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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1936.
LINE OF DEFENCE
POLES COMPLAIN NAVY
NAVY CONTINUES
IN DANZIG
Acts Of Violènce Condemned
Danzig, Nov. 10.
Demonstrations against the Dan- zig Government, during watch unprecedentedly sharp language was used against the Government of the Free City, by Polish agita- tors in the Polish port Gdynia, took place last Sunday,
The meeting, which was attend- ed by several thousands, passed a resolution condemning the acts of violence against the Poles liv ing in Danzig.”
The Polish "clergyman Joseph Szarkowski, the main speaker, declared "Poland's patience with the excesses committed by Danzig is now completely exhausted!" The representative of the Polish So- cial Democats. Rusinek, declared "Ether Danzig remains 2 Free Cly, or it becomes a port of the Polish Province of Pomorze." And he continued by saying "On the occasion of the national holiday and the festivities in connection with the presentation of the Field Marshal Staff to General Rydz- Smigly, we might also present the city of Danzig to the new Field Marshal."
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SIR THOMAS INSKIP Minister for Co-ordination or Defence
PUBLIC ORDER BILL
Wide Measure Of" Approval
The
London, Nov. 11. provisions of the Public Order Bill now published received wide approva. as being satisfac torty and comprehensive,
After singing anti-German songs. the demonstrators then went to! the Government Commissariat, carrying placards which read "We demand that the provocators from Berlin be expelled from Danzig."
The "Times" remarks that res- The President of the Polish Le-
trictions of a political nature are rionaries in Odynia finally de- not lightly imposed on personal manded that the acts of violence Liberty in Great Britain but few committed by irresponsible na quarrel with the B on the tionalist elements in 'Danzig | Krounds that it is too repressive, should be answered
by reprisals and many humble. people in the East End and elsewhere will ball it with delight and gratitude. Bo will the police, for Fascist and Communist factions by making themselves an Intolerabe nuisance on a small scale have increased the difficulties of maintaining law and order..
against the Germans living in the Polish Province, of Pomerze.
When reporting the above de- tails, the Danzig Correspondence Buero adds:
"The local village conflict has thus apparently been used not only for an attack on Danzig, but also against the Germans in the Pro- vince of Pomorze. It must be said that such peradities are not wor- thy of citizens of a State claiming to be a Great Power.-
outbrean News Service
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LITTLE CHANGE IN SITUATION
Paris, Nov. 10- Although little changi In the situation occurred. Egating in and around Madrid did not weaken for one moment. The main attention of the Nationalists la still con- centrated on the various bridges across the Manganares river, since it must be crossed before the main. detachments «can advance into the.. .city.--
Heuter's Bulletin ServsOF
INSURGENT BOMBARDMENT London, Nov. 30.
In principle, the B does not discriminate against Fascists in favour of Communists, though at the moment It may seem, to do so In respect of uniforms. But Fas- cists have only themselves to thank for creating a threat that but for the B the political un- derworld wou'd shortly have been flooded with inter-doctrinal haber- dashery.-
British Wireless.
NON-INTERVENTION IN SPAIN
Sub-Committee Examine Terms Of Proposals
London, Nov. 10. Examination of "terms of pro- posals to be submitted to parties in Spain for establishment there of a system of supervision to secure application of the non-intervention agreement was continued at a meeting of the Bub-Committee at the Foreign Office to-day in the
The insurgent artil ery fire an Madrid decreased somewhat to day, Reuter's correspondent in the capital telephoned to London at 7:05 p.m. But from noon insur-light of comments and suggestions gent planes flew over the city and dropped bombs wherever they chose. The Government anti-a-Committee. craft guns did not reply and no Government planes took the air.
The huge bombere dropped their charges in the Toledo Bridge dis- trict bus apart from several lor- ries taking fire, no damage was rsported.
The Fifth Regiment of militia has issued a prodiamation of in- structions on street fighting. The Defence Council has ordered all residenta to surrender their are- arms to police within 48 hours and anyone falling to do so will be considered an insurgent.
Earlier in the day, Reuter's cor- respondent telephoned that the situation in the capital remained unchanged. despite the serial bombardment. Reuter
heavy
SPANISH CORTES
Paris, Nov. 10.
received from the Governments re- presented on the Non-Intervention
The Sub-Committee will further consider, the proposals on Thurs- day
British Wirelen...
SPANISH ENVOY AT HAMBURG
Hamburg, Nor. 15.
