Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April
17, 1939.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT INTERVENES
EUROPE'S GROWING CRISIS
IN
Stirring Appeal To Dictators To
Cease Aggression
The outstanding, event of the week-end is the appeal that President Roosevelt sent to Hitler and Mussolini, asking thers' to give an assurance that they would not attack any independent nation, The President's message mentions 31 countries of Europe. The President has informed the dictators that if such an assurance is given, he will act as Intermediary and obtain similar assurances from the democracies.
Washington, Apr. 15.
President Roosevelt this morning
called a special conference of his United States advisers on foreign relations.
Senator Key Pittman and other experts on foreign affairs, were sum- moned to the White House. Mr. Cordell Hull, The Secretary of State, and
Under Mr. Sumner Welles, Secretary, arrived early for the con- ference.
the
conference
started.
FLEET TO MASS IN PACIFIC
Washington, Apt. 15, The United States fleet has been
As Washington war disturbed by reporta published in Berlin relating to the anti-German incidents in Polish Silesia and the strengthening of rumours that Iitler might take steps ordered to return to the Pace
coon as the ships can be fuelled to absorb Danzig-Reuter,
...thereby cancelling their engagements to appear at New York in connection with the World's Fair and the special review at Norfolk, Virginia, next week.
Plea for Peace
OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
Poland
Germany Starts Complaints
Berlin, Apr. 10. ill-treatment
nny
Democracies Hail Speech: Italy And
Resent It Germany
with
with
profound
interest
publle or the wearing of white stock had no Inkling of the Prident's in-time. L. Garvin's article in the
maitreated,"
One charge made is that Germans were beaten with clubs and wire whips in the village of Altdorf, "because they spoke German."
Systematic il-treatment of the German minority in Silesia is alleg
Mr.
Reports from Berlin and Rome suggest that the President's appeal will be rejected, while it is well received in London and Paris. The British Premier and Foreign Secretary, who were informed of the President's appeal suddenly on Saturday, issued- a statement fully endorsing the appeal.
awaited London, Apr. 15. Mr. H. V. Johnson, Councillor to throughout the world, but one may
Statca the United
Embassy in say in advance that it is better to London, called at the Foreign Office give no reply than to make promises this morning and informed British which they are not resolutely de officials of the contents of President termined to keep. Allegations of
The Sunday Express says that the of Roosevelt's message to Hitler and Germans in Peland was suddenly Mussolini, which it is reliably learn- the President's message will rank in revived to-day by an official German cd requested them to give a pledge history as one of the greatest services news agency message from Gleiwitz to refrain from aggression against ever rendered by an individual to his In Silesia.
fellowmen.
The Sunday Dispatch believes that The mesange states: "From every-any territory of independent States.
It is understood that President where comes news
and of attacks
took
д his action without
might be expected, fol- rejection assaults against Germans and their Roosevelt
the by the lowed
of consultations
amendment pelos property,
"Use of the German language In British Government, and the latter Neutrality Act in favour of the vic-
of aggression. tentions until this morning ings, is sufficient to result in being to understood that the Prime Observer considers that the situation
Is
the week-is nimost as grave as in September spending three Minister, who
end at Chequers, and the Foreign and says, "If we get well over the Secretary, who is spending it at his next few weeks we may all breathe Yorkshire home, have been informed peaceably for a long term, but no- body knows what those weeks may of the text of the appeal.
President Roosevelt's message has bring forth, and the best chance to been broadcast in German and Ita- prevent the worst is to prepare for it so plainly that all who run may see. tlan by the B.B.C-Reuter,
We must We prepare especially against the danger of a sudden seizure of key points whether in the West or Mr. Neville Chamberlain, British East or armed coups of other kinds." Premier, and Lord Halifax Foreign-Reuter. Secretary, on behalf of the British Government,
welcomed warmly President Roosevelt's action.
