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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1937.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE COMES RESULTS OF

TO AN END

ADDRESS OF LOYALTY

TO THE THRONE

Empire Leaders' Speeches

*LONDON, JUNE 15,

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THE FINAL PLENARY SESSION OF THE IMPERIAL CON: FERENCE WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING IN LONDON SINCE MAY 14 WAS HELD THIS MORNING AT ST, JAMES' PALACE, A THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. NEVILLE · CHAMBERLAIN, PRE- SIDING. ONE OF THE LAST ACTS OF THE CONFERENCE WAS TO ASK MR. CHAMBERLAIN TO SUBMIT TO THE KING እኔ AN ADDRESS IN THE FOLLOWING TERMS WHICH WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:

We, the Prime Ministers and representatives of the Gov- ernments of the British Commonwealth of Nations, who during the last few weeks have been assembled together in Imperial Conference, desire at the conclusion of our labours to express once again on our own behalf and on behalf of the people we represent their loyalty and devotion to Your Majesty,

"We pray that under divine providence Your Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen may long continue to preside over, the destinies of the Nxitons of the British Commonwealth and that " in that high task Tour Majesties, whose Coronation it has been our privilege to attend, may, ever" find Inspiration" in the de- votion and affection of your loyal subjects which was so atrik- ingly manifested on that happy occasion."

Before the proceedings of the Conference closed, the following message was received from the King:

PROFOUND IMPRESSION

London, June 15.

achleving the best for the Com- monwealth and the world at large. he added.

SOLIDARITY OF OPINION Mr. Neville Chamberlain said that after listening tor" to-day's speeches no one wil doubt the un-. qualified success of the conference.. The delegates were not afraid to assert their individual, opiniors, but on big issues, whereon the welfare of mankind ultimately de- pends, they thought alike, and when the diverse nature of-the countries represented at the Con- ference is taken into consideration, this solidarity of opinion is pro- foundly impressive and could not fall to exercise its influence far beyond the boundaries of the Bri- tish Empire.

The keynote of Britain's foreign policy was the same as that which was repeatedly stressed as the first objective of every member of the Conference, namely maintenance of peace and removal of the causes which so long delayed the restora- tion of confidence in the world."

ARMAMENT BURDEN Referring to the "terrible bur- den" of armaments, Mr. Chamber- Lain said that none of them must lose the opportunity of trying to remove those fears and anxieties

that are at the root of the mis- chief. In bringing defensive forces to a state of efficiency in the United Kingdom, the Government believed they were contributing to the cause of peace and they in turn welcomed, the efforts of other partners of the Empire in pro- own security, which will conduce also to stability in the world.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who pre-viding their sided, moved a loyal address to the King--Emperor of India: the re- solution was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie King.

The 'Conference passed a resolu- tion trusting that the work accom plished would prove of lasting benefit to the countries of the Commonwealth.

The Imperial Conference con- cluded this morning. At the plen- "I sincerely thank the Primery session at St. James's Palace. Ministers and representatives of the .Governments of the British Commonwealth of Nations for their address to me from the final session of the Imperial Conference. The Queen and I greatly appre- ciate the generous terms of their message and good wishes to which it gives expression, I earnestly trust that the happiness and pros- perity of my "peoples in all parts of the Commonwealth may be en hanced as the results of the de- liberations of the Conference. For "my part it has given me a very welcome opportunity which has also been of utmost value to me of meeting my Ministers and other representatives of the Empire at the very outset of my reign.

"The Queer and I wish the Conference Godspeed and safe re- turn to their homes. We hope that they will take back with them the same happy memories as we shall always retain of their visit to this country in our Coronation year."

CANADA'S TRIBUTE..

In the speeches at the closing session. It was remarked by the delegates that the 1937 Imperial Conference would always be asso- clated with the historic event that preceded it.

Mr. Mackenzie King (Canada) said Their Majesties' Coronation vividly portrayed the vast Com- monwealth composed of autono- mous nations full-statured and free united by many ties of senti- ment and understanding and by common allegiance to the Crown.

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Our deliberations have em- phasised once more the effective- ness of reason and 'co-operation as an alternative to force in the conduct of international relations They have demonstrated anow how peoples pursuing common Ideals, but preserving a full mea. sure of their independence, can And the means of working toge- ther for the common good. In the Imperial Conference we have enjoyed and exercised the family privilege of free and frank speech. This has contributed not only to better understanding of the tasks and problems of other members but to the attainment of a sound and workable basis of co-opera- tloni.

