THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 25, 1989.
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HUDSON RAISES A
PARLIAMENTARY
Premier Pooh-Pooh's Report Of Loan To Nazis
London, To-day.
Mr. R. S. Hudson, Secretary for Overseas Trade, answered overseas trade questions in the House of Commons yesterday as usual, and was re- ceived with some ironical opposition cheers. Mr. Arthur Greenwood (Labour) asked Mr. Cham- berlain if he had any statement to make re- garding the alleged loan proposals to the Nazi, Herr Wohltat.
The Prime Minister replied: "There is no proposal
for a German loan.'
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Mr. Greenwood: "May I take itderstands that there is no question that the Cabinet has no knowledge of Mr. Hudson resigning.-Reuter whatsoever of the possibility of
"NO PARTICULAR HARM” discussions of this kind, nor prompt- that ed them, and may I take it there is no intention on the part of the British Government to begin discussions which might look like
bribery to Hitler in order to peace?"
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Mr. Chamberlain: “Yes, I can give an affirmative answer to both questions.
"We know nothing about these conversations, nor did any other Minister other than the Minister concerned, and it is not the inten tion of the British Government initiate
any discussions of kind."
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London, To-day. Mr. Ernest Shinwell (Labour) asked in the House of Commons yesterday if Mr. Chamberlain thought it desirable that a member of the Government, although not in the Cabinet, should engage in conversations without some liminary guidance from the Gov-
ernment.
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Mr. Shinwell also asked for a that no highly categorical denial placed official had had conversa- tions with Herr Wohltat.
for Asked who was responsible
Mr. Chamberlain replied: "I do any particular harm disclosing the conversations, Mr. not see that
done in this particular con- Chamberlain replied: "That is
a was
versation. question to which I should like very much to know the answer myself."
SIR HORACE AGAIN
"It was a personal conversation
LORD HALIFAX'S DENIAL Replying to similar questions in the House of Lords, the Foreign between Mr. Hudson and a German The mischief, if mischief Secretary, Lord Halifax, said that official.
visit to there was, was in disclosure of Herr Wohltat was on a this country to attend the Whaling what took place to the newspapers. Conference, and it was in no sense unusual that he and Mr. Hudson should meet and discuss subjects "in which they are mutually terested."
in-
"As to the second part of the question, I suppose this is a repeti- on Sir tion of the usual 'attacks Horace Wilson (Economic Adviser to the Government),
"Sir Horace has frequently seen Herr Wohltat but he did not dis- with him any of the matters to which I have alluded."
Mr. Hudson had reported to him (Lord Halifax) that the conversa- tions turned on steps which might cuss be taken to produce an improve-
here Reuter. ment in foreign trade, and
Herr Mr. Hudson pointed out to Wohltat that solution of political questions was à necessary prelimin- ary
to removing existing barriers.
ONLY PERSONAL VIEW
These discussions led on to eco- nomic questions and of discussion
CHINESE TAKE SHANSI TOWN
Loyang, To-day. Fighting in south-east Shansi is
of" financial steps which might still centred around Taincheng and have to be taken to overcome the Yangcheng. initial difficulties.
The Japanese are pouring, rein- Mr. Hudson, who throughout em-forcements there from Tsinshul of Yangcheng. More phasised that he was expressing north-west "only his personal view," said he than 600. Japanese were shifted thought that assuming international there on July 22 confidence was restored, there should. be scope for co-operation on matter.
Chinese units launched an attack this on the Japanese at Changchia- chwang in the vicinity of Yang- It would be seen, said Lord Hall- chèng on the night of July 21. fax, that there was no justification Following a severe encounter, they whatever for stating that these re- re-occupied the town. Fighting is marke arising from an unofficial now in conversation constituted propo
for a loan to Germany
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NOT TO RESIGN
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reas near Litsun.
