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WAR R-MA THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1939.
日七十月七
Exchange of Notes Paves Way For New Parleys
SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS
$38.00 PER ANNUM
CLEARING-UP DAYS at WHITEAWAY'S
mány lines in all depts to be cleared at
SPECIALLY
LOW PRICES
COME IN AND SEE
European Cities Prepare for Worst LONDON BECOMES
EUROPE SEES HOPE IN SANDBAG
HITLER'S
INDECISION
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter). In the absence of authoritative information, political circles to-night drawing conclusions of guarded hopefulness
are
There is no doubt that the nature of the British reply to Berlin' was communicated to the Opposition leaders, but as the latter have not asked for a recall of Parliament, it can be assumed that they are satisfied with the course being taken by the Government.
Berlin Activity Excites Crowds
In the meantime, in every section, British measures of ensurance are being taken with the greatest expedition and thoroughness. REPLY SENT TO BERLIN
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).—It is believed that the Cabinet had a draft reply before them when they met this morning, and this was prepared after examination of Herr Hitler's note by experts, which began as soon as it 'was received.
4 o'clock this
This examination continued until
Reich Declaration morning, and was resumed for several hours before the
Cabinet meeting. To Be Issued?
BERLIN,
Aug.
The reply to Herr Hitler was despatched this after- 30 noon.
(Reuter).—Important con-
It is understood that it leaves the door open for ferences have been taking further negotiation and is such that a further reply from place in the Chancellory throughout the day, and Herr Hitler is not unlikely. crowds began to collect this MEDIATION OFFERS evening to watch comings
and goings.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP),—Although Hitler has not A rumour is circuliting to night that an important Gov-replied to President Roosevelt's appeals; has ignored ernment communication is im- Queen Wilhelmina's and King Leopold's joint mediation minent. Such a declaration has offer, and also the Pope's appeals, informed British circles heen expected for the last week.
believe that such moves by neutral countries de "Hamburger Fremdanblat dectures monstrate categorically that world opinion has definitely to-night that "discussions concerning | mobilised against Hitler. Anal common political aims between | England and Germany are possibile," Therefore, they express the
opinion that the
The Berlin correspondent of the
-
cumulative PREPARED
The writer nikin, however, that effect. of such powerful appeals far as Polish-German incidents are and two disinterested cffers, concerned "in this matter, as far as will possibly weigh with Hitler Germany is concerned, the solution when the balance changes for ia no longer to be direussed, byt
war or pence, victory or defeat. curried out.”
FOR WAR
Egypt Will Not Bo
Caught Great Britain and France have
Napping
5 a.m. Statement
Laecruted the Wilhelining-Leupold |
ALEXANDRIA, with the full realisation
Aug. 30 LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).----An | offer. but "important statement" was promised that it must be approved by Poland (Router)."If war should come for 9 p.m., G.MT., (5 m. HK.Tre any steps can be taken to put it will not find Egypt unpre-
it into effect.
bared", said a spokesman of the
by the announcer at the close of the L news broadcast from German radię 'stations to-night.
;
Corridor Closed To Germany POLAND ORDERS MOBILISATION
CITY
SPECIAL TO. THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP).—Throughout the day workmen have been rushing the work of sandbagging public buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, where tiers of sandbags are rising to a height of 20 to 30 feet between the abutments along the terraces.
The price of sandbags is rising, but the Government is instituting control and is supply- ing the bags at approximately 4d. each.
More than 200,000,000 have been issued and another 400,000,000 have
H.K. & S. Bank Sand-bagged
LONDON, Aug. 31 (Reu-
ben ordered. Outside contracters || ter).—Apart from sandbagging
are changing as much as a shilling each.
Mbanical excavator are at work
seath earth.
the street-level windows of the basements, the Hangkong and
the Yokohama Specio banks have no intention of removing to the their managements country,
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Reports from Londe's parks, Blling the ten Shanghai, The Chartered and Warsaw state that a deeree of general mobilisa- The decree does tion was issued this afternoon. not amount to general mobilisation, but affectsthampton all trained reserves up to the age of 40.
Orders have been given for the conscription of horses, motor cars and bicycles, but these only apply to owners who receive a personal sum-
Įmons,
Slovakia,
NEWS FLASHES
Queen Mary Sails
ailed from Mary Test Queen
to-day
with 2,200 purengers, compared with the norimal
1.800. muximum number of
The pussenspers were tieeping in the public and all available parts of the
root ship.
