Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 15,
1940.
NAZIS PREPARING FOR DIPLOMATIC "BLITZKRIEG"?
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
NAZI
BERLIN, MARCH 14 (UP). SOURCES REPORT THAT THERE ARE IM- PROVED PROSPECTS OF A SOVIET-ITALIAN
RAPPROCHEMENT.
A TRADE PACT AND THE RESUMPTION OF WERE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WHICH BROKEN OFF AT THE OUTSET OF THE RUSSÓ- FINNISH WAR ARE EXPECTED.
Meanwhile, Berlin's trade negotiations with Bucharest, Moscow and Rome improve the posi- tion against the British blockade.
It is understood that von Ribbentrop discussed the entire subject during his recent trip to Rome. He hurried from the railway station to report directly to Hitler on his return.
Official quarters, however, deny foreign reports that Germany, Rumania
Russia are preparing
and
New Promise
To Czechs
tripartite Anti-Aggression Restoration Of Freedom pact. Local Rumanian sources say the reports are without foundation.
RUMANIA INVIOLATE?
Pledged By Halifax
LONDON, Mar, 14 (Reuter)-A message from Lord Halifax to
the
Czechs, broadcast in the Czech news to-day, recalls that on March 15
LONDON, Mar. 14 year will have passed since Hitler Occupied Prague, thereby "destroy- (Reuter).—According to re-ing all faith in the pledged word of ports from Berlin quoted by himself and his Government.".
Allies High Purposa the New York radio, Ger- This act was less brutal than the many has obtained Soviet rule of terror which followed, but all, attempts had falled to devour the
assurances
that whatever economic and spiritual life of the
south-cast Czech people. in
concludes: "It is The message Europe, Rumania will
a firm resolve to restore' your with freedom that the governments the peoples of the British
happens
main inviolate.
re-
THIS MAN IS A MODERN ATLAS
AN UP-TO-DATE ATLAS is serving with an R.A. F. bombing squadron in France, He does not map- port the world on his shoulders but bombs. Allas, who comes from Liandridnod in Wales, stoops down and with the aid of three companions the bomb is laid across his shoulders. He then pushes the projectile fato posi- tion in the rack while his companions make fast. The projectiles welzli 600 lbs. He can load bombers at a
third of the normal time.
Exchange At A Glance
SELLING
T.T. London Demand do. T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapore T.T. Japon T.T. India
U.S.A. TT Manila
1/2.25/32- 1/2.25/32 .350 _52 .95/
221/2
.4134
and Empire
TT. Bata
Botavia
15014
T.T. Bangkok
T.T. Saigon
T.T. France
ta
T.T. Switzerland T.T. Australia
.108 .10.82 .100 .1/02
BUYING
The reports add that negotia have taken up arms with the Allies. tions are proceeding for a Soviet-Their high purpose is right the Rumanian Pact.
Cerman Promiso` SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ` BUCHAREST, Mar. 14 (UP)-The demobilization of farmers serving In the army is being considered here as a result of Germany's promise to guarantee Humanla against aggression strenuous effort to
neet Gerranny's
in return for needs for supplies under the Wellal agreement.
This will make possible the eulti- vation of 25,000,000 acres walch were left unplanted last autumn.
wrongs you have suffered and create a new Europe in which the recurrence of such an event would be made impossible.“
CHINA-BURMA CONFERENCE
To Remove Possible Border Trouble
4 m/s L/C London
4 m/s D/P do.
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s France
30 d/s India ...................
1/3,3/32
.1/3.7/32
.234/
.11:37
832
U.S. Crosa rate in London 4.02% U.S. Cross rate in N.Y...3.71%
$1,232 SNATCHED FROM WOMAN
Assassination STOCK EXCHANGE THWARTS NAZIS Denounced
Shocked Reactions By Indian Leaders
LONDON, Mar. 14 (Reuter).- According to the "Financial Times," Bieps have been taken to put an end to the machinery of the British Stock Exchange being used for the disposal of securities, principally bearer bonds, Mar. 14 (UP)—Mr.Fon behalf of enemy interests. Ghandi condemned the Caxton Hall Germany acquired large quantities shooting in London yesterday, un-of securities by the seizure of Poland
BOMBAY,
and there is
reservedly describing it as "a ft of and Czech-considerable amount
evidence that a
insanity,"
He expressed the hope that it will of them are disposed of in Britain not affect England's political judg-through neutral channels. Iment.
Yesterday the Stock Exchange condoled with Sir Michael Committee issued a strongly-worded O'Dwyer's family and congratulated warning to members to be on guard Lord Zetland on his providential against attempts at such disposals
no and reminded them of the penalties. esrape. He belleves there was
murder pollicul molive behind the
Berlin Reaction
.BERLIN, Mar. 14 (UP)-The Bow Street Police Court early yester- afternoon newspapers featured the day was given as Mohamed Azad, shooting of Sir Michael O'Dwyer in aged 37).
London, describing the deed as 'shots Unanimous Condemnation at the oppressors by an Indian fighter for freedom.
14
NEW DELHI, Mar. 14 (Reuter).- They devoted double and triple The leaders of all parties in India columns to bannerlines regarding the have unanimously condemned the shooting, with columns of comment,
Governor and a description of the "Blood bath assassination, on Wednesday, of Sir
Michael O'Dwyer, former far in April 1919 for which, of the Punjab, and the wounding of they declared, the assassin was taking Lord Zetland, the Secretary of State for India, and other members at the revenge. CHUNGKING, Mar. 14 (Reuter).
No Political Significance India Association luncheon by a 37- To remove possible disputes be
CALCUTTA, Mar. tween Chinesa and Burmese in the
(UP)-year-old Indian engineer.
All Government offices at Lahore For the theft of $1,232.20 in Abdul Kalam Azad, incoming Tre- districts on the border, it has been decided to hold a conference once a
Chinese currency from Wu Kwan-sident of the Ramgarh Congress were closed to-day and flags were year in which the leaders of Chinese ying, married woman, in Queen's interviewed here regarding the shoot-flown at half-mast over Government and Burmese tribes along the border Road Central, Wong Fo, 25, unem-ing of Sir Michael O'Dwyer in Lon-buildings.
most regretful Mahatma Gandhi called it an act of sentenced to three don said: "We are will take part.
The first conference is taking ployed was
months' hard labour by Mr. Houston over the London tragedy, but realize Insanity. He expressed the hope that
Sundras Bosc
Leftist According to the report, the Russian it today. It will last ten doys. at the Central Magistracy this morn that it has no political significance." it will not affect political judgment.
ing
Premier's Condolences Det.-Sgt. Brooks sald Wong snatch- LONDON, Mr. 14-(Reuter) In the Leader, said: " ed the money from the woman's House of Commons to-day, Mr. tion because the chapter of terrorismi right hand. The money was wrapped Neville Chamberlain, in a statement has closed in Indian history. This is up in old newspapers. Wong said on the shooting at Caxton Hall yes- an isolated and unrepresentative in- he did not know that the parcel terday, suld: The House will wish cident." to join
deep with me In expressing
LONDON, Mar. 14 (Reuter).- sympathy with Lady O'Dwyer and her family in the tragic loss they Indian clubs and associations to-day have suffered, and to extend to those passed a resolution expressing horror wounded
I our good wishes for a rapid at the act of violence and sent their deepest condolences to Lady O'Dwyer recovery.
*** understand that their injuries and family and their sympathy to are not grave and that all are making others who were shot. satisfactory progress."
Moscow Pledges Non- Intervention In Rumania SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH?' NEW YORK, Mur. 14 (Dome!). The "Associated Press" reports from Government Berlin that the Soviet has given a defuite pledge to Ger- many that Russia will not intervene In Rumania in any possible develop ments in South-Eastern Europe in
place future.
being held at Julli, Yunnan, on pledge will enable the conclusion of the Burmese border.
Following the conference, there Russo-Rumoninn Non-Ausgression pact. Russly and Germany are short-will be athletic contests and other ly issuing official declarations to that social events for promoting friend- ship between the Chinese and Bur- effect.
The report asserts that negoti-mese tribes. aitons regarding the security Kumanla are secretly proceeding between the Soviet Union. Germany and Rumania.
of
CLAIMS AGAINST JAPANESE
SHANGHAI, Mar. 15 (Reuter)- A committee to investigate Amerl-
India's Gift For British Sailors
contained money.
25 KILLED IN TRAIN SMASH
NEW DELHI, Mar. 14 (Reuter).-- The Viceroy has authorized the con- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
£375,000 tribution of
from the McCALLEN, Texas, Mar. 14 (UP), Viceroy's War Purposes Fund to theOne of the worst train accidents King George's Fund for Sallors. in the history of Texas resulted to-
He has requested the authorities day in the death of 25 workers, with Lof the latter fund to co-operate 15 others Injured.
were Mexicana.
con claims against Japon has been closely with the Indian Comforts formed by local U.S. residents.
Fund in London, which assists
The committee intends to find out sailors. how many claims of damage to U.S. property in China are held against Japan and how many restitutions, adequate or inadequate, have been made by the Japanese Government to date.
Welles In Paris
PARIS, Mar. 14 (Reuter)-Mr.
The committee held its first meet-Sumner Welles has arrived here en ing yesterday and intends to make route to Italy.
a public statement on its findings as soon on it arrives at facts,
He had a half-hour talk with M, some basic Daladier, to whom he handed a mes-
sage from President Roosevelt.
Japanese Reactions To Finnish Peace
NEW SOVIET MENACE TO F. EAST FEARED
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
TOKYO, Mar. 15. (Domel)~The end of the Russo-Finnish War, Japanese newspapers fear will be followed by a quickening of Russian Interest in events in the Far East.
