To-day's Complete Play
The Bugginses By Mabel Constanduros
Picnic
CHARACTERS
and Michael Hogan
of rendigrease and precipitate me-- MRS. BUGGINS (aged 30), FATHER self down in a minute (aged 35). GRANDMA (aged 70), GRANDMA 7 ain't settin' by no. EMMA (aged 12), ALFIE (aged 7): goize: bushes!
SCENE
-THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1936
GERMANY'S
¿Continued from Page 1
Logical Question
TOLERATION CANNOT GO ON FOR EVER
PEACE PEACE OFFER
GERMAN DECISION -
ed for the security of the Reich; of Europe the character of inviol- which involves only German ter-able treaties, the nations: „parti- ritory and menaces nobody, to the cipating in the negotiations do so appreciation of a body which, infenly on an entirely equally foot- the most favourable case, is onlyjing, as equally esteemed members. able to judge the legal and not (2) In order to abbreviate as the political aspects of the mea-far as possible the period of un-! ¡sure. This is all the more true certainty in the economic inter-: If the British Government now inasmuch as the League Council ests of the European nations the MRS. BUGGINS Why not. Gran-declare that there had certainly has already arrived at a decision German Government propose the been a question of a dictated prejudicing the legal judgment of limit of four months for the first A hill-top near London.
max
GRANDMA Swarmin' with Treaty of Versailles but never althe question.
period up to the signature of the TIME-August Bank Holiday.
Idictated Treaty of Locarno, the The German Government is fur-non-aggression pacts, thus cover- This sketch can be played out of snakes and evvata, they are.
ver-ing a guaranteed European peace. doors, and the SCENE is suppos-knee a girl once wot sat under a German Government must answer ther convinced that such a
(3) The German Government giva ed to represent a kill-top; in gorze bush and a ervet popped out by asking: Was there and could diet could not positively contri- backcloth is a rostrum which land-bit 'er, and she wasn't never there ever be a great nation which bute to a constructive solution of an assurance that they will not. runs the whole length of the the same again.
would voluntarily, and without the question of European security, in any way reinforce the troops, in FATHER. Ab-two-legged evet outside pressure, have renounced, but is rather calculated to make the Rhineland in this period, pro- stage and slopes from the back
and Belgian tocards the footlights. The I expect that one was!
renounce its sovereign(such a solution more difficult, ifvided the French for would
Governments act similarly; GRANDMA. No, it wasn't then rights unilaterally, and in this not to prevent it entirely. rostrum need not be more than
MILITARY ASSURANCE a ordinary gastronomic case abandon its most primitive two feet in height at the back. It was
The German Government there- (4) The German Government and four feet in depth. Between erret.
right of defending its own fron- MRS. BUCCINS. Well, why not tiers?
Nevertheless the German fore on this point, as well as the give an assurance that they will the rostrum and the backdoth
this period the the tops of trees appear, Down set over 'ere in front of this tree nation tolerated such a situation others in the
Locarno proposals, not move during Left there is a log.
trunk, then Father won't see the for 17 years and as late as May which without exception are unil troops at present in the Rhineland (MRS. BUGGINS enters right carry view and you'll bath ave some 21, 1935, the German Chancelier terally onerous to Germany, cannot closer to the Belgian and French
ing several parcels and looking think to lean yer backs against declared that the German Govern-see any advantageous contribution frontiers:
(5) The German Government while I'm gettin' the dinner. Bringi
the demilitarised for a truly broad and constructive ment regarded MRS. BUGGINS (very brightly).the string bag over. Emma. Alfe, zone as the most onerous contri- solution of the question of Euro- propose the establishment of a Coo! That was a climb! Come give yer Gran'ma a 'and.
bution by a sovereign State for pean security, but only the ele-commission composed of the repre- of the two guarantor on, Father-Come on. Gran'ma! (EMMA brings the string bag to: the pacification of Europe, and ments of discrimination against a sentatives
MRS. BUGGINS, who kneels down that the Government of the Reich great nation which will make any Powers, England and Italy, and a
the in front of
tree-trunk
would observe all the obligations permanent peace questionable. The disinterested third neutral Power FATHER 200nders over and sits with his back against left end of Locarno so long as the other German Government must decline to guarantee these assurances, to Belgium and and proceeds to light his pipe. Parties to the Treaty were willing all proposals which impose one-be given by both parties;
Isided burdens
(5) Germany, on Germany and GRANDMA, assisted by ALPI to keep it
therefore discriminate against her. France will each be entitled to MILITARY ALLIANCES crosses to right end.)
of send a representative to this com- Germany has no intention The German Government, în. its
If Germany, Belgium MRS. BUGGINS. Now then, Alie
note of March 24, drew attention ever attacking France and Bel-mission. trees and flowers, and all the view!don't you go wanderin' orf. (FATHER, apparently too disgust don't wanter be tossed by a nasty the Franco-Soviet military treaty gin, and in view of France's and France think they can point which deprived the Locarno Trea-colossal armaments and the enorm-to a change in the military situa-
fortresses on her
Pastemtion within the four months they EMMA Mother, what is therety of its legal, and especially its ous
political, basis; and thus of the frontier, it is well known that such are entitled to inform the com- of his hat and wiping his fore-to do?
