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Britain
Stanhope Statement Creates A Furore
Beck's Visit
Military Alliance Reached
Britain And Poland May Sign To-day
Thursday,
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Re-Elected
Chicago, Apr. 5.
In the Municipal efèctions to- day Edward J. Kelly was re- elected Mayor by a majority of over 177,000 votes against the Republican nominee, Dwight H. Green.
Some observers express tho belief that this election forepasta the winner of the 20 Illinoja electoral votes to be held in 1940,
United Press,
London, Apr. 5. The London bureau of Associated Russia Press reports that the visiting Polish Forelin Minister, Colonel Joseph Beck, proposed to Mr. Chamberlain that by extending the spirit of the proposed British unilateral assistance to Poland, a mutually binding mill- Lary, alliance
hee should be concluded between Great Britain and Poland.
· London, Apr. 5. Lord Stanhope, First Lord of the Admiralty, has declined to make any
Foreign Minister Beck, Associated statement concerning the suppression Preas further polnis out, is belleved by his own Ministry last night of the to have definitely declared in this speech he delivered aboard the air-connection, however, that Poland craft carrier
Ark Royal at Paris- will not be able to assume respon- mouth.
sibility for assisting the Soviet Union.
It is understood that Lord Stanhope-pouci. simply sought to emphasise in the course of this speech the normal readiness of the ficet even in a perlod of leave, and no question arose of
immediato emergency
any forencen.
being
Ne comment has been forthcoming us the whole matter is being raised in the House of Commons this after- 10011. The specchi so far has not been modified or amended,
Lord Stanhope called on Mr, Neville Chamberlain and talked for about 40 minutes before the usual weekly meeting of the Cabinet this morning-Reuter.
Causes Furore
a
furore when the
London, Apr. 5. The remarks made by Lord Stan- hope caused Admiralty attempted to suppress the information but was too late to stop the dispatches being sent all over the world.
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Press Warning
Landon, Apr. 5.
Any promise on the part of Britain 10 guarantee Humania's frontiera would result in immediate enmity of Mungary, the Hungarians would be east into Germany'a arms.---Trans- Ocean.
Pact Ready
London, Apr, G.
SECOND FISHERIES AUCTION
Russian Consulate To Re-Open
China
SECRET PEACE PLAN IS REVEALED
Chungking. Apr. 5.
The Ta Kung Pao gives promin- ence to a sensational alleged detuli- ed secret agreement between Mr. Wang Ching-wel and Baron Hira- auma, Premier of Japan, consisting of five points:
Japan should launch an offensive on three fronts: In North China Japan must occupy Slan, capital of Shensl, to effect encirclement of Szechuen and cut communications
China between
and Russia; In South China Japan should occupy Nanning, capital of Kwangsi, in order to exert pressure on anti-Japanese sentiment in that province and cut communications between Kwangsl and French Indo-China; in Central Chino Japan should take Changshu, cut the Kinngs-Hunan railway and occupy Siangyang and Fengchen in order to apply a stronglehold on Junna and Szechuen provinces;
When Japan completes the fore- going programme, Mr. Wang Ching- Chiang Kai-shek and anti-Commun- wei will persunally lead on unit-
Ist var;
Tokyo, Apr. 5.. A warning against G British The second auction of Ashery lots guarantee of the Rumanian frontiera took place at Vladivostok on Tuesday was uttered by the Daily Mail this with Japanese representatives parti- morning in an article. which calls cipating in accordance with the new- attention to the injustices imposedly-concluded modus vivendi,
Mr. Wang Ching-wel will be res- on the Balkan countries by the Trenty Following signing of the of Trianon,
agreement, the Soviet Consulate-ponsible for the organisation of an anti-Communist national salvation General at Hakodate in the lokalliance with himself as chief exceu- kaldo, which was closed last year, live: will shortly be reopened to provide An agreement should be discussed Japanese fishing agents proceeding for restoration of peaceful friendly to the Northern Waters with licences. relations between China and Japan A fleet of 144 Japanese fishing For the realisation of the second beals is shortly calling from Hake-and third points Japan should pay. date, their advanced base, for opera- lons in the Soviet waters off Kara Mr. Wang Ching-wel $3,000,000, chatka. The Japanese fishing boats total 450,000 tons Including 20.000 men.
