CHANCELLOR HITLER'S
SPEECH
Mr. Baldwin's Statement In The House
London, May 22. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, addressing a crowded House of Commons, re- ferred to the impossibility of giving a considered reply to Herr Hitler's speech in the Reichstag, "but pro- mised that the speech would re- celve the fullest and fairest con- sideration.
The Government, sald Mr. Bald- win. recognised that Hitler had made incre precise, the German attitude in several directions and had Indicated in a number of respects what Germany was pre- pared to co. The Government would devote to these points the clusest attention, in a spirit of sympathy and candour.
Mr Baldwin added that the Government would not fall to do its utmost to bring about inter- national agreement in every direc-
tion possible.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1935.
DEALINGS IN DOLLARS
One Way Traffic
London, May 23 ́ ̈ Pending the outcome of" the Senate's vote on the Presidential veto of the Patman Bill, dealings Rs the situation warranted. Every-in dollars to-day were virtually thing requisite for the expansion "one way traffic," Web-informed of the RAF was under considera- circles, however, are of the opinion tion and the work would be put in that the veto. will be sustained, hand immediately.
thus avoiding dollar scate of the Arst magnitude,
Both the limitation of arms and collective security of the world would be more easily obtained if ull parties started from the same point. The Government was de- termined to prevent profiteering during the expansion of the Air Force and was consulting with Lord Welr as to how the aircraft indus- tries should be organised for the work. A supplementary estimate would be issued later, he said.
his
MOST FEARFUL TERROR Mr. Baldwin considered peroration had been destroyed after he nad studied Hitler's speech, so he proposed to end his planbed address on a diferent Continuing. Mr Baldwin said note. He believed there was some Hitler had declared that Germanyight in Hitler's announcements Intended to ilmit her Air Force to
and they must all catch hold of parity with other Individual West- what they could and make a fresh ern Powers, That was confirma-
resolve to banish from the world tion of the basis of Britain's air the most fearful terror and pro- plan, Mr. Baldwin described as a
stitution of men's knowledge ever most Important reflection the re- mark by Hitler that it was possible not only to fix but to reduce the tim of parity by International agreement.
known.
Major Attlee announced that the Labour party opposed the estimate as a sign of their dissatisfaction with the Government policy.
He
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The franc also was weaker with the opinion gaining ground that the French financial crisis rapidly gathering momentum
Additional strength was impart- ed to sterling this morning by continential purchases of gold on the London market- Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 23, London silver prices to-day were down 1/2 as follow:--
May 22 Spot..
34-11/16 Forward...... .34-15/18
EXPANSION OF BRITISH AIR STRENGTH
Additional Squadrons And Training Centres
London, May 22 almost universal assent
from
Sir Philp Sassoon, Under-Sec- | British people. Britain has retary for Ar. in winding up the choice but to build. The Govern- Defence Debate in the House fment is pledged to parity with Commons to-night, said that Gov- renment did not consider it In the pubile, interest to vive precise
details of the additional aircraft and engines to be ordered for the Royal Air Force.
Foreign rations did not give this information, There were serious disadvantages in making
it public.
"But our demands uponi the Industry will be heavy," he reveal- ed. "We have every reason to believe. however, that the manu- facturers will rise to, the осса- sion"
Dealing with the training of personnel of the Royal Air Force, Sir Philip sald they had decided to create five new Air Force train- ing centres and to proceed still further with the scheme by which the civil aviation industry would be used for training pilots,
The Under-Secretary stated that the Government proposed to.
Germany, and nothing else will do.
The "Morning Post" points out
that realities "superannuate the old programme. The trebling of the British air strength within two years is probably as much as the aircraft industry and the Royal Air A greater peace might lead to Force can undertake to attempt.
deterioration in the quality of the machines and personnel.
The programme is still inade- quate, the "Dally Mall" declares." "We welcome the pledge that if the present programme is inade- quate we will increase it, cost what it may."
Mr. Baldwin's appeal for the ac. ceptance of an enlarged air pro- gramme, remarks the "News Chronicle," involves the Govern- ment in à serious obligation and urges that Hitler's offer be the sub- ject of action and prompt response
May 23 34-3/16 3+7/18 London on New York cross rate
The "Dally Herald" observes at 2 pm to-day was 4.9331 cum-create in 1935-36 seventy-one new
that it is evident that the Western pared with 4.9087 at closing yes-
squadrons instead of twenty-two,
Powers will be satisfted with terday
scheduled in the existing scheme
equality, but adds that it is an of expansion.
He said the cost would be for-win draws when he says that all amazing deduction that Mr. Bald- midable and a substantial supple mentary estimate would be neces
thereupon urged the immediate FRANCE FACING sary.
calling of a Disarmament Confer- etice session to consider Hitler's proposals.
