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Air Raid Over The Orkneys
LONDON, Oct, 28 (Reuter),- An air raid took place over the Orkneys yesterday, A low By ing machine was driven off by four fighters. This raider was the first_ween near the islanda for 16 days. As soon as the - plane was slighted, the alarms was sounded and warning signala sent to all parts of the islands.
Almost at the same time the fighter aircraft fashed into view, whereupon the rakier turned to sea with the defence machines in hot persuli, The German plano was apparently not a bomber and was engaged in a reconnaisance flight.
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British, French Troops HEAVY CHINESE LOSSES
Standing by Night and Day: R.A.F. Prepared
London, Oct. 28.
IN SEPTEMBER FIGHTING
TOKYO, Oct, 23 (Domel)----Japanese miltary forces in China during September engaged a total of 806,830 Chinese troops, of whom 47,808 dead have been abandoned and 7,104 have been taken prisoner. according to communique Issued by the Army Department of the Imperial Headquarters to-day.
Japanese losses in China during the same month were 1,177 killed, including 462 in North Chins, 645 in Central China and 70 in South China.
Munitions captured by Japanese forces included Avo field-guns, 553 Chinese guns, 61 howitzers, 25 trench-mortars, 100 heavy machine-guna, 224 light machine-guns, 6,163 rifles and 610 revolvers.
Reports of the massing of German troops and aeroplanos at various points has led the Allied High Command to proceed with preparations to meet any possible offensive, in spite of the fact that the bad weather would seem to render a large- Economic Blockado scalo attack impossiblo.
returned Artillery Action
British And
'planca French troops are our standing by day and night on the Reuter. 600-mile front from Switzerland to the North Sea,
fre
Lately.
Neutral Countries Make A Clear Distinction
proft the enemy, even partially.- Reuter Bulletin.
Clear Distinction
London, Oct. 28. Neutral countries are now making and a clear distinction between the legitimate British blockade and the proposed Nazi continental blockade.
Paris, Oct. 28. Military observers are discussing
The German front line batteries the signs of increasing setivity in the
the heaviest German lines, which they believe all lust night hurled
the war against the may be the prelude to another offen- barrages of
Paris, Oct. 20. sive similar to that of October 10-17. French positions on the Maginot. In the past few days, German raid- Line in what le considered to be a
Close co-operation and exchange of ing porties have been doubled, and prelude to a German offensive.
The French Immediately intensified views between Britain and France en BO 12 miles east of the especially Prague, Oct. 28,
throughout lo-day the blockade is emphasised by the To-day wax the anniversary of the Moselle and east of Sarreguemines, their own
along
00-mile front from the French Minister of Blockade. The founding of Czecho-Slovakia in 1918, Reuter.
Moselle to the Rhine, thus launch alles are anxious to facilitate provi British Air Force despite the Nazi ban on all publie
Ing the most severe urtillery duel sloning of neutral populations demonstrations, the Czechs observed
Parls, Oct. 28. seen in this war while patrols have maintaining their industrial activity the holiday in various ways.
Reuter's Special Correspondent continued their activity maintaining The allies are thus justified in asking Several clashes with the police oc- with the RAF. France, says: contact to learn the enemy's inten-, for a guarantee that this shall not curred in Prague and a number of It Germany's aerlul might is un- tiona.
lenshed the Royal Air Force here is! Judging from the fasi tempo of atrests were made.
The majority wore their national likely to take smashing and pro- the firing the Germans used about Western Front colours and youths donned the so-bably declalye netion in the first week 20,000 rounds of big shells in 24 called Masaryk cap, named after tie against German military objectives. hours, but they have not succeeded Those may be troop concentra- in making the slightest impression on former President of Czecho-Slovakia,
tlons, naval or uir buses or munillon the French defences. -Reuter Bulletin.
Inetorles-much depends on what the Germans invite by their own plan of campaign.
Benos As Leader
London, Oct. 20.
The essential element of whatever "Czecho-Slovakia Ilves" declared Dr. Benes, when he was enthusins-plan we adopt is that once the order
tically claimed as leader at the In dependence Day celebrations in Lo
don.
is given no thne shall be lost. 1 fa intended that the enemy shall be so crippled in one direcion or another
It is further reported that a thou-| sand Germun planes have taken up positions along the French, Belgien and Dutch frontiers.United Press.