(7) Germany, Belgium and purely military viewpoint head. schile GRANDMA
MAS. BUGGINS (beginning to un-conditions for its existence. It is an attack would be senseless from mission of the matter; сnter.
France declare their willingen ewus right very slowly, carrying a pack.) Oh, go and tear down some superfluous to re-enter into detail the basket.)
branches orf them trees fer me to in that connection because un-alone
doubtedly the tendency to involve Puzzling Attitude Of in such a case to permit the com- burn!
ALFIE. Oo, yes! Come on, Eliams! Europe in a network of military (Children exit right gleefully), alliances is contrary to the spirit and sense of the establishment of (Continued On Page 10)
la real community of nations.
very hot.)
It's lovely up 'ere.
(FATHER enters right very slowly
and
despondently, and!
2
carrying a large bottle of beer
in one hand and his collar and tie in the other.)
(Pointing up stage.) Isn't it love- Father? Look at the beautiful
ed to speak, makes no reply. He fierce sheep, do yer? moves slowly across left, taking
(Slight Isn't it lovely, Gran'ma? pause.) I say, look at the view! (GRANDMA giver MRS. BUGGINS & sour look and, ignoring the view, she drops the basket and wipes
You
her forehead with her sleeve) DISAPPOINTMENT
FATHER (staring disgustedly in front of him). D'yar mean to say we got to spend the day 'erel
MES BUGGINS (rather nervous- ly). Yes of course It's "Nature's Paradise for Pleasure Seekers." It says so on the Toobs. Don't you like the view, Gran'ma?
GRANDMA (without Looking round). Eh!?
MRS. BUGGINS The view! GRANDMA Moo? 'Oo?" Mrs. BUGGINS- I said the view. It's simply lovely! And ain't that Dond pretty at the bottom of the 'ill there?
GRANDMA. Yes swarmin' with mosquiters and mi-asma, I lay!
salmon! I call it lovely!
ON
TO-MORROW'S STORY
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Another Adventure of Dixon Hawke will appear in to-morrow's editions.
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France
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mission to make investigations through the British and Italian Military Attaches and to report onj the matter to the Fowers parti- cipating:
(8). Germany", Belgium and that from this general entangle of the French Government for France give an Assurance that ment of military alliances a situa: immediate General Staff discus- they will to the fullest consider tion will arise similar to that toona is incomprehensible to the objections arising thereform; which was principally due the
German Government, which would (9) The German Government Joutbreak of the world's most
regard it only as seriously pre-are willing, on a basis of complete frightful and most senseless war judicial if such arrangements be- reciprocity, to agree with their It is not now within the power of tween the General Staffs were two Western neighbours to any a single Government to prevent reached before the conclusion of military limitation of the German such a development originated by the new security pacts. They are Western frontier. certain great Powers, but it is the of the opinion that such arrange-
25-YEAR PACT duty of every Government within ments anyhow would only occur as (10) Germany, Belgium and
to the result of the political obliga-France the two quarantor stitution of an international Court on the road to disarmament, this the limits of its own power
enter into dia-lof Arbitration, which will have would have an enormous effect on Surtions of the Are Locamo Fowers Fowers agree to prises which might arise from to render assistance and then only cussions under the leadership of competence with respect to the the relationships between guard itself against those
the British Government imme-observance of agreements and įnations,” and thus on the return such impenetrable European mi- on strictly reciprocal grounds. much material some of it new litary and Cabinet policies.
diately ONE-SIDED BURDEN
or at latest after the whose decisions shall bind all the of confidence which is a prior con- dition for the development of LOCARNO DENUNICATION The German Government is fur-French elections for the conclusion parties. which will require most care- ful study. It will certainly re-
The German Government have ither of the opinion that in order of a 25-year non-aggression or
trade and prosperity. examination in the therefore declared themselves not arrive at an easier solution of security pact between France and
The German Government are pre- MRS. BUGGINS. Don't be silly.ceive close
pared immediately after the con- Granima! I expect it's full opext few days and if necessary, longer bound by Locarno and have the present complex problems, they Belgium on the one hand and Ger-
the German Government will be restored the
clusion of the political treaties to sovereignty of the must be appropriately divided up many on the other;
(11) Britain and Italy will again FIVE IMMEDIATE TASKS exchange views on economic pro- Center EMMA and ALPIE, very asked for elucidations. There is Reich over the entire territory of according to the aims in view.
