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The Outlook

Too Critical For Conference

London, Mar. 21.

The diplomalle correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says it is feared the situation may without warning become too urgent for a time for a conference of the Powers such as suggested by Moscow.

The Anglo-French view apparently Is that a clear declaration signed by the principal Powers concerned and open adhesion of other States would be the most practical first step to- wards' building up a new system of security based on mutual support in Europe.

The correspondent gathers that the Soviet is prepared to join the effort, It is satisfied that the provided Western Powers mean business. The Soviet would not necessarily confine the implications of such a declaration to Eastern Europe.

.

The European Situation

Wednesday,

NEW ALIGNMENT AGAINST GERMANY IS INDICATED

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal to the Church leaders to get together to discuss the German mennee. He suggests that Pope Pius XII take the initiative, while he promises the support of all Anglican, Orthodox and Protestant Church lenders.

As the outcome of the Anglo-French suggestion of a joint discussion of the European situation, Soviet Russia has advocated a conference of Britain, France, Russia, Rumania, Poland and Turkey. Britain is not opposed to such a proposal. Amerien Is unlikely to consent to take an active part, while German

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Anniversary Of Fascist Regime

Rome, Mar. 21.

A meeting of the Grand Council will be held to-day,

Preparations aro belag made for Bunday's celebration of the Brinkversary of founding the Fascist regime. · Loudspeakers. have been installed in the main strovis of din large towns and it

understood is

that

Signor Mussolini will make, a specch before noon-Reuter Bulletin.

China

Attempt To

comment is defiant. However, England, France and Russia will Assassinate

almost certainly, however,

Issue a Joint united anti-Fascist declaration, and it is expected that the smaller nations will rally to this formal declaration of polley and that a conference can be hell later when the situation is less critical.

France Is proceeding with the secret partial mobilisation of thousands of reserve specialists and offlcers. A Parls report claims. that movements of German troops are taking place in the region of the East Prussian and Lithuanian frontier.

Far Eastern Problem

Wang Ching-wei

Wang Ching-wel, London, Mar, 21. 60, instead of 45 previously,

The

North

The number of working hours in arms factories has been increased to while Russia makes participation in the the capital loan to arins inctories has planned six-Power agreement de-been increased to £3,500,000.

guarantee of her unemployed who refuse to work on pendent on the frontier in the Far East, according to arms production will forfeit their a report of the well-informed diplo- rights to the dole for a year, matic ebrrespondent of the Daily The French Cabinet, which passed Telegraph this morning. The writer says the impression was? This condition is explained in had a meeting at the War Ministry the special powers bill yesterday, current in diplomatic dretes yester Soviet quarters by the bellef of the immediately afterwards at which the day that circumstances will dictate n pause in the German progress ensl- Moscow Government that sule guards Commander-in-Chief of the wurd, and it is thought probable that against the duner of war only African forces, the Governor of We next immediate German move applying to certain regions is not Aigeria and Chief of Staff

of the may be against Lithuania where a enough, but that peace must be as Army were present. Renter coup to annex Memel is believed to assured everywhere in order to be tetin. be imminent. Apparently Lithuania assured at all. Is not now prepared to resistance, but it is understood that Poland would take a serious view should German ambition extend Into the territory of Lithuania proper.

It is expected, however, that the next major development will come with the presentation of the Italian claims against France-Reuter,

pared to offer effective

Joint Declaration Mooted

London, Mar, 21. The rapid drawing up of a declara-

dent.

correspon

The Daily Express expects that a six-lower declaration will be com- pleted within Trans-Ocean.

the next 48 hours.

APPEAL BY ARCHBISHOP

London, Mar. 20. In the House of Lords to-day the Archbishop of Canterbury, speaking

of all urged the calling together Christendom under the leadership of the Pope. "If His Holiness will give

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War Improbable

London, Mar. 20. Describing the situation ns dan-

Bul-

Economic Talks Stopped

Paris, Mar, 21, French economic negotiations with Germany have been suspended and the negotiators

to have returned

| Paris.-Renter Bulletin.

War-Time Fooling

Pario, Mar. 21. Details of the new decrce clearly which practically amounts to mobliisution of industry.

The creation of a new post

Munitions-Trans-Occan.

chartry on board the Koutoubia.

the

man

to

Britain

March 22, 1939.

French President

In London

Channel Escort By Planes, Warships

London, Mar, 21. Presklent and Madame Lebrun ast foot in England in the early after noon. They left Paris by special train which was gally decorated and at the station they were farowelled by Cabinet Ministers.

