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CONTRIBUTION TO ROYAL VISIT TO

WORLD PEACE

Sir J. Simon On

British Rearmament

and mid that his career and the

SCOTLAND

Many Ceremonies At Holyrood

Sir John Simon,, Home Secret The official programme for the Ary, speaking at a National Gov- visit of the King and Queen to ernment demonstration at Ply-Scotland in July has been issued mouth recently, referred to the from Buckingham Palace. Their death of Sir Austen Chamberlain Majesties will spend four busy days in Edinburgh, during which there high position which he held, in dinner parties, and a garden party will be two Courts, a Levee, two both British and international poli- at the Palace ut Holyroodhouse. tics, were an outstanding proof of Another day will be spent in visit- the value of character in publicing Glasgow and Dumbarton. affairs. When they recalled. the The following Is the dynamic qualities of Mr. Joseph Bramme:- Chamberlain, who was one of those who dominated our politics for a whole generation, they realized the achievement of Austen Chamber- lain, who would wish no better. epitaph than that he was a son who added lustre to the name of the father whom he adored.

The mast remarkable thing about the debates on defence (Sir John Simon went on to say) had been that, save for Sir Stafford Crippa, Mr. Gallacher, and the tour members of the Independent Labour Party, no one, on either side of the House, had ventured to deny that substantial additional expenditure on Armaments was necessary. Britain' remained arm- ly devoted to the cause of peace and to the promotion of those bet- Ler international relations which was the purpose for which the Lea- gue of Nations was founded. But. at the present moment, out of the seven most powerful States in the world. three-namely, the US.A... Japan, und Germany, were out- side the League altogether, while Italy, a fourth among the seven great Powers, was acutely critical of the League. These things must have a profound effect upon the League ideal of collective security. viewed not as an ideal bat as a going concern. There were some people who were tempted to refuse to face these facts, and they "re- peated this phrase "collectiye se- curity almost as though it was a charm or an Incantation with the mystericus property of guarantee- ing this country from all possible danger. But the safety of this country could not depend on D phrase, and, in the world as they found it, their defence policy was the necessary means by which Bri- tain could discharge her respon- sibilities and fulfil her internation- al obligations. A stronger Britain was not a threat of war but a con- tribution to world peace.

CLASH OF DOCTRINES

Every country had the right to manage its own internal affairs in Its own way, but there had grown up" in Europe a clash of political doctrines which added greatly to the general instability. In such a situation as had arisen in Spain, the only wise policy for. the Gov- ernment of this country was one to non-intervention. That was also the policy of France, for France, like ourselves,

realized that the only alternative to non-interven-. tion was unlimited intervention, and that might lead to general war. The present struggle in Spain. ought to be an issue for the Span- ish people. The British Govern- ment did not wish to see this grim the end of it, to see Spoin do-" struggle prolonged by one unneces- sary hour, nor did they wish, at minated by any outside influence, whether Fascist or Communist or anything else. But they had an- other and even more urgent mo- tive. No one could fail to see that unchecked intervention on both sides would almost certainly have led in the end to extending the war beyond the frontiers of Spain. They did not want the conflagra- tion, tu; spread. This country had worked unceasingly to minimize this grave 'risk, and he believed that in the latest, non-intervention agreement a long step had been taken towards the achievement of

that purpose

When they compared the situx- tion in this country with some of thest foreign developments, they had good reason to take pride i the strength of Britain's democra tic system. National Government did not mean a Government which every citizen in the country up- ported, but it meant a Govern- ment which

not founded .merely upon party, but which re- ceļved and welcomed the support

of men and women of all parties and opinion. A purely party. Gov- ernment could not have passed much of the very useful legislation. which had been passed and would be passed by this National Govern ment, and the experience of the last Ave and a half years had greally strengthened the convic- tion that in these difficult days National Government was not only useful but essential.

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July 5. 10 am-Their Majesties arrive at Princes Street Station. Edinburgh; they will be received, by the Lord Provost, who will present the keys of the city.

"Their Majesties will drive to the Palace of Holyroodhouse with cavalry escort.

After inspecting the Royal Archers, the King will take the salute, in the Klar's Park.... from the troops who will have been lining the streets. July 5' and 7-Their Majesties will

give dinner parties a Holyrood. July 6 and 8-Their Majesties will hold Courts evening at Holy- rood.

NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION

Nanking Display A Success

Nanking. Apr. 24. The Nationu Art Exhibition (Chuan-Kuo Mel-

opened on the 1st Inst, under the Shu Chan-Lan-Hul), which Wad

auspices of the Ministry of Educa-

cluding Madame Wang Ching-wel wife of the President of the Cen- tral Political Committee.

Re-Armament Of The Artillery

Re-armament of artillery is to be accelerated during the few months,

next

New guns are to be issued to batteries for the ensuing training seasons. Guns of later design are to be tested on the practice ranges, and it is hoped that some of them will leave the arsenal for distri

closes.

