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No. 15310
YOUNDED 1681. SANTWXHA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 1939. atvaz
BRITISH CABINET ADOPTS CONSCRIPTION
MILLION MEN TO JOIN THE COLOURS
RECORD
AS A RESULT of the Cabinet's decision to introduce conscription in Britain for the first time in the nation's peace-time history, a million men will join the Colours within a few months.
BRITISH All able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 21 years will be
BUDGET
SIR JOHN SIMON yes- terday introduced the United Kingdom's record peace-time Bud- get.
It calls for the expendi- ture of £1,285,000,000— over £30 for each man, woman and child in the British Isles. Revenue is estimated at £942,000,000, leaving a deficit of £380,000,000 which will have to be met from Loans. There will be no change in income Tax, which will remain at the basic rate of 27 per cent. Surtax will be raised by 5 per cent. on incomes up to
£8,000, and by ten per cent.
for Incomes above that figure.
Death Duties have been in-
·
creased by ten per cent, on Estates over '£50,000. Motor-car tax has been in- creased by 10s, per horse- power, making the total "now" 254," per "horse-power."|| The Duty on Tobacco has been increased by 2s. per Ib,, and on sugar by farthing per lb. Excise duties on camera und cinema filma and plates has been increased, the addi- tion equalling two-pence on a small roll of film. The only reductions in taxa- tion are the abolition of the Medicino Stamp duty and a reduction of Theatre Entertainment Duties by 1d. per admission. Ordinary Defence costs ab- sorb £630,000,000 of the total expenditure.
FULL REPORT—
PAGE FIVE
Roosevelt Signs
2
conscripted.
Only during 1914-18 will Britain's army have been greater. The National Council of Labour met yesterday and] reaffirmed uncompromising opposition to conscription. CONSCRIPTION BILL
Europe's
FOR THE first time in its peace-time Defence
history, the United Kingdom is to have compul- sory service.
Following a special meeting of the Cabinet to-night,|
it was decided to immediately introduce a Bill in Parliament for Conscription.
A second Bill will be introduced to provide for provisional restriction of armaments profits.
In order to make the Con- scription measure more accept-
Measures
Denmark Calls Up More Men
COPENHAGEN,
Apr. 25. THE DANISH Ministry
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH'S MESSAGE TO COLONY
Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth
has received with great pleasure message contained in your telegrum 183 and desires to thank all communities in Hong Kong for their good wishes.
Reproduction of cablogram received this morning by His Excellency the Governor.
ALLIANCE AGAINST AGGRESSION
U.S. MAY JOIN MILITARY PACT
Startling Statement By Minister Of Cabinet
NEW YORK, Apr. 26.
IN A CASE of special emergency, the United States might adhere temporarily to an international military alliance in order to secure peace.
This important revelation of;
the startling change in America's WAR IN CHINA policy of Isolationism was made } by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Henry Wallace, at a meeting of the World Fair Commissioners
NORWEGIAN able to trade unions and labour of State to-day issued a to-day.
STEAMERS SEIZED
Oslo Foreign Office Is Informed
The "Telegraph” has been inform- ed that two Norwegian coastal, steamers, the ss. Prosper and the ss. Promise, have been seized by the Japanese naval authorities,
The two ships were boarded near Foochow by Japanese armed: parties. in
motor launches,
Their present whereabouts are un- known.
The ships were en route from Shanghal to Foochow.
The "Telegraph" understands that | reports of the incidents have been made by the Norwegian authorities in Hongkong to the Foreign Ofee in Oslo and to the Norwegian Embassy In Tokyo.
vice, Labour leaders
Hull's Warning
Tho Secretary of State, Mr. Cordeli Hull, gave a plain warning to Eur- opean dictators to-day.
"Any dreams of world conquest made by dictators are foredoomed," he said.
BIG BATTLES RAGE
ALTHOUGH
bodies, which have '80 far communique - saying that opposed it, the Government is 6,000 men will be called to also sponsoring a scheme for the colours immediately, drastle slashing of arms profit instead of waiting for the
A Cabinet spokesman said to-night that *if Parliamentary Labour ordinary autumn manoeu- continued to
oppose compulsory vres.
would be
EVENTS in Similar measures are being tremendous pressure
"It is not too late for the dictators Europe have crowded the war in from the rank and file.-United Press, applied to the Navy, making the to leave the course that
*Conscription WAS introduced to total of men called up for the civilisation with war.
