OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
The Outlook
Too Critical For Conference
London, Mar. 21.
The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says it is feared the situation may without warning become too urgent for n time for a conference of the Powers such as suggested by Moscow.
The Anglo-French view apparently Is that a clear declaration signed by the principal Powers concerned and open adhesion of other States would be the most practical first step to- wards building up a new system of security based on mutual support in Europe.
The correspondent gathers that the Soviet is prepared to join the effort, provided it is satisfed that the The Western Powers mean business. Soviet would not necessarily confine the implications of such a declaration to Eastern Europe.
The writer says the Impression was current in diplomatic circles yester-
The European Situation
Wednesday,
NEW ALIGNMENT AGAINST GERMANY IS INDICATED
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal to the Church leaders to get together to discuss the German menace, He suggests that Pope Pius XII take the faltiative, while he promises the support of all 'Anglican, Orthodox and Protestant Church leaders:
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
As the outcome of the Anglo-French suggestion of a joint discussion of the European situation, Soviet Russia has advocated a conference of Britain, France, Russia, Rumunia, Poland and Turkey. Britain is not opposed to such a proposal. America is unlikely to consent to lake an active part, while German comment is defiant. However, England, France and Russin will almost certainly, however, Issue a Joint united anti-Fascist declaration, and it is expected that the smaller nations will rally to this formal declaration of policy and that a conference can be" ́ held later when the situation is less critical.
slx-Power
day that clrcumstances will dictate Moscow Government that safe guards Chief of the
frontier in the Far East, according to arms production will forfelt their a report of the well-informed diplo- rights to the dole for a year. matic corresponderft of the Dally
The
French Cabinet, which passed Telegraph this morning.
This
the special powers bill yesterday, condition is explained in had a meeting at the War Ministry Soviet quarters by the belief of the
afterwards at which the the danger of war only African forces, the Governor of against
to certain regions is not Algeria and applying enough, but that peace must be as- Arny were present.Renter assured everywhere in order to be assured at all.
pause in the German progress cast- is thought probable that ward, and the next immediate German move may be against Lithuaniu where coup to annex Memel is believed to be imminent. Apparently 1s-not now prepared to offer resistance, but I is understood that Poland
would Jake a serious view should German ambition extend into the territory of Lithuanin proper.
The Daily Express expects that a six-Power declaration will be com pleted within Trans-Ocenti,
APPEAL BY ARCHBISHOP
London, Mar. 20.
the next 48 hours.-
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North
Anniversary Of Fascist Regime
Rome, Mar. 31.
A meeting of the Granit Council will be held lo-day.
Preparations are being made for Sunday's celebration of the ANNİVETRARY of founding the Fascist regime. Loudspeakers have been installed in the main streets of iso large towns and it Is tinderstood (link Bignor Mussolini will make a specch before noon-Neufer Bulletin.
China
Attempt To Assassinate Wang Ching-wei
Britain
March 22, 1939.
French President
In London
Channel Escort By Planes, Warships
London, Mar. 21: President and Madame Lebrun- 89t foot in England in the early after- noon. They left Parls by special train which was golly decorated and at the station they were farewelled by Cabinet Ministers,
At Calala the President: Inspected a guard of honour, after which he
the boarded
Channel · steamer specially prepared for him. As the vessel left the French harbour French warships fired a solute of 21 guns.
nre
to
rc- C-
Chlef of Staff of the Minister of Railways in 1932-1935 cognised more clearly than ever be
Bul-
Economic Talks Stopped-
Parts, Mar. 21. French economic negotiations with Germany have been suspended and
negotiators
have returned to Parts-Reuter Bulletin.
the
Educated in France, Mr. Tseng Chung-ming Was formerly Vice-
Formerly a journalist, Mr. Tseng was once Editor of the Huu Nas Monthly in Shanghai.
