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DUSCON RUMEY CO UN REDU
NAZI ASCENDANCY CAUSES WAR TALK IN EUROPEAN CAPITALS:
The Marquis of Clydesdale, first pilot of the Houston Mount Everest flight expedi- tion.
BURMA TO STAY WITH INDIA?
i
ECONOMY BILL
IS SIGNED BY
ROOSEVELT
U.S. Govt. Expenses Cut By $500,000.000.
CIVIL SERVANTS AND
VETERANS MUST SACRIFICE
Washington, To-day.
President
Franklin D.
Roosevelt has signed the
Economy Bill.
final congressional approval
was given on March 16 to Presi
HITLER SEEKS POWERS
OF DICTATOR
ANXIETY OVER NAZIS' INVASION OF RHINE
·
ROME CONFERENCE DUE TO FEAR THAT GERMANY MAY RE-ARM
Paris, To-day.
The word "war" has been reverberating through Europe during dent Roosevelt's request for an
the week, whispered first and then bursting into the open. Papers in thority to trim governmental ex- all European capitals are universally discussing war as if it were im
byminently possible. penses $500,000,000 or
more
slashing veterans' allowances and federal employees' pay.
The cause of the new wave of apprehension is the Fascist ascen- dency in Germany in the recent elections, which gave Adolf Hitler con- May Choose Separate the minor amendments made by the trol over the Reichstag, and the activities of his Nazi troops in the de-
Constitution.
BRITAIN ADVISES QUICK
DECISION
After the House concurred
In
Senate, the drastic measure, giving Roosevelt more viriual dictatorini powers, waS sent to the While House for his signature..
The final louec vote was 374 to
110.
Beer Legalized.
London, To-day. Questioned regarding the consti- The Senate reduced the alcoholic tutional-problem of Burma, Sir limitation in the beer bill Roosevelt Samuel Hoare, Secretary for India, proposed from 3.2 to 3.06 per cent., said, in the Commons yesterday made the measure apply to wine and fruit juices and further amended
A
militarized zone along the Rhineland.
A Bill has been published in Berlin in which the Hitler Gov. erament asks the Reichstag for dictatorial powers for the dura- The tion of the present Government or until March 31, 1937. Bill authorises the Government to promulgate lawg, even when conflicting with the Constitution, and rescinds the control' of the
The three Westland aircraft, to be used by the Housign ex- pedition In their attempt to fly over Mount Everest. The three machines made the flight to Karachi without mishap, landing there on March 7-(S. & G.)
BRITAIN'S GRAVE VIEW OF MOSCOW ARRESTS
Reichstag and Reicherat over such legislation, also over Treaties AMBASSADOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE
with other Powers.
The Nazi operations along......FRANCO – ITALIAN
the Rhine are viewed with alarm and as a violation of the Versailles Treaty by the -ailles;---
Although the Nazi troops do
that if the people of Burma, and it, then passed it 43 to 30 and sent it their representatives in the Legisla-to the House for concurrence. tive Council chose for a separation The House already has approved not constitute the Republic's from the Indian Government he the bill in its original form.
army, they formed an effective would ask Parliament to approve a third Senate amendment would jurmy nevertheless.
There is a general fear grant of constitution on the general prohibit the sale of the beverages
that Germany will wreck lines indicated at the end of the which it is proposed to legalize to
the arms conference, repu- persons under 16 years of age.
diate the Versailles treaty and start re-arming,
3
for
íí
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کردم
India
thority, and for the allocation of
next
between provinces and Federal au UNCERTAIN TONE ON
provincial and NEW YORK MARKET between revenue Federal exchequers would be appli- cable to her as to all other provinces. (Continued on Page 12.)
RAPPROCHEMENT
Results Of Rome Conference.
STRONG REPRESENTATIONS
PRISONERS NOT ALLOWED TO SEE ENVOY OR BRITISH COUNSEL.
LONDON, TO-DAY.
THE SUSPENSION OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR A COMMER- CIAL TREATY WITH RUSSIA WAS ANNOUNCED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY, BY THE UNDER-SECRE TARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CAPTAIN ANTHONY EDEN, IN ANSWERING A PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION REGARD- ING THE MOSCOW ARRESTS OF THE SIX BRITISH METRO- POLITAN VICKERS EMPLOYEES.
He said that he regretted that apart from Messrs. Monkhouse and Nordwall, whose provisional release had already been an-
as far as I am aware, His Majesty's Ambassador has not yet been given an opportunity for a private interview.
