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LOCARNO DELEGATES

REASSEMBLE

Confidence Expressed By

M. Flandin

London, March 12

The British Cabinet met again this morning to continue their review of the situation which was begun last night at a special meeting following the return from Paris of Mr. Anthony Eden "and Lord Halifax. This afternoon the conference of the Locar- no Powers will resume Its deliberations at the Foreign Ofce. The French Foreign Secretary, M. Flandin, and other members of his delegation arrived last night. The Belgian Prime Minis- ter, M. van Zeeland left. Brussels this morning and is due to reach London shortly after 3 o'clock this afternoon. Italy will be represented by Signor Grandi who will be accompanied by tech- nical advisers of the Italian foreign office...

Ön his arrival in London M. Flandin, who declared himself as an old and faithful friend of Britain, said he had unhesitat- ingly accepted the proposal to change the meeting place of the representatives of the Locarno signatories and he had every con- fidence in the ultimate issue of the conversations. In the pre- sent circumstances, which were serious for the future of Europe, France upheld that same notion of collective security by means of the Covenant which was dear to British public opinion.

The gravity of the crisis is fully recognised in newspaper comment. i The "Times" says: "The legality of the charge against Germany

and of the invocation" of con- tingent guarantees is not in dis pute The nations that meet in London to-day have not an issue to try. The question for their combined statesmanship is pr marily political They are more than. Judges led to statute. They Tave to decide what action, since action is manifestly, justifled. and necessary, will in their discretion contribute most to repair the damage done to ali treaties by open repudiation of one and at the same time to promote a senso

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BRITISH DISCUSSION

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London, Mar. 12. The Cabinet discussed the situaA- tion this morning for over hour without reaching any major decisions pending discussions with France who are entertaining the Bri- tish at luncheon at the French

Embassy. No further meeting of the cabinet hos beert arranged. but the Ministers, are holding themselves in readiness.

The Locarno conversations begin at 5 p.m., at the Foreign Office, Mr. Eden is presiding. The chle". delegates are Mr. Eden and Lord Halifax (Britain), M. Flandin and M. Massig (France), M. van Zee- land and Count Lantscheere (Bel-

of settlement which treaties exist glum), Signor Grand and Signor

to create."

The Daily Telegraph": "Nothing could give such meaning and solidity to Herr Hitler's expressed desire for a long term of peace in the West ag to follow up the sym- bolle occupation of German ter- ritory by symbol'c evacuation be

There. fore any demand is made. would be in that withdrawal more than & magniflclent gesture. It would be practical assertion of a German desire for inauguration of a regime of European friendship to show confidence in her ad- herence to any undertaking she

We night then sign.

do not under-rate courage that such re- versal of policy would require on the part of a leader of the Ger- man, people, but 題 dictatorship would be meaningless could it not on occasion rise to, a height of great opportunity.".

GESTURE URGED

Butt (Italy-

Reuter.

MR. STANLEY BALDWIN TO PRESIDE

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'London, Mar, 11. It is understood that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, may preside at the fateful meeting of the Locarno Powers at the Foreign

Office to-morrow." It will probably commence at 4 p.m.

If Mr. Baldwin attends he will be the only one present who actually signed the Locarno Treaty.--- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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FRENCH MOBILISATION

DENIED

Paris, Mar. 11. Foreign reports regarding a gen- erat mobilisation' in 'France have drawn a denial from the Mirls-

readiness for any eventuality.

The "Daly Herald" appeals to Herr Hitler to make a gesture of withdrawal, pending negotiation.ry of War. which would immeasurably streng- A communique Issued by this'de- then his moral position pit the

partment states that in view of the council table and in the eyes of fact that Germany has sent an the world, and it appeals to the estimated force of 90,000 troops into French Premier not to insist that the Rhineland adequate measures this step be taken.

have been taken in France, con- "Whoever makes # gesture sisting of the placing of all active which clears the way for negotiatorces on the frontier in a state or tions will earn the gratitude of the world. Whoever refuses would. If folly and obstiziacy were to triumph, bear the blame for what- ever consequences might follow."

