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Prepares

To Man A. A. Guns

LONDON, Apr. 27-Preparations to man anti-aircraft guns throughout the country continued all day yesterday and through the night.

They are reminiscent of the preparations which are made during the September crisis.

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This is the result of Mr. Chamberlain's statement in the House of Commons yesterday that it will be necessary to reinforco anti-aircraft defences during periods of uncasiness.- United PreBA,

CHINESE

SMASH INTO NANCHANG

Bitter Street Battle In Kiangsi Capital

KAOAN, Apr. 26. THE CHINESE forces have smashed into Nan- chang, capital of Kiangsi | Province.

Bitter street fighting is now in progress, according to field dispatches.

The streets are strewn with fallen Japanese and Chinese soldiers while huge fires seen for miles around are quickly re- ducing many houses to ruins.

Other Chinese units are said to have forced their way to the Jopan- ese aerodrome in the eastern suburbs of Nanchang and to be engaging the Jupanese troops there.

S.O.S. For Reinforcements Lienlang, key point nine miles, to

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Mr. Chamberlain Explains Conscription Decision

GRAVE SPEECH SHOWS URGENCY OF PROBLEMS

LONDON, Apr. 27.

A CROWDED HOUSE last night heard the Premier, Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, explain the decision of the Government to introduce conscription in the United Kingdom.

Broadly speaking, said Mr. Chamberlain, mobilisa- tion-whether complete or partial-could take place in the United Kingdom only after, the issue of a Proclama- tion.

The Proclamation differed in the case of each Service, und would have to declare that a State of Emergency existed.

The original motives for such Proclamations, - doubtless, were that they could be issued when the outbreak of war appeared imminent.

But in recent times, war might not appear to be imminent, and yet general conditions might be so uncertain that it was desirable to take certain precautions without the publicity and shock to public confidence which would be caused by the Issue of Proclamations.

Accordingly, the Government had decided at once to introduce a bill entitled the "Reserve and Äušillary Forces Bill," which would simplify the procedure, and enable the

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MINING EXPERT'S REPORT ON PLAN FOR PEAK TUNNEL

IN PURSUANCE of its campaign for deep tunnel air raid shelters in Hongkong, the "Telegraph" is able to-day to publish a report by a Consulting Mining Engineer on the practicability of the scheme for driving a tunnel through the base of the Peak from the city to the Aberdeen side..

The report has been compiled and made at the request of this newspaper.

It discloses that the scheme for such a tunnel is entirely practicable, and would afford complete protection during air raids for 100,000 people.

In times of peace, the tunnel could be used to accommodate a double stream of vehicular trame

Government, by an order in council, to authorise the various Pope To Hold His lining the northern and southern

service departments to call up any class or descrip- tion of reserve and auxiliary forces.

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The bill would be temporary in character, and he hoped it would be passed without delay, in order that the Government might be empowered to act under it at once.

Every country in Europe had powers which the Govern- ment sought under the bill, and practically everyone availed

one time or another to who Tobin, is arriving in Hong- himself of it at

effect partial mobilisation.

have been recalled to Nanchong us

reinforcements. The Japanese unit kong by

the

Canadian

at Hsichiowshih, a point north-east Pacific liner Empress of of Lienting, has been wiped

out.

Seventeen Japanese officers and Japan on May 5,

The Government had given consideration

also to

now

| liabilities-which--with-- the. soldiers were taken prisoner and She is on her honeymoon. approval of all quarters of the eight Japaneso machine-guns and 67 rifles were seized by the Chilaese. Miss Tobin was married in House, they had incurred in

hara-kiri when he was surrounded.

A Japanese captain committed Hollywood recently to her Kaoyushih, between Kaonn, ond movie director, Mr. William Nanchang, has also been regained by Keigheley.

the Chinese. Many Japanese were sinin in action,

Fenghsin Doomed

The couple are disembarking from the Empress of Japan in Hongkong and will stay for one night at the Repulse Bay Hotel.

They will leave Hongkong on counter-attacking. Fenghsin, 23 miles May 6 by Air France plane for west of Nanchung, is pounding at the Saigon. gates. The Japanese inside the city

Meanwhile, the Chinese

column

have set fire to many civilian houses, They are said to be preparing for withdrawal.

To the northwest of Nanchang the Chinese tighten their hold on Wu- ning. Fighting continues in the suburban hils. In an engagement ut Chilishan on Tuesday. a Japanese unit was routed. Chinese captured two Japanese light machine-guns and 21 rifles-Central News,

Australia And The Pacific Seeks Common Defence Policy

REJECTION FORECAST

Hitler's Speech To-morrow

BERLIN, Apr. 27.

