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Palestine Problem Reviewed

Geneva, June 10. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for the Colonies, was ques- tioned by members of the Mandales Commission regarding the Palestine White Paper at a private meeting of the Commlsalon,

The nature of the questions was not divulged, but it is understood that some members took a critical attitude towards the White Paper proposats. -Reuter,

Statement To Commission

Geneva, June 16. MA Malcolm MacDonald stated Com- to-day before the Mandaies mission that Britnin did not regard her work in Palestine na a trouble- some load but an

os fulfilling a great task which, as the authors of the Balfour Declaration, she viewed with sympathy even before many nations which subsequently approved

other

It, Britain spent her treasure to the extent of many million pounds a the execution of the mandate and had large numbers of her civilian officers and soldiers kled in its defence.

BRITAIN'S DEFENCES READY

"I believe

London, June 10. that there has never been a time when our plans for war have been so carefully inid or given'

Lord zo much thought," declared Chatfield, Minister for Co-ordination of Defence, in the course of a re- asuring statement in the House of Lords on Government measures to and expedite supply of munitions armaments.

He continued, "We are well on the way to achieve Or sim

readler for war in penec have ever been.

of being

than we

"By energy and the devotion of our selentine stuffs, we have harners- ed selence in such a manner that the risks and unxieties of 10 or 20 years ago in many respects no longer are of the same degree,

"In many instanced defence is rapidly catching up with attack. We have the men we need. They are of higher average physique and Intelligence than ever before it our history, This human factor is our main asset, be- enase if ever we are to be tested, t Is that factor that will decide our future."

Lord Chatfield, in the course of his statement, described the elaborate plans to meet air attack. These in- increasing numbers, so disposed as cluded squadrons of fighters in ever

to be able to intercept enemy planes at the earliest

possible moment. The whole country had been reconnoitred by specialist offers, during the last few years, with the

object of dis- Friminating where special protection against air attack was desirable.

Arrangements had also been made 10 protection at thousands of iny vulnerable prints against sabotage. the mandatory, should

He belleved that every reasonable bear the hardship and loss preeution had been taken-Reuter. with the work, but muc

an

The nation which underlon]:

the duly of fulfilling International promise to the Jews and Arabs and which gains such benefits 29 accrue to

Eden's Views

Paria, June 16.

Saturday,

Shipping Affected

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Chungking, June 10, Foreign shipping companies In Shanghai have stopped slip- ment of cargoes to Tlentsin, but passenger service is as usual.

It is understood that the Itritish Consul-General In Tientsin hän noiifled the British- ownrd shipping companies to stop shipping in the Hai Ho River which flows past ike British Concession in view of the restrictions imposed by the Japanese.

Japanese scufties are posted on the oppostio bund to prevent sampana and boats from cross- Ing the river-Central News,

WAR MATERIAL

France And Australia Buy From U.S.

New York, June 10. The official report of the Slate Department on export licences for artns and ammunition and other war material issued in the month of May shows that France again led the list of countries which bought material from the United States, with a total of $0,493,683, These export Heences were issued for military planes pur- chased States.

The second place in the list is beld export licence by Austrolin, with totalling $4,428,011, likewise meatly military, planes. Australia appear for the first time as a large sente buyer of American war material American Press points out that Aus- trulia's large purchases of war mate- rial are connected with the growing insecurity in the Far East.

by France In the United

Tientsin

FOREIGN PRESS REACTION

France To Back Britain

London, June 16. The Birmingham Post suggests that the possibility of "cramping our style" in Europe is the only justifica- tion for the Prime Minister's caution

to

face Indignities and injust d

which Palmerston, Salisbory, Chamberlain or Edward Grey have resented and resisted actively.

The paper asks, “Is it not possible, all the same, that a nate way and bold way is to-day the wise way, und to-morrow, in more unfavour- abile conditions, we may find it the only way.

"Economic and financial pressure would put Japan in a very poor state

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Important. Axis Discussions

Rome, June 16.

The Italian Foreign Minister and the German Ambassador to Rome held a lengthy conference this morning. It is belleved they discussed the renewed tension between Germany and Poland; the Italo-German efforts to persuado Spain to enter the Axis military pact; the situation In tho Orient, and the possibility of an alliance to in-

arul, olude Japan,

Admiral urging Horthy's, speech

the Pope to renew his Invitation for 3 peace conference.-- United Press.

