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ANGLO-SOVIET RELATIONS BECOMING ACUTE Government Demands Release of Arrested Britons
BRITISH ARMY IN SHANGHAI
NO INSTANT REDUCTION
· IN STRENGTH
NECESSITIES TO BE REGARDED
NO REPRESENTATIONS FROM RESIDENTS
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By "Idegraph, copyright, Telegraphic Menmyas Ordinance, 1286. Recriend, Marsh
London, Mar. 20.
the
The question of a possi- ble, reduction in strength of the British forces in Shanghai was! again raised in the House of Commons this after-
noon.
PRISONERS DENIED
BRITISH AID
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
SUSPENDED
USELESS TO CONTINUE
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+
"ANGLO-SOVIET RELATIONS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE STRAINED AS A RESULT OF THE DETENTION BY THE RUSSIAN AUTHORI- TIES OF BRITISH OFFICIALS OF METROPOLITAN VICKERS LIMITED, WHO ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CONCERNED IN SABOTAGE IN MOSCOW.
THE suspension of negotiations for the commerciel
treaty with Russia has been announced in the House of Commons, and in a.strong deprecatory speech, Mr. Anthony Eden protested against the treatment ac- corded the victims.
*
First picture to reach Hongkong of Sir Malcolm Campbell making his record-breaking run on Daytona. Beach. "He who travelling at 27311⁄2 m.p.k. on the southward run when this suap was taken. Picture wan transmitted by telephoto, ""
When the matter was brought they are arraigned on trial they will be denied the WAR DEBTS
up, Captain Anthony Eden, Under- Secretary for Foreign Affairs, re- capitulated the strength of the various foreign troops in Shang- hai, and added that Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secretary, had not received any representations by British residents' regarding tse | desirability of retaining the Bri- tish force at its present strength.
Replying to Major-General A. Knox, Captain Eden gave an nsurance that due regard would be paid to local necessities be-
right of advice from British counsel, and Sir Esmond Ovey, the British Ambassador, has been in- structed to press for untrammelled legal assistance for the prisoners.
THE Government warns the Soviet that unless the men are
liberated, Anglo-Russian relations will suffer seriously,
PROTEST AGAINST TREATMENT
London, "Mar, 20. The suspension of negotiations fure any decision was reached for the commercial treaty with regarding the reduction of the Russia was announced in the British forces. -
House of the Commons by the This is the second time on Under Secretary for Foreign which this matter has been raised Affairs, Capt. Anthony Eden in in Parliament recently. On March answering à Parliamentary ques-) 7th, following reports of the pos-Įtion regarding the Moscow arresta. sible withdrawal of one battalion, Captain Duff Cooper, Financial Secretary to the War Office, as- sured Major-General Knox that the suggestion would be'discussed with the Foreign Office in all its bearings before any decision was taken.-Reuter.
RECORD ROW
CAMBRIDGE CREW'S PERFORMANCE
FINE TRAINING WORK
(Special to "Telegraph”).
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphis Lagos Ordinance, 1996. Received, March 21, 848 Gond
Cambridge,
He said he regretted that apart from Messrs. Monkhouse) and Nordwall, whose provisional' release was already announced, "the British subjects arrested are still in custody and as for as I am
aware His Majesty', Ambassador has not yet been given an opportunity for a private interview.
(lly
Hages
PERU-COLOMBIA DISPUTE
AMERICA TO JOIN COMMITTEE
(Special to "Telegraph") » Telegraph, Copyrigne, Telegraphia Ordinance, 111, Eatelrod, Biarch m.)
Geneva, March 20. The United States Government kas accepted the invitation to participate in the work of the Advisory Committee dealing with the Peru-Colombia dispute,
a
The invitation is accepted with condition attached that the American delegates do not vote. ---Reuter.
"His Excelleney has been in- formed that the prisoners are charged under Article 68 of the Criminal Code and in an official communique it in stated that the case will Z KAIN NECESARIAL INCENDIO be dealt with
"by a Supreme representations, emphasising that Court, appar-Anglo-Soviet relations will suffer ently in public. seriously unless they are liberat-
ROOSEVELT SEEKS WIDE POWERS
QUID PRO QUO BY DEBTORS
(Special to. "Telegraph")
(B Telegraph, Copyright Telegraphic 21, 332 pan.). Meages Ordinance, 1884. Received," March
New York, Mar. 21. President Roosevelt proposes to ask Congress to "advise" him on how to deal with the War Debt problem, and in particular how to avert default
SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA
CHINA ACCEDES TO CONVENTION
"
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia. Mensagen Ordinance, 2016. Bocolved, March (21. 9.70 a.m.)
London, March 20. The Board of Trade announces China's accession to the Interna- tional Convention for Safety of Life at Sea,
The accession becomes effective as from May 14th next-Reutër.
by America' debtors in respect Lincolnshire
of the payments due in June. Britain and other debtors. made
it clear in December that they Will Yet
could not continue paying on thei present basis.
