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En + WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1939.
日入廿月三
Special Cabinet Meetin
The Provincial Parliament building of the Province of Quebec, at Quebec. Their Majesties the King and Queen arrive in the capital this afternoon, and will be presented with an Address of Welcome in Parliament, which has been specially summoned, to- murrow. They will then leave their trans-Continental tour of Canada.
011
Approves In Principle
BRITAIN ACCEPTS SOVIET
PLAN FOR PACT World
MUTUAL
QUEBEC WELCOME
OF
LONDON, May 17.
Peace
AID Appeal
ACCORDING TO reliable sources GERMAN DEMAND
the Foreign Affairs Committee of the British Cabinet has approved the new Note to Russia, accepting in principle an Anglo-Soviet mutual aid pact.-United Press.
SOVIET IMPATIENCE
Earlier, Soviet Russia indirectly warned| Britain not to further delay. Anglo-Soviet
FOR KING, QUEEN negotiations by notifying the Foreign Office that
QUEBEC, May 16.
NO ONE can talk of anything to-day but the impending arrival of Their Majesties.
At the present rate of progress the Empress of Australia should reach the anchorage below the island of Orleans, nine miles from Quebee, shortly before mid- night, local time. (1 p.m. to-day H.K.T.),
People are planning to drive to the island to get a glimpse of the royal squadron overnight,
The weather at present is beautiful, but it may be showery to-night,
The Empress of Australia will reionin at the anchorage until morn- ing, when she will complete the to the historie Wolfe's Cove voy Le terminal, where Their Majesties will disembaris at 10.30 u.m. local time, (11.30 p.m. H.K.T.)-and-will-be presented to members of the Cabinet and other high officials in a simple quayside ceremony
Spectators Gather
MILITARY SERVICE
Britons Overseas May Be Called Up
the Soviet Ambassador to London, M. Maisky, would represent the Soviet at the League Council| at Geneva, instead of the Soviet Vice Foreign Commissar, M. Potemkin.
This was considered here to be a manifestation of' the Soviet's displeasure at the Britisir delay in accepting the Soviet proposals for mutual aid. SPECIAL CABINET MEETING
FOR COLONIES
JANLIKE
Guarantee Soviet Western Frontier
be
VIENNA, May 16.
Whitsun Call
To Prayer
LONDON, May 16.
A CALL to prayer at Whitsuntide for interna-
"HERR HITLER is not tional peace has been issued unfriendly to Britain, but from Lambeth Palace, sign- his colonial demands must ed by the Archbishop of met," declared Herr Canterbury, and the heads Ritter von Epp, head of the of other churches in Europe.
The appeal says that the world. Reich Colonial League, in a at present is dominated by fear, speech to the League to-day, mainly owing to the use or threat
He added that the former of force in international polley. German colonics will be re- turned, maybe in one year, maybe in ten years.-Reuter.
To Define Positions
Berlin, May 10. It is understood that both Count Ciano and Hitler wil make important speeches here on Monday, when the German-Italian military pact is sign
jed.
It is expected that Hiler: will de- clare that the German-Italian forces constitute a single unit supporting their diplomatie programme.United Press-
The appeal urges christian people of every nation to pray to God to guide the hearts and minds of all peoples and their rulers, that justice
rulo and goodwill
the whole world.
The signatories 'add that they are glad to think their call is associated with the Pope's appeal to promote a.. crusade of prayer for peace-Reuter Special
The Pops And Pesco :. VATICAN CITY, May 16.—Au- thoritative sources in the Vatican deny that His Holiness, the Pope has submitted new sugestions to Germany and Poland regarding Danzig.— United Press.
LONDON, May 16-Unafficla!
Italian, Air-Station " Soon after this notification, the Foreign Affairs information is circulating in Parlia
TURIN, May 18-It has been au- Committee of the British Cabinet held an unexpected mentary lobbles to-night that the
now British Note to Russia, while thoritatively stated that Mussolini
Gormany And Turkey' meeting, late this afternoon. It is understood they refusing a military alitance, firstly, intends to station a big force of war-
BERLIN, May 10-Indicating a recognises in principle the Anglo- planes at the new Mario Beltrami air- considered concessions to Russia.
Soviet mutual ald pact; secondly, field which he inaugurated yesterday. possible disruption of relations, the to The airfield is situated 26 miles German Foreign Office reveals that favours a Russian guarantee Foreign Office experts had already prepared sugges- Poland, Turkey and the Baltic States, from the French frontier and is General Von Pupon, newly appointed Britain's designed to protect Turin's industrial German Ambassador to Turkey, has tions for a British answer which, it is understood, and,
been recalled "to report, as well as to
Russia's area-United Press. readiness
for private reasons," considered concessions to the Russian viewpoint.
western frontier,United Press.
Tour Of Frontiers
It is understood that he will discuss LONDON,May 16 Dothers the Anglo-Turkish treaty with Hitler Hitler and Signor Mussolini toured and other German leaders-United their fortification lines to-day along Press. the French frontier.
