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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 28, 1940

MIRROR OF WORLD

OPINION

THE KEYNES PLAN

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GROWING IMPATIENCE --Both in Britain and France there is Mr. J. M. Keynes is doing a great a growing impression that it will be- service, in bringing home in practical come necessary for the Allies to pro- tering what "paying for the war" secute the war with rather means. Government speakers have energy than they have been doing up reached the stage of warning and ad- to the present, and in both countries monition, but although they harp on thero is an Increasing demand for the the sacrifices to be borne, the curtail reshuffling of the Government with ment of consumption we are to ex-that end in view. There is a substantial pect, the increases in taxation to be proportion of the British public which suffered, they have not made, serious asks the same question as Mr. W. S. impression. Mr. Keynes in his earlier: Morrison, Under-Secretary for the plan of November tried to put a Coordination of Defence "Can perfect practical alternative to unlimited in gentlemanliness win victory?"" It is flationary borrowing and the "vicious quite apparent that too much use of spiral." He has now revised it largely the glove, and not enough of the mail- to meet the Labour objections to the ed fist is likely to give the impression rigours of compulsory saving (or de-, that everything is not being done to ferring enjoyment of a portion of secure victory that should be. That, earnings until after the war). His new however, can hardly justify the con- proposals, which. Include family al- tention that the Allies should assume lowances for all children at the cost the initiative in intensifying the war of the State and the keeping down of in all its spheres. Those who pay so the prices of necessities, should go much attention to Herr Hitler's war of far to reassure the trade unions that nerves appear to overlook one-impor- the "workers' interests are not to be tant point. If his present tactics are sacrificed to the benefit. Mr. Keynes designed to wear the Allies into a claims that his proposals: should end more amentable frame of mind, an in greater economic equality, and his equal effect is being made upon the suggestions that, working-class bodies German people, upon whom the in- like trade unions and friendly socie "creasing hardships which they are tles should have control of the work called upon to endure, and that with- ers' savings, that repayment after the out any compensation of successes, are war should be made by a capital levy having their effect. With a whole na- or capital tax, and that the savings tion ekeing out a bare existence, de- shall not count against the means test prived of even those modest luxuries should go far to make them palatable. which Field Marshal Goering's The plan shows a fine boldness and a schemes left them, it is only to be ex- liberal sqirit which quite as much as pected that the iron is entering deeper its financial Ingenuity and economic "Into their soul, The war is not a soundness, should commend it fav popular one in Germany, for it is one, "Manchester Guardian.” which Herr Hitler promised his peo- ple they would never experience, and now that he has led his country into such a desperate pass he is without any more rabbits of success to bring out of the old familiar hat to keep them, amused, if not entirely satisfied. There may be attempts to excite The attitude of. Mr. Chamberlain is anti-British feeling in the

United obviously that the enormous economic States over the system by which pressure which is being brought to` American exports to neutral coun- bear upon Germany must be allowed tries will be given passed through the to attain its full effect. The desperate British blockade around Germany. On moves to which Herr Hitler is being first sight, the idea of another country driven by reason of the stranglehold examining an American exporter's which has been clamped down on goods before they leave the United German trade--"Germany must ex- States and issuing a permit for their port or die,is gradually increasing shipment to other neutrals is not easy in effectiveness. The question : may to accept. But the State Department very well be asked why Herr Hitler is correct when it says that in as himself does not seek to force the

