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MONDAY, APRIL 3. 1939.

HITLER: Fireworks Fizzled Out

OUR FRIENDS are READY to FIGHT

HERR HITLER

Fuehrer Leaves World Mystified

HERR

LONDON, Apr. 2.

HITLER'S SPEECH defiantly accepted the British challenge of opposition to German expansion.

In point after point, Herr Hitler breathed defiance toward Great Britain and threatened a denouncement of the Anglo-German naval treaty, a denouncement calcu- lated to stir Great Britain more than any other action he could possibly take.

The speech seemed to mark the culmination of a situation which, for two decades after the Great war, Great Britain has devoutly made efforts to avoid the definite division of Europe into two hostile camps. PRECARIOUS RELATIONS

REACTIONS TO HITLER'S THREAT

BERLIN, Apr. 2.

A PEACE SPEECH, addressed particularly to Britain, coupled with a warning, is the description applied to Herr Hitler's utterances at Wilhelmshaven, according

to well-informed German quarters.

In the words of one commenta

tor "Hitler declared that he

Certainly, never since the armistice have German- British relations been in such a precarious state.'

Herr Hitler answered Great Britain by a challenge that if Great Britain wants war, he (Herr Hitler) was ready.

He declared that Mr. Chani- berlain's present attitude may destroy the Anglo-German naval agreement; and, in- _ferentially,the_Munich pact.........

wanted peace, and at the same WHY RADIO 15 YEARS TOO LATE

time he gave sharp warning

against continuation of the i WENT "PHUT"

Chamberlain encirclement at- tempts, whether disguised or undisguised."

Hitler's Broadcast To America

"We don't believe the defensive nature of this policy; every day we see examples of un attempt to torpedo

BERLIN, Apr. 2. bur peaceful actions with active at- tempts to put obstacles in Germany's THE OFFICIAL explanation way the Rumanian agreement for example, Heady for penge, but not of the decision not to relay Herr for encirclement, we shall certainly Hitler's speech over the radio

-HITLER

Latest Spain Flashes

"IFTEEN to twenty thousand

Italian troops are being concentrated at Almeria, They comprise the Littoria division and members of the mixed Green, Black, Blue and Brown Shirt divisions.

The Italians will shortly om- bark for Italy, leaving only a composite unit to represent Italy when the triumphant pa- rade into Madrid is hold this week.

*

IS HOLINESS the Pope has

sont a message to General Franco, blessing the National- ist leader and the Spanish people, and expressing his thanksgiving for the "victory of Catholic Spain".

Pope Pius expresses the hope that Spaws will resume "new vigour in the former Christian tradition”.

Franco's rep expressos his "intense emotion caused by His Holiness tofogram, and gratitude for his "phrases of Tove".

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THE CENTRE of politi cal interest shifts back to London to-morrow with the arrival of Colonel Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister, and the House of Commons debate on foreign affairs, following Herr Hitler's speech at Wilhelmshaven.

"Reuter's" diplomatic cor- that respondent writes Colonel Beck is bringing a

THE top map shows the world as is. Below, the principat coun-number of officials and

tries are drawn to the size they would be if they held territory in propor-

Itter's

the

tion to their population. The standard taken is the average population for the whole world per square mile. The contrast illustrates point of view when he sald in his speech: "The reason for our coonomle troubles is to be found in our over-population." Mussolini makes same claim, although both dictators pay premiums for large families.

The dictators cast' envious eyes on the wide open spaces of the British

basis with the correct senle above.

Empire: Compare the size, of Canada and Australia on a population

BRITISH PLEDGE TO RUMANIA

BUCHAREST. Apr. 2.

THE "UNITED PRESS” ùnderstands that certain assurances regarding Rumania's integrity have been arranged between London and Bucharest.

It is considered likely that the British Government will make a formal declaration regarding these assurances in the House of Commons to-morrow.

It is learned that the Rumanian Foreign Minister, before going on a tour of the western European capitals, plans to visit Ankara immediately after Easter where, it is understood, he will discuss the question_of_the_Dardanelles.

It is believed that Rumania is anxious to obtain Turkish consent, in the case of Rumania being attacked, the Turkish Government will automatically permit warships of Rumania's allies to pass the straits for the support of Rumania.

