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LOCARNO POWERS REACH AGREEMENT

International Conference To Discuss Peace Plan

London. March 20,

The results giving the terms of the agreement reached in London between the representatives of the Locarno powers other than Germany will be published this afternoon and statements simultan- reviewing the scope of the agreement will Se made eously in the House of Common, and in the French Chamber of Deputies,

in the The outstanding feature of the proposals contained general agreement is the provision made for holding an interna- tional conference to discusy Herr Hitler's seven-point peace plan and other wide questions, including probably arms and economie questions such as distribution of This would probably be held about the end of May as a deal of preliminary work is essential.

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limitation materials. Kreat

Arrangements to hold the position during the interim per- lod before general negotiations are begun have been made and revelation of the details of the scheme which it is hoped to Germany bring into operation along the Western frontier "of for this purpose wil be one of the many interesting features of the statement to be made in the Commons to-day.

There is, however, no suggestion that Germany should withdraw her forces or any of them out of the former demilitarized zone and this is generally regarded here as Indicating how far the French delegation has moved in a con- clitory sense since the Paris con- versations.

During the period in which these temporary safeguards are in force it is, proposed that the Council of the League should submit the. Franco-German legal dispute re- garding the compatibility of the Franco-Soviet Pact with the Treaty of Locarno to the Ferman

ent Court of international justice at the Hague. Germany will be invited to plead her case in regard to this matter before the Haguë Court and to abide by its decision.

HOPEFUL PROSPECTS

The British press which warmly welcomes the hopeful prospects for peace which it is belleved this agreemerit opens

up emphasises that the interim period will de..... mand contribution's from ail

Rhineland.

The British press seems inclined to take an opti- mistic view of the situation and stresses the possibilties for creat- ing a new order in Europe.-- Transocean Yews Service.

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TENSION EASED

Berlin, Mar. 19. News of the terms of the Locarno powers agreement is described in the Wilhelmstrasse as lessening the tension in Europe and the proposal

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an international conference has been favourably received,

though the addition to the agenda of the Central European problem ly regarded as somewhat encum bering the conference since 1 ronsidered that the seven points enunciated by Herr Adolf Hitler, the German Chancellor, are su-

clently, far-reaching.

It is pointed out that an appea1 to the Hague on the Franco-Soviet pact will not touch the political or military side of that arrange ment

The British assurance of support. for France and Belgium in the case parties. They are convinced that of aggression is regarded, as only the document will show conclu† remporarily necessary, and, to be sively that Britain, France and of a duration only sufficiently long Belgium are ready to collaborate

to cover the period preceding the in this respect.

Mr. Eden had a long conversa- tion at the Foreign Office with Herr von Ribbentrop' last evening and outlined to him the scope of the draft proposals. Shortly after midnight when the final text was available it was immediately com. municated to the German delega- tion.

LINKED WITH LEAGUE

A noteworthy feature of the ar rangements is that they are at every stage linked up with the League of Nations and it is assum- ed that the conference itself will be called by the League.

cerns

Three resolutions included in the text of the agreement are to be submitted for acceptance by the League Council. The Arst 'con- the sanctity of treaties; second, the desire för submission by the Council of the dispute to the Hague; and third, it asks the Council to take note of the draft proposals of the four powers. British Wireless.

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formulation of new peace pacts to guarantee the security of Western European frontiers- Reuter

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AGREEMENT TERMS

London, Mar. 19. Details of the Locarno Powers' agreement, so "far

can show that gathered, at present, France has agreed to drop the clauses relating to the internation- al policing of the demilitarised Rhineland zone and to walve.con- dionally her demand for the withdrawal of German troops from

that area.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1936.

STRUGGLE FOR RIGHT

Old French History Recalled

'("Hong Kong Day Press" Spec.a ›

Berlin, Mar. 20.8

LEAGUE REACH

DECISION

German Action Condemned

London, Mar. 19.

With only one abstention, Chile, The historic example set by

the League of Nations. Council to- France of a struggle. for her own right against unjust and obsolete day adopted the Franco-Belgian treaty was described by the well-resolution condemning Germany known lawyer, Professor Grüm, for the violation of the Locarno In the National Socialistic Party and Versailles Treaties by sending Bulletin on the occasion of the troops Into the demilitarised resolution passed on Thursday by

Rhineland zone. the League Council.

