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FINAL EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph
FOUNDED 1802-
No.
四拜禮 號十二月四英港香 THURSDAY,
APRIL 20, 1939.
日一初月三
MUSSOLINI TO ANSWER ROOSEVELT TO-NIGHT
IMPORTANT' RADIO
No War SPEECH BY DUCE
In Europe This Year
2
THE PEOPLE who have their fingers on the pulse of the War God are the Press Correspondents in Europe's capitals.
"
Lord Beaverbrook, owner of the "Daily Express," the world's biggest news- paper, says that there will be no war in Europe this year.
Roy
ROME, Apr. 20. WITHOUT
WAIT- ING for Herr
Hitler's reply to Presi-
dont Roosevelt on Friday next week, Signor Mussolini is to divulge the Italian answer in a speech at Campi d'Oglio to-night.
Arrangements
havc
been made to broadcast the speech throughout| the nation.
Official Fascist circles state that the speech will be Howard, Editor-in- "important."
Chief of the New York The greatest secrecy is "World-Telegram and shrouding diplomatic
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WHITEAWAY'S
RUSSIA SEEKING
EXTENSION OF
PACT TO ORIENT?
HONGKONG CHINESE circles express the opinion for that Soviet Russia is demanding, as a quid pro quo her assistance against aggression in Europe, that Great Britain and France give similar assurances against Japanese aggression in the Far East.
It is believed that the Soviet desires that, in re- turn for her promise of military and aerial, assis tance in the event of an attack on Rumania, Poland, Greece or Turkey, Britain
MILITARY PACT SAID IMMINENT
and France should guarantee Anglo-French Approach
that any attack by Japan
on Russia's Far Eastern
front would immediately
bring the Democracies
To Soviet Russia
LONDON, Apr. 20. REPORTS OF dramatic new
against Japan as Russia's moves by Soviet Russia are allies.
given currency in this morning's newspapers.
It is believed in Chinese circles that this may ex-
Concentration plain the delay in reaching
Managing Director of the vities in the major capital Made Possible By U.S. Action
Scripps-Howard of Europe.
group, said last night: "In my own individual opinion, which is subject to change
within twenty-four hours, there will be no war in Europe this year."
Mr. Howard has just concluded
a tour of Europe's capitals. He has made it his opinion to test, not only public opinion, but the opinion of the lenders of the nations he visited. Lord Beaverbrook expresses the opinion of his Correspondents
the most highly pald group of journalists in the world. This is what Roy Howard added to his report, released through the "United Press" Associa- tion:
**President Roosevelt's appeal to
INTEREST IN ROME
WASHINGTON, Apr. 19.
an agreement with Russia.
Far East Guarantee
Londou, Apr, 19.
The concensus of opinion here is that protection could be ex tended to China in the future
The "DallyMail" confrms re- ports in Chinese circles in Hong- kong that Russia, in return for her co-operation against aggression In eastern Europe, is asking for Anglo- French support
port If the Soviet is at- troked by Japan
The "News Chronicle" states that M. Stalin has sent for the Soviet Am- bassadors in Paris and Berlin and the
Minister in Stockholm, as well as for M. Maisky, the Ambassador to Lon-
don.
All four are reportedly due Moscow to-day for which Russia's attitude to the proposed pact
only if Russia first became part to arrive in of the full pledged military a conference in
Apart from Signor DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S sudden order returning the United States
Fleet to the Pacific provides the key to the mystory of complete alliance with France and Britain, with the western Powers will be dis- Mussolini's con templated speech, Rome is also the understanding of the international situation, and demonstrates how centre of interest in view of close or how far the world is from war, according to the best be very government would doubtless the Italo-Hungarian conver-information available here.
sations now in progress.
These talks are believed to involve the future of Yugo-Slavia.
It is persistently reported in London that, despite official denials, Turkey and Great Britain have reached an' agree- ment for mutual aid against aggression.
It is thought that the offeini denials may be inspired by Germany and Italy are basedTurkey's insistence, that the
on sound grounds.
"If it fails, its failure can be attributed to his recent well- merited but ill-advised bar- rage of denunciation against Hitler."
NO ATTACK ON DANZIG
terms of the agreement must be kept secret.
Rumania Rofusos Great importance is attached to the visit to Berlin of the Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Gafencu.
into
It is belleved that, despite Názl efforts to draw Rumunia
the Rame-Berlin orbit, M. Gatencu has been instructed to explain that the to maintain country is determined absolute neutrailty.
M. Gafencu has already conferred
Britain And France with Herr Hitler and Herr
Will Resist
PARIS, Apr, 20. THE POSITION of Great Britain and France in the event of German aggression against Danzig was made quite clear to- day by the French Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, during a debate on Foreign Affairs.
If Poland resists a German at- tack on Danzig. France will be immediately obliged to sasiat Po- land.
The Anglo-French guarantees to Poland, Rumania and Greece cover not only the political independence of these nations, but also their ter- ritorial integrity.
