CO - OPERATION WITHIN LIMITED SCOPE
Poland Refuses To Join
Eastern Pact
(Special to the "Hong Kong
Dally 'Press").
By Telegraph, Copyright, Telo graphie Massager Ordinance. 1895- Received April 3. $.30 p.m.)
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Warsaw, Apr. 3. International 'co-operation. even If only within limited scope" was the hope expressed by Foreign Minister "Beck in a toast, during a dinner given in honour of Mr. .Eden on Tuesday evening. After referring to the century old friendship of Great Britain and Poland, he voiced the expectation that the impressions' and öbser- vations gained by the
visitor
posals Colenel Beck may have en- tertained regarding the Eastern Pact.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1935.
EASTERN PACT LORDS TO DEBATE ON
PROPOSAL
"An Alternative Suggestion
London, April 3.
FAR EAST
Britain As Mediator Between China And Japan
It now transpires that an alter native, suggestion to the Eastern
London, April 3. Pact proposal was advanced by Lord Peel's motion in the House Herr Elter during last week's of Lords at 4 pm to-day drawing 'Anglo-German conversations in attention to the situation in the Mr. Eden is leaving for Prague Berlin. The proposal is believed Far East and Sino-Japanese re- to-night. where to-morrow he will
to be a restatement of the well-lations promises a full debate, report briefy the results
known German preference for a of his
Lords Addington, Newton, Lothian
for London to-morrow afternoon tour. He will leave Prague by air
series of non-aggression pacts with and Atholl will speak and pro provisions for cutting of and make a full report to the Ca-
24. bably Lords Reading and Lytton. | sistance and supplies to an ag- inet.
The opposition Peers will await gressor nation.
the course of the debate and, if Renters
necessary. Lord Marley will speak for them.
ኒ።
EARLY CABLES
Warsaw. April 2.
-i
Such a series of pacts could pre- sumably be ultimately embodied in multi-lateral non-aggression An arrangement of this however, 5273 Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. Is likely
pact. kind,
It is believed that Lard Peel wil urge Great Britain,, in view of her far reaching interests and ancient associations in China and cordial to meet little favour in
Russo-
relations with China and Japan, French eyes.
Both are members to take immediate steps to act as of the League and under the mediator between China and
would in the present difficult po- i White-headed and grim-visaged, 1tical situation enable the British i the breast of his picturesque blue Kellogg, Pact they are already | Japan in securing an syreement Government better to appraise uniform bright with decorations, fully pledged to non-aggression which would effectually
of
remove
Chinese suspicions of Japanese intentions and enable China
to pursue her economic development on 'present lines ...
the D'actical possiblities
Marshal Josef Pilsudski, virtual searching for the most direct way dictator of Poland in a position
The German proposal does not to strengthen peace and harmon- as Minister of Military Affairs, to appear to go as far as Article 18 ious co-operation between the na-night talked with Mr. Anthony of the League Covenant. In any tions. "I hope,' Beck concluded,
Eden, Great Britain's envoy o! case the Franco-Russian argument" "that our sincere and
is that existing non-aggression thorough Peace.
Such a step would simultaneous exchange of views will belp to Polish "strong man" and British arrangements are insufficient for ly assure Japan of her fullest attain this goal even within limit-minister talked in French, and Mar-security at the present time.- ed scope."
shal Pilsudski expounded Poland's
Reuter. viewpoint with respect to bi-lateral and multi-lateral
pacts for: the preservation of peace and security, and more especially explained Po- land's stand in connection with the proposal for an Eastern Europear. pact, embracing Poland, Germany. Russia and other states.
to
Mr. Eden in his reply paid a handsome compliment the League of Nations by saying that the British Government had al- ways attributed the greatest value to establishing personal between
contact
statesmen responsible
for the foreign policy of great Powers, this being one though by No new position arose from the no means the sole advantage day's talks, but it is believed that derived from the membership of the various suggestions made by the League of Nations.
both Polish and Bittish spokesmen
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, April 3. London Silver prices to-day were. up 1/6 on "Spot" and 1/16 on Tor-. Ward as follow:-- "
April 2 Spot........ 28-1/4 Forward........ 28-3/8
April 3
28-3/8
28-7/18
London on New York cross rate
"The policy of both our coun-are being considered, and that no; tries is based on the principle of
Anal judgment has been taken by collective security as well as"
on either.
at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8100 com- the League of Nations.
