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October 5, 1939.
Debate on War in House of Lords Shows Unanimity PEACE MUST BE JUST,
What they say about us WORLD APPROVES
LABOUR LEADERS SAY PREMIER'S SPEECH
LONDON, Oct. 4 (Reuter)-Opening the de bate in the House of Lords on yesterday's statement on the war situation, Lard Snell, the Labour leader, referred to the question of peace feelers, and said:
"We are bound to see to it that when peace comes, it is a real peace, and not a truce, during which any- body who wished could} rearm himself and prepare for new acts of aggression.!
"We have no reason, unhappi-| ly, to suppose that the Nazi Goy ernment has in the lenst degree! changed its mind and its purpose (heart hear!).
"It remains to-day what it has been -the scourge of the modern world.
"These peace feelers are so charaç- teristic of Nazi Germany to-day that its trumpeted ruthlessness should even be associated with feciers after a peace negotiation.
LORD SNELL
be held to attach to any agreement which might conceivably be reach- rd.
Unmoved By Throats "Nazi Germany wants peace, or it "With regard to conditions, there is does not, but i does, it is surely no more perilous proceeding than ne- bad psychology to present it with a gotiation under the threat of force. velvet glove in one band and a load-Certainly neither this country, nor ed pistol in the other.
France will be moved by threats to "Germany has lots of brains, but surrender principles. no understanding, and the carmet "With regard to the Government of comprehend why other nations are Germany, we have had a very bliter disgusted.
experience of its character and
"We have to be very careful in dealing with this matter, for a return
LONDON, Oct. 4 on Mr. Lloyd George's references to methods with regard to assurances (Reuter). Mr. Chamber his repudiation of any idea of sur
not turning down ponce proposals,
for the future.
these rulera in
"We have seen Germany repudiate successive inter-day meets national documents, which they have universal approval of the
signed, and reverse the most funda-
lain's déclaration on Tues-render, and of the accusations of
with almost be misrepresented abroad.
some members that his speech might The New York Times" says that. here is apother proof that democracy is still fuoptioning, in Endland.
The French papers suggest that M. Daladier, the Franch Premier, will
mental principles of their policy British press. which they had for long years most. The popular "Daily Express" vehemently proclaimed.
"If, therefore, Instead of ihreats, says that he voiced the tempor soon give France's answer to Hitler. they sought to satisfy us with as of the nation, and asks: "Are As might be expected, the German marances. It will be necessary to say we to accept assurances from the wireless gave less than 100 words to that asurances from the present present German, Government? Mr. Chamberlain's speech. German Government Are nat No, thank you!"
enough.
"If and when we recolve proposals," we shall certainly examine them with cure, and shall measure them against the principles for which we have taken up arms,
Good Faith Nooded "Once violence and bad faith is laid aside, we are ready and anxious to join hands with others, including Germany, in the work of real world reconstruction.
Several of the more important Romme papers jivo, it poveral columna, The more conservative "Daily There is no editorial comment, but Telegraph" says that the leader of Rome correspondents continue to re- the German nation has branded port a strong feeling in Italy in himself as a man whose bond is an favour of neutrality. worthless as his word.
Italian Interest
The "Times" says that the respon- "siblity for 'war reste, fairly and Romie, Oct. 4 (Reuter)The news- squarely on Hitler's shoulders. papers Messagero" and "Popolo di The "Manchester Guardian" says Roma" devote several columns to that we cannot regard Germany as yesterday's deboto in the House of any less dangerous because she has Commons, but there is no word of destroyed another of her neighbours, editorial comment,
The "Dally Herald" says that Hitler Italian circles, while noting Mr. may still be hoping to sway neutral Chamberlain's statement that peace "We have repeatedly stated our opinion particularly in the United overtures would be carefully willingness to make our own contri-States-that he is not responsible for amined, bution to this end, but it is impossible war. If that is go, he is going to be endorsed the vigorous attitude shown consider the Premier to begin to make any progress to that disappointed, if the leading American by Mr. Winston Churchill, and the end' unless firstly, there is security, and unless nations can be released
newspapers form any criterion. general feeling is that the end of the
New York Support from the perpetual fear of attack by
war is not in sight. Germany, and the necessity of huge says that American sentiment will war continue, Italy's position as
The "New York Herald-Tribune" Italians believe that should the armaments for their defence..
"The first duty remains that of lain and his patient explanation of
stund strongly behind Mr. Chamber-neutral will not be affected. securing conditions under which the Allied alms. The paper asks how the absence of atrenner headlines in Newspaper readers are struck by the rule of violence no longer Americans con waste a month or the press following the Chano-Hitler operates, and under which the
ward pledred
more in a complicated debate on arms talics, and they have drawn the con- of governments embargo. might again be held worthy of
clusion that whatever the proposals "We can see Dr. Goebbels smiling set forth in Berlin, they were not honourable trust."""
contemptuously at such nonsense." such that Italy could make them
The "New York Times" comments wholly her own.
to the status quo will not be a return STOCK EXCHANGE WESTERN FRONT
peace.
