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Washington Journal., 1940-10-04

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Washington Journal., 1940-10-04

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Washington Journal., 1940-10-04

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Washington Journal., 1940-10-04

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Evening star., 1940-05-10
Editorial and Comment
Miscellany

Roosevelt early last evening, the
Ambassador informed the Chief
Executive that the Belgian cabinet
was then in session and that a
German attack was believed immi-
nent.
Shortly before midnight, approxi-
mately daybreak there, the Ambas-
sador called Secretary Hull to in
form him that invasion Of both Bel
gium and Luxembourg had begun.
At about the same time, George
A. Gordon, United States Minister
to The Netherlands, called to say
Holland also had been attacked and
that the Dutch government for
mally had declared itself in a state
Of war with Germany and had asked
aid Of Britain and France.
Calls also were received during the
night from Ambassador Joseph p
Kennedy ct London and William
G. Bullitt at Paris.
immediately upon receipt Of the
first Of these messages. Secretary
Hull hastened to the State Depart
ment and called the following into
consultation: Undersecretary Welles
Assistant Secretaries Adolph Berle
and Breckenridge Long, Special
Assistant James Dunn, European
Division Chief J. Pierrepont Moi
fat and Press Relations Ohief Nj.
caaael McDermott, ( Z; '
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Ndzi Demands Follow Army
Note Handed Holland at Least
Three Hours After Invasion Beains

the nation and the military forces
and furthermore to enter into COM
munication with German military
commanders.
1.-THE motives are: We have ua-
deniable proofs Of an Immediately
threatening invasion by France and
England of Belgium, the Neither
lands and Luxembourg, which in
vasion had been prepared long ago
with the privity (knowledge) OF
Holland and Belgium, with the aim
to attack the Ruhrgebiet Ruhr
district)."
To this Vankleffens answered:
Her majesty's government denies
the supposition that any hostile
agreement has been brought about
with any foreign power against Ger
many.
"On account of this unexampled
assault, undertaken without warn
ing on Germany's part agamss the
Netherlands, the Dutch government
considers itself to be at war With
the German Reich"
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Cuduhy
Continued From First Page.)

cery of the American Legation, Mr..
Gordon added. One of the planes
crashed within q hundred yards Of
the chancery.
Mr.. Gordon was informed by
Dutch officials that German ground
forces had attacked along the entire
eastern frontier while the Nazis air
force bombed all airports.
Mr.. Cudahy broke the news"
about Germany's invasion of Bel
GUM, Holland and Luxembourg
several hours before it happened.
Brig. Gen. Edwin M. Watson, Sec
retary to President Roosevelt. told
reporters today that Mr.. Cudahy
telephoned him at his home between
$50 and 8 O'Clock last night. after
he had failed to get the President,
who was still at dinner.
"Cudahy hit 1t exactly" Gen. Wat
son said. THE remarkable thing
about it is that he said its going
to be Belgium, Holland and Luxem-
bourg.'
The Ambassador said the Prime
Minister, the Minister of National
Defense and the Foreign Minister
Of Belgium were all up and their
information was. there would be an
attack by dawn. !;
lit. Col. Robert d. Brown,
Military Attache, then came on the
wire and said, The Ambassador is
right"
Gen. Watson said he called Presi-
dent Roosevelt as soon as he had
finished talking with Mr.. Cudahy
and the President told MIN to get
In touch Immediately with Secre.
tary of State Hull and Undersec.
retary Welles.
Gen. Watson said he also called
the Belgian Ambassador here ard
''he didn't know a thing about 1t.
All he could say was, My God. my
Cod"
Evening star., 1940-05-10
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
THE HAGUE, May 10.-A diplo-
matte duel was fought behind the
scenes in this Netherlands capital
at dawn today-at least three hours
after Germany had started her in
vasion.
At am. the German Minister,
DR.. julius Count Won Zech Sonst
Won Burkersroda, called upon Meth
erlands Foreign Minister Eelco N.
Vankleffens and presented the fol-
lowing note:
I'VE announce the coming of an
enormous Germany Army. Every
resistance is absolutely useless.
Germany guarantees the present
status OF possession (of the Neither
lands) in Europe as well as over
seas, as well as the dynasty, If every
resistance is dropped. If not. then
there is danger of complete an
Inhalation Of the country and of
the states government.
Therefore, We recommend you
urgently to address q summons to
Evening star., 1940-05-10
1000 More Planes
Ordered BY Allies
From U. 5. Plants
War Department 10 Ask
Funds for 200 Bombers
To Bolster Defenses 70,
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Aviation authorities said TODAY
that the British and French govern.
ments have ordered 1000 or more
additional made war
planes in the last few days.
The new contracts, for the latest
type fighting planes and bombers
developed for the United States
Army Air Corps, were said to have
boosted the allies purchases within
the last month to 1000 or more mill
tary aircraft. g.
At the same time, it was disclosed
that the War Department intends
to recommend to President Roosevelt
that Congress be asked for funds
Immediately to build 200 long range,
four-motor bombers to reinforce
Western Hemisphere defenses.
The additional bombers would be
part Of the 60O0-plane quota
which Congress authorized for the
Air Corps last year. Fifty-two Of
the big bombers, which cost about
100000 each, are in service, and
200 others are on order.
The latest allied plane purchases
conceded with authoritative reports
that the Anglo-French purchasing
mission contemplated relying more
heavily on the United States for
aerial reinforcements than originally
planned, in view of the European
wars new turn and oficial admis.
sions by the British that the allies
were inferior to Germany in air
power.
The latest orders included an un-
disclosed number Of Martin bomberS
and Of fast new pursuit plane
developed for the Air Corps by the
North American Aviation Corp.
Inglewood, Calf.
Evening star., 1940-05-10

