1939-12-01 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 1, 1939

Daladier Given Full Powers "For The Duration

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN CHAMBER SECURED BY SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL").

Paris, To-day.

M. DALADIER WAS TO-DAY given a vote of con- fidence by the Chamber of Deputies by 309 votes to 188, which means, in effect, that the Premier is now invested with plenary powers (semi-dic- tatorship) for the duration of the war. The vote followed the defeat of an amendment to the Government's resolution. The amendment would have compelled M. Daladier to call Par- liament every month to secure their approval of war decrees.

In an address to the Chamber, M. NAZIS TRY

Daladier said that peace be made only with a government whose signature could be regarded as bind- ing.

He spoke enthusiastically of Anglo-

TO CONFUSE

French co-operation and expressed REPRISALS

complete confidence in the outcome of the war.

A Government declaration had been read earlier yesterday morning by the Premier, M. Daladier, in the Chamber of Deputies and M. Chautemps in the Senate at the opening of the session of Parliament.

It emphasised France's determina- tion to "lay down arms only when the

wrongs done to other nations are righted.

"Europe's security must be or- ganised strongly. It must be ex- tended to all the nations of Europe."

arms

Pointing to Franco-British comradeship, the declaration stated that contrary to expectations, military operations had not yet reached a

violent stage.

"We did not have to take any initiative. This war is for our security and freedom. It was imposed on us not only by Germany's aggression against Poland but by the systematic determination of the German Govern- ment to impose European tion."

SPARING BLOOD

domina-

ISSUE

London, To-day. Nazi comment on the Allied decision to make German exports in neutral vessels on the High seas liable to seizure, seeks deliberately to confuse the issue by arguing that such action is not in accord- ance with the stipulations of such statements of the inter- national law of war as the de- claration of Paris of 1856.

The whole point of the Allied action, however, is that it is a reprisal for German violation of the laws of war.

The German Government is trying, by illegal submarine and mine action, to cut off British commerce and the retaliation decided upon by the Allies is aimed against German commerce.

There is an important difference be- tween the two methods.

The declaration emphasised the German action at sea has resulted French Government's determination | in the destruction of goods irrespec-

J

as

the destruction of ships-neutral well as Allied-in addition to their cargoes.

to spare French blood and "ac- tive of their liability, to seizure and in cumulate a powerful reserve which will give us the certainty of being ablo to break all future attack with a minimum of losses and with assurances of'auccess."!

The whole country must understand that this unexciting warfare is car- ried on in this way in order to bring victory nearer and make it less costly in human lives.

The statement recalls the creation of the Anglo-French Supreme War Council. "The Anglo-French military and political fronts are supported by the vast resources of two immense Empires.

Broadly outlining the conditions and aims of peace, the statement concluded:

"We must first win the war and this is the only aim for our energies at present.

"All the peoples of the world know that Germany is entirely responsible for the war and they realise perfectly that the triumph of Nazi-ism would mean their enslavement.'

"Havns.

JEBSEN'S FINED

Before Mr. R. Edwards to-day, Messrs. Jebsen and Company were Ained $800 for selling radios without a licence, and possession of the. ap- paratus without a licence.

Mr. M.-J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, conducted the prosecution, while Mr. O. E. C. Marton was for the defence.

This violent and ruthless action has sacrificed hundreds of neutral and non-combatant lives.

Allied action, based on an establish- ed right of the belligerent to take reprisals if an enemy acts illegally,

does inevitably affect neutral inter- ests, but the action will be in accor- dance with a procedure designed to reduce, as far as possible, Inconven- ience and hardship suffered by neu- trai shipping and commerce.-British Wireless,

MINE SINKS

SHEAF CREST

London, To-day.

The -British steamer, Sheaf Crest, of 2,730 tons, registered at Newcastle, and belonging to the Sheaf S.S. Company, of Newcas- tle, struck a mine in the North Sea yesterday and was sunk.

Some 29 survivors, some of them injured have so far been landed, and it is believed that other mem- bers of the crew have been pick- ed up.-Reuter.

was

Chau Leung-ki, 18, student, Aned $25 by Mr. T. J. Houston this morning, for evading bus fare. Sergeant Pockson said defendant 'tried to use his uncle's monthly ticket.

ANOTHER

U-BOAT SUNK

Paris, To-day.

It is announced in an official communique that another Nazi U-boat has been successfully at- tacked and destroyed by a unit of the French Navy.-Reuter.

HON. MR. S. CAINE ENTERTAINED

who

REDS IN

FRANCE

TO BE PROSECUTED

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")

Paris, To-day.

The Chamber of Deputies has voted to lift Parliamentary Im- munity from 11 former Commun- ist Deputies now belonging to the newly formed Workers and Pea- sants Party.

All are charged with an at- tempt to reconstitute a disguis- ed Communist party and to re- build # political organization

banned by law,-Havas.

Mrs. J. Goldman, of No. 162, Argyle Street, has reported the theft of a quantity of jewellery during the night.

The Hon. Mr. Sydney. Caine, is leaving the Colony next week, was the guest of honour at a dinner party given by, the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo last Mr. Mok, of the Siang Au Ping evening. The guests included all Trading Co., No. 5, Queen's Road Cen- Chinese Unofficial members of Coun- | tral, has reported that cosmetics cil and a number of prominent Gov-valued at $325 were stolen about 3 ernment officials.

p.m. yesterday.

Alain

میرا ہے

----

YOU'LL SCORE A SURE HIT if you write your letters with

a Wahl-EVERSHARP

The EVERSHARP pen is made to your order with its self-fitting point. By simply moving the little slider on the point-up or down-you regulate its flexibility and the flow of ink. It alone has the safety ink shut-off, locks ink in barrel when the cap is screwed on tightly -large ink capacity--one stroke refill.

The Eversharp Repeating Pencil to match

Just press the top for a new point or a new lead -feeds leads continuously. To refill just lift the top and drop in enough leads to last six months.

Eversharp Pen and Pencil Sets in beautiful Doric design and modern, sparkling colors. A useful gift always appreciated.

EVERSHARP

A LARGE RANGE IN STOCK AT

THE SINCERE CO., LTD.

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT CENTRE

Page