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Evening star., 1939-08-26
Duee Reported Ready,
As Peacemaker, 10
Call 4-Power Farley
Poles Fute would be Left
To Britain, France, Italy
And Germany
By CONSTANTINE BROWN

Reports received here today in
dicate that Mussolini will once more
become the peacemaker of Europe.
According to these reports, II Duce
is planning to summon at the earliest
possible moment four-power con-
ference to settle the -olish- German
controversy along NE lines sug-
gested by Hitler's reported offer to
Britain.
The four powers summoned will
be Great Britain, France, Germany
and Italy.
According to these reports the
italian Premier intends to follow up
this gathering with another confer
ence of a much wider scope" along
the lines of the suggestion President
Roosevelt made to the heads of the
Italian and the German govern
ments in his messages of April IA
and last Thursday.
1t is believed that invitations To
the second conference will be issued
to all countries interested in a
limitation or armaments and eco
nomic recovery by means of inter-
national trade. This would, of
course, include the United States.
Hitler May Revert to First Claims.
The change of picture reported
IN the last IL hours is believed to
be due principally to two factors:
Ihe unspectacular but none the
less efficient Intervention of the
Vatican in quarters where it is
most listened to and to the effect of
President Roosevelt's interventions
in the last two days.
Hitler Is reported to have decided
to revert to his initial claims on
Poland: The incorporation of the
Free City of Danzig to the Reich
and a sovereign passageway be-
tween East Prussia and the Reich.
he Is also said to have agreed to
reduce the claims as to the size of
the strip OF land, the corridor with
In the Corridor" At first the eGr-
man government wanted a strip Is
miles broad. Now they are ~
ported to be satisfied with a lesser
passageway.
Hitler also is reported, according
to diplomatic sources, to be willing
to give all kinds of international
guarantees that Polands passage
way to the Baltic will be perma-
nently open to her.
Other Claims Given Up for Now.
Other claims on Poland, such as
that for return of all the territories
given her after the World War, the
rest of the Corridor and Upper
Silesia, the German dictator is pre-
pared to abandon-temporarily, at
least.
According to Polish diplomatic
sources in Washington, Poland is
not willing to accept these terms.
But it is believed that If the guar
antees offered by the Reich are Of
such nature as to convince the
Warsaw government that it will not
be strangled by the German occupa-
ton Of Danzig and by the German
highway through the Corridor, the
Polish government will not refuse to
accept the solution offered by Hit
Ter and in all probability indorsed by
Great Britain.
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Roosevelt WORKING
On Plans for Setup
# War Breaks Out
Response From Hitler
To Second Appeal for
Peace Awaited
fTert OF the Presidents appeal
on page Al.

(Tert OF the Presidents appeal
on page Al.
BY the Associated Press
President Roosevelt, awaiting pos
sible response from Berlin to his
second appeal for peace, concen-
trated today on perfecting emer-
gency steps the United States would
take in event of European war.
The Chief Executive scheduled a
full morning of conferences on war
measures and reserved the after
noon for work in his private study.
Officials said that. for the present,
he did not contemplate any further
moves designed to forestall armed
conflict, but emphasized this course
could be changed if developments
warranted.
Secretary of State Hull said at his
press conference, meanwhile, that
he had received no tangible infor-
nation regarding the proposal which
Chancellor Hitler was reported to
have made for a settlement with
Poland.
Asked whether official dispatches
bore out press indications of a
lessening of European tension, the
Secretary said it would serve no USE
full purpose to discuss that question
in the present state of international
affairs.
Mr.. Roosevelt's first conference of
the day was with Acting Secretary
of War johnson on industrial pre-
paredness.
After his talk with Mr.. Roosevelt,
Acting Secretary johnson, apparent
ly optimistic about events abroad,
said:
The Army is ready to carry out
any plans which war in Europe may
make necessary"
The President next conferred with
Assistant Secretary of State Berle,
chairman of the Interdepartmental
Committee working to tighten the
effects of a possible war. Mr.. Berle
was understood to have prepared va
rious proclamations dealing with
Americas neutrality.
Two other morning callers were
Chairman Raymond B. Stevens of
the Tariff Commission, which has
drawn up a bulky report for the
Chief Executives consideration, and
Chairman Jerome Frank of the Sc
curities and Exchange Commission,
(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-08-26
The E European Situation

