THE CHINA MAT
GERMANY AND THE
ERMANY is making strong de continued support of his northern President Roosevelt and Premiers ownership)
will
the critics,
mands these days for the re- ally, has co-operated upon an issue Chautemps and Neville Chamber would be a retrogressive step. That turn of its colonies. Meetings and which must have been agreed upon lain. Get back to 1919 once more, is certainly true. But, it is asked, exhibitions, speeches and press com- in the recent discussions between said the official comments; let would Germany adopt such an atti- Africa, by a redistribution of its tude if the present possessors of ments are carrying out this propa- the two totalitarian leaders.
ganda with the intensity worthy of the organisation which conducts these campaigns in the Third Reich.
Such demands are by no means new. They have been heard from SOME one quarter or another for years past. But it is only within
COLONIAL
ISSUE
This German demand for the re- mandated and colonial territory, re- these same colonies showed any hon- the last twelve months that Herr turn of "our colonies, as they are dress the balance in Europe; this est desire to internationalise what The Hitler has concentrated upon the called here, was bound to come. The means, as far as the United States are only mandates in name?
that fact that it has come just now is is concerned, let President Roosevelt apparent concern shown for the issue, and thereby indicated the attitude which he adopted on indicative not only of the economic step in and initiate a revision of rights of the natives whenever any this subject in "Mein Kampf" has difficulties of this country, but far the Versailles Treaty which would possibility of transfer of territory changed. Gradually, as Germany's more of the fact that the Third be the proper compensation for what appears on the horizon, and the re- rearmament and efforts to make it- Reich feels itself strong enough to a predecessor. (Woodrow Wilson) cent unanimous decision of the En- glish Conservative Convention to self self-suficient made themselves make the demand. It is considered did to Europe.
One or two obvious truths regard act on the ideal that what was se- felt in rationed raw materials and the right moment in which to take food supplies the co- such an initiative. There is no deep- scarcity of
Germany has lonial issue came more to the front dyed plot about it. Nowadays, it is the first plank in acted just as have other states in It feels that National Socialism's foreign policy. similar conditions.
By J. E. Williams
(in the "Christian Science Monitor")
All the Third Reich's internation- the complex situation facing the al aims hitherto can be included un- world and particularly the British der this all-embracing term, "equal Empire, with its concern for its in- ing the whole colonial problem from cured in 1919 was "war booty," have status (Gleichberechtigung)- the terests in the Far East, in Pales the German point of view may bear certainly not increased the average securing of everything considered tine and in Spain, is an opportunity repetition. Much time and energy German's small store of faith in the here to be essential for a first-class which should not be missed. As far have been expended in the countries possibilities of progress through in- The belief still strong in certain nation. Putting it more concretely, as one can judge the outlook here which control these former German ternational agreement... it embraces the restoration of all at present, there is no idea that colonies to prove that they would
not be a sound economic investment circles abroad, that if Germany does that was lost through the Versailles Germany would go to war on behalf
for the Third Reich, that its raw ma- not get colonies now, then the dif "Diktat? To-morrow, the issues of these former colonies just now. terials, population and othe funda- ficulties may so increase as to up- may be quite other ones; to-day, (It is one thing to remilitarise the
mental problems would not be set- set the Four-Year Plan and be Rhineland and quite another to re led by a return of these territories serious menace to the present re they are colonies.
It is not without significance that gain territory overseas). But what
to their pre-war owners. The argu- gime, ignores the facts. Propagan- since the Duce's return from Ber- it is doing is saying most loudly ments may be right or wrong. But da has by to-day made the colonial fim the Italian press has also made that German co-operation in any in-
they are beside the point, because at issue a German issue, and to con- Germany's demands for equality its ternational efforts for world peace bottom this is a prestige problem tinne to ignore this fact abroad is own, producing moral, economic and will be made effective only when the
and the "greatness" of a nation of simply giving the National Socialists political arguments such as could colonial issue is settled to this coun- 67,000,000 people is involved. a first-class slogan for their not be improved by the Wilhelm- try's satisfaction.
It is also said abroad, quite
right-
plebiscite. This was clearly indicated in the strasse. This can only mean that Mussolini, in his desire to have the reaction to the recent statements of
THE
A
WORLD GOES BY By" ULYSSES"
MENTAL telepathist is said Asia” Should have been "The to be able to read the un- Bull of Asia-in a China shop." spoken thoughts of one person and silently convey them to another. If this sort of thing isn't nipped in
the bud it will end by making much business" and most married life impossible.
Handling Women By Electricity
If she talks too long-Interrup tez.
number of men, If she wants to be an angel news item, who rob houses Transformer.
as a part-time occupation. They
must run a serious risk of being If she is picking your pocket-
caught by professional policemen and of thus losing their amateur status.
