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Vivid pictures of the outposts in front of the Maginet line
The war in Norway
Chancellor of the Exchequer about to leave for the House of Commons An official piclure Destroyers Into the Bay
Reported Demands By
Nazi Donied
WESTERN. FRONT
Infantry In Action
PARIS, May 9 (Router)—An AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuter) official, communiquo issued to- An onlelat denial that Dolland Is negotiating with Germany er any other country was given to "Reuter" last night.
The denial referred to
rumburs
published abroad that following the
German demands, Holland had sent emissaries to Derlin.
It
day states that during last night infantry actions took place on a largo front. The enemy were repulsed everywhere.
During the duy there was activity of bolh artilleries to the West of Vosges and In the region of Wissembourg.
was repented to-night that Hol-the land's defensive preparations are being tatten with a view to the in- ternational situation and not na the result of any demanda mude upon her.
Situation Eazior AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuter) Normal passenger traffic on all Dutch railways will be resumed on Satur- duy.
May 10, 1 1940.
England Will
Be Ruthless EE'S & ALHAMBRA
Foreign Comment On Commons Debate
.. LONDON, May 9 (Reuter).—The ""Gothenburg Goteboraposteri" says; “England's ‘extraordinary power is seldom oppressivo and often Sla-: bilising and peace-producinr.
Ja
"But when the Empire slake, Englishmen can show ruth- anyone elio. lessness more than We now must be prepared for A ruthless Englaıx)."
The Stockholm "Tidnungen" Baya: Nazis Taken Prisoners "The British follow a fine old tradi- Four occupants of a German recon- tion. They cast off the camouflage of a critical situation and speak out naissance bomber which made forced landing at a village in central as though the enemy and the world France were held prisoner by farm are not listening to Bvery word. labourers unili taken into custody by They do not attempt to paint a fos the milliary authorities.
vourable picture, but ruthlessly em- Strengthening Maginot Lino phonise the situation's gravity, and PARIS. May 9 (Reuter) The much of the criliclum concerns This is regarded as Indicating an work of deepening and strengthening Cabinet's efforts to represent matters the Maginot Line has continued un-in a better light than were justified. easing of the situation.
Interrupted since the war broke out. There was no tone of defeatism In the Army Fully Prepared
To date French engineers have chorus of dissatisfaction, although re- BRUSSELS, May (Reuter).-built 1,200 extra reinforced concrete cent events were recognised as do- Certain A.R.P. units have been re-blockhouses and have used nearly 1,- feat. inforced, but there are no other spe- 600,000 tons of materials. . cial mensures. The army is already fully prepared.
Decroo Bans Meetings
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" THE HAGUE. May 9 (UP);—The Netherlands Commander-in-Chief, General II. Winkelman, has issued a decrée, banning all meetings of over GCO persons In the provinces of Overijsel, Gelderland, Noord Brabant, Limburg and Utrecht,
Rounding-Up
U.S. Planes To Visit Dutch Island
COLON, May 9 (Reuter).- Great significance is attached in Panama to the forthcoming "courtesy visit" of two United States Army bomber planes from
the
Proud Traditions Maintained.
The "Dagens Nyheler" says: "The English House of Commons main- tulas the proudest traditions of debate on the affairs of a State in a very serious situation with an energy and
on
unrestraint
In sharply contrasting with the hush-hush
carried campaign
du- by the government of smaller meerncies.
The
Government con- siders the danger of silencing eritieløn and ignoring the people's representa- lives still greater. The result is con- frontation of the governors and the governed, from which the
Country proceeds with greater determination and continues to fight at all costs."
U.S. Pross Comment NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuter),—
fa- vourably on the fact that it is possible to air complaints in Parliament so freely and to hold the Ministers to account so directly.
Tax-Evaders the Canal Zone to the Neth The New York press comments
Inquisitorial Methods
By British Govt.
land's island of Aruba, which is off the Venezuelan east.
