Tightening COMMONS CRITICISES
Blockade
Now British Measures Not Yet Known
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter), There is no indication yet re-
CRAIGIE'S SPEECH ·
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ment of the dispute on equitable terms."
Unfortunate Impression
Mr. Noel Baker asked if it was not unfortunate that the impression should have been created in Japon that the British people condone og
garding the character of the in-gression in Astu although resisting it tensified
in Europe.
blockade measures which Mr. Chamberlain adum- brated in the House of Commons, learns "Reuter's" diplomatic cor- respondent.
It is obvious that in matters affect- ing Britain's relations with neutral Powers and involving questions of International law which Britain still recogniars and I scrupulously practises, any new departure has to be con- sidered from every angle und, with the utmost consideration,
It is, therefore, felt in well-inform- ed circles that some days have yet to elapse before evidence of the Allies' policy takes shape.
·
Important London Talks
It is expected that the various heads of British missions in the Bal- kans will reach London by the week-end so that talks can begin an Monday.
Great Importance is attached to the opportunity of the presence of these experienced diplomats In London for talks with the Foreign Offlec.
It is obvious that Germany has commercial been using methods of pressure in the Balkans. There la no doubt about the sympathy of the Balkan afica and the problem is in convince them that the Allies are in
position to save them from German stranglehold.
uny
In this connection the growing strength of the Allied army in the Middie Enst should prove
most useful card.
Intentions Obscure
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In replying, Mr. Butler said he tested that no such impression had been created but felt antisßed that the terms of his answer would dis- pol any such Impression,
Mr. Arthur Henderson nsked whether In view of the misunder standings aroused by this speech, the Minister would make it clear again that it still remains the policy of the British Government that the provi- sons of the Nine Power treaty must continue in operation until they were abrogated or amended with the con- rent of all signatory powers.
"Yes," said Alr. Butler, "It has always been our endeavour to con. duct policy
our
in the Far East
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
RUSSIA'S HUGE BUDGET
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH'":
MOSCOW, Apr. 3 (UP).— The Union Council of the Supreme Soviet to-day con- cluded their debate by adopt- ing a final budget providing for revenue totalling ap. proximately 184,000,000,000 roubles.
Expenditures total about -180,000,000,000 roubles In- cluding 17,000,000,000 for the Army and 10,000,000,- 000 roubles for the Navy.
Anglo-French Solidarity
Schools To Make Big-
Contribution
on
Stalin Grabs The Winnings
Neutral Press On Nazi
Disappointmont
April 4, 1940,
Prison For Communists
French Authorities'
Drastic Action
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter),-- PARIS, Apr. 3 (Reuter)-Twenty- The Swiss press to-day divides whose trial has just concluded, were Leven former Communist Deputies, editorial attention between the sentenced to dve years' imprisonment German White Book and M.and five years' lons of civil and polf-
tical rights. Molotov's speech.
"This publication was clearly in- tended to counteract the profound Impression created all over the world by the French Yellow Book and the
English Blue Tribune".
Book," Bays "Lu
They included Florimonda Donie, and Peasants Party, which was form- Secretary of the so-called Workers
munist Party. ed after the dissolution of the Com-
Appeal For Peaco The "Zurcher" says: "M. Moli
Bonte was one of the two signo- tov's injunction of Russia's Intention tories of a letter addressed to M.
Herriot, pursue lier own polilles
President of the Chamber, in clearly addressed
October nslcing for immediate peace to Germany. Berlin весть slightly disappointed negotiations. with Russia who has wisely pocketed
to
WAR
This letter formed the principal
the winnings without having to stakes of the prosecution. all on the German card of victory or defent. Moscow is eager to avolil giving the Allies
any
protext, for attack."
Eight of the accused were sentenced
be
the
to four years with the beneft of the First
Offender's Act. however, be transferred centration camps.
They
will,
to con-
who
The remaining nine accused, have fled and were tried in their absence, were also sentenced to le years.
NAZIS DEMOLISH CZECH STATUES
War May Be Inovitable '- In accordance with the principles'
"Nevertheless," continues the paper, underlying the Nine Power treaty
PARIS, Apr. 3 (Reuter)-Further "the Kremlin apparently realises that and, so keep in step with the
evidence of Anglo-French solidarity Russia's protestations of neutrality French and American govern-
was given yesterday when Earl de may come too late and that it may ments." Colonci J. C. Wedgwood asked if Warr. President of the British Board be that a collision with the Allies is inevitable. How dishatrous Russia of Education, the Minister's attention had been
brandenst from Parls called to the following sentences into the young people of France and considers such a war would be can
England
clearly seen In M. Molotov's the contribution which the speech: "Both countries the schools of both countries could
speech." and Japan are lond
ultimately
unity.
