1937-09-29 — Page 9

MR. H.V. HODSON DISCUSSES

MEETING OF HITLER

AND IL DUCE

German Policy Is To Keep Italy As A Mediterranean Power

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SOME REFLECTIONS

"Some reflections on the meeting that has just taken place between Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini," was the title of the talk, in the weekly World Affairs series broadcast from Daven- try last night, the speaker this time being Mr. H. V. Hodson, 50, well-known to wireless fans all over the English-speaking world. Opening his talk. Mr. Hodson said that during the past few days the press of Central Europe was Alled with one subject to the ex- clusion of everything else. To the average

of the world the serious turn of events in the Far East, and even the Spanish civil war, might have been a deal more. Important, but to the people of Italy and Germany nothing could possibly have been more important than the meeting at Munich. Was it because the two chief actors were dictators or was it because a visit abroad by either Herr Hitler or Signor Mussolini was a thing so rare? The two heads of State, have, however, met before but their last meeting was not greeted with the same enthusiasm.

was expected by those who follow- ed events closely then, has not yet come about, due perhaps that Nazi' propaganda in Vienna had been kept in check.

to the invasion of Going on Abyssinia, Mr Hodson said that by hier actions in this particular case. Italy had tacitly renounced the Strassa principle: she joined Ger- many in the revolt against the order of things, "and "this, meant that Italy had chosen the destiny

It is amazing, said Mr. Hodson, how quickly some of us can forget the history of recent years. It was not so long ago that the Nazi putsch in Austria caused such furore in Italy and gave the Italian press in general an excellent op- ..portunity to burst forth in an anti-

German campaign. We do not have to go back further than 1934,

sald the speaker, to realise that Herr Hitler and Bignor Mussolini, despite their

of being a· Mediterranean power rather than a European one.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS," WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER

DR. P. C. CHANG

IN LONDON

China's Confidence

Will Ultimately Shatter Japanese Militarismi"

BISHOP'S OUTBURST,

London, Sept. 28.

JAPANESE PLANES

BOMB PAKANG

On Canton-Hankow Line

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29, 1937.

Canton, Sept. 28: Japanese bombers staged a series of extensive air raids over a number of villages in the northern part of Kwang- tung' to-daya

At 1.45 a.m. eight planes passed over the outskirt of Canton and bombed Pakang on the Canton-Hankow Railway about 86 kilometre..

north of Canton. The extent of the damage is unknown.

Shortly after daybreak another squadron of planes reconnoltred over Bocca Tigris Forts and re- leased a number of bombs which all fell wide of their mark.

FRIGHTFULNESS

Strong London Comment

London, Sept. 26. The London "Times"" in a leader

Dr. P. C.. Chang, of Nanka

from University, arrived to-day Geneva on a mission to give the Western peoples an eye-witness's account of the China war with

A spectacular duel between" e attention to the far reaching

involved. To-morrow he fleet of Japanese planes and the isques addresses the London Free Chur-Chinese warship Wufeng was wit- ches Federation the Central or- nessed this morning at Lienshin- ganisation of the whole of the Wan on the river between Canton On and the Bocca Tigris Forts, when British non-conformist body. Thursday he attends the inaugural the invaders attempted to sink the headed "Frightfulness" published vessel. The ship Immediately open-

this morning, says it is no easy meeting of the "Great China cam- paign"

matter, for one nation to outrage at which Mr. Normaned are on the planes, driving them

the feelings of the whole world. Angell, Mr. Harold Laski and Miss away half an hour later. A num- Chu

Dr. Wellington ber of bombs were dropped and Japan, as yesterday's speeches at Chen-koo.

Dr. according to a report received here

Geneva made very plain, has for Koo's daughter will speak.

past few days made herself the Chang will address the Labour the vessel was slightly damaged.

exception to this rule. Party Conference at Bournemouth on October 4. Interviews are also being arranged with city and political notabilities of all shades of opinion. Dr. Chang- goes to

Mew

to

Two more flects of Japanese

It has became terribly clear that bombers completed the air raids. of the day. The first

in prosecuting her undeclared war with China she is resolved to Chunghua, famous hot spring re- sort north of Canton and released "abandon all remorse." On hor- 20 bombs which all fell in nearby ror's head

horrors accumulate." Many houses were remarks the "Times," and the villages. damaged. while scores of villagers world watches her actions with and farmers were killed and in-growing resentent and disgust. Jured: Govern- The second group of machines appeared over Whampao Harbour and dropped four bombs which all fell into the river- Peutral News.

