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Finland Communique Says Negotiations with Reds to Continue But-

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SITUATION NOW REGARDED Crashes

WORLD FACES

HORRIBLE SHAMBLES

GERMANY WARNS

TURKS BLAME HITLER

ISTANBUL, Oct. 13 (Rou- tor)The Pross unanimously 'throws the responsibility for the decision of peace of war upon Hitlar,

It says Mr. Chamberlain hos

ditions for peace, and doclares that Great Britain and France are determined to eradicate the possibility of against smaller States, and to aggression

re-install an era of mutual con- fidence and security.

BERLIN, Oct. 13 (Router).—“Only the United pronounced the essential con-

States can now still intervené to prevent one of the most horrible shambles in history.” This threat was issued to-day by Herr Otto Dietrich, head of the Nazi Press Section, in a statement to foreign correspondents in Berlin. Herr Dietrich added that Britain, through the mouth

of Mr. Neville Chamberlain, only "dared to give her "INVISIBLE”

shameless answer to Hitler because she relies on help

from the United States."

"The United States can finish

BIG-SCALE the war if they unambiguously

WARFARE

tell Britain that they will not

ARMIES Camouflage Becomes

A Fine Art

AS

SERIOUS??

Blackout Tragedy At Blechley

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

LONDON, Oct. 18 (Reuter)-The first and

HELSINGFORS, OCT. 13 (REUTER).—AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | second parts of a Scots TO-DAY STATED THAT THE SITUATION IS REGARDED AS express collided at Blechley SERIOUS.

THE SOVIET PROPOSALS ARE SUCH, HOWEVER, AS TO MAKE

POSSIBLE A CONTINUATION OF THE TALKS.

American Demarche

Personal Appeal To Kalinin

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13. support her until efforts are first

(UP)-President Roosevelt made to settle the bones of con- LONDON, Oct. 18 (Reuter).

has -disclosed that the Nazis To Commenced.

tention at a conference." Dietrich -A B.B.C. observer with the United States' demarche to British Army said to-night that Russia took the form of ...a Terror Warfare? still delay in giving the order for the one thing stood out in his mind Soviet President, Mr. Kali- "I feel sure Hitler would even now as the result of his tour to-day personal appeal to the beginning of a western campaign on STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Reu-a gigantic scale, if there are a Force of 1939 is to all intenta nin."

-the British Expeditionary ter) Germany now reallace would tell Mr. Chamberlain he must and purposes invisible.

dications that President Roosevelt that peace on Hitler's terms is express a willingness to meet Hiller unobtainable, and is preparing at a conference table. for war to the uttermost.

All Berlin correspondents of the Swedish

press report -lengthily on a meeting of the Nazi War Council following Mr. Chamberlain's speech.

"Mr. Chamberlain is determined,

as his speech shows, to exterminate the German nation, but let us see who will be exterminated.

"It would be easier for Germany to blockade England than for Eng land to starve Germany,"

The German News Agency that Herr Dietrich made lus

At Wit's End

states state-

Hitler

So far, the President said, no reply has been received.

Mr. Roosevelt added that he has received no direct intimation from Berlin that Hitler wants

the European conflict. the United States to mediate in

Perfect Camouflage To-day camouflage has Indeed been brought to a fine ari. He and his col leagues were looking for a battery of "there," and yet they could not Fer fleld guns which they knew were them. They could see nothing except other cleaning a motor cycle, one or two men getting dinner, an- He declined to make any comment)

directed them down a lane where they required at least an

on the prospects of such a move.

President Roosevelt sold his com- They asked one of the men and he munleation to the Soviet President acknowledg- met two ofcers. They were led to ment. He added the conversation be the edge of a field and it was not tween the Soviet Foreign Minister until they were 50 yards away that and the United States, Ambassador they discovered guns.

had added nothing material His Huge blockhouses were the hardest personal plea.-

camouflage, but their The President emphasised that hej conspicuousness had been minimised. was striving to do nothing which Huge lorries rumble about under could be construed as pressure in nela with, green strips of cloth connection with the Baltle situation. across them, making them invisible For this reason he had not made public the text of his personal mes- sage to M. Kalinin,

The principal figures who participated in the deliberations ment after a conference with wore Herr Hitler, Field-Marshal tasting several hours. Goering and Herr von Ribben-|- trop.