An
Major Attlee said the Govern- ment would only get national unity or defence by first securing agreement on equality, based on the collective system, and disarma- ment, not rearmament.
A CRISIS
Serious Financial Difficulties
MOST EARNEST ENDEAVOUR With regard to Hitler's reference to a proposed Air Pact, Mr. Bald- win sald ever since the Anglo- French declaration of February 3, Britain had made the promotion of "an Air Pact one of the objects of her most earnest endeavour. In accordance with the London de- claration, Britain had communicat- ed with Italy, Belgium and Ger- many on the subject of whether an
Pact might
be
promptly and that he believed thas Germany worries, the French Government negotiated. Britain considered would remain a danger to peace will be faced with serious finan that the Air Pact might be com- until she got justice and thecial difficulties when the Cham- bined with an effort to safeguard equality to which she was entitled. ber reassembles next week. the civilian population. Passages Reuter.
The in Hitler's speech Indicated that he
budget deficit is estimated at over shared that view.
£100 millions. Furthermore,
Air
The Government, said Mr. Bain- win, welcomed Hitler's contribution as a help towards a general settle
ment.
Sir Archibald Sinclair, for the Liberais, said he agreed that the situation was undeniably grave
A SPARK OF HOPE"
Berlin, May 22, "A spark of hope at the eleventh hour" is how "Silex," writing in the "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeltung greets Mr. Stanley Baldwin's speech In the House of Commons.
In
addizion
NEW BOMBER.
to
He added that the Government now had in production a type of heavy bomber which they con- sidered superior to any bomber owned by any foreign nation. The situation with regard other types was very satisfactory, he
"We expect
the next few weeks the delivery of the newer types of fighters which show re- markable advances in performance and when compared to any other fighter used elsewhere."
went on.
to
Paris, May 23.
International
Treasury repayments at the end of the year were £240 millions. The prolongation of military ser- vice and increase in land and air armaments are estimated between £30 and £40 millions.
Socialists loudly demand the de- valuation of the 1inc. The
Sir Archibald Sinclair baked the Government to revise its economic polley, summon an Economic Con land will treble her air weapon in This commentator says that Eng-. ference and bring Germany intuurder to have parity with France Centre Right is anxious to defend the councils of the nations. He because air parity of the three the franc at all costs and urge also urged the Government to pro- ceed with the proposed Air Pact,
Western European Powers haa be-the retirement of Afty thousand which
come the basis of negotiations for civil servants. cuts should include provisions
In pay and leading eventually to
an air pact which will replace the pensions all round. an inter- national air force.
Locarno Pact.
The Government is expected to Other Nazi organs comment ask for dictatorial powers to deal similarly, describing the British with all problems.-
Reuter.
CAUSES OF APPREHENSION Mr. Baldwin said the British Minister's speech as a good begin- defence position had been running and, the first sign of" allevia- sidered by the Committee on Im-ion of tension, showing a will to perial Defence and as a result more comprehend the seriousness and sub-committees had been appolut large-mindedness of the German ed, consisting of three staff repre- offer to the world.- sentatives of
Henter Treasury, the Foreign Office and the Permanent Secretary of the Committee on in- perial Defente.
the
Re-equipment, which had been delayed so long, in the hope of some general limitation of arms, had been decided upon as an act of national defence which only an Irresponsible Government could
leave undone...
REPERCUSSIONS IN FRANCE
Views Of Geneva Correspondents
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press”).
(By Telegraph, Copyright,
Trim..
18015.
One of the greatest causes of apprehension was the ignorance graphic Mezogaz Ordinance,
of what was going on behind the Received, May 21. 1000 pamoj scenes, the vell "had been partly
lifted at least, sald Mr. Baldwin,
by Germany:
AIR 'PARITY
119Ws
Govern-
must build helter-skelter to the level of the strongest. Why go up Instead of down? asked the "Herald." I parity at 1,500 planes will give security, so will parity at 1,000 or 500. Why not ask the Powers to limit their Air Forces to 500 machines? 'A
FINANCIAL ASPECT
LI
FACING MAJOR REBUFF?
Roosevelt's Veto In The Balance
DEMILITARISED
ZONE FEARS
If Japanese Send Large Force
Peiping, May 23. Well-informed Chinese circles nere take the somewhat pessimis- tic view of the situation in the demilitarised sone, it being gener- ally feared that the Japanese troops if they enter in consider-" able numbers may make a long. stay.
Washington, May 23. President Roosevelt to-day faces what may be the first major re- buff in his Presidential career when the Senate considers his veto of the Patman Bonus BIL which the House of Representa lives overrode' last night by 322 votes to 98. A two-thirds majority In the Senate is necessary to over- ride the veto and the Administra-informed quarters that the Japan- tion is relying on the margin of a few votes.