blems with other countries con- en naturally disappointment that in the Reich. The German Govern There must then be put the fol- sign this pact
guarantor - weary, and carrying.
the conclusion of the cerned, in the spirit of the pro- ormous string bag overflowing regard to the proposals pat before meat are not in a position to sub-lowing fundamental questions: Powers:
the German Government by the mit the measure they have adopt- Is the goal of European diplo-| (12) Should the special ob- great work of securing European ponals, and to contribute every- with food-)
other Locarno Powers the present}
macy to be a division of Europe ligations to render military assie-peace the German Government thing in their power to improve document does not offer a clear re-Foreign Secretary that his which has, already shown itself to tance arise as a result of these consider it urgently, necessary to the economic situation of Europe Iply.
Government fully subscribe to it.be unsuitable for any lasting guar-security agreements, Germany is endeavour by practical measures and the world. it will be remembered that the it is also considered likely that antee of peace? Is the division willing to assume such obligations to attempt to check the unlimit. The note concludes with the main purpose of those Loposals the letter to the French Govern- of the European nations into those also:
jed competition of armaments, confident belief, that the above restore the confidence ment provided for at the end of with more or less rights, honour (13) The German Government which would mean not merely an peace plan has cleared the way which had been destroyed by the the three-Power proposals will be able or dishonourable nations, free repeat their proposals for the alleviation of the financial and to the reconstruction at a new German action in the Rhineland, sent quite soon.
or fettered peoples, to be main conclusion of an air pact to sup-economic position of the nations Europe on a basis of mutual re-
reinforce
these (but There, children! Isn't the new and contributions to this end were The despatch of the letter intained and continued, in some new plement and
above all a psychological|spect and confidence between the lovely? What was it your teacher offered by the Locamo Powers. itself, of course, does not affect forms,
or with modifications, or agreements;
detente; but they have no faith sovereign States. called it, Emma?
(14) A similar contribution on her part anything. The coming into force are the Governments of Europe
that in the attempt to achieve univerzal Germany repeats
desire, settlements, which will be doom- British Cabinet EMMA. She said it was a unique was asked from Germany, in or of the undertakings given in the going to try to achieve at all costs should the Netherlands
Meeting panamara and a feast fer sore der to hold the international sletter depends upon the failure of a really constructive situation be they are willing to include the led to failure from the outset. On eyes
tuation during the period of ne-efforts for conciliation and hap-tween the nations of Europe. and Netherlands also in the Western the other hand- they believe that FATHER. Yes--and a beast fer gotiations.
pily in the view of the British the arrive at a lasting and secure Europe security agreement; negotiations held as the result of
NOTE TO FRANCE AND the results Bore feet!
Despite its conciliatory tone no Government, such failure is not form of peace?
achieved in the (Glancing over his
JOINT COMMISSION
BELGIUM shoulder). Look at it!
definite contribution on the lines yet in sight, though the difficulties The German Government will MRS. BUGGINS. Well, wot's the hoped for is forthcoming, and it is ahead are not minimised. Britian only participate in the second at-
(15) Germany and France shall sphere of the limitation of naval armaments can have an instruc
London: It is understood that matter with it?
tempt, which they think is the pledge themselves to see that in tive and stimulating effect. recognised that many difficulties Wireless Service. FATHER Wot ain't the matter have still to be overcome before
only constructive one, and make the education of the young in The German Government there the Cabinet yesterday decided with it?
It's up 2 redicklous the stage of negotiation can
this declaration with the be
fore propoze that conferences be that a letter be despatched in- 'ighth ter start with.
the future, each mediately to France and Belgium, reached. It is noted that there
profound possible conviction and publications everything will be convened for MEL BUGGINS. Well, you can't is nothing in the document which
with the whole weight of the sin-avoided which might be calculat with one clearly-defined objective under which Britain guarantees to "ave a view without an 'ighth, can admits that Western Europe has
will and rearing of the ed to poison the relationship be- only, and propose the following ensure the security of France and
tween the two peoples, and shall immediate practical tasks for the Belgium against yer? Where would you like to sit, been brought to its present pass
unprovoked. His Excellency the Governor, people behind them.
laggression if the efforts at con- The German Government believe agree to establish at through Germany's denunciation Sir Andrew Caldecott, is holding
ciliation fail It is expected that GRANDMA I'm goin' to set of the treaty, and it is realised a small Investiture at noon on that the tank of the statesmen of quarters of the League of Nations (1) A prohibition against the (She sits down right determined that in this and other respects the Thursday next,
the three Governments concerned Europe should be divided into at Geneva a joint commission to st Goverment
the two Governments dropping of gas, poison and will now draft the zenda ад ly.) That "ill's started me break-
submit to three.periods: memorandum will evoke critical House when Paymaster-ComMAN-
cendiary bombs; fast floatin' and I ain't goin' an-
(1) A period in which the at-all complaints received;
which thế eventual Stiffe tallosi reactions in other countries.
der E A. Jolley, RN., of HMS,
(2) A prohibition against the - other step till it's perched.
