"HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1936.
AUSTRIA-GERMANY JOIN HANDS
Startling Development In Europe
THREE POINTS OF
AGREEMENT
Italian Influence Behind The Rapprochement
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Berlin, July 11.
In the name of the Reichs. Government, the Minister for Propaganda. Dr. Goebbels, broadcast on Saturday night the follow- ing declarations.
"Under the conviction that the development and condition of Europe towards the maintenance of peace will be thereby essentially advanced and in the belief that they are serving the many-sided mutual interests of the two German States, the Gov- ernment of the German Reich and the Federal State of Austria have decided to restore their relationships to normal and friend- ly basis. For this reason it is declared:
ROME PACT UNAFFECTED
"In the sense of the declara- i̇ing the question of Austrian tions of the Fuehrer and Reichsaational socialism'; thirdly, Austria- Chancellor of May 21, 1935. "the German Government recognises the ful sovereignty of the Austrian Federal State;
2. Euch of the two Govern ments regards the political system existing in the other country, in- cluding the question of Austrian National Socialism as the internal anair of the other country on which it will not seek to exercise any influence directly or indirectly: *3 The Austrian Federal Gov- ernment will in general direct its policy, in particular with regard to the German Reich. In conformity with the fact that the Austrian State avows itself to be a German Thereby however, the Rome
State
Protocol of 1934 and its annexes of 1938 as well as the attitude of Austria towards Italy and Hungary as partners of this protocol are unaffected.
"In view of the fact that a re lation of the tension desired by: both sides could only be attained If certain preliminary conditions are fulfilled by both governments, the Reichs Government and the Austrian Federal Government agree to establish conditions essential thereto by a series of special measures to be enacted."
ment.
ADOLF HITLER Reichs Chancellor
ROME QUITE PLEASED
Italo-German Relations
CLOSER BOND
ADDRESS TO GERMAN PRESS SATISFACTION
LI
AUSTRIA
Dr. Schuschnigg's
Broadcast
AGREEMENT TEXT
ANNOUNCED
("Hong Kong Daily Presa" Special)
Vienna, July 12,
Precisely at p.m. on Saturday, Federal Chancellor, Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg. began to broadcast his address to the whole of the Austrian people announcing the clarißeation of the political rela tionship between Austria and Ger-
many.
Dr. Schuschnigg first read the text of the agreement reached be- tween Austria and Germany. Thereupon the Chancellor said:
KURT VON 3CHUSCHNIGG Austrian Chancellor
* know that I speak in the name ITALY'S REPLY
of all upright and clear-thinking Austrians when I express the con- Adent hope that the return at normal and friendly relations with the German Reich will not only promote the welfare of the two Ger- man states, and thereby the whole German people: but also will be a valuable, contribution to European peace, to serve which, in the 1- terests of our country, has Giways been the policy of this govern- ment."
ALWAYS GERMAN In the course of his further pro- nouncement, Dr. Schuschnigg em-
Rome, July 11. Solid satisfaction is widespread over the Austro German- agree-phasised that Austria had never left any doubt that it feels itself to maintain her policy, particular-with, but did not expect such swift Italy la closely connected there-
to be German, and to-day had no- thing different
on that ly towards Germany, on the funda-
to pay consummation of negotiations.
Bcore. mental idea that Austria recognises As German recognition of Aus- herself as a German state and thus trian independence has been the question of
The Chancellor declared that the a political "amnesty the Rome protocol of 1834 and only dimculty between Italy and how called for immediate consi- annexes of 1938 as well as the post-Germany, the latest development deration in view of the appeal to tion of Austria, Italy and Hungary brings Italy and Germany close to- all Austrians irrespective of the as partners thereto will not be dis-gether. turbed.
attitude towards the regime hither- be expected are firstly, Italy will in building up the country within The Immediate consequences to to to devote their entire strength decline the invitation to the forth-
the framework of the Fatherland coming Locarno Conference unless front. Germany is admitted; secondly, "It," concluded Italy will abandon the reconstructhis agreement that regulates re- tion of the Stresa front.
lationships between Austria and the German Reich proves to be be, then it will not only promote what we promise ourselves it will well-being between Germany and Austria, but will as well serve the cause of peace throughout Europe."
to
Finally the communique fore- shadows unspecified individual measures
Implement the agreement.-Routeu
AMNESTY PROBLEM
1 Berlin, July 11. order implement the Austro-German - agreement, it is understood that in addition to the
In
to
amnesty problem will be arranged
•DicasUTCA cabled earlier. the
to mutual satisfaction.
