OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
No Weakening In France
Parlo, Mar. 27.
M. Heynaud intends to make direct and personal contact with all France's chlet foreign envoys. The Ambaz sadors in Brussels and Rome will be the first to return to Paria
for П
short period. The Ambassador in London was in Paris a few days ago, The other envoys will report shortly. ----Neuter.
Press Reaction
Paris, Mar. 27. The morning papers reflect the deep Impression made by M. Rey- naud's broadcast.
securo
Plot Against
Pres. Vargas
RIO DE JANEIRO,' Mar. 27 (UP)The
Government
announced the unearthing of a
conspiracy
W
President against
Paulo by Vargus In Bao "former political clique of the Secretary
State." Soveral of nacetings were held in the homes of the conspirators. It is asserted that the movement had fla head- quarters in the office of a news- paper.
It is asserted that in the country house of one conspirator the authorlifea discovered hidden underground 57 machine guns and hand grenades.
The alleged conspirators have been taken to Rio de Janeiro in the custody of Federal emelais.
ALLIES IN NEAR EAST
FROM PAGE ONE
Thursday,
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HITCH IN TALKS
Russo-German
Obstacles
Amsterdam, Mar. 27, The Berlin correspondent of the Amsterdum Telegraaf says it is clear that the preparatory conversations for a now Russo-German contact are nnt proceeding smoothly. The chief of obstacle is apparently the question Soviet guarantees for Rumania and Turkey to form the basis of a rappre
and Italy. chement between Russia Moscow seems disinclined to abandon Ils ambitions in the Balkans even for a limited period,
the
The correspondent further declares that a complete change has overtaken the Nazi Press, Whereas last week newspapers resounded with cries of a "New Europe" lo be created by closer
co-operation between Ger- many, Italy and Russia, not a single subject. word is said now on this
the Wilhelm- Only last Saturday strasse spokesmen were indicating that a visit, from M. Maloloy was imminent and when questioned now exploits concerning such a visit.
they merely refer to the Soviet denial
L'Epoque cays, "We will abandonadequacy of Russian railroads and
to-morrow if we enn-shipping Innes open to Russla." M. Reynaud
Significant Loss Of Ora sider him wrong, but let us give him credit to-day."
The "New York Sun" anys that the The Figaro writes that M. Reynaud addressed the nation in reber, ener-sinkings of German ore vessels are of
and determined language. He great significance. These
"represent the opening guns of the impressed on us to what extent every
empaign to Frenchman's effort is necessary to
The Echo
de Paris describes speech as delivered in brave language which Frenchmen can hear, accept and approve if they are convinced that those governing them animated by the same spielt of total equally sacriflers abnention and shared.
"L'Oeuvre states that M. Reynaud's clear
and moving speech was a per- feet answer to the Hitlerian
exhibit of Яteks which paganda
to
The Italian lack of enthusiasm over to cut off the lleich's sup-the German sintemers about the lies of one proditet vitally necessary Berlin-Moscow-Rome triangle has not Particular for the prosecution of the war. If escaped notice in Berlin. the
the British succeed in closing this attention was attracted by the Rome
Italian
mission would trophic route, their action may have catas-wireless denial of rumours that an
consequences for Biller's en-
negotiations with Moscow. Then battled Reich.
"The Uffleulties of transporting ore, there was the Italian Ambassador's und the British submarines succeed in visit to the Qual d'Orsay
to the sneaking into the Baltic and operat-French
are
pro-
commence
Ambassador's visit
in there, my become insuperable." Rome Foreign Office.--Reuter,
The Rin de Janeiro paper, Journal
of the British
do Brazil," examining the possibility The Souritz Rumpus
reconstruction France as a nution weakened by in-Cabinet, says that the inclusion of ternal discord,—Reuter,
Approval In London
London, Mar. 27.
Labour leaders would create greater efficiency and solidarity.
Another Rio de Janeiro paper, French Cabinet as a Journal de Commercio," appreciates the remodelled Provisource of greater strength.
"O'Jornal" suggests n possible con- States nection between the United
את
The speech of M. Reynd has been received with warn
The Dotly in London. says."M. Reymud spoke
calculate statesman less concerned to votes than to represent the spirit of
of France. He took the tone leader who, it aideed what his policy was, would reply, like a famous pre-
War." decessor,"I
wage government of national union, some ministerial expression of pro- found unity of the French people In conflict is what he looks forward to and will work for. Sa much made plain,
A
Or
he
"In the composition of the present that the sole ministry he claimed purpose was to form such a govern- meni za would exert
the utmost
possible strength in action."