It also seems likely that the pro-pared with 4.8075 at closing yes friendly conversations with
posed visit of M. Laval, the French terday. Mr. Beck and with Marshal Pil-Foreign Minister, will influence the
The
you.
sudski will therefore be of the greatest benefit in so far as they wik enable us to appraise the role which each country will have to play in the great work of inter national crganisation of peace." sald Mr. Eden Traniacean Rua Min,"
A MODIFIED PACT
(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press") Telegraph, Copyright. Tale Ordinance, 1894
graphic Messager Becrine, April S. 7.30 pan.)
Warsaw. Apr. 3.
future
policy.
developments of
Polish
A dinner was given by Colonel
Minister, this evening. In honour Josef Beck. the' Pollsh Foreig for Mr. Eden. It was attended by high Polish officials and their wives, Cordial speeches were exchanged. the speakers dwelling upon the Anglo-Polish friendship and the sympathy Great Britain had dis played for Poland's cause.
BRITAIN'S GOODWILL Colonel Beck assured Mr. Eden that Polish people fully appre- clated the endeavours of the Bri-
LOYAL TO GOLD STANDARD
Reassuring French Statement
share of Chinese markets; afford satisfaction. In her other anxieties, and lead to a harmonicus state of affairs as regards her special posi- tion in the Far East.
Observers intimately acquainted with the Far East are of opinion that Great Britain is uniquely qualified for such an undertaking as her motives are above suspicion.
It is pointed out that any idea of convoking a conference of Nine-Power signatories would be difficult to dissociate from the ap- trial, thus exciting animosities to- pearance of putting Japan" on wards a peaceful settlement, while it is feared that an agreement concluded Nanking and Tokyo would arouse exclusively between
further suspicions of Chine abroad."
Loan negotiations are expected to figure in to-day's debate, but observers believe the first essential is to dissipate the cloud of doubt and animosity avershadowing the Far East Peuter.
HAYSTACK FIRE DIFFERENT FUEL FOR
TRAGEDY
Tramps Burned To Ashes
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press*** (by Telegraph, Copyright, graphic, Merages Ordinance, Received, April 3. 4.30 p.m.)
Tela-
1894-
Prague, Apr. 3.
MOTOR CARS
Successful Experiments
In The Sahara
Thoroughly Reliable
-The apps “Mali: & White? mufa dazzle af shinity'la sa 'shoulsen a gosensing, in the hudh warkan diver. El amorne that sobie Kuren le Rover and quality whính Windinguisher thin wháky from all others. & pacoonuene that valy The Anon maletích have funn, ungal and ther Įntenys everywhere the quality in the mme.
BUCHANAN'S
"BLACK & WHITE"
SCOTCH WHISKY WORLD-RENOWNED FOR AGE AND QUALITY
ARMS TRADE TAX
Drastic Proposals By Committee
Bil graft.
SCOTCH WHISKY "MACK $1
BANG DLD SCOTCH BAGU
SPANISH CABINET
IMPASSE
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press")
(My Telegraph, Copyright, Teia- graphis Menager Ordinance, 1893. Receiped, April 3, 7.30 p.m.)
Madrid, Apr. 3.
The consultations which tinued until a late hour on Tues- day night appear to have convin- ced Lerroux that the formation of a government on the basis of a⠀
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). graphic Messaggǝ Ordinance,・・ 1894. (B) Telegraph. Copyright, Telo Beceived, April 3, 7.30 p.m.),
Parts, Apr. 3. Successful experiments with various kinds of fuel" for motor A harrowing tragedy occurred cars have been made when a haystack near Uzhorod ay an expedition organised with In Africa Tuesday morning and the flames tal Ministry and consisting
Washington, April 3.- caught fire in the early hours of the support of the French Colon-
One of the most spectacular and of drastic tax proposals ever seen fanned by the wind. set light to several cars which succeeded in was published by the Senate Arms stable parlamentary majority is several neighbouring stacks where about twenty tramps had sought covering the distance of 1,300 Trade Committee in the form of out of "the" question under the
kilometres in the desert of Saha-
which imposes present circumstances. It is m shelter for the night. Not a sin rd in four days within incident throughout industry in war time a derstood that the ex-Premier now gle one escaped with his life.