"His Excellency has been inform-
ed that the prisoners are charged
REDUCE SURPLUS STOCKS
Recommendation By laternational Cotton Committee
A BETTER FEELING IN EUROPE
Burma Round Table Conference. At least $125.000.000 a year in
London, To-day, and with which the proposals for a federal revenue is expected. Other
There are indications that Mr. constitution for India contained in beverages than beer of no stronger It was stated in Geneva that Ramsay MacDonald and Signor last week's white paper correspond-alcoholic content also would be Prime Minister J. Ramsay Mac-Mussolini, in their conversations, denounced, "The British subjects arrested are still in custody, and ed very closely.
permitted, pending the repeal of Donald, alarmed over the turn finitely set the ball rolling towards 1: Burma споне 10 remain the Eighteenth amendment to the events are taking, visited Pre-better feeling in Europe. The late
the required 36mier Benito Mussolini of Italy in province
the Constitution, if in Indian Federation the proposals States vote for repeal in the
an effort to save the crumbling est information from Paris suggests ja distinct possibility of a Franco- structure
arms Conference. of provin seven years-Reuter and A. P.
Rescue efforts will he spurred Italian rapprochement. constitutions for relations
It is understood that following the under Article 58 of the Criminal A 7-DAY COTTON HOLIDAY TO the increasing tension,! on by throughout Europe due to Hit Ministerial meeting to be held this Code, and in an official communi evening, M. Daladier the French que it is stated that the case will be ler's ascension.
It was understood that Mr. Premier and Paul Boncour will tell dealt with by the Supreme Court,
Mr. MacDonald and Sir John Simon, apparently in public.” MacDonald hopes some agree-
"Full details of the charge on ment at the arms
Conference whom they are meeting to-morrow, may be reached within a week, that they will give warm support to which the case is based have not yet! in order that Germany may have the British Ministers work in been received in spite of Sir Esmond Ovey's urgent enquiries, but it has little excuse left for renouneing|
It is considered that the conversa-been described as one of sabotage in the Versailles treaty and
Lions are destined to have consider the electrical industry. arming.
able repercussions on the relations
"With regard to legal steps for between European nations and are the defence of the prisoners, the affirmation of the ban on the use of Soviet Government have stated that force will have the happient the prisoners will not be allowed to paychological effect by making a blaavail themselves of the services of contribution towards the
re: British counsel, nor will such coun- establishing of confidence in the sel be allowed in the court during world.
the trial, the only counsel allowed in Well informed circles, consider such cases being those nominated that France is ready to participate from the Soviet College of Juris-| in the projected consultative pact, consults. but must have plenty of time to study the details,-Reuter.
NEW CONSTITUTION FOR PORTUGAL
Decisive Vote Ends
Dictatorship.
Lisbon, To-day. Portugal's dictatorship has end- ed and a new constitution is to be
Little Fluctuation In Main Stocks.
pn
New York, To-day. "The general tone of the market is quiet and uncertain. Pressure
to seems
be developing
Messrs. E. A. utilities," state Pierce and Company in their re- port on yesterday's activities on the New York Stock Exchange.
Business for the day was under
adopted, according to an official average, only 780,000 shares being
communique issued here yesterday, dealt in.
which states that 60 per cent, of
Rails and bonds showed a slight!
the electors voted in favour of a average upward tendency, but in- constitutional regime.
dustrial and utility averages de- to 59.90 and 22.78 respectively. Bonds advanc-
The votes against will not ex-clined 60 and 62
ceed five per cent.
5,000 COMMUNISTS TO BE INTERNED.
The first internment camp, to hold 5,000 Communists and other "enemies of the German people" is opening this week
Dachau, Bavarin-Reuter and U.P.
near
Rome Conference Concluded.
re-
Rome.
The new regime, it is expected, ed 20 to 76.48 while rails went for BRITISH MINISTERS TO STOP BRITAIN'S ·
will put an end to the turmoil that ward .03 to 29.12.--Reuter.
has existed in the country since
the overthrow of the Monarchy.--- Reuter.
THE LOCAL DOLLAR REMAINS STEADY.
Silver Prices Fall.
remained
The local dollar has steady since yesterday, opening this morning at 1/81⁄2.
STRONG TONE ON LONDON MARKET.
Anglo-Italian Talk Has Favourable Effect.
London, To-day,
The result of the Rome con- versations between the British Ministers and Signor Mussolini, exercised a favourable influence on the foreign bond market on the London Stock Exchange yesterday,
OVER AT PARIS.
London, To-day.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and the Foreign Secre
their brief visit to Rome yester/
TRADE WITH
DENMARK
tary, Sir John Simon, concluded Farmers' Anxiety Over day.
Mr. MacDonald, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Ishbel Ma
Donald, left by rail, and some
Bacon Imports.
London, To-day. Major Elliot, Minister of Agricul
"Sir Esmond Ovey has been In- structed to press for untrammelfed legal assistance for the prisoners if the trial is held.
Brussels, To-day. The International Cotton Com- mittee has passed a resolution re- commending a one-week cotton holiday in order to reduce the margin between production and consumption Reuter.
ADMIRAL JERRAM
PASSES
Former C.-In-C. Of China Station.
