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British Re-Armament
THE PRESS GIVES APPROVAL
France Welcomes Big New Expenditure
-Landon, Feb. 10. The newspapera unanimously up- prove the Government's decision to increase rearmament expenditure to
£580,000,000.
The Daily Telegraph declares that this may mean certain hardships for the people at the nation, but the Government cha rest assured of their readiness to bear whatever burden is entailed.
The Daily Herald says: "It is a grim business for a democracy, but as things stand to-day is inevit able, and the Government has the right to spend the money if it means the security of the people and the country."
Ma
German and Italion newspapers.
the Rive
rearinament expo,diture Kreat prominence, especially
One tame com- naval rearmament. ment is that £380,000,000 ia more than twice Italy's whole expendi- ture.-Reuter.
WORLD REACTION
London, Feb. 16. The magnitude of the British re- armament programme has impressed all quarters throughout Britain, con- vincing them that Britain intends making herself Impregnable in the face of dictators and potential ene- mler who may be preparing to attack
her.
The fact that Britain is making the biggest effort towards rearmament ever made in peace time, is regarded In diplomatie quarters as an illustra- Ilon to the world that Britain means business, and as being specially in- tended a show totalitarian countries that Britain has not had the wool pulled
her over
eyes by pacifle speeches.
Although they have not yet been fully digested in foreign countries, the British plans, according to news- paper reports, have already farried officlat circleg in Berlin and Rome, which, according to reports reaching London this morning, are most dis- turbed regarding the resources the democracles are able to call into actions.
It is stated that speculation has already crisen in Berlin how Ger- many will be able to maintain her huge production programme under the pressure of the shortage of raW materials and foreign exchange dlf- Neultics,
It is pointed out here that Britain is still living far away from the stage of tightened belts, in contrast to the alleged conditions in the totalitarion slates. In
it is emphasised
that the demanrucies are only now. beginning to apply pressure on their "resources" and that when the full resources of the democracies--such as are available to the British Dominions and the United States are explotted the totalitarian atates will be
unable
nearly to match them? That will be the time when the dictators are likely to plead" for a limitation of armaments conference.
France particularly welcomed Bri- tain's programme, not only because of its magnitude, but because of the financial power behind it, and the belief is growing In some French quarters in London that publication of Britain's projected "might" miny easily persuade Signor Mussolint to tempe his Gemands against France, especially since Britain has made it known that the full resources of the British Empire will be on the side uf France in the event of her vill interests being menacesUnited Prras.
Paris Press Approves
Paris, Feb. 15.
The new rearmanent programme announced in the House of Commona yesterday meets with the approval from the French press. Gigantle hendines across the front pages of all morning papers to-day announce to the readers that the British armn- nients expenditure is to be doubled and make no attempt to conceal their delighted surprise at the magni- tude of the British enterprise which far exceeds anything that even the greatest optimist had expected.
Recalling the fact that in Washing- fon, too, with the adontion of Roose- velt's armaments programme the signal
γίνει was
for a gigantic armaments campaign, the Fremit declare that thereby the block of the three great Demo- cracies becomes unnsentiable."—
торега
Trans-Ocean.
Italy Surprised
Rome, Feb. 10. The morning newspapers are. mainly filled with the Grand Council's discussion of school re- form. However, they give a fair dis- play to the British rearmament pro- gramme and report it fully, but without comment,
Spain
Friday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
PREMIER NEGRIN MAY RESIGN TO
ASSIST PEACE TALKS
PARIS, Feb. 16.
DR. JUAN Negrin, Spanish Premier is repórted to have offered to resign" if a moderate Republican can be found to take over the Government and facilitate peace conversations.
Production Of Cotton
Shanghai, Feb. 16.
The Japanese press reporta that the Reformed Government in Nanking is launching a ten- year programme aimed at in- creasing raw cotton production by 5,000,000 plculs, which 'will double the pre-war output.
The reports state that the Government is seeking Chinese and Japanese co-operation, and, in particular, Japanese technical *!uter.
This report emerged from the Spanish Embassy where Senor United States Alvarez del Vayo and Dr. Manuel Azana have been conferring all day with other Loyalist lenders—United Press,
Japan
Fishing Rights Dispute
Axana in Paris
Paris, Feb. 10.