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America on October 8 and will re- turn in time for the reopening of The eyes of Germany and Italy. Parliament. Interviewed by Reuter from a diplomatic point of view. Dr. Chang dwelt on are now turned towards different breakable unity of all Chinese

Chinese directions. The German policy is classes. "The to keep Italy as a Mediterranean ment's confidence will ultimately Power while Italy strives to keep shatter Japanese militarism though German interest confined to Eas-

it was an undisguised fact that this tern Europe and for this #eason may take a long time and so re- the Rome-Berlin co-operation may duce China's resources that she. continue indefinitely, for the thing | will be of little use to the rest 1 that binds these two countries to the world for many years. gether is not similarity of views, but rather a distinct diference in their political outlooks.

Regardless of what critics might say. Germany does not wish to be embroiled in any difficulties that Italy might meet with in her Me- outside cordialityditerranean activities and It is were in fact quite hostile towards equally true that Italy desires to each other, the main bone of con- tention being the future of Austria,

THREE-CORNERED PACT It was in March, 1934, one year after the German Chancellor had .come Into power, that Italy negotiated a three-cornered pact with Austria and Hungary known as the Rome protocols. These pro- tocols still hold good up to the present though the background has undergone a considerable change. The absorption of Austria, which

The Council of Action for Peace and Reconstruction has sent letters to hundreds of clergy and lay-rea- ders of religious organisations call- ing for national protest against the Japanese barbarism" in China with a view to bringing pressure on the Government to seek the co-operation of all the signatories

The Bishop of Winchester ad- dressing a Diocesan Conference said: "The cold blooded barbarism

be free of any consequences that to the Kellogg Pact to jointly pro- might result from Germany's eas-test to Japan to which 'economie tern European policy. As long as pressure' will be added if neces- there is this buffer between the two

sary." countries they will be able to con- tinue the co-operation on the pre- sent basis. Let it be remembered that the fact alone that they are both under dictatorships did not prevent them from falling out in 1934, and it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that they will not fall out again.

ITALY AND GERMANY

"Friendship And Co-operation"

Berlin, Sept. 28. Herr Adolf Hitler, speaking" here at the State Banquet in honour of Signor Benito Mussolini, welcomed Il Duce saying: "At a time when the world is full of tension and unrest, in which there are very dangerous elements attempting to

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attack and destroy the old civilida- of Europe, Italy and Ger- many find themselves in sincere friendship and common political co-operation. We believe that our the work. political

aiming at securing of peace and the high florescence of European civilisation cannot be interpreted as the forma

a bloc directed against tion of other European States.

"In this spirit Italy and Ger- many will examine and deal with the political problems side by side In order to oppose any attempts at separating the two nations."

Signor Mussolini, replying, said since he entered Germany he had felt around him everywhere the spiritual atmosphere of a great and friendly people.

COMMON INTERESTS

"In the "Fuehrer" I greet a fighter who has given back to the German people a knowledge of its greatness. I greet in him the

FUNDS FOR NATIONAL TRUST

London, Sept. 28.

creator of a nation to which Fas- cist Italy is tied in bonds of State and labour.”

"Italo-German solidarity is 2 living, active solidarity. It will not result in political calculations, but the expression and result of com- This solidarity is mon interests. not, and won't be, a bloc, wrappen up in itself, which severs itself d's- trustfully and anxiously from the rest of the world.

"Italy and Germany are prepared to work together with all other nations of good faith. What they demand is a respect and under- standing of their needs, necessities and justified requirements. with Your Excellency during the

"The conversations I have had

last few days have strenghtened our friendship against all attempts to disturb and separate us from

whichever side they may come.

LOFTY WORDS,SHABBY

PENDANT. Referring to the recent state- ment by Mr. Yons! in the Japan- ese Diet that it was unthinkable the Japanese Imperial Navy would CONFUCIUS DESCENDANT

commit any act contrary to hu- DONATES TO

manity, the Times" observes that NATIONAL WAR CHEST

these lotty words make a shabby pendant to the Imperial navy's Nanking. Sept. 28: In a tele-

latest exploit In systematically gram to Generalissimo Kai-shek, Mr. Kung Teh-cheng, destroying a whole fishing fleet of 75th descendant of China's great Junks. It is a crime revolting not Sage Confucius, donated his Sep-only to the world at large, but to ↑ all those Japanese who still honour the chivalrous traditions of the Samurai.

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Chiang

tember's salary to the national war chest. Mr. Kung is at present in charge of the Confucian temples at Chufu, Mrthplace of the sage in Shanghal- Central New

JAPANESE WARSHIPS PATROL KIANGSU COAST

Chinklangu. Klangsu, Sept. 28:

received here to-day, 12 Japanese warships are now patrolling off the northern Kiangsu coast in the vicinity of Llenyunkang harbour. It is generally believed that the Japanese will shortly make an- other attempt to land marines on the coast.