relaxed about Z am. today, but all
communications were ordered cut
again at $50 am. The government
ONCE area was surrounded by
guards.
As people In Brussels recovered
from the first shock, flags blos-
somed in the streets, people strolled
In the center Of the town, and troll
leys and automobiles ran as usual,
Martial Law Proclaimed.
Martial law was proclaimed and
the King drafted notes for all neu-
trail countries. Whether Belgium con-
sidered herself in q legal state of
war with Germany was not made
clear.
The Belgian government appealed
to France and Great Britain ito
safeguard our independence"
Ambulances changed continuously
through the streets of Brussels, ap-
parently bearing wounded.
Firing Of anti-aircraft guns was
halted shortly before Z am. and
no bombing had been heard an hour
later. Trolleys ran uninterrupted
and military dispatch riders dashed
through the streets on motorcycles.
It was reported here that the
Germans had dropped leaflets on the
Netherlands capital, The Hague. say
ing Germany was attacking Great
Britain and that the population
must abstain from attacking the
Germans.
The Brussels radio announced
German troops crossed the FROM
tier of Belgium at four points. Ar
tillery fire was heard on the Ger
man-Belgian frontier.
Parachute troops, said the Brus-
sells radio, dropped from German
planes at Nivelles, less than 20
miles directly south Of Brussels and
at st. Trond, 40 miles due east.
Troops were also landed at Hasselt,
in Eastern Belgium.
Schools Ordered Closed.
Violent explosions of anti aircraft
fire were heard over the city where
the cabinet had been sitting in
extraordinary session since am.
In q commtmique, the Belgian
government urged the population to
remain calm, ordered schools closed
and the nation blacked out at night.
Every one was advised to take cover
from air bombs.
The cabinet remained In perma-
nent session after Premier Pierlot
conferred with the King.
Antwerp and its airport was
bombed early today. The railway
station at Jemelle. in the southeast
corner Of Belgium not far from the
Luxembourg frontier, was reported
In flames.
More than 100 German, planes
roared over Brussels and its airport
was subjected to heavy bombing.
Evening star., 1940-05-10

