STATE OF WAR EXISTS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20906, 11 September 1939, Page 8

STATE OF WAR EXISTS

PROCLAMATION BY CANADA DECLARATION SIGNED BY THE KIN 6 FIRST AMERICAN NATION TO ENTER CONFLICT (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 11.5 a.m.) OTTAWA, Sept. 10 Canada has declared war. The proclamation was cabled to London for the King’s signature, and after word had been received that the King had signed the proclamation it was published in the official gazette. The declaration became effective on Sunday and the Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons to-morrow regarding the detailed arrangements for Canada’s participation in hostilities. This is the first time that Canada has declared war, because in 1914 she merely gazetted the British declaration. Canada is also the first American nation to enter the present conflict. The text of the declaration reads: “Whereas, with advice of the Privy Council, we have signified approval of issuing a proclamation in the Canada Gazette declaring that a state of war with the German Reich exists and has existed in the Dominion as from September 10, now therefore we hereby declare and proclaim that a state of war with the Reich exists and has existed in the Dominion as from September 9. Issued under the seal of Viscount Tweedsmuir, in the name of His Majesty.”

PRO-GERMAN PLOT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRIOA SQUELCHED BY GENERAL SMUTS PURCHASES IN UNITED STATES UnlleJ Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. CopyrlfrUlj NEW YORK, September 8 The London correspondent of the New York Times states that when General Smuts “squelolied” the proGerman group's neutrality proposals and carried the Union to war he did better than he realised. It is reported that the neutrality proposals veiled a German plot to acquire South Africa's entire gold output, and establish submarine bases and reconnaissance air bases. The sparsely-settled coastal districts in South Africa would have been isolated from the Empire. Controlled by the pro-German group which planned the requisition of gold, paying for it in South African currency, the group would have ceased sending gold to London, to sell instead in New York, where it could be transformed into dollar credits, with which the Reich’s bank would buy goods and services allegedly on behalf of neutrals but actually for the use of the war machine. The extent to which the individual South African pro-Germans were cognisant of Germany’s ultimate ambitions is doubtful. FIRST WAR ACTION SEIZURE OF GERMAN SHIP CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT * United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlf&i) DURBAN, Sept. 9 South Africa’s first war action was taken when armed police seized the German ship Hagan, a HamburgAmerika Line vessel of 5988 tons, lying in Durban Harbour. A Capetown message says South Africa has cancellea the German clearing agreement involving £6,355,000 sterling. It plans to sell elsewhere wool earmarked for Germany, comprising 36 per cent of the clip. AMERICA’S NEUTRALITY PROCLAIMED TO THE WORLD EMBARGOES TO CANADA (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 11 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 The United States has applied the neutrality law to Canada. Mr Roosevelt has signed two proclamations, the first extending the embargoes to Canada and the second again proclaiming the United States’ neutrality to the world. WILL TO PEACE ATTITUDE OF THE ITALIANS MAINTENANCE OF NEUTRALITY (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyrtrati •ROME, Sept. 10 The Rome correspondent of the New York Times says Italy, through the inspired press, reaffirms her determination to remain neutral indefinitely. This emphasis means that Germany’s exhibition of military strength has not induced Italy to throw in her lot, and therefore, until there is another phase of the war calling for a , decision, Italy will continue as at present. The people are showing their will to peace in all circumstances. There has been no mention of the “Axis” since hostilities started.

CANADA’S PART 00-OPERATION WITH BRITAIN UNITY OF THE EMPIRE (UDiiod Press Assn.—Elec. TeL Capjrrlfftl) (Received Sept. 9, 3 p.m.) OTTAWA, Sept. 8 The Prime Minister, in the House of Commons, said that he did not believe conscription was necessary and he would not introduce it. Forms of co-operation with Britain include economic pressure, regulations imposing the banning of trading with the enemy, and controlling enemy shipping, and property. Canada would be the source of supply of much materials of war. They had determined that a national effort was necessary to bring agriculture and industry to the highest efficiency. Close consultation is being maintained with Britain to ensure that Canada’s assistance should not be unplanned and irresponsible. Dr Manion claimed that Canada was actually at war. “ When Britain wars, Canada wars,” he said, ** I do not believe that any part of the Empire can be neutral when another part is warring.” BRITISH ACTION BPIRIT OF THE COVENANT LEAGUE OF NATIONS NOTIFIED VISCOUNT HALIFAX’S LETTER (United Pres, Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 1.10 p.m.) LONDON. Sept. 10 Viscount Halifax has sent a letter to the League of Nations pointing out that the Government's action has conformed with the spirit of the Covenant. Germany has disregarded the Keliogg Pact and her obligations to BOlve the dispute without force. 2,000,000 MEN THE WEBTERN FRONT MRRIOON CLAIMS BY THE GERMANS (United Press. Assn.—Elec. Tel coorrlshl) (Received Sept. 11. 1 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 10 A German radio asserts that the calling up of Russian reservists increases the western front garrison from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000. fight with Belgian planer STRONG PROTEST ENTERED CREW OF FIVE INTERNED I United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON. Sept. » Hie British Air Ministry has confirmed that British and Belgian aeroplanes came into conflict over Belgium last night. A U.B.C. broadcast said two British aeroplanes had been over Germany, dropping leaflets. On their way home they were challenged by Belgian aircraft. One British machine was forced down by a Belgian fighter. Its crew of two landed by parachute. The British machine returned to its base. The British Ambassador at Brussels is apologising to Belgium, blaming the weather conditions. A message from Brussels says that Belgium strongly protested to Britain against violation of neutrality in connection with flights over Holland says a message from The Hague ’ V