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CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS
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HAGUE, Jan. (UP).-Unofficial infor- mation received at The Hague claims that Ger- many has massed 600,000 men on the Belgian and Netherlands frontiers. This is roughly equal to the number who were massed there during the Novem- ber crisis, when it was feared that the Nazi blitzkrieg invasion of the Lowlands was imminent.
Of the 600,000 men, 18 divisions
are massed along the Dutch frontier and the remainder, 41 divisions, along the Belgina frontier.
According to the Germans, these
concentrator are merely reserves . for the Siegfried Line.
It is understood that both lot
land and Belzlum have vigorously protested against the concentra- tions,
As a result of the Lowlands' pro-
reported to have withdrawn the men
tests, the German High Command is
slightly from the frontiers, and has
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No. 6012
號六十月--英港香 TUESDAY,
JANUARY 16, 1940.日八初月二十
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Air Ministry Cancels All Royal Air Force Leave
AERIAL AGAINST
BELIEVED REASON FOR PRECAUTIONS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" AMSTERDAM, JAN. 15 (UP).—THE REASON FOR THE PRECAUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE LOWLANDS-HOLLAND AND BEL-İ GIUM IS BELIEVED IN WELL-INFORM- ED QUARTERS TO BE NOT SO MUCH THAT A DIRECT GERMAN INVASION IS FEARED BUT THAT THE TWO COUNTRIES HAVE RECEIVED **INSIDE INFORMATION" THAT GERMANÝ HAS DECIDED TO BEGIN TOTALITARIAN AERIAL WARFARE IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE.
Germany's recent intensification of acrial re-
connaissance over the coasts of Scotland and England are cited in support of this theory. Amsterdam newspapers take pains this morning to reassure the populace that there is no direct danger to Holland; nor, they state, are there any indications of Nazi pressure on the Dutch Government.
A new phase in aerial warfare between Germany and the Allies would, however, intensify the international Holland is taking all situation, and, for this reason
explained that the concentrations necessary measures to maintain her neutrality.
along the Rhineland are essential for
the safety of the Reich.
Her geographical situation between the warring
-Higue-state-however, the presence-nations-would,_in_the_event_of_an_acrial__“blitzkrieg"
Well-informed quortres al The
frontiers will need very careful
of so many German troops near the render her position somewhat delicate.
watching under my circumstances.
WANTONLY SUNK
Germans Torpedo
Dutch Steamer
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 15 (Reu- ter)-The 8,000-lon Dutch aleamer, Arendskerk, hound for South Africa from Antwerp was a German sub- torpedoed by marine in the Bay of Biscay, 100 miles off 'Ushani. She sank immediately.
The Italian steamer, Fedora, saved all the dccupants. The stener carried a crew of 15 but no passen
gers.
Sunk After Search Captain Wikneer of the Arendskerk legraphed his company, the United Reiherlands Company of The Hague Bat the ship was torpedoed after being searched.
Of the crew, 28 are Europeans and the remainder British Indluns.
The vessel was carrying 4,000 tons of cargo, consisting of neutral piece
goods.
Indignation In Holland
There was very great indignation in Dutch shipping circles when the Brat news arrived. Further detalls ure being awalted before any definite opinion is scially valved.
An official statement this morning claims that the decision to cancel all Army leave has been misunderstood
abroad.
Nevertheless, there are new indications that both the Netherlands and Belgium have not mobilised from any
fear of the Allies.
It is noteworthy that
BIG NORTH SEA FIGHT
Thrilling Details Of
Encounter
LONDON, Jan. 15 Minis- (Reuter). The Air try has released further details of Wednesday's air battle between R.A.F. bom- bers and Nazi fighters.
the
Masstricht-Linge highway has and it is now we'iably reported
been closed for several hours.
that the Netherlands is mencing to reinforce her south- eastern frontier..
com-
that)
Uncondried reports state the Germans have concentrated; heavy addit'oral forces In this area. { These Include mobile divisions capable of advancing over Boaded
arcas.
