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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1935.

FRENCH NOTE HANDED IN THE EUROPEAN POLITICAL ARENA NO FINANCIAL PANIC IN

IN BERLIN

Explanation Rejected By Germany

London. March 21.

The French Note of protest againts ́military developments -In Germany was formally presented to Baron von Neurath in

Berlin this morning by the French Ambassador,

According to a Paris message. the Note "does not ask for. Immediate convocation of the League Council because it is con- sidered there is no immediate danger, but the attention of the League is drawn to Germany's arbitrary action and the injury which may result therefrom to mutual trust between nations and peace of the world.

M. Avenal will present the French appeal to the President and other members of the League Council who will decide when the Counell will meet. The appeal requires unanimous decision of the Couneft before It can be allowed.

Meanwhile the decision to hold

The French Premier continued a three-Power conference in Paris that it was untrue the Reich had before Sir John Simon proceeds executed her treaty obligations. to Berlin is halled by the French] The Reich referred to official des- Press in that co-operation be-truction of war material, but for- tween Britain, France, and Italy get the new clandestine .construc- is reaffirmed and strengthened, tions which are in reality rearma- On the other hand the Frenchment behind official disarmament. appeal to the League is viewed Mr. Flandin then recalled the long with much sarcasm in Germany, list of occasions on which France The "Deutsche Allgemeine Zel- had gradually abandoned her tung" declares that France has claims for "reparations and added denied the League of Nations idea that it could be asked how a great by returning to a polley of alliah- | people' like Germany under such ces. The paper adds that the travesty of history would ever Geneva

happenings would net prove their sincere desire for caf- have the slightest Influence on the | laboration.— development of affairs. It is un- Reuter. derstood that the naval question

will be raised during Sir John Simon's discussions in Berlin- Reuter.

FRENCH AIR POWER

Paris. March 20.

The French Government is ask-

ing credits of 1,600,000,000 francs for the renovation" and overhaul- ing of the military air arm.

GERMAN REJECTION

Berlin, Mar. 21. Baron von Neurath's reply to the French Note states that the ex- planation given by the French Government did not take into ac

It is necessary that the Bill be

count the actual position

introduced immediately according and must therefore be rejected by a statement of the Air Minister,

Germany.

Reuter.

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APPEAL TO LEAGUE (Special to "Hoar Kouz Daily Press"}

(Bp Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphse Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, March 31. p.m.)

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General Denain.

Special attention will be paid to bombing planes.

This new..credit will be supple mentary to the normal budget re- quirements, voted last November. Reuter...

FRENCH NOTE

A vigorous plea in defence of French disarmament was made by M. Flandin before a crowded Senate meeting while at the same time he declared it was untrue that Germany had fulfilled her

treaty obligations.

HOME RACE BETTING

Lincolnshire And Grand National

London, March 21. Beeby, the trainer of Delaneige stated that the horse was of its feed, and that unless it picks up quickly, it is à doubtful starter.—

The following was the call over for the Linctiinshire:-

10/1 Commander III 13/1 Overcoat 100/6 Flamencò t. and o. 100/6 Pepino

เ

100/6 Lianarmon 100/6 Gay "Venture

13/1 Snooker

22/1 Circular Saw o. 251 25/1 Lost Soul o. 28/1 t.. -28/1 Heavyweight o. 33/1 € 33/1 Bendex. t. ard o.

GRAND NATIONAL

The following was the call over for the Gradn Natioal: -----

7/2 Gold Miller t, and o, 15/2 Thomondo. 8/1 t.

9/1 Tepinols. "t. and o.. 18/1 Really True o. 20/1 L 20/1 Delaneige t. and o. 20/1 Reynolds Town o. 22/1 t. 20/1 Southern Hero o 25/1 Alexens- o. 28/1 t. 25/1 Castle Irwell 25/1 Brienzo

28/1 Royal Ransom ‘o.

it Paris, March 21. The Italian note of protest against the reintroduction

London. March 20. of conscription in Germany is iden It was announced by the French tical to that of the French note Premler. M. Flandin, in the Senate which is to be transmitted to the his evening, that a communica- German Government on Thursdayton had been made to the League forenoon.

of Nations with reference to the "The French request for urgent German conscription decision. convocation of the League Coun- The Note which, it is stated" ell was wired the Secretary | deals mainly with the juridical General of the League of Nations aspect of Germany's decision, was late on Wednesday night. In presented to the German Foreign Reuter French political circles the opinion Minister by the French Ambassa- prevails that Monday next week is dor this afternoon. the earliest date at which the British Wireless. urgent session of the League of Nations Council may be convened. What appears more likely is that the League Council will deal with the problem raised only after Sir John Simon's and Mr. Anthony Eden's return from Berlin and after the second conference be-

EARLY MESSAGES

Declaration By" French Premier

tween England, France and Italy Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

as proposed by Signor Mussolini.

News from London reaching the French capital this morning have

German

move

while

Press" (Copyright).]