A famous lawyer says that his favourite pastime is to go on a summer walking tour. With brief bags, one presurnes.
Detector.
If she will meet you half way- Receiver
Я
next
FRANCE AND COLONIAL
QUESTION
Berlin, To-day.
"WE believe that the colonial question, viewed as a matter of principle, no longer presents in- separable difficulties from the French stand- point, and that France would not be disinclined to adopt an attitude which would render it pos- sible to drop the discrimination of Versailles against Germany on the ground that she is in- capable of having colonies or of becoming a mandatory power.
BRITISH REJECT REBEL TRY-ON
** London, To-day.
In connection with a radio mess-
So writes the Paris correspon- dent of the "Frankfurther Zei- tung who further opines that in order r to avoid formal abolition of any provision of the treaty the French Government would be pre- pared to substitute the words “raw materials" for "colonies," so as to avoid for the time being, discus--
If she gets too excited-Con-age to shipping, purporting to come sion of territorial problems in-
from the Spanish insurgents and to volved, the troller.
declare a blockade of the coast of The correspondent says that the If she goes up in the air-Con- the Government of Spain, the Bri- French Government desire that the denser.
fish Naval authorities are making tripartite currency agreement be- If she wants chocolates Feeder. representations to Admiral Moreno tween Britain, France, and the USA should be extended to raw
If she sings unharmoniously
Timer.
"If she
is out of
The duty on dolls with glass eyes cancelled in England. has been Yet there are those who ask what grapher. the National Government has accom- plished.
The typical window slasher is of an uncouth type, declares a detec- tive. A rough diamond.
If she is a poor cook ger
at Palma
The British Government has not materials and at the same time to conceded belligerent rights to the made accessible to other powers. Tele Spanish Civil War and does not, notably Germany.
therefore, recognise a blockade-im- posed by either side.
If she is too fat Reducer.
If she is wrong-Rectifier. If she gossips too much-Begu
An
was captioned: “T
Bally
If she becomes upset-
TES. CO-OPERATION The French Government is also. anxious that the raw materia Prom blem not be settled without US. co-operation, since by this means the USA would probably be oblig- fed to take a more active interest in
European politicsTrans-Ocean.
In the present case, uncertainty is increased by the fact that the nouncement has been made only by wireless which is not a proper m thod in such case. Moreover, the alleged warning threatened attacks on ships which disregarded the so- Spanish combatants, the rules of called blockade but even if belliger-war do not authorise such attacks.-
enjoyed by the British Wireless. verser, ent rights were
THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 30, 1937.
PRINCE BERNHARD IN IN SERIOUS MOTOR SMASH Badly Injured In Hospital At Amsterdam
NO IMMEDIATE DANGER
Amsterdam, To-day.
Prince Bernhard, husband of Princess Juliana, was seriously injured in a motor accident yesterday morning.
The mishap occurred just outside Amsterdam and the Prince was rushed to hospital unconscious.
His condition, according to bulletin issued yesterday evening,
was considered to be so serious that DR. MANTLER'S
doctors have ordered that the pa- tient must be regularly observed every hear
It is stated at the same time, how- ever, that there is no immediate danger to the patient's life.
CONCUSSION
DR. MANTLER'S DEATH
Deceased, who
Berlin, To-day
was
REAR-ADK IRAL.— SIGNOR CORTESE
YANGTZE AS MINISTER
London,
Rear-Admiral R.
assume command as Officer, Yangtse, in Rear-Admiral Crabbe, om -Reuter
IN HSINKING
Rome
tese Itahan Consu
Mimster
capital of Manchukuo.
Italian recognition of
EX-SOLDIERS' INTERNATIONAL likely to lead to formal Japanese
Paris, To-day
Kuo is being widely discussed here, general opinion being that it is
recognition of the conquest Ethiopia.
of
as having taken
Actually, however, such recogni The proposal of the Bulgarian tion is regarded Dr. Heinrich Mantler, formerly delegation to affiliate all national place in that Japan has already director of the famous Wolff's ex-Servicemen's associations in a dressed several official communica News Bureau, has died here suc permanent International Returned In addition to concussion of the denly at the age of 76.
tions to the King of Italy and Em- Soldiers organisation, was the main brain, the Prince has a severe gash
peror of Ethiopia. barn subject of discussions
of the latter in the forehead.