Declaration Of War By Japan Urged

Tokyo, June 10. The Cabinet meeting this morning to carry on her China Incident."-renched a decision to

uphold the nellon taken by the Japanese autho rities in Tientsin and to go ahead with the fixed polley.

Reuter.

Two Plans Contemplated

Paris, June 10.

1

General Itakaki, War Minister sald that the Japanese authorities In Tientsin were taking adequate and effective measures with a prudent attitude but with firm determination.

The Increasing probability of British counter-action to the Japanese block nde of the concessions in Tientsin is mentioned In the Friday morning press here. The opinion is expressed in political elreies that Frunge will

The Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita back up any British move..

then reported that the British Am- The Excelsior announced in head-bassador, Sir Robert Craigle, hus lines "London intends to break off protested against the Japanese netion the

commercial relations

Tientsin which the British Govern- with in Japan," while the Epoque expresses ment termed

And the belief that England will adopt sought an explanation economic sanctions of some kind Mr. Arlta replied to the British || against Japan. According to the representations that pending receipt reports, the matter should Petit Journal two plans are being of

be settled

the spot," Mr. Arita being considered in London:

quested the British Government to Economic restrictions against Ja-adopt a discreet attitude for a fundn- panese goods in certain markets,

Cancellation of the Anglo-Japanese mental settlement in accordance with

the actual situation, agreement and abrogation of the most value of favoured notion clause for Japanese erect he taken by the Gov

Holland holds third place in the 1st, with purchases of planes in the $1,038,110.

nation is also entitled to receive from others who supported the objects of the mandate but had not risked reg- ponsibility

Mr. Anthony Eden speaking on United States, to a tolni already, the understand- ing of the practical dimeulties which Thursday afternoon emphasized the have arisen in the execution of a stability of the Anglo-French friend- peculiarly dimcult tasks, The an-ship, which exercised a decisive in- nouncement of the present policy is the final act of prolonged considera- tion of a stubborn problem.

Mr. MacDonald outlined the sue- cessive attempts to solve the problem, culminating in the invitation to the Jewish und Arab representatives lo confer with the British Government in London, at which conference no agreement was reached.

White Paper Policy

one

While conforming to their obliga- tions to the Jews and. Arabs under

British Govern the mandate, the inent in the White Paper policy has been concerned to remove as far as possible the uncertainty about future developments which

of the causes of the

now being tragedy enucted in Palestine, The Balfour Declaration made a promise to the Jews and an assurance to non-Jewish communities. No just solution is possible which does not take heed of these two sets of obligations.

And

the

Many people engageil Palestine controversy adopt a pro- Jewish or pro-Arab standpoint and underestimate, or ignore, the claims of the other party. In that way lies Injustice and breach of the mandate. The British Government. people Impartial between the claims of the Arabs and Jews, British friend- ship for the Arabs was abundantly ahown in the help we have given them in war and peace in atlaining their prized object of freedom over a large part of Arabla.

Friendship For Jews Our Friendship with the Jewish people has been expressed' In the absolute equality of status with other British citizens Invariably accorded the large Jewish populations in many parts of the British Empire.

"Our paramount desire is to deal fairly with both people and help them to live in peace and concord. The authors of the Balfour Declaration and the mandate cannot have intend- ed that the two sets of obligations should contradict each

fluence on the fate of Europe.

Eden admited that the Anglo- French alliance had made mistakes, but asserted that this was better than if the two countries had gone dif- ferent ways.

Englishmen, according to Mr. Eden, abhor war, but they do not fear it.

As soon as everyone in the world realises that an attack is a bad busi- ness, permanent perice will be se- cured. Trans-Oceán.

Revolution In Policy

London, June 10.

In a speech in Paris to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden said the revolution In British policy had been so sudden and complete that it would be hard to and a parallel in the history of Eng- land. The German entry into Prague

had accomplished at one blow what none of Germany's previous acts had done. Reuter Bulletin.

Sean Russel

1.R.A. Loader Makes Threat Of Violence

New York, June 18.

|

The total value of war material for which export licences were issued in May is $17,935,000.

During the first Ave months of this your

Roods in British Empire markets,

Trans-Ocean..

on"י

were also understood to have been discussed.