The Hungarian press betrays striving for the same objective" and make towards Anglo-French
He pointed out that there was a ton of the British blockade.
mood of expectancy of an Intensificn- BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH". "It is surely nel beyond the powers'
The constructive statesmanship to bring sphere more important than schools į Budapest "Magyarorszag"
PRAGUE, Apr. 3 (UP)-A monu- concurs of their national policies where young France and young that Britain will attempt to enhance und champion of Czech independence, belleves ment to the famous Czech historian land are to-day picking their idens into full harmony."
and laying the foundallons of their control suffelently to make the M. Denis as well as a large bronze neutrals entirely dependent upon her, tablet commemorating Czech Inde- pleasure even by entering the Black pendence Day were removed to-day Challenge To Freedom
und donated to Field Marshal Goer- The challenge to freedom would be The paper also stresses the signling's collection of metal as a birthday He was interrupted by cries of "No,nswered in the immediate future by ficance of M. Molotov's vague refer-
French and British arms, he said,ence to Rumania.
present to Hitler, but in the long view It was a direct
Recently bronze statues of Moseu challenge 10 ile schools
a famous Rabb! in Prague were on the cerquality of the human beings they are
turning out.
There must be fuit international understanding on the of the Western democracles, he said, united front and to this end the English schools were already engaged in special methods of instructing their pupils on the ideals of culture and the achievements of France.
Wedgwood Shouted Down He asked if the Government would
the view of emphatically renounce that character.
110."
Mr. Buller replied that it served no useful purpose to seize upon tain expressions in the speech.
It was of more value to accept the stalement which he (Mr. Butler) had made as representing the policy the Government. He would no fur ther and say that Government saw no objection to improving their re-
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter)-While neutral newspapers are not over-con- cerned with the probable intensifica- tion of the blockade, Stockholm circles feel that the British intentions, lotions with Japan. are at the moment obscure.
ME.
Chamberlain's hint that neutrals may and themselves barred Empire's resources unless from the they give Britain an assurance that they will limit their exports to Ger
many has caused some alarm.
This alarm is not caused by Icor of Britain or the Alles, but by what Germany might do if neutrals give Britain the required assurances,
Difficulties Ahead
In the Netherlands, it is felt that the giving of such a guarantee Is bound to expuse neutrals to retalia-, tory action by Germany.
Practically the whole of the neu- tral Press trees that a difficult time lies ahead of them.
In Italy, Mr. Chamberlain's speech is considered to herald a plan for rationing the neutral States by the Allies. There is criticism based on the assumption that quotas will be Axed on the level of pre-war imports.
HINTS TO NEUTRALS
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progressively of the nourishment; necessary for fighting strength.
Germany cannot break from the enge without facing grave dangers.
A similar point is made by the "Glasgow Herald" which, however, goes on to say that we should not walt to see what Hiller is going do. In the paper's opinion there, should be other action against Ger- many as well.
The "Dully Express" insists that we must seek for other means as: well of bringing the war to a close.
We must adopt sterner methods and harsher measures.
Harsher Measures Domand The "Daily Herald," while sup- porting Mr. Chamberlain's speech on the whole, does not like being told to wait and see.
The Daily Mail asks that con- certed action be taken with Britain's three-pronged weapon, the navy, the resources of the Empire and mone- tary wealth.
The "News Chronicle" also calls for action. The best way of keeping up our spirits will be to show by deeds that the Allies really mean to give teeth to the blockade.
Strong Following
For Roosevelt
MILWAUKEE, Apr. 3 (Reuter)
Candidates who have pledged them- selves to re-elect President Roosevelt gained the majority of votes in the Wisconsin
democratic presidential preference primary to-day.
The Intesi returns from 1,844 dis- tricts give 108,210 votes to the candi- dates pledged to President Roosevelt and 60,808 votes to Vice-President Mr. Jolin Garner,
by Viscount Samuel.
of
future lives.