They authorised the issue of a statement in which it is stated that The telegram went on, "Such an
the British Government "entirely pssurance clearly must apply not
ndorse the President's catimate of only to the present day, but also to
It is announced that France com- the international situation." The order was announced within sumetently long period of the
London, Apr. 15. They believe that the statesman-pletely and unreservedly accepted future to give every opportunity to two hours of President Roosevelt
The British work by peaceful methods for a more making his plea for peace.
Broadcasting Cor-like initiative that the President was President Roosevelt's proposals,
This has been conveyed to the announced that the permanent pence.
Inspired to take, offers "a real op- It la presumed that authorities poration have deem it desirable for the feet to be King will broadcast his Empire Day portunity for averting the catastrophe President in a note handed by M. message from Winnipeg at 7 p.m. which hangs over Europe, which the Daladier, French Premier, to Mr.
Bullitt, the American Ambassador. concentrated in the Pacific (G.M.T.) on May 24.
Is convinced is feared in Government is
It Majesty's
from departure event of sudden developments there.
is considered that President It is noted that the bulk of Bri-
every country.
is capable of. transforming the inter- tain's sea power is already concen- Southampton will be broadcast to the trated in European waters, where Empire, and the Canadian Broad- piles from Germany and Italy must
Corporation is arranging to casung
now be awaited. The British Gov-national situation.
The newspaper Temps relay to British listeners a descrip- ernment desire to express the firm
writes, This tion of the arrival at Quebec on May hope that those reniles will "open
his people and the whole world an outstanding proof of his will to peace, with which he has niwaya declared himself to be animated." Retter.
Washington, Apr. 15, It is announced that President Roosevelt han addressed a plea for peace to Hitler and Mussolini. In
ed.-Reuter.
The Fleet order says, "Return to Canada his telegram to Hitler and Mussolini, normal operating areas in the Paci- the President neked specifically Be" and applied to the entire sea whether they are willing to give force except the new Atlantic Squa- assurances that their armed forces dron. will not again attack a score of now independent nations.
"I suggest that you construe the word "future' to apply to a minimum period of assured non-nggression for at least 10 years, and for ano querter of a century if we dare took as far ahead.
"If such an assurance is given by your Governments, I will immediate- ly transmit it to the Governments of other nations and will simultaneously enquire whether these nations in turn will give a like 'assurance."
List of Nations
No explanation is given for the order, but it is presumed to be in with the tension in connection Europe..
they would be required in case of war.
King To Make Empire Day Broadcast
Action Welcomed
London, Apr. 18.
PARIS APPROVAL Opportunity for Hitler To Prove Intentions
Paris, Apr. 15.
The statement concludes that re- Roosevange
Fleet orders of such magnitude 15 of their Majestica as well as the the way to further steps of which the fire is the moment for Hitler to
short departure from Newfoundland President speaks.”—Reuter,
have not been given at such notice for many years. It is estima- Reuter Bulletin. ted that three days will be taken for fuelling and that the complete move- ment will take from 12 to 14 days.
In addition to the normal Atlantic
arc
Inspects Hallon Camp
London, Apr. 15. Here President Roosevelt men-squadron and five cruisers, six sub- The King to-day visked Halton tioned Finland, Esthonia, Latvin, marines and one aircraft carrier, Camp School of Technical Training. Lithuania, Sweden, Norway, Den- which will bo detached and remain where men who will man the air mark, Spain, Switzerland, Liechten- in the East, it is estimated that 120 force squadrons in future are trained. stein, Luxembourg Poland, Hun-warships will return to the Pacific. Nearly
4,000
apprentices
at gary, Rumania, Yugo-Slavia, Russia, Altogether 50 ships will be available present undergoing 1 three dictators. Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Iraq, the for the Fair's demonstration
and years specialised course at the Arablas, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, "other purposes," and the small Euro-school, and it is claimed that they ord turned out as skilled
ordinary shop methods in double that İtime-British Wireless.
