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DECENT Naxi propaganda broadcasts were addressed to the people of Eupen and Malmedy from the radio station at Cologne. The Cologne announcer declared: "The Walloons are a German rude. Germany's heart throbs in sympathy with the Germans of Eupen.". Belgium prolested,

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V Eupen and Malmedy werd Aceded to Belgium by Germany under Article 34 of the Treaty of Versellies, The Inhabitants were given six months, however. In which to protest against the trans- fer, but out of the population of 63,940 only 271 protested, 202 of them being German officials. The ares of the two territories is 230 Equare miles, roughly the size of Middlesex, the population roughly equalling that of Hastings Leak than one-sixth of the inhabitants are Walloon and French-speaking, the remainder being Germans, originally Walloons, but Prusslan- Ised since. 1815 when Prussia obtained the territory under the Treaty of Vienna.

"Britain Asks For One-Sided Pact

Pact"- Russia

REJECTION OF BRITISH COUNTER-PROPOSALS

MOSCOW, May 10.

IT HAS been authoritatively stated that Russia's rejection of the British proposals is now certain.

Russia has complained that the counter-

SUSPICION ENDS NOBLE GESTURE proposals did not mention any military assistance

VATICAN PEACE PLAN REJECTED

PARIS, May 9.

THE POPE'S PROPOSAL før a five-power con- ference has been unenthusiastically received and appears to have been abandoned.

Nazis Seek New Allies Rapprochement With Russia?

Russia would receive if Russia was drawn into

a war through protecting. Poland and Rumania.

The Soviet Government has t issued a communique giving the essential points of the British reply to the Russian proposals, The communique states

that Britain asked Russia to give im mediate assistance to Britain and; France if they are involved in war through the execution of their ob- Ilgallons to Poland and Rumania.: -United Press.

Britain Asks For One-Sided Pact-"Tass" Poland is unwilling to enter

MOSCOW, May 9.-"Reuter's" re-{ "another Munich; France seemsport of the alleged British counter- determined not to submit her proposals to Russin, which provide quarrel with Italy to mediation, that Russia should guarantee the while Britain is reluctant to security of each of her neighbours enter into negotiations in which of Russia if she was involved in war und that Britain would go to the aid they might be asked to bring as a result, is denied by the official

Tass Agency. pressure on her allies,

Germany and Italy hold the invitation in suspicion, fearing that should they participate in the conference, they would be BERLIN, May 9. THERE ARE growing indica-outvoted-United Press, tions here of Russia's seeking a friendship agreement with Ger-

Pope's Exhortation London, May 9.-It is

"Tasa" claims that no mention is made of a Soviet guarantee to each of her neighbours. It is claimed that the proposal LA that the Soviet Government should render immediate assiste to England and France should they become involved in mill- tary netion as a result of executing under-Rumania."

their obligations towards Poland and

No mention is made in the British

many, Poland and other nearby stood that the Pope "exhorted" States.

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, counter-proposals, it is stated, of any "A rapprochement between Soviet and Poland to come together in support which the Soviet is to re- Husala and Nazi Germany is out of conference with a view to findingceive from Britain and France on the the question," a source close to the Government suid to-day.

a specific solution of the Danzig basis of reciprocity--Trans-Ocean. question-and-Mediterranean

"However, n rapprochement be problems.

tween the Nationalist Russla and Nazi

It is understood that soundings are

Germany is always a possibility." proceeding in various capitals, in this pointed out that He referred to the Nazi conviction connection, it is

whole-heartedly that Russla has veered frem rampant Catholic opinion Bolshevism closer to an approxima-on the side of the step taken by the tion of a National Socialist State. Pope.-Reuter Special.

-United Press.

DENIALS

Reports Ridiculed

Vatican City, May 0. Rumours that the Pope may call Berlin, May, D., a conterence to settle the German- Both a German official spokesman Polish dispute are ridiculed in Vati- and the Russian headquarters in ean circles. Berlin have denied that

any negotiations are proceeding between Russia and Germany.

The German offelal described the report as "unqualified nonsense."

It

---Rumanía Agrees

LONDON, May 0. The Soviet Ambassador has in-

formed Lord Halifax that Rumania has indicated her readiness to accept a Soviet guarantee_of_independance as part of the new Eastern European security, system.

· M. Maisky also asked the British Foreign Secretary to clarify certain points in the Brliish reply to Russia's proposals,

Cordial Talks

is stated that the Pope is in- LONDON, May 9-It is learned terested in the cause of peace, but that the conversations between the William by normal diplomatic contacts, and British Ambassador, Sir therefore various Nuncios in the Just Seeds, and M. Molotov, the Soviet

Commissar, few days have contacted the heads Foreign

of governments and foreign minis-cordiul.

The Soviet

THE DUKE'S BROADCAST

LONDON, May 8.-Queen Mary, at Marlborough House, listened to the Duke of Wind- 1or's speech. Other members of the Royal Family. It is understood, did likewise,

Morning nowapapors varied their play, ranging from the "Daily Mail's" 5 column hoad- lined splash on the main nows page "The Duke of Windsor's speech calls for world wide peace", to the "Daily Sketch's" eight påragraphs.

