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LEAGUE CIRCLES TAKE

SERIOUS VIEW

Tension Amounting Almost

To A Deadlock

London, March 16.

A very serious view of the situation is taken in League.cir- cles now centred in London. It is felt that the latest German reply has not improved matters and the state of tension amount- ing almost to a deadlock continues.

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For this reasou Mr. Anthony Eden's speech in the Council this afternoon is vested with exceptional Interest, Signor Gran- di's speech also will be Important because it is the first time that Italy will officially lift the vell from Italian views and In- tentions.

The German Embassy informed the Foreign Office that the official translation of the Germao"note to enter into negotiations forthwith should read “enter into negotiations in dre course" as more correctly expressing the intent ons of the German Govern- ment.--Reuter.

London, Mar. 16.

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equality of nations; secondly, that There was a ful attendance of the Locarno Treaty shall be dis- Ministers at the Cabinet meeting. cussed simultaneously, with Herr Before attending it Mr. Anthony Adolf Hitler's new peace guarantee Eden was in consultation with proposals.- officials at the Foreign Office,

Reuter

To Germany's acceptance J12 principle of the invitation two conditions were attached," one re- quiring, that her position should be on a footing of equa .ty with those of members of the Council In its proceedings and conclusions, and the other requiring a definite

assurance that the

powers con- cerned are prepared to enter into megotiations on the German peace roposa which the Gorman Goy- crnment regard with the restora- tion of German sovereignty over the Rhineland as a united political step and parts of which may not be separated from one another.

The note added that the Ger- man Government would, with this object, place itself in touch with the British Government under whose presidency the powers con- cerned in the Rhine Pact are met together for discussion in London

this communication special interest at taches to the Cabinet meeting now proceeding. Meanwhile represen tatives of the states members of the Council are engaged in private conversations,

In view of the terms of

Tt is expected that the League Council wil meet at 330 this afternoon in private to consider the procedure to be adopted in view of the conditional terms of the German reply to its invita- t'on.

UNFAVOURABLE REACTION In regard to the second of these conditions, the first reaction of the French delegation was indicat-

ed in a statement to the press last night by M. Fiandin, who declared

he had come to London to have recorded by the Council the viola- tion of the Locarno Treaty. and he added he wou'd not d'scuss anything else than that and would, If necessary. leave London and even the Counci',

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the

In British circles the reply considered disappointing but hope persists that some modifica tion in the delicate situation may

BERLIN CONFERENCES

Berlin, Mar. 15. While ofacial circles are reticent, It is understood in diplomatic quarters that Germany has given 1 qualified acceptance of the League's invitation to attend fu- ture Council meetings in London.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1936.

GERMAN REPLY TO LEAGUE

Council Attendance Conditions

London, Mar. -15,

FIRST YEAR OF CONSCRIPTION

Hitler's Message To The Services

Hong Kong Daily Presa" Special)

Berin, March 16 Chancellor Hic.er as supreme

The text of wie German Govern" ments reply to the League Coun- cil's invitation to attend the con-head ferences in London in connection with the violation of the Versailles Treaty and the denunciation of the Locarno Pact, states:

Germany, on principle, is willing to accept the invitation, but starts from the assumption that its re- presentative will be accorded the same rights in discussing the de- cisions of the Council as are en- joyed by the representatives other powers.

of the German defence forces addressed the following rescript to the various services:

our

the new

*TC day being the first anniver- sary of the restriction of Ger- many's full sovereignty in matters. appertaining to her national de- fence, I am conferring fags and colours on the various services, ot defence forces. The glorious history of our aid of forces ended with the events of

1918. The

spirit true soldierly The scalement declares that which has been tested by the German Government's action, perience of the centuries, may be which has been the cause of the temporarily dimmed at times by summoning of the Council, by the national distress, but it can never Belgian and French Governments, be extinguished, May the new does not consist merely in the res-colours be 3 symbol of their teration of German sovereignty in perenniality." Detalled instructioris the Rhineland zone, but is bound will be issued by the Reich War up with comprehensive and con- Minister."---- crete proposals to give new assur- | Fransaçear News Servit- ance of peace to Europe.

