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"ROM trustworthy sources, the "Telograph" learns this morning that the Japanese are constructing a large acrodromo less than fifty miles from Hongkong..
First reports of Japanese activity in this direction was brought to Hongkong by refugees from the Tungkun district,
These reports have since been confirmed from other sources.
The aerodrome is being constructed at Talping.
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minutes flying time from Hongkong. It is about five or six miles from Bocca Tigris forts. According to reports reaching the -"Telegraph", "villagers in the district havo been conscripted by tho Japanoso to do tho work. The workers are well treated and well fed, but are not paid for their labours.
Work on the new 'drome commenced last week, and is reported to havo already reached a stage where it is being used for Japanese aorial operations against tho Chinese oporating in the East River orens.
STORE RATIONS, H.K. HOUSEWIVES ARE URGED
DON'T WAIT for an emergency before stocking your larder with food supplies.
That is the advice given to house-wives in Hongkong by the local authorities.
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European Activity Not Lessened
correspondent,
This morning's
During the September crisis many unsuspecting housewives
found to their dismay that they
were unable to obtain from their the usual week's supply of canned stores, Panicky food-grabbers had got there before them.
compradores even
never
Another such crisis may artse, but it is a simple and wise precaution to stock the larder with an extra supply of foodstuffs which, [In any case, can be used,
It is not as easy as it sounds to lay in an adequate store of foods to withstand an emergency.
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of 25 per cent, countervailing duties on imports from Germany, which came into force at 6 pm. yesterday, is regarded in New York as the deathblow to trade between the United States and the Relch.
LONDON, Apri24. TO-DAY'S Anglo-Rumanian discussions are summed up as a
Must Be Canned satisfactory exchange of views, For a start, it is obvious that заув "Reuter's" diplomatic emergency stores, to be really effec- tive in this climate, would have to consist almost entirely of tinned the Foreign Office includel general)
foods, consideration of the European situa should be as nearly as possible of An important point is that these tion, with particular reference to the the type generally eaten position of the Balkans, and the household because, to keep the store
said the order by the relations between Britain, France; and Rumania.
fresh, the goods would have to be used in strict rotation for ordinary
conversations
talks in the afternoon.
at
Mr. Neville Chamberlain joined the everyday requirements, and the It is understood that economic stores at once procured to keep the questions have not yet been touched 1st up to date.
upon, but they may arise at a later -stage.
Mennwille, it is understood that
No more than one month's emer- - supply-would-be-advisable"or" geney- required.
The stores are not contemplated s
no reply has been sent from London a measure to resist a blockade, but to the proposals submitted by the as a measure to defeat the proficers Soviets during the Anglo-Russian and food hoarders who would take discussions.
advantage
of a situation as they did In September.
The following list has been com- piled for two Europeans to mainatin themselves for a month:
The discussions are continuing In the capitals concerned-Reuter,
Axis Pact
Belgrade, Apr. 24. Italo-Yugo-Slav friendship
The was described to-day by M. Mar- kovitch, the Yugo-Slav Foreign Minister as a "fundumental principle of the present polley of Italy and Yugo-Slavia."
Speaking to press representatives, he went on to say that the deepening of friendship between the two coun tries which resulted from the Venice talks, was a natural consequence of complete agreement on all questions) of mutual interest.
For this reason. he considered the Venice meeting to be in the highest degree satisfactory-Trans-Ocean.
Hurried Departure
CROYDON, Apr. 24. The Polish Ambassador to London made a hurried departure for Paris by Imperial Airways plane to-day.
It in understood that his business in Paris is very urgent.
Special accommodation arranged on the plane, which had al- really been fully looked.-United Press.
Reich-Rumanian Pact
Was
Bucharest. Apr. 24. Dr. Wohltat, attached to the Ger- man Ministry of Economics, has already seen M. Bojolu, Rumanian Minister of National Economy, and
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Dr. Albert Degener, an official of the Board of Trade for German-American commerce, constituted “á complete embargo" on German goods, and was "a distinct viola- tion of the gentlemen's agree- ment."
Imports from Germany totalled approximately £13,000,000 last year. Germany will now have to find other sources of supply of The
cotton and other raw materials she has been getting from the United States,
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CAIRO, Apr. 24.
