HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1935.
GERMAN REARMAMENT ISSUE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!
EXCHANGE OF OPINION
CONTINUES
Joint Protest By Powers Suggested
(Special to "Hong Kong.
Daily Press”).
(Px Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance. 189. Retired. March 18. 4.30 p.m.)
many does or does not mean ta come into the collective system.
The "Dally Telegraph" puts for ward the view that by taking the la into her own hands Germany * Paris, Mar 18. has destroyed the basis of direct The exchange of opinior in- Anglo-German discussions The augurated on Saturday between Berlin talks were to establish a Paris and the rest of the European legal basis for Germany's rearma- capitals relative to the reintroduc-ment within the general European tion of compulsory military ser- security system. Security was to vice in Germany continued all day be given by. pacts concluded with- on Sunday. Foreign Minister La- val received the British Ambassa- dor, Campbell while the French Ambassador, de Chambrun called on the Under-Secretary of State
Paris confirms that the British Government is averse to precipi tate action and deferred. decision on her future attitude to Monday morning when the British cabinet is scheduled to meet. According to despatches received here fron London, the. British Government
John
The
ments, this should not "preclude the co-operation in the pursuit of peace, says the "Dally Herald" which goes on to say that the de- claration should be taken as 2 challenge, not to further re-arma- ment but as a new and serious effort to secure all-round disarma- тел If peace is to be assured,
China's Objections To Sale Of C.E.R.
Nanking, March. 18.. China's position as joint owner'
to the exclusion of any third party or parties. and, the Soviet also agrees to the redemption of the Russian interests in the Railway by the Chinese Government." phatically declares that transfer. The Chinese Government em- either by sale or otherwise of the Chinese Eastern Railway which les entirely within China's domai
from China by special grant is and status and which was derived
considered by the Chinese Gov- ernment and people as an un-
Ing force, and the Chinese Gov- Sino-lawful transaction, "without bind-
Heuter. ernment fully reserves its rights-
1 must not be by competitive of the Chinese Eastern Raliway armaments but by collective guar-is reiterated in "a memorandum antees The "Dally Mall says addressed to the various "powers that there is no reason for by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs hysteria and panic as Hitler's sc- and which declares that the action tion is Little more than a change of the Soviet attempting to dis- of labels,
pose of the railway to Manchukuo without China's consent must be considered as absolutely legal and invalid, and says "it is ex- pressly stipulated in Article Nine, paragraph five,
the Russian Agreement of May 31, 1924 be determined by China and Soviet that the future of the CER. shall
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There is no cause, the "Financial Times" considers, to take other than a calm view as far as the markets here are concerned.
of
conventions are a symptom that Germany is preparing for action. Whether is will be Austria, Danzig or Memel nobody can say but there
NO OFFICIAL COMMENT IN JAPAN
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ther France, Great Britain, Italy, Russia and other States are stil willing to continue endless negu tlations with Germany, adding that General staffs should intensity their efforts to bring about & Fran- co-Russian Entente while mutual assistance in Europe should be or ganised by the immediate conclu- sion of the air convention;
The foreign political editor of "Oeuvre
stresses that while March 16, 1935 constitute an his- torically important event for Ger- , many, it hardly signifies any chan- ge of the present European situa tion. The paper advises an atti- tuds of calm and warns against systematie endrelement of Ger-
A CRUDE METHOD If, says the "Times," Hitler's move is simply a rather crude method... of asserting German equality, no. irreparable harm has been done. Sir John Simon's visit to plan. The British polley does to Berlin should be paid according
not fluctuate from week to week. and its purpose is to organise a in the framework of the League collective system of security for of Nations and by fixing levels for Europe. And it will not inch national armainents. This system from its task as long as hope re was to supervise by common con- mains. However, it becomes more sent the special limitations Im-urgent than ever to know from posed by the Treaty of Versailles. Her Hitler himself whether Geris no doubt that Germany pre-in his opinion the Governments' Having elected to fixx ber own many intends sirely and whole- determines acts of political aggres- armaments level in advance Cer-heartedly to play her part in the sion and everything depends upon many will now be required to system and join in an equitable whether the Powers opposed to this explain what basis remains for the plan for the limitation of arma-policy are able to elaborate a sys- diacussions she sought so eagerly.ments...
tem of mutual assistance.--- POLICIES AT VARIANCE.