Italy And Germany
thirdly, indicales
guarantee
German, Japanese News Agencies & Kulangsu
A Rome message says that Musso-)
A full Cabinet meeting will be LONDON, May 16. WHEN THE debate on the called for Wednesday and it is expected that the new Note will Military Training Bill was re- be approved and sent to the Thousands of spectators have sumed in the House of Commons British Ambassador to Moscow gathered on the cliffs, which are 300 La-day, the Attorney-General, for submission to the Soviet teet high, to hear the royal salute of Sir Donald. Somervell, moved a Foreign Minister. 21 guns fired from the Citadel, the
of the new clause giving power to summer residence
The belief is expressed here that, Governor-Geenral,
where
Their apply the act to British subjects it Mr. Chamberlain makes a gesture
SENSATIONAL reports were broadcast by both Europe. Majesties will stay to-morrow night. who ordinarily are resident out-favourable to Russia, M. Rotemkin
Quebec's welcome is voiced in all
will still attend the League Counch the "Domei" and "Trans-Ocean" News Agencies this cavalry school at Pinerol. of the local papers, which have print side Great Britain. ed coloured supplements, and devote The Attorney-General explained Earlier, it was reported that France morning regarding possible British action to counteract Fuchrer, continuing his tour, inspect-Chancellery in Berlin, in the presence cutunus of space to every imaginable that under the new cause it might would offer Britain and Russia of the Japanese threat to the Kulangsu and Shanghaied the Supported tha
official
detuil connected with the visit. Some be considered desirable that British
meeting.
of the papers print welcoming verse persons living abroad should regis, compromise
In French and English.
ter at the British consulate, instead proposals.
Mr. Mackenzie King, the Prime of having to come to England, this Minister, is leaving Ottawa
nn the mutusl
The French Premier and Foreign Mr. Wedgwood Dehn asked what Minister will hold a conference with evening and will be the first to greet happened to a South African living Halifax, in Paris next Saturday.--
the British Foreign Secretary, Lord; Their Majesties as they land on in England. Canadian soil. He will also accom- Other speakers asked what would United Press. pany them throughout the tour of the be the position of a mon, born of Dominion. The Minister of Justice, English parents in France, and of Mr. La Pointe will be in charge of men. born of English parents in the the capital during Mr. Mackenzie Argentine. King's absence.-Retter.
Quebec, May 16.
1 Honest Brokor
Troops Guard Mines In U.S.
International Settlements.
lini left Turin carly in the morning PARIS, May 20. The Italo-Ger- and visited the Shu valley, dominated man military alliance will be signed by Mount Cenis and Mount Chader on Monday next, according to the that the ton, on the summit of which, Italy "Paris Soir", which adds maintains the highest battery in early difficulties in working out de- tails of the alliance have now been Afterwards. Il Duce visited the overcome.
The paper reports that the signing A Berlin despatch says that the of the treaty will take place in the
of Herr Hitler.
to
Count Clano, the Italian Foreign It is reported that the Slegtried Line has an average depth of 30, Minister, is expected to arrived in miles, and comprises 12,000 fortified Berlin on Sunday-Trans-Ocean. A "Trans-Ocean" message positions, ranging from machine gun
Greck Mobilisation underground hugo from London, issued late last pill-boxes
fortresses, on which construction
ATHENS, May 16 The Greek night, stated that the British 435,000
still engaged Government has Issued a decreo.coll- Government
reserve considering Reuter.
ing up fourteen classes of naval officers for two months' service plans for landing naval forces on Kulangsu.
Was
men arc
German Offer Rejected
on June 5-United Press.
LATEST
Murder At Cheung Chau
PARIS, May 18.-The report is HARLAN, May 16.-Brigadier current in political circles that during General Carter has arranged to Ocean" message, would be a reply to Such a step, states the "Trans- the coming week-end, and also at send National Guards to Bell the recent occupation of the Settle- Position In Colonics
Geneva, France would play the part Through Snow-Clad Hills
The Attorney-General declared of an honest broker in ironing out County to protect the operationment by Japanese Marines.
"The view prevails in. London poll-
STOCKHOLM, May 16. The Empress of Australia steamed that the Bill did not apply to persons the differences between London and of the Kentucky Cardinal Coal.
ment up the St. Lawrence between snow-ordinarily resident in the dominions Moscow regarding the best means of Corporation and Southern Min-ical circles that the British Govern- cannot tacitly tolerate Japanese
SWEDEN, Norway, and Den- dad hills, hugging the south shore in overseas. That included the self-resisting aggression.
ing Compary's mines, despite occupation of the Settlement, because Confluence la felt that а cum- order to give their Majesties a view overning dominions, colonics, and
promise protectorates.
sound lines will be protests from the Bell County's in that case Japan might possibly feel mark will reply simultaneously
undertake of the rugged country.
Sheriff Martin Green,
military to-morrow to Herr Hitler's offer prompted to Therefore a South African national reached.
occupation of all other international of a non-aggression pact The Royal liner has maintained a
A brief report was received from speed of 10 knots and is calculated to was excluded.
The Journal "Debats" says that it-The mine owners state the 21 of 42 settlements in the Far East," continues Finland replied this evening. Cheung Chau island early this morn- Those living in the self-govern-jis believed that with the diplomalle reach port late to-night.