M. Bonnel, who was supported by the Minister for Defence, added that France was prepared for any emer- gency, both in the Mediterranean and In Africa.-United Pro35,
Mutual Pacts
LONDON, Apr, 10-Negotiations with European Powers for
the
Ribbentrop.
von
that the German sources claim Rumanian Foreign Minister has a sured Herr Hitler that the British guarantee will not be transformed into a mutual assistance pact. Nor, state. these sources, will Rumania consent to the Polish-Rumanian pact, directed against aggression by Soviet a general Russia, be turned into alllance between these two countries. -United Press.
Perth Sees Ciano
Rome, Apr. 19. Lord Perth, British Ambassador to Rome, to-day paid another visit to the Hallan Foreign Minister. Count) Ciano.
It is stated that Lord Perth had received no special instructions from London, but that he wished, on his own initiative, to discuss a series of questions with Count Clano.
The best information is that the fleet order was made on President Roosevelt's own initiative as Commander-in-Chief, and that the admirals did not know it was coming.
the When
Even then, however, Mr. Cham-cussed.
very reluctant to assume commit-
Meeting in Warsaw ments in the Far East which would disperse the
forces
Russlan envoys Ja Europe, or which Japan may con-
required in Paris and Berlin arrived at Warsaw, sider as being provocative.
en route to Moscow, they met the Sovict Charge d'Affaires in the It is now clear that an important have informed them of Poland's at~ Polish capital. He is reported to gulf still separates London and
Whether the State De. ¡Moscow in the current negotiations. partment advised or sug
MORE TROOPS LAND gested the move is not
AT GIBRALTAR
known.
While the British proposals en-
vlage Russia's one-way support for Poland and Rumania against the aggressors, Stalin is still waiting a declaration of British willingness to enter into an alliance with Russia.
Without that, Soviet diplomats con- enter into a war with Germany will tinue to suspect that Russia.might out being able to rely on British collaboration-United Pres
LATEST
Practically · all unofficial ovidence points either to the order for the movement as a counter to some expected Japan now ese strategy or "a wink of the eye" agreement between London are and Washington for the mutual distribution of sea power under given emergency circumstances. Chinese Ambassador Interviewed Pre-afternoon that the biais highway
GIBRALTAR, Apr. 20. WITH FRESH arrivals yesterday, it is estimated that approximately 20,000 Spanish troops now massed in the vicinity of Gibraltar.
Moorish troops predominatec.-United Press.
LONDON, Apr. 19. THE TROOPSHIP Somerset,
CHURCHILL
FOR CABINET?
LONDON, Apr, 20.
IT IS understood that it has been deelded to reshuffle the Bri- tish Cabinet.
It is probable Mr. Winston Churchill will be included.
Reliable sources report that the Cabinet has decided to create. A full Ministry of Supplica.com United Press.
A. R. P. FOR NEW GOVT. HOUSE
The fundamental of American politics is that no Administra- tlon may enter into an agree en route to Palestine, has, ac-ment of this kind, and there has cording to well-informed sources, been denials from almost every been diverted to Gibraltar.
Aboard are two battalions of in- fantry which, it is stated, will be Janded at the Rock
They will remain in Gibraltar un- til the arrival of a third battalion, which is scheduled to leave England on Saturday.
Malta Evacuation ? Rumours that British families had been ordered to evacuate Malta are semi-officially denied la London.
source.
It is stated, however, that mar- ried officers and men of the Malta garrison have been given pertuis- slon to send their familles home it they desire, In view of the critical. International situation.
New precautions are being taken by the smaller European Powers and thut yesterday It was announced
Colony's Plans For Sweden is calling the 1935 Class to
Hospitals.
L
The 1034 Class has simultaneously PLANS FOR the new Govern-been ordered to undergo special air However, it is denied that Lord Perth, who is relinquishing his office) in a few days' time, took leave ofment House in Hongkong, which raid precautions training for the
on this occasion. are now being drawn up by came period. Trans-Ocean.
Count Clono Trans-Ocean.
Institution of a series of mutual pacts Posthumous D.S.O.
against aggression, in addition to the. one-sided nasurances made to Poland, Rumania and Greece, were con- tlouing,
This statement was made by the Premier in the House of Commons
LONDON.
architects of the Public Works Department, will include provi sion for an Air Raid shelter.
to
Protecting Pacific
On the other hand Washington is buzzing with plausible, and possibly the Naval inspired, reports that President carried out the programme under the belief that other powers will be compelled to concentrate else- where than in the Pacific.
Envoy Sces: President WASHINGTON, Apr. 19. The
sident Roosevelt this morning.
