THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
23,
1938.
JEWS ARE PREPARED TO FINANCE RELIEF OF 100,000 REFUGEES
IF IMMEDIATELY ABSORBED INTO
PALESTINE
Plans Being Made To Aid Children
LONDON, Nov. 22.
THE JEWISH AGENCY for Palestine, in a state- ment to-day says that the Jews in Palestine, assisted by free Jews elsewhere, are prepared to undertake the financial responsibility and organisation involved in the immediate absorption into Palestine of 100,000 German Jews.
Bigger schemes could be realised if a friendly Govern- ment would help by guaranteeing a loan for the purpose.- Reuter Special.
SCHEME TO AID CHILDREN
London, Nov. 22.
The question of finding ac- commodation for Jewish children from Germany was discussed at length to-day by the newly formed Committee
Versalles, oppression of the minorit- les has been going on for 20 years without aruusing the sympathy of certain polliciuns.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Hammerstey drew attention to the fact that world Jewry was in a position to naner the emigration on for the a big scale.
Moreover Sir Samuel Hoare, Home
an
the
Jewish question, which has been Secretary, had admitted that the assigned the task of arranging vast extent of the Empire entailed for temporary quartera for for Britain a responsibility in this
It should therefore be matter. Jewish refugees.
Anglo-Saxon task for the The Committee is headed by easy
world, adds the German commentator, the former Home Secretary, to accommodate the Jews who are
from to cmigrate Lord Samuel, and is commosed obliged of leading members of British restricted territories of other coun
tries Trans-Ocean, religious and political bodies,
According to the Evening Standard, Jewish circles have undertaken the task of Anding shelter within the next few months for several thous and Jewish children from Germany, the plan being to distribute them among private families. These chil- dren, who may not be over 17 years of age will be trained in England for the future life as colonists.-
Trans-Ocean.
PALESTINE ONLY HOPE
London, Nov. 22. Commenting on Mr. Neville Cham- berlain's statement in the House of Commons yesterday on German- Jewish refugees, the Rev. Perlzweig, a member of the executive of the World Jewish Congress, and leader of the British section of the move- ment, says that Mr. Chamberlain put which a long-term policy forward a was no answer to the bitterness r immediate needs,
He
·cle -urses
civilised countries to
concert together in
US. NOTE TO GERMANY
Berlin, Nov. 22. The United States has sent a note to Germany asking whether the decrees excluding Jews from business apply to American citizens,
It is understood that the note de- clares that this Sinte Department assumes this is not so, and usles for a repty.Reuter.
Suggests
Hitler Should Be Murdered
Remarkable Letter In New York Paper
New York, Nov. 22.
Maureen O'Sullivan, left, and Ann Morris, two of filmland's prettlest stars, wonder how high is up, as they pose beside Robert Wadlow, as far as is known the world's tallest man. He was a visi- tor at a Hollywood studio and after his tour he decided he'd much rather be a movie star than a giant. "More pretty girls and less work," he said.
Two Youths Coming To Hongkong To Sail
Junk Across Pacific
One Will Attempt To Cure Himself Of Seasickness
MANILA, Nov. 23.
NIGERIA
CHIEFS
OPPOSE
TRANSFER
Colonies Question
Abeokuta,
Nigeria, Nov. 22.
A resolution declaring against any transfer of Nigeria to Ger- many was passed at a mass meeting here of Chiefs and citizens under the chairmanship of Alake Abeokuta, ruling chief of Egbaland.
The resolution draws atten- tion to the fact that Egbaland and other administrative units in Nigeria voluntarily surrender- ed sovereign rights by treaty in exchange for protection by the British Government.-Reuter, BELGIAN CONGO PROBLEM
Brussels, Nov. 22.
M. Pierre Ryckians, Governor- General of Belgian Congo will attend a meeting of the colonies committeo of the Chamber and Senute on De cember 1.