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zonės. The going points he may be expected to new... system

only transfer launch attacks on the Allies with the examination to the start- every arm, in the first instance be- ing point. Instead of ships being taken cause of confidence that Germany's into British ports to be searched they economic position can stand the strain, will now be allowed to proceed direct and in the second, because the post- to their destination-provided their tion is becoming so desperate that only cargoes have been examined and by a final fling will it be possible to given a "visa,"

retrieve fortunes which even now are *The system thus surrenders no falling fast. The time may come when rights now exercised. And it is said to it will be necessary for the Allles. to be a practical advantage both for the assume the initiative and force the American shipper and for the British pace, but there is nothing at present Admiralty. Delays are lessened. Such to demonstrate that the policy or re- parts of cargoes as are not covered by maining vigilantly on guard and per- "navicerts" will · presumably still be mitting the Allied navies to get in their searched. But all examination before effective work is in any way wrong. shipment should reduce by that much In the meantime they are perfecting the annoyance of shippers and the their armaments, adding considerably trouble for the British Navy of to their air strengths and generally searching, ships at sea or in English putting themselves in a better posi- harbours, Unless the United States is tion to prosecute the war than they prepared to insist on its goods being ›were when it was first declared. That allowed to go through, the blockado...... the Allies will strike swiftly when the and there is little real support for tak-occasio ing any such risks of involvement gran then, the

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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 28, 1940

R.A.F. ATTACK AND SINK NAZI PATROL CRAFT

London, To-day.

THE AIR MINISTRY ANNOUNCES that during a reconnaissance yesterday, aircraft of the R.A.F. Coastal Command attacked and sank an enemy patrol vessel in the eastern part of the North Sea. The attack was carried out in the face of intense

anti-aircraft fire..

NEW NAZI THREAT TO FISHERMEN

Amsterdam, To-day. The crews of ten Nether, lands trawlers refused yester- day to put to sea.

Great alarm has been caused by the story told by the captains of two traw- lers who reached their home port on Tuesday.

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They were stopped by a German warship, they report, and were taken to the naval base of Borkum, where their ships' papers and their passports were examined.

They were then released and told not to fish east of '4" deg. East longitude."

This means they cannot fish in Dutch down the whole Dutch coast, from 10

home waters! The line runs almost

to 50 miles' out. Reuter,

*** The line is about 20 miles due west of Rotterdam!

ANOTHER DUTCH SHIP MISSING

Amsterdam, To-day. Another Netherlands ship is believed lost as a result of Nazi sea warfare.

She is the 400-ton coastal · `ship Saba, of which nothing has been heard for a week. She had a crew of seven.

The Saba reported being attacked by a German plane in the North Sea") three weeks ago, and that she had been damaged.

It is presumed that the damage ren- dered her unseaworthy and that she sank while trying to get home, Reuter.

ROSSINGTON COURT CREW LANDED

London, To-day. Thirty-six officers and crew of the. Rossington Court, which was rammed in the Atlantic on March 13 by an oil tanker, were landed at a south coast port yesterday.

There was no loss of life when the accident happened but the crew of the Rossington Court had no time to col- lect their belongings. The captain got away only with the ship's papers and his hat. Reuter.

N.R.A. TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTORS

London, To-day: The War Office has asked the Na tional Rifle Association to provide number of instructors for a training. camp at Bisley,

In the last war, 15,000 officers and N.C.Os passed through rifle. training schools staffed by NR.A. membara. Reuter

Four ships were seen close.together and the pilots selected one as their target. They dived and released their bombs.

The rear gunner of one aircraft saw a salvo of bombs burst directly on the deck. There was a big explosion before the flames. and smoke died down.

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The British planes flow into a cloud to escape the storm of 16- tallatory fire and when they emerg- ed saw only three ships.

One pilot said: "Where the ship had been there was only a mass of foam- ing frothy water.". Reuter.

SAN ANTONIO REFLOATED

NEW BRITISH

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London, To-day,

The Bank of England announce hät. In accordance with ar angaments made, early. In 1989, 1ew type pound and 10/ notes will be issued shortly.

There will consequently be two ypes of these notes in circula- Ton for the time, both of which will be legal tender.

The new type notes will be the ame size and design as the pro- ent type except for the number- ng in different colours-Reutor.

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DANISH

LOSSES TO

NAZI TERROR

COPENHAGEN, TO-DAY.