with their crews
Paradoxically enough the slocks of the Nichiro Gyugyo Kaisha, the igest fiching concern operating in northern waters, proved the only terday when all other stocks gained exception in the Stock Market yes- from 50 sen to 3 yen as a result of the scitement of the Soviet-Japan- ese fishery dispute and the latest successes in the military operations in China.
A Polish spokesman stated to-day that Britain and Poland will sign a defensive military flance either to-day or to-morrow. It is reported that the Cabinet approved the alliance at its regulor weekly meeting this is understood that the Cabinet Cealt The
with the early editions of the Dally and others with regard to
position Express carried banner headlines "First Lord's Dramatic Announce-
Anglo-French-Polish bloc, with
In Albania ment: All Anti-aircraft Guns in the Italy's intentions
and Fleet Manned."
Spain, and with Germany's possible counter-meves.
"The offcial answer is that the fleet is taking precautions, and the fleet is always ready," he asserted.
encing. It in
also
net
It is stated in reliable sources that Cul.
Beck made
Poland's clear
The 3 a.m. edition of the Express, and his hopes that Pulich
mediation between Rumania and Hungary
may yet win Hungary away from Germany, Consequently Col. Wus reluctant to pledge
Besle
however, eliminated the Stanhope story except for a brief paragraph." Mr. Greenwood will raise In the House of Commons a question regard ing the extraordinary speech made by Earl Stanhope miralty
asked newspapers not to attack which would be made through print in the interests of the nation."
or against direct Hungarian The Daily Mail printed the text
regard Col.
which the Ad- help for Rumania against a Gersh
J
The paper alleges that Japan has already made two payments. It claims that the details of the secret agreement
obtained by the Chinese authorities through a certain Mr. Hsn who worked as interpreter for the Japanese.-Reuter,
were
Anti-British Organisation In N. China
April, 6, 1939.
Lithuanian Stand
Kaunas, Apr, 0.
The Lithuanian Government has made a declaration that the country will take no bart In any collision between Üze great Powers, Sho will remain neutral and her forces will de- fend the country if attacked.
The declaration states that the minoritles of the country cajoy equal rights and therefore 'they have equal dullen in the
defence of the country. Reuter Bullchn.
........
Sea Lord's Indiscretion
Continued From Page
man the anli-aircraft guns fleet.
of
the
CAMO
"Long before the guests aboard this ship, 10 anti-alteraft guns could have given a warm wel- come to anyone who happened to come this way.'
With this
announcement Lord
Sinntrope ended his speech."
Commons Reference Referring to the suppressed speech, the Prime Ministor declared in the House of Commons that the First Lord of the Admiralty's speech win unprenedilated.
the press to give special prominence It was not true that he had invited
to
In the course of his remarks, Lord Stanhope drew attention to the fuct that there was not a full attendance, as some of the men had been retain- ed aboard their ships in readiness to man guna, as had been the normal practice in times of tension.
No other orders had been given by the Admiralty then that this prac- tice shout, not be relaxed even on 50
speelal an occasion.
"Constant Readiness"
As It seemed to him (Mi, Cham- berlain), this statement might very Hely be treated, in a sensational nammer, he gave directions that the press be naked not to publish an
account of the speech. "Apparent-
The Nichiro Gyogyo stocks fell by to assure Rumania's indic-1.10 yen. The conclusion of a fishery agreement had been discounted and bullish clements had been active.
added the Prime Minister, "my Press Criticlim
Kaifeng, Apr. 5.
to spare the public any un- While stressing that the fishery An anti-British demonstration took necessary agitation were not ngreement signed in Moscow on April place at Kaifeng, capital of tionan, altogether successful, but the incident 2 is epoch-making in that it ensures under the jurisdiction of the Pro-will, at any rate, have served to de- that Japanese Interests are enabled visional Government on Tuesday tuonstrate the conctant cadiness of effectively to operate the stabilized afternoon, when some 5,000 citizens the Navy for all eventuallties."
