1935-03-18 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1935.

GERMANY MAKES SENSATIONAL

DECISION TO RE-ARM

How London Took News

WASHINGTON INDIGNANT: PRESS COMMENT IN RUSSIA

The announcement that Germany had decided to re- arm caused a sensation not only in Europe but also in America and Soviet Russia, and hastily summoned meetings of the heads of the different governments was very definite proof of the serious- ness with which the German decision is received.

London is keeping in close touch with Paris, Rome and other signatories of the Versailles Treaty while Wäshington regards. Germany's latest more as a violation of the German-American Treaty of 1931.

In the meantime Hitler b adhering to his decisión and amongst the many opinions given on the subject is one to the effect that if Sir John" Simon enters into conference with Herr Hitler, in agreement may early be reached.

MR. STANLEY BALDWIN

MR. RAMSAY MACDONALD

DOWNING STREET MEETING

London. March 17. The hastily summoned meeting of Ministers, Although not the, foli cabinet met. at 11 am at Downing Street to discuss Germany's action. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald motored: specially from Chequers. The at- tendance included Mr. Starley Baldwin, Sir John Simon. Mr. Anthony Eden and Sir Robert Vansittart. A full meeting of the cabinet will be held later, after which it is hoped a statement will be issued for publication late in the afternoon.

It is unofcially learned that London in touch with Parks Rome and other Versailles signi- tories.

It is believed that among the topics discussed in the morning were the desirability of any formal

IN CLOSE TOUCH After conferring or ninety minutes, the Ministers dispersed, although keeping in touch with one another during the day. They

Cabinet

SIR JOHN SIMON

ANNOUNCEMENT

THE FUEHRER

MR. ANTHONY EDEN

Other Personalities in the News of the Day

GERMAN CONSCRIPTION

(Special to the "Hong Kong

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morning the Chamber passed the vote of confidence by 354 to 210, after previously rejecting the vote of censure tabled by the Socialists

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continue all possible efforts to- wards the maintenance of peace,

Simultaneously with the appear- ance of the proclamation, in the * Daily Press”).

special editions late in the after-by 398 to 190, (By Telegraph, Oppyrighi, Tala-

new law Introducing noon, the

"As reported in detail by Trans- Ordinance, graphic Messages

1884- Receized, March 17, 4.30.4.m.)

compulsory müitary service was ocean last night, the French Gov-

The law which

ernment's made known.

declaration contained Berlin, Mar. 16.

bears the title "Law for the or an explanation of the military Enormous excitement and en- thusiasm

caused was

here

ganisation of defence, March 16, situation of the country, giving as three brief reasons for the action, the scar- Saturday by the announcement 1935" comprises of that in view of apparent fallure of paragraphs which read as follows: city of man power and means of all efforts to bring about a general

The service in defensive forces Alling up the gaps caused by the reduction of armaments the Reich will be on the basis or general fall in the birthrate of the 'classes to be called up. M. Flandin's Government had decided to intro.milltary service; 2. The German duce compulsory military service peace time army Inclusive of mill-justification of new French rear. in order

tarised police which will be incor- mament was solely based on Ger- to ensure Germany's security. The momentous decision. Porated comprises of 12 army many's actions.--- was taken in the course of the corps divided into 38 divisions; Transocean Kuo Min. Cabinet Council

and 3, supplementary laws deter- on Saturday. Chancellor Hitler had Interrupted mining the provisions applying to will be his vacation in Munich' on Friday, general military service

submitted by the War Minister to returning to the capital where in the course of Friday evening he the Relch cabinet- conferred with advisors as to the Transocean Kuo Min measures to be taken in view of the present political situation. The Cabinet Council on Saturday enthusiastically approved of the proclamation read by the. Chan-

cellor and which made a very deep impression on all those present. The Ministers spontaneously "rose from their seats and the Defence Minister, General von Blomberg

three cheers called for

for the

Fuelarer, at the same time pledging once more the Cabinet's unshake- able loyalty to the Chancellor.

decided not to hold a meeting til to-morrow "morning, also no statement will probably be

THE PROCLAMATION made before, Sir John Simon ad- Hitler will attend the memorial dresses the House of Commons to- services in honour of the German morrow afternoon. Mr.

