GERMAN REARMAMENT
PROBLEM
British Leaders Express Their Views
London, May 3,
Last night's impressive Commons' debate on forelan polley' was formally adjourned. The consensus of opinion on recent European events and on the British Government's attliude towards them W43 so apparent that ae vote was in fact required.
Britain's policy as defined by Sir John Simon is that Ger many must be asked to restore not only by words but by deeds the confidence which she has so evidently shaken and that Britain must see to her own defences as the best contribution to general security,
The Prime Minister had earlier stated 'the Government's de- termination in all circumstances to maintain air parity with Ger. many and had promised that details of defence policy would be given is the debate shortly to be held on that subject.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY MAY 4, 1935.
GERMAN AIR STRENGTH
General Goering's Disclosures
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright),1
Berlin, May 2. Entertained by the Foreign Press association to a funcheon at the Hotel Adion on Thursday, the Air Minister, made
VIOLENT UPRISING IN PHILIPPINES
Three Provinces Affected
Over Alty have been killed and seventy wounded accord- ing to latest reports in a viulent aprizing In the provinces by the Sakdal or Communist party in the Philippines Rebels en trenched behind walls and inside a conrent church opened fire on the Constabulary, who made a concerted rush inflicting heavy casualties.
Grave uneasiness prevails in Manila, where 1.2 attack is feared. The broadcast' station is underguard and adequate precautions have been taken by the anthorities. Latest reports state that there has been no fighting in the provinces dur- ing the afternoon.
Manila, May 3,
General Goering momentous pronounce- ment on the New German Air Force: Goering began by saying that as an old soldier and a pas- sionate and enthusiastic airman he had suffered unutterably the last few years at seeing the Fatherland called the Sakdalistas, captured A thousand armed radicals, so unprotected, and powerless in the municipal buildings at Santa the heart of Europe. When in the Ross, in Laguna Province. yester past years, said the Minister, he day, and were driven out by police had stated that Germany posses- The Prime Minister's firm and, all Europe, the Prime Minister con-
sed no air force this was by, nó
after a pitched battle in which carefully phrased opinion
three Sakdalistas were killed and and thued. It would be a calamity if
means an untruth because in real-four police and soldiers wounded. Statement brought inmediate sup- there should be any deteriorationy at the time of Hitler's advent port from Opposition Parties. I of confidence between France. Both M. George Lansbury and Sir Italy and Great Britain. Britain's Herbert Samuel, Labour and aim was to increase the numbers, Liberal leaders, agreed that Ger- of co-operators. many by her recent actions has allenated sympathy among pro- gressive British opinion in this country. Germany, declared Sir Herbert, should be given to under- stand from all quarters of the House that if she persisted in her present course and refused to come to any agreement she would unite all sections of British opinion in resentment and disapproval.
MASTERY IN THE AIR મ Profound interest of Germany's policy and intentions was voiced by Mr. Winston Churchill and Sir Austen Chamberlain. The method of Germany, Mr. Churchill de- clared was to acquire mastery In the air and under that to develop land and sea forces.. Her design was being completed rapidly. The remedy for this was that Britain must act with France and Italy and any country great and small peace under the League of Nations, meanwhile im- proving deficiencies in defences with increased vigour
glish Wirelet.
to preserve
THE DEBATE
London, May 2. The diplomatic and public galleries of the House of Commons were packed, and the floor of the House was crowded, when the Frime Minister, Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donate paned the defence debate to-day.
Interest was heightened by Mr. Walter Runciman's announcement at question time that 06 British aeroplanes and engines were ex- ported to Germany in 1934.
...
The Prime Minister said that following the Rome, Paris and London conferences, the London declaration of February 3, hed speciacally stated that one of the objects coritemplated by the form- er Allies was a freely negotiated armament pact with Germany and other powers, replacing the mill- tary clauses of the Versailles Treaty. . "If that could be done success-
to
the
"Our
responsibility British people does not allow us to neglect our powers of defence," the Prime Minister added.
Mr. MacDinald went on to say that Sir John Simon had invited Germany to send representatives to London to discuss naval affairs, and the invitation..had been ac- cepted. But the Prime Minister expressed great surprise that Germany should have chosen this moment nnnounce a ship- building programme which includ- ed submarines, to which Britain could not remain unconcerned.
to
a
to power Germany had only very lew obsolete machines. The man ner in which the German air feet was created was so original and so unique that" anyone not in pos- session of full facts, would scarcely be able to credit the facts.
