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No. 15901 五拜藍 號十月一十英港香·FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 10.

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1939. 日九廿月九

GERMANY WARNS BELGIUM AGAINST PACT WITH

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DUNION

WITH NETHERLANDS

THREAT TO HOLLAND

Dutch

Soldiers

HEAVY REINFORCEMENTS' SYNCHRONISED

WITH INTENSIFIED CANNONADING

SUN FO SEES. HALIFAX, WHO SAYS—

Called To Arms: HEAVY ATTACK EXPECTED Change In

Border Flooded

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

AN URGENT "UNITED PRESS" FLASH MESSAGE FROM LONDON STATES THAT GERMAN CAVALRY IS OPERATING NEAR THE NETHERLANDS FRONTIER.

London sources assert that an invasion of the Netherlands is a possibility of the near futuro. There is some speculation, also, regarding Belgium.

It is believed that Germany will invade the Netherlands soon in order to establish bases for

ON THE WESTERN

DARDANUS FLEW OVER PROHIBITED AREA

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" . TOKYO, Nov. 10 (Domel)—Japanese Naval authorliles “regret" that the Imperiat Airways plane Darunnu flew over Welchow Island, despite previous Japanese warnings.

It is revealed that it has been duly communicated to foreign au- thorities concerned that foreign plories are prohibited from flying within a 15-mile radius of Welchow Island and they should fly above 500 metres.

Navy eireles claim that the Incident was entirely due to disregard by the British airplane, of Japanese communications regarding fights near Welchow Island,

a combined U-Boat and aerial campaign against PREMIER SPEAKS

Britain.

Any invasion of Belgium would be for the purpose of turning the Allied flank on the French front.

No FRONT Our

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Military sources anti- PARIS, Nov. 10 (UP). To [cipate heavy action on

the Western Front very| shortly.

Continued reinforcements

Attitude Chinese

Nov.

9

"LONDON, (Reuter). "The con- versation with Lord

"I am sure Russia has no desico for a war with Japan and only will regist Japanese aggression which can be caally done la view of tho superiority of Russian armaments

skowa

in the Nomonhan ighting." Mr. Sun Fo Mr.

emphatically repu- dinted the recent rumour of Russian troops invasion of Sinklang..

He had scen several Chinese agents from Sinklang recently,

To march troops to Sinklong, where pases are Interspersed by

inside the enemy lines have Halifax was very en- synchronised with intense couraging," said patrol and artillery action Sun Fo to "Reuter."

"I am satisfied that there during the past 48 hours.

Meanwhile the enemy's is no change in the British land action has been inten- Government policy towards sified east of the Moselle China."

Mr. Sun Fo was sure that Mr. ¡River.

Mr. Sun Fo said he had only Wang Ching-wel will never attract the influential Chinese, either bual- Four raiding parties, each come to London to renew conness men or otherwins and, certainly tacts, and he hopes to see other no one from Chungking, to assist him supported by artillery, at-members of the Cabinet if their to form a pro-Japanese Government.

kilo- arduous duties in war time allow.

OF "STRANGE" WAR tacked outposts: 20

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH".

The Military Correspondent of the well-informed

Complota Rovalution i "Yorkshire Post" states that Germany has sent a formal

LONDON, Nov. 9 (UP), LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter).- note to Belgium, warning against any alliance with the-Neville Chamberlain is The following is the latter part of Mr. Neville Chamberlain's confined to his bed-room speech at Mansion House as read with gout. Sir John Simon by Sir John Simon: read his speech to-day.

Netherlands.

A second Note to Belgium warns that country against submitting further to the British blockade. War of Nerves at End

The Institution of Exchange Con- In it he derided the "stiff-lon which, though not perfect to Irel represented a complete revolu- necked men to whom Ger- begin with, had yet, with the helpi many has handed over the ions, speedily attained the efficiency of banks and other financial institu- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

guidance of her destinies." which other countries had taken years STOCKHOLM, Nov. 9 (Reuter).—The second war of Since the start of the war.

to reach. nerves is at an end and the_real_war_of_operations is been strengthened while that of that our resoufees, shipping and the position of the Allies had "And don't let us overlook the fact about to start.

Germany had deteriorated. "To exchange, vast though they may be, German political circles, are those who speak no language but are not without a limil

"We don't know how long the Berlin correspondent the only answer," he said.

war will last, but we must be ready to fight it through in a victorious "Nyheter."

He indicated that there would be conclusion. "kuumours, he adds, have long been no definite reply to the Beig.um-

NEWSPAPER quoted to this effect by the that of force, force can be the

ATTACKS

Nazi Propaganda Technique Revealed

SPELIMU TO THE "ILATURAHMI+

THE HAGUE, Nov. 9, (UP) -German newspapers' attack on Holland and Belgium because these smaller neutral countries "gubmitted" to Great Britain's: blockade is the cause of wide spread indignation and irritation in Holland.

of

metres east of the Moselle but were repulsed after stiff engagements. ·

To-day's official communique says: "The day passed without any important incident."

