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"I DO think we are in a position in which a little one way or the other may decide whether war will come or not. "Conscription is so important that the Government may be forced to call a General Election if the Opposition pushes the controversy too far."
- Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons yesterday.
DECISIVE
VOTE
FOR
GOVERNMENT'S POLICY
LONDON, Apr. 27.
"I DO not want to give the idea that || war is imminent-I do not think it is," declared the British Prime Minister, in opening the House of Commons debate on the Conscription measure to-day.
"But I do think we are in a position in which a very little one way or the other may decide whether war will come or not."
Mr. Chamberlain indicated that he felt the decision to introduce conscription had averted a disaster. ELECTION THREAT
Conscription was so important, he said, that the Government may be forced to call a general election if the Opposition pushed the controversy too far.
The Premier showed his anxiety to avoid an election
during what he called "the vital weeks."
The Opposition lender, Mr. Clement Attlee, bitterly attack- ed the measure and suggested that Mr. Chamberlain was not a good friend. to democracy.
BROKEN PLEDGES
He charged that Mr. Chamberlain had broken his pledge that he would not invoke conscription, and contended that the problem of supply was greater than that of man power.
Mr. Altice moved the Labour amendment to the Govern ment's motion for the approval of conscription-un_amendment asking for a direct vote of No Confidence in the Government.
United Press,
OPPOSITION CRUSHED
The Government motion was adopted by the decisive vote of 376 to 145, and the Labour amendment was defeated by 380 votes to 143.Router. LONDON, Apr. 27-Moving
Changed His Mind
DIPLOMATS ON
THE MOVE
DIPLOMATS and states. men were still on the move in Europe yesterday. Here is the latest news of the "diplomatic war" now in progress, culled from "Reuters," "United Press" and "Trans-Ocean" sages:
LIVELY
LABOUR CRITICISM
Supply, Not Man mes Power, As Problem
M. de Menzie, French Minis- ter for Public Works, has re- turned to Paris from Poland. He has made a report to M. Daladier, and Informed the Press that "good work had been accomplished."
General von Brauchlisch, C.
In C. of the German Army, will arrive in Rome on Saturday, He will see Mussolini and the King, and will afterwards visit Tripoli,
of
M Malsky, Soviet Ambas- sador to London, has arrived in Parls. He is reported to be planning a secre conference with
the Rumanian Foreign Minister regarding Russian aid with large-scale supplies munitions and
nd airplanes. M. Bonnet is reported to have outlined a plan at a conference with M. Gafencu,
Rumania's Foreign Minister, for British, French and Russian aid in the
vent
of a German attack. Prince Paul of Yugo-Stavla is expected to officially visit Berin in June. But it is not revealed whether Yugo-Slava is to join the Anti-Comintera pact.
THE KING OF ITALY will visit Berlin next month. He will be accompanied by Count Clano,
the motion welcoming Com- "Since then I have changed my FAMILIAR REICH TACTICS pulsory Service, Mr. Neville (mind." (A Labour Member: "Not for Chamberlain dealt with the the arst time"),
qucation of consultation with think everybody has
Mr. Chamberlain retorted: "I
a right to
other parties, and explained that change his mind when conditions it was not the Government's in-alter. Nothing is more likely to lend. tention to keep them in the dark,the country to disaster than that the country should refuse to change its Under the pressure
which the Government had been working there mind when conditions require It.
The fact is to-day we no longer had been no time for consultations. belleve needs
If the decision had been delayed be met by a voluntary system if that of the country can until next week, it would have been
system stands alone, taken as a relation to Herr Hiller's speech to-morrow.
Replying to Mr. Attlee, Mr. Cham- berlain said he considered it of mational importance that the House .arrive at a decision by to-night, There could be a debate next week on the second reading of the Bill, the text of which would be issued early next week.
The Broken Pladges
the
LONDON, Apr. 27.
Status Of Danzig
Poland Makes Final Offer
WARSAW, Apr. 27. OBVIOUSLY inspired comment in the Polish press to-day reported the condi- tions under which a change in the status of Danzig would be accepted.
Firstly, that Danzig would not be incorporated in Ger- many's political boundaries.
Secondly, that Danzig romain under the Polish Customs juris- diction,
Thirdly, Polish interests and rights in Danzig must
be maintained.
These conditions are identical with the comment: The collapse the League of Nations places Germany and Poland in the position of facing new regulations regarding the post- tion of Danzig."-United Press,
Million Under Arms MIL CLEMENT ATTLEE, who
Warsaw, Apr. 27. Poland has 1,000,000 troops under was loudly cheered by his Party, arms at the, present time declares the declared his desire to emphasise to-day, in giving the first figures on Government organ "Dobry Wieczor" the first line of the amendment, mobilisation in the country. which read: "Whilst prepared Six
hundred thousand
reserves
to take all the necessary steps to were called up four weeks ago, which, provide for the safety of the added to the number of active troops, brings the total to the million mark. nation and the fulfillment of its Tran Ozean. international obligations."
