Saturday,
HONČKONG TELEGRAPH
August 26, 1939.
“TELEGRAPH” SPECIAL MESSAGES ON THE EUROPEAN CRISIS "I've got a good Europe Continues To Mobilise Millions Of
Troops: Greece and
Belgium Join
Scramble
LONDON, Aug. 26 (UP).—The combined strength of the British and
Serious Incidents On French navios at the outset of a war would be twice that of Germany and
Borders Continue
WARSAW, Aug. 26 (UP). Holstein entered port on an omelal
vilt to the Free City to-day.
A German soldier was killed on Polish soll last night when Polish and German patrols clashed near the
Meanwhile, putting the finishing
touches on the military preparations,
authorities to-day prohibited
Pelty on the Polish East Prus-operation of private care to conserve sinn frontier.
Warships Near Norway
fuel in anticipation of emergency.
The Polish Government protested
Italy.
ROOSEVELT APPEALS REJECTED?
However, danger is admitted by the far-flung protec- |tive distribution of the British and Fronch fleets.
The precise strength and dis- tribution of the fleets are guurd-
programme totals."
to the Danzig Senate twice to-day Faint Hope From bout double that of Italy and Ger-Amimssador to London, was n lnte
regarding the emergency stop re-
Another Plano Downed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WARSAW, Aug. 25 (Domel).~~A |
OSLO, Aug. 25, (Trans-Ocean)-cently introduced in the Free City. Pilots stalloned at the Lighthouse Utsira, near Stavanger, report that on Thursday an aircraft carrier and two submarines were observed 20 mlies off the Bghthouse.
naval and aircraft units
LIN- were
U.S. Peace Move LONDON, Aug. 25 (UP). report from Gdynia claims that a-Europe sees but a faint The pilots state definitely that the German bomber which flew over the and grim hope of peace in
Polisis forts at Clynia to-day was President Roosevelt's ap chot down.
peals and continues to speed up preparations for war.
́In London, it is felt that the climax is near and will possibly conic when Hitler gives his perch at the Tannenberg cele- brations on Sunday.
doubtedly British.
25
20
of
Restoring Communications SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" • ed secrets, and in addition, the LONDON, Aug. 20 (UP).—Com- | rapidly expanding construction Germany are apparently being restor
munications between London
and prevent accurate ed slowly. Cables from Berlin are
now being 'received hore. In terms of tonnage, Britain is
Mr.
Joseph Kennedy, United States many combined. However, qualify-caller at No. 10 Downing Street Inst jinit factors are as follows: firstly, the night.
extent of the Impregnability of Authoritative sources here stalc British home naval bases from Ger- that it is planned to invite Conser→
Ministers man bombers; secondly, the necessity vative ex-Cabinet of the wide distribution of British leuders of the Opposition to partici pate in Cabinet discussions and also ships in order to patrol the Empire.
to establish an Inner Cabinet, prob- Chamberlain, ably to include Mr. Lord Halifax, Sir John Skman, Lord! Chatfield, Mr. Clement Attleet Sir Archibald Sinclair and Mr. Winston Churchill.
French Mobilisation
BRICIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Aug. 26 (UP).---Assuming that President Roosevelt's last hour etorts will be rejected, France has not ceased to mobilize the nation for war.
Prepared For Worst LONDON, Aug. 20 (UP). The Brillsh and French Governments,
Dawn to-day broke with the armed with extraordinary emergency frontiers Jumed with armed men powers, have proceeded to deliberate- as they have never been since they prepare for the worst eventuality.
Flect At Battle Stations World War.
The mobilisation has already sur- The Home Fleet, reinforced by 133
Polos Shot Dead SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Corman Propaganda DERLIN, Aug.
