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CLIMAX TO EUROPEAN SITUATION MUST
BE REACHED WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS
Prolonged Peace With Present German Govt. Cannot Be Visualized
LONDON, APRIL 6 (REUTER)—THE CLÍMAX TO THE EUROPEAN SITUATION MUST BE REACHED WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS is the conclusion reached by Mr. Robert Bensons, whose views are representative of a substantial sector of the city,
The return of collective security, though welcomed as strengthening the 'democracies, is considered likely to cause the totalitarian powers to force the issue, as it is impossible to visualize a prolonged peace with the present German Government continuing.
A quickening of the tempo in Germany is the new Onance plan adoption, inspired by the "Blitzkrieg philosophy. The firm, stressing the necessity for. sound finance, advocates strict measures against any incipient inflation.
England - Poland Agreement
LONDON, April 6 (Reuter)—The conversations with the Polish Foreign Minister, Colonel Beck, covered a wide field and had shown that the two Governments. were in complete agreement upon certain general prin- ciples, declared the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, in a statement in the House of Commons to- day.
The Premier continued that it)] was agreed that the two countries were prepared to enter into an agreement of a permanent recipro- cal character, to replace the pre-i sent temporary unilateral assur-
necessity for such assistance might arise, would require fur- ther examination, befors, the
recent agreement could be completed.
Scene at the wharf in Macas when His Excellency the Gov- ernor. Dr. Barbosa, departed on the Taishan for Hongkong on his way to Lisbon. (Photo by Lefen).
ARREST OF WANG AND ASSOCIATES URGED: FOLLOWERS NAMED
CHUNGKING, April 6 (Reuter)-The arrest of not only Wang Ching-wei and his present associates in Hongkong and Hanoi, but also of "those pro-Wang «Ching-wei elements within the banks of the Gov- ernment" was urged to-day by the "Hsin Hua Ji Pao," the Chinese Democratic organ. The paper continues: Only
in a thorough going purge of
It was understood that these such elements can we hope to
ance given by His Majesty's Gov-arrangements should not preclude achieve final victory in this
either Government from making war of resistance." agreements with other countries
ernment, to the effect that Poland would consider itself under obliga
to
The paper mentiens the names
in the general interests of the con-jóf the following persons as "pre- solidation of peace.
sent associates of Wang Ching- Replying
Mr. Greenwood wef ";- (Labour) Mr. Chamberlain said he
Chow Fu-hal, former Minister of thought that the arrangements, Publicity: already existing between Poland and France: were practically simi- far to those contemplated between General of the Executive Yuan;
Ling Peh-seln, former Member
tich to render assistance to His Majesty's Government ander the same conditions as those “contain- ed in the temporary assurance ai- ready given by Britain to Poland.
Like the temporary assurance, Mr. Chamberlain, added, the per manent agreement was not to be directed against any other country Foland and Britain. but was to be designed to assure i
Chú Mag-5% former Secretary-
Replying to further questions, of Legislative Yuan on whose life Great Britain and Poland of Mr. Chamberlain said that Lord an attempt was made in Hongkong
mutual assistance.
I was recognised that eer- tain matters, including the mare precise definition of the various ways in
which the
Chen Kung-po, former Minister of Industries;
Halifax was keeping in close touch recently; with the Soviet Ambassador, while the United States Government was being kept fully Informed of the consultations.
Albania Will Resist Any Invasion Attempt By Italy
LONDON, April 6 (Reuter)—The Albanian Legation in London, Interviewed by Reuter, declared that any attempt by Italians to occupy Albania' would be resist- ed Reuter was told, “Any allegation that Albania has accepted conditions incompatible with her sovereignty or integrity, is untrue,"
ITALIAN CRUISER
AT DURRAZO
WILL FIGHT TO LAST MAN
LONDON, April 8 (Reater) Re-LONDON, APHÍ (T/Ocean) vealing that the Italians considered | "Albania, will fight to the last man that their interests were being if Italian troops should enter the threatened, Mr. Neville Chamber- country," declared King' Zog® of lain stated in the House of Com-Albania, according to an article in mons to-day that he had just the second edition of the "Dally learnt that an Italian cruiser and Mall" this morning.
two smaller vessels had arrived at The paper further reports that Durazo. The British Government. the Albanian Cabinet had been in said the Premier, were closely conference Wednesday until watching the development.