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KING LEOPOLD AT HEAD OF ARMY
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BRUSSELS, JAN. 15 (UP)—KING LEOPOLD HAS ASSUMED COMMAND OF ALL BEL- GIUM'S ARMED FORCES, IN THE SAME WAY THAT KING ALBERT DID DURING THE WORLD WAR.
R.A.F. LEAVE CANCELLED
LONDON, Jan. 15 (From Router's Special Cor- respondent with the British Air Forces in France)—It is officially announced that for the time being, leave for the British air forces in France is cancelled.
This does not affect those at present on leave, who will return at the normal time.
HOLLAND MAKES IT CLEAR
ROME, Jan. 15 (Reuter).-It is understood that the former Dutch Prime Minister, Dr. Colijn, told Count Ciano and other leading Italians last week that complete solidarity existed between Belgium and Holland, and that an attack on one would mean an attack on the other.
Several Hollanders in Rome have packed and are ready to return at a moment's notice, although they are not liable for service.
HEAVIEST RAIDS BERLIN'S ACCUSATION
on
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH) HELSINGFORS, Jan. 16 (UP).--Red raids Finnish cities and towns during the past 48 hours have been the heaviest experienced in warfare since Hitler blasted his blood-path through Poland.
On Saturday alone, according to an official announcement,
160 planes participated in raids on various centres. Between them, they dropped 1,100 bombs.
BERLIN, Jan. 15 (Reuter). The official German news agency states that the British and French Govern- ments "deliberately passed on information" to Amsterdam and Brussels to induce the Netherlands and Belgian Governments to carry out the precautionary measures which they have taken.
M.
Daladier, the French Premier, saw the Belgian Âm-
On Sunday, another 100 planes raided the countryside,bassador to-day.
dropping over a thousand bombs on 27 localities,
RUSSIANS culean work on the part of
MOBILISE
Students Of 19 Years Boing Called Up
APECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPILI+
He also saw General Gamelin,
Most of the Russian bombs the Allied Commander-in-Chiet. are incendiary, and only her-
Liko Last November
LONDON, Jan. 15 (Reuter).—The volunteer fire fighters have pre-military measures taken by Belgium vented huge conflagrations, and Holland, and the temporary can- ceilation of lenve in the B.E.F. can- tinue to be the subjects of much com ment in Britain and other parts of the world.
The Lombardment of Aabo yester- day was the heaviest ever experienced by Finland.
Finland.
Hundreds of bulidings have been No further statement has yet been rampletely demolished, and a heavy made about the cancellation of leave There has been some slight relaxa-
this cliy. tolt feared'
but for the B.E.F..
well-informed ten of tension in Belgium. There.
LONDON, Jan. 15 (UP).—-
In other parts of the country the circles in London point cut that the the Government does not indleate The Moscow radio to-day an-death roll hou been remarkably light, altuation created over the week-end The planes, nine Bristol Blen-er why the forces were mobiled nounced that all men between due to the precautions adopted: by seems to have been similar to that
or why some of the precautions
In Inst November when the Low heims, were reconnoitring in adopted have been relaxed.
the ages of 19 and 20 inclusive
countries were threatened by an formation at a height of 5,000
invasion from Germany. reports that Bellum received have been called to the colours. feet when they were inter-warning of an Impending Nazi
Students Affected Invasion from Italion cepted by the new fast Messer-
Commissar Colonel Chernikh also persists.
announced that all men born in 1921 schmidt 110's at a point 150 miles north-west of the German
muat immediately register for mill- island of Borkum.
ny service at special bureaux in Moscow.
Formation Boats Nazis
The British aquadron leader turn- ed the formation to lead the enemy away from their base and closed the
fortnation.
BRITISH CONSUL sides, and directly astern.
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In this connection, it is being re- called that the Crown Princess of Italy, Princess Marie Jose, is a Belgian.