A
United Press
France is proceeding with the secret partial mobilisation
In mid-Channel the steamer was of thousands of reserve specialists and officers. A Paris report
warships and a mel by British claims that movements of German troops, are taking place in
squadron of R.AF. plones which es Ianol, Mar. 21. corted the President to Dover where the region of the East Prussian and Lithuanian frontier.
welcomed Four would-be Chinese assossing the Duke of Gloucester Far Eastern Problem
him on behalf of the King. Their The number of working hours in visited the secret residence of Mr. jarms factories has been increased to Wany Ching-wel, ousted Deputy Majesties received the President and London, Mar. 21. 60, Instead of 45 previously, while General Executive of the Kuomin- Madame Lebrun at Victoria station. Russia makes participation in the the capital loan to arma factories has tang, ta Hangi at 3 nm. this morning.Renter Bulletin. planned
agreement de-been increased to £3,500,000. The
Political Significance pendent on the
Attacked with pistols, Mr. Tseng guarantee of her junemployed who refuse to work on
Chung-ming, private secretary to
London, Mar. 21. Mr. Wang Ching-wei, and his wife In welcoming the French President and one other person were seriously all newspapers make reference wounded. Mr. Wang Ching-wel was the unexpected political importance understood to have escaped unhurt. which, owing to the events of the
Domel.
tust few days, the visit has acquired, which and emphasise that the ties unite the two countries fore, Referring 10 conversations that will be held during the visit The Times says that both M. Bonnet, who accompanies M. Lebrun, and Lord engaged during from Halifax have been message
whole series of Shanghai says that a foreign business the last week in a
an conversations with the Ministers of message from Hanol reports unsuccessful attempt to assassinate countries which have been alienated Mr. Wang Ching-wet but gives no by the German policy of violence, together by detalls.
and which are drawn common ideas as to how dealings of It will be recalled that on Decem-state with state should be conducted. ber 30 when Mr. Wang Ching-wel lecalling the hopes entertained, nt issued a statement advocating peace the close of the Royal visit to Paris with Japan and supporting the peace Jest July, The Times says, "It was principles as laid down by an carller hoped
of a community of nations basing Japanese Premier, indignation arose. themselves on fair dealing and would At a subsequent meeting of officials accept the need of restraint and con- in Chungking. Weng was dismissed sultation which any association of rom all posts. Mr. P. 5. Lin, former nations always necessarily imposes. Corsica's Defences
Secretary of Mr. Wang, was attacked But Herr Hitler has chosen other
As Lord Halifax snid in the wise Parla, Mar. Zi. in Hongkong. The Corsica garrison has been
yesterday, he has further re-inforced by the arrival at sudors despite te theless maccio of 200 North African infan- Spain ments to-day nevertheless ehar-try on board the Koutoubia. aeterised an immediate general war The Borocem troops will mun us Improbable. All agreed in clling he new fortifications on the island the British attempt to prepare an which have been greatly strengthen- understanding with Russia as the ed and enlarged since shouts. most important phase of Britain's "Tunis" and "Corsica" have been
heard new policy.
In the French Chamber.--- Viscount Ifalifax is scheduled to Trans-Ocean. receive the Polish Ambassador, Count Edouard Raczynski, on Tues- tion, and a declaration on the lines day, when he will sound Poland's at- mentioned is preferable to a con- titude in joining the proposed "Halt ference nt present,
It in expected, however, that the next major development will come with the presentation of the Italian claims against France.-Reuter.
Joint Declaration Mooled
London, Mur. 21. The rapid drawing up of a declara-
In the House of Lords to-day the Archbishop of Canterbury, speaking with regard to the German menace, urged the calling. together of all Christendom under the leadership of the Pope. "If His Holiness will give ders of the Anglican, Orthodox-and
War-Time Footing
Paris, Mar. 21. Details of the new decree clearly show the importance of the measure which practically amounts to the mobilisation of industry.
The creation of a new post of Ministry is practically equivalent to the establishment of a Ministry of Munitions-Trans-Ocgan.
