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HITLER COURTS HUNGARY WILL
ASSISTANCE
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Australia's
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JOIN AXIS
To Sign Up At Vienna
1940.
BUDAPEST Nov. 19 (Reuter)-It is understood that Hun- gary's signature will be added to the Axis-Japan pact when Count Teleki, Premier, and Count Csaky, Foreign Minister, arrive in Vienna to-morrow, eben wil kanda anongen
net It is not expected that there will be any protocols of the pact detailing the military co-operation which might be expected to develop between Hungary and the Axis. ......
In view of the existing co-operation, "Daily Telegraph" writes that there such protocols would be superfluous, is reason to believe, that powerful It is pointed out that signature of Spanish elements, including leading the pact by Hungary would be a soldiers, are anxious to avoid war.
doubt whether formality. It would enable the Ger- The Times" thinks that both Spalo mans to beat their propaganda big and Italy seem to drum and no change in the situation Hitler is going to fulfil his first pro- for Hungary la expected
The two ministers will probably
turn to Rudapest on Thursday
mise to them: of extensive North
France or whether he has whittled down their claims in bargaining with harshal Pelain.
African terrories at the expanse of
Vienna Meeting *-
Spanish Pact Certain? Basic,
Nov 19 (Reuter)A definite agreement between Spain and the Axis Powers leading to "some
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" form of activity" may be expected
VIENNA, Nov. 19 (UP)-Count daily, says the Rome correspondent of
Clano and Herr von Ribbentrop ar- Polisal circles in Rome considerived here separately by train to- the Basle Nachrichten." that the discussions have now come day from Salzburg.
(By "Reuters" Diplomatic Correspondent) LONDON, Nov. 19-It would be unwise, to draw any parallel between the visit of King Boris of Bulgaria the experiences of Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg (former Chancellor of Austria) and Dr. LONDON, Nov. 19 (Reuter). Hacha (former Premier of Czecho-Slavakia), who were Australia's message of 1914 to:
In the absence of definite news, it Great Britain. "We are with you summoned into the presence of the Fuehrer to be told to the last man and the last their fate.
Bulgaria.ie in a very different is considered, probable by competent observers in London that Hitler may ship," was repented to-night in
from Austria
and fest be trying to fit Bulgaria into the a broadcast by Mr. S. B. Bruce, position
80, for new order he is attempting to create High Commissioner in London.
Czecho-Slovakia-and
that will ture"
consecrato Axis Mr. Bruce added, "To this end we that matter, is Germany to-day. In Europe, the new polliical struc
our maximum are putting forth
It is improbable, therefore, that leadership in Europe from the North. efforts at sea, on land and in the air to reinforce your navy, army and Germany will risk complications in Cape to the Mediterranean and from the Balkans by precipitate action. air force. We are mobilising to your it is doubtful whether she will conthe Atlantic to tho' Black Sea, ̈
The meeting at Vienna to-morrow support nil our financial, economic and productive resources. Our de-front Bulgaria with an ultimatum far will probably afford an opportunity
troops, however
plans in this respect. help in our power in this hour of desperate the need of Mussolini for of üdvertising to the world the Axis trasso is exceedingly reticent with re- termination is to render-you all the the passage of
If Yugo-Slavia and Bulgaria can help in the campaign against Greece.
The question of free passage of be persuaded to send delegates to the troops raises very important Issues meeting, it will no doubt be trumpet- not only as regards Bulgaria but as ed to the world as the first visible regards her neighbours, Tugo-Slavia manifestation of "New Order."
No Nazi Troops and Turkey, as well as the Soviet
LONDON, Nov. 19 (Reuter). Union.
The Germans like to prepare the ground thoroughly before they act Bulgarian circles in London deny and in the case of Bulgaria the pre-that there are any German troops in liminary spadework can hardly be Bulgaria.
Reasons Behind. Talks said to have progressed very fur. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Il Duce's Position BERLIN, Nov. 19 (UP).—Persis-
ISTANBUL, Nov. 19 (UP)-Newston. Belgian It is probable that Germany also tent reports that a high official had seen Hitler, led to the feels that It will not hurt Il Duce to of the talks between Hitler and King question to authorized German sour-realise his absolute'dependency upon Boris of Bulgaria has led to fears of ces as to whether or not it was King his Axle partner. Il Duce's refer- the immediate possibility of bringing Leopold himself who visited Hitlerence to Hitler in his speech yester-the war to Turkey's borders
was already
Remarking Italy, for reasons "We day showed that he at Berghof. The reply was:
lesser role is no of presure, presumably does not have no instructions or information accepting a
longer an equal partnership.
need."
Mr. Bruce sald that the Govern- ment of Australia had undertaken to provide n fully equipped and trained air force of 67,000 men, of whom already enlisted from 40,000 are 130,000 applicants.
Mysterious Visit
to answer this question."
Vichy Anxiously Waits Italian Peace Terms
VICHY, Nov. 19 (Reuter)—Anxiely with regard to Italy's claims on Franco is voiced in an unsigned article in "Le Temps."
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desire a German campaign in Greece, authoritative quarters here are of the opinion that Germany may be at- tempting to help Italy by bringing pressure on Bulgaria to intervene.
Also it is
it is believed that Germany will do her utmost to obtain a pro- mise of the continuance of Turkey's non-belligerency and the German Ambassador's return is considered to be connected with this move.