Ramsay war dead on Sunday noon and The pro- MacDonald is remaining in London then return to Munich. over the week-end and is not re-

clamation to the German nation

turning to Chequers.

Among the opinions are those of Viscount Ceci who says, "I think Germany's action is lamentable,'

while Maude Royden say "Hitler's

conse-

a

begins by pointing out that after a heroic struggle of four and half years the German people had in November, 1818 laid down arms

Reuter.

FRENCH CONTACT

BELGIAN CONCERN

Brussels, March 16. The Premier and Foreign Minis- ter left for Paris this afternoon as soon as they heard the news of conscription in Germany.- Reuter.

ITALY'S STRENGTH ·

Rome, March 16. Official quarters decline to com- ment at present on the German

A SERIOUS VIEW

London, March 17. Authoritive circles in Great Britain take a serious view of the German announcement but make no comment pending consideration announcement, but it is unofficial- of the position by the Cabinetly learnt that it is not unexpected it will be stated that it is the reason why the Italian Govern- Paris, Much 17.

ment have been so anx.ous to try In view of Germany's grave de- to bring back Germany to the cision, France's diplomatic repre- European circle of nations. As sentatives in various foreign capi-opined in Mussolini's recent an- tals have been telegraphically in-nouncement; Italy is able to pat structed to get in immediate con- seven to eight million men in the tact with the Governments to

field if prompted by the possibility which they are accredited.-

of danger from Germany. Reuter..

Hester. ITALIAN ACTION

GENEVA STARTLED

Geneva, March 16. Geneva was startled by the news

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THE HEART OF A GOOD COCKTAIL

VISITORS TO

•MANCHUKUQ®TM

Japanese Military Prohibition

TRANSFER OF THE C.ER. Replacement Staff Ready

Toyko, March 16.

Vigorous preparations are being pushed

to ensure the smooth

Tientsin, Mar. 17. ⚫The refusal or the Japanese mill- tary guards In Shanhaikuan and Kupelkow to allow Chinese visitors transfer of the Chinese Easta to enter the Three Eastern Fro- vinces during the past three days was taken up with the Japanese by the Chinese Demilitarised Zone Railway, which will be Committee.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, March 18. London Silver prices" to-day. were down 3/16 on "Spot" and 1/8 on forward, as follow:--

March 15 March 16 Spot...............27-5/16 27-1/8 Forward.........27-3/8 27-1/4 London on New York cross rate at closing to-day was 4.8025 com-

Lerday.

Railway on Friday next

The first batch éffa ployees of the South

with the management of QER., have reached whence they will be sent to various points on the C.E.R. in preparation. for the transfer,

The formal transfer will be con- ducted by Mr." Julius Rudy, the General Manager, and Mr. Ting Chich-stu, the Manchukuo Com munications Minister- Reuter.

CHINA'S PROTEST!

Nanking, March 16: China's opposition to the CER.” transfer was the subject. DIE

from Germany. It is feared the pared with 47975 at closing yes memorandum addressed to the situation may be gravely com- promised, and a storm of hostility

Rome, March 17. It is officially stated that the Italian Government is in contact with the British and French Gov- ernments in regard to conscrip- tion in Germany and will make and trusting in the assurances of Pre-its standpoint known subsequently make any possible European un-

Heuter.

action Is the immediate

sident. Wilson. The German na- quence to our own disastrous en- tion subsequently was submitted to to the arms competition the worst possible humiliations in. Professor Gilbert Murray said "I

the hope that it would thereby don't think there is any special pave the way to general disarma-

trance

BRITISH CONFERENCE

London, March 17. The Armaments Sub-Committee of the Cabinet, which includes Mr.

criticism aroused that will

derstanding remoter than ever. At the same time, it is felt that the German decision means that the de facto situation is only slightly at the expense of the

modified

demarche in reply to Herr Hitlers reason for alarm” and Mr. Georgement and lasting peace. The pro-Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Baldwin.legal position, therefore there is no statement on the future trend of Lansbury says "the only thing is clamation then goes on to enumer- Minister of the Defence Services desire to view the situation too

disarmament discussions and the new problems arising from Sir John Simon's and Mr. Eden's pro- lected visit to Berlin and Mr. Eden's-subsequent-visit to Warat and Moscow.