NEED FOR MORE AFFIRMATIVE US. FOREIGN. POLICY
NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuter) The need for a moré suirmative
Tao Hs-sheng, a writer;
well known
Li Sheng-wu, former Director of the General Affairs Department of the Foreign Office; and
Kao Tsung-wu. former Director
of the Asiatic Affairs Department of the Foreign Office.
Pres. Lebrun Re-Elected
OFFICIAL FIGURES
OF COUNT
PARIS, April 6 (Reuter)---M Lebrun, the retiring President of the French Republic, was rt- elected to the office on the first count yesterday.
Official figures for the Presidential late at night, in order to consider election are as follows: M. Lebrun mobilization plans. The majority. Herriot 33, Senator Godart 50,
506, M. Bedouge 151, M, Cachin 74,
fan residents in Albania were M. Boulsson 16, M. Pietri 10.
already leaving the country as were most of the other foreigners.
LABOUR CONTROL
IN WAR TIME
LONDON, April 6 (B.W.8)—The
Union Congress held a special meeting yesterday to consider the various problems arising from, the control of labour in time of war.
foreign policy," and one which General Council of the Trades would make it plain that American supplies will be available in time of war to nations acting. In self- defents, in advocated in the “New York Times."
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It is reported that after a gener The paper declares that the best al discussion, it was decided, to re- hope for averting a world war 1ster the whole question to a com-
mittee for a detailed examination.
M. Lebrun shares with President Jyles and President Greavy the 'dis- tinction of being the only President for two consecutive times,
THE DOLLAR
TT ON LONDON: 1s. 2180. TT. ON NEW YORK: 281,
London Silver Market Froza Our Own Correspondent
London silver prices to-day wer
London, April 8.
In helping to "build" up "mch preponderance of military and The General Council, it is under-up 1/16 for spot and unchanged diplomatic power on the side of stood, proposes to consult amilated for forward as follows:- the law-abiding countries that no unions before forwarding specific predatory power would dare chal- proposals lenge that authorik 20
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Australian Premier Has Heart Attack
Local Chinese Press Predicts Success
la an editorial yesterday the Hongkong "Tx Kung Pao": predicts that Britain's new foreign polley will reap success. Aside from Britain's consolidation of her na tional strength, two major reasons in the option of the journal potat to such success.
the
First, she is striving for maintenanCE of international pledge and justice. The "Hali Hitler drive led by her arose as a result of Germany's breach of her, solemn pledge at the Munich Conference. Her warning to Italy on the Albania issue was also a bold stroke. This positive attitude against the aggressor nations will certainly win the sympathy and support of the world.
Secondly, Britain has made up her mind to assist the aggrieved nations in case of an outbreak o war. For keeping world peace she tries to maintain the independence of the small and weak nations. The alignment of these small and weak nations, the journal points out, will form a formidable force. 2nd may be a determining «factor
In a war.
Another encouragement to her is, without doubt her understanding with the United States in regard to anti-aggression.
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EGYPTIAN CABINET
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SOVIET BORDER ENGAGEMENT
HSINKING, April 6 (Eṣutar)—- It is announced that thr:o Japaneño - | soldiers were killed in a two-day CAIRO, April 6 (T/Ocean)-The engagement with the Soviet forces resignation of the Egyptian Cabinet attacking Luchia, in this Thr under Mohammed Pasha Mach- Rivers District, north-east · moud is, expected in the very near Manchuoli
future, it is stated in well-informed
circles who are certain that the The Sortet troops, who EWESE present President of the Privy supported by three artillery pieces Council All Maher. Pasha, will suc- and light and heavy machine guna, ceed to the post of the Prime were given habe, but their car Minister.
tinï are unknown. The post which All Maher would
Two to three hundredz marre vacate, will, according to well- stated to have been engag informed quarters, not be refilled the fighting.
CHUNGSHAN, April 6-Yangchi CHINESE
and Kweichow, once flourishing
d stricts in Kwängtung, are com-
COUNTER - ATTACK
pistely looted by the Japanese ON SUNWUI & KONGMOON
soldiers and bluejackets, who left the two towns earlier in the week Fonly to come back to continge their looting. All scrap fron and edibles were removed by the in- vaders. the former being sent back to Japan for the manufacture "of armaments. ⠀⠀⠀
PROGRESSING SMOOTHLY
SZEWUI, KWANGTUNG, April 6 (Central)—With ́tke ald of relaforstments, Chinese troops have started a general counter- offensive agafast the Japanese at Sunwui and Kengmoon. Sunwel is encircled by the Chinese and sa increasing number of Chi- nese reinforcements are serving in the immediate "suburbe to #ghten the strangle-hold on the city.