Repulse Bay Road Blocked
It was reported at 4 o'clock this
from the city to Repulse Bay has The Ambassador intimated that the been completely blocked at Wongnel-
PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
BREAKING THE DROUGHT
RESERVOIRS 639,000,000
GALLON GAIN
The facts are that British sea
AS A result of the generous power, in the event of war, would rains which have fallen on the be required in the Mediterranean and
Colony since last Saturday, Home stations, and that the United States feet is making an emergencylund reservoirs has increased by storage in the island and main- return to the Pacific.
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no less than 639,000,000 gallons. Whether this is by agreement or by coincidence, the fact remains For the 24 hours ended i am, this that the disposition. of the fleets morning rainfall at the different on the island of the two democracles is unmis-strategical points takable.
varied from 4.61 to 6.55 Inches whilst on the mainland it varied from 6.63 to 0.53 inches.
Storage in Island reservoirs has increased since Saturday from 849,- 000,000
to gallons
1,112,000,000 gallons, whilst on malaland reser- voirs it has increased from 1,036,000,- 000 gallons to 1,212,000,000 gallons.
Nearly Half Full
"Sill coincidently, the British plans the Colours. They will commence have been announced to reduce the at least one one month's military training on May Asiatle squadron by 18
crulier to be withdrawn from Hong- kong.
Discourage Japan Strategists unofficially express the opinion that the U.S. fleet is being concentrated in the Pacifle to dis- courage the Japanese from taking use as casualty clearing stations in advantage of the European crisis and the event of an emergency,
sélze more land in Asia.
While the weight of official state
Underground Wards
cheong Gap.
A large rock weighing at least five tous les completely across the road, preventing all vehicular traffic. Further rocks are likely to be dis- lodged
in the vicinity. The fall took nelcheong
Alter
tho
result,
near the Wong-
only way of reach- ing Repulse Bay is via West Point and Aberdeen or Shaukiwan
A
Four people were injured in a landslide opposite the South China Bathtur sheds in Shaukiwan Road.
Another landslide has occurred In Poshan Road.
Sea Back Pago - For Further Late Hors
titude regarding co-operation with the Soviet.
inents is entirely against any "winit | increase being on the island, where ¿ently in endeavouring to elucidate
The combined storage of both
The Warsaw Correspondent of the island and mainland reservoirs as London Times" reports that M. 20 per cent. of Litvinoff has been actively engaged increased from This information was made avail-
capacity to 38 per cent., the principal |
the foreign ministries of the able this morning in response
If any new hospitals are erected 'n of the eye" agreement with Britain the reservoirs are now almost half Baltic states whether they would A young Stirling nirman, Flying enquiries by the "Telegraph",
It is revealed that all future pinns Hongkong, the operating theatres and or any other naval power, some full, after containing only 27 per welcome active assistance from the of capacity on Saturday. Soviet in case their independence Officer R. G. Waddell, D.T.C., who
Weight of evidence considerably
Capacity of both island reservoirs was killed in action in Palestine last for Government buildings will include certain of the wards will be bullt quarters express the belief that the eest.
undergrounment offeint admitted supports the existence of some kind totals 6,050 million gallons and total was threatened and, if so, what form August, has been posthumously award-provision for A.R.P. to-day, after the subject had beened the 5.0. He attacked the rebels It is also revealed that Govern- this morning, in answer to questions of understanding-United Press.
storage as the result of, the rains is such assistance should take.
Whinlever may be, the result of.. for
the by with gallantry and determinationment has in hand plans
now 2,324 million gallons. "Telegraph" representative,
and other developments, aris- Mr. Chamberlain said that, what
under heavy fire when he ans
answered
ered complete protection of Hongkong that there was no legislation in exis-
An amicial of the Water Authoritying from the Soviel's important now happened, he did nói think that call for air assistance from Jan hospitals in the event of air raids. tence making it compulsory for the WASHINGTON, Apr. 10,~~A bill |
He continued
civil aeronautics told the Telegraph" at 3 o'clock this role in European affairs, there at Germany would drop her accusations. forces at Umat Salah,
These plans envisage the creation owners or architects of new buildings authorising
and other commentatori that Britain was attempting to en- to attack after h, plane had been circle her.
hit by rifle fire will the enemy re-of substantially more bed-space than to include air raid precautions in the to stort the Immediate primary train afternoon: At the moment it is not least is general agreement among
ing of 15,000 elvillan air pilots was considered advisable to increase the political treated, leaving the way open for on st-present available, in order to deal plans and specifications.
"Only in the case of new Gov-passed by the House of Representa-hour of supply, but if the rains con- this morning that the British and
will this advance by the land forces. He was with air-raid casualties.
bo tives to-day, and sent to the Senate.tinue it may be possible to do so in French approaches to Russia are
making good progress.-Reuters. Several
the very near future.”: large buildings in the ernment buildings
Heuter. PLEASE Turn To Pago 4. Colony have been ear-marked for,
raised in questions.
ever
Britain was keeping in mind the possibility of including China other Far Eastern? countries In 'the anti-aggression front.Trang-Ocean.
and
24 years of age and won the DF.C. three years before this incident.
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