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FOUNDED 1881 No. 15900
Nazis to Launch Vast Attacks, Paper Says
STOCKHOLM. Nov. 8 (Reutor). The Riga carrosTM pondent of the "Afton_Bladot” foarns from sources stated to be invariably, woll-informed on Russion matters, that Moscow has been informed that the Cormans intend to mako vast attacks on the whole Western Front, combined with an air attack on Britain on an unprecedented scale.
The correspondent stated that the decision is under- stood to have been taken long ago, but execution was postponed.
Morcow and Rome are now informed that a start will take place in ton dayı' time.
Moscow is dubious of the results and is believed to have warned Germany of the danger of fallure, but Berlin is unlikely to aban- don the plan, which is con- sidered to mark the real beginning of the war.
Airmen Recalled COPENHAGEN, Nav. 8 (Router), According to the Berlin correspondent of tho "Politiken," Gorman soldiers of every category and Air Force officors who word granted leave after serving in Poland, have been recalled by telegram.
WESTERN FRONT
BIG NAZI AIR RAIDS
Attacks Repulsed Over France
PARIS, Nov. 8 · (Reuter).—
Dutch & Belgian Mediation Proposal
Britain To Give
Consideration
LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter), Mr. Clement R. Attlee, the Labour Oppo- sition Leader, asked Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons to-day if he had any statement to make with regard to the commu- nication from King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina.
The Prime Minister stated: "The communication is re- ceiving the careful consideration of His Majesty's Government. I am not in, a position to make any statement upon it to-day."
Mr. Chamberlain's statement was received with cries of "Hear, Heart"
Oslo Powers Meat COPENHAGEN, Nov. 8. (Reuter).
concluded to-day.
The Germans have sent a great-The meeting of the Oulo Powers number of planes on reconnal ssance over the allied Hines and into the interior of France.
The Allies replied by dis- patching several reconnaissance patrols into the interior of Ger-
many.
On land there have been three German rakis of some importance, in addition to the usual activity in No Man's Land.
No communique was issued.
It is stated that technical questions of interest to prutral powers have
been discussed,
London Comment LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter).—A spectul commentary issued to-day makes reference to tho Belgo-Dutch prace move.
The following are extracts from the "Times" editorial on the sub-
|ject.
"Our" minimum terms are stereo- In each case, the attackers were typed in the Premier's words 'our
purpose is well known. "Usual Activity"
repulsed,
PARIS, Nov. 8 (Reuter),—A com- munique states that there, was the usual activity at the, front.
"It is to redeem Europe from the perpetual and recurring fear of
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Attempt On
On Life of Fuehrer Kills Many Nazis
HITLER ESCAPES DEATH
IN MYSTERY EXPLOSION
HITLER-
a photograph takon at Munich
FREEDOM AT SEA
situation
British Conquest. Of Nazi U-Boats
LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter).--- German accression, and to enable A special commentary on the the peoples of Europe to preserve war
issued to-day their independence and liberties' states that the dominating Enormous Reserve
and it is certain that in no cir- factor In the war at sea is the cumstances could this declaration LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter)-The
of policy be compromised.
fullure of the German attack on general and strategle position of the
"It la necessary to add that we are seaborne commerce to achieve war was outlined by Me. Leslie Hore- pledged not to treat for peace with the results upon which the whole Bellaba, the War Minister, at prl-out participation by the Government of the German war plan hinged.
of Poland,
vate joint meeting of the Conserva live Privalo Members' Committee and the Army Committee.
Middle East and troops in India,
Mr. Hore-Belisha also referred to:
"It no reflection,
un
Ominous Accusations
the
exercise
Expectations Unrealised
Famous Beer Cellar Is Scene Of New Attempt
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
MUNICH, Nov. 8, (UP)-Hitler narrowly escaped death to-day.
H.M. SUBMARINE OXLEY
An explosion, the cause of which has not yet been H.M. Vessel Blows Up: Only 2: Survivors:
ascertained, occurred at the famous beer
cellar of the Buergerbrau Kellor in Munich
shortly after the Fuehrer's departure, follow- ing a conference with his war chiefs. Several people were killed but it is confirmed that
Hitler is unhurt,
EXPLOSION FOLLOWS SPEECH.
