CHARHAR CLASH EXPLAINED
"MISUNDERSTANDING” ON BOTH SIDES
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EUROPEAN PLAN FOR PEACE
GERMANY WILLING
'ment.
TO TREAT
(Continued from Page 1.) come the negotiations as other- wise she doubtless would.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY:
PRINCE GOES ON HOLIDAY
OFF TO AUSTRIAN WINTER SPORTS
(Continued from Page 1.)' vention between Britain and France Germany, Belgium and Italy, which would act as a det
Germany will not return to terent, against aggression by any Geneva until the principle of arma- signatory of the proposed agreement equality is granted her,
(Special to "Telegraph") (Specini to “Telegraph”)
A mutual air convention might The British Government, the be considered; but it might also
London, Fob. 4. Felping, Feb. 4.
that
Tho. Prince of Wales left for Germany. FUN The Military Council has ro communique states, cordially wel-be argued
comes the Franco-Italian deciara officially, has no air force, she is Cainle by aeroplane to-day, en leased General Sung Choh-yuan'stion of friendship. It stresses that not in a position to join such a route to Kitzbuehel,·· -Austria, official report of the Tatun Con Britain is prepared to consult convention.
where he will remain for several forunco
regarding the recent Charhar Incident.
United Press. The report states that "the in- cident was the result of misunder.
both sides.” standing
The Japanese troops will with draw and the Chinese troops will not trespass on the line between Shihtuchentze, Nanghihchutze and Tungchatso, villages cant of the Great Wall.
Thirty-seven rifles are to be
United PrezA.
other signatories. to the Romo Any attempt to link up Gerwecks to enjoy. the Winter sports. Agreement if the independence grmany's adhesion to European pacte Integrity of Austria is manaced with the dropping of Article Five The communique expresses the of the Treaty of Versailles would determination of Britain and France to pursue the problems of certainly be regarded here as
coorclon-Renter.. their own countries and League policies guided by methods of conciliation and co-operation...
NO UNILATERAL ACTION
EXCELLENT PRESS
London, Feb. 4. The Anglo-French agreement
-Londen, Feb. 4. The Prince of Wales left Sun- ningdale in his priviate aeroplane this afternoon for Calais to join a train for Kitzbuehel for a fort- night's winter holiday. An Inns bruck mesage says there seems little
that the Arlerg line will be
to the danger Friday, ving of further avalanches and sub- sidences and that the trains will be diverted via Munich and Innsbruck.
British Wirclean,
1985.
RADIO BROADCAST
EUROPEAN RECORDED MUSIC FROM' Z.E.K.
CHINESE STUDIO CONCERT
12.30-1 p.m. Recorded Music,
1 p.m. Locni Timo & Weather Ro-
port. —
1,03 p.m. Recorded Music. 2.15 p.m. Close Bown.
7 p.m.-12 midnight, Chinesa Studlo Concert.
12 midnight. Close Down. 7-11
Recorded p.m. European Music from Z.E.K, on a Frequency of 1640 kilocycles.
7-7.17 p.m. Four Ways Sulto (Eric Contes).
7.17-8 p.m. A Concert. Planoforte Soles-Rhapsody in E.
Flat (Brahms).
Britain and France agree that has had an excellent "press," the HC PORRIDing for traffe before Jeaux D'Eau (Ravel).
power. whose armamenta
are
signed,
other the most
returned to the Jchol militia. neither Germany, or any other Daily Express, Mul policy is the Daily Express, whose policy is one defined by the Treaty of Versailles, of Isolution for Great Britain.
The Times sums up, saying, the LONDON INFORMED
is entitled by unilateral action, London, Feb, 4. to modify those obligations. Both agreement, provisional as it must
until confirmed by Questioned in the House of Com- Governments agrce, further, that be mona with regard to the Manchukuo the best contribution to the res-powers, may prove disturbance, Mr. Anthony Eden, toration of the prospect of peace valuable contribution to European Lord Privy Seal, after referring to would be a general settlement be- peace since the Locarno Part was Sir John Simon's reply of January|tween Germany and other powera..
