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LIMITATION OF ARMAMENTS, ECONOMIC SANITY AS BASES OF PEACEFUL WORLD SOUGHT BY
SOUGHT BY AMERICA
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SUMNER WELLES CHOSEN PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL OBSERVER TO EUROPE
Informal "Peace" Talks With Neutrals
WASHINGTON, Feb. II (Reuter)-Peace and economic sanity in the post-war period was emphasised by Mr. Cor- dell Hull at a press conference yesterday as the objectives being sought in the talks between the United States and other neutrals and Mr. Summer Welles' mission to Europe.
He said the United States had some time past, been
formulas and programmes for a sound and stable period of international relations after the war ended, and explained that the keystones of this policy are, Firstly, curtallment of armaments and, secondly, adoption by all nations of sound and liberal commercial policies.
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TEN KILLED IN
AIR CRASH
KOME, Feb. 10 (Renter)---- Ten persons were killed when a plane of the Alalittorio. Line crashed, today In Calabria.
The
casualties comprised four passengers and six crew members, who were the only occupants of the plane. The machine was CTI route from Brindisi to Rome when thick fog farced the pilot to fly low, The machine crashed into the
hillside,
comes, with pleasure if not high hopes, any steps of this kind.
First official intimation of this
DALADIER SECURES CHAMBER'S VOTE
OF CONFIDENCE
PARIS, Feb. 11 (Reuter)The presidents of every group in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday signed a motion pro- claiming confidence in Premier Daladier. The motion was read by M. Herriot, President of the Chamber, as soon as the public session was resumed.
"The Chamber, after hav ing heard the statements of the Government, which it has been asked to make "dur- ing the secret session, in a debate characterised by the high sentiment of patriotism,"
Sad Plight
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GANDHI TELLS INDIANS PUT
U.S. Labour Patch-up:
doing everything possible to keep alive, the basic ideas, move reached the govemment in says the motion," pays tribute War Prisoners HOUSE IN ORDER C.I.O. Offer
a telegram from the Minister into the efforts which the Gov- PARIS, FEB. 11 (Renter)----AC- BOMBAY, Feb. 10 (Reuter)—Mr.
Washington. It seems to have been ernment has continued to counts of the "odious treatment" Gandhi, writing a signed article for WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Renter). a complete surprise. The telegram make with a view to making of Polish prisoners of war by both his paper, the Harijan, confirms John Lewis, president of the is being studied.
material and moral forces the Germans and the Russians the statement that the negotia-Committee for Industrial Organ- It appears certain that no m- equal to the heroism of our have been received from reliable tions with the Viceroy have not isation, has offered to take the formal diplomatic talks have yet armies and expresses con- quarters, says the Polish Govern- broken off and there was no need entire membership into the Ameri- "When peace does come," Sumner Welles when he vialt Bri- started as far as Holland is confidence that the Government ment information service.
for disappointment among Con-can Federation of Labour, on declared the Secretary of tain and France as special envoy cernet.
will carry on this effort inj Early in January, 2,000 Folish || gressmen,
March 15, simultaneously chal State,ft is hoped that there of the United States President is
The Rotterdamsche Courant
"We met to explore the possibil-lenging President Roosevelt to. will be very definite under-emphasised in the newspapers of rears that Mr. Welles will be re- co-operation with Parliament soldiers arrived in Warsaw from
both countries.
ceived with distrust in Germany and thus conduct the war to three days, packed 50 to 70 to- the fallure, have come nearer to president of the A.FL. would c- Prussia after a terrible journey of ties of a settlement and, despite ascertain whether Willam Green, standings and even commit- ments to the basic principles ment the "Daily Telegraph" says: the Allies existing in America, and
In typical English press com-and Italy owing to sympathy with victory."
|gether in cattle-trucks, Normally each other. There has been a cept the offer. vitally necessary for a peace- "Britain and France will welcome also considers a weak point in the
clarification of the situation and the journey takes a few hours. 11(Reuter)-The
Lewis' offer was made in $ ful world."
the intention of the United States fact that the plan involves no con
On the way, 211 died from cold the meeting has brought us nearer speech to the Youth Congress. to work for a durable peace follow-tact with Finland and Russia.
|He suggested that the C.IO. and and many others appeared to have to our goal.