TO BE TO BE FIRST LINE OF
Problems Elucidated At Debate
Defence Minister Confident In Britain's Resources
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London, November 1ų. Detence questions were raised in
debate on the address to the Throne in the Common this evening. Replying to an expression of regret that the, speech
contained, no promise of legislation to implement the report of the Royal Commission on manufacture of and trade in arms, Sir Thomas Inskip. Minister for Co-ordination of Defence, said that Commission had not indicated in what way control of the arma manufacturing capacity of the country should be controled, it was not unreasonable that Government should require further · time to pursue their inquiries to arrive at a proper solution.
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Discussing the broader issues, he said the Navy continued to be the first line of de- fence. "So long as we were dependent on overseas communications no one would undervalue the importance of a supremely strong Navy," he said. "To say that the growth of air power had destroyed our historic security as an island was only a fraction of the truth. The protec- tion of home bases of the fleet and ports was, however, a prime necesity which brought them to consideration of the need for co-operation between the Navy and air force. The main par- pose of the expansion of the air force was to provide for defence from risk of attack from air."
POWERFUL FIGHTING FORCE AS DETERRENT
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He continued that it was the Let anyone ask a sailor who was Government's aim to develop as a familiar with intense training in deterrent
as powerful a fighting the Mediterranean with regard to force as they could and they be possibility of air attack and Heved that in capacity, speed and dangers of air attack. Practice range Britain's new types of ma- during those weeks had produced were not inferior to any a remarkable change in the view existed abfond. The year taken by sailors as to the e- 1937 would see the output of ma-etency of weapons with which His chines extending on an increased Majesty's Navy
provided. scale up to 1939 and 1940.
Experience alone could, show whe- ther this conûdence was well or
founded.
chines that
The resources for provision of new and powerful guns required in connection with the air" defence scheme had been supplemented:
were
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Nuffield's resources of experience were not going to be lost to Gov- ernment and he hoped in a short time the scope of his services would be enlarged. A proper sur- vey would be carried out as soon as possible and provision made so that if war should unhappily break out the whole of the six firms in the shadow scheme would be able to turn over, to manufac- ture not of a single part but of A whole enginë.
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DEFENCE
SIR SAMUEL HOARE First Lord of the Admiralty
DEFENCES OF BRITAIN
Grave-Need For Rearmament
London, Nov. 10. Winding up the defence, debate in the House of Commons to-day. Sir Samuel Hoare recalled that no speaker in the debate had ques- tioned the aravity of the situation or the need for rearmament In- ternational disarmament discus- siens, he said, cannot begin upon ą status quo. The question must.
discussed upon a basis of a proper standard of security for Hitain and the Empire, he said.
behindhand with its
Sir Samuel denied the asser dion that the country was vastly
be
air
SOVIET MIGHT STRESSED
Litvinoff Sounds A Warning
Moscow, Nov. 11. While emphasising the Soviet desire for peace. M, Litrinon, in a speech at a reception held at the Kremlin at which the high Soviet- decoration of the Order of Lentn was bestowed upon him, gave a warning that the Soviet was ready for "any possible adversary or even. possible combination thereot."
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He declared that there were only two possible policies in internation-
relations:
Arstly, collective security; secondly, a rapproche- ment with aggressors.
The Boviet, relying on its ow means of defence, was waiting to see how Europe will decide, but they knew the other nations could not achieve peace without them. It was not a question of isolating the Soviet, but isolating other coun- tries in Europe in order to render them defenceless and subjugate them to the aggressor.— Reuter.
COLONEL BECK'S VISIT
Warsaw, Nov. 10. The Polisa press follows with in connection with Colonel Beck's the keenest interest all incidents visit to London, and the eventual prospects of arriving at concrete. resulta
The semi-official "Gazetta Pol- aka" writes that one can already say that the exchange of views on. the European situation has led to a confirmation of the identity Unanimity of the Polish and British policies. prevails blocks and counter-blocks---
concerning: pro- the danger of the formation, of
Pranincean. &tus Servim.