* KUROPEAN TENSION "We have met at a time when events from week to week, some- times from day to day, have

CONFERENCE

Mr. Chamberlain's Summary

STRENGTHENING THE LEAGUE

London, June 15.

MONGOL TROOPS ATTACKED

Prince Teh In The "Thick Of It"

Peiping. June 15," Reports received here krom Kalgan to-day tell of sharp fight- ing in the township of Chaoyang- chen, seven miles to the south of Chapser, where Prince Teh, the Mongolian leader makes his arm- ed headquarters,

A force of pro-Chinese volunteers repeatedly attacked two divisions of Mongol troops, inflicting some casualties before retiring.

It is stated that Princs Teh is

In the course of a summary of the proceedings and results of the deliberations at the Foreign Affairs Conference, Mr. Neville Chamber- lain states while no attempt will be made to formulate commitments which in any wise could not be made effective until confirmed by the respective Parliaments, the re-personally directing the operations presentatives of the Governmenta of his troops, who are supporting closely agreed on A number of

the Manchukuo administration. general propositions.

Thus an agreed settlement ofteers' effort is aimed.

against which the Chinese volun- International differences and ad- justment of national needs should be sought by thethods of co-opera- tion, joint enquiry and conciliation instead of recourse, to force.

They accordingly declared un- animously that their respective armaments will never be used for

pose inconsistent with the League purposes of aggression or any pur- Covenant or the Kellogg Pact:

Recognising the desirability of strengthening the Intence of the League for enlargement of mem- bership, they unanimously con- sidered this object to be facilitated by the separation of the Covenant from the Peace Treaties.

PACIFIC PACT

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They welcomed the agreementa between the Commonwealth and Mr. Chamberlain concluded that other interested States in respect although the Ottawa agreements of certain regions wherein the had no part in the agenda, they States have special interests Inso- all recognised the important part | far as to contribute peace and not ethat may be played in interna-conflict with the Covenant. tional appeasement by economic They noted with interest the adjustments and they had shown Australian proposal for a the world that selfish and exclusive aggression pact by the countries of economic nationalism forms not a the Pacific and agreed that such part of their common creed.- an arrangement would be a desir

able contribution to peace and should be the subject of further consideration between the Govern- ments.

Str Zafrulla Khan. In his closing speech on behalf of India, sald undoubtedly the results likely to flow from the conference. would | Reuter. prove highly beneficial in securing the ends of promoting the objects they all had in view. He felt sure that a profound impression was created outside the Empire by the solidarity of the Empire in support of the common ideals.

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AUSTRALIA'S APPRECIATION

Mr. J. A. Lyons (Australia) said that they emerged triumphantly.. Remarkable unanimity was reveal- ed on vital issues on international affairs and defence..

He emphasised the value to both the United Kingdom and Do- minions of frank discussion of foreign affairs and expressed Aus- tralia's deep appreciation of what Britain was doing in regard to re- armament and Australia's recogni- tion of how greatly her action con- tributed to the safety and security of the Dominions and the peace of the world.

'NEW ZEALAND'S HOPES Mr. Savage (New Zealand) said that after listening for some weeks to members of the various delega- tions, he was convinced more than ever before of the great part that could be played by the British

Commonwealth.

The old contest for balance of power in foreign affairs must not be allowed again to find place in the deliberations of mankind and further attempts to expand trade and renew the struggle for foreign markets without recourse to im- proved standard of life for the people must be abandoned.

He leaves England in the fervent hope that the British Common- wealth will do its utmost to give a lead to other nations before it is too late. "We can, if we will." he Káld,

GEN. HERTZOG SPEAKS General Hertzog (South Africa)

fald be leaves the Conference with a feeling of great hope and con- dence in the ultimate results of

MISSIONARIES IN ABYSSINIA

British Negotiations 'Bear No Fruit

London, June 15. The Anglo-Italian negotiations concerning the return to Abyssinia of the expelled English mis- sionaries have led to no result, declared Foreign Secretary, Mr. Commons on Monday, Anthony Eden, in the House or

that the Italian Government had The Foreign Secretary stated Implied that it will not grant missionaries, regardless of their religion. permission to establish

schools in Abyssinia, but would, however, allow missionaries to con

tinue their welfare work.

the

Mr. Eden declared that British Government regrets the Italian Government's decision and reserves the right to take similar steps against Italian missionaries on British territory.--- Transocean News Service.

HUITUNG AIR SERVICE

China Protests

non-

The widest possible measure of disarmament was desired, but de- fence measures wore essential for their own security and fulfilment of any international obligations they assumed. The declaration

was made that the Commonwealth of Nations will continue to consult and co-operate in the vital in- terests of peace.

