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ROME FEARS MUCH-DREADED | NEW SOUTH

CLASH IN SPRING

Allies Will Not Start Any Peace Talks

The decision taken at the sixth meeting of the Supreme War Council has created a deep impression, not only in Great Britain and France, but also in Rome where observers comment on the result as the most far-reaching, declara- tion of unflinching solidarity made by the Allies since the outbreak of hostilities.

Political circles feel that due to the Allies' deterinina- tion not to take the thitiative in any peace talks, the Spring must inevitably bring about the real clash of arms-the clash which the whole of Europë had been dreading for:so long.

RIFT OVER SAITO CASE WIDENS

NEW RIGHTIST

PARTY

TOKYO, Mar. 29 (Router)—–As an: dutcome of the internal

friction and splits engendered in the political Parties through the expulsion of Mr. Takao Salto, veteran Minselto Party member, from the Japanese House of Re- presentatives on Mar. 7, important revisions are forecast in parlia mentary circles, notably, in the Rightist and Labour wings.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain took advantage of the oppor- tunity to extend official greet- ings to M. Paul Reynaud since the latter became President de Counsell.

SOLID DECLARATION The Council passed. In review developments in the strategic situation since their last meeting and decided on future line of ac- Mon.

In the light of the results achieved by the agreement of last December signed by Sir John Simon and M Reynaud, and, da- siring to extend the scope of this agreement to all spheres affecting the Interests and security of the

Relations Strained

LONDON, Mar 29 (Reuter) ---Commenting on the Supreme War Council meeting. The Times diplomatic correspon- dent, says that Franco-Soviet relations are undoubtedly strained at the moment, al- though neither side is ex- aggerating the Souritz · affair. There is, however, no Allied difference in the outlook to- wards the Soviet, whose policy has become increasingly clear in the betrayal of last August, in the occupation of the Bal- tie islands and ports, and the unprovoked attack on Finland.

The French Ministers "are known to be specially anxious about the passage of German Imports through Siberia and they are anxious, above all, that the closest check should be kept on the passage of min÷ erals in Soviet ships. The British detention of the two Soviet merchantmen in Hong- kong has very great impor- tance in their eyes.

Nazi Ships

Preparing

two nations, the two governments To Dash For

naye agreed to the following solid declaration:

"

Vladivostok-

KWANGSI OFFENSIVE

JAPANESE DRIVES CHECKED

PINYANG, Mar. 29 (Central) -The Japanese troops which were defeated at Lingshan, in Western Kwangtung. and withdraw to Nanning, In South Kwangsi, started a drive toward Funan. south-west of Nanning, on Mar. -28,

"TWO COLUMNS

One column pushing down the Nanning-Funan highway is being intercepted by the Chinese. An- other column of about 4.000 men pushing westward is encountering Chinese resistance at Kengchu- sha.

CABLE NEWS

IN BRIEF

LONDON, Mar, 29 (EWS)-- Although it is obvious that de- talls of new aircraft, whether Fighters DF Bombers. are closely guarded in war time, It can be revealed that the number of types now in pro- duction are more powerful than those at present in ser-* vice.

LONDON, Mar. 29 Reuter)--- Representations have been re- ceived in London from the Dutch Government in regard to the Bri- tish aeroplane shot down in Hol-

yesterday.

"The Government of the French A league for successfully carry- Republic and His Majesty's Gov ing out the holy war, an organisa-ernment in the United Kingdom BATAVIA, Mar. 29 (Reuter)-land tion of members of the Diet who mutually undertake that during Three German steamers, Nord- voted for the "expulsion of Mr. the present war they will neither mark (7.750 tons), Rendsburg: (6,200 Takao Salto and of certain Minnegotiate nor conclude an armis selto members who support the tice or treaty of peace except by Army policies, is now active in mutual agreement. recruiting members of all factions who favour a strong attitude to- wards Britain and the United States.

The aim is to form a strong new Rightist Party which will oppose the policy of "cringing" to the democracies .and advocate strong

"They undertake not to dis cuss peace terms before reach- ing a complete agreement "on the conditions for in effective and lasting guarantee of their security.

COMMUNITY OF ACTION

tons) and Vogtland (6,600 tons), which have been taking refuge here, are believed to be preparing to make a dash for Vladivostok.

They have been painted grey with their names obliterated and they are busily loading cargoes of produce.