According to the Washington' correspondent of the New York Times, it is believed that Presi dent Roosevelt will ask a joint Congressional resolution to give. him a broad grant of power to conduct negotiations.
The expectation is, according to this correspondent, that the President's request will include
Be Run
BEER IN U.S. SOON
|ALCHOHOLIC RATIO FIXED AT 3%
HUGE QUANTITY FOR SALE
(Special to "Telegraph")
Dy Telegraph, Copyright Telegraphic
"Messages Ordinanca, 1891. ~ Beceived," March
21, MAN ...
PLOT
TO KILL
HITLER
SECOND ATTEMPT IN - ONE WEEK
SCHEME TO BOMB PRIVATE CAR FRUSTRATED AT LAST MINUTE
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Teleproste Copyright. Telegrazkie Nessages Ordinance, £875 21, $.05 .m.)
Received March
Berlin, Mar. 20.
The story of another, plot to assassinate Herr Hitler, the Nazi Chancellor, is revealed by the Munich police, this time by means of a bomb.
It was only a week ago that Count von Arcovalley, the killer af Kurt Eisner, the Bavarian Fremier in 1919, was arrested on an allegation that he had threaten- ed to kill Herr Hitler.
The latest Attempt
WIS
frustrated by the watchful- ness of the pa- pulation and the prompt in- tervention
authorities.
of
THREE PLOTTERS, The police state that three men, who arrived by motor car, deposited a number of hand grenades and ammunition near the Chancellor's private residence.
It is believed that the plotters planned to bamb Herr Hitter as he drove past in his car,
Washington, Mar. 20. After a conference between
The miscreants, however, fled the House of Representatives on the approach of the police, who and the Senate, the House had been warned of the probabi- agreed to fix the alchoholic lity of an attempt being made on content of beverages under the the Chancellor's life-Reuter. Beer Bill at 3.2 per cent, which
is applicable to beer, wine and fruit juices.
The Senate has passed the Bill
HAPPIER FRANCO-
which now returns to the House of ITALIAN FEELING FEVERISH WORK Representatives for its final pas-
TO CLEAR COURSE age, and afterwards to the Pre-
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Telagra
sident for signature. "
HUGE REVENUE ESTIMATED.
Fifteen days after the Presi- j
signature hng
been attached it will become legal to sell beer and wine in thirteen States, while legislation to permit sale is pending in 24 other States.
dent's Copyright Télégraphie the right to suspend or scale Ordinance, 1881. Received, March down the payments, in return, 8.38m.j for economie concessions by the debtor countries-Reuter:
London, Mar, 20.
After prolonged inspection of the course at Lincoln, the Stewards
"Full details ed. Moreover, clear negotiations like this?" wailed
"Oh dear, why send me to gaol have decided that it will be possible
elderly man to run the Lincolnshire Handicap barrels of beer, will be available
have been
12
was to-morrow.
It is estimated that 5,000,000
of the charge for the commercial treaty can named Kwok Fuk-man, who on which the serve no useful purpose if British charged before Mr. Butters at the
as the BI is case is based subjects are to be liable to such Kowloon Magistracy this morning to free the course, of its flooding passed.
Feverish efforts are being made for sale as soon not yet treatment. The Government have with being in the yard of à house in by the recent torrential rains, and sales is estimated to be one hun- The revenue to be derived from received accordingly decided to suspend Kowloon City for an unlawful purpose four pumps, capable of removing in spite of these negotiations. Sir Edmond last night. An Indian cons
constable Esmond Ovey has been instructed to in-testified that he saw defendant shak-100,000 gallons per hour, are being red to three hundred million gold Ovey's urgent form the Soviet Government ac- Worship imposed a fine of $50, er one
ing the shutters of a window. Hisused. enquiries, but cordingly."-British Wirelees. it has been de-
Sir
London, Mar. 20. who are again favourites for the University bout race to be rowed on April 1, have established a new record row, bu tween Hammersmith and Putney scribed as one of sabotage, in the
Bridges whilst în training.
To-day they covered the distance
in 7 minutes 16 seconds, beating Oxford's record row in 1897 of 7
Capt. Edon.
electrical industry,
DENIED BRITISH AID.
"With regard to legal steps for
minutes 20 seconds by four seconds, the defence of the prisoners, the The crew enjoyed a very favourable Soviet Government have stated
month.
Other measures being taken to ensure the course being in "racing condition include the digging of a trench to allow the water to drain
MOTOR BUS IMPALED ON ROCKS AT away-Reuter
LAICHIKOK BEACH
Latest Call-over.
London, Mar. 20.- To-day's call-over on the Lincoln- shire was:
wind and tide-Reuter, that the prisoners will not be a Both Driver & Conductor Seriously Injured 100/1 Alluvial to 19/20.
