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One Million
Cigarettes Says
For Troops
LONDON, Oct. 13 (Router Balletin). Ono million olgarcites have been contributed for our troops at the front, The fand was started a week STO.
The Lord Mayor's fund has reached the total of £300,0000,
TOKYO DISPUTE SETTLED
Tokyo, Oet, 13.
The 10-day-old controversy be- tween the Foreign Office staff and
Senate Debato
Mr. Chamberlain On Neutrality Fails To Understand FEAR FOR
His
Peace
SHIPPING
Gestures INTERESTS
Berlin, Oct. 13, Rosponsible German quarters said Mr. Cham berlain's speech constitutes virtually a complete rejection of Hitler's proposals and it is impossible for Hitler to accept the position as outlined by Mr. Chamberlain.
It is understood that Hitler and his Foreign Minister went into conference regarding the speech.
iy failed to understand Hitler's great pence gestures,"
Will Not Intorvanc
Authoritative quarters describe the and announces a war of annihinilon the Cubinet over the plan for estab-statement as "a shameless insult to against the German people. History lahing a Trade Ministry, which for the German people and the German will show which will be annihilated, u while threatened to develop into a
polley, Mr. Chamberlain has entire--Reuter, serious political issue, with the wholesale resignation of the Minia- terial staff at home and abroad, was amicably settled to-day when the re- presentatives of the dissenters ac- cepted the compromise plan offered by the Government.
have been sent in.
was
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Washington, Oct. 12. The Senate Commerce Committee
Chairman, Senator Joslals Balley, ugod the Scuato to permit the merco
United States, to carry он
com- with belligerents separated from the mother country.
He sald that the proposed Neutrality Dil would seriously In- jure the American merchant marine and advocated shipping to such coun South tries ns Australia, New Zealand,
Africa, Straits Settlements, French, Indo-China, Honglong and other outlying countries
European War In China's Favour
CHUNGKING, Oct. 13 (UP). -Rovfowlug Sino-Japancso⋅ go- Iations the Christian | Generál, Feng Yu-halang, Vice-Chalsraan of the National Milliary Counell, sal that the European situation continues to be favourable to China, therefore the apprehen- alow by those who were dumb- founded by the German-Boviet non-aggression paci and the wabsequent leuce between Japan and Bumla at Nomonhan, is entirely unfounded,
"Soviet Russia to not China's false friend. Her assistance to China representa sincere effort, therefore Japan Anda it necessary to keep constant vigi- lance against the Sovieta"
from the war zone. separated Fighting On The
effective result of the shipping res- Senator Balley estimated that the
trictions would virtually force nio retirement a gross tonnage of 1,100,- 000, and place American shippers at a great disadvantage with foreign shipping competition:
Now World In West
Western Front
GERMANS
TO ATTACK VERY SOON?
Germany's alm now would be to
Washington, Oct. 13, establish pence at the earliest oppor- The German suggestion that the tunity: consultations with Russia United States should advise Great would take place in the near future. Britain to meet Germany at a con- The Soviet Foreign Minister is ex-ference has found. Washington ap-| Senator Rober LaFollette proposed The compromise plun, It is under-pected to visit Berlin later this parently convinced that such steps, that the United States should ignore stood, provides for retention by the nonth,-United Press.
diplomatically are impossible unlers, Europe and co-operate economically Foreign Minister of the authority to
and until, formal requests come from and militarily with other Powers in appoint and control commercial” at- Chancellory Conferenca abroad.
the New World to build the greatest taches abroad instead of investing it in the Trade Minister. This
The fact that the German sugges- economy the world had ever seen. Stockholm, Oct. 13.
