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London, Feb. 12,
An unexpected meeting took place yesterday at Berchtesgaden, the country résidence of Herr Adolf Kurt von Hitler, between Der Fuehrer and Dr. Schuschnigg, the Austrian Chancellor.
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Dr. Schuschnigg, Paris despatches state, left Vienna nights, from February 23 to 20, secretly during the night for the meeting, to which Herr Franz von Papen, German Ambassador in Vienna, was also summoned.
BLOODY FIGHTING ON HWAI RIVER BANKS (Continued from Page 1.) town situated near the north bank of
It is understood that proposeduve organisations, such as the State chunges in the Austrian Cabinet, Council, though not into the Govern- with a view to including Nazi mem-ment.
An attempt would also be made to bers, were discussed.
Dr. Schmidt, Austrian Foreign improve by mutual concessions the the Yellow River.
state unsatisfactory
of Austro- The meeting is reported to have German trade due to the accumula- been brought about by Horr vontion of frozen credits in the Austrian Papen as a lust attempt to settle the commercial account In Berlin.-Reu- differences between
and iter. Austria
Germany.
Minister, was also present,
Signor Benito Mussolini was also interested in the meeting, according to political circles in Vicana, which sugifest that a new agreement be iween Austrin and Germany would considerably strengthen the Rome- Berlin axla.
Observers believe that Herr Hitler was anxious to survey the ground for an Austro-German rapprochement before the Reichstag meeting on
February 20.
SCHUSCHNIGG'S SUCCESS
According to an unconfirmed re- port, u force of 2,000 to 3,000 Japan ese troops has already been sighted nt two points on the north bunk of ol the Yellow River, south-east Puyang, and is making an attempt to cross the river.
SATISFACTORY TO AUSTRIA
Vinno, Feb. 12. The talks between Dr. Schuschnigg and Herr Hitler are believed to have Meanwhile the Japanese "push" developed in a manner very satis-down the Peiping-Hankow railway is Striking continuing successfully. factory to Austria-Reuter
along the rallway with amazing ppeed, the Japanese first captured Tangyin, 10 miles south of Changtch in north Honan, which is the base for then swept their operations, and along to Kaotsun, only four stations north of Slansing, which is, at the Injunction of the Pelping-Hankow and
railways. the Tackow-Chingbun
Vienna, Feb, 12. Leaders of the Fatherland Front in Austria were informed by telephoue from Berchtesgaden to-day of the following nine facts regarding the Hitler-Schuschnigg discussions:
1. Herr Hiller issued the vitation;
Significance is attached to the fact that the invitation came from the German side.
2. Dr. Schuschnigg and Kerr Reuter. Certain circles in Europe forecast Hitler sanctioned the Austro-German of July 1030, which that a bargain may possibly be struck Agreement between Germany
Austria. guaranteed the sovereignty of Austrlo and
policies;
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stated, would guarantee there would not be a restoration of the Hapsburga 3. Herr Hiller again confirmed would proclaim Q general that Germany recognised Austrian and amnesty for political offences, wille independence; Hier would first of all order com- piele cessation of Nazi activities in Austria and make a solemn declara- tion on February 20, recognising the Independence and Loverignty of Austria-Reuter Special.
ELEVEN HOUR TALK
Berlin, Feb. 12. Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg left Berchtesgaden at 10 p.m. after talks with Herr Hitler which lasted 11 hours with pauses for meals.
the
A communique issued after talks says that Dr. Schuscr
Schuschnigg, ACT Did Herr von Papen, visited Hiller
4. Herr Hitler agreed that Ger- many would not support illegal netivities of Austrian Nazis:
5. The maintenonce of the 1936 agreement would be pursued by peaceful work;
6.
Chinese Officially Admit Losses
Hankow, Feb. 14.