(Laughter and cheera). Shimbun
that es resolution denouncing British assis sentially none the less the presentance to rent in as China's
Labour Objection agreement does not differ very much
Britain
Mr. Arthur Greenwood asked: from previous agreements, as pend-publle enemy," the resolution alleges "Does the Prime Minister regard the that Britain's supplies to the Chiang Ing issues still remain unsettled.
First Lord of the Admiralty as a fit Kal-chek regime are mainly respon- Outstanding questions are, firstly,sible for the protongation of warfare person to hold such an important post, abolition of
24 the Soviet auction
in China. Urging the British au- and will he give an assurance that system, which is unreasonable.
thorities to reconsider their attitude, auch
a The British
of Stanhope's speech with the head-Beck's hopes of nijenating Hungary lots for at least five years, the held a mass meeting and adopted a
in the
Comments
Secondly, a radichi settlement of the resolution says that otherwise ree
Sect. Irresponsible, and
sation in Nd Speech any from Germany as filusory, but these sation: Guns Manned And Admiralty differences have undoubtedly changed Dental." The newspaper sald
that ut 11.05 p.m. yesterday the Admiralty the role for which Rumania is cast requested that the speech should not
the new halt-Hitler nligament. Col. Beck also reaffirmed to
Lord be published. By then the news
Halifax that Poland will refuse to had been flushed to the whole world. The circumstances of suppression
join a mutual assistance pact with Russia. would not serve the public interests,"
He suggested that Poland the Daily Mail declared.
would regard her Interests as amply the rouble exchange question. Further it reports that Naval Com-safeguarded in this respect it
If Britain Thirdly, the
necessity of fixing mand Headquarters at Chatham had concludes an Anglo-Rumuninn pact, standard catches, and rondlustments said "There is no unusual activity. but so far there is no evidence of between the Japanese and the Soviet No leave has been stopped and the s
this. Col. Beck
cek wants the Soviet's Union of the fishing lots. neutrality naval barracks are carrying out their benevolent
without an
Fourthly, the protection of fish, and normal routine."
active share in the new bloc and research work in connection with s Britain.
ritain. respects this Polish-attitude.forming--Dome1.,
Britain Is
is staging a miniature naval display for Col. Beck's beneft to-day at Portsmouth where he will first
---The Daily-Herald,-without-quoting..
Earl Stanhope, says the speech caus ed a profound sensation and that many members of Parliament regard- ed his speech as the most gross in-board the new aircraft carrier Ark discretion.
Royal, then the cruiser Glasgow, and finally the
destroyer at
Tartar from which he will witness anti-aircraft | gun practice--United Press,
Members of Parliament have held hurried consultations as a result of the speceh. Some urged that the House should discuss the matter on Tuesday, but the Opposition decided not to act until Wednesday,
the
GERMANY AND ITALY GATHER TROOPS
London, Apr. 5. Mr. Arthur Greenwood, leader of It is unoffelally reported that the Opposition is expected to discuss Germany and Italy have assembled
matter with Mr. Chamberlain considerable forces on the before the question is raised in the Stavia and Italian frontiers respec- Yugo- House on Wednesday afternoon.tively. United Press.
NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER
was
London, Apr. 5. A new
aircraft-carrier launched at Barrow-in-Furness for the Navy this morning. She was named the Illustrious, and is the first at four carriers to be launched this year. The vessel is 740 feet long. and will be ready for service in o few months.-Reuter Bulletin.
