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五井禮 號七十月十央港古香 FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27, 1939.
"Historians Will Decide Who Is To Blame"
PREMIER ACCUSES
VON RIBBENTROP
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Oct. 26 (UP).—The guilt of war must rest squarely on the shoulders of Hitler and his Nazi leaders, declared Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons to-day.
The Prime Minister commented disdainfully on the German Foreign Minister's spooch in Danzig on Tuesday, and said that it was replete with distortions of the truth.
He expressed the hope that the "erman people would come to realise all the circumstances involved.
History, he said, would judge how far von Ribben- throp has failed to comprehend either the British policy! or the British people.
"If the German Foreign Minister's assertion is correct, that Germany is determined to resist to the utmost, there can be but one reply—and we are prepared to give it," Mr. Chamberlain declared amid ringing cheers
from the entire House.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
HALIFAX
The British counter attack on the German U-boats was proving most successful, Mr. Chamber- inin added.
"But it seems to be the rule for
warning," he said.
LAUGHS AT merchant ships to be sunit, without
RIBBENTROP
LONDON, Oct, 26 (Router). -Lord Halifax, the British Foreign Secretary, speaking on the International situation in the House of Lords to-day, referred to the speech made by Herr von Ribbentrop and said he had more clumsy "altempt"to"divide England and
never
France.
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That seemed to be the minin
And! purpose of the speech.
never had confidence between France and Britain been morej complete and intimate that it was to-day,
Germany's loss of merchant ship tonnage during the past week totall
compared ed 33,000 tons,
with a British less of 22,715 tons, the British blacknders having seized Bye Ger- man ships,
now
Churchill Specch Approved During his speech Mr. Chamberlain revealed that the Allies were discussing economic aid for Turkry,
At the conclusion of the
Pre- miler's speech the Government "ex- pressed its approval of Alr. Winston Churchill's recent broadcast al- servation that Russia bad been obliged to
portion sccupy a
of Poland ng protection agalust Ger
many.
Turkish Treaty
LONDON, Oct. 20 (Reuter)--Con- !
Prince Comes of Age
FATHER AND SON IN UNIFORM.—Crown Princo Michael of Rumania, photographed with his father, King Carol. Prince Michael came of age this wook,
Liberal Leader Seeks Friendship Of Soviet
LONDON, Oct. 26 (Reuter),—In the House of The speech left him with the con- ting his weekly review (the rst Commons to-day, Major C. R. Attlee, leader of the viction that, however, unsuccessful part of which appears on Page 5) Opposition, said he was glad to hear that they Her ven Ribbentrop had been lan the flouse of Commons to-day,
detrtanding the British people in the Prline Minister, RIF. Neville grappling with the sub-
For he was
les mucessful in Chamberlain, dealt with the Turkish marine menace. newstanding the joint mind of Treaty which, he said. had been re-
ritain and France, (Cheers). Would Be Amusing
crived with profound satisfaction throughout the Empire and France,
It would be a mistake to crow
And it was a great encouragement too soon, but at the present stage
to lenow that it was widely welcomed they were entitled to say that in many other parts of the world.
they were holding the menace in cheek.
Referring to the speech made by Herr von Ribbentrop, Major Attice
were
TAXATION LEAGUE
Readers Vote Against Income Tax
Batя
REICH TO ROB SAVINGS TO FINANCE WAR
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
to
BERLIN Oct. 26 (UP).— It is understood that the Government intends mobilise savings bank de- posits and insurance com. pany funds "to a certain extent" to finance war mea-
Bures,
CITY OF FLINT
AMERICAN DEMAND TO SOVIET Want Relcase Of Seized Ship
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UP). -Secretary of State Cordell Hull to-day disclosed that United States has sent a demand to Russia for the release of the City of Flint and her cargo to her American crew.
He indicated that similar strong representations are being made to Berlin.
Further The disclosed that the United States Ambassador to Moscow has been authorised to send United
States officials to Murmansk to determine first hand exactly what transpired.
Ship Roloased Report MOSCOW, Oct. 20 (UP),—A broad- cast communique to-day said the City of Flint has been released and ordered So Tes Inmediately.
However, it was not indicated whether the vessel would be released | with a Germait prize crew or her own | regular American crew.
Another report said the Soviet Guvernment has ordered the City of Flint's relcare, supposedly with German prize crew aboard, and that the ship has been ordered to sall iminedlätely from Murmansk.
Repeated Demands
SINULE COPY 30 CENTE
$300 PER ANNUM
the tyre
with the TEETH
SNOW FALLS ON WESTERN FRONT
Bitterly Cold
Cold Weather Ends Possibility of Major Action
PARIS, Oct. 26 (Reuter).-Snow is now falling behind certain sections of the Maginot Line, and bitterly cold weather and heavy raîn are preventing any major action on the Western Front.
