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ITALY'S ELECTION
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Mr. Edelf, as this extract ra venis, had reasons for leaving the Foreign Office on Feb. 20. 1938, which could not be stated
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1940.
The Thirteenth
Instalment
Was
Churchill's Memoirs
MR. EDEN'S RESIGNATION
Impulses.
messages were sent to Washing | Chamberlain's biography, Maloof that the struggle was But now on this night of Feb. ton on
the evening of "Jan. 21. Felling says that the Prime Kin- fought out inside the Ministerial 20, 1938, and on this 'occasion The substance of these replon ister. "let the Cabinet see that the conclave, and mainly between the only, sleep deserted me. From
that the Prime Minister alternative to Eden's resignation two men.
midnight til dawn I lay in my warmly welcomed the President's might be his own."
Late in the night of Feb. 20'a bed consumed by emotions of Initiative, but was not anxious
At the
end Mr. Eden briefly telephone message reached me as sorrow and fear. There seemed to bear any responsibility for its tendered his resignation. Mr. I sat in my old room at Chart- ono, strong young Sgure standing failure if
American overtures Chamberlain was impressed by well (as I often alt now) that up against long, dismal, drawling were badly received
the distress of the Cabinet "See Edon had resigned. I must con liden of drift and surrender, of to Ing how. my colleagues had beenfess that my heart sanke, and for wrong measurements and feeble Mr. Chamberlain wished point out that we did not accept, taken aback I proposed an ad-a. while the dark waters of des- | In an unqualified manner the Journment until next day.
pair overwhelmed me.
My conduct of affairs would President's suggested procedure, But Eden saw no use in con-
In a long life I have had gany have been different from his in which would clearly irritate both tinuing a search for formulas, and ups and downs. During all the various ways, but he seemed to the Dictators and Japan. Nor by midnight on the 20th his rewar
Boon to
come and in Its me at this moment to embody did hi Majesty's Government signation became Anul: "Great" darkest times 1 nover had
any the life-hope of the British na- feel that the President had fully ly to his credit, as I'se I," not trouble in sleeping. at the time. In particular, understood our porition In regarded
In the crisis tion, the grand old British race ho
the Prime Minister. Lord of 1940, when sơ much respons that bad done so much for men, had boon perturbed by the ro
to de jure recognition.
Halifax was which buff with
at olice appointed bility lay upon me, and also at lund bad yet some more to give. Mr. Cham
Foreign Secretary in his place.
very anxious, awkward many
Now he was gone. I watched had berlain
met President
to intervention by
It was plain that no resigna-
moments in the following five the daylight slowly Roosevelt's after
creep in the Foreign Secretary I had carefully abstained from years; 'I could always, flop into through the windows, and saw In the European tension.
could be founded upon the rebuff | uny communication with Mr. Led and go to sleep after the before me in mental gaze the The actual breach between Mr.
dione subject,
vision of Death. Chamberlain and Mr. Eden came administered by Mr. Chamberlain Eden. I hoped he would not-on day's work was
to the President's overlure, Mr. any Bccount resign
without of course, to any emergency call. over, new and separate issue."
Roosevelt Was indeed rurining
ning buildin up his case beforehand, slept sound and awoke refresh- In his own domestic and giving his many friends ined, and had no feelings except great risks the evening of, Jan. 11, 1938, Ro Mr. Sumner-Welles, the Ameri-
State. Politics by deliberately involving Parliament a chance to draw out appetite to grapple with "what- World. Copyright reserved. con
of Under Secretary
ofc. the United States in the darken the issues. But the Government ever-the-morning's boxas-might|-produation, even-pertizity:strezanty elled upon the British Ambassa Europen scene. „All the fat, this time was so powerful and | being.
language, strictly prohibited.. or in Washington. He was the ar
forces of Isolationism would have bearer of a secret and confidential been aroused
it any part of these message from President Roosevelt been
interchanges had transpired. to Mr. Chinnberlain.
other hand no On the The President
was deeply
have been more likely to could deterioration of anxious. at the
glave off, or even prevent, war the International situation, and
the United
and fears. To
Britain it a matter almost of life and No one can measure in
to discuss
event
course of events in Austria and later at Munich.
