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OFFICIAL GERMAN STATEMENT ON GERMANS MAY DECIDE TO BY-PASS
GREER INCIDENT: SELF-DEFENCE
LENINGRAD: LITTLE CHANGE ON RUSSIAN FRONT: MOST IMPORTANT
There has been little change on the Russian front during the last 24 hours, ac- cording to informed military circles in London, says Reuter.
CLAIMED: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FIGHTING IN SMOLENSK SALIENT TO MAKE RADIO ADDRESS SITUATION OF "MAJOR IMPORTANCE" QUIET IN
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WILL MAKE A RADIO ADDRESS OF MAJOK IM- PORTANCE" FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON MONDAY AT 2 A.M. G.M.T., SAYS REUTER
The Presidential secretary, MR, HASSETT, would not disclose the subject matter of the President's speech, but declared that it would be of major significance and would last about 15 minutes.
IT WOULD BE TRANSLATED INTO SOME 14 LANGUAGES FOR REBROADCAST ON SHORT-WAVE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Asked whether the speech would be connected with the Greer incident and the German communique concerning it. Mr. Hassett replied, "I CANNOT SAY."
Replying to another question. Mr. Hasselt said he did not think Mr. Roosevelt had reached any SUDDEN DECISION" to make the speech on Monday.
He said that the facilities of three major broadcasting companies had been made available for the address.
Parachutes
In Colony Military Exercises
Parachutes may be dropped from
the skies during the military exer rises now being carried uul
Members of the public who should And such parachules are requested to return them to the nearest Military Post, states a com
munique released by Headquarters China Command, yesterday morn
The official German statement on the Greer incident Says that the German submarine was attacked and fired injustifiable self-defence." It also accuses President
Roosevelt of ordering American destroyers to report the location of German submarines and also to attack them, thus attempting to provoke an incident to war against Germany
The statement, which is the first German announce- ment on the affair, says:
"American and British news agencies have published the report that in an encounter between the American destroyer Greer and a German submarine on September 4, the laiter attacked the former with torpedoes which. however, missed their mark."
In counter-attack, the des- troyer then used depth char ges against the submarine.
is offeially stated on the German side. On September 4. a 62 deg. 31 N., and 27 deg. 06 W. at 12.30 o'clock a burne attacks and are being carried German submarine was at
ing
Tur
parachutes represent
ar
u to practise the Garrison nacked with depth charges. repelling attacks of the type and pursued in the German perienced in Greece and Crete.
blockade zone. The communique stated:
"The German submarine was not "All yesterday a series of success-in a position to establish the na¦ ful exercises were carried out in tonality of the attacking destruye the New Territories On the nighter
TEHERAN
The suggestion that the Germans may decide to by-pass LENINGRAD in much the same way as TOBRUK is not regarded as likely in London.
Although the strength of Leningrad defences would entail prolonged and heavy fighting, the general view is that it would be impossible for the Germans to leave a great bastion like Leningrad on their flank, quite apart from the necessity of coming to grips with the Russian Navy based on KRONSTADT.
The situation is
quiet in IEHERAN, the German communi
As a result of heavy fight- ly alone shows obvious conceru about their future,
ing, particularly in the direc- Their representatives here are Mion of Leningrad and the using what lofluence they have to Ukraine, German forces have get themselves placed under Bri-made further progress in tish rather than Russian control.
several sectors in the last few German Press correspondents days, but there are signs that have been ordered to help in the at alment of this object, and one
the campaign is proving an to whom I was introduced on
increased strain on the Ger- Saturday (says Reuter's Special inan forces. correspondent made an obvious effort to establish friendly rela- been severe, and the using up of German casualties have not only
Lions.
iritush
equipment and petrol enormous.
handicapped
by
adverse
The Russians themselves admit that the situation is serious, but as they have never indulged in un-
this may be interpreted literally and timely jubilation,
estimate
without anxiety.
The German Minister has now but some of the operations have rid himself of a greater part of been the large number of his com- weather pa riots who, during the actual and Russlan advance. camped the gardens of his ustentatious legation,
This is almost directly opposite dignified but discreet gates which give on to the tree-lined drive of the British Legation.
GERMANS ENCAMPED In the summer resort of the German Legation, which is locat- ed a few miles outside Teheran Cont'd Page 7, Col. 1
the
FAILURE TO REAP GAINS FROM DRIVE IN RUSSIA
THE NAZIS' RUTHLESS INTENTION TO STARVE THE PEOPLE OF OCCUPIED COUNTRIES IN ORDER TO PROLONG THEIR OWN WAR EFFORT with its implicit admission of effectiveness of the British blockade and failare to reap the expected gains from the drive into Russia is revealed by the Berlin correspondent of the BASLER NACHRICHTEN, says Reuter.
The third winter of this war, he writes, will mean "abnormal conditions for the whole of Europe except a few States.
Anglo-Soviet Trade Council Suggestion
BRITAIN HAS SET GOOD EXAMPLE
In
રા broadcast commentary
Apart from the belligerent na- tions, occupied territories which, in addition to their own needs. have in a very large measure to supply the occupation troops will be the hardest hit.
