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OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
Anti-Nazi Bloc
Hopes Of Conference Improve
London, Mar, 23. The prospects of a very curly-con- ference of the anti-aggresalon Powers improved late last night, according to polical circles, as a result of the discussions between Mr. Chamber- lain and Viscount Halifax, and M. Bonnet (und M. Charles Corbin, French Ambassador to Great Bri Labi,
It is now considered likely that the British plan for an immediate anti- aggression declaration will be super- Acded by consultations either in London or Paris, possibly as early as this week-end,
Haes along the proposed originally via Russia,
There are no reliable Indications us to who will attend the conference, but political circles believe the con- ference will possibly be extended be- yond Britain, France, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria. Yugo- Slavia and Rumacia. An invitation
also be sent to the Scandinavian Baltle countries.
The object would be to build up an impressive list of Powern pre- pared to stand together for the milenance of peace.—United Prean,"
Int to Germany
Warsaw, Mar. 23.
What is interpreted here as hint to Germany that Poland will consider extension of German in- fluence in Lithuania beyond Memel as conflicting with Polish interests, is contained in a stalement by official Poland quarters emphasising that considers the Baltic region to be a region where her direct interests are concerned. Reuter,
Treaty with Slovakia
Derlin, Mar. 23. The treaty between the Reich Government and the Slovak Govern- ment, it is understood, was signed at 12.40 pm. at the Foreign Oce in Berlin. The German Foreign Minister, Herr
HITLER IN MEMEL
Tremendous Welcome: Speach To Populaco
Memel, Mar. 23. Herr Hitler landed from the crul ser Deutschland shortly after 9.30 a.m., G.MT., and drove to Theatre Squire where German troops were drawn up and a crowd waited. All offices and shops were closed.
The German troops
Enst from Prussin reached Mernet city shortly after 7 a.m., the sun shining, though- Enow and ics covered the streets. Many people had flocked into town from the country and large crowda cheered heartily.
German
destroyers, cruisers, minesweepers and submarinca Ar- Hived in Memel ahead of the Deut- schlood.-Reuter.
Hearty Welcome .
Berlin, Mar. 23. Functually at 5 am. German troops started to march into Memel- land from East Prussin.
The Memel Nazi Storm. Troopers and hundreds of civillons greeted the Incoming troops. As they moved on through Memel territory, every vil- lage holsted swastika flags and hun- dreda came out of their homes to watch.-Reuter.
Hier's Address
Memel, Mar. 23. Addreasing the Memeliander, Herr Hitler said he was pleased to receive them back to the Reich.
I lead you back to the Father- land which you did not forget and which has not forgotten you!, You were abandoned by a weak Germany and you returned to Germany which is strong and ready to make its own destiny. Even if it is not liked by the rest of the world, this new Germany includes over 80,000,- 000 people.
"Our unity will never break as under and
shall no other Power break it. Twenty years of sorrow and distress will be lessened. We know what we may expect from others. We do not want to harm anyone, but we will not tolerate any harm done to us. Now we have sub- stantially reached the end of repara- tions. I greet you as old German racial members and the youngest citizens of the Great German Reich."
Reuter.
Biller spoke for eight minutes.
Port Arrangements
Memel, Mar, 22, Von Ribbentrop, A new "Memel Port Company" signed for Germany, while Die will be founded to manage and to Slovak Premier, Dr. Tiso, and the supervise
freeport awarded Foreign Minister, M Durcansky, Lithuania. All Lithuanian property signed for Slovakia.
in the Memel port which has been The contents of the treaty with be
transferred to the Relch will be published to-night-Trans-Ocean, placed in the hands of the new com- pany. An agreement will provide that the German port administration London, Mar. 23. will lease for a period of 20 years Mr. Neville Chamberlain is ex- the use of water and land facilities pected to make a short statement in
to the new company, which in re the Commons is afternoon Indieat-
turn is obliged to place port facill- ing the negotiations for promotion tles at the disposal of general trafie of the salt-aggression front sulli pro- for all requirements. ceeding, but it is doubtful whether Port duties will be collected by the he will give much positive informa-granted far-reaching allowances in new company, which also will be It is known tint members of ali taxation matters. Parties_view_with_concern the-pass- The free-zones are still to be de-
tion.
