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FUTURE NAVAL POSITION OF

GERMANY

May Have More

CruisersTM

EQUALITY OF RIGHTS AT SEA

Berlin, June 20.

In an examination of Germany's future naval position an- der the Anglo-German Naval understanding,

which reflects the 'official view, the "Voelkischer estimates the total strength of the future, German Navy at 421 thousand tons and calcu- lates that Germany will be entitled to 183,750 tons of battleship of which she already possesses three 10.000 tons pocket battle- ships of the Emden type.

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Germany, therefore, could, still build cruisers totaling 32 thousand tons/ Regarding, the destroyer class, of which Ger- many possesses twelve of 880 tons each, she is entitled to add. to her destroyer fleet "not exceeding 43 thousand tons-Reuter.

for the progressive

殍

REPORT TO MOSCOW

"[Special to the "Hong Kong Dal

Press". (Copyright).)

Moscow, June. 19.. The Soviet Ambassador to Paris, M. Potemkin was received on Wednesday by M. Laval for "a lengthy conversation, according tu a despatch from the semi-official Russian news agency, which states that the French premler had con- ferred with the Ambassador on the Anglo-German Naval Agreement and had informed the latter of the

French Government's

point in

view of which, M. Potemkin Imme- diately reported to Moscow.- Transocean Kuo Min.

Phy

settlement of

HONG KONG DAILY

PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE

21, 1935.

SUNG LEAVES

And Confers With Chin

(Special to the "Hong Kong

Daily Press")..

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tala graphie Massages Ordinance, 1895

·Received, Juna 20, 4:30 pm.)

Geneva, June 20

the-

MR. ANTHONY EDEN

To Visit Paris

"(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally Prom")

graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 (Bg, Zelegraph, Copyright, Tais

Received, June 10. 4-30 p.m.)

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Paris, June 20, Mr. Anthony Eden's forthcoming

with talks

the Premier

and Foreign Minister Laval will not be

The Anglo-German Naval Agree- ment was received with mixes feelings in the League of Nation circles here since it is regarded as throwing a searching but not altogether welcome light, on difference in the results obtained by the Geneva conferences, and the new method of direct discus-restricted to the discussion of the sions on definite questions between Anglo-German Naval Pact but will the two parties concerned,

embrace the entire complex of the European armament and security problems, according to diplomatic circles here.

taat

the

The feeling prevails agreement adds new emphasis to the failure of the Disarmament Conference to achieve any prac- tical results.

to

Peiping. June 20. Sung Cheb Yuan may go Tientsin ister to-day; he refused arrival here. tu see members of the Press on

A

It was learned late last night that he received orders from Nan- king to leave and within three hours he was on the express for Felping. During te night his train met that of Chin Teh Chuan and they conferred for half-an-hour, Chin offering to resign with his chier, sung, urging him to proceed to Kalgan..

Sung's secretary told the Press Above all It is said that the that Sung had handed over the problem of the conclusion of the comamind of the 29th. Army to Eastern European Non-Aggression General Chang Tse Chung, de-

and Consultative pact will be examined...

The "Journal de Geneva' clares that Germany has attain- ed practical equality of rights at sea England unlike France. not only having merely recognised Germany's claim to equality of rights in principle hut applied t In practice.-- Trancean Tao độn

other problemas ripe for solution.ottas banatuabihtátdoit Then Europe will be more., free from the load of mistrusts that FLIGHT HELD UP burden it today.

The basis for this mistrust can be removed only 1! questions are approached in fair and mutual understanding which characterised the Anglo-German negotiations ---. Transneran Kuo. Min.

TECHNICAL POINTS

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Special to the "Hong Kong Daily'

Press" (Copyright).

London. June 19.

The discussions between the German and British naval experts were continued on Wednesday at the "Admiralty concerning the technical questions still remaining open.

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Singapore, June 20. The flight of the two Royal Air Force flying boats from Singapore to Hong Kong was held up at Kamran Bay, Dutch North Guinea, owing to one of the boats being slightly dam- aged when it was bumped by the re-fuelling boat-Reuter.