It is understood that in this connection Rumania envisages not only the French navy but also the British navy, providing Britain assumes responsibility regarding Rumanian territorial Integrity-United Press,

Herr Hiller, obviously refer- ring to Mr. Chamberlain, al- though he did not mention the THE INSURANCE Premier's name specifically, said: against the China Underwriters, "If the English statesman says Ltd. came to a sensational end- that the problems should being at the Supreme Court this. submitted to discussion, I now morning, when Counsel for the say that there was 15 years time plaintiffs asked that the case be for that."

withdrawn and judgment with BITTER PILL Referring to the world-wide costs be given to defendants. armament race, Herr Hitler Plaintiffs were the Cheong Hing not remain inactive until the rope is yesterday, is that the time of said: "If others want to re-Hong and the claim was

FOR NAZIS right round our throat."

day was not likely to draw a arm, I say that you cannot tiro 906.23 as the rateable proportion to Press comment emphasises the dan-large audience of listeners, and me out." ger of the "encirclement" policy, and therefore it was decided to take declares that Herr Hitler given Britain time for reflection records of the speech, and

play them over at an hour when Reuter.

most people were at dinner.

has

"Loft Us Mystified"

London, Apr. 2. "Herr Hitler hits left us inore myatified, but no more troubled than before."

These words from comment on Herr Hitler's speech in the "Sunday Despatch" appear to represent the average Englishman's reaction.

While the "Despatch" welcomes the fact that Hitler retrained from denouncing the Anglo-German nuval agreement, and that his speech did not contain "raging bellicoshy" which had been anticipated, other papers express surprise at the comparative restraint behind the Fuehrer's verbal

fireworks.

The newspaper "The People"" saya: "He shouts "deflance when nono threaten, and boasts his people's readiness for war, while knowing that

to

It Is insisted that the sudden breaking-off of the short-wave relay to the United States was due to a Technical fault.

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It is unofcially suggested Herr Hitler, having prepared speech on more general lines, con-

lot of remarks of special | nining American Interest, began all again after Mr. Chamberlain's state- ment in the House of Commons, and concentrated on Britain.

over

As little special American interest remained, it was decided at the last moment not to broadcast the speech to America, but through a technical hitch, sume of it got on the alp.

Official Varsion

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Įbe borne by defendants in the loss of marino products and seafoods in 1 He announced that the coming fire in plaintiff's godowns in January, September would be entitled the party rally in Nuremberg in 1839.

"Party Rally of Peace”.

Fraud Allogation

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Signal Defeat In

WELL-KNOWN AMERICAN DIES IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Apr. 3. Mr. Charles Barnhardt, aged 00, retired Standard-Vacuum maritime engineer, died to-day in the Country Hospital after a long illness.

He was

veteran of the Spanish- American war, and a retired Petty

Belgian Elections Oncer of the United States navy.

Firing practice is being carried out between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to-day from Cape D'Agullar.

Born at Norwalk, Ohio, on August, BRUSSELS, Apr. 2. The defence was that 127 of the 137

1.6, 1880, he had resided in China ¡lems claimed were" fraudulent, and 'THE RESULTS of the Bel-aince the end of the World War. "If it should ever come to a benefits under the policy were, there- gian general elections so far

He is survived by a wife, and a 10 test of strength, the German fore, forfelted. It was further alleg- confirm that the Catholics and Shangha son. both residents of people are ready at any time ed that the prices of some

Shanghal-United Press, to exert their utmost.

goods had been charged higher than Liberals have gained heavily.

The Socialists have Jost "Our friends and others and price book had been altered. slightly, while the Rexists аге will be ready to march at any Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., and Mr. H. certain to lose over half their time in the future.”—United} C. Macnamara appeared for the plain- Press,

tiff firm on the bistractions of Mr. E. Chamber seats. |Davidsen, of Hastings and Co. De The pro-Belginn parties will obtain fendants were represented by the about 55 per cent, of the votes, and Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, Jnr., and the pro-German, Helmuttriu Front, Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, instructed by about 45 per cent---United Press. THE PASSAGE in Horro. E, C. Marion, of Deacons.

At the outset this morning. Mr. Hitler's speech on which atten- Potter told the Chief Justice, Sir

no desire to deprive the difence of any opportunity to argue the point; tion has been mainly focussed Atholl MacGregor, that he had been

as they themselves must have also in London is that referring to instructed by his clients that they did been taken by surprise. He would, relations with Britain, and Gernot intend to proceed further in the therefore, be quite willing to hear case which meant, of course, judg

arguments later in the day, it many's armaments.

ment for defendants, with costs.

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Relations With Britain

LONDON, Apr. 2,

the

desired.

are not going on states-Chambers. of attacking other nations decided forthwith as laid almost two months and would

experts for the discussions, which will carry a stage further the situation creat ed..

by the Anglo-French guarantee to Poland.