Following the regular session of | the Cabinet in the morning, the Chin Affairs

uncll met,

The authorities regret that some inconveniences are likely to be ex- perienced by American, German and other third-Power nationals in the Concessions the result of the

as

period American war material to the local authorities will be allowed blockade however, no change of the

total value of $14,236,000.- -Trans- Ocean

tu settle

nossible,

Strong Action Unexpected

Paris, June 16. Reliable reports state that it is not France purchased war true that the British and French have material to a total value of $20,997,-

on strong action of a re- 000 from the United States, while decided

is believed that Britain bought during the

xametaliatory nuture. It

affairs

as possible, as far Anglo-French retaliatory mensures, might not be wise, since

ince the

in a better position to wake an economic war un British and French interests in China might extend the blockade to other concessions, notably Shanghai,

However there is always the fear that the Japanese might carry pro- vocation

to such an extent as to force the British to act against their will.

HONGKEW ACCIDENT

Inquest On Death Of Dr.

Lillie Concludes

Shanghai, June 18, The Coroner's jury rendered a ver- diet in the death of Dr. Bertram Lil- lie, saying that it was partly Lillie's fault for failing to halt his car when the Japanese sentry grabbed the wheel, and partly the Japanese sentry's fault for grabbing the wheel. The bus driver was' exonerated.— United Press,

Dr. Bertram Lillle, v. sc., President of the Lester Institute of Technical Education in Shanghai was killed on April 24 in Hongkew when his car collided with a Japanese motor bus. Dr. Lillie's wife was seriously in-

Sean Russel, reputed to be Chief of the Irish Republican Army, ad-

members dressing* 3,000

of Irish clubs, called on Americans of Irish birth to lend moral and financial support to the Army's "organised jured. will-o-wisp bombingsTM in English citles. He declared these would con- tinue until Britain

withdrew her

it is concluded se

and

There is,

Japanese policy to respect the rights and interests of third Powers and protect the lives and property of their nationals in China and the Government le understood to look forward to a calm altitude on the part of the third Powers and to their co-operation in stabilising the Tien- isin situation.

War Declaration Urged

The Seiyukal, the second largest A spokesman said that the French were solidly behind the British, des- political party in Japan, issued a efforts to placate statement last night upholding the pite Japanese France and the United States. Government's policy in Tientsin and urging the Government to make oli United Press.

Paris Press Concerned

Paris, June 10. The New York Press expresses considerable concern over the situn- tion in Tientsin.

The burden of Paris comment is; shown in such passages as:

La Justice: Japan's coup de force will

Three-Power pact precipitate warning on Tientsin which will be understood both in London and Moscow, nor will the United States

unconcerned

be

L'Ordre: It

It can hardly be doubted that the Japanese initiative is de elded jointly by Berlin, Rome and an absolute

foreign Powers recognise the new

order in East Asin.

A section of the Party is advocating declaration of war against China so as to eliminate all technical troversies between Japan and foreign

Powers.

COR-

The spokesman of the Foreign Office categorically denied the rumour alleging discrepancy.--of-views-be- tween the authorities on the spot and the Government in Tokyo regarding Tientsin.

·

PEITAHO THREAT

It was revealed Japanese defence Tokyo. Henceforward a pact with ly Japanese Order Census of Lille passed

1

troops from Ireland and released post, a Japanese bluejacket signailed materially and mara nd Herald)

every Irish prisoner in English pri sons. He could not give assurances that care to avoid loss of life would be still exercised if any of their men were executed.

Russet is returning to Ireland in a few days and he predicted that the English would be so terrifled in the next few months that the Govern-

ment would grant all the Irish

only in a violent clother and meet demonds.-Reuter Special. ·

sets of

Having recalled the two obligations, namely die establishment of a National Home and the avoidance of anything to prejudice the civil or religious rights existing among non- Jewish communities, Mr. MacDonald and the term National Home is some- what ambiguous. It was regarded as a definite possibility by some lending statesmen,

like

President Wilson and General Smuts.

EXCHANGE AFFECTED

Chinese Money Rate In Tientsin Declines

bim

jacket jumped on to the footboard to stop. The Japanese blue-

in an attempt to halt the car. This interference caused the subsequent crash with the bus. The Chinese driver and conductor of the bus were both injured.

