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No. 16015
AIR MINISTRY ATTACKED
"God Help You in Case Of War," Peer Warns
LORD NUFFIELD TELLS
OF
OBSTRUCTION
London, Oct. 22.
Criticism of political interests at the Air Ministry is made by Lord Nuffield in a statement explaining the withdrawal of the Wolseley Company from the Government's "shadow" acro engines manufacture scheme.
Lord Nuffield, at the outset, emphasises that there has been no quarrel between him and the Air Ministry, saying the whole matter is simply a difference of In 1929, he opinion on the principles of production. made a statement in conversation that the Air Ministry was paying prices for aero engines which, in his experienced judgment, were too high. That statement got back to certain political interests in the Air Ministry, where it was apparently not received with favour.
Throughout the whole development of aero engines activity, his advice was characterised by a complete lack of support from political interests in the Ministry, but, equally, the technical side freely gave such help as they were allowed to put forward.
spent
"It was five years before we could4 get the Ministry to accept one of our engines for trial," says Lord Nuffield, "although the Ministry had passed
iest."
had them for
£500,000 of his own personal inoney. always keeping the accounts of the engine factory absolutely distinct from those of his companies in which there were public shares,
acro
TURNED DOWN-
In July, 1930, feeling that progress" was impossible with the Air Minis- try, he wrote to the Air Ministry asking for an interview, but Lord effect Swinton's reply was to the
that he had many erigagements on the day suggested for the interview and that literally every minute of his time was taken LJ. Lord Nuflicia adds that this was the first time in his life that he had ever turned down by a Cabinet Min
Luter, he was requested to Lord Weir and Lord Swinton, to whom he offered, at his own expense,
sce
GIRL PAT TRIAL ENDED
MASTER AND MATE,
GO TO PRISON
JUDGE TAKES STERN VIEW
London, Oct. 22. The trial of the run-away muster and mate of this Girl Pal, a Grimsby rawler, who took the vessel half- way around the world before they
to obtain designs for manufacturing were overtaken by the British pu-
10 months hard
thorities in the Caribbean Sen, ended a well-known and approved type of nero engine, or a Bristol engine, in lo-day. George Orsborne. master, order to augment equally the was sentenced to supplies et acro engines. This offer tabour was not accepted.
an acro
wan
had
and Jim Orsborne, jila brother, was
wus sentenced to 12 monthu hard labour at Old Balley. Lord Nuffield contended that the The judge was inost severe in a "shadow" Scheme would not be two-hour summing up. He said that satisfactory. It'
sufficiently soine
proprietor newspaper dillout to make acro engines in an agreed to pay the two prisoners and aero factory, but it was not a work- the crew of the Girl Pat £5,000 for able scheme to muke engines in their story, which was against the parta in seven inctories. He was public interest. Out of this £5,000 asked to creet a factory at Govern-two of the crew, who were witnesses ment expense when he already had for the defence, had been receiving engine factory standing £5 a week from the prisoners' doing nothing.. If that was nu! a solicitors, which was an undesirable! waste of public money, he did not state of things. know what was. The impracticab- The judge condemned the
sug- who ility of the "shadow" scheme was gestion that Mr. Tom Moore, his main reason for not entering into was munaging-director of the com- pany which owned the Girl Pat, desired that the ship be scuttled. The Lord Nuffield adds that he had been suggestion was made
without the trying all he possibly could to help slightest foundation, he said. the Government, "und If the country
The Judge's general indication to wants me I shall be there,”
jury was that the prisoners; stories could not be believed. It was like a cashier proceeding
stolen £5,000 and re-
it,
"COD HELP YOU"
the
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Speaking of his anal interview with Paris with Lord Swinton, Lord Nuffield says:urning with the balance saying he "I was turned down flat. I said, in did not mean to steal but had meant effect; "You don't want our engines to come back all along.
After 35 minutes' deliberation the Lord Swinton replied in the nega-
COMPLAINS OF
OBSTRUCTION
Lord Nuffield, who complains of pical influences at the Air Minis- try obstructing him in his efforts to co-operate with the Government in the manufacture of aero engines.
