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BRITISH DEFENCE PLAN APPROVED

SYMPATHY SHOWN IN FRANCE AND U.S.

GERMANY & ITALY NOT READY TO COMMENT

London, Mar. 4.

DIRECT SHIPPING SUBSIDY

ROOSEVELT'S PROPOSAL

MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

Washington, March 4.

The United States is at pre- sent paying U.S.$30,000,000 or the carrying of mails across the seas, and the mails would cost, under normal ocean rates, only U.S.$3,000,000.

Sympathetic echoes have been evoked in France and the United States by the White Paper placed before the House of Commons to-day in which it was explain-000 is nothing ed that Great Britain found it necessary to increase the expenditures on defence, largely because of the re-armament of Germany, Japan and the United States, and in which it was pointed out that "in diminishing our own security" by unilateral disarmament "we have not contributed to general disarmament."

It is learned from Paris that the publication of the White Paper is regarded in authoritative quarters as doubly significant at the present juncture: first, in view of Sir John Simon's forthcoming visit to Berlin; second, because. it practically coincides with corre- sponding measures in France. For it is generally agreed that Premier Flandin will re-introduce two- year military service in the French army,

From Washington, it is learned) that sympathetic interest has been aroused on the part of the Ad- ministration in. the proposal of| Great Britain to increase her army and replace her capital ships. America's sympathy is natural in view of the fact that the Government has increased ita hayal and military budgets simi- Inrly, with Congress.

the

sanction of.

While offein) comment is not forthcoming in Amerlen, it' is apparent that official quartera con- alder the increase of the estimates Justified by the present situation in Europe.

Berlin ofen quarters reserve their opinion. The White Paper has not been mentioned in German pregs,

the

As for the Italian Government,

apokesman-Renter.

SUMMARY OF PLAN

CONTROL OF TIN MINERS

RESTRICTION APPROVED

MINISTER EXPLAINS

London, March 4.

The great majority of tin pro- tin

it is learned from Rome that the ducers are in favour of a Administration is not prepared to make any statement. Reuter was production restriction scheme thus informed by a Government and the consumers favour it unanimously, declared Sir Philip Cunliffe-Llater,

of Secretary State for the Colonies, when re- The following is a summary of plying to a series of questions the proposals for British rearma-in the House of Commons to- ment:

The War Office has issued the

day. - Army Estimates, calling for an expenditure of £43,560,000 the highest since 1925 and £3,950,000

were

Ho polated out that the Ameri- can

consuming. Interests represented on the International more than last year,

Committee, while the Welsh tin The Army will be increased by plate manufacturera had 2,700 men, bringing the total to invited to attend on November 6,

been' 152,000.

but had made no appointment. Lord Hailsham, Minister for

Sir Philip denied that the tin. War, mentioned that barrack ac-plate makers wanted cheaper tin. commodation and more intensive They wanted a training of regular and territoriai sald-Router.

atable price, he forces

were matters receiving

particular attention.

DEFENCES ABROAD

Const defence garrixona

and

PEPPER RESTRICTIOŃ

The Hague, March 4. The Government of the Dutch certain defended ports abroad had East Indies has ordered an in- bocn closely examined with a view restigation of the forthcoming to modernising the establishments, pepper crop.

A considerable proportion of the

increased personnel was due

to

It is understood they are can- the progressive development of sidering the possibility of restric- the anti-aircraft defences of thesetion of production.-ftonter. .parts.

It is expected that the Air Estimates will appear to-day and, the Navy Balimates on Wednesday. and provision is expected to bo mado for the commencement of replacement of Britain's capital ships.

AIR MAIL VIA SIBERIA

MANCHUKUO OFFER

TO RUSSIA

FINANCIAL ADVISERS

CALLED TO PARLEY

IN NANKING

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Shanghai, March 4.

It was learned here late this

afternoon that MesaTS. Young

Changchun, March 5. and Lockhart, Members of the

about

A

This difference of U.S.$27,000,-

but

huge subsidy, says President Roosevelt In his message to Congress to- day, in which he proposes that the United States maintain adequate merchant marine under direct Government subaldy.

an

The direct Government subsidy, according to this plan, would be substituted for the present mail subsidy.-Router.