The Morning Post says: "We 30, said the Incident appeared to
Such general settlement, it in have arisen out of a difference be-stressed, would provide for the have dallied too long with the tween the local authorities as re-organisation of security by the con- dangerous delusion of a disarmed gards the delineation of the border. clusion of regional pacta simui- world, and we shall be able to He added that the British Minis-taneously with the general settle luck other nations in the face with tto lene ter in Peiping had reported that ment. The settlement would esta-more self-respect and
pacific Intentions when We negotiations had been opened for ablish agreement regarding
an
our friends to Nettlement of the incident, but no armaments generally, which, in the combine with official confirmation had been re- case of Germany, would repince the, end any lurking that we can be ceived of the settlement reported in provision of Part Five of the caught disarmed and unawares." This paper points out that the the Press-Reuter,
Treaty of Versailles.
proposed aerial agreement has obvious implications," Aggression may start in the air, it says, but carinot be confined to one element.
CULTURAL AGREEMENT
AUSTRO-ITALIAN RELATIONS
Rome, Feb. 8.
cultural The Austro-italian agreement, signed by Signor Mussolini and
It would also be part of the general settlement that Germany should return to the League of Nations-Reuter.
GOVERNMENTS INFORMED
THE FINAL WORD The Daily Telegraph assorts that now rests with the, final word Germany. Should whe refuse adherence the very basis of the guarantees would disappear.
NEW YORK MARKET
GOLD.' ISSUES IN DEMAND
Songs-Manuela
Folk Song).
Bonno Motreivitch. Min (Neapolitan
O Sole Mio (Capus),
Dusolina Giannini (Soprano). 'Cello Solo--Kol Nidrei (Max Bruch,
Op.47).
Gaspar Cansado, SongBedouin Love Song (Pinsuti). The Bandolero (Stavart).
Peter Dawaun (Baritone). Violin Soloflumoreske, Op.101, No.
7. (Dvorak).
Caprice Viennois (Kreister). ·
Fritz Krolalar.
8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.
1932.
New York, Feb. 2. To-day's session on Wall Street 8.03-8.36 p.m. Munícal Comedy and was dull, but the undertone was Talkio Tunes firm owing to the fact that Vocal Gems-Helen (Offenbach).
Columbia Light Opera Com- speculators bought gold mining
party. issues, causing a rise of as much Orchestra-Talkie. Tunes Medley, as a point in some case.
Bonds were dull and irregular. Orchestra-Fanfare-Selection. Stocks on the Curb exchange Vocal Gema Wild Violets.
Selection-The Millionaire Kid. were narrowly irregular.
8.36-9.02
Sulte, p.m. Carnaval Op. (Schumann) (arr. for Russian Ballet).
9.02-9.16 p.m. Excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier.
In the
commodity marketa, wheat, rubber and corn were dull and featurelesa.~~United Prena.
CEYLON MALARIA
London, Feb. 4,
London, Feb. 4. The Governments of Italy, Ger- many and Belgium have already been informed of the results of the London negotiations, and the
a situation in which she The Governor of Ceylon reports Anglo-French consultations will be
can regain the goodwill of her to the Colonial Oze that the resumed when replien from these
neighbours and make a real con-malaria situation continues to im- Governments have been received.
steadily. Comparatively Herr Perntner, | It is pointed out that the pro- tribution to international con prove Austrian Under-Secretary for posed air convention does not im-fidence, Germany's refusal would few infections or re-infections are Education, provides, among other pose new obligations upon Great destroy the hope for the better now taking place but the hospitals remain overfilled with convales- things, for the teaching of the Britain but gives her protection ment of Europe.'
The Daily Mail saya the agree-|centa.-British Wirclens. Italian language
Austrian she did not have under the Locarno
Treaty provisions.
ment is most important and may Achools.
well prove the first step towards In certain of these, for example
is a real defensive Anglo-French the commercial schools of Vienna, Italian will be a compulsory
Alliance. subject. In the Second Schools, however, it will be a special ant ject.
in
Institutes of Italian and Austrinn culture will be established in the capitals of the nations, and chaire of Hallan and Austrian history will be established in Vienna and Romo respectively.--Reuter.
Mexico's Good Neighbour
BORAH'S DEMAND
RESENTED
An important aspect of the general settlement proposals that Germany's claim to equality
It continues:-"The Une fol- rights and security would be dealt
by the National Govern- with simultaneously, without pri-lowed ority to any one problem being ment undoubtedly accords with the wishes of the people of this given.
country."
new pact would make
distinct advance towards a satisfactory settlement but it must not be made an excuse for neglecting to augment the British Air Force very largely im- mediately.
GERMANY'S MOVE
The next move rests with Ger-1" many, acording to French circles, which believe that the invitation to Germany to participate in the Air Convention is an implicit recogni- tion of Germany's right to build an air flect.