Prime Minister, M. Paul The and Spank
the Minister for the Colonics will also attend, and all aspects of the colonial question will be discussed.
Ex-servicemen of Leopoldville, capital of Belgian Congo, together
the Chamber with
of Commerce have decided to form a Colonial League, alming at maintaining Bel- right to the colony.
They gium's right have
the to expressed
Belgian Government their wish to defend the integrity of the territory by all means in their power-Router Special,
Hungarian Government Party Split
Premier To Ask For Confidence Voto
Budapest, Nov. 22.
A split occurred in the Hungarian Government Party to-day as result of a dissension of 61 members in- JOHN POTTER (24) of New York and Robert Chase (22), of cluding Mr. M. Kornis, the speaker of the House of Deputies. As this
recent Milton, Mass., have arrived here in the Philippines Clipper enaction follows the resignation An instigation to murder is pub-route to Hongkong to join the crew of Richard Halliburton's junk, of four other
this Party, leading member is Bela von America lished in the New York Dally News, on which they plan to make a trans-Pacific cruise, arriving in San whose
Imredy, the Hungarian Premier, its and Western European countries, which prints a letter to the itor Francisco for the opening of the World's Fair.
number has now been reduced to 93 suggesting that 10 or 12 professional
headed by the former Minister von Carany.
in order to enable immediate emigration of fairly large
numbers of refugees Into
even if only temporarily.
ol
He declared that the only effective murderers should be released on the
thut they "dispose and immexilate way to sid the refu-condition gees is to open wide the doors of Hitler and company." Palestine.-Reuter Special.
GERMANY'S IDEA OF SOLUTION
Berlin, Nov. 22. Describing the House of Commons debate on the Jewish problem as illuminating in many respects, but motivated by a wave of sympathy
German official quarters in New York decline to comment, adding that it is up to the Public Prosecutor to deal with such instigations to murder-Trans-Ocean.
and indignation which ignores "FIRST OF FOOT, AND entirely the problem, the Deutsche Diplomatisch Polutische Korrespon- RIGHT OF THE LINE" denz suggests that the solution of the
problem lies solely along the line of
real politics
with
corresponding
measures of a practical character.
(Continued from Page 6.)
Potter said that he was under- taking the trip in order to get the wanderlust out of my system.
Chase revealed that he had al- ways been subject to sea-sickness, and doctors had advised a long sea trip as a possible cure.
He said: "Ellher I get over it, or I shall become so used to sca-sick- ness that it won't make any differ- ence."
Chase Rald that his father had offered to wager him $10 for every day he was not seasick, and simi- larly his father would collect $10 for every day that he was seasick. However, the young adventurer re- Both Chase and Potter graduated conclusion United Press.
The Labour Party motion made itrance of everybody and everything jeeted the bet.
except loud crashes. Intrigued by
clear that the Jewish problem is not these, we took our tin hat off its peg
purely a German affair, but one and ventured cautiously along to from Dartmouth University last Junc,
affecting the whole of Europe, anys wards the studios. The this commentary, and it goes on to we formed ofter our visit was that point out that half a million Jews in somebody ought to write a play about Germany form only a relatively radio play, preferably with televi- small per centage of the total of sion. Initiation into all the secrets of four and half a million Jews, who the studio would make listeners are expected to leave Europe in the rather blase, but it does seem a pity future.
that they were not allowed to see Gustavus Adolphus's horse.'
The Jewish problem has been acute
in other European countries for many years so that Germany, says this semi-ufficial German commentator,
is justined in expressing its surpriseT WAS THE FIRST time our
that it required the recent measures effects staff had had to deal with,
British Press
And Foreign Policy
taken in Germany to bring the matter among other things, a full-dress M.P. And Premier In
to the notice of London and Washing-burrage. And it is the only time we
ton,
blew ceiling off one of the BBC
If, according to the British view passage-ways. However, that is. the Jewish problem should be seen in mere local history. The main thing the light of a minority issue, then it to remember is that we should do
deserves to be pointed out that since much better now.