The press of each country will be admitted to the other and economic arrangements made chiefly based on barter-Reuter
d
GERMAN REPRESENTATIVE
the Austro-German
It is officially denied that Bignor Four-Fower Pact between Italy, Mussolini intends to resuscitate the France, Germany and Britain, and Italy is still far from entering on despite the repeal of sanctions
general European co-operation.- Reiter.
"PRESS DISCLOSURE
WAS
Schuschnigg,
NEW APPOINTMENTS The Chancellor later announced the extension or the Federal Gov- Rome, July 11. comment by the inclusion of the Welcoming the Austro-German President of the War Archives, agreement, Vienna, July 11.
Signor
Mussolini's State Councillor Claise-Horstenau, The first administrative pact paper "Populo d'Italia" has an in- as minister without portfolio, while following
spired article which says the ques- Chlef of the Federal Chancellery, Schuschnigg and Bignor Mussolini State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, tion was discussed between Dr.
Guido Schmidt,
appointed
Italy was kept informed of the pro-sonal confidence, having always at Rocca Delle Camminate in June.
Schmidt enjoys Schuschnigg's per-
Italian Government
negotiations, and the accompanied the Chancellor On active part in the agreement and
claims
diplomatic missions to other coun- tries, while alaise-Horstenar was common policy which will follow-
well-known for his unceasing ex- Rzuter
forts to effect an understanding between the two German states- Transocean News Service,
agreement is the appointment to the Cabinet without portfolio of Ed- mund Horstenau, an outspokenly
pro-German
It is understood that the first steps in this direction will be taken by a gentlemen's agreement and will concern tourist traffic, symbols | Austrian Cabinet-Hauler of sovereignty. and national !! PARIS DUMBFOUNDED anthems.
It is understood that he will be the German Government's con fidential representative ол
Furthermore in continuation of these agreements the question of
closer economile relations between
the
Paris, July 11. Political circles are dumbfounded
by the Austro-German develop- ments
Offcial comment is with-
the two countries will be discussed.! held. It is believed that Germany Tennantraw New/Service
SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST
London, July 11. Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg and "Dr. Joseph Goebbels simultaneously broadcast from Vienna and Berlin
OD the Austro-
will now direct attention to other things, possibly Danzig and her old colonies-Letter
LONDON RECEPTION
London, July 11,
The news of the Austro-German respectively and read an identical | rapprochement was favourably re- communique German agreement prefixed by the belief that European tension will be "thereby lessened,
The points of the communique follows fratly, that Germany re-
ceived in London political circles which are not blind to the fact that the agreement means a consider able change in the Reichs attitude towards Austria.
gress of
ADDIS ABABA WIRELESS
Italy Bans Foreign Transmissions.
an
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondenti
London, July 11.. London Silver prices to-day were down 3/16 as follow:-
July 10 July 11 Spot
19-3/4 19-9/16 13-13/16 19-5/8
London, July 11. With regard to an announcement Forward that General, Graziani has issued a decree restricting the use of all save Italian Government wireless stations in Addis Ababa, no cbsec- tion is apparently raised against continuance of the Legatic wire- less stations to receive messages
It is expected that following the cogniers" the full sovereignty of rapprochement, Germany will Austria; secondly, each undertakes launch a big economic drive in ant to interfere directly or in- Austria which will bring the two directly in the internal political i countries into close relationship but there is a question of fifteen developinents of the other includ- Kruter.
SIR CATO WORSFORD
DEAD
London, July 11.
The death has occurred of Sir 'Cato Worsford.—
Heuter & Bulletin Service
of
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and became a solicitor in 1883. He was the senior member of the, firm. Wainwright and Co., founded in 1811; Commissioner in England for the British Colonies and the High
SINO-JAPANESE SKIRMISH
Tientsin Incident
Tientsin. July 11. A fracas between Chinese and Japanese troops is reported to have occurred when 10 Japanese troops entered the new Chinese Park at Taku. Fort and announced their intention of indulging in target practice. The Chinese soldiers, who happened to be in the park, ob- Jected, whereupon a slight skirmish occurred. There were no casualties.
days ban on transmissions.
WOMAN DIPLOMAT
MARRIED
Ceremony. Attended By:
U.S. President
TO LOCARNO
Germany Must Be "Invited
MUSSOLINI LAUDS
AUSTRIA
Rome, July 11, The Italian reply to the Belgian Premier's invitation to Italy to participate at the meeting of the Locarno powers in Brussels says that Italy is always ready to give a concrete contribution to peace but is obliged to take note of cer- tain Mediterranean obligations which are an obstacle to her parti- cipation. :...