Similar ministerial and diploma

duce a reduction in armament."..

to enter into conference with Ger-ate the immense quantites of war many who is determined to "pro- materials destroyed by Germany under, the provisions of the Ver: Lord Allen Hurtwood expressed sailles Treaty stressing that Ger the opinion that the "Versailles many had conscientiously fulfilled Disarmament clauses had to die

all-the-obligations-imposed-on-her- She is therefore fully justified in before a new treaty for peace could be built. It only Sir John demanding that her former enemy 'c activity prevails in other capt-Simon enters into conference with powers would carry out their part Hitler, we shall find that an agree-of the obligations. Germany had disarmed and thus created a basis

general disarmament. former opponents, however, have by unilateral action shaken of the obligations imposed on them by the Versailles Treaty. The new

tals. Wires will be buzzing this while Europe's..

states-

week men are accustoming themselves to the new situation.

In honour of Germany's rearma

ment,

The Austrian Government" ast night ordered all newspapers

be moderate ' in their

comments,

ment can be reached."

Mr. Arthur Henderson declined to make any comment...

THE SOVIET PRESS

Moscow, March 17.

for

Her.

and the Secretaries of State of the Dominions and Colonies will meet on Sunday afternoon to consider Herr Hitler's declaration.

The

question has been asked "whether Sir John Simón's visit to Berlin will be postponed, but it is pointed out that a postponement will affect Mr. Eden's visit to Mos- cow and Warsaw and that the end- ing of the disarmament clause in the Versalles treaty is envisaged in the Anglo-French communique of February 3, which made it plain

that the British and French Gov-

ernmenta desire ä system of

Part Five of the Treaty.

and is determined to achieve the

tragically.

Reuter.

"GRAVELY CONCERNED"

British, American, French, Japan ese. Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Belgian Governments; The Chinese reports state that min-memorandum reiterates Chine dreds of Chinese passengers, en position, as joint owner of the

route to Mukden were forced to C.ER, and that China does not. leave the trains at Shanhaikuan. recognise the Legal Transac No reason for the action is given, tion. but it is belivered to be a precau- tionary measure against Immigra- tion of undesireable Chinese before the visit of Emperor Pu 1 to Japan.

The order is directed against Chinese visiting friends and rela- tives and is not applicable to bona

Washington, March 16. Om la circles are gravely conade labourers Reuter. being pointed out that it violates cerned at Germany's action, it the German-American Treaty of 11921, containing the same military restrictions on Germany as the Versailles Treaty which the United States did not algu

Reuter. :

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ATTACK RESENTED

London, March 18. The vehement attack made last

SAAR EMIGRATION TO FRANCE STOPPED

"(Special to the “Hong Kong

Daily Pre”). · (B Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messages

Ordinance, 1805 Received, March 18,4-30 pm.).

Peris, Mar. 16.

The influx of Saar emigrants in-

INSULL COMPLETELY VINDICATED

Chicago, March 16.. The State Attorney has att nounced that the remaining State: charges of embezzlement against Samuel Insult and his brother Martin will be dropped... Reuter

SAAR COMMUNIST NOT WANTED IN FRANCE

(Special to the Hong Kon

Dally Press")

· (By | Telegraph, - Copyright, Tele-

GOEBBELS' ORDER Meanwhile Dr. Goebbels has ar dered flags to be half masted to- The Soviet press receives the Reich Government thus saw itself security pacts which are to replace might by. Fremier Flandin and day in Honour of German's, war German action with headlines, for compelled to take measures to put "dead, but after the memortal cere- example, "Germany shatters Ver-an end to the state of affairs

other leaders in the French Cham- to France has come to an end, ac-graphic Messages Ordinance, 189 PRESS OPINIONS monies the flags will be full masted - sailles "Treaty." The Lavestia] which, are hot only ignoble but

ber on Germany's re-armament cording to "Petit Journal" which Received, March 18, 7.30 p.m. ) The B.B.C. foreign affairs.com-" Pravda does not make any com- dangerous to Germany. The new mentator broadcasting last Wen-

has aroused resentment in the states that the shelters erected

Paris, March 15. along the French border to tem- The Communist leader, Frita German press. ments but the paper "for indus- German Retch only wishes to pro-ing suggested one reason for the trialisation" says it's significanre vide itself with means of defend German decision is that she will uttered of M. Flandin was this:

