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BRITAIN AND RUHR.
BONAR LAW URGED TO ACT.
·PASSIVE ATTITUDE CRITICISED. -
LONDON, March 14.
March 15, 1922, Temperature 64.
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To-day's closing rate 2/3 13/16 To-day's opening rate 2/3 13/16),
BRITAIN'S AIR FORCE.
WHERE IT IS USEFUL.
ESTIMATES FOR 1923.
LONDON, March 14.
Two editorials today are typical of the British In the House of Commons Lt-Col, Hoare, in- anxiety regarding developments in West Europe.troducing the air estimates, stressed the success of The Manchester Guardian, emphasising the gradual the independent air command in Iraq which showed change in the character of the occupation following that hundreds of troops could be rapidly transported the increase of murders in the Ruhr, asks what Mr. by air across country. The new system avoided Bonar Law is waiting for and urges him somehow expense in men and money and he emphasised the or other to begin negotiations now before the
Importance of this experiment in connection with situation worsens.
the problem of policing the distint parts of the The Times says that the debate in the ComEmpire. He said that the same thing was being mons proved the anxiety and dissatisfaction with attempted in a lesser degree in Palestine, trans- which the country is beginning to regard the Jordania, Somaliland and at Aden. He believed wo Government's passive attitude. Opinions on both. sides of the house were some pro-French and others anti-French but
supported protracted inactivity.
nonе
The Times points out that the history of Europe
has taken a new direction and the conflict has become a national question for France and Germany. In both countries there is a very active discussion with a view to a solution of the large problems raised. The peoples of the British Empire whose great interest is the maintenance and assurance of the peace of Europe require clear and confident guidance at a critical moment in the Empire's fortunes. The main lines of British policy in the new phase of the history of Europe must be laid down without delay,
ANGLING FOR BRITISH CO-OPERATION.
PARIS, March 14,
would see developments on the same lines in India. -Urging the inadequacy of Britian's air forces he asked how it was possible to justify, the fact that France. The application of a one-power standard these were only a quarter the size of those of
to the air would mean an immediate increase in the eştimates of five-millions and an eventual increase seventeen millious. He foreshadowed the formation of a reserve air force of a thousand officers and 12,000 men and possibly the establish- ment of an auxiliary air force. It was hoped to secure the equivalent of seven or eight additional home defence squadrons during the next twelve months and the whole reinforcements scheme would be completed in 1925. British naval air work was far ahead of that of the other powers and a great power Ifke Japan came to us for instructors therein.
ENCOURAGING CIVIL.-AVIATION." The announcement of the conditions under
He very much hoped that although they had "which" the French and Belgians will evacuate the put nothing in this year's estimates for airships, in Ruhr was made chiefly to reassure Britain. The the course of the next twelve months Britain might first formal documentary declaration that evacuation be able to develop her airship policy whether by was intended explained that M. Theunis is most commercial undertaking or by a policy of military anxious not to alienate British sympathies and research. He proposed during the coming year to desires to prepare the way for a possible change advertise prizes of £50,000 for a helicopter com- from benevolent neutrality to active British co-opera-petition and also hoped to make a small grant to tion with the French and Belgians, at least in the encourage gliding. The Air Ministry was now pre- pared in accordance with the recommendations of conclusion of a final reparations' settlement.
RUHR NOT SECURITY GUARANTEE BRUSSELS, March 14.
It is authoritatively stated that the Ruhr could not be used as a guarantee of security but only as a means of pressure for reparations and in the event of obstinate resistance as a means of payment. Security ought to be sought in conformity with the Treaty by the occupation of the left Bank of the Rhine and bridgeheads. It is hoped this security will ultimately be guaranteed by a formal pact with
Britain and Paris.
the recent committee of enquiry to negotiate the granting of a subsidy of £1,000,000 for civil aviation spread over ten years on condition that £1,000,000 private capital be subscribed.
SINGAPORE TO BE STRENGTHENED.
LONDON, March 15.
In the course of the air estimates debate in the Commons Lt. Col. Hoare gave an assurance that due provision would be made in air service plans in the near future for strengthening Singapore.
LENIN SHOWS” SIGNS OF ́ PARALYSIS.
HELSINGFORS, March 14.
BRITISH TRADERS' DIFFICULTIES,
LONDON, March 14.. The British Government has made representa- tions to France in regard to the difficulties of British traders on the Rhineland. The French Government is very sympathetic and has given a bulletin Lenin shows signs of paralysis in his right assurances that steps will be taken to eliminate side, obstacles as far as possible.
268 TRAINS NOW RUNNING.
PARIS, March 14.
A message from Moscow says that according to
ROYAL HOLLAND LLOYD SCHEME.
THE HAGUE, March 14,
It is announced that the Royal Holland Lloyd
A message from Duesseldorf states that 268 trains were, running in the occupied territory yesterday. The total number of Germän railway- men employed is now 1,594. The French expelled will be liquidated, reorganised and carried on by thirty-two Schutz Polizei from Wulfrath and the Holland Amerika Line and the Leefeld Belbert. A French railwayman at Kettwig was Goudriaani Mueller Company. shot down by a German attacker.
TROUBLED IRELAND.
PERIOD OF MOURNING.
LONDON, March 15.
The de Valeraites have Issued a proclamation decreeing an indefinite period of national mourning, the suspension of horseracing, hunting and other sports and the closing of all places of amusement,
POLAND GETS VILNA.
PARIS,, March 14. The Ambassadors' Conference has announced that Vilna and the adjacent territory have been given to Poland.
ANOTHER DAVIS CUP CHALLENGE.
NEW YORK, March 15. Spain has challenged for the Davis Cup.J
DUTIABLE CIGARETTES.
„LURE OF SMUGGLING.
Lower prices and the premium on Hongkong notes make an a preciable difference to the cost of cigarettes in Hongkong and Canton fand there are many ready to undergo the risk of arrest for bring
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'SINGAPORE NAVAL SCHEME.
HOW IT AFFECTS AUSTRALIA.
MELBOURNE, March 14 Mr. Bowden, Federal Minister for Defence, says the establishment of a naval base at Singapore capable of dealing with modern battleships will make a great difference in the necessity of pro- viding large sums for the defence of the Western and Northern coasts of Australia -
CONDITION OF EARL CREWE
PARIS, March 14, 2
A Bulletin states that Earl Crewe's tempera- ture, is normal and the condition of the heart has noticeably improved. The patient is still weak but the prognosis is more favourable.
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