1936-04-02 — Page 19

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1986.

GERMAN PEACE TERMS

(Cantinued from Page 1)

CORRESPONDENCE

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Interport Machine Gun Matches

(To The Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph.)

First, a period in which the atmos shall pledge themselves to see that In Germany caused by the occupationphere can be gradually calmed, before in the education of the young of both atucidation of proceduro la countries, as well as in the pubilca- of the Rhineland.

attempted and before any negotiation of papers or books, everything will be avoided which might be cal Bocend, a period for actual negoculated to polson the relationship be- tiations for securing the peace of tween the two countries, and shall agree to establish at the headquarters

Str. The silly season has com- of the League of Nations a joint ments can submit all complaints; what does it matter so long na fu Sixteenthly, Germany and France draws attention to our Volun- shall undertake to railty agreements

tecra? by meann of plebiscites of both nations;

German Government must answer by Bird, a later period for dealing.commission to which the two Govora-menced, early this year. Still,

If the British Government now tions are undertaken; declared there was no question of a dlcisted treaty of Locarno, the asking, "Was there, or would there ever be, a grónt nation which volun- tarily and without outside pressure ronounced or would renounce its sovereign rights of defending its own frontiers?"

Nevertheless, the German nation tolerated such a situation for woven- teen years and as lato as May 21, 1035, the Gorman Chancellor had declared the German Government re- garded the demilitarised zone sa tho most onerous contribution of a sove reign state to the pacification of Europe; and the Government of the Reich would observe all obligations of Locarno as long as the other

with desirable

supplements to the work of peace in Europe which can- not and should not be exactly deter mined or limited with regard to con- bents or scope from the very begin- ning. Such questions would come under various hoadings, such as dis- |· armament and economics,

Peace Plan

The German Government propones the following peace plan:

First, in order to give future agree ments to ensure the pence of Europe a character of inviolable

treaties,

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Your correspondent is to, ba congratulated on being able to Extending Treaties point out several inaccuracies Seventeenthly, Germany a willingng the American Company of

which appear in the picture show-at to enter into communication with states on her south-eastern and north-the Shanghai Volunteer Corps in cantern frontiers with a view to in action during recent manoeuvros.

conclude non- viting them directly

After all, I think it unwise to aggressive pacts;

assume, because the picture was 6.30-7 p.m. Dance Music. Germany willing

7-7.13 p.m. Five French Songs Cathy Gerlof Nations to wrongly described, that American by Claire Czolza (Mezzo Soprano) re-enter

1. Sarabande (Roussel); 2. Ariettes the proposed agreements. At the ame time, the German Government No one

supposes for a moment Sirones (Honegger), Berceuse de la expresses again the expectation that that when the photograph WRA

Sirene (Honegger): 4. within a reasonable time by means taken that such Π

misleading Separes (Roussel). of friendly negotiation, the question | description would accompany the of colonial equality of rights and the print. In fact, I feel suro that separation of the League Covenant

were just those portrayed from the Treaty of Versailles, will be cleared upt

amused as was your correspon- dent.

parties to the treaty were willing to nations participating in negotiations mediately or after the conclusion of have been indifferently trained. Oublices (Debussy); 3. Channon des

keep it

Locarno Destroyed The German Government's note of March 24 draw attention to the Franco-Soviet milltary treaty, which had deprived the Locarno Treaty of its Jegal, and especially its political.bania, and thus of the conditions for its existence.

network

do so only on an entirely equal foot ing, na equally esteemal members;

