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Wildest Rumours Spread Despite Nazi Denial Attempts AMAZING GERMAN CELEBRATIONS

OF HOAX ARMISTICE

EXPLOSION ON

STEAMER

LONDON, Oct. 10 (UP).-E The Press Association reports that an explosion occurred aboard the Brocklebank Liner Marawiri near the Welsh Coast Fivo Lascar Injured.

scamen wore

The remainder of the crow of 91 wore rescued. The Marawiri was towed ashoro. It is not known whether the struck a mine or was for.. pedood.

DELIA IN ACCIDENT

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BERLIN, OCT. 10 (UP).—OFFICIALS DECLARE

THAT THEY ARE NOT CLEAR AS TO HOW SUPREMACY OF

THE RUMOURS OF AN ARMISTICE, WHICH

SWEPT THROUGH GERMANY THIS MORN-ROYAL AIR FORCE ·

ING, ORIGINATED, NOR HOW THEY SPREAD WITH SUCH RAPIDITY.

ESTABLISHED

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The word spread from mouth to mouth throughout Germany within a few hours. Many people claimed to have heard the armistice report by LONDON, Oct. 10 (UP)-The British Air radio in both German and Russian announce- ments.

An official German announcement said that the rumour was fathered by "British warmongers alms" in the belief that it would demoralise the German popula- tion.

There was great jubilation in Berlin at the "armistice."

When taking off from For!

Telephone operators, fruit peddlers, newsboys, shop Bayard aerodrome for Hanoi clerks and 'bus conductors excitedly spreading the "gląd this morning, the Imperial Air-

tidings." ways plane Delin, which left)

Hongkong at 7.20 a.m., crushed THREAT TO

and damaged a wing and under- carriage.

The plane was carrying une pus- senger from Hongkong to Hunol, Mr. S. B. Lou, and 130 kilograms of nails. The plot way Capt. L. J. M. White and the First Oncer was Mr.. J. II. Samuels.

Only meagre details are available but it is understood that no one was Injured in the crash

frniz Fort

FINLAND

Troops, Battleships Concentrated

This was followed by a psycho-

logical let-down as the report

which

certainly whole- heartedly longed for in Germany suddenly collapsed. A Ger- blaming

man

radio

MOSCOW Oct. 10 (Reuter). grammes. - -The Soviet Government have!

announcement.

Minister, Sir Kingsløy Wood, made a compre- hensive statement in the House of Commons

to-day in which he revealed the activities of the Royal Air Force since outbreak of hostilitios.

During the first four weeks of hostilities, he said, British planes had spotted German submarines on 72 occasions and had made 34 attacks, "some of which were undoubtedly successful."

Sir Kingsley Wood said the attacks against the German fleet

on the Western Front "show that

TRANSFER and the action of British planes

OF PEOPLE

Mass Displacement

In Europe

the British Secret Service for the rumours, was repeated on the afternoon pro-Hitler is believed to be prepared ZURICH, Oct. 10 (Router).—

to make vast transfers, of Ger- The plane took off

German Foreign Ofer effcials mans from the Danubian coun- Bayard at about an niter re-sent troops, ships and aircraft confess their perplexity and amaze tries in accordance with the plan fucking. In the crash the starboard to the new bases in the Baltic nunt over the whole altair. One) undercarriage

and plane were States. Hundreds of thousandsocial received more than fifty tele- damaged.

Areller plan is beng-slut-fram of troops are reported along the Bangkok to pick up the mails and border of Finland, spare parts will be rushed from Kal

A whole,urmada of battleships Tak and Singapore to repair the is reported to be concentrated at the Soviet base of Krousindt in the Gulf of Finland.

clamage.

FOR THE DURATION

Volunteers Cannot Quit H.K.V.D.C.

Finns Evacuating

plane calls.

London Amusement

of a Nazi "theorist.".