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LONDON, Mar. 29 (BWS)-The efficiency of “blackout" in North- east Britain has recently been put to practical test by a Coastal Com- mand pilot making a reconnals. sance flight.

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PRISON MURDER HEARING

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was on duty in "E"· Hall" of the prison, and whilst he engaged in locking up the prisoners, he saw the accused striking Lau Chuen with a piece of wood, The latter ran towards witness with the ac- cused in pursuit. He reported the

and water for 10 weeks as punish- ment

DID NOT RETURN Prison Officer C. J. Kingdon, who was in charge of cells in "D" Hall, said that accused did not re- turn to his cell when work was finished.

MOSCOW, Mar. 29 (Reater) - All over the Soviet Urilon and Fourteen other German vessels.

Russian-occupied Poland dele- lying in various Netherlands Eastgates are arriving in Moscow for "Finally they undertake to main-Indian harbours, are reported to the meeting of the Supreme So-incident, and Li was ordered bread mensures should either tain after the conclusion of peace be engaged on similar activities. viet Council to be held later in Britain, or the United States, a community of action in all

the day at which M. Molotov, For- obtruct the new Wang Ching-wel spheres for so long as

LOADING WITH COPRA # eign Commissar, is expected to be regime.

may be

BATAVIA, Mar 29 (Reuter) of the chief speaker, necessary to safeguard their the German ships believed to be EXPECTED EFFECT security and to effect the recon-making preparations for a dash to NEW YORK, Mar. 29 (Reuter) Proudly speaking," the action of

with the assistance of Vladivostok from struction

various Dutch-Joe Louls is 8-1 on favourite to the majority of the members of the other nations, of an international East Indies harbours, those at retain House of Representatives, in for order which will ensure the liber-Menado and Macassar are loading boxing

the world heavyweight cing the expulsion of Mr. Takao!ty of peoples, respect for the law with copra paid for in cash.

championship against Acting Chiet Warder J. W. Hud- Saito, in deference to

Johnny Paychek, pride, of Amer son, the next witness, said that pressure and the maintenance of peace in Other ships at these two ports Ica's cornbelt, tonight.

the accused. was undergoing a from the Government and Army Europe."

and the ports of Padang. Saband," and in contradiction to the con-

term of 10 years imprisonment ROME KIPRESSED.

| Sourabaya and Tyslatjap, are load- PARIS, March 29 stitutional rights of the House,

(Reuter)-A | and was drafted to do labour in ROME, Mar. 29 (Reuter)-The ing coat and food.

flat refusal to meet German re- the tailor shop. had had the expected effect of communique issued

On October 19, after the Some of the ships experienced presentatives on neutral terri- last year, accused was put in a bringing political Parties into meeting of

the Supreme War difficulty in obtaining permission tory in wartime was given by greater disrepute than ever and Council is regarded in political to leave port. A settlement has French Industrialists in response spitting them into small factions circles as the most far-reaching apparently been reached.

to an invitation to participate in which will tend to render, them and solemn declaration of un- No details regarding the depar- the conference of the futile and powerless for some time inching solidarity

Interna made by the ture of the ships, or their destina- tional Chamber of Commerce. to come.

Allies since the outbreak of war. tion, are obtainable.

German Warships Reported Seeking Encounter With

Contraband Forces

LONDON, Mar. 29 (Reater) -An unconfirmed report that German warships "have steamed or are steaming" out of Wil- helmshaven to engage the British forces on contraband control duty was given by the Rome radio announcer last night

The announcer added that German merchantmen in north- ern waters have been instructed to seek shelter in the nearest ports and, as a result, the Scandinavian harbours were liter- ally teeming with German vessels.

WAR WORKERS

THANKED

Continued From Page 1 gratified with "the enthusiastic response to the campaign from both Chinese and foreign circles. She stressed the significance of

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cell in ward No. 1 of "D" Hall.

Lau Chuen, he said, was placed in ward No. 1, F Hall. Lau was undergoing a short-term sentence and was due for discharge on Feb- ruary 5, the day following the al- LONDON, Mar. 29 (Reuter)—| Ieged incident. He was released The Air Ministry announces that on that date while in the Queen at his own request, Marshal of Mary Hospital. the RAF, Sir Edward Ellington. is vacating his post as Inspector General of the R.AF. He will be succeeded by Air-Chief Marshal Sir Edgar Ludlow Hewitt.

