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COMMENT ON HERR
SPEECH
Marking Time Rather Than Advancing Matters
TepidTM Reception In France: Full Approval In Italy
London, January 30.
Marking time rather than advancing matters is the general Impression of Herr Hitler's speech in London this eventig. The pro- *nouncement that the era of surprises is over is regarded as excellent so far as it goes, but it is observed that the era of collaboration has seemingly not yet begun.
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While the polite tone of the speech is noted, it is remarked Herr Hitler, dealt somewhat vaguely with specific points in Mr. Eden'a recent Commons speech in regard to a general European settlement, for example Mr. Eden's point that 'all nations. must be accepted as potenidal partners seems to have been answered by reaffirmation of Germany's unalterable antagonism to Bolshevisin and reversion to that doctrine of two blocs which has not been accepted elsewhere, even by Signor Mussolini-Reuter.
· FRENCH RECEPTION
Paris, Jan. 30. The reception to Herr Hitler's speech here gencrally is of a very tepid nature, though as an" ap- parent reply to M. Blum's recent Lyons speech it will receive due study.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1937.
HITLER'S
MOSCOW TRIAL ALLEGATIONS
Fierce Attack By Leon Trotsky
SIT-DOWN
STRIKERS Ejection Order Sought
Flint, Mich., Jan. 30. Legal proceedings will be taken on Monday for the ejection of 1,300 sit-down strikers at the General Motors factory.
Mexico City, Jan. 31. "I offer to present my files and The General Motors Corporation thousands of other documents to claims that almost 80 per cent of an international commission in the 135,000 workers rendered idle order to cleanse the atmosphere of by the strike want to return to the germs of decolt, calumny and work. The company's brief des- frame-up." declared Leon Trotskycribes the sit-down strikers as in an interview at which he fiercely dismissed employees and asks that attacked the organisers of the Mos- they be ordered to cease trespass- cow trial.
ing on the company's property.
During the occupation of the factories the men were supplied with heat and light by General Motors, while food was brought in
Trotsky added that this trial was not the end. "The genuine trial of the organisers of the frame-up was only beginning. We will conduct it to a finish, although the proceed-by sympathisers. Any offences ings in Moscow resembled the de- have been adjudicated on by their Irium of typhoid fever."—
own courts inside the buildings Retter...
and punishment for breaking rules has been extra picket duty, wash up and other unpleasant jobs. Machinery and equipment have been generally scrupulously res pected.
COURT'S VERDICT
Moscow, Jan. 30. Death by shooting was the sentence passed on thirteen of the accused.
Radek, Sokolnikoff and Arnold have been sentenced to ten years' and Struiloft to
2. A spokesman of the Italian press propaganda ministry declared that Italy was prepared to endorse every single remark of the Chan-imprisonment, cellor. His speech, the official right years, added. expressed in excellent manner Germany's peaceable in tentions as well her determination to accept only peace that was in accordance with her honour. I European problems in general were dealt with in the same open frank manner, the world would be con-
The speech is described, as more moderate, than earlier pronounce- ments and shoul1 lead to clarifica tion of the international position.
Dennite proposals for a readjust ment which were hopefully anti-siderably better off- cipated were not forthcoming, but Transocean News Service. France is glad to hear Hitler's relteration that the Franco-German contention
burled. Reuter,
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PARIS COMMENT
Paris, Jan. 30. Commenting on Hitler's speech which it publishes under the sub- heading "Germany revokes ad- mission of war guilt," "Le Temps" asks whether Germany now, after having regained equality rights.. is prepared to begin fruitful ne- gotiations. The paper believes that the Chancellor's speech; "con- tains definite statements which will certainly be examined with the greatest attention in other Euro- pean countries and which will prove a turning point in European politica"
Transocean News Service
ITALIAN ENDORSEMENT
Rome, Jan 30, Hitler's speech was relayed by the Italian broadcasting stations whip followed up the original version with a translation. The declaration appears to have made a profound impression here judg- ing from the remarks of the "man in the street."
Evening papers reprinted long excerpts from the speech but so far retrained from editorial com ment. As elsewhere a passage of the speech in which Hitler declared the German signature in the war gullt clause to be invalid was given especial prominence in the press. Other papers featured the offer of guarantee of inviolability to the Belgian and Dutch territory and his assurance that Germany was willing to co-operate with other nations
CORONATION REVIEW AT SPITHEAD
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This verdict came as a big sur- prise. It was expected that all the | accused would be sentenced to death and especially Radek, who did not even appeal for clemency, but defantly proclaimed his guilt to the last.
