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FLEET AIR ARM EXTENSION

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IN HONG KONG

HEAVY COST OF EMPIRE DEFENCE PROGRAMME

IMPROVED AIRCRAFT AND ARMAMENTS COMPLETED

London, March 3.

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The British air estimates for this year represents six times the amount expended before the air expansion programme was started in | 1935.

Except for one squadron all the Home Defence squadrons were completed in June last, so that efforts are now largely concentrated on overseas expansion and Empire defence, the scope of which is in- dicated by the widespread allocations to new works buildings as, for example, additions to the accommodation and landing ground at Aden, new barracks and technical accommodation at Bahrein, a landing ground at Jesselton in North Barnes and new works In Hong Kong.

new

PRINCIPLES OF LEAGUE

British Adherence With Reservations

London, Mar. 2.

Mr. Noel Baker (Lab.) called the Prime Minister's attention in the House of Commons today to the declaration of the Assembly of the League of Nations on march 11, 1932 to the effect that it was in- cumbent on

the members of League not to recognise any situa- tion, treaty or agreement brought about by means contrary to the Covenant or the Pact of Paris, and asked whether Government still accepted this Statement of their International obligations,

The Premier, Mr. Chamber- lain, said that as stated by the then Foreign Secretary in De- cember 1936. This Majesty's Government "adhered to the principle of the declaration. which was made in connection · with the particular case of the Sino-Japanese dispute.

Further sums are provided to year have provided for an expendi- continue, work on landing grounds ture of £284,000,000. For the en- on the Calcutta route and the con- suing year provision has been made !struction of a station at Trin- for £352,000,000.

comall, ultimately costing £500.000, The present indications are that Other works include improve- the programmes in hand are likely ment to the aerodrome at Gibral- to involve a defence expenditure in tar. extended accommodation for the 1938 estimates.

Mr. Eden had," said the Prime the fleet air arm at Hong Kong Future expenditure will particu- |

stations at Hatsuan and larly depend upon the degree of Minister, gone on to indicate that Patheung and new developments in success which attends the Gay-in its application to any case His iraq.

ernment's efforts to achieve some Majesty's Government must

in international) entitled to take into account the appeasement

facts of the situation and of the affairs.

The White Paper concludes: "It necessity of adequately protecting must be expected, even on the as- British interests.

Any such action on the part of sumption that 1939. as now seems probable, will be the peak year in the Government would not imply delence expenditure, that the total approval of the methods by which expenditure for defence over the the situation was brought about. five financial years of 1937 to 1941

the will exceed

in Malaya, apart from further expansion at Singapore; provision has been made for new stations at Kulang and Sungeipatani.

Funds are to be provided for an equipment depot at Malta and a station at Luqua, **

As regards the army accumula- tion of war reserves, this is pro- cecding on a large scale.

The stages of design and de- mentioned in the White Paper in velopment are already ended or February, 1937."--(Reuter).

within sight of completion in respect to nearly all major articles

of armament and equipment. A certain amount of equipment, in- cluding modern vehicles. is al- ready being Issued to the Terri- torial Army.

NEW TYPES OF AIRCRAFT

The new types of aircraft which are being delivered to squadrons have shown a high degree · of performance."

Equipment, including many new and improved types of armaments and instruments, has fulfilled all expectations. and deliveries are proceeding satisfactorily.

The number of types of aircraft is being progressively reduced.

Six "shadow factories" for eir frames, air screws

and bombs

have started; or will shortly do so. The defence programme has involved the provision of 'addi- tional storage and accommodation for a services, entailing heavy expenditure.

GOOD RECRUITING

Recruits are entering in greatly increased numbers. Some 11,000 recruits entered for the Navy in the first nine months of the 1937 financial year. There were 3.600 more Army recruits in 1937, than in 1936 and with many conces" slons granted the record number of 45,000 recruits was,obtained in the Territorials during 1937.

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The strength of all ranks shows increase by nearly 18.000.

There are now 11 air service flying training schools.

Two

be

These views still correctly re- £1,500,000,000 presented the attitude of His Maj- esty's Government on this subject. concluded Mr. Chamberlain.-(Bri- tish Wireless).

BRITISH

AIRCRAFT

SABOTAGE

London, Mar. 2. Questioned in the House of Commons about alleged sabo- tage on bombing planes at Ringway aerodrome, Li-Col. A J. Muirhead. (Under-Secretary for Air) said that on February 14 when two planes were about to be tested it was discovered that their petrol tanks were leaking. 4

The matter was investigated and the conclusion was reached that the tanks had been pierced by a sharp instrument. Inves- tigations were still proceeding.

LL.-Col. Muirhead added that apart from this case no cases of sabotage in the construction of aircraft had been brought to the notice of the Air Ministry in the past three months. (British Wireless).

FORMER GERMAN

COLONIES

Chamberlain Questioned In Commons

London, Mar. 2. new infantry battalions The Prime Minister was asked in and, one new tank battalion have the House of Commons whether, been formed.

following on Herr Hitler's speech: Arrangements with the Govern- in the Reichstag stating the deter- ment of India will enable con-mination of Germany to recover tinuance of the mechanisation of her former colonies, the Govern- cavalry regiments.

ment had received any official in-

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HITLER'S ROMAN

TREAT

Rome, Mar. 2.

