London Report Denied In Berlin; Commons Informed by Premier London, Nov. 29.
The "News-Chronicle" learns "from reliable sources" that Germany is in the process of mobilizing, "with the utmost secrecy," three army corps.
The newspaper asserts that six divisions have already been completely mobilized, and it is estimated that the three remaining divisions will be ready at the end of this week.
The names of the corps affected are given as the 8th (Silesian), stationed at Breslau, the 17th (Austrian, stationed in Vienna, and, it is believed, the 14th. The number of troops brought into a state of pre-poredness by the mobilization is stated to be upwards of 110,000.
It is believed, the "News-Chronicle" adds, that these "unusual preparations" are the reply of Germany to the "persistent interest" of Hungary and Poland in Ruthenia. The Hungarians and Poles desire a common frontier there, which is opposed by Germany.
Questioned early today regarding the above report, an official of the Propaganda Ministry in Berlin said: "The report is ridiculous. It is altogether an unreasonable story. Germany pas not mobilized three army corps."
President Makes Solemn Statement in Parliament Lisbon, Nov. 29.
Portugal's determination not to part with any of her colonial possessions was solemnly declared by the Portuguese State President, General Car-mona, speaking yesterday before Parliament in the presence of the entire Diplomatic Corps.
Underlining Portugal's independence and referring to the Portuguese-British alliance, General Carmona insisted that the Portuguese colonies could neither be given up by the Portuguese themselves because they were an inseparable part of the homeland nor could they be divided up by any other Power. This should be kept in mind by those who speak of the Portuguese colonial possessions as possible objects of certain transactions.—Trans-Ocean.
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