AUDACIOUS EXPERIMENT
IN HISTORY
Mysterious Reference To
"Future Events".
Berlin, Dec. 3.
Intense interest is aroused by a mysterious reference to future events in a speech by Dr. Goe bels, "Propaganda Minister, at Stet- tin, when he mentioned the "tasks about which the time to speak had Hot yet arrived."
Dr. Goebbels said that Germany will carry out the most audacious experiment in history ever seen and also that the government which intends to make history must have the courage to make great and daring decisions. Pro- ple wonder which great German problems Dr. Goebbels is referring
to.
The extreme Nazi ranks fre- quently refer to the "foreign ad- Venture" after the Saar plebiscite as an outlet to Nazi enthusiasm. but this is severely discredited in responsible circles,
OTHER TENSION
the
Other forms of tension are pro- vided by Storm Troopers who feel that Government has been cap- tured by big business and also Black Guards who resent privileged • Position 0: the Relehswehr and seek the right to have officers transferred from their amateur ranks to the professional army. оп the other hand the Relchswehr is violently opposed to the Black
Guards "possessing Heavier types of arms and it is even reported that they have pro- Tested to Itler in that connection. Secondly the Church-dispute in which the opposition pastors ez- press serious fears that their pre- sent freedom represents only the calm before the storm Directly the Saar plebiscite is over stern measures will be taken against them. Himmler. chief of the Secret Service Is belleved to have collected names of "an
whose opposition he is of the opin- on Justifies their immediate ar- rest. It is believed that Himmler is only restrained by the moderates among the Black Guards.
sym-
GOERING'S SYMPATHIES A further ameliorative factor in the Church dispute has been Premier Goering whose bathies are notoriously with the pustors In which he differs strongly from Dr. Goebbels, whose public speeches infer he is not likely to oppose plucing pastors in concentration camps.
Typical of the Reichswehr dis- approval of such enterprises as militarised Black Guards is an Qutspoken article.
the ex-
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soldiers paper "We War Volun- teers by Major Foertsch, depart- mental head of the Reichswehr Ministry.
SOLDIERS' ANXIETY' Major Foertsch writes that"mill-' tary forms become dangerous when transferred to private, Intel- lectual and economic life. A pre- liminary condition for unity in the nation is not ability to do the goose-step.
and ne adds that soldiers notice with great anxiety how military terms and formulae are being used increasingly by non-soldiers and everybody drills when they might only train.
INFERIORITY COMPLEX On the other hand in the Reichswehr an e Hort
is being made to develop personality and preference being given to educa- tion over drill. Professor Reaner, writing in the same paper, Tears a continual standing to attention by millions of Germans who sup- port Hitler is producing an in- ferlorly complex: indeed it is
creating an inferiority in charac- te.-
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NEW ORDER FOR
AIRMEN
Bill Tabled In France
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Dally Press") Telegraph,
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SOVIET ENVOY TO RUMANIA
Arrival Watched With Interest
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very
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4.. 1934.
ON COMING-TO
TERMS
Prussian Premier's Views
(Special to "Hong Konz
Daily Press").
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Berlin, Dec. 3.
Herman Goering, speaking at Rheinhausen, proved himsel! staunch advocate of peach, both at home and abroad. "We are realising again and again." said the Prussian Přemler amic cheers, "that the front solders of all na-
HERMANN GOERING
tions. who had "done their bit" in the last gigantic struggle, -under- stand each other. And why? Be- cause they have ..come to respect each other. You .cannot tell French ex-Service men. who for four years fought at the front against the Germans that "Bos- ches" have been cowards. The front fighter knows that he must come to terms with such people."
"Weeks ago," continued Goering. "I had occasion to talk to the vetern French Marshal Petain. He is a soldier and therefore a noble- man, who respects the Germans too. One may well come to termas with such men!"
Goering finally declared that if the great White people do not come to terms they would be fac- ing great difficulties- Transocean Kun Min.
NAVAL TALKS PROGRESS Meeting Between U.S. And Japan
HOPEFUL OUTLOOK IN
EUROPE
Germany Ready To Consider Powers' Proposals
London, Dec, 2. Rapid developments in disarma- ment and peace problems are oc-| curring in the European capitals following the House of Commons debate on November 29. The new. factors in the situation appear to be of a more hopeful character.
