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theore
the
from
ΤΟ MEMBERS
Official
Japan Makes
Overtures To Britain
submit that represents 11 certain degree of optimism. Several Members have reminded us that of recent years actual revenue has exceeded
and, therefore, should of what I stated in connection with estimate the general reserve balance, or so continue to do so, and that we should DEEDS AS WELL AS WORDS called surplus balances at the last be satisfied with thinking that all
meeting of this Council, the Hon. Mr will be well and that everything
of point view wil TWO events were reported by Tre-fong proposes that we should the revenue
LONDON, Feb. 19 (Reuter).The Japanese Foreign Minis- to automatically turn out satisfactorily. cable yesterday which can be have recourse to this balance
One Member has gone so far as to ter, "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent learns, has addressed a calculated to make a substantial Bnance war expenditure next year,
accuse me
of conservallam, caution special message to Mr Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, In and he adds the interesting contribution towards dispelling medieval survival which a
argument that a balance is and pessimism. It by pessimism he which he offers to take whatever action be needed to restore
modern means endeavouring to foresee and
normal conditions not only in the Far East but anywhere in the tension which has grown to such proportions in this part of state has no need to keep. 11 may obviate difficulties, I confess I am
be possible in a totalitarian economy pessimistic, and nothing that I have the world.
In the specchies of Hon. This official endorsement of the world. One was the an-to dispense with a balance as it is heard
with normal Members to-day has relieved my the proposal made by Mr. Ishii, nouncement that Mr Shigemitsu, backing for currency, but this Culony pessimism.
possible to dispense the Japanese Ambassador to does not possess a self-con
t-self-contained eco-sought to build up hidden reserves the Japanese spokesman yester London, had shared a long con-nomy and is largely an entrepot for and have written off expenditure in-day gives it a very different im
only wish
portance from the apparently versation with Mr R. A. Butler, China and is prosperity depends ocurred on food reserves.
the had mare hidden reserves to con- casual suggestion of a sub- during which the Ambassadora large extent, I submit,
soundness anti orthodoxy of its fess to. The expenditure on food gave an assurance that Japanese nances and the confidence they in-reserves has not been written off, ordinate official.
It becomes a serious approach from does not intend to attack either spire both locally and in China, though it la not possible to estimate British or Dutch territory in the I stated at the last meeting that how much of it will be recovered, and the head of a government which is are at present dealing with the in contractual relationship with Ger- Pacific; the other was the arrival our reut balance was about $7 million
dollars. I exaggerated.
Ir these many and Italy although Mr Ishii in Singapore of thousands of
re for next year.
have to be maintained expressly stated that those countries Widows' & Orphans' Fund Australian troops, fully-equipped.eserve-balance-of-this-Colony throughout the year there is bound had not been consulted,
Naturally-Mr-Matsuoka's message ed with the considera-
ns
on
actuarial in-
*
It is said that I have
Taxation
Exchange At A Glance
SELLING
T.T. London Demand London
Shanghai
T.T.
T.T. Singapore
TT. Japan T.T. Indla -T.T.-U.S.A.
T.T. T.T. Batavin
Manila
Bangkok
T.T. Salgon
TT. France
T.T.
Switzerland
TT. Australia
4 in/s D/P London
- BUYING
4 m/s L/C London
1/3
1/346
.25%
Nom.
30 d/s India
.84
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s France
U.S. Cross rate in London 4.02% U.S. Cross rate In NY....4.02
with the most modern war
1 have informed Hon. Members un to be a loss in turnover and replace materials, who are to remain in previous occasion is impressed with ment whatever eventual sum may will be received Malaya with other British.and a trust in so far as the compulsory find its way to revenue. And to ilon which the authority of the sender Indian forces for the purpose of contributions of Government oflcers charge the cost to expenditure in-demands but there is not likely to be
to the Widows and
and Orphans Pen- stead of opening a ruspense account any variation in the general and in- defending the States against any sons Scheme have been paid to re- is the proper way to maintain con- mutable principles of British policy.
