SPECIAL CABINET
MEETING
New Development In Poland Discussed
London, To-day.
Surprise was caused by the unexpected holding of the Cabinet yesterday, believed to have been decided upon following the Prime Minister's dinner to the King the previous night. At the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting, Ministers who have been most closely concerned with foreign affairs, remained behind for further discussion.
Complete secrecy is being maintained regarding the subject of the Cabinet, writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent.
LABOUR CALL FOR ACTION
London, To-day.
A declaration issued by the Fe- deration of International Labour calls upon the Governments of Britain, France, Russia and Po- land, immediately to enter into mu- tual guarantees for full and un- qualified support in the event of further aggressions by Italy and Germany.-Reuter.
to being about the form any action There is good reason
but such reports Powers concerning the proposed de lieve, however, that the Govern- might take, ment remains determined to must be regarded as speculation.
In the meantime, consultations claration against aggression have now reached a stage at which re in various capitals, particularly London and Paris, are proceed-newed examination of the
international situation is consider ed necessary.
maintain and develop its efforts to prevent further aggression.
In the last 48 hours Govern- ment opinion has appreciably|ing. hardened, especially through the nature of reports from abroad.
was
The Polish Ambassador among the callers at the Foreign Office yesterday and had a con- versation there after the Cab-
TALKS PROCEEDING In view of the prevailing seinet meeting. crecy, many reports are circulat-
NO ECONOMIC MEASURES AGAINST REICH
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BECK VISIT TO LONDON MAY BE DECISIVE
Warsaw, To-day.
Emphasis was placed in the whole of the Polish press last night on the importance of the forthcoming visit to London of the Foreign Minister, Colonel Beck..
Observers discount the rumour that he may stop in Berlin en route to London. Such action, it is suggested, could only appear to be the result of German pressure and would compromise the Gov, ernment's liberty of action în foreign affairs.
ending with Colonel Beck's return Foreshadowing that the week from London will be "decisive," the independent "Wieczor Warszawski" com- ments:
newspaper
“Poland's position in Europe is Prior to the Cabinet meeting Mr of the utmost importance at the Chamberlain had a long talk with moment, and the world is watch- the Deputy Labour leader, Mring her moves." Arthur Greenwood, and the leader] LÔNG CONFERENCE COLONEL BECK'S VISIT of the Liberal Opposition, Sir President Moscicki had a three- A full programme of official Archibald Sinclair.
hour conference with the princi- conversations and social events Although Mr, Chamberlain pre-pal opposition leaders last even- has been arranged for the Polish viously intimated his intention of Ing. It is stated they discussed Foreign Minister, Col. Josephmaking a declaration on the sub internal politics. Beck, who is arriving in London ject in the House of Commons on Contributions to the internal on April 3.
Monday, Parliamentary circles rec defence loan announced earlier The official programme ter-kon with the possibility of such in the week now exceed £1,500,- miiates on April 6, when Col. ย declaration being made this 000. Full amount desired is Beck may return to Poland if week. circumstances require. Other- wise he will extend his visit over the Easter holidays. Reuter.
INFORMATION ON POLAND London, To-day,
London, To-day. REAT Britain has no
A lobby correspondent writes intention of taking that yesterday's Cabinet specially economic measures reviewed information relating to against Germany.
This was announced in the House of Commons yesterday by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.
Mr. Chamberlain was replying to a question from Geoffrey Mander, Liberal member for Wolverhampton.
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Poland.
It is gathered that information did not prove to be altogether | conclusive, and it is hoped that the visit of Col. Beck may serve to clarify the position.
At the same time Ministers are known to be unanimous and deter- minates on April 6, when Col.
claration.
Mr. Mander asked if the Prime Minister would consider the, advisability of taking imme diate action, in conjunction with the Dominions and friendly issued.
States, to withhold from Ger-
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Any delay in issue of the de- claration is taken as due particu- larly to the close consultations with France which are necessary before the final draft can be
STATEMENT TO-DAY
many materials possessed by "An important statement is ex- them essential to German rearm-pected in the House of Commons ament.
Mr. Chamberlain replied: "No, this morning (Friday). Sir."-Reuter.
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Lisbon, To-day.
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Meanwhile the absence of any Opposition query after questions in the House of Commons yesterday gives the measure of the hardening of Parliamentary opinion which was apparent last night.
All parties wish the Government
to make their declaration as soon as possible, and none desires to hamper them in the preparatory
The Yankee Clipper, which left task Reuter, the Azores yesterday morning, ar- | EXAMINATION OF SITUATION rived here at 4.12 p.m.
Trans Ocean adds that it is be The Clipper is on 8 qurvey flight|lieved, in connexion with the un across, the South Atlantic and expected. Cabinet meeting, that the bound for Southampton-Reuter British consultations with other
£48,000,000. Reuter.
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