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NANCY

'I CERT'NY WISH WE WERE LEAVIN'

FOR HOME SOON--

ITALY'S

ME TOO--- I'M GONNA TELL YOUR AUNT FRITZI DAT WE WANNA LEAVE

TODAY!

Monday,

--- ER--- BUT MAYBE WE OUGHT TO STAY HERE JUST A FEW

DAYS LONGER

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

September 25, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

NOTHIN' DOIN'---

I WANT TO LEAVE TODAY--- OR TOMORROW AT D' LATEST---

OR AT LEAST IN A MONTH OR SO!

Chor, 1934%5_Twited Eročare tradesia, Ina

BUGHMILLER.

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Britain and France Reject-Touch of Genius' Shown

DUCE Duce's Attempt

FEARS SPREAD

OF WAR To End The War

MUSSOLINI

DISGRACED GENERAL?

Danish Comment On Death Of Fritsch

In Allied War Conduct

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Reuter).—A message from France to New York newspapers from an American war 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. ·

BIG GAINS

FOR U.S.S.R.

Partition Of Poland

LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter).

Stomach

Upset

by · Acidity?

Stomach disturbances

such *** digestive pain, gastritis, wind, heart- burn, and feeling of revolt, are in- variably the result of "acid formn- Lon" which, as 'a rule, gets worse and worse and may ultimately lead to serious ulcers. By counteracting

excess neid and preventing its forma The joint Soviet-German com-tton BISMAC (Blaurated Magnesia) munique issued on Friday on the quickly puta right on upset stomach; partition of Poland is considered pain disappears' instantly, fermenta. tion and wind aro banished and by neutral observers na a very clear indication that Russia has able disturbance. Thousands have soothing relief supersedes uncomfort- taken the lion's share of Poland. onded stoniach trouble with D19MAG German troops, under the agree (Blaurated Magnesia)-you, can” đó, Iment, have been forced to withdraw, the same! Ask for 'BISMAG' pow- often for considerable distances, from der or tablets to-day and always see positions they had occupied.

the oval sign on every pack.

It suggested that the new frontiers involve loss of prestige by

Germany and may well have been ENTIRE VILLAGE

diclated by military considerations.

The new frontler runs along three rivers and can be easily defended.

Yielded Territory

DESTROYED

Ta Ku Ling Village, situated at the northern end of Ta Ku Ling Road, The territory yielded by Germany in Kowloon, was completely wiped 10 Russia consists largely of forests out by fire yesterday afternoon.

Wooden houses in the village, and marshlands, and would be ident

which were terrain for guerilla revolts.

occupied mostly by The territory gained by Germany is farmers and coolies, were destroyed more thickly populated, and allows of before a fire brigade from Mongkok more supervision of the population. station was able to put the bloke A message received in Lithuania | under control at 3:00 p.m. Strong from Berlin to-day stated that the wind at the time of the fire and the Ukrainian movement in Germany had den structures of the houses made all caller efforts to extinguish the. been suspended.

A further disadvantage to Germany conflagration unsuccessful.

It is said that the fire was causcul resulung from the partition is the increased Russian influence in the by a careless farmer when he was preparing his food. No casualtios LONDON, SEPT. 24 (REUTER)-THE SPEECH BY SIGNOR

Balkans, Rumania and Hungary.

Observers are of the opinion that were reported. However, at least WAR AND THAT A CLASH MIGHT BE AVOIDED BY THE REALISA-

"Britain and France have got. "One of the three main buildings there may be an unfavourable re- 150 poor people were deprived of TION THAt the desIRE TO MAINTAIN OR RECONSTITUTE POS!-

result of the TIONS, WHICH HISTORY AND THE NATURAL DYNAMISM OF THE Df to a flying start in organisa-is devoted to French reservists, who percussion in Germany. If the Ger- their homes PEOPLES CONCERNED OPPOSE, WAS IN VAIN, HAS ELICITED Ation, while the British announce-panied by thele wives and familes,

arrive in civilian clothes, often accom- tion of Poland is completed before

man-Russian agreement for the paril-calamity,

FRENCH SEMI-OFFICIAL COMMENT THAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE HAVE DEFINED ONCE AND FOR ALL THE POSITION THEY HAVE ment that they are preparing for and depart a few hours later in blue the war, they usk, how can Hitler are no longer dependent upon Ger-

many in the trade deld, justify the invasion of Poland. TAKEN IN CONFORMITY WITH THE AGREEMENTS WITH POLAND, a three-years' war was an in-grey uniform.

