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TROOPS IN THE
RHINELAND
LOCARNO POWERS AND LEAGUE
COUNCIL IN SESSION
German Delegate Appointed
London, March 20.
the German move and the man- ner in which it was carried out. The fact that Germany, having indicated her honour by dishon-
M. Mandin gave a detailed ac- There was a striking and hope; count of the events leading up to ful change on Tuesday night In the European crisis. The German Government agreed to send a re- presentative without delay to take part in the present proceedings ouring д freely-negotiated con- the League Council.
tract, was now offering to negotiate A week of International tension, another, the threat to internation- following the action of German 'al confidence it such German In repudiating the Treaty of Lo-methods were to be condoned or
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of the
caro and marching troops into the demilitarized Zone Rhineland, had ended in an invita- tion to the German Government to take part in the deliberations of the Counel of the League of Na-
tions in London.
accepted, the possibility that Her Hitler's curiously selective offer might barely cover aggressive in- tentions in Eastern Europe-these were only some of the reasons which he gave as forcing his Gov- ernment to the conclusion that
Herr Hitler accepted the proposalow or never it must be demon-
1 principle, but laid down condi- tions to one of which France offer- ed vigorous apposition.
The
League Council Informed Herr Hitler that his demand for equality at the Council meeting would be met, but that there wa no power to give the pledge for which he asked concerning the opening of negotiations on the German peace proposals.
The German Goverment have taken the decision to be represent ed at the League Council meeting in London without hating received the assurances as to the discussion of their proposals which were ak ed for in the German reply to M Avenal's invitation. It was stated however, that the German Gov. ernment were fully satisfied with an assurance given by Mr. Edea 10 Herr von Hoesch.
strated that whatever dictators may do at home, democratic nations at least could preserve some semblance of order and decency in laternational affairs.
should be done M. Flandin laid Turning to the question of what
emphasis on three things:-
First, that France was rigidly decided not to negotiate with Germany while the violation of the demilitarized zone continued:
Second, that France intended to chinery provided both by Locarno press for the full use of the ma- itself and by the Covenant of the League; and
Finally, that the moment Ger- many repaired her violation of Locarno, then, and only then, the conclusion of a treaty to take would France agree to negotiate its place.
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M. van Zeeland, the Belgian The German peace proposals. Prime Minister, made will be recalled, are for a 25-year point during the discussions. Bel- telling
non-aggression pact between Gr
glum. he said, had not provided many, France, and Belgium-and Germany with even posby Holland-with-Great Br'-excuse of a
the flimsy pact fun and Italy ..
with. Soviet guarantors: "a Russia, and yet Western Air Pact; and Germany militarized zone opposite her fron- the former de-
return to the League, on terms, tiers had also been reoccupied.
APPEAL TO HERK HITLER The events which preceded the Invitation to Herr Hitler may bé summarized briefly. Dicussions. I Parts last week between the presentatives of the Locurno wers, either than Germany, name- ly, Great Britain. France, Italy, and Belgium, showed a sharp division of opinion between French British views, as to the serion to b taken.
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The British delegates pointed cut that while his Majesty's Gov- ernment viewed the German ac- tion with grave concern, they felt that every effort should be made
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1936.
PLAYER INJURED
Baseball Results
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New York, Apr. 19. Home runs featured practically every game on to-day's Big League card.
In the National League encoun- ter between Boston and Philadel- phia, where Boston were hosts, the visiting team smacked out fourteen hits, and scored seven runs, Bos- ton scored five runs on six hita. John Moore homered, for the ec- ond time in two starts.
Aided by a home run from Ha- fey's ponderous bat, Pittsburg. scored four runs on six hits and two errors when entertaining Cin'- cinnati. But the Reds got twelve hits, two of them home rung by Kiki Cuyler, and Goodman, and Fnished three runs ir. the lead.
New York
Glants nosed out Brooklyn Dodgers by seven to six at Brooklyn, Brooklyn's hitting was more frequent and they scored once on a New York "error, but the Glants' hits were longer when they
komt.
Chicago, at home, beat St. Louis tive to three. largely on the visi tors' three errors. Paul Dean pk- ched for St. Louis."
AMERICAN LEAGUE
In the American League, the De- troit-Cleveland game was postpon- ea on account of the cold.
The New York Yankces 'tock, Washington Senators into
camp, winning by eight to five on ir- teen to fourteen hits, but one of the Yankees' clouts, bit by Syltr sailed over the b'eachers, scoring the batter. New York, surprising. ly, made four errors.
