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PEACE

GERMANY'S

Soviet Defences Mr.Neville Chamberlain

Established

In The Baltic

MOSCOW, Oct. 12 (UP),— In an editorial the "Pravda" mays that an iron belt of Soviet defences has been established in the Baltic,

*Izvestia" states that the Boviet act for all States an example of pacifio solution of the most complex problems, and emphasises the mutual benefits of the new agreements and in- Buenea for peace,

U.S. Neutrality

Debate

Continues In Senate

Washington, Oct. 11. In the Senate neutrallly debate Senator Champ Clark accused Mr. Louts Johnson, Assistant Secretary of War, of an attempt to inflame the public and challenged the Senate to recognise that the "secret assump- tlon" behind the efforts to change the Neutrality Act was to permit the United States to ald the Allies, He demanded a Neutrallly Bill with provisions for the embargo of arms, munitions and implements of war and a strict cash and carry trade in other commodities.

Declares Nazis Must Decide Peace Or War

Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons last night replied to Hitler's peace proposals on behalf of the British Government and of all the Dominion Governments,

The German terms, he stated, were not acceptable and the present Reich Government is a bar to peace In Europe.

The Prime Minister went on to say that the pledged word. of the present German Government was totally unacceptablo to the British Government. Britain seeks no territorlaf gains and demands nothing from Germany which she could not give with self-respect. Britain secks only a settlement in Europe to ensure future generations will not be faced with recurring wors and the nations of Europe will lvo in amity.

No seitlement of the present dispute could be considered. satisfactory or permanent unless it was decided upon by negotiations and agreement, said Mr. Chamberlain. Therefore, the basic assumption by Germany that the disposal of Poland WITH a matter for herself and the Soviet Union was quite unacceptable.

Concurrently with the arrival of the Finnish delegate to the Soviet conversations in Moscow, menacing movements of the Red Army on the wouthern and northern borders of Flaland are reported.

The Finns are making military preparations and have evacuated several coastal towns. It is suggested that the United States may be asked to lend weight to a demand for moderation by the Soviet in her Baltic tactics which are causing serious concern to all Scandinavia.

London, Oct. 12.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain stat- ed in the House of Commons to-day that it la impossible to accept Illier's peaco proposal.

ITe indicated that Uller's Gov- erament SSZER the only factor blocking peace in Europe- United Press.

TEXT OF SPEECHI

London, Oct. 12.

I

King of the Belgians and Queen of the Netherlands, the Pope and Signor Mussolini.

"It is evident now that Hiller was determined to make war on Poland and, whatever sincerity there may have been in his wish to come to an understanding with Britain, it was not strong enough to induce him to postpone the attack upon his neigh- bour."

Senator Clark contended that Mr. Louis Johnson, established the War Resources Board without any ap- parent legal authority, and "stacked the personnel

and with Morgan Dupont controlled members."

DCE- pite President Roosevelt's announce- ment that the Board had been aban-

The Prime Minister.recalled the doned, it was continuing to function. The British Empire's considered an- German invasion of Poland and the

Senator Clark attacked President swer to Hitler's pence plan was given ruin and damage done. Roosevelt's proclamation of a Umited in the House of Commons this after-: "In contravention at any rate in emergency, "The President caa noon by Mr. Neville Chamberlain the later stages of all undertakings exercise all his powers in a national when he presented his weekly re- of which Hitler now speaks emergency which could be excrelsed view of the international situation. prido ns though he had fullled them, with without specific authority of Con- The House was packed and among "It is after this wanton act of gress," he declared.

the distinguished personalities in the aggression, which has cost so many Senator William Borsh brought gatteries were all the Dominion High Polishi and German lives sacrificed the shipping issue to the forefront Commissioners who had played their to satisfy his own insistence on use by urging United States asistence part in the interchange of views on of force, that the German Chancellor upon freedom of the seas in Pacific titler's pence proposals between the now puts forward his proposals.. and Southern waters. He warned United Kingdom and the Dominion "If there existed any expectation that the rigid restrictions of the Governments.

that in these proposals. would be in Neutrality Act would, put thousands Mr. Chamberlain began by recall- cluded some attempt to make amends of men out of work and destroy vast lag that last week in speaking of the for this grievious crime against amounts of property,

announcement about the Russo-Ger- humanity, following so soon upon Senator King haz drafted anman Pact, he had aboerved that the violation of rights of the Czecho- amendment eliminating the "abjec- contained the suggestion that some Slovak nation, it has been doomed tionable" features of the Act which peace proposals were likely, and he to disappointment. has been handed over to Senator | hind remarked that if such proved to Bailey, Chairman of the Inter-State the case the should examine

