US. Castigated witl Britain But France Slightly Flattered Rumours are current in Switzerland of the concentration of German troops near Basle and the construction by ihe Germans of pontoon bridges across the Rhine, according to a news message broadcast by the Paris radio station. The commander of the Basle garrison is stated to have ordered all men on leave to return to barracks.
"Telephonic communication between Holland and Berlin is reported to be still subject to considerable delay. Only a few calls are being put through. No reason is given, but it is believed that the German military authorities are monopolizing the line.—Reuter.
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