1940-01-17 — Page 8

SAY GOODBYE TO

SHAVING DISCOMFORT

USE A

"SPEEKO"

ELECTRIC

SHAVER

THE LATEST PRECISION INSTRUMENT FOR QUICK AND EFFORTLESS SHAVING.

FEATURING

TWO SPECIAL

ADVANTAGES

IT CAN BE USED OVER AN ENTIRE RANGE OF VOLTAGES FROM 110 TO 250 VOLTS

IT CAN BE USED ON EITHER A.C. OR D.C. CIRCUITS

Obtainable At:-

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

LOOK

AT

TEL. 20016.

BRITISH MADE TEA SETS FOR 6 PERSONS

5 CHARMING NEW DESIGNS -

MODERN STYLE

THIS

OUR PRICE

VALUE

SOLID SILVER

$1250

SET.

WHITEAWAY'S

TEA SPOONS

In Sixes and Twelves, with and without Tongs.

GEORGE FALCONER & CO., LTD.

PEDDER STREET.

TELEPHONE 22143.

K. M. A.

CERAMIC & REFRACTORY PRODUCTS

CLINKER,

PAVING,

BUILDING

& FIRE

BRICKS.

STONE-

WARE

PIPES &

GLAZED

TILES.

Ask for our Illustrated Catalogue-Compare our Prices

and Inspect our wide Range of Samples

* י

THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION DODWELL & CO., LTD. Agenta, Hong Kong,

THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 17, 1940

MIRROR OF WORLD OPINION

1

EYES ON RUMANIA Joseph Stalin appears ready to as sume the role of that amusing general who, hearing of a battle about to be- gin, sprang enthusiastically into the saddle and proceeded to ride off in all directions. The Russian Army has not yet brought me the Finnish bacon, if any; yet the Communist Interna- tional, highly authoritative Comintern organ, is already raising the Ruma- plan question which everybody ex- pected would be raised soon after Fin- land was liquidated.

as un-

This could be interpreted bounded confidence on the part of the Sovlet leadership. On the other hand, it can be interpreted as arising from doubt as to the wisdom of the Finnish venture. Since the Finnish soldiers are proving as unreasonable in battle as Russian politicians said the Finnish Government was in negotiation, a di- version may be thought necessary in Moscow.

the neutrals be drawn into the actual military conflict? Despite the spread of economic warfare there is reason to hope that the non-combatant area can be maintained. Indeed, there have been hopes expressed that the neutrals could in turn exert pressures for peace. They are already having some effect. But for their own protection and for more positive peacemaking they will need to

exercise a more united strength. The Scandinavian countries and Belgium und the Netherlands. have already consulted for such pur- poses.

Is this the way in which a new form of collective security will develop? United And what part should the States have in it? The impact of events is bringing closer a day when these questions will be answered.-"Chris- tian Science Monitor."

**

**

GUAM

Guam, although relatively unimport- Not that Rumanía would have ant within itself, might be made an escaped Russian pressure if Finland important link in the chain by which had fallen. Italy's sympathy with a Pacific policy is held together. A lot Finland has been based partly on the of people, included among them a good recognition in Rome that Russian suc- many Japanese and several Filipinos, cess in the Baltic would likely be fol- jump at the conclusion that any move lowed by Russian enterprise in the toward building anything at Guam Balkans, where Italy has interests of suggests a stronger American policy its own to guard. But the fact that for the Far East. Such a line of rea- Russia is casting openly covetous soning certainly is not without logic. glances toward Rumania while the So those who say frankly that the issue in Finland is undecided indicates United States cannot

escape major that Mr. Stalin is either feeling his responsibilities in the Far East - pos- oats or the need of a change.-"Chris- tian Science Monitor."

PRE-REQUISITE

FOR PEACE

of

sibly increasing responsibilities—are encouraged by renewed indications that the administration is seriously in- terested in the Guam project.—"Manila Bulletin."

NEW ZEALAND'S NAVAL POLICY

INDIAN LIBERAL

VIEW

Whether Herr Hitler is the brains or merely the mouthpiece of the system really does not matter so long as he and his associates have no further in- The Impracticability of New Zea- fluence in the government of the Reich, land providing for herself in naval and insidious as this reported peace development is evident. Up to the pre- plan is, the knowledge of that fact will sent she has merely contributed to the undoubtedly strengthen universal upkeep of the New Zealand Division, opinion into the belief that the de- which consists of two light cruisers struction of the Hitlerian system is the and two sloops, a force of little scope essential pre-requisite without which or purpose beyond police duty in time it is not even possible to discuss a of peace. Assuming that Great Britain cessation of hostilities. The proposed is not in a position to provide greater abandonment autarchy, and a re- turn to world eco- nomy would of course make it necessary that the Allies should come forward with economic assistance to enable Germany to regain her posi- tion amongst the nations of the world. The manner in which such aid was availed of in the early years after the last war sug- is to be gained, and British strength gests again that men with the com- in the Pacific area improved by joining plete lack of principles which Herr forces with Australia. This would in- Hitler and his accomplices have, would volved a considerable increase of ex- be most unfitted to enter into rela- penditure. Security has its price and tions with the rest of Europe which New Zealand must be prepared to pay would have to be based upon the com- that price even if it means curtailment pletest trust and confidence, and not or abandonment of social luxuries for even the most convinced optimist can the time being."The Dominion," point to anything which Herr Hitler Wellington.

India should stand by Britain unconditionally. It would be dia. astrous if we offered our help subject to conditions. Everything must be done to secure the safety of India and that could not be done without full co-operation with Britain. “Sir Tej Sapru, Indian Liberal Leader.

has done which suggests that any faith at all could be placed in him. The fact is that no peace offensive which does not include a radical change in the present government of Germany can ever be successful.-"North China Daily News..”

*

protection, a policy of co-operation with. Australia. would seem the logical, if not the only possible course of development. In the past there has been no lack of co- operation between the Commonwealth and the Dominion In naval matters. It should be ascer- tained whether mutual advantage

•

"ONLY ACTS COUNT"

As the French Chamber of Deputies rose for Christmas, M, Daladier with a crisp economy of words showed that DUTCH PLIGHT

France was disciplined and concentrat- The Dutch plight is only the most ed on the single purpose. "Only acts aggravated among the neutrals. Bel- count," he said. "If Great Britain and glum is in almost as serious a position, France had allowed Germany to go So, too, are Denmark, Sweden, Swit- forward in her enterprise of domina- zerland, Norway, Hungary, Finland, tion all Germany's strength would and in lesser degree, Yugoslavia and have been turned on us.” By the un- Italy. All are in the circle where animous vote of the 536 deputies and blockade meets: counter-blockade. All without debate the vast credits - for are to some extent caught between arms, the army, the air force, and the two fires in this total economic war. navy were voted. The air force, said All are suffering - from the increasing M. Daladier, called for priority: but Infringement of -so-called neutral everyħarm, is to be made impregnable, rights:

and the Maginot Line doubled, trebled, What can be done? No simple cash- and extended, in a national uprising and-carry remedy will suffice for the never equalled (even in French his- Dutch, who must trade to live. Must tory. "The Observer."

Pa

Pa

THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 17, 1940