"As regards Germany Itself, com petent authorities see no reason for anxiety.
present
"Restrictions beyond rationings are not to be expected and except for the reduction of the weekly meat ration from 500 to 400 grammes (about 131 ounces) introduced this summer, the level of the previous year should be maintained,
In the Ukraine, the most im- portant fighting has been, on the southern flank of the Smolensk salient where the German objec- tive appears to be
to eut the Briansk-Kiev Railway and to out- flank the Russian defences on the from London last night, MR. E. A. Dnieper the south Kley.
MONTAGUE, referring to the un- Further south, the Clermans are animous decision of the Trades set up an Russian resistance, to secure and Anglo-Soviet Trade Union Coun enlarge the bridgeheads over the cil to meet in each other's coun- Dnieper.
try alternately, said that by doing so Britain, in his opinion, had set tions, there does not appear to be "However, with the few excep- a good example to the whole of the slightest tendency to place
AMERICA-JAPAN CONVERSATIONS endeavouring, in the face of fierce Union Congress
FAR SHORT OF “NEGOTIATIQNS”
LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)-The problem of supplies is now likely to be only one item in the vast agenda of the BRITISH and AMERI- CAN missions to MOSCOW, according to dent of the OBSERVER.
the Diplomatic correspon-
The whole question of the FAR EASTERN theatre of war Is likely to be included, the AMERICAN - JAPANESE conversations are known to have stopped far short of "negotiations," and it is regard- ed as nearly inevitable that Japan will take some sort of retaliatory action for the arrival of American shipping at VLADIVOSTOCK, carrying petrol for Russian use.
"What then? In Justifiable self-defence at¦
of Sept. 5 and 6 a portion of the 14 29 o'clock the submarine fired Troups practised movement byla turpedo which missed its mark. aight across the harbour under The destroyer continued the chase black-out conditions. Reinforce with depth charges until nearly ments were moved to Kowloon by midnight. daylight on Sept. 8.
"Other Troops have taken
קנט
" the official American source. the United States Marine Depart-
that the altar originated with the German sub-
defensive positions on the Islandment lates
In which they will remain for the marine. It can only be with the
few days whlist various operations are practised.
next
view to giving a veneer of legality
to the attack of the American des-
A full plan of campaign for Russo-American- British action in the Far East to meet the contingency of a Jap- anese war upon the United States has to be converted. In short, the Moscow conference is bound to mark one of the most important stages in the general war.""
POISONING ALLEGED
IN HOSPITAL
near the free world.
the world.
The
"In the German view, food re- serves are sufficient despite. In- creased consumption by the East- ern Army.
supplies stored Inalde and outside Germany at the disposal of the countries occupied by the German Army.
FIGHTING NEAR KIEV
Describing the fighting Kiev, the Special correspondent of
It was entirely wrong to think the Soviet News Agency writes:
that by this decision, British La- The Germans massed all kinds bour had turned to Communism. of arms for their advance on Kiev. Trade unionism in Britain was In the early days of August, they the father of trade
NO OBLIGATIONS unionism concentrated against the southern throughout
"Wilhelmstrasse tiss sector of the city's defences the thought that it was a dangerous under the international law re- declared that Reich has no obligallons 44th, 95th and 299th infantry divi- and revolutionary movement came stons which included about three-
to an end years ago.
garding nutrition problems in oc- and-a-half regiments of artillery
Labour played
cupled territories. On the con- important and
were heavily armed with
part behind the scenes.
These trary, international rules govern. Cont'd Page 7, Col. 2 men were so good and so
ing the conduct of the land of war perienced that one of them, Mr have to answer for the supplies of 1 provide that occupied countries Ernest Bevin stepped right to the troops in occupation."
Praise Of Britain's Self-Sacrifice
LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)-Praise of Britain's self-sacrifice in the fight to preserve freedom and liberate small nations from op- pression, and confidence in the eventual defeat of the aggressors, are expressed by the DUCHESS OF LUXEMBOURG in a broadcast today to Europe.
"Members of the public may see troyer on the German submarine. MR. J. G. CAMPBELL parachutes dropped during the "The attack itself is proof that exercises. Any parachutes found contrary to his assertions. Fresi- should be handed in to the nearest dent Roosevelt has n'y order- Mr. Joseph Garden Campbell military Post. These parachutes ed American destroyers in general A.M.LCE, Assoc. M. Am. Soc. C.E. represent air borne attacks carried to report the location of Ger- Chartered Civil Engineer, of the out to practise the Garrison in re-man submarines, in itself a breach Public Works Department, Hong- pelling attacks of the type ex-
of neutrality, but has also ordered kong, was admitted to Kowloon Battle of Britain was at its height, perienced in Greece and Crete." them to attack.