REXISTS THREATEN VIOLENCE
BELGIAN PREMIER
IS FIRM:
"STREET RULE" INTOLERABLE
Brussels, Oct. 22. The reported threat of the semi-Fascist Rexist party to attempt a coup d'etat, was re- ferred to by the Prime Minister. M. Paul van Zeeland, in a nation-wide broadcast speech this evening, in which he dealt with the Government's decision to ban the demonstration of 250,000 Rexists on Sunday.
BRITONS
IN GRAVE
DANGER
200 STILL REMAIN IN MADRID
HOSTAGES IN SAD PLIGHT
London, Oct. 22. Frecautionary nieasures are being. taken in Madrid lo' pro- tect 200 British nationals left in the capital in the event of air ralds. Union Jacks have been painted on the roofs of the the British Embassy and adjoining buildings. where
most of the British residents are staying.
According to Information ezelved In London there are about 10,000 orisurers and hostages in Madrid, including approximately 1,500 women, Many of these women are in a pitiable plight, with children in their arms and no means of support.
The International Red Cross is doing its utmost to nileviate the position with the assistance of the British charge d'affaires-Reuter Bulletin Seruice.
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Advance
Burgos, Oct. 22.
The Rightists have captured Lus Navas del Marques, last remaining Leftist stronghold on the road to El Escorial United Press.
Passports Suspended
Bilbao, Oct. 22. The Leftist Minister of the Interior announced today the suspension of Spanish passports tand the with. drawal of embarkation permits, with the exception of those for forelguera,
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sole consideration in banning the Kothuring was the preservation of law and order. The Government had tolerated violent party campaigns long enough, and because it respected free play in the constitution, It would continue to do so. But when a party declared it would set aside a Govern- ment decision and descend on a city
In response to....he-Government's and sweep away the legal Govern- ban, M. de Grelle, the Rexists leader,ment, then that Government said declared the demonstration would be flatly. "No, never."
A
held despite the wishes of the Prime) Belgium would never accept Minister.
Government from the street, declared M. van Zeeland, in reply, sald his the Prime Minister.-Reuter.
MOVE TO GUARD
BRITISH TRADE
Plan
Two Dominions
New Legislation
London, Oct. 22.
Two Dominions to-day took steps in the defence of British shipping.
The New Zealand House of Representatives gave first read-. ing to the Protection of British Shipping Bill, by which the New Zealand Government assumes the power to inpose restrictions and prohibitions against foreign countries which discriminate against British shipping.
The Minister of Murine, Mr. Fraser, explained to the House that the United States Government was acquainted with the terms of the Bill and an undertaking had been given that the measure would not become operative until the United States had had an opportunity of making suggestions,
"
Meanwhile, In Canberra, the the Far East Great Britain would
Minister of Commerce, Mr. Page, an- have to subsidise her merchant navy
tive. Lord Numeld then asked if jury brought in a verdict of guilty.ounced that the Australian Cabinet so that it could compete satisfactorily
they wanted them to make Pratt and Reuter.
Whitney (American) engines, Lord Swinton replied, "No; that is your. business."
Lord Numeld then asked if there was anything else he could do. Lörd Swinton replied that he did not think there was
There is significance, too, in thei announcement from New Zealand that a bill is in process of completion to protect New Zealand and Aus- trallan shipping against competition from foreign subsidised lines, opera- ting across the Tasman Sea. And now, a few hours behind the New | Zealand announcement, comes one
from Australia:
had approved the main principles of with other Government-assisted a bill to restrict American ships en- lines. gaging in the local passenger trade between New Zealand and Australia SHIP CALLS and also to deal with the general question of competition with British shipping in the Pacife by other FOR HELP. foreign companies.
The Australian legislation will be similar to New Zealand's-Reuter. PRESIDENT GRANT Lord Nuffield adds:-"There was no
. INCREASING FLEET exeltement and no high words. I
NEAR AT HAND
Berlin, Oct. 22. took my hat and gloves and left, but before I went I said, "Well, God help
San Francisco, Oct. 22. The Hamburg-Amerika Ling you in case of war."
