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Talking Of War

POWERFUL GERMAN AIR ARM

More Money For The

British Army

Berlin, Mar. 1. A terlous warning to the "War eager foreign democracies," reference to the powerful German air arm and a passionate appeal to German youth to report for service in the German characteristle air force, were the feature of the broadcast speech by Field Marshal Goering to-day.

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Spain

LOYALIST DECISION TO FIGHT

Acute International Crisis Expected

Paris, Mar. 1. The secret behind Loyalist Spain's decision to fight on lies in the belief that Senor Alvarez del Vayo

and to the British expressed both French Government that the situR- tion internationally will become worse in the next few months with an acule erisls between the totalitar- lan and democratie states.

The Loyalist argument is that I they are able to hold out they will because they automatically benellt

to receive support will be bound

and Paris it Franco from London sides with Hitler and Mussolini in a showdown.

Thursday,

Professor

Indicted

·

Tokyo, Mar, 1.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Dr. Eltro Kawa. former Liberal Professer of thn Economic Department of the Imperial University at Tokyo, has been indleled for violation of the press law. Bomo of bis works are held by the authorit fex as injurious to publie peure. -United Press,

.......

Japan And Macao

Understanding Reached In Tokyo

Tokyo, Mar. 1. The Asahi Shimbun reports that of the Although official quarters both in Cul Gorgrho, commander

gendarmerie at Macno, who arrived Paris and London deny any reason

in Tokyo early la February with a for jitters on account of the Hitler-

Japanese adviser, Shinzo Wada, has Mussolini plans, they speak freely off

successfully concluded preliminary the record in the belief that some-

co-operation be negotiations for thing will happen. This, furthermore,ween Japan and Portugal.

the explanation to be read into M.

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Every year after this, March 1 will be observed as "German Air Arm Day" to commemorate the fact that it was on March 1, 1935 that Adolf Hitler authorised Gocring to create au air arms as the Daladier's statement in the Chamber discussion on Franco recognition that third sector of the national defence this year redoubtable dificulties forces alongside the army and navy; have to be faced, and it further ex- that memorable day," said plains the spurt in Anglo-French "Since Marabal Goering, "I and my collabor-staff talks, as well as co-ordination

have built up at an ever acce- | of their arms production. Jerated

the most modern speed

Behind the official desire not to be weapon that the nation now passesses, alarmist, there is a persistent ques- In close relationship with other parts tion which officials pose themselves: of the defence forces, we men of the "Although Muscoil has not official air arm have created an iron shieltly asked Franco for anything, we behind whose protection the Gerinan know very clearly he demands ter- work can now proceed and develop ritorial satisfaction from

Will he abandon his claims without undisturbed.

any attempt to receive or, on the contrary, will be Rome Berlin axis get to work in real carn-

st?"

France.

satisfaction,

Drawn Into Axis

Col. Görgrho will leave Tokyo on

March. & for Mincio and the Governus of Macae, Dr. Tumagaini, is expected to leave Mueno etirly in April for Lisbon to undertake the final nego- tiations with the home Government.

It is said that the understanding, as a result of the preliminary neg ttalions in Tokyo, includes that Por-

Shanghai

ANOTHER BOMB OUTRAGE

Shanghal, Mnr. 1. Between 0.30 p. and 10 pan. some unknown persons Brough hand #renades into the Sincere and Wing On departmental stores in Nanking Read and into Ciros night club-in Bubb, Well

March 2, 1939.

Loan Repayments

Shanghai, Mar. 1.

It is authoritatively ntated that although the payment on Anglo-German Ioan of 1008 was made to London to-day, the position in regard to the next payment, due on July 1, on the reorganisation loan of 1913, has not yet been clarified.--Reuter,

Road. One person The New Popc

amuse-

was injured in the latter place.

A fourth hand grenade was thrown in front of the New World ment rerurt at the corner of Yu Ya Ching and Bubbling Well Road. No-one was Injured.-United Press.

BODY FOUND

Shonghoi, Mar. 1. The police last night found the body of a poorly dressed Chinese, with hatchet wounds on the head and body, in Tunsin Road, near the Great Western Routh-Valted Prets,

SHOTS AT ROBBERS

Shanghai, Mar. 1.

Chinese Municipal police opened fire on 15 ormed robbers emergitur from the scene of a shop robbery in Brennan Ruad this afternoon. The robbers replled, killing ene of the policeren. All the robbers escaped.