LAND FORCES
Figures were given showing the Apart from the existing Govern-
expansion of the industry and Sir Dealing with Land "forces, he ment establishments and special said that if Britain' was ever in-
Thomas Inskip pointed out that
capacity has been created in the in maintenance of collective secur private firms large additional
the expansion volved in war whether with others itself was proceeding. Squadrons of the air force
form of a Government factory atty or alone or in alliance with built up to full establishment. The Nottingham which begins produc-
were.continually being formed and
tion in six weeks' time. He had some other nation, she could
total number at home in the pre-gramme... Present conditions in negotiations for a heard to-day of the last steps in again. They were looking to-day drons is 80 Including 16 auxillary never give up until she was safe
sent circumstances of these, squa-
this respect were satisfactory. new proposal primarily not to protect for gun production by a group of frontier at home but to defend
our squadrons. That figure excludes Industry," as it is called, by which With regard to the "shadow Arms in the North of England and and guard Imperial commitments
the feet air arm and squadrons scheme each these proposals had been submit-vital lives of our points of com-
abroad. The programme included manufacturers turn out single of a number of“ ted for final approval.
large provisions for reserves which aeroplane parts, Sir Samuel assert would make it possible at a later
ed that when the firms had fairly stage, and if desired at mobiliza-
started it tion, to
was intended to give increase the striking
them further machine-tools force or weight of any initial blow.
so that in the event of an emergency they could carry out the whole process of plans building unde one roof.
CAPITAL SHIPS.
So far as the Navy was concern- ed, the fleet air arm was indizpen- sible, but the time had not yet come for abolition of capital ships. Government were of opinion that no aircraft could play the role Capital ships. He regretted very much it had not been possible to publish confidential Information, and he recognised that In conse -quence their report on this sub- Ject was somewhat meagre and thin in appearance. He hoped the report would be accepted as set- tling not design but the status of capital ships for the time being.
He was not going to admit that the Navy had met an opponent it could not master. They knew now how to grapple with mine" and torpedo, and he believed that the same result could be achieved by the Navy in relation to any air
menace.
GERMAN NAVAL. PROGRAMME
Building Accelerated
Berlin, Nov. 18. It is learned that Germany, is pushing ahead rapidly with her nasal construction programme, in order to bring the navy up to the level provided by the London agreement.
munication in co-operation with the Navy.
There was a 'small force at home which must be ready to go any- where. Eastern Mediterranean for a very It went recently to the
necessary mission That force was the apunte minimum. The Territorial Army, was really the second line of our forces, though in relation to air defence it was In truth our first line. It was re- constituted after the war for Im- perial Defence and the officers
and men actually signed an agree- ment to serve outside the country In times of emergency provided an Act of Parliament was passed authorising the despatch of the Territorial
Army outside
United Kingdom.
COMPULSORY POWERS
Rejecting the proposal for the executive ministry of supply with compulsory powers, Sir Thomas Inskip said he believed the House would be wise to take a long view and to satisfy as far as possible the needs of the country without stopping export trade on "which try depended. the financial position of the coun-
"We are still an island and when all has been said and done. we have a long start over anyone the-advised enough to meddle with our freedom it we cared to use our great resources. I cannot see any reason why that treedom asserted. should ever be in jeopardy," he
scheme
SHADOW SCHEME Dealing with shadow for aircraft engine production, Sir Thomas Inakip said that Lord
INDEPENDENCE OF
· AUSTRIA Italian Assurance Of Protection
Vienna, Nov. 10, Count
The Italian Foreign Minister,
Clano, mission
On "a diplomatic to Rome, has solemnly assured the Chancellor. Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg. that Signor Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, is determined to protect Austrian in-
The sister-ship to the Scharn horst, 25,000-ton battleship launch-pendence... ed last month, is now being con- structed at Kiel, and in addition
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This statement was designed to there is ons 35.000-ton battleship tria, which have become alarmed reassure patriotic circles in Aus- building, & 19,000-ton aircraft
In response to orders from the Spanish Embassy in Berlin, the Spanish Consul here, who had re- siged from his post at the beginning of hostiles, has again taken up his duties. The Red-Gold Red carrier, three' cruisers, and a host nag of the National Government of lesser ships. in all about 150.000 was hoisted over the Consulate-tons.-- Transuzan News Service.
Reuter.
RECOVERED FROM INDISPOSITION
London, Nov. 10.
The Spanish Cortes is convening 1 Valencia next week in the pre- Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has made sence of the Government, and at-
a good recovery from his tem- cording to a statement of theporary Indisposition, which over- Spanish Ambassador, the Cortes came him at the Lord Mayor's will be asked to adopt leglation banquet last night and was pre- reixing to the present creum- sent to-day at a meeting of the Committee of Imperial Defence- British Wireless
stances. Hauter
CAPTIVES SENT TO FORTRESS
Barcelona, Nov. 10. The .... remaining 400 captives „abʊärd" the prison ship Uruguay, Theretofore anchored in the har- bour, were to-day transferred to the Montfülch fortress.—
FRESH RIOTING IN BOMBAY
Bombay, Nov. 10, Rioting was renewed here to-day after nightfall, but prompt police action averted serious disturbances, The day's casualues were four killed and forty injured.*** Renter's Bulletin Service.
