THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 4, 1940
THE
CRAIGIE
Page
SPEECH
Raises Discussion In Commons And Lords
No Change In China Policy, Says Mr. Butler
London, To-day. MR. PHILIP NOEL-BAKER (Labour) asked in the House of Commons yesterday whether the terms of Sir Robert Craigie's speech in Tokyo on March 28 indicated a change in the Government's Far Eastern policy or whether it was intended to ful- fil in the letter and spirit the policy of support of the National Government of China under Gen-
eral Chiang Kai-shek.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replying, said the Foreign Secretary had given attention to the speech in question.
"Meanwhile I am authorised by the Ambassador to say he had no intention of suggesting that British policy had undergone any change way diverged or that it in any from what has been repeatedly ex- plained to the House.
relations with
was
ALLIANCE WITH TURKEY
London, To-day.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secre. tary for Foreign Affairs, stated' in the House of Commons yes. terday that conversations had re- cently taken place between Bris tish, French and Turkish military representatives regarding the mi litary application of the treaty of mutual assistance-Router.
"FEMALE
FOREIGN
LEGION"
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") PARIS, TO-DAY. UNDER THE PATRONAGE
OF
THE
CHALLENGE
ΤΟ
FREEDOM
Paris, To-day.
Further evidence of Anglo- French solidarity was given yesterday when Earl De La Warr, President of the British Board of Education, broad- cast from Paris to the young people of France and England on the contribution the schools of the two countries could make towards Anglo- French unity.
He pointed out that there was no sphere more
the important than schools where young France and young England are to-day picking up their ideas and laying the foundations their future lives.
of
to
"It is not customary on such occa-expressions in the speech. It sions for His Majesty's representatives more valuable to accept the statement to submit the text of their speeches he (Mr. Butler) had made as -repre-
The challenge to freedom would be in advance but the Foreign Secretary senting the policy of the Government,
answered in the immediate future by is quite ready to accept responsibility and he would go further and say the THE BEGUM AGĄ KHAN, WIFE OF OF THE WORLD'S Government saw no objection to im-THE LEADER
Franco-British arms, but in the long - for what was said.
BARONESS EU-
view it was a direct challenge proving their
Japan. MOSLEMS, AND
GENIE DE ROTHSCHILD, FOREIGN the schools and the quality of the (Ministerial cheers).
WOMEN RESIDING FOR A LONG human beings they were turning out. TIME IN FRANCE, HAVE BEEN
Full international understanding FORMED INTO A "FEMALE FOR-
front of EIGN LEGION" WITH A VIEW TO must begin in the united HELPING MEMBERS OF THE FOR- the Western democracies and to this schools were already EIGN LEGION AND THEIR FAM-end English
engaged in special methods ILIES.
The ladies of the legion will func-structing their pupils in the
the culture and achievements of France.
New plans have been made and tion in the non-military field by side of the famous troops they have "adopted."
programmes drawn up for school One of the two founders, Madam broadcasts, films and lectures. Hitzbleck Plahner, asseried that
teachers Exchange visits of
and for foreign wo-children will also be arranged. "The Japanese Invasion has been object of the legion
and material
Reuter. generally held all over the world men is to "give moral
help to the soldiers of the Foreign Le- as something to be condemned," The Foreign Secretary, Lord Hali-gion and their dependents." fax, in reply, said
Lord's Discussion The Craigie speech was also raised in the House of Lords in a question by Lord Samuel, who said: "We all desire that Anglo-Japanese relations No Change Of Policy
should be placed on a satisfactory "It follows from this that there is footing and must welcome Sir Robert no question of His Majesty's Govern- Craigie's efforts to effect that object, ment changing their view as to what but as reported the speech might be they continue to regard as the legi-interpreted as a condonation of Ja- pan's actions in recent years and as timate Government of China.
an acceptance of her policy.
"Nor is there any question of a de- altitudo parture from the general which they have adopted towards the Far Eastern question or any modifica- tion. of their desire to see a settle- ment of the dispute on equitable terms."
Mr. Noel-Nakor asked.If It was not unfortunate that an Impression should have been created in Japan condoned that the British people aggression in Asia although resist- ing it in Europe.
he had
seen a
the
fuller account of the speech than teach the. French way of living and PIGEONS
was available in the press here.
He proceeded to answer in the same terms as Mr. Butler in the Commons.
