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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

October 9, 1939.

OVERNIGHT BRITAIN, FRANCE TO CONSULT

ON HITLER'S FEELERS Nazis Desire Roosevelt MUSSOLINI

Neutrality Bill

To Pass?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (United Press),Benator Key Piliman, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, predicted that the United States will approve the Administra- tion's Neutralty Bill by next Saturday

-At-to-day's session of the Foreign Relations Committee the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission said that enactment of the B would mean low to American shipping. Senator Pitman said he felt that the Increases In South American and Pacific shipping would more than compensate for any prospectivo losses in the Atlantic. He fell confident that the original form of the BHI wi remain unchanged.,

Soviet Moves In

The Baltic

FINLAND NOW UNDER ATTENTION

Helsingtors. Oct. 7.

To Mediate for Peace:

Mussolini is Silent

Though in complete rejection of the peace feelers extended by Hitler in his Relelising speech is anticipated by general opinion of the Allies, Britain and France are expected to issue a joint statement after due consideration.

It is pointed out that no contribution towards alleviating the situation was made by the Chancellor of the Relch, but it la probable that other and more moderate' terms will be offered by Germany in future.

German-born residents of the Baltic States are to be repatrinted shortly. Agreement has already been reached with Latvia for the return to the Reich of some 70,000 Germans. There are a considerable number in Lithuania and Estonin.

Finland has been asked to send representatives to consult with the Soviet, presumably in line with the fransactions which have already subordinated Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Russina interests in the Baltic.

London, Oct. 8.

compelled to sprak of peace because It is understand that Great Britain he knows that Germans cannot and and France are

now exchanging will not endure a prolonged war."- views on Hitler's proposals and that| Renter, there is a possibility of the Allies. Issuing statement on their joint; War aims.

Translators Locked Up

It is assumed that Germany is now

London, Oct. A. worried over the prospects of a long litter's speech is given by the Berlin An interesting sidelight on Herr war and the possibility is seen that correspondent of a Swedish uny successive German prace pro

news able.--Bulied Press,

xis may be increasingly amen-leakages, translators who turned the paper who says that, to prevent speech into 3 inngunges were kept under lock and key and close guard until the speech was rend,-Reuter.

19 reliably reported that Finland is expected to send representatives to Moscow to discuss political audi economic problems after M. Erkko..

Noted Writer's View the Foreign Minister, revealed that the

London, Ort. 8. Soviets had inquired whether or not

"Hitler offers nothing but a peace Finland was willing to send repre- defeat and degradation," declares sentatives. The Cabinet is discussing M J. L. Garvit writing

the question.

Observer

the

The I

Observers noted that Bie Foreign "Hitler seeks to make the derun-1 Ministers of Estogis, Latvia andries lore the war by a premature Lithuania were "summoned" white quarrel about war an. Make no Finlux has been approached more rst fight for their

Fintake, the democracies have diplomatically-United Press..

very lives. they come well through that during the next three months, by all means! talk war aites afterwards."--Reuter.i

Greenwood's View

Safeguarding Neutrality

Stockholm, Del. 7 Fintond has called up a number of! roserves as a precautionary newstre to safeguard her neutrally. Reuter, Lithuanian Talks

Dutch Ship Sunk By A U-Boat

London, Oel#

London, Oct. 8.

A Holland-America steamer, of; Arthur Cenwod, Deputy 800 tons was sunk early to-day by Lender of the Labour Party, speak U-boat in the Channel. There was Jut the Labatir conference,

sal loss of life The crew of 11 were! Moscow, Oct. 7.

Either had ofered no rent peace landed by a lifeboat in an English The Lithuanian delegation began

Britain would gladly consider. Port-Reuter Bulletin, conversations at the Krella at 10 ay genuine offers," but Hitler spoke

its vinter-Reuter Bullerby.

11.132.

The early and inevitable Lithuanian submission to the Sevlet's conditions is forecast.

M. Urbus s

The Foreign Minister i

summone

M. Stalin and M. Molotov.

terms.

French Obdurate

Paris, Oct. 7.

situation.

