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BRITISH CONTROL:

GEAR

ON BIG NEW GERMAN LINER

POLICE RESERVE

ORDERS FOR CURRENT WEEK

Orders by Mr. D. Burlingham, Inspector General of Pollee, state:

Chineso Company

recently that the The fact launched North German Lloyd liner

Training Course: Part II-A!! Scharnhorst, which is soon to in- augurate an express service from rocrults of the Chinese Company German ports to the Far East, will who have not yet paased Fart II of be equipped with control gear for Training Course will attend at the its turbo electric propulsion equip Chinese Company Headquarters on ment made at Rugby by the British: Tuesday, March 18th. at 17.30 hours Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., is a for instruction.

Morse Signalling Class-All mem: marked tribute to British engineerbers of the Morne Signalling Class will Ing practice. The control arrange attend at the Chinese Company Head- ment is in effect an electric servo- quarters on Wednesday, March 20th. motor. system which automatically at 17.30 hours for instruction.

Inspection Farade-All ranks of safeguards the handling of the liner's huge propulsion motors and the Chinese Company will parade at the generators under ull conditions. Central Folice Station on Thursday,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

CONSCRIPTION FOR GERMANY: Versailles Treaty Denounced

CONCERN IN EUROPE

'Borilo, Mar, 16.

MONDAY.

France, a living fortress, has al- ways nipped in the bud avery iden of disarmament, and now she has alain it again."

The Berliner Tapeblatt suspects that France wants to smash the basis of the Berlin, negotiations with Britain--Rentar,

France Excited

Later.

MARCH 18, 1935.

COMPRADORE DEAD

LONG SERVICE FOR THE AMERICAN ARMY

Peiping, Mar, 16, Chang Bon-shang, agod 60, Com- pradore to the American Legation Guard, died here to-day.

Chang joined the United States' Forces as an interpreter in Tien-

the Relief of the Poking Legations, tain in 1900 and participated in

the during

Boxer troubles. -United Press.

#1

Paris, Mar. 10. Authoritative circles tako aj grave view of Herr Hitler's un- The Cabinet has approved-a law lateral tearing up of Part V of 1. Flandin conferred with M. providing for universal military the Treaty of Versailles service, which becomes effective Immediately, the decision thus re-Laval at 6 p.m. to-day,

It is premature to forecast the Iterating the country's objections attitude of the French to the Treaty of Versailles.

Govern-

action. Germany's

Opposition ment. Doubtless no decision Later. denounced the will be taken until after consulta- circles are of the opinion that if Germany has

Europe were united, Joint military clauses of the Treaty of tion with London and Rome.

ultimatum could be sent to Berlin, Versailles.

of Ger- In view of Germany's grave de- followed by occupation The denunciation was announc-

many, which would again prove sentatives In various foreign We are informed by the B.T.I. March 21st at 17.30 hours under Subed with breath-taking suddenness cislon France's diplomatic repro that agreements are but scraps of [ Ching Agents, Messrs. Inniss & Inspector R. J. Hunt for a gene of Propagand God lat foto capitala have been telegraphically paper. Europe, not being united,

and National En-

instructed και into immediate however, will probably find Riddle (China) Ltd., that following Inspection of equipment etc.. by the Company Commander, Dress-Blue on the continued successful opera-prmy Cap with White Cover, Belt ightenment) who precipitately contact with the Governments to peaceful settlement in a Pact of which they Dre accredited. Non-aggression with Germany. tion of the B.T.H. Diesel electric with Brace, Armlet with Badge, aummoned foreign correspondents

This seemingly protects Poland Reuter,

for the next atmosphere of

doende, but Op- ferry boat Electric Star, running Truncheon, "Pocket Policeman" and at 4.30 p.m., when the Propaganda dramatic tonacness, personally

position circles ask whothor this: between Hongkong and Kowloon, note book to be carried. The Equip Minister, in an their principals have received an mont Officer will make a point of being

read Herr Hitler's proclamation.

will not prove another scrap of] order for Diesel electric propulsion present.

