ALLIED COUNCIL MEETS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20908, 13 September 1939, Page 7

ALLIED COUNCIL MEETS

MR CHAMBERLAIN IN FRANCE CONCENTRATION OF ALL ALLIED RESOURCES FIRM POSITION ON QUESTION OF PEACE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 13, 11 a.m.) PARIS, Sept. 12 It is officially stated that the Allied Supreme Council met somewhere in France to-day. Mr Neville Chamberlain and M. Daladier attended. The latter’s office issued a statement that it was decided to concentrate all the allied Powers’ resources on the war and give Poland all possible assistance. The meeting was not known until M. Daladier returned to Paris. It was said that Mr Chamberlain requested it in order to have the Allies take a firm and final position regarding the question of a separate peace with the Germans. It is reported that the question of Italy’s position as a neutral nation was also discussed. Field Marshal Gamelin and Lord Chatfield were present. LONDON, Sept. 12 The Ministry of Information says the purpose of the meeting was “to make possible the direct and personal exchange of views on the present situation and on the measures to be taken in the immediate future.” Mr Chamberlain and Lord Chatfield flew to France and back in a Royal Air Force machine.

CLOSE RELATIONS ANGLO-FRENCH CO-OPERATION PROSECUTION OF COMMON AIM CONTINUED WITH VIGOUR (Ofllcial Wireless) (Received Sept. 13, 1 p.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 12 The fact that the first meeting of tile Supreme War Council of Britain and France has been held within 10 days of the outbreak of war is remarkable testimony to the close relations so long maintained between the Governments of France and Britain, and to the absolute coniidence which has grown up between them. By thus early establishing personal contact the leaders of the two countries have demonstrated the intention of their two Governments to co-oper-ate energetically in plans which seem to have been concerted efficiently and without unnecessary delay. The impression created in London by the news which tile Supreme War Council allowed to become public today, that British troops are already in France, is regarded as striking evidence of the will and readiness of tiie Allies to prosecute their common aim with vigour. ALLIED UNITY IN DEADY EARNEST LESSON FOR THE WORLD “GOT DOWN TO BRASS TACKS” (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 13, 11.35 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12 Giving 10 Downing Street as the source, the Ministry of Information said the -British and French representatives at the meeting of the Allied Council were “completely unanimous” on the war plans, and “Britain and France had now trot down to brass tacks and made it plain for the world to see that they are tackling the joh in deadly earnest.” Mr ‘Chamberlain travelled to France for the meeting of the Supreme War Council in a Royal Air Force machine and returned safely late in the afternoon. DEVELOPMENT OF WAR STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER WEEKLY REVIEW INTENDED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 11 At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday a statement on the developments in the war situation since last Tuesday as full as is consistent with public interest will be made by the Prime Minister, Mr Chamberlain. it is expected a similar review will be made at least once a week in Parliament. The Government’s intentions regarding the national register will also be revealed on Wednesday. A Ministry of Information bulletin states that Geneial Belong, lately Finnish military attache in London, lias been promoted to general of a division.

DEAD FRENCH AIRMEN FULL MILITARY HONOURB GERMAN ARMY’S TRIBUTE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 13, 11 a.m.) BERLIN, Sept. 12 Two French officers who lost their lives in an air battle were buried at Karlsruhe with full military honours. The German Army sent a wreath. THE WINDSORS RETURN TO ENGLAND DUKE VISITS MOTHER PLANS FOR THE FUTURE (United Press Assn Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 13, 11 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12 It Is officially stated that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor are In England. Tha London oorraspondant of tha United Press states that It Is reliably reported that the Duka and Duohass are staying at the home of Major Edward Dudley Metoalfa at Coleman’a Hatch, In Sussex, The Duchess will remain there meantime. The Duke Is visiting Queen Mary at Marlborough House. It Is believed the Duke and Duchess later will reside at the London home of the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Not even high officials of the King's Household wore aware of the journey of the Duke and Duchess or knew late to-night that they had returned. It is understood that they came by sea. DESERTING GERMANS CRITICISM OF HITLER WOULD PREFER TIIE KAISER (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, -Sept. 12 The Daily Express says the Paris Radio yesterday reported that neutral motorists returning from Germany via Aachen had seen pieces of paper pinned to trees bearing these words written in German; "Rather the Kaiser of God’s good grace than the scoundrel from Berchtesgaden.” A Daventry broadcast quotes a report that one German officer and 20 German soldiers deserted to the French. The officer is said to have stated that if a pontoon bridge were placed over the Rhine thousands of German troops would cross it. Evacuation of Civilians The Geneva correspondent of the Times reports that tiie civilian population is being evacuated from Baden, on the right bank of the Ahine. The town of Stint Louis, in the Rhine Valley, is also being evacuated by civilians. The whole area eau be Hooded if necessary.