U.S. STRIKE SCOURGE
Most Serious Phrases
Checked
Washington, Oct. 13.
The strike scourge is now being checked in its most senous phases, according to the National Re- covery Administration.
A noticeable improvement has taken place in the coal industry in Alabama and Oklahoma, where many miners have returned to work, while the Ford plant at Chester has resumed parcial operation,
On the other hand, bituminous coal production during the week end. October 7 to October 10, dropped by a million, tons...
The silk strike has now spread to Rhode Island.
Hollywood Trouble Difficulties are also being ex perienced "In Hollywood
and original plans for the provision of a Code have had to be revised radically. The two Hollywood film ruilds are meeting on Sunday discuss the question at a strig if their salaries are threatened by This has caused General John son to hasten with a statement
the Code.
that the Code cannot limit the salaries of stars and executives.
It is pointed out that less than five hundred persons are draw. ing fifty-one per cent. total salaries paid by the studios
: Labour Victory Labour to-day optained its first
Milwaukee Court enjoined the
GERMANY'S
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1933.
GENEVA
BOMBSHELL
Withdrawal From League &
Disarmament Conference
Hitler Explains Reason For Government Decision
REUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESS
London, Oct. 15.
AT
ANOTHER
WAR REVOLT IN SIAM
uf the Disarmament Conference
This is the most serious.. news
since Japan walked out from the It 13 noteworthy that League.
To-day was marked by sudden and important develop. Mr. Arthur Henderson. "Chairman ments in the International situation. Shortly after the British Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon had made his declaration in Geneva in which he insisted that powers now restricted by treaties should 'not increase their armaments forthwith, and that no Government should henceforth manufacture or acquire any further weapon of any of the types to be abolished under the Disarmament Convention, news came from Berlin that the German Government had decided to withdraw from the League' of Nations and to withdraw from the Disarmament Conference. to dissolve the Reichstag and to hold a general election on November 12th..
The German Government's decisions were announced by Chancellor Hitler in a manifesto which affirmed Germany's desire for peace
but declared she was no longer prepared to folerate inequality of armaments imposed by the peace treaty court, victory since the institution and had taken the steps mentioned rather than submit of the National Industrial Re- to "Humiliating and dishonourable demands." covery Administration when the President Hindenburg_this_afternoon signed a decree Shoe Company, from interfering dissolving the Reichstag. The German decision to withdraw with the unionisation of its mem from the Disarmament Conference was communicated in a The Lourt held that the Cor-long statement händed to the President of the Conference, pany had violated the collective Mr. Arthur Henderson, in Geneva but her decision has not bargaining clause of the Recovery affected the plans for the reassembly of the Conference on Monday. No German representative was present at the meet- ing of the League Council this afternoon.
bers."
Act. Reuter,
R.F.C BUYS BANK STOCK)
"Washington, Oct. 14.
The Reconstruction Finance Cor poration has authorised the pur. chase of U.S.350,000,000 of prefer' red stock in the Continental and Illinois National Bank and "rus! Company, which is the fifth largest
"DECLASSING OF GERMAN PEOPLE"
Berlin Oct 15
Herr Hitler in a broadcast;
Blow to World Peace.
bank in the United States with speech said it would be a is generally summed up in Sun- ̈ deposits totalling U. 8650.000.000 gigantic event for the whole
-Reuter
of humanity if France and Germany would finally banish
violence from their common
territorial
U.S. FEDERATION life," while the German pepole asserted the rights which trea- OF LABOUR ties themselves gave them, yet for Germany, there were no conflicts beyond American Boycott
those that existed for the two Decision
nations. When the Saar terri- tory was returned to the Reich, only madmen could imagine a Franco-Getman war possible. German youth was not" on to demonstrate the march
Washington Oct. 13 The Federation of Labour Con-
vention to-day declared in favour of a boycott against goods and xer- vices supplied by Germany, Italy Russia, China and "any other
ountry which forbids free trade unionism."-Reuter."
and
A POLICY OF PEACE
Statement by Mr. Roosevelt
Washing. Oct. 14. THE United States is overwhel.n- ingly against engaging in war, has not sought to : annex Canada, Mexico, Cuba, or any part thereof declared. Presiden Roosevelt in a radio message yes- terday from the New York Con- ference on Current Affairs.