U.S. DEBT RECORD Statutory Limits Almost Reached

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, (UP) Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Sacre- tary of the Treasury, revealed to-day that Congress must vote authority for the public debt

Larrcut of an attack on Britain-serass Dutch proposals until filler innd re-armed forced equipment of the exceed $45,000,000,000, which to

Great Britain was not hopeful of ping space and foreign exchange the statutory debt limit.

with the needs of the elvillan popua-

Holland, by which Germany woult plied.

In the advantage of nearer air bases

of Scan-satisfactory response from Hillerton. and complete stoppage dinovian tende with the Netherlands. but would confer with the Dominions

not strongly fortified, Dutch troops The Dutch frontier, it is pointed out, and France regarding the appeal. are not well-trained and the frontier octween Belgium and Holland is not

ortified.

Dutch Troops Called Up-

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

THE HAGUE, Nov. 10 (UP) —I has been officially announced that all furloughs for the Army have been Lord Rothermore Sued

cancelled.

All soldiers have received orders to

Shipping circles saying bluntly "Why pick on us smaller fellows return to duty to-night and no fur- and point out that Germany's axis ther leave will be granted until allics, Italy und Japan, and also further notice. Spain, are submitting without protest to Great Britain's right to blockade, as long as it is complete and effective and no Rules of International Law are violated.

They ask also why the United Statca "submits" to the present non- ditions by ordering her ships to cease touching at North Sea countries,

Up To Germany

It Germany doesn't like the block

ade, she should, herself, do what she can do about ft.

Hitler's Discourtosy

THE HAGUE, Nov. 0 (Réuter)— Reference is mads here to Hitler's PLEASE Turn To Page 2.

PRINCESS TESTIFIES

Often Saw Hitler Italy at present has three ships. On Instructions lying in the Downs. Shipping clr- icles point out that it only costs the LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter).

price of a telephone call from Berlin Princesa Hohenlohe, giving a strong attitude.

blockade.

to Rome to suggest that Il Duce take evidence to-dry in support of her Morcover, Holland has never "sub-action against Lord Rothermere

is na it la, nor is it their fault that Great Britain insisted upon. the bigger European countries coa-

not live peacefully together.

Hitler often raw

It is learned from reliable sources Rothermere's instructions.

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If Congress votes oppropriations forcing borrowings above that mark "I hope, therefore, (hat

the next session, "I am just the pay- civilian will not forget, if he can master and um not going to draw not buy luxury and Imports, if he checks for one penny above the legal

authority," he said. has not enough petrol in his car,, and even if he has to forego some Roosevelt will ask Congress to raise He did not believe that President articles he is accustomed to see in the borrowing ceiling and gave his Jis breakfast, he is helping to provide more ships, and more

assurance that the publle debt would PLEASE Turn To Pago 2.

not exceed the present limit before Congress meets again next January,

How Destroyers Are Tracking Down U-Boats CAPTIVE CREW TELL OF HUNT TERROR

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"` LONDON, Nov. 9 (UP).—The captured crew of a sunken down by a British submarine patrol, German submarine to-day described the terror of being tracked

It is not Holland's or Belgium's mitted to the blockade and has for breach of contract, said she Their atory was made public fault that the geographient position never given the guarantees that

on Lord by the Admiralty which said they included young men, and old that the Dutch Government, al-: Questioned about a letter from and bearded men. Some were though naturally using more dip-Hiller to Lord Rothermere beginning "self-possessed" and others were tomatio moves, has similar ideas "You, had the great kindness to obviously shaken, regarding the situation.

communicato to ma a number of suggestions, etc." the Princess sald she had communicated them on Lord Rothermere's behalf,'

Germany, they point out also in-

stituted a blockade in the Ballics

It is absolutely identical to the British

FRAUD WAS BIG ITEM

IN COLONY IN 1938

FRAUD was a big item on Hongkong's expense bill in the 1938 fiscal year. The report on the audit of the Colony's accounts "itemises the cases; as follows:

Frightful Depth Charges Soon, however, the propellors grew touder and depth charges exploded "frightfully close." The U-bont's lights went out, instrument indien- tors fluttered and water poured into the stern through the pipes and rivet holes of the bulkhead which had been damaged.

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

Red Neutrality

tracts of desert, is not easy," he said.

Poace Possibilities

Questioned on the possibilities of peace in the Far East, he replied by stressing that he could only give a personal opinion.

If the liberal elements regained in- He is of the opinion thai the fluence in Japan, it might be possible Soviet has no idea of entering the tó discuss peace on ressonable terms. war at prescut, but the Alles "But generally it would seem that should do everything possible to peace in the Far East must depend keep Russia neutral

on the issue of the war in Europe,"

Mr. Sun Fo doubts the. Soviet'sĮ he concluded, Ability to supply Germany with much petrol and iron ore owing to her own requirements, but she might send Germany foodstuffs..

