMSTERDAM, May 11 (Reuter) While the Nazi invasion of Holland
One man who had been giving.
Eidence.
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CHASING OFF BOMBERS The members of Holland's tiny. and began attacking the building, or near Princess Juliana's re-
but efficient, Air Force have been Bombs and parachutists were
continuously on duty since the is not making rapid strides and signals to German aircraft was dropped at Eindhoven and about war began, chasing of Geraian the defence plans are working chased in the street and shot,
and bombing German smoothly, German forces in the All Important buildings have 35 parachutists were also landed bombers
at Doerdrecht, near Rotterdam. troop concentrations far northern corner of the coun-been heavily guarded, and every- VATICAN CITY, May 11 (Reu-try have penetrated 25 miles from one entering must prove ter)-The Pope has sent messages the frontier.“ to Holland, Belgium and Luxem- bourg in which he says the cause of the three countries is the cause Lof right and justice.
THE HAGUE, May 11 (Reuter) OF LUXEMBOURG..
Queen Wilhelmina has received a telegram from the Netherlands BRUSSELS, May 11 (Router)-East Indies assuring her of the The American Ambassador in Colony's loyalty. LONDON, May, 11 (British Wire-formed his Government that the less) The Netherlands Minister whole of Luxemburg and hag been appointed to the "Com- Dutch Province of Limburg have mittee of Netherlands Shipowners been overrun by the Germans. who happened to be in London Grand Duchess Charlotte and when Germany invaded Holland. her husband, Prince Felix Bour- This morning, the committee met bon-Parma, have escaped the Minister of Shipping. Mr, R. 8. Hudson, with whose officers they are now keeping to close 'touch.
France.
Into
WASHINGTON, May 11-(Reuter) LONDON, May 12 (British Wire- -The State Department has re-less-M. Van Kleffens, Nether ceived diplomatic reports stating lands Foreign Minister, and M.¦ that planes have bombed 18 Welter, Netherlands Minister for towns in France and violated Swiss Colonies, were received in audi- territory many times as
they ence by the King at Buckingham were flying to, France.
Palace yesterday.
LONDON, May 11
(Reuter) It is authoritatively stated that only la certain cases are, troops in the
Home Command being recalled The recall is not from leave, general.
THE HAGUE, May 11 (Reuter) -An attempt to raid the police headquarters at The Hague falled completely. Fire was first opened on Netherlands military, and po- lica «forces from houses occupied by German, who had enjoyed the hospitality of the country.
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NAZI ATTACHE HEADED HITLER'S SPY RING IN NETHERLANDS
LONDON, May 11 (Reuter)-The Netherlands Foreign Minis- tër. Dr. E. N. van Kleffens, stated, today that the Germans, relying on their espionage system in Holland, had ignored the measures. taken by the Netherlands authorities.
PEOPLE VERY CALM
From the attitude of all soldiers seen by Renter's special corres
The Netherlands a are remaining very cool, and almost immediately pendent, it is obvious that the after the first raid had passed forces are high, and their deter- spirits of the army and other the usual stream of early morning mination is unshaken by the fury cyclists began pedalling to work and rapidity of the German on- and there were no signs of any slaught.
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A terrific explosion took place in the south-eastern section of the WASHINGTON, May 11. (Reuter), city, belleved to have been a heavy-After a conference in the white bomb, due to a German plane be- House, Admiral Stark announced ing shot down, exploding,
that the US, Fleet would remain The police told Reuter's special for same time in Hawaiian waters, correspondent that no bombs ap- though
4. the.manceuvres pear to have been dropped in the over. central part of Amsterdam, the
only parts bombed, so for betris around, the airport
"For a long time the Dutch had privileges. This gentleman sent a known of the extensive Nazi spy parcel to the Nazi Party in Berlin ring, but we never made much in containing details of Dutch troops a noise about it though we dealt and blockhouses.
NAZIS HUNTED with it energetically,” he said. "He was the head of the German
He mentioned the case of the pyring and was sent over the AMSTERDAM, May 11 (Re¤- German banker who had enjoyed frontier the same evening.
ter)-All last night and today Dutch hospitality for 20 years on The Germans said they were Dutch troops belled the Une whom were found almost complete awfully sorry and apologised pro- have been engaged in hunting They German parachutists. of the Dutch flooding fusely. They added they did not know it had happened. The note There was also the German at who only signed ultimatums, said. was; not signed by Ribbentrớn, tache who abused his diplomatic Dr. van Kleffens.
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have been assisted by the po- Hee" and eltvilian volunteersTM and guards "armed with rifles, bayonets and revolvers.
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LONDON, May 12 (British Wire- less)--The Dutch" Foreign Mirits ter, M. Van Kleffens, stated that there were 17 German ships in the Dutch East Indies, and -all were now in Dutch hands.
The question of British protec tion for the Dutch East Indies, he saki, did not arise because the Islands had a very good army, a good feet, a bomber force and fighter aircraft.