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THE - HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MARCH

1938.

Denies Italy Wants Share in Suez Defence Bright Spring Wear

CHAMBERLAIN CLAIMS PILOT WITH

SUGGESTION NEVER PUT TO GOVERNMENT

Appointment of Halifax To Foreign Office Is Questioned by Labour

London, Feb. 28.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, answered Foreign Office questions in the House of Commons this afternoon. The first one, addressed by Mr. W. Wedgwood Benn (Lab.) asked whether the Italian Government had asked for a share in the defence of the Suez Canal at any time.

Mr. Chamberlain said the Foreign Office archives had not been searched prior to 1922, but since then the Government was not aware of any such request.

PAYROLL MISSING

Philippines Mystery Sensation

Manila, Mar. `1.

The Philippine Aerial Taxi Company has revealed that a passenger plane, carrying U.S.$17,500 payroll of the Marsman Mining Company, is missing en route to the Paracale Islands.

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The sole occupant of the plane is the pilot, Burton Hall, former C.N.A.C. flyer.

Four American and Philippine army planes are now searching for the missing machine. The company does not believe it has been intercepted by aerial ban- dits.-United Press.

Alice etalmed that the appointment

of a Foreign Secretary outside of the House of Commons was a departure from constitutional practice. He urged close control of foreign policy by the House of Commons In view of the very great tension in foreign affairs, the deep divisions in the country on foreign policy, and the fact that the whole principle of democracy was being assalled in the

world to-day.

Mr. Chamberlain referred to the Italian description of the report as fantastic, and on Mr. Wedgwood Benn asking it was not a matter which Government was discussing, Mr. Chamberlain replied: "There is no such

He said the proposal of the Premier to answer questions on major foreign matter, so that it cannot be discussed."-Reuter.

polley entalled a great danger of

control ments were, he thought, outweighed duality in the Questions Appointment

of foreign by Lord Halifax's outstanding quali- | affairs. London, Feb. 28. fications.

Sir Archibald Sinclair (Lib.) de- The appointment of Lord Halifax Mr. Chamberlain offered an op-clared there was no constitutional was raised by Mr. Clement Attlee,portunity for a debate on the subject law against the Foreign Secretary leader of the Opposition, in the House at 9 p.m. to-day It other business was being a member of the House of ol Commons to-day, when he asked finished. With repard to further Lords, and he expressed the opinion. the Prime Minister to state the rea-arrangements, the Prime Minister that Lord Halifax was the best man sons for breaking the established said he proposed to deal with available for the work. parliamentary practice of having the all important aspects of foreign Foreign Secretary from the House of affairs which formed the subject of Commons.

dehnte, questions. He

or

would Mr. Neville Chamberlain replled answer all the major questions and that although he did not necept the Mr. R. A. Butler, the new Under- statement that there was any such Secretary for Foreign Affairs, the established practice (Ministerial others.-Reuter. cheers) he agreed that, other things being equal, there were advantages in the Foreign Secretary being a

GOVERNMENT WINS DEBATE

Mr. Winston Churchill concurred, and Mr. Chamberlain, in reply, cm- phasised that he chose Lord Halifax because he regarded him as the best man qualified for the job.

Referring to his undertaking to answer Foreign Office questions, the Premier said he assumed members of the opposition would not try to abuse their rights, but would try to confine themselves to questions which they thought ought to be answered.

member of the House of Commons. The Government motion for ad- In the present circumstances the dis-journment was carried by 220 to 90 advantages of the different arrange- Infter a debate in which Mr. Clement | Reuter,

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"NO MORE PHOTOGRAPHS !" smiles Conoral Matsui, as foreign diplomats gathored to bid farewell to the recalled Army loador in Shanghai.

Diplomats Of STRAIGHT China, Japan TALKING TO

FRANCO

Shake Hands

London, Feb. 28. Representades, legations of China and Japan were present at an international lunch ar- ranged by the Hendon Rotary Club, at which 14 countries were represented to-day.

Mr, W. C. Cheng, Chinese Charge d'Afuires, and Mr. Hasegawa, First Secretary to the Japanese Embassy, shook hands when they met al table. Router.

To Save U.S. Car Industry

National Campaign During March

Britain Insists On

Compensation For Alcira Sinking

London, Feb. 20. General Franco's administration, having afforded un explanation about the sinking of the Aleira, which the Government considered unsatisfac-

Salamanca tory, the British Agent at has been instructed to express the Government's opinion that the attack was entirely unjustified, and that the Salamanca authorities will be held responsible for full compensation for the sinking of the ship and the loss-of- life sustained by the "crew.

Regarding other incidents in the Mediterranean, the Salamanca nu- thorities objected to the strong terms of the British communications which they considered unjustifled, but the British Agent has been instructed to reply, justifying the language, says reports received in London-Reuter.

Detroit, Feb. 28. For the first time in history, all- automobile manufacturers and dealers, including Mr. Henry Ford, have joined in a campaign to break the used car jam and to stimulate recovery.

Designated the "National Used Car Exchange Week," the campaign which will take place from March 6 to March 12, was announced to-day to be the result of the recent White Blouse, conte

conferences,

U.S. MUST CHOOSE TOTALITARIANISM OR CAPITALISM

Washington, Feb. 28. Mr. Lamar Baruch of the Civil Service Commission, testifled before the Senate Unemployment. Relief Committee to-day, when he said:

It is proposed to spend $1,250,000 In advertising the compaign, two- thirds of which will be allotted to the

"If it became clear to-morrow newspapers, and the remainder 10 that America has definitely chosen radio And outdoor advertising her traditional pront system, forces

United Press..

Japanese Diplomatic Transfers

Shanghal, Mar, 1.

would be released that would rapidly hasten recovery and re-employment. As an alternative to relying on the profits system and the hope of gain, we can try the new European idea of State regulation. We can try one or the other, but we cannot try both at the same time. America must choose."United Frcas,

PERSONNEL TO PROBE

It Is learned that the Japanese PALESTINE PROBLEM

Consul-General in Shanghai, Mr. Okumoto, is being transferred to

London, Feb, 20, London us a Counsellor, and is being

The personnel of the Palestine mucceeded by Mr. Hidaks, at present Partition Commission was announced Charge d'Affaires and first secretary to-day and 1s: Sir John Woodhead, of the Japanese Embassy.

It is also learned that Mr. Tani, Sle Allson Russell, and Mr. A, P. former Minister to Austria, is leaving be appointed.

Waterfield. A fourth member may Tokyo for Shanghai to-day to take. charge of Japanese diplomatic affairs in Central China.-Reuter,

BOMBING CIVILIANS

IN SPAIN

London, Feb. 20. The Prime Minister stated in the House of Commons to-day that the Spanish Government had

accepted

in principle the British Government's proposals for the cessation of the

The Commission will start work in England about the middle of March, and will probably go to Palestino about a month later, arriving as soon

possible after the

Easter ceremonies in Jerusalem have con- eluded.Reuter.

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