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FOUNDED IBJI No. 15701

Ena VITAEXW WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1939. 日二初月二

BULGARIAN MOBILISATION

DEMANDS TO LITHUANIA

THE

LONDON, Mar. 22..

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is

"HE BUCHAREST CORRESPONDENT of the London "Times" confirms this morning that mobilisation of the Hungarian Army is under way.

The Correspondent reports that impossible to give the numbers of men mobilised, but the forces are believed to be considerable.

The mobilisation, he states, is against Rumania,

directed

Although it was officially denied yesterday by the Hungarian Legation in Paris, an official statement was. issued by the Hungarian Government in Bucharest confirming that partial mobilisation had been ordered. FORCED BY RUMANIA

The statement continued that the action had been forced upon Hungary in view of the concentration of Rumanian troops on the Hungarian frontier.

The statement goes on to say that this is the customary reply to such threats.

M. LEBRUN

President

Of France In London

LONDON, Mar. 21. THE CLOSE FRIENDSHIP

|

-HOPEFUL VIEW

LONDON, Mar. 22.

*HE ROME CORRESPONDENT of the "Daily Telegraph & Moyning Post' says that italian circles bolove that Gormany has reached the maximum limit of military_action....

Futuro action by the Reich, it is believed in Roma, will be confined to diplomacy, thus allowing European tension to gradually subside.

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DEMOCRACIES' DECLARATION

LONDON, Mar. 21.

THE JOINT DECLARATION announcing

four Powers solidarity in the event further German aggression, which Britain

Of

is

Germany Strengthening sponsoring, will probably be couched in general

Frontier Defences

METZ, Mar. 21.

THE HURRIED STRENGTHENING of Germany's frontier defences is going on across

the border, it is reported here.

:*

Workmen of all trades are busy day and night under the direction of engineer officers, a number of whom were sent to the frontier on Saturday night.

Hundreds of tank traps are being constructed about a mile. from the French frontier.

It lo stated that once these tank "tombs" are finished, the Germans will begin building reinforced con- crete pill-boxes, cleverly camouflag- ed, sheltering machine-guns.

BRITISH MISSIONS

terms, writes a diplomatic observer.

It is understood that the document will contain no definite commitments, or elaborate clauses.

The text is being considered by the four governments con- cerned-British, French, Soviet, and Polish-but nothing official is likely to emerge until to- morrow, or Thursday.

BRITAIN HESITANT

H.K. PRIZE WINNER

£100 Consolation For Colony

While the Russians and Poles are desirous that the document should contain clauses binding the signator- les to take action, it is believed that British circles favour an immediate general declaration which does not in the Irish Sweepstakes draw exclude the possibility of definite was a £100 consolation prize.

even an military commitments, or international conference afterwards, should the signatories so desire.

HONGKONG'S only success

This was drawn by ticket RX32153, held by Mr. Lau Kal-to, c/o National Prince's Building, It is felt that a conference at the Underwriters,

The frantice iz patrolled night and Counteracting The present crisis would be extremely Houwen

day by German Guards,

with fifles-Router.

MAN POWER OF ARMY

London, Mar, 21.

Mr. R. A. Butler, answering ques- tions in the House of Commons to-

German Drive

PARIS, Mar. 21. THE ANNOUNCEMENT of

Swatow also had a £100 prize, inconvenient, especially if held in Bucharest, as it is understood, the drawn by ticket 2211772, held by Russians are

while Mr. Wong, of Jln Sew Li, Klalat, suggesting, claboration of specifle commitments Swatow, would take too much time.

It is emphasised that the fact that negotiations are proceeding with the Russians over the drafting of the

day, said that as far as he was aware, the despatch of a British trade the man-power of the German army mission to Rumania has made declaration, should not be interpreted would remain unaffected by the an- the best possible impression as a disagreement. It is emphasised nexation of Bohcinia and Moravia. in

Asked whether it was not the case

ITALY'S ATTITUDE

Bucharest, according to that the present negotiations concern methods, rather than general that there was first-class equipment messages received here.

principles. for a new army, facluding 700 first- Rumanian political circles feel, class planes in the whole of the that with the support of the British. Skoda

works, Dir. Butler said that It Rumania will be able to conclude a

Deep Interest is taken in the alt- treaty with Germany on equal foot-tude of Italy, which doubtless, will was difficult to give information.