Governor Murphy is doing his best to avert steps which may become necessary if the General Motors Corporation Insist on the sit-down strikers being driven out as trespassers.-- Route.
GOODRICH RESUMES
Akron, Ohio. Jan. 30, The Goodrich Rubber Company has announced the resuming of operations at midnight on Sunday, pending solution of the wage de- mands.
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The Court found that there were extenuating circumstances in the other four cases, arguing that al-
On Friday, following a sit-down though the defendants were guilty strike by thirty-one workers who on all counts they had not parti-demanded Increases in wages, the
firm announced the suspension of cipated in actual terrorism.
manufacturing operations which affected 20,000 workers.--.- Reiter.
WHOLEHEARTED APPROVAL
Rome, Jan. 30, Italian political circles whole- All the property of all the men heartedly approve Herr Hitler's convicted will be confiscated by the speech which it is thought will state.—
Italy and Germany are working. strengthen real peace for which | Reuter,
It was remarked that. Herr Hitler's points for attainment of such peace fully aligned with Italian policy.-
Keurer
GOLDEN PARTY
BADGE
Hitler's Presentations At Cabinet Meeting
by WAR MENACE GROWING
Moscow, Jan. 30. " Hundreds of thousands of work- ers, students and soldiers thronged the Red Square, carrying banners bearing caricatures of Radek
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SINGAPORE
MANOEUVRES
Combined Operations For Four Days
KOWLOON
London, Jan. 30. H.M. Ships of China station, army unita in Singapore area, and Royal Air Force squadrons of Far East Command, supplemented by certain squadrons from India and Irak, will take part in combined operations which begin to-morrow and will extend over four days and wil, it is anticipated, give an op- portunity for studying problems affecting each arm in relation to the defence of Singapore.-- British Wireless,
"LARGEST CONCENTRATION
Singapore, Jan. 39, The largest concentration of the British Air Force in the Far East takes place in Singapore next week when the
manoeuvтES begin. Singapore will be attacked by air, land and sea, and 6,000 troops will take part in the defence of the island.
PENANG DEFENCES Construction of military defence works and barracks at Penang will be the next step in Britain's de- far 120 acres of land have been fence scheme for the Far East, So
reserved for erection of gun em- placements and buildings. Artü- lery and engineers will be drafted immediately accommodation is available.
An Air Force squadron will also, be based as Penang together with hangars and repair shops. Reuter's Bulletin Service.
BELGIUM DEMANDS
INVESTIGATION
Shooting Of Diplomat By Spanish Militia
Brussels, Jan. 30. A meeting between the Belgian foreign minister, Spaak," and for-
UNITED STATES eign minister of the Spanish gov-
FLOODS
ernment, Del Vayo, took place, on Saturday in St. Quentin in north- em France, the subject of their discussion being the shooting of
Inscribed with denunciations of Thousands Removed the Belgian diplomat, de Borch-
Japanese and German fascists, and celebrating the trial sentences with complete satisfaction in the Court's Andings.
The workers' meetinga passed a resolution to the effect that the "Military Collegium's verdict is the decision of one hundred and seventy million Soviet citizens.”...
The "Izvestia" in its comment says that the menace of war is growing: German and Japanese spies were compelled to prove this with the utmost clarity at the trial, Therein lies the first object lesson which tollers of the USSR and all friends of peoples at peace must learn from the trial- Reuter:
" ". GOERING'S DENIAL
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New York, Jan. 30. Weeping women
being, evacuated from
farms of the Mississipp! Valley. while their husbands are remaining behind to salvage livestock and property.
As the fast rising river threatens possible engulfment, thousands be- gan to evacuate Memphis, Ten- nessce, where it is reported 25,000 persons are striken by influenza and pneumonia.
Complete evacuation of 32,000 people has been ordered at Paducah, Kentucky, where the on- coming food crest bas spread through the entire city, leaving 8,000 marooned on second floors of houses.