2,000 Japanese Taincheng have Chinese forces
on the east. Central:
REASONABLE
POSSIBILITY
OF SALVAGE
STORM
London, To-day, There is a reasonable possibil ity of salvaging the Thetis, de- clared Captain A. U. M. Hudson, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, in the House of Commons yesterday.
Capt. Hudson thought it would be generally agreed that opera- tions should continue in order that the fullest information be avail- able as to the cause of the acci- dent.-Reuter.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE STATEMENT
London, To-day.
The China Campaign Com- mittee has issued a statement. "denouncing as undeniable the betrayal of China, heroically defending her na- tional independence and terri- torial integrity."
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Concerning the formula agreed with the Japanese Gov-. ernment as announced by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons, the statement adds:-
"Britain's word is pledged to observe the terms and ob- ligations of the Nine Power Treaty and the League of Na- tions' resolution calling on its -member states to give material: assistance to China; to take no action which would weaken her power of resistance; and not to recognise any situation brought about by force.
"Only by standing fast to these obligations can. Britain preserve her honour and avoid becoming an accomplice in aggression." Reuter.
BRITON ARRESTED IN SHANGHAI
Shanghai, To-day.
Fu Siao-en, Japanese-appoint- ed mayor of Greater Shanghai, made a
direct challenge to the Shanghai Municipal Council when his bodyguards arrested one Briton, one. Russian and 125 Chinese overseers and
WHY SOVIET RUSSIA HESITATES
A direct accusation of “rape and conquest in Eastern Europe" is levelled at Germany by a former Premier of Poland, General Wladi- slaw Sikorski, who also served as Chief of Staff at one time.
"Germany," he warned in a sign- |ed article in the "Kurjer .Waraza- wski," "has not renounced her plans of rape and conquest in Eas- tern Europe because she wishes later to have her hands free in the West."
General Sikorski made his accusa- tion in an analysis of Soviet Rus- sia's present policy in relation to France and Great Britain, and the possible effects of a tripartite mu- tual aid pact on the Sovet Comin- tern policy,
He emphasized that the fortifica- tion of German Baltic ports was directed mainly at Soviet Russia and he outlined the Baltic nations' position in face of the threat of German hegemony.
"It is forcefully brought home," he wrote, "that à joint barrage of resistance must be set up against the Reich's. aggressive designs. Germany's eyes are immutably fixed riches on the exhaustible natural of Russia. This is a fact that merits close reflection by the Krem lin."
"I do not understand Soviet Rus- sia's hesitations in making negotia- tions drag, with London and Paris, whose fundamental importance to the U.S.S.R. is striking. MOSCOW'S SPECIAL PROBLEMS "Still, I understand that Russia must take a decision weighty with consequences for her future.
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"Moscow knows that if it con- cludes an accord with Paris and to London, it will be compelled break definitely with her policy of Rapallo (treaty which stabilized Soviet-German relations after the Great War) and even Comintern action affecting the De- mocratic Powers. It is inconceiva- ble that, after signing a pact with France and Britain, Russia would still think of pursuing subversive. action against the internal union and military strength of countries allied to herself.
"That is why Moscow is hesitat- ing and thinking things over, Before concluding a pact that will so pro- foundly influence her foreign policy, and perhaps her home policy, too, M. Stalin would like to see himself assured of advantages to more than compensate for the role that Russia would have to play after signing Sikorski the agreement," General concluded. Havas.
PUBLIC OPINION
coolies belonging to the Coun. AGAINST JAPAN
cil's Public Works Department.
The arrests were made in Ja- panese-occupied territory where refuse from the Settlement was being dumped."
Twenty-five P.W.D. lorries were also seized.
that
Fu Siao-en contended the Council had no right to dump refuse in territory under his Jurisdiction without his authorisation. Reuter,,
London, To-day.
The "News Chronicle gives pro- minence to the results of a survey of public opinion in Britain and
in Britain the United States:
per The survey shows that 59
cent. cent, in Britain and 57. the United
: