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Britons Do Not Suffer From Jitters-

August 3, 1939)

Jitters-Greenwood

CHAMBERLAIN PROMISES TO RECALL COMMONS IF NEEDED

LONDON, Aug. 2, (U.P.). The House of Commons, by a vote of 245 to 129, to-day approved the Government's motion to adjourn Parliament on Friday until October 3.

By a vote of 250 to 132, the House also passed a vote of confidence in the Government, defeating Labour Party's amendment seeking to the prevent adjournment on Friday in accordance with the Prime Minister's motion. SHORTER ADJOURNMENT

LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter)—In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Chamberlain submitted a motion that the House adjourn from Friday to October 3, with the provision that the Speaker should recall the House at an earlier date if he is satisfied that public interest demanded it.

Mr. Chamberlain said that the period of adjournment was shorter than usual, the reason being that the normal business of the session had been interrupted by emergency legislation.

Parliament, he thought, had dealt with all the legislation necessary at the present moment, and the House could

SCURRY TO ADJOURN U.S._Politicians Want

To Go Home ·

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2. Roosevelt's congressional leaders in the House of Representatives to-day threw overboard the $800,000,- 000 housing proposal and started a rush for congressional ad- journment.

(U..)-President

the

Following a conference, with Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader, Representative Adolph Sabath; denounced the action and at the same time bitterly attacked the

House Majority.

He said the scuttling of the Lend-

Roosevelt to become a candidate for

ng Programme "forces President a third term."

Drunk With Power

"The forces of reaction are drunk

with power," he declared. "If the President does not become a candi- date for a Bird term it just means of the that all the achievements denote a situation of the gravest past eight years on behalf of the common man will be killed as snurt emergency, because all the fleet was

05 the reactionaries can get to already mouilised, and it would mean,

work." in all probability, that something bad occurred which brought us up against

supreme decision,

Mr. Churchill expressed the view be assured that the country that the situation in Europe was was ready for any emergency.graver than this time last year, and The Prime Minister sald that he mentioned that great numbers of there were at least two reasonsmen in Germany were under arms.

All along the Polish border, he why the Government might feel declared, were messes of troops, and it necessary to call the House every preparation had been made for together during the recess,

a speedy advance,

One would be if it was necessary to ask the House to pass legislation, not at present contemplated. and the other, if it was desired to have the approval or measures taken or

taken to situation.

meet

the

Opposition Criticised

MINISTER FOR FOOD DEFENCE

L INDON, Aug. 2 (T-Ocean).— The appointment of Minister for Food Defence is foreshadowed by the Introduction in the House of. Com- mons to-day of n Food Defence Bill.

The mw Ministry is destined to take over part of the duties now Incumbent on the Board of Trade.

Political circles believe that the the Government first holder of the new office will be

LONDON, Aug. 2 (T-Occan) Closing the debate, Mr. Chamberlain for sharply criticised Opposition speakers to be and declared that about

House

Labour Amendment

an paexpected | regarded the vote on the adjourn Mr. W. S. Morrison, at present. ment motion as a question of confi-Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, dence.

who acts in the House of Commons The Premier declared that the as spokesman for Lord Chatfeld, one of the Minister for the Co-Ordination of statements made by Opposition speakers showed that Defence.

Mr. Arthur Greenwood proposed an amendment, asking that the House

be recalled on September 21, because

of the uncertainty of the international situation.

this speaker urgently needed a vacation

Apart from this feeling of appre- House must remain in session since it Germans Declare

hension, said Mr. Greenwood, there was a suspicion that once the House Jose the Government might take the wrong turning.

Action Illegal

In reply to the argument that the was possible that Germany miglit take certain steps in the Danzig question during the adjournment, the Premier pointed out thai Parliament

BERLIN Aug. 2 (T-Ocean) was session when the Austrian German political quarters, which had anschluss was carried out, und when hitherto refrained from commenting

were incor-on the separation of Bohemia and Moravia

the strip territory known as Caprivi Zipfel porated into the Reich.