- Political circles declare that Vienna, retired in 1929 owing to body meeting here
yesterday. Princess Juliana who is at Soest-ill-health from Wolff's Bureau în
Italian recognition of Manchukuo difk has been advised by her phy-which he had been active for forty Belgium, Poland, Britain and should not be interpreted as action sicians, in view of her forthcoming years. Soon after the conclusion France were not fundamentally directed against China-Trans- accouchement not to visit her hus of the Great War, Dr. Mantler sue- opposed to the proposal, but con- Ocean. band at any rate for the time being ceeded in establishing relations sidered that the matter could not
Queen Wilhelmina stayed for an, with foreign news agencies, where be rushed.
hour at her son-in-law's bedside and then proceeded to Soestdifk to see her daughter.
3
CRASH INTO LORRY
It is stated that the car driven by Prince Bernhard dashed at full speed into a motor lorry laden with sand. The Prince's two compan- ions were only slightly hurt- Trans-Ocean.
by much overlapping was avoided.
Trans-Ocean.
LIGHT PLANE'S FEAT
Berlin, To-day.. Flying a Klemm 35 sports plane, Major Haerle, the German airmalı, is reported to have arrived in Ba- PRINCESS AT BEDSIDE
tavia from Germany, Amsterdam, Later.
He sec out from Stuttgart on Princess Juliana spent the night in Nov. 14, and has
Germany thought it inadvisable to leave the situation too long. Trans-Ocean.
TEN MONTHS FOR CONSPIRACY
Fakir's Stomach Bought By Institute
ladschi ahi, whose claim to fame m his ability to swallow ides as watches, lighted ci- living frogs and petroleum, died suddenly at Wolverhamp
Budapest, to-day. His body is to be embalmed and to Convicted of having conspired to be conveyed on board the “Queen loverthrow the parliamentary system Mary" to the United States where it lin Hungary, Major Szalast, former is to be made over to the Rockefeller covered a dismember of the General Staff and Research Institute, which had intim- the hospital where Prince Bernhardtance of 15,000 kilometres in fif-leader of the Right Wing Extrem- ated some time ago that it was will- lists, was yesterday sentenced to ten ing to pay the sum of $50,000 for the
is lying following his serious motor-teen days. car accident Trans Ocean.
Huge Loss To
Shanghai Factories
Latest statistics compiled by offi-
He has announced his intention months' imprisonment by the Su-stomach of the famous Egyptian to fly his machine, which is only of preme Court. Trans-Ocean.
80 horse-power, back to Germany,
Trans-Ocean.
SCOTS GREYS
Support For Protest
The agitation raised in Scot-
cials of the Social Affairs Bureau land against mechanising the in accordance with instructions of Royal Scots Greys has consider the Ministry of Industries "disclose able support in England. that the total damage done to Shang- The latest suggestion is that hai's factories by the war is estimat the Union Brigade" consisting ed at more than $800,000,000. of the Royal Dragons, Royal
An earlier report submitted by Scots Greys and Royal Tumskill- the Bureau to the Ministry stated ing Dragoon Guards, should be that the damage to local factories retained as mounted regiments amounted to $564,535,297 and the representing England, Scotland number of destroyed factories was and Ireland. 2,998, after the Chinese withdrawal The authorities admit that should from the Chapei area.
some cavalry regiments
With the evacuation of Chinese be mounted for use in the comm- troops from the whole of Nantao try unsuitable for wheeled tra District, the number of destroyed port..
factories has Increased, including It is hoped that the future of several large ones at Kaochangmao the "Greys will soon be decided. and Jihmkong, and the total damage Recruiting for the regiment has estimated at over $800,000,000, declined since it was threatened according to the Bureau's officials with mechanisation-
Change in the colour of the horses would be strenuously,
The NDI 23. “Gneisenau” “will leave here for Europe Manila posed. It is argued that in war and ports at 7 am. to-morrow in- time the horses could be dyed an stead of 6 p.m.
other colour.
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INA HAIL, NOVEMBER
PRINCE BERNHARD IN
SERIOUS
MOTOR SMASH
Badly Injured In Hospital At Amsterdam
NO IMMEDIATE
DANGER
Amsterdam, To-day.
Prince Bernhard, husband of Princess Juliana, was seriously injured in a motor accident yesterday morning.
The mishap occurred just outside Amsterdam and the Prince was rushed to hospital unconscious.
His condition, according to a bulletin issued yesterday evening, was considered to be so serious that doctors have ordered that the pa- tient must be regularly observed every hear
It is stated at the same time, how- ever, that there is no immediate danger to the patient's life.
CONCUSSION
In addition to concassion of the brain, the Prince has a severe gash in the forehead.
DR. MANTLER'S DEATH
Berlin, To-day
REAR-ADA IRAL
YANGTZE
Rear-Admiral R
assume command as Seni Officer, Tangtse, in Rear Admiral Crabbe,
-Renter
EX-SOLDIERS'
SIGNOR CORTESE
AS MINISTER IN HSINKING
Man
Rome To day
Italian
capital of Manchukuo.