ON TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE DANISH PARLIAMENT, EVERY MEMBER ROSE' WHEN THE PRIME MINISTER EXPRESSED THE NA- TION'S GRIEF AT THE DESTRUC- TION OF SEVEN DANISH SHIPS IN THE PAST EIGHT DAYS AND THE LOSS OF 80 LIVES BY NAZI SUB- MARINES AND MINES.

He condemned Germany's actions

As a result of the Nazi seawarfare,

The s.s. San Antonio, which against neutrals and her refusal to respect their right to carry on trade went aground in Hainan which is essential for their existence. Straits last Friday, some five miles south-west of the Lui-Danish exports have fallen and the chow Peninsula, was refloat- so that the Government will now have ed yesterday, the "China to impose heavy new taxes. Reuter. Mail" learns this morning.

A salvage tug from the Taikoo Dock assisted in refloating the ship and was this morning still in the vicinity.

The owners of the vessel have not yet received information of any pos- sible damage to the ship.

prices for imported goods have risen,

REVOLT IN

BOLIVIA

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(SPECIAL TO "CHINA "MAIL”) La Paz, To-day.

The vessel which has on board cargo of coal fromTM Halfong to Shang- hai will continue her voyage unless it is found necessary for it to call at Hong Kong for repairs.

It is officially announced that the re- has been completely Sensational reports of pirates at-volt in Bolivia tempting to raid the vessel were des- quelled, thanks to the loyalty of the cribed unreliable and without founda-military garrisons which enabled the

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WANG WON'T BE

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STALIN TO MEET HITLER?

Slight Complication

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London, To-day.

All preparations have been made for a meeting between Stalin and Hitler, and Hit- ler's private train is ready to leave for the frontier at a moment's notice, reports the Copenhagen correspondent of the "Daily Express.'

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The meeting was planned by the Nazi Foreign Minister, von "Ribben- trop, who is confident it will take place soon on the new German- Russian frontier.

· Stalin accepted - a proposat to ro. ceive Hitler In Moscow but refused to go half-way.

Ribbentrop, however, is hopeful that Stalin will eventually accept.

Purpose of the meeting la to discuss close German-Russian-Itallan 00- operation. Havas."

NO PICNICS FOR NAZIS

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Paris, To-day. The German radio used to call the North Sea a "German Sea," the idea being that the British Navy was cowering in its harbours, afraid to come out and meet the daring Nazis.

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Now, the German radio announces that Britain is preparing to act Danish waters.

Semi-official circles in Paris`, em- phasize that the second statement is as false as the first. Britain will re- spect the territorial waters of the neutrals-but at the same time she will not allow the enemy to Government to localise the revolt topicnics on them!-Havas. La Paz itself.

General Antenor Ichazo, to whom the revolutionists offered the pres!- dency, refused and led the loyal troops against the mutineers, crushing the revolt without bloodshed. Hayas.

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ALTMARK SPOTTED NEAR DENMARK:

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The Nazi "hell-ship" Altmark H.M.S. Cossack rescue fame reported yesterday to have passed the Danish island of Langeland, which is about *50 miles from Kiel-Reuter. CAIRO MANOEUVRES

ADMIRAL RAEDER London, To-day, MAY LOSE HIS JOB Reuter's diplomatic correspondent learns that although it is Inevitable

(SPECIAL TO “CHINÁ MAIL”). that some. foreign business interests

Berlin, To-day. will, of necessity, have to work In Hitler, it is reported, does not at

Cairo, Yesterday. with the new "government". In China all like the idea of the Royal Navy

Combined manoeuvres” of "British, under Wang Ching-wol, so far as the cutting off his supplies from Sweden. British authorities are concerned it Is His displeasure, it is reported, may Egyptian and Indian troops began understood their attitude will be ona

even go so far as to replace Admiral yesterday in the desert south of Cairo.

-Reuter. of complete non-recognition-Router. Raeder by Admiral Karl-Havas.

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