1939-04-26 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 26, 1989.

Idea Of

Japan Flirts With Military Alliance With Axis

INNER CABINET IN FAVOUR OF FREE HAND

•

Tokyo, To-day.

In an exhaustive investigation into the possible effects of the development of the European situation on the Far East, the Army paper, "Kokumin Shimbun” declares that already re-

flex effects are distinctly noticeable. Japan must be clear about the fact, the Kokumin urges "that England is pursuing an encircle- ment manoeuvre against the Axis with support of the Soviet Union.

In view of such a situation, is it advisable, asks this organ, that Japan should interpret the anti- Comintern pact literally and res- trict herself entirely to fight against the Comintern?

Japan took part in the world war in the spirit of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. Should she therefore now not "take positive steps in spirit of the anti-Comintern pact?"-Trans-

Ocean.

FREE HAND

Tokyo, To-day. Although the issue has not been finally settled, it is believed that the Inner Cabinet has decided, in principle, that Japan should retain a free hand in the event of a Euro- pean conflict, and should not pledge herself to automatic action in advance.

BOLIVIA COUP

FREE OF DISORDERS

LA PAZ, TO-DAY.

COST OF

CARE OF

REFUGEES

· A further grant of $250,000 for the feeding of refugees and main- taining camps, covering the per- iod of the next six months, will be voted in Legislative Council to- morrow. $150,000 has already been absorbed on this account.

M. POTEMKIN'S SUDDEN TRIP TO ANKARA

Warsaw, To-day.

The sudden and unexpected de- parture of the deputy Soviet For- eign Minister, M. Potemkin, for Ankara, is stated, in a despatch from Moscow, to be in connection with the British negotiations for

M. MARKOVITCH bringing the Soviet and Turkey

ARRIVES IN BERLIN

into the anti-aggression bloc.

The Soviet, acting apparently on British suggestion, decided to send M. Potemkin to Ankara to make the position clear.

News of the appointment of von Papen as German Ambassador to Turkey has disturbed Soviet opin- fon.

PASSES THROUGH RUMANIA

Berlin, To-day. The German Foreign Minister,] Herr von Ribbentrop, met the Yugo-Slav Foreign Minister, M. M. Potemkin arrived yesterday Markovitch, at the airport on the in Bucharest from Tighina. He latter's arrival here from Rome was met by an official of the Ru- yesterday.

manian Foreign Office, and members of the staff of the Soviet Legation.

M. Markovitch's engagements will last beyond the time of Hit-

NOTHING IN THE WAY OF ler's speech on Friday. Reuter,

FIRST TALKS

Later, M. Potemkin left in B he crossed the Danube to continue his Tur- journey through Bulgaria to key.

private car for Giurgiu where

DISORDERS HAS SO FAR OC- CURRED IN BOLIVIA FOLLOW-

Berlin, To-day. ING THE ACTION OF THE The Yugoslav Foreign Minister, STATE PRESIDENT BUSCH IN who is staying at the Hotel Adlon,

It is stated that he was met, while DISSOLVING PARLIAMENT. had his first conversation with Herr still on Bulgarian soil, by a Turkish It is also The business of Government, it von Ribbentrop late yesterday personage of high rank. is stated, will continue for the afternoon and was in the evening said that M. Potemkin did not put time heing to be conducted by the guest of honour at a dinner given Cabinet although all its members at the Hotel Esplanade. have been released from office.

Meanwhile the State President

INTERPLAY OF INTEREST! It is now possible to reveal that last month, the Japanese Ambas- has announced his intention of Welcoming the Yugoslav Foreign sador in Berlin who has been an holding a general election in the Minister, M. Markovitch, "Lokal ardent advocate of the proposal ́to

Anzeiger" says that friendly rela- convert the anti-Comintern Pact

In a proclamation issued yester-tions between Yugoslavia and Ger- into a military alliance, actually day, the President says his action many have been carefully fostered initialled an agreement to this end was motivated by his determina- for many years past.

in Berlin.

The agreement was, however,

vetoed in Privy Council.

Baron Hiranuma is expected to submit the question to the Privy Council this week, with a recom- mendation that Japan retain a free hand. Our Own Correspon ¡dent.

M. PIERLOT SEEKS SPECIAL POWER FOR KING

BRUSSELS, TO-DAY.

AT TUESDAY'S MEETING OF THE CABINET, THE PREMIER, M. PIERLOT, READ THE STATE- MENT OF POLICY WHICH HE PROPOSES TO MAKE TO THE SENATE AND CHAMBER.

near future.

tion

"immense strength":

Germany's to fight corruption, self- interest, and lack of patriotism, sought an outlet in the south-east particularly on part of the press. whilst Yugoslavia for her task of President Busch, it is added, is reconstruction sought economic and the leader of a movement known as Front Socialism. Many of its members are drawn from soldiers who took part in the Chaco War. Trans-Ocean.

PRESS CONTROL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Capetown, To-day.

technical assistance as well as cultural inspiration from her pow erful northern neighbour.

The good relations between Bel- grade and Berlin had arisen out of this interplay of reciprocal inter- ests.

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"CORDIAL SPIRIT”.

The first conversations lasted about one hour and were conduct- ed in a cordial spirit.

An official communique will be The South African Premier, Gen-issued later but it is not expected eral Hertzog, announced in Parlia-

to contain any information regard- ment yesterday that he would intro-ing the scope and nature of the duce a bill for control of the press conversations. before the summer recess in June. It is learnt, on good authority, The Premier hoped to receive the that the initial interview revolved approval of the press for this mea-in main around the question of a rapprochement between Yugoslavia and Hungary.

sure.-Trans-Ocean.'

A telegram received from the Se- cretary of State for the Colonies, As the main task incumbent on states "Her Royal Highness Prin- the new Cabinet, the statement cess Elizabeth. has received with mentions the preservation of Bel-great pleasure the message gium's independence on the basis tained in your telegram and desires of union of all Belgians, constituto thank all communities in Hong tional reform and an improvement Kong for their good wishes." of the country's economic and finan-

cial situation.

con

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE The following official communi- que was issued last evening:

"The German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop received at 6.30 yes- eign Minister, Dr. Alexander. Cin- terday evening, the Yugoslav For-

car Markovitch, at present staying in Berlin, for a lengthy, discussion on questions, affecting Germany and Yugoslavia.

"The interview was conducted in a friendly spirit and resulted in establishing a far-reaching identity of views on matters relating to both

Regarding foreign policy, Bel- tional defence, will be created. gium will

demand special plenary In conclusion, the statement de powers for the King to enable him clares that the political, economic to take urgent decisions of military, and financial difficulties confront economic and budgetary nature. ing Belgium do not justify anything *Additional resources for combat-resembling a panic. The country re- ting unemployment and for other quires energetic leadership. countries. The interview lasted one „social purposes, as well as for na- Trans-Ocean.

hour! Trans-Ocean.

himself in touch with Rumanian po- litical quarters while passing through the country.-Trans-Ocean.

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