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WARNED TO EVACUATE HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
ULTIMATUM REPORT
"Daily Mirror" Says Air, Naval Bases Demanded
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, NOV. 11 (UP)—THE BRUSSELS CORRESPONDENT OF THE “DAILY Mirror” REPORTS That germaNY HAS ISSUED A VIRTUAL ULTIMATUM TO THE NETHER- LANDS.
The ultimatum, which expires on Monday, demands the cession of air and naval bases to the Reich.
The Correspondent reports that the ultimatum will be rejected.
The German demands, he says, were revealed at a secret meeting of members of the Belgian Diet on Friday,
They include:
1-The cession to Germany of areas in Fresland and Groningen for use as Nazi air bases.
2. The opening of Amsterdam as a free port for German naval vessels,
"
According to the "Daily Mirror's" corres- pondent, King Leopold of the Belgians informed Queen Wilhelmina that if the Netherlands acceded to the demands, the Belgian army would be forced to occupy the southern Dutch provinces of Zeeland and part of Limburg..
If Germany invades Dutch territory, Belgium will throw open her frontiers to French and British troops.
"NEW STATESMAN" REPORTS UNOFFICIAL BRITISH "PROPOSITION"
NINETY PASSENGERS HAVE A THRILL
SENSATIONAL PROPOSALS Nazi Bomber's TO JAPAN ARE RUMOURED
Utrech
·ROTTLEDAIS
BELGLUM
لبسيسة
COLOGNE Aix-la- Chapello
THE RINGED areas on this map indicate the low-lying part of the country which the Netherlands High Com- mand is now inundating.
AIR MENACE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Nov. 11 ALLIED FLAGS
(UP). The "New Statesman and Nation" reveals an alleged sensational British pro- posal to Japan "for the settlement of the China affair.
"China, the
newspaper claims, would surrender large areas to Japan.
"Britain would support Wang Ching-wei's authority in return for the extension of British interests in South China, especially in Canton.
A Japanese attack on the Soviet Union would cul- minate the “deal.”
The Editor, Mr. Kingsley Martin does not reveal his source of information, nór the sponsor of the alleged proposal.
He expresses the opinion
at any rate at this stage,
INTENSE that the scheme would fail
ACTIVITY Nazi Planes Fly -Over-Belgium-
IN BELGIUM
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BRUSSELS, Nov. 11 (UP) The cheers with which the crowds greeted King Leopold's appearance at the Armistice Day ceremonies reflected this year's particular significance in the anniversary amidst the Anglo-French-German war,
At 11 am, the King, Crown Prince Baudoin and Prince Charles paid homage to the Tomb at the Unknown Seldler, on which the King placed a wreath. Omcers placed wreaths in behalf of Dowager Queen Elizabeth.
The tomb was surrounded by the flags of the Great War Allfes, including the United States and Poland. All mem- bers of the Cabinet, the Speakers of the House and Scnate and numerous ather high officials atteruled the ceremonies,
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Attack On Channel Liner
a
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter). - -A German bomber attacked Channel steamer short- ly after she left France to-day with over 90 passengers.
Two bombs dropped in the
sea.
was sourided in Paris at 4.40 this morning.
The clear was given an hour and 20 minutes later.
R.A.F. Over Gormany OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON.
Nov. 11 (UP) —It i officially announced that the R.A.F., carried out, successful reconnals- sance flights over southwest Ger- many last night, flying over Stutt- Kart, Maanheim and Nuremburg.
The announcement said: aircraft did not return.”
"One
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter)The
Air Ministry announce at R.A.F. planes carried out successful recon- naissance flights over south-west Germany last night.
No one was hurt and the ship continued the crossing. Passengers saw the bomber driven off by three pursuit planes, which intercepted the enemy
and protected the steamer from a possible dive-berg bombing attack.
It is stated that one bomb fell a little over 120 yards from the steamer.
The machine was about 12,000
At the conclusion a detach-feet up. ment of Boy Scouts and entire division of field-equipped Army reserve marched past.
PARIS ALARM PARIS, Nov. 11 (Reu- ter).The air raid warning
Among places flown over wero Stuttgart, Mannheim and Nurem
One of our planes has not returned.
Reason Not Divulged German reconnaissanco
planes were also
active yesterday, and many air raid alarms were sounded in northern France.
Enemy
During the alarm period in Paris, citizens heard the" distant sound of anti-aircraft fire. It is not known any planes were brought down.
Meanwhile two floats of a German seaplane have been washed up on a Danish island. They are thought to
not in any position for any Now Tension As Russians Launch Press Campaign belong to a Nazi plane which was
because the Japanese are such venture,"
Informed circles indicate that the-plan as-outlined-has-never been advanced officially, but BRUSSELS, Nov. 11 (UP)—may have arisen from "private" Foreign aircraft, believed to be conversations. German, again flew over the Belgium regions of Liege, Lim-
Visit To Gaimusho TOKYO, Nov. 11. (Reuter).