It is also declared 1 Well
ese recently Informed the Chinese authorities here that a thousand | Japanese troops would be sent in-
to the zone, but at present there. is no news here of more than a small detachment entering it. · ·
The President's message to Con- grèss denouncing the BIL is praised by the Republican and Democratic Senators generally; while the papers pay a "triking Though it is considered that tribute to the. President. Both there is little likelihood of the the "New York Times" and the Japanese altering the decision to send a large force, Chinese officials opposition "New York Tribune" fervently hope that the Senate gre trying their best to dissuade will sustain the veto, while the the Japanese sending more men. "New York Daily News." previously while the Special Follce from a supporter of the Bill, frankly several points are striving to clean admits conversion to opposition as up Sun Yuen Chin's bandits in the the result of President Roosevelt's shortest possible time. speech which most Washington Reuter. observers regard as the death knell to the Bill- Beuter
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(Early cable on page 7).
ABYSSINIA'S APPEAL
Another Note To The League
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily" Press").
Tela (By Telegraph, Copyright, prophic Messager Ordinance, 1894
The "Financial News" comment-Received, May 25, 3-30 pon) ing upon the Air Force "expansion programme, looks ahead and issues a warning. If the new departure does not imperil the 1935-38 budget, it makes the outlook for 1936-37 exceedingly ominous.
#
The expenditure is necessary, but
Geneva, May 23. Another Abyssinian note in the form of alde memoire summing up
Abyssinian dispute and containing the entire history of the Italo-
all notes exchanged as well as the League resolutions referring to the
conflict and other documents, was
evening.
Sir Philip cone'uded that he that does not disguise the fact that was convinced that the ment's policy was the only one
further reduction of direct published by the League Secro- which would bring a limitation of taxation has been postponed for tariat here late on Wednesday armaments so much desired.
another year. It is difficult to see The House conßrmed the Gov. how the cost of new squadrons ernment's policy by rejecting the and new stations will fall short Labour motion on the subject 340 of £10,000,000, while the cost of the Increased personnel will likely rise to £3.000,000.
IO 52.
MORE DETAILS.
A
of
supplementary estimate
bare $8.000.000 appears to be a minfinum necessity. A trebled A Force will mean at least a doubled annual expenditure, which is al- ready £28,500,000.--"
FRENCH INTEREST
· (Special to "Bong KonE Daily Press")
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele Received, May 27, 4.30 p.m.) graphic Massages Ordinance, 1894.
London, May 22. In the House of Lords, Lord Londonderry,"Alr Minister, sald there were 2,700 fully-trained pilots on the active list, a further 400 in training, and reserves numbering 1,200. It took twelve months to give military pilots efficient pre liminary training, and a 'further eighteen months before they could be called fully competent military clauses and treaty revision. the tage in this respect over Germany. pilots. They had a great advan- speech contained nothing new.
With regard to aircraft, Britain This part, however, says the car had a newer type, already in the
Paris, May 23. respondent, is regarded as ex-advance stage, which she would House of Commons was watched The armaments debate in the tremely important since it ashows be producing during the expansion with careful attention by the press the Chancellor's intention not to of the Air Force. By March 31, resort to force in order to bring 1937, the strength of the Home Air decision as regards the British here. The British Government's about treaty revision. It is there-Force would be 1,500 Arst line fore hoped, concludes the message. machines, compared with 580 ated with evident satisfaction. "Le armaments programme 'was receiv- that negotiations with Germany on present. Some 2.500 more pliots Jour, however opines that the the basis of the London declaration would be required and 22,500 addi- of February 3 will now prove lartlonal personnel.→→ less dicicult.—
Transocean huo Min
REMARKABLE PROGRAMME
il Geneva, May 22. That Hitler's speech contained a remarkable programme is the opinion expressed by League cir- | cles which are especially interest-
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Reuter.
PRESS VIEWS ON AIR PROGRAMME
Mr. Baldwin's Response: Welcomed'.
The
London, May 23. comments apon Britain's
British Government considerably modified its attitude after Hitler's speech which, says the paper, was proved by the fact that Mr. Bald- win practically separated the air pact negotiations now pending, al- though France and Great Britain agreed not to treat this matter separately, and intentionally re- frained mentioning the strength of the German army, the Eastern Pact and Austrian Independence......... Transocean. Kuo Min.
Paris, May 23, Chancellor Hitler's speech and its and he hoped it repercussions abroad still continue would be fully lifted soon. Then to be the main topic of the press they could be perfectly frank with on Thursday morning. The semi-
ed in the Chancellor's references each other, and until that was official
the question of treaty revision. done there could be no real con- Geneva correspondent reports that agency's special
The view is advanced in the Lea- fidence.
