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£4,000,000 ASKED FOR BRITISH COAST DEFENCE
WAR MINISTRY'S
REQUEST
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ARMAMENT
BRITAIN MAY SUMMON LEAGUE SESSION
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, March 10, 12 noon.)
London, Mar. 19. Co-inciding in time with the despatch of the Note of protest to Berlin by the British Government, the War Ministry, through the Parlimentary Under-Secretary for the Home Office, Mr. Douglas Hacking, has asked Parliament for an additional £4,000,000 for national defence purposes.
"In view of yesterday's news, we are faced with a serious extra commitment," Mr. Hacking went on. "Provision must be made for adequate coastal anti- aircraft defences," he declared.
GERMANY'S FIGHTING MACHINE
PLANNING ARMY OF
· 600,000 MEN
BUILDING NAVY IN ADDITION
(Special to "Talagraph")
Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphie Mongee Ordinanov, 1396. Itzozived, Mursk 11, 1 moen.)
Berlin, March 18.
It is learn here that Ger- many's new War machina will eventually reach a man-power strength of 600,000.
Furthermore, Germany plans to retain her freedom to build a battle fleet, although her Naval reconstruction will lag behind hor
Army re-organisation due to the
expense of matching the French
and British Navies strength.
However, naval questions will) probably be included in the dis cussions between the German Gov-
ernment's spokesman and Sir John Simon and Mr. Anthony Eden, when the British envoys arrive in Berlin on Sunday.
Horr Hitler is remaining la
HITLER'S STRATEGY "CRAFTY"
EX-AMBASSADOR'S
10%
OPINION
AMERICAN
ATTITUDE
(Spucial to "Telegraph")"
Tatagraph, Copyright. Telegraph lo Wengen Ordinanas, 1881. Igavived, Marsh 19, 10.20 p.m;}
New York, March 18. Mr. James W. Gerard, former American Ambassador to Ger- many, but who resigned follow-. visiting the American Declaration
Sir John Simon, British Foreign Secretary, who, despite the latest German developments, is to
Berlin next Sunday.
Judge Criticises Magistrate
INSANE PRISONER'S COMMITTAL
seclusion in Bavaria while awall- WASTE OF TIME
AND MONEY
ing the Powers' reaction to his an-
In connection with the British Note to Germany, Sir John Simon, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, announced in the House of Commons that His Majesty's Government had already consulted France and Italy, and was considering discussing the Europeannouncement of the plans for the situation with all the Versailles Treaty signatories The Government, he said, might ask for a special assembly of the League of Nations. in the circum, stances.--United Press.
London, March 18.
re-establishment of Germany's armaments and fighting forces,
with the
of War, in 1917, to-day described Herr Hitler's move in re-mill- tarising Germany as "crafty,"
"He has thus satisfied the newly- aroused nationalistic spirit and simultaneously partially solved the unemployment problem by placing half a million men in the Army, with less cost in public works nossary in consequence.
'
"He has acted at a moment when Russin is preoccupied with Japan, Italy embroiled with Abyssinia.
dent Inter.
"The possibility that Ludendorft may again be prominent in the Army is interesting. It seems he Is a military genius, but is erratic in civil activities," he concluded, The action of a Magistrate who STATESMEN GATHER committed an insane prisoner for
Washington, March 18. GERMAN' STAND
trial was criticised by the Chief
Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of Justice, Mr A.D.A. MacGregor, at
Norman Borlin, March 18.
the Criminna Sessions this morning. State, summoned Mr. Germany wants negotiations for The case was one in which Yeung Davis, from New York, for a con- ference with regard to the quarters that Germany's action in the International regulation of Yun-yauwna charged Replying to the British Noto of abrogating the Versailles Treaty armaments as much as ever and murder of a woman named Chau European agitation to-day. Both protest, delivered by Sir Eric has destroyed all hope of a wants them to succeed, states an Knn-tai at Tai Ah Chau, New Ter-expected to confer with the Fresi- Phipps, the British Ambassador to Western European protective air official publication of diplomatic ritories, on February 11. last.