Ambassador to Moscow in dissat-
isfaction with the Soviet Unions
explanation of the German
Soviet non-aggression pact. page
AID.
In Rome there were reports
that Hitler was making a last
effort to avert war. Premier
Mussolini conferred with mem
bers of the italian Army high
command and was reported to
have engaged in a double tele-
phonic exchange with Chancel-
lor Hitler. page AID
The japanese Army formally
approved Japan's turning away
from the Rome Berlin axis in
favor of isolation and the gov
ernment protested to Berlin that
the German-Soviet non-aggres-
sion pact was violation of Anti
Communist treaty. Page A-2)
Evening star., 1939-08-26

Peace prospects rose again to-
day when an authoritative and
trustworthy informant in Berlin
declared that a World War had
been averted, and that negoUia-
tionS were in progress which
would preserve peace. page AID
In London British Ambassador
to Berlin Sir Neville Henderson
was closeted with Prime Minister
Chamberlain for three hours and
afterward the prime minister
called an emergency meeting of
the British cabinet, presumably
to consider some offer from
Hitler. page AID
France mobilized three more
groups of reservistS, almost COM
pleting her preparations for war.
The number of men now under
arms in France in preparation
for war is around 100000, al
though official figures are lack
ing. France called home her
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Italians Say Hitler
Making Last Attempt
To Avert Conflict
Goydo Declares Move
Followed Two Phone
Contacts With Duce
BY the Associated Press.

ROME, Aug. 26. - Authoritative
Italians today said Adolf Hitler, fol-
lowing two telephone contacts with
Benito Mussolini, was making last
attempt to avert war by diplomacy.
Virginio Gayda, inner circle"
editor of II Giornale d'Italia, wrote
that Hitler yesterday called in the
British. French, Italian and Jap
anese Ambassadors to state his pro-
posals for a peaceful settlement. At
about the same time he was ex-
changing views directly with II Duce.
The Italian premier's willingness
to lend himself to any action ac-
ceptable to Hitler was indicated by
Gayda. who said Italy would con-
tinue using its diplomatic action"
for return Of reason and justice"
as long as it could be useful.
Gayda said, however, that Hitler's
move was intended also to establish
the responsibility of every govern
ment in the eyes of its peoples and
history.
Hope Seen at Vatican.
Intense diplomatic activity ex-
tended to the Vatican, where officials
said they saw ray of hope in the
situation.
Pope Plus received Francois
Charles-Roux, French Ambassador
to the Holy See, in private audience
at his summer villa at Castel Gan
dolfo. The Italian, Polish and
Spanish Ambassadors to the Holy
See and a secretary of the British
Legation were among many diplo-
mats who called at the Offices of
the papal secretary of state.
An unofficial Vatican spokesman
said better news of the interna-
tional situation caused a profound
feeling of relief at the Vatican,
where all hopes are that through
the latest conversations way would
be found to overcome the acute crisis
by peaceable means"
The Vatican also was gratified, the
informant said, by the reception
given throughout the world to the
Pope's radio appeal for negotiations
Thursday night. Word reached the
Vatican that even in Germany the
Pope's words were heard and pub
lished with consideration and re-
spect, although the publication was
incomplete in some cases."
War Plans Laid.
An authoritative source said Mus
solini had met with members of the
Italian high command at his office
in the Palazzo Venezia this morning
ito discuss military preparation of
the nation"
Foreign observers thought it pos
sible the meeting meant general
mobilization was under considera-
tion. Two days before calling up
of the last two classes of reservists
there was a similar meeting.
A communique said Foreign Min
lister Count Galeazzo Ciano, Com
munications Minister Antonio Benni,
Gen. Alberto Pariani, chief of the
(see ROME, Page A-20
Evening star., 1939-08-26
France MobiIizes
Three More Classes;
Total Now 100000
DoIodier Confers With
British Envoy on
HitIer's Offer
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 26.-The French gov
ernment today modified three addi-
tional military groups. This call to
the colors made Frances mobiliza-
ton in the face of the European
crisis almost complete.
The national defense ministry an
nounced that Officers and troops
holding mobilization orders bearing
the Nos. /, and are called to
the colors and must conform to the
instructions of their mobilization
cards"
Frances armed forces are now
estimated to total 100000 although
no official figures were issued.
Only men numbered seven and
eight remained to be called.
Daladier Sees Phipps.
Premier Daladier, who signed the
new mobilization order, meanwhile
conferred with British AmbaSsa-
dor Phipps and French diplomats
on the possibility of peace arising
from Adolf Hitler's reported elev-
enth-hour offer of negotiations.
Persons close to M. Daladier said
Hitler's plan was extremely clever"
making it difficult mot to envisage
negotiations.
French spokesmen insisted this
country would not back down on it's
determination to support Poland in
case OF German attack and to reject
any domination by force"
The general impression was that
the plan carried to London by Sir
Neville Henderson, British Ambas-
sador to Berlin, contained Hitler's
minimum demands" and that
france was calling up more troops
to strengthen her stand in case she
definitely enters negotiations. M.
Daladier was maintaining close con-
tact with Britain.
The French Ambassador to Mos
COW, Paul Emile Naggiar, was called
(See PARIS, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Franco and Cabinet
Meet on European Crisis
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BURGOS, Spain, Aug. 26.-Gen-
eralissimo Franco and his ministers
thoroughly examined the critical
international situation" at q long
cabinet session ending early today,
but withheld any statement of
Spain's action in event of war.
The cabinet communique gave no
hint Of the government taking any
extraordinary measures.
Evening star., 1939-08-26

