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OVERNIGHT A CHILLY RECEPTION NEWS PAGE TO HITLER'S SPEECH Germany Alarmed Neutral Countries Show Optimistic

By The Soviet

ปี (Reuter

PARIS, Oct Special) The "retreat before Soviet Imperiallan" is widely commented in the Paris Press, which declares that German polley continues to be dictated by Soviet demands.

"The mass emigration of Ger- mans in Latvia set in ruolion by order of the German Govern- ment shown that Hitler fears Stalin," writes. Pertinax "L'Ordre."

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GERMAN ADMISSION LONDON, Dot D (Router). The Berlin Iladio in this con- Boction made the surprising franklantenton that Germany was not particularly pleased With the Rumian domination of 'The Battle.

Soviet Trade

Agreement With Reich Now Signed

agency.

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Berlin, Oct. 0.

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No Sign of Desire To

Intervene in

Conflict

Germany is not accepting the first outright rejections of Horr Hitler's pence Proposals and oficial opinion is content to walt for detailed examination by the British and French Governmenta,

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The Soviet newspapers strongly urge acceptance of the proposals as a basis for peace talks, even should the Allies consider that corrections and alterations are necessary before they are acceptable.

Germany, surprising the Allies considerably, has announced that she is not pleased by the rapid growth of Russian influence in the Ballle,

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A German delegation in Bulgaria Is staying Indefinitely. It is stated that disagreement exists between the Governments as to what type of goods should be supplied to Germany.

In Moscow It is announced that an agreement has alrendy been reached regarding the trade barter plan between the Soviet and Germany, but it is pointed out that as Germany's supplies of oll are now cut off from other sources, the Soviet cannot supply Germany with either sufficient or sufficiently high grade ull for her war needs.

Note By Dr. Kung

Chungking, Oct. 0.

"It is with exceptional joy that we greet this anniversary of National Independence Day," declared Dr. H. H. Kung, President of the Executive Yuan and concurrently Minister of Financo, in a nationwide message on the occasion of the Double Tenth,

October 10, 1939.

GIVEN

·Soviet Officials Leave Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Oct. 9 (United Press)All ranking Soviet con- zular and Embassy offloers have. already departed froju Shanghai and an announcement to-day that the Consul-General for Norway had taken charge of Soviet affairs locally.

Soviet officials started leaving Shanghai quietly soon after the algning of the Bovich-German Pael of non-aggression, and the exodus was apparently spared following the outbreak of war.

Finland Insists On Neutrality

This occasion gives us cause for Joy because it comes at a time when! the enemy is encountering serious Imlitary drawbacks, as evidence of

our recent victory in North Hunan,

"Economically also. the enemy is doomed failure as the result of many unsuccessful efforts to scizo! our material resources which have The Finish delegate, M. Paasikivi, been crushed by our effective counter will probably go to Moscow to-night. measures."

Newspapers, commenting on the

her

Helsingfore, Oct. 9.

Dr. Kung pointed out that because situation calmly point out that Fin- of military and economic failure the land is unable to, accept terms In- Japanese have persistently been re-fringing

neutrality-United sorting to political manoeuvres, for Press. which reason "very serious problems i are confronting the Chinese nation, not Japanese nggression, but the ac- tivity of traitors, who are willing to co-operate with the Japanese.

which

German Troops Concentrate Near Rhine

Paris, Oct, 0.

Finland Ready For Worst

Furthermore, it is added that 100,000 territorials, a standing army of 40,000 and another 100,000 are ready to be called. A prominent Finn said, "We have fought the Russians for centuries, sometimes losing and sometimes winning. When we lose we are like a porcupine in Russin's pocket."--United Press.