DANZIG, Aug. (UP).—The (UP). The D.N.}. (Ometal German News Vorposten" reports that Danzig Agency), to-day issued the follow-border guards fast night killed two
Polish soldiers, ng statement:
The reports said the Peles crossed "According to all reliable reports from the Polish frontier and accord- the frontier west of Danzig, ignoring ing to new evidence given by Polish the Danzig guard's challenge
They
ulso charge that Polish
Britons have assumed that Hitler ifeserters, it is now absolutely certain
on three German will ignore the Roosevell appeal bait that the Potes are planning attacks artillery Ared
planes, Including two passenger hope that President Moreleki on German territory.
Poland will accept, thus putting the "Troop concentrations and military planes.
The Polish Commissioner to Danzig spotlight of filler as the aggressor. preparations being made by the Poles: are in no way of a defensive characas sem two notes to the Senate, pro- Hitler And Note From Roosevelt testing against the appoinment of BERLIN, Aug. 25, (TransOcean). frontier Herr Alber Foerster and Nnzi leader There appears to be no doubt that one in Danzig which is call to be last step Germany will not herept the prope divisions and
before
the Free City's reunion with sals made by President Roosevelt in armoured car brigade nre caneen-
Chancellor his message to
Hitler,
As an outlet to their tense emotions, trated. Also on the Upper Silesian Germany,
mani- preparations have frontier
been
We the City has extended notwithstanding the reserve
to the German naval train-festext in official quarters on this sub-us lundreds of thousands of men are be wel thereture noticed, and it must
homes to take up arms, leaving their ject. concluded that the Poles are planning int ship Schleswig-Holstein,
The Poles have also protested
Communists for Stalin's "treason" which
Government's endorses the decision that all negotiations with barbour policemen and
Moscow are ended.
ter
"On the Bant here Polish three.
a coup.
Prussian
that
to the
at the entrance to
passed that of last September which ships of the Rezerve Fleet, is reported topped 1,300,000 men, and at the to be at battle stations stretching from million mark will soon be pushed.
Baltic. sent rate of progress the two the Orkneys to Norway's Skagerrag The French Premier will resume
London telephony
are jummed his conferences early this morning with Government priority calls. when he will receive reports of the London crowds showed the British national spirit last night when they progress of mobilisation.
rathered in Whitehall, where they remained to a late hour. They sat
Rule Britannia" ng Mr. Chamberlalu
Reuter Reports MORE special messages the Telegraph" from "Reuter" indicate how Europe is hastily preparing for the war.
naval
Polish against die disarming of twelve Polish Chancellor will answer the message, the Public are venting their rage on Jentered No. 10 Downing Street.
The statement adds troops are reported at other points in Upper Silesia, ready to march on the German frontlers.
It is not yet known whether the
the
the con-
fecation of a Polish munitions train. U.S. Precautions OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Poland Accepts
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
As the Reichwher Alled
with Siegfried Line
man power.
to
Illtler has speeded up his plans for
A Paris message says that WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UP).— WASIHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UP) by the same scalos the Maglol forces on the a quick solution by a series of con-
German side of the ferences with his government and The Attorney General, Mr. Frank The Polish Embassy reports that they Line has been balanced and North Sea were seen from "Dutch military leaders. He has also had a Murphy reveals that the Department have picked up a short wave radio the Freuch
ond
German miesair liner yesterday, according to pas- Justice has conversation with of long
counter-broadcast from telephone
Warsaw announcing face opened
One another
full
war sengers who arrived here from Ben- Herr Foerster in Danzig.
espionage headquarters at the Panama that President Moseleki has agreed in jooting along the Rhine, awaiting mark. Roosevelt Attacked
The nie liner en route from Amster- Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, und Alaska principle to President Roosevelt's litler's decision for war or for peace, and will
probably soon open head-
for mediation. proposals
The French attach vital importance tam, skirted the Dunish-German The German press makes scathing
Philippines
that It is understood
President to the Fuehrer's talk with his Foreign frontier, and keeping at a respectable attacks
Roosevelt's quarters in the on President
The Department of Justice, War and Moscicki pointed out that Polund is Minister lost night. It is believed the distance and a considerable height, pence messages.