The Spanish Foreign Minister, M. del Vayo, arrived in Parls yesterday from Madrid and in slaying at the Spanish Embassy. It is understood that he is trying aldent Azano. to but it is thought turn to Madrid Reuter.
to persuade Pre-- return to Madrid, that he will re- without success. --
De Vavo in Paris
Paris, Feb. 15. Much surprise has been caused in the French capital by the arrival of Dr. Alvarez del Vayo, the Spanish Loyalist Foreign Minister. HIS
Budden visit is made in connection Tokyo, Feb. 16. with the rumours circulating here to Mr. Arita went to the Palace is the effect that President Azana who morning, according to the Asahi, is also in France at the moment in-. and submitted a detailed report to tends to resign the Presidency in the the Emperor on the deadlock in event of the French Government ac- Russo-Japanese negotiations for re-cording de jure recognition to newal of Japan's Ashery rights Ineral Franco. the Soviet northern Pacine waters. Dr. del Vayo is believed to have The Foreign Minister outlined to come here with the express object of His Majesty the steps decided upon seeking to remain in office for the by the Japanese Government and time being so as not to give rise to Then cabled the Japanese Ambassa- unfavourable repercussions upon the dor at Moscow instructing him in political situation within Loyalist make it clear to the Suvlet Govern- Spain--Trana-Ocean. ment that if it continues to refuse fe reconsider its attitude,
will be forced to resort to unreserved and appropriate measures to break which it in obvious diplomatic negotiations have falled to solve,
Japan
FASCIST
PLAN EXPOSED
February 17, 1939
Germany
ABSENCE
OF MAN- POWER
Country Lacks One Great Essential
Berlin, Feb. 16. Germany, mobilising All her economic resources and manpower reserves for vast economia self- sufficiency and armament drives, to day finds itself confronted with A shortage of manpower almost t- paralleled in recent history,
While virtually every other great Power in the world is struggling to And work for millions of unemploy- ed, the Germans find they have in- rumelent men to carry out all work lö be done. “To-day 0,000,000 niore Germans are at work than In 1920. and men in the seventies are being brought back from ellrement to
jobs."
is
make
New York, Feb. 10, The Scripp Howard foreign editor. Mr. William Philip Simms, In a
The critical labour situation special despatch from Washington supearing on the front page of the mirrored vividly in two decrees by World Telegrant, says that the China Field Marshal Goering, head of the war may be a possible obstacle to the four-year plan to make Germany reported plans by Germany, Japan economically self-sufficient and able and Italy against the
to Iritish and
resint It sicke
la the event French Empires. A real Fascist of another European conflict. One zhow-down will come within six of the decrees empowers the Ministry weeks, he writes.
of Labour to
all questions of employing and dismissing 1- bour subject to the control of the Government Labour Omlee. The other compels all German citizens, if called on by the Ministry of Labour, to quit their present employ- ment to work on fobs regarded as Important for the State.
The result of these decrees is that henceforth the State lus
all manpower complete control over
in the country, womenpower and
if
young German For example, under the age of 25 decides to be a barber, he must get permission from The Labour Office which
may decide that
"From. Nazt sources with Arab Gen-connections I have received informa- tion to the effect that Italy and Japan are expecting
a show-down within four to six weeks at the latest. Within that time, according to my information, all these Powers will be fully mobilised for whatever action might eventuale-Italy in the basin of the Mediterranean, Germany Central and Eastern Europe and Eastern Siberia, litter is planning to use against Hungary and Rumania the same pressure methods which he used against Czecho-Slovakia.
"Simultaneously, according to the
PRESIDENT APPARENTLY READY TO TALK PEACE
Paris, Feb. 10. Large quantities of compromising documents were burnt in the Spanishi
In view of the fact that the fish-Embassy here on Wednesday after-
virtually
ing season is close at hand and the noon, according to reliable informa- anme sources, Japan would, menace Germany does not hood" auction of the fishery lots will take on in political circles, which inter- the maritime province of Siberia und Wission
4
rallway which
to
and he had better learn The employces must have
quit
their jobs, and the trans-Siberian serves Vandivostok and skirta Ma-workers in the metal industry, bulid- chukuo for more than 1,000 miles,
ing trade and agriculture, as well as white Italy would press her claims domestic service, imnow that owing to against France.
acute shortage they will not obtain
In such permission. papers
thousands of stores to-day one clerk does the job done by many men a
place at Vladivostock on March 15,pret this bonfire as
proof that the War, Navy and Foreign Ofee President Asana and his Foreign drcles, the Asalit goes on to say,, Atister del
Vayo, anticipate re- have in the past few days been dis-cognition of General Franco by the cussing plans and have decided that French at an early date and free shing will be unavoidable anxious to prevent certain unless the Soviet reconsiders at-falling Into other hands. titude. Reuter.