It is one of the objects of the Administration of the United States to create a merchant marine which will be "second to none,"

that the country muy take its

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1935.

rightful place in the trade carry- ing of the world and possess n merchant marine arm which in time of war would be of immense value, according to, carlier ports.

re-

Japan Anxiety Allayed

AMBASSADOR SAITO REASSURED

Washington, Mar, 4.

The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Saito, had a brief conference with Mr. Phillips, Under-Secretary of State to-day.

of

no into

Mr. Phillips is reported to have assured the Japanese Ambassador that the United States hed intention

entering diplomatic negotiations with other powers with regard to China with- out first Informing Japan fully upon all developments.-Reutor.

BRITISH INDUSTRY

FAIR

RECORD BUSINESS

REPORTED"

London, Mar. 4. Replying to questions in the House of Commons to-day, the Secretary of the Department of Ovoraens Trade, Colonel Colville, sald the British Industries Fair this year had proved one of the most satisfactory which had so far been held..

According to estimates of exhibitors, including those in the textiles section, the, volume of orders placed and the number of serious enquiries far surpassed those of previous Fairs. Many exhibitors. hnd done record business,

Although the engineering and hardware section of the Fair had not yet been held, the attendances of overseas buyers in London very nearly reached the total for the whole Fair last year. The number of home buyers had in- creased by 18 per cent.--British Wireless.

MOTOR FATALITY

A

The Manchukuo authorities Shanghal Bankers' Association, Bond, of 82. Nathen fload, was At 7.45 p.m. yesterday, Mr. G. E. have suggrated to the Soviet proceeded to Nanking at Government a plan for a joint air 1.30 p.m. In reponse to a sudden in Nathan Road, whon near the driving a private ear, No. 2383, mall trafle system, with a view to summons from Dr. H. H. Kung function of Granville Road, facilitating the transmission of the Minister of Finance. malls to and from Europe, via Siberia. It is further reported Messrs. Young and Lockhart are that in this connection

n draft apparently appointed. pact has been drawn up by the capacity of foreign financial ad Manchi kuo Government as a basis viners, to the financial conference for discussion with the Soviet called by General Chiang Kaljuries from which he died, somo Government.-Central Now8.

shek.United Press..:

in

the

Chinese boy suddenly ran into the roadway. Bafora Mr. Bond could stop his car, the boy had run into the right side, and was knocked down. He received in-

hours after admission to hospital,

M. Venizelos, the Greek Liberal leader, who is prominently identified with the archt now causing concern In Athens.

Italy And

Abyssinia

Now Agree

DANGER OF WAR REMOVED

MORE TROOPS LEAVE NAPLES

日一月二

WRONGFUL

DETENTION

DAMAGES

POLICE OFFICER SUES I.G.P.

SETTLEMENT

MADE

The allegedly wrongful de

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GREEK DESTROYERS HUNT REBELS

tention of a police orice in nas COASTS DARKENED FOR

last year had a sequel at the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, Mr. A. D. A. MacGregor, this morning when John Lamont, formerly Sergeant of Police In the Hongkong Police, sued Thomas Henry King, Inspector General of Police, for damages for wrongful detention.

Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., and Mr. Leo d'Almada, Jr., Instructed by Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios, appeared on behalf of the plain- tif, while Mr. Eldon Pattor, K.C.. instructed by Mr. 11. K. Holmes, Crown Solicitor, was for the defendant.

Mr. Jonkin said:

The plaintiff makes no com- plaint ns to the lawfulness of his, arrest on May 16, 1934. Ho admits that on May 11 he had passed a $100 note of the Charter- ed 'Bank. He further admita that that note was subsequently dis covered to be a forgery, But he denies and has always denied that he knew of the forgery.

"It is admitted that the forgery was an exceptionally clever ong and that the more appearance of the note would rouse no auspicion except in the hands of a banker or other expert.

