UNDERSTANDING WITH
GERMANY
Modification In French
Public Opinion?
"Hong Kong Dally Presa" Special)
Paris, March 26. That there is a prospect of the intransigient attitude so far maintained by French public opinion towards the problem, of Franco-German relations undergoing modification appears to be indicated by the fact that at least the past method obtaining in the 'press no longer respects the idea of direct Franco-Ger" man parleys,
The development of the situation during the London confer- ence is probably the main reason for the disinclination to dis- cuss the possibility of an understanding with Germany. Does Britain really believe that the violation of the Treaty of Ver- sailles and the Locarno Pact could be solved by direct negotia- tions between France and Germany on the basis of equality?
M. Herriot's organ. "Ere Nouvelle." states that if that is really Britain's opinion and it can be shown necessary and tise- " ful to deliberate direct with Germany in order to settle all utstanding questions, then France is as capable as anyone else of doing so. It would, in that case, need nelther an interpre- ter not an intermediator, and there will be no necessity to pay England's - price for such services.
general staffs of the four Locarno Powers, should come into force.
According to the press commenta from London, Mr. Eden is said to have informed the French Ambassador that the
guaran given by Britain
The Radica. "Quotidien" writes that Germany
offer Wants 10 France guarantee in the form of a non-aggression pact. The French Government must declare whether it adds this offer inter- esting and compatible notwith-7tor's assurances
HONG "ONG DAILY
DEBATE IN THE COMMONS
Rhineland Crisis Opinions
London, March 26,
A clear expression will, it is an ticipated, be given to British public opinion on the Rhineland crisis in the debate this evening in the House of Commons which will be opened with a full statement on the negotiations by the Foreign Secretary, Mr, Anthony Eden, and in which the leaders of the Op. position parties and prominent e'der statesmen including Sir Austen Chamberlain, Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Winston Churchil; will take part. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Cham berlain, will, wind up the debate.
In forecasts of the trend of the debate there is general agreement that particular emphasis will be laid on the fact that to meet the immediate situation what is ur- gently required is some contribu tion by the German Government designed to repair the confidence which was disturbed by the Ger man coup de force and thus help to overcome the difficulties of the interim period. Long range pro. posals, it is felt.
cannot t the present juncture serve this pur- робе.
PRESS VIEWS
PRESS, FRIDAY,
MARCH 27, 1936.
NAVAL TREATY SIGNED
PAST AND THE FUTURE
Another Statement By Hitler
("Hong Kour Daily Press" Special)
Ludwigshafen, Mar. 28. "We Germans have amassed a great deal of martial glory in the past, but we are capable of amassing a great deal more peace- ful glory in the future," said Chan- cellor Hitler, addressing a crowd of several thousand people at Lud- wigshafen on the Rhinc Wednesday evening,
on
F
Effective For Six Years
London, Mar. 25. The Three Power Naval Treaty was signed to-day with ceremony tatives of Britain, United at St. James' Palace, by represen- France, India and the Dominions, States,
except South Africa and the Irish
Free State, these being exempted sessed a navy. The treaty is for on the ground that neither pos- six years, from December 31. mentioned on March 22, concern-
In addition to
provisions ing the exchange of building in-
the
formation, restriction of building in certain tonnages, and the re-
SKIRMISH AT SOVIET
FRONTIER
Japanese And Manchukuo
Troop Casualties
("Hong Kong Dai y "Press" Specia }
Moscow, March 26. Reports received here of the border incident which occurred on the Manchukuo-Soviet border near Hungchung assert that seven.
Japanese soldiers had crossed the border and penetrated 250 garde into Soviet territory, where they were driven back by Soviet frontier guards after half an hour's fighting, in which two Japanese, includ- ing one officer, were killed.
Soon afterwards, it is stated here, a Japanese detachment of they were repulsed only after severe fighting with casualties on both 50 to 60 men again crossed the border at the same spot, when
sides.
The population of the great in- land port, which had swelled te nearly one million through the in- flux of people from the surround- tng cities, accorded the Chancellor an equally enthusiastle welcome as he had at the other places which vides for the reduction of aircraft
mum of 14 inches, the treaty pro Service. he had visited during the present carriers from 27,000 to 23,000 tons election campaign.
