1937-11-30 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMB 30 1937

ANGLO-FRENCH VIGILANCE ON FAR EASTERN CRISIS Complete Unanimity In London Conversations

STATESMEN RANGE

FAR AND WIDE IN DISCUSSION

London, To-day.

"WE only came out when unanimity was reach- ed," was the smiling remark by the French Premier, M. Camille Chautemps, at the conclu- sion of yesterday evening's Anglo-French con- versations.

His remark denotes the success of the first day's

business, ranging over a wide field.

Firstly, Lord Halifax reported on his impressions in his German visit, and then the statesmen explored the colonial question in all its aspects

CONDITION

FOR GERMANY

London, To-day.

According to some French observers, it is believed that at the Anglo-French talks it was agreed that Germany's

colonial claims be discussed only if Germany discusses a general pacific settlement. Reuter.

DANZIG IS AND

EXPLOSION AT HUDDERSFIELD DYE WORKS

An explosion the windows of distance aroun works in Hudd

A shed was injured

London, To-day

some

Noise of the explosion could be heard twelve miles away, while places up to six miles distant felt the shock of the explosion. Reuter

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and agreed that further examination would be WILL BE GERMAN BRITISH MILITARY

necessary.

exhibition in

MISSION TO PORTUGAL

London, To-day. Lord Cranborne, Under-Foreign

Berlin, To-day. The leader of the Nazi Party in Thereafter the situation of the France nor England plan any deci Little Entente was debated, in view sive change of foreign policy. It is Danzig, opening an of M. Yvon Delbos departure for again emphasised that the revision Westphalia yesterday, declared that Warsaw on Thursday, after which of the Franco-Soviet Pact will not Danzig was, is and will be German. he will visit Bucharest, Belgrade be discussed and the colonial ques: "It can now openly be stated," he Secretary. announced in the House and Prague.

tion, the Far East crisis and the declared, that Danzig is ruled by of Commons yesterday that a Bri Ferrish military mission is visiting When the Far East was dis- Spanish problem will be chief sub- men who take orders from

With especial Hitler" cussed, both sides fully agreed jects of discussion.

on the seriousness of the posi- satisfaction the press states that the tion and the need for vigilance to safeguard their interests, Finally, views were exchanged on Spain.

CO-OPERATION-

In the sum, both sides expressed a desire to co-operate with all other countries, though it is real- ised that much preparation is necessary before actual negotia tions came in sight.

visit of Lord Halifax to Germany seems to be understood in Paris, and adds that just as the Berlin-Rome Axis must be accepted as a fact, so must also the special relations be- tween France and England be re- cognised.

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that

NO DANGER OF WAR British official circles, however, it is stated are now convinced there is no acute danger of war in M. Chantemps, interviewed by Europe, and the time has now come Reuter, expressed great pleasure at to endeavour to solve tensions the course of events which reveal parleys. ed the full solidarity of the two governments.

TOUR OF WORLD

"We not only made a tour of the horizon but a tour of the world," he declared.

Declining to commit the impro- priety of disclosing details, M Chantemps added that the confer- ence would be resumed to-day.

"A communique will be issued in

by

It is stated that the outcome of the British and French conversa- tions will be communicated to Ber- lin and Rome in course of this week. The Prime Minister, it is added, will make a second and more explicit statement on Lord Halifax's visit to Germany in the House of Commons: before the week-end. The Premier

will however refuse to make the visit the subject of a debate. Trans- Ocean

the afternoon but we shall finish AMERICAN WIVES

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WEEK OF DECISIONS

Londen, To-day.

MAY RETURN

Washington, To-day. Admiral Harry Yarnell, United

week of decisions" is what al- States commander-in-chief in the

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most the entire London press calls Far East, has informed the the next few days, with the visit of thorities at the naval base in Manila the French Premier and Foreign that Washington has no objection to Minister

return of wives and dependents of The conference between the officers and men of the Asiatic Fleet French and British statesmen will and Marine Corps to Shanghai now probably be over by noon. An im- that conditions are getting quieter. portant addition to the programme-Renter.

has been an invitation to lunch at

Buckingham Palace, on which occa

sion Lord Halifax and the Foreign JAPAN AND FRANCO

Secretary, Mr. Eden, will also be present This invitation by the King is cited by the press as indicat

ing the importance of the visit.

Tokyo, To-day.

It is learned authoritatively that

The consensus of the lengthy com-Japan will formally recognise ments in all papers seem to show General Franco on December that the opinion prevails that neither Reuter.

TYPHOID IN CROYDON

London, To-day.

Portugal next February for the

purpose of establishing contact with the approp thorities and reviewing mati common interest

QUEEN MARY VISITS CITY

Queen Mary

At noon yesterday typhoid cases in Croydon had reached 235, though there have been no further deaths formal visit to There were nine cases in the last land mspected

24 hours, but the rate of increase premises for is now less rapid-Reuter.

hour Renter.

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