ngo
Worry Over Delay
of time
since Czecho-Stovalin
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Labour Problem In Japan
Tokyo, Mar. 23. Mr. Hiroshi Shimomura, of the Kenkyukai, pointed out in the House of Peers this morning that when the China Incident has been concluded, able-bodied men would return to farming villages and cause a surplus of labour in tite country.
Advising that the excemiye labour should be exported to tho Continent, especially to Manchukuo, he asked the Goy- ernment as to a policy of co- ordinating agricultural do- velopmenta between
Гарал, Manchukuo and China."
Agriculture and Forestry admitted Minister Sakurauchi
tho Innvilability of an eventual „surplus of labour, and said that adequate measures would be taken to bomigrate agricultural labour to Manchuria and North China-Domel
Britain
The Lebruns' Busy Time In London
London, Mar. 22.
IMPORTANT SPEECH
BY KING
Victor Emanuel Makes Friendly Gosturo
Rome, Mar, 23.
The King in a speech inaugurating the new Chamber of Fascistis and corporations this morning revented that the Government in a note to he French Government on Decem- ber 17 laid down the points of difference dividing the countries at that moment.
Referring to Britain, the King sald that it has been possible to come to
March 24, 1939.
French Loan Issue
Tokyo, Mar, 23. Viscount Kiko Okochl nug-
gested in the House of Peers yesterday that the Government should take adequate measures for an amicable settlement of tho French-Japanese dispute over the payment of interest on the French Toan issued by the. Tokyo Municipailty.
The Finance Ainister, Mr. Ishiwala said that the issue was whether the interest should be pald in gold frano or paper Trano, The Tokyo Municipality was proposing to pay li la paper, while the French authorities wern_requesting to have it paid in gold. Domei.
an agreement re-creating the situation North China
which the Geneva measures (sanc- tions) largely compromised. He also inentioned the necessity of con- tinuing and amplifying the armed forces of
Italy.
The King paid' a tribute to his Government for its efforts towards organising the economic life of Italy, and stated that particularly friendly relations have been established with Albania, Hungary, Yugo-Slavia, Poland and Switzerland-Reuter Special,
Desire for Peace
Rome, Mnr. 23. In his speech the King said; "To develop the resources of our Empire, Both Houses of Parliament greeted the illusion of perpetual peace, de- Italy, although not fulling herself in the President of the French Republic sires that peace should last as long and Madame Lebrun at an impresas possible. With this aim that of sive ceremony in Westminister Hall. After a formal reception the distia gulshed visitors took their seats on chairs at the top of the flest fight of steps facing the members of the Lords and Commons will their Indles seated to the left and right of them in the body of the hall.
Much
TSINGTAO
HARBOUR RE-OPENED
Tsingtao. 23.
The Japanese Consul-General Mr. Denjira Kaloh, officially announced this morning that the great harbour at Tsingtao is being opened to Third Power shipping on and after March 25.-Reuter.
Third Powers' Reaction
Shanghal, Mar, 23, peace for us and for all our arm-to-thy the reopening of the Yangtse The Japanese authorities indicated ed forces must be oriented. has been done, but much more must indefinite and contingent on military be done, because our armaments re-
to foreign shipping, but the date is marding both quantity and quality
necessity. both in the air and sea should not be inferior to others. As for men
of them.
The Prime Minister and other ly has no preoccupation, and as Cabinet Ministers, occupied the front for their morale she can be proud row of seats. After the playing of the Marseillaise the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker of the House of Commons read on address of wel- como from both Houses
and the President replied.