United Press,

paper-Reuter. equipment for a larger double-ended ferry, for the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Co. operating In Sdyney Harbour.

Proclamation

Third Military Power

Paris, Mar, 16.

Britain Calm

It is officially stated that the Immediate creation of 摄 con- script army of 500.000 rivalling that of France, will make Ger-

London, Mar. 10, many the world's third milltary Authoritative circles in Great 'Britain take a nerlous view of the

but The Chamber's Nayal Commit-Gorman announcement,

35,000-ton super-cruisers.

sideration of the position by the Cabinet.-Reuter,

power.

no

with the main D, C, generator to-by the P. M. Kto one month's Elard obligations of the Treaty of Ver-tee have speeded up plans for two commont is made, pending a con-

a

of

Berlin, Mar. 17. Herr Hitler's proclamation to that the German prople claims whereas Germany has fulfilled the

anilles, other partners to the Troaty have not fulfilled their obligations. On the contrary, a number of States have Increased their armaments and Germany Is defenceless in the midat of highly armod nations.

M. Laval, is planning confer-

sia.United Press, ences with Britain, Italy and Itus-

Challenge to World

London, Mar, 10. A Government spokesman to- day declared, "Germany has creat- ed a new situation which is a direct challenge to the world."-- United Press.

Complete Surprise

Indian Company

R246 Commendation-Constablo Mohammed Unaf Khan is commended Police for by the Inspector General

the This Ferry will have electrical good work done in affecting propulsion equipment generally arrest of a Chinese male for larceny similar to the Electric Star com- in Shanghai Street on 31.1.35. The prising propulsion motors in series prisoner was subsequently sentenced gether with the B.T.H. patent Labour. Case No. 1844.

Inspection Parade-All ranks scheme of control known as the the Indian Company will parade at "Controlled Current" system which Central Police Station on Wednesday, electrically protects the propulsion March 20th, at 17.30 hours under Sub

Geneva Startled general equipment in all conceivable cir-Inspector R. J. Hunt for cumstances. An outstanding fea-inspection of equipment etc., by the

Genova, Mar. 16. Dress Blue

The proclamation calls Ger-

Genera was startled by the ture of this system is the complete Company Commander.

regard to many's activities in avoldence of relays and contactors; Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Bolt

with also the propelier speed and the Truncheon, "Pocket Policeman" and tion of German and other pro-

Brace, Armlet with Badge disarmament and says the reice- news from Germany,

It is feared that the situation direction of the ferry are both note-book to be carried. The Equip- directly controlled from the wheel-ment Officer will make a point of be-posals allowed the deduction that may be gravely compromised and house. Thus Instantaneous reping present.

the disposition for fulalment of a storm of hostility and criticism the Versailles disarmament pro- aroused that will make the pos Flying Squad ponse without any time-lag what-

European understanding ever is obtained and the reversal of

more remote than ever. the driving motors from "Full Instructional Patrol-The instruc-visions by other parties to the sible

treaty no longer existed.

At the same time it is felt that Therefore, the Germany Govern-

decision meana Ahead" to "Full Astern" is carried tional patrol for members of the Ply-

He is now consulting with the de facto situation only slightly out without any risk of dangerous Squad will take place on Friday, current surges. The risk of the March 29th. All members will fall in ment felt obliged to take, on ta the German

at 17.16 own responsibility, the necessary modified at the expense of the legal chief officials of the Foreign at Central Police Station

Office with, regard to Herr Hitler's human element is practically elimin-hours Dress-Blue Uniform, and measures to guarantee the ated by this system.

clusion of the state of defenceless-position. Cap with White Cover.

There is therefore, no desire to proclamation, concerning which B.T.H. Important

ness of Germany. contracts

view the situation too tragically-Sir John received a dispatch from British Ambassador in Berlin. the Emergency Unit Reserve secured this year (1935) to date in-

Reuter.

