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Talking Of War
· POWERFUL GERMAN AIR ARM
Moro Money For The
British Army
Berlin, Mar. 3. A serious warning to the "War eager foreign democracies," reference to the powerful German air arm aut a passionate appeal to German youth to report for service in the Gerinan nir force, werc the characterlatte features of the broadcast speech by Field Marshal Goering to-day.
Every year ufter this, March 1 will be observed as "German Alr Arm Day" to commemorate the fact that it was on March 1, 1935 that
authorised Adolf Hitler
Hermans
Spain
LOYALIST DECISION TO FIGHT
Acute International Crisis Expected
Paris, Mar. 1.
The steret behind Loyalist Spain's declalon to fight on lies in the belief
Thursday,
Professor
Indicted
of
Tokyo, Mar. 1. Dr. Eiliro Hawa, former Liberal Professor
the Economle Department of the Imperial University at Tokyo, has been Indicted for violation of the press law. Some of his works are held by the authorli- ies as injurious to public peace. -Unitat Press.
that Senor Alvarez del Vayo hus Japan And Macao expressed both to the British and French Government that the situa- tion internationally will become worse in the next few months with on acute crisis between the totalitar- fan and democratic states,
is that I The Loyalist argument they are able to hold out they will because they automaileally benefit
receive support will be bound to
and Paris If Franco from London sides with Hitler and Mussolli in a showdown.
that some-
Although oficial quarters both in Parks and London deny any reason for jitters on account of the filler- Mussolmi plans, they speak freely the record in the belief thing will happen. This, furthermore, is the explanation to be read into M. aladier's statement in the Chamber discussion on France recognition that this year redoubtable difficulties have to be freed, and it further ex- plains the spurt in Anglo-French staff talks, as well as en-ordination of their arms production.
Behind the offefal desire not to be alarmist, there is
Goering to create an air eres as the the third sector of the national defence forces alongside the army and navy Since that memorable day, said Marchal Guering, "I and my collabor niors have built up at an ever acce- Jerated speed the rott modern weapon In close relationship with other parts of the defence forces, we men of the nic arm have created an iron shieldly asked Franco behind whose protection the German work can now proceed and develop undisturbed.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Understanding Reached In Tokyo
Tokyo, Mur. 1. The Asahi Shimbun reports that Cul. Gorgrho, commander
of the gendarmerie at Macan, who arrived la Tokyo early in February with Japanese adviser, Shinzo Wada, bas concluded preliminary successfully negoliations for co-operation be- tween Japan and Portugal,
{1
Col. Górgrlio will leave Tokyo on
persistent questural recognises that the nation now potesses,
ton which oflleials pose themselves: Although Mussolini hos not official- for anything, we know very clearly he demands ter- ritorial satisfaction
from France.
Will he abandon his claims without "I am proud that the German air any attempt to receive satisfaction, arm has proveri to be a powerful, on the contrary, will be Romne- instrument in serving the creative Berlin axis get to work in real earn- statecraft of our Fuehrer. I know est?"
Drawn Into Axis
for a fact that our splendid air force has played a wonderful part in dent-
The Loyalist Spanish leaders are ing with foreign democracles when
runvinced that France will be drawn they were athirst for way."-Traur-into the axist plans despite his de- Ocean.
BRITISH
ARMY
Huge Additional Sum To De Spent This Year
claration of neutrality during the Munich conference. They argue and it was the principal paint which they used to try to induce President Azam not to resign before another
Manchukuo,
Shanghai
ANOTHER BOMB OUTRAGE
Shanghal, Mar: 1. Between 11.30 p.m. and 10 p.m. semne unknown persons through hand grenades into the Sincere and Wing in departmental stores In Nanking Read and into Ciros night club in Bubo. A Well
Road. One person
was injured in the latter place.
A fourth hand grenade was thrown
in front of the New World amuse- ment resert at the corner of Yu Ya Ching and Bubbling Well Rood. Ko-0110 was injured-United Press.
BODY FOUND
Shanghai, Mar. 1. The police last night found the body of a poorly dressed Chinere, with hatchet wounds on the head and body; in Tunsin Road, near the Great Western Road-Uated Press.
