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November 20, 1939,

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Submarine Seen Martial Law Follows

Off Japan

According to Shimbun,"

TOKYO, Nov, 19 (Dome}).— The submarine' of "a certain country" was sighted 20 miles off the southern tip of Waka- yama Prefecture early on Friday morning.

the "Yomiuri Captain Hiroji Shinohara, of the N.TH. Hiner Kimljima, reported to the Yoko- hama port authorities that be had sighted the large submarine when on his way to Yokohama from Kobe via Nagoya,

German Raider Is Identified

London, Nov. 18. Stories of the crew of the Afries Shell (not the Scola Shell as pre- viously reported) leave little doubt. that the tanker, was sunk by a German warship, possibly one of the pocket-battleships at large-Reuter,

Identified By Picture Lourenco Marques, Nov. 17. Members of the crew of the tanker Atries Shell have pleked photographi of the Nazl pocket- battleship Admiral von Scheer as the warship which sank the Reuter.

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Rioting in Prague: President's Appeal

There is considerable unrest in the German Protectorates where Czech, Austrian and Polish subjects are rioting against Nazi rule and have drawn on themselves wholesale arrests and a number of death penalties,

Sabotage is said to be occurring. The chief promoters of the revolt are Czech students who have been distributed 'among- concentration campa while the universities have been closed.

M. Jan Masaryk, Czecho-Slovakian Minister who has secret communication with his oppressed countrymen, states that this Is not a big or organised revolt which, he indicates will come Inter,

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The President, however, in a broadcast surprised his listeners by asking then, to avoid blooshed and not cause disturbances.

The German Press has again attacked Belgium for her alleged co-operation with Britain in expediting vessels passing through the blockade. An articles states that such co-operation is unneutral and the German navy will take action to defeat this and other partial acts by small States,

Progue, Nov. 17,

50,000 People Arrested

Paris, Nov. 19.

I is amelally announced that nine students have been executed and many arrested in demonstrations, Some 50,000 arrests have been following the netion of armed German made in Bohemia and Moravia since storm troop and Gestapo ocials Friday, according to a despatch from who are occupying the Czech Univer-the Austrian frontier. city and high school student house as Armed S.S. mer, raided the Svehte an aftermath of the "freedom" de-and Masaryk Colleges at dawn and monstrations,

fook numerous students to the The Czech Universities will be clos-Buchenwald concentration cump. ed for three months "due to acts of Vessel.-

Later the troops entered the medical ned law sections of the Polytechnic Heavily Armed

The semi-offelal news agency said Institute and arrested all the students the measures were taken because annd professors. Lourence Marquese, Nov. 10 number of students attacked the Ger-| "Certain political personages" are The crew of the Afrien Shell

also reported to have been arrested, climates that the Gerinu raider "Groups of Czech Intellectuals in Reuter. came up at speed of 20 knots an contact with former President Benes hour. Ifer colour was battleship, have been attempting to break peace grey. She was heavily armed, car and order. The ringlenders have ried triple gun furrels, at least two | bzen found particularly in the Czech sexplanes and a crew of 700,--Ben-¦ Bistitutions of higher learning."

Ter

Running Blockade

resistance."

mana.

Later.

Twelve hundred students are under arrest since the repression of the Lobito, West Africa, Nov. 19. Universities. Originally 2,000 were Two big Germin liners, theplaced. In custody bul 200 were re- Windhuk and the Adolph Woermann, leased, sailed from here unobstrusively yes- terday for an unknown destination. They had been off Portuguese West Africa since the outbreak of war.- Reuter.

Two Provision Ships

London, Nov, 19,

•Ono reason for the departure of two Germon ships from Lobito, it is suggested, is that they have gone 40 meet and provision the Germon raider which sank the Africa Shell In Portuguese waters on the other side: of Africa-Reuter Bulletin.

War Minister At The Front

With the B.E.F., Nov. 13. Mr. Hore-Bellsha, the Minister of War, visited Tommy in the line and concluded that the Army was of excellent morale and magnificently equipped.

this

fe. The

Yugo-Slovian Scenes

Belgrade, Nov. JD, Students staged a protest against the execution of Czech students and Police guards were placed round the German Legation-Reuter

SPIES IN TURKEY

Istanbul. Nov, 18.