"Meanwhile, we have to educate AFL should bold a joint conven- ing the war and wish the effort all
been driven mad and were so starved that they were unable to the world what we stand for. It tion to enact a resolution of re-
"No neutral nation has the power
take anything except liquids for India is not to be co-sharer in union. He was willing to give a
the exploitation of Africa and the surances that he would not seek to do so much for the defence of ter)-Well-Informed quarters be-confidence in the Government.
Polish prisoners of war arriving in the Dominions, she must have IMPORTANT DECISION
degredation of our own countrymen office in the ununited A.F.L civilisation and none is better la- lleve that official circles
PARIS, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-The from Soviet territory were in
Tals should dispel Green's formed of the outrages for which appreciate that any attempt to
her own independent status.** establish a sound, stable interna- greatest importance is attached in similar plight. During the jour
greatest
agony-myself," said atonement must be made.
After paying tribute to the Lewis, tional policy would be likely to political circles to the result of the ner 149 died from cold and the
Viceroy's sincerity. Mr. Gandhi
PERSONAL SURVEY-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Reu-
ter)-President Roosevelt annotine- ed yesterday that he is sending the Under-Secretary of State, Mr. 'Sumner Welles, to Europe for a personal survey of conditions la Italy, France, Germany and Bri- tain.
Mr. Welles is to leave on Feb. 17 and will go direct to Italy in the liner Rex.
success.
HITLER THE OBSTACLE WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Reu-
here
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PUBLIC READMITTED PARIS, Feb.
secret session of the Chamber end- ed at 6.25 last night, when the press and the public were admit- ted for the public session.
The Chamber unanimously voted
several days.
prove impossible while the Hitler secret session of the Chamber. It majority of the others suffered | adds: "This we shall not seek by
regime remains,
"The effects of five months of war on the determination of the people of Britain and. France must be well known to Replying to a barrage of ques- Mr. Roosevelt. tions," President Roosevelt explain-
"He is not less able to judge ed that while the United States what change of heart has occurred had diplomatic representatives in in Hitler since August, when the
four countries Mr. Sumner President's appest to hum to keep Roosevelt's peace moves. Welles was to visit, he thought the peace had not the slightest there was something in one mind effect, and since November when visiting all four instead of four Queen Wilhelmina asked Hitler to minds reporting from". separate take the first step towards peace countries.
and he would not move one inch from the plunder he had seized.
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civil resistance but by putting our MANNERHEIM LINE
own house in order."
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF POPE
PIUS XI
Continued from Page 1
it is stated, the outer defences have not been broken,
FURIOES ASSAULTS
is emphasised that such a result from frost-bite to the hands and shows, that a greater degree of feet. BITLER'S ATTENTION
confidence and co-operation be-
CHILDREN DIE IN TRAIN BERLIN, Feb. 11 Reuter)-tween Parliament and the Govern- It is learned that Polish prison- Hitler has returned from Munichment has been established than aters of war in Germany receive, to Berlin apparently to give his any time since the outbreak of two potatoes and a plece of bread personal attention.
dally. to President hostilities.
It marks a decisive stage in the Many Poles who were expelled
Stockholm, Feb. 11 (Reuter)---- Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop consolidation of the single-minded from Germany died of cold before: Foreign Minister, is expected back national purpose, the asserting of they arrived in Poland.
Furious Russian assaults on the at work on Monday following his Parliament and of the people to
Mannerheim Line continued illness.