Italian recognition of
-mo is being widely discussed here, general opinion being that it is
INTERNATIONAL likely to lead to formal Japanese
Paris, To-day.
recognition of the conquest of Ethiopia
Actually, however, such recog The proposal of the Bulgarian tion is regarded as havin Dr. Heinrich Mantler, former delegation to affiliate all national place in that Japan has already 3 director of the famous Wolff's ex-Servicemen's associations in a dressed several official communica- News Bureau, has died here suc
permanent International Returned
tions to the "King of Italy and Em- denly at the age of 76.
Soldiers organisation, was the main
peror of Ethiopia. subject of discussion of the latter body meeting here yesterday.
in
Deceased, who was born. Vienna, retired in 1929 owing to Princess Juliana who is at Soest ill-health from Wolff's Bureau in
Political circles declare that Italian 1 recognition of Manchukuo
difk has been advised by her phy which he had been active for forty Belgium, Poland, Britain and should not be interpreted as action sicians, in view of her forthcoming years. Soon after the conclusion France were not fundamentally directed against China-Trans- accouchement not to visit her hus- of the Great War, Dr. Mantler suc-opposed to the proposal, but con- Ocean. band at any rate for the time being ceeded in establishing relations sidered that the matter could not
Queen Wilhelmina stayed for an hour at her son-in-law's bedside and then proceeded to Soestdifk to see her daughter.
CRASH INTO LORRY
It is stated that the car driven by Prince Bernhard dashed at full speed into a motor lorry laden with sand. The Prince's two compan- ions were only slightly hurt- Trans-Ocean.
with foreign news agencies, where by much overlapping was avoided.
-Trans-Ocean.
LIGHT PLANE'S FEAT
Berlin, To-day. Flying a Klemm 35 sports plane, Major Haerle, the German airman, is reported to have arrived in Ba- tavia from Germany.
PRINCESS AT BEDSIDE
Amsterdam, Later. Princess Juliana spent the night in Nov 14, and has
be rushed.
Germany thought it
ble to leave the situation too long- Trans-Ocean.
Fakır's Stomach Bought By Institute
Hadschi Ali, whose claim to fame
sed in his ability to
swallow
TEN MONTHS FOR such artides as watches, lighted ci-
CONSPIRACY
Budapest, today
living frogs and petroleum, hed suddenly at Wolverhamp
His body is to be embalmed and to
Convicted of having conspired to be conveyed on board the "Queen overthrow the parliamentary system Mary" to the United States where it He set out from Stuttgart on in Hungary, Major Szalast, former is to be made over to the Rockefeller covered a dis-member of the General Staff and Research Institute, which had intim- the hospital where Prince Bernhardtance of 15,000 kilometres in fif-leader of the Right Wing Extremated some time ago that it was will
teen days.
lists, was yesterday sentenced to ten ing to pay the sum of $50,000 for the is lying following his serious motor-
He has announced his intention months' imprisonment by the Su-stomach of the famous Egyptian car accident. Trans-Ocean.
to fly his machine, which is only of preme Court. Trans-Ocean.
Huge Loss To
Shanghai Factories
Latest statistics compiled by offi
180 horse-power, back to Germany.
Trans-Ocean
SCOTS GREYS Support For Protest.
The agitation raised in Scot
cials of the Social Affairs Bureau land against mechanising the in accordance with instructions of Royal Scots Greys has consider the Ministry of Industries disclose able support in England. that the total damage done to Shang- The latest suggestion is that hai's factories by the war is estimat-the "Union Brigade,” consisting ed at more than $800,000,000. of the Royal Dragons, Royal
An earlier report submitted by Scots Greys and Royal Inniskill- the Bureau to the Ministry stated ing Dragoon Guards, should be, that the damage to local factories retained as mounted regiments amounted to $564,535,297 and the representing England, Scotland number of destroyed factories was and Ireland.
2,998, after the Chinese withdrawal. The authorities admit that from the Chaper area a
some cavalry regiments should With the evacuation of Chinese be mounted for use in the coun- troops from the whole of Nantao try unsuitable for wheeled trans- District, the number of destroyed port
factories has increased, including It is hoped that the future of several large ones at Kaochangiao the "Greys" will soon be decided. and Jihuikong, and the total damage Recruiting for the regiment has is estimated at over $800,000,000, declined since it was threatened according to the Bureau's officials with mechanisation.
Change in the colour of the horses would be strenuously op posed. It is argued that in war- in time the horses could be dyed an
other colour.
MDL sa Gae nau" will leave here for Europe via Manila and ports at 7 am. stead of B
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