Globe Wireless here has is increasing its fleet of freight
Canberra, Oct. 22. The Air Ministry has announced Intercepted on SOS signal from the vessels operating on the Far East The Minister of Commerce has that the Air Minister will take an Japanese steamer Oura, Mara, 672 route by two 8,000-ton vessels. announced the coming introduction statemen in Parliament on the mat- Company. early opportunity of making a full tons, owned by the Nippon Salvage The first will be renily for service of a bill to restrict American ships ters raised by Lord Nuffield. It Is:
engaging in the local passenger trade distressed ship is off the coast in the spring of 1938.-Reuter, belween Australia and New Zealand, understood that Lord Swinton does of, Japan, but details of her position This announcement comes on the and also dealing with the general not accept Lord Numeld's version of are lacking. It is believed the Dollar heels of the warning delivered in question of foreign competition with the events described in the interview, Line President Grant is nearest her. Hongkong yesterday by Viscount British shipping in the Pacific
Reuter Spacial,
-United Press.
Rothermere that to save her trade in Reuter,
The
CHECKING AMERICA
NEUTRALITY
PACT FAILS
Abrogation Certain At Meeting To-Day
GERMANY HURLS COUNTER-
CHARGES AT RUSSIA
London, October 22. The abrogation of the International Non-Inter- vention Pact by Russia and the withdrawal of that power from the committee which has attempted to preserve European neutrality in the Spanish civil war, are considered certainties at to-morrow's meeting of the committee. The meeting has been called in response to the Russian protest against a further delay in responding to Moscow's charges that Italy, Germany and Portugal have consistently violated the non-inter- vention agreement.
Meanwhile, the Italian Embassy here has announced that Rome is responding to Madrid's charges of neutrality violations before the meeting of the committee. The Portuguese Govern- ment has sent a note to Lord Plymouth, the President of the Committee, telling him that a reply from Portugal will be forth- coming shortly.
Germany has already replied to the Russian charges, with a bag of counter charges. Germany makes eight specific charges of neutrality violation against the Soviet and accuses Madrid of falsifying anti-German evidence.
Berlin assorts that ค Russian steamer, under a foreign flag, on September 2 landed war materials near Barcelona; that a shipment of 60 Russian machine-guns and anti- aircraft guns arrived in Madrid on September 12; that 37 Russian planes and 30 Russian pilots arrived In Spain in mid-September.
there are Germany alleges that four Russian bombing planes station- ed at Gatafe aerodrome, Madrid, and that a British vessel unloaded 950
Alicante
tons of war materials at recently. A Soviet steamer arrived at Alicante on September 25, osten- sibly bearing foodstufis, but actually! carrying 12 Russian pilots en route "to" Mudrid, "Berlin chidis.
A Soviet steamer unloaded muni- tions and foodstuffs at Alicante on. ¦ October 4, it is charged.
And dually, us a climax, Germany declares that a Soviet steamer un- loaded 50 tanks and 94 tank crew men at Cartagena on October 18.
MIGHTY BRITISH AIRLINER
TAKES SERVICE IMMEDIATELY
FIRST OF 29 NEW SHIPS.
London, Oct. 22. The Canopus, "the Quren Mary of the Air" first of the Imperial Airways 29 new tying. bouts for Empire routes, started for Alexandria to-day.
and
Her 28 sister-ships are in process The German contention ig that of construction at Rochester Barcelona and Moscow radlo broad-several are nearly ready for their cast speeches have provided evidence tests. of Russia aiding the Spanish
Leftists-United Press.
German Denial
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The Canopus begins regular sur-j vice in the Mediterraneuf next week. The airliner has four engines of 4,000 horse-power,' and 1 cruising London, Oct. 22.
speed of neurly 200 miles an hour. Her accommodation is luxurious and The most Important Ham on the sullleient for 24 passengers.
of the agenda
She will also be able to Non-Intervention Committee meeting to-morrow will several tons of mall and freight.— be Germany's denial of Russian Reuter Bulletin Service. allegations that she has broken wer ugreement not to assist elther side in the Spanish civil war..
