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Finland Prepares For Emergency As- Typhoon BRITAIN'S ARMY

RED TROOPS MOVE Victim UP

TO

FRONTIER

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OF MILLION MEN

War Minister's Statement To

Arrives Commons Shows Preparedness

Norwegian Ship In Storm Drama

100 BOMBS DROPPED IN HELSINGFORS, OCT. 11 (UP)-EVENTS ARE EVIDENCE of the fero-

ATTACK ON FLEET

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LONDON, Oct. 11: (Reuter)—An Admiralty communi- que says that a further account of the Gorman air attack upon a cruiser squadron confirms: that no ship, was hit and no casualtios were sustained.

The enemy attack continued for over five hours and over. 100 bombs wore dropped.

One salvo fell near enough to throw a few splinters onto a cruiser, but the others were wide, sometimes as much as a mile.

U-Boat Menace Crushed:

No Further Sinkings

LONDON, Oct. 11 (Reuter).—In a fortnight Britain has taken 13,615 tons of enemy shipping and has lost by U-boat action 5,809 tons, leaving ́a balance in our favour of 7,806 tons.

Giving this information during question time in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Winston Churchill declared that there had been no further losses since October 9.

WESTERN FRONT

RAIDS IN NO-MAN'S LAND

-Germans Attempt. To.......

He added that in the past 16j days, 50,000 tons of new mer- chant shipping prepared for such jan emergency have come into the water, and therefore, the country was 68,000 tons better off than

when Mr. Churchill made his Inst

statement.

MOVING RAPIDLY ON THE RUSSO-FIN- LAND FRONTIER.

The division of Red troops which was previously 18 miles from the frontier has now been mass- ed directly on the border in the vicinity of Boloostrov, according to M. Gryzbowsky, the former Polish Ambassador, who arrived here

city of the typhoon

LONDON, OCT. 11 (REUTER),—CONTINUING HIS STATEMENT (THE FIRST PART OF WHICH IS REPORTED ON PAGE 9) IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, MR. LESLIE HORE- 'BELISHA, THE WAR MINISTER, MADE A COMPARISON WITH 1914.

which spared Hong-"Now", he said, "only 28 por cent. of the fighting kong last week was brought to the Colony by a Norwegian motorship which now lies at Kowloon Wharves.

to-day accompanied by his Embassy staff of While the fate of a Greek 112 persons.

In addition to the troops, the Red Army has moved up a considerable number of tanks and heavy artillery units.

· vessel caught in the typhoon was causing anxiety the Norwegian ship was in similar diffi- culties.

Meanwhile, Finland's army of 255,000 men has For 36 hours sho was

been moved up to strategic points.

trapped between a strong nor'easter and a violent typhoon from the south Mobilisation orders have been issued, calling up an

additional force of 120,000 men.

west. Foreign diplomatic circles are pessimistic regarding the future, and believe that Finland's chances of success fully resisting the Soviet demands are slim.

Nevertheless, the Finland people appear determined not to capitulate, as' did Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia.

'Any attack on Finland, they pointed out, would be an attack on the Scandina- vian bloc.

RED ARMY

IN ESTONIA · Designated Areas -To-Be-Occupied-

Sweden, it is pointed out, has vital interests in the situation, on account of the strategic posi- tion of the Aaland Islands, which the Soviet are demanding. The Aalands are under international control, by mandate jointly held by Sweden and Finland.

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carried clear away, one

troops are infantry men. They are armed with 50 Bren guns, 16 anti-tank rifles, and other weapons as well, per battalion. Nearly 60 per cent. of the fighting troops in 1914

were infantrymen.

"It will be soon by this one example how much

more effectively armed with fire power is the present Expeditionary Force.

"There, however, is one respect in which our " Army has not altered; its relation with our Allies, who have welcomed our men so generously."

T

Commenting on what he saw in a recent G.H.Q. visit, the War Minister said, "I would like their parents and | wives to know that the men are în fine spirits. The only serious shortcomings at the moment appear to be inadequate cigarettes and the slowness in delivery of letters..

One wooden deck awning was hatch was stoved in, and the crew's quarters were flooded to a depth busily engaged in fortifying LONE WOLF

of four feet.

