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August 9, 1940.
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TAXATION DOUBTS
Criticisms Directed Against Budget
LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter). On the commilice stage of the Finance Bill, Mr. Pethick Law- rence in the House of Commons to-day said the misgivings of the Labour Party as regards the Purchase Tax were by no means removed, but they did not wish to thwart the national effort and did not intend to oppose the passage of the tax.
The amendments the Labour Party would propose were not designed fo destroy any large part of the re-
venue.
Not Vory Attractive
Sir Percy Harris (Liberah) sald the tax was, not very much more attrae- ive than originally. The Chan- cellor had made valuable concessions
to family life, particularly in ex- empting children's clothes.
If the
the
tax was to produce reventie, House of Cummons would have to Join the Chinneellor in resisting samei of the amendments, but there was J real feeling that the tax on books was nyainst the best traditions of the country.
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Chancellor's Warning
Sir Kingsley Wood, replying, snid Jie had done his utmost to meet the views of members while retaining the purchase tax in a modified form, If he accepted all the amendments) relating to clothing, he would lose a taxable field of £315,000,000. Aguin, the omission of all articles charge- nble at a reduced rate would involve the loss of a taxable held of more than £350,000,000.
Obviously ho would not necept amendments of that character.
As far as newspapers and books were concerned, he would give care- ful attention to the debate but he hoped that members would realise that they were part of the taxable field.
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IMPORTANT CHANGE IN INDIA'S CONSTITUTION
Indian Representatives To Join Viceroy's Executive
SIMLA, Aug. 8 (Reuter)—A statement of far-reaching constitutional importance was made by the Viceroy of India to-day.
"Last October," said Lord Linlithgow, “His Majesty's Government again made clear that Dominion Status was their objective for India. They added that they were ready to authorise expansion of the Governor-General's. Council to include a certain number of representatives of the political parties, and they proposed the establishment of a consultative committee.
"Nor could they be parties to "In order to facilitate harmonious co-operation it wen obvious that some coercion of such elements into sub-| measure of agreement in-the-pro-mission to such government vinces between the major parties was
"There has been strong insistence i
a desirable prerequisite to their joint that the framing of a constitutional LONDON, Aug. 8 (Router).collaboration at the centre. Such on machine should be primarily the
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not responsibility of Indians themselves. His Majesty's Government are sympathy with that desire and wish to see it given the fullest practical expression subject to the fulfilment of the obligations which Britain's long connection with India hus goriler posed upon her.
Not The Right Moment "It is clear that the moinent, when
A suggestion that nurses agreement unfortunately was brought from overseas on an reached and in the circumstances no
progress was then possible." organised plan should supple-
After references to his endeavours ment the trained nurses avail to bring the political parties together, able here in view of the possi- the Viceroy proceeded: bility of heavy civilian casualties Differences Unbridged
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that the was mentioned by Mr. Malcolm
is clear
which prevented the MacDonald, the Minister of differences
achievement of national unity remain
Mr. MacDonald said recently given special consideration to the question.
Government's Appreciation
should
im-
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Health, in a written reply to a unbridged. Deeply as Ilis Majesty's the Commonwealth is engaged upon question in the House of Com- Government regret tils, they do not struggle for existence, is ut one ger.in which fundamental constitutional feel that they
longer, any mons to-day.
issues can be decisively resolved, but he had because of those differences, post-His Majesty's Government have
pone the expansion of the Governor General's Counell and the establish authorised me to declare that they will most readily consent to setting ment of a body which will more closely associate Indian public opinion up, after the conclusion of war with He was advised that our own re- with the conduct of the war by the the least possible delay, body re- ources should be sufficient, if used with the
presentative of the principal elements to their full extent, to render this Central Government.
"They have authorised me accord-in India's national life in order to framework of the new devise the but he would course unnecessary keep the matter under review. He ingly to invite a certain number of
aid in their power to hasten decisions expressed the Government's deep ap representative Indians to Join my constitution, and they will lend every Executive Council. They have preciation for the spirit that prompt anthorised mo further to establish aon all relevant matters to the utmost} ed a number of fellow citizens In
Meanwhile; they will welcome and other parts of the Empire to offer War Advisory Counell, which would degree. their services to the Mother country
representatives of promote in any way possible every Indian States and other interests insincere and practical step that may the national life of India as a whole." be taken by the Indians themselves to reach a basis of friendly agree- Government's Decision
pon the form which the ment, first upon the Declaring that full weight would post-war representative body should be given to the views of minorities arrive at conclusions, and secondly, In any revision of the constitutional upon the principles and outlines of machine, the Viceroy conilnued:
the constitution liselt,
Commons Approves
in this way, ·
Egypt Adopts New
Precautions
meet at regular intervals and which "Men would contain
"It goes without saying that His
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CAIRO, Aug. 8 (Reuter)-AK foreigners in Egypt,
except the Majesty's Government could not con- LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter)-The Diplomatic Corps, are required to template the transfer of their present register with the Police authorities by responsibilities for the peace and feature of the business in the House a decree published in the offeinl welfare of India to any system of of Commons this afternoon was the reading by Mr. L. S. Amery, Secre- Journal.
government whose authority is direct-tary of State for India and Burma, of
and powerful They are being registered with the ly denied by large
the Viceroy's statement. elements in India's national life. view to an Issue of identity cards.