Berlin, Jan. 30. Members of the Reich cabinet met on Saturday at the Chan cellery for the cabinet session. After recalling the political de- velopments of the past years which have achieved historical signi- fcance beyond all predictions, the Fuehrer thanked the members for their co-operation. Then declaring that membership restrictions in the Nazi party will be removed shortly and new members received
Berlin, Jan. 30. into the ranks, Hitler enrolled the
In x speech concluding the cabinet members who were not yet day, Premier Goering, after point- session at the Reichstag on Satur- members of the party and presenting out the Importance of Hitler's ed them with the golden party declaration that Germany refuses badge.
to regard her signature under the war gullt clause of the Versailles Treaty as valid, referred to the Reuter, Trotsky trial in Moscow and em- phatically denied the allegation that a responsible German minister his representative, negotiated with Trotsky Transgrean News Service,
The same badge was conferred on several other party members in the cabinet including Col. General von Fritsch, Dr. Raeder, secretary of state Lammers, General Milch Lammers, Funk Koerner. Premier or Goering then thanked the Fuehrer for the progress enjoyed under his leadership during the past four years, and War Minister Blomberg expressed his gratitude for the eign minister, Von Neurath, who military department and the for-
previously was not affiliated with on behalf of those who had just the Nazi party, then thanked him
It is officially announced that been enrolled into the party. eighteen battleships and two des- Transocean News Service. troyer fotillas of the Mediteranean Fleet will figure in the Coronation
London, Jan. 31.
It is learned that the Home
Flest has now taken over the
duties recently performed by the Mediterranean Fleet in the span 18h area.
review at Spithead on May 20 at TORCHLIGHT PARADE
which the Home Fleet and reserve units will participate.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
KỪNG MÁY ATTEND CORONATION
IN BERLIN
Berlin, Jan. 30. As a ntting conclusion to the festivities commemorating the
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PACIFIC COAST STOPPAGE
Strikers Urged To Accept Agreements
gaged in rescue and relief work in the Ohio Valley.
Nearly a thousand boats are en-
Fifty-four thousand people have been evacuated by boat from their Louisville homes
Tokyo Cabinet Formation
Army Nominee Declines To Serve
Tokyo, Jan. 31.
A bitch connected with the portfolios of War and Navy is hold- Ing up the formation of General Hayashi's new Cabinet.
General Sugiyama, Director of Military Education, has declined to
San Francisco, Jan. 31. The Maritime Union leaders be the Army's nominee for the post have ordered a vote to be taken on Df War Minister, and a similar the question of settlement of the situation has apparently artsen re- seamen's strike on the Pacificgarding the Navy portfolio. Coast and also recommended the strikers to accept tentative agree-
ARMY PROGRAMME
Tokyo, Jan. 30. ments to end the stoppage. Ap-i fourth anniversary of the Nazi rise proval of the majority of strikers tical parties will not be represented It is thought probable that poli- power, a gigantic torchlight is regarded as certain.— parade took place here on Batur-Reuter-
in the new Cabinet, which is ex- day evening, with thousands of
pected to adopt a policy of cop- Shanghai, Jan. 30,
formity with the Army's desire to marchers representing all party The Minister of Finance. Dr. H
reform the administrative system. Hung, announced to-day that organisations forming a huge pro- ccasion which slowly wended he may go to London to attend the coronation of King George VI through Brandenburger Tor to ...He added that he Would Wilhelmstrasse where Hitler re- probably be accompanied by the viewed the march past from the Mayor of Greater Shanghai, Chancellery balcony.
General Wu Teh-chen, and the Thousands braved the bitter cold veteran member of the Central night. to assemble on Wilhelm- Executive Committee, Mr. Wuplatz in front of the Chancellery Shih-mui...
which was brilliantly illuminated Dr. Kung told reporters that by flood lights and shouted en- owing to ill health he had been thusiatic greetings to the Fuehrer hoping for an opportunity to take when he appeared on the bal a trip abroad. Beuter.
cony S Transocean Heus fervice
CONTROL OF SILK TRANSACTIONS Berlin Measure
The Army programme includes reform of the Diet, strengthening of armaments and the carrying out of, a "forward" programme in
China.
grave, by Spanish militia,
The Belgtan minister again' de- manded that a comprehensive and detailed investigation be made in order to clarify the incident and Del Vayo, according to a special report to "Soir," agreed by pro- mising that the cabinet Valencia government would take of the
up the case on Tuesday.
Spaak expressed the hope that he would be in a position to make a positive statement on the in- cident in the Belgian senate on Wednesday.-- Transocean News Service.
WAR DIN HEARD IN MADRID
through the night and heavy gun
Madrid, Jan. 31. Cannonade was heard in Madrid
flashes were seen in the outskirts of the city."
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BRITISH INDUSTRY
AND TRADE
Increased Home Production Of Foodstuffs
AFGHAN PREMIER VISITS LONDON Guest Of Government For One Week
"London, Jan. 30. The Afghan Prime Minister, Sardar Mohamed Hashim Khan, has arrived in London where he will be spending a week as the guest of the Government.