MISSOULA, Mont, Aug. 26 R.-
A westbound Northwest Airlines
passenger plane made an emergency
landing at Missoula Airport last
night because an adjusted propeller
functioned improperly.
Pilot Bert Ritchie landed without
difficulty. A special plane was sent
from Spokane to pick up the IA
passengers.
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Britain S Decision
May Mean War
Or New Munich
Immediate Annexation
Of Donzie Reported
Minimum Demand
BY WILLIAM H. STONEMAN,

Chlcago Daily News Foreign Correspondent
LONDON. Aug 26.-The British
government was today taking a de-
cision which seemed bound to result
either in great war a diplomatic
appeasement outdoing even Munich
or finally, the first great diplomatic
defeat in Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's his
tory.
Hitler, according to best informa-
ton available here, has demanded
the immediate annexation of Dan
zig by the Reich and agreed. in re-
turn for this price, to reserve his
further claims on Poland for fur
ther negotiation. 1t is understood,
however, that Britain would have
to guarantee in advance that certain
OF GermanyS most basic claims
would have to be satisfied in these
negotiations.
Sir Neville Henderson was ex-
pected to fly back to Berlin late
today, where, it was loudly an
nounced this afternoon, Germany
will then make her historic decision
DelWeen peace ana war.
Firm Stand Doubted.
What the cabinets reaction would
be to this proposition, the general
feeling among newSpapermen and
diplomatic representatives of most
powers was that the British would
jump at this chance to avoid war.
The foreign offlce-which, of course,
does not always know what is going
on across the street at No. 10 Down
ing street, the cabinet headquar-
ters-insisted at the same time, and
in no uncertain tones, that there
is not going to be any backsHding."
I'VE are standing up for Poland
in whatever she does" it was an
nounced with some trace of indigna-
ton. There is not going to be any
appeasement this time. Any climb
ing down that is done will have TO
be done by Hitler
Hitler's terms, according to one
story, call for the immediate return
of Danzig and the Polish Corridor
on the basis of the Lansing note of
November 5, 1918, which would re-
store in part the German pre-war
border with some substantial ethno-
graphical corrections. in the former
German province of Posen, but
would also provide for free port
and free acces to it for Poland"
While the foreign Office strenu-
ously denies the truth of this story,
there are others who swear that it
came directly from the British En-
bassy in Berlin and, therefore, is
accurate no matter what the foreign
Office may think.
Hard to Draw Line.
1t is frankly impossible to know
just who is right and in any case
it is impossible to know whether
the cabinet will accept the plan
outlined to it by Sir Neville this
afternoon. If it does not accept,
then it is still impossible to say
whether Hitler will hedge on his
bluff or whether he will 60 right
ahead and attack Poland. If he
does, that, however, and the Poles
fight-as they are almost bound to
then the British and French will
fight. That is as certain as any
thing can be.
In situation like the present one,
(See STONEMAN, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Belgian Cabinet Drufts
Mobilization Decree
By the Associated Pres,

