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THURSDAY, AUGUST
31, 1939.
日七十月七
Early Optimism Premature: Demands Reiterated
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HITLER'S LATEST
LATEST NOTE
EARLY OPTIMISM this morning gave place to a new wave of pessimism, as it became evident that Hitler still insisted on the return of Danzig and the Polish Cor- ridor as a pre-requisite to negotiations.
The texts of the Notes passing between Great Britain and Germany are closely guarded secrets.
According, however, to high officials of the French Govern- ment, quoted by “United Press," the terms outlined by Herr Hitler are
"absolutely unacceptable."
Berlin Activity Excites Crowds
Reich Declaration To Be Issued?
Paris government circles regard Hitler's message to Britain with great pessimism.
"It imposes conditions which are absolutely unac- ceptable," one authority told “United Press."
It is believed that Hitler's message was a mixture of acceptances and refusals. STERLING SLUMPS
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-After sharply advancing, sterling again slumped on the foreign exchange to-day and settled down around yesterday's
closing rate, due to the less favourable situation in Europe, while trading was very quiet, with traders BERLIN, Aug. 30 awaiting further developments. (Reuter).-Important con- BRITISH NOTE RECEIVED ferences have been taking place in the Chancellory
BERLIN, Aug. 31 (Reuter).—The British reply was "Throughout the day, and handed to Herr von Ribbentrop shortly after midnight.
crowds began to collect this It was brought by special courier, whose plane landed evening to watch comings at Tempelhof aerodrome at 11 p.m. last night. and goings.
Sir Nevile Henderson remain-
A rumour is circulating_to-ed with Herr von Ribbentrop for night that an important Gov-about 36 minutes, leaving at ernment communication is im-12.40 a.m. He returned to the minent. Such a declaration has British Embassy, after which been expected for the last week. Herr von Ribbentrop took the
The Berlin correspondent of the message to Herr Hitler. lumburger Fremdanblat declares to-night that "discussions concerninst No German communique is ex- England and Germany are veen |pected to-night.
Binal common political alms
far
The writer adds, however, that so
AB Polish-German incidents are concerned "in this matter, as far as
Germany is concerned, the solution
is no longer to be discussed, but
carried out."
French Approval
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PREPARED FOR WAR
Egypt Will Not Be Caught Napping
ALEXANDRIA,
Aug.
Corridor Closed To Germany POLAND ORDERS MOBILISATION
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 Ad. ench.
More than 200,000,000 have been issued and another 400,000,000 have been ordered. Outside contractors are charging as much as a shilling Mechanical excavalors are nt work
with earth.
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Reports from in London's parks, filling the bas Warsaw state that a decree of general mobilisa- The decree does tion was issued this afternoon. |not amount to general mobilisation, but affects
all trained reserves up to the age of 40.
Orders have been given for the conscríption of horses, motor cars and bicycles, but these only apply to owners who receive a personal sum-
mons.
NEWS FLASHES
H.K. & S. Bank Sand-bagged
LONDON, Aug. 31 (Rou- tor-Apart from sandbagging the street-loval windows of the basements, the Hongkong and Shanghai, The Chartored and the Yokohama Specie banks have no intention of removing
to their managements the
Queen Mary Sails The Queen Mary railed from Southampton tu-day with 2,200 || country. passengers, compared with the normal maximum number of 1,800. The passengers were sleeping in the public rouns and all available parts of the ship.
Railway Precautions
The railway stations have posted "Instructions fo Passengers." If there Is on air raid while you ure in this train;
The communique was issued
1. Do not attempt to leave the pearance of posters calling up simultaneously with the ap-
train If It stops away from a station unless the Guard requesis you to do 30. You are safer where you are. trained reserves. The posters
2. Pull the blinds down both dur- NEW YORK, 30 (Reu-ing the day and night for protection draw especial attention to the entry of German troops. into
ngaient flying glass. Slovakia.
ter).-The French liner 3. If there is room available lie Normandie, the Communique Issued
German down on the floor. liner
the Bremen, and WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Reuter),— Simultaneously with posters calling British liner Acquitania will
trained reserves, p
a communique be permitted to sail carly in that in view of the fact that they are has been Issued stating that several months ago Germin
policy of ng- gression towards Potand took forin of a preas campaign, threaten-
me
the
the morning.
ing statements by German leaders, ATHENS, Aug. 30 (Router). systematic provocations, frontier in--All Germans under 45 resident cidents, and an ever-increasing con- in Greece are returning to Ger- centration of armed forces mobilised many and have been called up
the Poland frontiers.
