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II Duce Gives OVERNIGHT
A Reply To Roosevelt
Rome, Apr. 20.
"The attempt to suggest that the axis wants war is absolutely unjustified. We want to got on with our work," declared Signor Mussolini in his broadcast on the 1942 Rome Exhibition.
"Today marks the beginning of the great mobilisa- tion-I hope those hysterical people over the frontier will not get frightened-it is civil mobilisation of workmen. By accepting the invitation to the exhibition, many nations have shown that they had the same ideas as the Italians about peace.
"A horrible geographical pyramid
has been constituted by people with Shanghai
out a rudimentary knowledge of European affairs. The policy of the axis is peace and collaboration."
Signor Mussolini sald that the greater the number of people at the conference, the less likely was it to succeed. This remark was greeted with loud applause, but, added 1 Duce, they had men and means to defend themselves.
11 Duce repeated the slogan "peace with justice" amid loud cheers, and that the concluded by announcing new buildings of the 1942 Exhibition would have the proportions of St. Peter's coliscum.
Signor Mussolini was speaking at the City Hall to members of the Organising Committee, of the Ex- hibition.Reuter.
REFERENCE TO MESSAGE
Rome, Apr. 20,
A direct reference to President Roosevelt's message to the dictators was made by Signor Mussolini in his address.
PROTEST TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Shanghai, Apr. 20. Mr. Yang Chielt-kwan, chief of the Taxation Bureau of the Reformed Government, was attacked by ter- rorists and seriously wounded in his residence in the International Settle- ment yesterday morning.
It is understood that the Japanese are taking a grave view of the con- tinuous outburst of anti-Japanese terrorism.
sented
New Council In
Shanghai
Bhanghal, Apr. 20. The Municipal Counell an- nounces that Mr. Cornell Frank- in, American, has been re-
of Chairman
the elected Municipal Counell, while Mr. W. J. Kerwick, British, has been elected as Vice-Chairman, suð- ceeding Brigadier General E, D. MacNaughten who has retired, It is also announced that the Chinese Ratepayers' Association re-elected Messrs. Yu Ya-ching, L. T. Yuan, Engene Y. B. KlangK, W. Gockson and Yu Lin-s the Chinese members of the -Municipal Council, white K. 11. Liang, Chen Che-chen, F. 8. Hsu, S. Francis Liu, K. C. Hau and W. J. Lee have been elected to serve on the Municipal Coun- ell Committee-United Press,
Burma
REPORT ON RECENT UNREST
Causes Are Varied
Rangoon, Apr. 20. Re-examination of the Indian question is suggested in the report the committee of investigation into the clots in Burma last year,
The Chinese Special Municipality yesterday afternoon lodged its third protest with the Municipal Courell
The report states that the cause of with regard to the assassination of its the riots was due in some respects to officials in the International Settle-the Burmese press, which attacks - ment. An identical note was also pre-justinably the Indian communities in
to the French Municipal
Burma. Neglect of duty by the cleet- Referring to the assassination of ed members of the Burmese Assam- Hsi Shih-tai
and Wang Halen thebly is also criticised by the report.
Reuter Bulletin.
Varied Causes
London, Apr, 20. Increasing mischief making by younger Buddhist priests la exposed be in the final report on the Burma Riot Inquiry Committee as a conspicuous cause of the "disturbed political con- dition of Burma after two years of self-government."
Signor Mussolini sald the fact that they were getting on with the ex- hibition should be considered al Council. promising sign that they did not in- iend to attack anyone and wished Instead to get on with their work, The attempt therefore to place In the dock the countries of the axis is unjustifiable, and no less absurd 13 the bullding up of a 10 years' reel-! procal guarantee.
"As regards a gigantic conference in which the United States would essentially limit themselves to their]) usual role of a distant spectator, ex- perience has given us a bitter lesson" that the greater the number of par- telpants the more certain is failure," said Il Duce.
Whether or not they sent a reply, Signor Mussolini said that he could not miss the opportunity to reaffirm that the policy at Rome and Berlin was inspired by principles of peace and collaboration.--Reuter Special.