London, March 4. It is learned here that an agreement has been reached be- "It is also admitted in the plain- tween' Italy and Abyssinia with tiff's favour that upon being ques- respect to the delineation of atloned about the note he at once proposed neutral zone on the gave information as to the

person from.

whom he stated that he had Somaliland frontier..

The way is thus cleared for British member of the

received it. That person (another continuation of discussions with a confirmed that he had shortly be Force) view to a seltlement of the main fore given the plaintiff a Charter- dispute between the two countries.

ed Bank note for $100, but could GEPARINICIANIRAKEN?! MUIBILIERAARUSUranate

not identify it as he had not taken the number thereof.

ANGLO-JAPAN RADIO PHONE

Inauguration On March 12

London, Mar. 4. Direct radio-telephone service between Britain and Japan will be inaugurated at 9 a.m. on March 12 with an. exchange of greetings be- tween representatives of the British and Japanese Gov- ernments. The speeches at the opening ceremony will be broadcast from London, The service will be open to the public on March 13.- British Wireless,

EXCELLENT RECORD

FEAR OF ATTACK

(Bu Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinanes, 1891. Received, March 5, 8.50 a.m.)

:

Athens, Mar. 4.

A sea battle between rebel and Government war vessels, Government planes assisting the latter, is likely to be joined before many hours have elapsed.

The destroyers Herax, Panther and Sfendoni,. accompanied by five heavy aeroplanes, loaded with high explosive, sailed to-day to give battle to the rebel war- ships now reported lying off Canen, Crete, the home of M. Venizelos, Liberal leader, whose adherents are allegedly behind the plot to overthrow the Government.

Unusual precautions have been taken to make it! difficult for the rebel warships, if they felt inclined, to approach the coast of Greece and open a bombardment under cover of darkness,

MOHAWK DISASTER CAUSES

BRIDGE SIGNALS MISUNDERSTOOD

STEERING GEAR OUT OF ORDER

Also it is hoped that their escape will be muda Impossible. With this In view, the Government has ordered the lighthouse along the entire coast of Greece and Crete to. cease working to-night.

All merchantmen have been or dered to remain in port, and the use of their radios has been forbidden. The wireless Instruments have been sealed.

25 EXECUTED

The newspaper Vredyni reperta that twenty-five sailors of the rebel cruiser Averoff were shot for refus ing to obey orders and resisting arrest.

New York, March 4.

General G. Condylia, Minister for "The plaintiff bore an excellent! The conclusion that there was War, and in supreme command of record in the Force; he has in fact taken against the surviving structing thom to attack the rebels.

no cause for any action to be the forces, has sent

a message from Solonika to his troops in- never been charged with the

olence of issuing this note know officers of the Ward Line in East Macedonla on Tuesday, ing it to be forged; there exists no steamer Mohawk, lost on after the troops at Peloponnesus, evidence whatever that he did January 20 off Scagirt, New Central Grecco, and Salonika have know; he protests and has always Jersey, following a collision, was been supplemented. protested his innocence with reached to-day by the United respect to this nole; and his only Steamboat Inspection Service, pointed Foreign Minister mean M. John Theotokis has been ap- complaint la that his detention, following an inquiry. though justified at first, was pro-

while-United Press.

The Mohawk turned turtio in longed beyond a necessary period. shallow water after her master had He recognises, however, that the attemped to beach her, and forty- defendant in prolonging that de-

tention was acting, as the defen-seven lives were lost. dant believed, in the best interests disaster was due to a misunder- The Inspectors found that the of the plaintiff himself.

"In these circumstances

standing of signals from the bridge the of the Mohawk to the steering en- action has now been settled on the gine room, after the regular steer torms of the plaintiff taking out ing apparatus had been broken and the sum of $1,000, which was paid a "trick" wheel had been brought in on January 22, 1935, and into use.

with coste taxed up to that date."

