L.l. n British Capital Easlnr 111" - opAltbough Liverpool and Else where re neavny oiraiea FOUR NAZIS DOWNED inXDOX, Oct. 22: (CP) Four Lmm raiders were shot down Li tonitht in a fierce air bat- ltor the southeast coast while in London signalled the tularin ,rt-sixtli consecutive night of Lrlil sie after a day of com- ' Iiraiive quiet. Two alarms sound- ' in London during the day but 1 Ij nimti were seen over London Inpite activity over the south- fast coast. LONDON, Oct 22. After a quiet Lht and a morning during which I. dty was unmolested, the first trald alarm' of today In London laded about noon. Fog and Luds during the night and morn- evidently hampered the enemy's Orations. The night the forty- of air raiding was the qulet- : in a month and a half since 5. ! Ijtanbcr Hovtier, Liverpool, Merscyslde j'jand elsewhere including Cov- tijind Birmingham in the bthrest were heavily attacked pailderable damage and cas ks Towns in the Midland tlto subjected to attack and tsrclal and business premises id is houses damaged. lintheast England and Wales Lba and casualties were lleht. fctarhout yesterday London lira U'o hit and run alarms lite city was able to sleep in pauie quiet last night -with and Intermittent at- (indle Fit toman planes were shot I "usurious parts of the coun-Rttrfav In rtavHoht rolrts ln nvpr IinHnii. nno nver ha. ine over Milton and one t'ttrtmington, fires were started by In- p7 bombs in London last pi Hit they were quickly cxtln- atu. Slinriiv Vlvtif W moonlight weather favor- n tV.olp nnprfl tlnnv 13 H clear was sounded early nvorrilng but the enemy t-l f toon back again and bombed f wiscirts. - MllS UVIIVt Ml W a vv I. fir were struck during Sat-iy night Including Wales. Three the Midlands were heavily ffrted and one was hit nartlcu- F'l hard. Won It. Kent and Essex al- jTOvea their share of the as-1 I w alarms but anti-aircraft IJiwere successful in keeping the r-7 .way rrom the central por- V M the cltv and there were Severs ,4,-ii.i- i 1 .1 uugwgllua, lib ltlOk t...v enemy planes, one falling In r-. m a central London street, r ' brought rf r. i... ;j al Air Force planes were I TV UI Un rjl-l- . . . . . a. ouues emnassv in twn, it ig disclosed, has been C ' ""moing, windows nav- I? uuua'ng was wrecked. ah i. I tserlln rowi j m. . . .. . 1 1 i. c!i in T n n r nn n m 1 1 iST"4.01 hatt bccn fcSVZ1..1" twenty-four L v iT. ' ine week-end. The at r - "uwever, has not been since 'wi a iniMiit ra wtST- Hirer Bucharest Ifahn "'-re suaKcii mornln- I farin(iuake shock this "dial,. lcre were no im- Vltbti.1. rn' of any lost lives feared T bIMlnW Were havered. ?! mcs as uui,dI,,Ss L1 "ulMri, l0CK was also felt ilkam a c,sewhere In the rTf cal surprise for the world is im pending, it is said here. Despite Britirti and American counter-effort, the new order In Europe as proposed by the Reich Is about to become a reality. It 1$ reported that Foreign Minister von Ribben-trop is about to visit Russia. POUNDING BYR.A.F. Entire Channel Coast in Flames Enemy Convoy lias Bad Time Ham- burg Hit Heavily Afain LONDON. Oct. 22. The Koyal Air Force was active yesterday in attacking enemy convoys in Channel waters. At Dunkerque a sinjle raider attacked one convoy of twelve to fifteen armed cargo ships and dropped such heavy bombs on them that they seemed to be almost lifted out of the water One was seen by the pilot to heel right over and at least two others were badly damaged. Other enemy objectives at Boulogne, Hamburg, Dus.el-dorf and elvewhere were effectively attacked. One British plane failed to return. Extensive damage was again done to the enemy. One authoritative report today said that almost the entire French Invasion coast was in flames and the most of its ports were crippled. Berlin admitted that a number of persons were killed In another heavy raid on Hamburg by the Royal Air Torce last night. There were also British raids elsewhere In Germany, Berlin announced, failing, as usual, however, to concede that any military objectives had been struck. The intensive British night raids followed daylight attacks on German shipping along the French coast. AT HAMBURG The Air Ministry announced today that British planes dropped tons of high explosives and at least 1,000 incendiary bombs last night on Hamburg shipbuilding yards where German warships are under construction. The bombers were handicapped by heavy ground haze, great searchlight activity and intense antl aircraft fire so, instead of attacking en masse, they split up and approached singly from different directions and varying heights. Numerous fires were started In shipbuilding docks and chains of fires became engulfed in one great flaming mass. Bad