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tion by Britain, France, Soviet Unlan the lead I can promise that all Jea Director of Production at the War Matement by Prince Konoye, former one then that Germany would be largest item is $140,000 for the purchase of sand,
and other Powers which would make
it clear that any further nets of Protestant Churches will give their aggression will meet collective re-support."-United Fress. sistance is now being negotiated in London and other European capitals,
says Reuter's diplomatic correspon-
dent.
War Improbable
London, Mar. 20. Describing the situation as dan-
Ambas
The initiative in this move has gerous, reports of leading been taken by Britain and France as it is felt that such a step would be the quickest and most effective way of preparing in advance against the dangers in any new and sudden aggressive move.
This step follows quickly upon the that interested Soviet suggestions democratic Powers should at once hold a conference to define
their
attitude, in view of the new sllun-
GERMANY DEFIANT
Berlin, Mar. 21. The reported British plan for col- since it would the Aggressor Coalition." Britain is lective international action has take far less time to negotiate such similarly testing the Intention of brought forth a flood of attacks In on agreement than to arrange a con-Yugo-Slavia, Turkey, Greece and the German papers, with defiance as
ference
The Russian attitude towards the British plan appears to be not un- favourable, but the Soviet definitely desire to satisfy themselves that Bri- tain and Fratice are really prepared to net should the occasion arise. It is possible that Russia, as a condition for adhering to the declaration, might stipulate that it be followed by a conference along the lines suggested by Moscow.----Reuter.
Democracies Collaborate
London, Mar. 21.
BulgariaUntied Press.
AMERICA WILL NOT SUPPORT WAR WITH TROOPS
Washington, Mar. 21.
that the US. It is not believed Administration will consent to take an active part in a conference peaceful Powers.
of
the keynote of the comment.-
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says: It would be a disastrous error to be- lieve that Germany could be de- prived by collective threat of her will to assert Special.
herself Reuter
the move-
Franco Wants Interned Fleet
House of Lorted the spirit of)
completely
Votes to a total of over $400,000 will go before a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council to-morrow. The
The memoranda explaining the items are as follow:
Estimates. 1030
Lasked for will be offset by additional Volunteer Defence Corps Ammuni- revenue collected, tion $5,378. Required for small arms ammunition ordered in 1938 and not | yet paid for.
New Crown Siles Drainage Work $25,000. The fac- tory reservation 'at Lôi Chi Kolc has
Motor Turntable Fire Engine been fully allocated. Further uppll- the Munich Agreement, the essence | Chussis $305. A motor turntable fire cations for adjoining sites have been of which was that an advance from engine chassis was purchased in 1838, received, and is proposed to extend It to a general settlement should be but the Crown Agents' charges for the reserved, area by diverting in achieved by way of consultation. He Insurance (including war risks) of open nullah at on estimated cost of consulted last week with no one this item were not received until this $25,000. An adequate return on this but his own subordinates.”—British | year. Wireless.
France
Government To Buy Famous Picture
Burgos, Mar. 21. The obstacles in the path of normalisation of Franco-Spanish re- lations and the difficulties which -have prevented the newly-appoint- ed French Ambassador, Marshal Petain, from presenting his creden- tials to the National Spanish Govern- ment, although he has been walling in San Sebastian for several days, were announced last night over the
Tokyo, Mar. 21. National Spanish radia."
