-U.S. Neutrality Law
WIDER POWERS FOR PRESIDENT IN EMERGENCIES
WASHINGTÒN, Apr. 5. OPENING THE Senate Foreign Relations Committee's hearings on the Neutrality Law amendment proposals, Mr. Henry Stimson urged the United States to use economic resources to halt the dictatorships' aggressions.
He asserted that the United States was facing a critical situation, in which the three Totalitarian states have torn up all codes of international conduct..
"Caucasian
civilisation is threatened with the gravest danger in four centuries," he declared.
He advocated greater presidential powers to maintain neutrality.
Aidad Aggressors
"I agree with the President that there are methods short of war but stronger and words.'
more
effective than
been using our matchless resources to a very large extent to stimulate the activities and aggressions of our "Stimton potential enemies," Mr. asserted,
"For the past two years we have
He said that the present Neutrality Law "was evidently drawn up under the influence of traditions of the past rather than in the face of conditions as they exist at present."
He advocaled the abandonment of isolation and asserted that the Euro- pean nxis had moved too rapidly and
Iraq Regret Expressed
Murder Of British Consul At Mosul
LONDON, Apr. 5.
THE GOVERNMENT'S pro- found regret at the tragic death of Mr. Monckmason, the British Consul at Mosul, who was stoned to death by an Iraqi crowd of mourners following the nouncement of the death of King Ghazi, was expressed by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons to-day.
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man the anti-aircraft guns of the ficet.
"Long before the guests came aboard this ship, 10 anti-aircraft guns could have given a warm wel- come to anyone who happened to come this way.'
"With
this announcement Lord Stanhope ended his speech."
Commons Reference Referring to the suppressed speech, the Prime Minister declared in the House of Commons that the First
Lord of the Admiralty's speech was unpremeditated.
It was not true that he had invited the press to give special prominence to it.
In the course of his remarks, Lord Stanhope drew attention to the fact that there was not a full attendance, as some of the men had been retain- ed aboard their ships in readiness to man guns, as had been the normal practice in times of tension.
No other orders had been given by the Admienity than that this prac- tice should not be relaxed even on so special an occasion.
"Constant Readiness"
JAPANESE IMPORTS
British Colonies May Restrict
April, 6, 1939.
International Activity
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disinclination to include Russki-
Italian Silanco
Home, Apr. 5. The morning papers to-day, re- mained silent regarding the situation in Albania,
LONDON, Apr. 5. Reuter. IN THE HOUSE of Commons Morgan to-day, Mr. Robert suggested, in view of the action of the Japanese Government in restricting exports from North China to those financed through Neither did they publish the bmc'al the Japanese-controlled banks, communique from Albania denying prohibition of entry into British the reports of an Albanian protec
terate. or Crown Colony ports of all ex- In their comment on the European ports from North China unless situation
they have adopted Consular stronger anti-British tone-United accompanied by a certificate that they had Press.
Fronch Air Chiof been financed through British,
Returns American, or French banks.
Mr. R. A. Buffer, in a written
Paris, Apr. 5. reply, sold that the proposal re-
M. Guy Lachambre, the French Air ferred to by Mr. Morgan was being | Minister returned from his vlelt to examined in common with the London and informed the press that general question of the protection he was very satisfied with the talks of British Interests in China. He and the spirit of co-operation dis could not say at the present what played by Sir Kingsley Wood and decision would be reached.
his collaborators.-Reuter.
British Cotton Mills Replying to Mr. J. J. Stourton, Mr. Butler said that Viscount Halifax was infor- at present awaiting further mution from His Majesty's Ambas- As it seemed to him (Mr. Chain-sador in China with regard to the of the Chuntah and present position of berta) this statement might very
other cotton mills occupied by the kely be treated in a sensational Japanese in Shangal, manner, he gave directions that the press be asked not to publish on pre iy. added the Prime Minister, "my necount of the speech. "Apparent efforts to spare the public any un-
Shanghai Municipal Council and the ogitation were not necessary
Japanese authorities would result in allogether successful, but the incident an improvement in conditions in the will, at any rate, have served to de-so-called bad lands in Shanghai.- monstrate the constant indiness of Reuter,
all eventualities," the Navy for
(Laughter and cheers).
