HITLER THE GREAT I AM
THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 11, 1939.
Paris, To-day.
Hitler may arrive on the Western Front this week to assume supreme com- mand of the armies, according to rumours from neutral sources which state that on Hitler's behalf, Goering would afterwards be charged with active command and rank above General Brauchitsch, the present commander-in-chief.
It is said that Hitler's own plan for a lightning war could then be adopted instead of the General Staff's plan which has been ready for years and kept up to
Reuter. date as the French and German fortifications systems progressed.
HITLER'S "OFFER" REJECTED FRENCH PRIME MINISTER MAKES ATTITUDE CLEAR
Paris, To-day.
FRANCE AND BRITAIN are solidly united and are determined to continue the war against Hitler- ism till victory, was the keynote of a speech by M. Daladier, the French Premier, which was broadcast last evening.
The Allies, he said, were mistresses of the sea and "history shows that those who hold the sea are always victorious."
露露
"But," he went on, "Britain does
not stop at giving us the support of her Fleet, nor at the daily employ-, ment in active operations of more and more airman, but is rapidly sending her sniendid youth, and robust material."
In certain French districts, when the German wireless was nursuing a vain campaten to separate France and Bri- tain and alleging that Britain wished to wage war with the blood of French- men, the voice of the announcer was drowned by the uninterrupted rumble of convoys.of British soldiers and guns towards our frontiers.
D.F.C. FOR
AIR FORCE OFFICERS
London, To-day.
His Majesty the King has approved the award of the
The event destroyed many other at- D.F.C. (Distinguished Flying tempts at enemy propaganda.
OBLIGED TO FIGHT
Neither France nor Britain, said M. Daladier, had entered the war in a spirit of conquest. They were obliged
to fight because German domination was being forced on Europe.
Hitler's speech means: "I have conquered Poland. I am satisfied. Let
and us stop the struggle organise peace." Unfortunately, M. Daladier declar- ed, we have heard all this before.
He proceeded to recount Hitler's previous broken promises, and said: If we really want a peace that will restore confidence we must fight against force and for the honest nego- tiation of the rights and interests of all nations.
SURE GUARANTEES *We shall not lay down our arms until we have bure quar- antees of security that cannot be placed In Jeopardy every alx months."
Every Frenchman understood, he went on, that his country would be doomed to destruction if he had to face a simlar trial to that which they were now undergoing in a few months' time and if they had to fight against a yet stronger act of aggression after de- mobilising their forces.
COMMUNISTS ATTACKED M. Daladier declared that a few weeks ago, the Communist chiefs had not been able to find words harsh enough to besmirch the French Gov- ernment's efforts for peace.
They announced that they would lead the fight against Hitler for liber- ty and the Fatherland.
But the Bolshevika had only to discover that their Interests läy` in^^ coming to an agreement with the Nazis and to share Poland with thom, for these new Jacobina to make an apologia, for a treason- able pence.
FRENCH BROTHERHOOD "But we Frenchmen will never think of confusing the French worker, what ever their political opinions, with the
EFFRONTERY OF HITLER'S PROPOSALS
London, To-day.
The British press continues to discuss the Hitler peace offen- sive and to indicate the rising tide of public disdain and Indir. nation at the effrontary of Hitle proposals.
Nothing has occurred to change the official view-that the pro- posals will be closely examined In conjunction with the Dominiona and with France.-Reuter.
HIS OWN DETECTIVE
"Sentence will be considered
M. Jack's car.
HITLER SHOUTS DEFIANCE
London, To-day. Hitler broadcast to the German people yesterday afternoon, at the inaugura- tion of the German winter relief campaign.
He said that no power in the world would be able to defeat "this Ger-
the in
world power many." No could defeat them militarily or mor- ally.
He had gone a long way to raise Germany from the destruction of Versailles. The way before them could not be harder than it had been up to now.
They developed their ideology war and in war it would prove itself. they If the other nations chose war, would have a "life or death" war.
in
It must be possible for the German people to shape their lives according to their will. Germany would go on to claim until she
be able was
to 'part of the wealth of the world which she was entitled.--Reuter.
