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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 16, 1940
Subtle Policy Of The Kremlin Leaders SPLENDID ISOLATION?
RUSSIAN APPROACHES IN LONDON ATTRACT ATTENTION
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London, To-day. THAT THE SOVIET IS pursuing a policy of “splen- did isolation," aiming at avoiding the establish- ment of too close relations between Moscow and Berlin, is seen in the latest activity of the Soviet Ambassador in London, M. Ivan Maisky, al- though the subtle policy of the Kremlin leaders provides only faint hints of the immediate in- tentions of the Soviet rulers.
M. Maisky's repeated visits to the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, mainly were for the purpose of discussing the fate of the Soviet steamers Selen- ga and Vladimir Mayakovsky, seized in the vi- cinity of Hong Kong, but well-informed circles understand the real intention was to sound Bri- tain on the possibility of resuming normal trade relations.
Although no definite indications of the Soviet's real "pacific" intentions are seen, general trend of the Soviet at- titude of late shows that Moscow de- sires to make world opinion believe the Kremlin is scrupulously abiding by in- ternational treaties, as evidenced by the scrupulous execution of the terms of the Russo-Finnish treaty and the evacuation of Petsamo within the pre- scribed time.
The Soviet desire to maintain good relations with everybody. · Is also seen in semi-official contacts with Washington and the Soviet re- quest for American engineers, which is another Indication of the Russian
ALLIED PURCHASES OF PLANES
Washington, Today. According to Mr. Henry Mor- genthau, Secretary, of Treasury, all obstacles to the sale of United States planes to the Allies were removed when the Anglo-French purchasing commission agreed "without reservation ог com-
the United plaint" to
States Government's conditions for re- lease of the latest types of air- craft.
Mr. Morgenthau declined to reveal the conditions but it is understood the Allies have agreed to pay at least part of the cost of research for developing the most recent models-Reuter.
DIED ON WAY TO
✅ THE DOCTOR-
Leung Ching-yam, of No. 54, Johnston Road, collapsed and died in Cross Street. yesterday, while he was. Jon his way to a doctor.
REVEALING DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED BY
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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FAR EAST MOVES FORESEEN
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CHUNGKING, TO-DAY.. THE “SAO TĂNG PAO” THE ARMY'S ORGAN, `IN AN EDITORIAL SAYS: "IT IS OBVIOUS THAT JA- THE PANESE AGGRESSION. IN SOUTH SEAS MAY OCCUR IN THE NEAR
THE FUTURE, SHOULD EUROPEAN WAR SPREAD FUR- THER.
"We are doing.our best in prevent- ing the Japanese materialise their ambitions but, simultaneously, close co-operation between China and the Western Powers appears the only way for preserving the Asiatic status quo. "As regards Scandinavia, it is evi- dent that the German Fleet will not be able to resist a combined FrancO- British onslaught.
"Germany. will probably "invade Sweden and might also try to invade the Netherlands, Belgium and the Balkans. Hayas
RUMANIAN BAN
Bucharest, To-day.
The Rümanian Government has de- cided to ban the export of wheat, but contracts already concluded or in the course of execution will not come un- der the ban.
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Measures are also being taken prohibit the export of sun-flower seeds, hitherto largely purchased by Ger- mány.
The Governmental economic author-
Geneva, To-day. ities have approved measures for reluctance to become too much de- INTERESTING REVELATIONS of events leading to building up reserves of coal, petrol
pendent on Germany, since techni- cal assistance from German en- gineers would be cheaper and easier to get.
Guarantees Wanted
As regards Britain's reaction to the possibility of normalising relations with the Soviet,, It is understood Lord Halifax has made it clear that Britain does not wish a further deterioration of her relations with the Soviet but she must have guarantees:-
Firstly, that Russia will not seek further strategic advantages, and,
Secondly, that Russia will not pro- vide Germany with stocks of raw ma- terials and increase her exports to the 'Reich. Havas.
NAZI PLANES DOWNED
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Stockholm, To-day.
the invasion of Poland are given in the Report to | the League of Professor Burckhardt, former High Commissioner in Danzig from Feb 18, 1937 to Dec. 27, 1939.
Among documents annexed to the Report Prof. Burckhardt mentions Goering's and Hitler's as- surances as regards Danzig, given respectively in June and September, 1937.
"Hitler then expressed his deter- mination to maintain good relations with Poland; he said he did not want Danzig."
Another document records a talk between Pro. Burckhardt and Hitler on August 11, 1939.
"Hitler declared that if the Poles again attempted the slightest thing he would pounce on them like light hing with all the powerful arms at his dsöposal, to which the Poles had not the slightest answer.
"I said this would bring about a general conflagration.
-NO SCRUPLES. "Hitler replied be preferred to make war to-day rather than to-morrow, Reports from Goteborg and added he would have no scruples like the Kaiser but would fight ruth- state that two
German lessly. planes were disabled over "Hitler said he could rely on the Italian and Japanese alliances and Swedish territory yester added that the Russians lacked offen- day.
One was destroyed by anti-aircraft. fire off Lyeskil; the second was forced to land at Marystad. The fifteen occu pants were interned.
Meanwhile, the number of; German ships anchored off. Goteborg, has "In- creased, klmzbwildwed they came from the north following the Norwe- mian coast: --- HavasDNA.
WEATHER REPORT The Royal Observatory reports that the antluyclone continues to move étiftpressure is highest over the to the east of the Bonins and vely low to the north of Japan:
sive strength Havas
QUISLING DEPOSED
Lon
The German-contro Qalo, radio announces that the
--puppet: government has resigned and that the administration of German-occupied regions "In Norway has been taken. over by an "administrative commit- tee headed by Christensen, chief of the Oslo Municipal Council-Reuter.
ASSAULT ON
POLICE OFFICER
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While reminding them attend Police Court yesterday morning, Ser- geant White was said to have been struck on the chest and back, by several persons,
He managed to arrest two of his attackers, Hung Tong, 24, shop boy, and Tsol Tel, 50, widow, who were charged with assault before Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon this morning.
First
accused was fined $50 or six weeks hard labour while, the widow was given a fine of $25, or, in default, to serve three weeks.
and raw petroleum-Reuter.
CRIME AND A MISTAKE
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BRUSSELS, TÓ-DAY. MORALLY THE INVASION
OF DENMARK WAS A CRIME; MILI- TARILY THE INVASION. OF NOR- WAY WAS ·A MISTAKE, WRITES COLONEL REQUETTE; WELL- KNOWN BELGIAN MILITARY EX- PERT, ÎN VINGTIEME SIECLE.”
Colonel Requette adds that for the first time the Germans have taken a decision which does not seem to have been dictated by the cold calculating strategy which has been characteristic of previous military de- cisions but by sheer passion: Havas.
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GERMANS REACH THE SWEDISH BORDER
Stockholm, To-day. The Germans are reported to have reached the Norwegian/Swedish bor- der at two points.—Reuter.”
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