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COLLECTIVE SECURITY AND FRIENDSHIP

Premier's Declaration In

The Commons

London, March 9.

The object of British foreign policy is to secure peace for the peoples of the Empire and the nations of the world, and the means to this end are collective security and friendship, declared Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, when opening the De- fence Debate in the House of Commons this afternoon.

There had been disappointing results in every effort made to secure international disarmament; be said, and the growth of armaments in other countries left Britain no alternative but to review the state of her defence forces in order to enable her to full her obligations under the League of Nations Covenant and safeguard herself.

Notwithstanding

failures, the

the previous; tystem for the western Government still powers.

hoped it would be possible to find

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH

ONLY POSSIBLE STAND

Press Support For Mr. Eden

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THREE-POWER TREATY

Result Of Naval Conference

London, Mar, 10.

11, 1936.

LOCARNO PACT RHINELAND DECISION

REPUDIATION ·

Discussion Held In Paris

London, MST. 10. Conversations began En Parta It now appears probable that a Three-Power Naval Treaty

thly morning" between the London, Mar. 10.

will

JĖpre-

There is

sentatives of the four remaining 1. general agreement be signed in London next week.

Locarno powers, namely France, among all parties in the House of The technical sub-committee of Commons that Mr. Anthony Eden's the Naval Conference held its last Belgium, Britain and Italy. The statement with respect to British meeting yesterday. Full agree- meeting was called by France for policy in the Rhineland impassement was reached on quailtative consideration of the situation aris- represents the only possible British imitation of all categories of war-ing out of Germany's unilateral stand. Chancellor Hitler's pro ships, subject to Italian reserva- repudiation of the Locarno Pact posals should be examined and tions.

and Herr Hitler's week-end de- discussed to see where they will

Though Ita'y may not sign the claration. lead, it is felt.

Naval Treaty immediate.y. the The leaders of the different de- Italian delegation has done

no-legations were M. Flandin and M.

Paul Boncour thing to

(France) M. van and progress feeling is general that ultimately Zeeland and Dr. van Zuyien (Bel- Anthony Eden and she wil add her signature to gium), Mr.

Lord Hallfax" (Britain) and Signor those of the British American

Each and French Governments,

Cerruti (Italy)

delegation included a number of experts.

After the, conference M. Fandin.

An interesting side-light on the debate was the detached, tone of Sir Samuel Hoare's speech, which Eurobeat gave the impression that he was unlikely to become the new De- fence Minister but will remain on the back benches for some time.

Morning newspapers

Mr. Eden announced the ho a basis for arms limitation and an had informed the German Ambas- agreement 1 this matter, Mr.sador that the Rhinefund action Baldwin declared: and added: "These words were written before the events of the week-end," but he repeated them as being the Government's objectives.

POSSIBLE DANGERS

CONFIDENCE SHAKEN

of

obstruct

various

MEETING

Reported Opposition By

Dr. Schacht

London, March 10. Denunciation of the Locarno Pact will precipitate a step by Chancellor Hitler under pressure of internal diffleu'tles, accord- ing to the "Times" Berlin correspondent, who says that though" it is envisaged that denunciation might follow the ralification of the Franco-Soviet Pact, few observen expect Chancellor Hitler to risk disturbing Anglo-German and French relations by enter- ing the Rhineland.

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Dr. Schacht and other moderates Are pressing Chancellor Hitler to resume contact "with the Western powers in order to save the financial and economic situation in Germany whose attempt to create recovery and finance rearmament by tinuous expansion of Government credit has foreseeable limits.

The Nazi Party leaders have re- | Germany on two conditions: first- giatered opposition to Dr. Schachty, that German troops first with- and it is rumoured that at "a | draw from the demilitarised zone; by secondly, that the proposed con- de ting last week attended Chancellor Hitler, Dr. Goebbels. ference be held at Geneva within Herr von Ribbentrop, General von the framework' of the League of Blomberg. Premier Goering and Nations Covenant. Admiral Reader, but without Dr. France will not agree to bilateral and negotiations. And the wit only 'gh a new Locarno treaty, to re- place that denounced by Germany, provided it is guaranteed by a third party or parties.