The present invasion is even worse
than that Of 1914.
mo ultimatum WAS given. No
Official notification. No protests.
Instead, q direct attack, violating
the neutrality Of the country.
This attitude deprived Germany
Of any justification. This violation
will hurt the conscience of the en-
tire world abroad.
Belgium is resolved to defend
herself by all means. She has the
right with her and cannot be van
quished."
Naxi Note Delivered.
After the first bombing Of Brus-
sells, German Ambassador Won
Bulow-Schwante delivered to For
eign Minister Spaak q note saying
a tremendous" German army was
marching into Belgium and neigh
boring Holland and Luxembourg to
forestall an allied attack.
The note asked the Belgians not
to resist and promised to preserve
their country.
Even before the Ambassador
spoke, Spaak reported ''the answer
is negative" and handed him q note
saying Belgium would defend her
self against an invasion worse than
that Of 1914.
Brussels has been attacked by
air despite being an open city de-
prived Of military" said the Foreign
Minister, "and no troops will march
across it."
Since the first wave, Brussels itself
has not been bombed. However, the
three air raid alarms were sounded.
Twenty-nine German planes were
reported over the Province Of Bra
bant and others over Linbourg,
both adjoining the Netherlands bor-
der. Anti-aircraft fire could be
heard.
Belgians cheered the arrival Of
the first cars flying allied flags.
German diplomats were confined
to their Embassy, near which q
bomb fell this morning, and all other
Germans In the capital-several
thousand-were arrested.
Warned Of Saboteurs.
The government warned that Ger
man parachute troops already had
been landed in Northern Belgium
and told the people to watch out for
them and for saboteurs.
Soldiers on leave hastened to re-
join units which have been in the
field since September.
German airmen raided Antwerp
and Jemelle, an important railway
center In the Southeast on the main
line between Brussels and Luxem-
bourg. Aerial lights were reported
over Tournai, IS miles west Of
Brussels.
The censorship which was
clamped down during the night was
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Allies Beaten Again
In Swifiness Only
Italian Comment
Diplomatic Circles Feel
Duee Not Yet Ready
To Get Into War
SS the Associated Press.

Ss the Associated Press.
ROME. May 10-Italy accepted
the German invasion Of Belgium,
the Netherlands and Luxembourg
today as another defeat in speed for
the allies without involving Italy
In the war.
Newspapers announced the inva-
sion with streamer headlines, with
"Allies Beaten Once Again in Swift
ness" their only comment.
Rome was criss-crossed by q net
work Of feverish diplomatic activity
as Ambassadors exchanged views,
some of them calling at the Foreign
Ministry.
The Belgian Ambassador, Count
Andre de Kerchove, saw Foreign
Minister Count Ciano, presumably
to inform him Of Belgiums reaction
to the invasion.
Italy Expected to Wait.
It was assumed the British and
French Ambassadors also would
seek interviews for a similar pur-
pose.
The almost unanimous impression
In diplomatic circles was that
Premier Mussolini would keep Italy
out Of the war until the meaning of
its new stroke and its repercussions
became apparent.
United States Ambassador Will
liam Phillips was summoned to the
Chigi Palace today to see Count
Ciano.
Confidence that Italy is remain
ing out of the war for the present
was indicated by the United States
Embassy in refraining from advis-
ing Americans in Rome to leave the
country.
Considered Significant.
The absence of any such recon-
mendation even in the wake of the
German invasion of Belgium, Hol-
land and Luxembourg was consid-
cred significant.
While diplomats awaited a defini-
ton of Italian policy, many specu-
lated on the possible influence King
Victor Emmanuel might exert, since
1taly's Princess Marie Jose Is a sis
ter of King Leopold III Of Belgium.
Marie Jose Is the wife of Crown
Prince Umberto Of Italy, who COM
mands Italy's northern armies.
The first italian news of Hitler's
move came in a brief dispatch by
6tefani, official news agency. Even
then some officials of the italian
press ministry said they were un-
aware of the news.
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Belgium
CONTINUED From First Page.)