BY the Associated Press
BRUSSELS, Aug. 26.-The Belgian
cabinet drafted decree today for
use by King Leopold in advancing
the partial mobilization of her
military forces if the European crisis
Worsens.
Heavy reinforcements of frontier
patrols, involving the calling up of
a large number of army reserves, al
ready have been made.
AS further preparedness for posi-
BILE war the cabinet drafted a meas
ure which would give the King war
time powers over industry.
Evening star., 1939-08-26

This fact indicated that the
head OF the army was considered
more necessary elsewhere than
at the microphone.
In Brussels King Leopold received
In audience German Ambassador
Won Buelow-Schwante, who was re-
ported to have renewed assurances
from his government that GERMANY
will respect Belgian frontiers in the
event of war.
The Ambassador was understood
to have said the German note of
October 13, 1937-pledging respect
Tor Belgian neutrality-remained
In force and that Germany would
in no way attack the integrity of
Belgium and would respect her
frontiers as long as Belgium main
tanned her attitude of strict neutral
ity.
The German Ambassador to the
Netherlands also was understood to
have told Queen Wilhelmina that in
the event of European war Ger
many would respect the neutrality
Of her nation.
Early this morning the whole
celebration at Tannenberg, at
which Hitler was to have spoken
tomorrow, was called off because
OF the seriousness of the inter-
national situation.
Sir Neville left here by special air.
plane at 500 am. today (2:20 am,
e. S. t..
High officials in the propaganda
(see BERLIN, Page A-z)
Evening star., 1939-08-26
British Cruiser Leaves
Bar Hurbor Suddenly
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
BAR HARBOR, Me. Aug. 26.-The
British cruiser Berwick cut short
visit to this summer resort today by
sailing under emergency orders to
an undisclosed destination.
The l0,000-ton Berwick, with 36
officers and $50 men, in command of
Capt. A. c. Palmer. was placed under
emergency orders Of the British
war office Thursday when threat OF
war in Europe became imminent.
Capt. Palmer said orders of to-
days nature were issued "only when
trouble is expected within "a hours. :"
Evening star., 1939-08-26
80 Long Enough
Says Women, 100
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CRESKILL, N. j., Aug. 26.-Mrs,
James Bogert observed her Tooth
birthday today by advising all pros
pective centenarians they would do
best to stop at 80.
Don't ever wish to live to be l00,"
she said. Eighty Is enough"
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Oliver ". Frey Dies;
Former House Member
BY the Associated Press.

0y VIC HSSOCIHVcU 1ItbS.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 26.-
Oliver w. Frey, 40, Democratic Rep
resentative in Congress from Penn
sylvania's ninth district from 1898
to 1888, died today. First named to
MI vacancy, he was twice reelected.
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Army Said to Have Advised
Hitler to Show Desire
To Negotiate
By LOUIS P. LOCHNER.

DEhLlN, aug. ZO.-A trustworthy ana author
1tatlve informant insisted today that compromise
in the German Polish crisis is under way and declared
that the danger of world war is definitely averted"
The informant stuck to his viewpoint when he
bition private aviation the stoppage of boat service
Danzg the cancellation of large number of trains the
operations
All these he explained had been decided
earlier and being always
1t
The turning point contended
this morning At that time said order begin
along the Polish border and Danzg 43o this morning
rescinded
At2 telephone and telegraph communications with foreign
countries after interruption
poland also Cancelled newspaper preparations to pub
sh mobilization DEGREES this morning, the Chicago Daily
News reported from papers had received
orders to have mobilization posters and front mobza
ton DEGREES printed and ready for immediate release at
2:3O am The newspapers instructed keep their
first editions normal but to be prepared mobiza
ton specials at moments notice. Then at
employees were told they could 60 homeD
Army Hitler to Negotiate.
High army quarters said strongly advised
Adolf Hitler to show the willingness negotiate
President in his reply President Roosevelt
The result he said
sons mission to London today
Paris advised of Hers latest offer the
Informant said
This assertion by information divuged by
spokesman morning to the effect that the reav
big decisions being arrived Berlin
London.
Neville the informant said would not have flown to London
had he not been convinced that his
In Beins financial section the optimism prevailed
Here, too, it was held, had come
The optimistic informant agreed other
responsible quarters that tense any
thing might yet happen
On all sides the informant said expected that the
highest preparedness and watchfulne continue
Rechstag Call Reported.
Reports that Adolf Hitler the German nation
tnrough hastily assembled Rehstag days
emo ran through Berlin today but without confirmation
Meanwhile the Fuehres eleventh hour message flown
to London by Sir Neville being pondered by the British
government.
Deny knowledge of
ohca quarters said they knew nothing of an intended
Relchstag session "at this hour
The Relchstag secearia were being
made Tor meeting Nevertheless the spread with amazing
rapidity
First evidence of it about am E. S. T when
the Press Offices eeponed friends of
tne eolors telling them they had heard the
would be announced forthwith the
Before entering government Wilhemsrasse at
noon the Associated Press some of
streeu from the Rechschancelery why they
haven't you heard?" These the Rechstag
to be called together"
Brauchitsch Speech Off.
onorty a1ter noon 1T
Co Gen waiter Won Brauchisch was to make
10 all th armed forces of the
eao OF the army was to have spoken significance the
lannenoerg victory over Russia Is years
Evening star., 1939-08-26
BRITISH CABINET CALLED ON HITLER TERMS
Order for Offensive to Beqin
This Morning Declared Killed
BULLETIN