It was admitted that despilo a LONDON, Oct, 13 (Reuter). The thorough examination, the Council Interview which Herr Dietrich so were unable to discover any sug-ignificantly gave to foreign corros- Rezilon of the

of pondents in Berlin after attending of all to ponsibility negotiation In Mr. Chamberlain's long conference with Hitler is read reply to Hitler's peace plan, and it; with interest among well-informed was finally decided to take all quarters in London. measures for the sterni prosecution, These quarters remark that his appeal to the United States to prevent of war. . These Include orders

the the most horrible shambles in his- for evacuation of a number of Rhinestory" comes with il-grace from a land towns.

According to the "Dagbladet" Hitler will probably proceed to the Western Front on Saturday, though an im- mediate offensive" by the German forces is not expected.

Amazing Nazi Claim

from the air..

One lorry which bore the name Government which did not reply to "Lulu" had improved on the effectivo- President Roosevelt's appeal to iness ofthe camouflage by wearing abatain from bombing open towns 109c-gay wild flowers on the radiator. and civilian populations.

con-

The whole statement, It is oldered, suggests a man who is at his wil's end IR face of the retribution.

Remarkable Pill-Boxes

which are

Talks In Washington SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, (UP)— The Finnish Minister, M. Procope,

He visited the extreme limit or conferred to-day with Mr. Cordell coming the area, where the mainstay of the Hull, the Secretary of State, No de

defence is pill-boxes,

talls were released regarding the really small forts. They are proof nature of the conversations. against practically any kind of direct hit and their gun apertures give a PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.

The Germana state they are con- tinually directing navat efforts Russia, inllinted by Herr von Ribben- against shipping and even claim to trop.

have command of the North Sea, Rods To Stay Noutral? where their warships, it is stated, are

also serving to lure British naval Competent German circles appear unita to points where the German to be satisfied that Russia will remain bombers can attack them.

neutral in certain circumstances,

Hitler Against The Wall

Reflects U.S. Sentiment NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (Reuter) The "New York Times" says Wash Ington's diplomatic action on behalf of Finland reflects the unanimous sentiments of the American people.

Settlement Desired

PLEA FOR REASON

HELSINGFORS, Oct. 13 (UP),—It is, officially announced: “There is reason to continue the Moscow negotiations in the hope that the Soviets will be reasonable and understand our attitude.”

President Kailio has signed an emergency order,

invoking the Law of National Service, requiring every citizen to work for the defence and security of the country,

It is decreed in the new emergency police regulations that, in the event of war, all intoxicants will be banned.

The enlarged Cabinet includes the Swedish minority, who will be represented by two special Ministers.

Officially, the Government is studying the Soviet proposals. The situation is officially described as serious. However, the nature of the proposals makes it possible

to continue the talks at the Kremlin....

Friday 13th Was Unlucky

Emergency Law

BERLIN, Oct. 18 (Reuter).- M. Kallio, President of Finland, has issued a decree placing the

For Three U-Boats Police and Provincia) ** adminis-

LONDON, Oct. 13 (Router). -The Admiralty announces that Friday the Thirteenth was unlucky for U-boats, three -having-bean-destroyed.——

The hunting craft were able to rescue some of the survivors.

GALLANT "SPARKS"

trations under the emergency law, reports the German Newa Agency.

It is emphasised that it is not a means of proclamation of a State of) Stegu.

Scandinavians Confor

Station to-night in the cen tral waiting station, which was completely wrecked.

ed.

Many people were injur-

Engine Invades Platform

The first part of the train was standing on the platform while coach on to the rear train, when the light engine was shunting a the second part crashed into it.

The light engine was forced waiting room and the refresh- on to the platform, emashing the. mont buffet.

The driver of the light engine and another man were killed.

The crash occurred during the blackout, Rescuers had to use their own torches.

