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NEWS PAGE NEW TENSION IN SHANGHAI
Hitler Hoping
For Peace
. LONDON, Oct. 21 (UF) ——
Reliable neutral diplomatic sources said that NL. Paul Van Zeeland. former Premier of Belgium wi discuss with Presi- dent Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hall, the possibility of the United States mediating for pesoca.
Staying His Hand.
· LONDON, Oct. 21 (UP).— Hitler in maid to be slaying his hand pending the outcome of M. Van Zeeland's trip/--
FINNS IN MOSCOW
Delegation Returns To Resumo Discussion
Helsinki, Oct. 21.
Battle Takes Place In
Street: Three Killed
By Machine-Gun Fire
New tension has been crented in Shanghai by further acts of violence on the extra-Settlement runds. Three men were killed yesterday as a result of a street battle in which machine-guns and handgrenades were used.
This outrage followed an earlier Incident in which two Chinese Palicemen of the Municipal Council were killed and a Sikh Policeman was injured.
Shanghal, Oct, 22. The explosive atmosphere in the extra-Settlement areas flared up this virtual battle was morning when stuged in the heart of the western district between the Municipal Police and gunmen attached to Wang Ching-
wel's "defence, corps."
Western Front
ALLIED POSITIONS STRONGER
Paris, Oct. 21.
The French communiquo this morning reports patrol activities a the Western Front and harassing artillery Are.
The Germans allego that the French retreated at points in the Warndt Forest, west of Saarbrucken. A message from Luxembourg says that the German trenches
on the right bank of the Moselle have been flooded and rendered useless, Roads
sin outside road this morning near the Luxembourg frontier have United Press.
Alleged Conspiracy
also been flooded.
The Allied positions are now stronger than ever and the troops are in much closed forination.
Shangital, Oct. 22.
Reuter, Japanese military authorities in
Shanghal accused the Chungking Government of having directed the killing of one Chinese countable and wounding of one Sikh policeman by Chinese gunmen,
The Japanese military assert that relations between the Municipality and the Shanghai Municipal Council have becn Increasingly cordial, Evidence of such relations was shown by the recent attendance of Shanghal Municipal Council offelals at the anniversary celebration of the Muni- cipality.
The trouble started shortly after daybrenk when a patrol manning un armoured car endeavoured to halt three Chinese aboard a motor cycle. The Finnish delegatiori left -Ignoring the Municipal policemen's night for Moscow, being seen off by order to hall, the driver stepped on Finnish and other Scandinavian the gas and entered the nearby head Ministers and the United States and quarters of the Defence Corps. Soviet representatives. A Jorge The Police gave chase and the crowd stood silent and bareheaded gunmen, assisted by their comrades, while, a male chole sang national opened fire with machine guns, rifles songs.
and even hand grenades, to which M. Passiviki, the leader of the the Police replied with machine guns, delegation, seemed much moved. The Italian marines, in whose de-
Contradicting the The Finnish Finance Minister, Mfence sector the fighting gecurred,
reporta that policemen withdrew Tanner, was added to the delegation. jwent to the scene to assist the Police: Municipality
A Finnish Foreign Oce spches- The battle lasted until the arrival of before the shooting, Investigations man declares: "Though there is not Japanese gendarmes, who cordoned showed that five polleemen on thei very much change in the position, we off the area, subsequently entering are morally strengthened after the the building and arresting about 30 Stockholm conference."
occupants,
The Finnish Foreign Minister, M. One municipal Chinese policeman Meesko, said: "The Soviet-Finnish and two gunmen were killed.- talks have been conducted in a enter. friendly spirit and there has been nu pressure by the Soviet.
"If the same spirit continues, um sure that a satisfactory solution might be found.
"The Soviet has raised no new points, and we do not expect further demands."-Reuter,
No Resort to Force
London, Det. 21.