(To be Continued)
Of CHINA
In
Easy Passage Hanging Bill House Of Lords
We must regard its rejection- for such it was-us the loss of the loss frail chance to save the The
work from tyranny than by war.
otherwise
That Mr. Chamberlain, with his
The outcome can be no sur-1 whole-hearted support of his M limited outlook aut inexperience ()
common
menace.
conseratione.
London, Apr. 28. House of Lords tonight approved in principle a bill which would abolish the death penalty, for murder for a five-year trial period.
"Rusch" Aboard Steamer
and
فر
STUDIES. RECOVERY
aid
rency.
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'Shanghai, Apr. 20.
on
to
19 10
the view
The same circles believed that _extension of the present-ro- tloning system
five main series of blood check on-Inflation, will do much towards halting the deterioration of China's economy-Reuter.
Viscount
"Ridiculous"
Maugham,
former
killers is
"entirely
U.S. Blow At Red Party
. Hy conition outcome of the Kalian Gen-proposed to take the initiative by than the arrival of
inviting the representatives of States in the circle of Europeans
hates eral Election is highly-signs- certain Governments to Washing- was a ficant.
the underlying death, In a pitched battle ton the forces of Communismefore taking this step, however,
Causes of present duferences retrospect its effect upon the have suffered a resounding he wished to consult the British defeat. This is the obvious
Government an their view of meaning of the Election from such a plan.
An overall economic re- He asked that not later than the international standpoint.
covery, programme, bosed the forthcoming-American Aid... What is its meaning for the Jan. 17 he should be given a re- to his message, and intimated Italian people themselves? that only it his suggestion met
exten- to China, including an "the cordial approval and
sion of cationing, and the recall prise. As soon as the, main
-The measure, already - ap- of-inflated-currency-is-being- jesty's Government" would he of the European scene, should
have
proved by the House of Com-considered by financial author issues had been made plain the
possessed the self-sufficiency to wave way the proffered hand
mons, had been expected to ties in Nanking... according to and the Governments to the Italian electors
Germany and Italy.
encounter stiff opposition in the informed sources here. especially once their Govern- lere was a formidable and mea-stretched out across the Atlantic leaves one. even at this date
other chamber. Despfle a num- These sources Arc said sureless step. ment had given them the im-
ber of speeches against-it dur-favour-the-choice-of- Mr. Donald- In forwarding this most secretess with amazement---
head of the United pression that it knew its own
message to London
message
the British
ing the two days of debate, Gilpatric, It must have been
have been with declin- mind and would act firmly Rimbassador, Sir Itonuld Lindsaying confidence in the future that
approval come without a divi- States China Rellef Mission, United States representative sion... against disorder, the sound commented that in his view the Mr. Eden went to Paris on Jan.
head the China Aid scheine. President's plan was a genuine 25 to consult with the French,
Melbourne, Apr. 29.
The bill is still subject to sense which, not-
Chinese experts are reported effort to relax international ten- withstanding occasional ap-stort, and
When the Egyptian migrant amendment by the Lords, how-
be giving special study to Majesty's Everything now turned upon the that if his
ever. and an attempt may be helt sups success of the approach to Italy.ship Misr reached Melbourne on mute to delele the clause which currency problem. In the pearances to the contrary, is Government withheld their sup-
SUP* | DE which we had made such
of financial circles, one third of Wednesday, passengers, com- wipes out Hanging for murder, a fundamental characteristic port the progress which had been point in our replies to the Frest-plained of maltreatment by the
the total United States economic Lord Milverton, co-dent.. fof the Italian temperament,
made
Anglo-American
former
he ship's officers. They also alleg
of US$403,000,000 will operation during the previous
Colonial Governor, declared The French Ministers impressed that sanitary accommodation
cur- would give the De Gasperi two years would be destroyed.
that abbiltion rd upon Mr. Eden the necessity
of the panzity sufficient to stabilize the Administration adequate sup-
would be "disastrous” in the The Foreign Office received the of the inclusion of Spain in any was inadequate and dormitory
British Colonica general-settlement with the Itax conditions unsatisfactory. port against the Communist Washington-telegram.on Jan. 12.
ond copies were sent to the fans: on this he needed little con- British Army officer, said that he nothing but contempt for a law Major G. A. Friend, a former Colgin subjects would have Prime Minister in the
country vincing. On
On Feb. 10 the Prime Signor de Gasperi has one that evening. On the following Minister and the Foreign Secreed a deputation to the master, without the extremne paialty, the Chinese cities coupled with main source of strength. It morning he came to London, and tary met Count Grandi, who de- Captain. Draxel. Before hearing said, lies in the fact, often forgotten on his instructions à reply was clared. that the Italians were the protests Drexel placed a re-feuds would break out.