"OUR ETERNAL DESTINY" Hitler made some vehement refer- ences to the general war position.
One thing is sure, no power in this world will be able to defeat this Ger- de- many militarily or morally, he clared. Whatever happens they 篝
with
will What
not see German capitulation. the world chooses it will receive.
Appealing for Winter rellef, Hitler said that sacrifices at home were
to those at nothing compared Front.
as the
A new and stronger community will arise.
the reply to the stupidity abroad which thinks to undermine our people.
This is
to
All measures have been taken obliterate class differences. The firm- er our determination to accept sacri-
may give the police," ces the more certain our attainment
of the peace we need.
Mr. J.
If others choose war they will have
Nothing can stop us from realising Jour eternal destiny-Reuter.
the help you said Mr. E. Himsworth this morning Cross) to Flying Officer (act to Ho Kwal-sang, 23, who was charg- ing Flight Lieutenant) K. C. ed with stealing a leather case, con- a war of life and death. Dorran and Flying Officer taining private papers, from Andrew Macpherson for dis- Det.-Segt. C. Dowman, prosecuting, tinguished and dangerous said that Mr. Jack found the work in attacks and recon-missing after he came out from
house only about half a minute. naissance over enemy terri-notified the police and, himself search- accused ing in Kowloon Tong, saw tory.
Rome, Oct. 8 Newest addition to the Italian Flet, carrying the case.
Accused was remanded. for further the Imperio, 35.000-ton wattleship, is to enquiries and further charges may be be launched this month at Genoa.-
Havas brought against him.
Dorran, who is 26, was in the raid on. German warships at Kiel, while Macpherson, who is 21, was in the reconnaissance flights which led up to the rald.
The "London Gazette" says that early in September Dorran made a low-flying attack against an enemy cruiser in the face of heavy gunfire and despite bad weather. He pressed home the low-flying attack with great daring.
Macpherson made a series of recon- naissance flights and once, owing to bad weather, had to fly close to the enemy coast-line at a low
altitude. These flights made possible a success- ful raid on enemy forces.-Reuter.
GERMAN MISSION' TO AFGHANISTAN
Istanbul, To-day.
A German economic mission to Afghanistan has arrived here Reu- ter.
For stealing 10 flower pots from the residence of Mr. M. W. Lo, local soll- citor, in Robinson Road yesterday morning, So Chi, 28, unemployed, was sentenced to one month's hard labour by Mr. R. Edwards this morning.
men who sought to abuse and betray them. On the contrary, it was with ...even stronger faith in the“people” of France that we appeal to the French brotherhood to weather the ordeals,
case
his He
NEW ITALIAN BATTLESHIP
ALLIES DO NOT HAVE TO FORMULATE WAR AIMS, SAYS NEW YORK
New York, To-day. YESTERDAY'S AMERICAN papers discussed Mr. Chamber- lain's statement that the British and French Govern- ments are completely agreed on the purposes for. which they entered the war but that later it might be considered whether their aims should be stated more specifically
The "New York Times," for instance, says that Britain and ·· France have the advantage of an immensely superior -
cause.
But In the present extraordinary situation, there are specfal difficulties which handicap any effort of theirs to state their war alms. In precise and unequivocal language.
Herald Tri. The "New York
basio bune" saya that, Hitler's position is much weaker and he is now trying to gain a victory without bloodshed ovor Britain and France,
BELGIUM'S READINESS
Brussels, To-day.
· The Belgian Minister of Nationą!** Defence gave a re-assuring report on armaments to the Senatorial Com- neeTMTM** yester- mified on National”
am- said,”
To meet a peace offensive of that character, the Allies do not have to day.
terms. offer
The supply of artillery and to conquer the dangers, and to fight | formulate aims or to
These munition was satisfactory, he for the hearths and homes of the They are on the defensive. civilisation which made us free human terms must come from the other side; and so was the output of the muni- beings," Router::
it is unlikely they will come.--Reuter tions factories.-Reuter.
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