I
It is likely that the Soviet pro- posals to Finland will include a mill-j Lary alliance, which will be unaceep- table to the Flans, since sport from their dislike of a close association with Russin, such an alliance would compromise their neutrality,
In rejecting a military alliance the Finns would certainly have the sup- port of the other Scandinavian Powers.
The Finnish-Soviet nou-aggression treaty of 1032 remains valid until 1945. This treaty defines aggression Gs Including any net of violence in- jurious to the contracting parties' in- dependence or territorial integrity and binds the parties to settle diputes by pacific means. It is thus to be assumed that there can be no ques- "tion of a recourse to arms by the
Soviet.Reuter.
NEW DEFENCE LOAN
Helsinki, Oct. 21. The Finnish Government proposes to float a new Ave-year Defence Loan of £2,000,000, bearing interes! of five per cent-Reuler.
SWEDISH DEFENCE
Stockholm, Oct. 22. Supplementary estimates totalling uver £22,000,000 were voted by the
Vigorous Protest
Shanghai, Oct. 21,
British In Front Line
German Feeling
To Be Probed
LONDON, Oct. 22 (Reuter), ~~ The migration that Hliler has decided to investigate person. ally the feelings of the German people is made by the "Obser- ver's" diplomatie correspondent commenting on the report that the Fuchrer has ordered all district leaders to Berlin for, a conference.
District leaders are in close touch with the people: It seeze as if filer has decided to go over the heads of filmmler and the Gestapo to find things out for himself,
AMERICAN VIEWS
nt
The Western Front, Oct, 21. The second 100,000 British troops are moving quickly into the line.
Washington, Oct, 20, More than 48 hours of continuous Political observers interpret Mr. rain flooded many parts of the front Corneil Franklin's altitude but did not interfere with the huge Shanghai as a demonstration of lanks bringing up fresh troops and more active United States policy in supplies.
the Far East, similar to the speech General Gamelin, Commander-in-made by Mr. J. G. Grew in Tokyo Chief, made a trip to the British yesterday. General Headquarters › 10 meet General Gort. He inspected some Observers say that the United parts of the line and was well antis-States took # atronger diplomatic dedUnited Press.
position in the Far East soon after the outbreak of the European war, and they are speculating as to whether or nol it was designed to offset the
Europe. British and French pre-occupation
Serious Flooding Expected
Paris, Oct. 22. This morning's French commun!-in
U.S. policy regarding the Far East is considered unchanged.
many
scene of the attack were surprisedque says that the night was moder- ately quiet on the western front ar so that they had no time to return a whole. Yesterday artillery was in the fire.
action on both sides, though this was 'not heavy,
The Washington Post in an edi- Washington Silence
Wireless reports state that the
torial said that Mr. Grew 'contributed Rhine tributaries are rising and the real Japanese-American under- nationalist sympathisers, Haras agency Chinese
states that German standing when he bluntly reported jubilant at the report that Mr. Cordell fortified lines Huil.
long the river are prevailing American opinion. American Secretary of threatened. the As a sequel to last night's shooting. State, has pledged to extend "full
"It Japan wants. American friend- members of the East Surrey Real-support" to the Shanghai Municipal that the Moselle is also rising and desire is mutual. But friendship is a Reports from Luxembourg, state ship, she may be assured that the ment are now stationed at all inter- Council in the settlement of the that German trenches on the right matter of give as well as take. Mr. rections of the extra-Settlement outside road dispute, received a rude side of the river are useless. Roards.
The Grew rendered the nailon to which shuck this morning when Reuter re-roads behind the trenches are also he is accredited a real service by ported that "nothing is known" in said to be flooded-Heater Bulletin. emphasising this without too Washington about the Secretary of State's declaration,
Paris, Oct. 22, Mayor Fu recalls that high polier A elever strategic move by the officers were recently slain in the French High Command la belleve Settlement. French Concession and International to have dislocated for the time being
the plans of the German headquar yards apart along the entire length the Settlement and Concession," asks
were posted about 15 "How did these things happen interg. of Yu Yuen Road,
According to information here; the on which the shooting occurred.
