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IDEAS
German Assurances Flung To The Winds And Confidence Completely Destroyed POLICY APPROVED BY WHOLE EMPIRE
LONDON," APRIL 4 (REUTER)—“ GERMAN ASSURANCES HAVE NOW BEEN FLUNG TO THE WINDS. That is a new fact which has completely destroyed con- fidence and forced the British Government to make the great departure from oue traditional ideas," declared Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, in the course of the House of Commons debate on Foreign Affairs yesterday.
Prime Minister's Speech In
House Of Commons
Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who was received with loud cheering, said the declaration of Friday last was a tre- mendous departure from anything this country had un- dertaken, and it constituted if not a new epoch, a new! point in our foreign policy.
"We have departed from our traditional ideas," the Premier exclaimed.
"The declaration is not con- cerned with a frontier Incident. If Poland were threatened, I have no doubt the Polish peo- ple would resist. In that case the declaration, means that France and ourselves would immediately come to her assist- ance. (Cheers).
Chamberlain continued: "It is fantastic to suggest that our policy, which is a policy of self-defence, can be described ax encirclement. If by that term. t's meant encirclement for the purpose of actressive' action.
"I do not wish to-day to attempt to specify what governments we may, now, or in the near future, And it desirable to consult on the situation, but I would make one allusion to the Soviet Union be- CONFIDENCE DESTROYED.
cause I appreciate that the Soviet "German assurances have now Union is always in the thoughts of been flung to the winds. That is the Opposition, and that they are a new fact which has completely still a little suspicious as to whe- destroyed confidence, and forced ther so-called ideological differ. the British Government to make ences may not be dividing us in the great departure of which what otherwise would be in the gave the first Intimation on Friday interests of us both.
IDEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES
CHINESE PUPPET ATTACKED
KINHWA,' Apell (Central) Chen Chi-trung, a former detective of the Police Bureau at Wusih, silk-producing town on ..the Nanking-Shanghai "Railway, was shot and wound- ed by an assallant on March 31,
The victim who is alleged to be working for the Japanese, was attacked as he was leav ing his house. The allant made good his escape.
POSITION OF STATES
BORDERING. ON GERMANY
IN JEOPARDY
STATEMENT BY VISCOUNT HALIFAX
IN HOUSE OF LORDS
LONDON, April 4 (Reuter)—" It is not unnatural for other countries bordering on Germany, to feel that their independence might equally be in jeopardy," de- clared Viscount Halifax, British Foreign Minister, in the course of a statement which he made in the House of Lords yesterday on Foreign Affairs.
Lord Halifax referred to the recent declaration on Poland. and declared that contacts with, the French Government throughout these anxious times had been very close.
found
themselves at one on all points,
The LWO Governments
and His Majesty's Government
KING. GHAZI KILLED IN ACCIDENT
PARIS, April 4 (Reuter)-Accord-
had constantly been able to count co-operation of the French. on the ready and wholehearteding to a "Havas report, from
Baghdad, King Ghazi, aged 27, was killed in a moter accident which
POLICY APPROVED The whole Empire approves our "I do not pretend for one mo- policy. I hope our action which has ment that ideological differences begun, but is not yet completed, will not exist. They remain un prove to be the turning point, not changed. But our point is that scope and purpose of Mr. Cham-The heir to the throne is Enir
Making observations" on towards war, which wins and ends whatever may be those ideological berlain's statement
the occurred about midnight yesterday. nothing, but towards some whole-differences, they do not some era when reason will take the count in a question of this kind. Herr Hitler's speech of January 30
really
on Poland, Feisal who was born in 1935: Viscount Halifax said that after place of force, and threats will what we are concerned with is to last, it seemed possible to hope had was born on Maren 21 112,
Transocean states make way for cool, well-marshalled preserve our independence. Here
that King
I mean the independence of al States which may be threatened by | aggression,"
arguments." (Cheers).
Referring to the suggested encirclement of Germany. Mr.
