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DUTCH COUNTRYSIDE FLOODED FOR FIRST TIME IN 267 YEARS

HOLLAND PREPARED

French, American Nationals Advised To Evacuate

PARIS, NOV. 10 (REUTER).—BRIDGES AND ROADS HAVE BEEN MINED IN HOLLAND AND ALL DEFENSIVE OBSTACLES, SUCH AS GUNS AND ANTI-TANK BARRI- CADES, HAVE NOW BEEN PUT IN POSITION, REPORTS THE “HAVAS" CORRESPONDENT IN AMSTERDAM.

The Commander-in-Chiaf of the Dutch Army has forbidden shipping to remain in the arca where a state of siege has been declared, except for some special reason. Not only has all leave been stopped for the Army, but also for the Air Force.

Border Mystery

The incident on the German-Dutch frontier last night has still not been cleared up.

Dutch authorities are continuing their enquiry, but are anxious not to add to the confused atmosphere by premature statement.

It is not known whether it is a case of German provocation. In the present conditions, any incident could be used as a pretext and might prove fatal.

The uneasiness felt in Holland is mainly based on two' facts. On the one hand there is the violent campaign in the Nazi press against Holland for not having supported Hitler's peace move of October 6 and for showing a "too docile submission to British orders,"

ARMISTICE DAY-1939

quent signed 'fant night

Berman Naval Agreement, as symb

our two peoplan never to go one another'

Banille

On the other hand, there is the Munich outrage which all Britain Still Winning In The Air

Dutchmen consider to be a grave sign of the dangerous fer- ment in Germany,

Meanwhile, areas have been flooded and since yesterday

frontier troops have been reinforced.........

Foreigners To Leave

AMSTERDAM, Nov 10 (Reuter)-The French Consulat Amsterdam hus unofficially advised French women to return home if there is no special reason to remain in Holland.

The United States Minister at The Hague is advising Americans that if they want to leave Holland or send their women and children away, "now is a good time to do so."

Orders are given for certain light-houses along the coast to Rothermere Law Suit be extinguished, and for all light-shirts except one to return to harbour.

PRINCESS

WHO PAVED

WAY FOR MUNICH

NAZI PLANE DOWNED

IN THE NORTH SEA

LONDON, Nov, 10 (Reuter)—The Air Ministry announces that an enemy plane was forced into the North Sea to-day off: the East Coast.

The plane sank.

A second enemy plane wag promptly engaged but escaped in

the clouds.

Two R.AF.

planes were engaged in the retion.

Coastal Command

Crew Takes To Dinghy Although the flooding of the main When the German plane descended, defence line started to-day, it is not the crew got into a dinghy which | certain that the work will be com-came out of the plane, plete immediately, and the measure The German plane is believed to be is still regarded as precautionary, In Heinkel bomber and few over the

No Cause For Anxiety

Shetland Islands, presumably reconnaissance duty. Meanwhile officials at The Hague,

After anti-aircraft Are, the plane insist that there is no cause for an- proceeded in a south-easterly direc xiety and deprecate the alarmist in-

Mon terpretation óf, tho Dutch altuntion

Coastal Activity

on

Air Ministry to-night announces that

HITLER'S PORTRAIT INSULTED

Window Smashed In Berlin

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BERLIN, Nov. 10 (UP). -The show windows of a

AUXILIARY SHIP SUNK

Four Officers, 23 Ratings Missing

SPEC. TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Nov. 10 (UP), -The Admiralty has an nounced that the auxiliary ship H.M.S. Northern Rover (655 tons) is presumed to be lost with four officers and 23 ratings missing.

The officers were.Geoffrey A. R. Darlow; Sub-Licute- nant George B. Grey; Lieutenant Martin H. Mac Pherson and Lieutenant Albert E. White,

Hitler's Escape

BRITISH PLOT IS

of Hitler, was shattered "PROVED"

into during the night-

The press is bannering Hitler's

LONDON, Nov. 10 (Keuter), said to be current in London and LONDON, Nov. 10 (Reuter)-The well-known photographer in -How Hitler might have help- Paris, ed Princess Stefanie Hohenlohe They categorically denied that enemy aircraft were active off the the centre of Berlin, con- in her case against Lord Rother-Germany has presented laimidaling con during the day, attempting to taining a large photograph mere for breach of contract and who have expressed uneasiness to the

demands to Belgium and Holland, conduct reconnaissance.

