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October 3, 1939.
ADOLF (Public Enemy) TO ISSUE ULTIMATUM TO ALLIES
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Oct. 2 (UP)-It is reported here that Hitler has asked Mussolini to make a "final" peace offer to the Allies.
The U.S.S.R., have offered the Lithuanian Govornim o`n t a non-aggroizioni, troaty without military clauses, according to tho official German wireless, the ro- port adds that the Lithuanian
"BALTIC
Minister to Moscow has been orderöd by his Government:to start negotiatoīns on this banis immediately.
A.Kaunas roport states that the Lithuanian Forcign Minis- tor, M. Urbays, is leaving for Moscow to-morrow in responso to an invitation extended by M. Molotoff, the Soviet Foreign Commissar,
Since Gormany seized Momol, Lithuania has no sea- port and only 14 miles of coastlino. The Liths havo boon attempting to construct a now harbour at Shvantaji, Russia's toizure of the castorn half of Poland gives her an oxtantiva common frontier with Lithuania.
LATVIA
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EAST PRUSSIA
MAN-POWER SURPLUS
Oct 6 Britain Has Five Million
More Men LONDON, Oct, 2 (British Wireless).Tho
Ministry of announced that at
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This was an increase of 089,230 com- pared with Use month before, but 487.600 less than a year ago.
Contrary to generat expectations unemployment, figures show only a moderate increase. Indeed, at
the end of the first week of the war, un- employment has increased to maller extent than often occurs normal times owing to causes.
in
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In the event of this offer failing, the report|| said, Hitler intends to issue a "peace ultimatum" to the Allies through the German Reichstag on Friday or Saturday.
Count Ciano's departure from Berlin has been explained by the announcement that the official conversations have been completed.
The Italian Foreign Minister was in conversation for 24 hours with Hitler and the German Foreign Minister, after which he talked again with Herr Ribbenthrop at dinner.
"BERLIN OR BUST" IS MOTTO OF TOMMIES
LONDON, Oct. 2 (Reuter).The official "Eyewitnces", who is "Somewhere in France", telegraphs as follows:
"Unrullled by the political events in Eastern Europe, the British army in Franco is pressing on with the job of improving its readiness for action with every day that passes.
“Tommy shows his opinion of any Hitler Stalin bence pro- posals by an inscription which overy other lorry Berlin, or
now scoms to be chalked on'
Bust
"Behind a curtain of secrecy
the work good steadily for- ward. The wasther, is still sunny, with almost cloudless days, but it is chilly in the morning and, evening.
Mountains of freshly ar
rived materials appear on the away with almost quaysides and aro spleited magical rapidity.
́"Tin-haltød, British santrics He was in conference again with Herr Ribben-morch smartly up and down throp for an hour before his departure this morning.proach to over-curious by. the long quays barring ap- FINAL TALKS
WON'T YOU WALK INTO MY PARLOUR? Said The (Red) Spidor To The (Baltic) Fly RIGA, Oct. 2 (Reuter)—Dr. Munters, the Latvian Foreign Minister, left to-day by air for LONDON, Oct. 2. (Reuter).-"Peace
BERLIN, Oct. 2 (Reuter).-Count Ciano had a final conversation with Herr von Ribbentrop on the interna- tional situation just before leaving Berlin to-day. LONDON UNRESPONSIVE
proposal"
standers.
"The normal Fronch notico boards all up and down the buildings have been crossed out in chalk, and translated into English."
NO HEAVY CONSCRIPTION
Further Mobilisation Not Contemplated
LONDON, Oct. 2,(Reuter),— It is announced that no more inen are likely to be called up for national service before the new year, after those called up by Sunday's Royal Proclamation have been registered.
After the 20-23 years of age classes, those up to the age of 23- will bo called up and so on.
In each group about 200,000 men will be availabė,
It is not intended to impose liability for military service on those under 20 years of age for the moment, and in any event, not for a long time,
To Co Ovarscas
LONDON, Oct. 2. (British Wire- less)-It was authoritatively stated to-day that the men called up under yesterday's proclamation will, after to units overseas.
Violation of H. K. training, be sent as reinforcements
Moscow, accompanied by the reports have left Parliamentary circles completely cold, Emergency Order It must not be forgolten that the Soviet Minister to Riga and a
army considerably expanded earlier says "Reuter's" lobby correspondent. Soviet commercial representa-
Charged with a breach of the De- this year, thus it is neither needful, tive.
All parties share admiration for Duce at the beginning of September letters for the purpose of sending it to the units.
fence Regulations by possessing three or desirable to post untrained meri Mr. Winston Churchill's broadcast, has not come to an end. This is the them to a destination outside the A later message from Moscow and they are looking for an equally decisive moment for the peoples to Colony otherwise that through the the territorial army was doubled in Apart from the militia provisions, says that Dr. Munters, has emphatic statement to-morrow, when reflect and the governments to assume Post, Ll Ping. 20, trader, appeared will be used to keep up the strength arrived, accompanied by the the Prime Minister gives the War ultimate responsibilities,
the spring, and the men called up director of the treaty depart-Russo-German agreement.
