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SOUTH AFRICA COASTAL DEFENCE

Johannesburg, To-day,

A sea-board defence corps la being formed in South Africa. The decision was taken Just be fore the outbreak of the war.

Three companies are being es- tablished under the Capetown, Eastorn Provinces and Natal

commanda-Router.

BRITISH SEIZURES

London, To-day. In the week ended Septem- ber 30 the British contraband control intercepted and de- tained about 33,999 tons of goods in respect to which there was evidence that they were contraband consigned to Germany.

The total included 8,600 tons of hematite ore, 6,700 tons of copra, 6,000 tons of phosphates, 2,300 tons of oil- seeds, 1,400 tons of fibres, 1,100 tons of oils and fats, 870 tons of cotton, 830 tons of copper ore, 800 tons of rubber, 600 tons of fodder, 599 tons of lead and a number of consignments of chemicals, foodstuffs, silk, wool, tan- ning materials, timber and hides and Blding.

This brings the total quantity of cargoes intercepted during the first four weeks of war up to a total of 289,000 tons. British Wireless.

JAPAN WITHDRAWS

Rome, To-day. Rome Radio quotes the Japanese Domei Agency for a statement to the effect that Japan has withdrawn from the Anti-Comintern Pact.-Reuter.

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THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 5, 1939.

TEMPER OF BRITAIN: HITLER NOT LESS A DANGER AFTER POLAND'S DESTRUCTION

London, To-day.

MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S declaration on Tuesday meets with the almost universal approval of the British press.

The "Daily Express" says that he voiced the temper of the nation, and asks: "Are we to accept assur- ances from the present German Government? No, thank you!

BOTH LEGAL AND DESIRABLE

Washington, To-day.

In a broadcast from

The more conservative “Daily Telegraph”: says that the fead-Washington, Senator Norris,

er of the German nation has branded himself as a man whose bond is as worthless as his word. The Times

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says that responsibility for the war rests fairly and squarely on Hitler's shoulders. The "Manchester Guardian” says that we cannot regard

who voted against the entry of the United States into the last war, urged the repeal of the arms embargo,

"Our sympathies, our hopes and our

prayers are all with the British and

Germany as any less a danger because she has destroy-French Governments in this conflict, ed another of her neighbours.

The "Daily Herald" says that Hit- might be misrepresented abroad.

said.

If the repeal would favour the Allies, it was fortunate that the Unit-

ler may still be hoping to sway neu- The "New York Times" says thated States could legally take a course tral opinion-particularly United States-that he is not sponsible for the war.

in the here is another proof that democracy

re- is still functioning in England,

of

If that is so, he is going to be dis- American appointed, if the leading newspapers form a criterion.

Tribune" The "New York. Herald

American sentiment will says that stand strongly behind Mr. Chamber- lain and his patient explanation the Allied aims. The paper asks how Americans can waste а month or more in a complicated debate on the "We can see Dr. arms embargo? Goebbels smile contemptuously such nonsense."

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DEMOCRACY FUNCTIONING The "New York Times" comments on Lloyd George's reference to not too turning down peace proposals hurriedly, his repudiation of any idea of surrender, and of the accusations

that of some members

his speech

Burvivors of the aircraft-durrier, Courageous, sunk by a German -hoat were immediately allowed to go to thelf Homes"after being Ft- ed up with new uniforma at the depot. Photo shows. Chief Patty. Of-

MaCarthy, one of the rasound crew, with flavelfe at his Monmouthshire.. (By Air: Mall, Copyright).

FRENCH ANSWER The French papers suggest that M. Daladier, the French Premier, will soon give France's answer to Hitler.

As might be expected, the German wireless gave less than 100 words to Mr. Chamberlain's speech.

Several of the more important Rome papers give it several columns. There is no editorial comment, but Rome correspondents continue to report strong feeling in Italy. In favour of neutrality.-Reuter.

HEARTY APRROVAL ́IN THE FRENCH NEWSPAPERS

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London, To-day. The Prime Minister's Commons statement was heartily approved by Reports of the speech held first the French press 'yesterday morning. place in all newspapers!

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"Oeuvre" says: "Mr. Chamberlain pronounced firm, and precise words which expressed the considered atti- tude of the British people-to hold out until that threatened, liberty, shall be saved and when peace shall no longer be at Hitler's mercy.";

"Pertinax", writing in the nationalist "Oeuvre", declared: "Nazi diplomats can no longer have any doubts as to the fate reserved for their "offer.".

"Petit Parisien" says: "Mr. Cham- berlain replled with a strength and clearness that leaves no room for am- biguity.

If Messrs Hitler and Stalin, Ribben- trop and Molotov had any illusion that their joint declaration might shake the Armness of the French and British solidarity, that illusion must now be totally shattered."-British Wireless.

which would keep them out of the war and at the same time put them on the side of humanity and civilisa- tion.

If the arms embargo was not re- pealed, the United States' attitude,

Reuter. would favour Hitler..

LATVIANS TO CONSULT

RIGA, TO-DAY.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SUP- REME COURT OF LATVIA IS NOW ON HIS WAY TO MOSCOW.TO JOIN THE LATVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT.

On Tuesday night, Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Commissar, interview- ed both the Latvian and Lithuanian Foreign Ministers.

The Turkish Foreign Minister has not yet resumed his talks. Reuter.

IGNORED

WARNINGS

Singapore, To-day. All members of the crew of the Norwegian ship Hoegh Trad Porter, here after 4,914 tons, which sank

entered the hitting a mine as she harbour, were rescued.

Nine, however, were taken to hos- pital.

It is officially stated that she did not obey the signals of a naval patrol boat. Reuter..

FRANCO-BRITISH SOLIDARITY

AS CLOSE AS EVER

Paris, To-day. FRANCO-BRITISH SOLIDARITY whether military, finan- cial or economic remains as close as ever, it was reiterat, ed in responsible circles following yesterday morning's Cabinet meeting.

The French reply to any offers of peace, coming from what- ever quarter, will be similar to that of Britain, whose de- termination to follow the path she has chosen is regard- ed here as having been defined by Mr. Chamberlain on Tuesday.

While there is no official Indication of the nature of the Premier, M. Dala- dier's statement to the Cabinet, it is understood that he stressed Mr. Cham- berlain's pronowicament régarding the British Government's attitude towards any peace ofer

* While the communique furued After.

U.S. ARM

ORDERS

BIG TANKS

Vaskington, To-day-

ding to the "New York Times,

the meeting gives no indication of the the. United States Army has ordered position assumed by the French Gov-

12-ton tanks at a cost of near-

ernment, it goes without saying that a ly $6,000,000. The paper,saya

common attitude will be adopted such an offer is made.

if

the Army Is speeding up the mechani

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zation of its ground forces.