THE, CHINA MAIL, APRII, 26, 1939.
Berlin And New British Note
Berlin, To-day.
The interview which the British Ambassador, Sir Neville Henderson, was expected to have yes- terday with the Nazi Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, did not take place.
It was explained that Herr von Ribbentrop's en-
gagements did not permit a meeting.
No arrangements have been made for an interview
at a subsequent time.
If, as has been suggested, Sir Nevile has a message to deliver to the German Government, there is at the moment no knowing when he will be able to deliver it.
ITALY FILLS
ORDER FOR NEW SOVIET WARSHIP
ROME, TO-DAY. FOLLOWING TRIALS WHICH SHOWED IT TO BE ONE OF THE FASTEST WARSHIPS AFLOAT, THE
SOVIET ITALIAN-BUILT LARGE DESTROYER "TASH- KENT" LEFT LEGHORN YES- TERDAY ON THE FIRST STAGE
OF THE JOURNEY TO ODESSA,
The vessel has an all-Italian crew on board, who will take her to Istan- bul, where she will be handed to the Soviet naval authorities.
over
German official quarters, however, emphatically-discount the idea that the Ambassador is the bearer of any message from the British Gov- ernment.
They base their attitude on Mr. Chamberlain's statement that the Ambassador was returning in the normal course of events after leave.
The "Hamburger Fremdenblatt" comments:
"Judging from its press, London is in a much greater hurry than Berlin to renew the threads of con- versation with Berlin,"
NOT IMPRESSED The newspapers ridicule the idea that British conscription would im- press Berlin.
"Der Angriff" says: "We are com- pletely indifferent about the man- ner in which Britain organises her defence."
The "Allgemeine Zeitung" writes: "Britain must be mad if she thinks to move Germany by warnings or The "Tashkent" is, a 2,800-ton threats.”—Reuter. vessel, capable of a speed knots, and equipped with 6
of 12 13cm.
Berlin, To-day. Later last evening it was stat- guns six 4.5 anti-aircraft guns, and ed on reliable authority that Herr nine torpedo tubes.-Trans-Ocean.
ENGLAND CAN FIGHT BUT WANTS PEACE
von Ribbentrop would receive Sir
to-day Nevile Henderson Thursday. Reuter.
EXTERTING INFLUENCE
London, To-day.
or
The British move in sending Sir Nevile Henderson back to Berlin, is motivated, according to "the Daily Mail" by the desire to exert in the Hitler last minute an influence on before he speaks on Friday. It is believed that Hitler originally in- Roose- tended to reject President velt's message unconditionally but there are now signs according the paper that he will leave at least parts of Roosevelt's plan open for This statement was made here discussion. to-day by Earl Baldwin,
Toronto, April 21. "Englishmen desire peace in the world, but show remarkable tena- city when compelled to fight."
former
·
to
The left wing papers including Prime Minister of Great Britain, the "News Chronicle" report that inaugurating a series of lectures he the Government action in sending is to deliver in Canadian Univerai- the Ambassador back to Germany has made an unfavourable impres- tles.
sion in America.
Earl Baldwin then stressed the
'A MISTAKE close harmony existing between the
"mis- The step is described as a French and English races in
take" since the Prime Minister Canada.
"This goes to show that war is "aurely realizes that any gesture not necessarily one of nature's for the purpose of bringing about laws, and that nations can find understanding is interpreted in peace after centuries of struggle," Germany as an indication of weak- he concluded-Hayas,
"NIKS
ness." The paper predicts that the action will have an 'undesired effect on the peace alliances which Eng- land, is endeavouring to bring about,
Trans Ocean.
BRIDGE TOURNEY
An enjoyable contract bridge tournament was held at the Ków-| Joon Cricket Club last evening, des- #pite a disappointing. attendance. Teams of East, und West," and North and South were opposed, eight hands being played at each table, East and West won by the handsome margin of 9,200;
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