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ESTONIA
BALTIC "PACTS"
STATE
WITH
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH") MOSCOW, SEPT. 28 (UP).—ESTONIA, THE BALTIC STATE WHICH, BEFORE THE WAR, WAS SO IMPLACABLY HOSTILE TO SOVIET RUSSIA THAT SHE PUBLICLY REFUSED OFFERS OF PACTS OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE, HAS CRUMBLED BEFORE THIS WEEK'S INTENSE DIPLOMATIC WAR- FARE IN MOSCOW.
TO-DAY, IT WAS OFFICIALLY AN- NOUNCED THAT ESTONIA HAD AGREED TO SIGN TWO PACTS WITH THE SOVIET.
The first is a Pact of Mutual Assistance, in which "the contractors will render each other military assistance in the event of direct aggression or menace arising from any great European Power against the sea frontiers of the Baltic or the land frontiers of Latvia.” ·
The second is a trade agreement. SUMMONED TO MOSCOW
The two pacts were signed by M. Karl Selter, the Estonian Foreign Minister who was summoned to Moscow earlier this week, and M. Molotoff, the Soviet Foreign Commissar.
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SIGN
FORCED TO SOVIET NEIGHBOUR
TALLINN, capital of the 21-year-old Republic of Estonia, which will probably become a Saviot puppet under the new agreements the Estonian Foreign Minister was forced to sign in Moscow yesterday, Tallinn was founded eight centuries ago.
WARSAW REFUSES
ΤΟ
GIVE UP THE FIGHT
PARIS, SEPT. 28 SURRENDERED.
(UP).—WARSAW
RUSSO-NAZI PACT TO DELINEATE SPHERES
LONDON, Sept. 29 (UP).The "Daily Mall" and "Daily Herald" carry front page reports of a Moscow radio announcement saying that the German and Russian govern- monte have decided to call a "poate conference to which a great neutral power will be invited,"
The "Daily Mail" says "the power has not yet been named, but it is believed to be either Italy or the United States."
The report said that the Moscow announcement added that a three-point agreement has boon reached between Germany and Russia.
"Firstly, no other nation is to be allowed to interforo in deciding the fate of Poland.
"Secondly, the Russian and German governments have decided to completely disarm Poland.
"Thirdly, new frontice lines will be created in Polish territory."
Moscow Conversations Arouse Wide Interest
PARIS, Sept. 28 (Reuter).The exact scope and significance of the Soviet-German talks in Moscow is the subject of considerable speculation in Paris.
Well-informed circles believe that the talks will be very far-reaching, and that Germany is seeking some HAS NOT YET compensation for the concessions she has already made
to the Soviet in Poland..
This belief is supported by the
extremely generous nature of 15 DIE IN
Herr von Ribbentrop's entourage
The Pact of Mutual Assistance permits the Soviet to SADOR IN PARIS. HE HAS RECEIVED A RADIO REPORT FROM in Moscow, which, it is pointed EXPLOSION
THIS CLAIM WAS MADE TO-DAY BY THE POLISH AMBAS-
out, even includes a member of
establish Red naval bases and aerodromes on the Estonian islands of Saaremaa, Hiiuman and Vtown Paldiski. The THE POLISH HIGH COMMAND, EMPHATICALLY DENYING the Protocol. sites allotted to the Soviet for bases and aerodromes REPORTS OF THE SURRENDER OF THE CITY, AND CLAIMING on Ribbentrop may depend on will, however, remain nominal Estonian territory.
| THAT FIGHTING WAS STILL IN PROGRESS AT 10 A.M. (5 P.M. H.K.T.).
Estonia, which comprises the former Russian province of
U-BOATS
RUMANIANS Estonia the northern part of
Livonia and western parts of the OFF JAPAN PERTURBED counties of Pskow and Petro-
grad, became an independent "Reuter" Message
Before the outbreak
of war this
Republic on February 24; 1918, Units Of Black Soa after the Bolshevik coup in Gives Confirmation
Fleet Called Up
Russia.
GERMAN submarines are ap- BUCHAREST, Sept.~28-(Rou-cipal customer, taking 28 per cent. off the coast of Japan.
month_Germany was. Estoula's prin-parently operating in the Pacific ter).--Rumania is openly per- of her total exports. Britain took 25 turbed by the Soviet-German per cent. and Russia only 2 per cent. rumours that Nazi U-Bonts are Confirmation of earlier operations in Poland, and the ulsory The army consists of only operating near the Asian main- talka which are proceeding in 11,126 oflects and men, and their land is provided in a "Reuter" Moscow.
message from London to-day. Den-are now operating mainly along the The messages states that U-Boats
Military service in Estonia is com-
forer comprises 68 machines.
The country, however, is cheerful Tallinn, the capital, was founded and confident that Russia's desire to in 1210 by King Vlatiemar of stop Germany's drive eastward wili mark. preserve Rumania's neutrality:
The Rumanian is much better equipped than in former years, with & command which has prosted from
others' mistakes.