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The author refers theżeby to the action taken by the French Re- publican Government after the Revolution of 1848 in repudiating the Treaties of Vienna which were concluded in 1815 and proceeds to cite the circular addressed to French diplomatic representatives abroad by the Foreign Minister of that time, who was none other than the famous poet, Là Martine. "The treaties are no longer morally valid, in the eyes of the Government and if the latter seeks by normal peaceful

French

At the opening of the session. Mr. Stanley Bruce, the Australian delegate and president of “thế Council, said the statement made by the

German representative. Herr von Ribbentrop, had not al- tered his view that it was his duty to support the Franco-Belgian re- solution.

He said he thought that M. Pierre Flandin and M. Paul van Zealand, the French and Belgian delegates, had showed the greatest moderation in the face of trying circumstances.

After the vote on the resolution, Mr. Bruce Invited the three Locar- Pact signatories to express no

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"NEW ITALIAN OFFENSIVE

Drive On Harrar And Jijiga

(From Our Special Correspondrat)

Addis Ababa, Mar. 20. Reports from Harar appear "to indicate that the opening of the new Italian offensive in the direc-

tion of Harrar and Fijiga is only a question of a few days, the Italian air force having recently been very active in this sector.

MIXED RECEPTION IN THE PRESS.

General Hopeful View Of Peace Plan

London, March 20.

The new Locarno peace plan has been received by the press with mixed feelings. The "Times" is hopeful and regards Herr Hitler's offer as a substantial way back to action and reality, promising a new foundation for the law and its observance.

The "Morning Post" is pessimistic and says that If Germany maintains her unwillingness to refer the Franco-Soviet Pact to the Hague Court there can be no agreement on the lines pro- posed by the Locarno powers unless, which seems improbable. France renounces the pact.

The town of Daggahbur which has been bombed several times since the begining of this week, will probably be the first goal of the Italian advance, the motorised

It is up to Chancellor Hitler; he be expected, but the real verdict Italian adivision having been con-

can now end the crisis with a will be passed by history," centrated north of Gorahal, obword and open the way for a new the "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung" viously for the purpose of serving effort to make real peace in the In a leading article which severe- as a spearhead in the new Italian world, says the "Daly Herald,”

ly criticises the resolution adopted drive, according to reliable infor-

by the Council concerning the mation received here...

Khinëland issue.

The "Daily Telegraph", calls it 'a hopeful peace plan,' but says that Herr von Ribbentrop's speech did not contain a single phrase sug- gesting that Germany is willing to concede anything to the opinion of the Locarno powers.

The presence of a great number of European troops is also report- ed from other parts of the Ogaden front, while in the western sector of the southern front, the Italians are confining themselves to streng- thening their defensive positions and, fortifying the town of Neg- standpoint.

fortying

Province of Sidamo seems to» In-

The "Daily Express" ridicules the proposals and isolationist

means to obtain a division" of those treaties, this proves the common- sense and moderation in conscious-

The "News Chronicle" urges nës of the French Republic and all | their opinions, though their votes The anouncement that the Abys-Chancellor Hitler to continue 0. this constitutes a more honourable would not be recorded. Herr von sinians re-occupied the Wadara show a conclatory attitude. The guarantee for Europe than does Ribbentrop, the German spokes- mountain range in the south of the paper says that the French moved the letter of Treaties which Europe man, declared that if his state-

long way and a German conces- has frequently broken or modifed."{ ment made during the moming dicate that the Italians withdrew slon freely offered would "provide Professor Grimm concludes by were considered more fully by the from some of their advanced post-the badly needed lubricant for the asking whether Chancellor Hitler Council the members would come tions in this mountainous region next advance-Reuter.

to a different decision. He was in order to shorten their front in appealing to-day to the cons- clènée of the nations in his-strug convinced, he said, that the Coun- | line.--- gle for a just and righteous peace, is doing anything different to what

La Martine did in 1848. Transocean News. Service.