POCKET BATTLESHIPS

under

DIPLOMATIC SUCCESS"

London, June 19, Germany's pocket battleships will [Special to the "Hong Kong Day

Press" (Copyright);}).

remain

the category of battleships proper unless any re- Madrid, June 19. The thier points to be decided

armament categories eventuate The foreign political correspon- are the details of the dates of the froth the coming naval conference. dent of the newspaper, "ABC" construction programmes and the This important fact was estab- considers the Anglo-German Naval types and sizes of the ships shed to-day during discussions of "Agreement. to be of Important After the meeting

at the Ad- technical questions between the diplomatic success to Germany,miralty. the Ambassador. Yon British and German delegates at the latter having thus escaped the Ribbentrop, paid a visit to the their threatened diplomatic isolation. Foreign Office where he had a which they are settling Germany's conversations, in under-future Fleet tonnage as compared Robert with that of Britain.

German diplomacy had not conversation with the made the ex-Kaiser's mistake, who secretary of State, Sir by his naval rivalry with England Vansittart.- + conjured up the Triple Alliances. Franxnceau Kun Min.

The paper, points out that Ger- many had always favoured bi- lateral agreements In preference to multilateral pacts of pompous international conferences.

con-

**ITALIAN OPINION (Special to the "Hong Kong Dail Press" (Copyrights.)

London

The time mit for Germany's rearmament programme and" the types and sizes of the vessels she proposes to build, were discussed.

It appears that Germany con- templates, building aircraft carri- Rome, June 19.

ers, although Britain had hoped The Angio-German Nava agree that her concession of parity in featured by the entire submarines would bring a "quld pro Italian press, editorial comments quo" from Germany in the matter revealing a tendency to exagger of aircraft carriers. It was expect- ate rather than to belittle its ed Germany would be content with. significance with regard to the out these large offensive weapons →→ restoration of Germany's naval Reuter power whereby, England is accused

The events appeared to prove Germany to be right. becausement is whereas the disarmament ference falled to accomplish any thing since February 1932, the Retch Government had succeeded within a few days in reaching a practical agreement with Eng

land.

Tranzacean Fun Min.

of certain arbitrariness and for- wardness.

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VISITS TO PREMIER -

London, June 20.

The "Gazzeta-Popolo" voices the opinion that England for sometime has been "steering" a straight Herr von Ribbentrop paid a course at full speed to Germany", half-hour visit to Mr. Stanley this sudden change of her 'attitude | Baldwin at 10, "Downing Street. shortly after the London and Subsequently Mr. Anthony Eder. Stresa conferences evidently signl- called on the Premier.- fying that England is returning Renter to her traditional polley of main-.

THE GERMAN VIEW Ispertal to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press Copyright).

Berlin, June 19. Viewed" from the standpoint of being a possible nitation to the general solution of the European problems and at the same time de- monstrating the only successfultaining the balance of power in method of doing so, the importance Europe by shiftlag weight of her own Influence arst here and then there in order to remala master of the situation.

of the Anglo-German Naval agree- ments far exceeds even its immedi ate value to the direct participants,

is the gist of opinion of responsible German quarters as expresed in the officially Inspired organ "Diplomatisch Politisch Korreep- ondenz"

ment..

FURTHER. STEPS

MR. ANTHONY EDEN.

com-

mander of its 38th Division, and assured him that peace and order In Kalgari would be secured.

It was added that the Charhar settlement is being carried out in accordance with the orders receiv- ed from Nanking.

Reuter.

DOMIARA IN PEIPING

Pelping, June 20. Major General Dolhar unex- pected arrived from Tientsin this afternoon and when interviewed said that he was not special mission but just wished to investigate the situation on the spot...

On

any

Sung Cheh Yuan Jett for Tientsin this afternoon by motor

cax.-

Reuter.

DESTROYERS LEAVING

Tientsin June 20.

The two Japanese destroyers which anchored off Tientsin since Since the French Government last week will be leaving for Fort has not yet replied to the German Arthur on Saturday morning. Note, pointing out, the incom-

Major General Delhara left for patibility of the French-Soviet Pelping this afternoon -- Pact with certain stipulations of Reuter. the Locarno Treaty, it is expected that this will be one of the other subjects discussed by the two statesmen, particularly in view of the interest Britain is supposed to be showing in this particular

problem.-

Praniceean Kurden.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June. 20. London silver prices up 1/8 as follows:—

were

Spot Forward June 19.........32-3/18 32-7/16 June 20 ..32-5/16

32-9/16 London on New York cross- rate at 2 pm to-day was 4.9300 compared with 4.9350 at closing yesterday.

TELEVISION FOR THE EMPIRE

Important Deal Completed

REPORTS AWAITED

London, June 19. mons

It was stated in the House Com- Secretary that he was awaiting on behalf of the Foreign further reports and could not at present say whether recent the Japanese actions in Hopel could be said to have involved. the Japanese Government in a breach of the Nine Power Treaty. tain enquiries were however being made of

the Japanese Govern- mert British Wireless.