There are
many important oil refineries at Aruba."
The bombers will take off from) The "New York Times" says that SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Albrook nerodrome in the Canal notice has been served on Mr. Cham- berlain and his colleagues. The paper Zone at dawn to-morrow. LONDON, May 9 (UP).—Rumours It will be the first trip from the says that they are on trial before that the Government is planning in-Catial to Aruba by United States their own people as well as those of Pounding & Torpedoing the enemy ships, German Destroyers & supply ships | quisitorial methods, including:
Etc. Etc.,
examination of the books of banks, in Array planes,
The visit is considered important The Government has won an un- order to dulcet British nationals who in view of the recent discussions on easy reprieve after the most violent have not registered foreign the possibility of action by the battering of its career.
their security holdings, were confirmed to-United States regarding the Dutch day by the publication of an order in insular prosessions in the event.of council empowering the Treasury to Holland becoming involved in n take steps "for the purpose of secur- European war. ing compliance with or detecting the evasion of "regulations regarding
Etc.
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The Financial Editor of the
Telegraph" recently stated that the Government and learned that "very large amounts" of British. funds in- vested in United States securities during the past few years, mainly for lax avoidance, have still not been reported to the nuthorities fis re- quired by the new Defence Regula- tions,
Mail Fraud Is Alleged
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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" NEW YORK, May 8 (UP) ~~Mr.. Howard C. Hopson, former President of the billon dollar Associated Gas & Electric Company, together with three associates, was to-day indicted for mail fraud conspiracy charges.
The Federal Grand Jury scutised them of defrauding Investors of over. $20,000,000,
They will be arraigned on Tues- day next.
Inter-American
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WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuter).-- The establishment of an Inter- American Bank with ก capital of $100,000,000 is now virtually assured. The required minimum of Alx nations have fled notice that they will sin the draft convention to- morrow.
the
The nationa concerned arc United States, Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and the Domini enn Repubile.
Truce Called
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LONDON, May 9 (Reuter).
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A political truce was announced in the Eire Dail to-day by Mr.
Cosgrave, lender of the Opposi
tion.
France.
The "Iterald Tribune" does not see in Chamberlain one who has the personal vigour or driving ability to eradicate the weaknesses of the conduct of the war. It is Imperative, says the paper, should weaknesses
those
that
be
eradicated. The "New York Post" contrusts un- certain England with Germany mov- ing on a fixed schedule preparing for} the summer campaign.
The "New York Sun" points out that the Government must carry on the war with greater vigour,
Silver Buying
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He said that his party did not U.S. Senate Approves
propose to contest the by-election in Galway for a seat, rendered vacant by the
death
of a Government
New Legislation
supporter, nor dild he propose to move WASHINGTON, May D (Router). a writ for the Kilkenny vacancy, due-The Senate to-night passed by 45 to the death of a member of his own votes to 30 legislation to end the party,
Administration's
seven-year-old
He said that he would not move policy of buying foreign silver. the Kilkenny writ-until-Mr.-De-Valera Earlier the Senate had rejected the had said that the danger of a civil proposal by Senator Key Pittman to disturbance was past.
require continue purchases but to It is understood that both by-sellers to use the proceeds from the elections will be postponed for three silver sales for buying United States months.
farin products.
The Bill, which now goes to the Lieut. L. H. Kettle, who is reported folise of Representatives, would ter- amout the casualties in H.M. sub-minate the authority for silver pur- mariae Tarpon, was formerly in chases granted to the President and Hongicons, where he was attreted to Treasury under the Silver Purchase H.M.S. Regent.
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ment prevailed after initial dullness.
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HAS GOOD DAY ging of industrists was checked by
LONDON, May
9 (Reutter)-On the Stock Exchange to-day, Kamra maintained a good disposition and movements again favoured holders,
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Brazilians weakened but other foreign bonds were mainly steady.
Rubber holdings were helped by good dividend announcements,
Wall Street was firm.'
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