Don't Want More Crises
"We do not want to live under that! strain and apprehension that we have | had during the last few years (loud) cheers).
CHEERFUL
SPECIAL TO THE "TEĻEGRAPH“ LONDON, Oct. 4 (Reuter)--The Stock Exchange maintained its recent
"I hope the Government will never cheerfulness to-day though irregular- refuse to listen to what looks like ally near the close occurred.
KARLSRUHE
EVACUATED
real proposal for the restoration of This is attributed to dealers' desire Germans Cleared From
the peace of the world, taking care to adopt a waiting polley pending only that it is real and not false greater crystallisation of the Inter- peace when it comes."
national situation. Lord Samuel said we should all
Industrials were the firmest section,
rejoice if the war ended in a month, benefiting largely from signs of con- Unued relaxation of the gilt-edged market.
but if ending was such as leave the situation no better than before, but worse, with peoples subjected to the continuoua stralu of international treaties which are far worthless than before, and with further wars impending, the respite would be far too high a price. Lord Samuel continued: "I believe the British nation, with the French,
feel that now we are in, we must go
on and finish.”
Archbishop's Plea
The Archbishop of York said that while there could be no peace with Hiller, there could be, and we desired there should be, peace with Germany. honourable to that great people.
We sould pave the way to a new positive organisation of, peace in Europe, so that our young men should have the Inspiration of knowing that they are not only extirpating the menace from the life of Europe, but in the real scase, were looking to the future saving of civilisation.
Halifax Replios
Viscount Halifax. the Foreign Secretary, replying to the debate, said he was quite certain we had as much confidence in France as France hadį in us, and no point of which he was aware during recent weeks and months, indeed years, had we modo any decision or pronouncement, nor were we in the least likely to do so. without the fullest consultation and exchange of views with the French
Government.
Wall Street is quietly irregular.
New York Markets NEW YORK, Oct. 4 (Reuter)- Sterling advanced on the foreign cx- change to-day due to an expanded commercial demand, and also rumour that an armistice was near.
Meanwhile Informed circles point out that under the British Treasury's
Wide Saar Area
NEW POLISH GOVERNMENT
LONDON, Oct. 4 (Reuter).- The British Government have recognised M. Radziewicz President of Poland.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR ROYAL NAVY,
LONDON, Oel. + (Reuter)- Speaking in, the House of Commons today. Mr. Winston Churchill de clared that the Admiralty proposed to rely during the war upon methods The Ministry of Information states of voluntary recruiting which served PARIS, Oct. 4 (Reuter), that following the recognition of the the navy so well in the past. This morning's French war com-of the Follsh Government, the Felish creasing number of men from the new President by all former members The polley of promoting an in- munique states briefly that the Ambassador to London informed His lower deck and from, the younger night was quiet.
Majesty's Government that M. warrant offices to permanent com- Moselck had resigned and that his missions would receive wider scope. There was artillery fire on functions had been assumed by M. both sides of Zweibrucken, Radczlewicz.
Other reports state that the French are still concentrating their attack on the important city of Saarbruecken.
This and several other towns all
wor tinie restrictions, the Bank of the way from Merzig (near the England is controlling all dollars and Luxemburg border) to the important other foreign currencies arising from clty of Karlsruhe have now been British exports, at the same controlling all British payments over-
time completely evacuated by the Nazis. seas.
Thus, it is supposed that the supply of unofficial sterling would quickly be diminished, which would allow the Bank of England to obtain eventually what might be called a comer upon the supply of sterling.
"Dealers now 100k to the market to stabilise around the present levels, burring an early peace or revision of the British exchange control limits.
Meanwhile some predict that the Canadian dollar will soon break away from the present discount of ten per cent. which is viewed as being abnormally low.
In
SOVIET TROOP REPORT DENIED TOKYO, Oct. 4, (Reuter).]}}- formation reaching the "Domei" news agency confirms reports Referring to Ruseln, Viscount Ifall- that Soviet troops are entering fax said that we certainly alwaya would be glad to see friendly rels- north-west China through the tions maintained between the two Sinkiang province. great neighbours of Russia and Tur- Two brigades of Soviet regulars key, which we believed need not in arrived recently any way conflict with the very close relations between ourselves and Tur- key, and Turkey and France.
After declaring that the things we were fighting were evil, and that there could be no hope for the world or for the free life of a nation until the lesson had been learned that flat way will not be tolerated, Viscount Halifax said that with regard to the not in a position to anticipate nature any such proposals, if made, would be.
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"Proposals for peace, whatever their nature, will be considered with reference to three circum- stances. Firstly, to the conditions in which they are offered. Becond- 17, to the Government through sv.com ther are put forward. Thirdly, to the security that might
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Urmuli al northern Sinklang, and further troops have entered the province since.