Seeking Agreement
Government with a view to
rench-
arc
"I cannot guarantee any of these statements. All I can Gay is that It in further interpreted, not only certain Nazis now in Germany have
nites years ago. is confirming previously existing re- privately warned business associates Actually before the issuing of the Tokyo, Feb, 16. ports of Premier Azana's unwilling-abroad that such is the general plan, recent decrees the shortage of man- The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiru ness to return to Madrid, but as a and to trim their salts accordingly."
In the iron, machine and power Arita, this afternoon cabled instrue-sign that del Vayo himself shares Together with this warning, Mr., urmaments industries was so severe tons to the Japanese Ambassador to this unwillingness and is no longer Simma goes on, there are certain that key men were unable to quit Moscow, Me. Shigenori Togoh, to re- un advocate of prolongation of o
qualifications which have to be met
their jobs without the consent of the imme negotiations with the Soviet useless resistance.
and seem to indicate that the die
cmployers, and sometimes without the consent Benor del Vayo, according to rehe not yet been east. Germany will
of the Labour Office. ing an amicable agreement before ports current here, is discussing with hesitate to undertake a major nove
The decrees legalise this position and fishlug season begins, Domel the French Government the possible against Russin until Japan is ready learned from authoritative sources.
make it effective for jobs throughout to advance against the Soviet in the conditions for abandoning further
the Reich, The
negotiations for concluding a resistance. It is believed that Senor
For East, and Japan may fling her
Some of the reasons for the acule washery agreement have been del Vayo is anxious to specify the
hands In when the time
to decide
Jabour deadlucked since the end of January, wides of the Republicans before the
comes in the war against China,
shortage are compulsory con- while the Soviet authorities
1,000,000 Germany and Japan, according to scription, whereby over departure of Senator Leon Berard nrranged an auction for the fishing for Burgos, so that Mr. Berard may
information, have worked out a joint lats, including the so-called stabilia- be able to submit them to General programme that borders on the gran- ed lots, for March 15 in Vladivostok. Franco.
diose. They expect Soviet Russia to give in completely hostilities. She would then be dis- eight months from the beginning of armed, whereupon
all Easter orbit and Japan would enjoy titular Europe would come under the Nazi hegemony in the Western Pacific and Far East.-United Press.
maintenance of the sicknes
Pending conclusion of negotiations, According to, information avaliable the Japanese authorilles are protest in political circles, the only condi- ing to the Soviet Government for tion stipulated by Senor det Vayo qun.) is that the Ministers and officials of Japanese fishery interests have re-the Republic should have their per- solved to disregard the Soviet nue-sonal safety guaranteed by General Lion.DomEY,
Franco, and should be authorised to "Free Fishing"
remain in Spain. It is added that Tokyo, Feb. 10. in the event of this condition
being Yomiuri Shimbun popular accepted Senor del Vayo would be Japanese daily newspaper here, de prepared to give an undertaking that Italy
The
clares that the
Japanese Govern- | none of the amnestled persons would ent, which is determined to exer- in future take any part in political rse effectively Japan's treaty rights activity.
for fishery, has apparently decided Senor del Vayo is further stated t permit Japanese fishermen to en- to be desirous that an amnesty should gage in "Tree Ashing" case the be extended to the military chiefs of
in
in the the Republic.--Trans-Ocean,
Soviet Government persists "insincere" attitude against the nego- tiations for u new fishery agreement with Japan.-Domet,
Palestine
LONDON PARLEYS CONTINUE
London, Feb, 16.
ITALIAN CRITICISM OF SPANISH PREMIER
Rome, Feb. 15.
con-
With his hands full of blood Negrin
within
men a yene are withheld from the labour market, a standing army of approximately 3,750,000, besides ad- ditional men six to
military doing war
war time which arms factories and kindred in- service. the furious drive under
dustries are working, the elaborate taken tens of thousands of workers public works achemes which have from normal employment, and the ceaseless work in the western fron- tiers on the Press."
Grand Fascist Council Has Quiet Meeting
Rome, Feb. 10.
contains no mention
defence line.---United
BETTER RELATIONS England and Germany Should be Friends
London, Feb. 10.
under-
A strong plea for better standing between Germany and Bri- tain as a guarantee for European
In a senthing editorial Afersagero, says: "Bull-headed Negrin who mas-
Although foreign and certain Ita-peace, was made in a speech at an ancred priests and nuns sends
Iman political circles expected some last
Anglo-German gathering in Berlin
Nevile Henderson, dolences on the death of the Pope.ealist results from the Grund Coun- Snight by the British Ambassador, who, after cil meeting which would bear on sonte months' absence on sick leave, has attempted to associate himself the international situation, the oil-returned to his post a few days ago. with legitimate
He declared his Laith Governments byciul communique
that the sending condolences. He has added
of world affairs.