Foreign journalists Receive Throat Of Death

Tribune are both convinced that the

The New York United States cannot be indifferent to the outcome. The former declares that the position of the United States in In no wise comparable to that of Britain and France and in the present controversy her policy cannot be co- ordinated with theirs, but the ominous coincidence of events in two con- tinents sound an alarm to which the Government and people of the United States cannot be Indifferent.--Reuter.

Chungking Views

Chungking, June 18. A large number of Chinese jour- nalists working with foreign owned Chinese language papers in Shanghaf received identical threatening letters

Chungking, June 10. yesterday morning, warning them. not to do anything to undermine the

The Anglo-Japanese tension in peace movement of Wang Ching-wei. Tientsin may be compared in im- portance with the Loukouching in- The letter threatened the recipients cident that started the Shu-Japanese Tientsin, June 18. with Immediate death if they dis- fostilities, the opinion of the Since

enforcement of the regard the warning. The letter was Chungking the blockade on Wednesday, the Chinese signed by the Chinese Kuomintang's ac-1 foreign exchange rate has sharply | Anti-Communist National Salvation cepted that and the possibility of declined. On Thursday, the legal Headquarters.-Central News.

His Majesty's Government had

Palestine becoming a Jewish stale was not precluded.

Terms Confused

tender was quoted at 54d. as com- pared with 82d. in Shanghai.

During the past days, about 100,000 yuan of the old currency were daily exchanged for Federal notes in the Concessions.

and Yet the Balfour Declaration the mandate do not employ the term Jewah state but "Jewish National Home."

term which lacks prede- finition

It was deliberately used because the statesmen had been stunted in the

statesmen gathered later at Versaillesports from North China.

CASUALTIES OF WAR

48,000 Chinese Killed In May

press, Tientsin is merely the first step of the Japanese encroachment on all foreign interests in the For East;

All Foreigners

Shanghai, June 10. The Japanese authorities, it is learned, have ordered a census to he made of all foreigners at Peltalio, famous summer resort In North Chino,

Peitaho is at present full of holi- day makera avoiding the Intense heat in other parts of China, and the num- ber has been augmented by the in- flux of women and children who fled there just before the outbreak of the Tientsin blockade.

It is rumoured, although it cannot be confirmed, that the Japanese are contemplating on form of action

British there. against

It is understood that the question of the dispatch of a British des- troyer to Peitaho is at present being considered. Reuter.

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be Hive way to Japan the result will further Japanese aggression.

A baby girl whose father was The Japanese will occupy the killed in a road accident before she British Concession militarily if the was born was awarded £300 blockade proves

unsuccessful and damages by Mr. Justice Asquith in that this action will be followed by the King's Bench Division recently. Tokyo, June 10. a similar action against the interests

A further £1,524 damages and of France and America. The Chinese armies left 40,255

the widow, Japan singled out Britain because costs as warded to according to the: Headquarters, Chinese Army Department

taken pil- is at present focussed on Europe. Stockton-on-Tees. soner during the month totalled 3,- Besides this, Britain's interests in the serve currency will be discontinued. 304: Japanese officers and men killed Far East are greater than those of foreign Power-Trans-

Import exchange dealings have decreased and the demand for legal tender exchange also has declined.

It is understood that the foreign exchange concentration scheme will In auch

middle of Armageddon, and even the shortly apply universally to all ex-dead during May: the General she realised that Britain's attention Mrs, Lillan Laycock, of Bath-larte.

and Geneva attempting to create a event, the relative valuation between

world could not foretell riew

with the legal tender and the Federal Re- confidence results which would follow from the Balfour Declaration and the -Domei. mandate.-Reiter Special,

Stork Cheats New Hospital

Weather Tricks Firemen

MARICOPA, Cal.-Disgusted by ATWATER, Cal-Attendants at the chasing down one false alarm after Bloss Hospital here were preparing another on rainy nights, local are chusily for the institution's fr.f.mat-men-are overhauling Moricope's-fuc

crnity case wh

when the stark stepped alarm system. It was found that in and chepied them. A furl Waist when the wires avere dampened by born to Mrs. Clyde V. Jones in the rain, the system short-circuited re- family car as her husband drove up peatedly, soiting off the alarm In the to the hospital door.

fire house each time."

during the period are given on 1,400. any other

Ocean,

In North China, Japanese troops had 250 encounters with a total of 110,000 Chinese of whom 11,236 were abandoned dead, while 804 Chinese prisoners were taken. One hundred and one Japanese soldiers were kill- ed. :

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