SHOTS AT ROBBERS
Shanghai, Mar, 1. Chinese Municipal police opened fire on 15 armed robbers emerging from the secre of a shop robbery in Brennan Road this afternoon. The rubbers replied, killing one of the policemen. All the robbers escaped,
--Ihited Press.
TIENTSIN FEARS
Tientsin, Mar. 1.
March 2, 1939.
Loan Repayments
Shanghai, Mar, 1.
It is authoritatively stated What although the payment' on Anglo-German loan of 1908 was made in London to-day, the position in regard to the next payment, due on July 1, on the reorganisation loan of 1013, has not yet been clarified-Reuter.
The Now Pope
CONCLAVE MEETS FOR ELECTION
Vatican City, Mar. 1. The conclave of Cardinals which be of opens to-day is expected to
in brief duration
the and result election of a Pepe from among the 35 Itailan Cardinals, None of the 27 non-Italiaus are believed to have a chance in the poll.
It generally felt that the name of the new Pope will be known by Friday and that the coronation will Observers point out that a speedy March 5 for Macho and the Governor
probably cecur on March 12. of Macao, Dr. Tumaini, is expected
conclave is expected, as most of the to leave Macho early, in April for
0 Cardinals participating have al Lisbon to undertake the final nego-
ready been in Iomes fortnight and tiations with the hente Government.
It is said that the understanding Tension similar to that between have had an opportunity of establish- the Japanese authorities and the ing contact. Some quarters contend as a result of the preliminary nego-
that Cardinal Pacelli may cause a tallons in Tokyo, includes that Por-International Settlement in Shan surprise by being elected at the first the hal, which has only just emmed, has ballot. It is pointed out that he is conclusion of trade agreement to broken out agam in Tientsin between pumnute friendly relations between the dances and the authorities of not regarded as the favourite for the
Anal
eholce, Japan and Portugal, Japan's co-
the British and French Concessions, former position as Secretary of State, operation with Portugal, in promot- it is learned in diplomatic circles. jong
which brought him into contact the
economic prosperity of er
afiere Macan, in return for which the
In addition to live wire entangle-all Cardinals, he may receive
first poling Macao Government Will extend
ments erected around both Conce number of ballots at the every facility to the Japanese forces, sons by the Japanese, they have when all will vote on their personal And abolish the Chinese Custoins house in Macao, and the establish began to build an extra bridge across choices without considering the ques-
the Fal River and a new road round on of the ment of a Japanser (Consul?) in
the Concessions which threatens te
majority-United Press. Macao.
isoluto them
entirely.
Some points of the understanding have already been carried out.
A Foreign Office spokesman denied knowledge of the under- standing--United Press,
ew months--that Loyalist Spain Singapore
reason
de-
will be saved became the meracies will be forced to act for their own safety. London, Mar. 1.
The real
Brital and Britain has decided to spend an
France recognized Frauro is based on additional sum of £5,000,000 on the
the belief that if friendly relations task of strengthening chain of
are established it will be rusler to fortifications In the East formed by the naval bases at Singapore, Trince him to remove the Italian and
comalee and Aden, according to the
Express.
German submarines, bombers and fighters from the Spanish bases, in- cluding the telcaries, but Franco has given no real
promise. In Uie meanwhile Mussolint and Hitler, with every interest, keep their military forces in Spain and
Daily
Interesting items are contained in the naval estimates published to- day. The modernisation of the de- fence at Singapore, which has alrently cost Britain a suin of £7,000,000, wait the next moves in the new requires an additional expenditure ph fr
of £2,000,000. A further E1,900,000 |77uited Press,
is
appropriated to the complete
construction of military and naval
airports in and around this val bafie.
31
Trinemalce in Ceylon is to be fortified to such an extent as to mate Asloten or second only to Samepore, Jenmmands the sea and air routes of the Indian Ocean, Bay at Bengal and Persian Gulf, and pons wes adequate reserves of ammunition and fuel to supply the requirements of It is also A big fleet in thne of war.
to have a radio station built at o coal of £180,000.
