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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 7, 1939.

EMPLOYERS'

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A.R.P. CODE

Instructions About GERMAN PACT

Shelters

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WITH THE BALTIC STATES

Full instructions to owners of factories and BALTIC STATES

commercial buildings about the provision of air raid protection for their employees have been issu- ed by the Government in a White Paper.

These instructions are contained in a code, which, as stated in the Civil Defence Bill, must be observed by all employers of more than 50 persons in vulnerable areas. A list of areas considered vulnerable by the Government was issued läter.

The shelters, according to the code, need not be gas-proof, but should be so constructed as to be capable of being made gas-proof without undue difficulty should the need be found to arise in an emergency. This represents a big change in earlier Government policy on anti-gas protection.

Berlin, To-day...

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The Estonian Foreign Minister, Selter, arrived last evening by was greeted by the Estonian Minis- gular train from Koenigsberg. He

ter in Berlin, the Undersecretary of officials of the German Foreign State, Dr. Woermann, and other office.

The Latvian Foreign Minister, Dr. Munters, will arrive in Berlin this

morning. Non-aggression pacts will

HOPE OF RAISING THETIS IN 48 HOURS

London, To-day.

In a statement on the Thetis disaster in the Lords yesterday, the

formed Their Lordships that camels First Lord of the Admiralty in-

had now been secured to the sub- marine by 31⁄2 inch wire to the ballring at the stern and by an- other wire to the bow cable, and

three lifting wires had been placed

under the submarine,

be signed to-day.

It is pointed out that the con- Lord Stanhope stated: "If the clusion of these non-aggression fine weather continues it is con- planning any act of aggression may be made in about 48 hours." pacts will show that the Reich is not sidered possible that a trial lift against the Baltic States.

The First Lord observed that The pacts with Latvia and Estonia the reports of survivors showed will contain a special clause defin- that the bearing of officers and men Whatever shelter is constructed. tion and lessen disturbance of pro-ing the relations between Estodia in the submarine during the ter- it must be so located and boldly duction. Proximity to building and and Latvia which signed a non-ag-rible period from the time of the marked that everyone

can reach the advantage of quick access, it is gression pact between themselves accident was of the highest order their allotted place in daylight or urged, outweigh any possible dia-

some time ago.

and in accordance with the best after dark within five minutes of advantage in greater vulnerability.

The Ministers will be received traditions of the service, while the the alarm.

Where space is very restricted, jointly by the Fuehrer. Trans- behaviour of all civilians on board it is stated, as many as 1,200 per-

was of an equally high standard. sons can be accommodated on an

British Wireless. *****

TWO METHODS Two general methods of protect-acre of ground. ing personnel are recommended:

Isolated shelters above or be- low the ground, trench shelters, or tunnel shelters outside the buildings.

Shelters within the building, for which there are four main

types.

(a) Covered trench or tunnels constructed under the ground floor of the factory.

(b) Existing basements. (c) Suitable rooms, corridors, and so on, strengthened where

necessary.

in lean-to's.

Ocean.

MR. EDEN FOR PARIS?

U.S. CURRENCY CONTROLS TO STAY

Washington, To-day.

For shelters inside buildings, trenches or tunnels under the floors of the factory are favoured where, "owing to the vital character of the

London, To-day. work on which the employees are

The former Foreign Secretary, engaged, it is imperative, to avoid Mr. Anthony Eden, will, according serious dislocation of work, that to the "Daily Express," shortly go

The Senate banking committee they should have shelter accommo- to Paris where he will have con- yesterday approved the Bill extend- dation as near scence of their nor-versations with influential French ing for two years the Administra- mal activities as possible."

tion's authority to devalue the dol-:

politicians.

Where basements are fortified it Although the paper does not re-lar, maintain the Stabilisation Fund is thought that some strengthening veal the nature of these conversa-and purchase newly-mined domestic of floors will be required in most tions, it is believed in London that silver at a premium over the world buildings. Steam, gas, compress- Mr. Eden, by his personal connec-| market.

action is expected.-Reuter.

(d) Specially built shelters ed air, refrigerating components tions, plans to strengthen his poli- The Bill has already been approv- within the factory buildings, or and chemicals, it is stated, are tical position towards the Chamber-ed by the House, and prompt Senate For shelters wholly or partly be-be in the vicinity of such services,

sources of danger. If shelters must lain circle.-Trans-Ocean..

low ground level there is to be not less than six square feet of floor area, 50 cubic feet capacity and 25 square feet of wall, floor and roof surface area for each person in the shelter.

To minimise casualties from a direct hit, shelters should be limit- ed to 50 persons. If more than 50 are accommodated, strongly divi- ding walls must be built between the parties, and the total must be limited to 200 persons.

Shelters must be not less than 25 feet apart in any direction, and 40 to 50 feet is preferred where space permits.

PROVISION FOR KEY MEN In case one entrance is blocked, each shelter must have two entran- ces situated as far as possible from each other.

Shelters inside buildings should be located below or at ground-floor level. Only in exceptional cases may they be provided higher than the ground floor.

Special shelter provision is to be made near the scene of their duties for:

Key men, whose duty it is to re- main at their posts tending vital plant and services boiler-house

and switchgear attendants; and

A.R.P. personnel.

For the construction of shelters outside buildings, it is urged that every use should be made of auch RS

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favourable site, features, auc disused quarries or sandpita.

TUNNELS UNDER FLOORS Such shelters, should be close. premises to facilitate quick occupa

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steps should be taken to divert them.

Standard requirements for later- al and overhead protection and for the materials to be used in thé construction of shelters are given in the code.

THE LEAGUE AND

PALESTINE

London, To-day.

The next ordinary session of the permanent Mandates Commission opens at Geneva on June 8.

Palestine by the British Govern- The new statement of policy on ment, issued as a White Paper a few weeks ago, will come before the Commission at this session, and the Colonial Secretary is leav- ing London on Tuesday of next week to represent the British Gov- ernment at Geneva. British Wireless.

THETIS FUND

London, To-day.

A message from Capetown says that the Mayor of Capetown has decided to open à relief fund Yox the relatives of those who perished in Thetis.--British Wireless.

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