Black Sheep In Jap. Army

Helsingfors, Oct. 9. London, Oct. 0. that the speech included several pro-

This move is regarded as a tacft Authoritative replies to Herr posals in themselves unexceptionable,

admission that Russin will dominate Hitler's Rolchsing speech will be ays, "The long record of Hitler's

the Inner Baltic-Russia has obtained delivered in speechies by Mr. Cham- broken pledges has proved

Puppets Attacked

noval and air force bases in Estonia bertain and M. Daladier within the world that neither his spoken

all the next few days.

and Latvia and is at present negotiat- vord Dr. Kung bitterly attacked the Opinion in both Britain and France slightest value. In

nor his signature to a treaty has the puppet regimes, pointing out, Theying for basca in Lithuania-Russia and in the Dominions, whose Govern-stances nu proposals he might make because they do not represent the for Russian naval and air bases in these circum- will be unable to achieve their object, has "invited" Finland for megolla- tions, reportedly including concessions The German irade delegation to

unts ure consultation with the could lead to negotiation, unless they Chinese people as a whole and they the Aaland Islands, ulse Hogland, Russia has arrived in Moscow,

United Kingdom Government, as ex- were nounces the German offelst news public speeches, has condemned qui do would, in fact, be carried out.

accompanied pressed through

by the Press and in uarantees that what he contracted to masses."

tangible are not supported by the Chinese

Meanwhile Finnish sources Gra The delegation is led by Dr. of hand the proposals unsupported by No such guarantees were offered on of the revolution of 1911 was the thef Finland is not prepared to submit He recalled that one of the objects very reticent, although it is reported Schuurre of the economies depart adequate guarantees. ment of the Foreign Ministry, and it

Friday-it has been widely maintain-building up of "the national chagne-if it is able to withstand diplomaticys The reception of is expected to stay a fortnight in neutral countries has been scarcely neutral countries that no guarantees an independent state.

the speech in ed in the United States and other ter" which represents the symbol of ally, particularly Russian fortificatio Moscow.-tenter,

kap chilling Nowhere is there u strong enough to bind Hitler to his

af the Aalands. It is reported that Foreign Supplies Disrupted sign that any neutral country will werd are capable of being devised,

He said that the puppet regline, the Foreign Minister, M. Eritio, has Take the initiative

was manipulated by the refused to go personally to Moscow Washington, Out. D.

offered by the {Fuehrer.

"There is nothing left for them but Japanese, The United States commercle at-

was not recognised as to strengthen their resolve to rid Government,

and is delegating M. Juno Paasikivi, because Signor Mussolint in a recent speech Europe of a man and a policy that sovereignty,

it tache in Berlin has reported to the made no reference to Hitler's plan, are at es:ential obstacle to its peace." population and territory are essential

Jacked Finnish Minister to Sweden, which together Commerce Department the disruption Japan

with special envoy. of Germon

hus Imports from the sovereigns of Holland and Belgium

denounced it. The British Wireless.

attributes of the state. United Press. Western Hemisphere, sources in the decline to intervene. In the United Netherland West Indies, Mexico, States Senator Key Pittman in de-

War Aims Definite United States and Venezuela,

Germany can no longer depend on make another effort for pence, adds claring that President Roosevelt may

London, Oct. 0. these nations to augment her self-significantly, "But not until a spirit in the Commons that the

Replying to a Labourite suggestion suficiency programmie, which

Govern- must of adjustment is manifest." be postponed

ment jointly with the French Gov- and modified. The Commenting on the trend agreement with the Soviet Union is neutral opinion, the Daily Telegraph war alms, Mr. Chamberlain sala of crament, publish a specific statement the first step towards modification.

German petroleum Interests anti-of Nazi rule Hitler's terms are seen complete accord as to the purposes nys everywhero outside the frontiers that the two Governments were In cipate a renewal of barter arrange to be tutile. The Timer, after noting for which they entered the war and ments in connection with the Berlin-i

these purposes had been stated more than once. quirements. In this connection, it is

A very large German concentration Agreement Reached

recalled that

is taking place on the right bank of Germany was never Doubtless, as time goes on, both the Rhine from Lake Constance to satisfied with the quality of. the oil Governments will consider whether Bagle, according to the correspondent Moscow, Oct. 9. It is announced that the

she used to buy from Russia and had the war elms should be stated in a of Le Matin on the Swiss frontler, Soviet complained that Foreign Commissar, A. Molotov, Russia were impure.

shipments from more specific form. Such a state- The correspondent adds that the) and the German Economic Delega

ment will only be made by agree troops will probably serve to support Germany connot purchase mueli ment between the two Governments. the offensive along the Rhine from Jay that the Army was sorry to have A Japanese spokesman, in refer- Hon have reached an agreement al from other foreign countries for-Reuter Spectal.

