London, Sept, 7.
the East, the Poles are contesting every yard of the German advance, and "'in the West, France, like ourselves, has mobilized her forces with complete efficiency and smoothness and they are now in contact with the enemy on their common frontier," declared Mr, Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, in the House of Commons today in describing the progress of the war. "The House," he declared, "will realise it is only possible to give a general indication of the present situation and the state of our defences, as there are necessarily a number of matters in which, in the public interest, it is impossible to refer, "In the East the Poles are fighting hard against a strong, ruthless enemy, who is relying on weight of numbers and material to crush all opposition. The Polish soldier has ever shown himself to be a courageous and determined fighter, and today he is worthily maintaining this tradition. Against overwhelming superiority in the air, outnumbered and outgunned, he is contesting every yard of the German advance, "The Germans have often stressed the need for a short war and a quick decision. "In pursuance of this idea, the German plan appears to be to concentrate their frst main effort against Poland and, as the House aware, that county was invaded just over a week ago without any formal declaration of war, "In spite of the humeri and material losses which they have already suf fered, the morale and courage of the Polish people remains unaffected.
"The British and French Govern provision of further financial assist ance to Poland to enable her to replenish her resources.
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