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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1937.

SPARE MOMENT PAGE

MEN AND THINGS ABROAD

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UMOUR has been busy for a long tinio now with the idea of solving Germany's "colonial problem" by the transference of Portugal's colonial Empire-or part of it.

The suggestion is that technically there ahould be no change of sovereignty. Portu- gal would case her West African territory of Angola to Germany for a long period on a commercial basis-receiving a yearly rent, either in money or goods.

The greater efficiency of German admini- stration and economic exploitation would, it is reckoned, 'enable the new occupier to pay a reasonable rent without difficulty. and at the same time run the colony on a It is an ingenious enough paying basis.

idea; but whether Portugal would be willing, or could be persuaded, to part with some of the remnants of her once great Empire remains to be seen.

Nor is there much indication whether Angoin~with "possibly Northern Mozambique thrown in would satisfy the German "colonial claim."

But the idea is certainly being carefully thought over-though it is not yet. I believe, anywhere, technically "under discussion."

Anyway, in its suggested form it would be free from the indecent cynicism of the pre-war Anglo- German secret deals for the par- tition of the Portuguese colonies.

It

Thirty Years Ago THAT is not a pretty story.

alarted right back in 1898.

more colonics, Germany wanted Chamberlain wanted to isolate the Boers: he wanted Delagon Bay for a base in the coming war, also he Hankered after a German alliance which would make it coster to oppose France in West Africa and Russia in East Asia.

So a secret bargain, was struck by which, as soon as Portugal had to get An International loan. Germany and Britain would provide it, take over her colonies as security, and divide them according to schedule.

Germany, as part of the bargain, was to leave Kruger in the lurch when That was the only the time came. part of the whole agreement which was carried out. The Boers were faith- fully betrayed.

The alliance never came off: the Kalser and Salisbury were both dead against it. Nor did Portugal go'con- veniently bankrupt as hind been antici -pated.

But having signed a treaty with Germany behind the backs of the Portuguese, "H. M. " proceeded to aign a treaty with Portugal behind the backs of the Germans.

Qer- Having secretly agreed with many to partition the colonies, they

by

W. N. EWER

secretly agreed with Portugal to guar- anter their integrity.

A nasty business, which the Ger mans never forgot.

Drift

HOWEVER, thirteen years later the

whole plan was brought up again in the hope that it might form the basis of an Anglo-German agreement.

The Kaiser did not like the idea.. I want no colonial presents from England at others' expense," he com mented

But he was persuaded by Bethmann Hollweg. Grey. Haldane, Harcourt on the one side, Metternich, Kühlmann, the Marschall and Lichnowsky on other, did negotiate a new deal.

It gave Germany a little more terri- tory than the '98 schedule. And it put the whole thing into operation in ctr- cumstances far easier to arrange than a Portuguese bankruptcy.

The new treaty was initialled on October 20, 1813. There was some final trouble about publication. But at lasÈ Lichnowaky was told that he could see Grey and arrange the date of signature.

That instruction reached him July 20, 19141

on

Genera Myth ONE of the illusions which deceived

the founders of the Lenguo was and that Switzerland in general, Geneva in particular, was # free country. That was one of the reasons · for the choice of the "seat of the Lengue."

Meanwhile, the men who do the work in Angola have no say in

their country's future.

cerned. There have been troubles enough in the past.

The Geneva authorities—to take a few personal cases-hinted at expelling me in the enrly days of the DisarmA - ment Conference because I showed up very unsavoury scandal in which they were involved, and which (had it KOTIN on might have grievously damaged the Conference,

They threatened to expel Robert Dell, of the "Manchester Guardian." because of his outspoken comments on the shootings in November, 1032.

And every resident correspondent was warned, before Bwitzerland went off gold, that he would be in danger if he dared to hint that she might do 80.

"Over the Edge

BUT in the case of Carlo a Prato they have gone right over the edge.

A Prato is one of the foremost of tho Geneva "Journalist corps." He has, in the past, been correspondent of the "Daily Herald." of the New York "Times" of the "Paris-Midi." of a number of `leading papers. He has been a member of the Committee of the Association of Journalista Ac- credited to the League.

He is now Assistant Edtior of the "Journal des Nations"-a paper 1 valuable to every delegation.

But he is guilty. in Genovese eyes, of two crianca. He is an anti-Fasciat Italian, who dares to say openly what he thinks of Fasciam. And he works for a paper which stands fearlessly for democracy and for League prin ciples and which is also about 6,000

the local Geneva, papers,

Bo Carlo has been expelled from Geneva and from Bwitzerland-for the crime of being an honest journalist with democratic views.

It was plainly essential-that-tho-per. cont. better. Journalistically, than League should function in a free at mosphere: In particular that there should be full freedom for the journal- ists whose duty it is to report doings to the peoples of the world.

But the freedom of Geneva is n myth, so far as journalists are con-

Now the question is-what is the League going to do about it?

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WHAT HAS gone defORE una multcess if you'll give me the

chance."

Dodsworth was tremendonely wor Fran Dodeworth, wandering ovar Europe with her reluctant husband, de apent six short weeks bere Sam retired automobile manufac-in this house with you," he said. "And I can't imagine ever living without turer-mista Arnoki Jaalin Paris,

you again."

and runs of with him to Biarritz. *"I can't imagine Bvlug without you, When the affair goes smash, her in- either," Mrs. Cortright sald soberly. dulgent husband take her back, but "I think I must love you a great desi, their reconciliation is of short dura. [Satu."

They looked at each other shyly, tion. Boon Fran shocks him with the like a pair of young lovers. "Gort information that she is in love with bless you for that, Edith," Dods and intends to marry young Kurs on worth sald huskily. Obersdorf, a young" dustrian noble-

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CHAPTER

A telephone bell rang, insistingly, sharply demanding. Dodsworth went reluctantly to answer it.

