THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 17, 1989
Roosevelt Peace Challenge Regarded As Propaganda
BITTER COMMENT IN FOREIGN OFFICE ORGAN
Berlin, To-day. Concerning the telegram to the Fuehrer by Pre- sident Roosevelt, it is not known what the an- swer will be.
An extremely busy week lies ahead of Hitler, who will depart from Obersalzberg to-day for a tour of the Ostmark.
On Wednesday afternoon he will return to Berlin,
ALBANIAN
CROWN TRANSFERRED
Rome, To-day,
The acting Prime Minister of Albania, Shecket Verlaci, symbo- lically transferred the crown to King Victor Emmanuel yesterday morning in the throne room of the Palace.
All members of the Court and the Cabinet were present.-Reu- ter.
where that evening the birthday celebrations MR. DE VALERA
will commence.
Only when these are completed, will Hitler be able
to consider President Roosevelt's message, and MAKES OFFER
it is regarded as natural that he will confer
with the Duce before formulating his answer. WITH A MOTIVE
BELGIAN
CABINET'S DIFFICULTIES
Confusion
Brussels, To-day. still prevailed in Belgian political circles last night after the plan announced on Satur- day for formation of Two-Party Government was suddenly aban- doned.
London, To-day.
The Premier of Eire, Mr. de
German press criticism of Pre- sident Roosevelt's message to Chancellor Hitler continues.
The "Deutsche Diplomatisch-Valera, in a speech at Ennis stated Politische Korrespondenz," which that Eire was adopting defence mea- the strengthening usually reflects the views of the aures, including Wilhelmstrasse, declared that
of the Army by several thousand, President Roosevelt had no right to assume the role of honourable mediator between the nations of the world, since the United States are as lacking in neutrality to- day as at the time of the Great War.
ly opposed
in to a Government which the Social Democrats were not represented.
QUESTION OF POLICY.
The "Korrespondenz" recalls The Christian Democrats, and President Wilson's principles of particularly Liberals, were strong-humanity and morals and declares that they were disregarded in shameless manner.
"As for President Roosevelt," it is stated, "he has demonstrat- ed for several years past his open solidarity with the ideological] opponents or Germany and parti- cularly with the central organisa- tion of the enemy of culture, Rol- shevism.
The Liberals, who are fighting the Flemish cultural demands, fear that a Catholic and Liberal Cabinet would gain a Flemish majority, in view of the Flemish preponderance in the Catholic Party.
It is also stated that, for reasons "He nas avoided no opportuni- of finance and foreign policy, aty of fanning the flames of incom- Government without a Social De-patibility in Europe and has op- mocratic representation would not posed with the sharpest accusa- be able, to exist.
tions and difficulties the path of Since the Social Democrats were those who were inclined to pur- evidently willing last night to parti-sue the policy of reconciliation cipate in a Cabinet formation, it and understanding with the is assured that a Government com- Reich.' posed of five Catholics, five Social Democrats, three Liberals and two non-Parliamentarians may be
formed.-Trans-Ocean.
GOERING VISITS AUTARCHY SHOW
Rome, To-day. General Goering was the guest of honour at a luncheon given yes- terday by the Italian Foreign Min- ister, Count Ciano, in the rooms of the Army Club,
These measures, he stated, were designed so that those who would meddle in Irish affairs would not go unpunished,
In the second part of his speech,
the Eire Premier repeated his de- the union of Northern
de
mand for Ireland and Eire.
Political circles interpret the speech as un indication that Valera will support the British for- eign policy if England makes con- cessions on the Irish claims.---Trans, Ocean.
GERMAN WHO OVERSTAYED HIS LEAVE
STORY OF BRITON'S DEATH IN GERMANY
STUTTGART, YESTERDAY. A SENSATIONAL REPORT, ALLEGING SHOOTING OF A BRITISH OFFICER IN STUTT- GART, PUBLISHED BY THE "NEWS CHRONICLE" IS EM- PHATICALLY DENIED IN AU- THORITATIVE QUARTERS.
It is pointed out that the report was declared unfounded by the British Foreign Office on Thurs- day.
:
The simple facts are that 1 former officer of the Scots Guards and a brother of the Conservative member of Parliament for Bed- ford, named Donald Gordon Len- nox-Boyd died here of influenza a few days ago. Apparently there were rumours, for the "News Chronicle" produced the sensa- tional story that the deceased had been shot following an alterca- tion with some Germans.--Trans- Ocean.
DIAMOND TRADE RESTRICTION
AMSTERDAM, YESTERDAY. THE PRODUCTION OF DIA- MONDS MAY BE CURTAILED, ACCORDING TO REPORTS CURRENT IN AMSTERDAM TO-DAY.
The reports state that conversa- tions of the international commis- sion for trade in diamonds will start shortly which will result în fixing a limit of three to four days per week for diamond produc- tion.--Trans-Ocean.
ALBANIA RESIGNS THE LEAGUE
Geneva, Yesterday.
The resignation of Albania from the League of Nations is announc-
Avenol.
A 29-year-old German, Saul Neuwirth, was charged at the Cen-ed by the Secretary General, M. tral Court, before Mr. R. Edwards this morning, with entering the Co- lony without a valid passport.
Detective Sergeant Loughlin said defendant arrived from Europe on President Roosevelt is accused March 29. He was given a transit of seizing upon every opportunity stamp, but stayed on in the Colony. for strengthening the revenge He went to the Registration Office front against Germany and of yesterday, and asked to be allowed supporting the policy of encircle- to stay here for some time after his ment. "His present action is ob- ship had left. viously designed to further this policy," it is declared.
In conclusion "Korrespondenz” states:
NEW PROPAGANDA
"The American President will achieve no greater success than hitherto with his new propagan da which he is circulating throughout the world, because those countries who, even with Those present included the Gor out this, are certain of Roose man Ambassador and Frau von velt's support will be encouraged Mackensen, General Goering's suite, in their efforts to defame and members of the German Embassy damage the authoritarian and leading Italian Government and states, while these on their part, Fascist Party personages. General in recalling the bitter experience Goering visited the Autarchy ex- of past years, will be strengthen hibition yeatard afternoon. ed in their resolution not to re- Trans-Ocean.
peat the mistake Trans-Ocean.
An expulsion order was made, and a conviction registered.
In confirming the reception of the resignation, the Secretary General replied that he was not
but would forward-the telegram to competent to judge on its validity, members of the League for their
information.-Trans-Ocean."
NEW GOVERNMENT
BUILDING
WORK ON THE NEW CEN- TRAL GOVERNMENT
ALBANIANS IN STORES BUILDING
ROME
COMMENCED.
HAS
The building will be used to ac- commodate all Government mater- ials, including stationery, mach- inery, and various other stores.
Rome, Yesterday. An Albanian commission, con- sisting of about 40 representatives It is located near the old Yacht of all provinces of the country and Club at Whitfield and will be com- headed by the Albanian Primerleted by the end of the year. Minister, arrived in Rome thin morning-Trans-Ocean,
Mrs. H. Jessop, of No. 8° Hart Avenue, has reported the loss of a wrist watch valued at $90, some where between Nathan Road and Hankow Road, yesterday.
FIRST VICEROY
Rome, Yesterday.
The first Viceroy of Albuja will probably be the Duke of Aosta, cousin of King Victor Emmanual.
Reuter