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PREMIER REFUSES RECALL OF HOUSE TO DEBATE CRISIS

London, August 16.

The Prime Minister, Clement Attlov, tonight rojected Opposition de- mands for an early recall of Parliament to discuss Britain's defenco plans.

After a 90 minute meeting with the Conservative leader, Mr. Winston Churchill, and the Liberal leader, Mr. Clement Davies, at No. 10 Downing Street this evening, Mr. Attlee announced that' Parliament would be recalled on September 12, the date originally fixed by the Cabinet.

The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, was with Mr. Attloo during the talks with Mr. Churchill and Mr. Dovics. The deputy Opposition' loader Mr. Anthony Eden, wartime Foreign Secretary, also attended.

enough, diplomatie oficials sald today,

An official announcement to two years wore believed to Communism does nol Ko inr said that the Prime Minister have been taken at the Cabinet Mr. Attier's meeting prior to had found himself unable to

talks with Mr. Churchill, accept the reasons advanced

The Government believe that by the Opposition leaders for

these measures, coupled with Its an earlier recall of Parllo-roarmament drive, will allence ment.

The date already fxederkies at home and abroad who Douglas, had expressed. dissatis

have declared that Britain was more suitable.

The demand for the recall of Parliament in a week or 10 days was made by Mr. Churchill and Mr. Davies last week on the grounds that the date chosen by the Government borb no relation to the crisis.

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1930.

Britain to

spend more on' civil defence

London, August 16. Britain is to Increase hor expenditure on civil defence by 'over a half during the coming year.

Measures to protect civil- lane against a possible future onslaught by bombers and long-range missiles will cost 20,728,000 in 1951 compared with 4,117,000 last your.

The figures were given in a list of estimates on defonce expenditurea which do not appear in the normal defence list-Reuter.

THAILAND

OFFER ACCEPTED

Washington, August 18. The United Nations and the United States have accepted Thailand's offer to send 4,000 combat troops to Korea.

PRINCESS MAY BE CHRISTENED

CAROLINE

Propped by pillows, Princoss Elizabeth today sat up in bod for a while chatting with her hand- some naval officer husband, Prince, Philip. She had a few cheery words with her 21-month-old son, Prince Charles, and a short talk with her mother, Queen Elizabeth.

The Queen stayed to lunch, after bringing a presont for the new baby. It was a-hand- worked sliver spoon presented by organisers of an arts and crafts exhibition in fashion- able Mayfair.

Crowds still haunted Elizabeth's London home to watch the com- ings and goings of the Queen and Lother Royal personages.

PRISON REFORM URGED

The Hague, August 16. Prison officials from many During their chat this morn-day urged more personal at- nations in conference here to- ing, Philip and Elizabeth were tention for prisoners and more reported to have discussed names "prisons without bars",

tor the now baby.

Spokesmen for both the US. Embassy and the British Forcleo Office denied published reports that the U.S. Ámbassador, Lewis

husfaction with what WOR called lagged behind in Western Euro-Brlisin's complacent attitude to-

Delegates to the 12th Interna- The King, in Scotland shooting tional Penal and Penitentiary grouse, pean defence in the face of in- ward the world crisis.

was said to have ap- Congress unanimously proposed threats of Communist The crensed

Informants,

proved a short list of diplomatic

possible that governments pay more at- said several American

names. aggression.

however,

tention to the causes of crime and Government spokesmen have criticisms had been voiced orally

less to the

of legal nature pointed out that Britain is pre- in London and Washington on the

Acceptance of the offer was such na Mory, Victoria, Elizabeth

Traditional British Royal names offences. pared to go to something Just British rearmement programme: disclosed after a short conference

About 150 delegates-crimino- wartime economy

It does not allow enough for between the Defence Secretary, Huge crowds flocked to No. 18 short of

and Anne are believed to be in logists, prison officials and wel- Downing Street to watch the ar- build up her milliary strength.

Mr. Johnson, and Prince Wда the list. Tho London "Star" fare experts from over 20 rival of Minister: to a Cabinet

Il does not provide for a big Walthayakon, the That Ambas speculated on "Adelaide." Beyond that, It was fell, the

nations are attending. the meeting prior to

of meeting danger

economic collaps enough switch of British indus-sador.