The GermRN Government re gards the political action it has taken as a whole unit, the com- ponent parts of which "cannot be separated from one another. For this reason the German Govern-

ment can participate in the Coun- The Chancellor, Herr Adolf eil proceedings only if it is assured Hitler, conferred with his advisers, that the powers concerned are pre- Including Dr 'Paul' Goebbels, Min-pared to enter into negotiatio 1ster of Propaganda, General Her- forthwith regarding the German man Goering, Air Minister, and proposals.--- Baron von Neurath. Foreign Min- ister. until about 5 o'clock to-night, on the wording of the reply, which was subsequently sent to M. Joseph Avenol- Ecuter.

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SECRET MEETING

London, Mar, 15. It is now practically certain that secret meeting of the League of

MASS MEETING

Beran, Macrh 16. Germany to-day celebrates the first anniversary of introduction of conscription, 'and Chancellor Hitler will address a mass meet- ing at Frankfurt to-night. A

mammoth

military parade or- ganised for the occasion has been cancelled.

The hall in which Chancellor Hitler will make his speech has been feverishly put in order by workmen. It holds 29,000 and the rest of the audience will hear the speech outdoors by loud speakers in the same way as they did at Munich. It is understood that Brown Shirts are guarding the

APPEAL TO THE INCREASED AGGRESSION

NATION

Gen. Gamelin Urges Calmness

(From Our Special Correspondent)

"Paris. March 16. TU Szy that the

present hour is pregnant with possibilities is revealing no state secret," de- c:ured the Commander-in-Chief of the French Army, General Gamelin, at Sırasbourg on Sun-

the day, appealing to

French nation not to lose its head and face the present crisis with cool- ness and determination.

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IN CHINA

South-West Opinion On

Japanese Policy

-Canton, March 16.

“Japan will embark on a múre aggressive polley in China fol- lowing the military uprising of February 26," declared Mr. Chou, member of the Standing Committee of the Kuomintang C, E, 0. and Chancellor of Sun Yat-sen University in a weekly memorial service address here this morning.

Mr. Chou, warned against believing that the split between the Japanese militarists and financial satraps would weaken their po- Hey towards China, because in their hour of dissension further aggression in this country would sink their party differences and consolidate the country.

The young military party In Japan is still powerful," Mr. Chou declared, "For instance, the Tokyo War Office, the Chief- of-Staff, the Cabinet or the Kwantung Command cannot stop the activities of Lieut-General Kenji Dojbara. Although the Japan- ese Emperor issued several edicts ordering Prince Fumimaro Konse to form a cabinet, he could not do so 'owing to the opposition of the militarists.

for "Bigger appropriations Japan's fighting services are cabinet. pledged by the Hirota These sums are not intended for defensive purpose but for further incursions in China and deflance of the Western Powers."

Not without a quickening of the heart beat can the question be asked what new and serious difficulties to-morrow may bring. added the General, exhorting all Frenchmen to..show united front, in the present grave hour. "It is not the Frenchman's nature nor ts It a French tradi- tion to adopt provoking at-

iL titude. for France trusts in her

has the "own strength and

full confidence in the Maginot line of eastern fortificationa. French history told us two things, name- ty, to show determination and have faith in ourselves." \

The General then concluded his 13 a mistake to rely exclusively ph address.-

the League of Nations or any of Transocean "News Service.

the Western Powers, as it is absurd to expect their intervention in the interest of China on the prin- ciple of justice or treaty rights. Europe is too busily occupied with the war in Ethiopia and Germany. he said.

SPANISH UNREST

(Special to the Hong Kong Daily

Press Copyright).]

Madrid, March 15. Serious disorders are again re ported, this time from Logrone, centre of the well known wine grow- ❘ing district, where Syndicalists and

as well as the party offices of Monarchists, Catholle Action and Radicals, in addition to 6 churches and monasteries.

Mr. Chou went on to say that it

Those who resist aggression ars' our comrades, but those who fail to resist are our enemies, added Mr. Chon. In conclusion the Evo- mintang leader praised the patric- tiim and altruism of people in Japan, France and Germany and urged that China should have the same spirit.- Paloa News,

SINO-JAPANESE CONFERENCE

Nanking, Mar. 16.

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In opening the first of a series "China must resolve to ngnt ag- of five conferences, Mr, E Arita gression," Chancellor Chou con-i held a three-hour tete-a-tete with tinued. "The League gives much General Chang Chun at the lat- help to Ethiopia owing to her re- ter's office. The talk lasted from sistance £0 Italian aggression:

three to six, There is talk of peace, collective

members against Italy. The in- vasion of one country by another country always arouses the jealousy or other Powers towards the ag- gressor.