STALIN FREES

PRINCE ON

KING'S APPEAL

Those people did so gladly with

Special to H. K. Dally Press the fond hope of seeing the op-

PARIS, Mar. 29 (Havas) phans grow into ane citizens, and personal appeal by King Victor OSLO, Mar. 29 (Reuter)—The she" asked the children to be Emmanuel to M. Stalin saved the German ship Ostpressen, which worthy of the love and confidence life of Polish Prince Leon Radzi- ran aground north of Jutland of those that had their welfare at will who was arrested with his | 800le days ago, while evading heart

wife and 30 friends at Nelswiez British warships, has been joined

Madame Chiang concluded by Castle following the ocepation.: by another German vessel, the saying that she would endeavour that part of Poland, by Soviet trawler Wilhelm Marie, which ran to make as "frequent visits as pos- troops. aground on Tuesday night."

sible to Hongkong, to see the He was taken to Moscow and children, but she expected always sentenced to death, BASIC DIFFERENCE " LONDON, Mar. 29 (Reuter)-The them.

to receive. good reports about Oslo Tidenstegn in a comment on

The Prince and his wife were escorted to the Rumanian border The speech was greeted with following the intervention by

King Victor:

the recent Campaign for Friends neutrality states: It is clear that great spontaneous applause

Referring to women's activities when the British violate Our

of Wounded Soldiers.

Combined Manoeuvres For Near Eastern Troops

Witness explained that Lau Chuen was confined in his cell on February 4 and was not permitted to take his usual exercise in the morning. He explained, that this was a rule that when a prisoner was due for discharge, he was con- fined to his cell on the day pre vious, in order to

prevent him from passing any message outside for other prisoners.

Onder G. Johnson, who was on duty from 9.15 to 11:45 am. on February 4, said he was in charge of the exercise party on that morn- ing. the prisoners back to their cells After the exercise, he took

in "F" Hall.

back to the cells, he heard shouts When the prisoners had gone which indicated that something very mutual had happened. next saw Warder Feroz Din strug- gling with accused along the cot rider. He went up and Din handed him a piece of sharp steel." He then proceeded to cell, No. 78 and round Lau Chuen with his hands on his chest which was bleeding badly.

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BOWLING ALLEY, The "Champa" defeated the U.B.8, Tulsa by 174 pins in a 5- CAIRO, Mar. 29 (Reuter) The training and co-ordina- Hongkong Bowling Alleys last game ten pin match played at the tion of the Allied forces in the Near East are progressing | night. when

at an accelerated tempo. The first combined manoeuvres The "Champs"-Erle Hear- between the British, Indian and Egyptian armies began in ther, Chas. Miller, Dick Venezia Egypt on Wednesday. The Trans Jordan Frontier Force is combining with Emir Aboullah's Arab Legion for the first time.

In Chungking. Madame Chiang neutrality we must protest. That said that a patriotic and pro- does not mean that we are bind gressive spirit has been fostered to the basic difference between among the Szechwan women who German and "British" violations were formerly known for their and, we are undeniably surprised conservatism, largely, through the The Oslo Tidenstegn in a efforts of the Chungking Women's comment оп neutrality states: Service Corps. This Corps did "an¦“I 18 clear that admirable · part In rescue work fuss about the latter and talks during the Japanese bombings of about International law. Chungking and in inducing women to join the different organisations sponsored by the Headquarters of the Chinese Industrial Co-opera- tives in the wartime capital.

"People in glass houses must not throw stones and Mr. Chamberlain's words that Bri- tish warfare has not yet cost A single neutral citizen's life. still holds good"

The exercises which

are

lasting a week, will extend

over the whole of the Trans-

TOKYO, Mar. 29 (Reuter)--The violation of Japanese territory "by' AMSTERDAM, Mar. 29 (Reuter) Jordan and the once ferce Soviet planes is reported in Jap-The Royal Dutch Air Lines will desert raiders, who now form anese message from the north shortly start a service between a disciplined and loyal desert sast "frontier, the Japanese claim Amsterdam, Lisbon and Oporto, patrol, will have their first ex- that the Russian flights were de-connecting with the Pan-American perience of co-operation with liberately carried out for recon-Trans-Atlantic Service between British troops, staged with all

the reallism of war.

naissance purposes.

Portugal and America.

and Doc. Molthen 3,259; Tulsa

Spenko, Pete Peterson. A. L. Schreler and E. J. Moore 3,085

On Thursday night, the "Alley": GRAND NATIONAL friendly 5-game duck pia match team defeated U.E.S. Tulsa in a

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