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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
PREMIER FACING
DURING ROME
January 11, 1939.
GRAVE ISSUES
VISIT
ROME, JAN. 10.
WITH THE STAGE SET IN AN IMposing faSHION FOR the MR. NEVILLE ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, CHAMBERLAIN, AND LORD HALIFAX, EVENTS IN THE LAST FEW HOURS HAVE TENDED TO BRINg home tO POLITICAL CIRCLES HERE THE IMMENSITY OF THE TASK CONFRONTING THE BRITISH AND ITALIAN STATESMEN.
The Italian press is continuing to maintain its claims on France. The "Tribuna" declares this, signing of the Franco-German de- M. Bonnet fook the Initiative in the evening that France is refusing claration in Paris, Germany is not conversations, stating their viewpoint the British Ministers were in entire to recognise the justice of the directly interested in the Mediter-with regard to the Italian claims, and Italian claims which are based
The policy of the Rome-Berlin agreement. on the London pact.
axis demands that Italy should take the lead in this point.
WON'T MODIFY CLAIMS Well-informed circles here. aro maintaining, in even greater insis- tence thinn formerly, that Italy has no Intention of modifying its claims, especially with respect to Djiboull.
that oflein Italian
It would tain Unt the Brit
circles are
statesmen will discuss this questiun aw well na the problem of Franco- Italian relations" although no at- tempt is being made to overlook the
the made by French Government to induce lic British statemen to steer clear Lese
points as far as possible. As a consequence, the Paris
fast minute efforts
in
of
terlude has already caused a good
deal of resentment here.
ROME RESENTMENT
case, f In putting forward Italy's intich nude of the promise made to Italy when she entered the Great title to War, especially as to her
accordance with compensation in Paragraph 13 of the secret London Pact.
Italy appears quite resolved to go to all lengths to get this claim settled. Another point fraught with dim- culties in the Spanish problem.
General Franca in
Italy, it is declared, well reject all attempts to solve the Spanish question by way of compromise. Very great importance is attached here to the successes nchieved by Catalona. The imputation is that as these successes have brought General Franco with in the grasp of o Anal victory, Italy has now no longer any need to in- grunting of belligerent sist on the rights to General Franco.
rancon.
Ocean.
CHAMBERLAIN DEPARTS
FOR ROME
if they
desire
Hungary Departs From League
Rome, Jan. 11.
of
Hungary na decided to with-
from draw
the Leaguo Nations and will communicate her dechloa to Geneva In the next few days, retlable Informa tion indicates.
gary
It is pointed out that Hun- definite recently made moves to befriend the countries ndhering to the anil-Comintern Pact. I concluded a cultural agreement with Japan and Tuesday formally recognised Manchukuo.-Damel.
on
Exchange Control For Chefoo
Peipinu, Jan. 10.
BRITISH ACTION
IN EAST PENDING?
LONDON, Jan, 10. PROLIFIC REPORTS continue to appear in the newspapers that the British Government is preparing the not positive action in
distant future in defence of
British trade and the sup- port of China.
as
actualitles.
The "Financial Review" says that
One is
The whole situation was reviewed; in the light of decisions already Ministers gave Beyond this, Germany welcomes taken. The British
The "Birmingham Post" de- the Anglo-Italian talks in the hope an outline of what they would say in
It is reported from Chefoo that the that they will contribute towards a Home, and the French were in com-
appeasement, Trans-plete necord.
It is gathered in politieal circles in European
Paris that the British Ministers have Japanese authorities there are bring- clares: "Soon after the re- Kone to Rome without the intentioning into force on January 15 control assembly of Parliament, the exchange transactions Government will be in a position of making any particular declara- of foreign LONDON, Jan. 10. tinn, but rather to listen to the familar to those which have been into announce steps to be taken
force at Tsingtao for some time. details of The reason given is "naval neces-for the defence of British THE DIPLOMATIC CORRES Hallan viewpoint, the
which remain a very close secret, but sity"—Reuter.
interests in the Far East." PONDENT of the London if the Italian should ask the British
Well-informed persons regard this the exceeding Daily Telegraph & Morning Ministers' advice they will point out
considerably Post" states that Mr. Neville the various steps which they could
order to banquet and reception at the Palazzo Chamberlain is proceeding to usefully take. Firstly, in
use the situation i the Mediter-Venezia,
The Extraordinary importance of- tached to the visit is Indented by Rome with no special object ex-ranean it is very desirable that the capt to restore peace in Europe. Italians should completely withdraw intact that 50 English newspaper the Government is seriously consider
The subjects he will probably dis- their troops from Spain.
direct support of the Chinese Gov- correspondents have arrived, and in two courses of action. Secondly,
10 stnilarly numerous newspapermen cuts with Signor Mussolini will be:
1.-Spain, with special reference straighten out matters with France,
tand, secondly, by mensures designed to "have a more direct influence on to the continuation of Italian and the Italian's should approach France are expected from other countries.-ernment, firstly by a currency loan,
directly, calling off their press
NO DRUM-HEATING
the trade and finance of Japan than German Intervention.