SUPPORT OF
ALL PARTIES
the
Mr. Arthur "GreenWOOK), who the reign of law constitute Initiated the debate in the House of cause in which she will dare nll Commons, declared his belief that and do all
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"He would be a bold dictator who would deliberately himself to destroy the French Republic and the British Em- pire acting together.
that nothing would occur to shake confidence in Europe.
BELATIONS WITH RUSSIA "I may say at once," added Viscount Halifax, "that the Government is fully alive to the importance of the attitude of the Soviet Government, and it attaches value to good res lations with Russia.
Mecca. He was the son of King Feisal Ibp Hus- sein after > whose
death
A UNITED' HOUSE OF COMMONS
UNITED BRITAIN
Broader And Surer.
"Basis. For Peace
LONDON, April 4 (Reuter) -Sir John Simon, in winding up the debate on Foreign Affairs in the House of Com- mons yesterday, declared: "Everything that will make Britain stronger and more united must be pushed for- ward.
"Neither convenience. comfort, wealth, Insular tradition nor prac- tice can put the scales against what is necessary now and we must throw the whole potential strength of Britain Into this essential work. "That strength must be used... if the necessary occasion arose, to resist aggression and to Hight, but I conceive the effort as an organisation to make for a broader and surer basis for peace and, if peace is secured, It will be a united House of Commons that helped to secure 11."
RUMANIA'S ARMAMENT NEEDS
Britain Prepared
To Assist
LONDON, Apr. 4 Reuter--In The House of Commons yesterday, British Government was prepared Mr. R. A. Butler said that the at all times to give sympathetic consideration to the possibility of meeting, the armament require- ments of Rumanía, both in naval. and other spheres.
of the presence of German troops Mr. Arthur Henderson asked whether reports had been received and warplanes in Italy.
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ITALIAN INVASION
OF ALBANIA?
MUSSOLINI'S MOVE
Bitter Press Attacks On Britain And France: Poland Warned
ROME, April 4 (Reuter)—Rumours circulating ten days ago, but verbally denied in official quarters, that Italian troops were preparing to make a landing in Albania were revived to-night with reports that troop- ships are standing by for emergency at Bart and Brindisi and that some 20,000 men are concentrated in the district..
It is gathered from well-inform-
ed circles that
whatever action
Italy took would have the entire MILITARY
agreement of King Zog
that Albania would consent to be The burden of the reports is an Italian semi-protectorate.
ROME, April 4 (Reater) "Ulusion and intrigue con- tinue to inspire the polley of the democracies," declares Signor Gayda writing in the "Giornale D'Italia," in regard to Col. Beck's visit to London. Signor Gayda says that the British ad French policies are wrong and warns them - that' Italy cannot wait indefinitely."- He said that she will wait “mere- Fly as a fast proof of moderation, Replying to a question on Danzig, but her walt may be short: Let Mr. Butler said that the question the French have no illusions on of Danzig would no doubt come up the matter. in the discussions with Colonel Beck
Mr. Butler declared that his re- ports did not confirm such state-
In 1835 he ascended the throne.ments. He married Emire Alla, the daugh ter of the former King All of Hejas The three-year-old son of the late King Ghazi has been proclaim- ec King Feisul II. Emir Abdullah uncle of the new Ruler, was ap pointed Regent, says Reuth..
IRISH MEETINGS
FORBIDDEN
"We are bound to have regard to the fact that the relations of some States with Russia are com- plicated, but I can assure the House that so far as His Majesty's Government is concerned, these dimculties do not exist."
BELFAST, April 4 (T/Ocean)--- Colonel Beck, Viscount Halifax sued a proclamation forbidding all
Referring to
The North Irish Home Minister. the arrival said he was looking forward to a meetings, demonstrations and pro-
Sir Dawson Bates, last night is frank discussion with him on the cesalons in commemoration of the many problems of common in Irish Easter revolt.
of
when the House rose, it would bel clear to the world that in Britain there was a universal detestation of recent events, and the deter- mination of the British people to co-operate with all other nations In estabilahing
NO SURRENDER 2. formidable and
Mr. David Lloyd George heartily unsurpassable barrier against congratulated Mr. Chamberlain on aggression.