"The United States possessed no national desire. for territorial ex- pansion, and the threats to world peace came from people who still cherished imperialistic desires for
London, October 15. 'Germany's bombshell at Geneva day's newspapers as a serious blow to World peace, and is creating a new European crisis, the conse- quences of which is difficult to
forsee.
Germany's decision as one of the major. blunders in history and also as a defiance to the world. It says that Germany, by her own act, has put herself colossally in the wrong and all the civilised world will be against her action whether inside or outside the League.
The Sunday Times" describes
ious, it is by no means hopelesa.
Although the situation is peri-
The first wise counsel is to do no-
thing to precipitate the situation, and secondly to concert every possible means to bring Germany back to her senses.
The "Observer" points out that the probationary condition .on
against France but to identify a political movement which is which alone other powers could re- necessary to suppress Com-store the German equality status munism.
exparision and domination, he Reich President Von Hindenburgh said, Education in the ideals of peace was a vital factor in the If the rest of the World isol-
in armaments has been dictated by the conduct of Germany's pre- sent rulers.
A Vital Decision.
If the full disarmament Confer- ence meets to-morrow, it will have to decide at once between tactical alternatives, either a disarmament convention, exclusive of Germany or the abandonment of the whole project.
The alternatives are merely formal and the practical results of either will be the same
Mr. Wickham Steed writing in the "Sunday Times" says it will be surprising if Japan is surprised at the German decision. There is evidence that the close under- standing between Berlin and Tokyo has recently been accumu- -lating in well-informed diplomatic
quarters.-Reutér.
Germany's resignation from the League is not effective for two
years. Reuter.
French Comment.
Paris. October. 15. The French Press says that Ger-
many has torr. off her mask and
trampled underfoot fourteen years of work for the re-organisation of peace and has opened the door to a new armaments race. The journal," Le Temps," says that,
more than ever the world --Ro ing to live dangerously The French Government may be jeo-
pardised as the financial measures- "adopted by the Cabinet this morn- ing are by no means sure of adop- tion, in which case. M., Daladier
declared that he would resign.- Reuter."
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U.S. to Stand by Allies.
Washington, October 15. News of Germany's withdrawal from the League and, Disarmament. Conference came as a bombshell. Official and diplomatic circles hurried to a conference to which officials of the State Department were called immediately. Reuter.
Washington, ‘October 15.
The United States stands firmly with its Great War allies in op- position to German armament and
M. Eduard Daladier, Premier of France.
In support of the arms' reduction plan which has caused Germany's withdrawal from Geneva, was the State Department's interpretation in a statement of policy to Mr. Norman Davis to read to, a private session of the Arms Conference.- Reater.
German's Leave Geneva.
Geneva, October 15. The German delegation left for Berlin last night. They refused to comment on the instructions re- ceived from Berlin.
Mr. Henderson's reply to Herr Nadolny was most brief. He simply acknowledged the receipt of a tele- gram which he is submitting to the Bureau of the Disarmament Conference.--Reuter.
fight against the present crisis in ated itself in indestructible Affairs, in an interview with the history. Reuter.
fortresses, built monster aero- planes,
guns and then it could not to a German menace when Nazis marched entirely with out weapons in columns of four..
France and Italy. No Effect on Japan.
Paris, October 15. Tokyo, October 15... "Germany's decision at least Germany's action does not effect clarifies the position," commented the Qai d'Orsay, "The only thing Japan's fixed policy towards the
to do now. is to wait and see the League and the Disarmament Con-
reaction of powers concerned?"; ference, declared Count Shiye-
from mitsu, vice-Minister for Foreign News of Germany's withdrawal the League consternated Press on the Conference. He does Italy with profound disappoint tanks not think there will be a collapse
ment as Germany has not recip Tocated Mussolini's efforts for con- though difficulties will inevitably refer be, increased.
ciliation. It is felt Germany has violated the spirit of the Four- Power Pact. Mussolini is likely to
RUSSIANS IN HARBIN
Alarmed at New Regulations
The deliberate "Declassing" of German people lay in the fact that Germany is denied the right of defence given to Harbin. Oct. 14. The Russian community every other nation.
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The vernacular papers have not
call a hurried consultation of signatories to the Pact to decide upon future action.~~Reuter,
Grave Situation.
