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WHITEAWAY'S
MOBILISATION REPORTS AROUSE NEW
FEARS IN EUROPE: CRISIS WORSENS
French News Agency Reports Demand On Hungary For Free Passage Of German Troops: France Calls Up Its Specialists
U.S.
GERMAN TROOPS MOVE ON NEW CLASH OF
LITHUANIAN BORDER
PARIS, MAR. 21.
MOVEMENTS OF GERMAN TROOPS ARE REPORTED TO BE TAKING PLACE IN THE REGION ON THE EAST PRUSSIAN AND LITHUANIAN FRONTIER, BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF INSTER- ΤΟ THE NEWSPAPER BURG AND TILSIT, ACCORDING "INTRANSIGEANT.”—REUTER. REQUEST TO HUNGARY
BUDAPEST, MARCH 20.
THE BUDAPEST BUREAU OF THE “HAVAS" NEWS' AGENCY, REPORTS THAT THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT HAS REQUESTED HUNGARY ΤΟ ALLOW GERMAN TROOPS A FREE PASSAGE THROUGH HUNGARY IN THE EVENT OF GERMANY BEING IN- VOLVED IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT.
The report says that the Hungarian' Government is divided on the Reich request. While a section urges consent to the German demand, another section endorses Foreign Minister Beck's claim to form "the third axis" in alliance with Rumania. RESERVES MOBILISED ?
In view of the threatening situation, the Budapest Government will, "Havas" understands, enter into separate negotiations with the Reich and Rumania to find a possible solution.
·
IN EAST
HARBIN, Mar. 21.
of
A SQUAD OF Soviet soldiers led by a company officer crossed the border north of Saifento on the eastern Soviet-Manchou- kuo frontier about 3 pm. Sunday and taking up positions Inside Manchoukuo territory opened fire on Japanese border patrols.
The Japanese forces respond- cd to tho Are and repulsed the Saviols shortly after 6 pm. re- covering the positions occupied by the invaders, advices from the frontier outposts indicate.
The place was also invaded by four Soviet troops on March 5-Domci.
RUSSIANS PROPOSE
DEMOCRAT
FRONT
FIOSCOW, Mar. 21.
RUSSIA has suggested a con- vocation of British, French, Rumanian, Polish, and Turkish representatives in a conference
to check mid-European aggres-
sion.
Great Britain has given a tentative} reply to the Soviet proposal for
Six-Power conference.
The reply staled that Mr. Cham-
In'
1 principle to the suggestion, but f further consideration to
Meanwhile, it was authoritatively revealed that the Hungarian Government started mobilisation_of_reserve forces on Monday in pre-berlain's Government is not opposed caution against the concentration of Rumanian forces along the border. The mobilisation is expected to be completed by March 28-final answer will be forthcoming. Domei.
FRENCH MOBILISATION
PARIS, Mar. 20.
THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT to-night proceeded with secret partial mobilisation of thousands of Reserve specialists officers.
NEXT MOVE IN MEMEL Wide Demands On Lithuania Seen
MEMEL, Mar. 20. REPORTS ARE widely cur- rent, that Memol Germans are contemplating the presentation of far-reaching demands from Lithuania.
the
and
on a war
This is an immediate consequence of the sixteen decrees which were signed by President Lebrun this evening after the Cabinet had approved giving the Government blanket powers to put France footing by industrial and military mobilisation.
Only three military zones are actually mobilising reserves, but the Government is now empowered to mobilise any number at any time emergency requires. - GREATER THAN SEPTEMBER
An official of the Ministry of War admitted to the United Press that "large numbers will be called up."
ensure
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DENUNCIATION INVADERS
NAZI
WASHINGTON, MAR. 20.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT HAS SENT A NOTE TO THE GERMAN EMBASSY, REFUSING TO RECOGNISE THE LEGALITY OF THE OCCUPATION. OF CZECHO-SLOVAKIA.—REUTER.
TO-DAY'S is a representation of a new Entente, composed of Poland, Rumania and Jugoslavia, which is belleved to be the NEWS alm of Rumania's Foreign Minister Gafençu. He is expected to put forward his idea during a visit, he win MAP
"United Press" states that the United States de- livered a formal protest to the German Embassy against the military occupa- tion Polish-Rumanian relations, strain- || Czecho-Slovakia.
make to Warsaw next month
ESTONIA
ENTIA
pro kuningrad
ed during the September crisis, are cordial again. The resignation of Stoyadinovich, tho Jugoslav Premier, who sympathised with Rome and Haco Berlin, may also make M. Gafenen's
plan more feasible now.
U.S.3.R.
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY REVISION
Bill Introduced
In Senate
RUMANIAN
1
BARTER PACT Trade Negotiations With Germany
BUCHAREST, Mar, 20.
and absorption of
According to official sources, the Note was one of the most sharply worded ever despatched by the United States in peace time.