M. Paul Boncour, M. van Zeeland, Mr. Eden and Lord Halfax will leave by the same train this even ing for Geneva where the conver- sations will be continued in the con- intervals of other work, including Schacht, Baron von Neurath

meeting of the Committee of Thir-General Fritsch, at which the 're- occupation of the Rhine and on teen.-

March 13 was decided, Dr. Scha- British Wireless.

cht then protested and threaten- ed to resign,

The report of the technical sub all curumitide will be delivered to the amounted to unlateral reputation shades of opinion welcome Mr. Ars committee, whose task it wil of a freely negotiated and freely Eden's statement. The "Daily be to crystalise it into treaty signed treaty and that the effect Telegraph" declares that the Fpr-form. "on British public opinion would be eign Secretary was on assured The only detall requiring com-

most deplorabe.

ground when he asked for support pletion is framing of safeguarding from all sections of the House for clauses to meet the his undertaking at Parts and tingencies. "Defence depended upon the for- ) The occupation of the Rhineland Geneva, where he will represent elam policy not only of Great Bri-had complicated and aggravated Britain at the meetings of the Lain but or all countries, he went the International

Locarno signatories and the League on. One nation might make war, profoundly shaken the confidence Council but it took afty nations to secure of British people in any future en-

Moreover, he gives assurance to peace. The Governmen: would

gogement into which Germany France which should steady opin- continue to use "Britain's prestige

wasion there, the paper belleves. and influence in appeasement of might enter, he said. He

internasional unrest and to ensure the success of the principle of the Covenant of the League, hut no Government in Britain could över- look the possible danger of conflict somewhere, Nor was it possible to overlook the consequences of Bri- tain's participation in League acil- vities.

situation

and

thankful that there was no reason The "Daily Mail" feels the state- Le suppose the action implied 1 threat of hostilities.

it

As a signatory of the Lucarne Pact, Mr. Eder dec.ared, the Bri tish Government considered recessary to say that should any altack be made upon Belgium or France in violation of Article 2 of the Locarno accord, British people would regard themselves in honour bound to come to the assistance of the country aftacked.

I peace were to be secured, there was a malfest duty tu rebuild the structure supporting it, and in this spirit they must approach Herr Hit'er's new proposa's. The Gov ernment Would examine them

While trying to avold any dis- pute, they would never shirk their Inevitable responsibiltiy nor would they willingly leave the country weak and ill-equipped in defence, Mr. Baldwin asserted. He WDS convinied, he went on, that they could never prevent war beginning on the part of some aggressor un- less that aggressor knew it would be met immediately by armed op- | clear-slightedly and objectively. position.

with a view to finding to What extent they represented a means whereby the structure of peace could again be strengthened.

Europe, ne sald was a long way from a position to enforce that scheme. The whole essence of mo- dern war was supplies, and there- fore the country which was pre- pared beforehand was in an in- comparably stronger position inau a country which Improvised after war was: upon its

The three European states where freedom ved had much leeway to make before they would be in a position to deter states ruled by other systems.

NO HESITATION

APPEAL FOR SUPPORT The Foreign Secretary appealed tall sections of opinion for sup- port in His arduous task, tasi which confronted statesmanship the world over.

a

The German Ambassador had

ment will be generally welcomed. since it is the manifest duty of statesmanship to rebuild on a new basis the foundations of peace.

NO THREAT OF HOSTILITY The "News Chronicle" holds that

Mr. Eden reflected British opinion in what he said. "We welcome especially the declaration that the reoccupation of the Rhineland im- plles no threat of hostility."

The "Morning Post" observes that the breach of the treaty, and

not the proposals to replace it by a new system of German - design, must first occupy attention:

The "Daily Herald" feels "that

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ritish Wireless.

RUBBER PRICE TO RISE

Fall Anticipated In World Stocks

11.

London, March 10..

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED

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Paris, Mar. 10.

at the

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The entry of German troops into the Rhineland is key to ensure the ratification of the Franco-So- viet Fuct by the Senate on Thurs- day by a huge majority. Several

It is believed that the sudden A communique issued close of the Locarno conference decision has been accelerated by says that M. Flandin, after wel- the likelihood of Britain. in guar- coming the delegates, observed that anteeing. France security again.t the object of the meeting was ex-ggression on the Rhine, returning Senators, who hitherto opposed the change of information to denne to support all sanctions against alliance, now are prepared to vote...

to for its ratification.- the situation, but no resolution will Italy and committing herself be submitted and no decision will sanctions in the event of German Heuter. be taken before the League Council reaccupation of the Rhine'and. meeting.