LATEST

Blockade Of Pakhoi

BERLIN, Oct, 13 (Reuter).The King of Sweden has invited the

TOKYO, Oct. 14 (Domel)-Pakhoi, Danish and Norwegian sovereigns in southern Kwangtung, the last big and the President of Finland to a con- seaport on the China Coast available ference at Stockholm on October 15, for Chinn, is now under strict block- according to a German News Agency ade by the Japanese Navy.

It adds that the invitation has been Admiral Nobutake Kondo, outgoing This declaration was mado by Vico- accepted. and the Danish and Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Norwegian sovereigns and the Pre naval forces in South China, who

announcement.

by ministers.

O.B.E. And Medal Forsident of Finland will be accompanied returned. Tokyo from China on FTI-

Wireless Operator

Optimism Grows LONDON, Oct. 13 (Reuter).}

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Reuter) -The "Gazette" announces that According to news from Helsinki, a medal and the O.B.E. (Civil optimism regarding the outcome of Division) have been awarded to the Moscow talks is growing. James Gordon Melville Turner, news of the demarches from Sweden, Interviewed, M. Errko, said: "The radio officer on the Manaar, for Denmark and Norway has been re- gallantry.

ceived with great satisfaction in Finland."

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Reuter).

A submarine attacked the- Manner HELSINKI, Oct. 13 (Reuter)without warning. American circles here declare that were fired and the ship was aban

About ten shots Sweden Calls Up More Reservists when the American Ambassador made doned. Rapid shrapnel fire followed the demarche to Moscow, he gained and some of the men in the boats Further categories of reservists will the impression that Russia desired to were injured. reach a settlement with Finland by friendly discussion.

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be called to the colours in northern Sweden, It was announced this evening

At the same time, linesia con- avolding war with Britain and France tinues to dominate interest in the while carrying on a lively trade Wilhelmstrasse, where German which will bonent Germany. silenco hitherto regarding Finland The German Foreign Office is also has been most noticeable.

closely following the Russo-Turkish According to the "Nyheter Tiunin-ngeliations, and it is stated in Berlin French Opinion On Ken," discussions are now taking that news from the two capitals in- Chamberlain Speech place in Moscow for M. Molotov ordleuter the approaching conclusion of Marthal Voroshilov to go to Berlin in the pact, which will not exclude the near future, or for another high | Turkish relations with the Western LONDON, Oct. 18. (Reuter),

Rescued Wounded Men German official to visit the Russian Fowers, though Soviet intercals are The Paria "L'Oeuvre" says that

The "Allehanda" quotes the Moscow Turner Inadvertently was lett capital, in order to continue co-expeeled to overshadow Turkey rela- If Hitler thought to disunite correspondant of the "Frankfurter aboard with two injured members of number, of reservists were summoned It is stated that only a limited operation between Germany and tions with France und Britain.

Britain and France he can to-day Zeitung" for the statement that the the native crew. Turner refused to in this area when the defence plans take account of his error.

Brat Soviet demands were moderate, j leave the ship until they could be were strengthened at the beginning of though including a request for co-rescued. Ho tried to lower a lifa-September. The "Pelit Parlsden". MAYF the operation in the administering of the bout but the boat crushed in the speeches of M. Daladler and Mr. Aaland Islands.

woler and filled, Chamberlain have put Hillér ngatont Questioned about the Russion de- the wall in a position from which mands

На then

* carried Finland, the Finnish

severely there is no escape.

information office in Stockholm, says was about to lower it when the boat, wounded Lascar to another boat and "Pertinax" in "L'Ordre," proisca a mesage from that city, merely with the Lascar inside, was blown to Mr. Chamberlain for avoiding the said that the Finnish delegation to slightest ambiguity.

pieces, Moscow received memorandum, There was alight comment in Italy but not an ultimatum, from Stalin. He then swam to a waterlogged and Hungary again on the possibili- The Finnish Foreign Office was bout and pulled her alongside. The ties of peace through the offices of working until-early this morning other injured Lascar went down the {neutral powers,

decoding and studying a despatch rope into the boat which was cut The Scandinavian Press examines that had arrived from M. Passilivi adrift and joined the master's boat. the speech in the light of recent late last night.