The "Daily Mail" was the only morning paper to editor- lalise on the specch: It said: "The Duke exorcised the right

of ovary privato person. What he had to say was what was in his mind: that all men bear

goodwill, and that Intor national problems can, and should, be settled with reason, rather than with force'!— United Pres88..

SINKING FREIGHTER ABANDONED

British Ship In Distress In P.I.

MADAME SUN YAT-SEN standing in front of the new ambulance, which she accepted on behalf of the Chinese Red Cross, from Mesars, Jolin Thornycroft & Co. Ltd. The ambulance, which is a gift from the Brim, was presented by Mr. R. I. Roxburgh.-Staff Photograper.

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Nordic States Decline

Want No Pact With Hitler

STOCKHOLM,

May 9. NORWAY, Sweden, Denmark and Finland,

the four Nordic States whose Foreign Minis-

WE · LIVE IN ENDURING TENSION” ters have been in

conference in Stock-

MOBILISATION TO holm, have decided to

BE PERMANENT

LONDON, May 9..

MOVING: THE second reading of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Bill in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, Secretary for War, after detailing the present lengthy process of mobilisation said:

CHUNGKING BUTCHERY PROTESTS

TOKYO, May 10.

M. ARSENE HENRY: French

Ambassador to Japan, called on Mr. Renzo Sawada, the Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Foreign Office on Tuesday afternoon.

He made verbal representa- MANILA, 'May 10.

tions to the Japanese Govern- THE LUZON Stevedoring ment with regard to the alleged Company reports that the British damage suffered by the French Foreign Commissar freighter Linden Bank is slowly Consulate at Chungking as the

were very

"We live in conditions of enduring tension.

"Hostilities are undertaken without notice, and most of the armies of Europe are now kept in varying states of mobilisation."

"We alone are bound by a procedure which assures the maximum publicity for our defensive preparations, and

reject the German proposals for non- aggression pacts.

Herr Hitler proposed to each of the four States that they should conclude unilateral non-aggression pacts with Germany, United Press.

The Nordic countries have issued a joint commhunique say-

Ing

"The forcian ministers hereby state that the Nordic countries Ormly adhere to their declaration made at Oslo last year, now~ 25° earlier to keep outside groups of powers which may be formed in Europe and in case of war between those groups to make all possible efforts not to be involved in such war"-United Press.

Pact With Soviet STOCKHOLM, May. The con-

which, by Ils solemn terference between the Foreign Minister minology---'Imminent: national:

danger', and 'great emergency'

is calculated to be misundèr- stood abroad and to arouse disquiet at Home.

"This bill will remove these disadvantages."

Mr. Hore-Belistia said that reserves:

hitherto had not been called up for

The Russian source sald "childish!" ters in order to communicate to them..turally wants time to consider the sinking five miles north of Arena result of the recent attacks hu/ their 12 days training for which they

the Pope's ardent wishes and prayers thai peace may not be compromised, ¦ terms of the British proposals. and the Issues between the various There is no reason to suppose that Reef in the Sulu Sea. The Japanese aircraft, it was

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-United Press.

Tokyo Scepticism TOKYO, May

18.-Government countries may be settled pacifically, the main line of Russian foreign quarters' are taking no notice of the

A Berlin message says that reports policy has undergone any alteration. rumour alleging friendly negoti- of alleged invitations to a peace con-

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Franch Council Meets

-Reuter.

attons" between Germany and Saviet Russia,

Omell circles express the belief that the rumour widely circulated in

America Europe and

despite the German, Government's denials, must have been fabricated by some Powers which are anxious to curb the activities of the anti-Comintern Axis. The same circles airess that the signatories to the anti-Comintern pact are closely tied up with one an other by a strong moral sense and groundless rumours will never in- fluence the spirit of the anti- Comintern pact.—Domel.

British Army Chiefs See Maginot Line

POLAND IS ADAMANT

Danzig Status Must Not Be Changed

LONDON, May 9. SIR HOWARD KENNARD,

the British Ambassador to Lon-

don, was received by Colonel Beck, the Polish Foreign Minis

ter this afternoon, according to

London reports.--

were liable, and meny were unversed re-in handling modern weapons.

entire crew abandoned the ship valed from authoritative sour-

It was now proposed to call up in at 4 o'clock this morning and are ces.

batches at convenient dates a large presently standing by in life-

Chinese Donial

proportion of the regular reserves boats.

LONDON, May 0The Chinese for a period not exceeding three Embassy in London has issued a month, as far as could be foreseen. Parls, May 9.

The Navy has ordered the U.S. denial of Japanese allegations that The French Council of Ministers destroyer Pope to assist the Linden Chinese anti-aircraft batteries

War Strength necting on Thursday Bank. They are unable to state the established near the British, French,. This would enable the regular. morning under the presidency of Pre- Pope's position, but it is believed and German consulates in Chungking.army to train to war strength and to

that she will beach the Linden Bank-Reuter,

will hold

sidont Lebrun.----Reuter.