After showing the contrast betleships from 20 to 28 years.
ond extends the age limit of bat- tween "secret diplomacy" and
Viscount Monse, First Lord of Germany's present methods, the the Admiralty, expressed the hope Chancellor said:"
“I will never prepare secret docu-able to adhere to the treaty later that Italy and Japan would be ments. I assure you. I will not asatime any obligations that are
and noted with satisfaction the not known to the entire German
Japanese assurances that they do nation. I will not permit the Ger
not intend to do anything likey man General Staff to conclude any
to promote a naval race in the military pacts of which the public
future. is not informed, for I do not believe that such a procedure has any ad- vantages.""
duction of gun calibre to a maxi-sharp protest with the Japanese Foreign Office-Transocean New
The Soviet Ambassador to Tokyo is instructed to lodge a
The Chancellor then stressed that the present elections were not held for internal reasons, but in order to show the world that the German Government's recent ac-
.. SITUATION TENSE
which is the junction of the Rus Tokyo, March 28. sian, Manchukuoan and Korean An pfacial message says that frontiers, and opened fire 01 B rifle fire in the vicinity of Himg chung died down at nightfall after hour's' skirmishing
Russian patrol. After halt me the Japanese cominissioned two Japanese officers, one non-retreated. leaving one officer and
officer Rad fve one private soldier dead. so'dlers. and one Manchukuo officer and three soldiers had been wounded
The Sovies forces were compara- tively superior in strength and fired roughly 1 hundred
Later, Alty or sixty Japanese, armed with machine-guns, crassed the frontier, the official statement continues. They attacked a Rus- sian blockbouse, opening fire with their machine-guns,
The Russian patrols, having been "The situation continues to be reinforced, were ordered to ut. tense.—
keuter.
Viscount Monsell regarded it as ther a good sugury that all the Wa- shots. shington Treaty signatories, in- cluding Japan, would shortly sign z protocol governing the
use of submarines in war time.
JAPAN PROTESTS AMERICAN VIEWS
Tokyo, March 26. Mr. Norman Davis. the American
Mr. Hirota this afternoon made that strong representations
M.
to
tack the Japanese and drive them back across the frontier. The Japanese, when evening fell, drop- ped back to their own side of the frontier, after severa casualties had been suffered on both sides.
The Soviet Ambassador in Tokyo.
tion, Hitler concluded his address best hopes it perpetuated much of regarding the action of the Soviet demanding an investigation of
standing the Moscow alliance, be- and Italy to France. and Belgium important that the German Gar. The Times" says: "It is highly cause the latter binds France un · in the event of a failure of the ernment should realize in advance der certain circumstances to at-negotiations will be regarded as tack Germany, but if France is to definite and final. This is caus-
the sincerity with which British opinion inect the Germans other than oning much gratification
sympathizes with the here- claim to equal rights and is pre- the battle fie d. is it necessary that though the question remains whe-pared to accept the desire felt at don is supported by the entire na-representative, declared this must happen in London?ther the assurance may still be Perhaps peace would be much less regarded as definite if Italy still this moment for a firm and last- uncertain if von Ribbentrop's 'air-
further withholds her approval of theme of the preliminary
ing peace which are Mhe malt! pane were to land at Le Bourget, the Memorandum,
state. Crannacean. News Service.
ment brought by Herr von Ribben- trop. On the other hand it 13 no Some anxiety is felt here con- less important that they should cerning Mr. Eden, being feared realize their obligation to restore Samuel Hoare's fate in case the Adence of Germany's neighbours that he might possibly share Sir by some means or other the con debate in the House of Commons on which was so rudely shaken Thursday takes an unfavourable events of March 7." turn for the British Government. The "News Chronicle"
RIBBENTROP'S CALL
London, March 26. Herr von Ribbentrop. visited Mr. Stanley Baldwin at No. 10 Downing Street for an hour and a half this morning. It is bei.eved that Mr. Buldwin reinforced the
appeal made by Mr. Eden yesterday that the German reply should concern itse' with #1 suggestion for bridging the gap between France and Germany, so that negotiations might begin, rather than a fur- elaborat on of Chancellor Her's peace proposals.- Renter'a Bulletin Service
ther
I'
BRITISH RECEPTION
London, March 25, Although the British Press shows self somewhat disappointed by the provisional character of the German note, which was handed in by Ambassador-at-Large. Von Ribbentrop, the Impression in Par- liamentary circles is stated to be quite favourable, since none had expected the German Government to be in a position to formulate its counter-proposals at a few days
notice
1
The fact that the Reich Intends to submit new proposals is wel- ! comed as a good omen, since po- 1 litical circles here had not dared to nope for any more at this stage of the negotiations, and since it was generally anticipated that German counter-proposals
the wiki,
at least, offer the opportunity to keep the negotiations going
Von Ribbentrop had a long con- versation with Mr. Eden on Wed- nesday afternoon, the British For- eign Secretary having earlier in the day conferred with M. Paul Boncour, who subsequently return- ed to Paris.