There was sharp exchange from the mandated territory-of Parliament would meet in arce between the Premier and Mr. Win-South-West Africa, and its annexa- | weeks' time would strengthen the ston Churchill, The Prime Minister tion by the Union of South Africa, orify declared that Mr. Churchill of to-day declared that the act waa

more, as often in the past, was in agreement with Sir Archibald Sin-

No Jitters Mr. Greenwood declared: "I am do the not a jittery person, nor people of this country suffer from Jitters now, but to know

spirit of the people and

their confidence,

and

1 "It only needs one of the great clair,

personages in Europe suffering from " only say that I totally

bad liver to learn that German utterly disagree with him", added Mr subjects had been shot In Danzig Churchill, whose words were receiv and the world was to be at war ined with loud cheers from the Govern-

ment supporters.

our

24 hours. "What guarantee have we when

Warning Words

+

backs are turned that the LONDON, Aug, 2 (Reuter)---MF: Government will not throw in its Chamberlain, in opposing the amend- the Labour hand on the question of the triple ment,

10 should continue to sit for another!

referred

dilegal,

of

They added that the League of Nations has apparently not yet been informed of the annexation and that

the entire affair must, in view of the present extremely strained political situation, be regarded as a challenge to Germany's colonial rights.

allance between France, Russia and speakers' suggestion that Parliament Bombs Explode In

Durselves?

"I am not saying they will, but I three weeks, by when they shoukl nanying they might.

have reached on agreement with

Radio Station

"How does the Opposition know Russin. There were some warning] JERUSALEM, Aug. 2 (T-Ocean). that the Far East is not going to be words in the official communiqueThree bombs exploded in the from Moscow, said the Premier, and broadcasting building here to-day, anuiher Munich ?"

in view of this fact it was clear that, doing extensive damage, and neces- in their opinion, it would not be wise sitating interruption of the pro- Mr. Greenwood emphasised that it to be too optimistic about reaching a gramine for several hours.

Five persons were injured, Includ- was wiser for the House to sit until very specdy conclusion. the Moscow pact was "in the bag."

Another Danger Spot

an

workers,

All the argunsents presented by Mr. Ing an English announcer and two Suppose Herr Hiller turned his eyes Churchill were based upon the serious 10 Yugo-Slavia continued Mr. Green-nature of the situation. Such wood, and added that the informa-rgument must inevitably lead to the tion he had went to show that the inclusion that the House must not situation there might easily become separate at all. another danger spot of Europe.

Supporting Mr.

Greenwood,

Sir

Archibald Sinclair, leader of the

Danger Not Minimised

Replying to the arguments thoti

House was sitting the Liberal Opposition, said that Mr. when the

No Postponement

Of Elections

LONDON, Aug. 2 (T-Ocean).— Chamberlain's recent assurance that danger of war was minimised, Mr. there should be no important depar- Chamberlain recalled that what was The proposal that the general elec- ture from the declared policy carried called the rape of Austria occurred tlon be postponed for two years was while the House was in session, and rejected to-day by the Premier, who! them nowhere.

the House was unable to prevent it. declared that the Government would There was a debate in the House of not consider such a proposal until it Commons while Gerinun troops were hud proof that the publle roally do-

sired a pestponement. marching on Prague on March 15,

Mr. Chamberlain characterised the amendment as inconsistent and with

Was. Berchtesgaden departure from the declared polley? he asked. Yet the declalona taken there had set them on the road which bad led Hitler to Prague.

difference of opinion among back- "It is another form of a vote of no benchers of all parties regarding the confidence which I confidently ex- best means of achieving the purpose

What they wanted know was, no logical foundation. before grave decisions were taken, on nt Berchtesgaden, the House would be able to have a chance to discuss the issues in public.

Churchill's Support Discussing the Government motion, Mr. Winston Churchill said that they were safer when the House was sitting.

LABOUR WINS

GOVT. SEAT ··

LONDON, Aug. 2 (U.F.).—The Government has sustained another reverse at the polls.

A Look Through The "Telegraphi”

50 YEARS AGO

Colonel Wodehouse that

fores of six

The Welsh County of Brecon and Radnor, has been lost to the Govern- ment as a result of to-day's bye-elec- tlon, necessitated by the elevation of

August 3, 1880. the Hon. Ivor Guest to the Peerage. 1 transpires that the aliuntion in

The successful Labour candidate Egypt is mero serious than was anti was Mr. W. Jocksen, who polled 28,679 cipated, and Information has been re votes. The unsuccessful Government cetved here from General Grenfell and condidate was Mr. Haining Phillips, thousand dervishes with eight hundred Results of the elections were 25 camels have inken up a potion 32

miles north of Wndy Halfs. follows:

25 YEARS AGO

August 3, IN14. "Reuter's" correspondent Malta

Al 2,036 states that the Mediterranean Fleet

has cleared for action and the des 22,070 truyen have left at full speed, with 19,910 the Intention, it is believed, of Jaining

the French Fleet.