sent to the President's message ready now-a-days, that before the Mr. Eden was at this time on a
volver on his table. principle to open the in
Interviewed on Wednesday advent of Fascism, the Catho brief holiday in the South of On Feb. 15 the news came of night, Drexel said it was neces lic Popular Party led by Don France.
the submission of the Austrian sary to treat a "rusch" with arm-
and Lord Luigi Sturzo held no fewer than 107 seats in the Italian the effect that he appreciated the
Mr. Chamberlain's reply was to Chancellor, Schuschnigg, to theed force. He added "when pas- High Court Justice
German demand for the
that and plan Justice of Appeal, argued Intro- sengers get together
only hanging as a means Di. ex- Chamber and that it had confidence of President Roosevelt duction into the Austrian Cabl-against ship's officers, the
is terminating net of the chief Nazi agent, thing is to shoot and then it is gained them without official in consulting him in this fashion Seyss-Inquart, as Minister of the finished."
out of date." Droxel explained support of any kind. The upon his proposed-plan, but he Interior and Head of the Austrian
д that
It is ridiculous" he said: “lo. "rusch" wished to explain the position of Police.
was a word used in think that we cannot in this year present Christian Democratic his own efforts to reach agree-
better our Lord, Invent a Party is its successor; and its meat with Germany and Italy. the personal crisis between Mr. revolt
This grave event did not avert Germany. to denote a panicked of
against authority. As method of putting an end to these leader, Signor de Gasperi, particularly in the case of the Chamberlain and Mr. Eden. On sociated Press.
wretched persons than hanging holds the reins of power. latter.
Feb. 18 they saw Count Grandi
by the песк.
Не Majesty's Government again. This was the last busi- Don Luigi Sturzo was and is
would be prepared, for theirness they conducted together. a priest who could not or part, if possible with the au-
The Ambassador refused either would not enter Parliament thority of the League of Na-
to discuss the Italian position to- or take office. De Gasperi is
tlons, to recognise de jure the wards Austria or to consider the a layman with practical ex-
Italian occupation of Abyssinia, British plan for the withdrawal if they found that the Italian of perience of responsible ad- ministration and less obvious- ly subject to ecclesiastical discipline. The Church,
rela whose influence is consider- able, is more openly on his these facts, the me side-than it appeared-to-be-fed so the Presiden strongly-opposed-10-auch-a-step--tures-on-American-filme, and-un-
whether pre- | on the side of Don Sturzo.
not proposal might rent The moral issues in the pre-scross the British ciforts. Would sent struggle are also clearer It not therefore be wise to post- Ameri- than they were 26 years ago pone the launching of the and a high percentage of the can plan?
This reply was received by the CARNIVAL Italian masses now under President with some disappoint- stands them.
ment,
He Intimated that he Onc source of
Mr. possible would reply by letter to 250-weakness--or of eventual Chamberlain on Jan. 17. On the evening of Jan. 15 the Foreign strength to the De Gasperi Secretary returned to England. Administration remains. Don He had been urged to come back at the 200-Sturzo's programme of social by his devoted officials
Foreign Office. The reforms estranged many of Alexander Cadogan awaited him vigilant 240.- the Conservative Catholics, upon.
pon, the pier at Dover,
Mr. Eden, who had worked especially the large landown- 320.-
ers. of the South;ahd. dis-long and hard to improve Anglo- 350,-
quieted some people in the American relations, was deeply perturbed. He immediately sent Vatican. They welcomed a telegram to Sir Ronald Lindsay Fascism as likely to save them attempting to miluimise the ef 120.- from Socialism and reform-fects of Mr. Chamberlain's chili-
ing Catholic populism" alike.ing answer.