Secondly, in order to abbreviate as far as

possible the period of uncer- tainty in economic interests of Eur- opean nation, the German Government proposes a limit of four marths for the first period (mentioned earlier) up to the time of signature of non- aggression pacts, thus

rovering guaranteed European peace;

n

It was superfluous to re-enter in

Thirdly, the German Government detailed discussion of the point, be- gives the assurance that it will not cause undoubtedly the tendency to in any way reinforce its troops in the involve Europe in

of Rhineland during this period, provid- military alliances was contrary to ing the Belgian and. French Govern- the spirit and sense of an establishments net similarly; ment of a real community of nations, Fourthly, the German Government The danger was increasing that from gives assurance that it will not more thi general entanglement of military during this period troops at present alliances a situation would ariko

in the Rhineland closer to the French similar to that to which was principal- or Belgian frontiers;

due the outbreak of the world's

Fifthly, the frightful most senseless most war. It was now

now within the

iy

and

of a single Government prevent

Auch

to

a development, originated by certain powers. But it was the duty of every Government within the limits of its own sovereign power to guard itself against those surprises

which might arise from such im- penetrable European military and Cabinet policies.

Government

Sixthly, it is proposed that Ger- many, Belgium and France shall ench be entitled to send representatives to

this cuminisston.

Nineteenthly, Germany proposes the constitution of an international court Of course, the team was not in of arbitration which will have com÷faction; nor is the weapon a Lewis petence in respect to the observance

gun. It was also unfortunato of agreements, and whose decisions

that the Barr and Stroud case will bind all parties.

was lying in the immediate fore ground. As ull good machine gunners know, it ought to have been suspended from the nock of the individual detailed to ranges.

Arms Problem

We

Amoureux

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After the conclusion of the great work of securing Furopean peace, the German Government considers that it is urgently necessary to endeavour by practical measures, to attempt to Lack of detail in the picture proposes the establishment of a com-chements, which would mean not about the Condenser Can but an competition in does not permit one to be definite mission composed of representatives merely alleviation of the financial and the Condenser Tube in in evid of the two guarantor Locarno powers, economie position of the nations, but,ence, one naturally aagumes that England and Italy, and disinterested above all, a psychological detente. third neutral power to arantee But it has no faith in an attempt the Can is also a regular part of these assurances to be given by both to nchlove parties;

universal settlements, the equipment. which would be doomed to fallure In the pust

have been from the outset. On the other hand, favoured with similarly mislead- it believes that if negotiations are ing pictures taken while our own held and results achieved In the Volunteers were in Camp at Fan- sphere of limitation of naval arma-ing. Let us therefore he charit- ments, these can have a stimulating

able. After all, our friends effect.

The Germon Government there-North may not be such dude,

proposes that conferences, be

test of good ultimate clearly defined objective and pro-accuracy poses, as the immediate practical Rather does it te in having

of placing the team. task of these conferences:

thorough

of knowledge

tho (1) Prohibition of dropping poison their willingnem gus and incentllary bombs;

mechanism, of the gun and the (2) Prohibition of dropping bombs guta to keep firing with accuracy to make investigations through the of any kind in open localities outside at an advancing enemy. Anglo-Italian military attackes and the range of medium and

henvy

Nevertheless this correspon- report

tort thereon to the powers per-artillery on the fighting frants;

dence may yet bear fruit. War ticipating:

(3) Prohibition of bombardment by long-range guns of towns over 20 plans permitting, I look forward kilometres from the battle zone:

to machine gun matches between (4) Abolition and prohibition ofthe two Ports. While construction of tanks of the heaviest McSporram, I would like to bet

that our American friends

Rights of Disputants

If Germany, Belgium or France

fore

The

tion.

oert.

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8.22-8.35 p.m. Plano Recital by Ronald Gourley,

Medleys Nos. 1 and 2.

8.35-9 p.m. Military Band Music, Galliwog's Cake Walk ("The Child-

the Tumblers ("Snow Maiden") Rimsky-Korsakov); Tilworth Tattoo, 1934.

No Longer Bound The German Government, therefore, declared itself no longer bound by the think they can point to any change convened in the future, each with one machine gun work lies not in the ren's Corner") (Debussy); Dance of Locarno Pact and had restored the sovereignty of the Reich over the ratire territory of the Reich,

The German Government was not

in the military situation within the four month period, they are entitled to inform the Commission.