Improvement of the fortifications at Aden at the entrance to the Red Sea will be carried out at an estimated cost of £600,000.—Trans-Oeran,
EAGLE RECOMMISSION
London, Feb. 9.
The aberaft carrier Eagle will re-
Huropean
polilien-
Ill-Treatment
is reported that the Japanese have yJཐཱ3M SPL of orders ready, al- though there have not yet been issued to all Japanese citizens and Chinese
leanings, pro-Japanese evacuate the two Concessions at a moment's notice.
with
to
The British, French and American
it Authorities both
.
but because of his
with
necessary
two-thirds
First Ceremony
Rome, Mar. 1. The Arst ceremony in connection with the conclave of Cardinals took plage, this morning when the Car- dinath with the execption of three from America who arrived in Naples to-day, attended Mass.
This alternoon the Cardinals will Tientsin and go into conclave and they will be cut Shanghai are closely watching the] off from the outside world until the situation-Reuter.
new Pope is elected-Reuter Bul- lefin.
Of Japanese Manchukuo
Is Alleged
Tokyo, Mar. 1. The
Vice-Minister for Foreign Afairs, Mr. Setsbro Sawadu, hos gain protested to the British Am- Dassadur. Sir Robert Cralgie, against Japanese alleged -trentment nationals in Singapore by the British authorities. During the conference, which listed 30 minutes, Mr. Sawada,
PU YI TO
BE NAMED EMPEROR
Landon, Mar. 1,
Japanese roh despite protests! Emperor of Manchukuo, on the oc-
RECOGNITION OF FRANCO URGED BY BUSINESSMEN
Washington, Feb, 28. Well inform quarter here are of the opinion that the United States and will soon follow the British French teal in recunising General Franco's government, although some retirence is apparent in official quar- tera
Prezident Roosevelt was notified larly stressed
Bay
Conclave Bering
Vatican City, Mar. 1. Sixty-two Cardinals comprising the Sacred College entered into conclave at 3 p.m.
Led by a prelate holding the Papal eross, the Cardinals formed a pro- cession wearing violet mantles. Reaching the Sistine Chapel they recited a prayer. The rules relating tu the vacant Sce were read, and the Cardinals swore they would be ob served and then proceeded to their celis,
The great bell of St. Peter's wna rung thrice. Following a tour inspection to see that no unauthorised person was hidden, the doors were locked and then the 300 members of the conclave, including attendants. barbers and tailors, mustered in the Sistine Chapel for the final roll call to ensure that only authorised per sons were present.-Reuter,
i understood to have drawn the at- Japan is alleged to intend to pro tention of the British Ambustior to claim Kang Teb (Prince Pu Ti continued oppression
London and
Pasion of the celebration of the fifth in
the Mr. anniversary of his reign. Emperor of Sawada
concern at the re- the whole of China, according to the expressed surrence of such ensen, und particu- Daily Express,' the recent British
The paper asserts that at present going, on between action and French diplomatic passports to appear at
requiring Japanese possessing negotiations are
the Japanese and the Japanese con- netion at State Department meet-1
Government Colonies Problem trolled North Chinese pollee headquarters for in while Senor Fernando De fo: Singap
which
is allegedly a for a settlement of the details con- Ros, Unyalist Ambassador to the
violation United States visited the Secretary
the accepted inter- gerning the planned proclamation.- national of Slate, Mr. Cortell Hull,
custom. The situation has Trans-Ocean. and pointed out that he still regards him become worse since the New Year.
JL in understood that the. British self as Ambassador from the legal
Ambassador stated he would inform (Spanish government.
the Japanese protest.—
regarding the British
It is understood that businessmen i Londen of and others with interests in Spain United Press. Care bringing pressure for recorini-
commission at Singapore later in the|tion, which is regarded as being year for further service on the China | probable despite the wide differences | America Station,
of opinion existing In the Uni
Normally, ships return to England States-Timited Press. for recommissioning but the Al-
miralty
that announces occasion the new crew will be sent out to meet the Eagle at Singapore.
st this
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AND REARMAMENT
Sydney, Mar. 1.
PRAGUE-LISBON
Proque, Feb. 28.