At Calais the President inspected a guard of honour, after which he -Etcamer the Channel boarded

As the specially prepared for him. vessel left the French harbour French warships fred a salute of 21 guns,

П

In mid-Channel the steamer was

warships and met by Brillsh squadron of R.A.F, planca which ca Hanol, Mar. 21. corted the President to Dover where Four would-be Chinese assassins the Duke of Gloucester welcomed visited the secret residence of Mr. him on behalf of the King. Their ousted Deputy Majesties received the President and General Executive of the Kuomin- Madame Lebrun at Victoria station. tang, In Hanoi at 3 am, this morning. Reuter Bulletin.

Political Significance

London, Mar. 21. In welcoming the French President 10 ait newspapers make reference which, owing to the events of the the unexpected political Importance last few days, the visit has acquired, ties which and emphasise that the unite the two countries are cognised more clearly than ever be-

Referring fore.

to conversations that will be held during the visit The Times says that both M. Bonnot, who necompanies M. Lebrun, and Lord

Attacked with pistols, Mr. Tselig Chung-ming, private secretary Mr. Wang Ching-wei, and his wife and one other person were seriously understood to have escaped unhurt wounded. Mr. Wang Ching-wet was

Domel.

Educaled in France, Mr. Tseng Chung-ming was formerly Vice- finister of Railways in 1932-1035. Formerly a journalist, Mr. Tseng was unce Editor of the Hua Nan Monthly in Shanghai.

Halifax have Leen engaged during

.of

A United Press message from Shanghai says that a foreign business the last week in a whole series of

from Hanoi reports an conversations with the Ministers message unsuccessful attempt to assassinate countries which have been allenated Mr. Wang Ching-wel but gives no by the German policy of violence,

and which

are drawn together by

of

at

detalls.

common ideas as to how ducted. It will be recalled that on Decem-state with state should be ber 30 when Mr. Wang Ching-wei the close of the Royal visit to Paris

Recalling the hopes entertained the

in

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Increased Demand For Sand And Higher Cost

Votes to a total of over $400,000 will go before a meeting of

The memoranda explaining the items are as follow:

Estimates, 1939 Volunteer Defence Corps Ammuni- tion $5,378. Required for small arms ammunition ordered in 1930 and not yet paid for.

asked for will be offset by additional revenue collected.

Fire

Engine

Motor Turntable Chassis $305, A motor turntable fire engine chassis was purchased in 1938,

New Crown Sites Drainage Work $20,000. The face tory reservation ut Lai Chi Kok hus been fully allocated. Further appli- cations for adjoining altes have been received, and it is proposed to extend

with regard to the German menace show the importance of the measure sued a statement advocating peacet July. The Times says, "It was the Finance Committee of the Legislative Commeil to-morrow. The

with Japan and supporting the peace principles as intd down by an cariler of

one of a community of nations basing tion by Britnin, France, Soviet Union the lead' I can promise that all lens Director of Production at the War statement by Prince Konoyo, former Roped then that Germany would be largest item is $140,000 for the purchase of sand

ose themselves on fair denting and would it clear that any further acts of Protestant Churches wit give the the establishment of a Ministry of Chungking Wang was dismissed and other Powers which would make ders of the Anglican, Orthodox the Ministry is practically equivalent to Japanese Premier, indignation arose.

At a subsequent meeting of oficials accept the need of restraint and con- association of Bultation which

only aggression will meet collective re-support."-United Fress.

from all posts. Mr. P. S. Lin, former nations always necessarily imposes. sistance is now being negotiated in

Corsica's Defences London and other European capitals,

Secretary of Mr. Wang, was attacked But Herr Hitler has chosen other- As Lord Halifax sald in the wise is Hongkong. Paris, Mar. 21. Pug Reuter's diplomatic

The Corsica garrison has been

linuse of Lords, yesterday, he has completely repudiated the spirit of The initiative in this move has gerous, reports of leading Ambas- further re-inforced by the arrival at govern- Ajaccio of 800 North African infan-

the Munich Agreement, the essence been taken by Britain and France,sadors despatched to their

of which was that an advance from as it is felt that such a step would ments to-day nevertheless

The Moroccan troops will

it to a general settlement should be but the Crown Agents charges for the reserved area by diverting an be the quickest and most effective acterised an immediate general war way of preparing in advance against as improbable. All agreed in citing the new fortifications on the island

achieved by way of consultation. He Insurance (including war risks) of open nullah at an estimated cost of consulted last week with no one this item were not received until this $25,000. An adequate return on this the dangers in any new and sudden the British attempt to prepare un which have been greatly strengthen-

with Russia us

and enlarged since

outlay would be assured to Govern- but his own subordinates.British year, understanding ggressive move,

been

Wireless. This slep follows quickly upon the most important phase of Britain's "Tunis" and "Corsica" have

heard in

Diaphone for Wagian $3,100. Pro-ment in Crown Rents from the new that interested new policy.