Nearly 700,000 Belgians fre now under arms.
Belgian Precautions The newly-conalituted General Stat, of which King Leopold is the Unable to find a blind spot from now taken over the destiny of Bel-
(supreme Commander and which has) below, the Nazis spent almost hali gium, has immediately adopted the an hour attacking from the front,
following measures:
1.--Direction of all military operas The formation was only broken lona has been taken over from the when the engines of
British Ministry of Defence: bomber were put out of action, and 2.-Auxilary military units have! SHANGHIA, Jan, 10 (Reuter)-li foll astern. It was shot down by heon called up for service in the Sir Herbert Phillips, the retiring everal Messerschmidis.
famous Llegó fortifications, which Britalh Consul General, left Shang- The other cight British Blenheims stemmed the German advance in the hal this morning in the President continued flying in
closci last war. States Coolidge for the United
formation and soon une Nazi fighter 3-Hundrels of civilians have received a full burst. As it crushes been evacuated from the Vupen,]
It gent
n large Molmedly, and St. Vitch areas; into the sea, column of water.
4. All army men have been re- called. An additional 30,000 to 40 000. men have been detalled for emer-
route to England on retirement.
ea
A large distinguished gathering at tended the ofelul farewell yester day on the Bund.
Avo
Sir Herbert has been 42 wears in the service in China under Brition monarchs. He came to Ching as a student interpreter in 1808 and has held posts in practically every important centre in"Chinn,
even
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Garmans Call It A Day
A second turned away, obviously gency duties. been seriously damaged. hit, while a third seemed to have.
Allies 'Accusod ! Germany accuses France and Great
One made a forced landing in Britain of having_instigated the
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He said this also applies to nili students in schools and universities who were born in 1922 arl who the In their last year of studies.
It also applies to those temperarily excused from military service until 1041.
Fegistration has already started throughout Russia.
CREW OF NAZI SHIP MUTINY
Throughout list weelt's ralds only 18 persons were killed. Ninetythree were wounded.
Most of the casualties were women and chlidren.
Calmly Vigilant BRUSSELS, Jan. 15 (Reuter).- While the situation continues to be fealer to-night, Belgium's altitude is
described as colmiy vigilant.
Rods Rain Down Bombs
Political circles state that it is HELSINGFORS, Jan. 15 (Reuter) ;unlikely that "Phase D will bo fourth successive day, changed and that it is unlikely that For the
raining there will be n. return to "Phase C" Soviet planes have been bombs on towns in southern Fin-
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Helsingfors had, two alarmma to- the
day. The officer commanding Jofr defence Ismied ́a stalement de- claring that the enemy, having suf- fered revere reverses of the "front, tried to avenge their defents on the population.
He stated that the enemy as a rule mode no attempt, to seek targets of miliory Importance, but dropped bombs on localities of small inilitory significance.
During the week, the OSCHY
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REDS VEILED THREAT TO NORWAY, SWEDEN
MOSCOW, Jan. 15 (Reuter),~Norway's and Sweden's SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
"unneutral attitude," displayed by their sending ald and PAITA, Peru, Jan, 15 (UP)—The crew of the NDL. freighter Fries dropped upwards of 2.000 bombs on volunteers to Finland, may, says the "Tass Agency," land, which vanished from For 42 separate localities outside the war
lead to "undesirable complications" and disturb the Eastern waters on the outbreak of zona and succeeded in 'killing war and ultimately found refuge ettilians, rucally women. bere, have mutinied.
The crew refused to obey the or- ders of the ship's officers, because the owners had not paid Uirir families 50 per cent of their salaries, as, had been agreed upon.
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The majority of the casualties normal relations with Soviet of volunteers to Finland, stated belonged to the working cluas. Russia.
In the Scandinavian countries, It will be recalled that Norway and that such volunteers an hove and Swadon, in reply to the
Pedestrians Machine-Gunned Throo hospitala were bombed.
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since been settled.
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