ECONOMIC PROBLEMS Touching

co-

economic problems, they declared readiness to operate with other nations in examining current dunculties, in-

cluding trade barriers and other

,

The Japanese, Kwantung Army has not yet taken a hand in the revolt.

However, volunteers are spring ing up in many quarters. It is re- ported from Pintichuan that a force of 500 volunteers is advancing towards Nanhaochan.

General Li Shou-hain has tele-

the garrison troops to prepare to graphed from Changpel instructing resist attack and held the town.- Reuter,

JAPANESE SHIP UNDER ARREST

Port Darwin, June 15. The patrol ship Larrakia was compelled to release the New Guinea Maru owing to difficulty in manoeuvring, but arrested the smaller mothership Selcho Maru No. 10. An engineer sent by alr is repairing the Larrakia's enginas. The prize crews are aboard the Japanese vessels.

The vessels were seized for pearl- ing operations in Australian ter- ritorial waters and the patrol ship's engines went out of order- Reuter

LABOUR LAW IN GERMANY

Obligation Of Employers Towards Workers

Is

Berlin, June 15. That National Socialist Labour Law does not allow any contrac interfere with its operation tual regulations or provisions to obstacles, and the general standard of living.

increase inter-evidenced by the decree pass- national trade and improvement of ed in addition to the law Finally those attending the Con- National Labour. The new decree of January 20, 1934, regulating ference, while themselves firmly provides for employers the duty to attached to the principle of de take proper care of their mocracy and parliamentary, forms

ployees, especially of Government, registered the view workers. To, this that difference of political creed Boards of Industrial Supervisors should be no obstacle to friendly have been instructed to see to it relations between the Governments that young workers get at least and countries and nothing would one warm meal a day a be more damaging to the hopes of international appeasement than real or apparent division into op- posing groups.

4.

STATEMENT ON DEFENCE The statement on defence says that conference representatives, considered the subject of measures of co-operation for their own security. They noted with deep concern the increase of interna- tional tension since the 1930 session

the

effect

em- young the

A large number of industrial, concerns provide their employees with a midday meal at a trifling sum. In many cases, however, this custom was not introduced and to these concerns now goes the appeal that the decree is carried out in full-

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ROSELLI DEATH MYSTERY

»Paris, June 15. The mystery surrounding the death of the Roselli brothers, one of whom was shot, the other stab- bed, is not cleared up yet, although the police are working at the case froin several angles. The latest developments are the arrests of two foreigners, the Italian Mariano de Graziano, and the Dutchman Josef Hildesheim, not as murderers themselves, but as possible sources of information.

Graziano พ declared to be sought by the Italian authorities, because a 12-year prison ter awalts him for Kidnapping, while the Dutchman has also previously he forged his name on the pass- been known to the police, because port and remained in Paris after the authorities had expelled him Transocean News Service

SIAMESE MINISTER ON STUDY TRIP

Interested In German Synthetic Products --

Dusseldorf, June 15, The Siamese Minister Phya Rajawangian, who is making a study trip through Europe, visited here on Monday. the exhibition Creative People":

Nanking, June 15. The Foreign Office has formally

pore Base by the Australian and protested to the Japanese Embassy

They were impressed by the New Zealand Governments and against the unauthorised air mail armaments, internationally, finan- of measures to safeguard maritime worldwide effect of increased recognised the vital importance service from Tokyo to Tientsin of the Haltung Air Transport. Com- cially and economically. Couse communications and provide navai The Minister evidenced, special pany a Sino-Japanese Joint con- quently they thought it highly im- bases and facilities for repairs and interest in the synthetic rubber cern of Tientsin" in co-operation mitation of armaments should be

portant that negotiations. for fuelling of ships. with the Japan Air Transport Ser- reopened at a favourable oppor-informed that steps were been Slam was greatly interested in "Buna" and the synthetic Benzin. They were accordingly glad to be He indicated in his remarks that

The protest declares that the,

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dragt taken to this end and particularly Germany's development and stated The United Kingdom delegation that substantial progress was made his opinion that these synthetic

vice.

اریم

WINTER RELIEF IN

GERMANY

Good Work Accomplished

Berlin, June 13.

Interesting figures about the great welfare organisation in Ger- many, the Winter Relief Work, have been published here, which show that, apart from aiding more" than 10,000,000 people, this or- ganisation is, after the Army, the second largest consumer in the country, and thus acts as a splen-- did equalisation factor.

show, the Winter Bellef Work for During last year, te figures instance purchased over 38,000,000 Jbs. of vegetables that otherwise. might not have been sold in the 2,000,000 lbs. of Tilsiter cheese in open, market. The purchase of the same way relieved overstock in east German cheese" markets.