(16) Germany and France, un-
will be held. GENERAL STAFF PARLEYS
Dorsetshire, will be invested with mosphere is gradually being calm-
BRITISH OPINION -- It is anticipated in London that the insignia of Officer of the Mosted by elucidating procedure and dertake to ratify the agreements dropping of bombs of any kind in
Germany's reply, the conversations between the Excellent Order of the British by Argutiations.
by means of a plebiscite in the open localities outside the range
of the medium heavy artillery of though it leaves the door open for FATHER. NOW, now, now! 1 General Staffs provided for in the Empire.
(2) A period for actual nego two nations;
further efforts to find a basis of don't come out fer the day to 'car third section of the proposals
tiations for securing the peace of (17) Germany is willing to en-the fighting fronts; you two spittin' spite at one drawn up by the Locarno Powers
ter into communications with the (8) 4 prohibition against the negotiation, leaves much to be The Canoesian Institute (Italian Europe
bombardment. with long-range desired, in the opinion of well- other-I can 'ear that at 'one!
It is (He turns up stage for the first other than Germany will begin Convent) has received from Sir (3) A later period for dealing States on her south-eastern and
jzhortly.
The agenda for discus Robert Ho Tong a cheque for $100 with desirable supplements to the north-eastern frontiers with a suns of towns over 20 kilometres informed British circles.
thought likely that the reply will time and looks down the hallisions, will be agreed upon between as a contriution to the Convent for work, of the peace of Europe, jview to inviting them directly to Krom the battle zone;
(4) The abolition and prohibi- have a conciliatory effect on gen- Oh, my goodness! Look at that the Governments, which will close-{expenses. in connection with the which cannot - and-shoní'd not be conclude the non-aggressive pacts!
tion against the constrution of eri British opinion, which wil- "beastly view! Not even a tram-
ly define their scope, which is, of recent Commemoration and Jubl- exactly determined or limited as proposed; line to heighten it up!-Ere, I
regards the contents or scope. (18) Germany is willing to re-tanks of the very heavy type, comes the proposal of a period It's course, limited by the terms of lee functions.
(5) The abolition and probibi- daring which negotiations can be can't look at it no more.
from the very beginning, of such enter, the League of Nations im2 turnin' me. You know it always the proposals themselves as well
The total rainfall during March questions as disarmament, economediately or after the conclusion sainst artillery of very begun more than Germany's pro posals for the interim, especial turns me to look down, an 'ighth as by the Foreign Secretary's
Statement. "' in the House of was only 56 inch, 24 days of the desate moved the feements. At the same beavy calibre.
Se the German Government again
– RETURN OF CONFIDENCE by ber omfate, to zivé a pledge" (Hexterostek domniuminstizate
Commers that being only for 91 being completely rainless. The GRANDMA.)
Peace Plan Proposed
expresses the expectation that As soon as the possibilities for not to fortify the Ehineland zone. ALTZ. Kother what's Emma the purpose of the Locarno amounts varied from 01 inch on
within a reasonable time, by further limitation of armaments Renter and me, to do? There ain't no Treaty they cannot increase or aftoe 5th to 17 inch on the 2nd.
19-POINT MEMORANDUM
means" of "friendly negotiations, emerge from such discussions and The Cabinet, which met at II fect the political undertaking or think to play at up terei
SUBMITTED.
the question of the colonial agreements they should be utilis-am. yesterday to consider the in- FATHER (pointing of right), any obligations as regards the de- The Hon. Sir William Shenton
The German Govement are temnational situation, 2 met equality of rights and the sepera-jed. "Ere, the pair of yer can take and fence organisation between the is being entertained by a number
of Chinese friends at a farewell The German" "Government" pro- tion of the Covenant of the Langue prepared to accede to every such in the afternoon after the Annch carry the dinner over to them gorze parties concernedir-
from its Versailles setting will settlement as far as it is valid adjournment in the Prime basher, where I can't see this In regard to this last conditionltes party in the Roof Garden of pose the following peace plans-
Be internationally. They believe that ter's room at the House of Co beastly panamara I'm turnin' it is understood that the French the Hong Kong Hotel at 5.15 this (1) In order to give faturs be cleared up;
greements to ensure the
(19) Germany proposes the con-even if only the first step is taken mont-Beuter's Bulletin that giddy, I shall get an attack Ambassador has
Gran'ima?
MES BUGGINS. Well, that's yerl own fault fer eatin' zo 'erty!
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
informed the", evening.
cere
most both countries
as well
the head-
conferences:
London