Twisted Wreckage

HUNTED

"At this moment they are

their positions in the line. Civilian skill and machinery are augmenting military resources.

"We are determined to perfect the

them speedily by every means.

"To all who have co-operated in this milltary, movement, to various this Government kept

departments of

LONDON, Oct. 11 (Reutor). country and France, the gratitude of Although great secrecy sur- the nutton is due. Especially, how rounds the plans of the Ad- ever, should the achievement be

As she lies at Kowloon Wharves splintered wood word, twisted iron plates and stanchione, and shattered windows and portholes give mute testimony the struggle she has weathered-a struggle

that

Capinin John Helding on constant duty for 50 hours and uninterruptedly on his feet for 25 hours of that time,

At least three other vessels are known to have experienced the full force of the typhoon, a Greek freighter, a Japanese freighter bound for Hongkong," and "an American minesweeper whose mine tracks were swept away.

The Norwegian vessel, a mutership of 4,055 Kross tonnage for which Messrs. Gilman & Company are the Hongkung ngents, plles for ve ved Ankomst and the De La Ramu Company, Manila, between the East Coast of America and Manila, calling at Hongkong on voyages both Danger From Islands

to and from Manila,

Exciting Voyage.. Gather Information NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (Router).—

How two Germam U-boats were sunk! SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

HELSINGFORS. Oct. 11 PARIS, Oct. 11 (Reuter).A by British destroyers was described the communique says that activity by members of the crew

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 11 Brish freighter, Newton Piner, 4.212 (UP).-A report from Tallinn by enemy patrols continues, and, of the Tyneside Line, which are says that the Russian Army will grows stronger between theved in America to-day,

enter Esthonia on October 18th. (Reuter). It is firmly be- lieved here that the Soviets Cabinot Resignation Moselle and the Snar.

One of the seamen said the steamer

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" There was artillery action en both left England after war was declared:

are making exacting de- sities in the same region.

and for the first four days of the) BERLIN, Oct. 1! (UP)-The Est-mands on Finland which The German 11th Command seems voyage they were Convoyed by onion, Legation here lo-day announc- determined to obtain information of destroyers. Three German ubed the resignation of the Estonian certainly will be refused, as the French strategical positions and marines tried to attack the convoy, Cabinet under Prime Minister Karrel indicated by the Finnish

Tisine-Moselle

and from the decks of the Newton Eenpalu.

new evacuation of the big towns. Pine they saw two U-boats sunk. No big attack with masses of in-

It is thought that the Soviets fantry has been launched, but per- One was only 100 yards from their Cabinet has been formed with Pro- sistent raids of small patrols are at-port roll and after the destroyers, professor Ants ip as Foreign Minis-have their eye on the Lapland Sunday she was thrashed by north-

port of Petsamo; which is of How- great value to Finland. ever it is considered that Finland They also saw a British steamer

TALINN, Oet, 11 (UP). There are will not give it away without a sunk by a torpedo.

rumours here that the great fight; The British ship was steaming up persistent German reconnaissance planes have to join the convoy when the torpedo Estonian President. Dr. Konstantin been busy, mostly taking oblique hit her. There was a big explosion Poets, intends to resign. photographa of French defences and the ship literally vanished.

strength along

front

the

tempting to gather information and had dropped their depth charges

The

announcement said a Tessor Juri Uluots as Premier and

to take prisuners from whom the facts grtal geyser of oil and wreckage shot ter.

of the situation might be gathered. above the surface.

Machine-gun and light gun fire have) ħekt up all the raiding parties.

Maginot Line Photos

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Refuelling U-Boats

from behind the German lines.

To-day, taking advantage of the bad weather, a few vertien! photographs, LONDON, Oct. 11 (Reuter).The of the French lines were obtained. rumour that the Dominican Govern-

Semi-official circles say that the ment was using mother ships to rel reasons for the German activities are fuel German submarines operating In German determination to retake lost the Caribilean Sea was denied by the Mr.

ភ Grory Shakespeare territory, and fear of a rise in

German House of Commons to-day, Rhine waters flooding the

He said he was satisfied that advanced positions.

Dominican Government were ing their obligations as ustunl.