The writer says: "We shall pay particular attention to the fact that I Duce has considered ever
un
Bulgaria to Follow Hitler SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SOFIA Nov. 19 (UP)—Informed diplomatic quarters here are of the opinion that Bulgaria will take what course Hiller has outlined. it necessary to emphasise that However, it is, thought to be very. Germany wants Bul- independent action Italy's claims on France 'must be satisfied.'
"We can only wait for the Italian claims to be officially formulated to Judge how far they can be reconciled with the principle that the Axis pence to be concluded in common by Germany and Italy will not be a 'peace of revenge or of rancourt"
FIGHTING NIGHT BOMBERS
LONDON, Nov. 19 (Router). The problem of countering the night bomber, which is en gaging the best scientific brains of all belligerent countries, still defles solution...
Britain is "very hopeful of finding COLORLESS think of your hands: never means to defeat the night bomber but
has beauty and attractive news been so important as the problem is, still very far from it is to-day. For whatever being solved, déclared Air Marshal else this age may be known Sir Philip Joubert, speaking in smart sophisticated beauty In all of its refinements will London.
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'that' to take against Greece.
It is suggested that Germany's ultimate objectives are the Darda- route to the Suez Canal nelles and
which the Greek coastline may be in whi strategically important.
Germany is prepared, it is belleved, to march through Yugo-Slavia and Bulgaria, having already promised Bulgaria for reaching territorial re- wards,
China And Japan: Peace Talk Chungking Not Informed CHUNGKING, Nov. 19 (Reuter), China's determination to fight on until a "Just and honourable peace" has been secured, is reaffirmed in authoritative Chinese quarters to-day. The Government has still no official knowledge of the reported Japanese peace feeler.
to an end and developments will The Italian Foreign Minister was greeted by Herr Ribbentrop and the follow.
The Berlin correspondent of the Vienna Gauleiter, Herr Schirach, and came paper says that the Wilhelms-cheering crowds.
The Hungarian Prime Minister.and gard to the visit of Semor Serrano Foreign Minister are expected to ar- Suner, Spanish Foreign Minister, to rive to-morrow morning. Germany but well Informed circles
Suner Leaves Berlin say that the negotiations with Spain are now completed.
Hoare Back At Post Madrid, Nov. 19 (Reuter)-The British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Samuel Hoare, has returned from Lisbon where he saw the Portuguese Premier, Dr. Salazar, and Lord Lothian, British Envoy to America, who is on his way back to Washing
Unfulfilled Promises LONDON, Nov. 19 (Reuter)-The
China
BERLIN, Nov. 10 (UP)The off- cial news agency reports that Senor Suner, the Spanish Foreign Minister, has left Berchtesgaden for Spain.
Japan Represented
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Nov. 19 (UP)It is re- ported that the Japancão Ambassador to Berlin, Mr. Saburo Kurusu, will be one of the principal participants at the Vienna conferences.
Coast Ships'
Control Discussed
LONDON, Nov. 19 (Reuter). In the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Wardlaw-Milne asked the Minister of Shipping what action. he was taking regarding the requisitioning of British ships on the China coast and whether all British ships there were included in the scheme and the reasons for exclusion of any vessel..
Mr. Ronald Cross, replying, said that the ocean-going ships of two British liner companies concerned had been brought within the liner. requisition scheme and that a number of ocean-going trampa sultable: for service elsewhere had been requisi- tioned,
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vice adds that an official announce LONDON, Nov. '19 (British Wire- ment will be made as soon as a de- less) Further recommendations by cision has been taken regarding the Lord Horders Committee on air raid registration dates shelter conditions, issued to-day as groups. a White Paper are engaging the Gov- ernment's attention.
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Enemy Aircraft Over N. Ireland
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(UP)-The BELFAST, Nov. 19
Ministry of Home Security stated in
It will be recalled that Mr. Mal- the Minister of colm Macdonald, Health, told the Commons a month no that every original recommenda ilon, mado verbally on September One commentator described the 18, had been accepted and was being
a communique issued to-day that mendations are:- move as a repetition of Japan's ear- acted upon. Among the new recom
Requisitioning of commercial shel-enemy aircraft were over various districts of porthern Ireland during ller manoeuvres to create a false atmosphere
beneficial to Japan's
the hours of darkness on November of dispersal so as 10 13 and 19, but no bombs Utmost degree leaves deal with evercrowding which is the dropped. Popularisation of domestle and crux of the problem; Camal Shelters!"
leave its permanent Imprint. "In this war wo are coping with plans and added, "The threat to ac-ters at night for the public; No matter what you do the enemy flying three times as fast cord recognition to the you, can keep your finger
and Ching-wel regime in pet Wang Les constantly beautiful as they did in the last war
climbing twice as high with all sorts us cold. It shows how ignorant the of aids to help him escape detection. Japanese are of the grit of the Chin-
"Our fighter boys have a stiff pro- ese even after three and a half years!
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American goods in Indo-China porta That conditions, in Indo-China remains obscure. Several million dollars worth of materials belonging are grave is indicated by the fack to the Far Eastern Trading Company that the Association of Euro-afe.'stlik lying at: Haiphong awaiting paan Importers In Haiphong has shipment. One effort was made to circularised reports stressing the re-export part of the stuff aboard the Sikinng but the Japanese compelled necessity of the discontinuance the French authorities to prevent the of the present, prohibition VI ship's sailing. trade with Hongkong and Singa-During the unloading the Japanese pore.
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