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Washington, Apr. 28. The House Un-American. Government Activities Committec ap-
said the should explore more scientific methods such as administering a
FILM
BE
DUTY TO REVOKED
with
London, Apr. 20.
proved`unanimously today a
narcotic or pricking the arm bill to allow for the criminal
some fatal substance.
prosecution of Communist
If the bill becomes law, with Party officials and to expose The Treasury announced that the anti-hanging clause still
in
The Committee hopes-to-put-the- bill to the House of Representa- tives next week.
volun- this case five divisions the 75 percent import duty on it, the only crimes punishable by party members and fronts... ready to give evidence of their of
of the regular Italian
Army
foreign films will be revoked on death will be high treason, 10 contribute to
Royal the from Spain. Grandl asked, how- May 3. This is in
accordance piracy and subotage of ever, for general conversation to with the recent Anglo-American Naval docks-Associated Press, be opened in Rome. The Prime film agreement. mentioned Minister wished for these, - and The duty was imposed fost message cop- the Foreign Secretary was August to save dollar expendi-
friendly The Prime
of
and
were was
cut
that
Now thoy may have learned The President's-letter-reached that social reform is the only London on the; morning of- Jan. alternative to Communism. 18. In the agreed to postpone If Signor De Gaspert should making his proposal in view of the fact that the British Govern- fear to arouse their opposi-ment were contemplating direct tion by drastic social reform, negotiations, but he added that the Italian masses might think he was gravely concerned at the him weak and waver in their Government might accord re-
suggestion that his Ma
Majesty's fidelity to the principles he proclaims. "But should he have cognition to the Italian position
in Abyssinle. He thought the courage, boldly to tackle this would have u most harmful social reform, he may hold effect upon Japanese policy in the Far East and upon American the allegiance of the masses public opinion. and even of Moderate Social- The President's letter was con- |sidered at a series of meetings of lists for many a day.
the Foreign Affairs Committee of DRA Athens," Apr. 28..
the Cabinet Mr. Eden succeed- A sudden spring snowstormed in procuring a considerable brought the Greek Army offensive modification of the previous at to South Central Greece to a vir- titude. Most of the Ministera tual half joday and provided a thought he was satisfied. 'Ile possible means of escape for 1,000 did not make it clear to them to 2,000 guerlitas, previously be that he was not, loved trapped. Associated Press. Following these discussions two
ings and Cabinet mesting Of negotiated, cut off supply of these the only authoritative ac- | films from the United States.
disclosed is in count yet
Mr. Associated Press,
RED QUARTER.
RAIDED
Under the bill, the leaders of the Communist Party. would be subject to
on criminal prosecution charges of conspiracy to over- throw the Government, the maxi- im- mum' penalty being 10 years" prisonment and $10,000-fine,
The Communist Party would and police raided Milan's Com- have to register with the Depart- munist quarter of San Giuliano ment of Justice within 30 days
rifles miany hand grenades.
Home; Apr. 29. Some 600 Italian Carabinieri
By Dick Turner Milanese today and seized 60 of the bill's passage and fille a
"Now here's a special, number with connecting
designed especially for taking off in the mö
two
machine-guns and list of all members in the pre- ceding year.
The rald, carried out in 40 lor The maximum punishment for ries
accompanied by armoured violating the registration lavis cars, was in anticipation of pos- would be five years' imprisonment sible disorders
ducing
the May and a $6,000 fine.
པ་ Day celebrations.
The Committee decided not to Many other weapons and a outlaw the Communist Party. considerable quantity of dynamite Members of the Committee doubt-
Seven was also seized.
arrasts ed whether, this would be con-
stitutional.--Reuter.
were made-Reuter..
Norway Releases British Ships
Oslo, Apr. 28-*
Two of three British trawlers detained by Nor- wegian authorities for fishing in Norwegian torritorial waters were released today - after their captains agreed to pay penaltios_of_ 20,000 Kroner or about £1,000, 2400
The police at Kirkches told fishing in Norwegian waters but the Associated Press that Cap-was fined 100-Kroner because tain Charles Roberts of the his fabing gear war on deck, and "Fotherby of Fleetwood and he was obvißully proparing --10
detained," the. nish which
n. police Captain Robert Wilson of the maider. "Equerry" of Grimsby admitted The Lacenia left Kirkenes later, that they had been fishlas in on Tuesday night Norwegion waters whên thây: The police spokesman shid this were seized by a Norwegian catches of the Brat” two“ trawlerg corvette on Monday night were left at Kirkenes, and would. They said they each hut not be used by the Norwegiard cought about 21 tons of fish in authorite:27:579
waters hear Kirkenes, the loberts, Home is at Hessle near police reported.
Hull, Yorkshire, and Wilson and Captain Arthur Green of the Green are from Grimsby.—As.... "Lacenia”“ of "Grimsby," denied 'sociated Press:
the