Labour Objection
H. K. Stock Market
The
following quotations were
Mr. Butler said that it was hoped that ket this morning:
Replying to Mr. Alan Graham, Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-
BANKS made for co-operation between the the arrangements which had been
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Yangtze River
London, Apr. 5. The position remains unchanged the respecting the re-opening of Yunglse River commercially, said Mr. R. A. Butier in the House of Com--
mander A. Marsden.
that the world had become 100 smalt | pressed the House's deep sympathy First Lord of the Admiralty as a. mons to-day, when replying to Com-
and inter-connected-United Press.
The Next Victim
Mr. Sumson said that if a general European war broke out, the present Neutrality Law might facilitate a result that would make the United States the "next victim for attack," anys Reuter.
Mr. Stimson's Testimony
of
Mr. Neville Chamberlain also ex- over the death of King Ghazi (In connection with which flags were all public flown at half-most on buildings in London to-day).
Mr. Chambertoln said there was not the slightest foundatlan for the agilators that the allegations British Government was in some way responsible for King Ghazi's death.
The Iraq Prime Minister had in- formed the British Charge d'Affaires that a public expression of regret Washington, Apr. 5.
would be passed by the Iraq Parlla- In the course of his testimony. Mr.ment; that Mr. Monckmason would
referring to Stimson, apparently
be necorded a public funeral with full Germany, Italy, and Japan declared: bonours, and that a suitable grant Three out of the seven most would be made to Mr. Monciemason's powerful nations in the world have
dependents; and reparation doctrine of mutual rejected the respect that has been built up be- damage caused to the British Govern
ement's property.—Reuter, tween nations. Threats of aggression and treaty violations have gone hand in hand as interlocking elements of
system,
succession of attacks, all in
of former treaties violation
and international law, upon Manchuria, North China, South Chino, Ethiopia, Spain, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia, and Lithuania, it has been made clear the revolutionary nature with which we are now confronted."
Academic
Although Mr. Stimson's evidence is regarded as very helpful-to-the-Ad- ministration, circles close to the Government view the present Sena- torial proceedings as academic, be- cause European conditions are chang- ing so rapidly that whatever action Congress now takes may be rendered obsolete through the effect of further Totalitarian action upon American pubile opinion.
The Administration hopes to see the Pittman resolution enacted, but it does not regard that measure with any degree of finality. It visualises
Accidental
for
Baghdad, Apr. 5. In his published findings, the magistrate Investigating King Ghuz's death states:
"The crash was purely accidental. therefore, have decided to close the case, as there is no suspicion of a criminal act."
The magistrate examined two passengers who were in the car al the time, and who are now in hospital suffering from injuries-Reuter.
Baby Dies In Q. M. Hospital
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Mr. Arthur Greenwood asked: "Does the Prime Minister regard the
person to hold such an important post, and will he give an assurance that such indiscreet, irresponsible, and unpremeditated statements shall not in the future by respon- be repeated sible officers of the Crown?"
The Premier replied: "The First Lord has expressed his regret that his words, which perhaps were not very happily chosen, should have given rise to so much comment, and so much unnecessary alarm. I do not think that, affects the efficiency 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 Premier added: "I must take the blame for the action, which certainly did not produce the effect I wanted."
Mr. A. V. Alexander and other Labour members of the Opposition. asked if Lord Stanhope's statement was not most unwise.
The Premier retorted 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
In the House of Lords, Lord Stanhope made an explanatory state- ment in which he said: "I can only express my keen regret that any re- The death occurred in the Queen Mary last night of Jacqueline Mavis, marks of mine emphasising the the 31-year-old daughter of Inspee-readiness of the Navy to meet all or W. A. Russel, of the Police eventualities, even when, as now, casler leave is being given, should Department, and Mr. Russel.
have added to the work of the Pre- mer, or cause concern to anyone." Political Sensation
The child was admitted to hospital a few days ago. She was the only
situations in Europe in which even daughter, and had two elder brothers. the Pillman resolution might be too The funeral will pass the Monument restrictive for Batloon interest.at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Renter.
STOCK MARKET REPORT
The Hongkong Stock Exchange— offelul summary issued yesterday
Rays:
With London and New York mor- kets both down this market became very quiet and buyers were сото spicuous by their absence; at the same time there was no selling pres- GUTC.
Buyers
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London, Apr. 5.