The most notable of these deve- lopments in Baron von Neurath's declaration that Germany is ready to consider sympathetically ang proposals for Europe's pacification. Germany's attitude is at present defined as one of "passive tesis- tance." She is determined to take no steps towards a return to the League of Nations without being given a formal invitation. But she is equally anxious to avold pole- mics, likely to handicap her future prospects."
The news of the Franco-German conversations came as a complete surprise to Paris, as it was widely believed that Herr Von Ribbentrop had already left for Berlin.—
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IMPROVED RELATIONS
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Sunday's meeting between Laval- and Hitler's representative on dis- Armament is attracting the utmost attention though no official in- formation concerning the subject or the result of the conversation is avaliable. Several papers claim to be in a position to state that questions of general European po- licy were discussed. Laval elucidat-
The suggestion that. Germany may raise the question of the re- turn of her Colonies or the mattering several points on his recent
of the Polish Corridor, 1s regarded as premature. These are not likely to arise until her armaments equality claim is settled.
Herr von Ribbentrop's visit to Paris has aroused much specula- tion, but
It is believed unlikely that it will lead to any new direct Franco-German talks. 13 the French attitude is: "Let Germany first return to the League." France is not likely to alter her stand in this connection.
Meanwhile, it is reported from Rome that the League Committee on the Saar plebiscite is nearing agreement on arrangements for
chamber speech and reiterating the French desire that Germany may become a partner to the pro- posed Eastern pact, emphasising that by joining the pact Germany would not only give new impulse to Franco-German rapprochement but also to contribute materially to the general European appease- ment.
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THE RUBBER
RED LEADER MARK
Premeditated Plot Disclosed
(Special to "Hong Koot Daily Press").
Tela (By Telegraph, Copyright, re-stating the
Ordinance, 1895. French standpoint without bather- graphic Massager Ing about Germany arguments, the Received, December 3, 4.30 p.m.) Nationalist paper "Le Jour" takes
Moscow, Dec. 3. pains to examine what it believes
The body of Kirov, the assassin- to be sight notification of feeling. Rester. this highly important expression of France's foreign policy. The paper here in the
ated Red leader, is lying in state former Parliament sees an increasing tendency to-building. where, Dums, in pre-
direct negotiations with Bolshevik days held sessions. Germany and points out that the guard of honour, composed German, press was right in con- members of the army, navy and sidering Laval's chamber speech as
and civil service is drawn up in improvement of the Franco-Ger-front of the building which is kept man relations." Pransocean Ku Min.
VON RIBBENTROP IN PARIS
Paris, Dec. 2. At the request of, the German Ambassador, M. Laval, the French Foreign Minister, this evening re- ceived Herr von Ribbentrop, spe- clal envoy of President Hitler.
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SILVER MARKET
» (From Our Own Correspondert)
London, Dec.. London silver prices to-day were up 1/18, as follow
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Dec. 1 Dec. 3, Spot
24-5,'8 24-11/18 Forward. 24-3/4 24-13/16 London on New York. cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.96-3/16 compared with 4.97-1/2 at closing on Saturday.""
INDIAN QUESTION
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Paris. Dec. 3.
Bucharest. Dec. 3. The creation of a new order ex- The arrival of the Russiar
London, Dec. 3. clusively reserved for fliers is con-
Mirister Plenipotentiary Ostrovski The next move in the naval talks templated by a bill tabled for the as the first Sovviet Russian envoy is likely to be a meeting between Chamber by Air Minister General to Rumania is watched here with Admirals Standley and Yamamoto Denain. The bill proposes that the greatest attention and it Is the grades of the new order shall considered ncteworthy that
at which the latter will explain the
London. Dec. 3. tre technical
of correspond to the first three years
plan
qualitative To-morrow's conference new Minister on the
at eve of limitation as he did to Admiral Sir Queen's Hall between Mr. Baldwin of Legion 0* Honour. namely, his arrival (to-day) he will be Enrie Chatfield on November 30, Knight, Officer and Commander granted an audience by the King
and the Conservative Central respectively. During the first year
Meanwhile the Americans will Council, which is likely to finally to hand over his credentials.
entertain the fish and Japan- decide the new orders are In existence.
attitude to usual diplomatiese delegates to luncheon at Cla- Indian .. Contrary custom the new minister recely ridge's to-day. The hosts will be political interests. Lord Salisbury
policy, overshadows
ed the Rumanian hotel, where he made a statement ley, and MESETS, Atherton, Dooman ing on our responsibility for wel- at his Mr. Norman Davis. Admiral Stand- moves Diehards' amendment dwell- to the effect that he had a mis- and Field, while the guests will fare of Indian ston to accomplish and that was be Mr.
masses, and Ramsay MacDonald, Bir pieading against responsibility at to intently the relations between
John Simon, Rumania and Soviet Russia.--
Bir Eyres Monsell. Traneorean Kuo Min. “
Admiral Chateld. Mr. R
ten crosses of Commanders. 100 of Ofeers and 250 of Knights may be distributed, while during subse- quent years, the number of, crosses available for distribution will be reduced by one half.