011
The tatter activity directed against
Danzig tus well as territorial claims made known by Germany, leave no I doubt that Poland is threatened.
for military service.
Storage Of Meat
ice cream manufacturers in Londot. and the provinces have announced
using their cold storage depot for the storage of meat, the supply of ice cream will probably cease in the provinces immediately and in London next week.
cream Some lee
manufacturing of blood for the hospitals. depots are being used for the storage
Priceless Films Removed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Reuter). The National Film Library of the The King of Haly has cabled a British Film Institute has moved 2,- All efforts at conciliation. which reply to President Roosevelt's appeal,000,000 feet of priceless historical will always be met with approval by stating that Italy is doing whatever is Bim dating back to 1805, including Poland, have hitherto found no echo possible to bring about peace with King George VI's coronation, the. jon the part of the German Govern- Justice. [ment.
facts,
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Taking into account these and especially the entry of German troops into Slovakia, Polund is com- 30 pelled to strengthen its security by
PARIS, Aug. 30 (UP).--The French (Reuter).-"If war should come defensive milliary measures.
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PARIS, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Sixten thousand children were evacuated from Paris to-day.
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procession of King George V's funeral and also those of King Edward and Queen Victoria. The films are being, taken to Sussex.
Government has received a copy of it will not find Egypt unprenever inspired by aggressive designs bridges here
The Polish palley, which was Anti-aircraft guns are mounted on permit the removal of the figures the British reply to Hitler, to which hared", said a spokesman of the against any other State, remains un-hills. they have given their full approval: Council of Ministers to "Reuter" changed.
The contents of the reply have noti
revealed
uthoritative to-day, after a day of unprece- ! sources indicate that it should enable dented activity at. Government the conversations to continue.
¡been
5 a.m. Statemont LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter),—An "Important statement" was promised for B p.m., G.M.T,, (5 m. H.K.T.) However, I is pointed out that, in by the announcer at the close of the news broadcast from German radio
<tations to-night.
The German announcer later made it clear that the statement would comprise an "important press review."
Russo-German Talks
headquarters.
The Cabinet held a six hour meet-
the meantime, the Poles regard with. concern the concentration of German on the European crisis. Subse- troops on the Slovakton frontier,quently it was stated that the defence In the western which has necessitated Warsaw take measures taken ing additional precautionary measures. frontier region had made the defences
there impregnable. "Pertinax" Pessimistic
The Government
continues
Abbey Tombs Covered Westminster Abbey and the Royal BUDAPEST, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-- | Chapels are being closed to-day to
and the surrounding from the ancient tombs. Ten Algures have, already been taken to safety to and the tombs have been covered maintain an attitude of strict with sandbags. BERLIN. Aug. 30 (Beuter) neutrality.
King Visits Ministries The German press reports that
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).--His railway traffic between Berlin and pression of hope of a peaceful settle-Office and Air Ministry this afer- The pross generally records the im-
the Wor Majesty the King visited East Prussia through the Corridor has been stopped by the Polish au-
noon, when he inspected various ar Chhorities,
rungements and dispositions.
Corridor Closed
ment.
·
The morning express from Marion Vice-Regal ordinance empowers the SIMLA, Aug. 30 (Reuter).—A burg to Berlin, which was guaranteed temporary requisitioning of vessels of by the German-Polish State Railway It is claimed that a large number 1931, was not necepted by the the Royal Indian Navy.
· SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" of British, Egyptian and Indian
troops, the presence of an undivulged Polish authorities,
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BERNE, Aug 30 (Router)-The Swiss National Counell have un- animously voted a bill granting full power to the General Council with regard to measures for the protection of the country, and the maintenance of Swiss neutrality.
BERLIN, Aug. 39 (Reuter).-1 is PARIS, Aug. 30 (Domel). "Pert!-number of air force units, and a com- This action is being termed here officially revealed that Germany and inax,* world-famous diplomatic comprehensive network of anti-aircraft as a "violation of a State treaty," and Soviet-Russia nrc in consultation (mentator, to-day announced an batteries, make it evident that any is denounced as another proof of the aver the German-Polish dispute. tremely pessimistic view regarding attack will be repulsed without great "Impossible and intolerable state of
The announcement is made in the the future of Europe.
dimeulty.
affairs on the eastern border of the "Diplomatische Korrespondenz" in He points out that all Information
It is generally expected that in the Relch." response to foreign press suggestions regarding the Anglo-German negotia- that there is a hitch between Berlin Jons to hand so for is far from being event of war, martial law will be proclaimed throughout the country,
Viewed In Serious Light hopeful, while the mediation plans the Prime Minister, Alymaher Pasho, BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter)—A
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP)--The The announcement says: "A close offered by the Belgian King and the will become Governor of Egypt, and German report study of the pact shows that it came Netherlands Queen are not likely to all the courts will be converted into ordered
that Poland
British Foreign Office announces that Britain has assured Denmark that mobilisation into force on the day it was signed materialize.
military tribunals.
attracted great attention here, and Britain will respect Danish neutrality The pact reveals the carnèst desire of If the mediation reportedly under Plans are already worked out for both partners to place mutunt reln-contemplation by Signor Mussolini is the requisition of motor cars, trust political circles declare that it creates as long as Germany does.
"extremely serious situation." One political
and Moscow,
tions од а
taken
nations.
to laform the U.S.S.R., of the latest developments and diplomatic events connected with the Gerinan- Polish
in the
The
ciouse of
success.
A
Nervousness In Warsaw SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" for WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Domel),--
prevalls nervousness
Jo
an-
this war comes, Italy possesses enough road."
In a
generat
has
The
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Gas Masks For Papacy VATICAN CITY, Aug. 30° (Reu- ler)-Gas masks have been issued to the Pipal guards.
Money-Changer Fined $7,000
...
thirty
Plans for this have been prepared, but they will only be applied when there is utmost necessity.
The Chinese and Japanoso Embassies have no intention of moving, though in most cases wives and families of staffs will be sent to the country.
LATEST
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GERMANY ACCEPTS
A Chinese money-changer years standing in the Colony wILE fined $7,000 at the Central Magistracy this morning, when he faced Mr. R Edwards on a charge of attempting to ship over half-a-ion of silver dollar coina aboard the steamer Ardent on August 28 without the necessary per- AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30, (Trans- mission.
Ocean), — Germany's acceptance, of An application by the Revenue De- the Belgian and Dutch offer of partment for the confiscation of the mediation in the German-Polish die colma, which were valued at $20,000, pute la prominently featured in the was refused.
Dutch press to-day. The defendant was Ho You
A. Berlin report · says thaá, it is, Appearing on his behalf, Mr. C. Y. officially announced that Germany has Kwan said that Ho had attempted to informed Denmark that in the event remove the money from the Colony of war, Germany would fully respect because of the prevailing tepalon. Denmark's neutrality.