Philadelphia, playing at home to Boston, also made four errors, but Buston profited by them materially. Boston whacked H. Johnson for teri runs. Foxx hitting a home.
Boston's playing was by no means airtight for there were three errors in the infleld. Joe Cronin broke his right thumb in two places.
The St. Louis-Chicago fixture was called on account of rain.--- Bleuler, -
will be observed for the duration of the pending negotiations. It is. however, assumed that a similar atitude will be observed by France and Belgium..
The other delegates expressed their entire satisfaction at this British Initiative, though they at once remarked on the unsatisfac- tory character of Herr Hitler's
to find some constructive way out reply.
The representatives of the Pow-
of the inpasse, if only because the alternative seemed to be an in-ers at this meeting unanimously determinate period of dangerous recognized that "the reoccupation of the demilitarized zone by Ger- many constituted a clear violation of Article 42 and Article 43 of the
teiston and uncertainty". and
The representatives of the four Locarno Powers reassembled on
It was decided that fur Thursday in London in the Old Greaty of Versailles and of the ther meetings should be held 1 Cabinet Room, at the Foreign
London and that the Council of
at
Treaty of Locarno. They declared that: "It will be for the Counell of the League of Nations, to whom
the League of Nations should also Office: Mr. Eden gave an account meet in London instead of of the request which he had made
to Herr Hitler for a contribution France and Belgium had referred which would help in securing a
the matter, to pronounce upon this
Geneva.
On Thursday the representative:
the
settlement He had suggested that, point." desires, the German Government to illustrate the sincerity of their
of the Locarno Powers. with exception of Germany, met at the Foreign Office in London. They should agreed that Germany's "constituted a clear violation
(1) the Treaty of Versailles and of the Treaty of Locarno." and left it to
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the Council of the League of Na- tions to pronounce upon this point. After a special meeting of the British Cabinet. Mr. Eden, through) the German Ambassador. asked Herr Hit'er to make a pontaneous; contribution which would help ir
the
securing a settlement, Herr Hitler repiled on Thursday that for duration of the negotiations thy strength of German troops then the Rhineland would not be creased or moved nearer the fron- tier, assuming that a similar atr tude was observed by France an2 Belgium.
in-
(2)
(3)
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withdraw all but a symbolical number of troops from
the Rhineland Zone;
ATTITUDE OF NATIONS
In the course of the proceedings reiterated that the French stand- it is understood that M. Flandin
point was that negotiations the law-breaker would not be pos undertake not to fortify the and zone was restored to its form- not increase the number; sible unless and until the Rhine- zone at least for the perioder state. Once this just demand necessary for the pacts to be negotiated and for the inter- would be ready to consider any for reparation was met France. national situation to be re- changes proposed and discussed in gularized. would make such a spontaneous that a violation of the Locamo
and through the League Council. the German Government Signor Grandi, for Italy, agreed gesture. he (Mr. Eden) felt sure Treaty had been committed by the tribution towards easing, the inter-Rhineland zone. Through no fault that it would be a valuable con-entry of German troops into the national situation.
of her own, but by the action of other members of the League, Italy had been put in a special position which deserved attention. This
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GERMAN RESPONSE On Instructions from Herr Hitler, the German Ambassador in Lon-
The Council of the League of don conveyed to Mr. Eden the statement, It is understood, did Nations at a public meeting on following reply:
'action
The British representatives were particularly impressed *by the Belgian position, Belgium had fost
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
20
27
11
19
18
NOTE--Figures in parentheses indicate number af letters
in the words required. X
ACROSS 1-Quiet! It's possibly llicit (5). 6.-A fish's contribution to the
paint box (5). 9-in handling this one may find oneself in for a stretch, 17.
10-A fall from grace (5). 11. He does not lack possessions
(5).
12-Study the trip carefully f you want to get a good out- line (7).
14. Usually plighted, though after a if it might be blighted (5). Bark (3)...
15.
16. She makes a link between
Isabel and Lena (6),
17. Not the greatest of three
Biblical virtues (5), 19.-Object (3).
21.-Constructed but about 49 (5). 23.-Not being a professional, he
makes a rum tea (7). 24-Ferpendicular (5), 25-Makes the sea-robber very
angry to be beheaded (5). 26.-Lad in pain? Here's a knight-
ly fellow to look after him 17),
27-Way in (5). 28.-Jugs from a drain (5)..
DOWN
9.-The physician of old appears to have been a blood-sucker 15).