The French Government is nego- NAZIS LYING LOW
Before normal relationa between tinting with the Ohara Art Gallery Prague, Mar, 20. the two countries can be considered, ut Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture The contribution which the Ad- German troops marched through the Republican fleet interned in to purchase the "Armunciation," the ministration hopes to make is econo- Prague throughout the day on their Biserta arbour must be turned over masterpiece of El Greco, famed mic and moral and there would be way to the east and south-cast. Ito General Franco, the equipment of Spanish artist, the Chugat Shogue no support here for participation in is not known whether
the Republican army which has been reports. a foreign war to the extent of send-ments have any connection with the taken cross the French frontier musi
The paper says that the masterpiece, The British Minister to Rumanining armies overseas,
Hevere fighting reported in Carpatho- be returned, and the livestock of priced at Yen 1,000,000, attracted the saw King Carol yesterday, while the It is belleved that the assurance Ukraine, where the separatist "Sic" Spanish peasants which has been
curiosity of the late Japanese painter, Minister for Greece saw the Prime that economie weapons would be at Guards are still resisting the Hun- driven into France and sold must be Mr. Torailme, who found it in a shop Minister.
the disposal of the Democracies garlans.
paid for.
in Paris in 1020 and recommended would consolidate the peace front in, The Nazis have pushed their Ar- Political circles evidence consider-it to his patron, Mr. Bagosaburo Europe.-Reuter.
yanisation drive in Moravin and able surprise over the fact that the Ohara, proprietor of the Ohara Art Dchemin, where Jewish suicides con--ficulties preventing resumption of Gallery. tinue. Thousands have been unable the relations between the two coun-
The pleture changed hands for Yen to leave the country-Unlied Press. tries are thus publicly announced. Melbourne, Mar. 21. The Cabinet meeting which was Anti British Feeling Fanned
France is sharply attacked in the 50,000 and was brought to Japan in radio broadcast, the speaker declar1020. The painting, of a large size attended by Mr. Stanicy Bruce,
Berlin, Mar. 21.
ing that the French Government has represents Mary and Angel In a Australian High Commissioner
That Germany may be obliged to Britain, who was to have suited for revize in principle its attitude to-
endeavoured in every way possible striking composition characteristic of to hinder the task of reconciliation—| El Greco, London yesterday but was asked towards Great Britain and to start on Trans-Ocean. remain by the Premier, agreed in principle to the British proposals for an entirely new diplomatic course in manufacture of aircraft in Australia, the relations with England is the
D keynote struck in
communique The meeting also supported published by the omelai German united stand against aggression. Diplomatie Political Information. Reuter Bulletin.
The paper asserts that the recall Wife of Malayan G.O.C. On
Visit to Colony
In the United States the British Minister called on Mr. Sumner Welles, while in London Mr. Joseph Kennedy called on Sir John Simon at Downing Street. In Paris M. Georges Bonnel received the United States and Soviet Ministers and the British Charge d'Affaires.-Reuter Bulletin.
of
AUSTRALIA READY
United Front Advocated
to
of the German Ambassadors from London and Parla to report to the Reich Government and relection of
TROOPSHIP ARRIVES
Stern Declaration Soon
London, Mar, 21. A declaration concerning
Czecho many's annexation Slovakia and expressing determin- tion to rest any further German aggression is expected to be made by Europe's new "peace bloc," possibly in the next 48 hours.
It is all over early to
Sydney, Mar. 21; sny how many countries will subscribe there- The Australian press unclmously The British and French protests were The troopship Lancashire arrived to besides
advocates a united front of democra=|not merely a formal matter, but the in Hongkong yesterday Britain. France Ruseln, but there is confidence in the Powers.
expression of discontent of the Ger- naval details and army personnel. Whitehall that the Influence of these
Mrs. Dobbie, wife of the G.O.C., The Melbourne Herald writes, "The man Government, especially against three Powers will prove a strong encirclement of Germany by a group Britain's attitude towards the solution Malaya, was a passenger, and will rallying point for the smaller of nations determined to preserve of the Czecho-Slovak question. be a guest of Major General and Mrs. Powers.
their democratle ideals is the only
The attempt to mobilise Rumonia. E. Grosell at Flagstaff House. It is understood that the Govern- possible answer. Australia up-
Among the passengers are Lieut-
and
a full dress conference can be held swim with Britain, Reuter Special. The challenge of the faritial Empire
after the declarallon has been launched. Nevertheless, it is under-
J.