The statement was well received among all parties.
HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
THE SOCIETY ASKS YOR
130,000
in 1910 to meet the increasing needs of sick and destitute children in Hongkong, against which the Income to date is $22,000 only.
In order to continue its work, The Society up- peals for the balance of
$13,000
before the close of the financial year on 31st, October,
The Soetoly" now administers" En over 3.000 children at eight Centres and, in addition, supports 20 chlidren at various Iralitutions and ou tables at its Crecha.
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U.S. HAVEN FOR WAR CHILDREN
British Submarine
Overdue
LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reu- ter).-A Admiralty com- munique states that the submarine Oswald (Lieut. Commår. Fraser), operat- in Mediterranean waters, is overdue and must be considered lost."
ing
An Italian communique has stated that 52 officers and men of the Oswald, including the commanding officer, are prisoners and unhurt.
The total complement was five officers and 50 ratings.
WORLD WAR DEBT
U.S. Considering New Form Of Action
DOMINIONS
& THE WAR
Active Co-Operation Is Govt's. Policy
LONDON, Aug. 8 (leuter).--In the Hotze of Lords to-day, Lord Davies naked whether Government, fullowing the precedent of the lust war proposed to invite Ministers of the Dominions to participate more directly in the condret of the war and to create a Supreme War Council which include representatives of the British Commonwealth and India.
Viscount Caldecote, Secretary for the Dominion, said: "The desir- ability of arranging perconal dis- cursions with Dominion Ministers wherever posable as a further methox of facilitating the closest possible co-operation between the war efforts of members of the British Commonwealth is constantly borne in mind by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom.
Useful Discussions
Dominions "Ministers from the visited London last autumn and use- ful discussions were then held on many subjects connected with the Other viglis Ly individunt Dominion Ministers have since taken place,
War.
The United Kingdom Government feel that the present moment is not opportune for inviting Dominion Ministers to London for an Imperial War Conference or other discussions, but they will certainly welcome such discussions if the occasion offers."
British Aid In Designing U.S. Tanks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (Reuter), Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Treasury, disclosed to-day that "Flanders British veterans of the pocket" are helping to adapt United States military tanks to modern war developments.
He said that the British Brigadier- General Pratt, as the official go-be- tween on Anglo-American contract negotiations, had already made Im- portant contributions to the United States tank design.
Mr. Morgenthau explained that the British are trying to buy tanks in the United States bat
09 it is unfeasible to build one type for the United States-and-another-for-Bri- lain, the British authorities have de- cided to pool their experience in or- der to produce standardised types usable in both counirlos.
BRITISH PROTEST TO RUMANIA Legation Messenger.
Is Molested
LONDON, Aug. 8. (Reuter).-It s learned in authorliative quarters in Loudon, says "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent, that the British Lega- tion at Bucharest is making a strong protest about the recent molestation by the Rumanian Police of a messen- ger employed by the British Legation. Information reaching London con- firmed that the messenter was taken to Police Headquarters, where he was and required to give eer- questioned tain information, and that upon his refusal to give this, he was threatened with a revolver.
The British Legation is calling for an immediate inquiry and punish- ment of the person responsible.
BURMA ROAD
DENIAL
LONDON, Aug. # (Reuter).- "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent: learns authoritatively that the Japonese naval spokesman's sugges→ tion in Tokyo that war materials are WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (Reu-still proceeding by the Burina Read ter),Mr. Henry Morgenthau. is devoid of foundation. Secretary of the Treasury, at a It is also pointed out that medica! Press conference to-day disclosed supplies which the spokesman men- tloned are not among the categories, that the United States was the transport of which is forbidden considering the possibility of by the agreement. taking the World War debt payment out of the "Frozen" French funds in the United
States.
Mr. Morgenthau added that before
UNITED STATES
AND RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. (Beutery.
WASHINGTON, Aug. B (Reuter), - compromise bill providing for giving temporay haven in the United the French funds are released, hoMr. Sumner Welles, the Assistant States to European children under 10 wanted to see "what happens to Secretary of State, indicated to-day years, totalling at an estimated 200,-American investments and debts over that the United States and Soviet Russia were seeking a general in- 000, was speedily and practically thero."
"In their relations. unanimously approved by the House Asked whether the "freezing" reprovement
Representatives Immigration gulations
Commenting on the conversatlon German-occupied countries, also he had yesterday with M. Oumonsky, Committee to-day,
The plan would remain in force applied to Germany, Mr. Morgenthau the Soviet Ambassador in Washing- for two years.
said, "No. Any amount of money can ton, Mr. Welles said that many ques- concerning Husso-American The bill, which applies to children be sent to Germany and there is tions from all invaded countries, provides nothing we can do, about it. It is relations were discussed, a friendly *constructive "attitude":· being for the issuance of temporary visitors ailly, but we are at peace with and
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