ring the Maloney case, stated to- whereby the Soviet Union will im- cash

Baste to Sirnsbourg which will not; because mediately begin supplying Germany exchange.

she has no foreign

take place until Germany knows de- such a soldier, but all armies have with materials und Germany Alling]

Anitely Hitler's speech has gained strong

the result of the peace block sheep. orders of the Soviet Union, United support from Moscow-Reuter Bui-—The Izvestie in an editorial states Germon villages behind the right found that the case had occurred,

olfensive, Moscow, Oct. V, Meantime the population-of-all-the "dürmes carrying

The spokesman said that ren- out investigations Bartor Scheme Ready

that the continuance of the war on bank of the Rhine is being evacuated, but the soldier was not arrested by the basis of restoring Poland would The official Russian news agency

Increased German activity on the the gendarme. be senseless slaughter, that the fight Western atales that an agreement has already with the Bulgarian Government was folly, and that Hitler's peace

A new German trade agreement to crush Hitterism would be criminal Charles Morice, who in Le Petit Pari-Japanese headquarters guard, who

Front is noticed by Mr. The Chinese been reached whereby Russia will to have been signed on Saturday, but could serve a real and practical basis the Germans have unceasingly sent him. The soldier gave the name of police notified the immediately begin supplying Ger- was held up by a bitch at the last for peace negotiations.

sien says that In the past 24 hours removed the soldier and questioned many with materials la exchange for moment. manufactured goods,

out patrols which are very enterpris-his regiment, Meanwhile, it is reported

It is reported that the hitch was

later when he was The article goes on to say that it in all sectors. No sooner was one sought he could not be found as he that the German desire for large quantis legitimate to ask whether, it Bri- patrol repulsed than another appear had told a lie and the case could not Germany is facing a serious shortage ties of meat, hemp and skins, the iain and France continue the war to tion in the French lines. of all for her mechanised forces.export of which was forbidden by "crush Hiller," the basis of the real

ed, but there has been no modifice-be confirmed. However, the soldier Germany needs to impart large quin-Bulgaria when the war started. Gities of oil if she is to entry oh the

alm is not to consolidate their world may foreshadow a German offensive United Press.

The writer thinks that the activity behind and he may yet be traced.

hud left some Japanese wine bottlen war and many observers are ques-maining in Sofia indefinitely-Reu-

The German trade mission is re-domination United Press. tloning her ability to meet her re-ter.

In the region north of Thionville. He

The incident was belleves the enemy would like to drunken Japanese soldiers entered one in which

Muscow, Oct. V.

as possible that the premises of the Irish Fathers in their armies have set foot in Lor-Pelping, beat up a Chinese worker The newspaper Izucarta declares reine. lle adds that such an attack and that Hitler's proposals

would set the whole front ufleme and Maloney. One of the soldiers pushed Tiny be

Father Anthony J. acceptert, declined or corrected in one the German operation will degenerate Father Maloney aside when he in- way or another, but one cannot help into a general battle between two tervened. They stole on eversharp admitting that in any case they can lines of fortresses-Reuter. serve as a real and practient basis for negotiations for early conclusion of peace.

Moscow trade agreements-Unitedi Press.

-Preza, -------

Chungshan War

tetin.

Bulgarian Hitch

Sofia, Oct. 8.

Chinese Defenders To Continue Struggle

CANTON, Oct. 9.

An official Japanese Army communique says that 219 Chinese soldiers were abandoned dead and 10 others were taken prisoner in Chungshan on Friday.