Chungking Donial
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH Chinese Foreign Oflice has denied CHUNGKING, Oct. 4, (UP)-The thai Russia has demanded the trans- fer of the Eighth Route Army from North China to Yunnan,
They also denied knowledge of any Soviet troops entering Sinking.
All these cities, with the exception of Saarbruecken itself, are well in German territory on the main Steg- fried Line.
This is the first time Karlsruhe has been mentioned in this connection.
French press reports state that the Arat batches of war.correspondents have been sent off.
Photographs of French troops on German territory have been publish- ed for the first Ume.
Raid Repulsed PARIS, Oct. 4 (Beuter)-A com- munique reporta "patrols and ambushes on various
parts of the front.
"The enemy attempted a rald south of Pirmasens, but pulsed."
were re-
French Advanco SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
GERMANY, Oct. 4,
WITH THE FRENCH FORCES IN
Frenc
(UP). The chunks of German territory with a infantry to-day blt off more. series of local operations.
The French thrust through the of tanks, against which the Borg Forest behind a battering Inc Nazi tanks vainly battled in an attempt to stem the relentless French advance.
In the Moselle acetor, during un engagement lasting several hours, the opposing forces hammered each other with shells at close range.
The French have emerged on the. eastern edge of the Borg Forest, where the Germans are evacuating the villages in the Borg-Perl triangle and retiring from the cast bank of the Moselle Itiver.
PARIS COUNCIL MEETS TO DISCUSS THE WAR
PARIS, Oct. 4 (Reuter) This morning's meeting of the Council of Ministers lasted for two and a half hours.
An official communique states that M, Daladier, the Premier, made a
long statement on the diplomatic and
military situation.
Allied Solidarity. PARIS, Oct. 4 (Reuter)Franco-
Britch solidarity, whether in
the
The Minister of Blockade was given spheres remains as close as ever, it military, financial or economic the task of carrying out economicis reiterated in responsible circles, warfare against the enemy.
following this morning's Cabinet
By Dr. Scott, M.D., Paris. Although doctors aro human, you to take any necessary measures to
A now decree gives him the power meeting. rarely find them suffering from indi- prevent the enemy gestion. The reason is that they provisions.
from getting know exactly what causes it and how He will also collaborate with the
to treat it. Personally, I know Minister of Finance on the effects of nothing to equal surated' Magnesia the economic war on the movements or a speedy and lasting remedy for of capital all digestive troubles. it thing that disagree with mo I take covering the supply of wheat were In all, seven decrees, including one, either a tacspoonful of the powder, discussed.
eat any-
or four of the tablets, and there la
an end of the trouble, Indeed, theraj
is something almost miraculous about
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Work Intellectuals
The French reply to any offers of petice, coming from whatever quar- ter, will be similar to that of Britain, path she has chosen is regarded here whose determination to follow the as having been clearly defined by Mr. Chamberlain yesterday. nature of M. Daladier's statement to While no ometal Indication of the the Cabinet is given, it is understood that he stressed Mr.. Chamberlain's pronouncements regarding the Bil ilsh Government's attitude towards
the meeting gives no Indication of. While the communique issued after
Governight, it goes without saying the position assumed by the French, that a common-attitude will o edopted, If such an offer Js made.
the speed with which Blaurated" PARIS, Oct. 4, (UP)-It is indicat-any peace offer; Magnesia arrests acute stomach pain. ed that 80 persons, including numer- Bisurated Magnesin (powder or ous intellectuals, are signing a pam- tableta) can be obtained from all phlet urging, "Immediate peace." Chemists and Stores. I advise everyThe pamphlet la being circulated mufferer to take some after, thoir next in the Chamber af Deputies and meal, the reller will be a revelation, throughout, the country.
His Majesty's Government acknow- edged the communication, and has Radeziewicz as President of Poland. thus given recognition to M.
Japanese Plane Shot Down
HENGYANG, Oct. 5 (Central).-
Surplus Cotton Problem
CAIRO, Oct. 4 (Reuter),Egypt is faced with the problem of finding a new market for 1,500,000 kantors of cotton, formerly exported to Ger many, Poland; Czecho-Slovakio, and Austria.
WOR
IL stated that the Prime Minis One of a squadron of 16 Japanese ter at a press conference remarked aircraft which bombed Hengyang, on that the British Government the Canton-Hankow Hallway, was helping to and a solution to the pro- shot down by Chinese anti-aircraftį blem. batteries.
The machine crashed
---------------Cotton-Subsidy- in Barnes NEW YORK, Oct. 4 (Reuter) - near Luiki, on the east bank of the Export sales of cotton under the sub- Slang River southeast of Hengshan. aldy programme during August and The two airmen were killed.
September telalled 2,420,000 bales, Hengyang was raided twice yester- but this does not include 690,000 day morning. More than a dozen bales in the Anglo-American cotton missiles were released,
and rubber barter scheme.
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