Sir Lambert Ward interjected with ing-Reuter. the remark that as Czech heavy

Hungarian and Rumanian troops are already facing subsisting between Britain and guns and rifles were of a different each other on the frontier, but there is no hint of any more serious developments. POLAND INTERCEDES

Later it was reported that Poland had interceded diplomatically and that the situation was much easier.

It is believed that about five per cent, of the total popu- lation of Hungary has been called to the colours.

Motor vehicles and farm waggons have been commandeered- and all railway traffic has been disorganised by military re- quirements.

France accounted for the extra" ordinary warmth of the welcome accorded President and Madame Lebrun when they arrived in

calibre, the advantage`yained by Germany was not as great as sug- gested. Reuter.

England to-day on a State visit U.S. Neutrality

lasting until Friday.

Londoners turned out in force along the lavishly decorated streets, which sometime or other, the distinguished visitors will traverse during their stay, French colour emblems enter- ed largely in the scheme of decora- tions.

It is officially announced in by British warships and RAF. The President's ship, accompanied Bucharest that the Hungarian bombers overhead, passed through a

completed.

LITHUANIA occupation of Ruthenia has been double line of warships dressed

DEMANDS

Parliament Called For Secret Session

PARIS, Mar. 21.

Legislation

Borah May Lead "Filibuster"

WASHINGTON, Mar. 21. : ENQUIRIES IN the lobbies

MISSION To Rome

be clarified by Signor Mussolini's speech next Sunday.

LATEST

LITHUANIA ACCEPTS

The departure of Signor Bernardo Paris. Mor. 21.

Attolico, the Italian Ambassador from It is rumoured that there is a move Berlin to Rome has aroused com- on foot in influential circles to sendment In political circles, as has the jan unofficial emissary on a special Paris rumour of French approaches

mission to Italy.

to Italy, which has hitherto

been The names of M. Laval, who denied. negoliated the North African treaty Polish and Turkish envoys con- LITHUANIA HAS ACCEPTED with Signor Mussolini, and the Comte ferred with Viscount Hollfax to-day, GERMAN DEMANDS, ACCORD- de Chambrun, are mentioned us and M. Georgea Bonnel, who is neING TO UNOFFICIAL REPORT. emissary, but M. Laval denies having companying the French President to MEMELLAND WILL BE HANDED been approached on the matter. London, is seeing Viscount Hallfax OVER TO GERMANY ALMOST

It is realised here that if a decision | to-morrow, when they will most IMMEDIATELY-REUTER. is to be minde, it must be done quick-likely discuss the declaration, and

ly, as Mussolini is due to speak on the concrete form which it should be Sunday.—Reuter Special,

ACTIVITY IN POLAND

Warsaw, Mar. 21.. The British Ambassador to Poland, overall, while a 21-guns salute was show that Representatives will Sir Howard Kennard,, called of the fred as the President entered Dover

be guided by the action of the Foreign Omce to-day, and it is Harbour, where he and Madame

belleved that ho communicated Lebrun were greeted by the Duke of Senate regarding Senator Key Britain's

diplomatic proposed Cloucester,

who

Guards Pittman's Neutrality resolution. measures wore Q

for the opinion of If the Senate approves, the Repre- Colonel sentatives are expected to follow suit shortly,

NOT FOR FRONTIER

Bucharest, Mar. 21. An official statement says that uniform.

Minister, other -members of the

following the decision of the Cabinet,

Beck. the Government has concentrated a MET AT VICTORIA STATION

It is thought here that Colonel Beck few divisions of Reservists, whe will,

is unwilling to commit himself to The party entrained for. London If necessary, support the troops on where it was met at Victoria Station

Supporters of the Administration any rapid re-alignment of policy the frontier.

by the King and Queen, other mem-

believe that they command sufficient hitherto pursued, namely in not join votes to pass the measure, although do so before his visit to London en ling any bloc. He is hardly likely to A GERMAN NOTE demand-

stiff opposition is expected from April 3, when a thorough discussion if Rumania follows a pence policy, bers of the Royal Family, the Prime ing evacuation of the Memel these units will remain at some dis- Cabinet, and a number of notables.