Mayor Fu who remarks that foreign Germans had intended a big offensive authorities mac responsible prevention of such acts.--Domei,
for un French troops occupying German territory, General Gamelin. secretly withdrew ull troops, except the ad- vance posts who made such displays with ammunition, verey lights and in to discover the French hud departed olher ways that the Germans failed
At the scene of the shooting, the East Surreys have built a sandbag emplacement and mounted machine-gun, while Settlement police patrols on all "Outside Roads" havej been greatly strengthened.
afternoon when about 500 Tatao" Intense excitement prevailed this policemen
They remained several hours, subsequently with- in the area for drawing.
The Councli is now studying the full report from the Settlement police in connection with the incident but is not expected to make a formal prutest to the various authorities until early next week.--Reuter.
alleged
Offer To S.M.C. To-day?
Chungking, Oct. 22.
Strategic Retreat
A Shanghai message states that Fu Sino-an, the puppet mayor of Shang-two days ago. bni, will open negotiations with the Shanghai Municipal Council concern- ing the extra-Settlement roads issue to-morrow.
layers of diplomatic amenities,"
Conciliation Campaign The Washington Star says: "Japan is floundering in a state of confusion which is a composite determination to achieve fully her aims in China, display an erratic course in interna- tional relations, and anxiety not to antagonize America."
for
it suid that Japan herself is in a critical situation as a result of the German-Russian non-aggression pact, "easting about for friends and sees the United States, with whom there
fundmental reason every amily. Japan's lenders have under- posts, the French lines run pprox-with the United States campaign Now, apart from a few observation taken u campaigni of conciliation imately in French territory through that has not been out, leaving the Germans coping with deeds."-Uulied-Press. He will demand
Booded lands adjoining the Rhine,! the rendition of the extra-Settlement roads but will Moselle und Soor rivers suggest to give a part of the pro- bring guns and troops over the bat- In some cases the Germans must ceeds of taxes collected to the S.M.Ctered no mua's land six miles wide be used for defence. Reuter Special. ronds. Riksdag. Most of the money will recompense for constructing the
-Reuter,
Another Chinese Dead
Shanghai, Oct. 22, Another Chinese member of the Municipal Pollee was shot dead on
GRATEFUL TO AMERICA
Stockholm, Oct. 21. King Gustav of Sweden to-day sent a cable to President Roosevelt expressing the Nordle States' appre- ciation of the President's message of sympathy, Reuter,
"This Challenge Must Be Abased," Says British War Minister
LONDON, Oct. 22.
In a broadcast Mr. Leslis Hore-Belisha, the War Minister, declared that three courses were open to Nazi Germany. She could try and smash through by land, sea and air, remain quiescent in the hope that we would pre- maturely take up the offensive, or lure us into discussion of specious peace terms.
It bus, not yet been ascertained what attitude the S.M.C, will take regarding Fu's proposals-Control Central.
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Tension Mounts Rapidly
Shanghal, Oct. 22. The Municipal Council facer a lough battle to retain its control of extra-Settlement roads, is the general reaction to this morning's shooting Tripartito Pact
incident in the western district.
Foreigners are particularly con- cerned, since Fu Sino-en, the puppe! mayor of the Japanese-sponsored ¡Chinese Administration has already openly announced his Intention of usurping that area, together with its sizeable revenue.
So far no protesta have been lodged i with the Japanese in connection with to-day's and Friday's killings, but the Consular Body is reported to bei pending the week-end investigating
the matter.
Chinese circles in Chungking think that the outcome of the dispute will United States, and in view of largely depend on the attitude of the European war, this seems to sum up
the altuatiori accurately.
the
Germany Planning To Take Quick Action
Germany is planning rapid action in respect of the Turkish mutual assistance pact with the Allies. Naz envoys in MURCOW, Rome and Ankara have been summoned to Berlin and diplomatic attacks are expected to be made through Italy and Russla,
Sarajoglu Optimistic
Istanbul, Oct. 31. "The door remains open for further conversations with the Soviet at an PLEASE Turn To Pago 3.