China off the front pages of the Britain for the first time in its history during the Great Wat. Hitherto, Army and Navy between 8,000 make an appropriate contribution to Far East are of such a momen- "The United States is prepared to world's newspapers, events in the Britain has been the oals European and 9,000.-United Press. Fower not to employ this method of
negotiations for peace. raking arles. It was Brst Introduced into Europe as a nation-wide obligation by Napoleon.
subjected to
Premier Sces.King
Gibraltar's Defence LONDON, Apr. 28.-The condition of Gibraltar's defences, particularly air-rald protection, was described as satisfactory, by Mr. Lesile Hore
Belisha, Secretary for War in the House of Commons to-day.
prc-
London, Apr. 25. The Cabinet, at a special session this evening. decided to Introduce He added that more anti-aircraft cunscription for all men between the guns had been sent to Gibraltar since ages of 18 and 21.
September, and all necessary After the session, Mr. Chamberinin cautionary measures had now been was received in audience by the tuken-Trans-Ocean. King at Buckingham Palace.
"United Press" quotes the War The Premier informed the King of Minister as saying that "every prac- the Cabinet's decisions.
ticable precaution has been taken for A statement from official quarters Gibraltar to resist attack"-United regarding detalls
of compulsory Press. national service-said to have been! Chinese newspapers this morning France, and to refute the argument introduced largely at the demand of reported that the Norwegian eteamer Hellkon was seized by Japanese naval authorities this morning,
There is apparently no foundation for the report.
More Reports Of Ship Seizures
Reports carried in Chinese news- papers yesterday that the China! Navigation Company's steamer Kwelyang is "missing" are equally unfounded. The Kwelynng reported to Hongkong by mdlo yesterday.
Hold At Percadores
Beizure.
Belgian DecreOB
Brussels, Apr. 25. that England was not in a position a ministerial declaration requesting The Belgian Premier. to-day made to render effective assistance to the special powers until December 1 for victims of aggression owing to the the security of the country, economic numerical weakness of its army-is and budgetary improvements, and nat yet forthcoming.
other urgent matters.
He announced that the Govern- Bill To-day
ment has three aims the safe Political quarters believe that the fional reform and improvements in
guarding of the country, constitu Government will introduce a bill for the economic and financini situation." conscription in the House of Com-United Press. mons on Wednesday next.
Naval Kase Bul for their Bursten Larssen & Coin-although the principle of voluntary £10,000,000 credit which will permit
threatens
"I hope all nations will enter into tous nature that they may these negotiations at the fateful influence the outcome of the juncture of history.
hostilities and also have import- ant repercussions in all parts of the world.
"I hope that peace will be attained in Europe before, rather than-after, the arbitrament of outstanding pro-
blems.
"If the United States hopes for peños are not realised, wo
are equally prepared to defend our national interests and our cherish- ed institutions."--United Prosa. Representatives of fity nations were present.
Peace, said Mr. Wallace, was the foremost desire of the United States. American policy to-day would be the polley George Washington out- lined on the eve of great European upheavals of the eighteenth century,
Washington Quoted
The great Chinese offensive is still continuing with unabated intensity,
Bitter fighting is progress in all provinces, with both sides rushing up tens of thousands of reinforcements.
Chinese units are still pressing on Nanchang, Hankow, Nanking, Canton and Kaifeng, five provin- elat capitals, the capture of any one of which will have far-flung. repercussious because of the effect on Chinese morale.
Because of this fact, Japan is con- centrating all her effects on maintain- ing possession of these five cities.
Suchow Throat
In Honan, the Chinese forces are choose peace or war, as our interests way terminus between Kaifeng and "Washington then said: "We may now threatening Suchow, the rail- guldo us. Justice shall be our the sea.
Here is the position, province by counsel, and to secure justice พล alliances for extraordinary emer-KIANGSI may have to trust to temporary by province: gencles."
