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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Nazi Warning To

CABLES

Scandinavian RIBBENTROP CONCLUDES

Countries Was Reason

Reason For Swedish VISIT TO ROME AFTER

Attitude To Finland

If

Breach Of Neutrality Aid Is Allowed To Pass Through Their Territories

PARIS. Mat. 12 (Reuter)-The statement by the Swedish Radio has evoked a pointed comment in French diplomatic quarters, where it is stressed that Germany had made clear to the Scandinavian countries that it wi'l be considered a breach of neutrality of aid for Finland from a third power is allowed to pass through their terri- $017.

It was when this German con ception was adopted by Sweden that she invited Finland to abandon the strucgle.

Paris considers that even with- out recalling the provisions of the

SECRET SESSION League Covenant, it will be diffi

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here from neutral sources in

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cult to understand how the prin- ciples of neutrality, as generally anderstood. can be invoked to Ber-Justity. Sweden's present altitude.

On at least two subjects., M. Stalin evidently kept his cour.sel.

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German official circles, for in-to stance, appear to be surprised by the announcement that M. Maisky asked Britain to pass on the peace terms.

The news that Moscow invited the Finnish Premier to the Krem- lin was also quite unexpected in the Wilhelmstrasse,

"NON-INTERVENTION " BY SWEDEN STOCKHOLM," Mar: 12 (Reuter: -The newspaper Sevenska Dagblad states that if Finland rejected the Bovlet terms Sweden should start "non-intervention " on the Spanish scale by sending complete units. It thinks that Germany would not oppose this,

"We must give the Western i Powers to understand that their

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NAVY CASUALTY LIST

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter) -The Admiralty has issued a list of casualties arising "from various hazards of the service and non-related to any particular ship or action.”

They include twelve officers killed. one dead of wounds, two died. three wounded, thirty ratings killed, five died of wounds, seven missing (be- lieved killed) and wounded.

fourteen

LONG TALK

the Catholic Church, stated a per- sonality in the Vatican City, to the Havas Agmcy correspondent.

WITH DUCE adding that it makes no difference

to the Vatican protests concerning the Germa persecution of the

PEACE PLAN FOR Church, especially m Poland.

MR. WELLES?

It was further stated that Herr von Ribbentrop visited the Pope HOME, Mar. 12 (Reuter)Herr to pay homage to the spiritual von Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign power of the Holy See and the Minister, concluded his visit to Pope took the opportunity to make Rome yesterday and left for Ber-protests rendered necessary in the In at 9.22 p.m. (G.M.T.).

present circumstances, A

message" from Amsterdam states that Herr von Elbbentrop

CONDITIONS FOR had a series of telephone talks

SUPPORT OF ANY with Herr Hitler on Sunday night and on Monday, owing to the

PEACE PLAN constant need for fresh, instruc- tions to keep pace with the rapid-An Interesting account

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter- of Herr von Ribbentrop's visit to the Pope is called by The Times from * Rome trustworthy source

Rome, which states that Herr von Rib- bentrop asked whether the Pope was prepared to support a peace plan if one

WAS advanced by Germany or friendly state.

HALF - HEARTED developing situation.

PROMISES BY JAPAN TO

WANG

or

TALK WITH II. DUCE Another message from states that after a briet interview with Count Clano sesterday, Herr von Ribbentrop saw Signor Mus- solini at 5 p.m.. (Reuter)- Courit Ciano was also present at renounce this meeting. which lasted 85

SWEDISH DENIAL

TOKYO. Mar. 12 "Japan is prepared to STOCKHOLM, Mar. 12 (Reuter) extra-territoriality th China but minutes. A denial that Sweden had given renunciation is. impossible simul- Finland any advice was given taneously with

Reuter

immediately yesterday ..by Swedish.

the following the inauguration of the Foreign Minister Guenther.

M. new Chinese regime because it re- He said: "We have not had the Mr. H. Arita, Foreign Minister, in quires due preparation," declared slightest contact with Germany reply to an interpellation in the from the beginning to the end of Lower House today. these negotiations. We have done nothing to advise. the Finnish Government "one other.!!

Asked whether there was a pos-fran, It," he added. sibility of a Swedish guarantee for Finland peace was concluded. M Guenther said that the ques- tion had not yet been raised.