Another unsuccessful German attempt was made on Wednesday to drive the French from the hill-tops over». looking the Warndt Forest.
Fifty Germans in a raid cast of the Moselle were repulsed without any Germany reaching the French lines.
Heavy German Losses
It is now estimated that the Ger- mans lost between 2.000 and 3,000 men during attacks on Monday last week.
The French hud already withdrawn
FINNISH OPTIMISM
M. Tanner Returning.
To Moscow
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINKI, Oct. 26 (UP)——
the bulk of their troops and the The Minister of Finance, M. German losses were due to the fre of Tanner, told the press that. he French artillery covering the with-expects to return to Moscow text drawal of the outposts.
Sunday evening. The Nazi Government is apparently hesitating.
He said that he remained optimistic. The case has gone forward a bit,"
He described the Kremlin sessiona
On Wednesday night and to-day, he added. Hiller hind long conferences with the leaders of the Army and the Airas being cordial and friendly, with M. Stalin doing most of the talking for
Foree.
This morning he also saw Field the Soviet side. Marshal Goering and later they were
M. Tanner does not expect to make joined by General Walther von any additions to the delegation. Brauchitsch, head of the Army, and General Keltel, Chlef of Staf
Finland Cannot Yield This may be the prelude to another HELSINKI, Oct. 20_(Reuter).-The German offensive (German troops Finnish Foreign Office spokesman are still reported to be moving up) says that the Soviet demands include or It may be an indication of filler'a certain points on which Finland can- supreme perplexity,
Units In Encounters
not yield.
No Indication of what those de- mands are is given, but the Finnish PARIS, Oct. 20 (Reuler)-A com-] Foralgn Minister reiterates that Fin- land is determined to maintain her munique Issued to-day states:
"There have been encounters of Independence. contact units and reciprocal artillery various paints on the actions on front."
The Finnish delegation to Moscow leave Helsinki until tha will government has fully considered the Sevlet demands and decided on the course to adopt.
WASHINGTON,-Deb-26-(Router) German Forces will be held in Hel-
-The United States has made several demands to the Soviet Government to release the City of Flint with her crew and cargo, necording to an announcement made by Mr. Cordell Hull to-day.
No reply has yet been received
although the United States Ambasso- dor ng had two interviews with the
Vice-Commnissar of Foreign Affairs,
Germany's Intention BERLIN, Oct., 26 (Reuter).—Ger- many intends to institute prize-court proceedings against the City of Flint, it is Indicated in an official statement, which claims that the vessel was "rightly and legally delained."
Concentrating
Meanwhile, besides laying mlaec, Finnish defence measures Include a
sinkl to-morrow.
Finnish Preparedness
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
From North Sea To HELSINGFORS, Oct. 28 (UP)
Swiss Border PARIS, Oct. 26 (Router).] Big concentrations of German troops and planes, and incessant movements of material are taking place along the German North Sea coast from Emden to SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
the mouth of the Ems, and BERLIN, Oct. 26 (UP).--It is uilletally unounced that the Ameri-past Bremen as far as the cast freighter City of Flint was mouth of the Elbe. "legal" captured carrying contra- band subject to seizure.
Legal Seizure
no
The spectacle of an innocent Ger- many frightened by the danger of
Saying that doubtless the world in altuek by Poinnd, and only a short time ago by Czecho-Slovakia, and the saw within it a guarantee for the victim of sinister plotting by Britain maintenance of peace in at least one would, if the whole matter was not relon of the world. Mr. Chamberlain
suld it struck him as a fairly complete INCOME TAX received one declared:
These movements are also serious, bring smiles to the lips
exposure of Herr von Ribbentrop sole and solitary supporter "It is purely a defensive Instru himself, and was not worth following among the many readers who of the percentage of cargo judged to according to the "Amsterdam
Seizure is permissible, regardless noticeable near the Swiss border,;. of gods und men.
ment threatening no one, and is de- up. Replying to the suggestion that elened only to reslal aggression.
wrote in to the "Telegraph" be contraband, "which makes British trade relations with Russin
Telegram." differenco as far as the conâscation "The British, French and Turkish If the speech was to end peace should be restured Lord Halifax Governments have been discussing suggestions, they would have to face yesterday and early this morning of this ship is concerned." said that to have a balanced picture the question of financial and economist, but they could not be deterred with suggestions for taxation in of the whole situation it must be re-assistance for Turkey, Assistance to from doing their duty by any threats. Hongkong, membered that the recent Soviet acbe given relates particularly to thei "We stand, as we always stood, for The advisers of the Hongkong lion in the Baltic states had caused supply of war materia),"
peace, but it must be a real peace Treasurers have grown in num- anxiety not only to quarters imme-
based on prkclple," said Majorber and their suggestions are diately concerned, and the situation
Allice. created was not by any means wholly
{widening too. clear.
