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Trade Pact Negotiations
German Navy Disaster Soviet Response To
Alters Entire Balance Of Power
British Note
A Look Through The "Telegraph"
50 YEARS AGO
May 3, 1000.
The House of Commons hns read the
Deceased Wife's Slaters Dill a second Lime.
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Countering Subversion
Home Secretary To Take Measures
LONDON, May 2 (Router).—
LONDON, May 2 (Reuter),— In the House of Commons co-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, in reply to Mr.
Mr. Percival Bpencer, the well known In the House of Commons to-day, C. R. Attlee, said that a reply aeronaut and parachutisi, arrived in Singa- Sir John Anderson, the Home had been received from the pore on the 20th Der team twice Secretary, was questioned with
from Calcutta and says Soviet Government regarding Press intends during his stay to five regard to subversive journals one of those aertal performances which have caused such a sensation among the and organisations. LONDON, May 3 (Reuter).—Continuing his state the trade agreement.
ruis reply, he said, while not hundreds of thousands of spectators who
The Home Secretary Baid that an proposals. have witnessed them during the Indian uny
concrete ment on operations in Norway in the House of Commons, making
the general altitude of the tour.
We are informed that Mr. Spencer will attempt to suppress statements which also give balloon azcent and parachute may be open to objection on the Mr. Chamberlain said that in just over three weeks the Soviet Government.
It was being given the most careful descents at Datavia and other Dutch German naval losses amounted to a serious figure. consideration by the departments towns, Hongkong. Shanghai and Nagasaki, ground that the language used is in- the desideratumn of course being that the accurate or immoderate would involve They included twa cápital ships damaged, certainly three concerned with a view to discovering places visited have facilities for supply very extensive interference with the
accessary, Mr. Spencer la could be reached taking into account although, if
"What I am considering is a guarded prepared to manufacture the necessary or four cruisers sunk, 11 destroyers sunk, five U-boats sunk and which a trade agreementing the gas required to infate the balloon. liberty of the Press.
supplies of hydrogen in the absence of a and limited provision to enable action gas company,
30 transports and store ships sunk or scuttled,
The losses sustained by the tion similar to Mr. Chamberlain's in Royal Navy in the same period the House of Commons.
Lord Shell (Labour) sold that he were four destroyers, three sub would comply with the Government's marines, sloop and five traw-request not to debate the statement, lora. Five other warship were but at the same time they, as a party, damaged by air attack and one were far from happy concerning cer- the preparations store ship sunk by a U-boat tuin events and
made to deal with them. torpedo.
It would seem from these figures, he said, that whereas the strength and efficiency of the Royal Navy had been fle, if at all affected. the injury to the German had been so substantial as to alter the entire balance of naval power: and
Navy
to permit the important re- | distribution of the main Allled flccta.
"In this connection,"
con- he
at
In Any Case, Why Insult The Poor Beasts?
LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).
Unued, "I might mention that itAmidst the welter of war news, has been thought possible to divert crisis news and tension news, an ike more normal distribution Rhips In the Mediterranean which item of sporting news appears for some time has been affected which forms some comic relief. The Nazi chler of the rotting Bat by our requirements in the North
racing has given a warning that ruce Eca.
must not be named Adolf, horses
Ribbentrop. Hermann or
He also announces that only names considered to be in good luste by the racing authorities may be used.
"The Brisis and French battle fleet with cruisers und auxiliary crofiy is already in the eastern basin of the Mediterranean on its way to Alexandria."
Nazis Lose Thousands
It has been suggested that this is due to a fear that one day a horse Turning to the Norwegim cam-Adolf or Hermann might be allowed paign, Mr. Chamberlain said that the to come home among the also-rans. German losses amounted to many
thousands.
strike the
Nazi Coal For
Italy
"It is far too soon to Norwegian balance sitert yet," he sold, "for the campaign has merely concluded a single phase in which It is safe to say that if we have noi achleved our objective neither have
ROME, May £ (Reuter)The the Germans achieved theirs. Their
Minister of Comununications, Signor Josses are far greater than ours.
"But I would take this opportunityVenturi, writing to Signor Mussolini
on
borne
indicated
the war situation.
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Swedish-Soviet Talks
A common notion, which seem to be to be taken in serious cases of pro- PARIS, May 2 (Reuter)Accord-upset by the auccmx of parachuting, ie paganda deliberately designed ing to a despatch from Stockholm, the that a fall through the air of hundred impede national war efforts," he said. economic negotiations which Sweden feet or so is necessarily fatal. Leaps of suicides from lofty bridges have been has begun with the Soviet are re-supposed to kill before the body reactied garded as
the ground. There can no longer be the slightest doubt, necording to Mr. Spencer, quarters."