According to this theorist's Mans, Czechs-will-be-acnt to Soviet Russia and will be re, placed by Germans from

LONDON. Thousands of people in Berlin and Rumania. Oct. 10 (Reuter) other places in Germany were Germans from Hungry will alo delled to-day by the "armlatice" be transferred. rtumors.

The first reports of the manner in

about noon.

Barlin Confirmation Tho Berlin correspondent of a

known.

Meanwhile the evacuation from

the spirit and determination of an earlier generation of our fly. ing men has been preserved and is unimpaired."

The latest type of British Oghting planes, he said, were definitely German counter- superior, to their paris.

He revealed that in the first month of the war, R.A.F. planes from coastal commands flew one million miles altogether in recon- naistance, anti-submarino and con- voy patrols.

Alr escurls had been provided for over one hundred convoys arid there had been almost daily air clashes with German planes.

"Unspectacular" LONDON, Oct. 10 (Reuter). -Continuing his review in the House of Commons of the

the

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Ruu-(which these rumours swept through Danisis paper sends a similar report] R.A.F. activities during the war, ter). The Finnish Government Berlin caused amusement and mystis and adzis that Russia has agreed to particularly the work of have deckled to effect voluntaryBeation in London when they arrived the evaeuntion. The extent is un- Coastal Command, Sir Kingsley evacuation of certain towns,

But it is a pathetic story of the

Wood, the Air Minister, (the notably Helsingfors, Viborg, desire of thousands of people. Tammerfors and Aabo, as from

American

Latylu and Esthonia continues. Most first part of whose speech will ngchey reports to-morrow.

Berlin state that the false news of an

of the evacuees are land-owners, what he found on Page 5) said: ONCE a volunteer, always a

armistice guined so much credence are reported to he not only indignant "The work is silent and normally This decision has been reached "because it is what the German people leaving their native homea but are unspectacular. volunteer at least for the dura- according to a telegram from Hel-

view of the gravity of the situation," so deeply want.

ulso angered by the fact that their "During the Brat four weeks of the tion of the war, according to a singfors.

vital space will now be occupied by war this command flew on reconnais. special Government "Gazette" A report from Helsinki says that

King's "Abdication"

Bolshevists.

(sance, anti-submarino and convoy announcement this norning, about a quarter of the inhabitants in

A Danish paper gives an interview patrols a distance of approximately & It is dimeult at the which publishes a hill to amendated to-morrow, and a further quar-Amongst the rumours were some to Latvia must leave before November

Helsinki are being voluntarily evacu. establish

moment to with a Danish business man from million miles and provided air escorts what the Hongkong Volunteer De-ter on Thursday.

really happened, flgn. Ile sald 00,000 Germans in for over 100 convoys. fence Ordinance, making it im-

the effect that the British Govern-1.

"Our air escorts have also often There is at present nothing to meat had resigned, and that His one of the largest import and export

The businessman, who controls been able to give warning of the possible for members of the cause alarm, well-informed sources Majesty the King had abdicated.

PLEASE To Turn Page 9. Corps to quit during the war without here say.

firms in Riga says the Germans re- the sanction In writing of the

There are no Soviet concentrations

Others sald that the Nazl Govern-ard themselves as fugitives from the Governor,

88 yet, but the regular Sovlet gar

ment and resigned.

advancing Bolshevists. It is impossible to say what started} The object of the bill is to require risons are possibly being reinforced it all."

Jewellers Besicgod the Governor's permission in the ease |lo-morrow.

The Latvia Government has order- Berlin sources which are to be ex-ed the closing of all jewellery stores pecter to give Information failed to which Germans, who are only allow-| do so.

ed to take about 10 shillings out of The bubble broke at 12.30 p.m., the country, were besleging. When

the

Reservists Called Up

of volunteers who may desire to quit the corps, during

war, if not! HELSINKI, Oct. 10 (Reuter),--: called out for actual military service. Finland hos called up her reservlets.

