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NAZI ATTACK IS REPULSED
PARIS, Sept. 21 (Reuter).- A commentary on the fighting on the Western Front says that the Germans have not only failed to dislodge the French from their advanced positions, but they have themselves been thrown back.
Nazis
Kill
1,000
Civilians Die In Warsaw PARIS, Sept. 24 (Reuter).
Over 1,000 civilians were killed by the heavy German artillery bom- bardment of Warsaw to-day, according to an official communique" from Warsaw..
This has especially been the case in the Perl sector, near the Luxem-Four churches and three
WATCH ON THE NAZIS
Belgium's sys- tem.of fortifica» tion, similar in many
burg frontier.
Here the French have seized a small height, which enables them to extend their artillery
respects fire.
to the Maginot Line. I fully manned by Bel-
SIEGFRIED UNDER FIRE
hospitals which were filled with wounded were destroyed.
In the Warsawsector, a Ger- man attack on the right bank of the Vistula was repulsed.
Flerce fighting continues in. the Modlin region.
The communique adda; "The defence of Warsaw and Modlin
gium's mobilia- French officers con-continues, and will continue."
ed army. Photo,
showe sentriessider that prolonged fire
Ipoking
across
ta Aachen. from French artillery
where consider-
has
become
Polish Resistance
Hela
A Berlin report roys that Polish able Nati mill-at the concrete block-resistance in a fourie area besides
Warsaw, Modlin 3d the tary activits houses of the Siegfried reninsula is revealed in the Intest apparent, Line is bound to cause communique from the German bigh
command. the latter to crumble.
The communiq says that the German power to take the movements of German troops towards the demarcation in continued ke- initiative has been seriouslycording to plan, along the entire east hampered. They have fail-front.
Touch of Genius' Shown In Allied War Conduct
There was fighting in the TomaSOW-
south.
ITALY'S
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Britain and France Reject-
DUCE II Duce's Attempt
FEARS
SPREAD
OF WAR To End The War
MUSSOLINI
BIG GAINS
FOR U.S.S.R.
Partition Of Poland
ed to drive the French from Zamose-Rudko area (between Lublin the heights, and although and Lwow) with scattered enemy they have fired thousands forces trying to break through to the NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Reuter).-A message from of shells, the French bat- France to New York newspapers from an American warteries continue their bom-south-west of Zomose, and others areThe joint Soviet-German com- correspondent says:
bardment.
"I find the Allies have conducted the war thus far with a touch of genius. It had been expected that the ~French would-launch-a-violent-attack on the--Western Front, but the French General Staff have shown restraint unusual to the military mind.
"Britain and France have got
off to a flying start in organisa- MARINERS
tion, while the British announce. ment that they are preparing for
a three-years' war was an in-
spiration, and has frightened
PAROLED
the Nazis, who are still dreaming U-Boat Commander
of a one-front lightning war.
"In addition, the British blockade
has irritated the Nazis after only a
fortnight of operation."
B.E.F. Organisation
Extracts Pledge
Artillery Reaction PARIS, Sept. 24 (Router)-A communique issued to-day states:
Was
"Enemy artillery reaction especially lively in the region south uf Duexponts (Zwelbrucken).
"Sevorul Buccessful air actions were fought by our pursuit planes for the purpose of protecting our observation posts."
"Great Fortress" LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter), Observers liken the German position
LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter). The choice between giving being used, with the French making All tactics of modern warfare are LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter)their word to keep off the seas gradual approach to the Siegfried Witness," the officiat British war for the rest of the war, and of Linc. correspondent, writes:
|remaining prisoners in a German
From "Somewhere, in France" "Eye-
of
the
SIGNOR LONDON,SEPT. 24 (REUTER)—THE SPEECH BY MUSSOLINI arguing THAT EUROPE IS NOT YET ACTUALLY AT WAR AND THAT A CLASH! MIGHT BE AVOIDED BY THE REALISĄ TION THAT THE DESIRE TO MAINTAIN OR RECONSTITUTE, POSI.. TIONS, WHICH HISTORY AND THE NATURAL DYNAMISM OF THE PEOPLES CONCERNED OPPOSE, WAS IN VAIN, HAS ELICITED A FRENCH SEMI OFFICIAL COMMENT THAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE HAVE DEFINED ONCE AND FOR ALL THE POSITION THEY HAVE TAKEN IN CONFORMITY WITH THE AGREEMENTS WITH POLAND, SOBER SPEECH
Well-informed circles in London consider that the key-note of Signor Mussolini's speech was sobriety.