DUTCH STEAMER MINED

London, Nov. 18, The Dutch steamer Simon Bolivar, 8,000 tons, struck a mine in the North Sea and it, is feared that 140 have been last,

A train-load of survivors arrived in London at mid-night from the cast coast. A dozen ambulances, cars, many doctors and nurses and scores of police were waiting In the dark station. Figures with blankets over their heads, some with hurriedly- snatched belongings, alighted from the train or were helped into coaches by the police. Women had bedraggled hair anit one or two had children or sleeping babies.

A ship's steward said, "The Bolivar was off the east coast when, without warning, a terrific explosion shook the ship. Everyone at once realized that the situation was serious but there was no great panic. People ran to the life-boot stations, some of them stopping to collect a few be- longings. The boats were lowered on the starboard side,

the boats on the port side too but the "An attempt was made to lower ship had eanted and there was some after the first explosion there difficulty about it. Some little time another

was

equally violent one. I imagined that the first explosion was caused by a mine and the second one by another mine which was linked to the first one with a chnin, or some- thing of the kind.

"Shortly after the second explosion the ship capsized. The Bolivar was carrying some 266 pasengers and a large crew. How many lives were Jost, I do not know but it was a large number. I hardly know yet how I escaped. I'm lucky to be alive."

A telegram has been received saying that 17 of the Boilvar's survivors, including three children Jess than one year old, have been taken to an east coast hospital. Most of them are Dutch and were rescued from the sen suffering from shock.

The Chief Officer is among the survivors.-United Press.

Captain Killed Instantly

Loudon, Nov. 18.

survivors

BRUSSELS, Nov. 18 (Beuter). -There is rearpa to believe that lie rumours that Italy and Spain recently indicated to Ger- many their Interest in the Integrity of Belgium and Hol- land are not without foundation, states a semi-official Belgian news agency,

Reports Indiesto that the Tallin and Spanish Govern. 1 mente made. separate demarches i which they probably worked out together aiming at implementing. the Belgo-Dutch pesco Infila- tive, and they are said to have intervened in the same sense to London and Paris on November 1L

Italy and Spain are reported also to have insisted that the British Government grant all neutral Powers equal treatment with regard to maritime traffic.

Confirmed in Madrid LONDON, Nov. 17 (Reuter). -The report of Italian and Spanish representations is con- firmed in Madstů bus confirmation is obtamablo in London,

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CHINESE LEADER CONFIDENT

Chungking, Nay. 11. Commenting on the rumoured Japanese Intention to invade Kwang- zi, General Pai Chung-hst, Chief of the General Staff and concurrently Director of Marshal Chiang Kai- abek's South-west Headquarters, de- clared to-day: "Our only fear is that the Japanese won't invade Kwongal. If they do they will give the Chi- nexe another chance to tie up another large force of the enemy. In another corner of China's vast territory."

and

The well-known Kwangsi strate- glst sald that the Chinese would probably adopt in Kwangst the same tactics as they did In Shans! north Hunan, where the population offered co-operatlan with the Army, destroyed all roads and cvacuated everything they could carry on the approach of the enemy. In this man- ner General Pai Chung-hai declared that the Japanese would be deprived of supplies and also the use of heavy weapons.

that

revealed

Anticipating an invasion it is now Afty-four political work Directors from various parts of Kwangsi were recently summoned to Kwellin for a conference. After six days' discussion these Directors re- turned to their posts and began push- ing forward preparations for the

which struggle

they expected. Reuter.

Another Storm Troop unit arrived! afternoon brhiging the total Storm Troops in Prague to about 10,000 in three units, the Deutsch- land, Germania and Der Fuerher,

Informed circles expect an exten- vion of new

severe methods in: other spheres of Czech

Seven Gerrans, including a wo-was sunk by a mine. She had 400 It is now revealed that the Hner business district is like a dead city man, were arrested hero to-day for people aboard, many of whom were since the official announcement of espionage and charged with establish women and children, 200 executions and arrests. Czechs are ing a widespread propaganda organi-were landed last night in

cast slaying at home as much as possible. sation over Turkey.

coast port. Many were United Press.