Hitler has Hitler said in his Danzig speech

made Russia over- spiration, and has frightened The rations for the British troops that he did not want war, and only whelmingly powerful in the Balkans, SOBER SPEECH

the Nazis, who are still dreaming French preduce. The soldiers also wanted Danzig and the Corridor after excluding her for 25 years.

from Poland, yet he has taken mil- have an issue of 50 cigarettes each. of a one-front lightning war.

tions of Poles and has handed thou "In addition, the British blockade "The general comment on cond!- fortnight of operation." has irritated the Nazis after only

sands of square miles to Russin.

B.E.F. Organisation

MUSSOLINI ARGUING THAT EUROPE IS NOT YET ACTUALLY AT

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 conflict.

are being supplemented by local

ntions is expressed by one soldier, who said to me. “Tell them at Home we are not grumbling, "

[ LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter), -- The fact that Italy is propared Minister hus also expressed this apFrom "Somewhere in France" "Eye" for any eventualities is accepted preciation.

Signor Mussolini's suggestion, how-Witness," the amelal British War as a natural measure of precau-ever, that when the Allies did not correspondent, wriles: ∙tion which has been forced on all declare war on Russlu when the Ited

neutral States,

Britain's War Almı

Army invaded Poland, they weaken ed the moral case against Germany, Is not understood here.

Belgian Frontier Defences Manned

As a

Meanwhile Hungary has hastened to resume diplomatie reintions with the Soviet, and Bulgaria has con- cluded a trade pact with Moscow.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

con-

Heavy Prossuro Observers nsk what Russia would

Troops Advance have done if Poland had handed over MOSCOW, Sept. 24 (UP).-An Danzig and the Corridor to Germany. ofetal communique issued here to The truth seems to be that Germany | day states: "Our troops" are was subjected to heavy pressure from tinuing to advance towards the line "Vost preparations for the welfare

the Soviet, and forced to surrender of demarcation.. SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" large portion of Polund,

"Having occupied the the British expeditionary force in

towns of France are going steadily forward. BRUSSELS, Sept. 24 (Reyter).——

A similar view is taken in Hungary, Seiny. Augustov und Grubeshov, they "The compleated mechanism of Newspaper Correspondents who re- enys a message from Budapest. In have reached a line extending through transferring the army proceeding cently visited the national defence Budapest it is considered that one of Augustov, Knyshin, Bryanık”, and The decision to declare war on smoothly and with H view that the moment has Germany was the direct consequence operation from the French authoring a good morale,

ndmirable co-forces, suys that the troops are show- Russia's demands for the conclusion Rasno.

of a non-aggression pack with Ger- They have also occupied Komune, arrived to call off hostilities is, how-of the invasion of Poland, which was ties.

They are well fed and comfortably many was the partition of Poland. Drogobych and Beryslav, to the south- ever, not shared in British quarters, further illustration of lawlessness: "The ramifications of the huge billeted.

Influence Lost says "Heuter's" diplomatic correspon in international affairs which is organisation are controlled from a

west of Lwow. The remnants of the Photographs and reports published With one stroke of Herr von Rib-Polish army have been disarmed. dent.

our purpose to resist.

series of modest-looking houses. The indicate that anti-tank defencer, bentrop's pen, Germany sacrifleed "Over 10,000 soldiers have been The British war aims have been

of Brest- Whatever, therefore are the results oeers are in billets and the Tom- supported by camouflaged artillery most of her influence the Balkans.taken prisoner southeast stated clearly and unmistakably by of the Soviet Invasion of Poland, our les in barracks, of which two-thirds and machine gun nests have been The Balkan countries have now litovsk, South of Grubeshov on in- the Prime Minister: the fact that for purpose is unaffected, and we will are occupied by British troops and prepared, and are strongly installed obtained other outlets for their trade tantry regiment and a mechanised the moment Poland seems down does prosecute the war with unflinching one-third by French.

and permanently manned.

with neutral Italy and Russia, and brigade have been captured.", not alter their strength and validity.determination.

Rome incssages quote Signor Gayda, Į writing 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 time, what he calls u "smouldering conflict" from explod- ing Into a general war.

The war was started, he says, by the British guarantee to Poland, but Poland no longer exists, and never

will exist again."