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HE NINE POWERS with which Britain is reported to have sought co-operation against aggression are number- ed on this, map.
They are France. Russia, Poland. Ru- mania, Bulgária, Jugo-Slavia, Turkey and Greece. These Powers form a close ring round the Rome-Berlin axis front, but not all are willing to risk British
Jugo- Slavla is reported to have already gone into the Totali- tarian camp, Bulgaria has expressed har decision to remain neutral. Rumania is wavering.
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CHAMBERLAIN SUSPICIONS
LONDON, Apr. 24.
THE RETURN of the British Am- bassador, Sir Nevile Henderson, to Berlin, gave rise to conjecture in London and other capitals to-day.
This evening the Fremier, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, set all doubts at rest.
He assured the House of Commons that there was no special significance in the decision to send the Ambassador back to his post.
"The return of the Ambassador does not indicate that Ilis Majesty's Government have accepted the annexation of Czecho-Slovakia," the Premier declared.
Mr. Chamberlain added that the British Government has also decided not to recognise the change in the regime in Albania.
NORMAL COURSE
Mr. Chamberlain emphasised that Sir Nevile Hen- derson had been recalled to London simply to report, and that he was returning to Berlin"in the normal course of duty."
The Prime Minister dodged a barrage of questions regard. ing the security negotiations,
"The Government is maintaining close touch with other -Governments, including Turkey and Soviet Russia," was all he would say.
One member
urged the Premier to make a statement be- fore Hitler's speech on Friday,
are
*~*~***"du ̄not think it is desirable to make premature statements regarding negotiations which
sull in progress," Mr. Chamberlain replied. Tangler Status Qua
Air. B. A. Butler, Under- Secretary for Foreign Affairs told Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labour, that Britain considers the main- tenance of the present regime in Tangier a matter of great Im- portance.
BRITISH WARNING
Conscription Unless-
LONDON, Apr. 24. GREAT BRITAIN has sent
He said the recent movements of Hitler a "forthright message" nt which, a spokesman to-day! of indicated, is both a plea and a warning that the continuation of tension might force the adoption of national conserption in Britain.
A REMARKABLE offer of Spanish troops in the vicinity free transmission of cable mes- Gibraltar were the result sages to any part of the Empire demobilisation-United Press, except Canada, India, Burma, French Ambassador Departs
Paris, Apr. 24. The Agence Radlo reports that the of the Hongkong public on Mon- French Ambassador is departing for day next week.
Berlin to-night-United Press.
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A "STATE of immediate dan- The scheme, which was ger" mentioned in the Anglo- nouneed by Mr.. Edward Wil- Egyptian treaty now prevails in shaw, Chairman Egypt, it is stated here, the Cables and Wireless, is the of Messrs. British and Egyptian govern- original method chosen to in- Iments having agreed on this in augurate a new inter-Empire
an exchange of notes.
"social message" service.
The significance of this lies in the
On May 1, the Hongkong office of fact that when both nations agrce Cables & Wireless will accept, for that this state prevails, England a free transmission to any part of the automatically authorised to Increase Empire the strength of her garrisons in Egypt enumerated above, a social message except the countries to a point far above the normal.
of twelve words. Extensivo reinforcements have already been sent to Egypt.
Referring to this provision in the treaty. the Egyptian Premier, Mohammed Pasha Mahmoud declnred AT a cursory glance, the list pub- before the Chamber and the Senate
Not Too Generous
has pressed for the adoption of two lished may appear to be too generous this evening
schemes regarding the cultivation of PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
supply, but it must be remembered tion with her great English ally" had
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RICE PLANTERS BUSY IN NEW TERRITORIES
AS A RESULT of the beneficial rains of last week, the New Territories presents a 'picture of activity as the spring planting of rice has fregon.
Hongkong should have record crops, as overy available picco of land is being sown for rico. Even hillside terraced paddles, which in many instances have been neglected for years, are now being prepared von Bark and an ense
Village farmers predlet good weather and bumper crops and anticipate increased prices at harvest time.