Severo lighting restrictions are now enforced in Bucharest, and units of the Black Sea fleet have been called; .up.
Rumanian Reservists Told To Report SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
Rumanian Leration in London invites LONDON, Sept. 28 (Reuter)-The
Latvian Precautions KIGA, Sept. 20.
Latvian Defence Council hus been
(Reuter) forined under the chainmanship of the President. M. Karlis Ulmanis.
Demands On Estonia
outright to the Germans, but requested a 24-hour The defenders of Warsaw did not capitulate
truce.
It is thought that the future of the outcome of the negotiations.
It appears quite certain unexpected.
that the
decision to hold the conference was
Turkey's Position
Munitions Works In England
LONDON, Sept. 28 (Reuter). As far as can be ascertained. 15 were killed and four injured
had no idea that Herr von Ribben in an explosion at a northern
r
Mr. Sarajoglu reported to have trop would visit Moscow while he was explosive factory, according to at there, and Turkey's already de-the Ministry of Information.
by It is added that the material surprise.
damage will not seriously. Interfere with production, that
The Germans refused to discuss any questionate position is made more so except outright capitulation.
The report is-substantiated by the Trans continental Press Bureau (official Polish news agency) which announces that the soldiers defending Warsaw are insisting on resistance to the end.
The report admits that the civil authorities consts of Scandinavia, South America in Warsaw are urging the surrender of the
Elsewhere, states the message, the wrecked city. British Navy has succeeded in driving
and Japan.
the submarines from the sen. They HONOURABLE TERMS
are being steadily driven away from) the British Isles..
"This is declared in competent
Transcontinental states, however, that the Warsaw
BERLIN, Sept. 29 (Reuter) the British Navy's increasingly com-
naval circles to be in consequence of Defence Council announces that they are negotiating with
Relch is not Interested in supporting Reuter." the Soviet's demands on Estonia,
These demands have become acute, many submarines are thought to be,
French circles emphasise whatever-decision is reached, it wil not shake the determination of France and Britahu to put an end to all attempts in Europe
The surrounding districts took this to settle. International questions by
as an air raid warning, the civilian sure, backed by force, such as ap-clear signal was given shortly after- Pre population taking cover until the all- parently is being employed on Rumanian frontier And Estonia.
The main explosion at the factory factory warning syrens sounded. was followed by two others, and the
асс
the
warda. with
A Berlin message soys that Mr. Saraloglu did not
any Sovlet that no information concerning Mr Sarajoglu's visit is forthcoming from the Turkish Embassy.
latesman to-day. The message adds
22 Hours Talks BERLIN, Sept. 28 (Reuter)-Herr yon Ribbentrop's talk with M. Stalin'
M. Molotoff is giving a dinner ta-
lasted for two and a half hours.
trop.
LATEST
POLAND WIPED OUT
Į MOSCOW
Berlin message Indicates that theplete command of the scas," states the Germans in an effort to obtain terms for honourable night in honour of Herr von Ribben- The message does not indicate how capitulation of both Warsaw-and Modlin. Negotiations that the Soviet steamer Mattalist was where they are obtaining the supplies Friday. following the Moscow announcement operating in the Pacifle meth. from are expected to conclude on It is reported that the Poles sank
LONDON, SEPT. 20 (UP). IT IS alt army, navy and air force reservista sunk uff the Estonian coast
most of their river warships,, but
Speculation Widespread OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED BY living in Britain to call at the office,
so vital to continued operations. of the Romanian military stache.
The Estonian news agency reports. There is no suggestion, elther,
hastily abandoned some
RADIO THAT LONDON, Sept. 20 (Reuter)-MANY
CER- AND SOVIET that Soviet military
In good After conversations lasting into the HAVE SIGNED AN AGREEMENT RUSSIA British Warplanes For Rumania violated Estonian territory several be based.
planes have to what part of the Pacific they may fiercely.
Warsaw is still burning condition.
early hours, the negotiations between FIXING THE NEW RUSSO.GER. LONDON, Sept. 28 (British Wire-times during the past few days. The
These have been commandeered by toff will be resumed in Moscow this THE
Herr von Ribbentrop and M Molo-MAN FRONTIERS. lasa)It is stated in official circles, Estonian Government has protested.
Menace Endad
the Russians, and a'number of sunken afternoon. LONDON, Sept. 28 (Reuter). vessels has been raised, and are be
POLISH LONDON, Sept. 28 (Reuter).-In
STATE COM- Kaunas ciles reports that the less than a month the German sub vivid picture of the lasting towed to Soviet dry-docks for talks, speculation on their signific- COMMON WITH RUSSIA'S FROM that 14 Blenheim bombers{
JPLETELY DISAPPEARS, CER. recently have been down from Eng-Soviet demond naval bases on the murine menace
Pending an announcement of the MANY'S FRONTIER WILL BE land to Rumania by Rumanian pilots. Estonian falands of Dagoe and Descl. overcome." has largely been hours of the defence of Warsaw repairs,
is widespread in the world's LITHUANIA IN THE NORTH TO
RUMANIA IN THE SOUTH. Unofficial opinion in Paris sag- gests that the Soviet are demand- ing heavy sacrifices from Germany concerning their influence over the
here
STALIN'S
ULTIMATUM
Screws Turned On
Hitler, Tabouis Says
•
German
Latest Warsaw Report
LONDON, Sept. 20 (Reuter)The Only nows from Poland received in London yesterday was contained in An official communique issued by the Warsaw defence command.
