The Archive · 1939

German-Dutch Border Clash

One Dutchman Killed and Others Kidnapped Netherlands Army Leave Cancelled The Hague, Nov. 10. THE Netherlands Cabinet held a special meeting last night, It was presided by the Prime Minister, Dr. D, J. de Greer.

The Government is taking further precautionary measures to be-prepared for all eventualities. Dr. Hendrike Colijn, the former Prime Minister, told a public meeting here last evening that despite all rumours, he expected: Holland to keep out of war.

Leave in the Netherlands Army hai been cancelled, it was officially announced today.

Men on leave, the announcement states, must return by, tonight.

Inquiries at the Netherlands frontier have brought no confirmation of reports that German cavalry units are stationed near the frontier.—Reuter.

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