Large sums of money in American jured and doctors

badly in- dollars have been found in the attended them at the quayside.

and ambulances lodgings of those arrested.

Of the survivors, 140 were mem-of London, Nov. 17.

Two generals and two admirals at- tached to the Turkish Army and Navy bera of the crew; 107 injured sur- The Voelkischer Beobachter, official are among Germans leaving

the vivors have been taken to hospital in organ of the Nazi Party, says that country, reportedly on Hitler's orders, London, they include Dutch, British Dr. Hechu, President of Czecho-while two German professors of the and Norwegian passengers. Slovakia wider the Protectorate, is Turkish Military Academy have lefty-According to a survivor, the cap

for Rome.

tain "Dr. Hachu's convalescence," says

was killed instantly on the the Nazt newspaper, "is likely to be impetus after the Nazi Press attacks

The exodus of Germans was given bridge. a long one."

I is learned that two other vessels which came as an aftermath of the were also damaged by mines near the Actually reliable reports from Anglo-French accord with Turkey-spot where the Simon Bolivar sank, Prague indicate, Dr. Hucha has been United Press,

but bath succeeded in reach port. arrested by the Nazis.-Reuter.

The Admiralty announces that the

11.

Dr. Hacha "IR"

No Great Revolt Yat

London, Nov. 18.

Reich Advisers Loaves

Istanbul, Nov. 19.

mining of the Dutch passenger ship was a further example of the Claiming that he had been receive Turkey are returning to Germany.by the present German Government. The German milltary advisers in and the dietales of humanity shown utter disregard of international law regular news from Czecho-Reuter Bulletin, Slovakia through secret sources, M.

J

Musaryk, former Czecho- Slovakian Minister to London said, against

There

He saw mimic battles in the muddy fields behind the advance lines, in- ing spected tanks, stores, shells, and pili boxes. One Tommy shouted, "Good old Belisha! When's the war going to start?" Mr. Belisha enjoyed the quips, laughed and joked with the men and inquired into their welfare and explained how they would be able to enjoy Christmas leave pro- vided the enemy did not attack.

Trade With Britain

The mines were laid without any notification in the Channel followed by merchant shipping, both British Ankara, Nov. 18."

and neutral, and there was no doubt A Turkish economie mission headed they were laid for the specific pur- M. Menemencolglu, Secretary pose of destroying such shipping

the Foreign Ministry, Reuter.

London

has been no great revolt Nazi aggression-yel. It would be premature and stupid at by present, but the time will come later General to The Nazis are at present following a leaves on Monday for systematic plan of de-nationalisation Paris-Reuter. arul economic ruin against my people,} but they will fall."

General Sir John Dill accompanied Mr. Bollsha who visited some of the men who were having an outdoor dinner. The soldiers were obviously pleased to see the War Minister be described as Hiller's biggest con- United Press.

German Bulletin

Berlin, Nov. 18. The semi-official news agency district between the says, "In c Moselle and the Rhine there was focal artillery fire, "On the upper Rhine, everything was quiet with the exception of heavy machine-gun fire from the onemy. Eastward of the Moselle the French are digging trenches; we observed heavy artillery in this district.”—United Preas.

Legation Mourns Czech Murders

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Reuter). The Czech Legration at Washing

M. Masaryk said M. Hacha is con- fined to a village in Bohemia. The Protectorate as a whole could aptly

centration camp-Reuter.

Independence Celebrated

via

Latvia Is Pleased With Situation

Owners Report

Amsterdam, Nov. 18. The Bolivar left Amsterdam yes- terday for Paramaribo, Dutch Guinea, carrying 360 passengers, of whom 130 were first class, 40 second class and 40 third class,

Captain Voorspul had a crew of 150 mon-United Press.

Many Badly Injured

London, Nov. 10, Many of the survivors of the Simon Bolivar are badly injured.

Martial Law Declared

Prague, Nov. 18. The Protectorate Government has declared martial law in Prague, Kladno, Berauk and Horchowitz dis- tricts of Bohcinia and Muraviu The measure does not apply to German KAUNASE, Nov. 19 (Reuler).—In About 60 or 70 had recovered auf- citizens.