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CORDIAL TALK

He received the reply that "any eventual" support would be con. ditional upon due reparation be- ing made not only to the Roman Catholics, but to non-Catholies

FIVE POINTS

official communique issued yester- ROME Mar. 12 (Reuter)An day evening, after Herr von Rib-who were ill-treated in Poland. Mussolini at which Herr von Mac- hentrop's second talk with Signor kensen as well as Count Ciano

however, desires to renounce extra-and-a-hak.

were present, says that the talk The Japanese Government. was cortal and lasted an hour- the territoriality as soon as possible

when prevailing conditions war international situation

was "concerned with the and was conducted in the spirit and frame work of the Pact of Alllance and the agreements existing between Italy and Germany."

hape

Referring to Anglo-Swedish relations, he said: "I they will remain as cordial as they have traditionally been and as they still are."

POLICY MISUNDERSTOOD M. Guenther sald that Sweden

YONAI STATEMENT The Cabinet this morning unani- mously approved the draft state- ment.which the Premier, Admiral Yonal, will make tomorrow clarify- ing Japan's fundamental policy of co-operation with the "new re- gine" in China.

The statement, which is in res ponse to the statement issued by Wang Ching-wel at 4 p.m. today

It

The Pope is understood to have dwelt on the injustices done to Poland and other countries like: Czechoslovakia and is believed to have indicated that his support of any peace proposal must

de- pend upon their conforming to the five points laid down in his Christmas allocution.

RELATIONS WITH SOVIET NEW PEACE PLAN:

Herr Von Ribbentrop made an COPENHAGEN, Mar: 12 (Reuter) unsuccessful attempt to persuade -The

newspaper BT from

reports Budapest

the Pope not to allow Vatican that Herr

von broadcasts upon the atrocities to Ribbentrop. Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano are

continue. working on a peace plan which will be handed to Mr. Sumner Welles when he

Herr von Ribbentrop also sought to explain Germany's relations

intervention would not be tolerated was very surprised at the way her was submitted to the Cabinet by calls at Rome en route to America. With the Soviets and to win Papal

We do not!

by Sweden or Norway. wish Scandinavia and Finland to |

policy was misunderstood and mis- be transformed into a battlefield represented abroad."

for the Allies' northern clash.

General Yanagawa, Director- General of the China Affairs Board,

The source of the report is de-sympathy by arguing that Nazism scribed as Hungarian political cir-had rescued not only Germany. cles in close contact with Count but also the Roman Catholic Clano.

Church from Bolshevism and tried to make out that German relations with the. Soviets were merely economic and that Ger-

situation by Britain.

"Our constant alm has been to do what is best simultaneously for If Finland rejects the Soviet Finland

and claims there must be an immediate cumstances made it clear that the Sweden Cir- reshume of the Swedish Govern best way to help Finland was for sentation, for only defence chiefs to do all we could in supplying ment with stronger military repre- qurselves to remain neutral, but envoy to.. the new "Government" does not mean that Germany has many was driven to the presen:] can take the necessary decisions." necessary materials and volun-

NO COMMUNICATION

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter) Reuter learns that the offer of all possible aid to Finland mentioned by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Com mons yesterday was made to the Finnish Government in more than one communication which reached Helsingfors before the Flanish delegation left to discuss the peace terms in Moscow.

It is authoritatively stated this morning that no communication has been received from the Finnish Government with regard to this offer of help.

teers"

Replying to a question whe- then there was a possibility of Sweden considering curtailing exports of iron ore to bel- ligerents in order to safeguard ner neutrality, M. Guenther replied: "It seems that would have a contrary effect. Our safeguard is to continue nor- mal trade with all parties."

effect of submission to Russia's full demands.

"Suggestions

REVISED TERMS So far as is known in London, Sweden's willingness to counter

are afloat of the Finnish delegation is still in sten Russia's latest revised terms Moscow.

with a guarantee to assist Finland "in the event of Russia attempting

aggression in future.

BRITISH PRESS COMMENT LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-In addition to approving the action

"Such thus far shalt thou go and no further would have a

assess ".

