AMBASSADOR'S SPEECH Sir Nevile Henderson Criticised In Commons Mr. Eden Declines MR. LYONS Imperial
To Take Matter Seriously
London, To-day.
Asked in the House of Commons whether the speech delivered by His Majesty's Ambassador in Berlin on June 1st represented the view of the Gov- ernment, the Foreign Secretary replied: "The speech of the Ambassador was made on a social and unofficial occasion when there was no question of an expression of the views of His Majesty's Govern- ment and I see no reason for action of any kind.
The last observation had reference
to a suggestion in another question STRIKERS
that Sir Nevile Henderson be in- structed to refrain from giving in public expression to the views upon the form or method of the State to which he was accredited.
From the Labour benches a mem- ber asked if it were part of the fanc- tions of the Ambassador to criticise the opinion of those in Britain who were opposed to dictatorships and Mr. Eden replied:
"I do not read in the Ambassa- dor's speech the sentiments which
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CONTROL OF CITY
Lansing (Michigan),
"
To-day.
IDEA OF AN
IDEAL LEAGUE Defence Of Members
Against Attack
London, To-day. “Australia is determined to maintain its democratic form
Conference Report On Economics
London, To-day. The report of the economic committee of the Imperial Con- ference, submitted by Mr. Havenga, South African Finance of Government. This does not, Minister, and approved by the however, mean that it is hostile
Conference yesterday, is under- to any other form of Govern-
stood to be a short document ment. It is our opinion that mainly consisting of praise for every country has the right to the work of the economic com- adopt that form of Government which it desires," said Mr. J. A.mittee and a review of its pro- Lyons, Prime Minister of Aus-gress since the Ottawa Conference. The committee urges its continu- tralia, at a dinner in his honour
ance on the present basis of com- here last night.
"The disputes of the nations plete constitutional equality. ~~ ~~
The committee held two meetings,
should be settled by means of
capable international application. in the course of which it is under-· "We would propose a League of stood a resolution was passed pro- Nations to which all countries be-viding for continuance of the Im- long and which not only should perial economic committee for an take in hand the revision of ob- other five years, and making. solete treaties but also defend its rangements for representation members against attack.
Burma on the committee.
"On the other hand, an applica- It is understood the committee tion of Article XVI in too sharp a also considered the suggestion for manner will always bring about formation of an Empire Agricul- Several thousand au- tension. This article should be tural Council, but as the plan found have been attributed to him nor tomobile workers, hav-modified in a manner that sanctions little support, the suggestion was do I understand that he criticised
are not automatic,”
those in this country who preferred ing proclaimed a "gen- The Premier concluded by saying
British Wireless.
withdrawn.—Reuter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS as we all do in this House, a de-eral labour holiday" as a that his suggestion for a non-
London, To-day. At the meeting of the principal mocratic form of government.” protest against the ar-aggression system in the Pacific to
include all Pacific Powers harmon-delegates to the Imperial Confer- rest of eight strike ised with his ideals for the settle-ence yesterday, with Mr. Chamber- London, To-day pickets, yesterday took ment of international disputes with-lain in the chair, the report of the An animated debate in the House control of the business out recourse to military measures. committee on economic questions
yesterday
BANQUET SPEECH
of Commons
resulted
from the speech made by the new quarter of this town of
-Trans-Ocean.
British Ambassador to Berlin, Mr. 80,000 inhabitants and Mr. Wang
Nevile Henderson.
It will be recalled that, at a closed down many shops. banquet given in his honour, Sir All motor factories have ceased
Nevile had deplored the lack of operation and the workers demon- Ching-Wei's
understanding in Britain of Ger-strated in the streets and in front many's cultural and social achieve of the State Capital. ments in the Third Reich.
The Labour Member, Mr. Hen- derson, asked the Foreign Secretary whether the speech of the Ambag- sador reflected the views of the British Government.
Traffic was directed by the strikers, all the police force having been mobilised at the gaol to prevent any possible attempt to free the arrested pickets.
The Governor, Mr. Frank Mur-
Adventure
Council.
was submitted by Mr. Havenga (South Africa) and approved:⠀⠀
Mr. Lapointe (Canada) submitted a report on constitutional questions and this was also approved.
The meeting was adjourned until this morning British Wireless
VON NEURATH IN BELGRADE
Official Call On Premier
LOST IN THE AIR
Nanking, To-day. Mr. Eden replied that as the
Considerable anxiety was felt speech was held at a purely social,
Belgrade, To-day. non-official gathering, the British phy, is investigating charges that here yesterday over the where-
The German Foreign Minister, Neurath, Government saw no reason to take the arrested men, including two abouts of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, official cognisance of it.
women, "were dragged from their Chairman of the Central Political Baron Constantin von
arrived here yesterday by air. Mr. Henderson, however, persist-[beds in violation of their civil
Mr. Wang had left the capital by He was met by the Yugo-Slav ed in pressing his point.
air to deliver a lecture at the Che-Premier and the German, Hun- kiang University and failed to re-garian, Austrian and Bulgarian turn at the appointed time:
Thick clouds and heavy rain cial call on the Premier in the made visibility practically nil and afternoon but no information is when his plane was some
time forthcoming, of the result of their overdue, official quarters in Nan-
conversations. —** Trans Ocean. king became worried.
GEN, KNOX'S ATTITUDE The Labour Member's anti-Ger- man harangue was interrupted by calls of "Order" from other Mem- bers, and Major-General Sir A. Knox (Con., Wycombe) rose, and asked Mr. Henderson whether it was not the duty of all Ambassa- dors to establish the best possible relations between Britain and the countries where they were accre dited.
rights."-Reuter.
ITALIAN TRADE IN ABYSSINIA
Rome Satisfied With Progress
Mr. Wang's plane was at length heard over the aerodrome, Milan, To-day. ever, and following the firing of Ita occupation of Abyssinia is rockets by the ground staff, the The Conservative Member, Mr. proving successful from the trade machine made a safe landing. Duncan Sandys asked the Foreign point of view, and Italian commer- The pilot stated he had been un- Secretary whether he realised how cial circles are highly satisfied with able to locate the airport owing to glad a large section of the British the development of commerce with the rain and mist and had been public was to hear the Ambassador speak of an Anglo-German under the colonies.". standing.
more
'less crusising round
in the skies. Our Own Cor-
CH-Exports to the colonies in the lost Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, drst four months of this year totall-respondent. replied that he had nothing to add ed 870,500,000 lire, nearly double the to his previous statement. **** figures for the same period last
Mr.. Henderson persisted in his year.
The P. & O. 8.s. Carthage left questions, but the Speaker would Imports from the colonies also Singapore for this port on the 5th, not permit a continuation of the increased by about 30,000,000 lire inst., and is due here on the 9th debate. -Trans-Ocean.
inst at about 8 a.m. 73,500,000 lire.—Trans-Ocean.
to
Ministers.
Baron von Neurath paid an off-
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