French Government quarters re- gard the situation grave but this
yet made any editorial comments on the matter, but have given pro- minence of the views of officials. Count Araki is quoted as declaring that Germany's decision was un-
London, October 15... expected though it is understand- able and refers to it as further The continuance of the Dis- proof of the League's incompet- armament Conference is generally ence. The comments reflect his favoured, but many advocate an recognition of the serious effect to adjournment, wards Europe though its effect to- The men now ruling Gerwards Japan is still unpredictable.
-Reuter. many have nothing in common which taxes have not been ald with the "paid traitors of It is reported that local propers November 1918. We were owners owe $1,250,000 in taxes not reponsible for the war or and therefore stringent measure what happened therein are neccesary. Defaul:ers are con- ferring with the land department are responsible for that which every man of honour, must do for people in distress."
armed by & new regulation stipulating that all property'e .
by to-morrow will be auctione
At least 10,000 Russians directly or indirectly affected. Reuter,
But
Consternation in London.
London, October 15. There is much consternation in general on the result of Germany's decision to leave the League and the Disarmament Conference.
Crowds beselged news vendors in London," eagerly snatching up editions in which a Reuter Bash conveyed the first report,
attitude. is described as calm and firm, wondering whether Germany is merely bluffing in order to get further concessions, or has de- finitely slammed the door on peace and reconciliation Reuter.
:
Geneva · Excited.
Geneva, October 15. The corridors in the League' Building hummed with excitement on receipt of the news of Ger-
HORROR
Discovery of NewTM Poison Gas
Paris, Oct. 13. The discovery of a new deadly polson gas,, 30 powerful in its penetrating powers that no exist ing gasmask could stop it, has been made by two well-known French chemists.
The gas is so deadly that it kills instantly immediately It comes into contact with the skin.
Announcement of the discovery. adding a new terror to thoughts o: war, was made to-day by M. Berthe and M. Dorier, the two Directors of the Clermont Ferrand Institute of Chemistry.
Perfume Experiment Astonishing about the discovery is the fact that the chemists con- cerned hit upon it when making experiments with pertume!
M. Berthe declares that the gas can be manufactured so easily that the whole of the require ments for national defence could be made within eight days.
They are, however, refusing to reveal the secret of the gas even to the government, unless France in invaded.Reuter
many's withdrawal.
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Fighting Near Bangkok
Bangkok Oct. 13 The revolt of Prince Bovaradıl has created a highly critical situa -- tion.
Fighting is going on quite near Bangkok and it is feared that it will spread to within the city limits,
ULM STARTS WELL
On England- Australia Flight
Athens, Oct. 13. Charles, Ulm, who is flying to Australia in an attempt to beat the record just established by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, hes
made an excellent start and is already several hours ahead of
The rebel force appears to be his rival. making progress.
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He Bew to-day from London to The Government has announced Athena, a distance of 1,670 miles that loyal troops have come into { in 14 hours, 50 minutes, which contact with the provincial rebe! compares with Kingsford Smith's forces moving "on Bangkok and 1,100 miles from London that the parties opened Are.
Brindisi in eleven hours." Further details of the fighting are unobtainable at the moment but the authorities are clearly alarmed.
Banks Guarded
A number of business and com- mérelal houses have closed their doors. The banks and the tega. tions are heavily guarded while the suburban residents have Leen asked to evacuate their homes.
Many are reported to have been injured in" minor clashes. Reuter.
POLISH AND ITALJAN CRITICISM
Warsaw, October 15. not much surprise is the press Alarm and condemnation, but
opinion on the German action.
Un set out for Baghdad his next stopping place at ten o'clock “ this evening and should arrive there on his sécɩ id day out and at Karachi on his third.
Ulm is indulging in night flying
is attack on the Kingstort Smith record. The holder confin- ed himself to journeys between daylight and nightfall-Reute
Rationalisation Of Cotton
REDUNDANT MILLS TO BE CLOSED
London, Oct. 3 Radical re-organisation of the Lancashire cotton industry is now thoritative statements made to. being planned, according to su
day.
The initiative is being taken by the Federation of Master Cotton" Spinners and it is understood that their plans provide for a reduction? of the number of mills in opera- tion,
Representatives of the Federa- tion are now in London and it is believed that they have already submitted a complete plan to the President of the Board of Trade for consideration.
emphasise that with Germany's The French
withdrawal France's concessions in favour of Germany's plea for The semi-official Gazeta Polska equality is abrogated by the dis- says that Germany has decided armament convention, the Four to arm openly. The paper is sur- Power Fact and yielding to the prised that people have not fore- Treaty of Versailles-Reuter. seen this and asserts the situation
British 'View on Disarmament. is practically unchanged.