U.S. Workers Ban German Goods

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (Reuter)- The American Federation of Labour has passed a resolution unanimously confirming the trade union boycott of German goods.

Estonian Version

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However, there, is a strong senu-) ment against such a move in the new: Parliament.

Four Soviet warships have arrived on a State visit.

124,000 Loava Helsinki SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11 (Reuter).-- Evacuation measures taken in the | ble towns of Finland have caused surprise, but no pante among the population, according to from Helsinki.

emergeneles.

messages

Turkoy's Pacts ANKARA, Oet. 11 (Reuter)-The

It is considered that the measures Turkish Premier, Mr. Syadam, lo-day are intended to show the world that the lengthily explained the Russo-Finland is full prepared for Ali

Turkish negotiations to the parlla- the mentory group of the Republican

The evacuation of Helsinki alone fulfill-Peoples' Party, which approved the involved 124,000 persons.

Government's viewpoint, says 21 Extra traine are authorised to

·lofficiul coramunique.

both carry evacuating citizens free.

Other precpullons include instruc- tions to landlords to apply goa pro- lection to all buildings, and the closing of the Bourse

Political circles bellove that

CABINET CRISIS the new Russo-Turkish pact and the

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with

pacts of mutual assistance Britain and France will be signed shortly:

(Reuter) Britons Held

TOKYO, Oct. Cabinet crials threatens in connecilen

The Federation has extended the with the Trade Ministry issue, fol- boycott 10 Russian goods and to all towing the tendering by 108 dissen- other countries 'who might join the ters of their resignations to the Vice Totalitarians against countries with a Minister of Foreign Affairs

evening. parliamentary government.

yesterday

BRITAIN'S REPLY TO NAZI PEACE PROPOSAL

In Germany

Consular Officials Thrown Into Gaol

¿

Appeal To 'America

Oct. BERLIN,

11 (Router) According to the official news agency, the Finnish Foreign Minister, M Erkko is to broadcast an appeal to the United States to-morrow.

Meanwhile tho voluntary ́ovacua- tion of Helsinki is continuing with long queues outside the stations and banks,

Ar rald precautions are being

accelerated.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHO : LONDON, Oct. 11 (UP)—-In the

Delegation In Moscow House of Commons to-day Mr. R. A.

MOSCOW, Oct 11 (Reuter)-The Butler, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, announced that eleven mem-Finnish delegation which arrived in LONDON, Oet, 11′′ (Renter). Full approval by France and bers of the British Consular Service Moscow to-day was met by Soviet and ove members of the Consular officials, the Finnish Minister in Moscow and the Ministers of the the Dominions has now been given to the terms of Mr. Cham staft are at present in Germany. berlain's reply to Hitler's peace proposals, which he will make Three of the number have been in Scandinavian states.

- prison pending the release from: TUE- to-morrow. AN

Subsequently Mr. Clement Attlee tody of certain Gorranna in England. Finland May Make Concessions It is understood that the Prime and Sir Archibald Sinclair will However, they were now allowed to LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuter)Ac- cording to, the Homs, radio, the Fin- Liberal stay in an hotel. Minister will use some vory: plain express the Labour and

Mr. Butter added that it is hoped nish Government, his declared its language with regard to the proposals, viewpoints respectively. and it is felt that the statemerit will A lengthy debate on the Prime] to complete arrangerents for the ex- willingness to make concessions to commend itself generally the Minister's statement is likely to change of British and German con-Russia, provided the Finland in re-

mga Continued from Pags 1.) House of Commona.-

da sular officers shortly. follow.

The ship was outward bound from Hongkong when her leouble began. On Saturday night and throughout

WIŁY easterly winds and the captain faced with the problem of keeping off the small islands south of Formosa and steering clear of the centre of the approaching typhoon. By Sun- day night the full fury of the dis- turbance Was upon them. From

Tuesday forenoon midnight until Captain Heiding was on the bridge.

Fifty-fool waves smashed steadily over the ship from the starboard side. The crew worked feverishly lashing down lifebouts and other important equipment, but every small thing Life- was smashed or torn away. belts about the decks were wrenched from their steel brackets and dung overboard, the brackets being twisted like pleees of straw.