OPINIONS OF MADAME TABOUIS

Choice Between Hitler

And Stalin

"Hong Kong Day Press" Specia)

Paris, March 18.

"If England has to chose be- twein Hitler and Stalin, the choice wou d undoubtedly fall upon the Fuehrer. Never has public opinion in Eng and been more in favour of Germany than now," declares Madame Tabouis, foreign political correspondent of "L'Oeuvre," # commmenting on Thursday night, en the state and atmosphere the German Delegation found · await- ing them.

Madame

Tabouls holds that with the return of Germany to participation in international rairs the most momentuous part

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the Fuehrer's programm

begins, and at last, so the French woman journalist thinks, whose

seriously,

The agreement provides for an international. conference, the! agenda of which will include the German peace treaty proposals, the central Europeas problem, ulssibility to attain his object- armament and economic questions. Transocean News Service.

The agreement proposes to sub- mit to the League Council a num- ber of resolutions, the first reat- firming the safety of treaties, the second referring the Franco- Russian Pact to the Hague Court,

opinion on foreign political mat- ters is usually taken Hitler has selected the where he has the maximum pos-

It is believed that the terms of the agreement have already been communicated to Germany's repre- sentative at the Council session, von Ribbentrop.-- Reuter.

DETAILS KEPT SECRET (Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

London Mar. 20. After baving been approved by the British Cabinet Counc in sitting lasting till we.. after mid-

· VITAL' AMENDMENTS night, the programme ΟΣ which the Locarno sighatories, other

London, Mar, 19, than Germany, have agreed and It 13 understood two Vital which is stated to provide for a amendments have been made in

cil's resolution would not be main- | Tranancean Neva Servier. tained in the judgment of his-

tory.

M. Flandin replied that under international law nobody was en- titled to judge his own cause.

He reiterated France's willing- ness, if Germany "desired it, to submit the whole dispute to the Hague Court of International jus-

time.

The Council adjourned uptli to-

MONTOW.

At the conclusion of the meeting the British Cabinet met to consi- der the Locarno agreement, which has been reached in principle. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, announced in the House

of Commons that he hoped to made a full statement on the in- ternational situation to-morrow.—

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WORLD TRADE RECOVERY

Views of Prominent Australian

EMPEROR DIRECTING

OPERATIONS

Addis Ababa, Mar. 19. Desperate fighting is proceeding around Amba Alagi. The Italians towards ere trying to press on Lake Ashangi. but are encounter- ing vigorous a counter-attacks.

The Ethiopians claim to be hold: ing their ground, although it is ad

mitted that both sides are suffer. ing heavily.

The Emperor is reported to he directing the Ethiopian operations for twenty-four hours every day, without intermission, and is quite undismayed by the heavy artillery and aeroplane bombardments- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

IN PARIS

French Delegation's Action Approved

"Hong Kong Daily Fress" Special)

Paris, March 20.

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GERMAN CRITICISM ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, Mar. 20. "The League of Nations Couneli made the statement which was to

FLANDIN TO REPORT TO CHAMBER

Paris, Mar. 20. The Council of Ministers met at 9: p.4. under the

presidency of President Lebrun and concluded at 11.40 p.m.

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BAYS

Referring to Ambassador von tabbentrop's statement that the problem of military reoccupation of the Rhineland was not merely military, but also a politlenl question, which could not be solved by a court, the paper points out that the examination of the mai- ter by the Hague Inter.ational

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Sug- Court of Justice which gested by France, would not lead to clarify the issue. The paper be- Deves that the League of Nations Council might well have reached a different decision, if the dele- gates had bean given auficient time to read Ribbentrop's state- ment carefully before voting.- I ransocean. News Service.

SMALLEST PRINTED BOOK IN THE WORLD

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Belgrade, Mar. 20.

A copy of the smallest printed book in the world exists in the town of Sarajevo-which name is linked up for all-ime with the out- break of the Wold war-according to the newspaper, Vreme, which states that the book in question forms part of a miniature edition of the English New Testament pro duced by the Oxford University Fress in 1887, in 53 copies of which only 18 are known to be still exist-

A communique states that M. Flandin recounted the results of his negotiations in London. and the Council unanimously approved M. Flandin's declaration, thanking and congratulating him and M. Paul Boncour for the energy with which they had defended the Interests of France and the interests of peace.