the French Chamber- Soviet suggestions

vision was made in 1938 Estimates of sites which will become avaliable,

Argyle Street. should at once Viscount Halifax is scheduled to Trans-Ocean. democratle Powers

communications, their

$40,023, $3,300 of this lapsed at the the hold a conference to define

Polish Ambassador, receive

Building sites in the new GERMANY DEFIANT

end of the year. A revole of $3,100 $65,205. attitude, in view of the new situs Count Edouard Raczynski, on Tues-

is requested to meet the cost of area have already been sold and in Berlin, Mar. 21. tion, and a declaration on the lines day, when he will sound Poland's al-

alterations to a buliding at Waglan view of the existing demand for fur- The reported British plan for col- mentioned is preferable to

titude in joining the proposed "Halt

international

necessary for the installation of the ther sites, it is considered essential nction hus since it would the Aggressor Coalition." Britain isjective ference at present.

diaphone, for which no provision has to hasten progress on this exteriston.. intention iake for less time to negotiate such similarly testing the

of brought forth a flood of attacks in

been made in the 1939 Estimates..

Extension of Tarmac around Han- Greece and the German papers, with defiance an an agreement than to arrange a con- Yugo-Slavia, Turkey,

the keynote of the comment,

"Short" Rubber Buoys for Flying gar, Kal Tak Aerodrome $8,500. The Bulgaria-United Press.

Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says:

Boats $5,000. On grounds of econo- armas area to the north my, the order for these buoye was not hungar at Kal Tale is top noll-to- placed until the latter end of 1938, meet the requirements of the larger and payment was not made by the machines and greater amount of air con- Crown Agents until after the end of traffic at the Airport. It is

sidered necessary to extend this area as early as possible.

ference.

Co-

The Russian-attitude towards_the British plan appears to be not un- favourable, but the Soviet definitely desire to satisfy themselves that Bri taln and France are really prepared to net should the occasion arise. I is possible that Russia, as a condition for adhering to the declaration, might stipulate that it be followed by a conference along the lines suggested by Moscow.-Reuter.

Democracles Collaborate

London, Mar. 21. The British Minister to Rumania saw King Carol yesterday, while the Minister for Greece saw the Prime

Minister.

the ed

America Will NOT SUPPORT WAR WITH TROOPS

Washington, Mor. 21. It is not believed that the U.S. Administration, will consent to take an netive part in a conference peaceful Powers,

AUSTRALIA READY

of

In the United States the British would consolidate the peace front in Mr. Sumner Europe-Reuter, Minister called of Welles, while in London Mr. Joseph Kennedy called on Sir John Simon at Downing Street. In Paris M. Georges Bonnet received the United States and Soviet Ministers and the British Chorge d'Affaires. Reuter

Bulletin.

shouts.

Spain Franco Wants Interned Fleet

Burgos, Mar. 21. The obstacles in the path of normalisation of Franco-Spanish re- Intions and the diffenities which have prevented the newly oppoint- ed French Ambassador, Marshal

it would be a disastrous error to be- Petain, from presenting his creden- lieve that Germany could

be detinis to the National Spanish Govern- (prived by collective threat of her ment, although he has been waiting

will to assert herself. Reuter

in San Sebastian for several days, were announced last night over the Special.

National Spanish radio.

It

and

France

Government To Buy Famous Picture

Tokyo, Mar. 21.

for the

Mental Hospital

Conversion

of the

of Nursing Sisters'

The French Government is nego-the year.

Air Services Rent of Public Tele- Before normal relations

tiating with the Ohara Art Gallery between the two countries can be considered, at Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture phone $240. 1 is necessary in the public service to the Republican feet interned in to purchase the "Annunciation," the interests of the

famed provide public telephones Biserta harbour must be turned over masterpiece of El Greco, to General Franco, the equipment of Spanish artist, the Chugal Shogue Assistant Superintendent of Aero-Quarters, G.C.. to a Mental Hospital $34,600. The Increasing number of drome and the Marine Supervisor, the Repubilcan army which has been reports.

patients received in the Hongkong `- taken across the French frontier must-

Legal Expenses $8,000. The Crown Mental Hospital has rendered neces- The paper says that the masterpiece, be returned, and the livestock of

priced at Yen 1,000,000, attracted the Agents' account for January, 1939; sary an immediate extension to the been Spanish peasants which has