Foreign Minister Laval so far re- gue Secrétariat that the Commit- fused to state any opinion as, he tee of Thirteen 'which has been new air expansion programme Speaking of Germany's air arma-wishes to reserve judgment till appointed to study the problem of generally have assumed party Hines, ments, he said he believed his after, perusal of the verbatim re-economic and financial sanctions although the morning papers BOBSLEIGH NOW SOUND estimate of the numbers of Germau port of the speech. The German against those States. guilty welcome, without reservation. Mr. fighting aircraft, given to the Chancellor's declaration, however, breaking treatles and which will Stanley Baldwin's cordial response House in November, was right; but says the correspondent, is regarded meet here this week ought logical to Chancellor Hitler's speech as in-
London, May 23. they had been completely wrong inas extremely important and merit- iy also turn its attention to the proving the situation.
Bobsleigh; second favourite for their guess as to the rate at which careful attention in League of ¦ question of revision, all the more
Mr. Baldwin lost no time in the Epsom Derby on June 5, was Germany's aircraft production had Nations quarters where it la inso since revision, under the terms declaring that Hitler's speech made given a good bout of trotting been speeded up in the past six timated by the French delegation of Article XIX of the League Co-a zenufrie contribution to the solu- exercise in the home paddocks to- months. They were completely that Foreign Minister Laval would venant, constitutes the only legal tion of Europe's difficulties, says day, after which Trainer Leader misled on the subject.
shortly consult with departmental possibility abrogating the anti- the Times. No passage
stated that he had passed the Hitler had told Sir John Simon experts regarding certain polits of quated treaties.
more welcome than Mr. Baldwin's horse 25 sound, thus dispelling list mouth that Germany had al-Hitler's speech.
The opinion is also voiced that plea for perfect frankness between previous fears. ready. achieved air parity.. with Special Geneva correspondents of revision forms the main problem Britain and Germany, it adds.
Reuter. Great Britain sind subsequently various papers, however, declare f separation of the Covenant
Mr. Baldwin, like Hitler, is pre- revealed that Germany had be-that the Chancellor's speech caused from "the peace treaties suggested pared not only to fix, but to reduce tween 800 and 850 first line air-disappointment in French delega in Hitler's speech and which is the limit of aircraft construction.
The prospect of war, never very "Petit Parisienne's" considered to present difficulties Mr. Baldwin. said that Hitler had Genera correspondent asserts that of suffelent magnitude to warrant, imminent, has definitely receded as revealed that Germany's aim was in view of the fact that the Reich perhaps, "the summoning of a new
a result of the Anglo-German de- parity with France. The British Government announced the inten- pence conference.
clarations. Both have made notable contributions to confidence
craft.
tion quarters.
Government had therefore taken tion to adhere to the original re- In any case, it is stressed that 1,500 as the necessary figure for armament programme, all hopes of the separation of the League of first line aircraft which must be agreement vanished in League of Nationis from Versailles' could only built to give Britain panty. The Nations quarters where it is con- be accomplished figures would be increased or re-aldered that, except with the treaty revision. duced, accelerated or decelerated passage dealing with the territorial Transocean: Kun Min.
by means of
in Europe.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA
London, May 23. His Majesty the King has exe FLEDGED TO PARITI
tended the term of office of the The Daily Telegraph" says the Earl of Clarendon as Governor- new programme of air expansion General of Bouth Africa:— in Britain will assuredly receive | Reuter
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CAPTURED BRITISH
MISSIONARIES
were
Pelping, May 23. Messrs. Hayman and Bosshardt, British missionaries, who captured by bandits in October last and threatened with death on May 9 if the large sur demanded BS ransom was not forthcoming, were alive on May 15 when a Chinese messenger located them at Sangchih in northwest Hunan. Hayman was well and Bosshardt. was convalescing after his illness. -Rexter.
LEAGUE INVITATION TO JAPAN
Geneva," May 23. The League Council has ap- the proved, without comment, proposal to invite Japan to attend the meetings of the Oplum Ad- visory Committee.
Japan has not beeff represented on this body since her withdrawal, from the League.— Reuter,
The note states in conclusion that Italy, contrary to the clear meaning of the League Council's resolution of January 19, recom- mending a peaceful settlement of sinian
Government. Abyssinia:
the dispute, is attempting a delay would, however, give way neither In the conciliation. proceedings to intimidation for to force but is while at the same time piling up still convinced that the League war materials at the Abyssinian | would see justice done.- frontler and concentrating troops Transocean Kuo Hin.
In order to intimidate the Abys- | (Early cables appear on page 11.
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