In the preamble to the bill. General Denain justines the neces- sity of awarding special disting- tion to both military and civilian fliers in view of the great dangers to which they constantly expose their lives whether in their seek- ing to enhance the prestige of France in the eyes of the world in the course of long distance flights and sporting competitions.- Fransocran Kun Min.
GERMAN CHURCH
PROPOSALS
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Received, Desember 3, 7-30, 790,)
Berlin, Dec. 3. The leaders of the German re- "gional protestant churches held a meeting here with the Reich- bishop Ludwig Mueller- and sub- mitted proposals for the appoint- ment of theologians to sit as mem-" bers of the ecclesiastical ministry In the German Evangelical Relch- church, according to a statement issued by the protestant church authorities here on Monday, which adds that the Reichbishop will shortly appoint members of the ministry and convene the latter
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FRENCH EXPERTS VISIT.
MOSCOW
Discussion Of Economic Agreement
Paris Dec, 2.
M. Marchandan Minister of Commerce, together with a number of experts, has gone to Moscow in the hope of concluding with the Soviet Government a new agree- ment extending into the economic field the good relations which have existed between France and Russia during the past few months. Reuter,
FRANCO.GERMAN SAAR AGREEMENT
Craigle, Mr. Matsudaira, Admiral Yamamoto and Mr. Iwashita.--- Renter.
MELBOURNE FLOODS
Many Thousands Homeless
Melbourne, Dec. 3.
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THE TIN MARKET
A of
Dutch Action Welcomed
turbing influence on prices.
London, Dec. 3. London and Amsterdam rubber "circles welcome the Batavia re- gulations as evidence of deter- mination that the Dutch fully implement the provisions of the regulation scheme by preventing hoarding with its inevitable dia- Ac- cumulation of stocks in the Netherlands Indies has been. causing tome concern, but it is thought tha, the new regulations aro "sufficiently drastic to deal efficiently with the problem,” and although it will not be easy to enforce the regulations, it is felt that the Dutch have done their utmost to make control as effec- tive as possible.
open day and night. The body will be conveyed to Moscow on Tuesday night and the state funer- al, marked by solemn pomp, is to be given to the slain intimate of
News from Singapore that ar Stalin.
amendment London, Dec. 3. Meanwhile the cross-examina-hoarding has been passed by the to prevent dealers The large American tin deliver
tion of the assassin," whose name Legislative Council has also given les in October, which were rather is Nikolajeff is being continued. satisfaction. unexpected as her tin consuming He is said to have confessed that industry has not shown any ex- he concocted the plot to kill Kirov pansion or activity, is partly re- several weeks in advance. After sponsible for the favourable hours of cross-examination he
Moreover half anally declared that he bad acted 33,000 tons in November and 31,000 monthly statistics. of the Malayan October production from political motives. was ear-marked for bufferstock and is not yet included in the, figures making Malaya again be- hindhand with her ordinary quota The market falled to respond to
the
More cheerful American bust- ness conditions are encouraging the market which expects Ameri- ear consumption to amount to
tons in December.-
Nikolajeff is thirty years old and | Reuter, was formerly connected with the
Commissariat for Leningrad branch of the former.
the control of
good news as a decrease of workers and farmers. It is under. suppiles had already been dis-stood that the Chief of the Secret counted last week.
Police at Leningrad has been re- lieved of his post for not having exercised adequate vigilance. Transocean Kuo Min.
Reuter.
HERRIOT INDISPOSED
(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press").
(B Telegraph, Copyright, Talo the centre in India. Despite Lord
graphic Merrages Salisbury's prestige as a man of
Ordinance, 1894. RUSSIA MOURNS
Received, December 5, 7.30 p.m.). family and honour the general
Paris, Dec. 3. conviction is Mr. Baldwin holds
Moscow, Dec. 2.