The same quarters privately ex- pressed the conviction that it might lend to a rupture in relations with Germany.
The agency states that the Note is reported to have bluntly condemned the acquisition of Czecho-Slovakia and the violation of international law which threatens world stability,
The United States is prepared for a formal denunciation of the German seizure of Czecho-Slovakia.
It has been learnt from authorita- tive sources that within a few months the United States will be represented in Japan, Italy and Germany only by Rumania has stood firmly in Charge d'Affaires; the vitally important trade negotiations with Germany.
The Ambassadors to those nationa will be in Washington, either on leave or in response to summons for "report This is the chlef deduction to be and consultation." made from a statement
The Assistant Secretary of State, in official Mr. Sumner Welles, co-operating circles that an agreement with the with President Roosevelt, worked German delegation is expected this week.
over the week-end on the final draft
(Continued on Page 4.)
It is expected that it will be the of a note to Germany which is ex- "completion of the existing-trade pact concluded last November."
Under the new agreement, It is stated, there will be an additional direct exchange of goods. This arises from the fact that Germany is unable to pay in currency.
The "direct exchanges" are likely to be that chiefly Germany will take elther more oil from Rumania,
The United Press has confirmed the Soviet proposal was made officially. SOVIET MAY JOIN DEFENCE ALIGNMENT
WASHINGTON, Mar. 20. London, Mar. 20. SENATOR KEY PITTMAN, Britain and Russin have forgotten Chairman of the Senate Foreign their two decades of mutual suspicion Relations Committee, has intro- from the new wells which she will in the European rally against Hitler duced the new neutrality legis-exploit herself, or from existing
Britain has offered commercial aid to Rumania to withstand the threat lation in the Senate.
Senator Hennet Clark. Democrat of attitude that the negotiations have Well-informed circles maintain the of Nazi domination,
Reliable sources state that Russia Missouri, warned that the Bill for the been solely for the welcome purpose has proposed a Nine-Power confer revision of the Neutrality Law would solidate the anti-Hitler" campaign. Ing into war." ence of European nations to con- "facilitate the United States' drift-friendly tour of the United States, Mr. Chamberlain Bolstered the stern atlitude of
by
has taken the lead in negotiating a
Including United Front
Russie. France.
Poland. Rumania and the Balkans.
In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, announced that a commercial mission is heing sent to Rumantu.
Senator Pittman conceded that the Bit relates directly to the desire to give the democracies potential ad- the. vantages over the dictators in event of hostilities.
States to
to be Involved, after
within
"MASS MURDER" The "cash and carry" provisions of the Bill, he said, would operate for the benefit of nations controlling the seas, hence Britain and France would Luncht by the provisions..
that The Bill provides Mr. Chamberlain asserted in tho House that the Government takes n thirty days of the outbreak of de- serious view of the events of last clared or undeclared hostilities the werk.
United President shall declare the Un IMMEDIATE TALKS
which it Moscow, Mar. 20. would be unlawful for American ves- understood
scls rellable on
to carry passengers directly or Both sides deny that demands
authority that the Soviet favours the indirectly to any State owned, have been presented, but the
Ono decree signed by the President provides for increased Anglo-French suggestion of a joint
Senator Pittman added that he be- following demands are anticipat-numbers of officers and non-commissioned officers on the reserve discussion of the situation, and pro- lieved the Bill should be applied to ed:
to permit a skeleton formation..
poses an immediate conference of the Sino-Japanese hostilities as soon Another doubles the effective mobilisation in the Sixth Re-Britain, France, the Soviet, Rumania, as it is
Poland, and Turkey.-Reuter, gion which is the Metz district, the most important sector of the Maginot Line at right angles to the Rhineland and the Belgian border fortresses.-United Press.
There is every indication, that the mobilisation will be on a greater and more comprehensive scale than in September last year.
Lithuania to hand to Memel control of the posts, telegraphs, rallways and other communica- tions, as well na. Income from harbour dues; dismissed Memel
The French Government is German State officials to be re- instated, and back salaries paid; keeping secret the nature of the the Lithuania garrison and fren-mobilisation of specialists.
However, it is believed that the tier police to be withdrawn-first phase will include 00,000 Kouter.
specialists of various groups. CARS CONFISCATED
Thereafter there will be an un- Interrupted calling up London, Mar. 30.
of reserve According to a Bratislava message, officers and non-commissioned officers forly the Hlinka will a skeleton of twenty to the chief of staff of Guards has ordered all Jews to place reserve divisions has been mobilised their toolor cars, not essential, to During the September, crisis France their business, at the disposal of the mobilised 120,000 troops. Hlinka Guards---Reuter,
It is balleved that this total will be surpassed it the existing tension continues United Pres.