In a train which evacuated hun-
throughout. yesterday and began No action by Hitler" is show an unbreakable front to the dreds of children from Posen, expected until he has
ROME, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-Pope early in the morning with the conferred enemy,
many of them were found dead Pius XII yesterday took part in bombing of Finnish troops by with his second Bismarck,
It is felt that the result will not when the train arrived at Cracow. ceremonies on the occasion of the Soviet aeroplanes accompanied by The possibility is mentioned in only hearten Britain and impress POLES PUT TO WORK first anniversary of the death or a violent pounding from Russian not go either to Finland or Rusalą, "Mr. Roosevelt will also be well Berlin of consultations between neutrals but wilknally dash any
BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuter) It is his predecessor, Pope Pius XI. artillery. This was followed by an lingering hopes that Germany may admitted in a Mr. Welles would carry no special | informed of the feeling aroused in Signor Mussolini and Hitler on
statement made Contrary to custom. "Ha Holi- attack of fresh waves of men áll the neutral states of Europe by the the peace question. Some Nazi have entertained of internal dis- here that about 1.000.000 Palishness attended mass at the Basilica along the line." General impression in Washing-brutality of German warfare and quarters speak of a second Colonet Sessions in France and possibilities ) prisoners of war and other Poles of Bt. Peters. The mass
was While the tired Finnish troops bf separating the Allies.
are at present working in, Ger- celebrated by the Cardinal Arch-in the Karelian Isthmus can do FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS
many. It is said that these about bishop of Bologna. PARIS.. Feb. 10. (Reuter)-For double the number of foreign
nothing at the moment but try to the first time in 20 years, the labourers normally employed. "
All the College of Cardinals, grimly to stand firm, the Finna' French Chamber of Deputies held
which is meeting in Rome, at north of Lake Ladoga appear to The Poles have been put to tended, as well as the diplomatic be still on the offensive. work in agriculture and forestry. corps accredited to the Holy See.
President Roosevelt said those who tenlarged on his statement would be wrong; Mr. Welles would
message and would take no staff,
NO DOUBT OF TERMS
the
ton is that President Roosevelt and will have perceived their move House affair in reference to Secretary of States Cordell Hullment towards consolidation in de- visit to Berlin before the Great
War of President Wilson's desire a detailed and comprehen- ferice. sive report by u fresh mind.
"There has never been any doubtfidential adviser.
HULL INITIATËS TALKS
While President Roosevelt was
con-
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of the terms on which Britain and France would make peace.
"Our King warned the leaders of
Official Nazi reticence, amounts almost to silence.
revealing the forthcoming despath Germany last year that the British |
CIANO NOTIFTED
a secret session, yesterday.
M. Daladier had been telling the Chamber about the police raid
of a special observer to Europe. Empire would not lay down its arms ROME. Feb. 11 (Reuter)-Mr.on the Soviet trade bureau and
MUST FIGHT ON
every
and
yesterday called on Count Ciano,
said that Russo-German Italian Foreign Minister, and off-Eents were operating in France. cially notified him of Mr. Welles sounding out public opinion about forthcoming visit.
M. Daladier's popularity; the strength of his Opposition; the attitude towards Britain; and other questions.
The general political situation was also discussed.
ROME REACTION
When a discussion arose on ROME. Feb. 11 (Reuter)-Al- these points, M. Blum immediately though the announcement of the called for a secret session The visit to Europe of the American motion was carried with a narrow Under-Secretary of State, Mr.margin of about 50 votes. Sumner Welles. is received with
Secretary of State Cordell Hull an- till Europe had been redeemed William Phillips. U.S. Ambassador, the seizure of documents there, nounced that diplomatic conversa-from the fear of aggression. tiqns of an informal character" had begun with neutral govern- ments "in view of the' evident de-i "The President of the French stre of all neutral nations for the Republic added that France must eventual restoration- of world fight on for à peace founded on peace."
justice for reparation of the wrongs Mr. Hull emphasised that the done to Austria. Czechoslovakia conversation "involve no plan or and Poland. plans but are in the nature of pre- "Every statesman and liminary enquiries relating to a party in the two countries are not sound international economic sys- merely pledged but ardent to carry tem and at the same time a world-out those purposes, be, the cost wide reduction of armaments." what it may.
He added that the conversations "As the days go by the unity of "can be extended to the belliger-the two countries is confirmed and ents Insofar as they involve these develops greater strength, two common. problems of future "Fresident Roosevelt must be well peace."
aware that we shall not abate a Only one paper, Il Resto del letter of our terms. On those Carling, comments editorially. terms, the only terms which can make a peace just and durable, Hitler might have ended the war long ago.
The conversations. did not em- brace "matters involving the pre- sent war conditions.".