On Way From New York

London, Oct. 6. The Captain of the Hollandi- America silp which was sunk in the| Chunnel this morning says he was on

Kremlin for hours after his arrival in Her Hitler's speech is that it haplosion occurred in the engine-room to the The considered opinion to-night on his way to port when a terrific ex- Moscow and is now conferring with not changed the

evening Press views are represented The vessel begun sinking. The shly The and the wireless room was wrecked. It is believed that the Russians are by Intransigeant which demanding a protectorate similar to that the speech in no way modifles New York-Reuiry Bulletin.

declares was on her way to Amsterdam from the demands of Latvia and Esthonia, Franco-British determination: including the right to make nuvollender says Britain and France will The bases, fortify the coast and control examine the proposals, but it is cer- the railway linking Vilna with Libau. tain that none ein be considered ac- -United Press.

ceptable unless Europe is freed from Lugaression.—Reuter,-

-Talks Continue~~~:

Moscow, Oct. 8.

The Lithuanian delegation to Mos-

cow began talks at the usual hour

Germany Waits

Berlin, Oct. 7. German oflelalden is now await- The exacting the Allied and overseas reaction

They!

of 10 o'clock last night. details are lacking, but it is expect-to Hitler's peare proposals.

Merchantmen Ready

London, Oct. 8.

SILENT

ON PLAN

Rome, Opt. 7.

Sinor Mussolini addressed 300 Fascist leaders from Sardinie at the Palazzo Venezia but, according to the Rome Radio, made no reference in his 20-minute spetch to Here Her's speech or to the war-Renter.

Gayda's Three Points

4

Home, Oct. 7. In an editorial by Signor. Virginioj Gayda, the Giornale d'Tiella to-day called upon the governments and peoples of Europe to confront three major problems, the solution of which, he said, would give Europe! an enduring pence,

Firstly, justice and recognitions of the peoples' rights; secondly, order in national economies to ald Cx- changes between nations; thirdly, reasonable disarmament.

Himmler

Regrets

LONDON, Oct. 8 (Reuter).-- Friends of Herr Ilimmler, Chief of the Hiller's dreaded secret police, the Gestapo, sent hla personal present on his 39th birthday,

Jikamer. Like Hitter, has frequently uttered words which be no doubl regretted later. For instance, he told the noted British Journalist, Bir Phillp Gibbs: "We don't want Poles, Czechs or Rathenians in the German Slate. As for Napolcon, we too read a littlo history and we know what happened lo him."

No doubt it was with Napo- leon's example In mind that Herr Himmler put away his- little Rest-crx of £300 In foreign banks,

"For the last time, this question Nazi Repatriation

has been placed before the Demo- craries," Signor Gayda declared.

Justice, ur war until the end? This "Will it be pence with reason and

question has been clearly set forth. in Hiller's speech," the editorial con- cludes United Press.

Rebuff By Hitler

London. Oct. 7.

LEAVING BALTIC STATES FOR THE FATHERLAND

It is understood at ler's | Reichstag speech mny widen the ap Italy, because Hitler is said to hevethe Baltic States ner nearing conclu- parent gap between Germany and

Berlin, Oct. 7. Negotiations between Germany and made the peace offer despite Nassion for the transfer of racist Cer- collai's strong advice to the contrary. marts from the Baltic States. Ship I is said that the German Foreign are already going to the Baltic to Minister had previously brusquely bring them back. discarded a conciliatory peace pro- There are about 75,000 raciat Ger- grotame which Mussolini had sub-mans living to Latvia, 15,000 in mitted through the Italing Foreign Estonia and 35,000 in Lithuania. Minister during his recent visit to

It is understood that the German's Pruited Press,

thus transferred will be recompensed for the loss of their properties.-- United PreRS.

Spanish Opinion

Recently the Germans in Italy's Tyrol were repatriated.

Cavernment Approached

Madrid, Oct. 7. Here Hitler's speech is generally) regarded in the Press as sincere andi conelliatury in tone art providing the ants for a peace rettlement. It is held to mert serious study by them the declaration of the Heich Deinperacles.Reuter,

ROOSEVELT

NOTHING TO SAY YET

Riga, Oct. 7.