Mr. Torajima, who found it in a shop of professional services in connexion meet this need by converting the driven into Franco and sold must be curiosity of the late Japanese painter, contains an item of $8,852 in respect existing premises. It is proposed to paid for.

in Paris in 1920 and recommended with the appeal to the Privy Council former Nursing Sisters' Quarters at Fallical circles evidence consider it to his patron, Mr. Bagosabure of Chung Chi Cheung against sen- the old Government Civil Hospital. able surprise over the fact that the Ohara, proprietor of the Ohara Arttence of death passed upon him in

Hongkong. dimculties preventing resumption of Gallery. the relations between the two coun- trics are thus publicly announced. The picture changed hands for Yen France is sharply attacked in the 00,000 and was brought to Japan in radio broadcast, the speaker declar-1920. The painting, of a large size ing that the French Government has represents Mary and Angel in D endeavoured in every way possible striking composition characteristic of to hinder the task of reconciliation, El Greco. Trans-Ocean.

NAZIS LYING LOW

Prague, Mar. 20. the Ad- German troops marched The contribution which

through ministration hopes to make is econo- Prague throughout the day on their mic and moral and there would be way to the east and south-east. no support here for participation in is not known whether the move- a foreign war to the extent of send-ments have any connection with the severe fighting reported in Carpatho- ing armies overseas.

It is believed that the assurance Ukraine, where the separatist "Ste" that crondanie weapons would be at Guards are still resisting the Hun-

the Democracles (garians. the disposal of

The Nazis have pushed their Ar- yanisation drive in Μοτονία Boherola, where Jewish suicides con- tinue. Thousands have been unable to leave the country.-United Presz. Melbourne, Mar. 21. The Cabinet meeling which was

Anti British Feeling Fanned attended by Mr. Stanley Bruce,

Berlin, Mar. 21. Australian High Commissioner to

That Germany may be obliged to Britain, who was to have soiled for;

to- London yesterday but was asked to revise in principle its attitude remain by the Fremier, agreed inwards Great Britain and to start on arr entirely new diplomatie course in principle to the British proposals for the relations with England is the Germanufacture of aircraft in Australia.

in keynote struck a communique The meeting also supported a published by the official German united stand against aggression.-Diplomatic Political Information. Reuter Bulletin.

The paper asserts that the recall Wife of Malayan G.O.C. On

from of the German Ambassadors London and Parts to report to the

Visit to Colony Reich Government and rejection of

Stern Declaration Soon

London, Mar. 21. A declaration concerning

Czecho- annexation of many's

Slovakia and expressing determine llon to rest any further German aggression is expected to be made by Europe's new "peace bloc," pasalbly in the next 48 hours.

and

After the declaration hos been launched. Nevertheless, it is under

stood that the conference idea ha

United Front Advocated

Sydney, Mar. 21.

sp-

new league

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TROOPSHIP ARRIVES

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Medical Department Apparatus and Chemicals $210; owing to the late arrival of Crown Agents' accounts.

Emergency Expenses Emergency Expenses of Police The "Annunciation" was painted Force arising from the Sino-Japnacse The $25,000 pro- by El Greco In 1570 by order of the Conflict $00,000. Spanish King, Philip II, but sub-vided has proved insufficient, and a Paris further sum at $60,000 is required to sequently found its way to during the Eighteenth Century meet payment of Military and in-

terned soldiers accounts. Domet.

China-Russia

New Air Line Ready This Week

new

Peerless Handcuffs $100; owing to the cost of the handcuffs being higher than was estimated.

Naval: Arsendt Yard and Kellet Island $40,052, The final payment in respect of the transfer to Government of the Naval Arsenal Yard hung now. become due, and provision for this. i payment was not included in the

current Estimates.

Total of all votes, $414,145.

New Orleans Healthier

New Orleans,

slightly

New Orleans was Д Crown healthler city in 1938, according to

Wireless Instruments, etc. $1,400. The indent forwarded to Agents in 1938 hus, not been com-statistics of the city board of healthi

In estimating the present population pleted.

Prisons Department Steel Filing at 523,000, the board said the death Cabinets $275. There is no adequate rate was 15.14 per thousand, comm- cabinet in this Department except a pored with 15.50 in 1937 and 17.31 very old wooden one which is uniser-in 1936. vlccable and requires to be replaced.

Acrological Investigation, (Hong- kong): $16,000. It in desired to pro-

It is still over early to say how

The Australian press unaimously the British and French protests were The troopship Lancashire arrived with $50 many countries Will subscribe there-

bealdes to

Britain,

advocates a united front of democra- not merely a formal matter, but the in Hongkong yesterday France

expression of discontent of the Gornaval details and army personnel. Russia, but there is confidence in lic Powers.