German Newspapers Warn Britain About Colonies
BERLIN, Nov. 22.
Verbal Duel
London, Nov. 22.
in the House of Commons to-day
Rome - Berlin May Again. Mediate
Budapest, Nov. 22.
The Magyaroszag, local even- ing paper, gives prominence to a report which it claims to have an absolutely received from trustworthy source in Berlin to the effect that the German Foreign Minister, Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop will depart for Rome at the end of this week, where he will discuss Carpalho-Ukrainian with Count Clano, the Hallan Foreign Minister, before pro-
to cecding
Warsaw--Trans- Occan.
question
New Polish
The Deputies who have discontinu- ed their support of the Government have formed a new party of their wwn. The reason advanced for this action is that Premier von Imredy
up a aiming at setting
dictator- On Tuesday afte
afternoon the Premier called a meeting of the De-
putles who had remained loyal to him and informed them that he did not contemplate resigning, and would in no way modify his national pro- gramme of agricultural and Indus- irlal reform,
anti-Jewish
aims.
nor his
The dissension of 01 Deputies has merely served to clarify the situa- tion. The Government could still count on 150 of the 255 members of Parliament, as well as on the sup- port of some smaller parties.
On Wednesday Premier Bela von Imredy will deliver a Government declaration in which he will point out the programme and ask for a vote of confidence,--Trans-Ocean.
U.S. WHEAT FOR
Law Against SPAIN CHILDREN
Newspapers
Warsaw, Nov. 22.
the
Barcelona, Nov. 22.
It is announced that the United Stalex Government has made a gilt of 23 tons of wheat to the Spanish Republic.
The gift is being forwarded through
A new decree dealing with the Mr. Mander (Liberal) asked the press, issued to-day, stiffens Prime Minister if he would state to penalties for "endangering public
had order," and empowers the authorities the Society of Friends, and will be what extent recently, advice
to suppress offending distributed to child-assistance organi-
sations-Reuter, been officially tendered by members completely
owners of newspapers. of the Government to
The decree also abolishes the in- they on the attitude newspapers
stitution of a responsible editor" should take on the foreign polley.
who hitherto took responsibilty for Mr. Chamberlain replied: such advice has been tendered," and is known as the "prison editor," and any offence, and in some countries makes the chlet editor, or heads of
ANO
the following dialogue ensued case departments personally responsible |
Mr. Mander: "Is it not
decently representations to articles.
very
that
have
Inner Cabinet
Mr.
been made by members of the
The decree also makes compulsory
THE PRESS to-day sharply warned Britain not to use the former German colonies to shelter refugees.
to owners and editors the printing of offtelat communiques, Meanwhile the camps have swelled with Irrigation work, and the regula of newspapers as to the way they and increases the penalty for libel. with new arrests and the Aryanisation, tion of the river, and at Mau- should treat foreign affairs, and it -Reuter. of Jewish business.
thausen, in the Upper Danube, for it was not done officially, was it done Some of the papers, state that an Jews of a "more criminal type," as unofficially?"
"un- anti-Jewish campaign will be intro-well as at Buchenwalde, where
Chamberlain:-"I said no such duced into Czecho-Slovakla very desirable and-social elements" will advice was given."
Mr. ManderI am asking !! S A Vienna report states that in all was not done officially, was it done es- camps the Nazis have introduced the unofficially?" tablished
Mr. Chamberlain:-"Neither of new camps at Atmarchogg | racial principles of separating Jewe on the German-Slovak border, the from non-Jewish prisoners.United cially nor Inmates reportedly being occupied | Press,
where the "Nuremberg Jew be kept.
while the authorities i
Wireitsz.
AIR MAIL DUE AT 430 P.M. The Imperial Airways plane Della, bringing mid-week airmail, hopped off from Bangkok at dawn to-day unofficially."—British and is expected to reach Kai Tak-at
4.30 p.m.; ahead of schedule,
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