Mr. Hull describes the United Germany, the German Government pact and all the foundation-work correspondence, commenting, on Mr. 1. A Fruser, Ansistant has despatched to Britain its as-built up at the London conversa- the British Note with respect to Attorney General, appeared for the States' attitude as one of watchful waiting. He is keeping in closest surance that the nation is ready to tions between British and French these matters.
prosecutipt, while Mr. Hin-shing touch with the situation. He and discuss a general acttlement of the statesmen, Sir John Simon, the
But, it adds, Germany doesire-Lo, instructed by Mr. A. el Arcull, Mr. Davis arid others are keenly! armaments problem and medures Foreign Minister, and Mr. An-
Interested in despatches from Lon- The following jury for the general security of Europe. thony Edcs, the Lord Privy Seal, fuse to negotiate about a special represented the dofendunt.
was don stating that Britain has sent regime for Germany, or even It is announced that Baron von will go to Berlin, as planned, on me the many recurity empanelled: Messrs. C. A. de a note to Berlin, but are main-
(foreman), Neurath, tho German Foreign Sunday evening.
Their purpose is to discuss which overy sovereign state claims Carvalho Rodrigues
D. S. Hill, A. G. Howe, Lal Kwan-taining a discreet.allence in this for itself. Minister, has assured the British
chit, S. SHarris, Yeung Hon and fundamental
Mr. Hull eaid he had not dis- Ambassador that Germany is ready ways and moans of assuring peace
principles The to discuss all the points of the to Europe, in the face of the
0. A. Kaluony
cussed the European situation with of Herr Goebbels, which must form the basis of any Franco-British Declaration of statement
any envoys of foreign Governments of Propaganda, negotiations have not been evor- February 8, dealing with disarma- Relchsminister
that Germany's defence hence thrown by the German measures,
nor had he communicated with any ment and security,
other Goverment. forward will be entrusted to Ger- but made clearer. Reuter. ¡many's own.power.
Sir John Simon and Mr. An-
WILL JEEK ADVICE
་་
Mr. Lo plended that prisoner was not in at state of mind to plead either "Guilty" or "Not Guilty."
His Lordship explained to the jury that the position in this case was rather unusual. They were in but to try to decide, after hearing the evidence/whether prisoner was sane or Insane,
matter.
WATCH IN BERLIN
AGREEMENT NEAR ON INDIA BILL
PRINCES' DEMANDS
PARTIALLY
MET
POLITICAL OUTLOOKS DO
NOT CLASH
London, Mar. 18. The views of the Indian States concerning the Gov- ernment of India Bill, long-awaited, are contained in a White Paper issued to-day, Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary of State for India, states that in his belief the matters of difference between the Princes and His Majesty's Government will be settled satisfactorily.
The White Paper shows that one of the States' chief demands relates to the form of their accession to the Indian Federation.
In this connection the Princes, as was decided at a meeting of the Princes and their Ministers in February, wish to accept only specified portions of the Act. Further, they urge a settlement of the question ef paramountcy and ask that, acknowledgment of the sanctity of their treaties be incorporated in the Act.
Another important request is for a time limit to the Governor-General's assumption of control in the event of a break-down in the Constitution.
BIGGER BARRACKS
FOR H.K.?
PLAN DISCUSSED
IN COMMONS.
NO DECISION YET TAKEN
London, March 18..
The question of the necessity of a barracks in Hongkong for
Replying to questions relative, to the White Paper, Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary of State for India, gave it as his opinion fr the Houns of Commons to-day that the Constitution must be ac- copfed as a whole, though it was always agreed that there might be a variation in the powers. exercleed in relation to the States.
The Government was prepared, he said, to insort In the Bill o clauae providing that nothing would be enacted which will affect the engagements of the Crown out- aldo, the Federal sphere. The Government was also prepared to place a time-limit to the operation of the break-down clause.