House Of Lords Debate LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuler),—The subject of Sir Robert Craigle's speech was also raised in the House Lords during question time to-day teachers and children will
"We all esire that the Anglo-arranged. Japanese relations should be placed on a satisfactory fouling." he said, "and we must welcome Sir Robert Craigie's efforts to effect that oujeet. But it was reported, the speech interpreted as a condona- might be tion of Japan's action in recent years. and an acceptance of her policy."
The Japanese Invasion, had been generally held all over the world as something condemnable.
in replying, Lord Halifax said that he hud
available in speech than was press here.
1fc proceeded to answer in able terms as Mr. R. A. Butler used in the House of Commons.
New plans have been made and programmes drawn up for school broadensta, Alms and lectures.
An exchange of visit between
also be
Little Man Goebbels
Busy Day
Has he sakt,
seen a fuller account of the the
1
Not Inconsistent
the
lle added that the Government did
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter).--- Great activity is at present being displayed by Dr. Goebbels, ae- cording to a message from the official German-Radio.
Following yesterday's discussions with district leaders of the German propaganda system. Dr. Goebbels to-
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Sea,
don's
London's Mistrust
and
The "Magyanenzet" stresses Lon-removed and handed over to the
mistrust of the Russian collection. statements while quoting "Pravda" as promises and M. Molotov's equivocal
Soviet is ready to strengthen connec- repeating the statement that the tions with the West.
the significance of the report that The "Magyar Nemzet" also stresses
Britain destres lo extend the blockade to the Adriatic.
Japanese Air Base Bombed
35 Planes Destroyed
Claim Chinese
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
For Hitler's Birthday
Hitler's birthday is being pursued AMSTERDAM, Apr. 3 (Reuter).- A drive to collect scrap metal for with fanatical energy in Germany.
ancient
Every day the newspapers suggest new sources of supply and the people are being asked to give up Icoins and medals.
Sportsmen, who sacrificed trophies are being held up as model citizens.
their
A sturt in removing public monu- ments for the benefit of the metal collection has already been made, it is reported, in Prague and other places in the Protcetornate,
Trade Pacts To Stand Unchanged
CHUNGKING, Apr. 3 (UP). -It has been officially announced that a squadron of Chinese heavy learned from omefal quarters that LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter).-It is bombers to-day bombed a Japan-since the signature of the respective esc air base at Yuncheng, in war trade agreements, no approach. Shansi, where they destroyed 35 has been made by the British Gov- ernment to either Norway or Sweden grounded planes.
Another Chinese squadron bombed on the subject of restriction by them Yochow in northern Hunan where
of iron ore supplied to
to Germany. they set fire to a gasoline depot.
Mr.
Charles Hambro is now in Stockholm on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Warfare, but has
he
net regard the poleg is mus des day saw the vireless officials of the PROTECTION FOR taken with him no proposals for a
|fined as being in any way inconsist-
State and the Nazi party.
ent with the endeavour, to which
I was announced that he gave them Viscount Samuel also "attached"
instructions for the continuance of portance, to place our relations with their work in this war which has been the Japanese on a friendlier footing.ed upon Germany by England and
Sir Robert Craigie, he said, had rendered very valuable service in
this direction and it was for this purpose that he was specially con- cerned to promote In his speech.
S.M.C. ELECTION:
NEW MOVE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
SHANGHAI, Apr. 3 (UP).—The leading Ameri- can taxpayers here are dis. cussing the possibility of requesting the Consular body to persuade the Muni- cipal Council to postpone the local elections in view of the continued existence of ub- normal conditions in Shang- hai,
the
France.
The High Command of the German Army was also represented at the
meeting.
CHAMBERLAIN RE- SHUFFLES THE CABINET: IMPORTANT
CHANGES
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the
NAZI SHIPS.
AMSTERDAM, Apr. 3 (Reuter),-
correspondents In Berlin
Neutral
state that Germany undoubtedly pro- poses to protect her ships in Nor-
wegian waters,
Itler has conferred with Goering and others to discuss the necessary steps to be taken for the protection of the ships.
CHILDREN'S SPORTS
riew trade agreement with Sweden, inor are any proposals being made to Norway for a trade agreement to replace that signed last month.
MORE WARSHIPS
FOR FRANCE
PARIS, Apr. 3 (Reuter).-M. Cesar Campinchi, the French Navy Minister, stated before the Chamber Naval Commission that it had been decided to lay down a further number of warships of all types amounting to 200,000 tons.
