1939-09-20 — Page 5

OVERNIGHT

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First German

Peace Feelers

Berlin, Sept. 10.

Oficial sources, while they do not know of any concreto pro- posals to end the war, way that the question naturally arises "if tlin Western Powers are" now ready to reconsider the altuation In view of the disappearance of Poland."

The morning papers at the -ramo time ask, “Why should

England and France continus the- war?" They stress that Poland no longer exists as a State and therefore it werneless for the Western Powers to continue fighting, also that England no longer has anything to say on continental affairs.

The Vorlkischer Beobachter writes, "With the elimination of the Palleh State all treaties be- tween Poland and other Fowers become Invalkıl, - England and France declared war on Ger many on the ground that they must” fulfil - their obligations, These grounds no longer exist and the question arines what conclusions, France and England are going to draw from this fact."

: Thie Deutschte Allegentene Zeitung states, "The Russiar march on Poland is further proof will that the ecntinent itself settle its own conținental affairs instead of standing under British guardianship. With the end of the Palish State, her alliances arn Anished and there is a giur- antee that the treatles are vold. and Why then do England France want to continue fight- Ing?" the paper ask-United

Press,

Trouble With Czechs

Copenhagen, Sept. 19. According to reports reaching Haver, a

of terror sweeping through Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia.

Wave

Revoli, It is, said, has broken out in the Skoda, works as a result of which the Gestapo has mado hundreds of Arvenis. Families of the arrested men have, received warning stating Ut they are forbidden to wear mourning or speak of an arrest- ed man's death,

It is believed that executions are taking place in the vaults of the Prague Bank. Other executions are reported from Brno, where a rising is said to have been suppressed.

The Gestapo, in response to questions by the Blovak authori-" tter, is reported to have replied that they havé been “obliged to take all precautionary measures. to prevent actions directed against the German army."

The executions would seem to be almed largely at the Slovaks, who favour co-operation with the Czech'. an idea which is apparently

becoming popular as hato of the Germans

rrows-Reater,

again

ENVOY TO BRITAIN Italian Diplomat Succeeds Grandi

Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

ELIMINATION OF POLISH ARMY EXPECTED HOURLY

Crushed between the Soviet army in the east and the Geriman army drawing closer from the west, the Polish army fa rapidly losing the cohesion of, a fighting force and the only strong resistance still being encountered by the invaders is on the Vistula cast of Warsaw and at Warsaw itself.

The General Staff of the Polish army is in Rumanla and three battalions of Poles, besides numerous clvllian refugees, have been interned there,

The Red and the Nazl arroics have met at Brest-Litovsk in the north and the Russians have also entered Vilná, apparently without opposition.

The situation in the south is equally desperate for the defenders who are now Isolated in several large bodies partly or wholly surrounded by the enemy..

Fighting in the west remains a duel between the artillery. of the French and German armies,

Budapest, Sept. 19. ja better equipped foe Germany's Clermany has commenced severe enormously risky.tacties in raiding artillery and aerial bombardments of Jahend of the main body with armour- Warsaw, former capital of stricken fed vehicles, might have hnd very Patan!.

different results. Such vehicles can strike heavy blows but cannot con- solidate the ground covered. The Poles repeatedly threw them back with heavy loss.

The Polish Commander of the city continues to defy the Germans, des le the hopelessness of his poultion The Warsaw Radio Station is also bromkeasting deflance,

Mud" to

I expect that the Poles will Colonel Lipiliski broadcast to-day but awalt the arrival

now adopt widespread querilla Inelles,

He

of "Generali tol 1steners that German

immobilize Germany's artillery aut planes had succeeded in.

This is likely to driving the defenders further into armoured vehicles.

compel retention of Considerable the city-ulied Prena,

German forces in Poland, and Ger-

certain many is also

to station a large army at the dividing line of the German and Russlon zones.

Warsaw Still Uneaptured.

Berlin, Sept, 19.

-

A High Command cominunique states that the Polês continue to de- fend Warsaw.

A battle at Bzura be able to ended in 50,000 Pole being taken ch prisoner, A further 10,000 Poles were taken prisoner north-west of twow, --United Press.

Poles Defiant of Threat

Pariz, Sept. 19.

It is doubtful whether Russia will supply Germany--with petrol, Between 1932 and | 1938 the Russian production Increased nearly 9,000,000 ions. It is actually ja smioli figure consktering the re-

sources, but exports dropped from | 0,090,000, to 930,000 tons in the same period. showing that Increased 'home demand hus swallowed up The Mayor of Warsaw has broad-additional oulpurt-Reuter, cast from the capital that it, will not surrender-United Press.

