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EUROPE TENSION REVIVED

GERMANY MAY BAULK ACCORD

HITLER REITERATES

STATES

BRITISH POLICY

EDEN EXAMINES¬ EUROPE CRISIS

EQUALITY DEMAND NEXT MOVE IS

GERMANY'S

London, March 20.

The and Dominions"

NEW FORMULA

FOR PEACE

LOCARNO POWERS STATE TERMS

FOREIGN TROOPS WILLeric of the House of Com INTERNATIONAL FORCE

NOT BE WELCOMED

mons were crowded to-day and there was was an unusually large attendance in the House, when the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, rose to make a brief. statement on the recent negotiations in International London.

BERLIN, MAR. 20. THE EUROPEAN POLÍTICAL SITUATION SINCE NOON TO-DAY HAS SUDDENLY BECOME CONSIDERABLY 'AGGRAVATED, FOLLOWING He announced the agreement with France, Belgium and Italy with regard THE CLOSER PERUSAL IN HIGH PLACES OF THE to the proposals which will be sub- LOCARNO POWERS' NEW PEACE 'MEMORAN-mitted to the League Council, whose

DUM, ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS

task of pronouncing whether Germany IN THE had unilaterally repudiated the WILHELMSTRASSE WHO WERE INTERVIEWED Locarno Treaty was comparatively

Rimpic. TO-NIGHT.

THEY ADDED THAT THE WORDING OF THE DOCUMENT WAS STRONGLY REMINISCENT OF THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES AND IT CERTAIN- LY WAS NOT A BRIDGE LEADING TO A GREAT PEACE PLAN.

It was highly desirable that Germany should be represented at the grave deliberations in London and have an opportunity of stating her case on equal terms, before the vote |~ taken. It is anticipated, ho said, that the next Council meeting will be held on Monday whom there would also be a meeting of the Com- mittee of Thirteen, which would con-

Hitler's Promise

Although Chancellor Adolf Hitler of

The Locarno Powers' memorandum, reported insider the Italian and Ethiopian replies detail in earlier despatches, is mainly concerned with to the proposed peace negotiations. the maintenance of the status quo in Western Europe while new peace pacts are being designed, and suggests the creation of a new demilitarised zone in Germany to be policed by British and Italian troops.-Reuter.

GERMAN REACTION

Berlin, Mar. 20,

Germany had given expression of his willingness not to increase his troops

in the Rhineland, this was insufflelent to enable much-progress to be made

settling that difficult problem.

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Germany had been invited to refer the Franco-Soviet Pact to the Hague Court, and it was also proposed, with the assent of the Governments concerned, 'that

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The first impressioris on the London proposals are far from picasant. The question is asked how the Hague Court cantonal police force, including detach- decido a malter already pre-judged by the League Council resolution concerning the German breach.

It is beld that the demilitarised zone plan does not conform to the principles of mutual equality. German public opinion will never understand the suggestion that foreign troops should be quartered on German soil.

Anxiety is felt as to whether the proposed. International Conference will not be overloaded with a quantity of plans and proposals and drag on interminably over old ground.

Herr Hitler is likely to reply to the White Paper in a speech at Ham- burg to-night-Reuter.

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Belgian View

Brussels, Mar. 20.

M. Van Zeeland, Foreign Minister,

FLANDIN EXPLORES CRISIS

in a statement on the Locarno pro- REASSURES FRENCH

posals in the Chamber, declared that

* risks of war would disappear if Ger-

many accepts the proposals,

Ho expressed the opinion that Ger- mans will be divided, among them- selves if the proposals are refused.— Router.

Italian Attitude

Rome, Mar. 20.

CHAMBER

MODERATION

PRESERVED

Paris, Mar. 20. Simultaneously with Mr. Anthony The Italian Government in study Eden's speech in the London House ing the proposals relating to German of Commons, the French Foreign infraction of the Locarno Pact, but Minister, M. Pierre Flandin, ex-

Hamburg, Mar. 20.

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FRANCE TAKING

PRECAUTIONS

Defence Forces May Require Funds

Paris, Mar. 20.

TO POLICE RHINE

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH”)

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Talographic Messages

· 1894, Received, Mar, 21, 7530 am.)

Ordinance,

London, March 20. The Locarno Powers have stated to Germany the terms upon which they are prepared to negotiate for a new security system in Europe and the main feature of the proposals is that a demilitarised zone be created on the German side of the Franco-Belgian frontiers which will be policed by British and Italian troops.

A White Paper was issued revealing that the Locarno Powers had agreed to ask the League of Nations Council to, convoke an international conference for the further discussion on plans for the safeguarding of peace.