Authoritative sources
decline to comment on Mr. not an aggressor in the present dis-talk will have a decisive influence on flew past Heligoland. here have Navy
history-making Murphy's statement, Informed cir-pute and added that a chief of a State Hitler's outlined the progress towards
move has been conso "unbiased" as President Roosevelt plans. showdown. Firstly, the Intensifying dra said the
would undoubtedly make un ideal of war news as demonstrated by the templated for many weeks.
Polishi The statement surprised many well mediator. German prers charges that poiler yesterday killed eight Ger-informed persons, who pointed out at that the Philippines has been consi- "¡dered to be beyond rivil jurisdiction Secondly, that President Roose- but within the sovereignty of mill- vell's peace appeal will be treated in tary jurisdiction.
Mans
and wounded seven
Maerischoseau.
similar manner to his previous ap- peals.
The German press says "President Rooseveli is attempting to sabotage Hitler's work of prace,"
Pressure On Poland
attempt
Scotland Yard Drive
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Aug. 25 (UP)-It has
Another Appeal
week-end
Belgian Mobilisation
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BRUSSELS, Aug 26 (UP),—The Belgian Cabinet hns decided WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Reuter),parilat mobilization. -President Roosevelt hon appealed
One passenger stated that between the two Islands were 25 or 30 vessels jat anchor, and another was getting up
steam.
on
Liner Ordered Back From Cherbourg it is reported that on the Hamburg-Amerika liner Hansu was stopped last night and ordered This will affect 350,000 men, all back to Germany when the to Herr Hitler a second time after of whom are Army officers and men point of picking up passengers of receipt of acceptance of his propo-who will be recalled from leave. sals from President Moscicki
In addition, the Cabinet has decided Cherbourg for New York,
One hundred and fifty passengers Poland.
on tupplementary measures to put had already embarked in a special all the nation in a state of "active de-launch to join the liner, when the Ilanan received the message calling her to stop.
President Roosevelt says that
preparing to swoop down on German will accept these proposals,
been learned that Scotland Yard is the world prays that Germany too fenceCIAL TO THE "TELEQNAPH"
ROME, Aug. 20 (UP)--It has been The passengers are returning to
Berlin. Exodus.
Thirdly, Hitler will
to Agents if war breaks out. It la complete negotiations to swing understood that a special branch of Turkey from the Anglo-French the police have compiled a list of front, while some quarters hope that and Yard is receiving many
agents. Russia will bring pressure on Poland
telephone calls to capitulate.
Fourthly, Germany will attempt to anxious to give information regard. Virginio Gaydo, publisher of the under arms besides specialists attach-westward are packed and all seats on
reconcile Japnu.
Fifthly, Germany will probably de- lay precipitate neuon until the Tan- nenberg celebrations are held.
Anti-aircraft guna have been man ned by full crews on the roofs of buildings in the heart of the city.
Berlin crowds are depressed and saying "I certainly looks like whr." Gorman Claim
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Aug. 26 (UP).-The D.. N.D., (Oficial German News Agency has issued a statement saying, "It now absolutely certain that Poles are planning attacks on man territory."
Communication Delays
the
Ger
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ LONDON, Aug. 25 (UP).—Com-
London munications between
and Berlin are almost impossible, tele- phone
being messages indefinitely.
delayed
from people who are
aeroplanes for London have been booked until Sunday. The British consulates are swarming with persons seeking visna.
Assails Peace Appeal ocially announced that, as a precau-Paris. SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH!!.
tion, the 1003 and 1913 classes have been called to the colours.
In Berlin the exodus of foreigners ROME,
Hence there are now six classes has increased. The trains travelling Aug, 25 (UP).—Signor Glornale d'Italia, Signor Mussolini's ed to various classes. ing alleged spies.
mouthpiece, nasailed President Netherlands Mobilization Extra police are stationed at
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" important buildings throughout the Roosevelt's appeal for peace and Mr. country, particularly at the Admiral-of Commons, as attempts to impose The Netherlands Government issued Chamberlain's statement in the House
AMSTERDAM, Aug, 25 (Domci)- Ity, War Omee, Home Office and the the Anglo-Amerlean viewpoint upon mobilization orders on Thursday night
Ministry of Transport. It is reported that these precautions
In London it was stated yesterday were tuken
Germany, Russia, Japan and Italy,
in preparation against the outburst that following the announcement of after the new IRA. plot was dis-Spain.
