GERMANY AND THE VATICAN
RELATIONS MAY BE BROKEN OFF
Berlin, To-day. The space devoted in the even- ing papers to the new German note sent to the Vatican, as well as the-headlines, indicate the im- portance attached to this step.
Some of the sharp passages of the note are underscored, whilst Goebbels'
the
Dr.
"Angriff," paper, makes a display of the concluding words of the note in which the German Government tells the Vatican that the preli- minary conditions for a normal development of relations have been done away with as result of the attitude adopted by the Vatican in the Mundelein affair.
The 'Berliner Machtausgabe' puts the matter into an even more revealing light by saying that normal relations with the Vatican have been "interrupted.”
Nevertheless, although the Ger- man Ambassador to the Holy See, Dr. von Berger, has left Rome and arrived in Berlin, informed quar- ters here point out that this is purely a matter of vacation that had long been planned. Dr. von Berger will retire from diplomatic service in the autumn in any case, as he will then have reached the agé limit.
Further
developments depend solely on the answer the Vatican gives to the latest German note.-
Trans-Ocean.
PALESTINE PARTITION PLAN
Sharp Arab Denial Of Approval
Jerusalem, To-day. The Arabian Supreme Council has issued a statement sharply protesting against the rumours of the alleged Arabian willingness to concede to the Palestine partition plan.
is an indivisible
**Palestine
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 2, 1937.
REICH STATES ATTITUDE)=
DISCUSSION IN COMMONS
(Continued from Page 1) ̧
Eden, and experts on the non-inter-to withdraw from the Non-Interven- tion Committee and the Spanish in- vention committee are working on three questions:
ternational patrol.
1. How to fill the gaps in the coastal patrol brought about by the withdrawal of their ships by Italy [and Germany?
2. How to extend the safety zones? 3. How to extract adequate as- surances from the Valencia and the Nationalist Governments that the safety zones will be respected.
It is declared that the Portuguese Minister visited Mr. Eden yesterday and assured him that Portugal would still continue to support the non- intervention policy.—Tráng-Ocean.
AN ACT OF WAR?
Labour M.P.s Heckle Mr. Eden
London, To-day.
to
Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign [Secretary, in reply to questions in the House of Commons by Major Attlee, stated that on the strength of inquiries made he was able inform the House that Germany and Italy would continue to regard the international observation posts as in every way applicable to them with the exception of participating in the naval patrol.
turn of events.
In support of this contention, it is stated on fairly good authority
the that Portugese torpedo-boat "Vouga" that was serving with the international squadron at Tangiers, has received orders to return Lisbon.-Trans-Ocean.
Deutschland Victims To Be Buried In Germany
to
or-
Berlin, To-day. Chancellor Adolf Hitler has dered that as soon as the requisite preparations can be completed, the dead of the battleship "Deutschland" shall be conveyed at State expense to Germany in order to be given their last resting place on German soil. Trans-Ocean.
FRANCE NOT TO GIVE
UP ANY COLONY
Chamber Committee's
Resolution
Paris, To-day.
the
de-
The British Government would
The Colonial Committee of do their utmost to prevent an aggra-Chamber yesterday passed a resolu- vation of the present situation. They tion demanding that no part of the were in constant communication with French colonial territory be passed other Governments concerned and- on to Germany should the question were considering what measures arise. This step was taken follow- could be taken to get them back to ing a detailed account by Deputy the position prior to the deplorable Brunet of Germany's colonial
mands, with special reference to the After having stated that the Bri-territorial viewpoint and the present tish Government would not act on distribution of the world's raw ma- its own initiative in this matter, terial sources.-Trans-Ocean. Mr. Eden was asked by Major At- tlee, whether the British Govern- ment had expressed to the Spanish cr people its sympathy for the loss of life it had suffered.
A number of Conservative mem-
bers hereupon called out: "And the
Germans?”
Mr. Eden replied that on Monday
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U.S. Banker's Legacy
Glasgow Corporation is to figure as one of the parties in a contest- ed will case in the New York courts. was received from Trenton, New Jersey, announcing that the will of Mr. John Sage, a New York banker, who was born in Scotland, has been filed for probate and it is revealed that he has left
'Sea Devil” Drops A message Anchor Off The Azores
Lisbon, To-day.
whole, and not a square yard of he had expressed his regret concern- Count Luckner, with his two- a legacy of £60,000 for British sold- land will be placed under Jewish ing what had happened to the masted schooner "Sea Devil," in iers and sailors blinded in the control," it is insisted. The state-"Deutschland" and what had occur- which he plans to circumnavigate war. ment concludes by asserting that red in Almeira.
every solution that is unsatisfac tory to the Arabs will be rejected by the Moslems throughout the world." -Trans-Ocean.
:
The Flying Hamburger: Has
be
the globe, dropped anchor off the The money is left in trust with The Labour Member, Mr. Galla- Azores. After a short stay he will the Lord Provost of Glasgow for cher, then asked Mr. Eden whether proceed to South America.--Trans-distribution. he could inform the House whether Ocean. the shelling of. Almeira must considered an act of war and whe ther in view of its widespread re- percussions, particularly as far as Britain was concerned, he would be able to give an explicit declaration
PEAK TRAMWAY
DIVIDEND
It is announced by
the Peak
No Steak Allusion regarding the standpoint adopted Tramway Company that the Direc-
by the British Government in the matter. Hamburg, To-day. The Maharaja of Baria, who Another, Labour member asked attended the Coronation celebra- whether any steps had been taken tions in London, arrived here yes- to fill up the gap caused by the Ger-
the
“We understand the will is being contested by relatives of Mr. Sage, who is not known to us,” said the Lord Provost.
“We have no details beyond the brief facts contained in a letter from a New York firm of lawyers that the money had been left in |trust with me, and which I was to
distribute at my discretion.
"The case is to come. before the
tors will recommend the following allocation of profits for the year ended 30th April, 1937, ; at forthcoming annual meeting of New York courts, and a New York shareholders: Pay a dividend of firm of lawyers will watch our in-
paid up, $12,500; pay a dividend of cure a compromise.”
terday accompanied by his wife man and Italian departure from 5 per cent. on 25,000 shares fully terests. We are attempting to se-
and a large retinue. After a stay naval naval patrol duty.
in Hamburg of three days, the Mr. Eden answered that this was, 5 per cent. on $50,000 shares $5.00 Maharaja will travel to Berlin in of course, one of the many problems paid up, $12,500; and carry for- the "Flying Hamburger." Trans-that had now to be examined. Award $17,312.90.
Ocean.
Volte Face Alleged
Moscow, To-day.
The Pravda states that the
final question brought Mr. Eden's reply that, in point of fact, the coastal waters in question are at present not being watched.- -Trans- Ocean.
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The Royal Observatory reports that a weak anti-cyclone is centred over S. Japan; pressure is relative- ly low in a trough extending from Indio China to the Balintang Chan- Printed and Published for the Pro- It would seem from reports from nel; a depression may be develop-prietors, The Newspaper Enterprise Lisbon, that the Portugese Governing to the South-east of the Pratas. Ltd., by GORDON CADE BURNETT, at 34, Wyndham Street, Victoria, Hong (ment has been considering whether Forecast:-E. winds, fresh; fair, Kong
Paris, To-day,
British-owned paper "Peking and Portugal Backing Out? Tientsin Times," has suddenly changed its policy, and now comes out in favour of - recognising Japan's position Manchuria. Trang Ocean.