All the deck work of the ship auf- tered, but the damage was most nod- Tho able on the starboard side, starboard passenger deck wooden awning was ripped from its setting;' it rose high over the ship, crashed into the iron rails on the observation deck above the bridge, and dis- appeared into the sen on the port deck side. The port passenger

Live from awning was wrenched superstructure, but was not carried

away.

Wireless Room Flooded The starboard bridge deck windows birst inward, once in the face of n lookout man, fortunately without In- flicting more than a few alight cuts. One wireless serial carried away and water, mounting high over the bridge, swept through the broken wireless windows and flooded the roons. On the deck below the pas sengers cabins were also awash.

Monday started uncomfortably for the crew. Twice the steel door of the aft superstructure had been smashed and find twice been replaced. They were in bed at 2 am. on Monday with a foot of water beneath their bunks when the door burst in again, and water came pouring into their quarters. Soon there was 4 feet of water in the cabins

During the storm Larpaulins were

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existing defences and to supplement

British Navy Chases The Admiral Scheer

recorded as evidence that the mari-miralty to capture the German tline might of Britain is unimpaired. raider in the South Atlantic, it

was learned in London to-night- that British cruisers are now searching for the ship.

Protecting Wings

The Navy has nat. lost its sceret and the Air Force has held its pro- tecting wings over another element

of danger."

Continuing his statement, Mr. Hore-Belisha said:"

The only known vičům. of the raider, which is beffeved to be the pocket battleship Admiral Scheer, has been the British froighter Clement, "It is not only to France that which was shelled and sunk at the Brillah soldiers have been transport- beginning of October.

ed. The Middle East has been strong-

of her.

This belief is founded on evidence ly reinforced and also our garrisons provided by the Clement's survivors, elsewhere, both in material and men.

"One part of our Army; however, but since then nothing has been heard remains stationary in this country. "Anti-aircraft units have been on guard since this war begun. Their vigilance is not forgotten, estimated or unrecognised,

under-

Better Than 1914 "We, at the outset of hostilities, were better altunted than we were in 1014,"

Recalling the peace-time military training system and doubling of the Territorials, Mr. Hore-Belisha sald:

"Altogether, we had at the dis- pusal of the Army in this country alone, including reservists and militia, the best part of a million men on whom we could call.

"Never has the total of our arm- e forces in the United Kingdom approached anywhere near such a total in time of peace, "The growth had been rap and} had placed a great. burden on the organisation of the Regular..Army."

Rocalling the growth of the Army, Mr. Hore-Belishi wald that in April, i the plan, for 10 divisions became a plan for '32. "This is not to be the limit of our effort," he said.

Calls On Man-Power "Great colls will be made upon our) mun-power.

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Fully aware of the danger of using

her wireless, which might easily re- ven her position to the hunting cruisers, the lone ralder apparently is not attempting to communicate with the German Admiralty.

It is revealed that the Admiral Beheer carries enough'fuel to give her a range of 10,000 miles, and if she has "no" opportunity of re- faelling, she may be forced to strike again soon, or to make a dash for home.

Her chances of escape then are considered to be very small.

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BARTER PACT BETWEEN

BRITAIN AND SOVIET

LONDON, Oct. 11 (Reuter)-It is officially stated that an"" agreement was concluded to-day between the Ministry of Supply and the Sovlet trade delegation for the exchange of Russian timber for certain quanilties of rubber and fin.

The agreement is described as to secure the release of goods needed a commercial transaction, and by Russia, and vice vartalo

The tin involved has, to a large ex- has no political significance tent, been paid for through: Instal

It is pointed out that theso ments in a long running commercial commodities: are normally part contract. The quantiles are not-ro garded as balig, exceptional All of Anglo-Russian trade dealings. prices of wood, in and rubber have The announcement mentions the been fixed, zád goods a exchanged Impedance to shipping in Ruslan, will be bolutely equal and the ports after the leo sets in, and states amount depends on what can “ be. that the difficulties, caused by the physically moved, front the northern withholding of export licences had porta before the foo, season, had the effect,of, holding up ainum- Itste antidipated that this may bey "ber of cargoes or swood.ee Mister only, the first of a serios of magolie?

The object of the negotiation was tions with Rusia.

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