of Vermont, sought unsuccessfully to provide for the expiation of the Neutrality Act after the European war had come toa close in order Many Stories Circulate on German Intentions Invasion of Holland Possible to Gain Bases London, Oct. 28. 'RENCH observers, it is reported here, say the chief weight!
of the German concentration is all on the Saar.
At some, points the German and French lines are almost touching. Elsewhere, between the Phine and the Moselle, they are as much as two miles apart, and in such areas there is ceaseless reconnaissance.
Despite the bad weather, French warplanes carried out one successful flight yesterday, going 56 mi deep over the Rhineland. Travellers from Germany to Switzerland report heavy snow and rain throughout the west and south of Germany, where the worst, auttimn for many years is being experienced.
Heavy snow in Switzerland strengthens that country's defences.
'A report of preparations for the invasion of England is the latest product of Nazi ingenuity to keep the Allies guessing. As received here, the story is that a double barrier of mines would be laid in the North Sea, through which a German fleet and transports would steam securely.
Storm Troops and engineers, the story adds, would be dropped in Britain by parachute, to destroy bridges, railways, munition works and power stations. Another story is that Herr Hitler is assembling 3,000 bombers to lay waste Britain, Eschewing fairy tales, however, military. observers emphasize that Jadvanced air bases are indispensable for successful German, air raids on Britain, as the distance from Germany too rear for fighters, without the protection of which bombers would be practically at the merey of defend~ ing. warplanes. Hence there is a persistent belief here that German forces will, souner or later, invade Molland.
Rumours are current in Switzerland of the concentration of German troops ear Basle and the construction by the Germans of pontoon bridges across the Rhine, according to a news message broadcast by the Paris radio station, The commander of the Basle farrison Is stated to have ordered all men on leave fo return to barracks.
Tolephonic 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.
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