PROFESSIONAL, FATALISTS
Rome, Apr. 20. Mussolini started speaking at 11.30 a.m. His speech was very calm, but)
with a large flag.
LONDON REACTION
protest demanded:
Fulitment of the responsibili- 1. ties for the recent outrages by the officials of the Municipai Council
concerned:
2. Measures
tal;
Coal
consolation of
Strike
Threat
New York. Apr. 20. The possibility of imminent crippling of the nation by a coal. shortage is seen after John L Lewis, President of the Com mittee of Industrial Organisa- lion, ordered a general walk- out of soft coal miners on May. 4 In the event of a contract controversy in the Appalachina coalfields being unsettled.
Thic
150,000 order affects
states-United miners in 21 Press,
ment
April. 21. 1939.
Berlin En Fete For Hitler's Birthday
THE MARCH PAST
Berlin, Apr. 20. France are not sending vMélat de- World affairs were shelved in Ber-legations, but two Britons, Major In to-day and the city was astir at General Fuller and Lord Brocket, dawn as early morning marching were private guests of the Fuchter. troops heralded the opening of the Reuter. birthday festivities in honour of the German Chancellor. The newspapers
editions accom In appeared Fanled
and his work, devoted to the Euchr emphasis being
on his suc- cesses, which began with the return of the Suar to German nnd recently Baw the addition of Memel.
by supplementa
The Relch is now solidly estab Ished" wrote General Goering in 4 special article written for the official National Socialist organ Voellischer Beobachter, in which he treased the Fuchrer's "inconquerable will and his resolute determination to elevate Germany from the depths of despair und disgrace to u position of emin er.ce."
to-
Berlin, Apr. 20, The largest parade of the new German Army displaying new cate- Bories of troops, the heaviest anti- aircraft guns never shown before and the heaviest artillery, lasted three hours and 40 minutes.
The parade demonstrated the high degree of perfection of modern equipment of infantry so that the German infantry regiment of to-day neither in the eyes of the spectator nor in its fighting strength can be campared to the Infantry which marched into war in 1014.
Sharply at 11.20 the entire division of the air force roared over the spectators.
"The German defence forces
The march past of 10,000 started day protect Germany's vital terri-
ot 11.25, the infantry regiment, tory in air, water and on land," he marine regiment and air force regi- stated, and this is all the work of ment passing before Adolf Hitler and a man to whom we to-day render his 110 guests from Europe. and homage for a work which is so stu- overseas. Then for the first time pendous in its greatness and final-
was seen a detachment of the para- ity that we could almost belleve It chute regiment No. in green uni- has been a miracle. No German has forms with parachute belts around the body. Most Impressive, ́since ever achieved as much. The Fuck-
the of all proving
motorization and rer is the greatest German times.
Words are inadequate for modernization of the new German expressing the feeling of love, Army, was the picture of motorised
de detachments and gratitude
of the air force honour, admiration.
and Ehared by all of us who stand under army passing at high speed. The his leadership. Let politicians and heavy vehicles of the air force in statesmen of the non-comprehending rows of four rolled past almost world forge plans and barriers, let soundlessly. journalists spit poison and gall ut us, A large part of the infantry did not we ignore them because for us the march nfoot but drove in automo- only important thing is the word of biles. The infantry was armed not Previdence sent us. the only with rifles and light and benvy the Fuehrer.
and our machine guns but also with light and Fuehrer in time of need prayer to-day is, Protect the Fuen-heavy grenade throwers, anti-tank. the latter bieng shown for the first rer, bless his work."-Trans-Ocean. fun, light and heavy infantry guns,
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Chungking
Ambassador And Peace Rumours
Chungking, Apr. 20.
