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NAZI ATTACK City's ITALY'S Britain and France Reject—
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.
This has especially been the case in the Perl sector, near the Luxem-
burg frontier.
WATCH ON THE NAZIS
Belgium's sys- tem of fortines- tions, similar in many respects to the Maginot Line,
in fully
manned by Bel-
Here the French have seized a small height, which enables them to extend their artillery fire.
SIEGFRIED UNDER FIRE
glum's mobilis. French officers con-
ed army. Photo.
shows sentries sider that prolonged fire
looking
to
Boruss
Aachen, from French artillery
where consider.
able Nazi mill-at the concrete block- tary activity houses of the Siegfried
has become
cause
apparent, Line is bound to
the latter to crumble
German power to take the
"Touch of Genius Shown initiative has been seriously
hampered. They have fail- ed to drive the French from
In Allied War Conduct the heights, and
although
they have fired thousands NEW YORK, Sept. 21 (Reuter)-A message from of shells, the French bat- France to New York newspapers from an American war teries continue their bom- correspondent says:
"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- tion, while the British announce- ment that they are preparing for
a three-years war was an in- spiration, and has frightened
MARINERS PAROLED
the Nazis, who are still dreaming U-Boat Commander
of a one-front lightning war.
"In addition, the British blockade han irritated the Nazis after only n fortnight of operation."
B.E.F. Organisation LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter), From "Somewhere in France" "Eye- Witness" the offeint British war correspondent, writes:
"Vast preparations
Extracts Pledge
bardment.
Artillery Reaction PARIS, Sept. 24 (Reuter)—A states: communique issued to-day
"Enemy artillery.--reaction--was especially lively in the region south of Duexponts (Zweibrucken).
"Several
auccessful air actions were fought by our pursuit planes for the purpose of protecting our observation posts."
Death Throes Terrible Fate
Of Warsaw LONDON, Sept.
24
(Reuter).--A Polish army communique re- ceived in 'London to-nightin morse
"German artillery and from Warsaw, said:
air bombardment still continues at a ter rible rate. There is not one house in the whole of Warsaw which has not been damaged. The city fights on
Another radio message from Warsaw, apparently sent on a small transmitter which the Poles rigged up since the regular stations were put out of action, or captureif, describes the
terrible fat of Warsaw. "Warsaw and Modlin have
both
DUCE
Π
FEARS II Duce's Attempt
SPREAD
OF WAR To End The War
MUSSOLINI
BIG GAINS
been unmercifully FOR U.S.S.R.
Partition Of Poland
shelled and subjected to murderous fire without an interval.
or
LONDON, Sept. 24 (Router).
LONDON; SEPT. 24 (REUTER)—THE SPEECH BY SIGNOR MUSSOLINI ARGUING THAT EUROPE IS NOT YET ACTUALLY AT WAR AND THAT A CLASH MIGHT BE AVOIDED BY THE REALISA. TION THAT THE DESIRE TO MAINTAIN OR RECONSTITUTE POS 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 be neutral and will avoid any extension of the conЛllet.
The fact that Italy is prepared for any eventualities is accepted as a natural measure of precau- tion which has been forced on all neutral States.
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Britain's War Aims
His view that the
moment has
arrived to call off hostilities is, how- ever, not shared in British quarters,
H.K. Residents At Home Tell Of War-Time Conditions
INTERESTING side-lights on.
Boys "Reuter's" diplomatic correspon-conditions in Britain since the dent..
declaration of War have been re-
The British war aims have been ceived locally in letters from stated clearly and unmistakably by Hongkong residents on Home the Prime Minister: the fact that for the moment Poland seems down does
leave.
not alter their strength and validity and it is neither safe nor comfortable Black-outs take place every night Rome messages quote Signor Gayde for residents to be out on the streets. writing in the "Voce d'Italia", The bases of lamp-posts have been which he Interprets Muscolini's speech
53
as a request to the Italian people and painted white, however, whilst traffic the belligerents to stop, while there lights which have been painted black
still me, what he calls u
have a small opening in the shape of "smouldering conflict" from explod- cross to enable the light to alter
through. ing into a general war,
These lights are effective.
very Several accidents have, however, occurred, as the traffic continues to run as usual.
The war was, started, he says, by the British guarantee to Poland, but Poland no longer exists, and never will exist again."