Communication with

Soviet Suggestion

Soviet Anxious For Peace

bid

announce as soon

Propaganda At Front

London, Oct. 8. Following up dissolution of the For the first time Germany. last Polish State, there is no longer any night used powerful loud speakers on Justification for continuation of the the Western Front,

These

loud war-Reuter.

speakers were used to broadcast selected passages from Hitler's speech-Router Bulletin.

artillery throughout the night. Choi Hang is completely isolated, but the

refugee centre is bellaved to be safe. Tokyo Dispute

safe

A junction has been effected be-1

Communication with Shekki is com tween the Japanese who entered completely disrupted, but it is learned that Fathers Amaral and Ramiro of Shickki spletely disrupted, but it is believed Shekki on Friday and the marines that there is fighting at various points, the Portuguese Mission are who reached the waterfront yesterday. north of Sam Heung near Pak Tei, while Dr. Winterstein, In charge of Commander Matsubara, of thie It was at Pak Tol that the Chinese re- the Shekki Hospital, is believed to be marine corps, was received by thegulars had permitted the Japanese to still on duty-Our Own Correspon commandant of the Japanese Army gain the road to Shekid, but Volun- dent. detachment in front of the Chinese teers are now reaisting Japoncse at- District Government office.

tacita southwards from While disposing of mines and other point. It is fel that the Chinese are the some! obstacles in the tributary of the West in an awitward position owing to the River, the marines yesterday occupied advantage that the Japanese air force various Chinese bases along the river gives to the invaders. banks-Damei,

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Unsettled

MUTINEERS ADAMANT

abused

Pelping, Oct. 9.

pencil, o pen and a Japanese phrase book. The priests American pass- port was thrown to the floor.

White Russia Urged To Join Soviet

Moscow, Oct. 0.

That White Russia must go back le the Soviet Union is indicated in 221 appeal ot tre Provisional Government at Bialystok published in the Press, urgingt all White Russian cities to convoko a. national. Refugeas Crowd Macao

assembly Tokyo, Oct. 9.

to rafity the peasant Chungshan, Oct. D. After a whole day conference the banks and industry,

seizure of land and nationalisation of General Cheung Wal-chung has mutineers of the Foreign Office re- been slightly wounded by bombected

The Provisional Government in- Admiral Nomura's splinters, but he refuses to leave his promise plan. They again demanded the Red Army, representative Com- com-variably consist of a commander of Refugees report that tho most forces and is still opposing the In-unification of political and economic munists and two local representa Shokki Occupation

serious enemy of the Chinese is the panese and directs operations ac diplomacy submitted in the substitute iives.--United Press. Japanese neroplane. The lack of ively. Chungshan, Oct. 8.

medical service, the number of deaths

plan whose acceptance, however, is The Japanese are now effectively among the wounded, due to lack of

doubtful, because it is liable to occupying Shekki, with occasional proper attention, is appalling Macao ments with several planes partielpat create a Trade Ministry,

There have been heavy engage undermine the Cabinet's decision to street fighting with the defendere among the wounded, due to lack of ing with severe losses to the Chinese,The Asahi Shimbun whose resistance collapsed, owing to proper attention, is appalling. Macao principally owing to the continued

anys it is shortage of ammunition,

Chinese are offering food and shelter plane activities.

that certain senior the Foreign Office diplomats may mediate, fearing that may censo 10 fanation. The fochi Shimbun esserts that the Privy Council is showing a Lendency question the rectitude of the actions of the Prime Minister with the Trade Ministry. and Foreign Minister in connection The Kokumin Shimbun declares General Tam was suffering from that the Japanese Embassies, Legn= tlons and Consulates all over the He was known for his distin- world are sending cables of en- quished service in General Yu Han-couragement to Sam Heung reports the sound of mow's army corps-Woh Kiu Yat Po, Reuter

the mutineers~~~

Elsewhere the Chinese, unita aro to the thousands of refugees-Our Refugees are still crowding to at resisting bravely with General Olen Correspondent," Chang

Wal-cheung,

Magistrate,

words Macao.--Neuter.

Shiukwan Leader the district.

Refugees are swarming towards

Chungshan, Oct. 9. The Chinese are

Shiukwan, Oct: B. Macno, stoically tramping dozens of Japanese, principally near Lampin, of the 12th Army Corps, occurred on realating the The death of General Tam Shul miles carrying wounded vietima, south of Wangmoon, Pakshek, south-Solurday, children and their mengro belongings, west of Shekk!, Shakni: and Tipshek, despite occasional machine-gunning west of Shekk, and despite their tuberculosis and died in Yungyun. from Japanese planes. Soveral' cases aerial attacks they have suffered have occurred when children were heavily.

organising defences in ollier parts of Foraigners Reported Safo

lost during the confusion.

understood

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