CABINET DISCUSSION
DEBATE ANXIETY
by
says.
It is moreover generally assumed "Britain requires more than Herr that the debate will influence the Hitler's mere word that he intends question of an eventual Franco-peace. He has still to prove his British military agreement.
sincerity and proof must be sub
The increased tension between stantial. He has turned down the Britain and Italy is likewise caus: Locarno powers' proposals.. Ha ing come misgivings here. Al- must offer in their piace convinc- though it is stated that the French ng alternatives". ofacial circles had, in the begin- | British Wireless. ning, resented Mr. Eden's state- ment in the House of Commons, and actually considered withdraw- has now been given up because it al from the sanctions, this idea would constitute a "unilateral ac- tion" similar to that for which the League Council.— Germany has been condemned by
i roniocean. News Service.
NEW ZEALAND AGREES.
LINER QUEEN MARY ON FIRST VOYAGE
by saying!
"No council no conferences are my fudges-my judges are the German people alone."--- Tranacean Zion Service.
SILVER MARKET
i.
From Our Own Carrespondent)
London, March 26. Lordon Silver prices to-day were 3/16 down as follows:-
Mar. 25. Mär. 26. 20-3/16 20 20-1/8 19-15/16
Spot
Forward
REICHSTAG ELECTION
UNANIMITY
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Netphen, Mar, 20,
ANOTHER INCIDENT
Hsingking, March 26.
the affair and the punishment of the guilty partles.- Muter,
EARLIER TOKYO MESSAGE
Tokyo, Mar. 25.
on at 9 o'clock yesterday morning ex-by Soviet forces,
in self-defence and fell back a The Japanese returned the fire
thousand metres. ..
the new treaty falls short of the Yureneff, the Soviet Ambassador, the value of older treaties and frontier guards at Hungchung.- contains important new or streng-Reuter. thened provisions. The United States desired to reduce the size of battleships, but it was fifteen
A Kwantung Army communiquë years since they had but a bat-says: "A detachment of Outer tleship and until they had exper-Mongols armed with machine guns that a party of nine "Japanese A War Office communique states lence with one or ΠΟΣΕ modern fred on Ave of our frontier guards Fessels they could not tell to what on the north bank of the Khalka south-east of Hunchun. were free offices and soldiers, two miles extent tonnage could safely be River which flows in to Lake Bur reduced.
Nor. After ninety minutes Drastic reduction of unit sizes change of fire the Outer Mongols won't bring disarmament If the retreated. One Japanese soldier numbers of ships are correspon- died of wounds"- dingly increased, Mr. Davis warn-Reuter ed. It would largely depend upon the good-will of the naval powers, In adhering to the letter and spirit of the new treaty whether freedom with regard to the numbers of warships would be abused.
Signor Grandi, the Italian re- presentative, who did not sign the treaty, alluded bitterly to sanctions against his country and the Mediterranean pact of mutual assistance, which prevented Italy signing the treaty at present.-
FULLER DETAILS
Moscow, Mar. 26. There has been another serious armed clash, between Russian and Japanese troops.
The Soviet forces continued Ar- ing and several Japanese were wounded, including an ometr
Japanese
Reinforcements, totaling twenty soldiers, reached, the scene in the afternoon, and the Soviet forces at 4.40 p.m. launched fresh attack. The Japanese were then again forced to fire, but no casualties are mentioned in con- It is stated that seven Japanese nection with this Incident- crossed the frontier at Hunchung Router.
The latest frontier affray, which several have been killed, is in
officially reported from Khabar theovsk...
London, March 26.
An incident illustrating the spirit The liner Queen Mary saled at which the German people are 2.12 this morning from Gourock on her first voyage to Southamptions, is furnished by the popula
approaching next Sunday's elec-freuter ton. During the evening tugs and tion of the little town of Netphen
AMERICAN SCRUTINY pleasure steamers had been sailing t let 85 women record their votes.