Keuter.. is said to hold the view that there says German foreign policy is "Manchester.. Guardian" no reason to call off Sir Simon's projected trip to Berlin with the policy of Britain" which shown to be very much at variance
The "Daily Express" says: "By for even if Germany secured for herself equality, two further issues
directly involved than
this act Nazi Germany declares she still remain to be settled by way foreign minister who was inviteditories she lost and will reconquer It was the British will regain her rights and ter- at negotiations, namely the questo Berlin and it is the discussion by means of the sword. tion of limitation of armaments and Germany's retum to the Lea- gue of Nations. This being the case. It is generally surmised that Sir John's visit will merely be postponed and this might lead to Mr. Anthony Eden, proceeding to Warsaw and Moscow in advance.
Mussolini has sent to the French Government a memo in response to the French queries presented through her Ambassador to Rome, Although the discussions between the Powers are still proceeding, it is believed, in diplomatic circles here that as the result of the Ger- man move France, Italy and Great Britain will come to a decision to arrive at a pact "as efficacious as possible. With this end in view the convening of the League Council to an extraordinary session
The "News" Chronicle" says the proclamation is simply ä public is being envisaged. "
A French agency reports
admission of rearmament which that the conclusion of the Franco-veryone knew had been in pro-
Russian accord is likely to be the occasion of Laval's forthcoming
visit to Moscow.~~ Transocean. Kuo Min.
JOINT ACTION BY POWERS
Alleged Pressure By France
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press")
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London, Mar. 18.'
Joint action on the part of France, Great Britain and Italy is urged in a note which the French Government is said to have handed in to Downing Street last night. It is belleved in well-informed circles, however, that the British Government will not submit to the French pressure and there is like- lihood that the British Govern ment will, for the time being despatch an independent note to Berlin to ask for information on certain points.
The "Times" this morning speaks of the independent British step. The British ministerial visit says the "Times," is a waste of -time if certainly it has not yet been established in advance whe- ther Germany is ready to collabor- ate in the establishment of a col- lective." system of security. The "Daily Herald," urging the public.
is more other forces.
robbed of their "basis.
Moreover,
Britain, in the face of threat- ened war, should withdraw from
herself with
Asahi" Comments On
French Policy
between the British "and German Governments that have now been the ruins of the pacts and equip many's
military strength equal to the serial, naval and
strongest power in the world. barring only the United States" Reuter
as the
SECOND LINE" SECURITY
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Great Britain by her powes her geographical position, her, freedom from alliances and her dislike of alliances as such is looked upon by the whole of Europe leading spirit in the collective the task of saving that system system and it is upon her that
will now fall. The chances that Germany will become an organic part of it
considered policy of the British Government very remote,
but it will be the to go on promoting consolidation of the collective system with or the proposed Eastern Päct proves without Germany while leaving it unachieveable.-.. open for Germany to enter
Reuter.
is now
London, Märch 18. "One outcome of Germany's ac- tion will be to turn the eyes of France to a second line" security. namely a pact of mutual assistance. Little Entents, states Reuter's dip- between France, Russia and the lomatic correspondent, especially
RUMANIAN COMMENT
rearma-
Bucharest, March 18. That members of the Little En- not permit Germany's tente and the Balkan Pact can- ment, followed by Hungary and Bulgaria is the most striking Ru- manian comment- Reuter,
office. While this is so it is still gress ever since Hitler came into obviously true that the German Government's action has revelled new and formidable obstacles in pacts of European understanding. The object now must be for moment merely how to prevent the rearming of Europe degenerat- April . is suggested unofficially ing into the old insane rivalry
as the probable date of enforce- between heavily armed powers.ment of conscription--- British Wireless,
Reuter.
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FRENCH NOTE TO BRITAIN
CONSCRIPTION
Berlin, March 18.
SIR JOHN SIMON'S VISIT
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German Attitude Unchanged
London, Mar, 18. The action of Germany was entirely unexpected in London and seems, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, to destroy the whole basis of the system or internation- of agreements which it was hoped would replace the Versailles Treaty in the attitude or Government
Berlin, Mar, 18, There appears to be no change Dr. Goebbels' statement that henceforth Germany's defence will be entrusted to Germany's own power is regarded as ominous.