CREATED OVERNIGHT
"In Germany they had gone to work in an entirely new way. Goering said he had refused to Proceed slowly with gradual rear- mament because this implied the danger that in the event of dim- culties arising the air force would not have been ready. Therefore the Minister had mobilised the avalla- ble technical and industrial re- sources of the Fatherland to the utmost whereby the Air Force could be created, as it were, over night.
ed in
The airplanes Germany UW possesses were not, as often as- serted in foreign Press, conceal earth
aerodromes beneath the or in thick forests they simply were not there! The prin- ciple to which Germany will ad- here in determining its future of the air force strength will be sole-
NO INFERIORITY" British naval needs could not and should not be fixed in relation to the" requirements of home unique responsibility waters alone, for "we have wide character," said the Premier, of world-
He did not intend to minimise the gravity of Germany's decision to bulld submarines, but they were still prepared to receive the Ger man representatives for prelimin-ly for the safety of the Ger man, ration. It depends ex- clusively on other Powers to say how strong the German air force will be. If you ask me "how strong is the German air force now, I can assure you that the German airfleet will always be as strong as any world constellation for or against peace. I am telling
ary naval talks which would be conducted in the same condition as those with the United States and Japan.
Prime Minister recalled Mr. Stan- With regard to air strength, the
ley Baldwin's assurance that under no circumstances would Britain accept any position of inferiority with regard to the German Air Force. Undoubtedly the German air forces had been expanded con- siderably before the last estimate was put forward in the House of Commons, but the British Govern- ment was already taking steps for" the further acceleration and ex- pansion of the Royal Air Force this year in order to implement Mr. Baldwin's declaration.
which
CHANCES OF DANGER Speaking of the proposed air pact, Mr. MacDonald said the British Government was not moved by any thought of aggressive mill- tary alliances. "We were seeking," fully the greater part of our im- cluded Germany, a definite com- he said, "with powers which in- mediate European dangers would bination against attack disappear," he said.
"The London declaration in-Our polley combines defence with protect our civilian populations. dicated that we were departing security upon international agree- from the Versailles regime and ments on armaments and peace. entering into a European relation- ship based upon the free negotia-ing with France and Italy as a "We value the good understand- tion for security and armis strength. It is greatly to be de-nation contemplating peace will be guarantee of peace. Every other plored that Germany announced welcomed into this companion
her intention of imposing con- ship." scription, besides creating a mill- tary air force, at a moment when they had reason to think that the prospects of establishing goodwill in Europe were improving."
had chances of appeasement -aa Concluding, he aald the outlook
part to help in effecting the well as danger, and it was Britain's
changes which must come with collective agreements and without disturbing the peace of the world. LABOUR VIEWS
I
you nothing surprising when emphasise that the German Alr force is now so strong that any country that attacks Germany will have a very hard time. In the air force there is not a single old air. plane! Not a single old motor! What the German Air Force pas- sesses in the way of motors and machines is the most modern that exists.
Three hundred Sakdalistas are
Province, where the United States reported under arms in Cavite Marines have Leen called out to guard the Navy Yard,
FIVE KILLED Bakdalistas captured the muni- cipal building in San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan, and Impri- soned the municipal police for several hours.
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The constabulary finally routed the revolutionaries, six of whom were killed.
Five wounded in the Santa Rosa rioting, killed and eight
reported earlier.
were
FIVE PLACES AFFECTED
-New York, May 2 A revolt, apparently engineered- by the opponents of the proposed Constitution for the Philippine Islands, hu's broken out near Manila
said "Ramos is supposed to come directly from Japan in an airplane
tors." and drop bombs on qur tormen«
amulets which are believed to pro- Many of the Sakdalista wore
vide protection from harm against bullets.
LEADER IN JAPANDA Benigno Ramos, head of the Sakdalista, at present in Japan, has been charged with sedition and his extradition is being sought Other Sakdalista
leaders have
either been arrested or hunted for.
The uprising in Laguna, Bula Can and Cavite is a long premedit- ated affair and timed to coincide with the absence in "Manila of Acting Governor Hayden, "while', most of the high government om- clals are at present out of town. The head of the Law Division of the only responsible person in the the Department of the Interior is
Department now. Reuter
JAPANESE DENIAL
Manila, May. 3. The Japanese Consul, Mr. Kimura, this morning caregorical- ly denied a rumour circulating from that Japan was supplying financial Washington to the effect
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of the Philippines Senate, at pre-backing to the Sakdalistas.
Senor Manuel Quezon, President
communication by telegraph or sent in New York, states that all" telephone between Manila and the 1y by the opponents of the ratifi provinces has been cut of, alleged- cation of the Constitution, voting upon which is expected to be held
"Nothing is more ridiculous," Bald Mr. Kimura in refuting the rumour.
on May 11.
Demonstrations have occurred
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ANTICISM BY
PREMIER
German Comment
Berlin, May 3.