Washington, March 25, around her and there were still a
The Naval Treaty will be seru. considerable number of
"At a meeting held last Wednes. people day night those present were so
tinised by the Senate in order to Ining the banks of the Clyde when emphatic in their unanimity of terests are adequately protected, ensure that the United States in- she satied. The Queen Mary was their desire to show gratitude to declared Senator Pittman to-day. brilliantly decorated and specta-the Fuehrer for all that he has
WITH BRITAIN
Rhineland Crisis Policy
tors cheered as she passed out of achieved in the past few years new pact is unlikely to affect the Other officials agree that the Wellington, Mar. 26.
sight. The first Labour Government
that they In Southampton she will be dry-Monday, next the whole of the decided that "ou generally endorsed the policy of docked to be examined and clean- 85 constituents will march together
declared American policy of havi ing a navy second to none. the British Government regarding | et.
The examination will have to the polling booth and all record the Rhineland crisis, déclared particular interest in view of the their votes for Hitler at the same Lord Galway, Governor-General, fact that she grounded twice in time, thus establishing an election in a speech from the throne at the her passage down the Clyde opening of Parliament,
on record where 100 per cent. of those going to the polls all cast their votes in the same way.
ocean News Service:
He added that the Ministers are confident that the League of Na- tions' collective system is the only
effective means of maintaining peace and facilitating general disarmament. They intended to use influence in the direction of peace, at the same time maintain- The German note was discussed
ing the inviolability of interna- on Wednesday by the
British tional agreements voluntarily ac Cabinet Council, which decided Cepted.— that the eagerly awaited foreign euler. political debate
House the of Commons should take place
од Thursday
In
afternoon, g
originally scheduled. The League
Ing
much regret In British circles, but it is widely believed to have been inevitable, since the French Government's intransi-
POLLING BEGINS
Tuesday.- fritish Wireless.
SALARIES OF CABINET MINISTERS
}
Commons Motion Carried
London, Mar. 28. The question of salaries of Ca- binet Ministers was discussed dur ing a motion in the House of Commons in which it was pro- posed that the Premier's salary be larger and that he be entitled to
al
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH GERMANY
Discontinuation By Russia
Berlin, Mar. 26.
building plans designed to give Naval experts state that the
authorised the United States a fuil tonnage
under washington and London
the expiring
nava treaties, are not to be changed
Ieuter.
LOCARNO PACT | SOUTH AFRICA'S
PURPOSE
German Signatory's Statement
BUDGET
Large Surplus!
Capetown, Mar. 28.
An important revision in the (Transocean Special Service) Incidence of the gold mining tax Washington, March 18. and repayment of two London Hans Luther, Ambassador at loans were the outstanding fes- Washington, who was the German tures of a favourable budget in- signatory of the Locarno Pact, troduced by the Finance Minister took the opportunity of the prac-to the Union's Assembly to-day. tical rendering invalid of the Pact; The good mining tax will replace
:
loans are
BRITISH MEMORANDUM to make the following statement: the present triple scheme and be London, March 26. "The Locarno Pact had the levied on the taxable income of Mr. Anthony Eden issued a significance of guaranteeing the the mine as determined for income: memorandum after signing the security of France as well as tax purposes. Naval Treaty in which it was Germany.
Of the loans domiciled in Lon- stated that Britain intended to
"This sole purpose of the Pact don, £18,500,000 will be repaid in communicate.
with the various has, however, been violated by the the course of the next six months parties to the treaty at the end of Franco-Russian Pact, which is
and the necessary funds for this 1940 calling for a new conference without question directed against purpose will be obtained from loƐai In 1941 with the object of possible Germany. Numerous neutral ob loans, the issue of which will Russia has broken off trade reduction of tonnage in capital servers voiced the same conviction, afford an outlet for the Union's Tegotiations with Germany.
The ships.
Britain had not achieved Borvlet Trade Commissioner in all it desired in the present treaty. that no war of invasion
"The Locarno Pact, stipulated surplus funds,"
When these London Was to Berlin stated that Russia cannot Council's adjournment is caus-("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special pension; other salaries to be grad- the vigorous attack by Chancellor Treaty yesterday, "due
Mr. Eden was not present at the take place without orderly pru. repaid the Union's debt will be continue negotiations in view of ceremony of signing the Naval cedure.
