THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 27, 1939
IL DUCE'S SPEECH.
VIGOROUS, PUGNACIOUS BUT NOT THREATENING
No Elaboration Or Extension Of Claims
STILL TIME FOR ITALY
AND FRANCE TO FIND ACCOMMODATION.
London, To-day.
FRENCH
AND IL DUCE'S SPEECH
Paris, To-day.
First reaction on Mussolini's speech is that the situation has neither improved nor worsened while the problem of exactly what Mussolini wants is still not clear. Some relief is felt that the Duce
leaves hope of an amicable settle- ment.-Reuter.
While special editions of the Sunday papers con- taining summaries of Mussolini's speech test- tify to the keen interest taken in the speech, delayed forcing the Issue and Britain's first reactions in authoritative quar- ters are that Mussolini has not belied the ex- pectations aroused by the recent speech of the Italian King on Thursday.
It is felt that while the Duce's speech does not lack its customary vigour and pugnacity, there is little that can be taken as aggressive in its substance.
NAZI SUPPORT
OF IL DUCE
"IF BRITAIN RISKS WAR”
Berlin, To-day. Wholehearted support and ap-
proval is accorded Mussolini's speech.
He showed clearly that peace is not tantamount to the uncon- ditional preservation of the past which was like forbidding the said
RAINCOAT THEFT rebuilding of an old house,
Mr. A. P. Brown, of 16 Nullah
Road, this morning appeared as complainant at the Kowloon Magis- tracy before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfad- yep when a Chinese was charged with stealing his raincoat.
No one expected Mussolini toly endorsed here and in this con- go back on the Axis but by im-nection careful study is being giv- to
Inspector G. Wright, prosecuting, plication, the speech recognises the en to references in the speech particular needs of Italy as stated Italian aspirations, for it is felt in said the raincoat was kept in Mr. by the King and expresses the London that there is still time for Brown's car which was parked be- view that there is still time for Italy and France to negotiate for hind the Philipino Club, King's-
Park, yesterday afternoon. France and Italy to collaborate for settlement of their differences.
ut is noted that nothing in the negotiation of outstanding difficul-
calculated to check ties and in this connection there is speech seems
Threatening nothing in the nature of a threat or such a development. ultimatum or any elaboration or language has been avoided and in extension of Italian claims which its restatement of Italian claims the remain upon the familiar basis. speech does not go beyond what is familiar ground.-British Wireless.
No one in Britain questions the vital importance of the Mediter ranean or Adriatic to Italy and the Duce's references to these matters certainly gives no cause for con- cern in British quarters.
IDEOLOGICAL CONFLICT
MORE RAIN POSSIBLE
The Chinese, Chau Tim, 32, was seen by a Club gardener, Wong Fuk, opening the car's window and stealing the raincoat.
The gardener gave chase and ar- rested accused half way up King's Park Hill.
one spokesman. He added, We de- clare that the house must be re- built.
If Britain risks war, she cannot believe that conditions will remain the same at the end of it.-Reuter.
STARS WILL 'SIGN" IN CONCRETE
Slough, Bucks, March 12. Famous film stars from all over the world will make Windsor-road, Slough, the most famous road in Britain.
Accused was sentenced to six months' hard labour while the gar- Foot-prints and hand-prints of dener was commended by the Ma-Garbo, Gable, and other stars will be impressed in concrete on the gistrate.
sidewalks.
Idea is that of Mr. Jimmy Tur-
The Royal Observatory reports that the anticyclone continues mov- Mussolini's reference to the dang-ing-eastward and now covers cen-
Caught by a Chinese-constableton, manager, of a-Slough cinema. er of an ideological conflict recall tral Japan and the adjacent seas.
handbag, after snatching a
con- "I heard a lot about Graumon's formed that Mr. Chamberlain, as recently Another anticyclone has
in renowned Chinese Theatre in China. as Thursday, emphasised the de-over North
A depression taining $38.35, from a woman
Wong Chuk Street on Saturday, Hollywood," he said to me. sire of Britain not to "set up in is developing in the Eastern Sea.
was this Europe opposing blocs of countries Local forecast:- E, winds, mo-Chan Ying-leung, 22, with different ideas about the forms derate to fresh; cloudy, misty at morning sentenced to three months' or hard labour by Mr. Q A. A. Mac- internal administration." first, overcast, some drizzle
fadyen at Kowloon. light rain later.
of
Reuter.
NO NEW UNFAVOURABLE
FACTOR
London, To-day.
Mussolini's speech in Rome is be- ing studied carefully in London and meanwhile considered comment withheld.
is
On a preliminary reading of the speech, however, first impression în authoritative quarters is that its terms do not belie the general expectations formed after the re- cent utterance by the King of Italy and it does not appear to introduce any new unfavourable factor into the disturbed European situation.
Loyalty to the Axis which is ex- pected, has not prevented Il Duce from laying special emphasis upon the particular needs of Italy and these passages are receiving spe- cial attention.
· PEACE HOPE
Mussolini's insistence on the ne- dessity for Europe of enjoying long period of peace will be warm-
CHILD CARE CLASSES TOS EVACUATION CENTRES. response to a widespread den and for training in the care of children, in connection with billeting in case of National emergency," the Wo- men's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence has undertaken to train volunteers for the task.: Photo shows Miss Honor Keating giving a demonstration of how to bathe a baby, at the National Council for Maternity and Child Welfare, Piccadily, W. (Air-Mail), FAV
"Stars leave their footprints in the floor there as a monument to their screen fame.
"I think we should do the same here."-
Many British and U.S. screen idols have conscated to make "im- pressions" in Windsor-road.
LOCAL DOLLAR
The demand, rate on the Hong Kong dollar to-day was 1/2-25/82.
"Spot" silver was quoted in London at 20 and forward at 19-11/16.
The London on New York rate was quoted at £ U.S.$4.6818 and the New York--London rate at £U.S.$4,68-174.
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