'M. Flandin will, make a state-ing, most of them being the pro- ment in the Chamber to-day.- Reuter.

MR. EDEN'S REPORT

CONSIDERED “

London, Mar. 20% The Cabinet met at 10 p.m.

After the meeting of the Coun-esterday and sat until 11.30 p.m.

Mr. Baldwin or Mr. Anthony cil of Ministers with President moment("Hong Kong Daily Fress" Special Lebrun in the chair, which took Eden will make a statement in the House of Commons to-day at about Berlin, Mar. 20. place on Thursday evening, a

communique was issued. 3.30 pm, and the statement will Widespread interest is aroused short

that the

be accompanied by the White Foreign here by the interviews granted the which stated

without Paper containing the text of the

Locarno proposals. German press by the prominent Minister and Minister Australian, Mr. Larsing Bruendshi, Portfolio. Paul Bouncour have re- who has since 1927 acted as Honor-ported on the situation, and that the Foreign Minister would deliver ary representative for the Leipzig

Chamber to Fair in Australia, but who has just a message to the

morrow. visited Germany for the chief rea-

Informed quarters stress the son of making personal acquaint-

unanimity with which the attitude ance with the Fair itself.

of the French delegation in Lon- j What Bruendahl told the press don was approved.

It is added was chiefly about business and the that Flandin intends to ask the

ITALO-ALBANIAN AGREEMENT

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("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Tirana, Mar. 20. The new financial and economic agreement has been signed here between Italy and Albania, accord-

possibilities he sees for the re ing to an official announcement.

covery of world economics if every The agreement settles some ques-country is allowed free exchange tions which had arisen in connec- tion with the loan of 100,000,000 settlement of the present crisis by the Locarno Powers agreement. gold francs granted to Albania by the Italian Government in 1931. successive stage, was commun'- They have dropped the clauses re-

Another digreement. concluded cated to the German delegation and garding the international occupa- will probably be published in the tion of the Rhineland and the with the administration of the course of Friday in the form of a French demand for the with- Italian railways, grants the latter drawal of at least a part of the

a concession in the newly develop German troops in the demilitaris- ed all region in Albania, while the former oll concession has been The agreement has been initial-modified to allow the Albanian detailed information offered by ed but will not be signed until it atate some additional advantages.tralian commercial relations as an the press must be received with has received the approval of the Transocean News Service.

white paper.

The scope of the proposals which All 12 typewritten pages, is banged zone. kept secret, at least officially, and

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French and British Governments.

some caution. There is, however, every reason to believe that it will

M. Plerre Flandin, the French

of all the Locarno powers some-

Eden, the British Foreign Secret-

doubtful whether Ger-

the

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Chamber to adjourn the debate on foreign political interpellations. and he may even raise the con- adence question if the Chamber should refusé to correspond.-. Transocean News Servies.

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GERMAN CONCEIVES NEW IDEA

of products, labour and industry,

Bruendahl felt profoundly im- pressed by the magnitude of the Leipzig Fair and by the revelation of millions of ideas of German in- dustry and the restless energy with which the German people pains- takingly are recovering from ruins of the war.

Taking the case of German-Aus-

example, Bruendahl showed In the frame of mind of the Gov- ernments prevailing ali Over the world when every country thinks A German circus "Cwner has in- 1 fair to demand that it should | vented a floating circus. His plan,

that

A Floating Circus

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, Mar. 20.

The Cabinet also considered Mr. Eden's report on his conversations with Herr von Ribbentrop.- Reuter.

SOCIAL GATHERING” · IN GERMANY

American Ambassador As Guest of Honour

perty of big public libraries. The copf now in Barajevo contains 290 prints and pages bound in green leather and measures 18 by 15 millimetres. The present own- er of the book, so the paper adds, being in straitened cireumatances, wishes to sell it but only on con- dition that it passes into the hands of a connoisier able to appreciate its value..

Transocean News Service.