Sir Archibald Sinclair. Opposition he fought the last general elec reverting to the policy on which Liberal, sald he considered the tion. namely, no cowardly surren interim guarantee given to Poland der. to aggressors. an instalment the existing "The Prime Minister has opened situation. and an indispensable a new chapter in Instalment.
the history o'terest. "The contention that Herr Hitler the earth," said Mr. Lloyd Georgement's
this country. and the nations cf Again referring to the Goven- been taken after a Belfast police- This precautionary measure has is aiming at world domination is
action regarding Poland. man, in a fight with two South not now in dispute.".
MR. EDEN'S, SUPPORT the Foreign Secretary said that Irish Extremists, seized a parcel Mr. Anthony Eden joined issue this was represented in certain alleged to have contained detailed with Mr. Lloyd George Mr. Winston Churchill ridiculed strategieal points raised during the Germany. Nothing could be fur tremists on the police barracks Un some quarters as a desire to encircle plans for an attack by the Ex- the idea that British policy almea debate.
ther from the truth." at encirclement. He had always He said that while half of Ger
during Easter week. preached the doctrine that similar many's military forces might be assurances be given to Germany on Poland's frontler, at least half herself if she desired them.
would be on the Western front, "It is wonderful." continued Mr.and an offensive on both fronts Churchill, that led by the Prime would be extremely difficult, if not Minister, Britain bas at length de-Impossible. "
MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH
clared in the clearest terms, and
Another important difference with almost unanimity, that the compared with 1914 was that Tur- defence of European freedom and key and Egypt were friendly:
Japanese Action In Tientsin & Tsingtao
QUESTIONS IN COMMONS
No reports had reached him re- garding Interruption of food sup- plies. The situation generally aroused some uneasiness, and His Majesty'a representative would continue to press for the restora- tion of normal conditions,
In another answer, Mr. Butler stated that Lord Halifax was ex- pecting a report on the reported anti-British agitation which was being carried on by the Nanking Provisional Government.
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PEARL RIVER LONDON, April 4 (Renter)-Mr. 1. C. Hannab asked the Govern- ment in the House of Commons In a written reply to Mr. Walter yesterday what reply had been re- Smiles, Mr. Butler stated that the ceived from the Japanese Govern-Pearl River was not yet re-opened ment to the British Government's to the British, but His Majesty's ⚫ representations against surround-Government was taking all possibl
ing the British and French Con-steps to secure its re-opening as cessions at Tientsin with barricades soon as possible,
of live wire, and what action the British Government had taken to secure protection and freedom of movement as well as means of sub-
LONDON, April 3 (Reater) Mr. sistence for Britons and their-em-Owen St Clair O'Malley, former ployees in Tientsin.
Minister to Mexico, has been ap-
Mr. R. A Butler said that the pointed British Minister at Buda- .restrictions were lifted on February pest in succession to Sir Geoffrey
8 though the barriers remained, Knox.
"THIS IS BECOMING TOO MUCH FOR ME!
WASTE PAPER
Signor Gayda warns Poland that
If she enters into an understand- ing with Britain and France it
ACTIVITY
IN ITALY
Concentration Of Troops Reported Opposite Albania
are
LONDON, April 4 (Reuter)---- While it is not denied there Indications of military activity in Italy, British official circles in London declare they” have no information to support reports that Italy is concen~ trating troops at ports lying opposite Albania.
It is stated the British Govern-
PARLIAMENTARY would amount to an offensive en- ment ands & difcult to believe
ELECTIONS IN DENMARK
German Party Fail To Increase Seats: COPENHAGEN, Apr. 4 (Reuter) -The German Party failed to North Slesvig in the Folketing, or Increase their representation for
Lower House, to two seats. as a result of the Parliamentary elec- tions.
North Slesvig was annexed" by Bismarck in 1888, and returned to Denmark by plebiscite after the wet.