The Soviet may be the medium of new offers to induce the Turks to abandon their stand alongside Britain 'and France. Nazi district leaders have been called to the capital to meet Hitler.
Londen, Oct. 21, Herr von Papen, Nazi Ambassador Shanghai newspapers give promin to Turkey, returned to Berlin last been ence to a statement alleged to have and been made by Mr. Cordell Hull, night and had a conference lasting positions was unprofitable. Poland respected friend-stood Arnly United States Secretary of State several hours with Hitler,. He is had no Maginot Line but on the Germany's path toward Raghded and announcing
the expected to return to Ankara within a few days. The Nazi Press has not Western Front there were strong des Iraq was our unshakeable ally.
United States with the Municipal fences. The enemy would pay door- In the west, the expulsion of Ger-Council on the questions of the extra been, allowed to mention Herr von ly for any massed attack on them. man commerce from the sea was in- Settlement roads,
Pepen's presence in Berlin nor the expected return of the Nazi Ambas- Our commanders were not likely controvertible and we had lost but
Moscow and Rome-
Recent military experiences show- onla
This
ed that an offensive against prepared barred.
entrance Turkey-our
had brave
co-operation of
in advance of a time that suited in. frnction of our tonnage. The While confrmation of the state-radors them, to risk unnecessarily the lives Dominions were making ready their ment is awaited, it is freely rumoured, Reuter. of those who composed our armies. contingents,
that American marmes may be called !
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Soviet Envoy Reports We thought, perhaps, that more Indian troops were in position at out to protect American lives and would happen decisive balles by several strategic points and all other property: In this matter
Istanbul, Oct. 21. land, sea and· air,
On the Home parts of the Empire were anxious to Joseph Fegan, commander of the The visit of Herr von Schulenberg, front, we expected to be brought take an increasing share.
Fourth Marine Corps, la displaying Nazi Ambassador to Moscow, to Ber- nearer and more quickly to grim The War Minister said: "No peace the keenest Interest in the events oflin is regarded as a definite sign that
quick, new Russian proposals to Turkey will reality.
proposals which rely for their sand the past 48 hours,
influenced be
by Berlin.-Ünited Despite apparent inactivity, deton upon a broken word can be
The western district is bristling|Press. cisive developments had in, fack oc- considered. Nothing but a gua with arma. The puppet Police seems
Swerving Front Soviet
Istanbul, Oct, 21, Turkey may begin to draw away
(to be obeying the orders of the
be dominated but, from these, Ger-rantee of the establishment of a new many had been: "Give us a free order, from which the menace ofcera of the Japanese gendarmerie, hand in the East." There had been Nazi oppression is removed,
Can while alongside, the Tommies of the
a long agenda of conquests in that justify us in laying down our arms. East Surrey Regiment are busily from Russin unless the Soviets alter direction of which Poland was but This is no war about a map but aerecting sandbag barricades Others, their policy. an item. The Baltic States were to war to re-establish_conditions in
be dominated but, from there, Ger which nations and Individuals, In steel helmeted, are patrolling the One reason for the failure of the man nationale were now in retreat cluding the German nation and in-streets.
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Russo Turkish nogatlations Russia had claimed her sphere of in-dividuals, can live, or live agala. Armoured cars manned by Muni- Russia's insistence on the exemption fluence. The coriflelds.) of the There can be 'no question of our clpat Poller with Thompson sub-of the possibility of having fa ald
Ukraine --were coveted; Russia. - hnd | wavering in any degree. This ty machine guns are standing by, to- Turkey against Germany, mado surd of the harvest.
ranny, whose challenge we have gether with police squads, each man Herr von Papen might seek to Through Poland, Narl Germany, accepted, must and will be abased," with revolver in hand ready for induce Germany to waive - Russia's was to have had entrance to Rum--Reuter,
immediate, action-Reuter.
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