"German Spheres" Commerce Commitice.--United Press. them in consultation with the "The Polish State and its leaders Dominions and the French Republic

are covered with abuse. It is Ship Interests Worried In the light of certain relevant con- evident Hitler regards that the part

New York, Oct. 12.

of Poland he describes as a German A joint convention of the Propellor "Since then the German Chancel-sphere of Interests as a matter far Club and the American Merchant la las minde his speech and the consideration of Germany alone to Marine adopted a resolution warning consultations I referred to have taken be settled solely in accordance with President Roosevelt and Congress place," said the Prime Minister, German interests. that the proposed revision of the "I must now state the position of Neutrality Act would destroy the is Majesty's Government.“

The Prime Minister sald that be, American merchant marine, put out of employment hundreds of thousands fere doing so he must recall the of men, and endanger several hun- background against which the pro- dred millions in investment.

posals had appeared.

Press.

siderations.

Passions Stimulated

"The final shaping of this territory and the question, of the restoration of the Polish State are, in litler's view, problems which cannot be settled by a War in the West but exclusively by Russia on one side and Germany on the other.

"We must take it then, that the

Soviet Threat To

Finland

October 13, 1939.

REJECTS PLAN

TROOPS MASS ON BORDER

Helsinki, Oct. 11,

The division of Soviet troops which was previously 30; kilometres from the Finnish border, is now massedj directly

border in the vicinity

of Beloostrov, accompanied by a large number of tanks and heavy artillery according to M. Gryzbowsky, the former Polish Ambassador, who arriv-; ed here to-day accompanied by the Embassy Staff of 112 persons.

The special train in which the Poles iravelled was held up for six hours) at the border which gave time fori observation.

Nazis Consult Italy, Soviet

BERLIN, Och 12 (UP).-- Nasia hero expect that consulta- Lions between Germany, Kursla and Italy will be started on Friday

to decide the future policy of the three Powers if, as Is expected, Mr. Chamberlain rajoots Hitler's peace terms in his statement to Parliament.

The three-Power consultations are expected to last 48 hours at the longest.

GERMAN LINER CAUGHT

London, Oct. 12. The 13,500-ton German liner Cap Norte has been captured in the

Finland's Army of 255,000 men has been deployed ai strategic spots and an additional force of 120,000 civil guardsmen are mobilising.

Foreign Diplomatie circles are South Atlantic by the British Navy. pessimistic regarding the chances of

The liner left a Brazillan port on successful resistance to the Russian September 17, according, to New demands.

York reports, which state that she

The Finns argue that any attack on was carrying a large cargo of food- Finland would be an attack on the studs and 2,500 tons of crude oil with Scandinavian nations and Sweden has the intention of sailing to Vladivos- vital interests in the situation on ac-1 lok.—Reuter Bulletin,

count of the nearness of the Aaland The Cap Nolte, which belonged to Islands. Finally they call attention to the Hamburg-South America Line, is the friendship with the United States) Alted for oil fuel. She was built in because of Finland's faithful payment Hamburg in 1022 and is a twin screw if her war debt obligations—United) Vessel with a cruiser søm. Press.

Cut Off In North

Stopping Of Ships

Helsinki, Oct. 11.

Tokyo, Oct. 11. Russian troops are moving along;

It is understood that the Japanese the eust Finnish-border less than 24 authorities are concerned over the re- miles from Petsaing on the Arctleported challenging of Japanese mer- Decan, the only point through which Japanese waters in view of the fact chant ships by British warships over Finland could receive outside ald in that Japan has declared her neu- the event of war.

It is rellably stated that the Finnish trally in the European war. Cabinet is discussing the removal of Atlache to the British Embassy, this Captain D. N. C. Tufneld, Naval the Government from Helsinki.

The small Finnish Navy is massed morning stated that the action of Bri- of the south-west coast. Troops are ish warships, though it may seem. and on public buildings. Thousands in any way against Japan. mounting machine-guns in the streets strange to Japanese, is not intended

eipat cltles-United Press. of civilians are evacuating the prin- Japanese waters only to carry.

These warships are moving near

ordinary patrol-Domel

Four-Point Demand

Plane v. Warship

out

Copenhagen, Oct. 12.

