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MONDAY, APRIL
DARWIN-
ANGLO-RUSSIAN ACCORD
NATIONS UNITE IN PEACE QUEST
SEEK TO DRAW GERMANY INTO SECURITY PACT
Moscow, April 1.
The Anglo-Russian conversations have resulted in a olan for co-operation in the cause of neare on the part of the two Governments concerned, according to a com- munique issued by the Soviet Government to-day.
With the denarture of Mr. Anthony Eden, the British Lord Privy Seal, who is now on his way to Warsaw, the communique was issued. It says that the conversations between him and M. Maxim Litvinoff, the Commissar for Foreign Affairs, dealt with the principle elements of the international situation, including the proposed Eastern Locarno Pact, and the other questions set forth in the Anglo-French communique of February
3.
The communique also drew attention to further
improvements in developments and
Anglo-Soviet relations.
Mr. Eden, it is stated, also ex- changed views with M. Stalin, vir- Anal detaior of Russia, and M. Molotov, principal lieutenant of the Soviet chief,
In the course of the conversa- tions, which
conducted were throughout in an atmosphere of complete friendliness and frank- nesa, Mr. Eden informed M. Lit vinult upon the Anglo-German talks, Just concluded. He agreed that these had helped to clarify the European situation."
Minister's) With the British views, that in the present interna-| Linnal situation it is more than ever; necessary to pursue and endeavour -le-promote the building up of a system of collective security in Europe, as contemplated in the Anglo-French communique February 3, MM. Stalin, Mololov and Litvinoff all agree. They agree, too, upon the necessity for 'conforming with the principica on which the Lengue of Nations is based.
ORGANISED SECURITY
of
NOODLES FORGER'S UNDOING
TOOK OFF BEARD
FOR MEAL
BIG CANG ROUND-UP.
(Special to "Talsgraph")
Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphic'
1. 10.30 AM.J
Ordinance, 1791. firevived. Apr
(My
LYMPNE
RECORD
BRITISH PLANE'S FAST TIME
TAKES. JUST OVER WEEK
(Special to "Telegraph")
Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphie Mape Ordinamen. 1881. Received, Aprü la c0.30 0.m.)
London, March 20.
A new record for an Australia
1, 1935.
日八廿月二
SINGLE DOP ( 10 CENTE
(11.00 PER ANNUM
Fort
TYRES
are made for those who prefer SUPERLATIVE QUALITY
GALE TAKES PREPARATION FOR
HEAVY TOLL
IN ITALY
CONFLICT
MORE THAN SCORE GERMANY READY BY
DROWNED
MANY STILL
· MISSING
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By- - Telegraph, Caryright, Telegraphie Afesagra Ordinance, 1894. Breaised, Apro 1. 100.m.)
Rome, March 30. Twenty-three persons were drowned to-day when a violent
General von Seckt, former adviser cyclone swept the western coast
of the Adriatic Sea.
England solo flight has been established by the English air- man H. L. Brooke, who left Port Darwin at 8.05 p.m. G.M.T, on March 23 and landed at Lympne fluential members of the German Na- at 3.55 p.m. jo-day.
He thus broke the old unofficial record set by C. J. Melrose, the young
Australian filler, by thirteen hours ten minutes. Meirose, inst September, flew from Australia to England in eight days nike hours. entered in the England to Aus- tralia Alr Derby last year. On that occasion Melrose won the solo prize and Brooke took 26 days
Both Melrose and Brooke were
20 hours for the passage to Port Darwin.
Brooke was to-day flying a new
type of. Milea Hawk machine, one
of the speediest and stendiest of modern models.---Reuter Special,
R.A. Gunner Charged
WALKED TO CANTON TO AVOID DRAFT
WANTED TO STAY IN HONGKONG
The story or AL Runner who walled to Cantón to evade embar, kation on the troopship Somerset shire and, on arrival there, four days after the vessel had sailed, gave himself up to the civil Authorities, was told at a District Court Martial this morning at the 8th Heavy Brigade R.A., Head- quarters. Accused was
Gunner
to the Chingia Gerernment, who is now to become one of the most in-
tional Defauna Council. “
Abyssinia
Again Calls
Το To League
ASKS IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
DISPUTE WITH ITALY
Geneva, March 30.