London, October 15.
Rome, October 15. In his statement to the Bureau mention the four Power Pact, but The Press studiously does not this morning, Sir John Simon re- the Messagero, the leading mor- ported on the results of conversa- ning paper, says an agreement sa- tions between powers on the"ques- tion of disarmament. He indicat- tisfying and honourable to all may ed that the United Kingdom draft tion for which European Govern-action
spring from voluntary collabora- It provides for putting out of convention would as a result of
at least ten million re ments are determined to safeguard dundant spindles and a hundred these conversations need to be the supreme cause of peace and thousand looms. somewhat recast,
"This will be will give harmonious tangible secured by the closing down of the First, its duration should be ex-proof, and Fascist Italy will give least efficient mills. tended to eight years which should
it a precious contribution by its be occupied by the fulfilment of
goodwill. A continuations programme to secure, firstly, substantial disar- mament of heavily armed powers and, secondly, the achievement of the principle of equality in a re- gime of security.
He added that & modification of the draft convention was neces- sitated by the present unsettled state of Europe to which the Pre- sident of the Conference had re- ferred at a meeting of the Bureau on October 9. The eight year per- iod would begin with a transform- ation of continental armies and the setting up of a system of su pervision through a Permanent Disarmament Commission. If this Commission could, as Mr. Hender- son had suggested, be set up with- out waiting for a ratification of the convention, the British Gov érament would welcome It #9 shortening the period when actual disarinament would be reached
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France Beats England
London, October 15. At the Queen's Club in a Lawn Tennis match the International Club of France beat the Inter- national Club of Britain by eight matches to seven.-Reuter.
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At the same time, steps will be taken to prevent the sale of the scrapped plant, to foreign manu- facturers at low prices,Reuter.
15
BILLS
BRITISH TREASURY
Allotment Made Of £45,000,000
THREE MORE, WINNERS
London, Oct. 13.
The champlon jockey Gordon Richards again rode three winners at Newmarket, bringing his total to 229 for the Wireless.
season-British
London. Oct. 13. The total amount applied for in this week's tenders for Treasur bill was £83,015,000. The amunt. allotted in bills at three months The German representative, Von Papen, confined himself to saying rate per cent. 'was 12/18.89d ar was £45,000,000. The average he had noted and would report compared with 12/9.38d a week Sir John Simon's statement. The
ago.-British Wireless. Bureau decided a statement should Question of Time.
the be transmitted to
General Regarding the question of how Commission for immediate discus- much of the eight years would slon on Monday afternoon. This be needed for the initial steps, Sir occasion will provide an opportu John Simon reported that four nity for testing the nature and years had been mentioned by sev- strength of World opinion upon eral Governments, though others the disarmament situation- as it had proposed a somewhat shorter stands in the light of latest deve- period. Measures of substantial lopments-British Wireless. disarmament ultimately
be reached must be defined in the convention itself and by substan- -tial disarmament it must be meant either the provision of the United Kingdom draft convention or some comparable variation. He pointed out that the result of the abolition of various forms of arma- means in the second period would be to constitute a common List of permitted arms in which all states without differentiation would share. Finally Sir John Simon in- sisted on a principle, which seem- ed to him essential; that " all Powers now. restricted by treaties should not. increase their arma- ments forthwith. By that he did not mean to exclude a numerical increase proportionate to the numericnt incréase of the German Army in the course of its trans- formation from a long to a short service forte. He invited treaty. bound Powers to express their willingness to conform to the time- table he had indicated.
Manufacture of Weapons, ̈
In addition the convettion should contain a provision that no Gov- vernment would henceforth manu- facture or acquire any further weapon of any of the types to be eventually abolished.
Sir John Simon expressed the belief that a convention on the above lines would be the best calculated to restore the rudely shaken, confidence, and proposed that in the general commission- other countries should be invited to state their attitude with regard. to the esseitial points he had enumerated
Support from US.A. The British Foreign Becretary's statement was supported by: Mr. Norman Davis, United States, Big, Soragna, Italy, and Paul Boncour, France, vice-President of Politik and Rapporteur Bennea
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