SWISS ARMY AGE
Berne, Apr. 5. The Swiss Government has decided to raise the army age limit from 48 10 00. Men who are not fit for active service will be drafted to the reserve. Others will undergo medical examina- tion.
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It is also reported that Italy has taken diplomalle steps in Belgrade to ensure that there will be no hostile reaction to Italy's alleged urgings to Albania to accept protection.
Diplomatic sources in Rome re- port Indications of joint German and Italian military preparations to meet any democratic attempt to encircle the Reich.
been carrying
"Italy has appatous movements
out a series of of lan
land, sca and alr
air forces coincident the shifting
shitung of the crack Alpine troops headquarters from Rome to Trento between the French and Jugo- Slavin frontiers, together with the reported movement of German heavy arilliery to Italy.
that
Reliable sources stale that Italy has concentrated troops at Brindisi the Government .hos Mun from the ages of 20 to 32 who although were exempted previously from mill-officially denied the rumours
Italy is planning to move towards tary duty will have to undergo a further special military examination. Albania. -Reuter Bulletli.
Unconfirmed reports say that some Italian air squadrons have landed in Albanla.
Rumania
Further Reservists Called Up
To Weaken Japan
Tokyo, Apr. 5. The Nationalist Hochi Shimbun doubts the zincerity of Moscow's aims and emphasises that Moscow regards Japan as "State Enemy No. 1" and aims ot weakening Japan
wherever she can.
The Tokyo Asahi Shimbum de- mands that the Japanese Goytm- ment make no further concession to flussia in the final settlement of the fisheries question.-Trans-Ocean.
.Tokyo, Apr. 5. A Foreign Office spokesman an- nounced to-day that a total of 357
Successful Bidding
British influence in Chinn must be Justed.--Domei
Associations Formed
-Shanghai, Apr. 5. Inaugurated in 62 districts in the Anti-British associations have been
"occupied-areas" ̄in ̄ ̄CentralTM Clina; according to reports from Nanking. It is stated that 150,000 persons have joined the Nanking secilon, where women have now stäried a boycott of British goods.
statements shall not be
in the future by respon.. sible officers of the Crown?"
The Premier replied: "The First Lord has expressed his regret that his
words, which perhaps were not given rise to so much comment, and very happily chosen, should have
Go much unnecessary-alarmy--I do not- think that affects the effelency of Lord Stanhope."
Press Not Instructed Replying to Sir Archibald Sinclair, Mr. Chamberlain said that he thought it appropriate for the Government from time to time to make requests to the press-it was no more than that. He had always found the press ready to comply.
The so-called "general affairs sec- tion of the anti-British movement committee" in Nanking accuses Bri- tain of aggression in China, also fomenting internal strife and obstructing reconstruction of the country. The committee is paying
The Premier added: "I must take special attention to unti-British edu-the blame for the action, which cation among children.-Reuter. certainly did not produce the effect
I wanted."
shery lots were leased by Japanese OBITUARY
interests at the auction at Vadivostok.
Jananese participants made suc-
cessful bids for 254 lots at Tuesday's auction, which included 244 grounds for salmon and trout and 10 grounds for crob. Domel,
Spain
Paris.
Italian Troop Movements
Death Of French Sailor
On Visiting Sloop
Mr. A. V. Alexander and other Labour members of the Opposition asked if Lord Stanhope's statement was not most unwise,
The Premier retoried that Mr. Alexander was making more of the incident than was necessary.
Eventually the Speaker intervened in the debate, and the matter was dropped.
Stanhope Explains
Able Seaman Eugene Berthou, 25, died on Tuesday evening on board the French sloop Tahure which bad mado a routine voyage from Shang-Stanhope made an explanatory state- hai.
"He had been i for several days. He was a single man, it is learned, and his relatives are all in France. The funeral takes place at the Catholic Cemetery af 10 am. to- day.