Hospital about 7.20 o'clock yester-the Duchess said that this battle, "He attempts, therefore, with all day evening suffering from the "since decisively won against su-
BLACK-OUT
Recalling that a year ago the
the means at his disposal, to pro-effects of poison, alleged to have pertor odds by the prowess and External Lighta in the streets and voke an incident to excite the been self-administered, according devotion of the R.A.F.." had de- on buildings were blacked-out last American nation to war against to a Police report. night in conjunction, with the Germany."
finitely turned the tide of the world war. military exercises.
Cont'd Page 7, Col. 6
Today's News Summary
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT 18 TO BROADCAST a statement of "major importance" from White House, This follows very close on the receipt of the official German statement on the destroyer Greer incident stating that the U-boat was attacked and fired "In just- fable self-defened,”
IT IS CONSIDERED POSSIBLE THAT THE Germans may by-pass Leningrad. It is reported that there is little change on the Russian front since Saturday,
ALL IS QUIET IN TEHERAN, according to the latest news on the situation in Iran.
AN IMPORTANT SYNTHETIC RUBBER FACTORY in the Rhine- land was the target for British bomberg on Saturday night,
CABLE NEWS ON PAGE TOUR DEALS WITH: N, E I, recelves. Catalinas; New Zealand plays part in the war; Consulates In France Norway closed; Nazi revenge: Post Office workers do their bit: Capt, Wiedeman in Rio de Janeiro,
Inquiries made at the Hospital at a late hour last night elicited the information that Mr. Campbell was still unconscious and that his condition was very serious.
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Page
2 Rifle shoot; Lawn bowls.
3 Radio programmes: Coming
events; Crossword. Departuro of Governor: Colony auxiliary transport service.
6 Leading article: Revolution
in the Makling.
1 Club bowls tourney results;
Baturday swimming, galas.
nancial aid to.
9 Unlimited
Itusala,
There was, said the Duchess, something great about the soll- darlty which united a great peo- ple like those of the British Com- monwealth of Nations with those small nations like Luxembourg.
V SYMBOL
The whole English people were. as one in their determination to persevere until the day symbollard by the Vee-of final victory.
The Duchess, alluding to her visit to America, sald that Presl- dont Roosevelt had himself assur- ed her more than once that the grout American nation would not forget Little Luxembourg..
What she had seen in England and America, concluded the Du chess, had confirmed her absolute faith that England would win the war and that. Luxembourg would be free again.
AUSTRALIA'S DESTINY
"We rejoice that the Rus. stans are fighting so magnifi- tently, but Russia cannot hope to defeat the Germans in Ger- many and bring her to her knees." declared MB Hughes, Minister for Navy, in a speech at Melbourne, says Keater.
the War Cabinet
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The decision to form an Anglo- Soviet Trade Union Council was taken because trade unionists were patriotic realists and had
Commenting on these statements.
in the light of the 4th agreement of the second Hague Peace Con- ference of 1907, the newspaper ad- accoded to the demands to help mits that the occupying Power is Russia to the Umit, of our power not responsible for feeding the with everything we could,
population which is also bound to Two-hundred-and-twenty-three supply the enemy, garrison. But unions, with more than ave mil- there are two important reserva lion members, voted unanimously tons, it says. to Russia all the help she needed.
Supplies must be firstly only for the needs of the Army of occupa- tion and secondly, in relation to the country's resources. SIR FRANCIS WYLIE "Germany could therefore cite
PESHAWAR, Sept. 7 (Reuter)-food requisitioning In
the Hague law had she limited her occupied Sir Francis Wylie, new British countries to the needs of troops Minister to Kabul, had an audience stationed there. with King Zahir Shah of Afghanis-
"But it is well known that ex- been credentials, according to a despatch made for German internal con- from Kabul,
tan to whom he presented his tensive withdrawals have W. M.
"Australia's destiny depends on her ability to achieve unity."
sumption. Had that not happened, Sir Francis later visited the tomb had a clause in relation to the of the late King Nadir Shah, father country's resources been
every-
of the present King, on which he where respected, the food situation placed a wreath.
in occupied territories would how De far better.
IMPORTANT SYNTHETIC RUBBER FACTORY BOMBED BY R.A.F.
LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)-Ahroraft of BOMBER COMMAND aftarked an important synthsflo rubber factory at HULS In the RUINELAND, last night, says an Air Ministry communique.
The weather was good and many bursts were seen on target. Largo Ares were left burning.
the
Communications and other Industrial objectives in WESTERN GERMANY were also bombed.
COASTAL COMMAND #zeraft last night attacked the harbour
* BERGSO, on the west coast of Norway...... ·
A fish oll factory was hit and set on Dre
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"It is, therefore, unjust to make the British blockade alone respon- sible for the distress in the coming winter,"
LEGAL POSITION
In onclusion, the newspaper says the legal position is loss worthy of practical consideration than the question of whether the successful conduct of a war is in any way.
armies, famine, hunger andre posalbio it behind the advancing volta break out in wide areas.
"The dynamism of hunger is the
From the operations, eight aircraft of Bomber Command are factor that no army command can missing.
overlook."