CHINESE ALARMED
Tientsin, May 3. The Chinese, Vice-Consul, Mr. Huen Pu. who recently started Mok, rushed to the Philippine a
The concillatory parts of Mr. newspaper in the Japanese Ramsay, MacDonald's speech have Constabulary Headquarters at Concession, was critically wound-been welcomed in the Press. The noon asking how serious was the Fed last night when he was at Boersen Zeitung". says. " that
in ave provinces, according to a threat of the Saxdalista uprising tacked by two Chinese at a Chin-after his worldwide gallop through, Manila paper.
to Manila owing to the fact that ese hotel in the Japanese Con the columns of the newspaper (the he had heard rumours that the cession. His wife was also wound-reference is to the article in the Chinese stores in the city will be ed in the arm. The assassins es-- looted to supply provision for the caped" by car.
"News Letter"), he has now Te taken hold of the bridle. Sakdalista. Mr. Mok authorities were very vigilant as lisher of the Chen Pao" was nur
was assured that the Pa, Pas Yu Huan, editor and pub-Donald has left one pier whereon
Following the attack on Even
"Germania." says Mr. Maç~
dered by gunmen as his residence this morning.
-*· WASHINGTON INQUIRES
Washington, May 2. The War. Department has tele- graphed to the Acting Governor of the Philippines for a full report
of the extremist uprising.
No direct report on the situation has been received from any of the island officials- Reuter,
CITY TENSION
Manila. May. 3. Last night and this morning Manilla was in a state of tense nervousness owing to reports that the Bakdal or Red uprising in the provinces and the rebels concen-
regards any threat to order in the city.
A PITCHED BATTLE
This is the second attack, the
SILVER MARKET
a new Anglo-German bridge can be built."
The "Allgemeine Zeitung" zRYB
role of a mediator which be han played in the past with so much ability."
The
Kreuz Zeitung " says "Me.. MacDonald has weighed his words and has disappointed those who were expecting sensations.”-
•Reuter.
After this morning's battle the first having been unsucessful last"Mr. MacDonald has resumed the Cabuyao communists retreated to year. Calamba where a pitched battle is Roster expected and may decide the fate of the uprising. Meanwhile the Commander," of Laguna Province and Government officials this morning sent a frantic call for more soldiers, a thousand rifles and ammunition.
The Army authorities in Manila. have not yet been officially not-up Bed of the uprising, but are pre-on Forward, as follow:- pared to act at any moment the Governor-General deems neces-
Kary.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 3. London Silver prices to-day were
on id.
8pot and 1-1/18
· FIGHTING STRENGTH General Goering then appealed to the Foreign Press correspond-trating had the Intention of mak- ents to report truthfully and can ing a concerted attack on the city. didly on the questions of Ger- Police were reinforced and the many's Air Force. The aviation Army stood by ready for any emer force is not numerically and so gency. enormously great as the people
The first indication of the trou;
May 2 May 3 foreign countries "imagine. What ble last night was at 8.30 p.m.
Spot....... 32-3/8 33-3/8 decided the Aghting strength of an when communications
Forward 32-1/2 33-0/16 between air force was not the number of Mantis and the provinces was cut killed and 64 wounded in Laguna at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8431 com- The latest casualty list is 54 London on New York cross rate machines but their quality and strength of character as men and arrived to the effect that fighting Bulacan Province three were El-
and the north and south of the Province. In Cavite Province the pared with 4.8425 at closing yes- not the number of plots but their town was isolated. Later reports casualties are not known, while interday. their capabilities. The Air Minis-had broken out in Laguna Pro-ed and 12 wounded.-- ter then made an impressive de- vince and that six Sakdalists had Beuter.. Minister, "and will neither disturb reinforced by soldiers from Manila" claration in favour of peace. "Ger- been killed by the Constabulary. many needs peace," exclaimed the This morning the Constabulary.
STATEMENT TO REUTER
Manila, May. 3. self to be provoked into warlike Cabuyao, Laguna Province, and 11 the peace of Europe nor allow It attacked the Sakdal strongholds at pine Constabulary informed Rea
The headquarters of the Philip-
adventures. Germany would be was reported that more than 60
ter at 9 o'clock this evening that
Shanghai, May 3. happy if other countries that talk Sakdalista had been killed and 50 there had been no further fight The body of a foreigner who ao much about “equality of rights" wounded. The Constabulary losses Constabulary in Laguna Province, Woosung on Wednesday while ing during the afternoon. The dropped dead of heart failure at would at last abandon the abstract were
small. At noon to-day which is the most seriously affect there on theary and come to sound practice. Manila city officials were of opinion at present, is rounding up the identified as Jan Reinier Vanal- If the people of the world that the uprising had been quash-Sakdalista and things are appar phen described as à high official pleasure trip was should one day agree to abolished with the killing of 50 Sakdalista ently under control. alr weapons Germany would not having unnerved the rebels,
of the Netherlands East Indies refuse to be a party thereto. Ger-
Asked by Reuter whether trou-Government, who had retired and Bakdai is the name for the local sie was expected in Manila, was en roule, home- many stands in the way of no kind Communist party which is strong-Headquarters official said "we Beuter, by other people but there, can ers, among whom there is much of settlement honestly acceptedly supported by provincial work don't operate in Manila but only only be the question of settlement unrest owing to the depression turbances are expected.
