THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 28, 1939
INDIAN CONGRESS STAND ON DOMINION STATUS: A PERTINENT QUESTION
London, To-day.
RECOVERY
MOST OF THE NEWSPAPERS yesterday had India
as the subject of their first leading articles. FROM TRADE "The Times" says that regret over the decision of
the Indian Congress Party to withdraw from the DISRUPTION provincial governments is shared by all respon- sible elements in this country
Sir Samuel Hoare, says the journal, did well to point
out in his Commons statement that while the divisions in India exist, His Majesty's Govern- ment cannot forget their promises to the Indian minorities.
In any case, it was hoped that the Congress Party would not allow
pique, pride or suspicion to prevent INCREASES
them revising their examination the Viceroy's offer.
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The "Dally Telegraph" says the pertinent question the dissenters are asking (as Mr. Gandhi ask- ed) is what the declaration · worth if the Allles fall? "Those who complain of British Imperialism," declares the newspaper, "might profitably reflect on its ex- change for Hitlerism."
Opinion among the Opposition newspapers is divided.
18SUE SQUARE
IN PAY FOR
COAL MINERS
London, To-day.
Coal miners in Britain are to receive another £5,000,000 in wages, repre- senting an increase of 8d a shift
for
adults and 4d a shift for boys and youths.
The offer was made by the owners The Labour "Daily Herald" says and was accepted yesterday by a con- the Congress leaders want to under-ference of miners representing all stand the meaning of our aims when coal-fields in the country. Reuter. we talk of the independence of India. That places squarely before us the question of what we mean when we talk of fighting for freedom.
we
By our attitude to India will be judged our sincerity when speak of fighting for the freedom of all nations.
AN ADVANCE
JUNIOR MINISTER
RESIGNS TO JOIN BLACK WATCH
London, To-day.
A recovery of British trade.
MALAYA FORBIDS EXPORTS
Singapore, To-day. Malaya has forbidden the ex- port of goods, to countries out- side the Starling bloc.'
Excepted are rubber and tin, which will be exported to coun- tries who are wliling to pay Sterling in London.-Reuter,
NAVY DAY
from the dislocation at the IN AMERICA beginning of the war is shown by figures issued in London yesterday.
Last month, imports were down 33 per cent, and exports down 42 per cent.
This was mainly because vessels
had been commandeered to transfer
the expeditionary force to France, the
convoy system and the difficulties of Scandinavian trade.
This month, however, shipments have been steadily better, particularly in the past 10 days.
The system of export working more smoothly.
licenses is
Reuter.
CONSCRIPT POWERS IN RHODESIA
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Salisbury, (S. Rhodesia), To-day, The Southern Rhodesia Premier said yesterday that powers to en- force conscription would be asked for but would not be put into force yet as voluntary enlistment was go- ing so well.
New York, To-day.
The general public were not allowed to visit American
warships and naval stations yesterday on the occasion of Navy Day.
Reason is that the U.S. Navy is vir- tually working under war conditions, and the movements of ships are kept secret.
President Roosevelt, in a letter to Mr. Charles Edison. Assistant Secre- tary of Navy, said:
"The most promising way to pre- serve our peace lies in our ability to defend our sea frontier.
"We shall strive to maintain' peace by all honourable means.
our
"With a world in arms, this coun- try is imperilled as never before, and we rely chiefly on the Navy to keep us out of the European war."-Reuter.
PEAK M.C.L.
the
The annual sale of work of Peak Children's M.C.L., organised by Miss Norah Price, the Peak Secre- While the Liberal "News-Chroni-
He announced that 700 officers and tary, was held at the Peak Club on cle" asks why Dominion status for
The Prime Minister has accepted men had been equipped and sent October 11 and resulted in a clear India must wait, the Liberal "Man- the resignation of Mr. Scrymgeour beyond the borders of Southern profit for the benefit of M.C.L. funds chester Guardian" regards Sir Samuel Wedderburn, M.P., Parliamentary Rhodesia in five weeks-Reuter, of $596.97. Hoare's statement as conciliatory and Under-Secretary of State sincere and an advance on the land, who has joined his regiment, the Viceroy's statement.
6th Black Watch, it is announced by the Scottish Home Department.
for Scot-
The "Guardian" suggests that the Congress leaders, before taking the Mr.. Wedderburn wrote to the serious step of resignation, might reconsider their decision in view of Sir Samuel's statement.-Reuter.
KING
LEOPOLD'S BROADCAST
BRUSSELS, TO-DAY.
KING LEOPOLD DEVOTED MOST OF HIS BROADCAST TO THE UNIT- ED STATES YESTERDAY TO A STATEMENT ON THE POSITION OF THE NEUTRAL COUNTRIES.
"If we are attacked." His Majesty stated, "we shall defend ourselves with the same conviction and ten times more strongly than in 1914.
"Twenty-five years ago the Belgian Army, under my father, King Albert, checked a cruel invasion.
Prime Minister:
"Having now been called up to join my regiment on its mobilisation, I am writing to put my cffice in your hands. May I express my admiration for the untiring efforts you have made to preserve peace, and my belief that your leadership of the country at this time will earn the support of the world for our just cause."
"WE ARE BRITISH"
SOHO SHOPS
In Soho, best known of London's foreign quarters, firms with German names have placarded their shops with, notices: "We are British."
A butcher in Charlotte-street, Mr. G. Burschweiler, has posted outside his' shop this notice: "Please note: This firm is British and the owner an ex-Serviceman.”
"Once again a single-minded nation Mr. Burschweiler said: "My name would support the Army. but we can is-Swiss, but during the last war my not believe that the belligerents will father suffered a lot because of it. fail to respect our neutrality, and we "I fought all through the last war place trust in their promises."-Reu- and 7 am willing to do my bit
ter.
again,"
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BRITAIN'S REPLY RIBBENTROP WELCOMED
TO
Paris, To-day.
MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S statement on Rib- bentrop's Danzig speech is welcomed by the Paris press as a model reply, and has placed the blame for the war where it belongs.
"Petit Parisien" declares the statement was clear
and categorical, and will prevent neutrals from being misled by Ribbentrop's speech;
"It was the answer of an honest man sure of his conscience."
M. Leon Blum, the former Socla- list Premier, writing in his newspaper "Populaire," says:
Great War to alleviate for Germany the blunders. of Versailles, to re- store to Germany her place in the European community and thereby
to make it possible for Germany and "Hitler and Ribbentrop have for-France to live together.” gotten Britain's long efforts at a In Germany yesterday, Mr. Cham- rapprochement between France and berlain's statement was regarded by Germany.
the controlled Nazi press. as "In- adequate, and Britain is aiming at of the destruction of Germany."
Reuter.
CONSTANT AIM "It has been the constant aim British policy since the end of the
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