.
are un-
Most of them
the Indian regret the assassina-
India Horrified
They included the Indian Students' Mr. Chamberlain, in recounting the Union, the Moslem Society, Hindu the India League, representative of facts of the affairs, gave the name of Association, the Parsee Association, the charged man as Mohan Singh.
(The name of the man charged at the Moslem League, etc.
The accident happened when a New Foreign Policy For Northern States
passenger train crashed into a truck- load of citrus workers near McAllen
to-day.
WANT TO MAKE MUNITIONS
LONDON, Mar. 14 (Reuter)-Ar- rangements are being made for Bri- tain to bring small firms into the National War effort
No less than 110 Chambers of Com merce are compiling a list of small firms which wish to be considered for munitions factories,
The "Japan Advertiser" says: fate. These concessions "The Finns have chosen the path doubtedly due to the vallant reais- to tance offered by the Finns, of reason. But the terms of the domestic circumstances in Russia and peace treaty now revealed are to Soviet aversion to aggravating re-
than was anti-lations with the Western Fowers." pore severo
The "Asahi Shimbun" believes that cipated.
Americon mediation was responsible "British and French prestige has for Russia's decision to come to peace suffered a setback, but it is to be with Finland. It warns the Japanese hoped that this sentiment will not people to note that America must lead the Scandinavian countrica to have some ulterior motive in not ver their politics in an opposite wanting to see the Soviet engaged in
disas direction. It could only prove a war of attrition with Finland. The paper forecasts that Russia will not trous, for them."
pay far more attention to events in the Far East.
Big Concossion The "Nichi Nichi Shimbun": "The
The Japanese Army organ, the ponce terms represent a big conces sion on the part of the Soviet, which "Yomiuri Shimbun belleves that has given up its claims to northern Great Britain and Franco will be ex- the posed to Increasing Soviel menace in Finland and has abandoned **Terijoki (puppet) Government to its the Near East.
NAZI MINERS FOR FINLAND
SWEDEN SUSPICIOUS OF SOVIET PLANS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" STOCKHOLM, Mar. 14 (UP)-It is officially stated that Sweden la to ask Russia to explain her intentions regarding the proposals to build a railway between Kandalakeja and Kemi- Jaervi in Finland.
Norway is also likely to request detailed information regard- ing the Russo-Finnish peace treaty concerning the free passage. through the Petsnmo corridor of goods and materials to Norway.
In the meantime it is stated that a specifically directed against Russia. On the other hand, it is pointed out, milltary and diplomaile conference will be summoned as soon as Finland Article Three of the peace pact en- third-Power alliances Any has withdrawn her troops and settled joins on the frontiers to aign the final directed against one of the signator- les, but it is believed that this ex- papers with Bussis.
This conference, it is expected, will cludes a purely defensive alliance. ROME, Mar. 14 (UP)According be held either at Oslo or Stockholm to the newspaper "Messagero," Ger- within a week, man engineers from the Ruhr mines
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
are going to Petsamo to work the
While Denmark is not licely to participate in a military alliance, she the will probably strengthen the economic
framework of the northern States.
Now Policy
nickel mines there.
German specialists from Frankenstein nickel works have a ready left for Petsamo.
Canadian Soldiers Go To The Poll
A Foreign Omce spokesman told the "United Press" to-day:
да п
Leningrad Celebrates
The press does not mention the
Scandinavian alliance, but plays up the fact that Leningrad was brilliant- Jy lighted inst night heralding the end of the black-outs,
Millions of people frolicked in the streets throughout the night cole- brating the Russian victory. "A revolution has taken place in
German Diplomacy Scandinavian foreign policy
AMSTERDAM, Mar. 16 (Reuter)- consequence of the Russo-Finnish War. This is indicated by our de- The "Frankfurther Zeltung" appears parture from 125 years of strict to have overlooked the Instructions of
In order
to start forming a tho Propaganda Ministry. In a lend- nesirality multary alllance among ourselves. Aing article, it says that the Russo- new era for the North has begun and Finnish peace has come at a right to register their votes yesterday.
The polling will continue until will now have to be worked
our economic, trade and foreign time.
"It was brought about by German diplomacy. It was made perfectly Saturday week.
Anthony Eden visited the out with a common polley."
According to a: Moscow message, clear In Stockholm that Germany Canadian troops at Aldershot yester-informed circles state that the pro- would not tolerate the passage of Scandinavian alliance is Allied troops to Finland. There has When some of them told him they posed were getting impatient he replied that apparently consistent with the Soviet-been no protest on paper but by force: all things come to those who wait. Finnish peace part so long as it is not of arms.'
LONDON, Mar. 14 (Reuter) Canadian soldiers in Britain, started
Mr.
day.
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