The tragedy of such wholesale slaughter is enhanced incidentally by the innumerable wounded, and in this connection it is sincerely to be hoped that sympathisers in Britain will be afforded the op- portunity before many days. are over of sending medical assistance

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and bombing of non-combatants According to reliable information through some recognised channel DEATH OF DEAN | BOYCOTT

and sinking of a small Colony of fisherfolk must be condemned by

every nation which claims to be civilised."— Reuter,

CHINA AND LEAGUE RESULTS

coast.- Hentral News

JAPANESE PLANES OVER "NORTH OF SWATOW

to these innocent sufferers.

OF WESTMINSTER

VERY REV. FOXLEY NORRIS

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London, Sept. 28.

CAMPAIGN

Noted Economist's Views

London, Sept. 28.

TACTICS OF BARBARISM Japan, it seems, continues the editorial. is bent upon demoralis- ing China by methods which other nations have not hesitated to con- demn, and which are, indeed, The Chinese forces are taking arousing, publle opinion, particu- precautionary measures to streng-larly in this country and America

The death nas occurred of The News Chronicle" In pur- then their land defences along the to a degree which Japan may well

have cause to regret. Her resort to the Very Rev. William Foxley suance of a campaign to boycolt tactics of barbarism is a symptom Norris, KC.VO, F.S.A., D.D., Hon. Japanese goods publishes an article of her impatience. if not of ber | A‚R.I.B.A... Dean of Westminster by Sir Arthur Balter, the economist. alarm, and by making that her re-since 1925, Dean of the Most Hon-who paid two visits to China sort she has conjured up a menace ourable Order of the Bath since in the capacity of Adviser to the ultimately greater than that, re- 1926. and Hon. Chaplain to the Chinese Government. Bir Arthur Japanese Sept. 28:

Saiter in developing the suggestion. planes appeared over Chaochow, presented by the elusive and in- Royal Academy-

She destructible Chinese soldier.

that Japan could not carry on in Methsien and Tapu north of Swa-

Reuter Bulletin Service.

the face of an embargo on her tow early this afternoon but flew is carning the unqualified con-

demnation of the world upon The Very Rev. Foxley Norris was

goods by other countries or even that it appears: China should be away towards the Fukten border happier than Spain in the results after a brief reconnaissance, ac-

whose good-will (whether she is at born on February 4, 1859, the son

urges the public to assure its over- Mary Blanche Pott. she can carry away from Geneva.cording to a report received here peace, at war or making good the of the late Canon Foxley Norris. by Britain and the United States whelming support for any such daughter No bombs were drop- gains of war she vitally and in- He married.

of Archdeacon The "Petit Journal" declares that to-night.

escapably depends.

measure by the British Govern- the League can. if it wishes, offer

and they have one son and two

ment in Concert with BOYCOTT URGED

other China more substantial ald" than | Central News.

daughters.. the moral condemnation of the

The late Dean of Westminster Governments.-}

Renter aggressor...

educated

Paris Comments

Paris, Sept. 22.. "Loeuvre" in an editorial says

Reuter.

DR. KOO SATISFIED Geneva, Sept. 28: The League of Nations Assembly to-day' un-

animously approved of the resolu- bombing tion against "Japanese passed by the Committee of Twenty-three yesterday.

Dr. Wellington Koo, Chinese Am- bassador, who presented China's case to the. League, thanked the Assembly for their action. He ex- pressed his satisfaction "and de- clared that he was satisfed that

"When I return to Italy I shall take with me a memory of your powerful troops, your popular de- monstrations and the work of physical and technical restoration it would meet with the approval which the German nation has ful-of the whole civilised world.-

lled under its leader. Above all, Router.

I take back with me the definite conviction of our firm friendship."

Neuter.

COFFEE TABLOIDS FOR CHINESE ARMIES

Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 28. Brazil may supply coffee tabloids to the Chinese and Japanese armies In the Far East it was announced by the Foreign Trade Council after receiving a proposal through the Brazilian Consul at Yokohama.

-Heuter,

WORLD INDIGNATION

AROUSED

London, Sept. 28. Profund distress at the loss, of life caused to innocent civilians including a great number of wo- men and

bombardments of open towns in China by Japanese aircraft is ex- pressed in a resolution passed last night by the Far Eastern Advisory Committee

The resolution solemnly The National

Sir Robert Mc Dougall has pro- vided funds for an addition to the area owned or protected by the National Trust in Dove and Mani- fold Valleys in the Peak district of Staffordshire. Trust now own. In Dovedale area more than 800 acres and protect by convenants a further 1,400 acres thanks chiefly to Bir Robert Mc Dougall. The Pilgrim Trust have also given £5,000 and the Imperial Chemical Industries Limited and Mr. Kerfoot have presented land in Dovedale itself- British Wireless.

Wellington, Sept. 24.