Eden's Statement attack which might be launched, venue and no fund has been estab-tro in the hands of the legislature.
which
LONDON, Feb. 19 (Reuter)-In- lished to meet the outgoings Both Mr Shigemitsu's state- Government has undertaken to It has been alleged that by these vited at question time to-day to make ment and the arrival of Austra
devices and on the pretext of an a statement on the Far Eastern situa So far, income in this connection lian reinforcements indicates a has exceeded expenditure, but the unbalanced budget I have raised the lion, Mr R. A. Butler, Under-Secret-
"though itbogey
Income Tax. I do not pro-ary for Foreign Affairs, said that as sald without realistic attitude by Japan and position is not
been increased tension over cannot be sald the British Empire, to the situa-vestigation how
carmarked for this fund, war Revenue Committee, but it is
can well be left to the reconstituted in events, hotably over the dis- tion in the Far East, and both should be how many million dollars on to discuss that matter, which the House was aware there had re-
is that position am afraid the events are heartily welcome. but
A Japanese official spokesman had Furthermore, there must be the reserves with which the Hon.y duty to point out, as the Ilon. pute between Indo-China and Thai-
Mr Ll Tse-long wishes to meet next Mr Dodwell has stated that this land.
Colony
is ridiculously lightly taxed taken into consideration Mr year's extraordinary commitments do
In comparison with Home, and in my made a statement to the press yester Butler's ridicule of the sugges-not morally exist, though they can opinion it must have balances, and day which will doubtless come to the tion that the disposition of to a certain extent be made avaliable adequate balances, not only to meet attention of members of the Ilouse.
In an emergency,
Yosuke Matsuoka, the Japanese British armed forces in Malaya
I agree with him that balances an emergency but to even out the
LONDON, Feb. 19 (Reuter)-A big:" in any way denoted intentions of may properly be used to meet an fat and the lean years if any planned
development is to be undertaken. but only a financial emer-
who have joined aggression; that statement was
Cinergency,
In this connection I would state in courteous terms and on the same scarcely necessary. Britain rency and there is none such at pre- that Sir Geoffry, Northcote, shortly general lines as the statement just trial of officers
sent, and I
to treat next decline
farre before he departed on leave, instruct-referred to. The terms of the com- General da Gaulle's movement is to miles west of Vichy, states a Vichy. does not seek. in this part of the budget, though Including red me to prepare a programme for munication, are at present receiving (begin on February 25 at Gannat, ten world anything more than the defence expenditure, as an einer-
dispatch to the official German newa No Compromise
agency. maintenance of the status que as rency and not mainly a normal bud- this Colony in connection with the due attention.
But if we have no balance to Colonial Development and Welfare
LONDON, Feb, 10 (Reuter)--"Brl-
The proceedings will not be open. provided for in a number of get.
considerable time on the tain will not entertain peace proposals to the public. international treaties. This has draw on to meet unforeseen expendl-Scheme, which I have falled to do.
ture how are we to carry ont
The it
I have spent consimore I lavesugated until a complete victory has been been so explicitly declared and experience of the recent loan is a problems or they appeared and the gained," is the categorical reply of revealed that no nation can be warning that we cannot borrow at the greater they
year's
Mr. Eden had received from Mr Foreign Minister, a special message
Vichy Trial
in any two minds about it. To least at a reasonable rate of interest. necessity for elaborate planning eme me tag on the Japanese man's FOR WAR AREA
the same aseurance,
before the Issue, as the
#
on
Recent Loan
bracing harbour development, town menting spokesman's suggest otherwise is a deliberate distortion of clear
Incidentally the Hon. Mr Tam has planning and slum clearance, agri-statement that Japan is ready to facts and
misinterpreted my remarks in that culture and fisheries, health and, mediate in any war if invited to do Overscas Chinese To Visit
I education became increasingly spo
The London authority that the points out
Chungking knowledge. Japan, in particu- connection. I deplored nothing.
that it is most
CHUNGKING, Feb. 20 (Central lar, can accept this without stated that Government took up to parent.