The "News Chronicle strongly urges & gesture by Germany.. but says that this or in its absence any action taken by the League by way of condemnation. should be re- garded as only preliminary to full 'and fair recognition of her claim to equality and its establishment by the proper means followed by immediate consideration of Herr Hitler's offer of appeasement m the widest terms of geference.

ritith Wireless.

REAL DANGERS

Paris, Mar. 12. The morning's papers are con- vinced that France's firm stand had a great effect in the attitude of both Britain and Germany and the confident French view will prevail at to-day's London meet- ing.

The papers imply that the Bri- tish delegates weighed the French arguments and have now obtained clearer and more direct views of the real dangers of the situation. Reuter a Bulletin Service

MEETING OF DELEGATES

London, "Mar, 12. Seven or eight representatives of the Locarno powers will meet in the Foreign Office this afternoon in the Old Cabinet Room to con- tinue the discussion on the Rhine- land situation started in Paris or Tuesday. Italy is not sending representative but will be repre- sented by the Ambassador, Signor Orandi,

The strengthening of the pre- sent military position could be ef- fected by calling up the fronter reservists at short notice without recourse to mobilisation.

"But we are not yet in such a position and have confidence in the diplomatic pourparlers," says the communique.— Reuter

DEFENCE MEASURES

"IN HOLLAND

The Hague, Mar. 11. The Prime Minister, Dr. H. Collin, in a broadcast address to- night, announced that the Gov- ernment had decided to keep m service until further notice the conecripts of the infantry

and cyclists regiments who would shortly be due for furlough.

Dr. Colijn's announcement mere- ly means that 4,000 infantry will remain in barracks pending the calling up of new conscripts at the end of March.

The Prime Minister deprecated the attaching of any undue impor tance to this move. Lieuter.

FRENCH AIR FORCE EXPANSION

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MARCH 13. 1936.

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HUNGARY

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Important Visit Of Statesmen

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GERMAN POLICY

TO-DAY

BELGIAN PACT

WITH FRANCE

Similar To That Of 1914

London, Mar. 13.

Locarno

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Pact.

Modification To Be Made

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

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POLITICAL SITUATION

IN EUROPE

Premier Defines Attitude

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Of Holland

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The Hague. March 12.

In a broadcast address to the Dutch people last night, the Pro- mier. Dr. H. Colijn," made a declaration on the International political. situation. Dr. Collin avoided any discussion on "the matters in dis- pute or their cause since Holland is not directly concerned.

As regards the question of international law connected with the present differences of opinion, Holland likewise had no concern since she is not a signatory to "the Locarno Treaty. Hence Halland did not interfere in the causes leading to the dispute.

Despite this, however, Holland is obliged to take all possible consequences into account.

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Sir Austen Chamberlain, Budapest. March 12.

Brussels, Mar. 31. Considerable importance is at- negotiated the

The sensational announcement, tached here, to forthcoming speaking at Cambridge said: "W.th

that the French and Belgian Gov- visits of the Austrian Chancellor, my memory quivering at this mo- led up

ermenta nave decided to modify Schuschnigg and

Foreign ment with events which the

the Great War, I am impressed Minister

the Franco-Belgian Military Pact yon Berger-Wadnegg,

arrive who are expected to

on by the similarity of Germany's of 1920, was made by Premier vun policy to-day to the policy which Zeeland, In his eagerly awaited Friday.

inevit- declaration before the Chamber The visit, which as Hungarian rendered the Great War

able.

on Wednesday afternoon. The Pre- circles are careful to point out,

"If Germany had desired to

mier stated that in the letters ex- was suggested by the Austrian Government, will be chiefly con- challenge all Europe. if she had changed between the two Govern-

a clarification as desired

once and forments it had been placed on re- to the Austro-Hungarian-Italian all the question whether there is cord, that the provisions of the Three-Power conference which is any internationa morality of law,; aforementioned agreement will be

Colijn emphasised that it | together," šald the Prime Minister. scheduled to take place in Rome she could not have raised that abrogated with the exception of next week

question more completely or chal- the provision of a contact between a cause for great satisfaction "But otherwise," he warned, "the

that among the parties in the lengingly than by her action in the two General Staffs, which is

dispute there was apparently a made in order to fulfill the mutual the demilitarised zone.

avoid strong nation to obligations

"Belgium is ready to play her under the Locarno

risk of war and to secure a settle- Dart in any collective action, es Treaty.

ment by recourse to indirect con- | pecially with France and Britain. versations.