An announcement states: "Follow- Chancellor concerning the transfer of minority groups, the German Mini- ister to Riga, Herr von Kotze, colled on the Foreign Minister with a view to obtaining the consent and approval of the Latvian Government for the re- patriation of Germans resident in Latvia. The Laivian Government has no intention of opposing the action."-Reuter,

Trade With Estonia

Berlin, Oel. 7. Hyde Park, U.S.A., Oct. 7.

It is announced here that M. K. President Roosevelt indiented that Pats, President of Estonia, has con- not ready to respond to the sented to the conclusion of a new intimation that Hitler is willing for trade agreement with Germany. him to mediate in Europe.

Heuter.

he

A secretary, Mr. Whilam D. Hny- sell told the Presa: "The President Passengers on board an incomingis-nothing to say in this matter.”

has authorised me to tell you there. Brilisi-liner-teatify to the accuracy jor the vessel's gunßre. Twice on the journey home the crew tested out a 4.7 inch gun mounted astern In case of attack by an chemy sub- marine.

While passengers lined the rails a

ed tant the Soviet is offering simi-consider that full consideration of chest of tea was thrown overboard lar terms to those forced on Latvia the proposals may possibly require and was split open by the first shell. and Estunlo.-Reuter Bulletin.

a fortnight.

Authoritative sources declared that the Fuchrer addressed neutral Pow- ers as much as he did the Allies.

Russo-Turkish Pact

Nome, Oct. 7. A Rome broadcast said that it is Authoritative Nazis continue to ex- understood in official circles in press a desire for President Roosevelt Istanbul that a Russo-Turkish agree-"to assume the role as leader of man- ment wil be signed to-night-kind towards peace."-United Press. Reuter.

Gorman Trade Mission

Lamun, Oct. 0.

A few days later another chest was fallen behind the first shot registered thrown overboard and when it had a direct hit.-Reuter Bulletin. Swedish Ship Freed

Stockholm, Oct. 7. The Swedish steamer Algeria "Freedom" Radio Views

which was captured by the Germans; on September 30 and was taken to London, Oct. 7. Kiel, has now been The German "Freedom"

released. The radio Algeria was bound for Getoa with a

The German radio announces the station said: "Hitler knows that we cargo of pig iron and wond pulp. Nazi economie delegation to Moscow shalt achieve peace eventually by --Reuter.

I led by Herr Ritter, Chief of Econo- fighting not

against British and

mle Department at Berlin of the French soldiers but against him and Foreign Ministry.-Renter Bulletin. his criminal government. Hitler iz

SHEKKI FALLS AT LAST TO JAPANESE

Macao, Oct. 7,

Evidence At Inquiry

Stockholm, Oct, B.

The inquiry into the sinking of the Swedish steamer Gun by Nazi sub- marine was continued yesterday,

Bowl Of RiceTM

A Day

Hitler's insistence that the negotia- tors recognise the fait accompli In Poland has complicated any Roo- sevelt peace move, since the United) States has announced that would nat recognise the conquest. Friends

Quasino Sound, B.C., Oct. 7. represented the President as willingping described his 190-day crossing Captain Anderson of the junk Tal- to throw the prestige of his office of the Pacific as one of pirate attacks, behind any new move if he believed near starvation, and pounding storms. there were good prospects of a settle- ment of Europe's problems.-United Prest.

He said: "We left Shanghal on April 7, The Chinese crew were seu- Mr. Cordell Hull

sick and unable to manage the sails, so we returned to Shanghai and Washington, Oct. 7.

signed on a Norwegian crew, leaving The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell (again on April 22. Hull said he had no information beat them to Kaoshima. We aguin "Chinese pirates chased us, but we excent through newspaper report, headed Into the Pacific, but had to that Germany has expressed her wil-turn back when our motor failed. lingness to accept the United States When we landed at Kochi, our boat in the role of mediator-United Press.

sprung a leak." London Anticipation

They sailed again from Kochi on June 15 and struck a typhoon within London, Oct. 7. 40 hours. However, they rode it out, The general feeling here is that, but met further bad Unicas

weather and he considers the German were forced to reduce rations to one sident Roosevelt will convey them to in three-quarters sea water. peace suggestions unacceptable, Pre-bowl of rice a day per man, balled London-United Press.

vessel were CROWN LAND AUCTION

The Second Omeer of the Gun stated the crew of the told that their captain, taken on board the U-boat, would

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be shot if they did not obey the orders Three Suburban Areas To of the U-bont's boarding party.