ת!!

Car-

an

LATEST CRISIS

London, June 18. The latest crisis Pelping's history can only confirm the im- pression that the maintenance of the British Embassy there. is anachronism declares The Times.' The centre of British diplomacy should be at the heart of China, namely. Nanking. It Pelping is to become a mere museum of past glories and an exposed, defence- less border city. It will decline still more in importance.

In

DON-

As a result of the latest episode Sino-Japanese relations the power of China has sustained an- other cruel blow. Though the Japanese militarists acted trary to the wishes of the Foreign Office it is only too certain that Japanese diplomacy will not dis- dain the fruits of the soldiers' incursions into diplomacy.

of the

ORDONS

DRYGIN

LOND

if it's

Gordon's

GIN

you know what you're drinking

NO COLOURING MATTER

NO INJURIOUS INGREDIENTS

WHITEST

PUREST

&-BEST

The Largest Gin Distillers" in the World

THE SHORTAGE OF TIN

Continuance Of Restriction Most Desirable

London, June 20.

The

recent severe criticism blaming the failure of the Buffer Pool to ease the extraordinary supplies caused Reuter to enquire shortage of spot tin by releasing from circles in closest contact with the Pool

Reuter learns from another well- informed source that there 19 to expect Malaya every reason Netherlands India. Nigeria and Bolivia to form renewal of restrictions, stressing during the negotiations for the a united front

that they had hitherto borne the whole brunt of the restriction and It was pointed out that the Pool if the countries who joined later was serving the interests of pro- wish to continue, they must either ducers and consumers, firstly by make equal sacrifices or else see keeping the price remunerative the scheme collapse while gradually increasing the inevitable fall in price. output; secondly, by satisfying London is unanimous that the genuine trade demand which continuance of the restriction is mainly takes the form of forward most desirable. The present dis contracts but refuses to facilitate organisation of the tin market is speculation by affording the reflected in the dullness of tim "bears" any opportunity of cover- shares, several of which were de ing cheaply, and it was finally pressed by the forced liquidation stated that the market alone was in holdings of circles/closely con to blame for the unhealthy spot nected with the industry.— situation.

„Heuter.

TIBERIUS WINS

Race For The Gold

Cup

London, June 20," and resulted as follows:-

The Gold Cup was run to-day

1. Tiberius, 100/30;

2 Alcazar, 20/1;

with

BIG HAUL

Smugglers Caught

BIT

Tientsin, June . More than 200 Korean silver amugglers from Pelping were ar rested at the East Station by Japanese Consular Police at mid- night when they were each found" carrying more than 1000 silver dollare.

3. Denver. 100/8. There were six starters, Tiberius! winning by eight lengths while two lengths separated the second 250 thousand dollars.

The coin, totalling more

than and third. Brantome Anished sported to the Japanese barracks was tran-

by motor trucks.

Afth.

London, June 19. Further steps in preparation for the holding of a general conference on the limitation of 'Naval Arma-

San Francisco, June 19. The "Popolo di Italia" raises the ments are now under the consi-

The possibility of a television deration of the British Govern-service encircling the whole of the objection that while Italy was the first power to recognise that peace

British Empire was revealed Exchanges of information with Mr McCargar, president of the treaties are not everlasting it should be said however that the the United States and Japanese Farnsworth Television Bervice, This importance has deeper Anglo-German agreement touches delegates have already taken place, who announced the completion 1

that the On international obligations in and it is anticipated

a deal with the Baird Television which America, Japan, France ed yesterday in agreement will be Baird & Co. will have the use Anglo-German talks which result Ltd.. London. whereby Messrs. and Italy are also concerned.

Other papers like the "Messa- concluded on Friday.

of the Farnsworth patents. gero" see the greatest significance to the British and German dele- Expert Naval advisers attached

Mr. McCargar added that the that the agreement will prevent a

technical development of parties were taken into considera-return of naval rivalry which gations conferred together to-day sion had reached the stage at break the partial union of Central question regarding Herr Hitler's Received, June 20, 1.80 p.m.)

teleri-

significance to the Anglo-German agreement goes on the "Korresp onder", and Hes in the fact that by means of these fair and freely conducted negotiations in which the national interests of both

Reuter.