Hitler gave a broadcast speech from Munich at 7 p.m. (GMT). He spoke from the beer cellar in the Buergerbrau Keller, from where the Nazi Party was launched -
The explosion occurred in the beer house shortly
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DIE IN H. M. SUB. EXPLOSION
SPECIAL. TO. THE “TELEGRAPHTM* LONDON, Nov..8 (UP),--The Admiralty announces that four officers and 49 men have been killed aboard H.M.S. Oxley, the 1,872-ton submarine which was pre- sented to the Royal Navy in 1931 by the Australian Commonwealth.
The disaster has been hushed up by the Admiralty,
and occurred “several weeks:
after Hitler had departed. The cause of the explosion BAIT FOR
has still not 'been determined: MINISTRY SECRECY
NEUTRALS
The attack upon Hitler's life failed because he had' Nazis Want Them To already left when the explosion occurred.
It is, therefore, not clear whether the explosion, was:
an attempt to assassinate the Fuehrer..
Pull Out Chestnuts AMSTERDAM, Nov. 8 (Reu-|
The Berlin correspondent
tef)
-
It is understood that there: 'were only, two survivors of the
flost submarino.
entire complement aboard the
ant
+
Among the casunities are Lieuten-
P. Coppinger, Leut, F. K Manley, Sub, LA. W. II. Palmer and Warrant Engineer R. W. C. Robert-
son.
Accidental Explosion Confirming the destruction of the submarine, Mr. Winston Churchill. that Germany is trying to get announced in the House of Commons neutrals to make a test case of accidental explosion.
that the vessel was destroyed by an the British blockade.
The Berlin Propaganda Ministry stated that it has-of-a-Netherlande paper-reporte not yet any direct information regarding the explosion, but hoped to know the complete story soon.
Hitler Launches Usual
The latest Idea is to have a Netherlands. atcamer defy British blockade control orders land refuse to stop-in order to
ser" what, would happen.
Tirade Against Britain French Indo-China
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPHY
Lifts Restrictions
CHUNGKING, Nov. 8 (Reuter).-- The French Indo-China Government's the remayal of Chinese goods from lifting of the restrictions governing
circles here as "further proof of the Haiphong is welcomed by Chinese
willingness of the French nnd French Indo-China Governments to aasist China in her war of resistance."
Will Fight German Navy with Ships
They Claim To Have Sunk”
MUNICH, Nov. 8′ (UP).—“Germany will never the dis- It was expected that the capitulate!" Thus declared Hitler, in a radio, broadcast interested character of the Queen's initial blow at Britain's mari-speech to-day from the beer cellar which was the scene of The War Minister emphasised that and King's desire for peace to sur-time trade would inflict losses on in addition to the considerable forces mise at the moment chosen may the scale of April, 1917, the his famous 1923 putsch.
have some, connection with current already in France, there existed a rumours of the donger to the neutra-cintings thereby causing, an acute! enormous reserve at home and 'a'
shortage and disorganisation
He said he has given orders to prepare for a five-year of largely augmented reserve in thelity of their countries.
British supplies and industry, causing war.. public consternation calculated to to "Each is ominously accused by force the. British Government Ife derided British war alms the garrisoning of overseas stations German propaganda of unneutral accept German terma for a cessation, and declared that Germany will by on increasing proportion of local conduct, the one, in tolerating a free of the war,
reply "In a language that Britain! troops, and added 2 divisions is press' which dares to criticise German
will understand." not the limit of our land and we are policy, and the other in acquiescing Germany expected to, achieve this looking forward to the arrival of In
"We have developed all German by Britain of in the first fortnight of the war resources to the last detali. They Dominion contingenta."
blockade rights allowed by Inter-before. the British had tire
will never lay us low economically "Observing the fate of other, anals organise any efficient defence of her or militarily,
widely, scattered maritime interests.
"There can be only one vietor For this reason Germany had that is can scarcely help wondering with numbers of U-boats stationed on the asserted.
Germany," the Fuohrer foreboding what these charges occan trade routes for the outbreak
He further, declared that Germany portend."
of war, and the first sinking was had taken heed of British promises at The special commentary adde that within a few hours of the war do the end of the world war "but we the German threat of an invasion of claration. Holland is perhaps prompted by the
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are strong," he said. British shipping losses' amounted to Ho sarcastically, referred 27 ships totalling 151,000 tons. Even lofty Ideals advanced after
to the this was far short of the German World War. expectation of exceeding the April losses in 1917, which amounted 210 ships totalling 551,000 tons..
4.