United Press,

TIENTSIN FEARS

CONCLAVE MEETS FOR ELECTION

Vatican City, Mar. 1.

The conclave of Cardinals which opens to-day is expected to be of brief duration and result in the election of a Pope from among the 35 Italian Cardinals. None of the 27 non-Italians are believed to have a chance in the poll.

It is

is generally felt that the name of the new Pope will be known by Friday and that the coronation will probably occur on March 12.

conclave is expepating have al-

Observers point out that a speedy as most of the 02 Cordinul Tientsin, Mar. 1. ready been in Rome a fortnight and Tension similar to that between have had an opportunity of establish- authorities and the ing contact. Some quarters contend the Japanese

In Shang-that Cardinal Paccili may cause International Settlement

eing elected at the first tugal recognises Manchukuo, thebat, which has only just eased, has surprise by being

out that he is ballot, IL pointed out conclusion of a trade agreement to broken out again in Tientsin between ballo promote friendly relations between the depanese and the authorities of not regarded as the favourite for the Japan and Portugal, Japan's co-

the British and French Concessions, Arial choice, but because operation with Portugil, in promot- it is learned in diplomatic circles former position as Secretary of State, which brought him into contact with ing the crotumle prosperity of which the Macao. In return for

all Cardinals, he may receive a large In addition to live wire entangle-er of ballets at the first polling Macao Government 'will extend minis erected around both Conces her all will vate on their personal every facility to the Japanese forces, stons by the Japanese, they have choices without considering the ques- and abolish the Chinese Customs begin to build an extra bridge aerosition of the necessary two-thirds house in Macao, and the establish-

the Fat ftiver and a new road round ment of a Japanste (Consul?) In Macao.

"I am proud that the German air arm bas proved to be powerful Instrument in serving the creative sintecraft of our Fuchrer. I know for a fact that our splendid air force lins played a wonderful part in dual-

The Loyalist Spanish leaders are ing with forcigo democracies when

Some points of the understanding convinced that Franco will be drawn have already been carried out. they were thirst for war."--Trans-uto the axist plans despite his de- Occult

A Foreign Omce spokesman has claration

of neutrality

during the denied knowledge of the

under Munich conference. They argue-standing--United Press. and it was the principal point which They used to try to her President Azaba not to resign before another few months-that Loyalist Spain Singapore wil be saved because the de- moeraries will be forced to act for their own safety.

BRITISH

ARMY

Huge Additional Sum To Be Spent This Year

London, Mnr. 1. Britain has decided to spend an additional sum at £5,000,000 on the of task of strengthening its chain

The real

reason Britain audi France recognised Franco is based on the belief that if friendly relations are established it will be easier to rtineations in the East formed by induce him to remove the Italian and the naval bases at Singapore, Tria German submarines, bombers and comalee and Aden, according to the fighters from the Spanish bases, In- Daily Express.

interesting items are contained including the Belcaries, but Franco

has given no real promise.

the naval estimates published to- day. The modernisation of the de- fence at Singapore, which has already cast Britain a sum of £7,000,000, an additional expenditure requires of £2,000,000. A further £1,000,000| Vaited Press,

the complete is appropriated construction of military and naval airports in and around this naval base.

to

Trincomalee in Ceylon is to be fortified to such an extent as to make its defences second only to Singapore. It commands

the sea and air routes on the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal

Gull, and Persian adequate reserves of ammunition and fuel to supply the requirements of a big fleet in time of war. It is also to have a radio station built at a cost of £180,000.

and possess

Improvement of the fortifications

|

Ill-Treatment ·

here.

the Concessions which threatens to majority-United Press. isolate them entirely.

It is reported that the Japanesej have a new set of orders ready, al- though these have not yet been issued to all Japanese citizens and Chinese

leanings. with

pro-Japanese

to evacuate the two Concessions at a moment's notice.

The British, French and American authorities both in Tientsin and Shanghai are closely watching the situation.-Brater.

Of Japanese Manchukuo

Is Alleged

Tokyo, Mar, 1.

In the meanwhile Mussolini and Hitler, with every mterest. keep The Vice-Minister for Foreign their military forces in Spain and Affairs, Mr. Setshzo Sawada, has await the next maves in the new agan protested to the British Am- phago

European politics.-bussator. Sir Robert Craigie, against alleged Il-treatment of Japanese British nationals in Singapore by the authorities. During the conference, which lasted 30 minutes, Mr. Sawnda is understood to have drawn the at- tention of the British Amixassatiur to continued oppression despite protests in London and Singapore. Japanese reports say

ters.