Provision is also made, in accor danc

all untrue..

House-holders in Helsingfors have when use German wireless broadcast the jewellery stores were closed, they with the existing practice, for been warned to complete all prepara-a special announcement that it was turned to clothing shops, and on the granting to such volunteers of tions for protection against air attacks leave of absence from the Colony, not by Thursday evening. involving quitting the corps, discretion of the Commandant.

ment

the

announced last Saturday

corps to receive the written permis-

COLONY'S BUDGET

HITLER

Bombast By The

Nazi Boss

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“

BERLIN, Oct. 10 (UP). "No power on earth can force Germany to her knees," declared Hitler, in a broadcast speech to-day.

The

DALADIER'S REJECTION Hitler Flayed In Radio Broadcast [his peace terms be reject

Fuehrer defiantly warned the Allies that, if

PARIS, Oct. 10 (Reuter)ed, Germany would prove France and Britain are solidly stronger than ever and was united and determined to con- ready for an unprecedented tinue till victory.

struggle for victory.

This is the keynote of the the

speech by M. Daladier, French Premier, who broadenst this evening.

"Let none think of his own sacrifice, but of the greatness of the sacrifice of the whole nation," he exhorted the German people.

M. Daladier said Britain and "The more determined we are to France were mistresses of the accept this sacrifice, the more curtain sea. History showed those who we are to attain our victory. held the sea were always vic-weaken us in our purpose.

"Nothing that other nations de will torious...

"But England, does not slop at Kiving us support of her neet nor daily more and more alemán. She is rapkily sending her splendid. youth, and robust material as well,

"The National Socialists Ideology, which armed us against war, will prove itself in war

"We will carry on!"

Dosire For Peace

"In certain French districts when Hitler repeated his desire for peace. the German_wiceless was pursuing to reiterated-that he has nu claims avala campaign to separate France against the democratica and warned and Britain and was alleging that that if a proposals were, rejected Britain wished to wage a war with Germany would "stort fighting to a fire blond of Frenchmen, the volce finish."

He charged that the Allies have gone to war for "ridiculous reasons.” "They will neither vanquish us

PLEASE Turn To Page 2.

of the announcer was drowned by "I do not know what, the future the uninterrupted rumble of con- holds but no power on earth can aver voys of British soldiers and cuns defeat Germany," towards our frontiers, "Events have destroyed many other altempts of enemy propagandą. No Spirit Of Conquest tered the war in a spirit of conquest. They are obliged to fight because

"either France

nor

Britah en-

German domination is being forced on Europe.

Hitler's speech treans, 'I have con- quered Poland. I am satisfied. Let us stop the struggle and organise peace, M. Daladier declared.

Unfortunately we have heard all this before, added M. Duladier, who proeceded to recount Hitler's pre- vious broken promises.

"If we really want pence that will restore confklence, we must fight against force and for honest negotu- tions for the rights and interests of all nations," he said.

Won't Lay Down Arms. "We shan't lay down arms, until we have sure guarantees of security which cannot be placed in jeopardy every six months," the French

Every

Substantial Increase Premier declared.

In Taxes Soon?

Monday It was hardly possible to buy Tho announcement mado aa single article of clothing. ridiculous accusation against Britain. Baltic Mastory Seen

It declared that the "British Ministry This new bill follows an amend-sweden has decided on the return to swindle" In order to confuse publie STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Reuter) of Lies" had perpetrated an "infamous

German Repatriation

The 1940-41 Budget will be SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

introduced in Legislative Council TALLINN, Oct, 10, (UP)—The to-morrow afternoon. making it necessary for members of the colours of all soldiers due to be opinion in Britain and the neutral German delegation for the repatria- the active service of the volunteer discharged next Sunday.

countries. The British secret service tion of Germans in Esthonia was may budget for a deficit which may It is believed that the Government Scandinavian papers are almost all{had spread the rumours.

negotiating yesterday and sion of the Governor in order to be agreed that Soviet Russia alms at The Foreign Office this afternoon with the Government on the plan of be of substantial proportions.