All records for hospitality will be broken for Herr Adolf Hitler's visit to Rome, which will last from April 3 to 10.

Among other spectacles for his benefit will be a gigantic naval display arranged in the Gull of Naples and a big milltary parade along the triumphal road to Reme.

(Reuter).

PERSHING NOW

BETTER

Tucson, Arizona, Mar. 2. General Pershing, who has been dangerously ill for the past few days, spent a fairly restful night. His doctors now state that the immediate danger appears to have passed and there is a chance that he will recover(Reuter).

The

GERMAN-SOVIET AGREEMENT

Berlin, Mar. 3. German-Soviet Clearing Agreement, concluded between the two countries in the early part of the last year, has been extended to cover the year 1938. according to an official announcement issued here yesterday.-(Transocean)

RUSSIA ACCEPTS BRITISH PLAN

London, Mar. 2. The Soviet Ambassador in Lon-

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In connection with defence timation from the German Gov-don M. Maisky has communicated against air attacks. two anti-air-ernment regarding the return or to the chairman of the Non-Inter- craft divisions were increased in these colonies and whether the vention Committee Russia's strength by 345 officers and 9.000 Goverment had any proposals in ceptance in principle of the British other ranks between Apr and mind to resolve this question either formula for withdrawal of foreign December of last year."

by unilateral conversations with volunteers from Spain. Germany or in conjunction with other powers.

BALLOON BANGE

A balloon barrage scheme was successfully started and most of the material has already been de- livered.

No meeting of the Non-Interven~* tion Committee has yet been fixed. -(British wireless).

Mr. Chamberlain replied that, if the question was whether com- munication from the German Regarding the second part of Government on this matter had the "question, the Premier said he Recruiting for an auxiliary per been made supplementary to Herri had nothing to add to what he'

sormel is to start In May.

A chapter is devoted to the mea-Hitler's speech the answer was had previously said on this matter. sures to protect civilian popula- negative.

tions against air raids, which local authorities will undertake under 'the guidance of the Government. A training school for áir raid pre- cautions officers is being opened. A large proportion of gas res- pirators to supply the whole of the civilian population is already avail- able, and the balance will be avall- ableable by the end of the year. Elaborate precautions to cope with the consequences of air raids have been launched, especially with regard to the outbreak of fre. The schemes already ensure the eficiency and operation of various transport services in the main- tenance and distribution of food and oll supplies.

GREATER EXPENDITURE Regarding the cost, the es- timates for the current financial

-(British Wireless).

Japan Building Pocket Raiding Cruisers

London, March 2.

Mr. A. Duff Cooper (First Lord of the Admiralty) was asked in the House of Commons if he had and Information to give the House regarding building by Japan of a new series of small battle cruisers carrying heavy guns for use as commercial, raiders, and what steps the Board of the "Admiralty proposed to take to deal with such deve- lopment.

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Drawingroom, Bedroom, Diningroom and Office Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Ornaments, Clocks, Pictures, Curios, Brass and E. P. Ware, Porcelain and Glass Ware, Electric Ceiling and Table Fans, Electric Lamps, Irons and Heaters, Gramophones and Records, Cook- ing Utensfis, etc., etc.,

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2 Typewriters "Underwood" 1 Steel Filing Cabinet

1 Iron Safe "Miliners"

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ONE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER. "REMINGTON RAND "

ONE RADIO SET

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NIEMOELLER AND THE STATE

Berlin, Mar. 3.

It is learned from Church circles that the presiding Judge, after saving pronounced the verdict on Pastor Niemceller, made" a state- ment setting forth the reasons for the verdict.

They had sat on judgment not jun a matter of religion, he said, but solely on a matter of penal Juffences committed by the accused.

After having

£ made careful examination of all avaliable evidence, the court had come to the conclusion that the accused had brought himself into conflict with the law from motives arising uct of a sense of conviction. -*

Niemoeller's actions in each in- dividual case had been considered by the court in this light, the statement continued. Nevertheless the court had put on record that 01 the accused was fully aware his pulpit utterances. It had been proved beyond doubt that among those who

нег- attended divine vices in Nemoeller's church were persons who came not for re- ligious interest but really out of hostility to the state.--(Traris- ocean).

POLAR PARTY NEAR HOME

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Oslo Mar. 3,

The Bovies ice breakers Taimyr and Murman, with members of the rescued Papinin polar expedition on board, yesterday dropped anchor in the Norwegian seaport of Kopervik.

The masters reported having had 1x rough passage. Whilst stiil many miles from the nearest port, the

and the vessel had to be taken in

Talmyr. tow by the Talmyr.

Mr. Duff Cooper said the answer to the first part of the ques-engines of the Murman broke down tion was negative and the second part therefore did not really arise, but the House would be aware that the question of Japanese naval construction was at present under consideration by the Government in consultation with other Powers concerned,(British Wireless).

Great interest was aroused Kopervik by the arrival of the two arctic ships.--(Transocean),

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