Signer Gayda linked Russia Ideolo-of a genetal conflagration. Militia e curtallment of the West Indies put to the ricket tour, Surrey had concelled its gically with the so-called Fascist corps were also called
remaining home match with Lan- Nations, similar to the other Rome colours to-day.
cashire in the county cricket cham- editorialists.
pionship, scheduled to begin
covered.
Forbids Visits Of Warships
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Volunteer air forces have been
Cricket Cancelled
on
THE HAGUE, Aug. 23 (Domel).-pop bed the peace appeal of the mobilized and all holidays for police Following proclamation of mobiliza-sense of humanity. He said that cancelled.
Wednesday next. 25 being dictated by a deep and Government officials have been The Football Association announces
a war.
of offers."
the
The warlike utmosphere that Saturday's programme will be arc further
there played unless
to
on orders, the Netherlands Govern- President Roosevelt's appeal aimed at in the city is rapidly mounting. ment has prohibited the entry into increasing the responsibility of the Germany Mobilizes 25 Divisions serious developments, or they receive Netherlunds harbours and ports by Axis powers. He said that the SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"'
a request from the Government. warships of any foreign country.
The steps have been taken to secure tween Berlin and Warsaw, including Friday, Germany has
messages ignore all that happened be
BERLIN, Aug. 25 (Domel)-By Police Reserve, Called Up neutrality for Netherlands in case of "offers and refusals
concentrated LONDON, Aug. 25, (Trans-Ocean). about 25 divisions of troops on the The first reserve of London police, custern border, while troops are still 3,000 men strong, hus been ordered Factories Requisitioned
continuing eastward movements, ac to report for duty to-day, Chief of Naval Operations, were in cording to informed quarters in! Gas Masks Distributed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" lengthy conference with President Berlin. "PARIS,
LONDON, Aug. 25, (Trans-Ocean). Aug. 25, (UP), The Roosevelt following the Cabinet There is no knowing when and A large number of omnibuses have Government has requisitioned all meeting.
where the Inflammatory situation been prepared for ambulance service factories working on Government
Bald Mr. Edison German Seaplano Fired On
will take fire. Military experts are in course of yesterday. discussion contracts, and has decreed a mora touched on virtually all phases of the agreed that the first fuse will be fired; Coal shipments from Woles SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" torium on qil debts and negotiable
at Danzig which will blow up the Germany have been stopped. Navy. BERLIN, Aug. 25, (UP). The instruments of the reservists who
"We told the President that the entire German-Polish borders.
Gas masks have been distributed D.N.B., (Omcial
The streets of Berlin are resound- throughout the country. Germany News have been called to the Colours
It is authoritatively reported that situation was well in hand and that ing with the
of large forces The Deputy Agency) has announced that a Polish Count Ciano, through M. Poncet, has the Navy is ready for any kind of
Premier of New of troops.
Anti-aircraft guns destroyer outsido Polish territoriul
hre Zealand declared yesterday that New waters to-day fired upon a German urged France to advise Poland to give emergency," he said.
all over unfolding themselves Senator Thomas to-day told
the Zealand is completely prepared for In to Germany.
the city. seaplane,
any emergency. France urged Poland to calm United Press that the Soviet-German
no indication of a
Border, reports Indicate that Ger- All officials of the Canadian but there is no
change pact might be of possible future Communications Cut Off
in France's determination to aid the benefit to the United States in guid-man and Polish forces are confront-National Defence Ministry worked all the border night on Thursday to prepare mobili- SPECIAL TO' THE "TELEGRAPH"
Poles Ja the event of an attack, ing Japan's policy to closer amity to ing such other across
The Government has ordered the the United States and Great Britain.tral Europe.
