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Big Purge Follows Attempted Assassination Of Hitler

GESTAPO ROUND-UP OF SUSPECTS IN MUNICH

SUN FO SEES HALIFAX, WHO SAYS-----

No Change In Our Attitude To Chinese

LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter): "The con-

with

Lord

versation Halifax was very en- couraging," said Mr. Sun Fo to "Reuter."

"I am satisfied that there is no change in the British Government policy towards China:"

Mr. Sun Fo said he had only come to London to renow con- tacts, and he hopes to ace other! members of the Cabinet if their ardupur duties in war time allow.

He is staying here a few days and then he will go to Paris, his headquarters for the present.

Red Neutrality

Ito is of the opinion thai the Soviet has no idea of entering the war at present, but the Allies should do everything possible keep Kusala neutral,

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Mr. Sun Fo doubts the Soviet's ability to supply Germany with much patrol arid iron ore nwing to her own requirements, but she might

foodstuffe. send Germany

The Allies ought to buy all avail- able surplus of Russia's produce.

Regarding the Far East. Mr. Sun Fo was of the opinion that Russian policy would continue as hitherto." "She has always given help to China and will continue doing so,

"I am sure Bussia has no dealre for a war with Japan and only will resist Japanese aggresalan which can be easily done in view

BUY A

Come and buy, my Poppien, Blood is not more red, · Flowers from Fields of Flanders. Grown where it was shed. Lurld'In their, beauly- Wear,'une for a day. Men who died for freedoni Made their colour gay.

"Come and buy a Puppy;

Shall they bloom bu vain!? afrimming wells of janguish Feed the fount of palm. Little wooden censses:

where they are 'burn, Pápples blown In Flanders Pirida

·Grow-In buman corn,

"Göme and buy' a Puppy.

Life's a sacred fame,

suy a blood-red symbol

Of the Nations' shame.

Eyes for ever blinded·

· Live eternai, night,

Huy a Flanders ·Poppy,

Shed a zray of light,`- Come and buy, my Poppies, One' there was 'Who. Bled, War__re=crucifles thè“Christ "Thorns upon his head. 5.

Healed aft In Flanders #£luman'; faith to prove,

Crosses aland on Calvary, -Day- a flower for Love!"

POPPY

PEOPLE FEAR

REIGN OF NAZI TERROR

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BERLIN, Nov. 9, (ÚP)— The fearsome Nazi Gestapo to-day "began a great round- up of persons suspected of being connected with the attempt on Hitler's life.

"It may be assumed that many suspects and criminals have been letained for questioning.

horised quarters stated.

au-

The officially revised reports state even persons are known to be dead, while an eighth is either dead or seriously in jured in the explosion in the Buergerbrau cellar.

BRITAIN BLAMED

The Nazi press to-day asserts that|| Britain is at least psychologically responsible for the explosion.

In screaming headlines relating to ä "Wicked Attempt" the papers referred to "Britain's general attack on the German people.".

They say British declarations against Hitlerism must be crushed, and hint

of tho superiority of Russian Lord Rothermere Sued retaliation against the British.

armaments 1.5 ahown in the Nomonhan fighting."

Mr. Sun Fo emphatically repu- diated the recent rumour of Russları

PRINCESS

troops invasion of Sinklang. HOHENLOHE

Но had

reen several

agents from Sinklang recently.

Chinese

To march troops to Sinking, where Олеся are Interspersed hy! tracts of desert, is not easy," he said, Mr. Sun Fo was sure that Mr.

TESTIFIES

Wang Ching-wei will never attract Often Saw Hitler

the influential Chinese, either busi- ness men or otherwise and, certainly no one from Chungking, to assist him

to form a pro-Japanese Government

Poaco Possibilities

personal opinion.

SHANGHAI MURDER

On Instructions

The Gestapo, dreaded Secret

Police of the Nazi Party, under

| LITTLE WILLIE ARRESTED?

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH - PARIS, Nov. 9 (Reuter).— It is reported from the German frontier that the German ex- Crown Prince has been under arrest on parole for the past fortnighi.

His arrest followed demon. strations in his favour and in favour of the restoration of the monarchy when he went walk- ing In Potsdam.

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Invasion of

Netherlands?

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 9 (Reuter).—The second war of nerves is at an end and the real war of operations is about to start.

German political circles, are If Belgium Is Invaded quoted to this

effect by the

Berlin correspondent of the "Nyheter."

Rumours, he adds, have long been current of an attack on Britain across; Holland, by which Germany would Jin the advantage of nearer air bases and complete stoppage of Scan- dinavian trade with the Netherlands.

GERMANS WILL FACE DISASTER

The Dutch frontier. It is pointed out, No Chance Of 1914

is not strongly fortified, Dutch troops

are not well-trained and the frontler between Belgium and Holland is not

ortified.