ABE FAVOURED

ister. is at present favoured for the "General Abe, former Prime Min appointment as special Japanese under wang Ching-wei.

VISIT TO POPE von Ribbentrop's visit to the Pope PARIS Mar. 12 (Reuter) Herr

changed her attitude regarding

Wars Don't Terrify Him! BREACH OF DEFENCE

"

“Old Sea Dog" Of Many

Sinkings

STILL ALIVE AND HEARTY

“AUSTRIA OFFICE”

REGULATIONS

Rudolf Hamburger, 36, WBS charged before Mr. R. Edwards, at the Central Court yesterday, with a breach of the Defence Re-

OPENED IN LONDON ulations by carrying a letter into

LONDON, Mar. 21 (Reuter)

the Colony other than by the general post office,

H

A fine of $20 was imposed.

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Two years

ago yesterday, Ger- Sergeant Russell told the Court LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-The many annexed Austria and the that three letters were found on "old sea dog" beloved of novelis's anniversary was marked in Lon-the defendant. and writers of the sea,, seems to don yesterday by the opening of

let wars terrify him. find its personification in Captain the "Austria Office." which is to George Simpson, who just won't get in touch with underground movements in Austria and help zo spread Allied propaganda,

emigres

A large number of Austrian opening and speeches were made were present" at the

by Democrat and the leader of the former Austrian Social-

Austrian whom said they had only one Monarchists, both of aim-the liberation of Austria. -

The former Austrian Minister in

LAST WAR & PRESENT ships sunk under him in 1016. He During the last war he twice had was in command of a ship at the outbreak of this war and, within "a month, his ship was raided by

"of the Government m rerusing value which the Finns can best Nazi planes. pass on the Soviet terms to Fin- land, British press commentators generally convey their realisation that Finland's decision when -reached, is likely to have a big effect on the future. course of European history,

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Last month his ship, was again Allied offer could only be partially machine-gunned. Finally, his ship The News-Chronicle says: "Theralded and over a week ago it was at be moment provide the passage North Sea last Saturday. effective since Sweden would not sank after an explosion in the London was also present. He said of foreign troops, but Sweden must

Captain Simpson is stil alive that most people in Austria were change her mind if Finland de- and hearty and is reported to be opposed to the present state of cides to fight on."

looking for another ship.

All the commentators, however. are content to leave the verdict to Finland's free choice now that she patch of an important member of The Daily Mail urges the 'des-

ness to assist if necessary, ..

DUTCH SHIP AMSTERDAM, Mar. 12 (Reuter)

is apprised of the Allies willing-the British Government to Stock--The Dutch cargo steamer Amor holm "It Finland calls for gid (2.329 tons), struck a mine and The Daily Telegraph writes: "It must we refuse, because the way sank near the Westhinder Light- is unconceivable that any doubt is barred by a timorous Swedish ship. Her crew of thirty were res could be felt in Scandinavia of the Government?" It aska.

SOVIET

FINNISH PEACE

TALKS STILL PROCEEDING

IN MOSCOW

NEW CONDITIONS LIKELY

HELSINGFORS, Mar. 12 (Reuter) -Contradicting earlier ramours,

M. Tanner, Finnish Foreign Minis”

somewhat from those originally

reported,

Very strict censorship is now be ing imposed in Finland and no word of the rumoured peace con- ditions has been allowed to leak out.

affairs,

STOCK EXCHANGE AWAITS WAR cued by the Irish steamer City of

LOAN ISSUE Bremen and landed at Flushing. LONDON, Mar, 12 (Reuter)-The The Amor was en route to Hoi-Stock Exchange was mainly quiet Iand from the West Indies. owing to the imminence of today's

War Loan issue.

OF SOVIET TROOPS

STAND ROUND VIBORG: INTENSE

Coal Dispute Successfully Concluded

ATTACKS ON TOWN

STOCKHOLM, Mar. 12 (Reater) The Helsingfors correspondent of the Afton Bladet states that the Russians now stand in a semi-circle round Viborg. Their attacks, following each other, are undiminished in intensity.

It would seem that they straining every effort to eh- tain possession of the town in time to affect the discus- sions.

