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No. 10270
FOUNDED 188t ZÃO MEAT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1940,
United States Contemplates Another New Move WASHINGTON SEEKS TO BAN EXPORTS TO JAPAN FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Special to the "Telegraph”
WASHINGTON, OCT. 1, (UP).—OFFICIALS DISCLOSED TO-DAY THAT CONSIDERA- TION WAS GIVEN RECENTLY TO THE POSSIBLE CONTROL OVER EXPORTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO JAPAN, EITHER THROugh congrESSIONAL ACTION OR THROUGH A REQUEST TO THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICIALS TO ESTABLISH AN EXPORTE CONTROL CO-ORDINATED WITH THE EXPORT BARRIERS NOW IN EXISTENCE IN THE UNITED STATES. Officials admitted that such a plan was faced with great difficulties, the chief of which was the means of replacing Philippine income from a possible embargo of shipments to japan,
GERMAN RAIDERS BREAK THROUGH
But Cause Little Damage
Special to the "Telegraph"
LONDON, Oct. 1 (UP) ---Isolated – German planes to-day] broke through the British defences and bombed southeast Lo don, but strong anti-aircraft barrages, together with squadrons of fighters, drove back the main body of the invaders.
Two formations of German planus, comprising eight And Noven machines respectively. flew over central London in bright sunshine, puraued by two Spitfire formations.
Several bomba were dropped m a) thickly populated London | desten! where there were some casualties.
Up to 230 pm there Hand Ta two ni raid warnings in the London area. No activity was bor central London during the Best Warts ing, but anti-aircraft ihe A112 $ sound of bomby filling in easterly direction were heard daung the second alayın.
from
Estimated Casualties **TELEGRAPH" staff rREPORTER LONDON, Oct. 1 (UP) 21 this bern unofficially ratinated that ALL
R. A. F. HITTING HARD
New Night Raids
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It is recognised in Washington that the Philippines are largely dependent upon exports for income and also that a shrinkage in the Philippines export trade has already been experienced.
Defence experts disclosed that they are less concerned over the military exports from the Philippines, which
are valued
Al approximately $6,000,000 anually, than the export of hemp of which the Philippines exported 400.000.000 pounds, valued at $12,000,000 through- | out the world in 1939, and oli which the United States took only one third.
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"We're Waiting For You Adolf"
No wonder Hiller is feurial of trying to invade Kögland.” Take a look at this defensive kun, a type, which now studs the entire British coastline.
R.A.F. RAIDS ON GERMANY
Berlin Bombed For Hours
LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter).—An Air Ministry communique states that strong forces of bomber aircraft last night carried shout out sustained altacks upon objectives in the Berlin area.
rikonis deelnee that any plan tel
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Mr. Hull Questioned
· TELEGRAPH SPECIAL TO THE
When purs Lined at the press con- fes ence to day about a possibile Top- LONDON, Del.
1. (UP).- hole
the United States embargo, Royal Air Force were again on serup vin the Philippines to Japan bombing the German invasion A Cordell Hull sood that the matter
hard not been binught to his aken ports to-night.
tion before, but that he would be glad to make inquiries
When this message was filed raid ensunities during Seydenb. the explosions were shaking the totalfed about 5,000 dead atl 40 Straits of Dover Rtui vivid i wounded.
Washer were lighting up the
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RUMANIA
TAMED BY
THE AXIS
Outery Against
Old Leaders
BUCHAREST, Oct. 1 (Reu- ter)It is learned that Iron Guardists aro now demanding the arrest of every Rumanian politician who at any time way in favour of France arid Britain. "Already 67 members of the old political regime are reported to have been taken to Jilava prison, some distance from the capital.
Minorities Have Mayors BUCHAREST, Oct. 1 (Reuter) Rumania's steady development into a German state is further shown by the announcement that not only have now Gauleiters been appointed for the old kingdom of Transylvania and Bonat, but German mayers and vice- mayors have been selected for 12 large towns. In which there are large German ininorities,
In addition, German and Itallon plots are to take over the training of the Rumanian air force,
Many Italian pilots are already thero.