The Czecho-Slovak Foreign Minis- try took steps for the resumption of the diplomatic relations with Por- tutal, broken off by Portugal in the
of 1937. AL autumn
that ilme
The Australian Government par- Czecho-Slovakia refused the delivery ties will meet to-morrow for a joint of machine-guns ordered by Por-
from session in order to discuss whethertugal
arms factory at given by reason Czecho-Slovakia was that the arms
be re-sold to Franco.-
it is advisable to continue backing Druen. The the present Australian Cabinet.
misht
A crisis broke out became the Trans-Octan
Government wants
present system
1o. abolish the
of compulsory in-
surance against illness, it in under-
R.
The Premier, Mr. J. A. Lyons, trying to Blod a compromise by post- poning the new regulation on the national insurance #ystem.Trans- ས་ བ3
OTHER COUNTRIES.
Alleged Soviet Spy On Trial
Los Angeles, Feb, 28. The Federal Agent, Mr. G. B. Diers, gave evidence to-day in the trial of Mikhail Gorin, aged 34,
tourist bureau, of
and manager Hains Salich, aged 34, a naturalised cuizen, who are accused of diverting
a
thint Mr. Dierst testified
CELEBRATIONS IN HSINKING
Hsinking March, 1. The city was eu fete to-day in reicbration of the seventh anniver- sary of the founding of the Mancha- kuo Empire.
It is pointed out that the spectacu- lur advance made by Manchuk,
In
a short space of time has been re- Rected in the formal recognition ex- tended to her by 'six foreign Powers including Japan, Salvador, Gerintuny, Italy, Spain and Hungary.
A Joint Trusteeship Advocated
of
London, Mar. 1. How the British Government might take the initiative In carrying out
what he describes as a "sensible plan
of colonial redistribution,"
Is set
It is chimed that bandits, regard-forth by Mr. Charica Itoden Buxton, ed as one of the simple products of well-known politician and expert on Manchukuo together with beans, kas rolonial matters, in a letter to The now been reduced to 100th part, from Timer published to-day.
a total of 300,000 seven years ago lo 3,000.
the
He reproaches the British Govern- ment with having by its various de- The five-year industrial plan is al-clarations on the colonial issue lent campaign of "no support to. so being successfully executed so that Manchukuo is now entering the third surrender" now spreading through-
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of the founding of Man-by Mr. Buxton would take the form vitikun, large scale demonstrations of the establishment on the existing Gorin Including tag parades, Itcture meet-
ond
London, Mar. 1. sloud that the Attorney General, Mr.
Yugo-Slavia, Lithuania and Greece United States intelligence Infonna-versary G. Menzies, threatened to resiga,
have given, de jure recognition totion to Russia. and that the Foreign Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes,
as the Franco's Government. as well Treasurer, Mr. R. G. Casey, have the weden has postponed decision telephoned the Soviet Embassy in ings and radio broadcasts will be basis of the Colonial Aut of 1080 of
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Negotiations to this Home Intention.
the und Coated, while New Zealand won five times on the right held here to-day. Participating in the
asserting that he procession, about 5,000 represent should be carried on between and Canada are awaiting further in-he was arrested,
"authorization required
from his lives of organisations in the country
Powers which were signatory to that cognition--Router Bulletin, formation before deciding on re-superior," before submitting to ques- will parede the main thoroughfares.
The Premier, Baron Hirnnuma, Act. A British Initiative along these will deliver a radio speech, a relay lines need by no incans assume the
to Germany. concessions to of which will be made throughout the form of gallon and Manchukuo.-Domel. The arguments put forward
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Mr. Dierst and two others testified that Salich admitted selling raval secrets to Corin, but justified in- self by saying that they concerned "the mutual enemy of Russin Japan,
the United States:" that Gorin advised Salich "to lay off Germans, that's being handled another way!" und that the Soviet Consul instructed Gorin not to discuss his arrest, pro- mising that "we are making no statement regarding
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papers
KING AND QUEEN
·
Visit Shadow Factory On Birmingham Tour
London, Mar. 1. The King and Queen on their visit to Birmingham to-day inspected the Austin shadow factory a few mica city. The visit to the factory was arranged at the special request of His Majesty.
Spelling Bee outside the
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