London, Oct. 12, Finland is prepared for all even- The Admiralty's reports of a Ger- tualltles and has now mobilised man aircraft attack on the cruiser 100,000 men, according to reports of squadron on October D attract the Danish correspondents. Finland if in keen interest of naval critics for its a very different position than in 1918 important bearing on the much de and now has plenty of aeroplanes, bated "aircraft versus warship" arms and ammunition. The Flans controversy. are busy preparing roads in countryside against tanks.

the It is pointed out that in the en- counter on September 20 the British Politiken understands that four vessels were assisted by fighters, but proposals have been made to Finland on another occasion the cruisera RD- by Russlo

First, cession of a num-parently relied solely on their anti- ber of small islands in the Gulf of aircraft guns. Although over 100 Finland; second, a military pact with-bombs were dropped there was no out quartering Russian troops in injury whatever and three planes at Finnish territory; third, new economic least, wore seriously damaged. and political Ues; fourth, all Germans The atincic was meant to distract to be evacuated from Finland.

the attention of the cruisers Nearly 30,000 people left Helsiniti commerce rolders slipped out. There'

while yesterday. In addition the near the frontier are also evacuated to intensity surface raiding en mer- towns are many Indications of German plans and all sick and invalids in the chantmen in view of the failure of hospitals sent to the country by am- the. U-boats.--Reuter. butlance und. train.--Reuter,

Hoping For The Best

were

London, Oct. 12.

Took Heavy Toll Delegates Gather United States business organisu- tions ore quoted as saying that thej

Moscow, Oct. 12. How two Polish warships, a des- Neutrality Act is framed under a He went on to recall that at the proposats which the German Chan in at the Kremin

The Finnish Soviet talks will be-troyer and minelayer, In the Arst wrong premise that America entered end of August the Government was cellor puts forward are to be based stalin and M. Molotov will represent with German destroyers and aircraft at 5 p.m. M. three days of the war played havor the last war solely on account of the corresponding with

the German on the recognition of his conquests he Soviet and the Finnish delegation is revealed to-day. sinking of American ships United Government on Poland, and cold and his right to do what he pleases will be composed "It was evident that the situation with the conquered.

The of M. Paasikivi,|

two, Pelish vessels, which Finnish Minister Roosevelt's Message was dangerous, but we believed it

Stockholm, took part in the defence of the Holo "It would be impossible for Britain olenel Paasinen, Military Attache in Peninsula, President Roosevelt has

attacked by five sent should be possible to arrive az

to accept any such a basis without Moscow, and M. Nykopp of the Nazi destroyers on the first day of message to the Foreign Trade Coun-peaceful solution if passions

were forfeiting her honour and abandon- Finnish Foreign Ofee-Reuter.

the war. One of them was sunk l convention warning against not deliberately, stimulated, and we ing her claim that international dia-

and the other four stenmed away. economie nationalism as the "nost felt quite certain that the German putes should be settled by discussion

On the second day eight destroyers prolife breeder of wars."

Government could, if it desired, in-

and not by force."

Dain attacked and another Nazi war. The President said "every effort fluence its friends in Danzig to bring

Amid loud and prolonged cheers

Helsinki, Oct. 12, maintain the bout a relaxation of the tension and Mr. Chamberlain went on to say he

ship was sent to the bottom. On should be made to

An official spokesman stated that feeling of optimism prevails at the

the third day liberal principles and practices on create conditions favourable to calm would pass over the passages of the Foreign Office regarding the outcome were subjected to heavy bombard

the Polish warships which our commercial polley is based, i und sʊber negotiation."

speech designed to give fresh ussure of the talks. which is essential for a truly just und

ment by German planes, but the Mr. Chamberlain recalled that onces to Hitler's neighbours, since. enduring peace settlement when the Hitler had expressed a wish for im they would know what value should Government's appreciation

mainelayer, with a single anti-air- prenent conillet is ended." United proved relations between their coun- be attached to them by reference to American, British and Scandinavian down seven German aircraft. to of the aft battery, managed bring tries as soon as the Polish question similar assurances he had given in sympathies,

The Polish destroyer was was settled, and said, "We pointed the past. Labour Boycott

then

New York, Oct. 11.

out that a forcible solution would in- **Nor can we pass

The Helsinki University is closed sunk with the loss of 18 lives. The The American Federation of Labour vinbly involve our obligations to radical departure from his long pro graduates have joined the army.

over Hitler's Indefinitely as most of the under- next day the minelayer was destroy. ed by German planes using incen- has passed a resolution unanimously Poland. confirming the Trade Union boycott

"As everyone knows these efforts creed. instanecd by the inclusion in mission for establishment of ARP

fessed principles, his policy and his

The City Council has granted per- diary bombs-Reuter Bulletin. of Germon goods.

on the part of His Majesty's Govern- the German Reich of many millions in the city streets and courtyards.