Bulgars March Into Dobruja
SOFIA, Oct. 1 (Reuter)-Bulgarian troops to-day marched into the final zone, of southern Dobruja, including Silistra and Kassum, without incl- dent.
The Bulgarian-Rumanian frontier of 1912 is thus restored."
PRESSURE
ON SYRIA
I'm going
home
to my
PHILCO
AMERICAN OPINION ABOUT FAR EAST CHANGES
Republicans Say U.S. Can't Withdraw
SPECIAL TOʻTHE "TELEGRAPH"! WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 |(U P). — Prominent · Repu- blican and Democratic spokesmen on foreign affairs told the "United Press" to- day that they were urging against any United States |retrenchment in the Far
East.
Representative James Wada- worth, Republican leader in the House, said the United States must steadfastly adhere to the present status in the Far East. He said he would even favour retaining the Philippines if the Filipino Legislature asked for such a change, but he said the initiative must come from the Philippines.
Might Misunderstand
Mr Wodsworth said the Japanese might misunderstand the motives of the United States in granting Inde- pendence to the Philippines and In-
LONDON, Oct. 1 (Reuter)-terpret it as evidence of weakness. He pointed out that Congress voted Reports gre reaching Cairo of for Philippine Independence long further far-reaching demands by before the Japanese Invasion 01 the Italian Armistice Com-China, mission in Syriä.”-
.
Representative Thomas Ifennings These seem to be directed towards said the United States must hold It gving Germany and Italy further lines in the Far East. We must em- holds on Syrla. They are reported phasise to Britain, as our answer to to include authorisation for the re- the Japanese, the fact that even the turn of many German propagandists, Far Eastern situation is being decided Location of an Italian newspaper there and not on the Atlantic."
Beyrout subject only to Italian
Can't Now Be Done consorship, publication of German
Other forces of bombers attacked oil refineries at Levna and Hanover, an aircraft factory at Rotenburg, a munition factory near Magdeburg, goodsyards and rail communications at Bremen, ni press, and permission for Ger-he favoured withdrawing our interests Ehrang, Osnabruck, Mannheim ant Brussels, docks at Curhaven and Amsterdam, the parts of Ortend. Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne and Le Havre, and several enemy aerodromen.
Tre the course of there operations, an afternst of the Bomber Command engaged and shot down un
cuciny atreraft into the sea. He added that he had beard
Aircraft of the Coastal Command, nothing of the reports that Japan perating with the Fleet Air Amo, was planning to buy
Iron attacked docks and petrol stores at from Mexico to replace the United Rotterdam and Blardingen, shipping States' supplies.
and stores at Ostend, and set fire to Questioned about Sector King's an oil pump at Hamstede nerodrome
Five of our aircraft are missing.
scrap
E by which the United States. would relax the credit restriants to-
It beleved that Beulegave and the big gun positions at Ung Gras Nez Awards Britain and stuin bases in Þure the particulas ingets of the Au the Pace, Mr. Hull said that the
Force.
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Vichy Calls Up Her French Soldiers SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPHY: VICHY, Oct. 1 (UP)—The Vichy Government to-day called.. from 18 to 80 for military service.
Those between the ages of 36 and 22 will be put into immediate rain-
ng.
*men
From One Home-
4. LUNCIN
To Another
An unuinál study of two little British evacuees on their arrival in Canada From warstricken England.: These youngsters, with hundreds of others, made the perilous trip across the Atlantic to find their new home "for the duration", and it is clear from the expression on their faces that they are not disappointed with what they
found. B
the
Bewys
Power Station Target Describing sustained attacks by the K.A.F. last night upon objectives in ¦ Berlin urea, the Air Ministery i
service states that the west [power station, badly damaged in pre- vious raids, was clearly indentified by Hares, and a few minutes after the Arst tick of bombs had fallen, there were large explosions and numerous Bres.
The Klingenberg power station was also heavily bombed.
Railways were hit and a factory set alight.
Heavy bombers remained Over Berlin from 18.30 pm. until past 2
Am.
Other
RA.F. bombers operated over widely separated targets in Ger- many. At railway yards at Mann- helm, bomb bursts were followed by a violent explosion which developed into long lines of explosions so fierce and bright that an aircraft was lit up by them.