Railway Precautions
The railway stations have posted "Instructions to Farsangers." If there is an air raid while you are in this traint
1. Do not attempt to leave the train if it slops away from a station unless the Guard requests you to do 10. You are safer where you are.
2. Pull the blinds down both dur- the the day and night for protection against flying glass.
3. If there is room available le down on the flour,
Storage Of Meat
Plans for this have been prepared, but they will only be applied when there is utmost necessity.
Tho Chinese and Japaneso Embassics have no intention of moving, though in most cases wives and familics of staffs will be sent to the country.
LATEST
PESSIMISM REVIVED
The communique
was issued with the ap- simultaneously pearance of posters calling up trained reserves. The pasters [draw especial attention to the NEW YORK, 30 (Reu- entry of German troops into{ter).-The French liner the German Normandie, Communique sued
liner Bremen, and the WARSAW. Aug. 30 (Reuter)-British liner Acquitania will up trained reserves, a communique be permitted to sail early in Simultaneously with posters calling!
lee cream manufacturers in London his been issued stating that several)
and the provinces have announced the morning. German policy of ng-1 months ag
that in view of the fact that they are PARIS, AUG. 39 (UP) HIGH using their cold storage depots for OFFICIALS OF mresión fowards Poland took the
THE FRENCH ARE OF THE form of
of a press campaign, threaten- ATHENS, Aug. 30 (Reuter). the storage of meat, the supply of lee GOVERNMENT
the OPINION THAT HITLER'S LATEST will probably cease in ing statements by German headers-All Germans under 45 residentovinces immediately and in London PROPOSALS ARE "AUSOLUTELY
potematle provocations, frontier in-in Greece are returning to Ger- next week elderis, anci an ever-increasing con- centiation of a forces mised many and have been called op
THEY REGARD HIS MESSAGE WITH GREAT BRITAIN for military service. dirceted against}
ESSIMISM Donai as well as territorial claims WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Reuter). out in Poland Tuny, leave The King of Italy has cabled a reply to President Roosevelt's appeal, will always be met with approval by possible to bring about peace with All efforts at conciliation, which jstating thai Italy is doing whatever is Poland, lave hitherto found no echo justice.
of the Poland frontiers.
Intter
activity
that is threatened.
on the part of the German Govern- iment.
"and"
PARIS. Aug 30 (Router).-Sixteen Taking into account these facts, thousand children were evacuated
especially the entry of German from Paris to-day. troops into Slovakla, Poland is com- pelled to strengthen its security by defensive military meastures.
BUDAPEST, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-. Anti-aircraft guns are mounted on The Pulish policy, which was bridges here and the surrounding never inspired by aggressive designs hills. against any other State, emains un-i changed.
Corridor Closed
continues tu strict of
The Government maintain
neutrality.
allitude un
Some
eream manufacturing depots are being used for the storage of blood for the hospitals.
UNACCEPTABLE."
TO
IT IMPOSES CONDITIONS WHICH ARE ABSOLUTELY UN- ONE AU- ACCEPTABLE," SAID THORITY.
Priceless Films Removed The National Film Library of the on0,000 feet of priceless historical LER'S MESSAGE 15 A MIXTURE neitish Film Institute has moved 2-
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THATt_hit- film dating back to 1895, including Of
AND RE. ACCEPTANCES King George VT's coronation, the FUSALS. procession of King George V's funeral and also those of King Edward and Queen Victoria. The films are being Laken to Sussex.
The press-generally records the im- pression of hope of a peaceful actule-with sandbags.
BERLIN, Aug. 10 (Reuter). The German press reports at rallway traffic between Berlin and ment. East Prussia through the Corridor has been stopped by the Polish au-
The
the
HITLER'S MESSAGE
Abbey Tombs Covered Westminster Abbey and the Royal to Chapels are being closed to-day
LONDON, Aug. 26, (UP),—It has permit the removal of the Agures
Hitler's Ten figures been rellably stated that from the ancient tombs,
Germany's have already been taken to safety message firstly reafflems
covered friendship with Britain; secondly, re- and the tombs have been
peats his intention of Incorporating Danzig and the Corridor in the Reich; King Visits Ministries
thirdly, expresses his willingness to accept Britain's offer of their good SIMLA. Aug. 30 (Reuter)-^ | LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter)His fees with Poland, and fourthly, thorities. Exactly how the two Monarchs Council of Ministers to "Reuter".