It is understood that the French Government this afternoon pre- sented through the Embassy in London a note to the British Gov- ernment stating France's views on Germany's action and suggesting an immediate consultation in gard to the new situation.--: Reuter
PRESS COMMENT.
Visit To Berlin Debated
London, Mar 18.
to keep cool, declares the term Comment on Germany monopo- "bolt from the blue does not holdises all the morning papers, very good relative to the German state- few of which show any signs of ment
Aranacean Run Min.
JOINT NOTE OF PROTEST London Paper Advises Caution
circk. „egarding Sir John Simon's visit to Berlin where preparations are being made to discuss with the British Ministers the new situation arising from the Government's re- armament proclamation.
Korrespondenz," Germany's action According to the "Diplomatische
has removed a dangerous situation and equality in the matter of Germany's defence has now be come clear on the basis of the pro- posed discussions which are to be continued on a baals of realities Keuter.
GERMANY, PREPARING FOR ACTION"
Grave View Taken In Moscow
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Tokyo, Mar. 18.
No official comment on Germany although peaceful nations announcement of re- should insist on further negotia-
tions concerning the
proposed arms convention. "Le Jour points out that while the Rome London agreements declared the intiateral denunciation of the disarmament clauses as inacceptable, an im- portant section of the British pub- Part V of the Versailles Treaty was lie had long ago admitted that.
no longer equitable, an opinion which is also shared by Italy. It it regrettable, adds the paper, that Germany has taken such a "bris
receipt of official information, but armament has been not pending
It is generally thought that the question is entirely a European matter. The Government will put- sue a "wait and see" policy.
The "Ashi" believes that Ger- many's attitude may trritate inter- national feeling and points out the alleged inconsistence of the French polley "which aims at marshalling all countries in Europe against confidence Germany, while professing implicit
Nations."-
in the League
Reuter.
PUBLIC OPINION IN FRANCE
of que action" but one could not rec-. kon on Germany's decision causing strong reaction everywhere. It hardly needs mentioning that there is no lack of attempts to make most of Germany's introduction of military service in propagating the extension or the period of French military service. Transocean Kuo Man.
Not Impressed By German Step
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily -Press” (Copyright).]
Paris, Mar 17. The news of Germany's return to compulsory: inlitary service is and crowding the front pages of overshadowing all other events
the French Press, most of the pa- pers publishing the full text of the Reich Government's proclamation as well as exhaustive reports on the reaction caused in other coun- tries.
AN ENTIRELY NEW SITUATION
Italian Official Circles
Maintain Reserve
Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
Press" (Copyright).]
Rome, Mar. 17. The reintroduction of compul- sory military service in Germany has caused a sensation here, the consensus of opinion being that an entirely new situation has been created. Political circles maintain the greatest reserve, merely stating that the Italian Government will get into touch with the French and British Governments ard will announce its own standpoint at the proper time.
Although a large section of the Press is bitter in comments on the German Government's decision. the general Impression received
has been vaguely anticipated and from the survey of the editorial comments is that some such action
that it does not necessarily signify great changes in the European sit- uation. A statement issued by a semi-official French news agency confirms this impression by saying The Reich Government's pro-
step taken by Germany which, fald on the that the French public opinion is not especially impressed by the tire Press, special emphasis being clamation is featured by the en-
moreover, caused little surprise in strength of the Soviet Anny and references to the oficial circles, Foreign Minister the extension of the military Laval having in the last cabinet service period by France as well meeting already given some in- structive information about Ger slon't acknowledgment of Ger-
as to the inter-Allied Commis man armaments, Under these cir- mary's complete disarmament cumstances, it is held in omcial which contrasted with the aya quarters that Germany's decision. tematic increase of armaments by will at least have the advantage of other nations. clearing the situation,
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BAVARIA'S MILITARY
MIGHT
Careless Driver Gives
Thrill
LONDON MARKET EXCITEMENT
War Scare Fears Revived
markets out of gear,
London, March 18 Herr Hitler's conscription bomb- shell has
thrown the London but there are no signs of panic although precautionary measure in the city prices. marked down purely as a
awaiting the lead from to-day's statement in the House of Com mons.