London, Jan. 30. Referring in a speech, at Bridge- water in Somerset to revival of British Industry and trade, Mr. Walter Elliot, Becretary for Scot- land and formerly Minister Zer Agriculture, said that since 1931 the production of British agricul-cheon by Mr. Stanley Baldwin at ture had gone up nearly 20 per
cent
This increased home production of foodstuffs had been accom- panied by increased industrial pro- duction more employment, higher wages and an all-round advance to prosperity,
For a strong nation adequate defence and adéquate, sustenance were both necessary." Adequate
He will be entertained at lun-
10 Downing Street, on Monday, be received in audience by the King on Tuesday, and be the guest of honour of the Foreign Office at a dinner on Wednesday.
The Visit is stated to have no special significance.- Reuter.
CELEBRATION
The government claims to have defence was being provided rapidly POST OFFICE repulsed the insurgents on the and eficiently in all three Services. western sector, but the enemy Orders had been placed which declared that they pushed on to-were limited only by the power of wards Malaga.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
BRITISH ADMIRAL AT VALENCIA Courtesy Calls Exchanged
the nation to deliver the goods without trenching on industrial and agricultural eficiency. The Admiralty alone up to end of 1938 had placed contracts of over 238,- 000,000.-
British Wireler.
BRITISH TEXTILES EXHIBITION ::
London, Jan. 30.
Madrid, Jan. 31.- Benor Largo Caballero, the tesy calls with Admiral Black- Spanish Premier, exchanged cour-
A display of Lancashire produe house, commander of the Mediter- tions will be the feature of the ranean feet. The British Admiral | British textiles exhibition at landed at Valencia" and called on. White City, a section of next the Spanish Premier, who later month's British Industries fair. returned the visit aboard the flag-Forty Lancashire Arms, includ
ship. Nelson.
Reuter's Bulletin Bervice.
SHENSI SITUATION VERY OBSCURE Clash Reported
The Shensi ituation continues
Nanking, Jan. 31.
to be very obscure., Official circles maintain that the rebels have only withdrawn from Chlhahul. Se Revision of the electoral laws
In the meanwhile Government Berlin, Jan. 30. is also foreshadowed. MANY
forces have clashed with : Chang The Blik Supervisory Board has After General Ugaki's abanden Hsueh-llang's 105th Division under decreed wholesale purchases of ment of the post, the Premiership Liu To-chan. It is not clear whe- natural adik and barter transac was onered to Mr. Hiramn, Prest-ther the clash was accidental. tions involving silk to be controlled dent of the Privy Council, whe de- whether peace negotiations have henceforth under a special permit, clined. It was then that General again broken down, or whether Firms are required to notify the Hayashi was summoned to the the Reds are interfering with the Board of their silk stocki
Palace late last night be terms of the settlement. Router
Beuter
Bester
London, Jan 30, The centenary will be celebrated next month of the issue by the Postmaster General, Mr. Rowland Hil, in 1837 of his historic pamphlet containing proposals for reform" of the post office which lald the foundations of the present vast organisation. His influence was world-wide for his uniform postage scheme was the first practical step towards the foundation of what has been described as the world's most comprehensive society of na- tions, namely the universal postal
union
British Wireless.
ing some of the largest cotton firms in the world, are taking partIDLE BANK FUNDS
A large attendance of", oversea TO BE LOCKED UP buyers is expected
U.S. Federal Reserve Board Order
United Kingdom exports ot manufactured textiles in 1938 showed an advance of £5,000,000 compared with 1935. The, home market has also shown a steady. improvement. British Wireless.
ROYAL COMMISSION ON PALESTINE
Washington, Jan. 30. The Federal Reserve Board has ordered about 1.500 million dollars. of die bank funds to be locked up to check potential Inflationary "expansion of crédit.
The Board announced thirty-· three and a third per cent in- crease in the required reserves, backing for bank deposita. The la funds which must be held sus the maximum increase permitted by law,
London, Jan. 31. tine has returned to London
The Royal Commission on Pales- Lord Peel told Reuter that be could not say when the report might be expected. The Commis- son examined a huge amount of
In effect the order is to lock up evidence and heard over a hun-existing excess reserves totalling or freeze a greater portion of the 2,150 milion dollars- Reuter
dred witnesses.
Beuter's Bulletin Service.
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