"The hour in which
the Alles and the failure of Mr. decision to sell 600 Army phones to Summer Welles' mission,
at
.
Envoy Exceeds Privileges
Story Of Recall Of
Ambassador
Lord Samuel's Views LONDON, Mur. 27 (Reuter),-- Lord Samuel, broadcasting the Im-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" pressions of his recent tour to Cyprus, Palestine and Egypt, said that the
PARIS, Mar. 27 (UP)-The countries he visited were inore peace in wartime than they had been French Prime Minister to-day in peacetime.
Their local controversies, he said, reported to the Cabinet that Russia has agreed to recall the had quietened down.
that part 1st "Throughout
the Soviet Ambassador in accordance world," he continued, "all parties and with France's demand, because all sections in all countries are of one the Ambassador is now consider-
we live is mind about the war.
Turkey and Greece, Egypt and fed persona non grata due to the
Dividing: World Between Them
NEW YORK, Mar, 27' (Reuter). -An Indictment charging the Bausch and Lomb Optical Com- pany; of Rochester, and the Carl Germany, Zels Company, of with dividing the world between them for the sale of milliasy optical Instruments, thus restrict- of auti. Ing trade in violation trust laws, has boon returned by
Federal Grand Jury.
Tho
United States Attorney, Air, Isscks, stated that the com- panies made a secret agreement in 1021 whereby the American served exclusively company America and the German c0m- pany the rest of the world.
Consequently, tho American
company refused to sell peris- copes, range-finders, gun-sights, bomb-alghts, etc. to foreign Gov- ernments or American shipyards buliding for foreign Governmenta unless the German firm consented and agreed to the price.
The indictment farther claims that the American Company charged unreasonably high prices the purchasers, including -United Biales Government.
to
Count Teleki's Talk Mystery
Seen As Sequel To The Brenner Meeting
·
March 28,
1940.
CANADIAN ELECTIONS
Government Returns To Office
Ottawa, Mar, 27. The Canadian Press has conceded the return of a Liberal Government. Dr. Manlon, Lender of the Conserva live Party has been defented in the Dan Hav. general election by the Melvor, the Liberal candidates at
Port William, Ontarlo.
The re-election of Mr. Michaud, Minister of Fisheries is indicated in the Realigoucho Madawaska const- tuency of Now Brunswick.
Mr. N. M. Rokers had an easy victory A NEW over the Conservative enndidate Mr. Λ. Kidd, and this resuit is regard.
H.
ed as significant, since the Conserva-
lives
campaigned against Mr. Rogers' conduct of the war throughout the dominion.
The re-election of Mr. Euler, Minister of Trade and Commerce in the Waterloo North constituency of Ontarle is Indicated by the votes so far counted.
Mr. McLarty, Minister of Labour hun been re-elected for Essex, East G. D. Howe, Ontario, and Mr.
of Transport, for
Minister
Port
Arthur, Ontario,
Mr. P. J. Cardin, Minister Public Works has been re-elected for Richlieu Vercheres, Quebec.
of
Owing to the death of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Willie Poisson, poll- ing
in Three Rivers, Quebec, is postponed pending the nomination of a new candidate."
The only leading member of any party making any prediction of the election resuit was Mr. O. C. Power," the Postmaster General of Quebec, who conceded a maximum of 65 seats to the Conservative Opposition. Of these 40 might be won in Ontario,- Reuter,
United Press adds that early even-
that showed
the the against Liberals had 45 seuts Conservatives' seven.
Social Credits Losa
Ottawa, Mar. 27, The state of the Parlics nt 8 a.m. 166, (B.S.T.) to-day was Liberals National Government 33, others 20, doubtful 20.
27 (Reuter).- Mar. LONDON, Commenting on the visit to Rome of Count Teleki, the Hungarian Prime Minister, and his long conversation with Signor Mussolini, the diplomutle correspondent of the BBC comments that no one outside the two governing standings nients concerned can know exactly what took place nor the reasons which prompted Count Teleki to go to Rome Bo'soon after the Brenner Pass meet- inx.
The
latter, however, probably gives the clue to the situation.. Hungary's Vital Interest Hungary is vitally interested in the relations existing between Italy Germany. Whatever designs Germany may have on her or on any other Balkan or Danubian state her actions must depend on the attitude of other interested Powers,
Iinly has made it cleur often enough one of the first to be that she is considered.