M. Laval, interviewed by itenter, said that after the Saar Plebiscite,
The
DOOR IS OPEN
JUBILEE STAMPS
com-
London, Feb. 4. Tho Postmaster General DK- nounced in the Commons that a "pecial series of stampe memorate the King's Silver Jubilee would be issued. The denomina- tion of these would be d. 11⁄2d, and 2. --British Wireless,
NEW HAGUE JUDGE
Tokyo, Feb. 4. It is reported that Mr. Yotura Sugimura.Ambassador to Italy..
former Under-Secretary of
the League of Nations, will be appointed to succeed the late Dr. Adatchi as Judge of the Interna- tional Court at The Hague.- Renter.
The Daily crald, Labour organ, says the door is opened for and and the Rome Pact, the London way out of the deadlock which conversations marked an important scenied ominously near, but the date in diplomatic history.
They hoped, he said, that Ger-be difficult, and there are
path towards a settlement will many many would respond to the pressing dificulties still to be overcome. call made upon her. The declara-
The Daily Express remarks that tion in process of formulation em Britain is now pledging herself phasised the solidarity of Franco- British interests and it was their to Europe in a similar manner to common hope to achieve, methodi-ference is that the pre-war com days. The only dif cally, organisation of the security mitment was secret; now it is open. of Europe.
The Express adds that "the new Yugo-Slavin is commencing a proposal - will plunge us public works plan, which will in- The sole object of the proposed more deeply into the
European clude the construction of inter- maelstrom, and Адун that national roads and railways, in an Sanator Borah's resolution to in-aerial convention is to reinforce "Britain should not be so committ-effort to combat unemployment and vestigate alleged religious per- the peace structure of Europeed without the vote of her people, attract more tourists.--Reuter Spe secution will deal a denth-blow to the Anglo-French communique who should choose whether her cial
(Special to "Telegraph") ·
Mexico City, Feb. 3. Ex-President Portes Gil, Min-
iater for Foreign Affairs, states
that the US, Senate's adoption of
President Roosevelt's "good neigh sintes, bour" policy.
He said Senator Borah is " advised and misinformed."- United Press.
MINORITIES REPRESENTED
CONCESSION BY KEMALISTS
Istanbul, Feb. 3,
Greeks
and Several Jews, Armenians have been elected to the Turkish Parliament, fol. lowing the decision of the leaders of the Kemalist Party to allow their nomination.
Thus for the first time in the
REINFORCING PEACE
London
pre-war
BELGIAN VIEW
CREATING EMPLOYMENT
(Special to "Telegraph")
Belgrade, Feb. 4.
ACCEPT WAGE CUTS
rivals-Reuter Special.
Herr Kavalier-Letter Scene and
Waltz (R. Strauss),
A. Kipnis (Bass) and E. Ruziczka (Mezzo- Soprano). Heut oder Morgen (Act. 3) (R.
Strauss). Marie Therent (Act. 3) (R, Strauss). L Lehmann (Soprano), E. Schumann (Soprano) an M. Olszewska (Contralto). 9.15-9.30
Somers p.m. Debray Band. The Open Road—A Hiking Medley, What's yours?—A Convivial Medley. Words and Music-Selection.
9.40-10 p.m. Scottish Melodica. Song--There's Nae Luck aboot the
Hoosu (arr. Maxphorson).
Boyd Steven (Soprano), Orchestra-Fantasla on Scottish Airs. Vocal-Melodies of Robert Burna,
10.11 p.m. Dance Music. 11 p.m. Close Down.
ZEESEN PROGRAMMES
To-morrow's Broadcasts From The German Short-Wavers
Special DIORTAIMO for FAT Eaters listeners will be broadcast from Zemes AE fellows.
SOUTH ASIA ZONE
Bouth Aala Zone. broadcast from DJ, (19.74 metres) and DIN (31.45 metru).
445 p.m. DIR DIN Announcement (Germ.. Engl.) German Falk Bong, Pro- Ezamme Forecast (German, Eng- Fish),
4 p.m.
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Relayed from Leipzig's Concerts from German Marters Combala Cancerto in D minor by Joh. Seb. Bach. Soloist: Ll Stadelmann. 4.30 p.m. News in Englah.
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1.45 pm. Now in GermKIL,
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Concert of light masle,
p.. News in English.
4.15 p.. Class dawn DJB, DJN (Germs..
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KABT ABIA ZONE East Asia Zone broadout through' DJA on
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9 ... DJA. DIN Annsunerment (Germ
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in Datch on BJN.
10 p.m. Popeiar Light Music.