Sir Robert's Aim
Lord Halifax added that the Gov- Mr. Butler said he trusted no such
ernment did not regard their policy impression had been created but he that the terms of his felt satisfied
as thus defined as in any way incon- such im-sistent with the endeavour to which answer would dispel any
Lord Samuel also attached importance, pression.
to place our relations with Japan on friendlier footing. Sir Robert Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour) Craigie had rendered a very valuable asked whether in view of the mis-service in this direction, and it was understandings aroused by this speech this purpose that he was specially
concerned to promote in his speech. Reuter.
Misunderstandings
it clear make the Minister would again that it still remained the policy of the British Government that the provisions of the Nine-Power Treaty must continue in operation until they are abrogated or amended with the consent of the signatory powers.
our
Mr. Butler: "Yes, it has always been our endeavour to conduct policy in the Far East in accordance the with the principles underlying Nine-Power Treaty and so keep in step with the French and American Governments.".
Sentences Picked Out
a
.
HITLERITE FANATICS
AMSTERDAM, TO-DAY, THE DRIVE TO COLLECT SCRAP METAL FOR HITLER'S BIRTHDAY IS BEING PURSUED WITH FAN- ATICAL ENERGY IN GERMANY.
Every day the newspapers suggest new sources of supply and the people are being asked to give up coins and medals.
Sportsmen who have sacrificed their trophies are held up as del citizena.
ancient
mo-
Col. J. C. Wedgwood (Labour) ask- ed if the Minister's attention had been called to the following sentences in the speech-"Both countries (Eng-
A start in removing public monu- land and Japan) are ultimately striv-ments for the benefit of the metal col- ing for the same objective," and "It is lection is already reported to have surely not beyond the powers of con- been made in Prague and other places structive statesmanship to bring the in the Protectorate-Reuter, aims of their national policies full harmony."!!
Into
Col. Wedgwood asked if the Gov- ernment would emphatically re- "nounce" a view of that character.
(Ministerial orles of "No")
Mr Butler replied that it served no rtain (useful purpose to seize upon
WEATHER REPORT
The Royal Observatory reports, that the anticyclone is stationary over South China, and the depression has moved north-eastward to Hokkaido.
They will organise, entertainments, try to give Legionaries a feeling of solidarity with the French people......... Havas.
PRESSURE ON SWEDEN DENIED
LONDON, TO-DAY,
FROM OFFI- REUTER LEARNS
CIAL QUARTERS THAT SINCE THE SIGNATURE OF THE RESPECTIVE NO WAR
AGREEMENTS TRADE
BY APPROACH HAS BEEN MADE THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO EITHER NORWAY OR SWEDEN ON THE SUBJECT OF RESTRICTION BY THEM OF IRON ORE SUPPLIED TO GERMANY.
in-
of in- ideals,
WORK WITH R.A.F.
LONDON, TO-DAY. HALF A MILLION HOMING
USED PIGEONS ARE BEING
BY THE R.A.F. OF WHICH 2,000 BIRDS ARE ON DUTY DAILY WITH THE COASTAL COMMAND READY TO CARRY MESSAGES FROM RE- CONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT TO BASES WHEN IT IS. NECESSARY THAT WIRELESS SHALL, REMAIN SILENT.
at.
Pigeons.often show remarkable ten- acity in fighting their way home. One bird released from an aircraft 13,000 feet in clear weather above a blizzard off the Scandinavian coast Mr. Charles Hambro, is now
on behalf of the British and distressed by the altitude drop- Stockholm Ministry of Economic Warfare but he ped like a plummet to 1,500 feet, at When the bird disappeared into new trade agreement with Sweden,
the blizzard below, the pilot gave it has taken with him no proposals for a which height it is accustomed to fly. nor are any proposals being made to Norway for a trade agreement to re-up for lost. But three days later the place that signed last month. Reuter. pigeon returned to its base. It had fought its way across the North Sea in blinding snow and a roaring north- westerly gale.--British Wireless.
WELL-DRESSED:
PICKPOCKET CAUGHT
A well-dressed Chinese, Shum Wo, was charged before, Mr. R. Edwards this morning, with stealing $560 in Des Voeux Road Central yesterday.
of.
MORE PRISONERS FROM
NAZI U-BOATS
London, To-day. Det. Sergeant Brooks said that a
further list of four members farmer going to change money at a money-changer's shop, found a hand U-boat personnel now
struggled and caught him.
list brings up to 362′ the total of Defendant, who had two previous combatant prisoners of war, of whom from crews convictions, was sentenced to six the great majority months hard labour and recommend- of German submarine, British Wire- ed for banishment.
in his pocket, holding the money. He war th: Britain is SUITS & O
legs.
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