LONDON, Aug. 26 lP).-The British government
will send its reply to Adolf Htlers reported peace offer
to Berlin tomorrow, it disclosed tonight as the
CABINET met in emergency session to draft the answer
Evening star., 1939-08-26
Forecast

From the Omitted States Weather Bureau report.
Mostly cloudy tonight; tomorrow fair,
moderate temperature; gentle northerly
winds. Temperatures today-Highest,
78, at pm; lowest SO, at am.
Evening star., 1939-08-26

(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-4.
Evening star., 1939-08-26
AirIiner Forced Down

(See PARIS, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-08-26

(See LONDON, Page A-2)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-30

lar-but because it is so peaceful.
1t is one of the finest drives I
have ever taken.
Like A Peaceful Dream
1--WE have made quick week.
end trip to Miami and back. That
means we have driven this road
three times. We fell more in love
with it each time
Coming back to Key West this
last time, we began to feel our
selves change about two hours
out of Miami. We could feel
people and cosmopolitanism drop
away from us. We could almost
hear the rush and hustle of life
growing DINNER and DINNER be-
hind us.
ION the Overseas Highway you
have unspeakably peaceful beau
ty. The shallow waters have col
ors you can't even name. The
scrubby growth on the keys is
not unsightly. Now and then you
see palms waving along the
beaches.
When we actually left the
Florida mainland, it was as
though we had stepped off of
reality onto the top of a peaceful
Continued on Page Fourl
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NJ. FERNANDEZ
RITES SUNDAY
KEY WEST RESIDENT DIED
1880 O'CLOCK SAT-
URDAY NIGHT

Manuel Fernandez. Sc, died
Saturday night 1880 o'clock at the
home, 400 Southland street. Fun
.eral services were held 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon from the
residence, Rev. Joe Tolle Of First
Methodist church officiating.
Funeral arrangements were un-
der the direction Of the Lopez
Funeral Home.
The lodge Logia Marti No. 3,
Order Caballero dc la Luz, Inc,
1915, of which the deceased had
been member in good standing
for Il years, attended the fun
eral in body. This was the first
member of the order passing
way this year.
SUI vivCr5 arc the widow. Mrs.
rosa Fernandez; three sons, John,
Louis and Armando Fernandez;
three daughters, Misses Rosa,
Mary and Josephine Fernandez;
two brothers, Marcelino and An
tonic Fernandez; one sister, Miss
Rita Fernandez, and five grand
children.
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PERFECT PLANS
FOR NAVY DANCE
MAYOR MEETS WITH COUN-
GIL COMMITTEE THIS
AFTERNOON,

A meeting of Key West City
Council Committee, which will
give civic dances for the officers
and men of u. S. Navy Patrol
Wing Five now based at Key
West, with Mayor Willard M.
Albury will be held at 4 p. m to-
day in the mayors offices for the
purpose of perfecting plans.
Tentatively the officers dance
will be at the Habana- Madrid
with the site of the enlisted per-
SonnePs dance to be determined
William Monsalvatge heads the
committee from the Council with
other members Earl Adams. w.
Z. p. Roberts and Jim Roberts.