NOTED WITH INTEREST In London, the announcement that peace conversations with cer- tain neutrals are in progress has been noted with interest,"
our
"We have nothing to yield. We are engaged on a crusade to save not only ourselves and children but civilisation from the cult of bratal tyranny which would destroy it and all... the dignity of human life,.. EUROPE AGOG LONDON, Feb. 10. (Reuter)-- plain the principles for which they There is the greatest interest in
It is pointed out that the British and French Govern- ments have made it abundant- ly clear the conditions under which they could see a ter- .. mination of hostilities.
They have also made equally,
believe are not less dear to the latest moves the sending of a
cordia: interest in political circles
doub, is expressed regarding "the practical outcome of Mr. Cordell Hull's proposed talks with neu- trals on peace questions.
too
"The memory of Wilson is recent still more recent are Roosevelt's speeches to give hope that the Washington inidative can lead to practical results," says the paper.
Vatican
Roosevelt's
Charge
To American Youth: Keep Ideals High
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ATTACKS REPULSED HELSINKI, Feb, 10 Reuter)~~~--A. (communique says that yesterday's attacks on the Karelin Isthmus were repulsed. The enemy. suker- ed great losses, and 30' tanką were destroyed.
An important defeat was inflict- ed on the enemy northeast of Lake Ladoga
Bombs were dropped at several civilian being killed. Four Soviet places on the home front one
planes are lost. “
BARON. MANNERHEIM Field-Marshal Baron Manner
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-President Roosevelt, standing on the steps of the White House yesterday afternoon, made speech to members of the American Youth Citizenship Institute.
He began by giving a survey of Finland, during which he was interrupted by enthusiastic cheers,
The President declared: "American's sympathy is 98 per cent, hem, the Finnish Commander-in- WESTERN FRONT might declare war on us is the silliest talk I have ever heard. It Lake Ladoga front. today
That because we are helping Finland the Soviet Chief, is reported to have left the to superintenà operations оп the Karelian Isthanus.
PATROLS MEET FACE TO FACE
with the Finns.
is jus as silly as saying we might declare war on the Soviet".
President Roosevelt described: "It is said that some of you are the Soviet dictatorship as absolute Communis:" the President told and, the same as any other dicta- his hearers. That is a very u corship in "the world.
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NEAR EXHAUSTION WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Renter) PARIS, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-More
popular thing, today. You haveIt is rumoured in political circles detalls have "now been issued of on Finland as the invasion of a call yourselves Communists, but received a confidential report on He characterised Russia's war a legal and constitutional right to that the States Department has Franco-German clashes on Western Front yesterday,
the neighbour so infinitesimally small you have no American rights by the situation in Finland suggesting French and German patrols, it to the Soviet.
that she could not do any injury act or deed of any kind to subvert that the Fins are nearing ez- is stated, came face to face on the
the Government and constitution haustion of man-power. semi-oficial-note from the Vorbach-sector. Sixteen Germans most of you were young children,"
"More than 20 years ago, when of the nation....
DANISH AIR SQUADRON: --- declares; "Everything were killed and ten French sol- said the President. "I had the the overwhelming support of aA Danish air squadron has been "But I am confident to receive COPENHAGEN, Feb, 11 (Reuter). that may lead to clarification of diers were killed, wounded or utmost sympathy for the Russian great majority of your organisa- raised for service in Finland and ideas, more exact valuation of taken prisoner. the situation and help to make
people. In the early days of tion of American youth. Another Nazi patrol was re- Communism, I recognised that
500 Danish machine-workers have peace action possible can only pulsed by machine-gun-fire and many leaders in Russia were bring-
KEET IDEALS HIGH · | Cone; to "Finland to work" in fac- be looked upon with favour." hand
tories there. and grenades
"The things you and I represent retreated. ing education, better health and are essentially the same, and it BULLITT HOME
leaving a number of dead.