No section of the country was more firmly resolved to resist
any domination whether by Herr 1,500,000 Men
Hitler or anybody else, declared Mr. Attlee,
There was no question about the readiness of his people to make sacrifices to the cause of freedom and democracy. They were opposed to the introduction of conscription because they believed that
50 for from strengthening the country, it would weaken it and divide it at a time when it should be strong and united.
If Necessary Britain Ready To Recruit Big Army
LONDON, Apr. 27. GOVERNMENT circles in- the Pre-
"We are as determined as anybody dicated to-night that else to see the defences of this coun-mier was prepared to awell the try in every way developed so that Defence forces by 1,500,000 men Britain is in a position of suffelent if the situation becomes sirength to fulfi all her obligations
to prevent war and to defeat aggres-critical, slon, should it arise.
Against Rule of Force
"The Labour movement has con-
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German Troops On Move As Propaganda Starts
more
These men have so far been classi- fied in reserved occupations. United Press.
Available For Service
the
London, Apr. 27. Sir John Anderson, Minister for Civil Defence, announced in House of Commons to-day that the provisional schedule of
reserved oc- cupations had been overhauled in consequence of adverse criticism. with the result that 1,500,000 have
been
removed schedule, years
of
#cing THE intensification of troop movements in the Cologne class would be available for service The Minister added that this intter area has been noted during the last 36 hours.
In the territorial army, while men 33 and so Would be
surely a very heavy responsibility First, The Propaganda
would rest on the Opposition,
Election Confusion
COLOGNE, Apr. 27.
men
trom the
630,000 under 38
"It would mean that we could) Lesser movements of troops have; trade Increase with Lithuania, which between not take measures for the proteo-been proceeding in the same area for will fores Lithuania to revise her available for air raid precautions tion of the country unless we have several weeks. a general election. I can see that
entire trade system with other coun- work and defence of the consts, Officials claim it is the normal dis-trics. matters might be pushed to such position of the Rhineland garrisons.---
The Minister added that the in- an extremity that the Govern- United Press,
It is understood that negotiations troduction of
compulsory service ment will have no other choice, but
will be undertaken immediately, after would possibly necessitate a further which a joint trade commission will revlaton of the schedule,--Trans- be established here.-United Press. Berlin, Apr. 27.
Ocean. The ofeial German News Agency
International Armada to-day reported an outbreaks of anti-
GIBRALTAR, Apr. 27.
A.A. Gunners To Be Called Up German Incidents in Upper Silesia An international "It would leave the country in aand in the Pollal Corridor.
urmada is. Dealing with the charge that he state of confusion and uncertainty,[
gathered at the western entrance to
London, Apr. 27. Despite the statement by Mr. had broken pledges, the Premier and would postpone, during what Poles stoned the houses of Germans
The report alleged that bands of the Mediterranean,
Chamberlain that the introduction of quoted bls previous statements an might be vital weeks, those measures at
Fifty-three British, French and compulsory military service does not Kattowitz, conscription, and added: "On two of we think necessary. It would also Orgegow and also that they stoned Straits and in Spanish Moroccan territorial troops, the Secretary of Koenigssette and German warships are anchored in the signify the immediate calling up of those occasions conditions were very check the output of munitions vital the German school at Rybnik, while parts, different from what they are to-day, to us, and would distract the atten- a German theatre has been closed,
State for War, Mr. Leslie Hore-Beilsha On neither Occasion
These include the German battle-announced in the House of Commons war tion of those responsible for the down at Teachen. Was imminent, and there was no ques- Government departments,
alp Graf Spee and six submarines, this evening that territorial troops It is reported that tion in the minds of anybody at that
蒜 German and also the "It is for the House of Commons blooded citizen of Kattowitz, one Ramillies and a number of smaller future
British battleship would be called up "in the near time that was likely to lead to war. to say whether they feel they ought Kwielinsid, and his son and daughter British craft-United Press.
for manning
unti-aircraft "Re-armament had not reached the to hold me to my pledge on con- were forced to flee under their beda dimensions or the pace which charac-scription, or to release me from it.by a hail of stones which smashed
Gibraltar Precautions
To these detachments w}] teriscs it to-day. Then, we thought I trust they will confirm the view the windows, furniture and pictures on the British defensive measures in It possible to meet all our needs by expressed. If they do, I am conf- and broke down the walls of thele Gibraltar, the "Diarlu
BURGOS Apr. 3-Commenting designed part of the recruits drafted on the basis of the new conscription a voluntary system, though we alt dent the country will be with me" home-United Press,
Vasco" says. realised that that we should have to (Ministerial cheers), pursue a vigorous campaign. if we
Lithuanian Demands intention of attacking that fortress.
