The Key West Citizen

Western Offensive Opens; Nazis Advance In Poland

LONDON, Sept. 5.—What is described as a major offensive by the French against the German army began today as French forces proceeded to positions on the western front via sea, land and air. Reinforcing positions behind the main lines were also reported taken up.

From Warsaw came reports that Polish troops have driven into the disputed west corridor, which Germany claimed she must have or she would be forced to go to war against Poland. In some cases the Poles claim to have penetrated even into Germany.

A raid into East Prussia has also been made.

Poland claims also to have bombed a German air base. Thus far, they state, 17 German bombers have been shot down.

Germany, meanwhile, has made vital thrusts into the Silesian territory of Poland. In this area are located most of the industries of Poland. Repeated air raids on Warsaw have also been made by the Germans.

Foreign correspondents believe that it is the intention of Germany to make a quick finish of Poland so that its armies can concentrate on the French and English troops coming up on their eastern frontiers. Thus far the armies drawn up on the borders of France and Germany have been regarding each other with a great deal of respect.

From Zurich, Switzerland, border officers report a terrific explosion in German territory from the direction of where a huge German dirigible base is known to be located.