In fact, it decided on that Fisheries & Agriculture
Japanese spokesman should feel qualms, and the cause of so much.
amount
Sing- on to make such an offer News) Mr Aw Boon-haw, Chinese- All that we have been able to do
called
magnate of Singapore, Mr. Li much of the political tension and prospectus indicates and was not left has been to include with the ap-
in conditions not appreciate the
fongkong and several other overseas worry in the Orient would with that amount in its hands; but the proval of all Members of this Coun- adding, "The Japanese evidently do kiu, well-known Chinese leader in
war Chinese leaders are
coming
to CHUNG evaporate if Mr Shigemitsu's de- fact remains that there was little eil, provision for the Fisheries Re Europe brought about by
search Station and the Experimental started by their ally. As the British
king shortly to
to Investigate Industrial claration could be accepted with public response.
In my experience this Colony never Agricultural Station in the New Premier emphasised over and over
Commission
Overseas The enjoys a prolonged period of financial Territories in next year's estimates
Affairs, the Ministry of Social Wel- Very pointedly Mr Sumner normality with a steady and reason to be met from Colonial funds. That again, there can be no compromise" conditions in the interior.
New Life Movement fare, the Chungking Municipal Gov- Welles observed this week that ably predictable income. It is either is only a small proportion of what is
Enjoying a
boom or sultering front a required. the United States prefers deeds depression. At present I submit it is
It may be said that such develop-
CHUNGKING, Feb. 10 (Central ernment and other government or
ganisations concerned..are making. to words by Japaneso spokesmen having a boom, and in spite of the ment is not practical politles at the when it comes to a question of high cost of living a great number present time. That may be so but Newa)-Chungking observed
ure enjoying the budget was framed as I stated seventh anniversary of the New Life Preparations to welcome them.
contests, exhibitions, muss weddings, Native Sympathy For
and special Pacific, implying, and rightly 50, urge local expenditure on defence defence and social services.
Allied Cause that words have become rather has served to pump consumers' pur- There is no appressive taxation in athletic competitions
Madame Chiang Kai-shek started cheap and in more cages than chasing power into the pockets of Ilongkong at this time, and I submit movie shows.
now taxation pro-
LONDON, Feb. 10 (Houtor).-Na- one, meaningless. Undoubtedly many and has stimulated trade. If that none
lime
able to this Colony
the newly-completed Loyalty tives of Tanganyika, in the areas of to meet posed is oppressive and that this the anniversary observance by open- provide Japan has manoeuvred herself its expenditure, even swollen by our Colony ought to be able to into a delicato position in the defence requirements, it is now, and from its current revenue all the ex- Memorial Hall of the New Life Social Walkizi and Ngrumbl are determined citize their part along with other of the Empire in helping the Far East, but there is still plenty that expenditure should be met so penditure included in these estimates Service Centre,
London men and women rendered of opportunity to free horself far as possible, and I submit that and even additional expenditure if from the shackles and to avoid means entirely, from current revenue. necessary. I appent to Ilon. Mem-
bers not to spend the mengre re- In mind that the purpose of that ex-homeless through the "blitz."
They have donated respectively BU plunging the Pacific into the
The revenue calculations for next serves inherited from the past nor to penditure is largely defence and maelstrom of war. The right year are based on the continuation of seek an overdraft on the future, but social services, or, if I may otherwise and 125 head of cattle, their most
distress of the air-rald homeless. kind of deeds, as well as the the present prosperity of the Colony to endeavour to meet current expen- express it, the preservation and pro- cherished possession, to relieve the right kind of words, are needed. and in the present world situation Iditure from current revenue, bearing motion of our civillaation.
In this
the
international relations in the of people red protony oven the tilrendy to make duc provision for Movement with meelings, voentional
at any
Continued Prosperity
of the
to