They welcomed his statement that Italy will continue to he neutral and will avoid any extension of the conflict.
The fact that Italy is prepared
for any eventualities is accepted | aaa nitural measure of precau- tion which has been forced on all neutral States.
Britain's War. Alms
His view, that the mement has arrived to coll off hostilities is, how- ever, not shared in British quarters. says "Reuter's" diplomatic correspon- dent,
The British war aims have been slated-clearly and unmistakably by the Prime Minister; the fact that for the moment Poland seems clown does not alter their strength and validity. Rome messages quote Signor Gayda, welling in the "Voce d'Italia", in which he interprets Mussolini's speech as a request to the Italian people and | the belligerents:to, stop, while there
Is still fine, what he calls "smouldering. confict" from explod ing into a general war.
0
The war was started, he says, by the British guarantee to Poland, “but Poland no longer exists, and never
A part of these forces is surrounded LONDON, Sept. 24 (Router).will exist again." retreating to the east where they will munique issued on Friday on the encounter Russian troops.
French Comment PARIS, Sept. 24 (Reuter).--A With regard to the Western Front, partition of Poland is considered semi-official comment on Signor the communique speaks of very by neutral observers ns a veryMussolini's speech says that great? heavy artillery fire in places and the clear indication that Russia has interest is shown in Il Duce's In- repulse-of-local-enemy-attacks,———
taken the lion's share of Poland.diention of Italy's attitude.. There has been local activity by
German troops, under the agree The comment confirms thok.„„Mus- || our reconnaissance forces on severatment, have been forced to withdraw, solini's efforts to maintain peace are parts of the front.
often for considerable distances, from deeply appreciated by the French positions they had occupied.
Government, as shown by their reply: to the Italian. note, of September 1.
.*
Berlin Review LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter).—A German High Command communique, Issued in Berlin, deals with Germany's relations with Poland since the spring. when, it is claimed, it became known that Poland would not try to avold war,
The Germans allege that Poland!
dominated by thoughts of
It is suggested that the new frontiers involve loss of prestige by Germany and may well have been dictated by mliltary tonsiderations.
The new frontier runs along three rivers and can be easily defended.
Yielded Territory
The territory gained by Germany is more thickly populated, and allows of more supervision of the population,
The territory yielded by Germany on the Western Front to troops be-occupying Danzig and East, Prussia and marshlands, and would be ideal to Russia consists largely of forests sieged in a great fortress,
from three sides, and of conquering terrain for guerilla revolts. of Germany. the latter as an island from the rest
The Poles, says the communique, under-estimated the strength of the German army, which has taken over 500,000 prisoners, 1,200 guns and enormous quantities. of war material. The Polish air force, it anys, was amashed by two air fleets formed by Field-Marshal Goering, while our own losses were small,"
The enemy alm is to hamper the French work on trenches in the nd moved closer to the Siegfried Line- vance positions, which ore being the ramparts of the fortress.
The Germans are making sortles "Vast preparations for the welfare submarine until they could be with the aim of delaying the French of the British expeditionary force in landed and interned was the as long as possible. France are going steadily forward.
The complicated mechanism of dramatic experience
the transferring the semy is proceeding captain and officers of
admirable co-British ahip Truro (974 tons), smoothly and with operation from the French authori-whon they were taken aboard a tre .
The ramifications
U-boat. of the huge organisation are controlled from a The ship belongs to the Ellerman's, series of modest-looking houses. The Wilson Line Ltd., and was built in officers are in billets and the Tom 1022. mles barracks, of which two-thirds One of the officers, when interview are occupied by British troops and Commander of the U-boat told them; cd to-day, said that the German one-third by French.