The reply adds that the Italian
Government' moreover considered
it necessary to invite Germany also to the preparatory phase of the Locarno meeting as in the absence of one signatory of the states to
the treaty of Locarno, it would complicate rather than clarify the existing altuation.
AUSTRO-ITALIAN AMITY Telegraphic assurances of Aus- tro-Italian friendship were ex-
changed between Signor Mussolint and Dr. Schuschnigg.
The latter announcing the signa-j ture of the Austro-German agree ment described it as aiming to Present a few and most efficacious, contribution to the work of peace.
"Bridge Between Berlin
And Vienna"
ENDURING PILLARS FOR
THE FUTURE
"
Reconciliation Without Third Party Interference
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Berlin, July 12.
The German press on Sunday records the relationship of Aus- irla and Germany with demonstrations of „keenest" satisfaction. This is seen strikingly in head-lines among which might be read, "Bridge between Berlin and Vienna." "Contribution to peace." "Austria avows itself, German state," "Peace among Germans," "A great success,”
All papers are, devoting leading articles to examining the political significance of the event, every writer emphasising the extreme - importance of this development for the tranquilisation of Europe.
WISE STATESMANSHIP
"Voelkischer Beobachter," organ of the Nazi Party, writes: "Adolf Hitler has repeatedly said with un- mistakable clearness that the Relch has a natural wish to arrive at
normal relations with Vienna."
While the "Sunday Times" des- cribes it as an act of wise states-
manship and congratulates Chan- cellor Hitler, chie "Sunday Dis- patch urges the British Govern- ment to sever a entanglements sald in his declaration on May 21, antagonism with the new bloc. A In this connection the Fuehrer which may drag ds needlessly into 1835, "Germany has neither the world agreement is doubtless ren- intention nor the wish to interfere dered possible by secret Italo- In Austria's internal affairs or to German agreement and its effect. annex "Austria or to effect Ansch-upon Europe Infallthly will be far- Juss." The Fuehrer declared this reaching and the situation altered because the Nazis do not want any so radically that it is likely that solution based on coercion, but is the Locarno meeting will have to aware that lasting peace in Europe be postponed. is only possible on the basis of right of self-determination of all peoples without exception."
י, '
A GERMAN STATE "Berliner Tageblatt" says; "The
As far as Britain is concerned. there can be nothing but satisfac- tion that Germany has undertaken to respect Austria's righta.
German alliance is inspired by Mussolint as another step in his policy of forming & Fascist common
"Reynolds News": The Austro-
three points on which the German Austrian declaration consists will form enduring pillars on which the tuture Austro-German relations front. will rest.
In point three Austria "Bunday Referer": Hitler, driven avows herself to be a Germian state. by Mussolini, has agreed to sign This has never been said at any what virtually is his retreat from Signor Mussolini replied that the
more significant conjecture in the Austria.-Beufec agreement must be greeted with life of the young republic. All at satisfaction by all who have attempts made in the last few years heart the cause of peace. It marks to divert Austria from her destiny reconstruction. a notable step towards European are thus at one stroke swept into
the waste paper basket.” Reuter.
*Boerser Zeitung " emphasizes that "the fact that this recon- ciliation is effected without inter- ference of a third party and with-
SEVEN HUNDRED out Intermediation of Geneva is in
CASUALTIES
Heat Wave Toll In America
New York, July 11. There are few signs of an abate- ment of the heat wave in the United States. The death roll has reached the high total of 421.
The Government is faced with appropriations of $23,000,000 re- quired to meet the food require- ments in North and South Dakota and parts of Nebraska alone, while 95,000 families in Karigas will need assistance before the end of the winter. Heuter's Bulletin Servien
ONTARIO TOLL
Ottawa, July 11. Over 50 people are dead as a result of a four-days' heat wave in Otario.
accord with the wishes of all Germans."-
Transocean News Service.
BRITISH PRESS VIEWS
London, July 12. The Austro-German agreement is splashed in the Bunday papers.
tion,, which are most numerous amongst ofice workers."
A hundred thousand workers on public relief were also sent home after many had collapsed.
WATER FAMINE
BRITISH NAVAL CHANGES
Admiral Kelly Promoted
MANY SHIFTS
London, July 10. - Admiral Sir John Kelly has been selected for special promotion as Admiral of the Fleet, in recogni- tion of distinguished services.
Consequently, Vice-Admiral Bir Edward "Evans has been promoted Admiral and re-appointed Com mander-in-chiet of the Nore Sta- tion** Reuter・・
A serious water" famine threat ens New York State, and the State
British Wireless adds that in Health Department has ordered consequence of this special pro- immediate, curtailment of the use motion the following promotions of water.
are announced:-Vice-Admiral Bir By mid-day' the death toll from Edward Evans to be 'Admiral, and the interise heat had passed the Rear-Admiral Noel Laurence, Vice- 300 mark. A total of 303 deaths Admiral. was recorded.