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Engineer to open the seacocks. The Six of the seamen told how the German- sailors ordered the Chief crew were only allowed to take to the boats when a charge was lighted. They rowed like mad but the ex- Plalon failed to materialize and the

After a couple of weeks of comparative inactivity in Chungshan, nows reached Macao this morning of serious Japanese attacks from three different directions, with the Chinese gallantly resisting.

Following the attempt by Japan, dreds of troops et Tishek, Hung esa naval forces, early in September, Won, and Kim Chung, west of Shek-lip sank from the inflow of water.

were advancing towards

to invade Shekki the Japanese en-ki, and

trenched themselves at Taiwangtou Shekkl--Our Own Correspondent.

Hill and Pak Tong Top H.

The

Chinese, helped by reinforcements

from the Sze Yop districts,

made

many allempts to dislodge them, but,

protected by barbed wire 'entangle-

Japanete Advance

Canton, Oct. 8. Following complete occupation of

ments and defence works, the invad Chungshan, the Japanese authorities ers were able to retuin. their post-revealed that the successful offensive

The Captain's denial that he had tried to rom the submarine was sup- ported by the crew who stated the U-boat appeared on the starboard side-Reuter Bulletin.

tions, and thus control several miles was carried out from two directions was sighted on Friday about 15 miles | at shore, enabling reinforcements to one from Wangmoon cast of the city, and the other from Titsheit west of Shokki-Doniel

hind without difficulty,

News from Shekki early this morn ing indicated that the Japanese hud landed considerable reinforcements

Shokki Entered at Wangmoon, and assisted by heavy

Chungshan, Oct. 8. thelling from their warships, and|

The Japancad entered Shekki after continued bombing and machine-gun-nightlong fighting on the outskirts.

ning of the Chinese by aeroplanes,

the Japanese

The Chinese are all resisting were advancing to throughout the streets while Japan Cheungkapin, the village which suf- ese veroplanes are bombing the un-

fered severoly carly in September.

The Japanese alan succeeded, dur- ink the night, in landing some hun-

cecupied portions of the city.

General Cheung Wal-chang, the

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U-Boat Off Miami Hyde Park, US.A., Oct. 7. A submarine "definitely foreign" from Mium, officially announced one of Mr. Roosevelt's secretaries.

The nationality of the vessel is not diselased nor is it stated how she was alghted-Reuter,

They killed a few seagulls and had 10 meals of rice and 20 gallons of water left and were considering sighted the Queen Charlotte Islands kiling the dog and cat when they en September 30. There they got food and water.-United Press,

The auction suburban Crown Land lots is an- ! nounced in the Government Gazette to take place on October 23:

of the following Glands Made Young

Kowloon Inland Lot No. 4180, ut. the junction Kowloon City Road and Sheung Heung Road, To Kwa Won, 2,400 square feet, annual rent $44, upsel price $1,000.

New Kowloon Iuland Lot No. 2729, at the Junction of Laichikak Road und Klukiang Street, Shamehulpo, 3,375 square feet, annual rent $40, upset price $10,125.

3004, Stubbs Rood, 57,600 square Inland Lot No. 5659, west of IL. feet, annual rent $002, upset price $14,400.

Powers are meeting shortly. The United Press adds: The President's Swedish representatives have already aides, said that the mere presence of been appointed/Reuter the craft did not represent a violation of the Pan-American safety zone.

Oslo Conferenco

Stockholm, Oct. 8. A Stockholm newspaper reports that shipping experts of the Oslo

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