FINLAND AND U.S.S.R.
FAIL TO AGREE
Holland, "United Press" correspondents cable from
HELSINGFORS, Nov. 11 (UP).—A Finnish Foreign burg and the King Albert Canal The British Ambassador, Sir Office spokesman has revealed that no common basis has the Hague, continues to intensify defence preparations (areas most directly involved in Robert Craigic, had a lengthy in-been found in the Moscow negotiations to make possible although officials deny there are any specific threats to any German thrust).
terview with the Vice-Minister their neutrality.
All Army police and air force anti-aircraft guna sprung into
Belgium pursuit planes and for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tani, a complete agreement between Russia and Finland. furloughs have been cancelled. instant action.
yesterday.
"The present status of thej The "United Progs" corres- Unconfirmed reports. pondent on a tour of the zone that one foreign, plane tussion of the suspensed Anto Japump worst for any time since their BROADCAST
slate Sir Robert as the resump is considered to be close to the German frontier brought down in Limburg pro-conversations regarding Tientsin. inception," he added. found great activity in progress vince.
The Japanese news agency" de- clares
he contended that Anglo-
TAKING NO CHANCES
Belgium Would Seek Allied Aid
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
been moved
According to tie Japanese prees,
In
Russian and Finnish quarters de-
BY QUEEN
fred on by Danish anti-aircraft bat- teries when it flew over Denmark last week,
LATEST
Attack On November 15?
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH? ROME, Nov. 11 (UP)-Italy is determined to remain neutral even
If Germany attacks through Holland or Beiglum.
However, the new tension is result-
corts
the Balkans.
sell.
the Empire thanking them for the way they had answered the begin an offensive on the Western "At the same time Germany will call for fortitude and self- Front sacrifice.
"The German General Staff counts The Queen at the outset recalled on being able to occupy within 28
to complete the defences with A British plane Innded in southern Japanese questions in China should cline to comment on developments in armies of workmen very busily Delgium, apparently through motor be adjusted in co-ordination with the negotiations, but competent ob- Armistice Day Talk To the speeding up of Iinly's working.
trouble and navigational errors. Its Japan-American, and other third-servers interpret Stalin's presence at
Power Issues Reliable sources state that 10,000 crewce have been seized,
to establish a peace buttress in additional troops have
Then Cabinet met at 9. p.m.
Women, Of Empire. Sir Robert's viewpoint is alleged the last talk in Moscow as an indica-
The Rome newspaper "Messagero” to the frontier in the lost three days, to-da
The United States and British con- Ekices Violation
to be practically unchanged since the ion that the talks are reaching a previous meeting: mehe 500, conclusion.
LONDON, Nov. 11 (Reuter), 10-day carries a report datelined The quis tire quietly urging their respec-i
Hague. PARIS, Nov. 11 (Reuter)-On the Japanese sources, Mr. Tant Armly On the other hand, according to
-Her Majesty the Queen, in live nationals to leave the country Western Front, from Moselle loniaintained that Japanese relations has presented counter proposal tonight broadcast an Armistice lowing a violent press campaign and "It is believed that the Finnish envey simple but effective language, to- land will begin on November 15 fol- The German attack against Hol- BRUSSELS, Nov. 10 (UP)—unless urgent business necessitates Switzerland, there has been .over. It is estimated that help from their remaining, but he formal orders growing activity on land and in the with Britain in China should be ad- which the Soviet will probably reply Day message to the women of an offer of protection to Holland 1t- either the British or the French have been issued to the 1,500 Ameri-1 sir, while Getman 'planes are most justed independently of Japanese on Saturday. armles could reach the north and 1.200 Britons in the country active over northern France, where relations with other countries
Generally, the attitude of the they have been sighted at Lille, Tour- China,
Moscow Press Campaign. people is calm. The official view-color and Maubenge.
Reuter understands that though point is that, while the country facesį
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" These planes came either by way Sir Robert discussed a number of no imminent or specific peril pre-of Belgium or the North Sea, but-Japanese Issues in China, the MOSCOW, Nov. 11 (UP).—Moscow However, it is generally be cautionary measures are being taken they mostly went back over Belgium ambasador dk not being up the Radio has broadcast a "Tass com- the "seven happy weeks of goodwill hours Danish ports in the North Sea lieved Tiere that the situation in addition to the normal safety as the quickest way, recklessly viola-pended conversations. Did sits munique in which it is charged that and human kindness she and the for the purpose of marching on Rol
ing Belgium's neutrality. Report Denied
This activity continued not only
Finland is maintaining an "irrecon- King had enjoyed in Canada and the terdam. Thus Danish ports will Preparing The Ground
ellable atitude" in
United States, contrasting them with become submarine bases for opera- AMSTERDAM, Nov. 11 (Reuter), through the day bit also through the
the Finnish-the TOKYO, Nov. 11. (Router) The Soviet negotiations and that Finland prevailing to-day.