AMERICAN NAVY APPOINTMENTS
Washington, Nov. 15. Admiral: William H Leahy, at present Commander of the United States. Battle Force, has been ap- pointed Chief of Naval Operations in succession to Admiral. William Standley, who is relating volun- tarlly in January...
Admiral Standley, it will be re- called. has been acting Secretary of the Navy during the, Song. III- ness of Mr. Claude, Swanson,
Admiral Claude C. Bloch, st present commanding the, Second Battleship Division, succeeds Ad- miral Leahy.
Brigadier General Thomas Hol- comb has been designated com- mandant of the US. Marine Corps, succeeding Major-General Charles Rinsell, who retires December 31 Reuter
British Wireless.
U.S. WARPLANE EXPORTS
Restrictions Ordered
Washington, Nov. 10. President F. D. Roosevelt has ordered the enforcement of a uni- form policy, restricting the exports of American military-type aircraft until all the Government's require- menta, for nghting ships, of all varieties, have been fulfilled.
He has prohibited the sale abroad of aeroplanes of the type Army and Navy until a full year manufactured for the United States
at reports about Count Ciano's after the second consignment has recent discussions with the Ger- been delivered man Nazi leaders and bf Signor ment contracts,
on US Govern- Mussolini's cool reference to Aus- tria in his recent Milan speech. :
Military observers declare the Count Ciano also indicated that states approximately a two-year principle will give the United Signor Mussolini was sympatheti-lead on foreign Governments cally considering the question cf buying identical planes, as the Prince Otto's restoration to the throne of the Hapsburgs. But he
United States fighting forces pos- will not take active steps in this ranean question is settled, since a matter until the vital Mediter-· Hapsburg restoration will probably gindle the wrath of some of Aus- Ma's and Hungary's neighbours.--. Reuter
LONGEST BRIDGE IN THE WORLD":
Ban Francisco, Nov. 11. The longest bridge is the world
BEES-
Reuter,
U.S. SHIPPING STRIKE
San Francisco, Nov, 10. As the deadlock in the maritime strike continues, a feeling of un- easiness is becoming apparent in business circles.
The strikers claim that 247 im that 247 vessels are now tied up.
is opening to-morrow. The bridge In Honolulu the situation is des connects Oakland with San cribed as increasingly serious. Francisco crossing over the Gold-Bea transport is paralysed and the en Gate. Perenge
tourist trade to the Hawaiian The bridge is B1 miles long and Islands is wracked. In is timat- cost approximately £15,500,000ed the strike has already cost
Hawali &100.000 in revenue Reuter
It took three years to construct "Reuter's Bulletin Service.
a vast amount of work remained Though progress had been made,
to be done. For example, a whole series of questions needed sifting in the field of supply and strategy. "We realise the gravity of the world situation." he concluded, "and feel strongly the need for
speed," Keuter.
FRAUDULENT SALE OF SHARES
Board Of Trade Efforts To Protect Public
· London, Nov. 10) The President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Walter Runciman,' an- nounced in the Commons his inten- tion to set up a departmental com- mittee to consider the question of protecting the public from opera- tions of fraudulent vendors of shares and to make recommends. tions on the action, to be taken.- British Wirelem:
KING'S LUNCHEON
London, Nov. 10. luncheon party at
His Majesty the King gave a Buckingham. Palace to-day in honour of Colonel Beck, Polish Foreign Minister. Hritish Wireles
ROYAL COMMISSION ON PALESTINE
Arab Committee Refuse To Co-operate
Jerusalem, Nov. 11. reiterated its decision not to co- The Arab Higher Committee operate with the Commission in
Its work in Palestine.
The spokesman stated that the Higher Committee will not use the strike weapon to hinder. the work of the Chamission, but no Arab will give evidence or, assist the Commission in its task to and s solution to the troubles in Pales- tine
Reuters. Bulletin Servine,
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TIN QUOTAS
*London, Nov. 11 tia. quots for Malaya, Netherland Indies and Nigeria has been increased to 105 per cent. of standard tonnages for the last quarter of 1836-
Reuter
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