11 pm. Topical Talk,
11.10 p.m. Nawa In German ao DJA and
DIN,
11.30 pm. The Round Table at Hanssonel. A lay by Friedrich Wthalm Brand and Edith Heinrich
in Batch on DJM, 11.20 am. Close down DIA, DIN (Germ.,
Earl.)
SHANGHAI POLICE
RECRUITMENT OF PEIPING MEN FOR P.S.B.
Folping, Feb. 2. Two hundred Felping police left by through express this afternoon for Shanghal to join the Public
history of the Turkish Republic, take immediately to give assist- the French and British Ambaar declino to adhere to the air con-Safety Bureau of Greater Shang-
the minorities within its borders are to be represented. In Parlia ment-Reuter.
CHINA NEW YEAR IN SHANGHAI
EXCEPTIONALLY MILD WEATHER
Shanghai, Fobi 4: Exceptionally mild weather has favoured the huge crowds celebrat- ing the Chinese Now Year.
*. Most of the stores closed down last night for the conveniened, of customers, and also in order to be able to show a better position for the year-Routór.
The communique emphasises destiny is to be linked with the bitter hatreds of the stricken that the object of the talks was to remove tendencies fielda of Europe or the peaceful which, if unchecked, were cal- and prosperous peoples of a mighty
(Special to "Telegraph") culated to lead towards a race in Empire." armaments and increase the dun trusts that Germany will see in the The News Chronicle earnestly
Rotterdam, Feb. 4. The trade unions of Holland have, gers of war.
The British and French minis-proposal, as abe certainly ought agreed to accept a decrease in tora noted particularly the im to do, not any vestige of hostility wages in the metallurgical industry, portant part played by the League or encirclement, but an honourable thus hoping to enable the producers of Nations in the recent settle means of facilitating her return to to compete with their foreign
the comity of nations. ment of certain international problems, and welcomed the suc cessful result of its labours as
The Women's Auxiliary of the Brussels, Feb. 4.. evidence of a conciliatory spirit
Society for the Protection of Children The on the part of Governments par- recognised that it would be of
Cabinot unanimously acknowledges with grateful thanks the following donationa received ticipating in these settlements.
Miss through great advantage to Belgiam to $11.00; Madarae Montargis, $5.00.
Relen Yut-Anon, .. DANGER IN THE AIR
participate in the proposed Referring to the dangers of European aerial convention, after freely In the construction of sudden aerial aggression, the M. Hymans, the Foreign Minister, European security," he added. communique says it is suggested had given the Government an ac Personally, he had no wish to that the signatories would under-count of his conversations with doubt that others invited would
regarding the London vention, he said.--Reuter. ance with their air forces to sadors victim of unprovoked aerial at-
signatory was the conversationa-Reuter,
WARM SUPPORT ·
It will be recalled that, after the Paris, Feb.
Sino-Japanese trouble in 1982, Paris, Feb. 4. The press here, with one accord, Peiping supplied 400 polics to take Sir John Simon, the British M. Flandin, Premier of France, halls the agreement reached at over control of the war areas,
Minister,
London, regarding it as a great | Reuter. Foreign
empliasized broadcastlag an addreas of the thle view in the course of a broad London conversations, announced success for the French representa- cast address last night, in which the Oabinet's satisfaction with tives, and at the same time pays ho said that the British and the
reached with
4 warm tribute to the British agreement
leaders. French ministers were agreed Britain. that, if a mutual arrangement He said the British had asked Nover since the perils shared could be made for four or five France to reiterate her willingness on the battlefield have such frank Western countries to operate as to reach a general convention for sympathy and a desire for colla- deterrent to aggression, it the limitation of armamenta boration been shown, says 'Lo would ensure hoir immunity "Wa expressed that willingness Petit Parisien. The paper adds from sudden attack by air.
in December, 1988, and hope there that military alliance can bo ford that negotiations for the con- glimpsed through the mutual clusion of this convention will asalstance pact. The agreement begin soon and that Germany, radically modifies the results of who recently affirmed her, will to the Locarno agreement. pence, will solze this opportunity Figaro says Herr Hitler offered to prove it," said M. Flandin., a hand to France and France has That great nation," he added, offered Germany both hands in "ought to participate equally and return-Reuter,
which ever
tack by one of the contracting parties of the agreement,
(Spacial to "Telegraph") .
London, Feb. 4. 3. Flandin left for Paris this afternoon by aeroplane,AN
M. Laval leaves by steamer at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. United Press.
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