M. C. C. NEW
Wellington, Mar. 21. The two-day match between the M.C.C. and Wellington, the first of the tourists' engagements in New Zealand, was to have begun to-day, No play was, however, possible, owing to rain-Reuter.
lowed the themselves of the
services of British counsel nor
will such a counsel be allowed in
Cause
Been
100/8 Solenoid (o); (t), *100/6 Glannarg (t. and o.). 18/1 Young Native (t and o.). 20/1 Clogheen it. and o.). 20/1 Wraxhall. (t. and o.). 20/1 Dorigen (a), 22/1 Heaven Sent (t. and o.). 25/1 Link Boy (t. and o.).
Tit (o). Amoya (a). Kaight Error (o); 28/1 (t), 21 Hat Guard (0); 33/1 (t). 28/1 Totaig 28/1
(0). 28/1 La Becassine (o).
20/1 Tom 20/1 169 25/1
33/1 Winster(). 33/1 Inverman
dollars.--Reuter,
ATTEMPT TO KILL YOUNG MARSHAL
Complete Silence of Chinese Press
FURTHER ATTACKS
FEARED
RAPPROCHEMENT NOW POSSIBLE
PREMIER'S FINE WORK
London, Mar. 21. Indications are that the con- versations between Mr. Ram- say MacDonald and Signor Mussolini have definitely set the ball rolling towards better feeling in Europe, and the latest information from Paris sug- gests a distinct possibility of a Franco-Italian rapprochement. It is understood that following the ministerial meeting this even- ing between M. Daladier, the 'Pre- mier, and M. Paul Boncour, Foreign Minister, they will tell Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Sir John Simon that they will give warm support to the British Ministers' work in Rome.
PSYCHOLOGICAL' EFFECT. It is considered that the
con-
versations are destined to have
considerable repercussions in the relations between European nations, and the re-affirmation of the ban on, the use of force will have:
very happy paychological effect by making a big contribution to- wards re-establishing the confidence of the world.
(Special to "Telegraph") (y Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraph blennages Ordinance, 1901. Received, March $3, 10.30 .
Shanghai, March 21. The Chinese newspapers this In well-informed efteles, it is morning "do not publish a single considered that France is ready to word 'concerning the attempt on participate in a projected con. the Young Marshal's life last sultative pact, but she must have plenty of time to consider the de- So far there is no clue as to the tails. Reuter.
The curious spectacle was The hour was late, the road ZEALAND TOUR court during the trial, the only presented at the bathing beach at was clear of other traffic and
counsel allowed in such enses he- Leichikek this morning of a motor deserted. Traffic officials, RAIN PREVENTS PLAY in nominated from the Soviet bus impaled on the rocks at the this morning, are unable to ac
College of Jurisconsuls.
count for the disaster. TO-DAY
extreme end merging into the The driver had a straight and "Sir Edmond. Ovey has been
Standard 01 Co. Installation. perfectly easy stretch of the road instructed to press for untram Reduced almost to a total wrock, when he appeared to have lost melled legal assistance for the prisoners. If the trial is held. the vehicle lies partly submerged control, and the bus, suddenly leaving the road, pitched head- He was instructed to represent in water, at high tide,
Behind this lies the story of a long over the seawall to a drop in the strongest terms to the Commissar for Foreign Affairs, mishap for which the
on exposed rocks some 15 or 16 the grave view taken by the can only be hazarded. The bus, feet below. It landed almost British Government of these un- one of a fleet operated by the vertically, it would appear, and justifiable proceedings against Kowloon Motor Bus Company, on rolled over on one side.
the mainland, was on a scheduled
The driver, Luf Shiu-tak, aged A moderate anticyclone has
British subjects.
run between the Star Ferry and 29, and a conductor, Li Yick, "The Government are convinced Latchikak, and prior to the aged 24, were badly injured and tung. Depressions are situated these proceedings must have been mishap, at about 10 pm. Was were unconscious when found by over Tongking and to the south taken under a complete misappre returning to the latter point along the police. They were removed Captain Fred G. Anderson, master the mala road which rane above by ambulance to the Kowloon of the President Hoover, reported at and N. E. winds, moderate to RELATIONS WILL SUFFER. and skirting the well-known bath Hospital; where it was stated this the Harbour Ofice the death of it is believed that one result, if police are trying to trace the mis- fresh; cloudy; probably some "His Excellency has now re- ing beach adjoining the Standard morning that one of them had not third-class Chinese male passenger on any, may be to hasten Marshal creant who, it is believed, may be
Chang Hauch-liang's departureja misguided patriot-Reuter."
RAIN PROBABLE
developed to the north of Shan-
of Tokyo. Local forecaste-East hension:
Some rain,
J
ported that he has made urgent Oil installation.
recovered consciousness.
35/1 Sorrento (0) 40/1 (t). 40/1 Shipbourne (0), 10/1 Trinidad (0). 40/1 Social Event (o). $6/1 Holmwood (0)..
March 5:
-Reuter.
night,
identity of the would-be assassin whose bomb exploded just after
the Marshal and his wife had abroad, as he is likely to be the finished dinner,
victim of further attempts. Offcial circles here are not dis- The material damage caused by posed to discuss the affair, but the bomb was very slight, but the