Cabine's considered vew regard the
before Mr. Houston at the Central "Nothing irreparable has yet hap- Magistracy this morning.
of this great ormy already in exist ment.
pened, and the idea of peace, found-
cnce. The fact that the House of Comed on justice, cannot be rejected by Tal Poo Sek at the China Merchants Diplomatic quarters believe that mons.to-night is discussing details of any or government"
He was found on board the steamer the Soviet Government are en-the unprecedented burden imposed by deavouring to conclude a pact of the finance bill
Whart yesterday. Italian Cabiner Called mutual assistance and trade.
determination as it displayed when ROME, Oct. 2 (Reuter) It is The Soviet-Estonian pact
gives the budget proposals were first understood that the Cabinet has been the Soviet virtual control of the atinounced, is sumcient indication of called for to-morrow, Gulf of Riga.
the unswerving purpoco of all The Riga barbour, which Is.con-sections of the community not to be nected with Moscow by railway, sidetracked from the task, to which would ensure an ice-free Baltic out they have put their hands. let for Soviet trade.
with the same
Promier's Statement LONDON, Oct. 2 (Reuter)-Mr. Yugo-Slav Neutrality Chamberlain, replying to Mr. Clement LONDON. Oct. 2 (Reuter).Anday, said he would make
Attlee in the House of Commons to- official statement broadcast by
statement all Yugo-Slay zeamen confirm the Yugo-Slav Government declares that tion to-morrow,
regarding the Russo-German declara- extraordinarily considerate conduct of
the
said they were of a personal nature, Sgt. Davies, producing the letters, and contained nothing suspicious.
Li was find $15.
U-BOAT WARFARE ON NEUTRAL SHIPPING
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH": STOCKHOLM, Oct 2 (UP).-The Swedish steamer Gun (1,198 tons) was torpedoed and sunk off Sanstholm, Jutland on Sunday night.
The crew of 18 were rescued by a Danish ship.
Naval Escorts?
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2 (Reu-
Gayda's Appoal the commanders of British warships appeal for peace is made by Signor ROME, Oct. 2, (Reuter)-A fresh The statement affirms Yugo-Slavia's) intention to remain neutral and to de- Gayda in the "Clorante d'italia" to- fend the integrity of the Balkans in day. agreement with other Balkan govern marks a tresh stage in the wider ter)-Naval
He says: "Count Ciano's visit only
escorts will be framework of polley which Italy and provided shortly for ships in The statement adds that the present Germany have been constantly pur-Swedish territorial waters, ac- Russo-Turkish nogollations are garded as strengthening the guarantee justice."
resuing towards the goal of peace, with of the independence of the Balkan peoples,
ments.
and Rome" have hitherto been re-
cording to the After noting that the "warning "Allehanda," quoting authorita- newspaper appeal and timely initiative of Berlintive sources.
The paper states that the decision The follows the recent infringements of the neutrality laws, including the seizure of the Latvian ship Imanta, and an attempt to force a Swedish ship-to-leave-territorial waters.
Japan Not Intorested TOKYO, Oct. 2 (Reuter)-Japan Jected, Signor Gayda adds: Seasonal
did not intend to be involved in the "Italy Is not discouraged. European war, but would concentrate action for peace undertaken by alt efforts or a settlement of the China Affair, declared Admiral
Favourable Comparison
A 19,800 increase compares, very provincial serumors see FLIGHT TO ̃ ̄H.K.
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ber and January last, there was an Swatow and Parcels only for Shang-
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September was 30,000, Ampy
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p.m.
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The employment position revealed by these returns is thought to be much more satisfactory than if i had shown that all the country's resources of man and woman power had been already fully absorbed, stretched out to utmost by long hours of work
But the total reserves of man and woman power for carrying the nation's effort to a successful con- clusion will vastly exceed, of course, the unemployed reserve. It l known that the total population be- tween the ages of 16 and 04 18 now about 5,000,000 greater than in 1014. A very considerable expansion of output is still possible before the peak of the nation's effort la in sight,
Moonlight Raid
On Chengtu
CHENGTU, Oct. 3 (Central)-A fight of over 30 Japanese planes staged a moonlight raid on Chengtu in the early hours of yesterday morn-
Bombs were indiscriminately dumped in the south and north suburbs.
dressing governors lieze 10-day.
In making his announcement, Ad- miral Nomura sald he was relterat ing the Government's statement of policy of September 4.
CANCELLED
Closer control of territorial waters, including alr patrols will also be applied in the near future. Danish Protest COPENHAGEN, Oct. 2 (Heuter),——
The fight of the Japanese mono-The Danish Minister to Berlin has Adiniral Nonnura repeated that! Taikoku, Formosa, to Hongkong, has been instructed to protest immediate-i
plane Morning Wing (Azakaze) from
there was no ground for third Powers been cancelled. fearing that the Japanese new order
The pinne was originally due
10
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concerning the sinking of the Danish steamer Vendia.
A survivor revealed that the ship
in East Asia would wipe out their Kal Tak on Saturday morning but was sunk only three seconds after rights and interests in China, but he was delayed owing to bad weather. expressed the opinion that more
must be done in a concrete manner of the "Asahi Shimbun"; owners of shots, and before the Vendia could This morning the Hongkong office the submarine fired the warning to remove these apprehensions,
Admiral Nomura said that Japan intended to settle outstanding ques tions with the Soviet one after the olher.