War hopes it will be possible for Poland -morning-express-from-Marien-Vice-Regal ordinance empowers the Majesty the King visited
a plenipotentiary to Berlin intend to medinte-is-so far not clear: to-day, after a day of unprece- | burg to Berlin, which was guarantee!temporary requisitioning of vessel, of Office and Air Ministry this late on a basis equal with-the- assuming that Germany is willing to
the Royal Indian Navy.
noon, when he inspected various ar-to The German announcer 1ster marle Recept, but it is believed that the pro-dented activity at Government by the German-Polish State Railway
rangements and dispositions. in 1931, was not accepted by the HERNE, Aug. 30 (Reuter)--The It clear that statement would pasal means that either or both are headquarters.
Official sources say there is nothing the
The Cabinet held a six hour meet-
Gas Masks For Papacy
in message to be Interpreted as comprise an important press review."repared to act as a go between with
Germany und Poland for the negotia-ing on the European crisis. Subse
This action is being formed here Swiss National Council have un-
an ultimatum. VATICAN CITY, Aug. 30 (Reu tion and settlement of the differences quently it was stated that the defence as a "violation of a State treaty," and animously voted a bill granting full
The Impression that there was a between the two countries.
is denounced as another proof of the power to the General Council with ter)--Gas masks have been issued to 24-hour time limit arose from
the Papal guards, While welcoming such initiatives as /frontler region had made the defences | nifairs on, the eastern border of the the country, and the maintenance "Impossible and intolerable state ofegard to measures for the protection
of Swiss neutrality.
LONDON, AUR. 30 (UP). The British Foreign Office announces that
Russo-Corman Talks
are
BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-It is officially revealed that Germany and Soviet-Russin
irt consultation ovce the German-Polish dispute.
The announcement is made in the "Diplomatische Karrespondenz" in response to foreign press ruggestions that there is a hitch between Berlin and Moscow.
The announcement says: study of the part shows that it come
into force on the day it was signed.
measures taken
there
LONDON, Aug. 30, (Reuter).--Mr.dimculty. Neville Chamberlain paid another
Paluce this afternoon.
ments.
in the western
Polish authorities,
Reich."
Viewed In Scrious Light
Reich.
written message which Hiller handed to Sir Nevile Henderson, but it is understood that Hitler agreed to. walve
this when the British Am- bassador drew his attention to the point.
Thetis Moving Nearer Beach BERLIN. Aug. 30 (Reuter).A Britain hus assured Denmark that
consummated to-morrow.
the message.
justice of his alms.
impregnable. a demonstration of solidarity with the
It is claimed
that a peace front, British circles are
large number not lot British, Egyptian and Indian optimistic regarding the outcome on the grounds that they believe that troops, the presence of an undivulged Germany is unlikely to accept.
of air force units, com- prehensive network of anti-aircraft German report that Poland has Britain Willi respect Danish neutrality
One official source has denied that batteries, make it evident that any ordered
Hiller proposed an economic agree- Visit To King
general mobiiliation hans long as Germany does..
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Twment with Poland although other attack will be repulsed without great attracted great attention here, and
further lifa of the Thetis were suc- political eireles declare that it creates
BERNE Aug 30 (UP)-The Swiss cessfully carried out last night, and sources said that such was part of It is generally expected that in the an "extremely serious altuation."
Federal Assembly to-day held an the submarine is now three and a One political
told spokesman
Although the message mentioned "A close visit to the King at Buckingham event of war, martial law willi.be\"Reuter" that "this is a most singular emergency session in which Generol half miles off the coast.
Danzig and the Corridor it did not proclaimed throughout the country,
mention Silesia to which the Fuchrer the Prime
Minister, Alymaher Pasha, reply to Sir Nevile Henderson's en-Henri Gulsan, aged 05, was elected
referred in his conversation with Sir The pact reveals the earnest desire of fully informed of all the develop-
France and Poland have been kept will become Governor of Egypt, and denvours. It is just another proor; to command the First Army Corps.
The Swiss peace-time! army NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (Reuter). Neville Henderson on Monday, both partners to place mutual rein-
all the courts will be converted into that the Poles rely on the guarantee
It is understood that the message tions on a lasting basis, and to work
given, and Poland's bellon must be ormally does not have a military Stockholders of the Oriental, Consol military tribunals,
chief. for a solution of the problems which leader of the Opposition, spent the the requisition of motor cars, trucks
Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy- Plans are already worked out for most awkward for Britain."