Finnish-Sevier Doubts
It was certainly by no means clear
at present what the precise position
Was
Berlin Consultations
Woo Russia, is Urged
Mare readers are supporting the
Mr. Chamberlain then referred to "Whether there is peace or not reports in Berlin of lengthy consul rests with the German peopic. I idea of a Government lottery,but the tatlons among the Nazi leaders and hope that in due course they will majority of readers still want to sco Herr von Ribbentrop's speech.
tell Herr von Ribbentrop and the Government derive its extra revenue "I don't propose to waste time by rest that they want peace."
from so-called luxury items,
There was no increased demand the negotiatlona between commenting on the many details of in Soviet and Finland.
this performance. No-one in this
for a sales tax as one way out ot Sir Archibald Sinclair, the Liberal the difeulty, This sales tax is op- "It certainly is not clear what the country will be deceived by its distor reaction in certain circles will, bo in ions of truth, and there is already Lender, stated that the Liberals sup- piled by a certain perceninge being the Scandinavian countries and out abundant evidence that Herr von ported the Prime Minister's attitude added to the bill with each mic, side if a deadlock in these negotia-Ribbentrop has been no more success-regarding the speech made by Herr Government taking this percentage.
One reader suggests a nationalisa- Lions should be reached." said Lord ful in his attempt to mislend impartial von Ribbentrop, and urged that they Halifax.
observers in other parts of the world, should not allow their relations with tion of public utilities such as tele
electric cherish the hope that Russia to stagnate in the present phones,
Light, tram-cars, "As for as we are aware, there despite all suppressions and falsifica- unsatisfactory, and even dangerous, buses and ferries, should be no conflict of interest be- tion that there are still some in position. tween the Soviet and Finland that Germany Itself who sco where the is not capable of adjustment, and real truth lles (Cheers).
the British Government hoped fant
" even
the discussions now proceeding would The main, thesis of the speech,, be brought to reasonable conclu- that England and not Germany, her own destiny in collaborationi slona.
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TWO POCKET CRUISERS NOW IN THE ATLANTIC
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PARIS, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-Well-informed circles state that It now seems likely that two German pocket-battleships the Ad miral you Scheer, and the Deutschland, are operating in the Atlantic.
TELEPHONE MYSTERY
France Rounds Up The Spies
SPECIAL TO THE "TELKQRAPH" PARIS, Oct 20 (Reuler) Charles Roos, former. councillor of the Bas-Rhin' Department, has been sentenced to death by court-martial on a charge delivering important | Imilitary scarels to German espionage
Germany Cut Off From Neighbours AMSTERDAM, Oct. 20 (Roungenta.
communica ter), Telephone tiona with Germany have been Interrupted since noon.
The reason is unknown.
11 is learned from Brussels that telephone. communication between
An interesting suggestion from Belglum and Germany is also inter- anollier reader is that restaurant, rupted, Particularly in the commercial,
Telephone communications between meals cozling over $1 should be field progress ought to be made.
faxed. This, he points out, would Germany and Scandinavin is also If Russia be compelled to work out
not affcot the poorer class unable interrupted.
Interruptions appear to be due to to pay but would fall upon those the stiffening of censorship. with the Germans, doubtless shel
Telegraphic communications would be able to do so.
Ha estimates that a yield of 10 person.. But the British Government bugil, cent. lax on restaurant chits would} by vigorous - Infillative, · fret. In he be in the vicinity of 84,000,000 a}: commercial field, and scoondly, ln the year;
who are able to do so.
diplomalle... field., to convince the BL G. says that Government should Author Becomes War
Correspondent
A man named Lobstein, charged with espionage, was also sentenced to death, while three other spies were sentenced to five, years hard inbour.
As
land's
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CARGO SHIP SINKS U-BOAT IN GUN DUEL
LONDON, Oct. 26 (Reuter).A cargo ship sank a U-boat after a desperate shell duel, according to the story told to the "South Wales Argus” by an officer of the ship. The U-boat came up to theThe carro howl's runners, re-opened Soviet Government that the Interests not Institute any new taxation what-
surface almost under the fire and with the baraling of a final of Russia and the general interest of ever. He believes that the Colony's mankind in order, pesos and recon- contribution for the War
ship's starboard bow when hell the U-boat ahlahed. struction in Europe would best be should lie financed. by a Government LONDON, Oct. 20 (Router), ---- NL.
B U-Boat Wreck. Found served by the earliest possible ae lottery, in which all Chinese would Andre Maurois the well-known the crew were dining.. hievement of understanding and col- 'willingly párticipate.
A nuthor and writer, is one of the Iaboration between the governments
After a duel, in which the ship LONDON, Oct. 20. (Router) The O.W. belleves that Government army of French war correspondents was not hit, the U-boat dived, tered wreck of ♣ U-boat was found Admiralty announce that "the shai- of Russia and those of Great Britain should substantially roduce ita who have now arrived at the British
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