lines through the vast plains in Cen-sation plans, according to reports MOSCOW, Aug. 25, (UP)—It is
He also said there is little hope of reported here that Polish telephone seizure of to-day's issues of the Com- and telegraph comunications with munist newspaper Humanite and a settlement In Europe without
Russo-Poland making concessions. Germany have been cut off and that Le-Soir which lauded, the traffic from Poland is being routed German .pact. through Moscow for relay,
Warsaw Denial
·SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
is wood that
the Gorman mobilisation before con- vaking the Cabinet decree for general French mobilisation.
a
M.
M.
WARSAW, Aug. 28 (UP),—Official, Daladter also conferred with
And
.
More Italians Called To The Colours SPECIAL TO "THE" “TELEGRAPH"
hero.
Guard Against I.R.A. LONDON, Aug. 25, (Reuter ).--- Extra police guards have been placed at all buildings of importance
the German Gamelin, the Vice President of the Berlin that the telegraph and te000 more men will join the colours-wor Office are specially protected.
Quarters have denied reports that Polish troops have con-Counell for War. -- centrated and are ready to start an offensive in Upper Silesia.
phone
M. Dalodier has decided to awatt Berlin Cuts Off Communication! ROME, Aug. 25, (Domel)-With throughout the country following the | With Foreign Countries the 1903 and 1019 classes chiled up discovery by Scotland Yard of a
total military forces to-day, the
concerted NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (Domel) which have so far been mobiilsed by new L.R.A., plot to make a
attack on Government bulidings. The Associated Press reports from Italy are estimated at 1,000,000
Under to-day's orders, about 600,- Office, Ministry of Transport ar
In London, the Admiralty, Home communication between Ber- Meanwhile, the general view herein and important cities
nbroad Up to August 25, six classes have
It is understood that LILA, agen is that there is little hope for pence. Including New York, London, Paris, been called out in addition to large in England have been instructed.
Danzig, Brussels, and Copenhagen forces of technical units. Plane Fired Upon 1
-U.S. Cabinet Colled. was suddenly interrupted yesterday All reserve forces for the Navy take advantage of the present paris
evening.
and Air Force were enlisted op to of crisis,
Treasures Safeguarded BERLIN, Aug. 25, (Reuter)-The SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" "Deutsche Allgemeine Zellung" pub
According to the report, the steps August 24 An umelal announcement WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UP) were taken by the German authori- says that 86 battalions of the Fascist LONDON, Aug, 25% (Reuter) ishes a special edition giving in big President Roosevelt has cailed ties after Chancellor Hitler's inter- Volunteer Corps have also been called Priceless historical documents and headlines the German news agency meeting of his Cabinet to discuss the views with the Japanese, Brush, to arms.
treasures have been removed from report of a plane, in which the Ger- European situation and the develop French and Italian Ambassadors you-
Greece Calls Up' Men Westminster Abbey, and taken to sman Secretary of State, Herr Stuck-munt of plans to further cushion the
CAFTELEGRAPHIC" places of safety in the country, It is believed that some imme terday. It
SPECIAL TO THE TE
The objects removed Included the hardt was travelling, was fired at by blow inflicted by any conflict.
portant measures were in progress in Athens Aug 25, - (UP). — The Polad
The President said he does not connection with the critical European direak Govemment has called all historic i coronation iplan to call a special session of Con- eitustion aimer und 'non-commissioned officers the ARREGUEMugn: chair, in which
gresa at present" since there is still
The Associated Press message was of the classes of 1939 wisd11040 to the KS SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ja hope of averting war.
despatched to New York from a calentrs. DANZIG, "Aug. 28° (Ddmel).----The Mr. Charles Edbon, Acting Secret-private wireless transmitter in Berlin This order also includes the air 2.040-ton German cruiser Schleswig- ary to the Navy and Admiral Stark, via Parla
German Cruiser Visits Danzig
force-reserves.
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police guard.
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