the provinces, but they say: dis- based on thorough equality of Reuter W rights.
people and the Fuehrer you will If you understand the: German recognise that there is nothing we
the peoples of the world." all European peoples; in fact all. desire more than the welfare of
Transocean Kuo Min.
NO NEW COMMITMENTS The Prime Minister said Great Britain would be represented at the coming Rome conference, to discuss the independence of Aus-
Mr. George Lansbury, Leader of the Opposition, expressed extreme tria, by observers instead of a
disappointment that Mr."- Mac- delegation, because, it was well-un-Donald's statement should have derstood that England was not dealt rather largely with increased
aking any new commitments." At the moment, he went on, the other conditions that might make armament aa a preliminary to nations must decide whether to abandon attempts to build up the
for peace,
At the same time, he said nobody general conndence or to seek re- would excuse or palliate Germany's fuge in a combination of "power action in re-arming and the at- which had never succeeded in titude she had adopted in face of avoiding war in the past.
Herr Hitler, had informed Bir been afoot, Labourites thought the fact that negotiations had John Simon the British Foreign that Hitler's attitude would to Minister, of his willingness to some extent alienate much sym- -negotiate
multi-lateral non-pathy. aggression pacts with countries in
unanimous resentment and dis Eastern Europe, and,Herr Hitler's Bir Herbert, Bamuel (National approval of all sections in Britain proposal ought not be allowed to Liberal) Bald Germany's Army
Bir Herbert added that if they be dropped. There was no reason policy would give, not equality, but found, after examination of the why such harmonise with the mutual guar-als were ill-timed, and she was Britain was inferior in the air not predominance. Her naval propos- Government's detailed proposals, antee pact which France and building with extreme haste an Liberals would not take the Russia were negotiating, he said enormous Air Force, Germany responsibility of leaving Britain in GREAT SUKPRISE.. should realise that if she pursued this state, and would support such Germany's unilateral declaration this policy and reached no agree-measures as were imperatively re- with regard to a land, sea and air ment for the limitation of arma |quired.", force, had profoun disturbed ments, she would compel the
pacts should
ILL-TIMED PROPOSALS
(Continued on Page 123
STATEMENTS BY WOUNDED
Manila, May 3
KRZM, the local broadcast station, situated on the door above Reuter's once, is under guard by rumours that Sakdal sympathisers air armed detectives owing to will seize the station. tester.
REPORTED ARREST OF ADVENTURERS
FOREIGNER WHO DROPPED DEAD
COMBATING LOCUST PLAGUE
18pecial to Hong Kong
Daily (By Totograph. - Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance, 1291 Received, May 8, 1.30 p.m.)
fignting in Cabuyao in Laguna It appears that this morning's Province started when the radi cals gathered at the church square and used patio walls as trenches. When called upon, to surrender they not only refused but Imme
Madrid May 3. diately commenced firing, where
Flamethrowers will henceforth upon the Constabulary made a
be used in combating the ever concerted rush, kuling 47. Fight- ing took place in the patio and
spreading, locust plague in numer ons Epanish provinces in conforme
Some wounded who were able Otto Kries, a German, and Beverin wise has given Inside the convent church
Shanghai, May 3.ly with a decree. Las Chinese Press reporta state that minister
been asked to join the demonstra Shanghai on April 1 in a sma leopard to talk declared that they had Bume, & French subject who left of large tion and did not know that such salling bost for America is damage tragic fates awaited them. One Manta have been arrested in Taf said "It was the Drst thing we wan on a charge of espionage knew there was a fight. Another Reuter..
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PARIS HILENT
Paris, May 3 Mr. MacDonald's speech has been reproduced at length in the pres but there has been practically no comment, which has been devoted
enter.. to the Franco-Soviet Pact.
SINO JAPANESE
RELATIONS
Tokyo Sees An Improvement
Tokyo, May. 3 conference of prefectural gov
Addressing an important annual
ernors, Mr.Hirota, the Foreign Minister, made a statement upon the nation's foreign policy to-day.
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with the 1834. It bring: Ch
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