TOKYO RETURNING TO,

NORMAL

London, March 20. A message from the Tokyo Army Headquarters apnounced that troops from the outlying districts which тете called to

have

Tokyo to assist the loyal troops to quell the recent mutiny been ordered to rejoin their regimenta

Martial law is expected to be lifted soon.** Reuters Bulletin Service.

ervice.

"Hong Kong Daly Press" Specia") MR. ANTHONY EDEN AT

Berlin, March 20. ..It

recalled that Dr. Hanistaengi, one of whoes ances- tora was an American general, at the anniversary of George Wash- ington's birthday, gave a banquet in his home, when the American Ambassador was guest of honour. Dr. Hanfstaeng made a short speech in English in honour of the founder of the Americán Union and a reception of diplomatic and military representatives of both

be proposed to hold a conference Foreign Minister, and Mr. Anthony present time in the month of May, either Bry, are expected to announce the many will be willing to go so 131.- be able to tell to each other just which ha intends to patent, is to nations took place after the ban-

in London or Brussels in order to terms of the agreement in the

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discuss Chancellor. Hitler's peace plan, as we as the possibility for reaching an *greement limitation of armaments and var lous economic problems including the question of re-distribution of raw materials.

French Chamber of Deputies and the House of Commons to-morrow.

The agreement is chiefly based upon the anticipated ruling of the Hague Court on the legality of the Franco-Russian pact, which will bind all parties.

Reuter.

FRANCE PLEASED

German

as much as it buys, Germany was load all his circus belongings onto quet. Dr. Hjalmar Schacht was

because three special barges, each capable prominent among the very unjustly treated. Paris, Mar. 19, while the official German-Austra- of carrying 700 tons and travel un guests and the hesd of the Satisfaction is expressed in eulian statistics show how much and down the rivers. When the American Church was so pre- thoritative quarters at the agree wool Australia sells directly to circus reaches a town the three sent.

transocéan News Serpice. ment reached by the Locarno Germany, they do not reveal very boats are drawn together and n considerable amounts that come the centre there is a special arena Powers.

France is particularly please via London, Rotterdam, Antwerp which can, be lowered. Accommo because the impression has been and even Prague, often in form of dations for the performances will gained that Franco-British co-semi-manufactured goods. Con- be better than in the usual travel operation has been re-established, sequent y Australla eels justified circus, and with these shallow although not without difficulty. in excluding German manufactur-barges which draw less than two Immediately after arriving from ed products except to the value of feet of water, it will be possible ó many wil agree to restore the the London conferences, M. Pierre the wool sold directly to Germany, give performances at many places conditions on the frontier which Flandin, the Foreign Minister, con Brendahl draws the conclusion which could hitherto only be preceded the Rhineland re-occu-ferred with the Prime Minister, M. that the same occurs with other reached with considerable dif- pation in the event of the Hague's Albert Barraut, -.

nations-

cuity and expense.—- ruling, favouring France. It is at 1 Feuter

Transocean News, Service

Transocean, News Serv

By the understanding. Great Britain gives France and Belgium assurances of support in the event or aggression.

RHINELAND AGREEMENT !* It is, however, understood that the conference must be preceded. by the conclusion of a "Rhineland The French, still hope that Ger Egreement" of which no details are as yet known. It appears, however, that France and Belgium have deänitely abandoned their demand for the evacuation of the

BRITAIN'S ROAD TOLL-

London, Mar. 20. Road accident figures" for, igst

week were 80 killed and 3,035 in- jured, as compared with 105 ktled and 2,879 injured in the corre- sponding week of last year ----

british Wireless

PALACE

London, March 20.

Mr. Anthony Eden was received Mr. Eden looked tired and showed in audience by the, King to-day"

when he arrived at Buckingham the strain of the past few days Palace in a taxi He spent half an hour in the King's privatę apartment,

The King also received Herr von Ribbentrop, and will later in the day see M. Paul Boncour and also probably M. Averol.

The meeting of the Committee of Thirteen for dealing with Italo- Abyssinian conciliation has been postponed untti to-morrow. Keuter.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW

SOLICITOR-GENERAL

London, Mar. 20. The appointment of Mr. Terence O'Connor as Bolicitor-General Was announced last night British› Wireless.