JAPANESE ARMY WILL CONTINUE "CAMPAIGN"
a lase basis, and to work designed to organize another Munich and other vehicles when deemed for a solution of the problema which parley, the noted critic understands necessary, and various supply
spokesman told BERNE, Aug. 30 (UP).-The Swiss and "Reuter" that "this is a most singular Federal Assembly to-day held an Concantime, opportunity has been
that there will be little hope for any distributing committees have been reply to Sir Nevile Henderson's en-emergency session in which General
created,
deavours. It is just another proof Henri Gulxan, aged 65, was elected A scheme for the evacuation of that the Poles rely on the guarantee to command the First Army Corps. Cairo and Alexandria is ready to be given, und Poland's
must be
Swiss
peace-time army as was pr the pact."Extreme
put into operation at any, moment.... most awkward for
A Permanent "Council of Minis-normally does not have a military Italian Preparations that it is significant Warsaw following proclamation adds
ters for the Defence of the State" chief. of ROME, Aug. 30 (UP)-Even if was to-night decreed by Herr Hiller Both Houses of the Assembly voted that Soviet-Russia, through its official
the general mobilization order
the present political tension full emergency powers to the Govern- agency, has made known the stre
streng-afternoon.
wheat to assure вп ample and
ment. thening of her western frontler,
Wild rumours adding to the un-sufficient supply for the coming year, This shows that Russia is not in-easiness allege that as the result of according to announcements publish- will be chairman of the committee. Field-Marshal Hermann Goering
OSLO, Aug 30 (UP).—The Foreign different to events Poland must not the Anglo-German forget that in 1910 a Polish questien Britain
negotiations, ed the Italian press.
which will comprise four other mem- ministers of Norway. Sweden. Den- will probably force un- The existed, not only for Germany, but acceptable measures on Poland.
Precautionary cure that, as bers, including Hiller's deputy, Herrimack, and Finland are meeting here
measure, Italy has Rudolf Hess.
to-day and to-morrow to consider for Soviet-Russia."
such eventuality, influential quarters recently acquired stocks from abregd
Field-Marshal Goering has power the Scandinavian attitude towards declare that Poland will fight for her to bolster the amount raised in Italy, to co-opt other members from the the European situation. national existence singlehanded. The exact amount of this year's existing Relch Defence Council.
PEIPING, Aug. 30 (Reuter)—Indication of the reaction of harvest has not yet been announced The new Council will be responsible
BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter) -Herr the Japanese army in North China to international events is but even with adverse weather confor uniform management and ad Foerster, leader of the Danzig Nozla,
which given by the army-controlled press,
reiterates anti- ditions,
which destroyed
of ever sown, the ministration in economic affairs, and understood to be in Berlin at
Portion the greatest acreagill equal that of
Communist objectives while maintaining an anti-British al- may Issue decrees..
present, but there is no confirmation .... SPECIÁL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" country's harvest
of a report that an agreement has titude. Railways Requisitioned [been signed between him and Herr
Britain is attacked New Defence Council ·
The papers recall that Japan rat
* being re- BERLIN, Aug. 31 (Domel)-Strast year, which totalled over 80,000.- 000 quintals. This amount is BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuter) The Nevile Henderson, the British Amalculated to
raised the anti-Comintern banner and presentative of the "practical diplo- sufficient
PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuter)—A | Hitler. the
and macy, etc., of Capitalism." decree announcing
support for it from Germany 0 Ministerial bassador, handed the British Govern-
BUCHAREST, Aug. 30 (UP).- Italy Was "realistic rather than Press comment, which is in the Council: for Defence means O very ment's reply to the second German "ountry's needs in ordinary times. decree is being published to-morrow
At the same time, the announcement requisitioning the railways, considerable concentration of power, proposal to Foreign Minister von states that potatoes, beans and the The decree states that companies is reported that Rumania ^ has re- | moral," wherefore the East Asiatic nature of advice to the new Japanese for quick action.
Ribbentrop late last night.
vegetable crop have been exceptional, must be ready to put at the Govern-sumed conversations for a projected races were urged to launch a con- Premier says that his sacred mission The new Counell has power to pass Ambassador Henderson held an in-and will compensate for a light wheatment's disposition all resources and non-aggression treaty with Hungary.certed attack on the headquarters of is to build greater, Asia and to re
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Decree lasuod
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Aug. 20 (UP)-Herr Hitler to-day issued a decree for the formation of a Ministerial Counchi for the Defence of the Reich.
Reply To Second German Proposal
be
harvest in several districts.
for