Paris, Mar. 20 M. Flandin made his expected

action which is a breach of Article

It that the Freneti move to apply declaration in the Senate on Wed- to the League Council regarding nesday of the French Government's conscription is looked view on the German decision to upon with displeasure. The Lon-introduce the conscription when he don. "Times" this morning speaks formally announced the extension of one good and one bad decision of the period of service in the the good one being the project- French army. France's anxiety, *ed preliminary conference between stated the Premier, has been still M. Laval," "Mr. Eden and Signor further increased by Germany's Suvich on Saturday next mark "bad" is given to the French of the Versallies Treaty. Ger- to apply to the League many had attempted to represent Council-

this action as an answer to the Transocean Kuo Min.

British White Paper and the French extension of the period of service, but in actual fact twelve army corps have already existed. The German proclamation co-The German statement embodied responds to a conception which, if the standpoint which, if approved accepted in the world,, would mean by world opinion, would mean the the destruction of the work of destruction of the machinery of peace founded by the League, de-peace built up by the League of clared M. Flandin before a crowd-Nations, declared M. Fländin who ed Senate this afternoon.

then cited some sentences from the German statement referring to Germany's honour for security in order to prove the contention that

PEACE AGAIN AT STAKE

Paris, Mar. 21.

M. Flandin added that France could not accept the Reich's France

thesis or its justification,

"BUGS IN MILITARY

BARRACKS

China Also In The Limelight

London, March 21, Lt. Col. Sir Arnold WUson, in the House of Commons. to- day, drew attention to the in- festation of the barracks inc Egypt; Gibraltar, Malta China by bugs and inquired what steps were contemplated.

The Parliamentary Under- Secretary for the Home Office, the Right Hon. Douglas Hack- ing, admitted that the problem was a most difficult one and varying success had attended the experiments to get rid of bugs. The only satisfactory solution lay in replacement of structures and modernisation of old fashioned buildings which work is being done as funds are "available.

The Minister added that extensive schemes are contem- plated in China and Egypt.--- Reuter.

POST OFFICE RETURNS

London, March 20 was bringing Germany's grave act the German view is irreconciliable

The return of British postal. before the League by virtue OL Article 11.

with the spirit of the League of traffic receipts shows that, apart. Nations. The Premier then declar- from May, 1934, receipts have

He concluded that

"the peace of the world was agained it was untrue that Germany did been higher than in the corres- at stake."

Reuter.

TRAVESTY OF HISTORY

.Paris, Mar. 21.

not want war in 1914 and that ponding month of the year earlles Germany voluntary laid down for each month since end of 1932, arms in 1918. Finally, it was un- the increase for February, 1935, true that France had not fulfilled being 2.2 per cent.-

M. Flandin declared before the her disarmament obligations since | British Wireless. Senate that it was imtrue France the effective strength of the bad not fulfilled her disarmament French army has been reduced by undertakings. She had reduced 50 per cent, compared with that

her effectives by fifty per cent of 1014 while the tonnage of the HANKOW AGAIN IN GRIP

her period of military service from Navy has decreased by 218,000.

OF WINTER

Hankov, Mar. 2154

three years to one, her feet, from Germany, on the other hand while 768,000 tons to 550,000 tons, and referring to war material 'destroy- similarly her air force, I aheed, forgot to mention the new After a fortnight's very sunny did not disarm more it was solely armaments she has secretly con-weather, Hankow is in the grip ton, account of rearmament which structed.

of winter again, with has been proceeding across the

last night Rhine:

Retter.

(Continued on Dare 12)

snowfall

M. Avenal, Secretary General of the League of Nations, will present the French appeal against the military developments in Ger many to the President and other members of the Council for their consideration.

ne

CHINESE EGGS ATTRACT

"More Questions At

Commons

The

London, March 21. irresistible attraction of Chinese eggs was again apparent in the House of Commons to-day when the Ministry of Health was bombarded with questions to which Mr. G. H. Shakespeare replied.

von

The French Note of protest to Germany has been presented to

Neurath, Baron

who has stated in reply that as the French Government did

not take into account the actual position it must therefore be rejected.

BELGIUM

Exchange Control Stops

Heavy Withdrawals

Brussels, March 21. There are no signs of a financial panic here to-day. Rumours of Immediate devaluation and Â. moratorium are killed as promptly as they appear.

The National Bank stated that the heavy withdrawal of, funds | which, occurred in some localities owing to last week's scare has censed since exchange control" was enforced, There have been no more withdrawals of gold and the demand for foreign exchange has lessened.

The Bourse opened strong but weakened towards the close owing to unconfirmed rumours in regard

Reuter.

| CHINA - RAILWAY to the political situation.

ORGANISATION

British Expert To Give Advice

London, March 21.

Chinese At the request' of the Government, Brigadier-General F. D Hammond will leave for China advise shortly to examine and

the organisation of the upon. Chinese, railway system.

Hammond Referring to statements already Brigadier-General cabled. Dr. H. C. Haslam said the will be accompanied by two Great examination by the Ministry of Western Railway experts: and he Health disclosed that Chinese eggs salls by the Ranpura from Mar- contained bacteria, causing de-seilles on April 5 and goes straight composition, and he requested the to Nanking He is unable to say Minister to publish a full report what feature of rallways he will showing exactly the number of specially give his attention to micro-organisms and rate of de until he has consulted the Chinese composition, besides other matters Government. He is prepared to

undertake any Important to public health.

dutles and em- Mr. Shakespeare replied that the phasized that his mission has no examination does not confirm Dr. milltary character whatever as he Haslam's fears.

