THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 2, 1938
BIGGER
BATTLESHIPS
Formal Announcement By Britain And America
Consultations To Decide On Size As Next Step
London, To-day.
Formal announcement of invocation of the escala
tor clause in the Naval Treaty, and the build- ing of battleships above 35,000 tons, was made in letters from the British and United States Governments yesterday to the other signa- tories.
The letters explain the action is due to the absence of assurances that Japan is not contemplating construction of battleships beyond treaty limits.
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The Notes are practically identi- cal but whereas the British munication only mentions increas- ing tonnage, the American letter re- serves the right to increase gun calibres beyond 16-inch.
France has also issued a note stat- ing that she does not intend at pre- sent to invoke the escalator clause as long as no other Continental
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SULTAN RIDES IN TANK
London, To-day The Sultan of Muscat and Oman had his first ride in an Army tank: when he inspected the Second Battalion of the Royal Tank Corps at Aldershot yesterday.
He rode in a heavy tank and then later in light tanks, which gave him the experience of tra yelling at a speed of 40 miles an hour over very rough ground.- Reuter
Private John Heywood Gelling, H.K.V.D.C., has been awarded the Efficiency Medal.
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First Flights From Warship Took Place 26 Years Ago
CONFLICTING TAIERCHWANG CLAIMS
Shanghai, To-day. Conflicting reports are coming through in connection with the battle at Taierchwang, the Chin- ese claiming the entire occupation of the town, while the Japanese state that they are still. in control of the situation.
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The battle in the sector which started over a week ago has not yet ceased. The morale of the Chin- ese fighters is rising daily and in foreign circles it is predicted that if the Chinese maintain their pre- sent vigour and fighting spirit the whole course of hostilities will be changed.
Chinese civilians here are celebra How King George V. witnessed "Down over the fore turret it European power departs therefrom in the summer of 1912 the first went, over the forecastle, and drop-ing the Shantung successe
successful flight of an aeroplane ped over the bows. We thought it fear of Japanese reprisal act from the deck of a stationary had gone right into the sea, but just force them to do so indoors.
ship was described by Capt. Has the wheels seemned to touch the in accordance with the treaty, can W. Edwards, Governor of the surface the plane rose steadily to Own Correspondent. be as low as the new circumstances Royal Merchant Navy School. a safe height. It flew round the ship warrani-Reuter.
Next step will be consultation to decide the extent of escalation which,
NO SIZE DECISIONS
London, To-day. An official announcement that Britain, America and France will no longer recognise the limitation leid down in the London Naval Treaty 1936 will be made, according to the diplomatic correspondent of the Times.
The writer predicts that France will, for the time being, not take any step to increase the size of her warships but should another con- tinental Power decide to exceed the 45,000-ton limit, France will be compelled to reconsider her stand-
point.
The incident was recalled to his and the Royal yacht and disappear- [mind by Mr. H. J. C. Harper's ed over the land. This was the first article, "When a Plane is Cata-flight of a 'plane from the deck of pulted"
a ship at anchor.
Capt. Edwards" was serving as lieutenant in H.M.S. London, com manded by Capt. E. H. Grafton. The fight, which the King watched, had been preceded the day before by the first successful take-off from a ship under way.
"A wooden run-way,” said Capt. Edwards, "was constructed from the fore bridge over the fore 12in turret to the forecastle, ending at the bows of the ship.
"The plane-a land machine on two biggish wheels, and, of course, Concerning the future warships a biplane was brought alongside it is declared that this has not ye'¦ in a lighter at Sheerness and hoist- been decided and will not be untied inboard.
the British and American Govern. "We put to sea that night, with ments have discussed the problem Cmdr. Sampson, who was to make at length.-Trans-Ocean.
MR. HULL ON MR. HOOVER'S SPEECH
the flight, Lt. Gerrard, Boyal Mar- ines, and the two Short brothers, the aeroplane manufacturers, on board.-
OVER THE BOWS "Off Deal the following morning, with the ship steaming at about 15 knots, and with a fresh head wind, Cmdr. Sampson took off by the sim- ple process of starting his engine, releasing the ropes securing the machine in position, and letting her run down the slope of the run-way towards the bows. A little over half- way down the "plane lifted and took the air, flying of easily landwards.
Washington, To-day. The Secretary of State, Mr Cordell Hull, in a formal state-
"When we arrived at Portland ment at a press conference yes next day Cmdr. Sampson met usi terday, said that ex-President and again embarked his machine. Herbert Hoover's speech on King George V. was aboard the Ro- Thursday emphasised the pro-yal yacht in Portland Harbour. H found need for a programme of was therefore arranged that the economic appeasement now being London should anchor near by, carried forward by the American and that another flight should be Government, and was a powerful made by Cmdr. Sampson for his argument in favour of redoubling Majesty to see. the efforts to conclude reciprocal "At about 7.15 p.m., with a light treaties.
breeze blowing. Cmdr. Sampson
Mr. Hoover's speech is frankly climbed into his machine. His regarded here as a political man-mechanic swung the propeller oeuvre, and New Dealers are con-abaft the machine in those days. vinced that the former President The signal to let go lashings was hopes to receive the Republican, given, and the plane wheels wob- nomination in 1940.-Reuter. bled down the slope.
His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. Thomas Edward Jack- sun, to act as Government Marine His Excellency the Governor has Surveyor, during the absence on
the approved the appointment in leave of Mr. William Osborne Lam- Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, of Mr. Frederick Flippance to bert, wit be Captain (Reserve of Officers). 1938.
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