All this was done under fire. developments in the Baltic. The Russian pressure la belleved to Russian press gives a terse summary | have been the reason for Gemany's with no comment.

MAJOR DRIVE ON WEST FRONT IS EXPECTED

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Dċt. 13 (UP)—A high military officer of the Allied Command to-day sald the Allied armies are fully prepared for a major German offensive, which is expected shortly as a re- sult of the apparent collapse of the peace manoeuvres. ›

He said the Allies do not con- the western front states: template making a big scalo offensive this year because of the unfavourable weather.

"Hitler cannot wait until the Spring, We can, and "wo will be stronger then," he declared,

Britain is also anticipating. a *„swift; and devastating German air campaign and has, therefore, com- pleted the secret reorganisation of air defences which has been carried qui on the basis of reports · from experts who were sent to Poland to obscrveký air; defenses agsinst boshing there above me

"Foggy and rainy weather, "Liltle activity on the front.·' "South of Pirmasens the enemy sent out several patrol and recon- naissance parties which had to with- (draw without obtaining any resulta.”

Luli Bafora Storm?

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PARIS, Oct. 13 (Reuter) Despite splendid weather yesterday and a dne clear night, German activity in the past 24 hours was almost-nil.-;

On the whole front, there were few raids and no apparent drive. Behind them the artillery was also distinctly

*Military observers are asking whe- An|ther this is the lull before the storm.

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For And Raln PARIS, Ost., 11. (Reuter) ening-communique on, the war on

Capo Comment.

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 13. (Reuter) — The "Cape Times" asserts that the Immense moral and practical support

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day.

He added that, 'Pakhai, is almost dally subject to bombardment by Japanese naval aircraft.

Son, Back Page For Further Lato, Mawa

SPECIAL COMMENTARY ON THE WAR TO DATE

LONDON, Oct. 13 (Reuter)Another special commentary from London says that reports from circles close to the Vallcan state that there is no indication of any disposition to advance pence negotiations on the basis of Hitler's speech,

the broadcast by M. Tricko, ard Reich Repatriation pointed out that since Poland is compensations to dependence,

according

to reports from Helsingfors.

From Italy

of

Commenting on the Soviet Russia was forced upon Lithuania Lithuanian agreement, it is at the point of the bayonet, and if Russia offered certain territorial an ally of the British Govern virtual ment, the latter cannot connive Lithuania could hardly be blamed for in any cession of Polish territory accepting to

readers In the second, plice, the Pollab, “ SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI

to another State, and they there- habitants in Vilna are probably better

cannot Rome. Det. 13 (Router)-Repatri- fore

recognlse. tho en under Lithuanis: than "under

"Mr. Chamberlain's statement of the

Trentino, Verico and Gulla is Lithuania......... This has been made clear: issues at sinko will also be a great

23 Neutral Ships Lost me WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Router), understood to have been discussed to the Lithuanian Government. fortication to the Dominions Gov-The American Red Cross has ap-between Herr Himmler, chief of the Nevertheless, it is recognised that It is learned; adds the special con- ornments.

propriated $1,000,000 for immediato Nazi secret police, Bignor Bochini, Lithuania's acquisition of Vina can-mentary on the war situation, that 28 *The Afrikaans' newspaper) "Die war relief needs; and if the need head of the italian police, and the not be regarded in the same way, or neutral: merchant ships have been Burger" is of the opinion that Mr. developi, will make a regular war prefects of Bolzano and Flume at a condemned so strongly the Ger- mink to date by German mines or Chamberlain has not closed the door fund drive, according to the chair metling at Tremezzo on Lake Como man-Soviet partition of Poland, submariner, berides - nine : Byediat to peace.

to-day e tanecdote Eman Mr Norman Davies.

In the first place, tie tresty with PLEASE Turn To Page Ac

the Allies are receiving from all states American Red Cross of the Commonwealth has undoubted- ly fortified their resolution. $1,000,000 Gesture ation of the German minorities, in transference of the Vilns province to Ruskin or Germany