The Auckland Committee of the

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N.Z. CRICKETERS SAIL FOR HOME

The London "News-Chronicle," NEW HEAD FOR CANTON-

in pursuance of its campaign for HANKOW RAILWAY.......

the boycott of Japanese goods, to- Rankow, Sept. 28: Mr. Chen day publishes an article by Sir Trinity College (Oxford) and Leeds Yen-ching, managing director of Arthur Balter, the famous Econo-Clergy School, and was ordained the Pelping-Hankow Railway, has mist, who has paid two visits to priest in 1882. He subsequently of Eton and of became Curate been transferred to a similar post China in the capacity of adviser Chatham, Vicar of Shirburn, Oxon,

London, Sept. 28. on the Canton-Hankow line, It was to the Chinese Government.

Diocesan Inspector

The New Zealand cricket team- announced to-day. Mr. Chen ar- Sir Arthur Salter, in developing

to-day homeward rived here this afternoon from the suggestion that Japan could Vicar of Almondbury, Rector of left London

Сапор Barnsley.

of Wakefield, bound. Mr. H. G. Vivian, vice- Chengchow to take over his new not carry on in the face of an em-

Archdeacon of Halifax, Chaplain to captain of the team said: "Al- post... Central" News.

the High Sheriff of Yorks, and was though we did not win the Test we have gained valuable ex- Dean of York from 1917 to 1925.

He was President of the Bradford pertence." Members of the MC.C.

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bargo on her goods by other coun tries, or even by Great Britain and the United States, urges the public to assure its overwhelming support

of Schools,

NEW ZEALAND

LABOUR BUDGET

FOREIGN SEAMEN ASKED TO BOYCOTT JAPANESE GOODS

for any such measure by the Bri-Arts Club, President of the Church said farewell to the New Zealan- Shanghai, Sept. 28: An appeal tish Government in concert with Reform League (1918-20). Director ders at Victoria Station- was sent to the foreign seamen

of the Ecclesiastical Insurance | Heuter's Bulletin Service. other governments. throughout the world to-day by

Company. He was Proctor in 'Con- Reuler,

vocation since 1894 He was a Mr. Yang Hu, Chinese Delegate to the Seamen's Union, requesting

lover of painting. members of the organisation to refuse

ship to

Japanese munitions and war materials as well as merchandise. The sea- men were also asked to request their governments to take im-

LEAGUE MEETS IN NEW HALL

FRENCH BANKS MEET

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Wellington, Sept. 28. New Zealand's second, Labour budget, presented by the Finance Minister, shows that revenue is adequate for expenditure with a surplus of £50,000 without any in- crease in taxes.

London, Sept. 28. The Assembly of the League of children in the serial mediate and effective steps to Nations met this morning for the

París, Sept. 28. check further Japanese aggres- first time under presidency of the

Representatives of the principal sion in China to avert a second Aga Khan in the Assembly Hall of

The expenditure next year will world war.---

the new building. The Aga Khan banks were summoned to meetings Central News.

opened the Bession by saying that at the Bank of France yesterday be £3.753.000 more than last year. the new Assembly Hall marked a evening and asked to restrict for--which includes increases for social. new stage in the history of the ward business to minimum pur- services. defences and general ex- will be in- League. It gave testimony of the chases of foreign exchange and to penditure. Income confidence and faith in

the use the utmost discretion. To-day creared by. £17,000,000 which will League's future.. It was now at the banks merely received a verbal be derived from extra revenue from work in a place worthy of its noble message asking for observance, of post office savings banks and other

departmental sources." Hall which embodied the feeling of utmost discretion. N

Forward sterling was quoted at Imports of the country show an four frants with eight francs pre- | increase of £84,500,000 for the whose Palaco it is.

The Assembly of the League of mium of one to three months com-year ending on Jutte 30 which is Nations to-day elected Belgium as pared with three francs and ceven an increase of 20 per cent com-

pared with the previous year francs, respectively, last night.-. a member of the Council. →

Reuter.

leuter's Bulletin Service. British Wireless Service.

demns such acts and declares they have aroused horror and indigna- the unhappy people suffering 80 Eton throughout the world. And grievously to-day, but to the whole The British delegate, Lord Cran- world. If this tendency is to con- tinue and is to be intensified, can New Zealand Labour Federation borne, supporting the resolution in "ges the boycott of all Japanese the committee, said his Govern- civil'antion itself survive? The effect of the bombings on world structed by all branches to refuse profound horror at the bombing of opinion is, I suggest, a factor to handle exports which may be open towns and added that any which those responsible would do

well to take into account."- used as Japanese munitions in the extension of air bombing in China war. Reutez.

represents, a menace, not only to British Wireless,

friendship among all the nations goods. Shipping has been in- ment desired to place on record its

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