Sir Samuel further pointed out that except in so far as the func-.
icated against the creation of a day afternoon, by plane. They Greek Rebels Court not to try a case of murder, at Berlin le keeping the State the housing of three British tions which had hitherto been dis-
other
On Trial
It is understood in London that MAY BE SENTENCED
TO DEATH
The British Note strongly pro-thony Eden arrive in Berlin Sun- conscript Array, indicating that will confer with Reichsfuehrer Britain would seek the advice of Hitler on Monday and Tuesday.
and the United States
Subsequently Mr. Eden will pro- Powers as a means to preventing ceed to Warsaw, Poland, and war, should much a danger arise Moscow, Russia, to talk of peace from Germany's action.
plans and security pacts. The Noto declared that Britain was extremely unwilling to abandon the French Ambassador in Berlin the visit planned by Sir John Simon presented a protest this afternoon and Mr. Anthony Eden for the in regard to the German announce- promotion of a general understand-ment of conscription --Reuter. ing, and asked the assurance of Germany that she still desired auch a visit:
An Opposition motion to reduce The British Note expressed tho view that Germany's flouting of the the personnel of the British Army Versailles Treaty was calculated by 8,000 was defeated by a vote to seriously increase uneasiness in of 200 to 44. in the Ifouse of Com- Europe."
mons to-day.
ARMY ESTIMATES ・・
London, March 18.
The tone of the note indicated. The remaining Army votes were that Britain would make a strong thon agreed to-Reuter. offort to persuado Germany to re- enter the League of Nations.
\"FRANCE'S 'ARMY,
Paris, March 18.
Athens, Mar. 19.
MEDICAL EVIDENCE
The first witness called by Mr. Lo was Dr. G; H. Thomas. Medical
The United States Ambassador
Department fully informed.
battalions was ralsed in the charged by the Crown under the principle of paramountey would Senator Pittman, chairman of the House of Commons to-day in in future be discharged by the Foreign Relations Committee of the coure of a debate on the Federation, paramountcy will re that House, says the United States
main in future. essentially should not become involved in "the Army Estimates,
unchanged. threatening situation in Europe."
Labour,
The He added that Germany's decision
Government, nald the plan in Miniator, does not accept the (Continued on, Page 11.),
£2,260,000, ostensibly to
provide with the States have a purely accommodation for some 3,000 men, contractual basis.
Attlee, Mr. Clement declared there Was 11
Officer of the Government Civil was "the inevitable result of thevolving the expenditure of nearly claim that the Crown's relations
Hospital and Mental Hospital, who: testified that he first saw the The Court-martial of the first prisoner on February 16 at the batch of 30 rebel officers, charged Mental Hospital: Since then, he with having participated in the had seen the prisoner daily, up to recent revolt; led by M. Venizelos, yesterday evening, "I formed the verteran Liberal chieftain, has! opinion that he le not normal in his commenced here.
mind, or to put it. more strongly,
The Court is entitled to inflict I believe he is insane," said wit- the death penalty as punishment.ness. "belleve he is still insane
It is estimated officially that at the moment," he added.
Mr. Fraser Dr. Thomas, do the Government has suffered a direct loss of nearly £1,000,000 you think he is capable of under- owing to the revolt, to say nothing standing these proceedings?
Dr. Thomas; I don't think so,
In the House of Commons to-day, M. Flandin, Prime Minister of of the lives which were sacrificed. sir. Sir John Simon announced that France, held a long conversation Reuter. Germany, had Informed Sir Eric with the Minister for War, Gen- Phipps that the visit of the British eral Maurin, to-day, after which statesmen to Berlin was still he was received by the President, desired. It was then oficially an- M. Lebrun. nounced that Sir. John, with tho
M. Dommange, Right Indepen-
Lord Privy Seal, would journey to dent Deputy for Paris, will move Berlin on Sunday by plane.
MAY RETURN TO LEAGUE
in the Chamber to-morrow that conscripta whose term of service normally enda in April will remain
CONVICTS WIN FREEDOM
PRISON BREAK IN SUNGKIANG
Corroborative evidence was given
Manchukuo's Door Closed
Mr. Douglas Hacking, Parlia mentary Under-Secretary for the Home Office, replying, pointed out that all this was in the future,
ADHERENCE STANDS
The introductory note to the White Paper, contributed by the
A token vote of $100 only was Secretary for India, points out for the purpose of Investigation,
POSITION EXPLAINED
that the Princes had not with-
the
he explained. No definite deck drawn from adherence to CHINESE PREVENTED sion had yet been reached and Federation. It says the differences the fact FROM ENTERING
Members would have plenty of had been narrowed by
matters mentioned· time and opportunity to discuss that certain
Princes are outside the the item when the larger amount by the (Special to "Telegraph") appeared in the estimates, as it cope of the Bill, and also by the would have to do in future years fact that the Government is able Shanhaikwan, March 19.