The White Paper proposes, firstly, to submit the Franco- Soviot Pact to the World Court at the Hague; secondly, that Germany create a demilitarised zone twelve and a half miles wide along the entire length of the French and Belgian frontiers, to be occupied by British and Italian detachments; thirdly, that Germany pledge herself not to build fortifications, assemble troops or increase the present number of troops in the old demilitarised zone; fourthly, that an international commission execute the above programme; fifthly that the General Staffs of Great Britain, France and Belgium agree on mutual future action; and sixthly, that Germany must accept all the conditions proliminary to negotiations for a new Rhineland status.

If Germany Rejects

In the event of Germany rejecting the plan, the White Paper contem- plates the following course of action: Firstly, that Great Britain and Italy should confirm their promise under the Locarno Pact to give im- mediate aid to Belgium or France in the event of an attack; secondly, that Britain should consult with France and Belgium Immediately; thirdly, that

Britain, France and Belgium ex- chango reciprocal assurances of ald against M.

unprovoked- Regression; fourthly, that Britain should conyoko conversations of the General Staffs of France and Britain; and fifthly, that Britain, Belgium and Franco approach the Lengue Commail to ask for recommandations for the establishment of international law United Press.

In the Chamber, on a de- bate ori a Bill to facilitate short-term borrowing, the Finance Minister, Regnier, stated that un- expected events had occurred.

added:

The Minister "After you adjourn, I might have to meet demands from the Ministries of War. Marine, Air and even the Civil Departments. If the situation improves three weeks hence, I might be able to consider a long-term Loan Bill. The Bill was approved by 402 votes to 4:

Renter Special.

Detailed Proposals

MILLIONS LOST IN U.S. FLOOD

PENNSYLVANIA IS HARDEST HIT

THREATS OF FAMINE

Now York, Mar, 20. The flood waters of the Potomac and many other rivers are- roceding, revealing a catastrophic sceno of do-i solation.

London, Mar. 20. The White Paper containing the Locarno Powers" agreement was tabled in Parliament this afternoon. It is

The damage from the floods in divided into two parts, the first deal twelve states is estimated to amount ing with measures arising out of the to

$300,000,000, $100,000,000 Infringement of their treaty, the which is in western Pennsylvania. second providing the framework for ultimate international conferences.

Part One, after affirming the in-

af

Famine and dirense are threaten- Ing the affected areas.

There are pitiful scenes In the

Ricketts Back In Ethiopia

The above picture, taken from the s.s. Luchow, commanded by Captain

Harris-Walker, gives a vivid impro ssion, of the Aretle conditions at

Tientsin recently.

FORECASTS END

OF FIGHTING

FLANDIN'S SPEECH

CAUSES SURPRISE

Paris, Mar. 20.

Speaking to the Chamber of Deputies to-day, M. Pierre Flandin, the French Foreign Minister, forecasted the cessation of hostilities between Italy and Ethiopia and the raising of sanctions.

to prepare for the restoration of He said: "I have endeavoured

the Stresa front, which ought now to be realised, thanks to the open- ing of peace negotiations which I succeeded in arranging ut Geneva recently, and which in our opinion ought to entall the rapid and atmultaneous suspension of hosti- litles and sanctions.”

Authoritative. French quarters stress the importance of M. Flamin's statement in the Chamber.

But they declare it should be inter- preted as a purely French suggestion, made on the Foreign Minister's own Initiative with a view to cresting an utmosphère favourable to peace.— Reuter.

ITALY SURPRISED

Rome, Mar. 20. M. Pierre Flandin's statement with reference to the possibility of ces sation of Italo-Ethiopian, hostilities has caused surprise in unofficial cir cles.

PLANES "ATTACK" HONGKONG

COLONY DEFENCES-

TESTED

SPECTACULAR DISPLAY

Hongkong was treated last night to one of the most spectacular features of the defence manoeuvres at present proceeding.

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Aircraft carried out operations until about a.. this morning and acqrch- light batteries worked to, traco their It is pointed out that Italy is un-comings and goings under a cloudy likely to crass military operations | screen. In which the fliers could lose when her armies are advancing unless themselves when the necessity arose. her terms are accepted in advance. Thousands watched the display.

and their execution guaranteed. | Roof-tops were occupied until the last Reuter.

faint drone of aircraft motora died away and the beams of the military searchinglights faded.

Hongkong

Air Mail

Charges

ANNOUNCED

It la notified that letters and post- cards will be accepted at Hongkong for transmisalon by the Imperial Airways Mall Service to the destina- tions named and at the charges spock- led The charges are inclusivo of tho regular postage.

The postcards must be the standard

Royal Air Force planes returned to the attack this morning. At 6 o'clock the swelling roar of their motors warned the batteries which are defond- Ing the Colony that another bombing effort must be frustrated.

The exercises are continuing to-day and at some time within the next tow hours "enemy" foreon will

attempt a landing and will be met with the concentrated resistance of ull available dafouding troops.