The exchanges under consideration upon this paint. At Bombay, the siler day, he dropped between 200 and 300 feet would amount to about £0,000,000,
before the parachute opened," and this Sweden Is anxious to receive in ex-drop was to all insere there anything i
and purposes n change for machinery such products fall of that extent.
In the old theory, the results in such a as petroleum and metals which she case would be asphyxiation. Fean no longer obtain from Germany
or the Allies.
"H.K. Stock
Market
The
following quotations
BANKS
Wera;
25 YEARS AGO
May 3, 1013. Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- Sweden is also being solicited by According to Renter's Amsterdam cor-ket this moraing. Germany.
11 is stated that envoys respondent the Kaiser and Prince teary of Prussia. have inspected the Antwerji from Berlin have already renched fortifications, harbour and abmarine Stockholm and have begun negotia-yarda. Both loaked well, but older. The Hans apparently aiming at soothing visit was kept secret for fear of any at- the apprehensions of the Swedish tempt on the Kaiser's life. government and the people.
Western Front Activity
Was
10 YEARS AGO
May 4, 1930. Against Worcestershire to-day the Aus tralians plied up a total of 482 runs for ibo low of eight wickets, the innings be 'ing marked by the dispiny of D. Brad-
man, of New Bouth as who scored
230 runs.
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Wide interest has been shown, not only. In Kowloon but also in other parts of the Colony, in the arrangements being made to welcome the new Governor on the occa- alan of fi first visit to the Peninsula. It is the first time in the history of long- kong that such a celebration has taken
PARIS, May 2 (Reuter).-To-day's communique says that there activity of contact units.
An encounter between patrois in place, and the event will mark another the Vosges turned to our advantage.stage In the progress of Kowloon.
During operations in the North Sea, one of our destroyers was seri- ously damaged. One of our patrol ships was, sunk by a mine.
On the other hand, one of our marines torpedoed an enemy marine.
Admiral Stark's Warning
Not A Sideshow "We have no intention of allow. ing Norway lo become a sideshow but traffle, ins met virtually with com-Naval Operations, nelther are we going to be trapped forces into such a dispersal of as would leave us dangerously weak at the vital centres.
"We know that our enemy holds the central position. They have im-
our
of
Members of the Kowloon Cricket Club
yesterday received notice of an extra-
ordinary general meating-la be held in the Club house on Friday. May B, when slib-several important proposals will be dis- sub-cussed, including the building of a new
Club house at a total cost of $60,000.
5 YEARS AGO
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May 3, 1933. The entire British nation, as represented by the political fraders in the House of Commonsforcefully condemns the atil- tude and policy of the German Govern ment with respect to armaments and peace structure of Europe generally.
Str Austen Chamberlain brought the House cheering to is feat when he said: "It Germany of nations and it won't joins the may instead of seeking to persuade she means to extort or Impose fier will, she will find this country in her
U.S. Naval Strength of addressing a warning both to this states that the efforts to meet Italy's
May Be Insufficient entire demand for foreign coal by House and to the country.
imports from Germany, following WASHINGTON, May 2 (Heuter); path, and with this country that Hrent free -Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of commonwealth which centres around it. Britain's cnbargo
informed the and she will meet a force that once again United States Chamber of Commerce will be her master." plete success.
The letter says that the program to-day that the present United States
delivery n monthly called for 1,000,000 tons and during April Italy aval strength might not be suff
country to protect the cient future. received 980,000 tons,
He declared that the minimum re- defence was to keep up the fleet to of the army, which require more
elaborate training the 5-5-3 rullo,
of the Washington Treaty.
Admiral Stark spoke after the Chamber
called for faster United States arming on a "Pay as We Go" basis.
General military conscription will into force in Germany on October 1. comet int, plan. according to authoritative eireles 20 to train for one year the various clases called up. but there will be voluntary schemes of service În special units, such
mense forees always mounted ready BRITISH PLEDGE quirement for self-reliance and self-an the Air Force and the motorised sec
for attack and an attack
be
launched with lightning rapidity in
any one of the many fields.
"We know that they are prepared invade
to
and would not scruple Holland or Belgium or both.
"Or it may be that their savage; hordes will be hurled against their Innocent neighbours in south-east Europe.
RENEWED
To Fight On Until Norway Is Free
LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).—A further pledge that Britain will night until the freedom of the Norwegian people has been restored was given
May Attack England "They might well do more than one of these things attempt a large scale in a speech yesterday by Sir Kingsley attack on the Western Front or at-Wood, Lord Privy Seal, tempt a lightning swoop country.