On the other hand it confirms ing have been laid by Herr Hitler foundations of such an understand- lo his career another nauseating qualliy and has profaned the
carller mucessions that the sudden and Mr. Chamberlain death of the Pope will couse post-There might yet be temporary set- nt Munich. dolences of bonest leaders."-United Press,
ponement of the discussion of Inter-backs, but reason and commonsense national affairs until a more favour. must prevall-British Wireless, able period, which Fascist circles be- Fieve will be Inte March.
TUNISIA CAMPAIGN
Con
The Palestine talks between the British Government and the Jewish
Rome. Feb. 15, The Stefani delegation continued to a late hour:
semi-official News last night and have not yet reached Agency says that the anti-Fascist campaign in Tunisia has flared up the sphere of speelfle detail
Three more specches have been in on the occasion of the visit of M. Leon Jouhaux, French Communist made on general principles, one by
leader. the representative of East European Jewry.
report says that French Tunisian Communists raided the The delegates afterwards examin- town of Redeyf where there are 400 ed closely the dificulties in regard Italian miners. They attacked the to immigration to Palestine. It is Italan Library and allegedly des understood that this sublect is likely troyed portraits of King Victor
The
to give the conference more trouble Eminanuel and Signor Mussolini, than most of the other topics to bei
The Italians protested, after which
It is polited nut that the next Grand Council meeting scheduled for March 21 will take place when the Pope ascends St.
Peter's throne, while two days later will be the celebration of the 20th anniversary ut the foundation of Fascist troops. This would be an ideal moment for Signor Mussolini to advance informal claims against France-United Press.
JAPANESE PAPER SUPPORTS TUNISIA CAMPAIGN
Tokyo, Feb. 15. Under the title; “Italy's case for
discussed, as the Arabs demand the French mining ofteihin promised Tunis," the Japan Times declares cessation of immigration at the pre- to carry out sent rate, whereas the Jews are said:
to find ft impossible at the present) stage of their history to accept any substantial, reduction of the present polley.-Reuter.
CURFEW IN JERUSALEM
Jerusalem, Feb. 10.
A 24-hour curfew has been im- posed in the Arab quarters as a re- sult of the murder of un Arab con-· stable last night-Reuter.
Spelling Bee
How many of these words are correct and what is wrong with
The Popolo di. Roma claims. that the others? the Erlujah public la dissatisfled and surprised by the arms budget. On the other hand, some Italian quar- fors datert that, tha, Italians aurprised; in hi`much as the British *rearmament plan was announced some time ago—United Press.
were
hprehensive plaintif pluquay
apprentice aprositnite #toufost Empl. Oxford Dictionary spell- ings of these words will be found on page b
Burma
an inquiry-United | that Tunisku is not particularly valu-
Parliament Crisis
Rangoon, Feb, 10.'
able for colonial development, though even so Italy has a far better claim to it
It than France.
Tunisia, however,
possesses in Blzern the finest naval harbour en the African coast and its geographical position is of vital importance to both Italy and France. If Haly were to Tunis she could draw an possess
most impossable barrier through the Mediterranean, and that is the reason why France refuses to give up Tunisia.
The Burmese House of Represen latives, by 70 votes to 37, passed a
"In any caso for Italy the matter vole of no condence in the Govern Sho tins good enough claim to [has passed" far beyond that stage. ment. The British group of nine Tunisia anyhow and now that she is members voted against the Govern
determined to make heridit strong in ment.
There were demonstrations against the Mediterranean she cannot be the Government ta-day, and, black content to see what should be one fings were hung from marry houses. of Her "strongest = strategie points. In
Emgles of the Prime Minister were publay turnedra Reuters Ja
The Upper House Bashed a Vite of no confidence in the Government yesterday.
the hands of a Power that is far from Telendly towards hiérut ding very
Tuniata file for larger place in International politics than it filla on 'the map!"---Domet.
Buck Turns On Hunter
Brandon, Vt. Frank Malinowski, 22, almost lost his life when a wounded deer re- versed the usual hunter-hunted order and pinned him to a tree. But the youth freed an arm, whisked out his hunting knife and plunged it into the neck of the 14-point, 100, pound buck-killing the animal.
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