Senator Nye, Senator Borah, and tance front the frontier, and will only territory within five days is re-undergo exercises.

others, which may even lead to a of Poland's attitude is expected. Their Majcstles with their guests, "Allbuster," but in the present state It is pointed out that Poland ported to have been handed to M. As soon as neighbour States de-drove in a carriage procession to of public opinion, a "Allbuster" alerady has an alliance with France Urbahis, the Lithuanian Foreign mobilise, the Reservists will be sent Buckingham Palace, which President would be a weapon of doubtful and commitments with Rumania, Minister during his interview | home.

laler in utility.--Reuter. and Madame Lebrun' left

Reuter. with Herr Joachim von Ribben- The statement adds that there are concluding with a State banquet to- the day to fulûl several engagements, trop, according to a Kaunas no military concentrations on the night at the Palace.

telegram.

The report states that It Lithuania refuses the terms, German troops concentrated on the frontler would

frontier. and the forces are only engaged in manoeuvres-Reuter,

- BOMB IN BRATISLAVA

Berlin, Mar. 21.

march into Lithuania, but if the note Over 40 have been arrested in

is accepted, the Lithuanian frontiers connection with a bomb outrage near

to use the port conceded.--Nuter.

SURRENDER SOON

After the royal procession had entered the Palace, the crowd out- side broke through the police cordon and rushed across to the Paluce gates, and stood shouting: We want the King! We want the President".

and

the

would be guaranteed, and the right | Bratislava, in which a bomb was Eventually President and Madame

thrown into the house of the German Lebrun, with Their Majesties district leader, and at a German, who the young princesses came.. on was in the street,

balcony. Neither bomb caused any injury.--- The arrival of President and Madame Lebrun In London Was televised to a West End Theatre. Reuter.

Memel, Mar, 21.

Dr. Neumann the Manel Nazi | Reuter. leader, Informed "Reater" to-day

that he expected Lithuania "to sur-CZECH CREDITS IMMOBILISED render the Memel territory in the near future."—Reuter,

PARLIAMENT CALLED.

Proceedings will be secret. It is believed that the decision to call Parliament was prompted by

London, Mar. 21.

In the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the carrying an important message from | Exchequer, Introduced a Bill

to Hitler,

An extraordinary meeting of the implement the decision instructing MILITARY CHIEFS SEE HITLER Lithuanian Parliament bas been banks to withhold the Czecho-Slovak

In Berlin, German military leaders called....

balances and gold securities without the consent of the Treasury-Reuter, continue to meet Hitler,

IN FRANCE, TOO · ·

Rumours are current that the Germons are considerably strengthen- Paris, Mar. 21, ing their western fortifications. The French Government, follow- The Bitlin Correspondent of the ing the lend of London and Washing- "Daily Telegraph'! states that the ton", has asked banks to immobiilse | strained Anglo-German" relations in all Czech assets, pending further causing some anxiety in Berlin. instructions, Reuter Special. 7

disquieting reporta

of

demands regarding Memel,

German

ULTIMATUM RECEIVED

Filibustering in the American Con- gross la o mathgit of holding up the | passage of a méndiífe by talking suf- Aciently to prevent à vole being taken within the speciféd, time. The tech. nique in for members who are in opposition to the Bill to secure the

floor and hold it on subjects completa~} ly removed from the actual nienäure,

L.C.C. Celebrates

Anniversary

Disorders In Damascus Sandbags In Streets Of Syrian City

DAMASCUS, Mar. 21. SANDBAGS HAVE London, Mar. 21.

been Queen Mary and the Princesi piled up to form blockhouses by. Royal attended the 60th anniversary French troops who occupied of the establishment of the London strategic points of the city, fol- County Council to-day, which was towing Nationalist disorders. celebrated in the County Hall A

The first action of the French Queen Mary occupied the Chair-troops was to destroy the barriendes man's seat, looking down on ajdis-erected tinguished gathering

the demonstrators. Damascus la quiet to-day, but many shopkeepers have emptied their shops in the face of possible looting.

A number of leading ogitators have bean arrested,

The trouble is understood to have of ratifienfion of the Franco-Syrian

Mr. John Burn one of the mur viving members of the first Council, was present-Reuter,

Big Offensive In ATTACKS ON BRITAIN Chekiang Province

given.