The Abyssinian Government, having broken off direct negotia- tions with Rome over the Italian Somaliland frontier dispute, has addressed a fresh communication to the League of Nations,
The message statts that with regard to the dispute with italy it
wishes the Council to take up its appeal under Article XV without delay.
Earlier Rome despatches stated that while Abyssinia's demands seemed to fadicate that a Com- mission of Arbitration might be appointed. It was always very doubtful if any such body could be acceptable to both Italy and Abyssinnia, and whoan decisions would be respected as being final. Italian troops, meanwhile, have Heavy Battery RA, and the are prepared for any eventuality, Sharp (Royal Welch Fusiliers) has been mobilising her fighting The gang chief, Hisn Ohonda Capt. C.T. Inglo (Lincolns) and men to most a possible encroach- Europe, and declared that the pro- had eluded the police for three Licut. E. 0. Wanliss (East Lancs)ment on her territory. Reuter. ➡➡posed pact of mutual assistance was years, although his face and record Lieut. F. H. V. Purcell, A., pro-
not aimed either at isolation or was known to them. He had been secuted. encirclement of any state, but at wearing a falso board all this the creation of equal security for while and mixing freely about the
the participants. Therefore, in city, it transpires.
Tokyo, April 1. A-gang leader's love of noodles reaulted to-day in the round-up The communique states that both of five forgers and the seizure of Tom John Smith, of the 20th. been hurried to North Africa and M. Stalin, M. Molotoy and M. Lit-millions of yen in forged Govern- Cour comprised Major T.C.. while for some time past Abyssinia
vinoff emphasised the need of or- ment bonds. ganization of security for Eastern
All
L/Bdr. F.J. Styles, N.C.O.. in charge of the Regimental Post, was on late leave on February 26 Stonecutters, stated that accused and did not return at the expira- comfortably tion of his leave period.
the Russian view, participation in But he removed the false beard such a pact of both Germany and while in a restaurant last night Poland would be welcomed, os in order to more
affording the best solution to the eat a dish of steaming, fragrant B.S.M. W.E. Grant gave evidence
A problem of security,
The representatives of British noodles.
and Russian Governments were happy-to-note-as-the-reault of the
him,
Somebody recognised that accused was placed under or: ders for embarkation for, Ceylon
A few minutes later Ohonds was full and frank exchange of views, in police custody and to-day his
in January. On March 2 a draft parade was held and accused's
that there was at present no conflict confederates, and their stock of absence was noted. He was again of interests between the two na spurious bends, were niso underreported missing by St. West tiona
on any of the main issues of lock and key.-United Press. International policy. This, they
believe, provides a firm foundation. for the development of their fruit- ful collaboration in the cause of pence.
ADVANTAGES OF PEACE
Ench Government is confident that the other will recognise that the integrity and prosperity of peace is advantageous, and in 80: doing will govern their mutual rela- tions in a spirit of collaboration and loyalty to their obligations as members of
the League.
In view of these considerations, Mr. Eden and MM, Stalin, Molotov
DUST STORM® OVER TEXAS
WHEAT CROP MAY
BE RUINED
(Special to "Telegrapḥ">
Amarillo, March 30.
at the ship side prior to her sall- ing.
FOUND IN CANTON
cor-
COLDEST APRIL DAY FOR YEARS
CHILL SPELL MAY
LAST TWO DAYS
The cold snap which Hongkong la at presont experiencing · Is most unusual for this time of the year.
Sgt. C.W. West, RA, gave roborative evidence, and also de- This morning, at 7 o'clock, the posed to taking accused back to Royal Observatory registered a Stonecutters after his arrest. temperature of 57 degrees, which L/Sgt. Purcall, RW.F, stated in the lowest recorded, for any that on March 10 he was detailed April since 1926. In that year, a to proceed to Canton and escort temperature of 52.4 was registered.. accused back. He found accused on April 9. GAD on board II.M.S. Cicala.