-Router.
ing regarding an armed robbery and Meanwhile, special train ing dominions and other parts of co-operation of France, Britain will mines are now open for operation. the Trans-Ocean" report.
"The British Government is at
murder aboard. a sampan lying in ote the Empire had certain obligations succeed in surmounting the obstacles. It is calmated that from 1,500 to
consultation with the
Swedish Answor. present in bringing Government officials from
of the boys the island. to serve in the defence of their own
STOCKHOLM, May 10 The "Intransigeant" goes further, 2,000 miners are working, na com American Government, because it Ottawa whlie trains aud planes are
The crime took place in the.carly bringing special food. Extraordin- territory, therefore they were ex- and says that according to some re-pared with the normal 15,000 to desires to proceed jointly with the unofficially reported that the Swedish hours of this morning. Further, de- nry police protection is also be-
cluded from the Bill.
ports, a compromise has already been.
United States in this matter." answer to Germany states that talls are lacking.
Sweden will remain absolutely neu- Ing prepared-United Press.
A
Spain Does Not
Want Loan
Intended to apply for a loan
Is
On the other hand, British subjects drawn up which will be perfected by 10,000,
.
Warship Concentrations
Carter
living in foreign countries retained May 20, and submitted to the Soviet No violonce has been reported, the advantage of British protection, Representative at Geneva on May 22. although Brigadier General and it seemed right that they should-Reuter. not be exempted from military training.
Japaneso Interest
the
A check up in Hongkong 'reveals'
tral.
Is
Seo Back Pago For Further Late Nows
SWEDISH AIRMAN ON LONG ATLANTIC HOP
It states that Sweden appreciates The "Dome" message refers to said he has observed a "threatening
| Germany's offer but, in' principle,-| of British. alleged concentrations attitude" in several localities.
does not want to sigri ́a non-aggres-. French and American warships at slon pact-United Press. The Guardsmen have tightened Amoy and in Shanghai. He admitted that dimeulties might TOKYO, May 10-The Anglo- BURGOS, MAY 18-Foreign pressi
arise in cases of doubt about the Soviet agreement will be directed their control of the country. They reports that the Spania Government, nationality of some youths, but as all against the anti-Comintern Powers, have established a blockade of many exaggerations in the Japanese
countries did not accept the same declares the entire Japanese press, country roads, to prevent the move-Agency's report. Brussels and Amsterdam were au-complete solution of the problem.
there could be no fal and which; express the belief that
to some ment of massed pickets Untica "Domel" refers to the fact that the two Powers will come
Sir Percy Commander - in - Chief, thoritatively denied here to-day,
Noble,' has arrived In-Amoy aboard An official communique stated that The clause was Inserted in the Bill arrangement for mutual assistance.
H.M.S.. Birmingham, the reports in question were devoid-Reuter.,
Pointing out that Japon is vitally
Owners May Split
that Interested in any stop taken by
1 is noteworthy, however, Russia, the papers declare that Japan HARLAN May 10-Nineteen of the Commander-in-Chief's Itinerary is neither
democracy ΠΟΥ
Harton County's coal owners resumed was published in the "Hongkong totalitarion State, but her attitudo
the Japanese landing at Kalangsu. towards an Anglo-Soviet pact would productions on a non-Union basis Telegraph" three or four days before be determined by her membership in under the protection of more than 800
National Guards, an
Modway's Ghost · the anti-Comintern group.
of foundation, and that no such nego-, tiations had taken place--Tranz-| Ocean.
50,000 To Join Up On July 1 PARIS, May 10-M. Jean Morio, LONDON, May 15,On July 1, be- a high omcial of the Blinistry of tween 40,000 and 50,000 conscripts of Mercantile Marine, has been ag-120 and 21 years of age, will receive pointed President of the Compage orders to report for service.
They will have to join their units Generato Trans-Atlantique, in suc- cession to M. Olivier, who has re-within a fortnight, provided they signed in consequoniy of the recefst have been passed na medically fit.
A second big batch of conscripts fira which destroyed the liner Paris,
Trans-Ocean":
PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
*
Soos Threat To japan,
Press
St. Johns, Newfoundland, May 16-Mr. Charles Backman, a 25-year old Swede, hopped off at 540 am. to-day bound for Lakhend in Sweden.
His plans, a ninety-horse-power used by Clare Bunch when he a non-stop "- trans- Lambert monoplane, is equipped for established Officials of the United Mineworkers Although no information has been blind flying and carries extra petrol continental record for light planca on
April 3, Association have predicted a break received in naval circles In Hong-tanks. *-
Mr. Bunch said the only change The "Asal Shimbun recalls the in the "solld. front of the Hartanong, it is understood that H.M.Š, A roport from St. Louis Has dia- made was to increase the gasoline Foreign Minister's remark on May County Coal Operators Association, Birmingham maintained its original closed that Backman left St. Louis capacity to 103 instead of 180 gallons,
PLEASE Turn To Fago 4. Untied Press..
PLEASE Turn To Page 12. on Sunday His plans is the same United Pro