Pilot Returna The Federation bas extended the ment to avoid war and use of force of Feles and Czechs despite his re- Reuter. boycoli to Russinn goods and to all were vain."

pented professions to the contrary other countries who migh! join the

and by his pact with the Soviet Union Appeals for Peace Totalitarians against countries with a

recalled "Mr. Chamberlain

Mr. concluded after his repeated and vio- Parliamentary government.-Reuter, Roosevelt's appeal and those of the lent cenunciations of Bolshevism."

Preat.

Crisis In Tokyo

Foreign Office Staff Members Resign

Tokyo, Oct. 12.

Reversals of Polley

ropeated After referring to this disregard of Hitler's word and "sud- den reversals of polley." Mr. Cham- berlain said, "The plain truth is that after our post experience it is no Honger pessible to rely upon the 'un- supported word of the present Ger- man Government." (Loud Cheers),

"It is no part of our polley to ex- clude from her rightful place in Furope a. Germany which will live In amity and confidence with other

The spokesman also expressed the

Appeal To America

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Lendon, Oct. 12. Tho R.A.F. pilot who medo forced landing in Iceland recently Berlin, Oct. 11.

and flew back to Britain next day According to the official news has now returned to Iceland for agency, the Finnish Foreign Minister voluntary internment. M. Erkko is to broadcast an appeal toj the United States to-morrow-Reu" the pilot thought he had not given Amisunderstanding arose when ter

Joint Protest

# promise to remain in Ireland, while the Danish authorlile said he hud broken parole. When be heard the

Washington, Oct. 11. It has been learned that Norway news he voluntarily gave himself up and Sweden, in concert with Finland, and was sent back-Reuter Bulletin. have suggested to the United States) that a joint overture should be made to Moscow against immoderate deal- Ings with Finland.

of

SOVIET MOVEMENTS Denmark is said to be joining in the of the consular staff have sent in nations.

joint protest but there is no confirma- Afghanistan Nervous Over A serious political situation is their resignations. Officials in the "On the contrary, we believe that tion of the report that the representa-

Reported Concentrations developing as a result of the increas Tokyo Office, however, are still re no effective remedy can be found for ions have actually been made- ing number of Foreign Office ometals, maining at their desks allending to the world's lila that does not take | United Press,

Tokyo, Oct. 12. both at home and abroad, who are business as usual pending acceptance secount of the just claims and deeds

In connection with the reports of offering their resignations in protest of their resignations.

of all countries, and whenever the

concentration of Soviet troops near against the organisation of a new Explaining the altuation, the time may come to draw the lines of THE prefix "Special to the Tele- the border Afghanistan, the Trade Ministry.

spokesman of the Foreign Office who a new peace settlement, His Majesty's graph" is used by the "Hongkong Afghanistan Legation in Tokyo issued Following the presentation of also has tendered his resignation, said Government would feel that the fu-Telegraph" to indicate news which a statement to-day saying that formal resignations to the Foreign this morning: "Wo only want a

such settlement could be reached visions of the Telecommunications tions with all its neighbouring coun- entire regular staff of the Ministry, since the trade and political diploma- through the method of negotiation Ordinance. 1830. Sach news as beare izies. reports are pouring in to-day of the cles have Inseparable connections and agreement.

the indication “UP" is received in The neutrality of Afghanistan In Foreign Office officials abroad follow-with each other.

"It is not with any vindicitve pur- Hongkong on the date of publication regard to the current European con- inville,

"There is no political motive be-nose we embarked on war but simply A Singhal message says that Mr. hind our action nor is there any perin defence of freedom, It is not alone by the United Press Associations, who flict is fully respected by all Powers

reserve all "rights' and · forbid 're|concerned. Yoshiaki Miura, the Japaneno Consul- Į #anal issuo involved."

the freedom of a small nation that is | publication, efiber wholly or in part. * "Quiet prevalla in the frontier re- General there, and other members' PLEASE Turn To Pago 3.

PLEASE Turn To Page 3. without previous serangement glon," the sintement adds-Domel.

Minister last night by practically the unification of diplomacy,, especiall❤ture would hold little hopa unless is strictly copyright under the pro-| Afghanistan · maintains cordial rela-

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