Repetition

LONDON, Nov. 9 (Ncuter),*` The Allied Armies are confident

GOUT CLAIMS PRIME MINISTER: SIMON MAKES SPEECH that if Belgium's worst fears are

PREMIER SPEAKS

OF "STRANGE" WAR

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Complete Revolution

justilled, Germany, will not re- peat the initial success of the last war, telegraphs "Renter's" the special correspondent at Western Front.

They are ready to give the. German Army a hot reception if it appears on the Belgian flank. There is every reason to hope that uny German wave will be stopped before it has gathered sufficient LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter) The momentum to sweep through Belgium, LONDON, Nov. 9 (UP). LONDON: the latter part of Mr. but it not, it will encounter. a fatal -Neville Chamberlain is Neville

Chamberlain's peech tline on the Franco-Belgian border. confined to his bed-room Mansion House as rend by Sir John

First-Class Fortifications with gout. Sir John Simon read his speech to-day.

¡Simon:

The institution of Exchange Con-; The French are pushlog forward trol-represented a complete revola-preparations on the northern part of

In it he derided the "stiff-on which, though not perfect to the Maginot Line.

begin with, had yet, with the help! Miniature, fortresses fit snugly into Snecked men to whom Ger- of banks, and other financial institu- the crests of hills and are equipped tions, speedily attained the efficiency with anti-tank guns, some of which many has handed over the which other countries had taken years point backwards to traps in which any tanks breaking through the Arst guidance of her destinies.” to reach.

"And don't let us overlook the fact defence are almost bound to founder. Since the start of the war that our resources, shipping and LONDON, Nov: D (Reuter)-Re- the position of the Allies had exchange, vast though they may be,ports are received in London of the been strengthened while that of are not without a Ilmit.

presence of German cavalry near the Germany had deteriorated, "To those who speak no language but that of force, force can be the only answer," he said. -He-Indicated-that-there-would-be- Imports for equipment of the Po definite reply ta the Belgium-armed forces have to fight for shilp-RIS, Nov. 9 (Router)—A_com munique Issued to-day states that Dutch proposals until Hitler had re-ping space and foreign exchange there was no incident of Importance plied,

with the needs of the civilian popula- during the day.

“We'don't know how long the Dutch frontier and movement of war will last, but we must be ready petrol by rail towards the same dis-

trict. to fight it through to a victorious conclusion.

No Incident Of Importance

the

"I hope, therefore, that civilian will not forget, if he can-

Great Britain was not hopeful of tion, satisfactory response from Hiller but would confer with the Dominions and France regarding the appent.

In his speech, Mr. Chamberlai referred to the present conflict as "the strangest of wars" and said that it might rather seem to be a slega which at any moment is likely to be changed Into violent confilet.

the personal direction of Herr How Destroyers Are Tracking Down U-Boats Himmler, has established A Special Commission to the Investigations,

Escape A Miraclo

direct

The final official announce-

ment says that all the seven people killed are from Munich or

neighbourhood.

CAPTIVE CREW TELL OF HUNT TERROR

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Nov. 9 (UP)The captured crew of a sunken "It is a miracle" that Hitler LONDON, Nov. 9 (Router) and other Nazi lenders were not German submarine to-day described the terror of being tracked Princess Hohenlohe, giving hurt, the official statement down by a British submarine pa trol evidence to dry in support of her states.

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Took Prasants, Tokens. The Princess said that frequently Ion missions for Lord Rothermers she had to carry various presents and tokens Including') tapestries, watches and cigaretto cases.

..

Their story was made public "She developed a heavy list," they

of "norther

crow

*****Flood Cates Oopned LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter)

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not buy luxury and Imports, If le ports from Amsterdam state that has not enough petrol in his car, further military precautions have and even if he has to forego some been taken by the Netherlands and articles he is accustomed to see in Belgian governments. is helping to: hts breakfast, ho provide more ships, and more foreiga

for our exchange effort."

war

Mr. Chamberlain said that one thing that stood out before every thing in these first weeks of war was the essential and fundamental unity of the people.

"In our determination to achieve the task we have set before ourselves, we have the support of all classes, all parties and all creeds in the nation.

"We are fortunate indeed to be able to claim a wider unity-the| unity of Empire.

Colonial Appreciation !

"In the Dominions. India and throughout the vast Colonial Em- pire, we see the same sppreciation of our cause and the same rernit to bring it to victory. .

complete and cordial understanding. With such a spirit, such supporters and Allies, we know we cannot fall and I cherish the firm.conviction that wo shall ive to see the foundation Inid on a new world in which free- dom and humanity will have super- seded oppression and the rule of force."