In broadcast on the twenty-firat ciently to be discharged from one The declaration followed the an- anniversary of Latvia's Independence, London hospital this afternoon nouncement that three Czechs, in-the President of Lalvin said that the| Reuter. cluding two policeman, had been country was now in a better poaltion shot for attacking Germans.

and its forces stronger.

No Dutch Comment

Pai In Charge

Shekki, Nov. 18. General Pal Chung-hat returned to day to Kweilin from Chungking. He is now in charge of the defence Japanese said that they attacked South-west Kwangtung. The Kwangsi because hey wanted to cut off China's munition route via French Indo-China..

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BELGIUM AND THE BLOCKADE

Berlin, Nov. 18.

A sharp warning to Belgium not to co-operate in British blockade men- Aures and a threat to bring an end to shipping between neutral ports of cargoes suspected to be destined to Britain is made by the Voelklacher,

Referring to the recent request to The Nazi Ministry of Propaganda. The Non-Aggression Pact with

Belgium by the British Ambassador Amsterdam, Nov. 19. says that Presiden Hacha has appeal-Sovlet Russia has reinforced the

in Brussels to assist in speeding up The sinking of the Simon Bolivar British ed by radio to the Czech people to security of her frontler and the

contraband control, the la detalled lengthily in the Dutch Voelkischer. declared, "the Briush maintain "peace and order," speaking friendly stationing of troops In Press but without comment because Ambassador admits that from Hradcany Castle,-Unsted Press, Latvio has been successfully

ac-Holland is determined to

Belgium's complished.

maintain co-operation in British meatures her neutrality, No Telophone Communication Speaking of the repatriation

would include support of British Information available Germans, he said that despite the that the majority of the passengers

Indicates economie war against Germany. cut on economie difficulties enured by this were British, travelling to the Barba self that neutral cargoes are not des- "Germany must now convince her- Prague is telephonically

step, it had benefited the counry in does and Trinidad. Thero were also tined for Britain. This goes primori- from the outside world.

Unconfirmed reports state there political sense.

Her relations with Germany were cluding employees of the Batavian from the Baltic area to neutral coun

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Other passengers included Jewish suspicion. There are many cases of

There are also other grounds refugees from Germany and other ships which previously always piled Central European States travelling to to Britain. These ships now give an Chllo-Reuter,

Nov. 18.

ton and Czech consulates throughout have been disturbances in the Skoda the United States lowered their fings works and that the trouble has spread

to half mast when they received the to parts of Poland-Reuter. '-- news of the murder of Czech youths by the Nazis,

Such action for ordinary citizens has not been carried out for many years,

'Appeal For Peace

London, Nov. 10. Unrest continues In Czecho- Slovakia, where martial law has been declared in Prague and three other cities.

DISAPPOINTED

German Military Mission Fails

of

Polish Naval Units

Landon, Nov. 10, Britain and Poland have signed on agreement for certain Polish warships

for

destination ́even the United States, although they are not equipped for Czochs Will Riso And Strike

Atlantic voyage. In certain neutral NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (Reuter),

ports, strange mørket organisations for timber trade have been created. Commenting on Germany's maza President Hachn's broadcast last arrests of Czecha, the New York night warning Czechs against realat-ANKARA, Nov. 10 (Reuter)The to work with the Royal Navy for the

United Press, Timer", says that now Germans have ing Germans, and advising them to German Military Mission has left duration of the war Reuter Bulletin.

Tansion Rolaxes. shown their dragod's.... tepth, they || submit, caused consternation among Turkey for home, have given the Czechs a sered Czech hoarars.

It is reported that in order, for

Brussels, Nov. 18. cause which they will never forget. Dr Hacha spoke in a voice of deep their return was made personally, by

The relaxation of last week's tension When the time, cumes, the Czechs emotion, and Hilfer himseit..

**** London, "Nov, 103. was reflected here to-day when thou? will rise and strike, and the young Thres more persons were executed, Many Germans

officials and A Latvian cargo ship, has been sands of Belgian soldiers entrained men, who have just died will march bringing the number in the last 48 privalo Individuals, have already jeft sunk by a mine off Zeebrugge on for their homes on their monthly at the head of their battalions." - hours lo 12--Reuter Bulletin. iTurkey.

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