Rome, Jun. 10. 2-Italy's claim against France, campaign uni agitation. It is always
Although there will be no bunting, upon the powers of Chinese resist- Mr. Chamberlain will probably possible that they might then obtala.
out that any Halian territorial for example the conversion of Di-drum-beating and trumpeting such ance." polut argrandisement will be contrary to bouti into a free port.
as greeted Ilerr Hitter, an atmosphere
The paper, however, Political circles believe the Anglo-Italian Agreement.
that of genuine cordiality and enthusiasm "nothing for nothing" will 3.-Jewry.
the awaits Mr. Chamberlain and Viscount the Government has no intention of
imposing a general talls-Halifax. of the
exports Rome 4.-General aspects of peace in maxim
been said Japanese Reuter.
nothing has While Europe.
HOME PREPARATIONS 5.-Economic questions.
officially with regard to the subjects present.
VESTED INTERESTS ARRIVAL IN PARIS
Rome, Jan. 10. for discussion, it is thought here, Paris, Jan. 10.
On the eve of the arrival of. Mr. that despite the London statement |
On discussions will be Part of the difficulty in the way of The railway station was decorated Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax, that the
the objections of interests in the with flags and red carpet when final preparations are being made in general lines, that specie details are trade retaliation. "Reuter" learns, is
festive re-bound to be bronched, Edouard Daladier, M. Georges Bon the Italian capital for a
Spain, Franco-Italian relations, Dominions which are doing business net, the British Ambassador, and theception of the English guests.
The vast ball of the Central Rail- Italy's colonial aspirations, the Suez with Japan in metals, cotton and Jewish wool. It is understood that Washing- Embassy staff welcomed Mr. Neville Chamberlain and his party when way Station is covered with English Canal administration, the
cotton, scrap, and machine and tool they arrived at the Gare du Nord en and Italian flags, and decorates with settlement, and Anglo-Italian trade, ton is similarly hampered by oll,
are among the subjects mentioned.
to the interests. The first official welcome route to Rome to-day.
The surroundings of the station are A large crowd in front of the stu- Mr. cheered and waved
abundant display of flags.
flowers.
Trans-Ocean,
It is presumed here that the scope tion at the talks will be extended to in- Chamberlain and M. Daladler, fellow-affording a similarly gay view, with British Ministers will be at Turin at
Icarns that
to
embargo on at Britain
On the other hand, undoubtedly 8 a.m. to-morrow. The special train
is gaining A stand has been erected just in is due at Genoa at 10 am, where the the British Government's attitude la clude such matters as the improve-ed by Viscount Halifax and M. Bon-
front of the station to give the Ministers will be welcomed by the hardening and opinion
ground that there is nothing to be ment of Anglo-Italian trade relations net drove to the Quai D'Orsay.
an opportunity of civil and military authorities. After a political talk at the Quai British-colony
of their The train is due in Romne at 4.23 gained by diplomatic protests, and the Jewish question.
Nothing legally prevents Great p.m., where the visitors will be wel- regard to the latter, the D'Orsay, lasting 70 minutes. Mr. greeting the statesmen With
defence of Italian press has already indignantly Chamberin and Viscount Halifax, country.
After the arrival of the guests at comed by Count Clan, other Italian Britain from lending a help to China, de- British interests in the Far East, denied reports which credit Italy accompanied by M. Daladier and M. with the intention of allowing Jews Bonnet drove to the Gare de Lyon, 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, the guests Ministers, and members of the British but as regards direct
from where the British Ministers left will drive to the Villa Madama, Embassy. The station will be
the Government may tend to Japan a to settle in its colonies,
where they will stay during the visit, corated with flowers and Hallan and there is ground for belleveing that for Home at 7.30 p.m.
A communique Issued regarding At 6.45 pm. Mr. Chamberlain and British flags.
The British delegation will drive comprehensive note comparable with the talks stated: "The general iden-Viscount Halifax will enter their tity of views previously reached be-names in the visitors' book at Quirin-in seven cars, headed by Mr. Cham that of the United States on Decem- was al Palace, after which they will have berlain and Count Ciano through the ber 31, as a final effort to obtain tween the two governmenta
their first conversation with Signor troop-lined streets fully confirmed."
GERMAN ATTITUDE
The German attitude toward the Anglo-Dalion talks is characterised 112 statement issued from official quarters this evening. It is pointed out that, according to the pronounce- ment mode on the occasion of the
It is believed that M. Daladier and i Mussolini, who, nt 9 o'clock gives a Madama-Reuter.
to the Villa redress of British complaints, before
trying sterner measures.-Reuter,
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