Poles Continue Resisionce

Paris, Sept. 19. Fierce battles are proceeding J tween Polish and German troops immediately nortin of Warsaw around Bialystok, on bolle banks of the Burt River, nt Brest Litovsk, where the 6ghting consisted of a Aerce duel for the fortress, balf of which is in German bands, on the his between

and Lemberg Przemsy, and west along the Warta River between Lodz and Hosen.

The

Thousands Of Poles Interned

Kovio, Sept. 19.

Troops Cross Border

Kovno, Sept. 19.

The Polish array is clearly at-i It is reported from Rig that 82 tempting to hold off the enemy In an | Polish war planes, mostly from irregular circle, but white the battle Vilan, flew over to Lithuania.s was raging furiously over 250 Polish United Preas. lighting pluries were flown out of the country. This is interpreted as a hint of early collapse. Two hundred Polish Hanes which Bew into Ru- monia were Impounded and the The first Polish army refugees, vrew's disarmed ancl interned numbering 8,000 to 10,000, STL-0223 Twenty new to Latvia in perfect crossed the Lhuanian border in the formallon and. were hold hy the course of the night. They were mem- authorities-United PreNA,

bers of motorised unitā ns well as infantry, Most of these troops cross Ind the border in the Vilna, district dur- ing the night.-United Press,

Russians at Vila

Battalions Interned

Berlin. Sept. 10. The D.N.B. Germani nwes agency reports that a Soviet army cominu- rique "stntes,The Red-Army-

Budapest, Sept. 18. Communique of September 18 is as follows: Red Army, troops beat back

'Three Polish baltalions and onc Polish Army forces farther and de-brigade crossed the frontier and have cupied during the evening the city been disarmed and interned-United of Swicnclancy, railroad Junction at Preas. Lida, Novogradelt.

Wol- Slonim. kowysk, the railroad Junction t Joglewiczi on the railroad line from Minsk to Brest Litovsk.

"In the south the Red troups have occupied in west Ukraine the rall rond function at Sanry, as well as the eltles of Luck Stanslay, Salles. Kratne, and Buczacz."

"Advance guards of the Red Army approaching Lember: and

C "Vilaa.

Pilsudski's Family

Kaunas, Sept. 10. The widow.of the famous Polish liberator, Pilsudski, nos arrived here with her Bulletin.

two daughters-Reuter

108,000 Refugees Expected

Kovno, Sept. 19. Fifty thousand Pollsh troops cross- cd the border into Lithuanin up fo "September 18. About 30,000 crossed

A message from Kovno states that, in a body at Veves. They were im- Kusalan infantry has entered Vilna.mediately disarmed and interned. -Uralde Frenz.

Army Welcomed

Copenhagen, Sept. 10.

Rome, Sept. 18.

The Polish soldiers brought, their The Italian Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Count Guiseppe

sick and wounded over roads which Bastianini, tras been appointed

all night long rals, as well as the Hallan Ambassador 10 London us It is reported that the. Soviet Com-passage of numerous vehicles, had successor to Count Grandi-Unitedmander-in-Chief is personally tending tied into tens of mid. Many

were close to exlihustion. the Soviet forces in Poland,

Press

affrays

The Red Army was enthusiastlen)-

September 20, 1939:

RUSSO-JAPANESE BORDER TALKS

Hsinking, Sept. 19,“ The first formal meeting between the Japanese and Soviet military representatives on the spor took place in the Nomonhan area at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon. It was agreed that neither side should increase its forces, and final arrangements were made for the exchange of prisoners and bodies.—Domer,

To Adjust Relations

•

Tokyo, Sept. 19. Attempts to encircle japan have been broken by Soviet participation in the military operations in Europe, according to the Miyako Shimbun which says that Japan should take advantage of the withdrawal by Britain and France from the Far Eastern theatre.

The Chugai Shogyo asks the Government to readjust all relations between Japan and the Soviet Union and thus facilitate accomplishment of the China Affairs.-Domici.

What Germany Wants

Tokyo, Sept. 19.

A Rome message to the Japan Times quotes political circles as believing that Herr Hitler is making overtures to Moscow with

a view to the suspension of Soviet aid to China.

"There is widespread belief in Italy that Germany's aim is to make japan function as a hammer against Britain and France in Asia, and he desires Japan to be free of any threat from Russia so that she can proceed with this object.

Robocircles see confirmation of the report in the invitation to General Terauchi to meet Herr Hitler and Herr von Ribbentrop. United Press,

CHINESE REGAIN

GROUND IN DRIVE

Shekki, Sept. 18.