A large number of Chinese officials and the British Consul-General in Sir Archibald Chungking, greeted Kerr Clark Kerr when he arrived here from Kunming yesterday by air. " - It is learned that no specfat mission Archibald's
London, Apr. 20. Reports of dramatle new moves by the Soviet are given currency in
this morning's newspapers,
The Daily Mail Paris correspondent reports that Russia, in return for, her co-operation against aggression in By conned with Sir eastern Europe, is asking for Anglo-Pit is pointed out
It is pointed out in official circles. French support if the Soviet is at that since Sir Archibald arrived after tacked by Japan.
The News Chronicle states that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek guve M. Stalin has sent for the Soviet there was no possibility of peace the important presa interview that the consequent degeneration of the given the rank of Consul, first class. presentatives of all nations.. It con bassadors in Paris and Berlin and the
present circumstances, all under- from the former high spiritual andiman Foreign Ofee. Freiherr von of of the flag battalion carrying the M. Maisky, the Ambassador to Lon- rumours of pesco in connection with the Ambassador's present trip had been dispelled.--Central naturally News.
Should be Impressed
The Committee strongly emphasises Sangha, that is the Buddhist Church,
educational influence for good.
fare is also recommended.
Chung
kinh
UNPLEASANT WEATHER
to
don. at 3
Laice
are
The cavalry ikewise afforded a Berlin, Apr. 20.
new plcture, being represented at the Birthday honours were conferred narade not only by mounted but also German diplomatic sy motorized squadrons. Engineers,
and Government, military
Partyrailway engineers and strong units cfficials, as well as upon prominent of artillery followed. The artillery artists, scientists and actors.
tilsplayed all, calibres up to the The former German Consul-Gen-heaviest. The march past of the first eral in Shanghai, Herr Kriebel, has armoured brigade, with assault cars
minde Ministerial been
Director of various callbres, and equipment Herr von Randow. Vice-Consul nt followed.
The parade is believed to be re- promoted Shanghai, has been Consul General, and the Consul in garded as a demonstration of Ger- Scheffler, has been many's military power before the re- Herr The Chief of Protocol in the Ger- cluded by an Impressive marching
Minister in Stockholm, as well as for of all German regiments. Doernberg, and the forker Consul- colours
review was terminated General In San Francisco, Herr von The
Al four
duo pro reportedly the p.m.-Trans-Ocean, have been awarded
to arrive in Moscow to-day for Other causes of unrest named in the Killinger,
Д conterence KING'S CONGRATULATIONS
Russia's in which report are; the Burmese press, which title of Minister, first class.
The title of Professor was. confer-
attitude to the proposed paci
Chungking, Apr. 20. actively encouraged disorders by a
Berlin, Apr. 20.
China's determination to continue.. course of dangerous and intemperate red on the well-known German Alm
King George has sent a message with the western Powers will be dis-
the war of resistance, will doubtless prejudice against Indian trading com-director, Karl Ritter, and the high-
In the Germun theatrical of congratulation to Herr Hitler on cussed. repre-est rank
When the Russian envoys in be observed by Sir Archibald Clark- munities in Burma; the elected turn world, "Stale actor," has been grant- the latter's birthday, sentatives of the Legislative Assem-
ed to
the prominent actors Karl Troops to the number of 55,000 Paris and Berlin arrived at Warsaw, Kerr, says the Tai Kung Pao in an bly, which "in for too
many instances sided with lawlessness and disorder; Ludwig, Diehl, Johannes Riemann took part in the march past Hitler en route to Moscow, they met the editorial, commenting on the British
to He is reported This determination of the Chiness Thakin
associations, a polsonous and Heinz Ruchmann. The title of this morning in the biggest milltary Soviet Charge d'Affaires in the Ambassador's arrival at Chungking. Mussolini said, "I re-affirm that thei
on parade seen in the city. The British Polish capital. policy of the Axis is a polley inspired
anti-social creed of domestic and in- "State actress" was conferred dustrial unrest and individual indis-Phula Wessely and Angela Salloker. Charge d'Affaires occupying a seat have Informed them of Poland's at army and people; the paper con- in the grandstand was a witness of tllude regarding co-operation with tinues, was clearly stated by Chiang
Kai-shek by peace and collaboration. Italy and
in the press interview of the parade. Squadrons of planes cipline" assiduously spread among-Trans-Ocean.
the Soviet. Germany have given many proofs taken by the Municipal Council for the people. this. It is time to silence dissemina the family of the late Mr. Ist Shin-
were flying overhead, while the The Warsaw Correspondent of the April 18.
reports that 'M, Her anti-British policy streets were crowded with thousands London Times
and deter- tors of
panic and forecasters of
The Committee urges that the
Berlin, Apr. 20.