"People have been killed
wounded in every house in
When dogs are allowed out at night Warsaw and all the capital's
they must have a white handkerchief French Comment
tied around their necks. historic buildings are in ruins. The joint Soviet-German com-
PARIS, Sept. 24 (Reuter)-A
Interesting scenes were witnessed munique issued on Friday on the semi-official comment "In 24 hours, over 100 great partition of Poland is considered Mussolini's speech says that great evacuated to the country. The new on. Simor when the children in large towns were fires have been started, and by neutral observers as several thousands killed.
a very interest is shown in II Duce's in- settling down to having children in country guordions are gradually clear indication that Russia has dication of Italy's attitude. "In addition to the shelllag. we taken the lion's share of Poland. have suffered two air raids.
their houses. Many of them found The comment confirms that Mus- that the poorer élass children were "Modlin is uttacked from all sides,
German troops, under the agree-solini's efforts to maintain peace are badly in need of a bath, whilst others Enemy attacks from the cast have but the heroic defence continues.ment, have been forced to withdraw, deeply appreciated by the French had arrived with no change of cloth-
aften for considerable distances, from Government, as shown by their replying. been repulzed, and west of the Vistula positions they had occupied. the Polish forces have make three
to the Italian note of September 1. It is suggested that the new
In thens, gas masks are carried successful night attacks, and
frontiers involve loss of prestige by. took
by the majority of residents when German aggression against Poland out in the streets. several prisoners.
Germany and may well have been und the multiple events which have dictated by military considerations. occurred since Mussolini's appeal The new froutier runs along three have overthrown international con- rivers and can be easily defended. ditions.
The French Government, like the British their position known with the great- Government, have made cat clarity.
"The spirit of the troops and the civil population, is excellent, and the defence of Warsaw will continue." Civilians Dio In Warsaw PARIS, Sept. 24 (Reuter)—Over
"Great Fortress" LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter).--! Observers liken the German position) on the Western Front to troops be-1,000 civilians were killed by the sieged in a great fortress,
heavy German artillery bombard- ment of Warsaw to-day, according to
All tactics of modern warfare are
being used, with the French making gradual approach to the Siegfried
LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter). The choice between giving their word to keep off the seas for the rest of the war, and of Line. remaining prisoners in a German
The Germans are making sorties;
the welfare submarine until they could be with the nim of delaying the French
experience of of
of the British expeditionary force in landed and interned was the as long as possible. France are going steadily forward.
"The compilented mechanism dramatic
o!
the Ironsferring the army is proceeding captain and officers #moothly and with admirable
the operation from the French authors-when they were taken aboard a co-British ship Truro (974 tons),
"The ramifications
U-bont. hugo
ties.
of the
The enemy, aim is to hamper the French work on trenches in the ad-
the ramparts of the fortress. moved closer to the Siegfried, Line- Vance positions, which are being
Among French mobila units are lege guns of a new type which can be moved up by road. They have been specially designed to batter the Siegfried Line.
organisation are controlled front n 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- 1922. mies in barracks, of which two-thirds! One of the officers, when interview. are occupied by British troops and ext to-day, sald that the German one-third by French.
Commander of the U-boat told them; have to take the consequences."
"If you break your parole, you will The officers were taken aboard the place. submarine to interview the mander, after which they returned to the boat.
"One of the three main buildings is devoted to French reservists, who arrive in civilian clothes, often accom~ panied by their wives and families, and depart a few hours later in blue grey uniform.
soldiers also.
com-
The rations for the British troops The crew were given cigarettes and are being supplemented by local beer, and then turned adrift. French produce. The
Thirty-three hours later they were have an issue of 50 cigarettes each, picked up by n Delgian vessel and
"The general comment on condi- have now returned to safety, tions is expressed by one soldier, who sald to me: "Tell them at Home we are not grumbling.""
Australian Offer Appreciated
Swedish Ship Sunk
man fortifications are so well hidden French experts say that the Ger-
before a general advance can take
that a long effort will be necessary
an official communique from Warsaw. which were filled with wounded were Four churches and three hospitals destroyed.
attack on the right bank
In the Warsaw sector, a German of the Vistula was repulsed. Modlin region.
Fierce drhting continues in the
The communique adds: "The de-
PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.
DISGRACED GENERAL?
Yielded Territory
The territory yielded by Germany to Russia consists largely of foresta and marshlands, and would be ideal terrain for guerilla revolts,
The territory gained by Germany is more thickly populated, and allows of more supervision of the population.
A message received in Lithuania from Berlin to-day stated that the, Ukrainian movement in Germany had been suspended.
'Germany's Wish
The French press also comment on Il Duce's speech.
Ono Paris newspaper says that Italy is maintaining neutrality st that the conillet may be localised Certainly this is Germany's wish,
A further disadvantage to Germany resulting from the partition is the "We know what localising the [inercased Russian InQuence In the conflict means. It means that the
Balkans, Rumania and Hungary,
strong State con destroy, one by one Observera are the opinion that under the eyes of the great and there may be an unfavourable_re-peace-loving Powers, small States percussion in Germany. If the Ger- that are condemned by their isola- man-Russian agreement for the paell-on and the inequality of their tion of Poland is completed before forces." the war, they ask, how can Hitler Justify the Invasion of Poland.