Mining Company to-day approved of was written in a friendly reasoning A Permanent "Counell of Minis-i Bath Houses of the Assembly voted the sale of the company to Japanese tone giving the impression that Hitler concern both nations.
day In consultations, seeing Mr. and other vehicles when deemed ters for the Defence of the State" full emergency powers to the Govern- | interests, and the transaction will be is more than ever convinced of the "Meantime, opportunity has been Chamberlain and Ministers in charge taken to inform the U.S.S.N., of the of the defence services,
and various supply and was to-night decreed by Herr Hitler ment. distributing committees have been
the present political tension latest developments and diplomatic
OSLO, Aug. 30 (UP)—The Foreign events connected with the German of the Labour Party, he is reviewing
It is understood that, at the request [created.
Field-Marshal. Hermann Geering atinisters of Norway, Sweden, Den- A scheme for the evacuation Polish problem, as was provided for in confidence the country's armed Cairo and Alexandrin is ready to be which will comprise four other mem-to-day and tomorrow to consider will be chairman of the committee, mark, and Finland are meeting here In the consultative clause of the pact." strength in relation to the political put into operation at any moment,
bets, including Hitler's deputy, Herr the Senndinavian attitude towards The paper adds that it is significant commitments and possible interna-
Italian Preparations
Rudolf Hess.
the European, situation: that Soviet-Russia, through its official tional developments.
Field-Marshal Goering has power- agency, has made known the streng- No demand for an immediate recall
BERLIN, "Aug. 30 (Reuter) -Herr ROME, Aug. 30 (UP). Even if to co-opt other members from the thening of her western frontier. of Parliament was made by Opposi war comes, Italy possesses enough existing Reich Dutchie respons
Foerster, leader of the Danzig Nuzla, PEIPING, Aug. 30 (Reuter)—Indication of the reaction of tion leaders during their culls at No. wheat
The now Council will be
understood to be in Berlin at
the Japanese army in North China to International events is "This shows that Russia is not in- 10 Downing Street to-day, states "unclent supply for the coming year, for uniform managemefales ad present, but there is no confirmation different to events. Poland must not "Reuter's" lobby correspondent,
given by the army-controlled press, which reiterates anti- necording to announcergents publish-ministration in economic affairs, and of a report that an agreement has forget that in 1919 a Polish question
an anti-British · at- Communist objectives while maintaining been signed between him and Horr existed, not only for Germany, but
preas
titude. for Soviet Busili."
Railways Requisitioned
The papers recall that Japan first Brital is altacked as being re- 30 Router)-A PARIS, Aug
·TOKYO, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-Vice- raised the anti-Comintern banner and presentative of the "practical diplo
This exact amount of this year's requisitioning: The railways.
Minister of the Navy, has been ap- Italy was "realistic rather
Presa comment, which is in the harvest has not yet been announced The decree states that companies
No Material Chango
to assure AD
and
may suo decrees. od by the Italian
The announcement states that, as precautionary measure, Italy has
In political circles it is noted that the reply to Berlin is not of a nature recently acquired stocks from abrød
Hitler.
JAPANESE ARMY WILL CONTINUE “CAMPAIGN”.
demanding immediate communication to bolster the amount raised in Italy, decres' is being published to-morrow Admiral Yamamoto, former Vice- support for it from Germany and macy, elc., of Capitallim."
to Parliament, otherwise the Govern-
'Decree Issued
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLINER sug 20
formation ofs Ministerial Council
In short, the position appears to
for the Dolumes of the Reich.
have undergone no material change... PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
than
(UP)-Herr ment itself would have summons but even with adverse weather con-must be ready to put at the Govern. Pointed Commander-in-Chlef to the moral wherefore the East Asiatic nature of advice to the new: Japanese Hitter.triday, Issued a decree for the Parliament, for to-morrow: faltiods; "which", destroyed a portion of ment's disposition all resources and combined fleet in succession Vice- races were urged · Lo. launch a con-¦ Prunier, says that his excred, inaalon.
PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
Admiral Yoshida, the new Navy certed attack on the headquarters of is to build greater Asin and to re-
move British domination from Asia, Communism-Russia,
Minister.