Litvinoff has been actively engaged mination to conquer China, the edi- catastrophe and these professional 3. The Police of the Municipal whole Indian question must be care- Chancellor Hiller rose at 6 am. people. fatalista
Danzig has honoured Hitler by recently in endeavouring to elucidate torial says, makes Japan the com- to co-fully-reviewed with a view to ascer as millions of Germans throughout electing him as honorary citizen.from the foreign ministries of 1 Government-bo-permitted
the mon enemy of China and Britain. "Such persons often cover their operate individually with the police taining how far the Indo-Burmese the Relch and annexed territories tearn, their insane hatred and their of a Municipal Cowell in search racial interests are actually in con- prepared to celebrate his 50th birth- Reuter to c
TOKYO ANTION
Baltic States whether they would The aride concludes by welcome active assistance from the pressing the hope that the Ambasan- cause close' com. more or less unconfessable interests ing for the terrorist gangs and other dict, and assuring to the Indians day with the pomp and glory, best-
Tokyo, Apr. 20. Soviet in case their independence der will further measures for the suppression of ter- their status as British subjects to be ting an Emperor.
The German Ambassador, Herr) threatened if
and, was Quipped with woollen blankets, | "At any rate we will not let our rosism in the International Settle-upheld, and that for the Burmese
Chinese Governments,
Upon his arrival at Chungising selves be impressed. by press cam-
their economic growth should not be
and food, hundreds of thou- Eugen Olt, was hont at a luncheon such assistance shana 59, What form operation between the British and
Whatever may be the result of paigns, convivial gossip or by Mes-:
Prompt and definite replies to the stifled.
sands of people have been flocking given at the German Embassy to-day slanie
Unted Press, messages,"
siree midnight to the requests
vantage points in celebration of the fiftieth birth-these and other developments, aris- yesterday afternoon Sir Archibald protest as well as
Reasonable restriction of undesira-
ing from the Soviet's important new Clark Kerr was handed u copy of made by the Mayor, Mr. Fu Slao-en
morning,
Among the guests present were role in European affairs, there' at Hankow Herald, the locat Englen on March 10 were urged by the Cai-le immigrants and full safeguarding along the route of the great mill-day of Adolf Hitler,
of Burmese peasants' rights and wel-tary parade tebrations began, the Prince Fumimaro Konoye, President least is general agreement among paper, which had given prominence London, Apr. 20.
When the
and other commentators to the interview granted by Chiang Ane weather experts promised of the Privy Council, Mr. Hachiru political
which The British Government, which isnese Municipal nuthorities.
In his new protest, Mr. Fu Siao-en
when he declared that" "peace "Was still anxious for reconcillation with of the Special Municipality regretted
would reach Germany from Britain Arita, the Foreign Minister, Viscount
French approaches to Russin
Impossible under existing circum- ese Ambassador to Berlin, and high making good progress.-Router.
stunees"-Reuter, Mussolini's speech in the hope of dis- pointed out that no reply had yet
cold and the sky overcast.
REVIEW OF CONTACTS covering an encouraging sign.
The proceedings began with a officials of the Japanese Army and
London," Apr. 20. been given by the Municipal Council
Hitler" Navy Domel. "Adolf The first reaction was that the to the five requests presented by the
serenade,
JAPANESE CONGRATULATIONS "There never has been a buster Black Guard Band in the garden of
old Chancellery. the
Tokyo, Apr. 20. International tull' than the present Killer took the salute at the new His Majesty, the Emperor to-day one."
at the march past of cabled birthday felicitations to Hit- The Sangha is urged to restore Chancellery
Half anler Domel, internal discipline and enforce the Black Guard formations.. statement that Italy situation fraught with peril the ad-rule of its own religious doctrine hour later the Diplomatic Corps ex- the of his intellectr
congratulations wants peace is naturally welcomed, mirable clearness
An interesting: tanahnjecture on Fuchrer.