Hitler said in his Danzig speech that he did not want war, and only
Danish Comment On wanted Danzig and the Co-
Death Of Fritsch
von
..
from Poland, yet he has taken rull- lions of Poles and has handed thou- sands of square miles to Rusela.
Heavy Proszure.
1 Duce's slatement that ho might and day summon the Hallan people for the announce- ment of a decision of historio imi portance is also considered signi-j ficant by the newspaper.
French War Reports SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” PARIS, Sept. 24 (UP)Omcini
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Britain And Russio French Communique No. 42 states:
COPENHAGEN, "There has been local activity by our (Reuter).-Was
Sept. 24
LONDON, Sept. 24 (touter).—| reconnoitring units in several
General
Observers ask what Russla would Commentary has been issued tions of the Western Front.
BeeFritsch in disgrace?
have done it Poland had handed over London on Signor Mussolint's speech, The reaction
Danzig and the Corridor to Germany, though the full oficial text has not of enemy artillery osto, Sept. 24 (Router).-The south of Zweibrucken and our purents of Danish newspapers.
This is the question being The truth seems to that Germany yet been received. wh particularly vivid in the region asked by the Berlin correspond-was subjected to heavy pressure from Swedish cargo boat Gertrudbratt was sult planes have successfully fought
the Soviet, and forced to surrender and appreciates the sincerity of Il Britain, it is stated, understands sunk by German submarines, thought several aerial battles to protect our Tidende points out that very little is to be assisted by a plane, off the south observation planes.
The corespondent of the "Berlingske
large portion of Poland." A similar view is taken in Hungar Minister has also expressed this ap
Dice's motives, and the Prime coast of Norway this morning...`)
snya a mesmage from Búdapest, in The crew took to the boats and command of General Von
German troops under the personal doing when he was killed, adding that! Russia's' demands for the 'conclusion ·· Signor Mussolini's suggestion, how-
Bald of what General von Fritsch was Budapest it is considerest that one of preciation. landed safely,
En Route To England
Ce the German Commander-in-General von Fritsch, os hemorary of a non-aggression pact with Ger- wver that when the Allies did not Chlet, have sought to liberate the Colonel of the 12th Artillery, was many was the partition of Poland. SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH'
PLEASE Turn To Pago 2. pressure on the Siegfried Line and to fighting with his men and not com- OSLO, Sept. 24 (UP)A German create a protective No Man's landmanding them.NAMEPARLIA
Influence Lost It is also pointed out that the With one stroká of 1 hre von Rib- The French admit that this inten-German press gave Gentral von bentrop's pen, Germany, sacrificed
....
LONDON, Sept. 24. (Reuter)-ME-submarine has torpedoed the Swedish along the front.
to
Bray-
Anthony Eden.
Dominions Secretary; has sent a message Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Australian
aleamer Gertrud of Lillestand on the sification of operations is coincident Fritsch very short obituary nolloemen | most of her indicence in the Balkans. Norweglas const Premier, in reply to the Dominion's The vessel was carrying a cargo
with the transfer of the main Ger-Fritsch · foll": In the froit: Ind while i oblatned other aufiels for their trade] offer to provide an air expeditionary of cellulose from Sweden to England. men army from the Eastern front. force.
Twenty members of the crow were Mr. Zden says: "Your High Com- picked up by Norwegian trawler. It missioner to London has communicat- is understood that the submarine was ed to us your offer of September 20, accompanied by an airplane.
to provide an air expeditionary force. I assure you, on behalf of His
Uuhappy Sub Crows LONDON, Sept. 24 (Britlah Wire Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom that this most generous less)wenty-eight days at sea, offer is deeply appreciated here,"
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A Berlin message mys fiat Generál. The Bolkan countries have now
carrying out powerful", recoise" | -with neutral Italy and Russia, and Deep French Gaine:
naissance before Warsaw. MONTE are no longer dependent upon Get- Increased bombing patrol by
The dietal, nowgiarenay says that many in the trade, fold, enemy planes have been particularly General von Fritsch died sean Hitler, has made" "Russia · over- active between the Warndt Forest and example to the army for which he whelmingly powerful in the Balkans, Wissembourg, and also in the region truly lived as an example." zand after uxcluding her for 25 years.
The agency also reporta tíant a Biato Meanwhile Hungary, har hartened
of Saarbrucken and Blitsse, well funeral has been ordered by Herr, to resume diplomatic relations with as the sallent north of Biche, at which Hiller to not place on September the Soviet, and Bulgaria has con
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He claims that the detonation caused an air western front," according to the Popolo Di Roma's' war zone correspondent. possing a fatal force 20 times greater than an ordinary
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