Other members plied questions but falled to elicit an Reuter.

answer.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, March 21: London Silver prices to-day were`

up 1/16 on Spot and 1/8 on for- ward, as follow:-

27-5/16

20th Mar. 21st Mar. Spot

27-1/8 27-3/16 Forward.... 27-316 "London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.74.93 com- pared with 4.7637 at closing yes- terday.

U.S. RECOGNITION OF SOVIET

has been on the reserve of officers for ten years.

NEW CABINET (Special to "Hens "Kont

Daily I'ress") (B) Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Messages Ordinanes. 1594. Received, March 22, 480 p.m.)

Tela.

Brussels, Mar. 21.

which is capable to rest on broad parliamentary majority and to re store confidence. In the country." Transocean Kuo Min.

CURRENCY PROBLEM

Brussels, March 20. All efforts to form a new cabinet are now turning on the question of the policy to be adopted towards the gold standard and the stability of the Belga. In Belgian parlia nientary circles the real reason for the resignation of the Theunis Government is declared to be the

negative outcome of the Parts week-end negotiations, Theunis declared bluntly in Paris Although

that Belgium would be forced to abandon the gold standard unless ather countries belonging to the gold block, above all, France, came to the rescue by giving Belgium wider markets for her export and industrial products, the French Government only "responded with non-committal phrases. This made it clear that Belgium is thrown on

The decision of the Belgian lab-its own resources for the defence of our party to join in the ... discus- | Its currency, sions relative to the formation of An extremely important factor

a national cabinet was hailed here in the present situation in the as an important step forward to- | attitude of the Catholic group in wards the settlement of the ca- the Belgium Chamber which voted binet crisis brought about by the by an overwhelming majority to resignation of the Theunis gov- support the policy of adherence to ernment. Although it is known the gold standard, only two mem- here that all the difficulties have bers voting against. Hitherto, not been overcome as yet political had been asserted that the Catholic circles are hopeful of ultimate party would be indisposed to oppose success Christian democrats are the inflationists. likewise resolved to join the new national 'government."

Meanwhile, 'public opinion is de- manding the formation of a na- A communque given out by the, tional government prepared to Belgian labour party at the dose defend the Belga. The "Standard" of the session reads: "The general la running a campaign for sharp. council of the Belgian labour party is willing to participate in the discussions of the relative formation of the new government

EXPORT TRADE BETTER

Increases In February

He is of a quiet and vigorous personality of worldwide ex- perience, and there is no aspect of railway management with which be is not farmiltar. He WES specially picked out by the British Government with a view to satis-trade in February shows that the fying the Chinese Government's requirements.----- Reuter.

London, March 20. A detailed review of Overseas

increase in the value of exports in that month, as compared with the corresponding month of the pre- vious year, was rather greater than that recorded ́for January and December, and was consider-

ELECTION RIOT ably above the average monthly

IN HUNGARY

Fatal Affray With

The Police

measures against speculation simi- lar to those used with success. in Italy and Germany- Transocean Kuo Min.

ATTEMPT TO BE ABANDONED?“

Campbell Not Decided

Daytona, Mar. 20. Sir Malcolm Campbell, although

increase in 1934, as compared with determined to reach a speed of

1933.

British Wireless.

300 miles per hour, after a trial spin in the giant racing car, Bluebird, to-day, announced that unless the condition of the beach

showed signs of improving he would crate the car for shipping to-morrow,

He twice traversed the measur- ed mile, reaching 200 miles an hour on the northward ruz and 110 miles an hour on the south-

The incident arose through the non-appearance of the independ- ent candidate of the small pea- sants' party. Andaḥazi-Kasnya at the meeting where he was sche- duled to speak, whereupon the election authorities warked to dis- band the assembly. The electora protested that the speaker might ware run. still put in an appearance and was probably delayed elsewhere and they ultimately attacked the elec-police, who resorted to the use of

firearms,

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"} (By Talegraph, Copyright,

Pate

graphic. Messager Ordinance. 1894

Received March 31 (14 pra

Washington, March 21, Diplomasic-recognition of the Sövlet Government by the United

* Budapest, Mar. 21, States will continue, despite the Political passtors in the campaign for the withdrawal of tion campaign now in full swing recognition, according to Mr. Hungary reached such a pitch An investigation has beeb or- Cordell Hull, Secretary of State. in the constituency at Becks on dered, the home minister himself Mr. William Bullitt is leaving for Wednesday that six persona lost having gone immediately to the Russia next week to resume their lives and one was seriously spot. drtles as Ambassador.

injured.

Transocean. Kuo Min.

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The timing apparatus.

was not used, for his spins were cot attempts at a record but only for the purpose of testing a new carburetor and a setting to able greater acceleration in sec=" ond gear.

en

Both experiments were satisfac- tory, be said after the run. Reuter

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