Meanwhile, Belgium stands by the The

placed.**: Locarno agreement until it 15 re

cerned

with

It is asserted that the Hungarian Governments particularly an- xious to stress the Viennal Govern- ment's definite attitude in certain matters affecting Hungary, being held here that it became necessary "to arrive at 3 clear understanding in view of Austria's repeated attempts to establish closer contact with the Little

Entente.

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"Herr Haler had described Ger- many's signing of the Lotarno Pact tas Germany's contribution to ap

peasement of Europe. That con- tribution had now been withdrawn without consultation or tion by an act of brutal force by tearing up treatles."

It is hoped that the visit of the Austrian statesme wik, result in confirming Austria's steadfast ad- herence to the Three-Power block

of Rome.-

rigsocian News Service,

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, March 12. London Silver prices to-day were up 1/8 for "Spot" and 1/15 for Forward" as follow

March 12

19-3/4 19-9/16

Spot Forward

March 11 19-5/8 19-1/2

CHELTENHAM

GOLD CUP

Fifth Triumph Of Golden Miller

London, Mar. 12.

The following was the result of the Cheltenham Gold Cup run over three and a quarter miles:

Golden Miller (21/20) Royal Mail (5/1) Kellsboro Jack (10/1).......... 3 Brienz, 5 to 1, was fourth in a field of six starters.

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Golden Miller won by the wide margin of twelve lengths, while two lengths separated second and third.

and won 1

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negotia-

"We had to ask ourselves." Mr. Chamberlain added, "whether any treaty made with Germany could paper.

be more than a scrap of

The Locarno Pact was not dictated by peace. It was a treaty. "pro- posals for which came from Ger- The particular provisions many.

for guarantee of status and obser- vance of conditions in the demill- tarised zone were in the original German offer. It had not been suggested by us.”— british Tirele

LORD PERCY

even

Speaking of the situation caused by Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland, the Premier said, that even a mutually agreed re- militarization would justify Bel- gium's compensation claims, Van Zeeland went on to say that Chan cellor Hitler had made new pro- posals, which contained some very constructive ideas of the highest Interest, but Belgium would stand oy the Locarno Treaty until this was replaced by another pact.- Transocean News Service.

OBLIGATIONS" UNDER BALKAN PACT

Statement By Greece

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Athens, March 12,

was

Dr.

any

audience that France has turned Premier informed his

to the League of Nations, while the British Foreign Minister has taken a very calm view of the whole situation. so that there is

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consequences are to be feared by the whole world.

M. van Zeeland enjoined calm- ness, common sense and cool re- solution in order to spare their children the horrors the war-time

generation had to bear-

ground for hope that a peaceful solution will be found. The situation.... tian, however, is so strained that it will need exceedingly careful handling.-

Transocean News Service.

* BELGIAN ATTITUDE

FRENCH COMMUNIQUE

Paris, Mar. II." A communique issued by the French Government to-day is note worthy for the fact that it cate- Brussels. Mar. 11.

gorically denies the press reports M. Paul van Zeeland, the Prime that the French Government would Minister, addressing the Chamber accept as a solution of the Rhine- of Deputles to-day upon the Ger- land dispute, provoked by German man action in the Rhineland, de-action, that the number of troops clared that the pretext, based on or the Relch remaining in the de- the Franco-Soviet Pact and in- militarised zone shduld be limited voked by the German memoran- and that to fortifications should dum in no way concerned Belgium. te built in that area,

There were no political engage- It 13 understood that- France ments or military obligations be- would be prepared to leave the tween France and Belgium. League of Nations and several made one teel profoundly sad that other powers have intimated that Germany's gesture had ruined for they will do the same if collective generations the belief of those who security treatles prove inoperative. held that international organisa- tion could not be based on brute force.