IT HAS been learned from a reliable source that Hitler has informed Herr von Ribbentrop, Doctor Goebbels and Field Mar- shal Goering that his Reichstag speech will generally reject President Roosevelt's proposals.

It is learned that at present he plans to answer the nations who he asked to state whether they fell menaced,

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Europe within the last month, and the means at their disposal

to discharge them effectively.

Mr. Chamberlain added: "I need, perhaps, bardly repeat that the object of the assurances we have given to certain countries, as

wetl S the conversations now proceeding with other governments, is not to wage war, but to prevent it.

Impress World

"Bearing this object in mind, we cannot but be impressed with the view shared by the other democratic countries, especially by our friends in Europe, that despite the immense effort already made by re-atmoment, nothing would so impress the world with the determination of this country to offer firm resistance to any nttempt at general domination, as Its acceptance of the principle of com- pulsory military service, which is a universal rule on the Continent,

"There is an obvious weakness in the voluntary system which allows one man 'lo devote hlmself | to pleasure or gain, while his neighbour devotes himself to train- ing and readiness for war. "It is generally understood accepted that in time of war, mlil-

CONSCRIPTION

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CANBERRA, Apr. 26. OUTLINING the Australian Flis speech is expected to leave his Government's defence policy, course open, without taking the Mr. Menzies, the new Premier, initiative in any further negotiations. said that while the Common-nclude a declaration defining the from the outset,

It is expected that the speech will tary service should be compulsory wealth must stand or fall with future aims and future developments

"Hitherto, it has not been thought to introduce such а other countries of the Empire, of the anll-Comintern front.

necessary her defence policy must have as

mensure in peact-time, and I renew- Meanwhile, the British Ambas-ed the pledge given by Lord Baldwin a basis the primary risk and mador has been forced to give his that compulsory service would not responsibilities in the Pacific

message from the British Govern-be introduced during the life of this borno by Australia and Now

ment to the Forelan OMca Secre-Parliament in peace-time. taro, Herr Ernst von Welxsacker.-- Zealand.

United Press.

Snub To Envoy

London, Apr. 20.

"Mindful of it, I look forward to the day when we shall have a concert of Pacific Powers in the Pacific in both; senses of the word. This means in-! Questioned in the House of Com- creased diplomatic relations with the mons to-day whether Sir Nevlie United States, China, Japan, and the Henderson would interview Herr von Netherland East Indies."Reuter.

an before Hitler's speech Mr. Chamberlain said. that Sir Nevile Henderson had been received by Herr W⚫izzaker.

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I was impossible to arrange an

WASHINGTON; Apr; ⠀ 20.--Pre- silent Rosevelt has asked Congress to appropriate $32,000,000 to enable interview with Herr von Ribbentrop.

work to be started on the chain of

Doubtless Sir Nevile Henderson naval bases provided for in the $00,- would use his discretion about seci- to 200,000 naval air bare bill-Router. PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.

War Matter Of Hours

"Wo are not st war now, but when every country is straining all its resources to be ready for war, when confidence in the maintenanY af peace has been undermined, and everyone known that if war is to como we might pass into it in a matter, not of weeks, but of hours, how can we pretend that this is peace-time in any sense in which the term can be fairly used? "Under the bill if will be necessary call up certain territorial and n

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First Consistory -

VATICAN CITY, Apr. 20-The Pope will hold a consistory in the first half of May in order to appoint new Camerlengo of the Holy and in create several

dinals.

Owing to recent depths, the number of Cardinals has been re- duced to 69, including 32 Italians. -Trana-Ocean.'-

Rest Of The Crisis News

MALTA, Ápr. 20.—The British Mediterranean fleet sailed this morning for their Krst summer cruise in the East Mediterranean, the ships will visit Egypt, Palo- stine. Cyprus and Greece.---- United Press.

Istanbul, Apr. 28. The Turkish Government has replied to Hitler's questionnaire saying that Turkey does not feel menaced.----United Press.

Paris, Apr. 20, The French Foreign Office insists that the French Am- bassador is returning to Berlin with no special mission such ́us the British Ambassadɔr is carry- Ing.

On the contrary they say his return is merely intended to de- monstrate solidarity with Bri- tain.

K the German Foreign Minister receives the French Ambassador the latter has been instructed emphoolse that: France heartily supports Pre- sident Roosevelt's proposals. United Press.

Paris Left Wing morning newspapers' criticize the return of the British and French Am- bassadors to Berlin,

A typical criticism by "Le Ordre:" "Another mistake, by, the changeubla democracies. AE HA expected, Hitler Inter- prets the Ambassadors', „ return us a sign of weakness." United Press.