if the question was proceeded to suggest modifications without by Dr. L. D. Pringle, Government
sacrificing the essential principles This place is jammed with swith-Router.
of the measure. Medical Officer and member of the crowd of destitute Chinese whom staff of the Mental Hospital, who the Japanese authorities have re-
The problem regarding the also deposed to having examined fused to allow to enter. Manchu- His Excellency the G.O.C., Major form of the Princes accession was prisoner. regularly since February kuo.
General O. C. Borrett, informed a one less of opposing political out- 17. Witness was of the opinion
They must have documents, the Telegraph representative in the look than of drafting technique, that prisoner was insane.
This was all the evidence called. Japanese bold, showing that they course of an interview this morn
Sir Samuel was confldint, ho own property in Manchukuo oring, that the 24 millions was resaid, that discussions between the WASTE OF MONEY
have busineser connections there. quired for the replacement of the
It is understood the Japanese temporary huts, in which the troops States legal representatives and Addressing the jury, ils Lord are seeking to prevent the influx!
Parliamentary draughtsmen, ze to ship sald evidence had been given of coolles fearing that they will we accommodated at Shamsul which the Princes and agreed, will
at present, by permanent buildinge Government medical eventually turn to banditry or on some other site. -two.
lawless oftoers regarding the insanity of other
pursuits-United
by (Special to "Telegrapå”y
the prisoner. These two officera Preza. Sungkiang, March 19. were not only Government officers, Fiftoon convicts staged a prison but they were also exporta at this
mutually" : "acceptable
lead +1
|
solution.—Reuter,
Authoritative eireles expect that with the colours until. October, Herr Hittor will indicate Germany's | since the man-power of Germany's readiness to return to the League Army now far exceeds the French. of Nations when the Anglo-German
1914: RECALLED conversations are held.
Meanwhile, Franco has also The altuation to-day resembles despatched a note of proteat to that preceding 1914, declared the
Tho Colonial Government re- Germany
veteran Trade Unionlat Deputy, Moscow, it is learned, has invited M. Jouhaus, at a meeting of
quired the present efte of the Camp for extending the residential area other places where there was a Bri- M. Laval, the French Foreign the National Committee of the break here to-day, overpowering branch of work. Their evidence of this kind, homicidal lunatics of Kowloon.
'tish' garrison such substitution-of Minister, to visit the Soviet capital General Foderation of Labour this the guards, after they und besten was unchallenged by the prosecu- ware generally lodged in gaol, but
permanent brick barracks for at his earliest convenience. Since afternoon.
them severely, and binding them tion. "I don't know why then this particular so he thought close the actual site of the new place. Hongkong was now belie
His Excellency refused to distemporary huts had already talog Mr. Anthony Eden will also visit The position is dangerous but before they made an exit.
learned Magistrate thought it the Montal Hospital would be the
camp, stating that negotiations had considered. Moscow shortly, it is half expected Genova is still the supreme safe. They cut all telephone wires to necessary to waste the time of proper place for the prisoner, who not yet been completed for its pur that a tri-party conference may guard.
the prison, smashed the gates open you gentlemen, and the time and had an obsession against only one chase, and was unable to say when Regarding the token result United Press. -
and scattered in all directions. money of the public by committing person."
the construction work would be put the General state Four of the fugitives were later such a case as this," remarked his His Lordship agreed and order in hand.
Includ recaptured,
el the pathoner to be placed in the } This is the second guol delivery In answer to his Lordship, Mr. Montal Hospital until HIM He pointed out that at Catterick In two months here.—United Press. | Fraser sald that in former cases)! Majooty'a plaasure bo kayown. (England), Egypt, Singapore
GOING TO BERLIN
London, March 18. spite of the view in many
"The Council of the League must forbid offenalva arma,”-kon
The meeting passed a resolution declaring that the two-year mili- (Continued on Page 11.)