"We are convinced 'we

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However, France will first ex- haust all the possiblities offered » by the Locarno Pace and the League Covenant to obtain satis- fore, says the official statement, emerge from our difficulties if all faction with regard to the Rhine- regrets the discussion now going the Locamo Treaty signatories re-land-

London, Mar. 12. The only public ministerial

which speech in

the European In the course of a discussion crisis was mentioned was made by now going on in the press about Lord Eustace Percy, minister with- the obligations which Greece has cut portfolio, at Birmingham last undertaken under the Balkan Pact, night. He emphasized that the an official statement

issued demilitarised zone was freely ac- here stating that the Greek cepted by the German Government Government had never entered In Locarne and had been reamrm-into any obligations respecting the ed by Herr Hitler himself. There Central European States of the still exists the element of national Little Entente. pride and ambition-belief in the

The Greek Government there- destiny of a nation overriding any treaty that constitutes or goes to make up, the law of nations. "That is the spirit that has made wars of the past and which, if we cannot suppress, It, will make wars fof the future. It is essential that the commonwealth of nations that we should command a position in

there is a law and that that law must not be broken."— British Wireles

HITLER TO ADDRESS - MASS GATHERING

Karlsruhe, Mar. 12.

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on in the press which it regards | main united and determined to act | Reuter's Bulletin ServiES. as inimical to national interests. and advises the press to drop the matter-Transocean News Servic

STUDENT DISORDERS

IN POLAND

Communist Exploitation

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Warsaw, Mar. 12. The students who had occupied the technical college on Tuesday gave the building up on Wednes- day. It is stated that the surren- der la not so much due to the

A hundred thousand are expect The winner was always promin-ea to be present at the open air ent, taking the fences excellently mass meeting here to-night at assurance of the authorities that a canter amid great which "Chancellor Hitler will make lower fees will be granted next cheering to record the fifth con- his first speech at the remilitaris- secutive Gold Cup win. The horse ed zone only ten miles from the was ridden by a new jockey, Evan French frontier, Williams.

The speech marks the beginning Chancelor Hitler's election

The course betting on the Grand o National was 7 to 1 for Golden | campaign! Miller offered.--- lieuter.

FUNERAL OF EARL. BEATTY

London. Mar. 11. The late Admira) of the Fleet. Earl Beatty who died early this

morning will be buried in St. Paul's Cathedral, London on Monday- British Wireless.

Earl Beatty will be buried at St. Paul's Cathedral on March 18, Ha body will be placed in the crypt next to that of Lord Nelson and Earl Jelicoc

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

KARLSRUHE HOMEWARD

BOUND

Yokohama Visit Abandoned

Kobe, Mar, 12, The German cruiser Karlsruhe left here yesterday for Klet via Panama,

The Karlsruhe which arrived in Kobe on March 4 abandoned her projected visit to Yokohama on ac- count of the Tokyo rebellion.

Parla, Mar. 11. It is reported that the Govern- ment intends to ask the Chamber Reuter of Deputies for supplementary credits of 2,500,000,000 francs, spread over the next four years, for the extension lot French avia- tion strength,

The League Council meeting on Saturday will probably be held at | Credits-of 650,000,000 francs will St. James Palace, but may be post- also be asked this year for con- poned, depending on the progress struction and improvement in the made by the Locarno powers con-"| Air Force.- ference-leuter's Bulletin. Servics. ↓ Reutor.

term as to fact that the strike, which was begun by the nationalist students' group, was being exploit- ed by Communists for their own political ends.

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FRENCH AIR DEFENCE" EXAMINATION

German Plane Rumours

Strongly Denied »

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) Paris, Mar. 12"-

The Supreme War Council, with Premier Sarraut presiding, held a session here on Wednesday to dis- cuss certain matters in connection with defence against air 'attacks.

It was expressly emphasised that the meeting had not been convok ed in view of the German re- occupation of the Rhineland.