ABOUT one-fifth of this town was wiped out to-day by the. raid of twelve bombers which. released incendiary bomba. The object was to destroy dwelling houses in view of the general evacuation begun over a week ago, hence the casualties were com- paratively slight.

After bombing Shekk, the Japanese planes flew to Titshek, Kumelung and Tanchow, which were also bombed. The object was to demoralize the rear in order to facili- tate another advance from Tawang- tau where a detachment of Japanese bluejackets Jundled yesterday and were entrenched just night prior to an advance scheduled for today.

near

Fighting has again braken out at Cheungkapi, south-west of Ta- wangtau. Scores of villages. Cheungkupin were bombed to-day by eight warplanes in arder to cover the advance of the bluejackets, and tals time the Japanese offensive is in bigger scale than before.- Special.

Earlier Development,

Another Scharnhorst

Report Converted Into Raider?

Tokyo, Seat. 19.

A sensation .hos. been caused here when unconned reports said that the German liner Scharnhorst, which According to Chinese sources two took refuge in Kobe following the hundred Japanese on the night of outbreak of the European war, was Inlo i commerce September 17 landed from two war-being converted ships and seven motor-bosts of raider.

The Hochi Shimbun says that the Wangmoon and invaded Tawangtau,

was surrounded by but they were repulsed by the Chl-ship recently nese muffitia. The Japanese war ves- many launches and there have been sels remaire at Wanfonoon despite the much fuss and bustle aboard it.

An N.Y.K. official is quoted by the Hocht as saying, "We have not heard

recent setbacks.

.

of the rumours of the Gerinan vessel - Chinese Claim Success"

being arined. The reported activity; Shluhing, Sept. 18. around the ship might be due to its The Chinese are reported" to be taking in stores and provisions." victorious in Chungshan.

The N.Y.K. official pointed that the All vantage points around Cheung-chip was built at the time when kapin have been recaptured. A part Germany was still prohibited from of the Japanese retreated to Tawang- huilding battleships. "I is quite tau and the rest Back to their war- passible that the ship has been pro- ships.

vided with extra thick plates and Tension

Shekki has been possible gon mountings. I would not dismiss the "commerce-destroyer" cased-Central News,

theory fog hastily," the offeln added. Japanese Bomblyg

Meanwhile, newspapers report that Walchow, Sept. 19. British and French shilps operating are in the Far Eastern waters are work- Several Japanese warships

Kwanglunging with "strained nerves." cruising around the

Serious concern is being held in coast of Hoifung und Lukfung but

various circles concerned over the show no special activities.

Canton-reports that French and British war- Cheungmuktau on the Kowloon Hallway and terminus of ships are cruising about off Japanese the highway leading to this town waters.-Domel. was heavily bombed on September 18.-International.

Crew Nervous

London, Sept. 10. The Holland-America Ling's luxury Tension at Tinpak -

liner Niels Amsterdam was prevent- Shiching, Sept. 19. ed from sailing from Rotterdnin The Chinese roops at Tinpak, yesterday, The crew declined to town accept the company's offer and re- western, Kwangtung constal

east of fused to sign on the ship's articles. approximately sixty miles Kwangchowwan, are walching seven About 1,200 passengers are on board. Japanese worships off the coast.Reuter. Central News.

Widespread Air Raids

Signor Mussolit seized by received by the White Russians power. Then he became Secretary and Ukrainian in Poland--Reuter made to disarm and Intern double Tigris spread widespread destruction | unharmed through the minefields In

Signor Bastianini, now aged 40, assisted the Duce in many before General for Faselsts Abrond, and | Bulletin.

fter 33 qulels promotions the diplomatic service. He repre-

entered

Two Versions Given

Ignorance Was Bliss

Copenhagen, Sept. 19. The crew of a schooner which dre rived here to-day Trom Esthonia has Shekk), Sept, 10. Japanese seaplanes, from Boceny just heard of the war, They passed

over Chung Shan district. 33 bombs complete ignorince.-Reuter Bulletin. were dropped on Shekki elty and,

Early Capture Revealed early a hundred in other ports of

London, Sept. 10. the district, principally in the places

A British warship has landed 33 where Chinese

at the Falkland Islands,

They are the crew of the German

1 is expected here that the number of Polish milltary refugees will ex- ceed 100,000. Preparations have been

that number. London, Sept. 19. The refugees state that part of the sented Italy In Tangier, Lisbon und A Moscow broadcast makes no population reminining in Vina in now Athens before being made full Am-

panie na the Soviet bassador to

Signor mention of the discussions between in a complete Warsaw. -Bastianini-served in the ministries of the Soviet and German high, officials; troops are near. ogriculture and Commerce ut UIM at Breal Litovsk," "except that troops Yesterday rumours of a Polish vic-The Japanese first dropped-leaflets where they have been interned

tune..