M. Tiles, who called at the Foreign Office to-day, is returning to the Rumaninn capital to-morrow,-~ Reuter.

'M. DALADIER'S MEASURES

Paris, Mor. 21, Measures announced by M. Edouard Dalndler under his full powers in-. clude the following:

Conscripts may be kept under arms when their service period has ended.

Reserves and specialists may be entled to the colours for longer than normal. by 3,000 officers and non-commission- Artillery effectives to be increased

ed officers.

The irregular forces in North Africa lo be augmented.

A 60-bour week in all factories on- gaged in defence work.

Loans to be granted to firms work- Ing on defence orders,

A Directorate of arma production to be formed under the Ministry of Defence to speed up units production. Parsons who. have previously worked in arms factories may be re- called.

(Continued on Page 4)

LONDON, MAR. 22.

Seo Back Page For Further Late News

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY TO "REUTERS" AGENCY

LONDON, Mar. 21. REFERENCES TO the £6,000 allocation to "Reuters” which was paid as part of the additional wordage sent in services to foreign countries during the crisis Inst autumn were made during a debate in Parliament yesterday on a Foreign Office vole. Commander R. T. H. Fletcher said that they received a subsidy from the

made no attack on the business Government principles or integrity of "Reulers", but he wanted to know whether the 20,000 was

Mr. Noel Baker said that this.

ren from the French postponement Government, or whether they con- influence of Government guldmice Treaty-Reuter

"PENN LAND"

Selinsgrove, Pa.

MEMEL MAR, 23. M. GAILIUS, THE LITHUANIAN GOVERNOR AT MEMEL, HAS HE AMBASSADOR LEAVES P German and Italian newspapers CONFIRMED THAT GERMANY. The-Hullán” _Ambassador to Berlin continue their virulent attacks on

Tolyd, Mar. 21. IIAB GIVEN LITHUANIA - A hus left secretly for Rome,

Great Britain, whom they blame for

The biggest Japanese offensiyo VIRTUAL ULTIMATUM, DE- NO German

since the capture of Hankow, has DIANDING CESSION OF

newspapers were the present crisis. THE allowed to comment on his deper-

In Rome, the

newspapers

begun in” the, Chekiang - province A 30 foot-square plot of ground in TERRITORY TO GERMANY.

* unanimously claim that, the British kure.

against 800,000 Chinca string over Mont Towzaltip nour here, on and French military precautions are 800 miles along the Chintang River, which the 1754 Albany Treaty Line HE ADDED THAT LITTUANLÄ The Ambassador, who saw Horr unwarranted and state that the de and the Shekiang-Klangal railway, was established' has been presented to WAB CONSIDERING, HER REFLY, Hitler before his departure, is be- mocracies are heading forward! Unita, from, North Chin, and the Commonwealth.. The plot AND AN ANSWER MIGHT BE | Hoved to have been recalled by The fact that all newspapers naval forces are sulating the rt of originally was doaded by William SENT ON WEDNESDAY, REUTER. Signor Mussolini to report on the publish identical articles Inds to the the Japanese troops in Central Chinar Pean to Christopher Forward in 1681.

(Continued on Page 4)

situation. He is believed to be belief that the attacks are inspired. Reuter

Since then it has had 18 owners..

trifling stam - to massages in respect of which Parlia- "Reuters in view of their annual munt was asked to sanction a grant turn-over, but it might do harm of £8,000 were confined to speeches obrond if it was thought that and comments favourable to the "Reuters service was under the taimed criticism of the Government's

Mr, Samuel Storey referred to the foreign policy,

Blgapore criticisms and attributed Commander Fletcher also asked these to keen competitions which whether any Dominion paper publik. | mxisted between two Malaya groups · ed these services, and "1f so, how of newiyapors, one of whom wanted much of them.

another service supplementary to "Reuters."

SINGAPORE CRITICISM

Commander Fletcher quoted crust cisms of "Reuter" in Sin and added that In South taking advantara of Dur. discredit. Reuters?.

the United States, news

MONOPOLY IN MALAYA Berecting.”, the charges that.. "Ravie:s" had a monoploy in Malaya ghet)India, Mr. Storey Bald that by km 7 of fy their vast brganisation: Már (Corfisued on Page: 6) S