Since the stacks were complete-engines of the cars
despite blinding sundatorms. The fifty per cent. tax on prents of intends to form a minority cab ly burned to ashes, the
were fitted alx per cent, or less and a hundred net to be composed exclusively determining the number of
taak of with interchangeable carburettors per cent. on profits in excess of of members of his own Radical
vic- tims was extremely difficult but alcohol. gasoline
and during the journey, petrol, six per cent.
party and enjoying the tacit sup- till now Afteen charred
The Bill establishes for an in-port of the Right Wing grouper human olls were used alternately.
vegetable
dividual tax of six per cent. an
which Lerroux hopes to win for a remains have been, extricated,
limited period, in the course all non-exempted earnings and
of though in only one case was iden-
The expedition will establish at ninety four per cent. surtax on tification possible..
which the most urgent bills as Bamaka a factory for the produc-earnings in excess of $10,000.
well as the budget and electorat tion of vegetable oils to be ob tained by the distillation of olea-the
reform are to be passed by the Cortes. The Rädteal leader will also bring some pressure to bear by threatening to dissolve the Chamber as the other, alternatíve of finding a way out of the pre- sent impasse. Transocean Kuo Min.
The cause of the fire is thought to be a carelessly thrown away cigarette end..
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Preas"> (by Telegraph, Copyright, Tai M. Eden's conversations with tish Government to find the best Received, April 3, 4.30 'p.m.)
raplie Massager Ordinance, 1894. the Folish Government
were way of improving interriational brought to a conclusion on Tues-relations and strengthening the
Paris, Apr. 3.- day evening and their chief re- confidence of nations in the pros The statement made by Prem-Trancea Kuo Min sult appears to be that Poland pect of peace. Britain's willingler Flandin in the Chamber that Armly refuses to join the propos ness to co-operate in Continental ed Eastern Pact In its present accords was a point which gave form which would automotically the Poles gratification and proved involve her in war between two Britain's good-will beyond all
ther States The Polish states- doubt. men were not inclined to under- Mr. Eden, in reply, expressed the take commitments which might confidence that his visit would make Poland ал international make.
France will continue to adhere to
the gold stndard and as a token
and
ginous seeds.- Transocean Kuo Min
of its loyalty to the gold standard. COMPLETE CONFIDENCE
will shortly issue gold coins, has been received with great satisfac- tion in French financial economic quarters.
and
BS the
for " closer Anglo-Polish The Premter reassured those battle field in any future war, but understanding. The policies of
who, in view of the Belgian mone- they are said to be wing to both countries were based upon
tary crisis feared a similar crisis consent to the system of a bilater the principle of collective security
in France, by stressing that the "al, pact of non-aggression. It is, in the League of Nations, and be station of the two countries 14
however, considered possible that belleved their friendly conversa- not at all comparable Poland may accede to the Easterntions would prove of the utmost Belgian crisis was chiefly due to Pact in a modified form, the value in enabling each to better the unhealthy state of banking question being what modifications appreciate the role of the other in while the French banks are thox- should be introduced inte the the great work of international or
oughly sound. Pact to make it acceptable for ganisation of peace.- her-
Reuter. Transocean Kuo Min.
PURPOSE FULFILLED
Warsaw, April 3. Mr. Eden concluded his talks with Colonel Beck shortly after DOOD. A communique declares that Mr. Eden gave, Colonel Beck an-account of the recent exchanges
A BUSY DAY
London, April 2 In Warsaw to-day Mr. Eden has been engaged in conversations with leading Polish statesmen.
This morning, after visiting the Preinler, Colonel Slawek; he spent two hours with the Foreign Minis-
of views Britain had with Berlin, ter, Colonel Beck. and Moscow and during the con- He took luncheon with the pre- versations, which were cordial,sident, M. Moscicki, and later con- Colonel Beck gave Poland's views tinued his conversations with the on matters set forth in the London Foreign Minister. declaration" of February 3 and the Dresent international situation generally,“
This evening he conferred with Marshal Pilsudski It is under- stood that the conversations have been helpful and informative al
It is agreed that the exchanges though so far no communique bas
of views which were of an ex-been issued. They will be con ploratory character have well ful- tinued to-morrow before Mr. Eden alled the purpose, Keuter.