Soviet Ships At Manila

by 9.30 this morning. Dak

The Linden Bank is en route to Shanghat from Freemantle.United |- Press.

Struck Roof!

MANILA, May 10. The British freighter Linden Bank has sent out a radio 5.0.8, that she is seeking, and requires immediate

Not Now Expected

To Come To H.K.sistance.

The messago 'adds that she struck MANILA, May 9.

la recf at Arena Island · in the Sulu FOUR SOVIET minesweepers Sea about 250 miles south of Manila. Colonel Beck informed the British arrived here last night from-Reuter. London, May D.

envoy of the note which the Polisin

Sebastopol on

to : route The British military mission headed Government had despatched that

FEARED LOST by Lieutenant-General Sir John Dill, afternoon to England, France, and Vladivostok.

They are remaining for three days The Linden Eank is feared to liñvel which is at present in France, to-day Sweden, members of the League of began an inspection of the northern Nations committee for Danzig ques-in Manila to provision and are not sunk..

expected to halt at ports on the section of the. Maginot Line in the lions. company of the French Chief of Staff,

It is stated that in the noto China" coast. General Gamelin, and other French staff officers.

· Poland expresses, the opinion that

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ABOARD THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA, May H.M.S. Re- pulse turned back for home to-day, leaving the the cruisers Southampton and Glasgow as

ก convoy for le Royal voyagers,

Heavy storms are causing con- siderable discomfort to some aboard] The Empress of Australia.—United Press.

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Further Late Nows

DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY EXTENDS TO AFRICA

CAIRO, May 9-The Egyptian Prime Minister to-day re- ceived Air Marshal Balbo, Governor of Libya, and had half an hour's conversation with him.

on

It is understood that Air Marshal The Prince and Princes were wel- Balbo assured the Premier of Italy's comed by the Duke of Génon is unlikely that it will reach the friendship for Egypt, and that the behalf of King Victor Emmanuel.

Libyan forces constituted no menace Trans-Occan,¦- |seene in time to save the ship,

to Egypt-Reuter,

Linden Bank Sinks

Ribbentrop Return

the moment is not advisable for al-ship "Vecha". Captain Michailon/aasistance of the Linden. Bank hak Bank In GOD fathoms of water, 5 mlics, Calro with the idén of submitting to about his talks with Count Clano,

Pact Proposals

Berlin, May 9. Monila, May '10:

CAIRO. May D--Political quarters Herr von Ribbentrop arrived at The Navy Department reported at The s... Corregidor, which had 11 am. that, the Steamer Linden Bank here-to-day confirmed that Marshal Munich today, and spent most of been advised to proceed to the

Balbo, Governor of Libya, is in the afternoon telling Herr Hitler

tering the status of the free elis. Medvedoff, paid a courtesy call on morning the crew of the wrecked ship ling 60 souls, are on board the dea of a non-aggression pact between Ing, the actual negotiation are The Fuchrer was consulted at least since stated that af 4 o'clock this north of Arena Reel.

the Egyptian Government proposals All the passengers and

crow, total The British and French officers will

concerning the eventual conclusion once in a lengthy telephone call dur- of the sphere of competence of the Senor Juan Posadas, the Mayor of were taking to their lifeboats, and be able to continue exchanges which High Commissioner.

Manila this morning-Uaited Press, had abandoned the vessel.

froyer Pope. None are

Italy and Egypt-Trans-Ocean. still had, much to-discusa with Herr took place when the Chier of the

Any changes in this direction might

none are injured.

von Ribbentrop, particularly foreign Imperial General Staff, Lord Gort give rise to an unwelcome revolution

J Since then nothing has been heard The Popa la now,

Visit To Rome

reaction to the proposed military visted France-British Wireless, la Danzig."

LONDON, May -The Prime either from the Linden Bank or the

Hollo

alllanco, Ma Changes In the position of the Minister announced In the House of Corregidor.

The rescue was ordered by Com-

Milan, May D. Despatches from German Am- League of Nations Commissioner, it Commons to-day that the Millary The tug Trabajador, has also been mander. P. I. Carroll of the Filth Prince Paul of Zugo-Slavia, ne- buasadors and -Ministers abroad, in- The P&O. 3iner Carthage left is pointed out, are only possible in Training Bil, and the Reserve Forces despatched. from. Manila to the Destroyer squadron who is on board companied by Princess Olga, arrived cluding those accredited to the anti- Shanghal yesterday and is due here connection w/ regulating German-till-would become law before Linden Bank, but as 12. Is not-due-Jo the U.S. S. Black Hawke-United this afternoon at the Italian frontier Cominternailles are being eagerly, to-morrotzat about 4 p.m.

Whitsun-Reuter., Polish-relationsTrans-Gevan;

[#ludied.--Reuter, Jarrive until to-morrow afterpoon, it Press.

We proceeding to

bon these way to Rome