R.A.F. Plano Intored- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 8 (Reuter). A British plane landed at Esch, Luxembourg, this morning.
The pilot explained that he thought. It was France;
He was Interned and his plune seized, i
national law.
countries on German borders, they
Lord Rothermere Sued by Princess Remarkable Court Case Against Paper Magnate
In the first fortnight of the war
the
"Where is the much vaunted free- to
dam of peoples? Where are all the
In April, 1917 the losses amounted promises regarding colonies. Where to nearly ten per cent of the total is the assurance of general rearma- clearances and arrivals, whereas the ment? They are all Hea!" he shouted. losses in this war have been littlef more than one per cent. of total arrivals and clentances.
Nogligible: LossOK
Attacks Churchill a
Even moco bilingly Barcastic, Hitler chargod-Britain with trying to "
National separate the
Socialist
BRITISH CHALLENGE TO NAZI WARSHIPS
to-day further detalls of the loss of the Royal Oak at Scapa LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter),—In the House of Commons
Flow were given by Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, when he delivered another statement on the war nt
18e0..
SINCERITY established that the Royal Oak
EULOGISED
Mr. Churchill said it was now!
was sunk by a German U-boat,
which penetrated the defences of
the landlocked anchorage nt Scapa Flow,
The destruction oo
· occurred in cir- cumstances which, made publication Inadvisable at the time," he said. Lord Chatfeld, Minister for Co- Ordination of Defence, revealed in the House of Lords to-day that addi- tional protective measures have been Installed at Scapa Flow to prevent a PLEASE Turn To Pago 5.
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DARDANUS MISSING
No Word Of Fate Of Air-Liner.
No further word has been re
Inadequate Defancas ceived of the welfare of Imperial
Neither the physical obstructions. Airways' Dardanus, which, as such an nets, nor patrolling craft,
Frank Statements By British Admiralty By the end of the first fortnight of Government from the Germun people SPECIAL TO THE "TICLEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 8 (Reuter).—An account of a newspaper
the war British maritime trade de- Ita uttacked Mr. Winston Churduli LONDON, Nov. 8 (Router) were in that state of strength and far as is known, was fired on fence measures were beginning to campaign in favour of a revision of the Treaty of Trianon and operate and as a result Britial losses, epeatedly by name. In the House of Commons, Mr. efficiency required to make the an- yesterday on her way from negotiations with Hitler, the ex-Crown Princo and others was were greatly reduced. The average I the Briush soy now they are AV Alexander, Opposition chorake as absolutely foolproof as it Hongkong to Bangkok and forced.
should bave been against the altack given in the hearing which began to-day in a High Court action British losses in the Inst. few weeks fighting to end war, then they should Labour, and a former First Lord of a U-boat on the surface, or half- to land on the small Japanese by Princess Stefanie Honenlohe for damages for breach of con losses belas negligible in comparisonvinced there will be war as long as of the Admiralty, paid tribute to submerged at high water,
was only three ships 'n week, these never have started it. We are con
·གས"་:༑༑། occupied Welchow Island in the tract against Viscount Rothermers, the proprieter of the "Daily with the volume of British mercan there is no just division of the the sincerity, clearness and frankness
Measures had been taken, and were Gulf of Tongking. She had flye Mail" and other papers. M
of Mr. Winston Churchill's statement being taken, to improve the physical people abdard. the French,
tlle tende operating amolinting to world's riches," he said. German and more than 10,000,000 tons.
The Government of the Colony, has Mr. Gilbert Boyfus, counBO}
World War veterans laughed at which, he said, was a distinct contrast obstructions, and it was more neces Viennaas press.
In desperation Germany sent out their lender said: "Only in British in nature and content to the kind of sary, while those defences were in new inton charge of Ung, haler, and for the Princess, stated that the
The princess' Best met Lord Hollier-the porlent battle ships Admiral mining: regions and only in their naval bulletins manufactured from complete, that patrolling craft, should has hinde representation to the action was brought primarily to mere socially about 13 years ago. Scheer and the Deutschland to act as aluma. Is there civilisation time to time by Admital Eric Raeder, have been partsuldily numerous Japanese Naval Authorities in Bhasi vindicate the Princess's reputa- One day she suggested he should start commerce raiders, but as yet there The Britisits failure to protestReferring to the loss of the Royal But from a variety of houses on fint. No reply has yet been razvived y Hon and expose certain libels in] PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
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