1s on
indeed
to
had
Another Gesture To India
General Goering, Premier of Prussia, in an address to-day declared that Germany) was prepared, and suficiently strong, to meet on nitnck from any quarter. There was no longer any use in talking about equality of armaments in the air; that hon already been attained.
General Goering wound up by saying that Cerniany jas done something decisive for peace. She has rearmed.
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League of Nations circles to-day wel. camed the algnature of the Franco-Soviet Fact of mutual assistance in the event of Aggression occurring against either site. LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)On is felt that the treaty a within the com
DELS of the League Covenant and is cai- Ribbentrop's explanation of the
system Gernuan attack on Norway deceived behalf of the British Government, the culated to strengthen the
Viceroy of India will welcome any collective securlly. "It would be foolish
no one, he said.
Referring to the fore gathering plans for the setting up of a com- reveal to the enemy our conception
public opinion could discuss various of the strategy which is best cal-in the near Middle East, he said that mittee in which representatives of culated to secure their defeat.
"But this can be Bald for it is They were there for whatever duty points of view. obvious that we must not so dis- they might be called on to face and Under-Secretary for Indin, Sie Hugh
these were not a menace to anyone.
perse our forces as to weaken our their presence, he said, would fortify freedom of action in vital emer our good friends in Egypt and gencies which may at any moment Turkey.
arise.
Ve must seize every chance as we have done and shall continue to
do in Norway to inflict damage upen the enemy.
But we must not allow
ourselves to forget that a long -term of strategy will win the war.
said is only an interim statement,
"Certain operations are in progress
FRENCH PROTEST
TO JAPAN
PARIS, May 2 (UP) is off-
This was announced to-day by the
O'Neill.
He said that any plans for such a committee must obviously come from the parties directly concerned.
Young Ministers To Be Retained
KING AND QUEEN| CONTINUE TOUR
LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)-Con. tinuing their tour of south Lan- cashire, Their Majesties the King and Queen to-day visited more armament factories where they saw tanks at all stages of construction.
They later watched one tank being put through a test run.
They spent Wednesday night at the Hotel Royal which is situated on the
"Let me repeat that what I have elatly announced that the French LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).—In the
Ambassador to Tokyo has protested House of Commons to-day, the Prime shores of Lake Windemere, to the Japanese Foreign Once against Minister, naked whether it was his the Japanese bombing of the Yunnan Intention to retain in rallway on April, 20 and 30.
and we must do nothing which might jeopardise the lives of those engaged in them."
Discussion Postponed LONDON, May: 2 (Router).-Both Mr, C. R. Alice (Leader of the La-
UNITED STATES
bour Opposition) and Sir Archibald AND GREENLAND
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" COPENHAGEN, May 2 (UP).—In connection with Washington reports
the Govern- ment those Ministers under 40 years'
of
age who are. At and eligible for military service, replied in the afflem-
alive.
Greece Calls Up More Reserves
Sinclair (Leader of the Liberal Op- position) agreed that it was inad- visable to have a discumion to-duy, and Mr. Chamberlain then announced that next Tuesday there would be a that United States consuls are being ATHENS, May 2 (Reuter).-Ten further statement and discussion on sent to Greenland, the Official Danish classes of reserve officers are called tho war altuation.
News Agency to-day reports that the up for a month's training. They will
·Statement in Lords
Donish Government is considering be called four serien, the first of LONDON, May 2 (Reuter).In the sending a Commission of experts to which must report on May 15. The House of Lords to-day, Lord Hankey the United States "to take care of highest rank of non-commissioned made a atatement on the war altun Dunish interests in Greenland." oneers in included In the call-up,
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Enduring Policy Of Non-Involvement
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Woodring To Give Up Office
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, May 2 (UP).— Mr. Harry Woodring, Secretary of War, said he is leaving the Cabinet next January regardless of whether or not President Roosevelt runs for a third term.
He said the decision is purely for personal reasons.
partment of the Red Cross.
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LONDON, May 2 (Reuter)-The
THE TRUTH
in 1940 to meet the Increasing needs of sick
which the Income to date is $12,000 only, In order to continue its work, the Society appeals for the balance of $23,000 before the close of the financial year on 31st October, Stock Exchange was brighter and OTTAWA, May 2 (Reuler)-Com-A copy of the Annual Report for 1939 may be more active to-day owing to largementing on Mr. Chumberlain's state obtained from: Investment interest,
ment, the "Ottawa Journal" remarks Mr. A. McKELLAR, C.A.
c/o Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co., Gift-edged holdings advanced that the British people are not afraid
P. & O, Building olls recovered after of the truth, steadily and
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