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tion, has now been formally closed.bution before the training reasoTI

About 15,000 people visited the

and searching guns Aring ahelis exhibition on the closing day, in-

The polley generally is to pro- vide more powerful, far-reaching

with a higher capacity for destruc- tion, and with a velocity and pene- aghting vehicles; also guna giving tration for engaging armoured

a greater dispersion at higher al- titudes

In view of the success of the Exhibition. t is learnt that the Ministry has decided to hold a similar Exhibition annually, pre- Uminary exhibitions to be held in the various provinces "and muni- etpalltes each autumn, and the choicest "exhibits will be sent to the Capital for inclusion in the National Art Exhibition in the following spring.

In order to elevate the standard of national art. the Ministry will devise more strict measures for the selectiori of exhibits Out- standing productions will be pur- chased by the Central Museum or other pational institutions for permanent exhibition,

Beginnng from the next Ascal year (July 1, 1937-June 30, 1938). July 7 morning-Their Majesties the Ministry of Education will also

will attend the service of the Thistle in St. Giles' Cathedral; after the service,, they will drive to Edinburgh Castle, where his Majesty will lay a wreath on the War Memorial.

Their Majesties will give a garden party at Holyrood. July 8 (morning). The King will

hold a Levée at Holyrood.

(Afternoon.) Their Majesties will attend a Review of Youth at Murrayfield.

July 9-Their Majesties will visit

Glasgow and Dumbarton.

The Lord Provost of Glasgow will receive their Majesties at the Central Station; their Majes- ties will then motor to Bella- houston Park to inspect the site of the Scottish Empire Exhibi- Mor

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earmark ǎ certain amount funds for the special encourage- ment and promotion of the Ane arts. Kun Min.

SALAMANCA

CELEBRATES-

Salamanca, May 2.

The National holiday instituted by the Nationalist "Authorities to commemorate

Light Artillery (formerly Pack) converted to mechanised Field Brigades, The Light Artillery" armament was the 2.75in. guri and 3.7in, howitzer. Royal Horse Artillery.-Two Bri- gades (mechanised), each of three six-gun batteries armed with 3.7in howitzers instead of 13-pdrs. Other RELA to be re-equipped at a later date. Royal Field Artillery (mechanis- ed) to have new gun-howitzer. At present mechanised bri- gades are organised into two batteries of four 18-pdr. guns euch and two batteries each! of 4.5 howitzers. Other öri- gades are to be mechanised and rearmed with new gun. Anti-Aircraft Brigades. — Now-

armed with 3in. 20cwt, gun; to have gun of larger callare. Years of study and research have been applied to the designing of a Post" a year ago. It was then weapon satisfactorily. to combine stated that, provided it emerged the characteristics of both satisfactorlip from its trials, it would replace the 18-pounder gun and the 4.5 howitzer.

with invaders by air.

to deal more effectively

The most important develop- ment is the provision of the com- bination gun-howitzer for the Field Brigades. This new weapon was foreshadowed

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GREAT WAR'S LESSONS

the

"gun" with its high muzzle velo- city, which gives long range and fat trajectory, and the "howitzer". with its high trajectory, compara-. The Great War proved our weak- tively low muzzle velocity, "and ness in the lighter kinds of artil-great shell power. lery, Range, power, and mobility Complications arising from hav- were lacking. The supplanting of ing two types of weapon in the the horse by the machine hos as- Field Artillery Brigades will be re- sisted greatly In overcoming the moved when the combination wea dimculties which then obtained. A } pop is available. For targets such heavier equipment was not pos- as quickly moving tanks and low- sible with horse equipment was not flying aircraft neither the gun nor possible with horse draught with the howitzer has given complete out a serious reduction of mobility. satisfaction.

The development of armoured Light Artillery is no longer in- fighting vehicles, light automatics, | cluded in the home establishment. and aircraft has made further de- The conversion of that branch to mands on artillery which must be Army Field Brigades increases the met with higher-powered weapons. gun power of the field army by Hence the following changes: 20 batteries.

NEW RECORD FOR SEAPLANES

the liberation of Spain from Napoleonic domination was celebrated here to-day by a procession of the Falangists and the Traditionalists. Nationalist newspapers recall that in 1808 Spain was struggling as now to free itself from foreign rule. It will be remembered that in 1807 Spain was occupied by French troops, King Carlos IV compelled to abdicate, and the crown bestow-racial political measures in South of 251.889 kph and on a 2000 km

Africa. He said that racial philo-fight an average of 248.412 kph.-. sophy had in other countries ac- Tranzuoran News ServSEP quired great, importance, because in its application it was the only policy which could guarantee do- mination of the white race. Numer- native peoples were already trying to establish themselves as

RACIAL MEASURES IN S., AFRICA

London, May 2

Rome, May 2. Great prominence is given in The Italian military airman, London papers to speech made Mario Stoppani, set up a new re- by the South African Defence Min- cord for seaplanes with his triple- ister, Pirow, in Winsburg in the engined military hydroplane "Cant Orange Free State, when he advo-508" On a 1000 km fight, Stop- cated the necessity for energetic pani maintained an average speed

In the afternoon their Majes-ed by Napoleon I on his bro- ties will motor to Dumbarton

ther, Joseph Bonaparte. Castle, where his Majesty will

On May 1808 the population of receive the keys of the Castle Madrid revolted. and as result of Thence will return to Edinburgh a continual guerilla warfare, the by train...

French were completely expelled

.

July 12.-Their Majesties will re-

turn to London.

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