Thirty five per cent of the "catches made by German sea- fishers were taken over, thus, as was dealred, extending the con- sumption of fish. Some 8.000,000 lbs. of sugar were purchased and distributed, and over 2,000,000 1b. of fruit products were bought, en- couraging consumption in

the direction as desired by the Four- Year Plan Transotean News Service.

ROUND-THE WORLD FLIGHT

brought vividly home to us the what they have been able to service violates China's rights and arew attention to the recent pro- towards completion of the Bings-products would play a great part / fller Amelia Earhart left Massawa"

achieve. The results achieved on international affairs testified to the "importance attached by the

tension of the European situation and the difficulties that beset those who are striving to bring stability out of unrest and con-

British Commonwealth of Nations ndence out of fear. Fortunately to peace and maintenance of peace. also we have seen how patient and those endeavours were to be unremitting are the efforts to re- pair the torn fabric of European unity, how widespread is the de Aire and determination to chaure peace, how deep the reluctance to incur the incalculable hazards of war.

"This experience, as well as the

demands the immediate suspension of the "Illegal activities" of the service inaugurated on June 1

Beuter.

·HEALTH MATTERS.

IN GERMANY

successful the impartiality of our conduct will have to be above aus- picion and disinterestedness scrupulously maintained *The guardians of international world peace can have no favourities

Berlin, June 15. among the nations.”

Dr. Bartels representative of General Hertzog looked forward the Reich leading physician, has optimistically to the Common- help we have gained from our dis wealth's capacity and competency Public Health a department for announced that in the Ministry of cussions among - ourselves, will, I am certain. encourage and enable for good during the coming years. doctors has been established that each of us to strive more effective. The moment was fast approaching will have the care of industrial ly for the rebuilding of inter- when only as a measure of self- concerns under them. Post. national friendship and beneath defence in an hour of despair would graduate instructions in pubile diversity to seek unity not only in war be resorted to. This opinion health and hygiene is to be carried our relations with other members already prevalls generally in civil to a high standardera of the Commonwealth but in our life all or the world.

Not the treatment of the sick relations with every other country. He had never attended a con- but the prevention of disease will that will work towards the same ference at which the laboura have be the first duty of the department ends. W

been sooner directed towards-Transoccan News Service.

greas of standardisation of train-pore Base and defences with the in economics of the future- ng equipment of Empire defence ald of generous financial assistance Transocean News Service forces, The Conference noted the from various parts of the Empire. increased programme of arma- ments adopted by the members of the Commonwealth was no more than suficient for defence and Túlfilment of obligations.

· FORCES IN INDIA They were informed that the defence forces in India were de- signed primarily to meet a possible attack on the Northwest frontier problem of dealing with tribesmen and cope with the ever present there besides maintaining internal law and order.

It was recognised that the Army in India was fully equipped for it and constitutes a force which is as well prepared as any other to take the neid 17 occasion arises.

SINGAPORE BASE.

MISCELLANEOUS

MR. SOONG HELD UP AT CAPITAL

The Conference observed the various duties which the regular forces in the United Kingdom and India performed in protecting British interests and the frequent

Shanghai, June 15. Mr. T. V. Soong, who started by despatch of reinforcements to various parts of the world air to Canton early this morning returned here from Nanking short- It heard with satisfaction the ly before noong tain a home defence and air force which Mr. Soong and his com- United Kingdom's steps to main-the specially chartered plane in capable of affording adequate pro- parlons were travelling made a tection against attack by the forced landing at the capital owing strongest air force within striking to unfavourable weather. distance of the United Kingdom Soong told pressmen that he will shored

References were made to mea- sures of co-ordination in organisa- tion of Empire defence services and exchange of technical information

The conference noted the great importance attached to the Binga-Router

Rome, June 15, The American round-the-world

on Monday for Assab in Eritrea.. From there she will dy to Karachi in British India, if the weather clears up sufficiently Transocean News Service.

"Father Of Turkey

Paris, June 14

Assembly at Ankara, according Ataturk, has informed the National The Turkish President, Kemal

the Paris Sols that he inter to make a present to thei stons, valued at 100 Mr. State of all his personal

leave for Canton again as soon as the weather permitted

Reuters Cantan correspondent, however, was informed that Mr. Boong was travelling by steamer

outer:

The National Assen panded with thusiasm and Kemal Ataturk the tide of of Turkey e

bes