Mr. W. F. Jackson Mr. H. Phillipig

Labour majorliy

1935 ELECTIONS Hon, Ivor Guest (Nnt.) Dr. L. Guest (Lab.)

Nationalis! Majority

-20.070 10,043

2,100

The seat was last held by Labour in 1931.

H.K. Stock Market

were

Other ship leaving in a little whilej are the Inflexible, the Weymouth and the Dublin. Two divinions of destroyera are remaining, but with steam up.

The scene in the loung of Commons

Ja was unparalleled Briti history, heing one of the most subdued exelto•] ment. Chairs were pinced along the Aoor of the House 10 accommodate members,

Sir Edward Grer looked noticeably older.

There was a dense crowd outside the House and Ministers wero eberred both Inside and outside.

The Conservatives gave Me, Winston

The following; quotations fasued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-Churchill an ovation. ket this morning.

BANKS

H.K. Banks S... H.K. Banks Lon, £ HK. Banks (HK. Reg.) Chartered £.

Mercantile, A. & B. E.. Mercantile, C. &.. East Asia $.

INSURANCES

Cuntons $. Union $.

China Underwriters $.. H.K. Fire $.........

SHIPPING

Douglases S.

Steamboats $. Indo-Chinas, P.S Indo-Chinos, D$.. Shells Bearers $/- Waterbouls $.

DOCKS ETC. Wharves $.

Docks $.

Previdents $.

New Eng. Sh, $.. Sh. Docks, Sh. $work

MINING

Kallan s/...

Raubs $.... Venz. Gold Hongkong Mines cts.

LANDS

Hotels S Lands $. Land 4% cle. $.. Stal Lands Sh. $. Humphreys.§. HK, Realties Chineze Estates $..

UTILITIES

Traums $......... Peak Trams (old) $. Peak Trams (new) Star Ferries $.. Y. Ferries $.. China Lights (old) $. China Light (new) H.K, Electrics $ Macao Electrics Sandakan Lights Telephones (old) $ Telephones (new) $ Tractions 3/- Traction (Pref.) s/..

INDUSTRIALS

H.K. Ropes $,

"Reuters" correspondent nt Parla reports that the newspapers sinte that Great Britain will intervene, and that! Sir John French will be in command of the expeditionary force.

1,325 n.

.74 n. The Canadian, Australian and New! E..77 n. Zealand Gavernments, as well as the .6% n. Opposition parties, favour united action, 24. In the House of Commons, Stri explained the Govern- .12. Edward Groy

ment's obligations and asked the Housej to regard the matter from the point of view of British interests, honour and from pasion. le obligations, free stated that when the documents were 303 n.published it would be seen how whole- 1.35 8. hearted had been our efforta for pesce, 185 m.

.80 3.

200

.67 n.

Sir Edward Grey said he had-assured the French Ambassador that If the German Fleet in the Channel or the 16 n. North Sea attacked French shipping of

British .60 n. the French const, .30 h. would give all the protection In

power. This was not a declaration of .83/9 n.

war. fe understood that Germany .8.10 n. would he propored, if we pledge OUT.

31s

elven to neutrality, to agree not he 103 n. attack the northern coast of France. 10.30 s. That was too narrow an engagement ..4.30 n. for us. Then there was the question of

.8.30 n. the neutrality of Delgium.

108 n.

Britain' Interest in Belgian neutra. lity was a strong to-day as in 1870. When mobilisation began he telegraphed 15/6 n. to France and Germany therennent, and .8.40 n. France replied that she would respect 4. neutrality. The German Forolan Seere. 4 ntary replied that he feared he was un- able to answer because to do so would disclose his plans. Then Britain was 54 D.

Bounded as to whether the restoration 34% of Belgium's integrity would satisfy us. par b. He replied that he could not barteri дууду our obligations. The King of 6. Belgium Lelegraphed King George in 4 na supreme appeal for diplomatic inter- 100 n. vention to safeguard the independenco)

of Belgium.

