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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 22, 1939

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Joint Declaration To Create United Front Against Nazis

LIKELY TO BE

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COUCHED IN

GENERAL TERMS

London, To-day.

CZECH BALANCES IN LONDON

London, To-day. · In the House of Commons yes-

chequer, Sir John Simon, intro- duced a Bill to implement the de- cision instructing banks to with- hold Czecho-Slovakian balances of gold and securities without the Treasury.-Reuter.

A joint declaration announcing the four powers' terday the Chancellor of the Ex-

solidarity in the event of further German acts of aggression, which Britain is sponsoring, will probably be couched in general terms, writes a diplomatic observer.

It is understood the document will contain no de-

finite commitments or elaborate clauses. The text is being considered by the four Govern- ments concerned - Britain, France, the Soviet and Poland — and nothing official is likely to emerge until to-day or to-morrow (Thursday).

HOSTILITY IN

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IMPORTANT TALKS WITH COLONEL BECK

Warsaw, To-day.

The British Ambassador, Sir Ho- ward Kennard, called at the Polish Foreign Ministry yesterday.

It is believed the Ambassador communicated Britain's proposed diplomatic measures for the opin- ion of the Polish Foreign Minis-

WAR RELIEF OFFER ter, Colonel Joseph Beck.

BY LEGION

In the event of war the British Legion would act as a recruiting

agency to mobilise the 3,500,000 ex- Service men for A.R.P. and other

duties.

While the Russians and Poles are desirous that the documents should contain clauses binding| the signatories to take action, it is believed that British circles Godley, national

U.S. TO COTTON favour an immediate general de- SUBSIDY

Washington, To-day...

led to come to the vote.

claration which does not exclude the possibility of definite mili- tary commitments or even an in- ternational conference after- wards, should the signatories de- sire.

QUESTION OF TIME

The George resolution, to pre- vent subsidised cotton exports, is reputed to have wide support in

It is felt that a conference at the Senate and to have a good the present time would be ex- chance of passage if it is permit-tremely inconvenient, especially if held in Bucharest, as it is The resolution was introduced

understood the Russians are under proceedings enabling it to suggesting, while elaboration of come directly before the Senate

specific commitments would take without prior committee con-

too much time. sideration.

It is emphasised that the fact Meanwhile, talk of early an-that negotiations are proceeding nouncement of a cotton subsidy with the Russians over drafting of a declaration should not be inter- preted as disagreement.

continues.

It is rumoured that 1,600,000 bales held under the 1934 loan may be offered for export at four cents below the world market, and that $40,000,000 will be made available from customs, receipts for subsidy.

SOUTHERN OPPOSITION Nothing official thus far is known but the trade is wondering what if any effect on the subsidy plans the determined Southern op- position now developing may have.

Major Sir. Francis Fetherston- chairman of the

It is thought here that Col. Beck is unwilling to commit him- self to any rapid realignment of the policy hitherto pursued, namely, not joining any bloc.

He is hardly likely to do so before his visit to London on April 3, and then a thorough discussion of Poland's atti- tude is expected. It is pointed out that Poland alliance with already has an France and commitments with Rumania.-Reuter.

Legion, told a reporter that the Legion had originally, offered its services in this capacity to the Prime Minister. It had since offer of putting any compulsion on our ed to help in various special direc-560,000 members," added Sir Fran- cis. "We would merely act as an

tions.

'He added that the Legion's bene- agency to place them in the services volent organisation had been placed¦where they were wanted, and to deal at the disposal of the War Office to with about 3,000,000 ex-Service men deal with all questions of relief in who are outside our organisation. I the event of war.

estimate that 70 per cent. of these "Of course, there is no question are fit for some form of service.”

M. Bonnet PaysCall At Foreign Office

London, To-day.

It is emphasised that the present The French Foreign Minister, who is in London in

negotiations concern methods rather than general principles.

ITALY'S ATTITUDE

the suite of President Lebrun, paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Secretary at the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon.

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Deep interest is being taken in the attitude of Italy, which will The two Foreign Ministers will Governments overseas, which have doubtless be clarified by Musso- have other opportunities during M been kept fully informed of deve- lini's speech next Sunday.

Bonnet's stay in London for personal lopments and of the views of The departure of the Italian discussion of the new international United Kingdom Government, Ambassador in Berlin for Rome situation, which their two Govern- generally in accord with Britain's The situation is thus confused, has aroused comment in diploma-ments are known to view with con- in the situation now facing the na- though the Secretary for Agricultic circles, as also have Paris cern and regarding which and ap-tions of the world; ture, Mr Henry A. Wallace, told rumours of French approaches to propriate measures to meet it they A Melbourne report states that the House of Representatives Italy, which hitherto have been are understood to be in consulta- Mr. J. A. Lyons, the Common- agricultural'· cómmittée yesterday denied.

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that the cotton surplus was so The Polish and Turkish envoys large that some necessarily must conferred with the Foreign Secre- be directed towards foreign mar-tary, Lord Halifax, yesterday. kets.

BONNET-HALIFAX TALKS

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PRICE SUPPORT.

Mr. Wallace also said that "in- M. Georges Bonnet, the French and price supporting de- Foreign Minister, who is accom- vices" of the present farm pro-panying the French President on gramme should be continued.

He

tion with other interested powers, wealth Premier, announced that including Russia, whose suggestion the Cabinet had fully reviewed the for a conference is under considera-international situation and had as- tion in London, and other capitals, sured the United Kingdom that along with other possibilities. Australia would co-operate in its The view of the British Govern-endeavours to deal with it and ment was expressed by the Foreign whole-heartedly supported British Secretary in a speech in the House efforts to ensure peace and security of Lords last night,

of the world from further forcible his London visit, is seeing Lord,He said that if and when it be encroachments on the freedom and again opposed sweeping Halifax to-day when they are like changes in the Farm Bill, and ad-ly to discuss the declaration and came clear to the states that there independente of other nations. vocated processing taxes as neces the concrete form which it is to was no apparent guarantee against

successive attacks directed in turn, JOINT DECLARATION sary for the removal of surpluses be given. and the regaining of world mar-M. Tilen, the Rumanian Minis- on all who might seem to stand in

message from Ottawa states ter, who called at the Foreign the way of ambitious schemes of

quarters that the Canadian Premier, Mr. Office yesterday, is returning to domination, then in all

there was likely to be found a very Mackenzie King, the Opposition Router. Bucharest to-day.

much greater readiness to consider leader, Dr. J. Manion, and the Com- whether acceptance of wider mutual monwealth Party leader, Mr. Wood- obligations in the case of mutual sworth, have issued a joint declara- support was not dictated if for no tion pledging Canada to solidarity other reason than necessity of self- with the rest of the Empire in the defence.

even of an attack on Britain.

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FLOGGING BAN EXPECTED TO GO

The fact that ose.

comes before the House Sir Samuel Hoare will support it; the The anti-flogging clause

Conservatives will likely to be defeated - when the

many High Criminal Justice Bill is consider Court Judges, favour continuance ed in committee stage this month. of flogging is certain to inflgence Conservative M.Ps considered M.Ps, and in view of the feeling the clause privately recently, of the House the clause will pro- Many spoke against it. When itbably be withdrawn.

DOMINIONS' VIEWS

In addition to M. Bonnet Lord Halifax saw the Polish, Turkish and

Press messages from the Do- Egyptian Ambassadors yesterday, minions indicate that His Majesty's British Wireless.