It is added that exchange of views will continue in Paris, per- haps to-night, and in any case at Geneva to-morrow.

It is unofficially believed that M.

intimated Flandin

WAR TO BE AVOIDED

The moral aspect of lolation of the Locarno Pact does not appear to have entered into consideration. but it has to be remembered that the present regime is the product

It is impossible to resist the conclusion that the price of rub ber is destined to rise to a mich higher level than not ruling, re-

readiness to or years of hand-to-mouth living marks the "Financial News in a negotiate with Germany on two leading article on the rubber out-conditions: first, withdrawal of in which the masses have not wor- German troops from the demilitar-ried for means and long served to the end. and the same masses at ised zone, and second, a conference to be held at Geneva within the present are unable to grasp the 01 the latest step framework of the League. France implication will then only sign a new Locarno owing to the controled press

The temper of the people is Treaty provided it is guaranteed.

look.

half

The estimates under normal con- ditions of world absorption appro- ximate 1.000.000 tons this year and production is only about 800.000 the essential thing is that M.

toris, By the end of the year Eden has not slammed the door

stocks will be only about four and by third parties. France will de- peaceful and the military leaders against the German proposals ́but has left it wide open.

months' supply, which iseline bilateral negotiations or a know that German polley must be normal

bilateral agreement with Germany. avoidance of war for many years The ""Times" holds that Mr.

Having regard to the present M. Sarraut's reply to Herr Hitler's ahead.- Eden's unambiguous assurance rate of consumption even if the historic memorandum point by Reuter. should allay fear and promote a

raise Committee decides to

the point will be given in the Chamber dispassionate examination of the percentages Inter in the year, this afternoon.- new situation. It is not enough world stocks wl undergo a very to reprove Germany's action, the

heavy fall- paper says, but, the edifice of

Restar peace must be rebuilt,

Whether there is a hope in the German proposals can only be de- termined when they have been

informed him verbally, he went on. that Germany's decision with regard to the League was examined closely. There are gaps ⚫ large extent due to the German and ambiguities in the proposals

which inspire misgivings.

desire to meet the views

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SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent)

London, March 10. London "Silver prices to-day were down 1/8 for "Spot" and

Britain has a special responsibi- lity, namely, an attempt to bridge the age-old distrust between Ger- many and France by endeavouring. 1/16 for "Forward" as follow:-

March 9 March 10 Spot.....

19-11/18 19-9/10 Forward ..... 15-1/2 19-7/18

of Mr. The Prime Minister raised loud Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minis- cheers when he said: "We shall

that Great ter, who emphasised try our utmost to induce other na-Britain's polley was based upon tions to agree upon disarmament, the League and colective security, but Britain, as a nation, can go on

Germany was willing to share longer than others and if driven

iteufer. such a policy, Mr. Eden sald, but to it would not hesitate."

the German Government expected that in due course the League Co- venarit would be divorced from

to achieve a triple friendship.-

BERLIN REACTION

Berlin, Mar. 10.

The German press reaction to the Treaty of Versalles and that Mr. Anthony Eden's address and to the question of colonial rights Mr. Stanley Baldwin's declaration would be settled. These," he added. is favourable. were matters for subsequent nego- tiations.--- frater.

LABOUR CRITICISM'

Concluding. ne remarked that heard Mr. they had

Anthony Eden's statement on the Rhineland Impasse with mingled feelings. There was not a man in the House of Commons who did not wish him well on his journey to Paris and Geneva. No permanent. European peace was possible as long as secu lar Franco-German suspicion con- tinued. With the French desire

London, Mar. 9 for security and the German de-

C. R. Attlee. Labour sire for equality. their best hopes leader, moving the Labour motion had been blasted time after time. condemning the Government's po- sometimes by the French missing ley, said the White Paper on De- some opportunity of accepting fence really amounted to engaging some offer, or by the

in an armaments race. He em- doing some aci which resulted phasised that the Labourites the breaking of a treaty "which

were ready to establish de- again shocked bur consciences."

fences necessary for security: but were not prepared to go further.

Germans

The only hope, he declared, lay in achieving a tripartite friendship between Germany, France and Bri-. tain, and until then there, would be times of trouble, crisis and panic in Europe.- kruter.

