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THE ·HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, MARCH

1988.

BRITAIN

Sir Montague Burton

MEETS

ITALY

Long-Anticipated

Conversations

Finally Started

Speaks On Security

Traveller Tells H.K;

His Views

Sir Montague Burton, founder of a famous chain of tailoring ahops in England, is making the round-the- world tour for the second time aboard

Atmosphere of the Empress of Britain, he told the

Cordiality

Rome, Mar. B.

Anglo Italian conversations opened this evening with a meeting between Lord Perth, British Ambassador to Rome, and Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister. The meeting lasted over an hour, after which a communique was issued stating that a survey of the ground to be covered was made, and that the conversations will be con- tinued.

It is believed that the next inceling will be held on Thursday. Absolute reserve

maintained in both British and Italian circles regarding the nature of the talks, with a view to not endangering

their success by premature publicity,

The atmosphere, however, is very cordini, while the italian press is full of extracts from foreign newspapers commenting favourably on what Is described as a new turn in British policy, Reuter.

Vital Efforts

وا

Telegraph to-day,

"It is gratifying to learn that res- ponsible public opinion in the For Bust 14 prepared to support collective security," he declared.

"It does not require much imagina- on," he went on, "to conjure up a picture of what the position would be it certain aggressive Governmenla whether in the East or the West, gain- ed control of the destinies of some of the States in the Near of Far East.

"Britain has always treated her Eastern subjects as members of the Empire Family, and their destiny and welfare as a sacred trust. This, how ever, is not the conception of the ng-

ressor States towards people in the East. Listen to what one of the Die- tators said a day or two ago:--

Japan is a force for security. A victory for Japan in China, however, great, does not endanger the culture of the white races.'

"In other words, according to that Dictator, it does not matter if four hundred million people are enslaved. If an inoffensive nation In decimated, long as it does not endanger the If a peace loving people perish, so culture of the while races," he said.

SUGGESTS REMEDY

"The remedy, I venture to suggest, Is that an Internatlanul Police Force should be established to. Implement the decisions of Nations; in other

the League of

is

to

a reign of collective security.

"There is already a existence advocating such a policy. It ready a movement in known as the New Commonwealth. wealth, Sir Montague said, were to The objects of the New Common-

secure international justice through the establishment of:-

other words, Inaugurate

London, March 8. The opening of the Anglo-Italian conversations in Rome ushers in a vital period in efforts to reach a general appeasement, states Reuter's diplomatie correspondent. It

Im- possible, at the moment, to forecast the full scope of the discussions in the Italian Capital, but it is generally felt that the British alm is to secure a detente on the widest and most sure basis, covering the Mediterranean,disputes threatening the peace of the. the Near East and the Middle East.

If such an aim is also shared by the Italian Government, it is felt in London that the negotiating states- men will not be without grounds for hoping for success.

A Tribunal cinpowered to settle all

world, and

A Police Force to uphold inter- national law and maintain order.

MUST BE BACKED BY FORCE

an

"It is useless to have a League of Nutions or an International Court, unless behind them there nrmed organized force, capable of commanding respect for their deci-

The scheine had the following

advantagest

German Relations Regarding Anglo-German relations, the recent conversation between Herr Hitler and Sir Neville Henderson,sions." and the talk Lord Halifax is to have with Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop when the German Foreign Minister returns to London on March 10 to say goodbye to friends, wili form the basia from which it will be judged whether the present is the best moment to follow up the approach in- augurated with Lord Halifax's visit to Berlin, or whether it would be more opportune to take the matter

at a later date,

up

D

It is fully recognised in London that recent events la Europe, for instance In connection with Austria and Czecho-Slovakia, make general appeasement more difficult to attain. At the same time it is felt the situation is in o fluid state in which things must either Improve or deteriorate, and therefore it is held that steps should be taken to try and effect an improvement. Kcuter.

Britain's Promise To Egypt

Cairo, Mar. 8. The Egyption Government has issued a communique revealing that Britain has assured Egypt that, in accordance with the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, she will agree to nothing in the Anglo-italian conversations which might

affect Egyptian interests, without first consulting Egypt. Reuter Bulletin.

Rumania Recognises Italian Empire

Bucharest, Mor. B.

officially

now

Rumania hos recognised the Italian empire. The Rumanian Minister

to Rome in

It was the only remedy against International anarchy;

No

and nation, no matter how arrogant

aggressive, would risk the de- scent of an International Air Squad- ron upon its Capital; this would be Just as Inconceivable as the local defying the entire Police Force, alternative to an Inter- national Police Force may mean the destruction of civilisation, and the return to the jungle," Sir Montague went on.

The annual contribution of any country to an International Police Force would not exceed, olther in blood or treasure, the cost of one hour's warfare; bearing in mind that during the Great War, the bill of Great Britain alone was a quarter-of-a-million sterling per

hour."

Once an International Police Force was established, other urgent prob.. lems could be dealt with, he con- tinued: For instance, at the moment one half of the world was in need of commodities which the other half was anxious to supply, but, due to economic mn

c maladjustment, wheat, fruit, coffee, etc., wete destroyed because the people in need of such commo- dities had not the incans to pay for them, and would not have the means until international confidence was restored.

EVERYONE ELIGIBLE

"Every nation is eligible to join the suggested form of collective security," Sir Montague stated: "It is particularly hoped that America may join. There is no doubt that 1:0 British Empire and America

accredited to the King and Emperor. I could place the aggressors In their

-Reuter Bulletin.

Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands admires tip-tilted nose of his daughter Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, twenty- four hours old when picture was taken.

SEVEN GENERATIONS

HAVE WORN ONE FROCK, NOW USED BY DUTCH ROYAL BABY DEATRIX (“Bringer of Happiness") WILHELMINA Ď ARMGARD, Princess Juliana's daughter, was first photographed by her father one day after her birth. In picture above, taken with Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, she is wearing a lace dress brought from Waldeck by the late Queen-Mother Emma. It was worn by Princess Juliana-and five generations before her. Resting on a silk cushion the baby was carried to palace registration ceremony witnessed by Dutch Prime Minister, Dr. H. Colijn.

U.S. Railways HEAVY UPKEEP Granted Rise For Freights

Can Charge Five Per Cent, More To Haul

The

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COSTS OF NEW U.S. NAVY

Washington, Mar. 0.

RADIO BROADCAST

Anna Lovtsoff (Soprano) From the Studio

LONDON RELAYS

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It is revealed that President Roose- velt's expanded navy will cost be- tween $25,000,000 and $35,000,000 a year more to maintain than the Street'); present fleet.

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I Still Love To Kiss You Good- night-Slow Fox-Trot (From, 62nd. Dance The Moonlight Me-Waltz....Victor

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With

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navy might even be as high 8.0 Local Time Signal, Weather $30,000,000 annually. The House of Report and Announcements.

8.03 Studio-Song Recital by Abna Representatives Rules Committee voted to expedite the measure on Lovtsoft (Soprano) accompanied by Thursday, granting Representative Nura Kanis. Carl Vinson's request for a 12 hours 1. Arla Kum

Kum!-(From the opera Charodeika Tehnikovsky); 2, Koll-

the opera 'Sadko

3. Tzveliki-

8.30 London Relay-Golden Rose."

Musical Play.

Farm Products

Washington, Mar. 8. Inter-State Commerce Commission has issued a decision debate. In conclusion Sir Montague sald: granting railroad companies an "In one

form or another, either increase in freight rates. It is of the Panama Canal-United Press. (Crlova); 4. Travoushkn (Fomin). before or after another world war, estimated that the increase will

proper position.

"I venture to emphasise that the agressor nations are on the verge

bankruptcy."

Poland. Follows Suit

of Rome, Mar. 8. Poland has officially recugnised the Italian Empire of Abyssinia. At State banquet to-night, Colonel Joset Beck, Polish Foreign Minister on a visit to Rome, said: "I raise my glass to Their Majesties, the King of Italy and Emperor of Ethiopia, and the Queen Empress Helen."

Count Clune, in reply, mentioned the vital part that Poland must play in Europe. This was interpreted as meanng that Italy would support the inclusion of Poland in any pact

with

reached Reuter.

Wescim powers.

STOCK MARKET

QUIET

London, Mar. 8.

The London Stock Exchange to-day was generally quietly lower, though some Improvement was noted towards the close. Glit-edged holdings were narrowly irregular, Far Eastern bonds were

supported, and pils com. paratively arm. Mexican Eagles were especially good on reports of a compromise In the Mexican labour Idiipute.

trane

have to come into being.

Why

The Commission

has ollowed

On the

an International Police Force will amount to approximately five should not come now, before the per cent. flower of mankind before capital cities and cathedrals la sacrificed, are destroyed and mankind decim- increases of 10 per cent. tended on war preparations were several major commodities including ated?

only half the effort ex-majority of items, but has exempted devoled to planning how to avoid war, if, in every sphere of life, co-agricultural products, on which five operation were substituted in pluce per cent. Increase is allowed. of conflict, this world would soon The companies claimed an increase become a Paradise.

"If mankind means to have peace, its will can be made effective," he conchided.

£6,000,000 WAR LOSSES

IN SHANGHAI

Shanghal, March 0.

of 13 per cent--Reuter,

DIG GAINS FOR RAILWAYS

Washington, Mar. U.

increase

It is estimated that tho In railroad freight rates will bring the revenue of the lines up by $270,000,- 1000, which represents two-thirds of the amount requested by the operating companies,

The Inter-State Commission exempted agricultural products from the increases in rates, with the excep- tion of tropical fruits., Bituminous coal, lignite" coke and iron ore also escape the addition in rates-

It is reliably estimated that claims again - encountered so far entered to the consulatory in: - Anthracite will pay ten centara ton maryous offeringer but theiwenkicis Shanghai for: lomes; minsted by more to the railways, and lumber and

* was due more – to theï;absence, of foreigners ns-2 dfect refit of the thingies, "Alathes,; cotton gweed:) and buyers than the volume of selling. Shanghai hostilties, total just under, vegetable oils cost shippers Ave per

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CORNS

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based on an Idea by Annelie Mills. A Section of the BBC Men's Chorus and the BBC Variety Orches tra. Conducted by Mark H. Lubbock. Production by Archie Campbell. Musle and lyrics by Annette Mills. 9.30 London Relay-The News, 9.50 Songs by Bichard

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Simple Little Melody (From 'Land Without Music Oscar Straus Clif- ford Grey); Smile for Me (From Land_Without Musle Dacur Straus Cillford Grey); Heaven In A Song' (From 'Land Without Musle--Oscar Straus-Clifford Grey),

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