ing and had three air raid alarms
IN the early afternoon.
:. ! Killed, 50 Wounded.
While the first wave of Nal bomb
ers took a toll of at least z killed
and 80 wounded throughout the
country, the Foreign Ministry said
the German land forces were halted
by Belgian troops entrenched behind
the demolition line" first-defense
area of destroyed bridges and roads
and other barriers.
King Leopold III ordered COM
plete mobilization and took active
command of all the armed forces.
At the same time Foreign minister
Paul Henri Spaak. In q note to Ger
man Ambassador Bulow-Schwante
announced, Belgium will defend
herself with all means - and can
not be vanquished.'
Two children were killed and SO
persons wounded in the air raid on
Brussels. The Brussels airport also
was bombed.
Bombs fell on numerous railway
stations In the heart OF the country
Both Britain and France promised
quick aid against the German blow,
which came without warning In an
attempt to clear route into France
and secure bases for attacking Eng
land.
Foreign Minister Spaak, implor-
ing assistant without delay" told
the French and British Ambassadors
the Belgian government "has decided
to resist with all its powers"
King 10 Address Chamber.
The King prepared to address a
special session Of the Chamber of
Deputies.
A hospital for the insane at
Mortsel was reported to have been
set afire by bombs. (This report
was denied Immediately In Ger
many, where 1t was said Adolf
Hitler had given explicit orders
thAt hospitals marked with the Red
Cross were not to be bombed.)
The text Of the note handed t<
the German Ambassador follows:
Germany for the second time ha,
Invaded neutral and loyal Belgium
Evening star., 1940-05-10

have headed In the general direction
Of the Philippines as part of routine
| activities, but that did not indicate
they were proceeding to those is
lands.
Speculation has arisen over what
the United States might do with
| reference to the Dutch East Indies
as result of the invasion of the
Netherlands.
Asked If it were possible to base
the fleet In the Philippines. Admiral
Stark said: Anything is possible,
but I had not even given any
thought to it,"
How about Guam?" he was
asked.
There Is no change in that sit
uation, absolutely none." the ad-
miral replied.
First formal recognition by this
Government of actual involvement
of the three lowland nations came
in the early morning hours as Presi-
dent Roosevelt ordered Sec
retary Morgenthau to initiate
proper action before American
financial markets opened for the
freezing" Of credits and other
assets of these countries in the
United States. Shortly before 8
o'clock an Executive order effecting
this decision was signed by the
President.
Similar action was first taken
after: German invasion Of Denmark
and Norway early last month, with
explicit statutory authorization SUBJ
sequently being enacted by Con-
greSs.
The order gives to the Secretary
OF Treasury veto authority over any
movement or transfer of assets Of
the nations involved which actually
are within the United States, barring
any effort to send such assets to the
countries affected or any effort by
Nazi officials to take possession of
them here.
Regulations making the order op-
erative were transmitted 1t once by
Secretary Morgenthau to all Fed
eral Reserve Banks.
According to the Associated Press,
latest estimates Of Dutch and Bel
gian cash deposits in this country
were about 5000, ,OO0, 900 and, $780,
000, 1000, respectively. Additional Sc
curities and some gold also are held
here by the governments and some
Of their citizens.
r. &c ~ khoA
Treasury permission win be given
to accredited representatives Of the
invade0 governments to make use
OF the funds. Dr.. Loadon 4 few
days ago was appointed paymaster
for the entire foreign service Of his
government in event 1t became en-
broiled In the war.
To the midmorning conference at
the White House, the Presidents ad-
yisers brought all informAtions gath
cred In night Of cable and tele-
phonic communications with our
representatives abroad. Frequent
contact was being maintained today
between the White House, the State
Department and the principal Euro
pean listening posts.
Dutch and Belgian diplomatic Of
fices here likewise established con-
tact with their governments and
were expected to present whatever
information they could gather to the
State Department.
Initial notice here of the German
aggression against the neutral low,
land countries was telephoned by
John Cudahy, American Ambassa-
dor to Belgium and Minister to Lux
embourg. In q telephone conversa-
] ton from Brussels with President
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Injured in FoII

Thomas E. Watkins, IS, an en-
ploye Of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
suffered injuries to his back this
morning when he fell from the
second floor window Of the home Of
hts mother, Mrs. Virginia watkins,
at Gil Jefferson street NV, willis
putting up IN awning. He Wa, re.
moved to Casualty Hospital. As Wss
not believed 70 b seriously hurt.
Evening star., 1940-05-10