The following officers receive Meanwhile forest ares have the promotions mentioned and are ruined thousands of acres of tim- placed on the retired list, namely, ber and crop and cattle losses are Captain Harold Franklin to be Later: The death roll has risen mounting to a fabulous total— Rear-Admiral; Captain Malcolm to 971
Maxwell Scott, Rear-Admiral; Cap- Reuter's Bulletin Service
tain Patrick MacNamara, Rear- Admiral; Captain Leonard Potter, Rear-Admiral; Captain John Young, Rear-Admiral; Captain Montague Legge, Rear-Admiral; Captain John Clegg, Rear-Admiral
Captain. Commodore (Becond! Classy Edmund Drummond is pro- moted Rear-Admiral He will be borne supernumerary to the list of Flag Officers while holding his pre- sent appointment under the New Zealand Government.
So far as the British Legation is concerned the matter is being taken up in Rome and meanwhile the Legation is continuing to transrait, its messages, while the British Government is also in com munication with the Governments of United States, France and Ger many whose Legations in Add present at the ceremony. Mr Wave is now nearly 700. There was
Ababa are also concerned.--- British Wirelena.
A WASHINGTON ADVISED 2
Addis Ababa, July 11, Marshal Graziani, the Viceroy of Abyssinia, has issued an order for- bidding the use of private wireless transmitting sets in Abyssinia, which might affect the wireless transmitters of the various Lega-
New York, July 11. Mrs. Ruth Owen. Minister to Denmark, has married. Mr. Borge Robde, an official of the Danish Foreign. Office. Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs, Roosevelt were
Ruth Owen will resume her diplo matic duties.ui.
MONTREUX TALKS
Montreux, July 12. While the conference, adjourned
over the week-end, the drafting of the United States of
Courts America; Member of the Court of
·Governors ☎r the University of - Sheffield; Fast Master of the Cut
lers Company. London; Chairman of Eastwoods, Ltd; Lecturer and Brst M.P. (Co. U.) Mitcham Divi- sion of Surrey, Dec. 1918-23, 55, 19
He was also the author of many. publications.
-Neuter.
MONETARY MISSION
fons, though so far their use has not been interrupted,
The United States Minister has informed the Government at Wash- ington that he has been requested
2
DEATH BOLL MOUNTS
New York, July 11. The death roll from the heat
rain in New York City last evening.
but no break in the heat.-- Reutery
Reister.
FIGHT. ANNOUNCER,
ala.... New York. July 10, The death roll in the heat wave is now over $75.
One of the victims was Mr. Joe
Humphries, well-known Madison Square Garden prize fight announ cer, who died of a'' heart"'attack' brought on by the heat.
BARLIER REPORTS MENN New York, July 10. ·
Nearly all the United States ex- cept northern New England con John L. Sullivan,--- tinued to swelter in record-break- ·Router. Ing heat to-day.
It is claimed that he introduced every heavyweight champion- since.
It is estimated that light rain
and technical committees are pat- fall may occur in the North-wes ting final shape to definite agree-term states Sunday, but there is no ments on certain points of the dis-sign of rain elsewhere. cussion
As the thermometer reached 97 An eleventh hour, attendance by degrees this afternoon, Mayor La to close the wireless transmission of Italy on Monday may be pessible Guardia of New York City ordered The Chinese monetary mission to his Legation for 15 days, but is as a gesture of Italy's preparedness all elvic employees, except tremen the United States, headed by K. P. allowed to receive messages from now to participate in European and police, to leave their work for Chen, returned to Shanghai this Washington.
artais.
the remainder of the day in order afternoon via Manila-Reuter Reuters Bulletin Service,
Heuler's Bulletin Service
to decrease the cases of prosten?
Shanghai, July 11..
WORK FOUND
Washington, July 10. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced at a press conference this afternoon fast 75,000 jobs had teen authorised in the drought area. Already 16.500 men were em- ployed, he said.
Authorities assert that already more than 670.000 farms have peen ravaged by the droughts..
Beater
Captain Commodore (Second Class) Cyril Sedgwick is promoted Rear-Admiral and is placed on the retired Hst, and in consequence Captain William Whitworth & pro- moted Rear-Admiral Admiral Birz Edward Evans is reappointed Com mander-in-Chiet of the Nore an promption: Vice-Admiral LamŢETICS is reappointed Vice Admiral, Air Craft-Carriers, on promotion,
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