They were followed by the
the Abyssinlan war was given at the political agitators.-Reuter, the declaration that
the axis Naturally he had recourse to that inst monks who have turned into pressed
leaders of the Greater German policy martial activities
European Y.M.C.A last night by peace policy contrasted which all men are anxious for to the precarious in render more solid with
Reich, including the Czech Premier, Italy's Ethiopia and Spain and the German to selle at one blow all international basis of peace. Without pretending
Dr. Hachin, and the Slovak Premier, Nations Society, will lend the Euro- The visits fall into three main Lt.Col. H. B. Helt, who from 1930-6 exaltation
Dr. Tiso, and representatives of the pean Y.M.C.A. Discussion Group on groups," the Correspondent points was Commander of the British milit leaders
tary unit in British Somaliland, and of force.
armed forces headed by Field Mur-Sunday evening, his topic being the out. Despite the thrust at the "Messiah-litigation, the causes of which are
shal Goering.
League of Nations. The discussion The British and French contacts from 1035 British Military Attache message."
sage" it is felt that il Duce complex and expression of which is
Oficial guests representing at least will Le open to the public and all are stretching out to Moscow and in Addis Ababa. has not yet decided how to answer so confused, he made non-violence the immediate rallying point of all
23 countries were present at the interested on the subject are wel-Aktora, with, several main branches
from Poland, and throughout the paign from all angles, touching on men of
birthday celebrations. Britain and come,. good will.
Balkans. These may be described as his pertotial experiences which were "Particularly the atrocious violence
illustrated by fine collection of all progressing well.
The second group pre the Ger- photograplis,. He finished with a mun and Italian interview, made pll careful study of the Emperor Haile for his the caster by Herr Hitler's birthday Selanse, and gave reasons celebrations that are drawing bidden downfall. guests from all parts of central and south-eastern Europe,
the distlactly "Thirdly, there are also criticized him for the speech Italian contacts, which need, not au- Canberra, Apr. 20. Lord Gowrie, Governor-General of made before his resignation which tomatically be included in the accept- Poland, Rumania and Grecce cover Australia, has commissioned Mr. B. was interpreted as an attack on Mr. ed Rome-Berlin scheme contacts, not only the political independence G. Menzies, leader of the United Lyons, and declared that Mr. Menzies for example, with Teleki publicly in signing in 1015 from the Australian ctament quietly in Belgrade."- of these nations, but also their fer- Australian Party, to form a Govern avoided war service overseas by re- Rome: and with the Yugo-Slav. Gov- ritorial Integrity.
Reuter.
MILITARY AID ACCORD, Sir Enri Parc, leader of the Coun-
Mr. Menzies vigorously replied,
Parie, Apr. 20. try Party and acting Premier has
It is understood that Britain and to carry on for the time being at the door to co-operation has now been France have informed Russia of their "pretty low," He added that the
to conclude a three- request of the Governor-General closed, bolted and barred for reasons willingness Reuter Bulletki.
which are not only personal and Power military ald accord. United offensive: but paltry. Squabble In House
Issued Mr. Menzies subsequently Canberra, Apr. 20.