Queen Adelaide lived in A resolution discussed today. with the politicul leaders,

would lay the country open to try to war production, and 0 Prince

Wan said the troops Clarence House-Elizabeth's pre- called for "priso without bars", greater change could be made would be sent to South Korea as sent That the Communist fifth column tactics. The police reportel

home-for without upsetting the

several years saying that this had been estab- crowd-standing 12 deep the Reynaud's demand

nation's soon as possible. Mr. Johnson said after the death of her husband, shed in several countries for biggest since the war Mounted

economy.

they might be the first United King William IV, in 1837.

long enough and with sumclent poller cleared a narrow pathway

Nations troops to join the United

success to demonstrate its ad- to the doorway of No. 10, Shouts

States and South Korean forces of "Good old Winnie

in action. greeted Mr. Churchill's arrival and de- parture.

to

In Paris, the former French Prime Minister, M. Paul Reynaud, today urged the Prime Minister, M. Rene Pleven, to re- call the French Parliament

an early date to complete delen-

The French Parliament

it

fu

Mr. Churchill, with the inevit-sive measures. able cigar in his mouth, looked grin as he came out No. 10.recess until October 17. He waved his hand briefly in M. Reynaud told M. Pleven b

aggression

acknowledgement of the cheers | Jetter:

and drove off quickly;

"Since open

ro.

Extension of conscription appeared in the world muck

Mr. Churchill had been asking the Government for months to give details of what he considers the grave state of Britain's fence, her lack of equipment.

Mr. Attlee's decision today was expected.

men

de- and

time has been wasted,

"I hope the French Govern- ment is taking proper advantaga

of

in

Was

combo! divisions.

It does not set aside enough money for defence spending.

These criticians were reported to have risen after Britain sent

The Thai Ambassador sold the the United States a secret break-

troops were being sent to defend down of the measures she is the cause of peace, freedom and ready to undertake over a three-justice. He added: "Aggression year period if the United States must be stopped in Korea or helps foot the bill-Reuter and

anywhere else, otherwise every Associated Press.

small nation will fall."

CEREMONIES IN MANCHURIA

Mr. Johnson said he was very happy, and that the American troops will be proud to have the Tha soldiers fighting side by

alde.

The arrival of Thai troops on the South Korean battlefront will

Communist answer

pro-

Christening next month?

Court circles said no christ- ening arrangements have been made yet, and the baby is un. likely to be named before her father returns to his naval. duties, about September 1.

vantage

It could not completely replace traditional Institutions-"prisons

of maximum security" but its extension could make a valuable contribution to the prevention of crime, the resolution added.

The Congress called for the in- tensification of selentine enquiry into the growing problem He is to command the frigate juvenile delinquency,

of Magple with the Mediterranean Fleet and has been promoted to offenders was steadily replacing The re-education of youthful Lieutenant-Commander.

repression and punishment,

the

A strict programme was pre- delegates reported, but progress

for Elizabeth although was slow. scribed delivery of second child-as

her

the Strasbourg Assembly's

San Francisco, August 18, mation proposing the creation of

Peking Radio reported tonight | help Tan European War Minister,

To combat the problem they that Manchuria yesterday cele-paganda that the Americans are of the first was apparently short urged more classification into faccordance with French views." brated the fifth anniversary of its rhting a "white imperialist war and not too difficult.

France could not afford to wait

groups, smaller institutions, in- Str "liberation" by paying its respects

William Giliatt, for others, M.

her telligent after-care and a closer Reynaua main- Parliamentary sources said that tained.

to the war dead of the Russian against the Asiatic people."

The Philippines have offered gynaechologist, relies on a series study of the work of all experts Britain's new rearmament pro-

Army. Hor conscription period

5,000-8,000 troops, and India has of increasingly strenuous exer-on human behaviour,-Reuter, gramine had only just been an even shorter than that of Britain

Memorial tombs in several promised to send a field am- elses following a long rest in bed nounced and until it began to who had an

anti-tank cities were honoured by repre-bulance unit. In all, eight nations to restore health and muscle efficient take a more definite shape the ditch--and did

sentatives of Government depart-have pledged almost 30,000 fully- tone. not Government felt that would

allow the meats, people's organisations and equipped ground troops to sup- nost effective use of the too few the armed have insufficient data to place

while social port the South Korean before Parliament before next arms at her disposal-Reuter. gatherings were held in all pro-presently in action under the

