WIDER CONFERENCE TO INCLUDE GERMANY
A Closer Anglo-Italian Understanding
Stresu, April 12.
Only music is in the air but it is all good music, com- mented a well-informed Italian at the suggestion that a wider conference to include Germany, Poland and Russia is pending,
Though the Italian Press this morning is inclined to treat any definite decision in this connection as a canard, nevertheless there is a strong feeling in Stresa circles. According to Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, such a conference may shortly materialise with London as the. venue, especially as the Italians have come noticeably closer in an understanding with Britain during the last twenty four hours.
Out of the mists shrouding-Isola Bella, literally and metaphorically, emerge many rumours, but it is reliably gleaned that the talks centred under three heads: firstly, Germany's possible return to Geneva, secondly, the inde- pendence of Austria, thirdly and most interesting strengthening the League covenant by bringing its, pro- visions regarding aggression into speedy action whenever relevant circumstances arise.-Reuter
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1935.
FRANCE AND
ITALY
Proclamation Of Friendship
(Special to :“Hong Kong
Daily Pros
(by ~Telegraph, Copyright, Telme graphic Manages Ordinance. 1894. Received, April 12, 7.30 p.n.}
THE AWAKING EAST
Review By Mr. Lloyd George
(Continued from yesterday)
world is affected, but three States are more especially concerned in it-Russia, whose frontiers are concurrent on land with those of Japan's present "and · prospective territories on the mainland of Asia; the United States, - which fronts Japan across the Pacific: and the British Commonwealth, whose Australasian Dominions He to the south of the danger one,
The following is the second through our slackness and lack and last instalment of an article Pot vision and decision. The whale written by Mr. Lloyd George and which appeared in a recent issue Paris, April 12, of a London daily. The first The Franco-Italian proclama-] part was giver in our issue of tion of friendship which is sche- yesterday:— duled to take place next week, when 1,700 French delegates re- presenting all those who fought in the trenches during the world 'war 'will visit Rome, will culminate with the presentation to Signor Mussolini by Marshal Petain of the French military` ́medal, which is the highest military distinction known in France.
When this honour was offered to Signor Mussolini, says the nation- alist "Le Jour announcing the news, Ducę conveyed his an- swer through the Italian Embassy here that he would accept with the most intense satisfaction.
That this demonstration of
friendliness has a profound basis is perhaps indicated by the fact that all French war veterans visit
Rome at their own private ex-: pense.---
Transocean Kuo Min.
SILVER 'MARKET
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The commercial repercussions of Japanese penetration of East ern Asia can be easily forecast For many years. Chiha has fur- nished a highly valuable market for the products of the Western manufacturing nationa A slight
Russia's problems are ber own, rise to the purchasing power of and she, in any case, holds at a population of 500,000,000
the moment too dogmatically equal to the discovery of a rich aloof from non-Communist coun- new market for all the products tries for real co-operation" to be of industry. "Herce has come
easy. But America and Britain, the carefully guarded policy of the two biggest naval powers, who "the""Open Door" to preserve for both confront Japan across the ms all an equality of opportunity sea, and are both deeply interested there. But when once China in the Chinese market, ought to passes under the hegemony of consider it a matter of vital Japan it will be goodbye to the urgency to achieve and maintain open door, and to the once valu-
a joint policy in their dealings able Chinese market.
with this Far Eastern problem.
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Wil Japan maintain the open
There can be no question of re- door there? Nominally-yes." In
pressing Japan, er damming back effect-no. She is completely unsentimental, and she will want has the right to live and to grow. her natural development. She
be
Paris, April 12, point continues the Premier, "is French opinion reacts optimis that the League of Nations is, the tically to the tenour of the Stresa appropriate organisation where conference and satisfaction is international negotiations for the expressed at the British declara- maintenance of peace should be tion of policy.
conducted. Great Britain is pre-
(From Our Own Correspondent) "Humanite" rejoices at Britain's pared to make its adequate con-
London, April 12. "dat repudiation of Hitlerism."tribution to
collective promate
London Silver prices to-day were "Petit
Parisien" insists on the safety in every possible way."-up 1-5/8 as follow: need for financial and economic Transprean Kuo Min.
April 11 April 12 measures capable of application
29-11/16 31-5/16 Forward ... 29-13/16 31-7/18
the London on New York cross rate
in the event of further German treaty violations and several papers forecast a definite agree ment as the result- Reuter.