The Melbourne Herald writes, "Thoman Government, especially against Mrs. Dobble, wife of the G.O.C., Whitehall that the influence of diese three Powers will prove a strong encirclement of Germany by a group Britain's attitude towards the solution Malaya, was a passenger and will be h guest of Major General and Mrs, rallying

smaller of nations determined to preserve of the Czecho-Slovak question. point for the

their democratic ideals is the only Powers.

Australia answer.

The attempt to mobilise RumaniaA. E. Graselt at Flagstaff House,

Among the passengers are Lieut- - It in understood that the Govern- possible

the now realistic policy and to exercise with this State a new Col. F. D. Field, L.C., R.A., Licut, P. ment feels a swift declaration of op proves position to German policy is more against the German menace and wel-Benca policy against Germany, J.T. Skipworth, RA, Licut. C. E.

vide for dally meteorological flight circum- comes the proposal to bring in Rus-only be described as criminal, it adds. Otway, RE, Lieut. D. C. Russell, useful in the immediate

The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung R.E., Lieut. J. Ridsdale (for Japan),

Chungking, Mar. 21. by one of the machines of the Far stances where they сопести the sin."

the It is confirmar that The Australians generally express commenting upon the efforts now Miss M. Sharp, Sister Z. Hidgkins and

On these East Aviation. Co., Ltd. Powers se suggested by Russia,

It is argued here that if necessary the opinion that they must sink or being made in England for a new Sister E. C. Gibbs of the QAL.M.N.S.

alliance policy anti-German

writes, (for India via Hongkong), Q.M.S. W. Chungking-Hiimi bir line will be in-flights the temperature and humidity a full dress conference can be held swim with Britain.-Reuter, Special. The challenge of the British Empire Jaff and family, eighteen families augurated on March 24 with Chinese of the air at each 1,000 foot level It will be under is determined up to a lieight of 12,000 SOUTH AFRICAN VIEW has been understood in Germany. A of NCO's and Privates and 50 NCO's plicts and crew.

to be organised by and Prfaites,

the direct control of the Ministry of or 14,000 feet. From these readings Johannesburg, Mar. 21. England will scare us just as little os A few detalls are going to Shang-Communications, the planes belong-n forecast can be made of the height, density and stability of the several so far not yet been enthusiastically The Rand Daily Mail asks whe-aid the League of Nations in the hat and Tientsing:

ing to the Ministry. accepted by the Cabinet. The Brither Herr Hitler

cloud layers. This knowledge is The Lancashire leaves for

The Chungking-Hami lina repre essential to aviators, and of great 11sh Ministers are understood to

The 12 Uhr Blatt brings a list of United Kingdom on March 28,

sents the castermost section of the assistance in making a general wea fer day to day consultation through prosent policy. A lesser leader will past."

certainly choose war, but, Hitler in 10 different lien on which, says: the diplomatic channels to meet the one of the shrewdest men

forthcoming Chungking-Moscow air ther forecast. As no provision is VISIT TO MACAO ·

ino which will bring air communica-made for this in the Estimates, a voto rapid trend of events-United Press.

world. He certainly knows facts and Paper, the new anti-German

H.E. Major General A. E. Grasett tion between Chungking and Moscow for the estimated cost from April 1 thay have the strength-eater campaign of hate is based.-Trans-

to December 31, 1930, equal to Special.

and Brigudler A. B. Thomson will within four, days,

the inauguration of the $15,000, is requested. SLOVAK MINISTERS IN BERLIN visit Maene on April 9 probably

Owing section, another Berlin, Mar. 21.

Purchase of Sand-$140,000. linking Hami and Almaty will be to a substantial increase in the de Paris, Mar. 21. The Slóvak Ministers, M. Dur

opened, the Soviet being able to mand for sand and to the declalon The Best decrees under the special cansky and Professor Tuka, have powers granted to the Government arrived hero and will continue nege is announced, either to-day, or to govern Almaty on the Soviet avia- that larger reservo stocks, should be tion networkt linked up with Moscow held, bealdes in increase in the cost relations morrow. include secrecy regarding mobilisa- tiations about Germany

The fact that negotiations have A passenger ticket for the single of collecting and conveying sand from fence forces and ineasures to bo It is reported that taken to probibit publication of in- Dr. Tiso, is also on a way to Berlin given rise to persistant rumours that will cost 1,180 yuan and air mail under this sub-head will be innum

national de German, circles-expect an agren- dißeutilas are being, encountered-postage will be. 80 cents-United clent. The selling price of sand hãn been increased, and the sum. now. formation concerning

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