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter)-G The Prime Minister announcing

So far no Russian soldier succeeded in setting foot in in the House of Commons the the town, though they were at one time reported to be in successful conclusion of "conver- one of the far suburbs. sations with Italy regarding Ger- man seaborne coal said: "I have no

HELSINGFORS, Mar.. 12/towns. It is confirmed that eight doubt there will be genuine satis (Reuter) A Finnish com-Russian planes were shot down. faction in this country over the munique states that the Rus- FRENCH PLANES solution, of what might have stans continued their attacks PARIS, Mar. 12 Reuter).......... Prices of most groups tended to been a troublesome dispute, by on the shore of Viborg Bay thirtieth victory in air battles in

planes peared but Indian Government application to the problem of and Vuoksen. Many local at-Finland on Sunday, according to Bonds were exceptionally stren

common sense and goodwill. It tacks were repulsed and six information reaching ***well-in- thened on good buying from East- may be hoped that way has now tanks were destroyed. ern sources

been opened for the resumption"

the ease.

at

SCUTTLED BANNOVER LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuter) Forty-seven sestrien from steamer Hannover arrived Santo Domingo yesterday, accord- ing to the New York Radio." The Captain stated that fifty-five of the crew had probably been cap. tured by a British warship.

PROUD RECORD

Hannover (5,800 tons) which has

Wall Street was steady..

LONDON, Mar. 12 (Renter)-The GEN. CHẲNG SHOU- SOVIET ABUSE

scuttled herself is the 34th Ger- CHEN KILLED LONDON, Mar. 12 (Reuter) man ship to meet this Imominous

SHANGHAI, Mar. 12 (Reuter)--

ter, told Reuter's "correspondent Even while peace talks are going end. keeping intact Germany's General Chang Show-chen, pro- that the Finnish Delegation was, the Soviet Radio ts filling the proud record of having sunk more Japanese military commander con-

its bitterest attacks being against She was built a year ago. the Soviet's guest, M. Rytt, leader.

tricts of Honan Province, Was

of negotiations between our ten countries for

ISLAND CAPTURED

French

formed circles here

their

The Finns have quickly become.. adept at flying fighter machines. The communique admits that from France, which they bare: trade to our mutual advantage "North East of Lake Ladoga the now been operating for several

a

furtherance of

NAZI PRISONERS IN BRITAIN

LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuter)In

Russians captured, a small island days in Finland.

in the Archipelago of Pitkaranta, but claimed that 2,000 Russians were killed in Kollanjoki, where

the fighting continues.

A AERIAL ACTIVITY HELSINGFORS. Mar. 12 (Reu-

AUSTRALIAN RLY. SERVICES BEING CURTAILED MELBOURNE, Mar 12 (Heuter)

still in Moscow and that Fliland air with abuse against the Finns, German ships than anyone else. trolling the Yuanwuyangwu dis~ the House of Commons yesterday, / ter)—An Air Communique sayThe country vallway servicos, zie. "The Great Rift in Africa" wit/shot at and fatally wounded at asked how many German prisoner that Finnish aircraft continued being drastically cut, the suburban The Moscow papers give little be the subject of an address to Wuhang Village on March 8 while of war and captured merchant reconnaissances and also bombed, electric trains have been halved. seamen were now in internment several times, enemy detachments and cheap Sunday excursions are camps, the Under-Secretary to the and troop concentrations on the to be decontinued as a result of Home Office said the figures on roads and ice of Viborg Bay. The the coal strike which began yee... of War 257: Merchant Seamer-tery. Mar. 8 were: Combatant Prisoners also attacked columns and artil-terday.

had not accepted the Soviet terms, Nerotiations were still going on, he said

of the Finnish Delegation. NEW TERMS!

mention of the talks and, instead, be delivered by Prof. W. Brown. of Sin Wan Fao...

haraniguing with a crowd, says the STOCKHOLM.. Mar, 12. (Rauter) are filling their columns with the Hongkong University, tomorrow Reports from diplomatic circles celebrations of the Soviet Foreign at 830 p.m., in Room "K" of the suggest that the terms of any Commissar, M. Molotovs 50th University building. All interested "Special Service Corps of the The assassins belonged to the settlement are likely to differ birthday.

Chinese: Army, the report states.

are welcome.

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