FLYING DOCTOR statement regarding the security of Angry scenes in the House of Re-Australlo, saying 'overybody in this
· Bükersfield, Col. presentatives to-day emphasised the country will have to come into line
Residents of the Mojave desert no United In a spirit of self-sacrifice to make deep split between tho
the great dis- his or her contribution if we are 10 longer worry about Australia and Country Parties.
pro tances separating them-from-the Sir Earl. Poge bitterly attacked Mr. make Australia safe. This. R. G. Monzies because he resigned nouncement is interpreted hero as an nearest physician. All they have to from the Lyons Government-aindication of a vigorous defence do now is to call, Dr. Thomas A
Italy, will carefully study Signor the assassination of Hsi Shih-tai and the vital necessity of defining once had not materialised, the day being | Kimitomo Mushakoti, former Japan. this morning that the Briush and Kai-shok to the press on April 18;
speech, while displaying acute Irrita-Special Municipality on March 10. tion at President Roosevelt's message
Mr. Fu further pointed out that
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and the British guarantees t
to other
Powers
but
like
anything to
did not contain
the European situation.
il's'
President Roosevelt,
The Committee specially dwells on and for all the relations of the Sangha and the State to allow no doubt that the monks are as much subject to the rule of law as any of His Majesty's subjects.
Guarantee For Danzig
by the
At 9 a.m.
This is the apt conclusion reached by the Diplomatic Correspondent of the London Times in reviewing the comings and goings of kings, rulers, DISCUSSION ON LEAGUE
and diplomats while the world waits
to
President Mr. S. V. Boxer, President of the for Hitler's answer Hongkong branch of the League of Roosevelt.
New Premier In Angry Scene
The "absurd guarantees" are con-
Paris, Apr. 20, sidered to be a thrust at the British constituted by the attack of an army The position of Great Britain and
Grecee and Government, Poland,
event of German Rumania. Nevertheless the British on frontiers he asked the Govern- France in the
ment to renounce colemnly for a aggression against Danzig was made Australia Government is not yet convinced
All Governments quite clear to-day by the French perlod of years. that it is impossible to draw Italy can agree to this proposition without Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, during from Germany and therefore will
diminishing
slightest their a debate on Foreign Affairs, in the undoubledly continue direct efforts
authority and their prestige.
If Poland resists a German attack to Improve Anglo-Italian relations.--
"If President Roosevelt's voice is United Press.
heard immediately and precisely, on Danzigt. France will be imme fears would disappear. Men could diately obliged to assist Poland. regard heavens as seeking there-
the In the reflection of moral law, with- out fearing that a squadron of enemy planes would sow death and fire on
The Anglo-French guarantees to
ment.
forces.
M. BONNET PRAISES ROOSEVELT SPEECH
Paris, Apr, 20. M. Bonnet, French Minister, for Foreign Affaires, in a speech at the American Club, sald, "Co-operation their cities,
"Prosperity and peace would bring M. Bonnet, who was supported by for peace and human well-boing is found in President Roosevelt's about the opposite of war and the Minister for Defence, added that mirable message on a new basis and that of all factors war and econ- geney, both in the Mediterranean and
Your President knows well France was prepared for any emer- händed in lis resignation, but agreed describing Sir Earl Page's' attack P in a new expression.
omle misery and the most dangerous, in Afrien.—United Press, "Last September Europe felt as He knows that men lean to wrg only comfort the attentive presence of In the measure in which they cannot President Roosevelt and the Amerl- live in peace."United Press. can people. The volce of your President has been heard anew be-
misery.
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KUNG'S. PRAISE
Chungking, Apr. 20. cause Europe is in a state of tension, In a statement issued this after-How many of these words are of which everyone feels the gravity.
noon Dr. H... H. Kung expressed correct and what is wrong with "Millions of тел havo been whole hearted approval of President the others? mobilled, warships are on patrol on Roosevelt's merange to Hitler and rigourous
ostentacious the seas, the anguish of peoples is) Mussolini.. Increasing in a world where he saw
Dr. Kung declared, "Once more redoubtable confusion.
President: Roosevelt has exerted his Env: Oxford Dictionary spell-coalition of the two Parties when development policy including pro- Drummond and he steps into his am
sponding untold bably the reintroduction of universal bulance shplane and files to their "Your President rendered a real, far-sighted statesmanship on behalings of these words will be found on Australia was
ald.. million preparing for war. Hol training-Reuter, in applying to this) of peace."-Reuter.
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