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PU YI TO

BE NAMED EMPEROR

First Ceremony

of his

Rome, Mar. 1. The first ceremony in connection. with the conclave of Cardinals took when the Car- place this morning dinals, with the exception of three from Amerien who arrived in Naples to-day, attended Mass.

This afternoon the Cardinals will go into conclave and they will be cut off from the outside world until the now Pope is elected.-Reuter Bul- tetin.

Conclave Begins

Vatican City, Mar. 1. Sixty-two Cardinals comprising the Sacred College entered into conclave at 3 p.m.

Led by a prelate holding the Papal cross, the Cardinals formed a pro- cession wearing violet mantles..

Sistine Reaching the

Chupel they recited a prayer. The rules relating: to the vacant See were read, and the Cardinals swore they would be ob- served and then proceeded to their cells.

The great bell of St. Peter's was Following # tour of rung thrice Inspection to see that no unauthorised person was hidden, the doors were locked and then the 300 members; of the conclave, including attendants, | barbers and tailors, mustered in the Staline Chapel for the final roll call to ensure that only nuthorised per-.. Bons were present.—Reuter,

RECOGNITION OF FRANCO URGED BY BUSINESSMEN

London, Mar. 1. Washington, Feb. 28.

Japan is alleged to intend tu pro Well informed quarters here are

claim Kang Teh (Prince Pu Y) of the opinion that the United States

Emperor of Manchukun, on the soon follow the British antl will

casion of the celebration of the filth French lead in recognising General

that Mr. anniversary of his reign, Emperor of Frames's government, although some Sawada expressed concern at the re-the whole of Chinu, according to the reticence is apparent in offlefal quar-currence of such cases, and particu- Dally Express,

the larly stressed

recent British

The paper asserts that at present to appear at the Japanese and the Japanese con- !

Government Colonies Problem police headquarters for trolled North Chinese

for a settlement of the details con- the which is allegedly a the accepted inter-

ercerning the planned proclamation.-

Cordell Hull, and pointed out that he still regards him- selt as Ambassador from, the legal Spanish government.

President Roosevelt was notified action requiring Japanese possessing negotiations are going on between regarding the British and French diplomalle passports action at a State Department meet- in while Senor Fernando De los Singapore Ambassador to Rios, Loyalist of State, Mr.

at Aden at the entrance to the Ret United States visited the Secretary tonal custom. The situation has Trans-Ocean.

Sea will be carried out at an estimated cost of £600,000.-Trans-Ocean.

EAGLE RECOMMISSION

London, Feb. 9.

The aircraft carrier Engle will re-

become worse since the New Year. CELEBRATIONS IN HSINKING

It is understood that the British Ambassador stated he would inform

London of the Japanese protesi.— United Press.

It is understood that businessmen and others with interests in Spain are bringing pressure for recogni- commission at Singapore later in the|tion, which is regarded as being year for further service on the Chino probable despite the wide differences | America Station.

of opinion existing the Unid States.-United Press.

Normally, ships return to England for recommissioning but the Ad- miralty announcer that on this occasion the new crew will be sent out to meet the Eagle at Singapore.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AND REARMAMENT

Sydney, Mar. 1.. The Australian Government par- tles will meet to-morrow for a joint Fession in order to discuss whether it is advisable to continue backing the present Australian Cabinet,

PRAGUE-LISBON

Prague, Feb, 20.

The Czecho-Slovak Foreign Minis- try took steps for the resumption of the diplomatle relations with Por- tugni, broken off by Portugal in the autumn of · 1937. AL Bat time Czecho-Slovakin refused the delivery ordered by Por- of machine-guns

from

arms factory at tuṭal

given reason Druen. The Czecho-Slovakin was that the armua might be re-sold to Franco.

OTHER COUNTRIES

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Alleged Soviet Spy On Trial

Los Angeles, Feb. 28. The Federal Agent, Mr. G. B Dierst, gave evidence to-day in the trial of Mikhail Gorin, aged 34. and manager of a tourist bureau, Halfs Salich, aged 34, a naturalised Litizen, who are accused of divertia Yugo-Slavia, Lithuanin and Greece | United States intelligence informa- have given de jure recognition tution to Russin, Franco's Government.