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Well Received
London, Apr. 10. "Mamificent, momentous appeal to reason," "Very valuable piece of initiative," These views by Mr.
Rome, Apr, 10. Lloyd George and Mr. C. R. Attlee It has been learned exclusively respectively epitomise the whole-from on
fails. authoritative source that hearted approval throughout Britain Mussolini will confer with Hitler be- to Mr. Roosevelt's appeal to the fore replying to President Roosevelt. The President's message has sur- All press commentators applaud prised Foreign Office circles, and the Mr. Roosevelt's blunt assertion, "You first reaction is that it is another repeatedly asserted you and your
totalitarians through the United this is true then there need be no
States. war." This is endorsed as a terse
It is expected that Field Marshal expression of a self-evident fact, while attention is given to a passage Goering and Mussolini will discuss the message with Hitler-United In the message in which, after em- phosising the people's desire that Press. their fears be ended, the President declares, "It is, however, unfortunate-
Iran, Holland, Belgium, Great Bri: pean squadron will not be affected.chanics equal to those produced by "people" have” no desire for war. Anglo-French move. Rainst
toin, Eire, France, and Portugal.
President Roosevelt said that he would act as the friendly Interme- dlary in transmitting peace assur- aners.
United Press,
Flood Movements
Washington, Apr. 15.
It is reported here that the sudden Fleet orders are at least partially the Russia
He added that if reciprocal assur-result of Intelligence reports that the ances for pence were to be given, international situation might take a then the nations of the world would turn to involve possible develop- begin discussions looking towards ments in the Far East. disarmament and the opening up of
source said the report sug-
WILL JOIN
trade channels. The United States gested the possibility that any new BLOC WITH
would participate in a conference on military development in Europe these problems.
might be coupled with action in the East Indles, where the Philippines The President's message stresses might be affected. the now general fear of war through-
Naval
circles sald they did not be- out the world. The existence of that fear was of definite concern to the lieve that the United States would peoples of the United States, all of Proceed beyond the Pacific Conat, that any major war, execpt possibly a few submarines and even if confined to other continents, other scattered craft normally based
at Hawall must bear heavily on them and for} generations to come,
whom knew
AIR AID
London, Apr. 15.
the
Decline Statement
Rome, Apr. 15. Omcial Italian eireles declined ly necessary to take cognisance of: new facts. Three nations in Europe yesterday evening to make any corn- and another In Africa have seen ment on President Roosevelt's mes their independence ended. Vast sage to Mussolini.
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Athens, Apr. 15.
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"Because of the fact that after the ed closely to the. appeal to ilitler, respondent of the Daily Telegraph.ing the statement that the American/ference this evening-Trans-Ocean. Ing all necessary precautions. A re-
or weakness. but with the force strength and friendship for mankind.
territory of another Independent It is learnt that the message was nation in the Far East has been not sent through the usual diplomatic occupied by a neighbouring State. channels, but in the form of a per- Reports, which we trust are not true, nonal telegram to the Duce. insist that further acts of aggression
It has not yet been published here, are contemplated against sul other and is unknown to the Italian public.
Great activity la reported from the Italian Dodecanese Idands, where the When on official expression A project whereby Britain, France independent nations. Plainly
when the situation must end in but it is assumed that the message and Russia will pledge joint action by world is moving towards the moment attitude will be made is not known, the Italians are concentrating troops and large quantities of war materials their air forces in the event of an catastrophe unless a more rational was discussed by the Duce and Field In view of the international situa-Berlin axis would continue to funk-. attack on any State guaranteed by
Marshal Goering during their con- tion, the Greets Government Is tak-tlon perfectly. One foreign diplomat expressed them. is at present under considera-way of guiding events is found."