The ex-Preinler and Minister of The whole of Russia is moura- the conservatives in the hollow of ing the death of Serge Kirov, one with a slight attack of appendiel- State. Herriat is confined to bed
natively he will resign from the Stalin's regime, who was shot dead restored to health within his hand and must wi Alter-
of the leading members of M.
tis but is expected to be completely Cabinet and the National Govern-
* Lew the Saturday afternoon at. ment will be wrecked. It is un-Smolny Palace, which is now the be issued.
days. Medica) buletins will not thinkable that a crisis will ensue.
headquarters" of the Leningrad | Transocean Kuo Min. Reuter
Soviet, whilst busy at work
EX-SOLDIERS BEHIND
GERMAN PLAN
Understanding With Britain And France
Berin, Dec. 3. A great German plan to bring about & new understanding be- Fourteen persons have been kill-tween Britain. France and Ger- cd. and 6,000 rendered homeless many through ex-soldiers is by foods in the Gippsland area. which followed a severe storm....
Seventeen are missing," and are feared lost, from the steamship Coramba,
are changed. Hess will proceed to Paris on December 15 as. an ex- soldier rather than a diplomat.
The recent speeches, of Premier Goering, Seldte. Hess, and other Nazi leaders exphasised the readi-
NO INFORMATION
be- hind von Ribbentrop's visits to London and Paris. The moving ness of German ex-soldiers to un- spirit is neither the Foreign Office' derstand their former enemies and nor the Nazi Party but the Stahl- they pointed out that the former heim organisation of German fighters have no difficulty in under- The township of Kooweerup, Front Fighters" which maintains standing one another. Only pull where six are dead and 2,000 home- a permanent orice in Paris to ticians cannot reach an agreerdent. lees, is being evacuated, Relief keep contact with French ex-sold-Reuter. trains ade carrying out the people Rome, Dec. 3.
lers. Through this organisation The Franco-German agreement shock and exposure.
many of whom are suffering from conversations were held with Jean on Saar questions was' sigued this
Coy, the French ex-service leader. morning by the respective dele-off by rail and telephone communi- Berlin in November and simul- Gippsland is desolated and cut before he saw President Hitler in
Planes have been drop- taneourly conversations were held ping food to many marooned peo.. in London with leaders there. ple.
*The movement began last sum- Bridges in all parts of this dis-mer when the Stahlhelm Paris trict have been completely washed bureau. save copies, of a "goodwill away.
speech" by Rudolf Hess to the French ex-servicemen. Unless plans
gates. Reuter.
cation.
for the session which church cir- of the conflict regarding Church cles believe will mark an import Constitutional government ant step towards the appeasement | Traniacsán” Kün, Men'
Beuter.
OD
The murderer. who was imme- diately arrested, was
Leantd Nicolaev, 30-year-old former em- ployee of the Workers' and Pea- sants' Inspection Bureau, who dis- closed his identity after an ex- amination lasting all day...
The late M. Kirov is the first national leader on whose re a successful attempt has been made since Dorakplan in 1918 shot at M. Lenin, inflicting a wound from which the latter never recovered. Renter,
SUICIPE PACT IN POLAND
Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press") (By|| Telegraph, Copyright, Tate Received, December 8. 7.40 pan.): graphic" · Moirager Ordinance. 1893.
Warsaw, Dec. 3.
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INDIAN MURDER ATTEMPT
Sentence Reduced
Calcutta, Dec. 3 The Bign-Court reduced the sentence of
death passed on Manoranjan Bannerjee for at- tempt to murder Sir John Ander son to life transportation, while the sentence on the girl accomplice. Amiyama Jumdar was reduced to fourteen years imprisonment. Other sentences were çoparmed.- Reuler.
POLAND'S DECISION ON EASTERN PACT
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"). A sensational suicide pact was (ByTelegraph Copyright, Teis carried out in a hotel here by graphio Messages Ordinanes. 180. London, Dec. 3. three young men who engaged a Received, December 3, 4-30 p.m Nothing is known in British Lege room between them last Saturday
Paris, December 3. Ion Headquarters of any conversa-and whose dead bodies were found. tions between von Ribbentrop and on Monday morning. They left a the Polish Government will not Warsaw despatches, have it that British ex-servicemen Sir Ian card behind without signature come to a decision in the matter Hamilton declared that he had ro stating that their intentions were of the Eastern pact, before the conversations with von Ribbentrop to kill themselves, but gave no result of the Franco-German dis- and did not know of any ex-ser-motive for the act nor clue to curstons and the Saar plebiscite is vicemen's leader who had
their Identity
at hand, Bruter.
Transocean Kuo Min,
Transocean Kuo