Mechanising Cavalry

postcard on salo at Post Offices. The ITALIAN DOCTRINE

its attitude continues to be reserves pounded upon the critical European A

The view is held that Italian policy situation at the Inst meeting of the does not favour taking part in any Chamber of Deputies before themonts from the armies of the Locarno fringement of the Locarno Trenty by ravaged communities where thousands FULL DETAILS NOW agreement, or joint action in Ear dissolution of Farliament on the eve Treaty guarantor powers, should be Germany in reoccupying the Rhine are stunned by the realisation that opean affairs with countries applying of the general elections.

stationed, in a narrow zone to the land with troops, lays down that an. they have lost everything they sanction-Router's Bulletin Service, M. Flandin declared that after days cast of the Franco-German and Belgo- agreement shall be concluded. Immed-owned, their homes, their crops, their

of anguish the Government had German frontiers.

ately between the Locarno signatories' cattle, and those things which repre Hitler's Appeal brought about the consolidation of It was likewise proposed that Ger- General Staffs to arrange provisional sented a lifetime of hard work and

peace without abandoning the princip. many should undertake not to re measures for mutual assistance. patient saving-Router ples it had laid down from the first. Inforce the Rhineland troops already

Germany will be invited to abide "I need the German people behind There was no question of Inter- in the demilitarised zone. Germany me in the struggle for equality and national military police occupying was being naked not to proceed with by the decision of the Hague Court, Belgian fortifications in the Rhineland, while to which the Franco-Russian Pact's part of French_or against the encroachments of other territory, ho-asserted. That would be France and Belgium were undertaking sympatiblity with the Lecarne Treaty who again to-day treat us да

monstrous iniquity and the not to send further troops into the will be submitted. Measures are out- unequal nation," declared Herr Adolf A

frontier zonos. Hitler, Germany's Chancellor, in an gotiators would never accopt such Britain, maid Mr. Eden, was willing while the Hague Court is malding its lined to maintain order and socurity election speech before a great con-

a plan

The Foreign Minister asserted, to supply dotachments to an interna decision. course of 50,000 in enormous Hansa amid applause, that Anglo-French anal force, while Hall to-night.

reaffirming her These measures stipulate, firstly, relations and been strongthened as a Locarno obligations and arranging for that the status quo of the military "I pity the statesman who thinks result of the London conversations. contacts between the General Staffe forces in the Rhinelarki must be main- that "German - co-operation con He concluded expressing the

ope of the guarantor Powers, and France Lafued; secondly, that the status quo Inaugurated by now defamations of that the German Government world and Bolzium, in order to meet the must be maintained by Germany'

Slam. (Bangkok). Germany."

Addis Ababa, Mr. 20. take into account the gravity of what possibility of unprovoked aggression forces in the Rhineland, apart from-

Burma: (Rangoon) The Chancellor's apooch was had been done in the Rhineland, and

the Reichswehr; thirdly, that the The oil financler, Mr. Ricketts, tas India (Calcutta) Iran (Dexḥdad) Fair And Reasonable afatus quo regarding: fortifications arrived boro. He is believed to be sept (elm) ..... usually short and made no direct re-realise that the situation had been ference to decisions of the League ated with moderation. by the

must remain, and fourthly, that anfying to son the Emperor, at Dessiya. Faktion: (Oman) Mr. Eden described the Locarno interumtional force be despatched to. Counell and the Locarno Powers at Locarno signatories-Router.

In well-informed Ethiopian cireles, Grace (Athens) Powers' proposals as fair and reason the eastern Franco-Belgian frontiers Mr. Ricketts is believed to be charged Fran Tarie) Italy. (Drindisi) London-Router.

abin - It was very reasonable to ask facing Germany to occupy a twenty with a diplommtle mission, following Europe Other Countrie Germany to make a contribution to the lometre strip. altuation which her action had createRES

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London, Gfar. 20,"

HAUPTMANN EXECUTION

Trenton (N. J.), Mar: 20,

air mail for each country will be landed at the place named In brackets.

BELIEVED TO BE ON DIPLOMATIC TASK (Penang)

Baden

Taurasyika

his recent visit to Rome,

The Government has ordered all Kays ed, particularly in view of the modern-International Commission

officials to maintain total silence on Uganda Hon displayed by France and Belgium,

political questions All Ethiopian Northern Rhodes It is learned authoritatively in Bri- The execution of Bruno Haupt-It was proposed that the fire signs to The Fifth point is that an interna-transgressors, of this order wil be southern Aboderia tish circles that only a small force in mann, convicted for the murder of forios of the Locarno, Treaty negotiato tional commission: supervises these subject to corporal punishment, whiles Doula Afric contemplated under the proposed), the Lindbergh baby, "has been fixed on the basis of the sei ára, properála TOOKSUTOM

all Europeana - disobeying the in Orst BritainLooden) neutral sono policing achome-Reu-forth the evening of March) $1,22] in the Gherman momor lachim besides -. 12. Germany. Mavors to the fore-structions will be expelled Reuter et al 10 Darwin tor's Bulletin, Service.

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