The xin would continue Mr. Roosevelt emphasised in mak-
to re- the opinion that the transfer is link-tion, according to the diplomatic cor-
BERLIN PRESS DE
DENOUNCES
foreign giment has been sent to Corfu and main the basis of Italian acute tension in which the world had both the significance and time cle- dealing with current negotiations be- do not speale through selfish for, of
ROOSEVELT
troops have been transferred from policy. The presence of Itailans in Berlin, Apr. 15. been living for the past weeks there ment being intended to catch on to tween Britain and the Soviet. would seem at least to be a momen- the
threat to Yugo-Slavla.--Router. Government's contemplated
Hitler and Herr von Ribbentrop, South Greece, Calamata and Corinth, Albania did not mean the slightest tary relaxation-because no troops atjanti-aggression measures, It is doubt-
The correspondent, points out that International problems can be solv- German Foreign Minister, are under to the Albanfan frontiers.
It is understood that a decree this moment are on the march--this ed whether the transfer of the Flect the dificulty in bringing Russlu into ed at the council table. It is nu stood to be conferring over President
ANGLO-ITALIAN PACT side to plead that
message
nt Munich, mobilising twelve classes of reservists may be an opportune moment for me to the Pacife alone will deter Japan's quarantee scheme up to the pre- answer for one to send this, concluded the President. expansion, which is envisaged in the Poland and Rumania to subscribe to forehand that the verdict
Rome, Apr. 15. the reluctance of unless they receivo' assurances be- Roosevelt's cent has been
is ready for immediate issue should; where both arrived this afternoon. will be
Count Clano, speaking in the -Reutr.
event of European developments cul- any arrangement which, in time of theirs they will not ley aside their
Omelal circles refuse to make the the necessity arise. Six torpedo- minating in war, since Japan will be
war, might entail Soviet armies arms. In the conference rooms as slightest comment, and refused' even boats have been sent to Crete for Chamber of Fasci, agreed about Mr. Danzig Omitted
fully occupied in Manchuria and entering their terreeved
in the courts they must enter the to indicate whether a statement will potrel duties and nearly forty mer- Chamberlain's remarks on malaten- chant ships have been commandeer-anec of the Anglo-Italian Agreement China. At the same time, he ex- Washington, Apr. 15.
They are both believed to be pre-discussion in good faith, assuming be issued.
Early editions of Sunday's news-ed by the Government-Reuter, and said nothing that had happened". will The fact that the list of countries Pressed the opinion that the U.S.
would justify any alteration fo' the papers do not carry a lino about the mentioned in the President's message Fleet's activities are more likely to pared, however, to receive air force that a substantial advantage
paci, omits Danzig is considered as signi- be needed because Japan's strength support from the Soviet and both are accrue to both.
Having explained that the United message, but many Germans heard desirous of being assured that they and
Rome, Apr. 15. despatches has been dissipated in China, fcant, in view of the
He said, "For our part we attri- controversies,
Count offers cast. from Berlin that Hitler is likely to Will be more so through the British will be able to draw on the Soviet States, which is not involved in the about through the Brush broad-
Italian Foreign bute great value to the agreement. seire Danzig next week.
preparations in Singapore-United resources in new materials and even immediate
friendly mediation, the President There is little reliable indication Secretary, addressed the Chamber of concluded last April between-va-and. finished equipment.
Hence arises the suggestion that, la asks, "Are you willing to give an that the rumours in the air about Fasci, declaring that Albania was England.Reuter Bulletin Mr. A. C. Kirk, the United States
Sails on Twentieth
being oppressed and only 11-inform- Charge D'Affaires at Moscow, hus
addition to any existing military ar- assurance that your armed forces Danzig have any foundation.