NOTHING PUBLISHED
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JAPANESE LANDING
New Invasion In Hangchow Bay
HANGCHOW, Mar. 21.
It
is
CANADA WOULD RALLY
Ottawa, Mar. 20. Speaking in the Canadian House, of Commons to-day, Mr. Mackenzie (Continued on Page '4)
Canton Radio Station To Be Re-Opened
יי
Canton, Mar, 20 With the progress of rehabilitation JAPANESE TROOPS effected works, the Canton Radio Broadcast-
SUCED AMENDMENT
Senator Pitiman's amendent, to the Neutrality Bill provides that within 39 days of the outbreak of declared or undeclared hostilities, the Presl
sources
of extending trade, between
Relations
two
with Hungary, it is stressed, continue to be friendly, and orders have been given to troops on the frontiers to avold all possibility jot an incident.--Reuter.
REICH-RUMANIAN PACT
יי
Bucharest, Mar, 20.
It is learned that a limited trade ogreement between Rumania and Germany will almost certainly be signed on Wednesday.
LATEST
U.S. Attitude
Washington, Mar. 21, It is not believed that the US. Administration will consent to take an active part in a conference, of peaceful Powera.
The contribution which the Ad- ministration hopes to make la econo- mia and moral and there would be no support here for participation in a foreign war to the extent of sending
armies overseas,
It is believed that the assuranDe The agreement will be principally in the nature of a protocol extending that economie weapons would be at the existing agreement.
the disposal of the Democracies would
It is stated that oil as granted to consolidate the peace front in Europe, Germany will only be of small-Reuter. quantity, having little relation to what was originally demanded.--- Reuter,
Japanese Drug Evil In North
dent shall proclaim the steps involved. Weihaiwei - Sodden-
after which it shall be unlawful for American vessels to carry passengers, directly or indirectly, to any Stale named.
Senator Pittmon said he believed the Bill should be applied to Chinese and Japanese as soon as it was passed. -United Press.
"CASH AND CARRY"
}
With Opium
London, Mar, 20.
Sir John Haslan asked in the
House of Commons to-day whether the Premier, was aware that during
Seo Back Page For
·Further Late News
Italians Seek "Show Down”
the whole of the British lens of Next Sunday May
Be Deadline
SIGNOR MUSSOLINI may
ROME, Mar. 20.
Weibalwel, the port and the sur- Washington, Mar. 20. Senator Bornh to-day criticised
rounding district was entirely free from the oplum evil, and continued Senator Key Pittman's proposal to amend the Neutralliy Law, declaring: to be so until the Japanese occupa-
"We won't contribute to mass
tion, and that since the Japanese took over the port, many aplum dena had murder"
He advocated prohibition of the opened: and whether he was drawing
the attention of the Japaness Gov-jask for a showdown in territorial salo directly or indirectly of all in-
ernment to the grave consequences of claims in his address next Sun- struments of war to any and all nations engaged in armed confilet-permitting oplum dens to exist and
day, Janu Increase in the Chinese territories in Reuter Special.
their occupations?
NO, THREATS TO BULGARIA
a surpriso landing at an un-ing Station will be reopened early in Soda, Mar. 20.
disclosed point on the Chfentang April, it was announced here to-day, Informed quarters here declared!
Broadcasts will be made In English River in Hangchow Bay in and Chinese. Call 838 will be Paris, Mar, 20. to-day that foreign press reports of alleged threats to Bulgaria by Ger Rigid ailence is likely to prevail in northern Cheliang Province at XGOK and wave-lengths will include many were wholly erroneous future, and it is possible that little 6.80 a.m. to-day;
It was added that Bulgaria had no will be published regarding the now reason for proceeding to a revision measures decreed by the fovernment. of her close political and econondeIt is auggested that measures be relations with Germany which had taken to prohibit publication of in
(Continued on- Page 4.)
(Continued on Faga 4.).
In carrying out the landing, Japanese, troops suffered... no losses, Japanese milltary autho- rities claim.-Domel.
700 kilocycles in long wave --and kilocycles in short wave. 4,058, -7,225, 11,850, and 10,100 |
The programme divided into two parts for the daythine, and nighttime will contain music, lectures, notices and-nowa-Domet-bas
i.
DR, BUNJE RETURNS Dr. F. Bunjo, who has been spend- ing an extended Vacation in South
The Fascist Grand Counall is moet- Mr. R. A. Butler replied: "Yes, ing on Tuesday and it is expected a the question is at present under con final decision will be made then.
The public, clamour for a showdown incranaing, the man in the street believing that Italy must strike while the British and French are still reel-
sideration."——Reuter. A
Mr. W. R. Scott has been appoint
Africa, returned to the Colony, this
morning by the steamer Boissevala, led Deputy Commissioner of Police.
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