RETURN TO LEAGUE (Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"}
(B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tete graphic Mezungen rrdinance, 1894. Receita. April 12, 7:40 pm.}
Stresa, April 12
At 9.30 prompt this morning the
BERLIN PRESS VIEW
Spot
fSpecial to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]
Berlin, April 12. as 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8412 com- "It is not difficult to read bepared with 4.8437 at elcging yes- tween the lines of the Reuter com- terday. munique," says "Berliner Tage- blatt" that the British Government is in a crucial problem at the Stresa conference, namely what attitude should be taken towards Germany who is finding herself, in cpposition to France and Italy. Britain endeavours aiming in the
The question of including Ger-
was not raised. many in the present conference
The meeting lasted two : hours'
Whether she is justined a sela-
the
point is
to keep the market for her own. rapidly growing industries. Nay, more; with the territorial strengthing dominion of China is another
question-though and scale of production her manufactures will achieve inside rapidly being reached when that this immense territory, she will question may not be worth ask-
able to invade every
Ing. other market,
We have all been fatally slack particulary those of
The League middle, Asia, Africa, Central and in facing that issue.
TO agree on South America. Australasia and of Nations could
effective action over Manchukuo, the South Seas. Already she is
Britain and America. sang anti- making considerable commercial
phonally, but never in unison; headway in these regions. When
or that theme. The very loan which report, says is being pressed on" China by Japan, was refured to China by Britain and America. And while we lectured Japan, at Geneva and then looked the other way. Japan pursued ber quiet, purposeful way. But whatever the ultimate relation of China
resources and potentialities of China are at her disposal she will be incalculably more formid-
able.
delegates of all three Powers re- direction of a method which will and a half and according to Italian Part of the Government itself—
It is possible that the conference may extend over Saturday and this is regarded as a sign that the discussions are proving of value.
assembled at Isola Bella. It is not wreck the bridge of recon-circles the atmosphere was notably expected that to-day the Italian cillation by parleys on the German friendly, standpoint will be exhaustively
armament problem. It would not stated. Considerable discussion be wrong to assume, says the had taken place among pressmen paper, that the discussions on this and conference circles on Thurs point did not take such day's statement of the British harmonious course as the semi- delegation which was considerably official British account would make- more informative than the com- cut. It is certain that in the pacts munications of the other coun- question one did not get beyond tries.
generalities, so concludes the paper Transocean Kuoin.
The deliberations led to the con- | clusion that England's chief aun
BRITISH POSITION at Stresa is to facilitate Germany's return to the League of Nations,
Stresa, April 11. but it was emphasised that the The British position regarding declaration is attributed to Mr. the problem of peace and security Ramsay MacDonald that it would was fully presented to France and he foolish to invite Germany to Italy at the conference which Stress at the present juncture as opened here to-day. it amounts to an informal denial The Reuter diplomatic come- of the rumour that the conference |spondent understands that the is about to be converted into a six-statement included a declaration power talk by the immediate in that Great Britain would do every vitation of Germany, Poland" and thing in her power to strengthen the administration of solidarity proposed between Britain, France and Italy. · · ·
Russia.
Summarising the proceedings up till the opening of negotiations on Friday morning, a three delega- tions appear to wish Germany's return to the League of Nations, but that England has expressed a desire more distinctly than the other two powers.- Tramacean Kuo Ming
FRANCO-ITALIAN ACCORD (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
-Press" (Copyright).1.
Paris, April 13. Thursday's newspapers reporting on Stresa give the impression that the French delegates are satisfied with the course of the negotiations, emphasising that a Franco-Italian agreement on the main lines of
Reuter.
"ANTI-GERMAN COURSE
Paris, April 11. French correspondents credit M. Flandin with the intention of following & strong anti-German course in. Stresa. For example, Matin belleves that the French will
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BUCHANAN'S
"BLACK&WHITE"
SCOTCH WHISKY WORLD-RENOWNED FOR AGE AND QUALITY
SOVIET ART TREASURES
Andrew Mellon's Purchases
In the sphere of international politics the
prospect is no less
(Special to "Bong Kon lowering. The Japanese, as I
1 Day PreKK"} have said are a militant race.
and Japan may prove it is of (By. Talagraph, - Copyright, Tela not Their navy and army are servants of the State, but the the very first importance that the raphic, ages Ordinance, 1895 most important and induential other great Pacific Powers, the Received, April 12, 7.39 p.m.)