CAPTAIN H. SHULTE
Shanghal, Apr. 5. Paris, Apr. 5,
Funeral services were held 'lo-day The Quay d'Orsay confirms that for
Capt. Henry Shulte, retired Marshal Petuin made a demarche at American Army officer, who died at Burgos late yesterday asking for the Fourth Marines Regimental Hos clarification of the recent embarka-pital on March 28 from pneumonia. tion of Italian troops at Cadiz, but the reply. Ins so far not reached Marines.
The services were conducted by the
The Albanian Government hns
Capt. Shulte served with the United The Qual d'Orsay has no informa-States army in Tientsin and Manila issued an official communique deny-tian whether London has made a ing that Italian troops are moving similar demarche-United Press,
as a warrant officer but retired with towards Albania-United Press.
ranit of captain. He fought in Commons Statement
London Apr..5.
the Boxer Rebelllors and Philippines Insurrection und the Spanish- Mr. R. A. Butler stated in the House of Commons to-day that as far American and world wars-United
the Italian and
MAHARAJA DIES German Governments have not with- drawn their troops from Spain, Ho
London, Apr. 5. The death is announced of the was fully aware of the Italian as-
of Benares, Captain ́Sir surunces given in this respect, but Maharaja the war in just over. The Govern-Aditya Narayan Singh Bahadur. He ment proposed.. to watch the situa-. was 65 years of age, succeeded to the title in 1931, and was created Ulop-Reuter.
in knight in 1993.—Neuler Bulletin.
WORKED OVERTIME Women Found in Factory
Late at Night...
as he was aware
AMNESTY EXPECTED
Paris, Apr. 5.
A fine of $75 was imposed on the manager of the Sing On Feather Bucharest, Apr. 8.. Works, of Shum Chun Street, when Rumania hasent another infantry he appeared before Mr. Q. A. A. regiment to the Bulgarian border Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magis- following reports that Bulgarie had tracy yesterday and pleaded guilty to moved troops towards the Bulgarian a summons of allowing 107 wornen Reports from Burgos this morning. frontier. It is understood also that to be employed at his factory after | aiate that General Franco immediate Rumania has called up a number of 8 pm, on March 15.
ly before Easter will grent an reservists recently demobilised. Mr. D. W. Phillips, Assistant In- amnesty to all former Republican Unconarmed rumours declare that spector of Factories and Workshops, militiamen ant offlecrs, as well as Bulgaria inquired from Berlin it and said he found the women working on political suspects now under nerest.
the premises at 10.30 p.m.
The amnesty will not include the how far, Germany was willing to go.
leaders of the former Itepublican. organisations.
shouldl General Franco on Good Friday.
the
Press.
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correct and what is wrong with the others?
uftendency atributiun atrilion
contrariwise disputenble contumilly English Oxford Dictionary spell-
to support Bulgaria's claim to the It is a particularly dusty trade southern part of Dobruja, which of feather sorting, and it in specially Bulgaria ceded to Rumania, follow-essential that the women ing the Decond Balkan Jar
finish at a proper hour," said Mr.will also pardon a number of mon ings of these words will be found on. United Press.
Phillips.
condemned to death,--Trans-Ciccan, page 9.
In the House of Lords, Lord
ment in which he said: "I can only express my keen regret that any re marks of mine cmphasising the readiness of the Navy to meet all eventualities, even when, as now, enster leave is being given, should have added to the work of the Pre- mier, or enuse concern to anyone." Political Sensation
London, Apr. 5, The political acnsation resulting from the First Lord of the Admiralty's statement on the Ark Royal yester- day threatened to complicate the in- creasingly delicate European situ. ation.
It temporarily overshadows even the reported. Italian plans to occupy Albania as a move to offset the Halt Hiilor programme,
There are hints that Earl Stanhope will lose his post as First Lord of the Admiralty. He arose early this morning and arrived at the Admiralty at 0.38 a.m.-United Press,
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