The ceremony ended with the playing of the Marseillaise and the National Anthem.
opening of the port of Talugino. Meanwhile they announce the re- Neutral circles point out, however, that Tsingtao han not be opened until after Pelping's currency regula- tions of March 10 were effective.
are enforced,
The exceptional expenses sustain- ed by the war In Spaln and the war in Africa have imposed extra-
Some believe that the Yangtse will ordinary efforts on the State's fin- be closed until the North China ances. This exceptional finance is economic restrictions are extended to in relation to an equally exceptional Central China. It is pointed out
of our history period
and that of that the re-opening of ports and Europe.
rivers are of minor significance so "I have ceatly appreciated the long as the new economic restrictions Before leaving the President and
and ali Madame Lebrun visited the Cham-efforts of my Government
which have
Semi-official Japanese sources say bers of boll Houses and were enter- economic organisations Royal Gallery. tained by the House of Lords in the accomplished and are accomplishing that the third Powers' Interpretation to reach the maximum possibilities of the re-opening of Tsingtao as an Before returning to Buckingham of economic independence--a condi-empty gesture, would probably re- Palace a visit was paid to the Un- | tlon which is a sine qua non of this sult in no further gestures. known Warrior's grave in West-polley-United Press. minister Abbey, where the President
No Peace Yet laid a wreath.
nad Madame
Rome, Mar. 23. Lebrun will visit No. 10 Downing The King concluded his speech by that Europo had not yet formal call on Mrs. Chamberlain found peace. This had been proved Street this evening to pay an in-saying
Reuter Dulletin.
by the collapse of certain artificial and political structures erected after the world war.
The President
Visit to Tomb
London, Mar. 23. President and Madame Lebrun
drove to St. George's Chapel to visit the new tomb of King George V und departed for London at 3.30 p.m.
At 5 pm, they attended a reception at the National Gallery by the United United Press. Association of France and Britain.—
fined and customs control will be! was annexed which has failed to established at the frontlers of the produce any concrete signs of a de-free-zones. Germany will retained an address from the Mayor,
sovereign rights over all lensed terri- tory and free-zones.
faite stand being taken, also the im- patient delay while diplomats are arguing whether to issue a declara- tion and then hold a conference or vice versa.
At present the indications are that the Government will not grant per- mission for a debate on foreign affairs at least until Monday.
The questions arising in connec- tion with the Lithuanian ships re- gistered at Memel will be regulated between the 1wo nulliorilles.- Trans-Ocean.
Trealy With Lithuania
Berlin, Mar. 23. The treaty reuniting the Memel
von
A deputation of Labour trade union leaders will visit Mr. Cham-district with the Reich was signed berlain at Downing Street this morn- here nt midnight by Herr ing and urge him to make no re- servations on the issue of giving support to those countries which are prepared to make a stand against aggression.-United Press.
Terms of Agreement
London, Mar. 23. The Daily Telegraph diplomatic writer states, "Mr. Chamberlain and M. Bonnet are understood to have exchanged written
memorandum
Ribbentrop and M. Urbsis, Foreign Minister of Lithuania.
Dines At Forelem Ofice
London, Mar. 23. Before leaving the Royal Borough of Windsor, President Lebrun receiv- A reception will be given by the United Associations to President and Madame Lebrun who are dining at The Foreign
to-night- British Wireless.
Philippines
Office
Consular Disagreement Hinted
A communique states that the two countries undertake never to resort to force against each ather, nor support the use of force by a third party against one of the two part-between ners-Reuter.
Lithuanians Arrested
Kaunas, Mar. 22.
Paris NervOLS
Paris, Mar. 23.
A number of Lithuanians are re- placing on record the verbal agree-ported to have been arrested by the ment which they are belleved to Nazis in Memel-Reuter, have reached at the end of January. "This was, in effect, that France would give unreserved support to Britain if the latter regarded Ger- man attack on the Low Countries. Including Holland,
to as a threat Britain. On the other hand Britain undertook similar pledges towards Fennce in respect of German attacks on Switzerland or other areas vital Interest to France."--United Русия,
HUNGARY INVADES SLOVAKIA
o!