Seventhly.

to submit the ensure France must deciaro Belgium and -in adopted for the security of the in such case to permit the Commission:

it had

eich, which involves only German territory and menaces nolly, to the appreciation of a body which, in the most favourable case, was only able to judge the legal and not the political aspects of the measure. This was all the truer, inasmuch as the League Council had already arrived at decision prejudicing a legal Judgment,

The German Gover

Government was fur

fur: ther convinced that such a verdict not positively contribute to

couk!

not 1

Eighthly, Germany, Belgium and France shalt give assurance that they will give the fullest consideration to objections arising therefrom;

Ninthly, the German Government is types; willing, on

(L basis of complete (5) Abolition and prohibition of Shanghai will be able to give a to agree with reciprocity,

its two construction of artillery of

the good à count of themselves should western neighbours to any military heaviest, calibre,

such an occasion arise. German western

a constructive solution of the question limitation on the

soution

af European security, but was rather frontier calculated to make such a more dimeult, if not to prevent itTenthly, Germany, Belgium and

Powers

French

of

Eleventhly. Britain and Italy should sign this pact as guarantor powers;

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HEAVY BATTLE

LOSSES

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(Continued from Page 1.)

Church of St. Xavier were also badly

damaged.

The number of casualties was for- tunately small, as the town Was evacuated before the raid.

In conclusion, 1 feel certain that your readers will join me in As soon as the possibilities for fur-congratulating No. 3 Company France. anti the two guarantor ther limitation of armaments emerge.K.V.D.C. It is a e, on this point as well am.

powers, shall agree to

comfort to enter into discussions under the leadership of frein such discussions and agree know that these men-the on others in the Locarna

first ments, they should be utilised. The огоровдія which without exception the British Government immediately, German Government is prepared tone of the Colony's defence-do were unilaterally onerous to Germany, or at the latest, after the

accede to every such settlement as not expose themselves in the field. election, for the conclusion the German Government cannut see

far as they are valid internationally.

EX-VOLUNTEER. any advantageous contribution for a twenty five year non-aggression or The Government believes that it ruly brand constructive solution of scurity pact between France and only a first-step is taken on the road

On the point whether Harrar ix" an r the question of European security, Belgium on the one hand und Ger

to disarmament, this would have an

open town, Mr. Eden anld the but elements of discrimination against

many on the other;

enormous effect in the relationships a great nation, which would make any

betwen nations and thus on the re- Committee of the Sailors' & Soldiers Italian sources, that

Sir, The President and General Abyssinian Government had fasued a

communique denying the permanent peace questionable,

turn of confidence which is a prior Home beg to make the following parations had been made in town.

reports from military pro- condition for the development of statement of proceeds from the con- Extending Treaties trade and prosperity,

Pressed in supplementary questions The German Government is pre-]

cert kindly given by the Hongkong by Opposition members, who referred to render military assistance arise as clusion of political, treaties, to ex- Wednesday March 26 at the Sailora

Twelfthly, should special obligations pared, immediately after the on-singers (under the leadership of to the increasing public indignation

Anderson Miller. L.R.A.M.)

at the reports of bombing and the result of these security agreements, change views on economic problems

use of poison gas in Abyssinia, to Germany would be willing to assume with the other countries concerned, Soldiers'

Home

c. Sir Themes

say what steps" the Government pro- such obligations;

in the spirit of the proposals, and to this ocasion to make a special dom-House

K.B.E

C.M.G, also chose posed to take, Mr. Eden reminded the contribute everything in its power to tion to the Home of $300, for the re-

the Government- were improve the economie situation of novation of one billiard table. Sir the war in East Africa and

anxious as anyone to see an end to Europe and the world.

the The reply concludes with a

William Hornell on the same occasion miserable suffering consequent on it. ident belief that the above pence cost of renovating another billiard sired that the task of the

promised to bear a

a third part of the He repeated that the Government de- plan will clear the way to recon-

League struction of a new Europe, on a bass table, The Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck Committee of thirteen should be pur-

would of mutual respect and confidence who would care, singly or together. British Wireless.

be glad to learn of any friends sued

A3 speedily

possible. between severeign States.-Reuter.

to subscribe the remaining two thirds (viz $200) of this cost. Sales of tickets Donations

Germany Must Decline The German Government must de- cling all proposals which impose one sided burdens upon Gerinany, and therefore discriminate against her.