A small disturbance is moving eastward
near latitude $50 N. and longitude 550 W.,
with lowest pressure about 1908 millibars
t29.77 inches). attended By fresh to strong
winds over small area. Another is CEN
Cape Hstteras. moving . east.noStheastS.rS. d
apparently with increasing intensity and
lowest pressure about 1907 millibars
i29.14 inches). Pressure Is relatively low
from Lake Huron southwestward over the
Lover Missouri Valley, Concordia, Kans..
1913 millfbars t30.O4 inches), followed
by rising pressure over the Northern Plains
and the extreme Upper Mississippi Valley,
Bismarck. n. OAK, 1O2S.1 millibars (3O 80
inches). During the last "a hours there
have been showers in the West Gulf States
and portions Of the Southeastern States,
while light showers occurred in the Upper
fallen from the Carolinas westward over
Tennessee and Arkansas
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
ct Harpers Ferry; Potomac clear at Great
Falls today
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Generous Response

Response to the placing of boxes
IN Havana, Cuba, for the collection
OF magazines and newspapers to be
distributed to prisons, hospitals and
welfare institutions was 30 great
that additional receptacles had to
be provided.
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Report
(Furnished by the Unite

Furnished Weather
District Of CoumbiaFair
light showers little change tonight about
degrees light variable winds becoming tomorrow
and continued cool tonight; cloudy
lowed by light showers in west and central portions.
Vgna-Far tonight cloudy followed by light
showers in west portion; continued COOL - go
West Vgnaght showers beginning
slightly tonight cooler in northwest
~~N'-"~.'
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Summary Of
Todoy's Star
NotionoI

Notionol
Roosevelt confers with diplomatic
and defense advisers. Page Al
The Netherlands denies any pacts
against Germans. Page Ala
Congressional survey Of Nays ship,
plane program planned. Page A-12
House vote for more farm funds
threatens debt limit. Page ALA
F. Wayland Aver Cup awarded New
York Times. Page BIS
Washington and Vicinity
Jobless Act amendment seems DOOM
ed at this session. Page b.
Senate expected to pass $49, ,e97 $40
d. c. bill Monday. Page B-1
Forty per cent of symphony fund re-
ported pledged. Page B-1
Editorial and Comment
This and That. Page A-10
Answers to Questions. Page A-10
Letters to The Star. Page A-1O
David Lawrence. Page ALL
Alsop and kintner. Page ALL
FTeoer1c William Vile. Page ALL
constantine Brown. Page Ali
Charles G. Ross. Page ALL
Miscellany
Natures Children. Page C-5
Vital Statistics, Pare B-21
Bedtime Story. Page Clio
Letter-Out. Page Gle
Winning Contract. Page Gle
Uncle Rays Corner. Page Gil
crossword Puzzle. Page Gil
Evening star., 1940-05-10

Fsreisn Statisns.
(Noon. Greenwich time. toAAy)
Temperature. weather.
Horta tFayaD. Azores sc Cloudy
(current observationso
San Juan. Puerto Rico so Cloudy
Havana Cubs 70 Clear
Colon. Canal Zone 80 Cloudy
Evening star., 1940-05-10
Report fer Last "A Hours.

Rsesrd fer Last "a Heurs.
rrom noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest. 66, 4 pm. yesterday. Year ago.
Lowest. 4s. g Am. today. Year ago. 90.
Record Tsapefatsrss TAls Year.
HiRhest. SO. on May z.
Lowest, ., on January 20.
Humidity fer Lase - 0oura.
Ufom noon yesterday to noon today
Hishest. 90 per cent, at $50 Am. today.
Lowest. "a Per cent, at noon today.
Tide Tables.
Yurnished BY United States Coast and
oeodetic survey
Today. Tomorrow.
Atgh --------.-- 8:47 Am. 1890 AIN.
Low ------------ 4:O7 am. 4:47 am
HiSh ----------- 1918 pm. HOE pm
Low ------- 4:62 pm. b:32 pm
1Ae San sad Neon.
Rises. Sets.
sun. today - Sol 700
Sun, tomorrow 500 7:1O
Noon. today --- 7:3l am, 1907 p.m.
AutoMobns lights must b turned a
one-haH hour after sunset.
Rreeiuitatien,
Evening star., 1940-05-10

A9toWooue nEhte must b turned q
one-nalt hour after sunset
Rroe1Ditstjoa.
Evening star., 1940-01-17
Oyster Roast SUNDAY

The annual oyster roast Of the
Forty and Eight of the District
American Legion will be held at 2
pm: Sunday at the Potomac Boat
CLUB, Thity- sixth and K streets NV.