The question of further guarantees for the security of peace-loving countries may also form the subject of a discussion.

To-morrow evening the French Air Minister, M. Guy Lachambre arrives In London for a two-day's talk with Sir Kingsley Wood, the British Air Minister.

M. Lachambre will be accompanied by a number of technical experts, and It accros Tikely that the discussions will be concerned mainly, with (Continued on Page )

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SOVIET REACTION TO BRITAIN'S PLEDGE

THE BRITISHI guarantee to, Poland was not commented upon by the Soviet press until to-day, when, after announcing the fact of the guarantee, papers declare that it is insufficient, and demand a further rapprochement between Britain and the Soviet Union..

The Soviet newspapers claim that Mr. Chamberlain is not the proper man for furthering this polley.

The official version of the speech no attack is contemplated; but it is was not released until Herr Hitler,

who spoke from notes, - had had an An amplified version of this

Mr. Polter nitread "with this pro inconceivable that a man who made opportunity of carefully study aboard passage reads: "Germany does not

cedure if Mr. D'Almada thought he his country mighty again, should des-

had any grounds to proceed with the troy his life's work by his own dell-he liner Robert Ley what it looked think of attacking other nations

Mr. D'Almada asked like in writing. Nobody noticed any without distinction. What we want berate act."

that an arguments after looking at the at- serious discrepancies between the to do is to extend our economic ordinary order us to costs be made thorities, and it was decided to ad- "Hitler's Fooblo Answer"

weltien veralon and that broadenst relations. We have a right to do that for the moment so that they could fourn the matter to Chambers to

and WO on gramophone records,

to accept discuss what kind of costs later in merrow.

The omeial Government organ, support of the Soviet Union only Mr. Beverley Baxter in the "Sun- Herr Hiter is still aboard the directions from any

Drawn-Up

"Izvestia" describes the Chamberlain when they agree to oppose any #g-- day Graphic cuils the speech Robert Lev.

Potter said that the point The case had been going on for declaration as "ineffectual," and re-gression regardless of its source. "Hitler's feeble answer to Mr. Chom-he extra and it is understood that men inside or outside Europe.

expected to land at Hamburg to. "We are re-arming, but we do not

pro calls the Soviet proposal for a con- This statement is interpreted in berlain," and declares that the speechmorrow afternoon.

dream

by both practice books bably have taken another month if it ference. The paper adds that Russia diplomatic circles to mean that is obviously intended for home con- Dr. Josef Goebbels, Minister for providing they leave us alone.

D'Almada replied that he was had not been withdrawn.

naturally prefers a general anti- Mascow would like to extend the sumption. His statements were not Propaganda, arrived to-duy ni "The German Reich is not going not tha position to orgue at the During the cross-examination of the aggression declaration endorsed by anti-aggression declaration for the minds of informed men, but thodes for a fortnight's holiday to put up in the long run with a moment not having consullied the au- witnesses for plaintiffs, suggestions the major demperatle Powers as well Far East, his accusations and utter lack of

pro-

(Continued on Page 4.) thorfiles, but he could not see any that some of the claim fema had as the Soviet Union to the one- portion were only for the Immature

harm done in adjourning the matter. been altered to show a higher price. sided English declaration. Openly critical of the Chamberlain

"Pravda" Critical minds of frenzied youllis, who'regard

His Lordship remarked that the as well as allegations of forgery and him as a gor

Both England and France are declaration is the Communist Party surprise,' and 'ecording to his rough

urged to abandon their policy ur brgan "Pravda" which writes: recollection of the authorities in' con“

non-intervention), and to return to "Chamberlain's,polley has not enjoy- nection with the' question, ef' costs-

The of the confidence of, foreign countries' paper declares that the Western for a considerable length of time, one of collective security.

Polter. had said." He had,' however,

Powers can depend upon the "full" (Continued on Page 4.) ---

The "Sunday Expresy thinks that the speech was "subdued," and de livered in an extraordinary atmos- phero of mystery; · especially in view.

(Continued on Page 4.)"

Reuter.

M

RUSSO-JANPANESE PACT plaintifs decision had taken him by fraud, were made.

1.

Test Case For $135,000. MOSCOW, Apr. 2-A Soviet-Japanese fisheries agreement, they appeared to bear out what Mr.ie or acre, were five other insur

The case was in the nature of a lasting for a year, has been sign ed.—Reuter.

(Continued on Page 4)

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