He urged the retention of the arms
London, Oct. 13. understood to have removed the Hitler has decided that Mr. Cham- on last night was voiced by Herr
Now that Hitler's peace manoeu- Olto Dietrich, Nazi Press chicl, made embargo constitutes a de-
and that the thorniest question in the controversy.berlain's speech
Western vres have falled, the German war Admirul Nomura, the Foreign finite "No" to his peace offer, and put little impression in ocial circles. Hemisphere could easily be made in-plans are the subject of much specu tives of the Foreign Office staff and prosecute the war," recording to French Governments privately be- to the cause of civilisation is to stay attack Minister, summoned the representa-as therefore taken all measures tot is assumed that the United States vulnerable to attack.
would first sound the British and
lation among military critics. "Our great opportunity for service Many believe that the Nazis must turned down the resignations that Berlin dispatch.
soon in order to fula) the the role of peace-out of this war and preserve this promises to the German pubile of a Orders have been given that all fore accepting Sceretury Sinichi Takase, on be-large towns the Rhineland are to maker--Reuter,
Hemisphere as a haven of sonity in sharp, quick war before the winter. a world where madness prevails," he
The invasion of Belglum appears to declared.—United Press.
be increasingly New York, Oct. 13.
unpromising. The says that Hitler having accomplished The New York Herald Tribune
Widespread Support
Albert Canal, extending from the Moselle at Liege to Antwerp, con- Washington, Cet. 12. lus minor robbery is now asking the Mr. Paul V. MeNutt said: "There stitutes a strong barrier along which British and French to confirm him in is an overwhelming majority in the recently greatly strengthened their Bolshevisa Europe
the Belgians
reported to have possession, to save him from the East and mid-West in support of the defences, while invasion via Switzer- Paris, Oct, 13. dangerous Soviet
he Administration'a Neutrality D as land would be always a formidable accompilee Hitler may make further conces called in and, in effect, to convert n the best means of preserving peace proposition. The probabilities seem sions to Russia and at the same time minor triumph into a major triumph and maintaining national Ideals," to be that Germany will at least threaten engulfment of Europe by which would re-establish Hiler os United Press. Bolshevism as an answer to the the supreme overlord Europe. Allies' rejection of peace.
The Daily News writes that the This report came as the Counell of initiative is apparently to be left Ministers met to consider the with Hitler. The Allies seem to cal. The Covernment hopes to main-man raids in this area. The Germans political and military implication of culate that the one thing Hiller can-tain a lasting peace in the Western Mr. Chamberlain's statement, which not do is to alt tight and they are Hemisphere, declared the
half the Foreign Ofice staff, hos responded the Foreign Minister's Instructions and consented to with draw resignations,
The representative of the Foreign
Once staff expressed regrets before the Foreign Minister for the trouble caused by his colleagues' over zent for the Government's plan to the Foreign Minister and the general public, the statement concludes Domet.
WAR LOAN ANNOUNCED
IN CANADA
Ottawa, Oct. 13. The issue of a $200,000,000 two per cent, two-year war loan is announced by the Finance Minister.----Reuter,
To Redeem Sterling
London, Oct. 13. Canada's first war loan will enable the Government to redeem £26,000- 000 of Canadian sterling stock held in Britain. The British Government will thus be able to buy WAT materials and Canadian
supplies with Canadian dollars-Reuter Dul- Ictin,
N.Z. Precautions
London, Oct. 13. In New Zealand, regulations have been introduced requiring firms to reinstate employees after the end of the war. Employers are also to be given increases of salary which they would have received had they not enlisted-Reuter Bulletin.
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be evacuated. The decision follow-
conference in ed a lengthy
the Chanceliery during which Hitler and other Nazi leaders carefully studied the speech-Reuter,
Giving Hitler Rope
South America
Washington, Oct. 13.
make a desperate effort to drive the French off German soll.
French critics emphasise the growing strength of the recent Ger-
reported to be particularly anxious to know where the British
arc Assist-
Is regarded as having finally dis- counting on him to make still an-ant to the Secretary of State. Mr. A. troops are.-Neuter.
missed Hitler's peace proposal.
The impression is growing in Ger- many that there is little hope success in a lightning effort to break through the Maginot Lino.
Official Statement
Berlin, Oct. 13.
ather mistake.-Reuter.
Paris, Oct. 13.
Beric, in a broadcast to the nation.
He added: "By free association
bridge is now the only mentis Women's Goodwill Mission from north. This means that the Kel
of
communication between the German and French banks on the Rhine.