weather curtailed the Royal Air Force attack somewhat Saturday night but, nevertheless, Channel bases were hit and the fact that nine German radio stations went oft the air indicated that offensive was being carried on even then. Since Saturday night there has been a great intensification of the British attack. CROSS CHANNEL FIGHT For the third successive day, there was another spectacular cross Channel bombardment late yesterday with both British and enemy big guns taking part. FRANCE IS N0WW00ED Germany Endeavouring to Get Vichy Government to Declare War on Britain BERLIN, Oct. 22: (CP) of the Petain-Laval government J being persuaded to declare war on : the side of the Axis powers is fore-iseen here amid indications that Forign Minister Joachim von Rlb-bentrop Is either on his way or about to start a Journey, presumably to Vichy. Dispatches from Les Verriere3, Switzerland, quoted, travellers as saying that the Axis powers would offset comparatively easy peace terms to Vichy in return for a war declaration. It Is also reported that Vice-Premier Pierre Laval may go to Paris to meet von Rlbbentrop, An Important statement In rp-gard to Spain's relation with the Axlt may be expected within forty-eight hours, It was said In Berlin today. BOLSTER UP FRENCHMEN Prime Minister Churchill Urges Them To Be Of Good Cheer-British Victory Their Salvation LONDON, Oct. 22: (CP I Prime .Minister Winston Churchill warm ed Frenchmen everywhere lasi night that Chancellor Adolf Hitler "Is resolved on nothing less than complete wiping out of the French nation" and urged French men to "rearm your spirits before it is too late." He declared, that Great Britain was fitting for a victory "we will share with you" and he said that all Great Britain asks of Frenchmen "Is that, If you cannot help us, at least you wll) not hinder us." He gave French people new hope that they wou'16 be saved rrom complete obliteration by a British victory. He said the time was fast approaching when Great Britain would be fighting an offensive war. "For more than thirty years In peace and war," said Mr. Church-Ill, "I have marched with you. I imarch still along the same road. 1 speak to you at your firesides wherever you are, whatever your1 fortunes may be. I pray again: "God protect France.' I "We do not forget the ties which unite us to France." Great Britain would persevere In good heart ha the cause of the J freedom of all Europe. In bad times when one was heavily smitten by vile and wicked forces, there must be care against getting at loggerheads one with the other. That was something which the enemy was .trying to bring about. "Here in London which Hitler said would be reduced to ruins and which is now being bombed" said the Prime Minister "our people are bearing up unflinchingly. Our Air Force Is more than holdfng its own. We are awaiting the long promised Invasion and so are the fishes. This is only the beginning. We have, as ever, the command of the sea. In 1941 we shall have command of the air. The story Is not finished but it may not be bo long. , "Hitler, by his weapons, his fifth column and his traitors, has been able to subjugate many fine countries lit Europe. With his little Italian accomplice trailing along, they will try to carve up Britain." Not only did Hitler think about stealing Other people's country Including that of his little confed-' orate, Italy, but this monstrous abortion of hatred and deceit ln- tonHprf to wlDe out the whole French nation and quench forever its culture and inspiration. It was his intention to reduce all Europe I to Bochedom for his pillage and UBRARY . i hfeatlien Eqrecasl -1 Tomorrow sTTdes it j prince Rupert and Queen Char-. te islands Strong southeast High .. 6:00 ajn. 165 It. lids, reaching gale force towards ', 17:43 p.m. 17.8 It. night Cloudy and mild with ralh. Low 11:41 am. 9.8 It. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITIS H COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER rrSTNo. 248. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1940. price: t CENTS eavy lomatic Manoeuvres On FAS OUIET iBerlin Promises IN LONDON rMaA SurP"se LAST NIGHT,"" "tra, ""h BERLIN, Oct. 22: A nPw nnn. j2 FINAL BULLETINS DIPLOMATIC MOVES LONDON Heavy diplomatic manoeuvres are going; on in Europe. One report is that a Ilusso-Turkish military alliance is in the making. On the other hand. Axis powers are known to be exerting efforts to tighten their j bends with the Soviet and Rome said that the Axis would seek a i new agreement with Moscow cov- j ering moves in the Balkans and Far East. Greece and Turkey have completed a military alliance according to advices reaching here. ATTACK ON TORBKUK LONDON The