That policy is as true to-day as Helangtan and Lientong, nine miles It was 150 years ago," the Secretary | south of Nanchang, have been cap- Agriculture told his audience. tured by the Chinese forces, who are The desire of the American people now drawn up semi-circularly around to ask for respect for their rights, the capital.
for
Acceptance of the bill is regarded
Gorman Hold On Seized, with their cargoes of food- as certain, since only the Labour stuffs, by the Japanese, the two Nor-Party is expected to oppose the mea-
Yugo-Slavia
London, Apr. 25. wegian steamers Prosper and Promise sure. It is not believed, however,
and in return to respect the rights A large force of guerillas is now are at present being held at the Pes- that a general service term of several British sources state that Germany of others and, above all, to secure within 14 miles of Hankow, Kloyu, endores, No reason has been given years, after the pattern of the Con- is attempting to tighten her hold on and maintain peace, is as strong to- on the cast bank of the Yangtac
Unental armies,
will be introduced, Jugo-Stavla with
five year day as it was then."
River, has been captured.
Tachung, south-west of Nanchang, Jugo-Slavia to buy German amma-
has also been lost by the Japanese, pany, Hongkong chartering agents service will be abandoned.
in who sustained heavy casualles Owing to lack of been advised
of instructors, bar-ments and exchange cereals for cattle.
Washington, Apr. 25. $60,600,000 naval air base bill which that the ships were unloading their similar to the conscript armies of the
|--Ünited Freas. racks, and equipment, an
endeavouring to defend the city. The Senate Foreign Relations Heavy fighting is still in progress has been passed by Congress.--Reu-| cargoes to Üghters in a smail
port
Committee has decided to end the around Kauan, but the Chinese are ter..
north of Foochow when
Continent could, in any case, hardly the Japanese be formed for some time. The bill,
public hearings on the Neutrality still firmly entrenched, and Japanese entered the port and seized the ships.
Law amendments on May 6, when efforts to regain the city are causing will merely provide for the
Messrs.
Washington, Apr. 25. President Roosevelt has signed the for the vessels, have
1
learn that he is lying dangerously ill in the War Memorial Hospital.
PREMIER SEES KING: TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
No Divergencies
army
U.S. Neutrality
HITLER SNUBS BRITAIN
Refusa
See
Ambassador
BERLIN, Apr. 25.
NAZI SOURCES to-day indicated that Hitler will. ignore the British attempts to persuade him to soften his speech on Friday,
The Fuehrer is snubbing tho British Ambassador.
„Informed circles also express- ed doubt whether the German Foreign Minister would be able to receive Sir Neville before Friday,
They said Herr Ribbonthrop is "very busy" conferring with the Jugo-Slavlan Foreign Minister, with whom he expects, to secure close economic and political collaboration.
Political circles here expressed the belief that Xiler will coolly re- ceive tho Britial Ambassador's message, and that there is illa cliance of the Fuehrer softening his speech.
Unmistakable Snub
British sources in Berlin regard Herr Ribbentrop's and Herr, Hiller's fallure to receive the British bassador as "an unmistakable an
Sir Nevile Henderson has not re- ceived a reply to his request for an interview with Herr Ribbentrop and has not even received a sugges- llon for, n future appointment-. United Press.
Last Minute Change? Berlin, Apr. 25.
Late this evening, it was stated on rollable authority" that Herr voGA Ribbentrop will receive Sir Nevile Henderson to-morow, or on Thurs day-Reuter.
Interview Postponed
Berlin, Apr. 23. Henderson was expected to have to. The Interview which Sir Nevilo
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Seo Back Page For Further Late Nows
Inevitability Of War Discounted By Rumanian Minister
LONDON, Apr. 26. DISCOUNTING the inevitabi- lity of war, M. Gafencu, inter- viewed by Mr. Vernon Bartlett,
of the "News-Chroncile,” „de clared: at
tesifying before the Committee succeeded in driving 21 miles nearer M.P.. diplomatic correspondant
Stato Visit To Rome.
Rome, Apr. 25. A State visit by Prince Paul of The ships were seized on different/therealtion of a national register? Yugo-Slavia to Rome was announced they will begin to draft the new mea-then no anxiety. Friends of Mr. S. Boulton, of the days the Prosper on April 10 and and short-term training of men from on the occasion Talkoo Dockyard, will regret to the Promise only a day or go ogo.
the meeting be sure..