Precautionary measures are taken how "her ground-work had, British and French governments.

¡and active defences ore pul mado the Munich agreement] The military preparations were operation, including anti-aircraft possible" were revealed at the marred by two fatal explosions. guns. resumption of tho Rothermere land mine exploded in the province, boat,

Four soldiers were killed when a forced down was a Dornier Bying pressing sympathy for him, and

The enemy aircraft which was escape from assassination, ex-! case to-day.

of Geldeland.

alleging that the explosion was The Princess was cross-examined A soldier and a civilian were kill by Sr William Jowitt, for Lord ed.

instigated from abroad, probably in similar circumstances Rothermore, on a confidential letterf Groningen,

by the British, from Hitler's personal adjutant,

Captain Wiedemann, to Lord Rother-

mere, stating inter alla:

meal possible.

Washington Ignorant

We had no casuallics.

al

On The Western Front PARIS, Nov. 10 (Reuter)-com- munique issued to-day states:

"There were

attacks. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Reuter).

aflernoon

U.S. Secretary of State, ainted that hitherto he had not heard at any

Gravo Anxiety

"Furthermore it was the Princess such action talien. : who Introduced you to the Fuchrer.

Plane Ovor Shetland Is.

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Nazi Press Talks Of "Socret Weapon"

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI

Heavy Firing Near Emden

Mystery Artillery Duel At German Naval Base Reported

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WINSCHOTEN, Holland, Nov. 10 (UP).- Heavy firing, possibly anti-aircraft guns and artillery, was heard from the area between Emden and Ditzum from 3.15 to 3.30 p.m.

The anti-aircraft guns at Emden were fired at 3.30

Daladier'S p.m., but no alarm was

Thanks

Meets Dominion Representatives

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEÓRAPH"

sounded and no planes were visible. It is rumoured that the R.A.F., dropped some men with parachutes near Ditzum.

A report from Berlin says that the commander of the Em- PARIS, Nov. 10 (UP).-M. den garrison was queried by Daladier to-day received Mr. telephone regarding the gunfire Anthony Eden who is heading a and said: "I can say nothing:

I delegation of Ministers from the about it."

British Dominions including The Ministry of Propaganda Australia, New Zealand, South declared they had no knowledge Africa and India.

regarding the firing.

He expressed the solidarity bo- tween France and England and thank- ed the Commissioners.und Ministers for "asserting the indomitable resolu toh of their nationals to put an end to the regime of aggression and violence which is a shame to civiliza- tion."

Mr. Eden, introducing each member of the delegation, asserted their "delermination to defend liberty and civilization."

Dominions Impressed

of the

PARIS, Nov. 10 (UP).—The British Dominion delegates and Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary to the Dominions, to-day conguiled with the French Fremler and General Game- lin, Commander-in-Chief French Army.

They all said they were much Im- pressed with the coolness and firm- ness of the French, leaders and that during their talks they learned that an early offensiva is anticipated which the Allies are ready to block;

French Navy Successes

Much Contraband Is Seized

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Nov. 10 (UP)-A communique says that two

LATEST

SWISS MOBILISATION

BERNE, Nov. 10 (UP)Tho Swiss Federat Ccanell, jointly with General Guisan, to-day decided to. recall a limited number of troops consisting of a number of aqua- drons of cavalry and two battalions of infantry,

It was also decided to 'rev examine those between the ages of 20 and 40 who have bren declared unfit for military service or assign- ed to auxiliary services,

Search For Raider

GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR, Novem ber 10 (UP)-It has been learned that two British warships, the names lot which have been obscured, are at present at the Galapagos Islands and have received permission to visit San Cristobal and other islands,

It is rumoured they are seeking the German pocket battleship which un" confirmed. reports state is at large. fn the Pacific.

enemy attacks, their forces Planes Over Belgium

having slightly progressed, were repulsed by our infantry and artillery fire.