The Sao Tang Pao, official Chinese army organ, says that Chinese forces on the Hwal river front retreated 20 north bank of the river. Tsaolaots! was lost to the Japanese,
miles yesterday while defending the
Chinese reports claimed, that 10 troops Austrian Independence would days of fighting on the Hwal River casualties Chinese not be discussed in any further talks; resulted in 1,000 Japanese
being killed. new friendly discussion or 7:
were also heavy. A whole regiment all pending questions;
under a commander named Yu was annihilated, and six battalion com- manders were killed yesterday alone. have Vernacular papers here published the report that Chinese troops retreated 25 miles yesterday Priping-Hankow railway
8. It was again emphasised that Austrian Independence would not be considered,
9. The talks were a complete The Fatherland HER
a torelilight parade for the man who nation without giving up Austrian independerpe,bedr
DI
in the presence of Herr Jcacalm vonj made peace with a German brother front from Pabitum to Laotsun, oa Ribbentrop. the new Forelyn
Obersalzberg- Minister, at.
The unonicial meeting originated from the mutual wlab to discuss all ques- tlons concerning. Austro-German relations-Reuter,
MUSSOLINI NOTIFIED
Vienna, Feb. 12. Preparatory to to-day's meeting with the Fuehrer, the secret of which was well kept, Dr. Schuschnigs had telephone conversations with Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini.
that
Political circles declare Hitler expressed the wish that Austro-German relations should be restored. It is understood that Dr Schuschnige, while echoing this wish "insisted that Austria's Independence
be respected by Germany.
PROTECTION FOR GERMAN VISITOR
It is reliably learned that the au- thorities are preparing to guard the rallway from the German frontier by Innsbruck to Brenner Pass on the Italian frontier. Large detachments of Tyrolean gendarmes have been sent to points all along the line.
It is reported that a high German personage will pass through Austria of his way to Italy on Sunday and that Germany has asked for the unusual precautions Unked Press.
`FEELING IN LONDON
London, Feb. 12. It is felt here that the Hitler- Diplomats foresee, firstly, тесор Schuschalgg meeting is likely to cillation of Dr. Schuschnigg and the produce little more than a re-state- Austrian Nazis; secondly, an impetus anti- ment of the principles of the agree to the Austrian Nazis new ment of July 11, 1930.
Semitic measures; thirdly, co-opera- It is confidently forecast here that tion to prevent Soviet Influence ex- no concessio of fundamental panding in Central Europe; fourthly, regard to the careful Austrian efforts to prevent Austrian Government's attitude to the meeting being interpreted as foreign countries and Austrian preparatory step towards a German Nazism will be made,
anschluss - United Press.
character
the south bank of the River Chi. Some 5,000 Japanese trouge making to press southward last night along the railway with both flank 1.000 strong.. Severe aghting was resum- ed at Tenghsien on the Tientsin- Pukow railway yesterday.
The Sao Tang Pao says that 3,000 Japanese troops appeared yesterday on the north bank of the Yellow River, south-east of Puyang, and were trying to cross the river.
Japanese troops from Puyang were also disturbing the vicinity of Chang- yuan and Fengchiu, the latter town being 20 miles from Kalteng, across the Yellow River. United Press
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GUNS AWAKEN CANTON
Three large.
Canton, Feb. 14. PEARL RIVER
Japanese bombers Shipping both at Canton and Hong-crossed over Balchuen at 9.15" this kong is preparing for the re-opening morning, heading north. Heavy anti- the Bre greeted them, of the passage to Canton on Tuesday air-craft morning. There are several ships in thunders of the guns being audible Hankow, Feb. 14.
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After a week of dull and rainy Pingwo, which has active during yesterday and destroy-S. N. Company' ed the Japanese headquarters at a heavy cargo for Canton and is ex-weather, the Japanese airmen ap- Pengpu and Huaiyuan, as well as pected to leave before noon to-morrow parently intend to take advantage of when relay Japanese munitions, the water tower, for the barrier. River steamers also the clear sky. This was particularly Pengpu station, and a pontoon bridge will take up their services again from noticeable yesterday
The after relay of Japanese planes cross- across the Yellow River-United both. Canton and Hongkong.