Nations Council. will be held this loud speakers in order to prevent Communists set fire to a cinema security and sanctions by League after the conversation took place,

morning.

accidents to them.-

REPRISAL THREAT

Berlin, Mar. 15.

It is presumed that member-leuter's Bulletin Servic Germany would retallate to any nations will discuss the German sanctions which the League of Na-reply to the invitation to attend tons Powers might impose upon the London conferences, and the her with reprisals of a far-reaching affect of the two conditions attach- nature, it was intimated to day.

ed to the German acceptance. heuter.

Cancellation of the German 1. terest payments on all foreign debts, or on all debts to nations "upport- Ing sanctions, and a declaration of her inability

principal, would be the first out- come of financial and ec homic penalties.

ever to repay the

This was the warning contained

in the semi-official 'Frankfurter Zeitung to-day.

CHINESE HONOUR FOR GERMANS

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SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent)

London, March 16. London Silver prices to-day and were down 3/16 on: 18pot" 1/8 on "Forward," as follow:-*

March 14 March 16

19-7/8 19-11,16 19-3/4 19-5/8

(Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) | Spot ..... Forward Nanking, Mar, 16. honour of the Jade white ribbon with

The high Order, on

It is thought unlikely that anc-scarlet border, has been awarded tions will be imposed, however. in by the Chinese Government to view of the opposition to this mea-

General von Blomberg, the Ger- sure in all save French and Bel- glan ranks. Nevertheless, Russia

man War. Minister, and Dr. Hjal mar Schacht, President of the and various others of France's Reichsbank and Minister of Econo-

U.S. INTEREST IN AIRSHIPS

allies, have declared themselves as mics, General von Seekt, and Herr German Methods To

being prepared to impose sanctions If the League Council approves of them. Wenter

FLANDIN INDIGNANT

London, Mar, 15, M. Pierre Flandin, the French Foreign Minister, when informed of the qualifications governing

Keppler, in recognition for their services in developing Sino-Ger man understanding. Tranincean News Service.

BRIDGE UTILISED BY SMUGGLERS

Be Studied

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Washington, March 16.

In view of the plan, to create a. trans-Atlantic Zeppelin. service and having regard to the safety

with which the Graf Zeppelin

take place as a result of to-day's Germany's acceptance of the in("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special) has fown the South Atlantic for deliberations and further

vitation to attend the League Coun changes between Berin and Lan-cil meetings in London, issued a

don.- British Wireless.

Ex-

statement to the effect that he would rather leave London and the League Council than discuss the second of the German conditions.

This second condition is, simply, that Germany will not negotiate with the League Powers unless the German Chancellor's proposals for the renovation of security agree. ments are considered simultane- ously

A SLIGHT CONCESSION

Berlin, March 18. Chancellor Hitler is apparently yleiding to the storm aroused re- garding the German conditions. It is understood that while Ger- many still maintains that simul- taneous discussion of Locarno and the German peace proposals would be a sensible thing to do, "if this

"I came to London to have the is regarded impracticable Ger- violation of the Locarno Treaty re- many would not object to the corded; and I won't agree to dis- two subjects being treated and cusa anything else. And if neces- discussed separately or successive- sary I will leave London and even ly, but no undue delay should the Council, temporarily," declared

occur in discussing. Germany's M Flandin offer... Reuters Bulletin Service.

COUNCIL SESSION

London. March 18.

expectations the

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Contrary public session

exte League Counch scheduled to meet at 3.30 this afternoon will not be held, but it will be replaced by a secret

Bession in which only heads of the delegations will attend.- Beuter's Bulletin Service.

CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE,

London, Mar. 15.

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The German reply to the Coun- cil's invitation is likely to be un- acceptable in its present form, an cording to certain delegations re- presented on the League Council They consider that the Counell must first pronounce its verdier that the Locarno Pact has been violated before it can discuss Herr

Hitler's counter-proposals.

CLEVER REPLY

Paris, March 16.

The transportable six-metre long bridge which was laid

at night across the river Lys on the Franco-Belglan" frontier was used by smugglers engaged in illicit tobacco traffic between Belgtura and France.

The ingenious device was dis- covered by customs officials only after

a considerable, quantity of tobacco had found its way into France in this manner.— Transvecan News Service.

take place before France will enter into a "discussion of Herr Hitler's proposals, and therefore touches the very heart of the discord be- tween the French and the British.