The lowest. April temperature Evidence was given by ever recorded in Hongkong was stable Nadha Khan to the effect 51.8, in 1905, that he saw. accused crossingtually, it
Con
Shameon Bridge and accosted him.
it was colder last
and Litvinoff are, of the confirmed weening the North Texas "Pan-came from Hongkong and wished parature of 56,8 was recorded at
the Observatory.
A duet storm is reported to be from.
He asker accused where he came night than in the early hours of Witness replied that be this morning, for at 8 pm. a tem- opinion that friendly co-operation between the two countries in the the wheat crops there.
handle" and further damaging to be taken to the nearest, haval general work for the collective. or- ganisation of ponce and security is Farmers say the situation, is of primary importance for the fur-most critical, due to the continued therance of the international efforts drought and recurring storms, to his end-Reuter.
MR. EDEN LEAVES
Moscow, March 30.
A brief sentence or two of the
United Press.
SHANGHAI BOUND
vessel.
ACCUSED STORY
Observatory offelals expect the, cold snap to continue for another. two daya at Ipast:
In his defoncé. accuse stated: ho left Stonecutton on lave pass on February 20 Intording to
REPEAL'S HARVEST absent himagif. fran umarkation on the Somersetshirt, as he want
Washington, March 81. In Hong ́ed to: Bànyer another year off Russian Foreign Commissar,
kong. Ho had no intestion of faxes on liquor and beer have deserting, as he fatored, rotura- yielded the Government a revenue addressed to the British Lord Sir Alexander Cadogan, the ing after his boat had left. Wit-of $800.000.000 during the Tast Privy Beal, Mr. Anthony Eden, British Minister to China, loft nasa bahad tened the twenty-three months, it was re to-night indicated he clearly as for Shanghal to-day. United embarkan warning Arilicate, vesled by the Treasury to-day.
· [Continuad on Page 7.) · Fress.
(Ginued on Pagar, United Preis
farewell which M. Maxim Litvin-
Nanking, April 1.
Immense waves overwhelmed and sank a number of fishing boats and much damage. to property resulted from the furious wind. Sea side dwellings were in some places demolished.
Twenty fishing boats, with fifty men aboard, are still missing. It is hoped they have made shelter In Nome out-of-the-way place, which will account for their not having communicated with their base as yet.
As a result of the gale thero was a phonomonally low tide in Venice, causing many
of the canala to run dry and resulting in much inconvenience. Reuter Special.
7
Mr. Hiram P. Wilkinson
DIES OF. PNEUMONIA IN SHANGHAI
FORMER CROWN
ADVOCATE
(Special to
"Telegraph”)
Shanghai, April 1.
Mr. Hiran Parkes Wilkinson, K.C., who had long been associated with British affairs in the Far East and who had served in many different capacities, died to-day of pneumonia.
Mrs. Wilkinson, hin widow, is at present en route to Shanghai from Hongkong, where she has been visiting.
NEXT MARCH-
BUILDING UP GIGANTIC STOCKS FOR WAR
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic. Messages Ordinance, 1894. "Received, April 1, 9.20 a.m.)
Geneva, March 30. canvass of the Disarmament Conference military attaches has revealed the consensus of opinion that Germany will be ready for a major war by next March,
It is baldly stated here that the German. War Ministry began large scale military production last October from blueprints prepared a long time before. At present the Government is building and assembling gigantic stocks of war materials of all sorts.
Including the regular army pilots and the reserve, it is estimated that Germany has 3,300 flying men, perfectly trained, compared to the 2,200 which Great Britain can put into the air, and the 5,000 which France has available.
GERMAN MILITARY MACHINE
CALLING THOUSANDS TO COLOURS
LUDENDORFF AND VON SEECKT
Berlin, March 30. According to reliable sources, Germany's military-conscription programme will be carried out in the following manner:
On April i the class of 1915 will be called up, totalling 680,000-men In all, 300,000 of whom will be kept with the colours;
The classes of 1901 to 1909 will be trained in short service perioda, not exceeding eight weeks, In the course of the next few years;
The 1901 class will be called up on October 1, and another batch of the later class will be summoned! to service on April 1, 1938.