Military Authorities in Canton have ed the countryalde north of Canton,
As the telephone call from Ber-
Chinese Withdraw From noted the various shipping com- carrying out operations in various that the barrier is to be re-parts of the province, including the chtesgaden to Dr. Schuschnigg WAS
Canton-Hankow rallway. preceded by a call from Mussolini,
Following the news that ships are passage which will be used It is fairly certain that Rome also
allowed to pass the Pearl River being Chengchow, Feb. 14.
be will
Hill Passage, a detour the had hand. in arranging the
from the main river. barrier as from to-morrow, vesseln After a terrific all-day battle in being made
which have been bottled up since Berchtesgaden meeting-Reuter.
which Chinese defence works were This passage can now accommodate February & are getting up steam pre- A FORWARD STEP
completely destroyed by concentrated ships up to nearly 14 feet draught paratory to departure. The E. Tal- Berlin, Feb. 12.
Japanese artillery fire, the Chinese and the most recent surveys show shan in leaving at 7 a.m. to-morrow, The general Impression in well-
troops have retreated from Tangying that its depth is actually about six which is an hour earlier than har Informed diplomatic.clrcles is that
Important railway city on the Pei-rat
feet more than formerly charted. This
usual schedule, but this is due to the the meeting between Herr Hitler and
ping-Hankow line in north Honan toest Dr. Schuschnigg is a positivo step
take up now positions along the deepening which has made all the nece
old charts incorrect, is believed to towards. better Austro-German understanding, but nothing in the The annual hockey match between Chi River twenty kilometers to the be the result of the blocking of the nature of a fresh Austro-German | Oxford and Cambridge was played The Japanese, launching a fierce agreement nor any extension of the to-day and ended in a draw. Both assault from Changteh, used hun terms of existing co-operation is ex-sides-scored once. It was not mildreds of tons of ammunition and through the Hill Passage with a con-
effect pected.
eight-minutes from the end; however, Bacticed a large number of their sequent scouring Dr. Schuschnigg seems to have that Cambridge scored the equalising men before they succeeded in dis- in the Hill Passage, though effective, obtained assurances of non-interfer- } goal-Reyter.- ence from German Nazis, while it is believed that Hitler will be able to ST. ANDREW'S TEAM
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lodging the Chinese troops.
Twenty thavy Gold feces kept pounding the Chinese throughout the morning of February 11, while eight or nine tanks lumbered into action to flank the Chinese positions from the
of the Reich to produce something ground to-morrow at 5.10 p.m.-H. left.
affairs to off Millington; E. H. P. While, F. V. Wong; R. Dormer, G. Cox, A. F.
satisfactorytments, par Austin; F. A Broadbridge, M. Dunne, on that morning alone, making tho
set the recent
ticularly the fall of the Goga Gov. Colledge, J. R. Higgs, W. G. ernment in Rumänis, and to coun-
Norcutt rumours of trouble in
teract the
Germany-Reuter,
FURTHER TALKI PROBABLE
Vienna, Feb. 19. The probability of further Austro- German conversations to thrash out | the many questions. left unseliled at Berchtesgaden meeting,
envisaged in official circles.
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It is estimated at least 800 shells were rained on the Chinese defenders Chinese positions untenable.
Throughout the engagement
bombers squadron Japanese dropping tons of missiles on the Chinese trenches and behind the lincs
of
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After crossing the Hwai Iliver, the Japanese opened an all day attack on the Chinese troops on Saturday but were repulsed with heavy losses. now between the Ilwai and the Kwai The Chinco centra, positions aro Rivers and maintain close contact with the right wing_guarding the north bank of the Ko River---Central, News.
river In other channels which has diverted a greater volume of water |
The barrier
is said by, shipping people to be very light, and composed only of junks partly filled with stones.
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