The press generally sees a threat to Poland in the German occupation of Memel.
Le Petit Journal urges order to avoid the encirclement of Poland
at Paris and London should pro- mote the re-grouping around War- saw of all the Baltic States threaten❤ ed by Germany.
Humanite slates that the indepen- dence of Poland and Rumania can be saved, but only by a collective effort by the countries threatened by the Hitler push, and collaboration these countries with the democratie Powers-Reuter.
Britain Attacked
of
It is understood that two godown- less berths for general cargo and one berth for petroleum cargo will be allocated as a commencement in Tsingiao-United Press.
of
Japanese Consul's Statement
Shanghai, Mar. 23. The hope that third Powers will realise how Japan respects their They were living in difficult times peaceful trading and will therefore which shaped the character of the co-operate in the establishment peoples, he said, hence there could the new order in East Asin was ex- be no doubt about the future of the pressed by the Japanese Consul- Italian peoples. Italy has been steel-General at Tsingtao in a statement led in war and, thanks to its national announcing the
re-opening of the sulidarity, will accomplish the traks outer harbour to foreign
shipping set before it-Trans-Ocean..
from March 25.
Replying to questions at a presa conference here, a Japanese spokes- man assured a foreign correspondent Authoritative circles are some-that the same principle would apply what puzzled by King Victor Em-to the Yangtse which would be re- manuel's speech. It is pointed out opened to foreign shipping when that the tailan note of December 17military did not contain precise demands.
necessity permitted, Reuter.
PARIS REACTION
Paris, Mar. 23,
A message from Rome states that the King's reference to France concerns
the
note to
of the 1930s repudiation by Italy The China War
1933 Franco-Italian Treaty. News of the repudiation
became
22.
known in Paris
on December An impression prevails In Italian political circles that some effort by Britain and France to show that bygones must be bygones is of para- mount urgency.
The friendliness reference to Bri tain, and the absence of feeling of bitterness with regard to France la felt significant.
Tho sobriety of the reference to the Rome-Berlin axis is also mark-
Manila, Mar. 23. The possiblilty of a disagreement the United States High Commissioner, Mr. Paul McNutt, and ed. the German Consul-General, Herr G. Sakowsky, is
"The King's reticence cannot fall forseen pending to arouse notice in Berlin and cise- efurification of the status Czech Consulate.
of the where," remarked an Italian listener.
-Reuter.
Resistance To Invasion Still Strong
Washington, Mar. 23.
ports from the interior of China has
It is learned that confidential re-i
caused the impression in diplomatic circles that Chinese unity is increas ing. will probably be able to prolong the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek warfare indefinitely, sald the reports, predictable which indicated that, barring un- developments abroad,
Herr Sakowsky yesterday told the Press that he had not asked Mr. McNutt to recognise him as Czech told the Press: "The German Consul Consul but that he would "act for the hus apparently forgotten that re- China's chances of prolonging or- Czecho-Slovak Government In ac- cognition of even his status as Con-ganised struggle had not deteriorated cordance with instructions from Ber- sul for Germany depends on the recently and that sufficient supplies lin," despite the United States non- United States Government."
were still arriving including consider- recognition of the absorption of It is not known whether any om-able Bohemia and Moravia.
supplies from Russia. It is cial correspondence has been Possibly
ex-believed that the Eighth Route Army in
Herr changed with regard to this situation. is offering great resistance. Mr. McNutt|-United Pre
Sakowsky's remarks,
response to
Peiping Government And Economic Control
Peiping, Mar. 23.
The agenda of the Provisional Government's economic mission to Japan, which is leaving to-morrow, reveals that the mission is practically inviting the Japanese Government to fake control of all economie affairs in China.