Badly different circ
tions in the English Channel." night, and the air raid alarm was "Miyako Shimbun reports that he has increased her troops on the Soviet -This report Qual' Germaný presented: an allimatuin to Hol-given early this morning in the Foreign Minister, Admiral Nomura, frontier from three to seven divisions, heart I thank you, the women of the "The call has come, and from my. northern areas concerned, including is preparing the ground for full-
Empire, for the way you answered it. Tasks Undortskon "The task you have undertaken, whether at Home or in distant lands, PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
Belgian front within a couple of hours If Weeded.
has improved and that there is no immediaté aänger from Ger- many.
measures
land is ometally dented.
Britons Told To Leave AMSTERDAM, Nov. '11 (Reuter). -British residents in Holland have PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
Paris.
Beyond the fact that anti-air- craft batteries fired on suspect 'planes, bo detalls are yet avail- abic, German air activity is at present nuthoritatively described as "cons derable."
"Alert" Sounded
Nevertheless, ali precautions have already been taken on all frontiers in
[:] dress ́negollationi" with Britain and case the Germans Invade Holland und
The communique'denies a British America for settlement of the ques- report that at the last Kremlin talk, try to cross Belgium at Limburg,
tion of British and American Interests M. Stalin respected the Finnish offer which they may do In order to avoid the strongly fortified costern fronter
in China, by necking the views of of concessions. and the Muese and Fallly fortresses.}
Offices of the two countries. executive offcials of the Foreign The northern protective works are
The paper adds, however, that it not changed their uncompromising |
To the contrary, the Finns have mainly "fortified, witli mines and
understands the Japanese Government jaltitude," the report states. barbed wire just behind the Dutch
In its negotiations will not touch upon frontier. The new. Albert Canal is
SPECIAL TO"THE "TELEGRAPN".. the questions, of those British ond now protected by small concrete
The Finnish delegates refuse to
· förtrensen, :" "with ⋅ preparations also
comment. PARIS, Nov. 11 (UP)German American interests "based on unilat completed for flooding the neighbour-||
reconnaissance plants were operating eral or unequal treaties" or agrée
Finland's Reply@": ing regions, which and lower than the The Swiss commander-in-chief over northern France all last night ments between Chian and these third
HELSINGFORS, Nov. 11 (Router). Canal Tifere are niso strongly has been authorised to call up as the Dutch crials appeared to be These questions, according to the Replying to a "Tass" statement, the fortified broas in the Antwerp región. many men as he thinks necas-"Pprouching a decisivo issue.-
Arriving from the North Sea the
PLEASE Tum To Pago 4.
Foreign Office stated to-day that the gary, according to Radio Paris.raiders flow to the soul, causing the
Soviet Government proposed talks and then submitted proposals which
Cabinet Meets
MOBILISATION BY SWISS PARIS, Nov. 11 (Reuter).
and
Powers
Beveral
Seo Back Pago For Furthor Late News
BABY BORN WITH TWO HEADS IN TENNESSEE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH❞
BRISTOL, Tenn., Nov. 10 (UP)---A baby born alive with two heads has been thriving for three weeks after the amputa?? BRUSSELS, NOV. 11 (Router) Infantry, 30 squadrons of cavalry Lille, Tourcoing, Maubeuge and the Fronen on le web born Lux-tening, her Independence and nouveal that the second and smaller head con Medical Association states int
In addition to two battalions of "alert" signals to be sounded at Friday above and far beyond the Finland considered in part ng threa
tion of one of the heads, it was revealed to-day, The Cabinet sat for three and a have been recalled, while the Staffs principal mining quarter hours yesterday evening of certain reserve brigades and re- centres between the Belgian frontier
The doctors attending the ease re- Industrial embourg to the Swiss border.trality."
Dr. Fishbien bend of the Ameri- Ministérs afterwards" declined
togiments have been completed, ·
enemy. patrols are to- make a statement.
ond Paris. Naj
ported to have penetrated deep Finland had, made extensive con- of the normal head, but not upheard of.
projected from the base of the skull such births are "extraordinarily rare The Swiss Federal Council, gays a The Invaders were protected by After the meeting the Premier, M.men between the ages of 20 and 40 anti-aircraft barrage Thefective, far behind the German lines seeking Leningrad, but because of the nature head, but Bomben
Berne message, has decided, that all low cloud banks, which rendered an French patrol planes to-day fete Soviet security, particularly that aleres sara and mouth in the second children of WORKS Into France. SANTANE cosalons regarding questions affecting era were impressions for oss, There had been Pierlot, conferred, further with.-M. Spunk (Fortige Mitilister) and Gen- previously exeript from militares flights over the northern Information on German troop, move of the Boviet demands and war 5 The baby weir
PLEASE Turn To Page 4. service, ahall submit to
another provinces climaxed a series of in- ments and preparations for what is obliged to take precautiollary defense swarthy medical "examínation."
tensive German reconnaissance on believed to be large scale action.
Henges, weighs #IRE
alve measures.