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Excited dealings were witnessed on the foreign exchanges and the Continent turned a heavy buyer of gold currencies 2.3 a result of Franco-Belgian agreement to `de- fend the gold standard. British control made a small intervention la support of sterling
Revival of fears of a European war scare led to a demand for dollars which appears likely to be maintained both in terms of francs and sterling. Foreign Ex- changera are asking whether
the franc. sterling will follow the dollar or
that the
The "Financial News? points out Anglo-French London understanding, the publication of the defence White Paper and rap- prochement, with Russia all indi- cate Britain is no
longer & European neutral. Therefore any international political development which is bearish for sterling. The " journal concludes that the balance of probabilities favours a fail rather than a rise in the sterting and franc rate as a result of any STAN scare arising from the rearmament confict. On the other hand the Times" states that continental currencies · ·rnay continue to move in favour of sterling owing to the serious in- dustrial plight of these countries. -Router
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondant)
London, March 18. London Silver prices to-day were Up -1/4" on" "Spot and 3/16 on
Forward as follow
March 16 March 18
27-1/8)
Spot.
727-31874
Forward 27-1/4 27/7/16 London on New York cross rate
Munich, March 18... After reviewing a parade in Ber- in, Bitler flew here and drove The Berlin, correspondent 01 through packed streets at the head The greatest emphasis is laid in "Messagero" reports that the dip of a parade of the whole of the Preas comments on the fact tomate circles in the German Bavaria's muitary formations, that the Versailles Treaty has been capital are convinced that the after which the thrill of the day alarm. The question of whether
liquidated. Matin" writes" the Reich Government's decision con- was provided by & careless taxi Sir John Simon's visit to Berlin
Third Reich has dealf the Versa-stitutes s Moscow, Mar, 18.
reply to the French driver who shot into the Square should be postponed is debated by
les Treaty a vital blow in freeing Government's measures mentioned and pulled up with grinding A grave view of Germany's in- Germany from this dictate, this by M. Flanding by given to the Blomberg statement ment organ "Isvestia, which says per employs the term "dictate" in Germany's decision, though anti- about to cross the road to mount pared with 48025 at closin some, but the most prominence is tentions is taken by the Govern being the first time a French pa- The "Popolo di Roma" writes ment where Eller was standing. at p.m. to-day was 4.7775
brakes on the edge of the pave: to the effect that Europe is too that the German step is a measure referring to a peace treaty. small for a second battlefield. A aiming at maintaining for Ger-
cipated, marks in event of the the reviewing stand. The crowd danirday war would mean self-laceration many freedom from any obliga-
utmost signincance. The Vergasped but none dared to ruiz for BLOW TO PEACE and we believe in establishing ations as regards security. Mailed
sailles Treaty says the paper thirty seconds Then the taxi London, March 18. new order in Europe and the 1st Germany must have unlimited that Germany's reintroduction of and whoever puls his faith in Black Guards
is no more than a mere shadow drove of accompanied regard to the next develop world by peaceful means.
possibility to fall on a victim Ger- military service is calculated to it is dinging to a corpse. His board. There ment in the situation the "Tumes" The Morning Post" said that man imperialism will select. Ger- prejudice the efforts for disarma tory is moving on and peace Bays the suggestion made in some the events over the week-end suz- many not only knocks all triumpment and the reorganisation of trea quarters that Britain, France and gest again the futility of depend- trump cards from the hands of her peace, thereby ignor
cannot delay its progress tal-
concerning Italy should present forthwith a ing on paper guarantees and that opponents, but wins still more in that these efforts have not been crea the fact beca
peace treatles do not joint note of protest to Germany there is little difference between ternally by augmenting inside conspicuously successful du
Heuter would require more careful con- Hitler in the brown uniform and Germany, a wave of nationallam years of Germany's defen
the crea sideration at a moment when it the Kaiser in his shiring uniform that should strengthen the post- The newspaper Journal" is hoped that the vidt of the as both embody the principle of tion of the Fascist Government
aks of vise British Ministers will produce a German might
preach of the pledged wor and The tempa of German armaments of unheard of art of viol and the resolu wherewith Henri de Jouyenel writing Germuy raje
iplomatic celator" raises the quest
definite answer to the all While there is no longer any important question whether Ger- hope for a limitation of arma
Some papers express, the opinion
but
the
two
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