Cerman Communique
Berlin, Oct. 28.
Invasion Of Britain Suggested
The Norwegian press saya to-day that the continental blackade only. means that European countries will be excluded from the vast trade of continental continents. Any four blockade other than the British blockade seems uncalled for. It will not serve the interests of peace or economics.
A Rumanian paper says that the belligerent countries and a great naval Power like Britain will do all they can to avoid obstructing neutral trade. --Reuter.
The German High Command.com- that the initiative cannot be pressed munique said, "Between the Moset Dr. Bencs was almost overcome
home. Ready for instant action now and Poelserwald, there was in- with emotion when M. Jan Masaryk, if necessary, pilots and crews of former Czecho-Slovakian Ambasso-
weat enemy attack A new their squadrons in advanced positions increased artillery activity. There was dor in London, called him louder. M. Masaryk declared that France and others at home would Daswarndt which was not success-invasion of England. A double bar- stated to have been centrmed by Ger- the idea of their countrymen was a strike the first blow are the cream of ful" Unlied Press. free Czecho-Slovak in a free the Royal Air Force personnel.
Until the order is given, and there
which Bey Europe no ideal for were willing to live, work and die. is nu Indication that it is nearer
than inst week, it is important that' M. Masaryk anked the Allies
men nor planes shall be allow them to form their organisa-nelther llon to collect and equip their young-wasted,
Past Inactivity alers
wanted to fight. Reuter.
who
there. The Communist took ad- vantage of police clashes to raise the cry "Long live Stalin," but this was drowned-by-louder cries-of-"Long|
Patrol Shortage
Economic Warfare
Berlin, Oct. 28.
Baltic, Economic warfare in the London, Oct. 28. North Sea and Atlantic continues communique is- The latest product of Nazi in- successful, clima of Kenulty in keeping the allies guess-sued by the German High Command.
the coming! report of
According to reports, which ing is rier of nines would be laid In the man naval units; 22 ships of 109,370 North Sea through which a German tons gross were sunk bolwveen October flect of transports would steam 18 and October 25.
Total losses since the outbreak of securely while Storm Troops and en-
аге
Paris, Oct. 28.. The German motor roads bullt be-gineers were dropped in Britain by war are stated to be 115 ships of fore the war for troops transport parachute to destroy bridges, rail-475,321 LORE. have not yet been used. It has been ways, muillons works and power found essential to save petrol for the stations."
air force and mechanised units. Reuter Bulletin.
Garvin's Theory
London, Oct. 29.
Another story is that Hitler is assembling 3,000 bombers to lay waste Britain.
"In spite of these successes our own losses were very small," the com- munique claims.
It adds that hitherto "three U-boats are overdue and must be presumed lost!"-Reuter,
Live the Republic."-Reuter Bulletin, of the German air force is not under-fabsolutely against-Britain-by-sea-Anglet welght of the ̃German""con- because the ships "are"
Russian Noto
is no
The inactivity of the past few Naxi Precautions
weeks on the western front is easier to understand when regarded in that Prague. Oct. 28.
light,
Military critics emphasise that ad- Nazi police have barred off Wen-
Reconnaissance over the enemy
Holland Warned vanced air buses would be indispens- ceslas Square to prevent the Czechs lines is being carried out continuously,
air attacks on from demonstrating and massing but it has been reduced
Amsterday, Oct. 28. to In an article in the Observer withable for successful.
Germany has warned the Nether- minimum compatible with essential the heading "Get Ready," Mr. Gar- Britain. Hence the persistent belief
vin declares that undoubtedly the that the Germans will invade Hollands that neutrals sailing in vessels 1 belonging to the Allies expose them- Information required.
The potential power of retaliation next German plan is to concentrate land.
French
observers say that the selves to the risk of German attacks,
armed * ́ ́and i estimated, but Britain's first rate alt simultaneously and unprecedent-
centration is all on the Sanr. A ready to resist seizure-Reuter Bul- aircraft production fast over-ed pressure un neutrals.