with
outlay would be assured to Govern- ment in Crown Rents from the new
Diaphone for Woglan $3,100. Pro-
sites which will become available. · vision was made in 1838 Estimates of
Argyle Street, communications, $44,023, $3,300 of this inpsed at the end of the year. A revote of $3,100 $65,285. Building sites in the new meet the cost of area have already been sold and in requested to alterations to a building at Waglan view of the existing demand for fur- necessary for the installation of the ther sites, it is considered essential diaphone, for which no provision has to hasten progress on this extension. been made in the 1939 Estimates.
Extension of Tarmac around Han-
1.4
"Short"-Rubber Buoys for Flyinggar, Kat Tak Aerodrome 39,500. The Boats $5,000. On grounds of econo-tarmac area to the north of the my, the order for these buoys was not hungar at Kal Tak is too small to placed until the latter end of 1938, meet the requirements of the larger and payment was not made by the machines and greater amount of air Crown Agents until after the end of traffic at the Airport. It can- sidered necessary to extend this area as curly as possible.
the year.
19
Air Services Rent of Public Tele- phone $240. It is necessary in the
- Mental Hospital interests of the public service to
Conversion of Nuraing Sisters' provide public telephones for the
Aero- Quarters, G.C.H. to a Mental Hospital Assistant Superintendent of
$34,500, The increasing number of drome and the Marine Supervisor.
patients received in the Hongkong Legal Expenses $8,000. The Crown Mental Hospital, has rendered neces-. Agents account for January, 1939, sary an immediate extension to the contains an item of $8,852 in respect existing premises. It is proposed to of professional services in connexion meet this need by converting the with the appeal to the Privy Council former Nursing Sisters' Quarters at of Chung Chi Cheung against sen- the old Government Civil Hospital. tence of death. passed upon him in Hongkong.
Medical Department Apparatus and Chemicals $210: owing to the late arrival of Crown Agents' accounts.
Emergency Expenses
of Polico Emergency Expences The Annunciation" was painted Force arising from the Sino-Japnacse The $25,000 pro- by El Greco in 1570 by order of the Confict $60,000. Spanish King, Philip II, but sub-vided has proved insuficient, and a sequently
Paris further sum of $00,000 is required to found its way to
meet during the Eighteenth Century.-
payment of Military and in- terned soidlers accounts. Domel.
China-Russia
550
ment feels a swift declaration of op- proves the new realistie policy and to exercise with this State a new Col. F. D. Field, C., RA, Lieut. F position to German policy is more against the German menace and wel-Benes policy against Germany, can T. Skipworth, R.A., Licul, C. E. useful in the immediate circum-conica the proposal to bring in Rus-only be described ns criminal, It adds.Otway, LE, Lieut. D. C. Russell, The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung R.E., Lieut. J. Ridsdale (for Japan), stances where they concern the Bla." Powers as suggested by Russia, The Australians generally express commenting upon the efforts now Miss M. Sharp, Sister 2. Hidgkiss and It la argued here that if necessary the opinion that they must sink or being made in England for a new Sister E. C. Gibbs of the Q.A.I.M.N.S.
anti-German alliance policy writes,
for Indin valons concen familles Hongkong), Q.M.S. W. SOUTH AFRICAN VIEW has been understood in Germany, A
of NCO's and Privates and 50 NCO's new league to be organised by and Privates, Johannesburg, Mar. 21.
A few details are going to Shang- The Rand Daily Mail asits whe-England will scare un Just as little as accepted by the Cabinet, The Brither Herr Hitler
the League of Nations in the hol and Tientsin. will continue his past." tish Ministrs are understood to pre-present polley. A lesser leader will
The Lancashire leaved for the The 12 Uhr Blatt brings a list of United Kingdom on March 20, fer day to day consultation through certainly choose war, but Hitler is 10 different les on which, says the diplomatic channels to meet the one of the shrewdest men Jn the rapid trend of events.-United Press. world.