4-Yellowish-brown (5). 5.-Bend down to the flagon (5). 6. The batsman has evidently
got into double figures (5). 7.-Being last but one, I nettle
puma, you'll find (11). -Jewish high-priest (5). 13-It isn't, commonly speaking.
3 blemish (5). » 17.--Put us among the emolu
ments, and we'll give you a match (5).
18.-An unpleasantly
female (5).
rapacious
19. This bird, is worth ten dollars
in the U.S.A. (5).
20. They're proverbially superior
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to mere verbiage (5), 21-Is it this that sometimes makes a child at the seaside such a pickle? (5). 22-Not associated with shingle,
even at the seaside (5).
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:
Across.-3. Obadiah: 9, PI; 10, More: 11, Scene; 14. Awful; 16, Folly: 17, Armpulla; 18, Noun:" 19. 1.-Divided a half-bottle of min-
Used: 21. Cliches; 23, Passe; 24. eral water (5).
Throw: 25, Debut: 28, Road:" 29. 2.-Uneconomical, yet it seems r Enda; 30, Spanker.
claim to be the reverse (11).
LATE DR. VON HOESCH
Remains Conveyed To Germany
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia">
Wilhelmshaven, Apr. 10.
The mortal remains of the late German Ambassador in London, Baron von Hoesch which reached German soll on Thursday at 3pm. were carried ashore from the British Destroyer "Scout" with all marks of respect and honour for the man who all his life worked with devotion for the promotion of peace and good will between the two neighbour countries.
The British War vessel entered Wilhelmshaven flying the Swastika flag. The Scout" is the first British War vessel to Visit Wi- helmshaven for 30 years, and the first British naval unit ever to hoist the Swastika. The German flag was also flying from the dea- aurrounded by wreaths and Low- troyer's stern alongside the coffin,
ers.
Four British sailors stood on guard of honour.
At the quay three companies of Naval Officer Corps of the harbour German Marines, and the entire
was drawn up on parade,
A gun carriage was brought up along- side to take over the cof. An immense wreath from Hitler was brought by two
German officers, and
Naval Was, laid 02 the coffin" when the Naval Brigade body will be interred in Dresden played "I had a Comrade." The
in the Family Vault. Transocean News Service.
DESSIE TO BECOME ARMED CAMP
not give the impression that the Saturday received statements from "The German Goverment can-
Italian Government had any in- M. Flandin and M. van Zeeland. not enter into a discussion with tention of dissociating themselves of their anxieties about Germany's regard to a lasting provisional from a course of common action limitation of the German sover- found practicable by general con- The King received M. Flandin in eignty in the Rhineland territory. sent. audience on Tuesday at Bucking-The German Chancellor wishes, ham Palace. Afterwards the King however, in order to facilitate for received M. van Zeeland and later French Government the acceptance Colonel Beck (Poland).
of the German proposals, to ex- her guaranteed neutrality after "Hong Kong Dally Press" Special) plain in the following way his in- the War and had relied largely for tention, which he has declared her security on the demilitarized
Asmara, April 16.- From the Italian Headquarters from the beginning, to give to the zone. Her only guarantees were it is heard that Destle is to be the re-establishment of the German those derived from the Covenant basis for further operations alm- Isovereignty in the Rhineland at and the Treaty of Locarno, and she ing at a total annihilation of the present only a symbolic character. had been no party to the Franco- Abyssinian troops. For this pur Firm French Stand
"The strength of the troops Soviet Pact. ་་--
which have been stationed in
pose the town will immediately be It was decided that the first converted into a strong military The outstanding feature of the certain garrisons in the Rhineland delegates of Belgium, France, opening discussions in Paris be- on a peace-time basis, has been Great Britain and Italy should. camp.
Transocent News Service.
ACTION BY LOCARNO POWERS
tween the four Locɛmo Powers already communicated
to the meet in small committee for & (Germany being absent), taken in British and the French military more detailed study of the situa conjunction with M. Garraut's de attaches in Berlin. This strength tion.
claration in the Chamber, was the will not be increased as present. On Saturday, at a short meeting revelation of the perhaps unex- It is equally not intended at pre- held at the Foreign Office, M of the pected strength of the French sent to station these troope nearer Flanidin again declared the un obtained determination to resist the Cer to the French or the Belgian tron-willingness of the French Govern- to aw man violation of Locuno at al- tier. This restriction of the mill-ment to enter into direct negotia ell befor most any gosŤ,
Cary occupation of the Rhineland! tions with the treaty-breaker before betwee
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