Berlin, Mar, 23. The Jubilation of the press over the return of Memel la interspersed will be first,
Trado problems to be discussed machinery, fertilisers, hats, under- Vienna, Mar. 23. with attacks on Sir Samuel Hoare imported rayon, semi-silk and semi-
Customs duties on wear, perfumes, and drugs. Political quarters in Bratislava for his reference in the House of reported that at 8 a.m. to-day Berlin Commons to an "ultimatum
manufactures. to Woollen
electrical The agenda hopes that Japanese time regular Hungarian · troops | Lithuania." Such an ultimatum is nachinery, locomotives, agricultural traders will handle the exports to crossed the frontier into Slovakia flatly denied.
inschinery, sea products and for-third countries "since the Chinese near Sobrance and advanced in the The Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Wilbers; second, the standard for merchants are not accustomed to such direction of Michalovce, occupying writes that the path of several villages on the way. Shortly right and order is paved with British hopes the duties will be made the
victory of assessing Customs rates the agenda business."
Imports of Japanese goods are to after 10.30 am., Berlin Ume, other protest, and warns Poland
Lame as those in Manchukuo, with be speeded up through enlargement Slovak frontier villages were oc following Britain.--Reuter Special.
gwool duty-free and coal and charcant of Tungku Harbour and an increase cupied by regular Hungarian troops
plying as small a duty as in Man-in the number of vessel's plying be- chukuo; third, reduction or abolition tween China ond of the import tariff for South China Japanese are also asked to supply products such as tung oll, which are owned factories and to help investi
are clinical supervisors for Chinese not proxiuced in North China, but furtarit to be kept high to promote
nole gate new production In North
The Chino; and, fourth, abolition of the Customs gold for Industrial co-operation and asics unit which shall be replaced by for Japanese technicians and capital Federal Reserve Bank noter.
help increase the production of col-i The Import of "daily necessities on, wheat, tobacco, rice and lives- for the masses in North China" will lock, and open Chinese minos with aro be discussed. the necessities the exception of those already "con- Ilated including mil types of trolled,”—United Preu:
advancing
on Michalovec from
varlous directions,
So far no resistance has been
affered to the Hungarian troops,
Spelling Bee
Guards have been mobilised and that the others?
gulfoting disimulato fluxable
but the Slovak Defence Minister an- How many of these words are nounced this forenoon int linka
correct and what is wrong with
litigeous !lquidation Hiquify English Oxford Dictionary spell pose the advance of Hungarian- ings of these words will be found on froops Trans-Ocean.
page 6.
bombing planes will be used against
the advancing. Hungarian troops. In addition, all Czech troops will in
garrison have been ordered to op
Japan. The
markolated the
agenda
need
The reports confirmed that there was wider support from the people of South China for the Central Government than seemed likely following the fall of Canton.
Reports that the Japanese are reinforcing the Rustlan border garri. son has not exclted particular in- terest in vlow of past "scares"←→ United Press,
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was
THE CITADEL six weeks old yesterday and all ect for the seventh week of its run at the Empire." It is superituous to wish this phenomenally successful British flm many happy returns It has produced so many happy box- office returns that every record of the theatre has been broken.
ERE are a few accurate statistics.
Over 600,000 people saw the film in its first six weeks. That alone is a record in the history of the house.
There are 3,500 seats at the Empire, and. in ten years no other picture has run there longer than six weeks. Two only have completed the six weeks-"Mutiny on the Bounty" and "A Yank at Oxford."
TUIE original "Broadway Melody" bald the T
fort ten years ago for 8 weeks. In those days of wisdom, however, people went to bed at a respectable hour, and closing times were earlier. That made a maximum of four shows a day.
So The Citadel," with six shows daily, has even beaten the record of the old "Broadway Melody." numerically and nan- clally.
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AND here is a confession. My own educa- Ulon has been sadly neglected in this respect. I have not yet seen "The Citadel."
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