It may well be that Count Telek wanted to satisfy himself that not upset Bremner Pass meeting between Hitler and Mussolint and balance of forces on which Hungary depends.
the
the
deelsive." in that conviction he Palestine, Cyprus and Syria, and fur-fact that he tried to telegraph Throttling
at one with his predecessor and prethes away Iraq and the Hedjaz are sent colleague, M, Daladier,
who
the proves
tion of the Russo-Finnish treaty.
Träde
1
Ir a broadcast Mr. Mackenzie King said that he was relieved and proud that the Canadian people had shown other parts of the Empire that it was possible for Canada to carry through a generni election in wartime with- out impairing the united war effort of a united country.
Was
"You have seen with clear eyes the proot Krent issues. The result is that you felt a vigorous and united
Canada war effort by united necessary not only to aid Britain and preserve France in the struggle to freedom in Europe but also essentiel to preserve true freedom in our own land," the Fremier added.
All the Ministers had easy victories excepi Mr. Mackenzie, Minister of Pensions, who had only a barrow majority.
Mr.
Murdo MacPherson, runner-up to Mr. R. J. Manion for the leadership of the Conservatives
Written in plain French language, Danish Outcry Against Party, was defeated. The Conserva-
not long ago called upon civilians naa solid block of territory in which to Moscow denouncing "British well as troops to "consecrate their the rulers and the ruled everywhere and French warmongers" in whole strength to the service of the take the same view on the dominant connection with the consumma- question of the day-the first time for French community."
The Telegraphi concludes."M. many years that this has been so.
"All are against Germany Reynaud's brilliant record in
"All are deeply concerned that no recovery of French flunce
should aggressive totalitarian states that he has qualities of "lucidity and obtain the controlling Influence in the daring" which he once declared, not without justice, were primary needs eastern Mediterranean,
"Every section,
Is therefore, of statesmanship in these fron years. His call to France has the ring of anxious not to do anything that Iradership-British Wireless,
Surprise To Germans
London, Mar. 27.
Circles close to the Government welcome M. Reynaud's speech as a response to the French people's de- termination to continue the most enegetic war policy.
belleve M.
Semi-official circles Reynaud's broadcast was a surprise to the German commentators who had professed. they saw signs of weaken- ing
Governmental French in the changes--United Fress.
would hinder the war effort of Britain and France."
PLANES FOR FOREIGN POWERS
FROM PAGE ONE
Envoys In Conference
the telegram was intercepted and a
Nazi Sea Warfare copy was sent to the French Charge d'Afaires in Moscow with instructions for him to inform the Soviet Forvign COPENHAGEN, Mar. 27 (Reuter). Minister that the Soviet Ambassador-On Tuesday night in the Danish the Prime Minister expressed the dortal privileges,
Paris had exceeded his umbussa-Parliament every member rose when nation's grief at the desiruction of seven Danish ships within the past eight days and the loss of 80 lives
and mines. The Prime Minister condemned by Naz! submarines
actions
the against Germany's neutrals and her refusal to respect their right to carry on trade which is essential for their very existence.
It was also announced to-day that the French Premier is recalling in dividually all French ambassadors from European capitals for consulta- tion. He has already talked with M. Corbin from London and his next talk will be with M. Francois Poncet from Rome and then M. Bargeton from Brussels after which he wili House of Representatives Military consult the others singly. Committee that the Government's Russian sources in Paris say that new polley of permitting the export the date of M. Souritz's departure has of the latest American planes was not yet been fixed. Henceforth Rus- designed to keep the United States sia will be represented here by the air force constantly supplied with Soviet Charge d'Affaires, M. Pavel
Krapivitsev...
Scottish Regiments modern equipment.
Move Up
Paris, Mar. 27.
now
The French authorities to-day on- the British line had nounced that
take over been extended sector from the Fronch.
No details regarding the exten- sion are available, but it is under- stood that the occupants of the see- tor include some of the most famous Scottish regiments-United Press.
Cormani Tako Prisoners
Berlin, Mar. 27.
A High Command communique to- day states. "In the frontler area south of Fiermasens we succeeded in taking several prisoners. The enemy In addition suffered losses in several North of Wel- dead and wounded. senburg enemy shock troops were re- pulsed with losses.
strong opposition by "Despite enemy pursutt planes aircraft guns, German planes during reconnaissance over France achieved valuable results. During the night of March 23-26 enemy planes few over north-west Germany. In sey- eral cases they flew over Danish, Netherlands, Belgian and Luxemburg
and anti-
Military secrets would not be dis- closed nor would the United States nir expansion be delayed.