LONDON, Nov. 10 (UP)/The Exchange Telegraph" reports from

preeste was activity by both airdrome this morning wero wice

Loreca.

During the last two weeks of called to the "alert". October, the French navy captured BERLIN, Nov. 10 (UP). 30,000 tons of goods destined to Ger- The

newspaper

"Dermany.

A quantity of goods were seized

by the French contraband control ser-

during the first nine weeks of the war vicca which totalled over 200,000 tons.

Seo Back Page For

Further Late News:

ROLLICKING TRIO SET PACE AT THE GRIPPS

It is announced that those who died in the brer hall will be placed Angriff" to-day published two local enemy on a bler in front of the Feldherrn "proofs" of

the abortive "You know the Fuchrer really up-Questioned with regard to the re-enemy retired under our infantry and u.m., on Saturday.

"After making alight progress, the until the state funeral is held at attempt to

Halle to-night, where they will lo preciates the work the Princess did port published in the

ass as sinate to straighten the relations between papers here that the United States artillery Are.

Hitler having been planned our countries..i was her ground- nationale in Holland had been ad- There was aviation activity on jeet which is engrossing countries abroad.

The press dors not mention a sub- work which made the Munich agree-vised to leave, Mr. Cordell Hull, the both sides,"

abroad, namely, the alleged pending Firstly, the paper says the Brillsh

nvasion of Holland.

radio on November 8 discussed, a Offeints declined to discuss the "secret weapon" which they might SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" question beyond pointing out that une. officially announced that the R.A.F. unranteed Belgian and Dulch neu on November 8 published a do- the Hongkong Hotel Gripps with the Dyer Sisters, probably

LONDON, Nov. 10.(UP)It s Hitler has on special occasions. Secondly, a London newspaper

DAVE HÁRVEY, the comedian who is appearing nightly at AMSTERDAM, Nov. 10 (Reuler). North Sea, which subsequently sank

forced down one chemy, plane in the trality..

tailed report of the explosion couldn't give a very coherent or well-informed dissertation on and and Amsterdam display grave faces

Agitation Against Hitler the real Irindship he has for

the Fuchst, besides as they discuss the progress of the second pinne escaved in the clouds, noitring cruise but I disappeared in Thirdly, throughout: tho "week | Hongkong's Income Tax controversy. Princess, there is

the Government's defence

Earlier, R.A.F. fghting planes were southeasterly direction when anti- Netherlands quarters point out that mind that he will grant her any kalp minimum

But it is about the only fleld of that Hongkong needs in these days of no doubt Ini zy which are being carried out with sighted at a great height off the East aircraft guns become active.

the British press for werks post has Const this ho can in her fight to re-establish official explanation why they are since

delay, but there is no

morning and were believed British Airmen Interned

"agitated against the Fuchter num-potential humour he doesn't war and rising costs, we design kas to be chasing her personal honour and financial necessary,

German reconnaiss SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH", plane. No warnings, i

tures from a United States publica-intersperse the dance music of has not for many years had of popu erous papers having reprinted ple- cover in the rollicking acts which With the possible exception of latus."

Cowan and Balley, Hongkong, in fact, were Titus threat of his forthcoming A German plane, believed to be frontier. In Belgian territory,

sounded,

- BRUSSELS Nov 10 (Rewer),Atlon showing a revolver attack on Nick Korin and His Swingsters. tar entertainers as the masent, team, British aeroniano; landed neur the Hitler, and Hitler lying on his death During the weak the Harvey-Dyer Although formerly with the Marcil

Chivalrous, Magnanimous Hitler

Ing the chivalrous character

magnan.mity

"In these circumstances, consider People in the streets of The Hague and the crew were captured. A

The feitended, that neverthe- offensiva Kakizisi, Britain,... hla con- Heinkel bomber flew over the Shethal crew.¡ wern"îintered and the 7 Fourthies the French radio when comedy, trle have provided entertain-Show, Harvey. It waking his bow to

PLEASE, Turn To Page 4,

PLEASE Tum To Pago 7. land Islands presumably on a recon- aeroplane, seized.

PLEASE Turn To Para 4

ment of a folly and latenibly Far Eastern people on the surveis humorous nature; the type, In fact, PLEASE. Turn To Par 4