BRITAIN DISAPPOINTED Although inclined towards con- ellation, it is expected that the Belgians will support the French in taking a strong ling against Ger- many.

One Police-leutenant was killed, and many persons have been in jured in the shooting which took place between the rioters and the police, but the exact number 13 still unknown,

In an interview with the Press

Mr. Arita declared that their talk was exploratory and informal in nature: No concrete points were brought out during the discourse.

The Western Powers may

Asked about the prospects of un help early readjustment of" Sino- China if she dares to fight. That Japanese relations, the Ambassa- foreign support is desirable may dor smilingly answered that it is be seen by the fact that Germany too premature to say yet. As to entered into a friendship pact with the question whether he would like Poland, Great Britain and other to bring the present negotiations The Government has now decid-powers before scrapping first the to such a point as will enable dis-

WAR PREPARATIONS

his absence, Mr. Arita expected to come back to China soon.

E to take energetic steps against Versailles Treaty and then the cussions to be continued during the rioters and incendiarles, ac-Treaty of Locarno,- cording to a statement by the Minister of the Interior, who in- formed pressmen that the Civi Guard, troops and the police will be kept in a "state of alarm," in order to prevent any further cases of burning churches and monas teries. Especially strict measures. are also being taken in the pro-` vinces.-

Transocean News Service.

NEWS ITEMS. FROM ADDIS ABABA

Press (Copyright.)]

Mr. Arita announced that he will It is deceptive to talk about war

again interview General Chang preparations before resistance, Mr.

Chun at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow. He Chou remarked. While China further said he asked the Foreign made preparations, he recalled,Minister to give him all the time she lost the three North-eastern this week until Friday so that he provinces. Jehol and Chahar. Mr. may discuss the problems of im- Chou cited the example of Chen proving Sino-Japanese relations Chiung-ming who wanted to make earnestly." preparations before embarking on the Northern Expedition, wolle Dr. Sun Yat-sen said that if Chen wanted to fight he had to follow Dr. Sun. The northern expedition turned out to be a success owing to the nationalist sentiment of the

Mr. Arita may leave for Japan In response to the summons of the Government on March 21.

WORLD SITUATION According to" information from well-informed Chinese circles, the conversation between General

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dany people, and Chinese nationalism Chang Chun and Mr. Arita con

against Japan to-day, in the opin-centrated on the discussion of the ion of Mr. Chou, is stronger than present world situation. during the period of the northern expedition.

Addis Ababa, Mar. 15:

The former Abyss.n an Minister to Rome, Jesus Afework, is stated

'Don't fool yourselves by be- important mission. to be on his way to Geneva on an

Prior to his lieving you can utilize Japan," Mr. departure, Afework conferred at Chou wamed. "The people in length with the Empe: or a Haad- Jehol utilized Japan to get rid of quarters, but nothing transpires General Tang Yu-lin, and the re- concerning the nature of h's mis sult is Japanese occupation of that

province."

stou.

a number of years with exemplary punctuality to schedule, the US. Air authorities are becoming more and more eager (and with in- creasing support) to build a fleet of airships for America. The U.S. Navy. In spite of its adverse experiences with airships, has de- cided to send Commander Scott Peck to Germany to study German methods of buliding airships and, it possible, to accompany Eckener on the L2 129 on its airplane shot down by the Abys-

Dr.

voyages across the North Atlantic.

Commander Peck is an Ameri can airship plot, and has served on board the Acron, Los Angeles and Makon.

leading article "Washington Post," which declares the building of airships a neces- sity, ia but one Indication of how

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An Italian shot down by means of modern anti-aircraft guns near Quoram. All occupants were instantly. Kil- ́ed in the crash. It is officially stated that this is the 20ta Italian

bomber has been

NEW QUARTER MILE RECORD

Chicago. Mar. 16. A new world's indoor running re-

sinians.

For the first time an official cord was established to-day when

occupation of the mountain range sity did the quarter of "a mile in statement concerning the Italian Ray Ellinwood of Chicago Univer-

o Amba A'ajl has been issued, it 48 9-10 seconds.