Royal Air Fo'rce launched a terrific attack today on the Italian Llvyan base of Torbruk. Barracks and fuel tanks were hit. Elsewhere in North "Af rica the British were effectively active against the Italians, doing heavy damare. Land operations are comparativelv quiet. For the first time the Italians have bombed Cairo, twice last night and once today. One person was killed and another injured but damage was slight. MEXICO CANCELS DEAL MEXICO CITY President Cardenas announces cancellation of a large oil concession to Japan. A large order for shipment of scrap Iron from Mexico to Japan is also rejected. JAPAN NOT SATISFIED TOKYO Japan is not satisfied with the progress of negotiations with the Netherlands East Indies to secure deliveries of 'high test gasoline. PASSAGES CANCELLED SHANGHAI United States residents in Shanghai are pro- ( testing at an increase in passen ger rates to the United States, Half of 3500 Americans who were to have left for home are said to have cancelled their passages. Indignation meetings are being held. CRASHING IN FRANCE Bad Weather Causing German Planes To Have Trouble There recently has been causing many - l 1 i U 1,. Prime Minister In closing. "May It long live to enjoy its true inheritance." The Prime Minister spoke both hi English, and French and his speech was later re-broadcast In German. TAKING OVER TROPHIES OTTAWA Old German guns from the last war, on exhibit in various parts of Canada as trophies, may be requisitioned and modernized for use In the present war. NOVEMBER 11 HOLIDAY OTTAWA Remembrance Day, November 11, will be observed as usual as a national holiday in Canada. RUMANIA BLACKS OUT BUCHAREST Regular nightly black-outs throughout Rumania have been ordered, commencing last night. BOMBINGS PROTESTED WASHINGTON United States is considering protesting to the Italian government at bombing of American oil properties in Arabia. James A. Moffatt of the Standard Oil Co. of California com-plain to the Department of State that American lives have been endangered. FOREIGN CONTROL WASHINGTON The Interstate Commerce Commission will conduct an inquiry into control by foreign agencies of American corporations throueh holding of patents and otherwise. FLOOD REFUGEES VANCOUVER Scores of flood refugees from' Squamish and along the line of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway arrived here yesterday on the Lady Cynthia. At Bella Coola the floods caused the sinking of a fishing boat and the carrying out of a bridge. New York Stock Market Is Weak All Averages Off With Turnover For Day Rather Light Hazelton Route Is Favored OTTAWA, Oct. 22: (CP) It is said in well informed quarters that the westerly route via Hazelton has been chosen by the international Alaska highway com mission as the best for the projected highway. Indications are growing that an early start may be made on the building of the highway as an international defence STRENGTH IS SHOWN . NEW YORK, Oct. 22: The New! E.E. BRANDT lonuon, Oct. zz:-uaa weatnex Vft . . t m.rr .aV. him,pH nnri it was uerman airpuuies to uaii uii iij--.. . -. ,7nnrn TnHnet.ril Ing fields In France, according ; to t 'd m ' m37 ff uuurmawuu reutiuns " "--81; ralUs 28.68, Off .21, and Utlll- isiry in tionuon. Uncle Sam Keeps New Bomb Sight WASHINGTON, Oct. 22: United States military authorities deny reports that a new super-bomb sight will be released for sale to Great Britain. It will be retained for the United States, they declare. exploitation. Not only defeat was Intended for France but complete obliteration of all Institutions and traditions of the nation. Great Britain was resolved to beat the life and soul out of HlUer. The Prime Minister urged all Frenchmen to do what useful action they could. He need not go Into details for hostile ears were listening. "Ylve la France 1" exclaimed the DEMAND LUPESCU Extradition of Other Former manians Also Sought Ru- BUCHAREST, Oct. 21. The Rumanian government Is reported to be demanding from Spain the extradition of Madame Lupescu, the former chief of police of Bucharest and the former head of King Carol's household in connection with the assassination of an Iron Guard General. Norway Going Anti-Nazi Now OSLO, Oct. 22: Anti-Nazi demonstrations, particularly among students, are becoming a regular thing hi Oslo. NOSE DIVE INTO MUD Arrivals From Interior Give Impressions of Week-End Train Wreck Arrivals In the city on yesterday afternoon's train from the Interior gave a word- picture of the scene at Lome Creek where a Canadian National Railways passenger train which plunged off a flood-weaken- . ed bridge there Saturday night lies j embedded in the mud still Ing the bodies of Engineer