Germany has no intention of ever attacking France or Belgium, and in view of France's colossal armanients and enormous

fortresses

on her eastern frontier it was well known that such an attack would be senseless from a purely military point of view alone.

Thirteenthly, the German Govern ment repeats its proposal for the conclusion of an air pact to supple- ment and reinforce these agreements; Fourteenthly, Germany repeats that should the Netherlands desire they should be included in n western Euro- pean security agreement;

Fifteenthly, Germany and France

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For these reasons, also, the desire of the French Government for im mediate General Staff discussions was imcomprehensible to the German Government, which would regard it DAY BY only as seriously prejudicial if arrangements between the General

ALL MEN ARE LIABLE TO EAN: BUT Staffs were reached before the con- PRUDENT AND HAPPY 19 THAT MAN Sir William Shenton are giving him Some Chinese friends of the Hon. clusion of new security pacts.

Germany is of the opinion that WHO DOES NOT PERMIST IN HIS MIS-a farewell Tea Party at the Hongkong

TAKES.Sophocles,

military co-operation

on

arrangements

Sir

should only occur as a result of poli- tical obligations of the five Locarno

The Canossian Institute (Italian Powers to render assistance, and Convent) has then only

received from strictly reciprocal Robert Ho Tung a cheque for $100 grounds. It belloves further that in

As a contribution to the Convent for order to arrive at an easter solution

expenses in connection with the recent of the present complex problems, commemoration and Jubilee functions, these must be appropriately divided up according to the aims in vlow.

Fundamental Questions

They must then put the following fundamental questions:

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On a charge of uttering and pos His Excellency the Governor, Sir session of two forged $10 bank notes Andrew Caldecott, is holding a sinall of the Chartered Bank of India, Investiture at noon on Thursday, Australia and China, a widow, Chan April 8, at Government House when Chung, aged 33 years, was remanded

Is the goal of European diplomacy Paymaster-Commander E. A. Jolley until to-morrow, when she appeared

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Sir,--All who desire to join the those with more or less rights,

complainant was Tang Fo, master of with me at once, because on the com honourable or dishonourable nations,

a grocery shop at 2 Lower free ar fettered peoples? Is this Mohamed Ramzan, 36, of India, wax Street. Mr. J. M. plutter pletion of the rebuilding of the new Hongkong. system, to bo mafitalnod and con- committed to the flouse of Detention Chartered Bank, deposed that the Trafalgar Square, in a few months premises in Northumberland Avenue, inued in some new form or with pending his repatriation when he ap. notes were forgeries and could de-time, the payment of the entrance doe modifications? Or are the Govern peared before Mr. S. F. Balfour at ceive Ignorant people of the poorer of one guinea, which has been ter monts of Europe going to try to the Central Police Court this morning, clase. Sergeant T. R. Hunter prose porarily suspended, will once more achleve at all costs a really con- charged with being a vagrant. De cuted. structive situation between the tective Sergeant P. H. Loughlin. cold

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Police appeared before Mr Maofairen at home on deave, have an excellent Getting Up Nights, Lax Fains. Nerrocena tive ono; and Germany makes this declaration with the most profound at the Central Magistracy this morn and admitted having stowed away on where hoard and lodging can be obtching, Smartina .possible conviction and with the ing when Lui Lung, 32, unemployed, the s.s. Hi Bang from Sandakan. Ittained and where they have the use Virour by Doctor's new diacovery called whole weight of sincere will and pleaded guilty to stealing an opium was rated that the steamer loft of an unique Empire Library, contain- Cretax). (Bloater). yearning of a people belind it.

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