FINNS DISCUSS MOSCOW TALKS

Questioned on the possibilities of peace in the Far East, he replied by action against Lord Rothermore Meanwhile the Fuchrer is safe by the Admiralty which said said, "More water started to come stressing that he could only give for breach of contract, said she back at the Chancellory and reliable they included young men, and old into the interior through the damaged with France, we have the most

If the liberal elements regained in- saw Hitler often on Lord sources said this afternoon he was in

Some were conning tower. The compressed air conference with his advisers, includ- and bearded man. foence in Japan, it might be possible Rothermero's instructions,

ing Field Marshal Goering, Berr von "self-possessed" and others were was leaking. Finally, there was only to discuss pesen on reasonablo termN. Questioned about a letter from Ribbentrop, Dr. Goebbels, Herr obviously shaken.

enough pressure left to blow the tanks “But generally it would seems that Hitler to Lord Rothermere beginning Hess, General Brauchsitch and

and come to the surface." - peace in the Far East musí depend you had the great kindness to General Keitel.

Koyed For Action

Surrender on the taste of the war in Europe,"

[communicate: to me a number of The same reliable source said]

British destroyers were on an he concluded.

suggestions, etc." the Princess sald Hitler's conference with his advisers

Surrender was the only way to save she had communicated them on Lord had no connection with the assas-independent search Rothermero's behalf.

sination attempt, but was a custom-waters" when they learned that a their lives. They broke to the sur- ary council dealing with the war U-boat had been seen to the south. face amid a mass of oll. The stern

under water. The situation which occurs two or three After several hours, they reached the was times sweekly.” BER

position, Guns were manned, depth scrambled out of the conning tower Guards, Strengthened charges prepared, exira lookouts to the deck. Somo "plunged over- The Chancellor Goards have assigned to their posts, and everyone board, others held their hands over-

strengthened

almost, was keyed for action. and

head as the destroyer approached. avery visitor is now being search-

were While this was going on the Ger. They

Laken aboard the mans had heard the destroyer's pro-destroyers a few moments before the was a very wealthy and generous Authorised sources said "moun- pellors. They submerged. Then submarine's how jerked suddenly man and explained that sho only asked for money for reimbursement Lains of telegrams are arriving con: they heard the thud of depth charges upright and the craft plunged to the SPECIAL TO, THE: "TELEGRAPH!!

gratulating Hitler, on his escapo, In} SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (UP) of expenses. The police have identified two At Lord Rothermere's request, she cluding messages from King Carol of coming closer and closer,

bottom. had entertained Royalty and members Rumania, King Victor Emmanuel of The 'flrat bombs damaged the end- mon who were assassinated this of the German delegation for the Italy Signor Mussolini, and Queen marine and made it leak. For a mement there was silence.. Then the evening by Chinese gunmen,

Wilholmim of the Netherlands. Coronation.

The American Charge d'Affaires, propellor sounds receded. The Ger the numerous foreign diplomats who the hunt had been abandoned. Mr Alexander Kirk, was among mans: were relleved. They thought

Frightful Depth Charges a and became a translator, after which The Princess also stated that now called at the Chancellory during the ho was made chief of the "Self Pro- paper libela, alleging that; tho was day. They all signed the guest book

Soon, however, the propellors grew tection Association" connected with engaged in espionage had resulted in but did not sto Hitler.

louder and depth charges exploded Wang Ching-wal;\

her from

funétions." PATOfficial 'List''

The OfficeDat lees of thor ghtfully close. The U-boat's

Two "Puppets". Shot By Gunmen

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been

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One. was Loo Tse-ping, former". At least Ave stayed at barber in Japan who, before the out-, break of hostilities, returned to China parilenre were dinner and opera

The second victim was Tang Ching-bak terugwankayi

exclusionment for hal who is reported to have bean ap-25

Cross-examined by Bir William (pointed a “Captalain; tlä "Japanóso

Special Service Corps, mile was cole Jowith for, Lord Rothermore, the brating his appointment when he was Frldcoss stated that the bundle of

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NO REPLY TO PROTESTS

HELSINGFORS, Nov, 0 (Router).[ The Finnish Cabinet met Inte to- night to discuss the report from the delegation to Moscow on their talks with the Soviet leaders.

a meeting between the! two delegations to-day, which lasted on Kour, was attended by M. Stalls.

U.S. Ships Change Their Registry

BRUSSELS, Nov, 0 (Reuter)—The Belgian Government has not yet re- ceived a reply from Berlin to its pro- test, against the fight over Belgian WASHINGTON, No. 3 (Beater)

This afternoon. It was "announced, mafinion", Arizounger that between 40 that severaly foreign aircraft were and BFJAmericam: ships have been sighted - nying over South-eastern authorised, tok känster-to a forsigh -Belgium;"

The main. defence line,,ranning. through the centre of the Nether- lands has now boen flooded, and buses have been comniandeered to evacuate the inhabitants. Rallway services have been much cramped,

The Netherlands army now controls the main roads all over the country. while soldiers are bury digging PLEASE Turn To Pago 10.

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DUTCH SAFEGUARD

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPSONS AMSTERDAM, Nov. 9 (Iteuter). It is learned that all shipping on the River Meuse Merwede has been stopped as a precautionary measure.

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