ROME, Apr 20-Signor Denito Mussolini has summoned a Cabinet meeting for Saturday morning.--Reuter.

LONDON, Apr. 20.

M. Maisky Soviet Abbas- sador to London; who is en routo to London from Moscow, will breuk his journey at Paris with the object of informing the Sovlat Ambassador there of the course of the Anglo-Russian. conversations---Reuter, ---

ELECTION ISSUE ON COMPULSORY SERVICE? Labour Tables Amendment

LONDON, Apr. 26. MR. CHAMBERLAIN is being urged by his Conservative advisers to make conscription an immediate general clection issue. It is believed by this section of political opinion that under present conditions, compulsory military service would make an excellent issue.

Reports from Conservative Party organizations throughout the country stata that the negative attitude of the Trade Unions leaders and tho Parliamcutery'leaders of the Labour Party does not reflect the opinion of Labour throughout the country, and that Mr. Chamberlain could count upon an overwhelming victory.

Capitalising Position'

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sides of the island by a direct route.

The total cost, exclusive of road surfacing. would be $1,160,300, The scheme could be completed in ten months.

SINGAPORE GIFT FOR DEFENCE

The report received by the 'Tele- Grateful Acceptance

graph" is a comprehensive document, covering every detall of the proposed plan.

It envisages a drive, 12,000 feet long, right through the base of the Peak.

Harbour Reclamation

The height of the proposed tunnel

By Britain

LONDON, Apr. 26. ANNOUNCING in the House of Commons to-day the Straits Legislative Council's resolution › offering £1,000,000 towards the would be 20 feet, the width 40 feet. cost of general defence in the The area of the section, which British Empire, Mr. Malcolm would be semi-circular, would be MacDonald said: 1,350.6 square feet,

"I have requested the Governor to Total yardage to be removed would express to the Council His Majesty's be approximately 280,000 cubic yards. Government's grateful acceptance of

The Engineer suggests that the this most generous gift, and major portion of this could be used appreciation for the sustained and for the reclamation In Connaught practical co-operation of the Straits Hoad, where Government has de-in sharing the costly burden of Em- cided to extend the Praya by pire defence, of which this gift is yet reclaiming an extensiva area from Janother example.” the harbour between Pattinger Street and the Naval Yards, The cableway which was used at Shing Mun during construction Ol Jubilee Reservoir, and which is now lying idle, could be utilised to carry into the soil over the city streets the harbour reclamation.

Ten Months' Work The Report estimates that the delling speed, working at both ends with three shifts, would be 40 feet per day. At this rate, the tunnel would be completed in ten months.

Estimated cost of Labour and

Supervision is $153,000, as follows:

Chief

Engineer @ $1,250 per month

$ 12,500 Superintendunt

$1,000

10,000 shift bosses @ $500 per month.

per month

1 Superintendent mechanic

$500 per month

1 Electrical Engineer ✪ $500 per month............. 100 machine drillers @ $1.50 per dayaqla 100 helpers D 30.80 per day 100 coolles G $0.70 per day 60 tters @ $1.50 per day

1 Chinese General Foreman

$250 per month ...... 0 Chinese shift foremen

$100 per month

The Prime Minister himself does not seem to be inclined to capitalise he position politically, but Informed alrcles intimate that should the Opposition persist in treating the problem as a purely politient ques-. | General". tion, the Premier might easily change

is atutude.-Trans-Oceart.

Resolution For Commons

-Debate

LONDON, Apr. 20. The text of the motion which Mr. Noville Chamberlain will present to ite House of Commons on Thursday, which will open the debate on con- seription, is as follows:

the

That this House approves proposals of the Government to introduce, as

of soon

48 possible, A system of compulsory military train-

ng as announced on April 20.

"It-regarda, such a system, aš ne- cessary for the socurity of the nation, PLEASE Tum To Pago 4.

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5,000

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24,000

21,000

22,000

2,600

4,000

10,000

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Total: $193,500

Estimated cost ot equipment (allowance is made in the full estimate for total depreciaton) $193,000. This includes a ventilation system which would become a per- manent fixture,

The equipment cost is computed na follows:

40,000

Air compressors, 1,000 cubic

foot units (2 for harbour side, 2 for Aberdeen)... $ 60,000 Rock drills, heavy drifter

type with cradles Drill sharpeners "and 'ucces- nry Blant by Mucking machines, 2 - re-

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18.000

Further Late Nows

German Troops In March Past

Burgos, Apr. 20. Members of the Condor Legion, composed of Germans who fought on the Nationalist side, were received by the military Governor of Vittoria to- After the march past, the Governor declared that

a memorial ·

clay,

Condor legionnaires filled in the Oght for National Spata would be erected near Villoria.---Trans-Ocean,