NO REPLIES YET

NO ALTERNATIVE Referring to the Japanese de mand for the removal Governor of Charhar, The Times' says that the Nanking Govern- ment can do. nothing else but give way. They have not protest- cause doubtless they fear such ac-

THE BELGIAN ARMY ed to the League of Nations be

(Special to the "Hong Kont tion might draw fresh lightnings

London, June 19,

Daily Press") on their heads and fresh hostili- The foreign Secretary, Bir Bamue: (By Telegraph, Copyright, ties with Japan would probably Hoare replying to Parliamentary raphic Messages. Ordinance 189 which it was ready for general China which they have so pain speech said that His Majesty's out of the agreement.

Athens, June 20 use and the expense involved was fully achieved. It is understood that the matters not greater

Government had asked for eluci- Following the French example under

the present In the meantime they will con- dation of a number of points the Belgian General Staff has de- discussion included such

sound broadcasting. questions as sizes and types of The vitally important role of

tinue to hold Hopes and "Charhar, raised in it but the replies ré-cided to mechanise a number of ups and construction programme.

Combination receiving sets are

but on sufference and with weak-ceived had not yet brought mattita of the Belgian Army the British Navy on the high seas

Probably the next series of talksten to cost a little over 225ened forces and officials whose ters to a point where they could scheme which has been adopted has been recognised in the agree-

rearmament which otherwise could to be held in London will be with Reuter. ment equally with

only have been prevented the German

by the French, but meanwhile Mr.

provides for the mechanisation of four out of the six cavalry divi- Fleet's task of protecting the long another war.

Anthony Eden, the Minister for and drawn out German

sions which will begin in the League affairs, will visit Paris and discuss with the French Ministers

middle of July ST Transocean, Kuo Min certain aspects of the question with particular reference to the Anglo- German agreement.

tion, it is partically definite that an formed the chief reason for Eng-on certain technical points arising armament limitation has been at- land's entry into the World War. tained.

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GERMAN COAST

Great Britain, writes the "Messagero, had evidently const- dered it advisable to recognise the fact of Germany's naval

convenient to re

than

NEW ROADS

London, June 19. A prógramme for the improve- ment of the existing roads con- cern will also come under review instruction of new and by-pass roads and the reconstruction of bridges over a period of five years have been submitted to the Minister of British Wireless.

coast The "Popolo di Roma". states line and under all circumstráther pointedly that while it la ances maintaining free commun- undoubtedly ications for her ports,

cognise the fact, which one cannot The fact that such an agreement älter this will be hardly sufficent has actually been concluded may be to make the procedure acceptable Other matters of European, con- regarded as evidence that the to France. The paper adds that natural concern for her own vital national requirements can with some good-will be harmonized with the need for an round security.

Looked at in this way the Anglo- German agreement reveals a great step toward European peace. It is to be hoped, continues the paper, that the value of the agreement will be a favourable starting point

France will probably point out these Paris conversations including that, the agreement constitutes a the present stage and future steps new violation of the Versalles to be taken in connection with the Treaty, and that Great Britain project for a Western Air Pact. had no right to recognise this The Exchange of views between violation, especially since she her Italy and Britain on Naval matters self protested against such viola is also in contemplation tons only a few weeks before France,

Transncens Kuo Min

of which are designed to prepare The Soviet Government is being a way for the General Limitation kept informed of the trend of Conference- these preliminary discussions, all British Wireless.

chief preoccupation will be the suitably be made public.— avoidance of the slightest dispute British Wireles with the Japanese neighbour.-- Reuter,

HEADQUARTERS COMPLETED

Tientaln. June 20. The organisation of the Tientsin and Tangku Peace Preservation Headquarters was completed to-day the regulations governinig its functions approved by Nanking.

and

CHINA'S MINISTER

Tokyo, June 20. Mr. Chiang Tso-pin to-day pre- sented his credentials to the Em-. peror in the presence of Mr. Koki Hirota, Foreign Minister, and the Embassy Staff. Later the Chinese Ambassador and his wife lunched with His Majesty Heuter.

of

according to official Chinese quer-Chen's troops, is composed ters.

General Affairs, Mitary Law and

The

Headquarters, which is Staff Officers. garrisoned by General Shang Reiter.

The

PLANES ACTIVE

Tientsin, June 20 Three Japanese military aero planes reconnoitred the Tientsin area for four hours yesterday.

a programme of extensive three- day manoeuvres by men from Japanese destroyers in port, which

the effect the activities of the commenced last night, was cancer- ed to-day owing to anxiety sa armed bluejackets might upon the population

Reuter