better opportunity to millions who will be your task, when I am
MEN NEEDED WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 Reuter)
Meanwhile, details have been had been kept in ignorance and gone from the scene, to carry on President of the Norwegian Par- OSLO, Feb. 11 (Reuter) The are fighting, principles which they Europe over President Roosevelt'sMr. Sumner Welles today retook a leaf out of the Finnish *r disliked the regimentation ofberal government and improve to see so many gifts from all parts revealed of how British troops serfdom under the Imperial regime. the night for the continuance of liament said that he was gratified people of the United States than to special observer to Europe and the countries he will visit from Tommies wore white suits with criminate killing of thousands of ceived first-hand information .00% Pront of the European Democra- conversations between neutral na Mr. William Bullit, U. 8. Am-white cloth over their helmets and innocent victims and, I heartily
book during heavy snow. The Communism, I abhored the indie-ments in its method and effective of the world in aid of Finland but bassador to France.
Dess in its work.
said that men and arms were Rome is pleased with the forth- "coming
carried out reconnaissance work deprecated the banishment of re-who have proved that they will Volunteers are necessary to relieve Mr. Bullitt flew from Lisbon by unobserved by the enemy.
"Above all, we must help those needed more than money. visit of the American Under-Secretary of State, while
trans-Atlantic Clipper and with-
ligion, but I knew that some day try everlastingly to make things the Finns Greece and Holland regard then 24 hours of his arrival had
Rusala "would return to FRENCH AD
religion. better for the people of our nation because four or five thousand with each succeeding year.
800 REDS KILLED. HEM SINKI, Feb. 11 (Reuter)-- years of reordered history have DECORATED
Keep your ideals high, keep The Finns claim to have killed proved that mankind always be both feet on the ground, and you 800 Russians in Friday's fighting PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuter)-Five Lleved in God despite many abor-will be everlastingly happy," coh: to the north of Lake Ladoga, a French airmen have been given tive attempts to exile God. the Croix de Guerre, with palm.
HOPE SHATTERED following a reconnaissance flight "With many of you, I hoped that over Germany from which they Russia would work out her own returned with their plane riddled. problems so that her government It was a night flight, and over would eventually become a peace- GEORGIA. Feb 11 (Reuber) the Rhine searchlights picked out loving and popular government DUTCH ARE HAPPY
Between twelve to Afteen per- the plane, and an inferno, of anti-with free ballot and would not ROME, Feb. 11 (Reuter)—Accord-|| AMSTERDAM, Feb. 11. (Reuter) sons were killed and several aircraft fire burst around them, interfere with the integrity of ing to a Belgrade despatch, an M Calander, former Premier of Although no official statement hundred were injured when a After 10 minutes of twisting and neighbours.
economic conference of the Balkan Finland, stated last night that hes, been made regarding Mr. Sum- tornado BWEpt this, Industrial dodging.. the French 'plane reach- That hope is today alther Ententa Powers will be held in the Finnish Fund totalled €2
There is widespreaded its objective, a railway line, and shattered or bek in storage Belgrade or another Yugoslav city 000 much of which was from
carried out its task.
against some better day.
in May.
United States:
cles who have taken up arms in their defence.
IDENTICAL PROBLEMS. NEW YORK, Feb. 10 (Reuter) The New York Times, praising the Sumner Welles mission, says: "As a result of this war, We and other neutral nations are facing Identi- cai problems,
"We know there can be no dur- able peace unless accompanied by an eventual reduction of arm() + "ments and trade barriera.; ·
"If neutrals can face their.com- mon troubles with something like a common outlook, the next peace may be something more than an
armed trace."
BRITISH COMMENT ·
tions,
important news of the day.
Germany alone maintains a somewhat surly silence, and Nazi Foreign Office 'officialls were not "encouraging when neutral correspondents in Ber-: In this morning asked for the German attitude towards the American moves.
and Mr. Welles.
Tornado In Georgia
LONDON. Feb. 10 (Reuter-Thener Welles mission, the press makes centre. cordial, welcome which awaits Mr. it clear that the Netherlands wel- damage.
AIRMEN
cluded the President.
ECONOMIC PARLEY IN BELGRADE
column of lorries and tanks being destroyed,
Further north," attempts to re- Leve the Soviet division in dif- culties there have been repulsed.
FINNISH FUND · HELSINKI, Fab. 11 (Reuter)-4