French Shipping Losses M. Campinchi sald that the average monthly French tonnage sunk by U- boats was only half the tonnage sunit in September.
The Annual Children's Sports Meet- operations committee of the Waring of the Children's Playgrounds Cabinci.
Association, postponed Inst Saturday The Postmaster, General and
because of rain, is to take place to- the Southorn Playground,
German air attacks, of which there First Commissioner of Works will day at
Wanchal, commencing from 2.30 panlast seven months, have destroyed not have been several hundred during the have ranks which in peacetime would be equivalent to Cabinet rank.
Prizes will be distributed at 5.30 p.m.
more than 25,000 tons of shipping. Reuter's Lobby
by Lady MacGregor. All interested Correspondent gathers that Mr. Churchill's new post
are cordially invited to attend. will be well received,
Appointment Welcomed
Sir Samuel Hoare's apointment to Opposition To Japanese
the Air Ministry of which he has been SHANGHAI, Apr. 4 (Reuter)the leader twice before is, welcomed in-as-much as there have been grow- Japan's bid to gain control of International Settlement is to
being doubts as to whether or not some vigorously fought by the British and stimulus was not required there. Amerlenn communities.
committees to-day decided to rally The British and American election the voters round a platform and ask for the maintenance of the existing ratio of councillors Ave British, two American and two Japanese.
BIG DECREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Apr. 3 (UP)—The number of registered unemployed in Britain in the middle of March totailed 1,121,213 which is the lowest
gure since June 1929.
3 To 1 For Roosevelt
This total represents a decrease of NEW YORK, Apr. 3 (Router). The 384,000 since February which is one Democractic Party of Wisconsin hus of the largest decreases in one month voted to in support of President seen for many years Roosevelt for his third term oillee.
The other candidates supported Mr. John Garner, the Vice-President.
Substantial Improvement LONDON, Apr, 3 (Reuter)-Tho Ministry of Labour announces aubatantial improvement in the un- employment Aguren,
Between February 12 and March 11, the number of persons unemploy- ed felt by 383,000 to 1,121,000,
Compared with March, 1930, this was a reduction of 005,000.
Sir Samuel Hoare's previous asso- Admirnity is expected to bring re- clation with the Air Ministry and the
asurance to crities.
His close interest in the Air Minis- try has never tagged and he is known to have very definite views on the beat means of securing the maximum production by that department.
PRINCESS ROYAL REVIEWS TROOPS LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter). R.
H.
The Princess Royal to-day reviewed the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals at Aldershot.
by
She wore the uniform of Comman dant of the A.TS. and was received
Major-General Andrew Naughton Commander-in-Chief the Canadian forces.
Stock Exchange Is Quietly Steady
Rawalpindi Gift
To War Fund
For
Your Stomach's Sake When appetite falls, when you NEW DELHI, Apr. 3 (Reuter).— | have palna in the abdominal region. The Governor of Punjab to-day was heart-burn, flatulence, bad breath, contribution of ¦ Bauses, an inclination to vomli, just
presented with 14
£4,500 for the Viceroy's War Purive poses Fund by the people of the Rawalpindi district.
He said that it was fitting that the $
[name of their district should be for ever associated with the example of merchant cruiser, Rawalpindi, which the courage of the men of the British was sunk in the North Atlantic by Uhe German pocket battleship,
Deutschland.
THREE-POWER MILITARY TALKS
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter)-In the Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. A. Affairs, stated that conversations had Me-recently taken place between English, of French and Turkish military repre
sentatives regarding the military application of the treaty of mutual assistance.
LONDON, Apr. 3 (Reuter)The Stock Exchange to-day was quietly steady, Chinese loans advanced on unconfrmed rumours of the possl- bility of development the Customs Loan position...
In the Republican Primaries also held here Mr. Thomas Dewey, the District Attorney of New York, was given in 2 to 1 lead over Senator Vandenburgh.
In the somewhat complicated sys- lem of American politics one State's primary does not produce any con- A large part of the increase In crele result, but the present result is employment was due to an improve- regarded generally in the United ment in the weatlier conditions, but in States as an indication of President addition there has been a general in Roosevel's prosprets should he decide i crensa in industry activity from other I mainly small. to stand for his third term of office. CALISCA.
Gold-mining altares spurted short- ly before the close of trading, while the movements of other groups were
Wall Street was steady.
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