U.S. complaint vincial capitals, the broadcast United Nations flag. pay in

Some nations have The United States has com- | said, attract pinined informally to Britain that

units, and It added that both Chinese and naval extend her projected $0.520,000,000 pro- Soviet nationals participated in pledged air force units. United CONGRESSMEN ON the plan to send a British armed months gramme of rearmament against the gatherings-Reuter.

month.

to

Decisions to increase the armed forces more recruits and to conscription from

18

forces,

Universal military training for 17-year-olds advocated

Washington, August 16,

The Defence Secretary, Louis Johnson, tonight asked Congress to enact a universal military training law providing for six months to a year of service for 17-year-olds. Mr. Johnson-acted-with-the-approval-of- President Truman.

The chief objection has been

Press,

forces,

offered

four have

ORIENT SCIENCE INSTITUTE FOR RUSSIA

London, August 16. Russia has established a new

The London "Star" niso de- clared that Elizabeth intends to.. breast feed her daughter-Asso- ciated Press.

NAVAL DUTY

TAIWAN ISSUE NOT RAISED

London, August 10. The United States Ambassador, Mr. Lewis Douglas, has discussed with Cabinet Ministers in London

force to Korea.

The discussion took place last Monday when Mr. Douglas called Tokyo, August 17. on the Prime Minister, Mr. Two American Congressmen Clement Attice, and the Foreign are serving a short tour of active Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin. duty aboard on American carrier Press reports that Mr. Douglas working in Korean waters, the raised Anglo-American differences Navy announced.

on Taiwan policy were described They are Representative Hugh as inaccurate. Scott (Rep., Pennsylvania), and Discussions between American Representative Henry Latham and British officials in Washlag- (Rep. Nold Reserve commissions, thought likely to take place with-

New York).

ton on the Taiwan question are Latham said "Things out here are in a few weeks, but no exchanges more serious than most people.at are believed in..progress – now,-- home think."-Associated Press. Router.

Institute of Oriental Selenco "to expose the pseudo-scientific writ- ings of bourgeois and, in the first place Anglo-American tod

oriental- Both ists," Moscow Ratio

today.

"The plan of the work...in- cludes preparation of a Marxis! course on the history of the in- He urged

dividual countries of the East..... Congress mast event of a national emergency, strongly to pass UMT at this Youths called up under the that universal military training Our scientists will point out the session with a provision giv-programine would be given six would not provide any men in immense changes in the life of the

months of basic training.

time for the Korean campaign peoples of the USSR, the achieve- They would then be given al- and might interfere with the ment of which is a gulding star ernatives of six more months of draft, which now includes men for the working people of the East," the broadcast said.--Unit- training or of joining the Army, of 10-25.

ed Press.

ing the President authority to say when it will be used.

"Recent events in Korea have only served to emphasise the fact Navy or Air Force or the National that universal training is an es-Guard or reserves. sential element of an Integrated

Mr. Johnson's request was con-

They would receive $30 per fined to 17-year-olds and this BELGIAN CABINET

and balanced system of national month and $50 per month add might lessen objections to the security," Mr. Johnson wrote totionally for one dependant. Those programms. senator Millard Tydings, chair-with two or more dependants man of the Senate Armed Ser- would get $65 a month. vices Committee.

"It is necessary that there be a programme which will assure the nation that all mentally, and physically qualified young men are subject to a period of active training."

Some objections

Since many 17-year-olds are

SWORN IN

Brussels, August 18. Prince Baudouin, 19-year-old still in high school, the program- me would provide for deferments Regent of Belgium, swore in his until after their 20th birthday first Government today.

The 16-member `all-Catholie

It was uncertain what recep. for those who have not finishet Administration, led by the new

tion the proporsi, would have in Congresa.

school.

Deferments could also

Premier, 00-year-old M. Joseph be Phollon, held their first Cabinet House and Senate military granted for physical reasons and meeting Immediately after the After the 17-year-olds have leaders have been cool to the Idea reasons vital to national interest. short swearing-in ceremony, completed their training, he said, of such training, although they they should be available for ser- admitted an all-out drive by Pre- national security training

The proposal would create a Tomorrow the new Administra- vice in such capacities where sident Truman and Mr. Johnson mission to administer

com- tion will go before both Houses they would be most needed in the might result in passage.

the pro- of Parliament to seek a vole of gramme-United Press.

confidence-Reuter.

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