"While some of the terrifle threats some points the German and French felin.. hauling Germany's present strength
almost touching. Else- Prisoner Fears of first line and reserve aircraft. now filling the German press must lines are
London, Oct, 28. Once the war in the air begins, it be regarded us fantastic," says Mr. where, between the Rhine and the
The British Government has re- is expected that the allied air arms Garvin, "There must be fuel of some Moselle, they are as much as two.
Russia's For Mustache
mites apart, and here ceaseless re-
contraband celved
note, British kind behind this extent of amoke. be cominanded svill
"Hitler and Goering stake their all connaissances continue.
which is at present being examined officer, who will occupy a position
weather the shocking Despite of knckout PITTSBURG, Cal.
by the Foreign Office and Ministry of
Warfare. There of Britain's French neroplanes managed one suc- Economic Sentenced to a Bfe-time term of similar to that of General Gamelin on the uld theory
blow by direct attack imprisonment, the greatest worry of over the allied forces in the Beld.
Every squadron here is seasoned vitals, namely naval bases, shipyards, cessful flight yesterday 50 miles deep great urgency for a reply, since the Soviet note itself replies to the Bri- George Stamps to being transferred
a sprinkling of Dominions harbours, air factories, the chief in- into the Rhineland.
Travellers coming out of Germany tish Government's communications to San Quentin prison was that the with
dozen industrial centres and keypoints of
in other words. {transport,
the rent to Switzerland report snow and rain of September 0 and 11. It la held auhorities there would shave off his pilots, two or three to half 'magnificent handichar mustaches, cuch case. Whether they come from
many, where the worst autumn for effect on any possible trade negotia- Local authorities promised to inter-Australia, Canada or South Afries, war will be just what we expected throughout west and south of Ger- that the Russian protest will have no *The most cheered sentence in many years is being experienced... tions between the two countries in vene with the state prison oflleials in they all know how to fly hard and at the beginning.
well-Reuter,
Hiller's Reichstag speech was, "There) Snow in Switzerland strengthens the future.-United Press, an effort to save it.
German Attack Imminent are no longer any tstands. We shall that country's defences.-Reuter,
Italian Reaction see what that meuas," declares Mr.).
Rome, Oct. 28, Garvin.
Massing On North Ses
The fact that Italy is not blinded Paris, Oct. 28. Radio has announced that informs by Germany's claims regarding her place behind the German lines to-to bear the brunt of the national tion received in Paris confirms re-cubmarino campaign was revealed in
a remarkable radio address HUMPTULIPS, Wash. (U. P.).gether with intensified patrol activity battle overhead against invasion. If ports that the Germans are concentram Ramo by an Italian naval Cap-
troops on the North Sea When Grayson Price, a Chleo, Cal, as if the Germans are preparing 10 after that the absolute air supremacy frating
fain yesterday, attorney sent
emphasised Ger- some papers to be attack.United Press.
we require is rapidly created by the coast between Bremen and Hamburg.
German served
"Constable,"
troop mightiest industrial effort we have
concentrations on addressed to
many's disadvantages and contrasted ever yet made in a short tinie, this the Swiss frontier continue, accord the respective methods of the British Humptulips, Wash., did not have a British Reconnaissance constable. However, Postmistress
London, Oct. 28. war will not Inst three years. ing to well-informed French circles. Mrs. N. F. Loomis served the papers The Royal Air Force has made "Instead we shall come in sight of The Swiss military authorities have contraband control and the ruthless
German U-boat. campaign, bill of $2,30 and sent Price
Lor another successful reconnoissance a true peace and the world's deliver- reported that they are taking precau-
He said Germany had 00 sub- service.
were fight over southern Germany, Allance within six months. With the tionary measures. Reuter,
marines, Of these one-third lald up for repairs, one-third were reating and only 20 were on active. service. The Allies had sunk about 20 U-boats-Reuter.
Postmistress
Doubles on Job
Paris, Oct. 28.
It is reported here that heavy "In the British Government's cool] movements of aircraft are taking judgment, this country is well able
Allied Press Acclaims U.S. Embargo Repeal
The United States Senate by 63 votes to 30 passed the new Neutrality Act, after rejecting Senator Nye's substitute bill by 67 votes to 22.