Desires To Avoid War

of the twa countries met there.

spective 201103 of

In

In vaston.

kl.

resisted the recent

Germans

tory near Warsaw, as well as of the lauding the Wang Ching-wei regimei On the other hand the German Frenel ultimatum te Russia stop-and Inviting the people of Chung age steamer Karl Fritzen, which News Agency describes the meeting ping the Russlan advance, buoyed up Shan to co-operate to create a New was sunk by the Royal Navy the day

Vilns for the time Order in the Far East, and tren after war was declared.-Reuter. enthusiastically, saying that the two the spirits

City Of Paris Governments are discussing the re-being, only to create a panle as they immediately to drop bombs en Shek-

London, Sept. 19. occupation. collapsed.-United Press,

Reports are coming in of destruc- The Iner City of Paris was dam- tion and loss of life all over the dia-joged on Saturday night and taken In Iriet, including the important village tow for salvage. All but one of the of Nant Long and the rich section crow of about 138 were picked up. of Lung Too.

United Presa ndds that this mos- Japanese destroyers

sage as received appears to have been censored.

remain

at

Rome, Sept. 19, Beside the authoritative impres sion that Italy will remain a non- belligerent as long as possible is also Rester Bulletin. a, feeling that Japan' will likewise be

Refugees Pour South non-belligerent. Altention a

Dividing the Spoils

Bucharest, Sept. 10. drawn to the fact that the Terauchi

Kaunas, Sept. 10. mission is visiting the Polish front,

Ten thousand Polish troops have According to Information received entered Tumonia and been disarmed. Japanese

Uhat circles suggest Japanese neutrality will result in here, German troops are retreating Four thousand civilian refugees, in- anchor of Wangmoon, and shell the clarification of the Japanese-Ameri-from Bialystok, which will be occluding 400 children. have. also shore from time to time; while can relations.

cupied by Soviet troops.

entered the country.

fornging expeditions have landed and have bech burning the crops that The Press generally regards the it in reported that Brest Litovsk

Refugees

during destruction also crossing into survived Soviet-Japanese accord as tending will also remain in Soviet hands.

Hungary in former Ruthenia. The engagemen! last week.Our Oton towards peace in the Far East. A number of writers predict that It Soviet tank detachments entered Hungarian, Government is establish- Correspondent. •. may pave the way for further Soviet Vilna last night and the infantry de- ing camps for Polish refugees---- Japanese collaboration. United tachments are expected there to-day. Reuter Bulletin.

-Router Prest

"Italy And Egypt

Cairo, ept. 19. The Italian Minister made a num ber of calls at the Foreign office and Impressed the definite neutrality of Italy on the Egyptian Government.

wishes Italy

to make

a trade agreement with Egypt and also in- crease her exports to that country. Reuter Bulletin.

Valuablo Leona

London, Sept. 19. Despite the butchery of gallant Poland, military observers agree that thu Righting has taught valuablef lessons.

are

Soviet Assurance

Kaunas, Sept. 19. Official Soviet circles have assured Lithuania, It is stated here, that the Soviet action will be limited to While Russia and the Ukraine.

Notwithstanding theso assurances,

the

Lunghai Sector

Stan, Sept. 10. Guerling sneaked into Kalfend and set fire to a Japanese automobile workshop on September 9, destroy- ing the workship, two other Japanese shops, nix motor cars and over 100 tins of gasoline.

On the night of September 10 they

Trawlers Attacked

London, Sept. 19. Two trawlers, Lord Minto and Arlits, are reported to have been sunk. The crews were rescued by another trawler,

Several British merchant vessels, includbig the Rothesay Castle, Ba- haristan and Baron Lovat, have been attacked but successfully cluded the U-Boats-Reuter

number of important points opposlic Kaifeng,

Paikhanlsun, 賤 village on the

anys the newspaper Lietuvos Aidas, a ↑ broke into the workshop of the Lung-Taokou-Chinghua Tinllway north of further batch of reservists has been hol Nailway and destroyed it with Po Al in north Honan, has been re- gained by the Chinese on September nis-Central News,

The Polish Infantry is more than; called up to reinforce the defence bombs. equal to the German, but against forces,-Reuter.

The

Chinese have regained

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