The German Party had hoped to return another member as well
the Party failed to secure two seats, they nevertheless polled nearly 15,000 votes, as compared with the more than 12.500 votes polled in the 1935 elections.
GUERILLAS HO
KULING
CHANGEHA, Apr. 4 (Central)--` In spite of the loss of Nanchang, the Chinese guerillas on Kuling, the summer resort in north
Government would
circlement of Germany and re- the Italian minds Poland of what happened take action liable to impair the to the others who were under the independence or freedom of action wing of Britain and France of Albania. Ethiopia, China, Spain and Cze- choslovakia.
It la further pointed out that Į anything that did so impair the The "Critica Fasciata" article, independence of Albania would entitled "Necessity of the Axis," violate the Anglo-Italian Agree- declares that "a democratic alment lance against Germany and Herr Hitler would be implicitly and fa- tally directed against Italy and Bignor Mussolini."
24,000 JAPANESE KILLED ON. ALL FRONTS
A semi-oficial statement from Tirana" declares, "Certain foreign newspapers and several radio' sta- Wons announced to-day, that a protectorate over Albania was im- minent. This news can be const- dered as without foundation as Albania would never admit, viola- tion of her independence or her
CHUNGKING, Apr. 4 (Central) integrity."- ---Some 24,000 Japanese soldiers were killed and 711 captured alive on the various fronts from March
report just released.
KONGMOON IN
Besides, 757 Japanese war JAPANESE HANDS horses, 3.420 rifles, 26 machine- suns, five field guns and 7,355 Following the Japanese retreat on
MAÇÃO, April 4 (Reuter) round of ammunition were seized. Sunday they returned yesterday in seven Japanese war vessels were greater force, Employing planes, sunk, three Japanese airmen, and and artillery they succeeded in ex- many sections of railway and high- pelling the Chinese trom Kong- way were badly damaged.
WILL ENROL IN FRENCH ARMY
moon" yesterday who retreated in the direction of Sunwui and severe fighting is in progress.
JAPANESE BOMBED
Kiangat are still holding out refugees have sent M Daladier. Twelve Chinese planes bombed be
METZ, Apr. 4 (Reuter)-German MAÇÃO, - April 4 (Central) staunchly. Taking advantage of the Japanese occupation"in mili- resolution informing him that yesterday.
French Prime Minister, a copy of Japanese in the Kongmoon seeker tary operations west of Nanchang in the event of war they would the guerilla's have descended again enrol in the French Army.
Boine 6,000. Kwangs! troops Have and again from the hill during
arrived at an undisclosed point and. the past week to damage com-
There are 10.000 refugees, in- jare pushing toward the Kangmoon munication lines and harass the Marselle province.
cluding women and children, in sector to counter-attack the Jap Japanese rear.
They come | anese. from the Rhineland zone.
Beveral Japanese warships are According to a recent decree it off Kongmoon. Banwul city is re la possible for foreigners to enrol ported to be quiet in the French Army in special battalions.
FORT BAYARD BOMBED
TO PUBLISH IN CHANGSHA
From One Own Correspondent CHUNGSHAN, Apr. A report, from Kwangchouwan stated that dix Japanese warplanes bornbed Fort Bayard on Mar. 29 and "In- ficted, over a hundred casualties The "Central Daily News," oficial
CHANGSHA, April 4 (Central) among the civilian population, organ of the National Government Many houses were blown to bits:
will start a Changsha edition here The detonation was so loud that beginning April 15, al preparations It was plainly heard in Kwang- having been completed by a special chouwin French lease territory. representative of the Journal's It is believed that the bombing head office at Chungking, who was was intended to harass the people sent to attend to publication mat in Kwangchouwen,
ters here.
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BITTER FIGHTING AT KONGMOON” SZEWEŁ KWANGTUNG, Apr, 4. (Central) Bitter fighting continues around. Kongmoon, according to latest field dis- patches. Crack Chinese re- Inforcements have arrived to assist in the counter-offensive against the Japanesa Chinese able-bodied civiliani kave been organised - and various
vanfige harass the Invaders."
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