The Chairman of the Committee, HUPEH tween the Italian and Yugo-Slav |
Senator. Key. Pittman, sald he under- The Prosper is a 2232-tons ship and 18 to 21.- ike Promise a 1201-tons ship.
The introduction of a national Foreign Ministers in Venica. rezister will enable the British The visit will take place in the stood that an effort would be made Chinese artillery units are heavily Government, for the first time in middle of May.
to extend the cash and carry pro-shelling Tsungyang, the Japanese
of Tunohun history,; to obtain reliable figures The Regent will Icave Belgrade on vision for two months pending com-base 29 miles west
Tunghan was captured by the regarding the number of men ft May 8, and will stay in Rome for pletion of the deliberations.
Chinese Ave days ago and they have for military service,
several days as the guest of the King- Emperor Trans-Ocean...
Dr. Waller Judd, a resident Taungyang since, then.. missionary In China, said Japanese
should Quarters close to the Government
aggression
be penalised SHANSI 4. emphatically deny rumours of alleged
Botlib, Apr, 25.
through legislation..
"I, for one, refuse to belleve we Bitter Ughting is raging at Sin- divergencies of opinion during the
Conversations between M. Mar-
U.S. Aid To Japan
klang, Chihshon and Hotsin, three cannot find a common language in special session of the Cabinet' this covitch and Herr Joachim von evening. They declare that complete German Foreign Office, shortly after furnished half Japan's war supplies, between Chlehafen, Ishib, Yungcheng belleves that M. Gafencu is the first Ribbentrop were opened of the He said the United States has Railway Japanese communications
cities west of the Tatung-Puchow which to discuss the possibilities of
penco. unanimity
prevailed
Mr. Bartlett himself writes that he Cabinet regarding the necessity of 0.30 pm to-dayaan ay pal
and urged for action against Japan and the vicinity have been sovered. Introducing a compulsory national
This frat meeting lasted for about for the protection of the United The Japanese have opened a large-Foreign Minister to visit Berlin with- un hour, and it is understood to have States future. trade, security and scale counter-attack on the Chinese in recent months without being pers dnsumed a positive character, and the observance of treaties.
at Fowninn, which the Japanese lost suaded to sign some document which to have
a cordial
limited the country's independence. He said a Japanese victory would last week. be-spirit AARHUSScted. In
"One hopes that his colleague to. remove what is potentially America's greatest market in the world.
HONAN
the Balkan Pact and the Little En- tente, M. Markovic, who is visiting"
LONDON, Apr. 25-The King received Mr. Chamberlain at Buckingham Palace this evening, the audience lasting an hour.
Mr. Chamberlain is expected to an- Rod Indians' Croatings nounce in the House of Commons on Thursday, in reply to a question, that
LONDON, Apr. 25. alternative arrangements are benig made in case the King and Queen are arrive in Vancouver on May 29, on WHEN THE King and the Queen unable
to to travel
Canada in HMS.
board the passenger steamer, Princess Repulse,
In the meantime, all the arrange- | Marguerite, 20 canoes full of redikin ments are going forward on the as- Indians in full war paint and outfit aumption that Thoir Majesties will will paddle up to the steamer to pay travel by the Repulse-Reuter homage and to necord their-Majesties Special
Cordial welcome--Tranz-Creand
register.
emong the
Talks In Berlin
1,000,000 Affected About 1,000,000 young men śween the ages of 18'and 21 will be It is learnt on good authority that 'affected by the measure, -
this initial Interview-revolved around ception has been claimed. It
For many of these, however, ex-the main question of rapprochement In between Yugo-Slavia, pnd, Hungary, PLEASE Tum To Pago 4-
PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
If the United Sintes does not act
the sinking of the Panay is a fore-Hwaliang, where bliter fighting is precedent concludes Mr. Bartlett,
A Chinese unit has broken, Into Berlin, will remember this, notable taste of what they may expect, PLEASE. Turn To Pago 4.
declared United Press, A
Heutor
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