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The privilege is extended to all members of the public. The scheme will be simultaneously
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Egypt in collabora New Envoy To
Washington
Appointed
England, he stated; had?. pledged herself to send adequate land, sea and
No Berlin Comment BERLIN, Apr. 24.-The return to Berlin of Sir Nevile Henderson la by the papers to-day. briefly announced without comment
German Ambassador to London, Herr Political circles believe that the van Dirksen, will also rejoin his post. The Rumanian trade delegation arrived here to-day to discuss the PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
Rumanian Slap! For Hitler Apprehension At General Situation
air forces to defend Egypt against Marquis Of Lothian "Reuter" learns.
[any aggressor.
Characterising these steps as contribution towards a relaxation in tension," the Premier concluded by stating that Egypt is now in a posi- tion to defend all of her frontiers, buli that she is nevertheless grateful for very declaration guaranteeing her IndependenceTrans-Ocean.
LONDON, Apr. 25.
The spokesman confirmed that the British Ambassador has returned to Berlin with a mes- sage from the British Govern- ment.
He indicated that the message included:-
1-British re-affirmation of the belief that European problems may be settled peaceably,
2-The suggestion that President Roosevelt's appeal offers a dignified opportunity for negotiations with Britain.
3-A warning that Britain will resist any attempt at European
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Alfonso And Ena Expect Recall
ROME, Apr. 24. SITTING in the royal sulte
of Rome's Grand Hotel to-day ex-King Alfonso awaits a recall to the country from which he fled eight years ago. Restoration of the Spanish ~ monarchy is expected to follow the triumphal march into Madrid.
At the same time a complete reconciliation between King Alfonso and Queen Ent, who have been ed.
estranged in exile, may be announc-
оп
"Nothing can be said yet. King. Alfonso awaiting dovelcpments in Spain," his secretory said, but it is hearing that Madrid had fallen, sent significant that the ex-King, (Franco.
a congratulatory telegram to General Franco's Greetings
In reply General Franco sent his "sincere and affectionate greetings."
The belief that the monarchy will be re-established is streng- thened by a decree recently passed by the Nationalist Gov- ernment.
1931.
This restores the property confis- ented from Alfonso and his family on the proclamation of the Republic in
(Ex-Queen
Ena,
a grand- daughter of Queen Victoria, is now In Rome. Friends of the Royal pair pre convinced that they are already reconelled.)
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- NEW YORK, Apr. 24.
LONDON, Apr. 24. RUMANIA has replied to Herr Hitler's query with a Note, A PORTRAIT of the King by can think of nothing more signi- interest of Anglo-American relationa The Note states that as Rumanla presented to the 107th Infantry
Frank Beresford will be formally cant then the presentation of this has no common boundary with the of the Seventh Regiment of the
portrait."! Relch, it is difficult to say whether
Recalling that the regiment was New York National Guard on the Great War, the Colonel added she feels threatened by Germany.
brigaded with the British army in announced to-day of the
It expresses the opinion that the Friday, following a full dress that he was always anxious to have THE APPOINTMENT was question could best be answered by review of the regiment in its some concrete expression of this
Mar- Germany herself. The note adds quis of Lothian as British Am-that Rumania was not informed in historic uniform dating from friendship Consulting Britain
bassador to Washington."
advance of President Roosevelt's 1824. move, but that she does look with Cairo, Apr. 24.
The Marquis will take up his ap apprehension on the general situation
The Referring to Britain's promise to pointment after the retirement this support Egypt with milliary, naval, summer of the present Ambassador,
In Europe-Reuter, Pasho told the Chamber to-day that until after the visit of the King and learned officially, that the and alt forces, Premier Mahmoud Sir Ronald Lindsay, who will remain
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and the "trinity of the three democracies." Ronald Lindsay has been asked to presented to the regiment by the He had in his roura portraits of British Ambasador, Sir Washington and Lafayette, the latter unveil the portrait, whose donor is French Government. "Now, with the Hampshire. Mr. L. C. Wallach of Northington, portrait of His Majesty, these great The Color of the Regiment, in an expression of thele mutual ideals, democracies are brought together in acknowledging the gift sold: "In the traditions, and friendship."-Reuter.