Lo-day transferred to the reserve service.

PLEASE Turn To Page 5.

formally denied the German ac-repatriation.

Some circles belleve, however, that cusation, but this Wes hardly Three German steamers are wait- there will be a severe curtallment of necessary as the accusailon was that ing in Tallinn harbour, Ninety-Nine social expenditure in order to attain it was an attempt to "confuse public pet-cent, of the Germans Intended to an approximately balance budget. opinion in Britain and in the neutral repatriate themselves and are report- countries,"

The Public Works Extraordinary whereas the

rumours ed to be prepared to travel first to vote, will, it is believed, be curtailed came to life and died.In Germany Gotenhafen formerly Gdynia and plans for an expansion of public alone.

which is serving as a concentration works, announced Just year, may, not be introduced. These plans included

JAPANESE WITHDRAW FROM CHUNGSHAN CITY

SHEKKI is to be evacuated by the Japanese.

SWEDISH SHIP TORPEDOED COPENHAGEN, (UP)-A report from Stock

Oct.

10

point. *

The first group of Germans re-provision for the constructiors of a turning to the Reich will not leave new Government House... before next Thursday They are all meeting at Tallinn for embarkation. Financial Secretary will introduce, at It does not seem, possible' that the ¡ carries the story.

this stage, the contemplated plan for consolidation of the Widows and Penston Scheme, which would involve the Colony in con siderable expenditure additional to the annual cast of this service.

RAEDER OFFERS Orphans The communque, however, contains

RESIGNATION

This announcement was made this morning in a communique Issued by the Japanese Expeditionary Force headquarters in Canton, according to a “Dome!" message.

"Having attained their objec-Comintern policies." tive, the Japanese forces have! decided to withdraw from the warning that Japanese forces will holm says that the Swedish birthplace of the late Dr. Bun the Chinese civilians do not maintain Gotonborg to Hull with a cargo renew their attacks on Chungshan it steamer Vistula, onroute from Tat-son," the communique this polley.

PARIS, Vol. 10 (Beiler)-Admiral states.

of pig iron, was torpedoed north the German Navy, has offered his Baoder, the Commander-in-Chief · of "The step has been taken in the teen ontrusted with the "ask of

↑ "Far-sighted" Chinese puppets have onst of the Shetland Islands.

|resignation na s protest against Herr belief that the Chinese will proceed instituting a benevolent government the lifeboats and were saved. Nine

Nino members of the crew look to Hibbentrop's errors in the Ballio. with

Pro-Japansão and anti-befriending good neighbours,"

Herr Hiller; har refusod:to accept others are missing.

Ithe resignation, myn the panee whichři

Frenchman understood his country would be doomed to destruction if it had to face similar trial to that which it was now undergoing in a' few months' tims and if they had to fight against a yet stronger nel ́of sägression after, deinobilising their forces.

M. Daladier declared that a few

weeks ago the Communist chiefs had no words harsh enough to besmirch the Government's praceful efforts.

They announced that would lead o ght against Hitler and for liberty PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.

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HITLER MAY ASSUME COMMAND OF ARMIES

!

PARIS, Oct. 10 (Router).-Herr, Hitler may arrive at the Western Front this week to assume supreme command of the armies, according to rumours from neutral sources, DE

The reports.state that Field-Marshal Goering would after Increased taxation i is believed al-Wards be charged with the active command: on Hiller's behalf, and most certain. In this connection is would rank above General von Brauchitsch.

is interesting to note the ' recom- mendations of the Thiestión | Com- mission, which suggested Income TAX: as the best method of Taking ready for years and has been kept up to date as the French and

German fortification systems progressed.

It is sald that Hitler's own plan for a lightning was could then be adopted-Instead of the General Statt's plan, which fins bones

addišienal revenda.

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