He added that the Government for the wys continuing to press restoration of normal trade condi- tions,
North The effect on trade with China by the regulations imposed at the Japanese Government's instance, under which, since March 11 a high proportion of the North China export trade had been prohibited unless foreign exchange proceeds were sold banknotes at
against Federal Reserve bas of
1/2d, had been the cessation foreign trade in Tientsin, and as far as Viscount Halifax was aware, also in other northern ports, said Mr. Butier replying to Mr. Robert Mor-
gan.
"He added that the Government alill awaiting the Japanese Government's reply.—Reuter.
was
Crisis In Albania
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ment would not surprise Yugo-Slavia in view of the "friendly-relations" maintained between Italy and. Yugo- Slavia.
It was understood that Italy; ue- with cordance with her agreement. Yugo-Slavia of 1937, had informed the Belgrade Government in advance of her contemplated plan to place
under her protection- Albania
Domet.
Italy Mobilizes.
Rome, Apr. 6, Although it was officially denied on Wednesday that Italy had sent troops to Albania, It was ascertained that about 20,000 troops have been concentrated at Bari, Brindizi and
The political sensation resulting other ports on the southern coast of from the First Lord. of the Admiralty's | Italy
Incing
Albania ncross the statement on the Ark Royal yester- Adriatic Sea, day threatened to complicate the in- It is understood that the Albanian creasingly delicate European situ-Minister to Italy, who returned by atlon,
acroplane to Rome, from Tirano on Wednesday.. had brought with him Albania's final reply to the Italian proposals,-Domeo, ·
It temporarily overshadows even the reported Italian plans to occupy Albania as a move to offset the Halt Hitler programme.
There are hints that Earl Stanhope will lose his post as First Lord of the Admiralty, ite
arose carly. this Rumania morning and arrived at the Admiralty jat 8.30 am.—United Press,
Berlin Fury
Berlin, Apr. 5, Lord Stanhope's declaration
Paris, Apr. 5. The Quay d'Orsay confirms that Marshal Petain made a demarche at Burgos late yesterday asking for clarification of the recent embarkca- tion of Italian troops at Cadiz, but Portsmouth has aggravated the nati
has so far not reached British campaign here. the reply Paris.
The press is furious and u politicol The Qual d'Orsay has no informa commentator regards Lord Stanhope's tion whether London has made a statement
as "symptomatic of the similar demarche-United Press.
Commons Statement
Loridon Apr. 5.
Mr. R. A. Butler stated in the House of Commons to-day that as for
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H.E the G.O.C., Major General A. He added that Mr. Chamberlain's following reports that Bulgaria had E. Grasolt, accompanied by Brigadier statement "does not alter the part moved troops towards the Bulgarian A, B. Thomson, left on H.M.S. Moll mentally existing there."
frontier. It is understood also that according to programme, this morning has called up a number of on an official visit to the Acting as ho was aware the Italian and Torpedo," the "Lokolanzeiger" talks
Governor of Macao, Colonel Luis German Governments have not with-of the encirelement agitation reach- Unconfirmed rumours declare that Lello. The party will return drawn their troops from Spain. He ing an unparalleled new peal, and Bulgaria inquired from Berlin If and night. was fully aware of the Italian as declares that the tubsidiary alm and how far, Germany was willing to go surances given in this respect, but move is to impress Colonel Beck with to support Bulgaria's claim to the the war is just over. The Govern-Britain's resoluteness and prepared-southern part of Debruja, which ment proposed to watch the, situa-ness.
Bulgaria ceded to Rumunia, follow- tion. Reuterase
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second Balkan : wor. the United Press.
• AMNESTY EXPECTED":
"Gripped By Panic"
The paper adds: "It looks as
Paris, Apr. 5. though the English will gradually be Reports from Burgos this morning gripped by their own panic-making. state that General Franco immediate and is if even the Britlab Navy, once
ly before Easter will grant an the pride of Great
amnesty to all former Republican by it." militiamen and officers, as well as
polltiest surpects now under arrest.
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organizations.
clrcles, however, regard them as a tor. got a real.kick out of being rob- English Oxford Dictionary: #pell- General Franco op Good Friday counter demonstration to the talks in boil. A burglar carried off a case of ings of these words, will be found on will also pardon a number of men France last week between Britain 24 battles of what war presumably page.3.
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