MR. ANTHONY EDEN SPEAKS

Major

The British assertions are taken to mean that the British Govern- ment is convinced Germany does not intend to wage a war of ag- gression. The papers.declare that Mr. Eden has opened the door to

the future of Europe. a reasonable discussion regarding

Reuter.

MASS RESIGNATION OF JAPANESE OFFICERS

Tokyo Coup Sequel

Kruter.

DEPOSIT BOX MYSTERY

A.O.B.C. Official Convicted"

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WITHDRAWAL IMPOSSIBLE

Berlin, Mar. 9. Withdrawal of German troops from the Rhineland is absolutely Put of the question, declared a high- German official interviewed by Reuter to-day, when questioned la regard to the reported French con- altions for negotiations- Router

SANCTIONS DEMAND

Geneva, Mar. 9. Falling German acceptance of the conditions which it is expected France will make for negotiations, when the Council of the League meets Friday, France will ask for sanctions against Germany to com- pel the withdrawal of the military. forces occupying the Rhineland in contravention

under- of treaty takinga Bruter.

BRITISH SUPPORT

Paris, Mar. 9. While Mr. Anthony Eden's con-i

BELGIUM REASSURED demnation of the German action

Brussels, Mar, 9. in the Rhineland and his promise

The declaration of the British support France and Belgium against attack is appreciated here, Foreign Secretary in the House of the French are at present more Commons to-day is regarded in concerned with the question of Belgium as reassuring and of the British support of France in view utmost importance; the most im- of the violation of the articles of Portant assurance since that of the Treaty of Versatiles and Locar- 1814, in fäct. uc dealing with the demilitarized zone.

The Prime Minister, meanwhile, has arrived in Paris for the Locaż-

Mr. Eden's silence in this respect Do signatories' conversations

Henter

RUN ON BANKS

is remarked.

It is admitted that Britain is

Shanghai, Mar. 10, 'Julius Kleffel, a German subject,

Metz, Mar. S general manager of the defunct Justified in maintaining an attitude

The anxiety in respect to the American-Oriental Banking Cor- of a certain objectivity until the poration was sentenced to six League Council has passed judg- present European situation is re- months' imprisonment and fined ment on the case, but the French flected by something like a run on $1,000 on a charge of breach of Government hopes for full British the banks in the garrison cities of confidence in the First Special Dis- concurrence in its attitude. The Alsace-Lorraine.

French are convinced that any

francs Some 3,000,000 trict Court.

are re- have been withdrawn wavering now would mean war as ported to

from the savings bank at Mets. soon as Germany is ready for it.

German troops in the Saar are established

most active and have Tokyo, Mar. 10.

officers including General

em-

He was also ordered to pay $20,- 000 with interest to Mr. "Henry Young, a Chinese merchant who deposited this ancunt in a safety "In addition to the Generals who deposit box before the fatiure of have already sent in their resigna- the bank, after which it was miss- tions, approximately five hundred ing. Charges of fraud and

Honjo. bezzlement were dismissed. Kleffel Alde-de-Camp to the Emperor, elx has filed an appeal to the Kiangsu Lieutenant-Generals, Ave Major- High Court, pending which he has Generals, Ave Regimental Com been freed on bail.--- manders of the Tokyo area, chiefs | lieuter of the Bureau Divisions, and sec- tians of the War Office and the General Staff have tendered for- mal resignations, feeling that they are responsible for the Tokyo in- cident on February 26.

up the first day's debate, ridiculed the suggestion made by one on two collective speakers of the possibility of war within a month. Referring to the attitude of the Dominions, Mr. Thomas said the whole defence position was communicated to the representatives of the Dominions be accepted, but

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Sir Archibald Sinelair, för the Liberals, described the White Paper as vague and unconvincing, and, while condemning the violation of treaties, urged that Hitler's con-

structive "proposals should be dis- passionately studiet.

"I believe their action a blun-

Most of the resignations will not officers many

Jubilee, and since then the full promotion.—, at the time of the late King's Eliver will be transferred or penalised for

contents of the White Paper hadruter been communicated to the Domin-

After pointing out that the Do- minions supported collective sec- urity by membership of the League, Mr. Thomas, said the Dominions

COST OF EDUCATION IN BRITAIN.