The League of Nations 104,000,000, which is £2,000.00 Bremen, Mar. 25.
to being had the duty to define who violat less than when the Union was en- The polling for
ed in importance of position. Hitler in his election speeches.engaged in interviews with foreigned the Pact. The Pact has now tablished. There was a surplus in the Raichstag.
The Labourites supported the Reuter's Bulletin Service. elections began on Wednesday in
statesmen and attending Bremerhaven, when the greater added an amendment that salaries motion as regards the Premier, but
the been violated by the Franen 1935-36 of £3,000,000. Cabinet meeting.
Russiai Past Germany has warn- The surplus in the coming year part of the crew of the liners Bre- of other Ministers be unchanged.
Reuter's Bulletin Service,
ingly called the nations' attention is estimated at £1,850,000,000, men and Potsdam attended a The amendment was defeated and
to this fact. It stated that it after provision has been made for meeting in the Columbus Hall, the motion was carried by 160 votes afterwards marching in rank and to 66.
would only respect the Locarno an expenditure of £38,500,000, This Pact as long as the other nations sum will be devoted to the restors=" file to the polling booth, where feuter, Bulletin Bervice.
d'd accordingly. When France - tice of Government", allowances they cast their votes. For those on duty and unable to leave the ship
dicated by concluding the Franco- and salaries which during the de- The February figures of retail for
Rusdan Pact, that it no longer pression were reduced. Also there any considerable length of
The steamer Umtali, 468 feet stood by the Locarno Pact. Ger- be remissions to trade again demonstrate a steady long and 8,000 tons deadweight many could do nothing but declare total'ing £550,000, including a re- taxation time, à po ling booth was sent
increase in the nation's purchasing with a speed about 16 knota, built the Locarno Pact invalid temporary to a Restaurant on the Columbus Quay. In accord-
duction of 24, per pound of the followed trade at the Swan Hunter, yards on the revival. The money value of sales. Tyne, was launched yesterday Locarno Idea, Germany has pro-
"But, instead of giving up the duty on tea... last month was higher than in February 1936. Bullard King and Company for the broader basis.”
7.3 per cent. She has been built to the order of posed the idea on a very much This follows the rises of 10.8 per Improved passenger,, dairy produce cent in January and 9.1 per cent. and frit carrying service for their
Natal Lne. NE MA
There, is accommodation for 100
geance will probably prevent the Locarno Powers from submitting to the League Council any dednite suggestions for solving the present, cris's before the French elections *take place.-
Transocean News ServiCA-
The
PRESS REACTION
Paris, March 25, French press reacts un- favourably to the German Note banded in on Tuesday, it being ance generally Interpreted as a com- plete rejection of the Locarną pro posals.
A certain uniformity in the press comments seems to indicate that
they are officially inspired with
the intention of justifying the de
mand that the military provisions
GREEK STATESMAN'S FUNERAL
**Hon Kone Dai'y Press" Specia”)
Athens, March 25,
BRITAIN'S PURCHASING. POWER INCREASES.
London, March 26.
power which has
4
STEAMER UMTALI
LAUNCHED ́ ́
London, March 28.
with the German electoral law, a seaman can be given the opportunity to cast his vote one week previous to the actual elec- The funeral of the late States- tions and one week following the man Venizelos will take place in in December. actual elections, and since Monday, Crete next Sunday. According to the polling, booth Eas been open the newspaper "Vradyni," a re-employed in retail establishments one-class passengers. The pro day and night for the benent of presentative of the King, a well was 3.4 per cent, greater at the pelling machinery comprises two the crews who will be on the high as the acting Premier Metaxas end of February 1938 than the sets of tripla expansion engines of seas on March 29.
will take partamen
year earlier
the latest economical type British Wireless.
British Wireless.
of the Locarno Memorandum, en- visaging a contact between the Transocean News Service.
Transocean News Service,
The total number of perscris
U. S. FLOOD TOLL
New York. Mar. 25.
the past several days has now
"The death roll in the floods
reached 200,-- Reuter
Reutor.
BRITAIN'S ROAD TOLL
London, Mar. 26. Road accident figures in Britain" Last week were 108 killed and 3,384
week of last year the Agures were injured. In the corresponding
100 killed and 2,851 Injured British Wireles,
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