The Senate vote has been acclaimed in the allied countries. Germany is without comment, although informed circles attempt. to minimise the importance of the measure,
Paris, Oct. 28. "This is the second great victory The result of the Neutrality Bil of the war," proclaimed the French proceedings is acclaimed by th wireless announcing the Neutrality French press, Petit Paristen says Bill vote.
ald of the Empire, especially off Canada, and what unfettered" "neu-| trality the United States may supply,
it can and must be done.”
Reporis
Belgian Report
Brussels, Oct. 28. from Berlin state that
A similar line is taken by Mr. J. milltary developments are expected
A. Spender In an article given pro-fat uny moment, dotalis of which are
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Swiss Not Anxious
The RAF. la France receives a 2. 100|tribule from an American correspon« dent, who comments on the high morale of the RAF officers and men. He says That' they and not their machines will win the day.
| concentrated Britain, we may ex-Britain-Reuter,
pect some anxious moments in the near future, but success so far 15
Berne, Oct. 28. destroying submarines and countering
on "German concentrations air attacks on shipping justify con- Adence. We shall again wis northern frontier give no cause for through."-Reuter.
special anxiety," declares an officiel
Royal Artillery
London, Oct. 28.
the decisive turn to events automa- The first was the Anglo-Franco- observer zald there was one wing of tically favours Franco end. Britain (Turkish Pact."-Reuter.
and will enable them to oppose the
military effort of the Reich with in-
creased means.
statement.
the British Army in France which: was more modest and obscure than any other.
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The correspondent says that the Nazi plots. perhaps due to their hasty training, are no rantch for The slatement adds that reports those of the RAF. He recalls an that the Germans have mossed 12 occasion recently when Ave. British reconnaissance planes were attacked A talk on the Royal Artillery in divisions in this area do not in any by a superior number of German air-
correspond
with the facts.craft. The R.A.F. machines managed France was given from London by way
to bring down four enemy craft and the BBC. observers yesterday. The Reuter.
Neutral Reports)
then continued on their objective. Paris, Oct. 28.
On the return fight, they managed Reliable neutral sources report the to sulmanoeuvre the enemy and massing of Naz! soldiers along the reached home safely. He adds that Reaction In: London
incidents
thesa The artillery ranged from huge North Sea coast near Belgium and such
speak London, Oct 28.
cannon which could reduce an enemy Holland. It is reported, that 1,500, volumes..
A French report also speaks highly Quarters close to the Government position or road to a shambles to 000 Nazi troops are also concentrated
on the western border of the Relch of the morale of the French “Air is a victory for President Roosevelt, are unconcealed in their pleasure' at light anti-tank guns.
One of our finest achievements Although, the massing on the Bol-Force. Two hundred are dally offer- backed by the majority of public the news of the Senate's neutrality opinion. *** Senate's attitude vole, but they emphasised that they was the bringing of these guns all glan and Dutch frontiers is not ex lng themselves at the air force ro
office A pilots and points the culprit and brings him to were unable to comment on what the way from the court to their posl-plained, German soldiers are learning cruiting
they regard as strictly internal affaics tions on the frontier.
to speak Dutch. Special classes, in mechanics, France now has 300.000 judgment.
In a fortnight In France. the ob- several German. towns have been men warking Aube says the decision strengthens of the United States. the band of civilization against that The Dally Express bannersThe server said, he had only seen seven opened for this purpose-Router But Since the beginning of the war of barbarian.
United States to sell arms to allles. or eight British guns on the move. letin,
Yerlerday ho searched for more Big Roosevelt victory means 800
bill than an hour before he came, across|||||| planes many leave next week,"
Excelsior ways the result marks a swing round in American minds and
Le Populaire declares the impres slon produced In Washington by the seizure of the City of Flint and the attitude of the Soviet authorities bad repercussions in the Senate.
Tribute to Fliers
in aircraft factories.
France has lost eight pursuit planes against a German- total of 26. -Two Parts. Oct. 29, hundred and fifty... reconnaissance The Dally: Sketch banners, United severni.big guns, which had been Activity on the Western Front sights were made in day time and States votes arms for allies. America hidden in bars and meadows until now at a stand ill after yesterday's 70 at night time. No bombs were
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