SMUTS ISS UES GRAVE WARNING
Of Risk In The Pacific
General Smuts, the veteran -soldier-statesman, is once again in the forefront of the world's news as a result of his speech which was delivered at the South African In- stitute for International Affairs, Capetown, on Monday.
Great prominence is given to the views expressed by the Minister of Justice for South Africa who declared that Japan's attitude created a potential danger spot in the Pacific and adds that in the event of trouble, on a large scale breaking out, Japan, China, the United States, Great Britain as well as all the Dominions, may easily be involved.
London, Feb. 11.
The "Dally Telegraph comment ing on General Smuts' speech says the world must keep its eyes wide open to the convulsive stirrings on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
The most practical alm for those who, like Smuts, are working for world peace, is to make effective by direct negotiations the assur- ances recently given by Japan that denunciation of the Washington Treaty involves neither the inten- tion nor the desire to enter into competition of naval armaments.
The "News Chronicle says it is too early to say Japan will not respond
to sympathetic diplomacy, but it is too late to assume that she, of necessity, will do anything of the kind.
The only effective buckler against Japan, if she is bent upon. pursuing the dreams of Empire to the end, is an Anglo-American agreement for co-operation in ease of need- Reuter.
save
AMERICAN OPINION
New York, Feb. 11. The tenor of General Smut's speech is completely in line with official thought in Washington, according
to "the "New York Times' which adds that such pro- nouncements on" the part of the British statesmen have been re- ceived with quiet satisfaction in Washington and heighten the bellef that a "de facto" poflcy of co-operation has been virtually reached, also as regards naval affairs in the Far East though any understanding of this kind is necessarily informal and subject to change without notice- Beuter.
APPEAL TO JAPAN
co-operate and saving this price- les solitary giant from world war, Japan could not resist.- lieuter.
RISK TO PEACE
the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1935.
Was
APPROVAL IN BERLIN
Sir John Simon's Speech
Home Again!
Tungchow Arrives At Chefoo
Chefoo, February 11, The Butterfield and Swire, sa Tungchow arrived here at 5.30
at
THE BALKAN ENTENTE
First Anniversary
(Special to "Hong Kong Dally. Press"). (By Talegraph, -Copyright, Tate, rple Messages Ordinances. 1893. Received, February 11, 7:30 pm.)
RECONSTRUCTION OF
CABINET URGED
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DOOMED
Lloyd George Rumours Dispelled
fissure than would be provided bag therefore Lloyd George's admis dropping one or two ministers,
sion seems remote with the pre
the Government. sent leadership and personnel of
London, Feb. 11, Correspondents of British news-p.m The first batch of school papers in Berlin report that Sir children reached, the jetty at 8
Paris, Feb. 11. John Simon's speech at the British p.m. and were given a rousing The first anniversary of the con- Chamber of Commerce, Paris, in welcome by practically the entire clusion of the Balkan Entente which he emphasised that the scholars from the Boys and Girls furnishes Pertinax an occasion for Anglo-French proposals were put schools and staff, while a large drawing in the 'Echo de Paris" a
London, Feb. 11. forward as a "basis for free and number of the foreign community parallel between the Balkan alli-Government have been seriously The fortunes of the National equal negotiation between all con- were also present to greet the ance and the projected cerned," has been the subject of belated arrivals in spite of a eastern pact. In the former, says week.
north-impaired by the events of the past favourable. comment in Berlin. bitterly. cold wind. **
Parliamentary circles are Pertinax, ve countries are work buzzing with reports as to what The attitude of the Italian Gov- The children all seemed welling together for the maintenance the coming week will produce ernment towards the "proposals and were full of excitement of peace on the basis of well- while ministerialista admit that a
What is regarded as more likely indicated In a statement being back in Chefoo again-- Italian circles look with favour
defined obligations. French du breakdown in unemployment and
is that the current unsettlement": issued in Rome which declared. Reuter
lomacy is now seeking to draw up the assistance of machinery pre-reconstruction of
may start a small crack in the the north-eastern pact
which the on the sented on the final declaration upon the
the Opposition with a ultimate limits cannot at present model Conversations as a whole and they
of the Balkan, alliance.first class fighting issue which be foreseen. France wishes the North-eastern was hitherto palpably deficient, Consider that in it is the con-
pact to be bullt upon the prin- even in quarters where friendly content in
Undoubtedly there is active dis- tinued possibility of understand-
ciple of mutual assistance.