The been ordered to proceed to Berlin to
New York, Apr. 16. rangements, the three major Powers. will not attack or invade the terri
excliement, so Reuter was in- that Albania turned to Italy, repace the late Mr. Prentiss Gilbert.
formed. It is declared that no big con- There is no indication that the state that the Pacifle fleet will be pledge, air co-operation to resist Independent nations?"-Reuter.
ferences of hectic... activity is taking
Albania had spontaneously thrown American Ambasador, Mr. Wilson, ready to all on April 20The men uggression-Reuter
"Press"Eznotion"
plate in Munich and no communiquo off the sordid medieval-tyranny-italy CONTINENTAL will return to Berlin until American-have been ordered to take up their
London, Apr. 16.. Reserve Maintained
will.
be issued to-night, A wholly refused to send Italian troops when German relations improve,
posta by April 19.. Officinis of New
The measure of Britain's apprecia- Although President Roosevelt's York City visited entertainmeat!
London, Apr. 15. tion of Mr. Roosevelt's intervention is negative reception was accorded to King Zog naked for them, becausa message takes into recount the fact places: advising the sailors of the
the message in official and semi-of the excellent relations which Acting on instructions from Lon the very heavy type with which the offletal circles.
existed between Rome and Belgrade. that Czecho-Slovakia, Austria, Al-order.
don, the British Ambassador in President's historie message is print
The Deutsche Dienst writes, been bania and Ethiopia have
One Broadway theatre manager Moscow in seeing the Foreign Com-
recogallon of those
conquests the warship Kanawah were required a stage further the consultations aroused last night, but were tem
pered to return to their ship immediately which have been proceeding in Lou-Berlin of a cool reception of the pro-
later by indications from the wrong address"-Neuter.
Berlin Reaction Phe Forty sailors" rese, and left amid don and Moscow.
Berlin, Apr. 15. posal in German official circles. cheers-Reuter.
The greatest reserve
President Roosevelt's message was news of the orders to the American
Well-informed political circles des
Preis.
OPPRESSED ALBANIA
Clatio,
Naval of cinls at Norfolk, Virginin, Britain, France and the Soviet, might|tory or possessions of the following undus "realdent's message caused noed persons could have been surprised
ed
swallowed up, it does not imply announced on the stage that 'men, on)'mnissar; M. Litvinoff, to-day, to chrry the newspapers. Hopes were "Roosevelt directed his message to been übsurd. Only a few malcon-
Reuter,
Bounty Put On Rattlers
Spelling Bee
Montpellers Vt.OW many of these words are The Vermont legislature his made correct and what is wrong with
maintained
in British circles regarding the nature nects units to return to the Pacife icily received here. says, Reuter's diplomatic correspon to the President's message. dent, the view held here is that with
King Zug's adventure would have tents resisted the Italians when they landed, and only few foreigners criticised what was in fact a superb military operation.
of the proposals, but in general terms, forthwith is given second place ons erbed it as coming Ill from a man (Valona and other towns. had beca i
the British guarantee, to Poland, the
The Observer in a leading article who for the past month the official propaganda machine has Soviet has received in effect a declares that twice in the present German
century has a monstrous challenge to denounced as a "war monger No. 1 guarantee of its own frontier." It possible for, brave men to earn others? (st
Attempts are now being made to freedom radiating from the same and father of the encirclement and see how, Soviet. assistance can be Central European source been heard anti-Axis policies. Untied Press. judicatory sone easy money-by killing rattle- en roport anakes. They have only to show the ennoul
Judictory
utilised in Uis event of an attack on with the same potency across 3,000 Jubilant
enrollment dood reptile's hend and rattles to their
either of her two neighbours.
miles separating American from English Oxford Dictionary spelli Meanwhile, discussion. Yown clerk and receive certificato
are con- Europe.
The Sunday Times remarks that the bonoured by the town treasury to the ings of these words will be found ontinuing with Turkey on the general
reply of Hitler and Mussolini will be extent of $1.
Balkan altuation-teuter, page
Appeal Rejected
Berlin, Apr. 13. Reliable sources here state that Hitler decided to reject President PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
He denied the reparts that Durazzo, bombed.
Count Clano proceeded to attack the democratic countries, and cald that any attempt to upset the Italian and Albanian unlon would be inct by action of both countries...
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