The rumours that German planes had flown over the French border

Renewed student demonstrations are emphatically denied by the The ceremonial military parade occurred in Warsaw on Wednesday. War Ministry here, which states that has been postponed in Berlin and the police dispersing the demon- these rumours are probably due to no military demonstrations wistrators and making numerous the fact that some French patrol take place at Karlsruhe..

arrests. The rumours that the planes had flown to the border and Reuter's Bulletin Service.

clashes resulted in numerous had been mistaken for German students being seriously injured planes by panicmongers. are characterised by the authorities Transocean News Service. as grossly exaggerated... Transocean News Service.

BRITAIN'S ROAD TOLL

London, Mar. 12. Road accident figures in Britain last week were responsible for 97 killed and 3,337 injured. In the"

corresponding week last year the

figures were 94 killed and 3,341 in- jured.—British Vircles.

Reign Of Terror Sweeps Spanish Suburbs

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Madrid, March 12.

Serious disorders occurred again in several suburbs of this city on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, which states that In que of the suburbs left wing radicals 'plundered and set fire to ten shops. A similar fate béfell the party premises of right wing parties, and about 20 per- sons, including several women, were seriously wounded during the rioting...

Two students were held up by strangers in front of a cinema. The strangers pretended to be detec- tives, and ordered the students to pilt their hands up, and when the Tatter complied, the strangers fred several shots. The two youths were virtually riddled by bullets and died Loudon, Mar. 12. on the spot. When the students of It was announced in the Com- the University heard of the assas mons that the Budget will be in-sination, they proclaimed a pro- troduced on April 21-

test strike with the permission of Neuter.

the Ministry of Interior.

BRITISH BUDGET

In Granada, where on Wednes- day, a general strike had been pro- claimed there is now a paradise for political spies and informers. On Wednesday alone no fewer than

INTENSIVE ITALIAN,

PREPARATIONS.

Rome, Mar. 11. Repins from Asmara state that the Italian Commander-in-Chief, Marshal Badoglo, left, for his field headquarters to-day.

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CANTON TO OPERATE HANOI AIR MAIL

Shanghai, Mar. 12. Chinese press reports from the South, state that authority to operate an air mail service between China and Hanoi has been given to the South-west Aviation Corpora- tion.

Arrangements are being.com- pleted, it 18 said, by Mr, Yang Ten- chao, the personal representative of General Chan Chal-tong.— Heuter

NORTH CHINA AND MANCHURIA

Through" Goods Traffic

Pelping, Mar. 12

An agreement has been reached between the Peiping Railway and the South Manchuria Railway pro- viding for through goods traffic between North "China and Man- churia, and will become operative on May 1" Iteuter.

CABINET RESHUFFLE,

DENIED

Intensive aerial activity along. ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) the whole front is apparent.

Supply services are moving up great masses of material for ad- vanced positions.

Italian troops are moving across the Takazze River and to the south of Amba Alags.—, Reuter

Paris, Mar, 12 Rumours of an impending ex- tension of the Cabinet by the ap pointment of two or four Ministers. without portfolio were emphatical- ly denied here on Wednesday (VED- Ipg by informed circles, which de- Clare that the present moment is inopportune for a reshuffle of the Government...---

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DUTCH-GERMAN LABOUR + Transocean News Service.

NEGOTIATIONS

(Specia: to the "Hong Kong Dally Press (lopyright.)].

Berlth, Mar. 11.

150 persone belonging to right wing Negotiations begun on Monday

NEW APPOINTMENT FOR MR. WAKEFIELD

London, Mar: 12 parties were arrested after. Having in Berlin between the Dutch and been denounced by political agenta German delegations on the ques-

The famous rugger "captain, of the left parties,

tion, the employment of Dutch | Mr. W. W. Wakefield, MP, bas. Parliamentary

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It is stated that two policemen worked in Germany and vice-been appointed lost their lives during the rioting veka. The proceedings were open-Secretary for Dominions by Lord in Granada, while at least 20 letted by the German Minister of La Hartington, Under-Secretary wingers were fatally injured.--

bynuttean News: Service.

bour, Herr Beldte

Transocean News Service.

state for Dominions.—— Repiter's Bulletin Service,

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