Further, It was decided, that as His Lorship: I am very glad, Mr. the Talisman, which collided with which at one time threatened to in- Jenkin, that those who advised the the Mohawk, was registered with a volve them in war-Reuter

DEPUTIES DEMONSTRATE

for

4, 10 am

Hostile Nazi Expelled

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ITALIANS TAKE SWIFT ACTION

Rome, Mar. 4. ̧

hoatile

to tho

carties in this matter have come foreign country the case did not to this settlement, and the record. come under the jurisdiction of the

Because the authorities consider will be withdrawn on the terms United Steamboat Inspection Sered that information he sent to his (Spacial to "Telegraph"} that the plaintiff may withdraw vice, and would therefore be dis principale Telegraph, Cepyright. Telegraphie from the Court forthwith 81,000 missed without any further action.Italian Government, as Masons Ordinanen, 18814 Hesrived, March paid in by the defendant and have

well es The officers of the Tullaman being Inaccurato, Herr Armin Rome, March 4.

his costs taxed up to January 22 alleged that the Mohawk had sud-Richard, correspondent of the Gor The Chamber of Deputies to-

last.

denly veered across her bows mak-man Provincial News Agency, day resumed session in the

ing collision anavoidable-Router. Zeitungdienst Graf Reischach, will presence of Signor Mussolini, the

ba expelled from Italy within the Prime Minister and Ministers of

twenty-four hours. Government, President Costango, Count Ciano, and paid homage to the Blackshirts and soldiers who had sailed for East Africa, vel- unteers for active service over-

The deputies rose and shouted: "Long Live Il Duce."

Meanwh lo, from Naples, the steamers Campidoglio, and Cesare Battista asiled for Enst Atrica with 70 offers and 481 men and 181 skilled workmen. Umeed

Prces.

CHINA DENIES SILVER BUYING

$3,000,000 TOTAL REQUIRED

Shanghai, March 6. - It is authoritat voly denied that China is continuing silver pur chas Tondon beyond the $3.000 000 already bought.

Recent shipments of gold to London are 'ntended for other ordinary purposes-Reuter,

TWO SHILLING DOLLAR

BUSINESS RATES

GO LOWER

Lost Fliers Safe

LADY YOUNG IN. AFRICA CRASH ·

This was the ruling handed down te-day, and the correspondent was warned to make ready.-Reuter.

CANTON PRESS MUZZLED

NO COMMENT ON DOIHARA VISIT

Canton, March 5.

For the first time since 1920, the official rate of the Hongkong dollar this morning was two shillings, an advance of a farthing, on yeater-

The business rate, however, is Lady Young, wife of the Governor

London, Mar. 4. day's quotation.

A. Bulawayo message sates that distinctly lower than the highest of Northern Rhodesia, and Dr. rate yesterday. It opened at 28. Korby, 0.6/8d. and later dropped to 28. Officer, who have been missing Government Medical 04d. The decline is due to specu- lators covering and the indiapoal Livingstone for Lusako in a light tatning strict allance and refuses to more than three days after leaving tion of banks to sell. On the loux neroplane, are alive and unhurt release any statement to the preas The Canton Government is main- view, however, an improvement is despite the crash of their machine in regard to the visit of Major

expected.

Silver in Londen rose 1/8th to in dangerous country-British

27.1/8

spot and 27.3/16 for- word. China

Wirelent.

and spaculators bought and sold while Ind a WANG CHING-WEI BETTEN Bold at the riec. The market re-, mained steady..

Lator.

Nanking, March 5.

| Genoral Doiharà, nor is the local

press 'allowed to publish anY DONA About the distinguished Japane visitor

Mr. Liu, Chl-won, Mavor of Mr. Wang Ching-wol, Proaldent to hold, tea party, yeste Later, the official rate declined of the Executive Yuan, 18.cum fternoon. In honour of General to 15. 11. Busin: ss rates felling his official duties: thmon

Dolnaranes Aftertiärds, General

to 2s. 0.1/16d., but later recovered ng after an absence Ohm Chal-tone received the to 28. 0.3/16d., the market show-nya wine to lightaladapost ventor of his official realdente.--- ing algns of stendying up.

Central News.