A crisis broke out because theTrans-Ocean. Government wants to abolish the present system of compulsory In- Burance against illness. It is under- stood that the Attorney General, Mr. G. Menzies, threatened to resign, and that the Foreign Minister, Bir V. M. Hughes.

as the as well Treasurer, Mr. R. G. Casey, have the same intention.

R.

The Premier, Mr. J. A. Lyons, is trying to find a compromise by post- poning the new regulation on the national insurance system-Tranz- Ocion.

Recruits Wanted

For A.R.P. Auxiliary Reserve Unit

Will all persons who have passed

Londen, Mar. 1.

until the northern been consulted, while New Zealand

formation before deelding conition-Reuter Bulletin.

*

Mr. Dlerat testified

that

Hsinking, March. 1. The city was cu fete to-day in celebration of the seventh anniver- sary of the founding of the Manchu- kuo Empire.

It is pointed out that the spectacu- lar advance made by Manchukuo In a short space of time has been re- Bected in the formal recognition éx-

A Joint Trusteeship Advocated

London, Mar. 1.

How the British Government might

tended to her by six foreign Powerslake the initiative in carrying out what he describes as a "sensible plan including Japan, Salvador, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary.

of colonial redistribution," in set

It is claimed that bandits, regard-forth by Mr. Charles Roden Buxton, ed as one of the staple products of well-known politician and expert on Manchukuo together with beans, has colonial matters, in a letter to The now been reduced to 100th part, from Times published to-day. a total of 300,000 seven years ago to 3,000.

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campaign of "no Manchukuo is now entering the third surrender" now spreading through- year of

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Tokyo, March 1. In celebration of the seventh anni-

The colonial settlement suggested versary of the founding of Man by Mr. Buxton would take the form chukun, large scale demonstrations Gorta including flag parades, lecture meet-of the establishment on the existing Sweden has postponed decision telephoned the Soviet Embassy in ings and radio broadcasts will be basis of the Colonial Act of 1885 of Curve Washington five times on the night hield here to-day. Purtlelpating in the joint European trusteeship in

Negotiations and Canada are awaiting further in- was arrested, asserting that he procession, about 5,000 represenia-

from his tives of organisations in the country should be carried on between required "authorisation ON X-

superior," before submitting to ques- will parade the main thoroughfares. Powers which were signatory to that The Premier, Baron Hiranuma, Act. A British initiative along these assume the tioning

will deliver a radio speech, a relay lines need by no means Mr. Dierst and two others testified

ns to Germony. of which will be made throughout the form of concessions to that Salich admitted selling naval!

The arguments put forward by secrets to Gorin, but justified him- nation and Manchukun.-Domci.

Mr. Buxton are expressly addressed self by saying that they concerned

to the founders of the new Colonial Japan, "the mutual enemy of Russia

League, notably Lord Lugård, Sir and the United States;" "that Gorin

Donald Cameron and Lord Hailey, advised Salich "to lay off Germans,

who are the chief protagonists of the that's being handled another way;"

"no surrender" idea-Trans-Ocean. and that the Soviet Consul instructed Gorin not to discuss his arrest, pro- mising that we are making no statement regarding papers found in your suite."-United Press.

NO SILK CAMPAIGN

Novel Propaganda Scheme For China in London

London, Mar. 1. Hundreds of balloons carrying messages of support for China and

for the A.IL.P. Publle Course Volun-appealing to the people to use British

tary Aid Certificate kindly enrol in the AR.P. Auxiliary Unit. This doca not mean enrolment in the St. John Ambulance Brigade unicas one wishes, but in the Reserve Unit, to be called upon necessary.

Please send names, addresses and occupation to the Secretary St. John Ambulance Brigade Tai Hang Road. Recruits are want- ed, both men and women, for the

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Headquarters

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meeting

In London to-day In- augurating the "na silk, no Japanese goods" campaign.

Vicountess Gladstone, presiding, declared that it was no pleasure to

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KING AND QUEEN

Visit Shadow. Factory On Birmingham Tour

London, Mar. 1. The King and Queen on their visit to Birmingham to-day inspected the Austin shadow factory a few miles outside the city. The visit to the factory was arranged at the special request of His Majesty.

The King, who was attended by the Prime Minister, was alven a warm

Wenure at the railway station ns hej

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and the streets were thickly beings."

Iined with cheering crowds na Their Prizes were offered

Majesties drove to the Central Hos- English Oxford Dictionary spell-pital which the Queen has given the ing the most travelled balloons which were released by the actress, ings of these words will be found on name of Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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