J. C. Carpenter, Fireman S. J. Mayer and possibly two transients William Upston and Otto Thorn. The engine, after the bridge approach gave way under its weight, hose-dived Into the mud and gravel and fell partially over on its side. It was virtually buried with the tender and freight car piled on top of It. After repairing the bridge sufficiently for traffic to pass over It, railway wrecking crews turned last night to the task of pulling out the engine with the expectation of finding the bodies therein. The '.engine, the spectators said, was not , actually under water but rather I buried In the mud and gravel. Royal Air Force Indicates To Axis I " ?f " . What It Can Do ; LONDON, Ort. 22: (CP) Two air raids on Berlin, damaging i blows elsewhere in Germany and ' . . vj. . adlan National Railways here, were JllUlk&tlO'LCU lu mini Ul HIC ' ' i . . , , Inmnn? nfLsspnwra nn trip wtmVki . BEAVERBHOOK NOT SATISFIED Axis . . the Foyal - Air Force's j.. . LONDON , The jjroducUpn, of fighting aircraft in Great; Britain is greater today than ever and there are more planes on hand but he is still not satisfied, says Lord Beaverbrook, minister of aircraft production. He will not be content until the air is "swarming" with British planer,. 'gather- victims were not drowned but were killed or buried alive. Olof Hanson, M.P. for Skeena, and Norman Stewart, chief clerk to the ing strength." the, air Ministry,-" -- S,ll! w ,w-r- news agency said yesterday. I, f.," Rallwav wrecklne crews, with BRANDT IS PRESIDENT Prince Rupert Ministerial Associa tion Elects Officers for Ensuing Year I provincial police officers also on hand, were still digging into thfe .'SSSSiWiDoe Challenge Paul's Lutheran Church, to lnaug- urate at the meeting on November I 4 a series of discussions on the sub- ttes. 21.94. off .26. The market ilect "Inspiration, What Does the muddy and gravelly bottom of Lome Creek today, with a view to removing the! engine and finding the bodies. Up to late this morning the bodies had not been recovered. t Railway offices explained that lifting of the engine was a difficult j task as it was deeply buried in the springy creek bed a considerable ; Rev. E. E. Brandt, pastor of First distance below the track. It may 'Baptist Church, was elected presi- 'take some time to extricate It. dent of the Prince Rupert Minister- Railway traffic on the line has lal Association when regular month- now been restored to normal. The ly meetings of train which left here last Friday that body were night for the East the one which resumed for the came to grief got through to Jas-season yesterday. ! per today. Other trains are mov-Rev H. O. Fun- ing on time and that due from the ston. pastor of east at 11 o'clock tonight Is report-First Presbyter- ed on time although It may yet be lan Church Is 'somewhat delayed on account of the new secre-j track conditions. ' tary treasurer. Excessive rains have alleviated ' and flood waters are receding. Activities for, - the season were Being Ignored jshowed some strength in early I Bible Say of Itself?" Also at the Roosevelt Will Not Meet Willkie In trading. November 4 meeting arrangements i Public Debate will be made for the conducting of I the World Week of Prayer during i the first week In January. WASHINGTON, Oct. 22: Presl- The matter of assisting orphaned dent Roosevelt Is Ignoring an invl-missions in China, Africa and Ind- tation of Wendell Willkie, Repub-la in which Finland, Norway and Hcan presidential candidate, to Denmark, prior to their subjuga- 'meet him In public debate on the Hon had Interested themselves, was same platform at Baltimore Octo-dlscussed. It was left with each ber 30. Roosevelt will speak at church to deal with this problem Brooklyn that night, It is now anas effectively as possible. nounced. Arrangements for clergymen to. officiate at funeral services were made: Ureat Britain T Is I Ivev. u. w. dutnaim, yaowi ui ruov United Church, the retiring president, was In the chair for the early i Dart of the meeting, Mr. Brandt taking over the chair after the election of officers for the coming year. Those present were Rev. J. C. Jackson, .Very Rev. James B. Gib son DD., Capt. Ivan Halsey, Rev. J. H. Myrwang, Rev. E. E. Brandt and Rev. II. G. Funston. To Take Initiative To Carry Offensive To Enemy, Says First Lord of Admiralty LONDON, Oct. 22: Oreat Britain is prepared to take the Initi ative against the Axis powers in CHICAGO WHEAT the Middle East-, First Eord of the CHICAGO, Oct. 22: Wheat Admiralty A. V, Alexander saW to-prlces were unchanged to '8c day. The fight will hava to' be higher yesterday with December carried to the enemy before there closing at 853,4c. Is victory, said Akxander. 0