Among the striking statements porary accommodation of the Pfordt who fled from the Baar

emigres have been closed and when the territory was reinour cannot be over-estimated, Fascist ing the country against all possi-be asked to stabilise armaments

"On opening their newspapers the army physicians, who were porated into the Reich was noti-. Germany has tom off the mask as ble attacks, thus helping to main-

people abroad must know that entrusted ·with although they are allowed to be regards the German allegation of tain peace. Germany also needs highest official level possible in ad- France has stiffened in an effort physical

the task offled by the Paris police on Friday examination of the that he must leave France villar mildly favourable in their remarks

Russian armaments and says that these means for defence in order vance of negotiations. on Germany's action.

returned to their forty-eight hours, reports the strengthening of Political the

worthy of her glorious past and emigrants Russian to be m a position eventually to

The "Sunday Times" political circles in Vienna opine that the forces

that she is once more the France garrisons The paper adds that Communist paper, Humanite, called forth by the undertake the obligations as guar- correspondent opines that the of the mobilisation of 1914 and the 12,000 emigrants from the Baar Pford's visa which was made out Government welcomes Germans fact that the Nazis are in power antor of peace. The complete fall-French military service

have been admitted into France by the French Consulate at Bar- decision and intends introducing and Hitler's book announces war ure of her opporients to recognise the occasion rather than the cause, France of Verdun."

in Austria in the against the Soviet as the founda- her

Typical headlines in the Berlin since January while an equal num-bruecken expired on March 15,---- Germany for the German decision and tion of his policy, and asks will leave the League of Natons as well

press are: "France Deals Fatal ber was refused permission to e- Transocean, Kuộ Min. conscription was intended for this sober

Blow and as the Disarmament Conference some time past,

to Disarmament up the English

Policy, ter because their presence in other circles who cherish the but she declared her readiness to

"France the Grave-digger of Dis France being considered indeşir-

armament," and *The End of able-Transocean Kuo Min. nervousness prevails in illusion that if Germany's military co-operate in all measures neces Parts over the football match expansion was directed towards the sary for the preservation of peace.

Disarmament."--

Reuter between France and Germany in East they will succeeded in pre- NON. AGGRESSION PACTS-- the afternoon at Auteuil, when serving the peace in the West.-

The proclamation also points out is expected there will be 80,000 Reuter..

Germany had proposed to spectators including 6,000 Ger- mans. It is feared comunists may precipitate an incident.

conscription

Autumn.

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many's action. Opposition circles opine that if Europe were united, Warsaw, March 17. a joint ultimatum could be sent to action created Hittle Berlin followed by the occupation political circles of Germany which again pro

excitement in

Most of the newspapers receive the decision very calmly. The "Sunday Dispatch" leader. headed "Keep Calm" says that between the official army and the unofficial that

army, of which the world has long NO ACTION YET

her neighbours non-agression been aware, there is little prac- Paris, March 16. pacts which in some cases had al- tical difference- Authoritative circles take aready been concluded while filler Neuter N The majority of Paris

grave, view of Hitler's unilateral had dedared that after the set-

⠀⠀⠀ FRENCH REARMAMENT. papers consider now it is much tearing up of part five of the tlement of the Saar question there [Special to the "Hong Kong Dally better as the situation is clarified Treaty of Versailles. Flandin con- remained no territorial dispute, at

Fress" (Copyright)] cash in Germany, Matin" say the deferred with Laval at ₫ p.m. and a issue between Germany and

-Paris, March - 18./ 18 cast and the Third Reich bu premature forecast of the attitude France. The purpose of the Gov Premier Flann, who decided to struck, a definite blow liberating of the French Government is that ernment's measures was to entrust make the vote on the extension of Germany from conditions again! | doubtless no decision will be taken the defence of the Reich to the the military service to two years which all govemments objected until after consultation with Lon- whole German nation once again. n question of confidence, secured while onessing over, ritten obliga don and Rome

hasbo

no Intention of a substantial majority, as generally tions.

army agression but will expected. At 1.35 on Baturday will find

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of paper.

Europe not signatories to bably and

where it is considered a logical that agreements were but scraps sequence to the developments be- ginning with the Franco-British declaration of February 3. It is pointed out that the decla tion referred to the annu the military causes sailles Treaty and tion, was to pr with a v

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