"One of the three main buildings is devoted to French reservists, who arrive in civilian clothes, often accom-
panied by their wives and familles, and depart a few hours later in blue grey uniform.
Among French mobile units are siege guns of a new type which can be moved up by road. They have been specially designed to batter the Siegfried Line.
man fortifications are so well hidden French experis say that the Ger-
before a general advance can take place.
DISGRACED GENERAL?
"If you break your parole, you will that a long effort will be necessary Danish Comment On
have to take the consequences.
The officers were taken aboard the submarine to interview the com mander, after which they returned
to the boat,
The crew were given cigarettes and The rations for the British troops are being supplemented by local beer, and then turned adrift
Thirty-three hours later they were | French produce. The soldiers also have an issue of 80 cigarettes each.plcked up by a Belgian vessel and
The general comment on cond-have now returned to safely, ilona is expressed by one soldier, who
Australian Offer Appreciated
Vanished After Her Daughter Died
Death Of Fritsch
A message received in Lithuania from Berlin to-day, stated. that the Ukrainion movement in Germany had| been suspended.
A further disadvantage to Germany resulting from the partition
is the increased Russian influence in the Balkans, Rumania and Hungary.
German aggression against Poland and the multiple events which have occurred since Mussolini's appeal bave overthrown international con- ditions..
The French Government, like the British Government, have made est clarity. their position known with the great-
Germany's Withi
The French press also comments on Il Duco's speech,
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Will Give Up Meat To Win A Bride
TO win a bride, Mr. Eric One Paris newspaper says that Doudney, 33-year-old Ted-
Italy is maintaining neutrality se that the conflict may be localised dington sculptor, has pro- mised to become a vegetar-
Certainly this is Germany's wish.
"We know what localising thelian. conalet means. It means that the
Observers are of the opinion that strong State can destroy, one by one He recently gave notice at there may be an unfavourable re- under the eyes of the great und Kensington and Brentford percussion in Germany. If the Ger- peace-loving Powers, small States
mann-Russian agreement for the parti-that are candemned by their isols-register offices of his marri tion of Poland is completed before tion and the inequality of their age to Miss Patricia Nichols; aged 23, a Bachelor of Arts,
the war, they ask, how can Hitler forces." justify the Invasion of Poland.
might
one
day
Hitler sald in his Danzig speech Duoe's statement that he vegetariah and languages
summon the Italian people for the announce expert. ment of a decision of historic lin portance is also considéred sigui-| fleant by tho' newspaper.
that he did not want war, and only the Corridor from Poland, yet he has taken mil- Hons of Poles and has handed thou- sands of square miles to Russia,
Heavy Pressure":
wanted Danzig and
Observers ask what Russia would
RACE AGAINST TIME She in her turn has agreed to forgo a honeymoon if the statue" upon which he is working in n race against time is not finished by the wedding day,
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Britain And Russia COPENHAGEN, Sept. 24
LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter) (Reuter)Was General von have done if Poland had handed over Commentary has been issued in Fritsch in disgrace?.
Danzig and the Corridor to Germany. London on Signor Mussolini's speech as, helped by his fancer, he worked Mr. Doudney spoke of the bargain This is the question, being The truth seems to be that Germany though the full official tex! has not at the statuo ́of 'st: John the Baptist. OSLO, Sept. 24 (Reuter),—The POLICE were recently search-asked by the Berlins correspond was subjected to heavy pressure from yet been received,
ing the Cornish coast nearents of Danish newspapers.
Swedish Ship Sunk
GOVERNOR JOINS
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BODMIN..
the Soviet, and forced to surrender
a large portion of Poland.
.
honey
said to me: Tell them at Home wo Swedish cargo boat Gestruibralt was here for Mrs. Lilian Lydia
to which he "fa" givingTM every “marjor are not grumbling.'"*-!