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

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

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LATEST

GESTAPO_ON THE JOB

LONDON, Nov. 10 (Reuter)-A special Gestapo commission has been' formed in Germany to investigate the Beer Cellar explosion.

connecelion with the explodetained in

CAUTION ON STOCK EXCHANGE

The original reward of £50,000 LONDON, Nov. 9 (Reuter).-Theor any information from abroad lead- has been increased further by £5,000 nearness of the week-end togethering to the arrest of the instigators with the obscurlly of the European of the plot. situation are responsibile for the, cautious attitude adopted by in-

vestors.

The DN.B. official news agency alleges that the "trail leads to a foreign country." owing to lack of support, though gut-council of his advisers in Berlin, ut

Consequently, the markets cased!

Meanwhile, Ilitter yesterday hold a edged securities, together with lead-which Herr Rudolf Hess (previously ing home industrials, rallied shortly reported to be one of the casualties of prior to the close of trading. the explosion) was stated to

The Liverpool cotton market cou-been present. tinues bullshly, influenced by the The Council is stated in Berlin to scorcity of freight space, together have been a with the strength of the dolur and no connection with the explosion. values closed stronger on the general buying.

Wall Street was irregulor,

DEMPSEY IN

FAR EAST

Clipper Visit To Philippine Islands

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHY"",

MANILA, Nov. 10

(UP)--Tho well known promoter, Jaà Cortes, announced that Jack Dempsey is coming to Manila by Clipper to re.. feree the middleweight bout 10 tween Ceferino Garcia and Glen Lee on December 10.

have

War Council and had.

Hitler In Hiding LONDON, Nov. 9 (Router)-Her thus left for an unknown destination. although it is believed to be the small vinge of Thuringin, says Radio Paris.

Following the attempt on Hitler's life, a decree has been published in Germany, says the Gertuan radio, allowing conscripts to enter the police. force, which had previously been for- bidden.

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JAPANESE CAMPAIGN AGAINST FISHING JUNKS

DURING the last six months of 1938, 71 Japanese attacks

Keyed For Action British destroyers were on an "She developed a heavy Ust," they Took Presents, Tokans Independent search of "northern said. "More water started to come The Princess said that frequently waters" when they learned that a into the inferior through the damaged on missions for Lord Kothermere she U-boat had been seen to the south, was leaking. Finally, there was only conning tower. The compressed air had to carry various presents and After several hours, they reached the enough pressure left to blow the tanks tokens, watches and letseries, gold position. Guns were manned, depth and come to the surface."

cigaretto `cases, She agreed that Lord Rothermere assigned to their posts, and everyone

on Chinese Junks and vessels based on Hongkong were reported charges prepared, extraIookouts)

Surrendar

to the police, including, attacks on a steam launch and three was a very wealthy and generous was keyed for action. man and explained that she only

Surrender was the only way to save

lighters, states the report of the Commissioner of Police for Cash amounting to $309 disappear-Publle money is handed over by one asked for money for reimbursement While this was going on, the Ger- their lives. They broke to the sur- 1938. ed, from a sealed bag whilst in transit official to another,

mans had heard the destroyer's pro-face amid a mass of oil. The stern

burn them. The total extent of An imprest of cash and stampa At Lord Rothermere's. request, she pallors. between a Police launch and the

Towards the close of 1937, the these attacks is not known. submerged,

under

water. The crew Harbour Office Hongkong

This campaign against Dahing ves und to a Post Office Shroff was had entertained Royalty and members they heard the hud of depth charges to the deck. Some plunged over of systematic attacks on Chinese sols has had in serious effect on the

scrumbled out of the conning tower Japanese anval forces began a series authority of the Secretary of State found deficient to the extent of $369. of the German delegation for the coming closer and closer.

The employee concerned was dismiss-Coronation,

board, others held their hands over dating and cargo junka plying in local fishing industry as the activi d from Government service after At least five stayed at her house marine and made it leak. For They..

The first bombe damaged the sub-head as the destroyer approached. Chinese waters just outside the son ties of the dahing ficels are for the having been convicted in a Court of and there were dinner and opera moment there was allance. Then the destroyers a few moments before the were continued in 1030. In some waters. 11 also entailed a lot of

Wed takta. aboard

the boundaries of the Colony. These most part now confined to British Law. KN KANNAK B

parties. The loss was partly covered by the

The Princess also stated that news were relieved. They thought upright and the craft plunged to the the Japanese, but the distal proce- making enquiries and furnishing propellor mounds recoded.. The Ger- submarine's bow jerked suddenly cases the funks were taken away by extra work on the Water Police in PLEASE Turn To Page: 2. PLEASE Tum To Page 2, the hunt had been abandoned. Ibottam.

dure was either to sink them or to roparta

was obtained to write oft-the less.

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a result of this case a Govern

tant circular was - "issued calling attention to the necessity for oblain- ing receipts' on every océnalon "when

of, expences.

They

Then

was