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AUSTRALIA" AVOWS HER LOYALTY TO KING

Again, while the British Govern- ment will scrutinise Herr Hitler's Proposals for the guaranteeing of wester European peace, the French Government flatly refuses to consider them. Thus there is a prospect of a stift Anglo-French argument at the Qual D'Orsay to

morrow.

advance posts on heights of land.

Several arrests of alleged former separatists have been made- Reuter.

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TROOP TRAINS

Nancy, Mar. §. Twenty trains, laden with lor- FRANCE'S CONDITIONS

ries, tanks and troops. have pass- Paris, Mar. 9. ed through this city from Ton It is authoritatively stated that needed for the frontier.—— France is ready to negotiate with Rester.

MARTIAL LAW IN RUMANIA

Bucharest, Mar. 10. The Supreme Defence Council

RED CROSS SEEKS INFORMATION

Addis; Ababa, Mar. 13. Dr. Brown, International Red

of the intends

to

continue bombing neutral Red Cross ambulances as hitherto.

Canberra, Mar, 10..

neid its first meeting this year to- The Commonwealth Parliament

day and passed a resolution to convey condolence on the death of King George, and congratulation of King Edward on his accession.

The resolution wishes the King has decided on the continuance of Giosa delegate, has telegraphed a long and peaceful reign, and martial law for another six months Geneva Baking the ̈ Inter- avowed the loyalty and allegiance owing to the European situation. national Red Cross Headquarters to of the Australian Commonwealth. Martial law has been proclaimed find out if the Italian Government

Farliament then adjourned until since the assassination to-morrow as a mark of respect to Premier.m London, Mar, 10. the Royal Family,

Reuter's Bulletin Service. The Board of Education's catl=| fleuter's Bulletin Service. mates for the coming year are were parties to every step taken over £47 milion, showing an in by the Government, and addition-crease of three million over ally, a number of the Dominions

year's figure. were taking steps for their own

British Wirelesu. internal defence. Mr. Thomas added that a number of Colonies had spontaneously also intimated their readiness to contribute to the general defence of the Empire.

The debate was adjourned unill 'to-morrow, when a division is ex- pected to take place at about 11

der," declared Sir Samuel Hoare. lens. Every Dominion, without ex- former Foreign Secretary, in referception, not only acquiesced, but ring to Germany's action in the be supported.

felt it was a policy which pught to London, Mar. Floor and galleries of the House Rhineland. He added that he was of Commons were crowded to-day, going to say it was a crime, but he did not want to use hard words. with diplomatists attending the

He believed it shook the whole sersion in large numbers, to bear Mr Anthony Eden, the Foreign foundation of International agree- Minister, who rose to

relate thment, and on that ground he fully agreed with the statement of Mr. developments which followed 231** Dirman Ambassador's visit on Se

Eden that nobody, not even the best friends of Germany, could urday when the British Govern ment was handed a memorandum deny that German announcing the German decision was the central factor to-day in the European problem and in our to occupy the demilitarised

defence programme and what of the Rhineland

every member of the House was thinking of.

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The Garman move was a conse- quence of the Franco-Russian Fact. and the memorandum containėd Chancelor Adolf Hitler's proposi's

re-armament,

WAR RIDICULED

Mr. J, H. Thomas Becretary of p.m. for the reconstruction of a security State for the Colonies, in winding | Reuter.

last

AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAI.

TO LATE KING

Canberra, Mar, 10.

KING IN AUDIENCE

London, Mar. 10. The King this morning received Mr. Stanley Baldwin and the Minister for War Beuter's Bulletin Bervice.

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The Government has decided to

"SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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London, Mar: 9.

of

Italian planes flew Over the capital this morning, causing ex- citement among the populace.— Rester's Julletin Service.

SETTLEMENT OF LIFT STRIKE FAILS

New York, Mar 2

erect a bronze statue of King ||⠀⠀ Mr. Lloyd George' and Lord George as a memorial to his death | Bartington, Under-Secretary The statue will be erected in front | State för the Dominions, have beeri Hopes or termination of the luft of Parlament Building at Canberra | invited to attend the centenary strike have been dashed owing to and prominent architects have celebrations in South Australia by the owner rejecting the Mayor been invited to submit designs.-- | Its Government.---

plan for settlement Reuter's Bulletin Bervice.

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