Premier Abe addressed the con- ference in the same tenor,
Russo-Turk Talks MOSCOW, Oct. 2
(Reuter) Turkish circles here expect the Soviet-Turkish talks to continue for several more days.
Moscow cireles belleve that the Turkish Minister is waiting for new instructions from Ankara before resuming the talks.
Pact Confirmed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Oct. 2 (UP)-Informa- tion from Riga says the Esthonlan President has raided the Soviet- Estonian pact by special decree following a meeting of both houses of Parliament.
Latvian "Bombshell" SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" RIGA, Oct. 2 (UP)-The Soviet Minister to Riga, M. Sotow, and the Soviet Commercial Attache accom-
the plane and sponsors of the flight, possibly heave-io. received a cable from their head!
Naxi Allegation ce stating that the fight had been
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 2 (Reuter), cancelled until further notice. The German Admiralty assert that that the plane will not come
According to the office, this means the Danish ship Vendia, which, was to torpedoed in the North Sea, not only Hongkong in the near future. No attempted to escap, but tried to ram renson for the sudden concellation is the German U-boat, "which was a given.
warlike action in contravention International rules."
EARTHQUAKE
IN BEHAR
LONDON,
.Oct. 2
(Reuter), har province to-day, There was on earthquake in the Be
There were two shocks, separated by about a minute, and the second one shook houses quite severely,
Many people hurriedly left their homes, and some were injured in the rush for safety.
There is no offelal casualty list.
DI
The statement adds that the captain and crew should be court-martialed, and if the owners complain they can appeal to the special court of appeal at Hamburg.
The King and Queen of Denmark have sent a message of deepest sympathy to the owners of the Vendia.
Exciting Adventure STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2 (Reuter) the Gun dived with the Gun's cap- The German submarine which sunk! tain and two of the crew aboard, and remained submerged for, seven hours.
The incident ta related by Hnelsingborg newspaper, following
panied the Latvian Foreign Minister, More Children To the arrival of the Gun's captain at
M. Munters, to. Moscow.
Yesterday's, announcement that the Foreign Minister was going to Mos- cow was a bombshell to the Latvian people. The press, however, treated the matter with reserve. Omdal quarters decline to comment,
Be Evacuated
Hnclsingborg.
The captain related how the Gun was stopped by the German sub- marino on Saturday. Two members Ministry of Health has authorised submarine, while the Germans sent LONDON, Oct. 2, (Reuter)The of the crew were ordered aboard the arrangements for the evacuation of three, men aboard the Gun, whose 30,000 more school-children.
trew.took to the boats.. speculate what significance the visit tricts this week.
Evacuation will begin in some dis- In the course of these exchanges, a would have on Latvian foreign.
British submarine appeared, where- policy.
It must now be assumed that eva-upon the German dived with the! Ration cards for sugar and gasoline parents wish them to be taken out merged for seven hours.
cuation covers all children whore Swedes aboard and remained sub- have been introduced throughout of ometal "danger" areas. Latvia, PROPS BUT
Well-informed circles, declined to
pt_Baltica "Soo Reason” “
LONDON, Oct, 2 (Reuter) The "sce reason" as in the German-agency announces that the Estonia, a d
rosc
While underwater, tho- submarine fired three torpedoes; which the Ger- man captain declared must have sunk of the Brillah venach.
THE “TELEGRAPH” ANA will send a - Staff Photographer to all
The raiders approached the city events of públic
Umits around 2.45 a.m. They were Lathinhlani Mintter là Moscow là Estonian reports state that 20 the Germans aboard, hadn't: time to
• The Gun was sunk zo quickly that challenged by Chinese pursuits, and now on his way back to Kaunas with Soviet divisions which were stationed rejoin their submarine, but had to interestin Requests forced to break formation.
what is called "Soviet offer of a in the Eatonian frontier prior to the spend the night in one of the Swedish "agreement” have now been moved should be addressed subject that Chungking was friendly agreement"
subjected to another night attack by It is reported that this will not be to the Latvian,frontier, NY Pictorial.
Japanese alteraft on Sunday night. a mutual assistance pacf similar to A Russian mission of do flying
age poleSwedish Angorannask Several bombs were released in the thus concluded between Russia and officers and, technical experts: links
STOCKHOLM, Oct.(Reular) ditors? valute quel tour soutskirts by: the raiders which were: Estonia.
MARA MEN dit arrived in Tallinn rto i prepare the In A leading article, the "Allchardia Gify vorbe palaeobnend away by Chinese fighting Incidentally, similar measures were ground for the. Boviet-Estonian, peet says that can hardly be maintained
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Indian Warning
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LONDON, Oct. 2 (Reuter).-The- Government of Indin has issued a severe warning to profiteers.
The kind of speculation in food and grains which took place in 1014 will not be tolerated to-day.
The Government of India la con- templating plans to make much at- tempts not only in vain but actually detrimenial to those who make them..
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