It is understood that Herr Hit- clude a 75,000 K.W. turbo-Biterna- Riot Drill.-A Rlot Drill will be

ler told the Ambassador that M. tor for the County of London Bark-parried out by members of the

Flandin's declaration in the Cham- ing Station, this being the third Emergency Unit Reserve on Friday,

ber yesterday was the reason for set ordered from B.TH. for this March 22nd. Members will parade

conscription in Germany. station, a 50,000 K.W. set for the outside Queen's Pier at 17.20 hours Kearsley station of the Lancashire sharp. Dress-optional..

D. L. KING. Electric Power Co., the alternator

D. S. P. (R). being wound for 33,000 volts and a 30,000 K.W. turbo-alternator for

I

the Spondon station of the Derby & Moslems in Hongkong celebrated Notta Electric Power Co. All these Eid-ul-arha (1953) yesterday in the equipments will be manufactured usual manner. A special service was at Rugby.

held at the Mosque in Shelley Street usual morning, and the in the Festivities were carried out during the dny.

con-

for ac-

Italy Not Surprised

Rome, Mar. 16. Official quarters decline to com- ment at present on the German announcement, but unofficially it is stated that it was not unexpect- ed.

London, Mar. 17. Sir John Simon returned to Lon- don at 10 o'clock last night from South Wales where he had been visiting his constituency.

Russia's Big Army After referring to Germany's proposals for Non-Aggression Pacts, and the assurance

given that Germany will raise no more

The German Foreign Minister territorial demands against France

informed the Ambassador that after the Saar settlement, the pro

Germany's armed forces under clamation refers to the creation

conscription would have 1 of a Soviet army of 960,000 men

It is stated that this is the rea-strength of 500,000 effectives (the and the French decision to in- troduce two-year military service. on why the Italian Government, French muximum number is 400,-

Therefore, the German Govern-has been so anxious to try to bring 000).

the European The German announcement.com. ment feels it impossible, not to back Germany to

circle of nations.

pletely surprised foreign diploma- take necessary measures

The opinion is that Senor Benitotic circles in London. There curity of the Reich or to conceal Mussolini's recent announcement much comment on the significance them from the knowledge of the that Italy will be able to put 7 of the fasue of the proclamation Midshipman Peter Halsey, of II.M.S.world,

The proclamation was in com- 900,000 to 8,000,000 men in the on the eve of the visit of Sir John PRICES

Adventure, was seriously injured in the head at the week-end when in pliance with the request for clari- field was prompted by the pos- Simon and Capt. Anthony Eden to Messrs. Benjamin and Potts have attempting to board a moving tram fleation of Germany's intentions,ility of danger from Germany Berlin and Moscow for converan- tions, one of the main objects of in Morrison Hill Rond, he slipped and made in Mr. Baldwin's speech on received the following Straits

which is an endeavour to arrive Cur- from struck his head on the ground in fall: October 28, 1934 and to give the (buyers) rency quotations Singapore to-day for raw rubber:ing. lle was admitted to the Rayal German people the conviction and

18 down et. Naval Hospital.

other nations the knowledge that 10% down 1%

honour the preservation of the down 1

and security of Grmany had been on re-intrusted the German tact with the British and French rights during the recent negotia-

nation's own strength.

Governments with regard to contions in which Germay, it la Un

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Italy's Standpoint

1s

at an agreement to replace Arti Rome, Mar-16.cle V of the Treaty of Versailles: It is officially stated that the Attention is also drawn to Ger- ол equality Government is maintaining con-many's insistence

In order to remove assertions scription In Germany and Italy derstood, claimed the right to an that the German people were will make its standpoint known army of 300,000 equal to that of atriving for military dominance in subsequently-Reuter.

Belgium's Reactions

Europe, Germany, gives Kn 48- Rurance of her determination never to go beyond the preserva-

Brussela, Mar. 16. tion of German honour and ber- The Premier (Comte de Ero- ty or to make German

re-arma-queville) and the Foreign Minis- ment an incitement for a belter (M. Henri Jaspar) left for ligerent attack, but exclusively Paris this afternoon as soon a for defence, and thus for the pre- they heard of news of conscrip- servation of peace. Reuter. tion in Germany.--Reuter..

are

Proclamation Cheered

France.