Because the Japanese troops in Hainan Island are ordered back to
The Chinese counter-attack on the Kwangtung mainland for Kongmoon is described in feld dis military operations, no further patches as "progressing smoothly." activities 'm the Taland are ex- A part of the Japanese troops are pected. It seems that the enemy aid to be retiring to Hotong. command is afraid to move farther
into the interior of the Island has been retaken by the Chinese, Shaping, south-west of Canton, ME. J. A. LYONS
which is dangerous owing to the The Japanese retreated to Wong- MELBOURNE, April 5 (Reuter guerillas and unfavourable weather —Mr. J. A. Lyons, Prime Minister conditions. No serious move there pokong and Kufow. The Chinese of Australia, suffered. another is likely until reported Japanese four Japanese and 29 Korean and captured two Japanese tanks and heart attack to-day and his con-reinforcements arrived from Japan Formosan soldiers.. dition is regarded as very serious. and Formosa,
This is the second seizure since The present Japanese move in yesterday, but the reaction is re- South Kwangtung ls to seize those garded as better. :
ENCIBCLING WUKANG
KINHWA, April 6 (Central)--Chi- rich areas and to tighten the nese forces are encircling Wakang, Mrs. Lyons flew from Tasmania blockade of the coast All these north-west of Hangchow, in north to Sydney and, is now at the bed-strategy and tactics were foreseen Cheklang side of her husband in hospital by the Central Authorities, which During a pitched battle at have given instructions to Generals ghangpochen, Wukang recently, the Chang Fa-kuel and Yu Hon-mou.inese inflicted some 100 casual: and other divisional commanders ties on the Japanese. in Kwangtung to take due precau- tions to meet the enemy's thrusts,
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MILITARY PALAVERS
GERMAN & ITALIAN ARMY LEADERS IN
CONFERENCE
BERLIN, APRIL 6 (REUTER) A COMMUNIQUE YESTER- DAY ANNOUNCED THAT STAFF TALKS ARE AT PRE- SENT PROCEEDING between the German and Italian Army leaders.
It was added that Gen. Kel
- fel, Chief of the Supreme Ger- man Command, is conferring with Sig. Pariani, Secretary of › State, for the Italian - Ministry
· of War and Chief of the Italian General Staff at Innsbruck, to- day and to-morrow.
TROOPS CROSS HAN RIVER ICHANG⠀⠀ April "6 (Central). More Chinese troops in Central Hupeh have crossed the Han River to counter-attack the Japanese, Considerable casualties are under- stood to have, been Inflicted on: | them during several engagements.
At Topaowan and Hsiatawang- CANTON, April 84" (Reuter)—A | miso, points on the east bank of Business Tax will be imposed in the Han River, some 200 and 109 Canton as from April 15, according Japanese were killed in action, rea-studying western culture and pro-
BUSINESS TAX TO BE LEVIED IN CANTON
to an announcement made by the pectively. Finance Department of the Peace Preservation Committee.
The levy will anect all kinds of
business in Canton City and the rate will be approximately the same as that charged by the former Chinese authorities,
CANTON - UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH CLUB
With the two-fold object
| moting the use of English, the Can- |ton - University English Club - was
GESTAPO UNDER for the current year were elected
| inaugurated on April 4 Officers
SURVEILLANCE
as follows:- Fresident, Bunny Tal- Vice-President Wallace A Wong LONDON, April 8 (Reuter)-The English Secretary: William Ho: residence, in Britain of three per- Chinese Secretary: Chiu Yuen The tax will be collected quar- sons connected with the Gestapo Treasurer: Miss Lly Lee Mans terly and only Japanese military and other Nazi organizations, was Teng Chung Soa; Research De you will be accepted in payment, recently terminated, said Bir ment: Bam Bo; Pablica con Meanwhile, the authorities hare Bamuel Hoare. Home Becretary, in partment: Jackson Tong: started taking a census of the the House of Commcna" to-day. Committee: Yuen Wen Lar popalation and the police are The activities of other persons Faculty advisers are caling from house to bouse, tak-sunilarly connected were being B. K. Chen, Prole N. Huan ing down-particulars.
watched
Soo, W.H THE ANAS