Britain, It la stated, understands hour at his studio in Fulham Road, sunk by German submarines, thought
The corespondent of the "Berlingske A abmilar view la taken in Hungary, and appreciates the sincerity of West
and the Prime· "If he does not get it finished we to be assisted by a plane, off the south Catrie, a 57-year-old widow, of Tidende points out that very little says a message from. Budapest. In Duce's motives, coast of Norway this morning. St. Breward village, who dis- said of what General von Fritsch was Budapest it is considered that one of Minister has also expresied this ep-shall have to dispense with the
The crew look to the boats and appeared the day her 25-year-old General on Fritsch, as honorary of a non-aggression pact with Ger-
wag moon," said Miss Nichols,,qo doing when he was kilive, adding that Russia's demands for the conclusion preciation.
Erie was commissioned to nave it landed safely.
-Signor Mussolini's suggestion, bow-ready for a Tottenhart church's come |daughter died in Bodmin Hos-Colonel of the 12th Artillery, was many was the partition of Poland. ever, that when the Allies did not secration before we fixed the wed- pital.
fighting with his men and not, com- und Influence Lostin
declare war on Russia when the Redding date, and it must be done!! LONDON, Sept. 24 (Router), Mr.
The daughter, Miss Lilian Loulaemanding them
It is also painted out that "the" With one stroke of Herr von Rib- Army invaded Poland, they weaken MAY LONG FOR A STEAK Anthony Eden, the Dominions
Carne, who worked in St. Broward German siess gave General von bentrop's pen, Germany, sacrificeded the morni case against Germany Miss Nichols is the elder dauthier
is not understood here... Secretary, has sent a message · to
post office, was to have been married Fritsch very short obituary notices.
of Mr. Hector Nichols, of Palacexiate, most of her influence in the. Balkans. Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australian
next spring to Mr. Dick Rich, who A Berlin message says that General The Balkan' countries have, now The decision
Wawell-known vegetarian and to declare war on founder member of the Vegetarian Premier, in reply to the Dominion's LONDON, Best, 24 (Router)—Air is mining to South Africa.
After her death the doctor docilna Fitsch fell in the front Brije! whilo | obtained other outlots for their trade] Germany was the direct consequence Social Club. offer to provide an air expeditionary Chlef Marshal Sir Robert Brooke
"I could not have married If I had forothe
are no longer dependent upon Ger- further illustration of lawlessness not agreed to give up mente," said Pophams is reflaquishing his appoint to give a certificate. At the inquest, naissance before warmer recon-with neutral Italy and Russia, and of the invasion of Poland, when we Air Eden snys "Your High Comment as Governor and Commander- which was adjourned, it was stated: The official nows egenty skys that many in the trade fold, AS in: international, affairs, which it is missioner to London has communicat-In-Chief of Kenya, to take up duty that a pathologist had made a post-Cloneraf von Exitsch died as an Hitler has made. Rusia over our purpose to resist she could not change her ways, as the Mr. Doudnay."My fiances, declared ed to us your offer of September 20; while the. Royal Air Force,
morten examination and had re- example to the army for which he whelmingly powerful in the Balkans, k to provide an air expeditionary Mr. G. 8. Salumper, C.D.E., General moved portions of the body for fars | truly lived as an example, A after excluding her for 25 years, Whalover, therefore-ore the results had alwayɛ:boen) u vegetarian and", force. I assure you, on behalf of His | Manager of the Southom Hallway, ther examinationis believTREAMANAN The agency also reports that a State Meanwhile Hungary has hartened of the Soviet, invasion of Poland, our must be one, too
· Majesty's Government in the United has been appointed Director-General The missing woman was last seen funeral has been ordered by Herr to resume diplomatic relations with purposes: unaffected, and we will I expect falall got used to it, Kingdom that this most generous of transportation, and movements as not for from the cliff edge at Trenar- Hitler to take place on September the Soviet, and Bulgaria has con prosecute the war with unflinching I shall long at times for a good,
determination, offer is deeply appreciated here."like War Ofoe,
ren," near St. Austell,
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