RADIO

ZBW, 355 metres (845 kc.) and 31.49 motres (9.520 kilo-cycles) A B.B.C. Recording Of "Hail Variety"

II.X.T.

French Commont SPECIAL TO THE “TELEORAPH"

PARIS, Sept. 24 (Router).A COPENHAGEN, Sept. 24 semi-ometul comment on Signor (Reuter).-Was-General von Mussolini's speech says that great Intercession.

Fritsch in disgrace?

This is the question being

Interest is shown in Duce's in- dication of Italy's attitude.

The comment confirms that Mus- efforts to maintain pence are

12.15 p.m. A Shurt Service of 12.30 John McCormack (Tenor) in an Irish Programme,

1.0 Time and Weather.

1.03 Variety with John Tilley,

asked by the Berlin correspond-deeply eppreciated by the French Western Brothers and Rene Hou

ents of Danish newspapers.

The corespondent of the "Berlingske to the Italian note of September 1. Tidendo" points out that very little la

Government, as shown by their reply

1.30 Reuter and Kugby Press, Wen- ther and Announcements.

1.45 Grieg-Concerto In A Minor,

Backhaus (Piano) und

said of what General von Fritsch was German aggression against Poland Op. 16. doing when he was killed, adeling that; and the multiple events which hove Wilhelm General von Fritsch, os honorary occurred since Mussolini's appeal The New Symphony Orchestra con- Colonel of the 12th Artillery, was have overthrown International conducted by John Barbirolli. nghting with his men and not com- ditions.

manding them.

It is also pointed out that the The French Government, like the German press gavo General

von British Government, have made

Fritsch very short obituary notices. their position known with the great-

A Berlin message says that Generniest clarity. Fritsch fell in the front line while carrying out

B powerful

naissance before Warsaw.

recon-

Cormany's Wish

The French press also comment on Il Duce's speech.

an

The official news agency says that General von Fritsch died example to the army for which fe truly lived as an example

The agency also reports that a State funeral has been ordered by Herri Hitler to take place on September

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2.15 Close down.

.6.0 "For the Children".

6.30 Closing local Stock Quotations, 0.32 Choruses,

B.B.C.

6.45 London Relay-News Supple- ment.

0.03

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Written

by and devised

Gale Pedrick: Production by Roy Speer.

7,25 Cinema Organ Belcctions. 7.42 Excerpts from C.B. Cochran's "Anything Goes."

Jack Whiting, Jeanne Aubert, The

One Paris newspaper says that Haly is maintaining neutrality st that the conglet may be localised Certainly this is Germany's wish. Four Admirals, Sidney Howard, The Four Harmonists and Chorus with the "We know what localising the Palace Theatre Orchestra conducted conflict means. 1 means that the by Francis Colinson. strong State con destroy, one by one 7.51 Foresythe-Southern Holiday

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peace-loving Powers, small States The B.B.Ċ, Dance Orchestra direct- that are condemned by their Isolated by Henry Hall with Reginald tion and the inequality of their Foresythe at the Plano. forces,"

0.0 Time, Weather and Announce- ments.

8.03 Fuccial's "Madam Buiterfly" Act IIL

8.30 Concert Waltzes,

Il Duce's statement that he might ono day summon the Italian people for the anseunce- ment of a decision of historic Im- 8,46 Victor Bilvester and His Bail- portance is also considered signi- room Orchestra. ficant by the nowspaper,

Britain And 'Russia

LONDON, Sept. 24 (Reuter),- Commentary has been issued In London on Signor Mussolini's speech, though the full official text has not yet been received.

Britain, it is stated, understanda

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Events

Studio-Comments on Recent

0.15 London Relay-The News. 9.10 Hawaiian Selections.

9.40 Dance Music and Variety. 11.0 Close down,

Mesars. Cable & Wireless notify

and appreciates the sincerity of that teleggams in English may now

Duce's motives, and the Prime be forwarded to French Indo-China,

NAZIS USING AERIAL MINES ON SAAR FRONT

ROME, Sept. 24 (UP)—The Germans are using aerial "mines -balloon exploded by ground control-against Allied aircraft on the western front, according to the "Popolo Di Roma'e. ¦ wor correspondent.

zone

Ho claims that the detonation causes an air displacement possessing a fatal forco 20 times greater than an ordinary mine.

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