the ministerial back ing with Germany and conse-
government comment was severe-benches, but Mr. Baldwin stik north-eastern pact would provide time for working out relief scales, Party loyalty against the enemy Pertinax goes on to say that the ly broad, and due to insuficient leads the Party and his appeal for of collaboration between
for the use Powers interested.
of force just as the there are obvious mistakes in the may, as hitherto had been the Balkan alliance does and that it arithmetic. would thus differ from all the accentuated
The discontent was case, instantly restore the waver- pacts
..by... the rebel 'DI abitration concluded within the Party between whom and the
ing ranks-Beuter non-aggression and movement of the Conservative !.. last fifteen years→→
critics of unemployment payments Transocean Kuo Min.
are at least as numerous as the Socialists.
EX-SOLDIER SHOT
Pelping, Feb. 11. Yu Pan-cht former Commander
theservation Corps in Peiping, who was arrested some months ago, was executed this morning.
London, Feb, 10." Newspapers are giving greatest prominence to the speech" of General Jan Smuts, delivered quently the opening of a period of a detachment of the Peace Pre- yesterday in Capetown; and parti-. cularly to the statement of the veteran soldier-statesman's view that the Japanese policy was a serious risk to the peace of the world
General Smuts, present Minister of Justice for South Africa, forner- ly Premier, and, in the days of the Great War, commander of the British in British East Africa, declared that the Japanese attitude created a potential danger spot in the Pacific, and that trouble might
come there on a colossal scale.
Japan, Russia, China, the United States, Britain' and all the Do- minions, as well as India, might well become involved, he warried.
General Smuts also emphasised the fact that the British Dominions desired the closest possible Anglo- American association for their own future security- Reuter.
JAPAN'S FEAR
Chicago, Feb, 10. Mr. Hirosi Saito, Japanese Am- bassador in the United States, in. a declaration here to-day, said that Japan's greatest fear-was of Soviet aggression. At the Bame time. Japan felt some alarm over reports that Russia was directing the Communist activities in China.
Mr. Salto was addressing the Council of Foreign Relations, and
"In regard more particularly to the aerial pact of mutual assistance the position of Italy will be established very shortly in the sense of adhesion, in principle subject to the consideration of the special situation of Italy gards Great Britain and vice
versa
09 re-
Responsible Italian circles, have nated with satisfaction the stand-
point adopted by Great Britain in regard to the Independence "of Austila and the Franco-Italian agreements of January
7th.--- British "Wirelun.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 11., London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-
Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Spot ...........24-7/16 24-7/18 Forward 24-9/1624-9/18 London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8806 com- pared with 4.88 at closing on Saturday.
11
he declared that Japan's interven- THE INDIA BILL
tion in Manchuria and her present activity in China were intended to curtail Soviet influence in those spheres.
IDEA CHILDISH
A
Causes Dissension
(Special to "Hong Kong Uaily Press":
Washington, Feb. 11. General Smut's reference to the Pacific danger was followed quick- The Ambassador charged that ly by an appeal to Japan by Lord during the past eight years the Lytton who, addressing an audience Soviet had been directing a re- in Washington including Japanese, volution in China through pro- Chinese and other diplomats, re- pagandists and political agents and marked that if Japan persisted in military leaders, sent direct from her present policy the forces of the Moscow. thus constituting world would return to the disas-menace which Japan could not, trous system of armament races possibly ignore. and alliances which brought the Mr. Salto laid emphasis upon World War. Even now we are the point that Japan's only desire crifting towards an international for China was that she should re- Niagara. The collective 'system of main independent, and declared peace is a life-line to civilisation that the idea that Japan wished and he bellaved that other to control China was "childish."lous proportions. nations would appeal to Japan to
TO EXPLORE GOLD
New Company Formed
The Hague, Feb. 11. It is learned that the Dutch Indian Government has been granted concessions to co-operat- ing with the Anglo-Dutch mining companies to explore Dutch New Guinea for gold. Though a great part of the shares of the new company will be in British hands, the Dutch will have the majority and the seat will be at The Hague, The companies operating are the Oroville Dredging Company. Lon- don, Bliton, The Hague and Redjang Leborg, Batavia. Reuter.