He certainly knows facts and paper, the new anil-German press have the atrength Reuter campaign of hate is based-Trans- Ocean. Special..
stood that the conference Iden has
so far not yet been enthusiastienily
New Air Line Ready This Week
Chungking. Mor. 21. It is confirmed that the new augurated on March 24 with Chinese Chungking-Hami air Inc will be in
It will be under pilots and crew. the direct control of the Ministry of Communications, the planes belong ing to the Ministry.
Peerless Handcuffs $100; owing to the cost of the handcuffs being higher than was estimated.
Naval Arsenal Yard and Kellot Island $40,852. The final payment In respect of the transfer to Government of the Naval Arsenal Yard has now become due, und provision for this payment was not included in the current Estimates.
Total of all vutes, $414,145,
New Orleans Healthier
New Orleans
New Orleans,
slightly Crown healthier city in 1930, according to
CONTINENTAL
The Sturdy Portable
Wireless Instruments, etc. $1,400. The indent forwarded to Agents in 1930 has not been com-statistics of the city board of health. pleted.
In estimating the present population Prisons Department Steel Filing at $23,000, the bourd sold the death Cabinets $278. There is no adequate rale was 15.44 per thousand, com cabinet in this Department except apared with 15.50 in 1937, and 17.31 very old wooden one which is unser-in 1036. viccable and requires to be replaced,
Acrological Investigation, (Hong- kong) $15,000, It is desired to pro- vide for a daily meteorological fight by one of the machines of the Far East Aviation Co., Ltd. On these and humidity of the air at each 1,000 foot level fights, the temperature is determined up to a height of 12,000 or 14,000 feet. From these readings a forecast can be made of the height. density and stability of the soveral cloud layern. This knowledge is The Chungking-Hami' llno
essential to aviators, and of great sents the easternmost section of the asistance in making a general wes- forthcoming Chungking-Moscow air
ther forecast, A no provision is line which will bring air communica-
made for this in the Estimates, a vole tion between Chungiting and Moscow for the estimated cost from April. 1 to December 31, 1930, equal to SLOVAK MINISTERS IN BERLIN
the inauguration of the $15,000, is requested. Berlin, Mar. 21.
Purchase of Band $140,000. Owing linking Hami and Almaty will be to a substantial increase in the de- Paris," Már. 21. The Slovak Ministeri M. Dur
the Soviet being able to mand for sand and to the decision opened, The Orat decrees under the special cansky and Professor Tuka, powers granted to the Government arrived here and will continue nego is announced, either to-day or to govern Almaty on the Soviet avia that larger reserve stocits should be, tion network, linked up with Moscow, held, besides an increase in the cost include secrecy regarding mobilian- tiations about Germany's relations morrow.
The fact that negotiations have A passenger ticket for the single of collecting and conveying sand from tion, increase of personnel of the de- to their mountry.. tenco forests and measures to bo It is reported that the Premier, been going on for nearly a week has Journey from Chungking to Hami beaches, the sum of $100,000 provided
and air mail under this aub-head will be insuff English Oxford Dictionary mell-taken to prohibit publication of in- Dr. Tiso, is also on his way to Berlin. given rise to persistent rumours that will cost 1,160, yuan ings of these words will be found on formation concerning national de- German circles expect an agree-dimculties are being encountered.postage will be 30 cents-United clent. The seling price of sand has been increased, and the sum -noOW fence.
ment to be concluded and signed, it Reuter. page:
Spelling Bee
How many of these words are
correct and what is wrong with the others?
afmæsin. ribooto opihilato
semiphore
annotate
senechal
may
PARIS PREPARING
ald
have
VISIT TO MACAO
H.E. Major General A, E. Gensett and Brigadier A. B. Thomson will within four days, visit Macao on April 8 probably
repre-
making the trip in one of H.M. Ships. El section, another
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