KOVNO, Apr. 27.
Yet, it is pointed out, England dur«during the period of
for anti-aircraft guns to be manned Informed circles stato Ulat Gering the great war, did not take such that will probably continue for some. uncertainty many has demanded a 25 per cent.
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were to bring home to the people the which constrained the Government to
inced for recruitment.
"With regard to the circumstances
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to-day that nobody had the slightest | Belisha declared that it was necessary
In explaining this, Mr. Hore
:
WASHINGTON, Apr. 28.
THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT has suc- cessfully negotiated for the purchase of U.S. warplanes to the total value of US$15,000,000.
Information to this effect was reliably but unofficially learned in Washington to-day.
The entire order has been placed with the United Air- craft Corporation,
The contract stipulates
delivery of 79 light bombing and pursuit planes within four months, despite pres- sure of production European orders.
for
In addition, China has pur- chased 52 Severaky pursuit planes of a type which will be
RUSSIAN FLIGHT TO NEW YORK
Non-Stop Over Two Oceans
SOVIET RUSSIA'S contribu
the fastest ever flown in Asia. tion to the opening of the Now The contract further calls for York World Fair is to be n the supply of 27 Chance Vought | non-stop Alght from Moscow to light bombers.
The purchases total 158 planes. The terms of the contracl do not involve a loon from the United States.
It is also reported that Chinese agents are at present making efforts to secure a contract for radio equip ment for 52 planes at n $300,000.-United Press,
cost
IS IT YOURS? When someone who parked his car in Connaught Road, opposite Thomas Cook & Son's office, roturns to it this evening, ho's going to find a very wet vehicle.
You see, the owner appar- ently forgot to put on the brakes.
There's a slight slope. And a very, very wet har-
bour.
So if you parked a car in Connaught Road, opposito Cook's, pop down and watch them hauling it out of the
harbour.
De Valera Cancels
U.S.. Trip
of
DUBLIN, Apr. 27-In the Dall to-day,
Mr. Eamon De Valera announced that he has postponed his trip to the United States duc "grave events which occurred yes- terday
ay" the nature of which have not been revented.
to
However,
the postponement is belleved to be due mainly to
the
apparent intention to carry out con- scription in Northem Ireland,
Reports from Belfast said it is understood that Northern Ireland will bring into effect the British conscrip- order immediately. United
tion Press.
.
Royal Couple In Atlantic Drama
NEW YORK, Apr. 27-The Nor- wegian-American Iner Oslofjord, which is bringing the Norwegian Crown Prince Olav. and Princess Martha to America on a goodwill tour, to-day rammed and sank the pilot boat, Sandy Hook, in a dense fog outside of the New York harbour. The Oslofjord's lifeboats rescued the entire crew of 20, and nobody was injured.—United PresS,
New York
The light has already com- merced,
A Russian monoplane, with M. Kokkinaki; veteran Soviet air aco, at the controls, took off from Moscow at 10.10 p.m. H.K.T. yesterday.
The Soviet airman Is taking on entirely new route for his flight, a considerable part of which will be over the Arctle and Atlantic Oceans. Last night he was reported to have passed the Scandinavian coun- tries and was heading out over the Arctic Ocean for iceland.
He will not, however, land Iceland, but will continue non-stop over Greenland and northern Canada. If he reaches the American main- land, Kokkinaki, will follow, the Atlantic coast down to New York, where he expects to arrive at 0.19 pn. H.K.T, to-day.
at
The route has never before been traversed. It differs from the North Pole route followed by pre- vious Russian aviators, sulting off about 2,000 miles from the Moscow- San Francisco
route-most of which is over land-United Prear,
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CAR WITHOUT PETROL TANK DISAPPEARS!
FOR A car-thief to steal a big 14-horsepower Vauxhall which had no petrol tank would appear to take some ingenuity. But it was done,
The car, owned by Mr. W. F. Webb, missing car parked at the Vehicular of Messrs. Atee Ross & Co., was park-Ferry car park, ed in Chater Rond last night for re- pairs.
Utere The petrol tank was removed and sufficient. petrol in the carburettor.
had' taken away overnight, it being in-which had not been removed with tended to refli it to-day.
Apparently,
beca
the
But when mechanics arrived on the the petrol tank, to start the engine scene at 0,30 am, the car had dis- and to run the vehicle. to appeared.
Vehicular Ferry. Palico were informed of the dis-; appearance and a description of the gone down to the waterfront it is From the fact that the thief had vehicle was broadcast.
! Car Discovered
considered possible that he was Shortly after one o'clock this after- when the meagre supply of petrol in attempting to cross to the mainland noon, however, a mechanle saw the the carburettor became exhausted.
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