Big Drive Imminent of Marks War's Beginning of free nations, equal yet drmly
London, Oct. 13. bound by friendship and understand- A German communique from the It is assumed therefore that Ger-garded as the most important Aliled reason and
Mr. Chamberlain's speech is reing all disputes can be settled by Western front reports that three main justice instead of by bridges across the Rhine have been many will Intensify nir attacks diplomatic act since the declaration arms."
blown up by the French, two on the agoinst the British Fleet and naval of war. It felt that the speech
Members of the Latin-American lower Rhine and the other further bases.--Untied Press,
leaves no room for ambiguity and, Argentina, Brazil and other south in a sense marks, the real beginning and Central American States parti- of the war-Reuter.
elpated in the broadcast.Reuter. Italy's Position Unchanged The unanimous opinion is held that Mr. Chamberlain refused to take the
Plane Deliverios opportunity for a final pacle settle-ed no surprise as it was felt that the being repeated, 60 Lockheed bombera
Rome, Oct. 13, Mr. Chumberlain's statement caus-
Burbank, Cal., Oct. 13. ment of the problemas-of-Europe position of Britain and France was said to Britain will be flown across In the event of the arms embargo offered by the Fuehrer, Anys-the Official News Agency in a statement speech.
settled Immediately after Hitler's the country to Newark next week ticularly active south of Saarbruceken French advance troops were par- commenting on Mr. Chamberlain's
It is reiterated that Italy's position
to be ready for quick delivery. speech. The impression is that Bri-us a neutral remains unchanged.
and it seems therefore that most of It is believed this will be the the fighting is confined to vigorous taln still desires war irrespective is thought that further peace over-nireraft company, this being the first French front lines. These raids are It largest delivery of any American raids by the Germans against the of anything Germany may say or offer.
ures are unnecessary-Reuter. instalment on an order for 250 ma-developing into real attacks, accord-
chines-United Press.
The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung declares that the sarcastic attacks on Germany show that Mr. Chamberlain has not understood the Fuchrer's serious action for peace. Mr. Cham- berlain finds war a better sofullon
PRESS ENDORSEMENT OF THE PREMIER'S SPEECH
British People Will Not Falter In The Struggle
EXPRESSES REGRET American Officer Offers Japanese Compensation
Punishing Germany
Washington, Oct. 12,
A French communique states that
patrols were repulsed. à calm night was spent in a greater west of Saarbruecken, where.carmy. part of the front except in the south
ing to military observers.
Reports reaching Amsterdam state that the Germans are preparing for more intensive action, and that big
Informed circles say that the cities in the Rhineland are preparing
Treasury
Department will impose for evacuation.-Reuter Bulletin. higher duties on merchandise im ported from the German-occupied areas of Poland. This is little more, duction in trade between the United than a gesturo, due to the sharp re-
started.-United Press. States and Germany since the war
Relaxation Likely
Submarines In The Caribbean
sub-
Shanghai, Oct. 13. Colonel William G. Hawthorne, Commander of the United Marine Detachment in Tientsin. ac
States companied by the America Vice-Con- sul, called on Major-General Masa haru Homma, Commander of the Japanese Garrison In Tientsin, on
Washington, Oct. 13. Wednesday and expressed regrets for tionists are reported to be agreed on Administration circles and Isola- the wounding of a Japanese rallway the proposed modification of shipping guard at Tientsin Station by Cor-restrictions under the Neutrality Act. porni John V. Armona,
Washington, Oct 13. A Democratic source said that the Armon shot the guard through Administration is awaiting an oppor- turning from coast defence inspee- Representativo Snyder, after re- the left thigh, le London, Oct. 13. Germany still did not wish to make against the bone,
bullet lodging tunity to reveal changes, which it is tlon, sold that half a dozen The Times says: "The reply is in war and will not therefore declare Colonel Hawthorne affered to pay States vessels will be allowed to bittered against the Eng (sh" were believed will provide that United marines belonging to a country "em- complete accord with the views of wor but merely defend herself. compensation for the wounding of carry goods to any port considered operating in the Caribbean Sea. The the French Government
and the This, however, might take the form the Japanese guard, Major-General safe from war rinkto enable trade Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. Dorninions, With the full con- of a defensive offensiva.
