"THE CHINAṣMAIL; APRIL 25, 1989.
AMBASSADOR TO CONVEY WARNING
TO HITLER
Youth
Takes The Helm
Melbourne, To-day.. Exclusion of the Coun- try Party led by Sir Earle Page from the new Aus- tralian Cabinet, follows the grave split a week
ago.
London, To-day.
A plain warning to Hitler is being conveyed by Sir Nevile Henderson, British Ambassador to Ger-
Rumania
Replies Neatly
London, To-day.
many, according to the diplomatic correspon- RUMANIA has replied dents of this morning's London newspapers,
to Hitler's query as Sir Nevile will state, says the "Daily Telegraph," to whether she feels her- that unless there is evidence of a change of po- self menaced by Ger- licy on the part of Germany, the British Gov-many, by a Note, Reuter ernment will be forced to continue organising learns.
He
The Note states that as Ru-
resistance to aggression, and will enforce con-mania has no common boundary scription in this country.
will suggest that the steps Germany might take are the withdrawal of troops from Spain and demobilisation of some of the forces now under arms at home.
.also Germany will
The new Premier, Mr. R. G. Menzies, stated that a new de- partment of supply and develop- ment was to assist in the organ- isation of defence, in which it was
doubtless present the wisdom of acceptance necessary for industry to make learn, adds the correspondent, that of President Roosevelt's 10 or 25- adequate plans to preserve Aus- it is the British Government's de- year peace plan. tralian economy in the face of sire to see a practical pacific ap- blockade or interruption of trade.proach made towards a solution of to be outstand- Painting out that the majority questions claimed of Ministers in the new Cabinet ing. were comparatively young, Mr.
Menzies said the future rested largely on the shoulders of youth. --Reuter.
PREMIER STILL CAUTIOUS OVER SOVIET TALKS
London, To-day. Answering a number of ques- tions relating to the British nego- tiations with Russia and Turkey, the Prime Minister said that the
Government were maintaining
close" touch with other Govern-
榆
ments, including those of Turkey
and Russia, but that he was not yet In a position to add to his previous statement.
Asked whether he would say whether it was likely that the Com- mons would have a statement before the German Chancellor addressed the Reichstag, Mr. Chamberlain said he could not say more and that he did not think it desirable to make premature statements on negotia-
tions which were still in progress.
-British Wireless.
JAPANESE CONCENTRATION ON FORMOSA
Swatow, To-day. Concentration of Japanese troops in Formosa has given rise to rum- ours of an imminent invasion of Swatow.
Well-informed circles, however, believe that at least part of these Japanese troops are intended to be sent to Canton as reinforcements.
A British gunboat and several United States vessels are anchored - off Swatow--Central News
+
PLAIN WARNING
with the Reich, it is difficult to
say whether she feels threatened
by Germany.
It states the opinion that the question could best be answered by Germany herself, and adds that Rumania was not informed în advance of President Roose- velt's move but she does look with apprehension on the general situation in Europe. Reuter.
DANISH REPLY
Copenhagen, To-day. A directly worded statement, the It is learned officially that the correspondent adda, will conclude] Danish Foreign Office. has replied with the plain warning that rejec- to Hitler that Denmark does not FOUR-SQUARE WITH US.
tion of President Roosevelt's pro- feel menaced by Germany and "Thus the British Government posals must lead to a tense interna- had no prior knowledge of Presi- Reu- aligns itself four-square with the tional situation and will have the dent Roosevelt's message.· stand taken up by President Roose; worst possible effect on world-and] ter. velt in the Notes he addressed to particularly British-opinion. Germany and Italy-a fact which has been made abundantly clear to
London."
BREAKING POINT
Hall
The President and Committee of the the Social Service Centre of
·Washington in despatches from This last point is featured by the Churches will be At Home on Thurs-
"Daily Mail", which uses the day in St. John's Cathedral
Smith Asserting that Sir Nevile Hender-words: "Sir Nevile Henderson will when the Hon. Mr. N. L. son has asked for an immediate per- stress the fact that rejection of will preside and His Excellency the sonal interview with Hitler, the President Roosevelt's appeal would Governor will attend. Speakers will Elliott "Daily Express" also believes that increase international tension al-include Dean Wilson, Miss the British Ambassador will re- most to breaking point."-Reuter. and Mrs. George She.
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