Selection, will be savere and ex- tensive consideration will be given to married and professional men..
It is now thought that the Ger- man armed forces will reach 750,000 men,
Mr. Wilkinson was Acting Crown Advocate in Shanghai at intervals from 1994-97, and was Advocate In appointed Crown 1897, aerving until 1926. He was Preparations for the accommoda- Judge of H. M. Court at Welhal-tion of the new army are well ad- wel, 1916-26 and Commissioner vanced.
to examine claims of British sub- The new defence law will an- Jects against the Chinese Govern-nounce the creation of a National ment arising out of the Boxer Defence Council, in which the disturbances of 1900 and 1901.
In 1907—he was appointed to examine British claims arising out of the Shanghai riota of 1905.
Justice in Shanghal and in the same In 1808 he was Acting Chler year was Acting Assistant Judge in Korea. In 1903-05 he was Acting Judge of H. M. Court in
Siam:
He held the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society for
drowning. saving life from United Press and Reuter.
LOCAL DOLLAR RISES
AGAIN OVER TWO SHILLINGS.
French authorities state that the Germans lack bombers at the momen but that they are building a very superior, type as. rapidly as possible, and that that is regarded a serious affair. -United Proza.
05
HUGE SUM NEEDED
Berlin, March 80.
In view of the enormous auZI required for the Army and Navy. the German Finance Ministry announced to-day that it was wracking its brains to find means to balance the budget.
In order to enable the country tu carry on, meanwhile, a special Jaw 11/8 been
promulgated juuthorising, among other things, that the Minister of Finance should assume certain guaranteca, ample for the promotion of 'Ger- many's export trade, and that up to 20,000,000 marks the made avail- ablo. for this purpose.
Tip to 100,000,000.marks will be allowed for work creating purposes and up to 88,000,000 to asalst agricultore-Reuter.
HEAVY DEFICIT
Berlin, Mar. 30. Rolch expendituro for the month of February axcdeded revenue by 58,000,000 marks.
This makes a total deficit for the present year of 109,000,000 marks..
-United Press.
BELGIUM ALERT
TO CRISIS
famous strategist. Field Marshal doril, and General Hans von Secckt, Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Luden--EXPLOITATION NOT former Chief of the Army and in TO BE TOLERATED charge of re-cognisation of the Reichswehr in 1920-22, will be most influential members.
CONTROL FUND TO OPERATE
During the War, Field Marshal Ludendorft was Chief of Staff, to Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Gonoral von Seeckt was Chief of Staff to the Third Army during the War and was, until recently mili- tary adviser to General Chiang Kai-abek-Reuter.
HEIRESS ILL AT RENO
TAKEN ILL DURING AIR VOYAGE-
(Special to "Telegraph”),
The Hongkong dollar appreciat- ad a farthing this morning, tho official rate on opening being 26. 0.1/8. The“ market la steadier
Rono, Nov., March 30. in Shanghai, but is still somewhat The former Miss Barbara Hut uncertain. T
ton, now one of the Princesses of Shanghai opened at 16. 6.7/8d.ill on her way across the con- the House of Mdiyani, was taken and later declined to 18 6.11/16tment in an leroplane, and has Silver prices in London rose been confined to her bed since 5/8th spot and 9/18ths forward her arrival here.
(Special to "Tolegraph”)^/
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Stressors Ordinance, 1971, Receival,, ápri 1. 11,50 ̧m-m).
Brussels, Mar. 80. The Bourse opens Monday with the Exchango Control Fund fupe tloning on the basis. The 28 per cont: devaiuntion has been fixed by an official decreo published this evening.
this decree the Minister of Justice states he will adopt strong measures against exploitation of the crisis. I vent
This step is taken. to prevent rica in pricea. The big distribut ing stores have promised the Gov aramant the fullest co-operation Reuter Special.
SUGAR
Washington, March 31
on Saturday, India bought and Miss Hutton was suffering from China cold, whilst speculators air sickngsskadeRY The Hawaiian Fuskrsni oparated both ways. The market|- She is heiress of the ~ Wool- been fixed at 975,000 Lenses closed uncertain
worth millionsUnited Press,