· PILSUDSKI OBSTRUCTI
leaves in the evening for Prague British Wireleul,
LAVAL ACCEPTS [Sysolal to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright).]
It is hoped that the Premier's statement will have a favourable effect on the bond market which in the last few days was notably
weak
Transocean Kuo Min.
CHINA SEAS PIRACY
Use Of Air Patrols
IN CABINET
Victory For Flandin In French Chamber
(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press"), (BY graphia Message Ordinance, 1894 Telegraph, Copyright, Tale Received, April 3, 4.30 p.m.)
Pari, April 3. The French Government scored a decisive victory in the Chamber on Tuesday evening when M. Flan- din after his speech an national defence démanded a vote of con- fidence which was obtained by 410 to 134 votes.
Referring to the German con- scription on air force and labour service M. Flandin. declared that in face of these. forces France mist organise her security by military measures as well as treaties and
connection. added that the Government had already taken active steps in this
speak with full authority for the French nation. The Chamber conddence in the cabinet or it must either testify its complete
would at once resign "After the vote had been taken the Chamber: adjourned till May 28--- Transocean Kuo Min.
GUARDING THE SKIES
Paris, April 2 French bombing tonnage will be In the shortest possible time
trebled and its range doubled, thus enabling the Air of action Force to cover all necessary objec- tires, asserted General Denain, French Air Minister, in an address. before the Air Defence Congress to-night.
Even the peace-time skies of France would be constantly guard ed, said the Minister.
Mr. Tufnell asked to what extent
London, April 3. In the House of Commons to day, air reconnaissances and air patrols that the tax revenue was less than modern chaser planes in the were used to protect British ship-
The Premier deuled the rumours
The first squadron of the most ping in Chinese waters against the expenditure or that following world would be ready for the air Belgium's example the franc would shortly equipped with the mest The First Lord of the Admiralty, be devalued, stating that the guns ever made, asid General Bir Eyres Monsell replied that as treasury is equal to all demands Densin, France's heary aircraft the type of piracy prevalent on the and that the Government would henceforth would have a range of
protect its currency.
pirates.
ry
- Warsaw, April 3. Unless the Polish Foreign Min- ister, Colonel Beck, springs a last-
China seas takes the form of at-
nearly 600 miles. That is to say, minute surprise, it is likely that
Paris, April 2 Lacks within the ship, air patrols
Reminding the Chamber that as they would be able to fight or Mr. Eden will leave without any M. Laval was invited by the would be of little use as a preven the result of the French applica bomb that distance from their definite proposals in his pocket, Polish Ambassador on Tuesday tative measure, Aircraft are em tlon the League, of Nations would base, arid, still have ample, fuel to merely having given and received afternoon to break his information on the situation as it to Moscow at Warsaw to confer possible with the limited resources at Geneva but also at Stresa and I tance: BKects. Poland."
with representatives of the Po available.
Moscow the Government" would Hah Government M. Laval Bir Eyres Monsell recalled the have to cond Marshal Plieudski sechs to put thanked the Polish mbassador. Sreat success of aircraft in twa, oftious, 34 Flandin emphasised. his foot down with military pre- and accepted the invite
ost recent cases-
that the Fo? cision on any compromise pro-Tranioccan Luo Min.
Minister: should
Government:
not lose a minute
putting it.” tank and we will completing
The proposal directly challenges Administration's moderate McSwain Bill and foreshadows a major controversy in Congress Heuter.
THEIR MAJESTIES TO STAY AT WINDSOR
London, April 3. The King and Queen will leave Buckingham Palace this afternoon for Windsor Castle where they will stay for about a month.- British Wireless.
Instal a
LERROUX'S EFFORT
Madril, April 5, The Agrarian leader de Velasco having abandoned the task of forming a Cabinet, the Fresident has again summoned Lerroux, who has formed a minority govern- ment.
Heuter.
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