DISTINGUISHED OVERSEAS
CAREER
He was also instructed to repre;}
London, To-day. sent, in strongest terms, to the The death has occurred of Ad- Commissar for Foreign Affairs, M.miral Sir Thomas Henry Martyn Litvinoff, the grave view taken by Jerram,
K.C.B.. Commander-in-Chief. the British Government of these K.C.M.G., unjustifiable proceedings against of China Station from 1913-1915. British subjects.
-Reuter.
G.C.M.G.,
3 CHINESE
ARMIES SENT
TO CHARHAR
To Resist Japanese Invasion.
STRONG FORCE OF INFANTRY
AND CAVALRY ·
Saiyuan Governor Active
Peking, To-day. Chinese reports from Kalgan state that General Fu Tso- yi, the Governor of Suiyuan, announces the despatch of three joint Shanhi - Sui - yuan armies into Charhar for the pro- tection of that Pro- vince against the Japanese invasion,
Two of the armies will be composed of infantry, while the third will be entirely cavalry, and all three will be placed under the direct control of the Peking branch of the Military Coun- cil. Reuter.
BULALA
RAIN HOLDS UP THE M.C.C.
First Match On New Zealand Tour.
Wellington, To-day.
The M.C.C. cricket tourista were unfortunate to encoun- ter rain on the first day of their two-day fixture with Wellington,
There was
1
no play to-day in this the first match of their tour of New Zealand.
The team left Sydney on March 16 and are playing two Test matches of four days' dura- tion against New Zealand, at Christchurch on Friday and at Auckland on April 1. One other match, the present game against Wellington, completes their pro- gramme.
They leave Auckland for Van- couver on April 4. --- Reuter.
HAMMERS WIN AT HOME.
Port Vale Defeat Notts County.
London, To-day. West Ham secured two valu able points when they defeat- ed Bradford by the odd goal in three at Upton Park yester. day.
The Hammers were eliminated by Everton in the F. A. Cup on Satur- The Government are convinced Born in 1858, Admiral Sir Martyn day and the two home points may that these proceedings must have ferram joined the Royal Navy in save them from relegation-they are been taken under a complete mis- 1871, and in 1884 he commanded the now fifth from the bottom of the apprehension.
113-foot torpedo boat "Childers" to table.
tho
"His Excellency has now reported Melbourne: As Lat. Lieut. of H.M.S. Notts County suffered a setback bours later, Sir John Simon few ture yesterday stated in the House that he has made urgent representa- Conquest, he commanded a battalion when they visited Port Vale and
Anglo of seamen in the Vitu Expedition in were beaten by four clear goals, in a military seaplane from Ostie of Commons that he was aware of tions emphasising that the
Router. to Genos there joining the train the anxiety among farmers at the Soviet relations will suffer seriously 1890.
(Table on Page 9.) for Paris where the statesmen will announcement that the Government, unless the accused men are liberat-
During the Portuguese difficulties in 1881, he acted as vice-Consul at China Station, in 1813. In 1916 he break their homeward journey to was prepared to allow the main-ed.
Moreover, clear negotiations for a Beira and Marpondas. From 1894 to meet the French Premier, M.tenance of the present quota of Daladier, and other Ministers. becon imports from Denmark in re- commercial treaty can serve no usa 1899 he was cammander of B.M.S. was appointed to command
In reply to a question, Mr. Stan-turn for increased purchases by ful purpose if British subjects are to Northampton and H.M.8. Curacoa, Second Battle Squadron, which he
be Hable to such treatment.
and was specially promoted for led at the Battle of Jutland. Among others, Gorman issues ley Baldwin yesterday stated in Denmark of British products.
It was not the intention of the "The Government have according-
He has numerous British Croa rate prices were this morn-showed a substantial improvement the House of Commons that Mr.
training. Ing --G33.44%, and 653.44, for British funds continued to advance, MacDonald, who will reach London Government to conclude any agres-ly decided to suspend these ti success in starting a new system of was promoted to Admiral in 1917.
Chinese Order of the Striped Tiger. the London on New York, and New with war loan, 8% per cent, at to-morrow, would make a statement Inconsistent with the declared tions. Bir Esmond Ovey has been After various commands, he was foreign decorations, including the ment on the results of his Rome policy of the expansion of the bacon instructed to inform the Soviet Gov-appointed Vice-Admiral and C-in-C. He also holds, the Royal Humane York on London rates, respectively, 100%.
British as compared with £-G$3.46%, and South African mining shares im visit on Thursday.-Britisk Wire-industry in Britain, he addederament
(Continued at foot of next Column.}[Society's medal for saving Hto. E-G$8.46%, yesterday.
proved--British Wireless Bervice.
Silver prices, both spot and for- ward, declined a further a, being quoted this morning at 17% and 17 5/16, respectively.
less Service.
British Wireless Service.
accordingly."
Wireless Service.
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and