One word from the other end of the wire, and his whole now, brave world went tumbing about bĺs earn. The call was from Fran

Fran's last aftale had turned out no better than the others. Kuri's mother,

Dodsworth was assin a wanderer; over the face of Europe. This time ho did not dare return home, to face blu friends, and his daughter, with the news that Fran And Telt him, Illa a sensible womnɔ, had intervened in wanderings took him to Egrot, to England, to Paris azalu, and family to get.

a manner that Fran Would never for-

Venice, .conscientiously following the "I am so much older than you, my routes marked out by Gook's Tours. [dear,” ako bað observed. “You, will

Dodsworth was terribly moved. "I can't imagine ever living without

you again," he said,

In Venter a plece of good fortune forgive me if I observe that you are overtook him at last. He met airs.older than Kurt

Edith Cortright, a skipboard acquaint- What was worno was Kuri's meek Ance on his first trip over. It was bending to his mother's wil liks meeting an old friend, Hora at least was a familiar face.

The upshot of it all was her call

to Dodsworth. With the assurance that his years of bending to her will

caimest manner in the world ibat she could come back to him,

Mars, Cortright was like himself as ezpatriate. She was an American, and given her, she presumed, in the divorces who found it cheaper, to live In Italy on her small allowance. Dods worth found himself singularly drawn to her, and, before he realized it, had bared his whole soul.

They dined together frequently; were fast friends in an incredibly short space of time. Dodsworth was not prepared, however, for the sug Festion Mrs. Cortright made in the most casual manner in the world

"Why don't you break away from your hotels; forget about your divorce, and stay with mo at my home in Capri

And Dodsworth's resolution crum. pled at the frat sound of her voice. e whe so accustomed to humoring her every whim; it was a feloug habit.

"I won't let you," Mrs. Cortright said, when who learned what had bop. "You were a young man a pened. minute ago! Just the sound of her voice has made you look.

But she could see that it was KKS- less.

It was only when

She was licked dworth and

Dodsworth was shocked, "What his wife were on the bost together, would your neighbors way?"

ready to eat! for America, that the "Being Italians," Bira. Cortright spell wes broken. Listening to Fran nald smilingly, "they'd say a good prattling about clothes, and her potty doel?

liken and disliken, just as it nothing

"Exactly," said Dodsworth, rollered, had happened, was too much for hu "But that wouldn't mean it was oman endurance. Suddenly he realized Mr. Cortright continued, ""Or; that the type of selfish, paranitical womann I'd have it no even if you wanted-ih lem, had been married to for twenty to-be."

take rrara-yea, and worshipped.

"I'm not eiling with you,” he said suddenly.

Dodsworth grinned.

In Capri, Dodsworth found a hap Nor was he moved from this deter piness ho had never dreamed existed,mination by her readiness to manke'a He felt years younger, basking, swim-scene. She screamed lavectives and Inlug, shing, under the kindly, Medi burled accusations. Dodsworth re- Birangely enough, mained calm. And then Fran began

terranean RUD.

however, he found himself thloking to weep.

agath of returning to an active-ite. "What's going to become of me?" Ile coulided to Mira, Coriright" plans | tha whimpered.

I had of establishing an airplans "I don't know!" Dodeworth aid runte from Moscow to Seattle. With Armly. "You'll baye to stop getting

branch line from Irkutsk to Samar-younger some day!" kandi Mrs. Cortright encouraged

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hits.

In Capri, Men. Cortright, looking We could leave at once," he said seaward, suddenly started at the sight excitedly. "Biberia. Pick out landing of a figure in a small bont beaded fields. Lay out our route. No end toward her. She began to wave fran- of ratifications. Only one little sult-Henlly, Dodsworth stond erect le the case Think you could stand it?" bow, an extraordinarily youthful Mr. Cortright alared, "Are you (figure for his age, and waved with taking me?" she asked.

equal engerness in return,

"Don't you want to go?"*

"'ll go through life with you on

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1 Tied during the evening.

3 Well known homunculus with

only one lip.

10

8 Truly an insignificant proces- sion, consisting, as it does, of but two vehicles and another article.

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a

town. John shopman's object is the bargain-hunter's objective.

11 Like a flute as the middle en-

ables you to set.

12 The capital of no Slovak, I

fancy.

16 When the old yokel said that his darters were up to some game this wasn't it.

17 Can lads go in for this? Yes, and 60 can old women, it's said. 18 Behoves me to look about the

envoy's home.

21 No historieni novel would be readable without these allend- ants,

23 Stage light.

24 In this case take ព little

exertise.

25 Underiles all building activities. 28 If they're married they may

also, of course, be in-laws

20 Shan't go in hore. It's first-

class outside, in any case. 30 And, in addition.

31 Army initials.

1 Slippers.

2

DOWN

Sang gaily though wounded

after the conflict.

3 In clover, no doubt.

4 Surgical instrumenta.

6 Not pretty will do pretty well.

6 Any solver can find

use for

this, I expect internal use.

12

7 Nothing to puzzle you in this:

it's quite common.

9 Takes note.

A

13 Spanish medley (two words,

"4. 71.

14 plot is not regarded as 2,

conspiracy in England.

18 Sponge.

10 Makes a bambastic start over a flower, and in fact, describes Bombastes Furioso.

20 Measures taken to provide open

spaces.

21 How a guinea fowl spelt its

some trouble. name with after a couple of half-pints. 22 This may give the Nuts quite

a turn:

20 Check is the predominant fer-

ture of this chup.

27 Something the gardener has on foot, and uses in more ways than one.

20 This ends the puzzle, but I hope

does not give offence,

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