Red Radio Propaganda
is given in a telegram received submarines have been by official Polish eircles in driven from the narrow seas where London. LONDON, Sept. 20 (Reuter)-Dr. the ocean shipping fanes converge, to Kart Selter, the Estonian Foreign wider stretches of the open scas. Minialer, saw M. Molotaf, the Soviet
The telegram, which was from the Here they will find it more dim-Warsaw command, reported on Foreign Minister, before the latter cult to detect and overtake merchant events of September 27, stating:
the received Horr von Ribbentrop to-day.f ships,
"During last night and this morning. Meanwhile, the Soviet radio nc-The situation is similar to that at heavy lighting has been proceeding to for the capitulation of Warsaw and
U-Boat Activity
+
our
The message said that negotiationa
ance
capitals.
Clipper Not Coming
Philippines Clipper, fight 10 Hong-
Balile States as a price for con- kong cancelled. Next Clipper will tinued neutrality.
be Honolulu Clipper, dua October 4, | leaving October 11,
Paris commentators anticipate fur-
and there is a belict in the possibility that the negotiations may be followed PLEASE Tum To Pago 2.
cuses Estonin not only of alding in the end of the Great War, when the the west of the Vistula, and German Modith were continuing, and should ther concessions by Hiller to Stalin, the escape of the interned Polish, U-boat danger was practically over attacks frein the west and south were end to-dny (Friday). submarine, but of harbouring other come. foreign submarines. PARIS, Sept. 29 (Reuter).- The sinking of a Russian steamer Madame Tabouls, the famous yesterday by an unknown submarine French political commentator has not yet been confirmed, but Rus- who forecast almost to the day alan warships to-day were "quarter- the Nazl invasions of Austria,
PLEASE Turn To Page 2, the Sudeten, Czecho-Slovakia, Memel and Poland. disclose in "L'Ocuvre" that, on the eve of the Russian occupation of Po
THEY WEREN'T
FAST ENOUGH
erit.
repulsed.
During counter-attacks by
The report mentioned the mayore OSLO, Sept. 29 (Reuter)-A Ger tanks and three gums captured. man submarine was sighted off the
forces, prisoners were taken and four hardships of the civilian population. Norwegian coast yesterday morning. of incendiary bombs and the city has stores, and all hospitals had been "The enemy used a large number Fire have destroyed all the food Shortly afterwards was heard at sea.
an explosion been, for several days in flames, wrecked. Epidemies were immin A London message says that the
especially the central parts, Nazi wireless cinime that the U-boatstation renders salvage work im- of the inhabitants remains
"The destruction of the pumping "Despite this, the moral strength which sank the Courageous arrived at possible, and whole streets are afire.
"Water is being supplied to the
paired", adds the communique. population in caris.
command did not wish to increase Warships In Poland
Bremerhaven yesterday,
Di
unimi-
See Back Page For Fürthür Late" Naws
DEPARTMENTAL STORES SUMMONED BY F.P.C.B.
Empress Liner Arrives SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Two leading Hongkong department stores are to face charges land, Stálin sent an ultimatum to
also stated that the defence of contravening the Food Price Control regulations. They ap TOKYO, Sept. 29 (Domel)-The Berlin,
PARIS, Sep 20 (Reuter)The Canadian Pacific liner Empress
the superhuman sufferings of the pear at the Central Magistrcy to-morrow, The Soviet dictator threatened eight German fighters which were Russla entered port at Yokohama this Moscow Sept 20 (Retter) lack of inunitions, it was decided to were issued in connection with prices increases in locally produced and civilian population, and owing to the It is understood the summonses of imported food and prohibiting immediate. Intervention if Ger-were, it is now stated, Messerschmidt
brought down by French planes morning, two days behind schedule. Fica have penetrated 125 miles gotiate for the capfulations of of powdered milk. This is the Arst Chinese foods
Soviet warships of the Dnieper The delay in the ship's arrival many delayed the fixing of a types
Wartaw and Modlin. caused various rumours to floatate Poland, heading northward new line of demarcation in the Nazis to be the fastest pursuit reported presence of German U-Boats Best-Litovak,
This type of machine is claimed by around Japan In connection with the through the canal stem towards
occasion upon which any Hongkong "Government. Gazetta" on Beptember, These negotiations are now in Arm has been charged with a breach 10. Imported foods cannot be in- Poland, Mme. Tabouls declares. plane in the world.
according to the progress and should and on Friday, of the regulationantonincreased more than 10 per cent, over in the Pacific.
Soviet press,
|September 29."
An order limiting the retail prices the rates muling on August 31,
was insued in
L