It was pointed out that Germany had not only ridden through the Treaty of Versailles but had also materially departed from the baals negotiations.—~ of the recent Reuter.

of

Cabinet Members to Meet

London, Mar. 16. The Armaments Sub-Committee Soviet Comment

of the Cabinet, which includes Mr. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Minis Berlin, Mar. 16.

Moscow, Mar, 17.

ter), Mr. Stanley Baldwin (Pre- Wild cheering by a huge nsaem-

The Soviet Press receives thesident of the Council). Ministers bly of Nazia in the Sports Palace Gerams action with headlines, for

for Defence and Services and greeted the reading of the pro- example, "Germany Shatters Ver-

Secretaries State for the Clamation by Dr. Goebbels,

snilles Treaty."

Dominiona and the Colonies, will After the reading Dr. Goebbels Izvestia and Pravda, ometal or suld, "Thus the dent of the Wargans of the Soviet Government, meet on Sunday afternoon to.con- asked The question is being honoured and the living make no comment, but another sider Herr Hitler's declaration. guaranteed security in future." paper for Industrialisation, says the whether Sir John Simon's visit to Dr. Goebbels added that "In this significance of the German, move Berlin will be postponed: but it hour we bow before the greatness cannot be over-estimated). of the Fatherland. Long live our

Fasciat Germany, says the jour-is pointed out that a postponement Lender!"

nal, las torn off its mask as regards will affect Capt. Anthony Eden's It is also pointed out that the ed and then the National anthem armaments. It says the streng ending of the Disarmament clause Cheers in the Assembly follow-the German allegation of Russian visit to Moscow and Warsaw. "Deutschland ueber Alles" and the thening of Russian forces was call-

Weasel song were_sung,

ed for by the fact that the Nazis of the Versailles Treaty was en- ollowing the singing, Dr. Goeb- were in power and itler's book visaged in the Anglo-French com- bels was asked to convey to Herr announced that War against the unique of March 2, which made Hitler their gratitude and loyalty. Soviet was the foundation of his -Reuter.

French Attack Resented

London, Mar. 16.

policy.

it plain that the British and French Governments desire a sys-

The paper asks, "Will this robertem of security pacts which would up English and other circles who replace Part V of the Treaty.

The B. B. C. foreign affairs com- cherish the illusion that if Ger- The vehement attack made laat many's military expansion is direct mentator, broadcasting last even- night by M. Flandin and othered towards the East they willing, suggested that one leaders in the French Chamber on succeed in preserving peace in the Germany's re-armament has aruus -

..

German

West?"-Reuter.

on

reason

she would be asked to stabilisa for the German decision was that

was deter armaments and alie mined to achieve the highest oficial level possible in advance of the negotiations.

The Sunday Timea political cor- reapondent is of the opinion that the French Military Service Billi was the occasion rather than the cause for the German decision and that conscription has been intend- ed for some time past.

Most of the newspapers receive the docision very calmly.

ed resentment in tho

Polish Re-Action press.

Among the striking statements

Warsaw, Mar, 17. Germany's netion has created uttered by M. Flandin, was this:

"On opening their newspapers little excitement in Polish poll that tical circles where it is consider people abroad must know France has stiffened in an efforted to be the logical sequence of worthy of her glorious past and developments beginning with the that she is once more the Franco Franco-British declaration

and February 3, of the mobilisation of 1914 the France of Verdun."

It is pointed out that the do- Typical headlines in the Berlin claration referred to the an- press are, "France Deals Fatal nulment of the military clauses The Sunday Dispatch, In a leader Blow to Disarmament Policy," in the Veranilles Treaty and Herr headed "Keep Calm says that' be- "France the Grave-digger of Dis- Hitler's tradition has always been tween Germany's official Army and with a hor unofficial Army,.of which the armament," and "The End of Dis to present the Powers

fait accompli

world has long been aware, there. armament."

It la belloved that the Powers is little practical difference. will find a means to legalise ) Router,

The leading Nazi journal, the Voalkischer "Beobachter, writes

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