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DEMARCHE IN BERLIN German Policy Of Faits Accompli "Unacceptable"

Paris Urging That Firm Stand Be Taken

Paris, To-day.

It is understood that M. Charles Corbin, French Ambassador in London, has been instructed to suggest to the British Government that a joint or separate demarche should be made to Ger- many on the lines that continuance of the po- licy of confronting Europe with faits accompli is unacceptable, as well as interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and that both Governments are opposed to all acts of force.

It is believed the French Government is pressing for a firm stand to be taken, and want the ac- tual terms of the proposed demarche to be dis- cussed at an early date.-Reuter.

KEEPING OUT OF WAR BRITAIN'S POLICY

London, To-day.

First aim of the Government's polley was to maintain peace

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ARMED TRAWLERS MACHINE-GUN COAST

Canton, To-day.

The coast of Tong Ka Wan was machine-gunned yesterday afternoon by three Japanese arm- ed trawlers. One Japanese des. troyer appeared in the vicinity but did not shell the villages.

Fortunately no one was hit by any of the bullets fired from the

trawlers Our Own Correspon- dent.

FOUR WARSHIPS OFF BOCCA TIGRIS

VIENNA STATEMENT

Vienna, To-day.

Canton, To-day. An official announcement, de- Four Japanese warships ap- scribed as completing the list of peared near Bocca Tigris yester- measures agreed at Berchtesga- day afternoon, according to a den between Herr Hitler and Dr. report to the Canton anthorities the Commander of the Schuschnigg, states that Austrian from Nazis will have the opportunity Forts.

for legal activities within the After dark yesterday they con- framework of the Fatherland centrated their searchlights on Front and all other Austrian in- the forts and the Pearl River stitutions.

In addition, Germany will take measures to enforce the existing. prohibition against interference in Austrian internal affairs,

A similar communique sued in Berlin.-Reuter.

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WATCHING CLOSELY

London, To-day. When the Commons met, yester- attack us, said the Prime Minis-day morning the Foreign Secretary was unable to add to the Inform- ter, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in

that anyone would be afraid to

a speech at Birmingham_lastation which he gave yesterday on night.

We must see that the conflicts in Europe and the Far East do not spread and that we do not become involved in them. ?.

We should not merely be con- tent to stay still and hope for peace. It is our duty to take every opportunity to take active steps to remove what may cause another war.

GENERAL ELECTION Referring to labour talk of an immediate general election, Mr. Chamberlain said that the Gov ernment had a great deal of work to do before its mandate. was exhausted.

We are making wonderful progress in rearmament and

the Austrian situation.

He said: "The House will, how- ever, be aware of the interest which His Majesty's Government have always taken and will con- tinue to take in the Austrian ques- tion, not only on its own account, but in relation to Central Europe as a whole. They are, therefore, watching the situation closely. British Wireles

daily are constructing weapons and equipment which are mak- ing us stronger and stronger.

Already we cán say that as a result of this new strength, Bri. tain is listened to in the cou cile of Europe, not a few yeark

ANOTHER ALLEGED FORGER GANG CAUGHT

Following series of raids by the Police last week on forgery gangs another important cap- ture has been made by the au- thorities in the neighbourhood of Wanchai, it is revealed to-day.

Six persons, including three wo- men, were taken into custody fol- lowing a raid on a house behind the Grand Theatre în Queen's Road East last Monday morning.

Large quantities of material us- ed in making forged bank-notes of Chinese banks, and several thou- sands of finished forged notės were found on the premises.

The raid was kept secret until yesterday when the police complet- ed their investigations.

The six persons appeared- fore the Magistrate this morning at the Central Police Court.

Delta, but made no attempt to shell the Forts.

This morning the vessels were reported to be still in the neigh- bourhood of the Bocca Tigris.- Our Own Correspondent.

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