Meanwhile M. Nuggiar, French
As a result of the Nal sea warfore Danish experts have fallen, while the prices for imported goods have risen so high that Government will now have to impose heavy new taxes.
FINNISH SPIRIT STILL ALIVE Stirring Message By The President
tives thus lost two of their principal leaders..
The Liberal gains include a num- ber of seats won from Alberta's Social Credit Party.
The latest state of the Partles is Liberals 172, National Government doubtful 11- 37, others 22, still Reuter,
Landslido Victory
Ollawa. Mar. 27. The Mackenzie King Government returned to power on the general which thus far in- election results dicate a landslide victory for the Liberal Party.
The Premier, Mr. Muckenzie King, in a broadcast to-day thanked the volers for defeating Dr. Manion, Icader of the Conservative Party. He said the people voted to stay os they were und that was their right. The entire Cabinet has been re- clected. It is estimated that the Liberal majority in the House of Commons will exceed the last major- ily,United Press.
Appeal To Rifle Association
Personal Affair "The case of M. Souritz must be considered a personal affair, concern- Mr. Woodring said the United ing the personality of an Ambassader States War Department possessed who has overstepped the limits of possibly six types of planes superior courtesy, a French official spokes-
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 27 (Reuter). man said. to any
any other in the world.
retiring The War
was adjust- Department
message to the
Kalilo President tio
in Ambassador to Moscow has been in-In a
Government, ing foreign sales policy
described the Soviet peace terms as various ways, including a stipula France since February on sick leave
lengthly immoderate", but added that seems he spent a tion that designs owned by the De- and it partment or by manufacturers over sojourn in Britain for the same rea- whom the Department had control son. To-day the French police are people and Parliament had realised Rifle Association to provide a number would not be released for manuine guarding the Russian Embassy and that even an onerous peace was pre- the Em-ferable to years of sanguinary war
in the face of great odds. ure or detailed, assembly abroad,
President added that he had bassy staff, to identify themselves.
Kallio warmly paid tribute to the outgoing Government for its endeavours to secure munitions during the war.
Mr. Woodring worked out this new policy without coercion or pressure from anybody."
High army omelois testified that the present expansion of production faciliiles Indicated that the United States would be able to manufacture between 30,000 and 40,000 planes
end of 1940.
yearly by the
The Commitice gave indirect ap proval to the Government's foreign sules polley.
Later several plane manufacturers' met Government officials to work out plans for expediting foreign orders.
territory, on the homeward fight." Britain To Ignore
-United PreaS.
Award For Woman
Parls, Mar. 27.
Mile. Kurtz, ambulance driver, is the first woman to be awarded the Croix de Guerre in the present war. She was wounded at the Western Front Inst month.-Reuter.
Finnish Cabinet Unchanged
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 27 (Reuter). Seven members of the new Finnish Cabinet were in the outgoing Ministry and all, with the exception of Mr. Tanner, retain the portfolios they -held before.
M. Pansikivi, Minister Without Portfolio In the outgoing Cabinet, Is not in the new Ministry.
Wang Ching-wei
obliging all callers, even
Big Reward Posted
For Capture Of Gang Of
Jewel Robbers
the
LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter).--The War Office has asked the National
of instructors for the training camp nt Bisley.
In the last war, 15,000 officers and N.C.O's passed through rille training schools staffed by the National Rifle Association members,
ARE YOU NERVOUS?
The Foundation Stones The defensive capacity of our
If you jump at the least noise, if Army is quite different from what it
you are irritable and sleepless, lí was at the beginning of, the war."
worry over frilles, then he said. "It is true that our country you
will find
wo
is mutilated matter which
ourn-but the Finnish people, alive to their duty, our independence and our Arny still exist.
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Evidence that a big jewel robbery occurred in the French Concession, "These are the foundation stones Shanghai, recently, can be seen at the on, which, we shall continue to build both soothing and beneficial. Central Police Station, Hongkong, our future," he concluded. where a notice in French offers re- word of $10,000 for the apprehension of the persons responsible for the theft of a large amount of valuable
jewellery 'A' printed drawing LONDON, Mar. 27 (Reuter) illustrates the articles stolen. These "Reuters" diplomatic correspondent include a pendant said to contain
Indian Agitator Sent To Prison
27.
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tion,
Possibly,
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