Germany will make counter- charges, the most important of which are understood to be that a munitions train arrived in Madrid on September 12 from Barcelona with 60 anti-air- craft guns of Russian origin and
innt the Russian steamer Komsomol, on October 10, landed at Carthagena 50 lanks and 04 men to man them.- Reuter.
SENATOR
COUZENS PASSES
·CANADIAN-BORN POLITICIAN
Washington, Oct. 22.
Senator James Couzens, born in Chatham, Ontarlo, in after an operation.
1872, died
Formerly the vice president, general-manager and treasurer of the Ford Motor Company of Detroit, Senator Couzens began manufactur- ing automobiles in 1903.
CLIPPER WINGING NORTH
carry
DUE. IN MACAO AT
· MID-DAY
The Philippine Clipper, on her first flight to Hongkong, left Manila. at 5.43 a.mi. 10-day,
bound for Macao. She will arrive in Hongkong at about 4 p.m. to-day.
Among those on board the big machine is Mr. Roy Howard, the American newspaper magnate, who will meet Lord Rothermere, the British publisher, here before the latter leaves nboard the Potsdam for Europe to-night.
At 10.15 am, the Philippine Clip- per reported to Hongkong that she was making good time and expected to arrive in Macao at noon.
uote
JAPANESE PENETRATION
SHAN
KWAN
On the railway stations along the Pei-Ning-Line Japanese names are placed besides the Chiuere. The picture shows the Japanese name being painted on the stallon at Shanhaiwan.
LANDON ORDERED TO BED
MAY LOSE VOICE. DOCTOR WARNS
ROOSEVELT ACTIVE
El Paso, Oct. 22. Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas, Republican choice for the presidency of the United States, is confined to his bed by doctor's orders aboard his specini. campaigning train en route to Oklahoma City.
His doctor stated that Mr. London is suffering from pharyngitis, cuused by a slight cold and aggravated by might temporarily speaking. He lose his volee unless he resis, the physican warned.
"Mr. Landon--wanted-to-speak -at El Paso, but his doctor would not permit it-Roulér.
ROOSEVELT 'WELCOMED
Hartford, Conn., Oct. 22,
A cheering crowd of 100,000 wel- comed President F. D. Roosevelt to- 'to-day, and packed every corner of
Bushnell Park to hear him speak.
The President stressed the need of co-operation between the Federal Government and the states in meet- Ing problems such as those created by. foods. Recalling the floods which inundated Hartford last spring, he declared: "It is a happier Con- necticut that I come back to." The crowd cheered at length.
Employment in the state was 45 per cont. higher than in 1932, and the aggregate pay rolls were 45 per cent. above those of 1933. Millions more were being spent on building and construction, merchants were selling 28 per cent, more merchandise and the value of farm products bud In- creased-30 to 40 per cent.
"We are thinking not only of your state, but of the nation as a whole. Prosperity of the west is reflected in the prosperity of the cast," the Pre- sident concluded.United Press. -
First Paying Passengers
Flying Ocean
LUNCH IN FRISCO; BREAKFAST, HAWAII
Honolulu, Oct. 22,
A commercial air service across the Pacific was officially, Inaugurated There she will be met by a special representative of the Hong-, non-official passengers arrived in to-day when the first paying and kong Telegraph who expects to fly. Hawail aboard the big. Ifawallan back to Hongkong in the big plano.
Clipper, of the Pan-American Afr- ways
fect. The plane and it
tumultuous passengers received a welcome.
FLAG. TRANSFERRED
He has served as director of the On Wednesday, II.-E. Admiral Sir Detrolt Board of Commerce and Charles Little, Commander-in-Chief, director of the United States Cham- China Stallen, transferred his fing ber of Commerce. He was mayor of from H.M.S. Kent to HIM.S. Berwick Detroit in 1910 and served four years. at Woosting, and is now proceeding United States Senate since 1922 Excellency is expected in Hongkong He has been a member of the to Japan on a short cruise. Hia
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on. November 14.
The passengers lunched in San Francisco and 'had 'breakfast in Hawaii
The first two air travellers off the Clipper, both American women, were smothered with garlands by the crowd. They declared the" flight to have been the greatest experience of
their ves--Router.