THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 3, 1940
BRITAIN NOT
NOT SATISFIED
Mr. Chamberlain's Attitude On Economic War EXPORT COUNCIL ONLY
A BEGINNING: "GENERAL" WANTED FOR THE "STAFF"
London, To-day. SOUTH
MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S REJECTION of proposals in
the House of Commons that a Cabinet Minister AFRICA IN be appointed to control economic affairs is not, THE WAR on the whole, endorsed by the British press. The general impression is that he side-tracked the main issue and that the Export Council cannot be considered to be any more than a step in the TO right direction.
THE SENATE,
CAPETOWN, TO-DAY.
BY 21 VOTES 13, HAS PASSED THE GOVERNMENT MOTION CONFIRM- ING SOUTH AFRICA'S POLICY IN THE WAR. THE SENATE REJECT- ED BY THE SAME MAJORITY AN PROPOSING THAT SHOULD BE RESTORED
In some quarters, the formation of the Export Coun- AMENDMENT cil is viewed as welcome initiative by Sir Andrew PEACE Duncan.
WITH GERMANY,
The amendment was proposed by Mr. A. P. J. Fourie, who was Minis-
General Hertzog's government.
WAZIRISTAN OUTRAGES
New Delhi, Tb-day.
The recent improvement In districts bordering on Waziristan has not been maintained, and there have been several outrages In the past week.
A village was raided and six villagers killed; a mail lorry was ambushed and a police lorry am- bushed and one constable wound- ed-Router.
RED CROSS FUND OVER A MILLION
London, To-day. Congratulations from Ma-
Gloucester: at headquarters
"The Times" says that a general staff has beenter of Commerce and Industries in jor-General the Duke of
created but that it will not be long before a Gen- eral is equally necessary.
Commenting on Mr. Chamberlain's remarks about how Cabinet Ministers met to discuss and deal with such subjects, "The Times" wonders that they should have the time to do any- thing else?
The "Daily Telegraph". feels that the appointment of the Export Coun- cil rather emphasises the need for a controller of economic affairs, since the appointment implies a belated recognition that our export trade has been the subject of less initiative than should have been the case.
"TRAVESTY"
"A. fantastic travesty" is the des- cription applied to Mr. Chamberlain's speech by the "Manchester Guar- dian.""
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Mr. Chamberlain,
says the paper, brushed aside all proposals with his inevitable complaints.
He played one argument off against another and, by a familiar platform trick, tried to make out that his critics were after a Super-Man to over-ride the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, and, even more horrible, to tower as high as the Prime Minister himself!
The "News Chronicle" comments that the case for an economic con- troller is as strong as ever, while the "Dally Herald" says that the door has been left ajar and, sooner or later, Mr. Chamberlain will cross the threshold.
"The tragedy is that precious time will be lost before he does so."
Reuter.
B.E.F. LEAVE
The Senate has thus confirmed the
action of the South African Parlia of the BEF. on the Lord ment in rejecting General Hertzog's | Mayor's Red Cross Fund pass- "peace motion" a few days ago-ing the £1,000,000 mark, were read at a Mansion House luncheon yesterday.
Reuter.
INDIANS IN CONTACT
WITH NAZIS
$
BOMBAY, TO-DAY. SEVEN MEN APPEARED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE YESTERDAY ON CHARGES UNDER THE DEFENCE OF INDIA ACT. THEY WERE RE LEASED ON BAIL OF 100 RUPEES
EACH.
The police stated that they had re- ceived information that certain people were carrying out communications with people in Germany and other parts of Europe.
re-
On November 2, one witness ceived 30 letters addressed to be handed to a training ground officer; seven of these letters came from Ger-
London, To-day. Leave for the British Ex- peditionary Force has now many-Reuter. been resumed, and, weather permitting, the first party
was expected home yester- SHANGHAI
day.
This party will consist of men with UNDER SNOW
homes in the south and west of Eng-' land; others will leave France as soon as railway traffic to the north of Eng- land is normal again.
The railways stated yesterday that this should not be long. The Midland Railway was opened by a first train yesterday morning and trains on the East Coast are now running to within 11⁄2 hours of their normal times.-Reuter.
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Shanghai, To-day. The heaviest snowfall seen here for many years yesterday made Shanghai resemble a Russian city.
The Duke expressed particular pleasure to see the splendid support received from the Dominions and Colonies.
Although everyone recognised that this first million was but a milestone on a long uphill road, the remarkable success ⚫ being achieved must give heart and courage to our workers both at home and abroad.
It was clear that the British public would not permit the great work of mercy to which the Red Cross and St. John's had set their heads to be handicapped by lack of funds. Reuter.
INCIDENTS ON N.W. FRONTIER
NEW DELHI, TO-DAY.
SIR GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, GOVERNOR OF THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE OF INDIA, IS ON HIS WAY DOWN TO NEW DELHI AFTER A TOUR OF HIS DISTRICT.
discuss He is expected to
the Governor of position with Dominion,
the
the
The latest reports from the N.W.F. With a cold - north wind blowing
Province speak of various incidents Shanghai resi- steadily, bewildered schedule
Inhabitants of опе dents awoke this morning to see their recently. The city clad in white.
large town have expressed their in- This was the worst day for Shang-dignation at the outrages, which con- hai's legion of homeless and about sist of raids by tribesmen from out- 100 bodies, of which 80 per cent. side the regularly administered ter were children, were picked up dead ritory of British India. Beuter. off the streets.
NEW SUPER PLANE
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Washington, To-day.
new super pursuit plane, equip- a 37 millimetre cannon and nine-guns controlled by the lot, was successfully tried out be- ore.military
peed
capable of attain
The snowfall is considered a pass- ing phenomenon caused, by the wea- ther conditions in Siberia.—Havas.
RADIO SETS FOR CANADIAN TROOPS
London, To-day. The Canadian troops in England have been presented with 500 radio |
über,
NEW SPEED - LIMIT: WORKING WELL
London, To-day.
The new 30 miles an hour blackout speed striction came into force on Thursday night, and ... police patrols
but with special torches lookin
*The new der, be meeting with of motorists.—Re