BUDAPEST TRAGEDY
(Special to "Hong Kong 'Daily Press")'..
Reuter.
:
GREAT BRITAIN AS MEDIATOR
German Co-operation Desired
(Special to the "Hong Kong
Dally Freas")...'
graphic Messager Ordinance, 1894. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tale- Received, February 21, 450, þ.m}
Paris, Feb. 11.
Tele
He was placed before a firing squad on the Bridge of Heaven outside the Temple of Heaven:- Reuter
THE SETH PARKER CALLS
FOR HELP AGAIN
Cruiser Once More Answers
S.O.S.
Somewhat, conflicting reports have been received in connection with the Seth Parker affair. It will be re- called that in response to urgent 9.0.S. calls for assist- ance, H.M.S. Australia, with His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester aboard, rushed to her assistance and upon arrival at the scene, in Tahitian waters, the crui- ser found that there was nothing wrong with the yacht.
It was thought that the messages were part of a pub- licity stunt and the whole thing was received with mixed feelings in the United States and elsewhere. Now, when all sympathy for those aboard seem to have been lost, comes the news that repeated calls for assistance have been flashed out, stating that the vessel is leaking badly and that all her rigging had been lost.
Kveler.
ONLY 'A HOAX?
San Francisco, Feb. 11., and that the Beth Parker's distress H.M.S. Australia, in obedience to calls which brought the British fresh 8.0.8, calls is reported to be cruiser, with the Duke of Glouces returning to the assistance or the ter aboard, hurrying to her ald Seth Parker which is said to be were no more than a concoction. (B Telegraph, Copyright,
leaking badly and all her" rigging. It is generally felt, however, traphic Message Ordinance. 1971 zone.
that the wireless bulletins of hér Received, February 11, 4-30 p.m.j
distress and the subsequent broad- - London, Feb. 11.
cast of the coming of the British The general dissatisfaction over
London, Feb. 10.
cruiser through the storm to her the policy of the coalition govern- The cruiser Australia, carrying assistance, were more than mere ment as well as over the increas- His Royal Highness the Duke of | coincidence.--- ing tension within the ranks of Gloucester, which had sped to the Hester, the Conversations over the India rescue of the three-masted schoon The Beth Parker is a radio Bill, is threatening to assume ser-er Seth Parker, somewhere north broadcast ship, owned and cap- of Tahiti, has resumed her normal tained by Philip Lord, radio singer, According to the "Dally Mall", a course Word has been received who is broadcasting every day to series of conferences took place by the Admiralty that the Seth American stations while on a world during the week-end which reveal-Parker is no longer in danger, cruise. Government threatened from it was feared she would capsize In ed the critical situation of the though from her wireless message
within and from outside. The a storm which had overtaken her. ministers" concerned realise that "Reuter's special correspondent
.unless
"Everyone was most astonished
Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). Talegraph, ~~~ Copyright, Tets -Massages | Ordinance, 1803
4)
a reconstruction of the aboard HMS Australia cables the Received. February 11, 7.30 p.m.)
graphis Government takes place, its com- following despatch:~- plete defeat within the next few
London, Feb. 11. weeks teems probable. Some pa- to find that the Seth Parker had. The British -cruiser “Australia” pers suggest that the Government suffered no apparent damage when which is homeward bound with iş planning a compromise over we overhauled her at 5.50 am. the Duke of Gloucester aboard. the Indian issue.→→→
to-day.
appear to have been the victim of Transocean, Kuo Min.
There was no sign of damage.
a practical joke on the part of the The schooner had previously wire American schooner 'Beth Parker"" lessed at 11:40 am. that she felt in the Pacific ocean. The cruiser the danger was past, and suggest-
received a wireless message that ing that the Australia resume her the schooner was in distress in a normal course if her mission were heavy storm off the island of urgent
Tabiti whereupon she immediate- “Then captain of the Australia | ly altered her course and proceed- replied that he would contius | ed full speed to the spot indicated. towards the Beth Parker.