United States and the British
Moscow, "April 12" All treasures. still left at the Commonwealth, should frame a polley and adopt and
maintain world famous picture gallery of an agreed attitude of statesman- Leningrad are to be preserved for ship in dealing with this issue.
the nation, according to a decision It should be our aim to secure just reached by the Soviet govern- settlement in the Far East ment. This means that no more which will be in the best in- sales to foreigners will be per- terests of all, the
parties of mitted so that Raphael's "White Japan and of China, as well as Madonna" recently bought by the of America and Britain and the American millionaire Mr. Andrew other nations which do business Mellon for $1,168,400 will presum- there. We want to maintain the ably be the last masterpiece. in
comparison subordinate the civilian statesmen being by
and in ferior, alike in effective control and in popular regard.
The army authorities have al- ready taker charge of the AMatic campaign. The
now navy has compelled the Government to tear up the Washington Naval Pact, and declare for full naval parity. It is determined to secure a quite invincible. naval supre- macy in the Asiatic half of the Facific Ocean.
General Smuts has repeatedly
a
Open Door" ensure the peaceful possession of the state to leave development of China, and elimi- Russia.
nate all periods of future con- This important decision is ex- request the formal affirmation of warned us of the prospect. He is flicts or agressions. Such results plained in an official declaration
per- accus-
Asla an immense Mongolian em-
SCOTCH WHISKY-| "MACK & WHITE
DEFENCELESS HUNGARY
Claim To Equality Rights
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally® Press") {By_Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphia Misayar Ordinance 1894- Received April-12, 4-30 p.m.)
Budapest, Apr. 12.
That the abrogation of the disarmament clauses for Hungary in the treaty of Trianon is now a matter of course is the opinion. held here in authoritative quarters where It is stated that, in view of recent developments, the Great Powers must acknowledge Hi- gary's claim to equality rights without delay.
acknowledgment
The present situation where the completely defenceless; Hungary les in the midst of heavily armed neighbours is regarded as into- lerable, but it is also emphasised that the Hungarian Government blame against Germany and re-
will: -cot DO alarmist," a calm and
come of themselves that Russia is now so well pro- does not contemplate taking any parts that M. Flandin intends to
They must be worked for. Andvided spicacious observer and
with foreign currencies step to secure propose a common attitude on the
tomed with steady eyes to took neither Britain nor America can formerly needed to import modern, of the claim to military equality, Unes of Article 8ixteen of the realltles in the face. Ere long work for them single-handed with machinery for big scale farming the official attitude being that the League Covenant that if Germany we may expect to see in Eastern the slightest hope of doing any- and industrialisation that there is Great Powers themselves should further violates the peace treaty
thing effective
no more need to part with the na- repeal the disarmamere clauses to at least apply financial and pire, led by a combative race with
tion's art treasures. It is asserted of the Trianon treaty without the economic penalties" The Parls Soir far-reaching ambitions, so armed Our two communities, working that Russia has almost half a necessity for special negotiations. correspondent reports that the French and Italians delegates have
as to be practically invulnerable in real co-operation, car effectually milliard gold roubles in reserve, and without Imposing any condi-
Among Mr. Mellon's other par Transocean Xuo im
tions of a political nature:--- at home, and capable of. dan bring the influence of the Western already agreed on this point.
gerous offensive action in support World to bear on the settlement chases in Russia are Tizian's Venus, of their claims for status, com- of "the Eastern problem. To- for $544,320, Botticelli's Adoration gether. we can ensure that the "ot the Wise for $838,350, Perugino's merce or territory.
ci Crucifixion and St. John Magda- The most serious demand on development of Japan and statesmanship to-day-far more China shall form aharma- lena Heronymus for $195,815-
clamorous than nious element in world DIO- Transocean Kue Min. serious if less
I we neglect our re- some of the European issues which gress. distract our attention-is for a sponsibility, there is a prospect wise, far-sighted and unfaltering of a closed and hardened Eastern policy in regard to the Far East. Front which will cleave the world In two for generations, and may - The present situation has been result in Immeasurable suffering. allowed to develop there largely and calmity for the human race.
·MORAL CONDEMNATION It was felt that "no country should make any assumption in the According to other French-ac- interest of its own polley that counts, M. Laval to-day explained France, Italy and Britain could be that the reasons that led France divided en matters calculated to to demand a convocation of the strengthen the peace of Europe.