Munitions Exploded
The crew consider that elther am- munition trains or a series of dumps had gone up.
Oll refineries nt Hanover and Leuna (east of Leipzig) were also Jeft ablaze. The explosions at Leuna which was severely damaged some weeks ago-followed the drop- ping of many incendiary bombe.
Railway yards at. Ehrang were struck fair and square by a stick of high explosive which caused mony detonations followed by a vivid yel- low fire.
and Hallan war communiques in the Mr. Bennings, who recalled that
maths and Italon to wear Party from the Orient a few years ago, zaid 'Eadges when they please and for it could no longer be done. He said Brin to resume the organisation of the Japanese extremist elementa south movements,
Lord Beaverbrook
Thanks
China For War Effort
The following telegram was received in Hongkong this morning from Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircrafi Production:
By their further contribution to the strength of the Royal Air Force, the British Communities in China have added to the debt of gratitude owed them by the people of Britain. They have brought succour and encourage- ment at a time of crisis, and given magnificent proof of the determination of British people the world over to do and give all for Victory. I send them my warmest thanks.Beaverbrook.
HONGKONg fund
A further cheque for £1,000 was handed to the Govern ment of Hongkong to-day, from the War Fund inaugurated, by the "South China Morning Post" and the "Hongkong Telegraph", for telegraphic transfer the Imperial Government. This makes the tenth instalment, and brings the sterling total remitted to London to £84,389.19.6.
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Spain & Italy Plan Arab Revolt, Report
Special to the "Telegraph"
would view such a move as cower- dice, a misinterpretation that might lead to further involvements.
Some Congressional quarters pri- vately discussed the possibility of a United States-Russian rapprochement to meet the Far Eastern situation, but most of them agreed it would be poll- tienlly unfeasible, even if it were diplomatically opportune. Most well- informed circles belleve that the United States would benefit but little Trom a Russian pact since the country was not in a good bargaining position.
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ROME, Oct. 1 (UP)—It has been authoritatively stated that at to-day's conference between Signor Mussolini and Senor
a revolt of Arabs Suner, the two men discussed a plan for Africa and Asia under Italian and Spanish leaders.
The revolt would be directed against Britain.
Spanish Claims
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" Another stick started smaller fres ROME, Oct. 1 (UP). Duce and which merged together and culmin-Senor Suner, the Spanish Foreign sted in further reports.
Minister had a conterence lasting one Six smaller flres followed the hour and 25 minutes to-day. Idropping of bombs close to an aero-
drome flare path.
Explosions continued some
aftor fallen.
the Inst of the salvoes
time had
Moscow-Berlin Railway Pact
It is authoritatively stated that they discussed. Spanish claims pn Morocco as well as Gibraltars"
Shanghai Incident: Protest Withdrawn
Special to the "Telegraph",
SHANGHAI, Oct. 2, (UP)The Japanese authorities this morning released the text of a letter from Lieutenant. J. E Cooper who was in charge of the United States navy patrol whitch recovered the American sailor who was arrested last week
An American naval spokesman Japanese gendarmes.
the Jotter was written on the spot af In the letter Lleut. Cooper apolo Lieut. Cooper's own initiat
In view of the brief stay of Senor Suner in Rome, there is an impression In the Italian capital that the new Spain-Axis accord will be signed only afler Senor Suner has conferred with General Franco at Madrid.
This
involve a three- probably moeting cornered
bringing together BERLIN, Oct 1 (UP)-Russia and Mussolint, Hitler and Frenco Germany: to-day signed a railway According to "Reuter" Count agreement which provides for regular Ciano was present at the Mussolini gised for the behaviour of the Ameri-1 The Pokeana
can sailor, who he sold was in Admiral Hart had definite passenger trafle between Moscow Surier meeting and afterwards gave toxicated. The anilor apparently on the protest to the Japanes
a lunch" "to" a small circle of friends entered the Bank of Communications charged that the American sailor and Berlin via several routes.
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The agreement also regulates in tdnour of Senor Buner, who, it building with a women, thinking it manhandled and questiuited for mite freight conditions and rotos,
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