On arriving there on Sunday
ANOTHER FIRM POSTED
The rumour that the Beth morning, however, she found the
The attitude of the British Gov- On Rubber Exchange was a broadcasting antp schooner la perfect condition
cor-.
London Feb. 11.
ernment after the London confer- ence forms the subject of
was confirmed bysa message from respondence by the London cor-
her at 414 pm, saying she would respondent of the "Petit Journal":
shortly broadcast to America who declares that the part which The firm of Mesara Rolls and HMS. Australia replied at 4:29 pm. Great Britain is playing in Ber Son has been posted on the Rub to this effect. Please report when lin and Paris is that of a mediator, ber Exchange to-day, Rolis satised you no longer need me, Great Britain by virtue of her bought pepper behalf of a pool Duke of Gloucester aboard van cominating Influence in the world and the firm also deals in rubber, The Beth Parker repiled, pay hopes to prevail on Frauce in in shellac and jute. Joseph Rolla, ing homage to the Prince and effort to organise peace. by Reuter said: "I had absolute ance which was no longer needed. the head of the Arm, interviewed thanking the Australia for assist The British Government has in- and entire confidence inthe As the two Televitad the French Ministers to Lon- Integrity of the pool and their tact the an
ssels parted con- don, and during the next few days ability to pay and without the Beth Parker was hes
aboard the describing one will undoubtedly witness new slightest misgivings made heavy the efforts by Great Britain to lead purchases for them. Germany back to the European essential.
Ider it
concert. The Bri Go iment.
(By Talagraph, -- Copyright, graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 Received, February 11, 4.30 p.m.)
Budapest, Feb. 11, The suicide of a 33-year old estate owner, Brayuzd has caused
a great sensation in Budapest so it is true, clety Ezayoza who was found co-operatio shot in his homes was the husband European peace of the well-known film actresstheless desire Ge
Belong de Haimass Transocean so Min
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that the made
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hearing no trace of any damage. The schooner then signalled the following We wish to greet the Duke of Gloucester and thank the omcers and crew of the Australia for their friendly help.. "We are now all right and your assistance is no longer required:
rival produced the same effect as the arrival of a doctor complaints have forehand by ant
Bince the schoo the Ame
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NOT SERIOUS PROBLEM
Landon, Feb. II A division on the second read- ing of the Government of India
this
Many observers are sympathetic towards the government and fear will take place at the conclu- that its stability has been
slon of the four days debate in seriously threatened and say that,
the House of Commons 10-night if the Conservative Party get out The summing-up of the divergent of hand they are willing to sup- views on the principles of port the India policy but suffer important measure will be pro- the feeling that the party has vided by Mr. Winston Churchil been devitalised Some people insist that Lloyd George should be
who will be the last speaker for the dissentiment : Conservatives: invited to join the Cabinet while The leader of the official Opposi- others urge that Mr. Nevilletion will be the Rt. Hon. George Chamberlain be invited to recon- cile the conflicting factions, Loud
Lansbury, "Mr. Issac Foot, pro- chorus demands that the Cabinet ber of the joint committee, the
minent Liberal' who was a mem reconstruction cannot be delayed Attorney-Gerierál, till the autumn and must be undertaker immediately in order to counteract the Socialist ad- vantage gained last week provide a rousing appeal throughout the country.- Reuter.
A
MOST UNLIKELY
Sir Thomas will conclude the debate. Inskip and by Mr. Baldwin who
The "Daily Telegraph states to-day that there is not the slightest ground for for suppoat tion that the Government 1s likely to listen to the pled that the provisions of the Bill should be modified in the important respects in order to restore the unity in the Conservative Party:: The Cabinet, says, the Daily Telegraph is quite firm on this point which in spite of published suggestions to the contarry. It has not been considered as a serious greater proposition-British Wireless.
London, Feb. 11: As regards the rumours of the impending changes in the Govern- ment, the situation is most unclear. For example, the talk of Lloyd George Joining the Cabinet must be considered in conjunction with the fact that he could only do so through a much
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