Homma agreed to deal the incident with Australia and other sciousness of what it does to this In Australia, the Prime Minister as a local sue. Armona is facing Dominions and possessions deemed the presence
British Lawrence Kramer, had told him of generalion, it resolved to sacrifice declared that the Government strong- the court martial, itself in order to secure a tolerable] 'y support Mr. Chamberlain's speech.
Irea of danger, and non-dangerous which is confirmed by United States of the submarines, The shooting occurred on Wednes-areas will existence for posterity.".
In South Africa, the Cape Times day morning when the
be defined by specific air and sea patrols. A big submarine Tes-legislation, guard says the says Mr. Chamberlain spoke for the ponding to a woman's call for help, porta or non-combatative zones. The Daily Telegraph
either by naming the, brought fuel from a distant point at country and the whole Empire will whole British Empire.
went towards traight cor contain-
dead of night for the smaller sub- acclaim the emphalic and un- In Canada, the Taranto Globe saya ing equipment in the rallway yard embargo on arma
It is proposed that the existing morines which had been having a ambiguous answer of the Prime that unless and until the German which was guarded by Armona and issue on which the
la the primary wearisome time-United Press. Minister.
Government could give a positive Private Marcell Symansky,
Senators wili! vote. The amendments will be taken
Submarinos Sunk The Dally Herald declores: demonstration of their willingless to. The guard found Armona allegedly next week and perhaps the final vote "Though the British people detest live in peace, the Allies have no attempting to
Paris, Out. 13. inolest 1 Chinese at the end of the month.
Twelve German submarincs were war, they are not yet so enfeebled alternative but to continue the fight. woman in the car, Symansky and as to dishonour their obligations or Behind Mr. Chamberlain's words is Armona jumped upon the guard who seeking Senatorial afd, vigorously ment-Reuter.
Hawaii's delegate, Senator King, in tember says a semi-official announce- Bunk or badly damaged during Sep- the prospect of a grim the unqualised approval of the House called for assistance.
nt Commans and every unit of the During the scuffle, Armona Ared his restrictions, which he said were ex- attacked the Neutrality Act shipping the Empire.
gun wounding the guard. Armona tremely harmful to Hawall's economic The New York Times and the fed towards the barracks through welfare. He conferred all day with Herakl Tribune both declare that Tientsin but Symansky was detained Republlean and Democratle Senators Hitler has ordered that war is now by Japanese military police who in an effort to consolidate support handed Symansky over to American hening the proposal-rapidly gather- Mr. Chamberlain's speech has re- gave a full and fair summary of the ing-Domel.
In Italy, the Rome wireless station marine officers on Wednesday evening strength-to relax the proposed ceived a pliter and sometimes abusive speech and said that Italian circles
rovision and permit United States reception In Germany. In France regard Mr., Chamberlain's remarks as
vessels.to.conduct trade with British and the Dominions it received un-not having dispelled the possibility animous support:
THE prefix "Special to the Tele-Possessions in the Paclite and Indian According to an Amsterdam cor- of viewReuter Bulletin.
of peace while maintaining bis point graph" is used by the "Hongkong
Telegraph" to Indicate news which Neutrality Act in is present form, if
Senator King declared respondent, Herr Dietrich, Press Chief of the Nazi Party, said in an
in strictly copyright under the pre-enacted, would endanger $500,000,- Interview that the only possibility
Explanation Unnecessary visions of the Telecommunication 000 worth of United States trade was now immediate war in fts fiercest
Ordinance, 1030. Such new as hearselth such British possessions, stress- Hongkong on the date of publication. tion since the trade is nominally in the indication "UP" 15′ received ning that it is an unnecessary restric-
faller at struggle.
The Dally Mail soys Democracies want peace but not Hitler's peace-Reuter.
Widespread Support
London, Oct., 13.
on in earnest.
London, Oct. 13.
Oceans.
that the
form. The war, he said, could only In view of the reception accorded be avoided if the neutral countries, his speech throughout the country, by the United Press Associations, who belligerent areas which did not-la- including the United States, made it Mr. Chamberlain's
clear to Britain: that they would not morrow will probably give her any support.
Asory,—Reuter.
broadcast to reserve all rights and forbid evolve the United States in any risk. be unneces-publication, either wholly or in path He said he found considerable sup-
without previous, arrangement,
port for his viewpoint.-United Prest
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