The previous record was held by being asserted that the Abyssinian retreat is due to a tactical error

Alex Wilson the Canadian Olympic

SYNTHETIC RUBBER PROGRESS

of the late Ras Malughete, who la ranger, who did the distance in strong public interest in airships structions given from Headquarters.euter. has become in the USA.

said to have acted contrary to in- 1932 in 49 3-30 seconds.--

paper writes: "The first American airship made its ascent only five tact with each other-

and thereby caused the Abyssinian armies in the north to lose-con-

The German reply is regarded as transport can be adequately test-

years ago, and no new means, of Transocean News Service.. disappointing in British circles, ed in so short particularly as the British Govern article further points out that the ment reinforced the Council's in- U.S. Ministry of Marine will have AUSTRIAN VISIT TO ROME vitation to Germany by making a special appeal.

specialists or those

Eckener and the officials of the fly airships, "like German Zeppelin Works" "ransocean News. Service.

to make destined

to

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time."

The

These quarters further confirm-- ed that the policy adopted by China" and Japan in face of the International state of affairs fif future and Sino-Japanese problema were also generally touched upon. No concrete points, however, were discussed in the discourse. Central News Agency,

PRINCE SERGE MDIVANI KILLED

Del Ray Beach, Mar. 15. Prince Serge Mdivani, one of the famous Georgia Mdivanis, was kill- ed in a polo accident to-day.

The marriage of Prince Berge to the ex-opera singer, Mary Me she was his second wife.. The first Cormic, was recently dissolved.

was the film actress, Pola Negri, who divorced him in April, 1931

Prince Alexis Mdivani, who was divorced from the

American heiress, Miss Barbara Hutton, since remarried, was recently killed in an automobile accident in Spain,

or the three brothers now only David survives.

When he divorced Miss Mc-

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special}

Berlin, Mar. 18. The 1.G. Dye Trust had a special Cormic, Prince Serge named Mr. stand on the: Berlin Motor show “("Hong Kong Baily Presa" Special)

Samuel Insul, the noted uitles for synthetic rubber. The first Budapest, March 16.

experiments with synthetic rubber magnate, as "the frequent com

Panion of his wife.” The projected visit of Premier were made during the World War.

Miss McCormic réplied that her Gomboes' and the Foreign. Minis- but as the process was very ex- friendship with Mr. usull was per ter De Kanya, to Rome where they pensive it was given up for some

It is pointed out that Germany's acceptance on a basis of equalliy has ruled out the question of any It is felt the position has deter It is learned that Germany has vote of censure, while it is regard-grated as a result of the reply and accepted the League of Nations d as inpossible that a country instead of the advance hoped for. invitation to attend the Council whose violation of an international matters are now back where they meeing in London, but with reser-treaty was being considered should stood before the invitation was in- AFGHAN MINISTER VISITS intend to take part in the dis- time. However, in 1936, the Dye fectly wholesome, and that it was

vations and qualifications which expect to discuss simultaneously sued. are beliceved to mean that the the alternative suggestions it had country will send representatives presented, instead of the treaty it only if the Council agrees to treat had flouted. them as delegates of an indepen dent state atting among their equals

A later announcement says that Germany's acceptance of the Conn- cil's invitation is subject to two conditions; first, that any discus sions shall, take place on a basis of

MOSCOW

Moscow, Mar. 16.

cussions between the Italian and Trust built a special plan for Austrian statestien, has "been"į treating a composition called postponed tillThursday, accord-"Butadien," the principal com-

Difficulties are expected to arise with regard to Herr Hitler's secónið condition when the matter is con- Diplomatic circles consider Herr aldered by the League Council to- The Afghan Foreign "Minister aring to the papers here which ponents of which are calcium Hitler's reply is exceedingly clever, morrow. British quartera ere of rived in Moscow on a visit and state that the postponement of carbide and coal products. The however, and one likely to em- the opinion that there would not called on M. Kalinin, Chairman of the journey, which was originally synthetic rubber is called “Bune.” barrass the. Locarno Powers,

be any difficulty in accepting Get the Central Executive Council, and Axed for Tuesday, had been de- Special attention was given to later was entertained to luncheon cited after a conversation be varying the characteristics by ex- by M. Molotoff, President of thetween Premier Comboes and the perimenting with the different Council of Commissars,

Italian Minister at Budapest-proportions, thus one variety, is Reuter's Bulletin Bernics.

Transocean News Service.

specially resistant to heat.

It is pointed out that Herrmany's condition of equality and Hitler's second condition conflicts unanimity on this point would pu with the French stipulation that bably be reached -- evacuation of the Rhineland must Heuter.

shame to bring old gentlemen into such a case.--. Reuter

Whereas in 1935 this product was still very expensive, it has now been so much improved that synthetic rubber will soon become a common article –– Transocean News Service.