League Council in the matter was Britain was willing to contribute Germany's conscription decision to the forwarding of collective Moral condemnation of Germany security in every way practical, would result, it is forecast, in the and the British Ministers also adoption by the Council of a re- made it clear that Britain
solution approving the French de- striving for scales of armaments marche without Germany neces- and was willing to allow League sarily being expressly mentioned or supervision to see that such com- any sanctions taken mitments "were carried out. ̈ ̈*
NO DISAGREEMENT
WELS
Heuzer.
SIR JOHN'S REPORT" 4 Landor, April 11 The Three Power Conference
JOINT RESOLUTION
A further session was held in -late afternoon ; when M." Layak presented the French memqran-
ITALY'S DISPUTE WITH ABYSSINIA
MR. MELLON'S ART TREASURES
Now Worth £3,800,000
Further light is thrown on the "activity of Mr. Andrew Mellon in the past 35 years in quietly col lecting 60 or 10 paintings of ouf standing value and and, interest
learn what he had bought or what he intended to do with his sequiisi- tiona.---
began or Isola Bella of Stresa dum to be laid before next Mon- [Special to the Hong Ko2s Dat without allowing the public to
good relations resulting from
Press” (Copyright).1
Geneva, Apr. 11. "The Italian note handed in to
tenacious.
Their total value is now given.
as £3,500,000
Jet
GOLD CLAUSE RULING IN BELGIUM
Brussels, April 12 Following the United States ex- amare mentioned on February 18, Belgium has ruled that payment in respect of obligations contain.. ing a gold clause will be legally met by payments in devalued cur rency
The order operaten from Marche. 31 and does not affect oõligations:
respect of loans raised or guaranteed by the state, colonies, provinces or communes. Rester.
TTALIAN AIR FLEET MODERNISATION
There is a general feeling in polley to be adopted was establish- British circles that a good begin- ed. Friday moming's discussion is ning has been made and that no suid to be devoted to the discussion disagreement in principle has to-day. At the opening session day's special meeting of the of the French memorandum to the made itself manifest between the the twelve seats around the large League Council, convoked. It re- League of Nations. "Matin "three powers on Th
table in Conference Room were sponse to the appeal by France asserts that the French ministers". The last part of the afternoon's occupied by Signor Mussolini, and based on Article X1 Part demand was well received and that discussion was devoted to the Baron Alosial and Bignor Suvich, Ore, of the League Covenient to the League Secretariat on Thurs any further one-sided. breach of French appeal to the League It Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Bir John examine the threat to peace and day rejects the account given by Disclosures made in connection Abyssinia of the present state of | with the Pittsburgh investigation the existing treaties should be is understood that this is regarded Simon, Bir Robert Vansittart, followed automatically by economie as a purely French document Permanent Under-Becretary for Germany's anflateral denunciation negotiations as "Inaccurate and into Mr. Mellon's income prompted
a New York firm of "art and financial sanctions.
which will not be reshaped by the Foreign Affaris and Mr. Strong Transocean Kuo Min.
conference and it is emphasised who acompanied Mr. Ecen on his
which has played and that there is no question of the tour to Moscow Warsaw and
gathering the treasures, three powers presenting the Frague, Meseletirs Fanding Laval,
it be known that two of the most League with a "fait accompli The Noel and Legere
important pictures
Holbein's portrait of Edward nual question of Germany's return to The first busineze was to hear
Prince of Wales, Edward that the League was also raised and in from the British Foreign Secre-
VI and No country should imagine this connection there is no feeling tary a full account of the visits
posal that France, Italy and Great on the British part that this move | be and Mr. Eden had paid to the Britain in pursuit of their joint must be accompanied by conditions aim to assure the peace of Europe which might possibly do more harm had allowed themselves to be than good,
an hour and a half ter which Sirit is thought possible that a Joint separated," Mr. Ramsay MacDonald The problem of the Eastern Pact John supplemented his informda, res itión, by the cothred told the Btresa conference accord was also reviewed and the closetion on certain points in which ay be agreed upon/ “ing to the "Times" special, corre connection of the Franco-Russian the Italian and
delegates spondent. Great Britain's stand-understanding.
displayed particular
NO SEPARATION
[Special to the Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).]
London, April 12.
of the Versailles Treaty,
It is understood that the me-
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