E.

to

If the independence of Belgium went, 10.70 n.

the independence of Holland wont also. .7.40 n.

He asked the Blouse of Commons .3.70 n. consider the British Interesta ́nt atako .05% 11. if we ran away-(Choers). We had yet 224 n. taken ny engagement as regards send- .8.20 n.

ing an Expeditionary Forco ust of the Flect We had mobilined tho ..5 n. country. 534 n. and the mobilisation of the Army was 18 proceeding. We must be prepared, and wo were prepared, to face the sequence, using all our strangth at a moment

not how con-to defend ourselves,

.12 n

.22%

.7.00 n

18/- n. 21/0 n.

.

know

con-

If the altuation desaloped as seemed probable, we should face it. He be lieved that when the country realized Cald: Macg. (ord.), Sh. $....14 what was at stake it would support the Government with determination, resolu- Cald: Macg. (Pro.), Sh. $...19 tion and endurance.(Loud cheers). Cunton Ices $.

....1 b.

Mr. Bonar Law said he warmly sup Cements $.

12.00 n. ported the Government. Ho referred 1.3.70 n. amid chears, to the pledges of support

given by the Dominions,

Mr. Redmond exprenaed .214'.

Ireland's .204 n.ympathy and said the Government could withdraw her troops from Ireland; 0.40 .immediately (Loud cheers). The coasts 7.50 . of Ireland would be defended by the .1.89 m. sonn of Ireland, Nationalists and Uster-

41 n. men. .1.

STORES, &c. Dairy Farms (old) $. Dairy Farms (new) $. Watsons $.... Lane, Crawford Sinceres $.

$..

Wing On (H.K.) S. Powell, Ltd. $..

COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $.... S'hai Colton Sh. $. Zoong Sing, Sh. $.. Wing On Texilles, Sh. $.

MISC.

KK. Entertainments $. Construction (old) $. Constructions (new) $. Vibro Piling $... Ch. Govt. 6% 1025

G. Donds H.K. Govt 1% Loan H.K. Govt. 3% Loan Marsmans (Lon.) #/- Morsmans (ILK.) 6/-

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald amimed that: we should have remained neutral.

announced It lacially

that the .18.40 n.

Army mobilises at midnight_to-morrow, .105 m.

Australia has placed her Fleet under 42. the Admiralty's control. She also offere .40%. an Expeditionary Force of 20,000 men

and will bear the maintenance thereof, 6.90 n.

"Reuter's" Parls correspondent_slates; 1.G5 n. that there is constant humming of sero-

.in. plages leaving for the frontier.

The searchlight from the Eiffel Tower: .8 n.

is being continuously operated through the night against airships. 33% TL The Daily News and Leader continues; .102 b. to be an uncompromising supporter of 90% b. British' neutrality whatever happens. 14/41⁄2 n.

The Daily Chronicle urges the Liberals

declaion,

pect the House to reject," he said. which is the aim of all-ta de Police Close Port

ment would be recalled if any

radical change in the situation in Europe occurred.

un-

To Counter Strike.

n. to support the Cabinet whatever is the

Other papere regard English partici pation as inevitable.

•

110 YEARS AGO

•

August 3, 1920.

Several members appealed to Mr.monstrate the determination of the

A substantial reduction in the Medi Chamberlain to make some concess-House of Commons that the inter-

terranean Battle Fleet la nnnyuzced by tion on behalf of national unity. national situation should not be ex-

"Rouler's" correspondent at Malta, who In reply to a question, Mr. ploited abroad because Parliament

ninten that the Battleships Queen Chamberlain Indloated that Parlia- has adjourned for a holiday.

NAIROBI, Aug, 2. (Router)—The Elizabeth, Barliam, Valiant and haloys Then, after Opposition speakers Mombassa port has been closed by will join the Atlantic Fleet in Novem bad made it clear that they were at- the police following a threat by her. tacking the Government's good faith, strikers to intimidate the, men at It would be regrettable to go out of

The Labour amendment was defent- Mr. Chamberlain delivered on

work there,

On Monday next, local "listonare-In", action when the situation was becomed by 230 voles to 132, and the Gov- expectedly strong rejection of the Op- The strike began a week ago among) to the Government Broadcasting Station

* special attraction ing more acute,

currled by 245 position proposal.

For some time before the Prime an all company's employees, and it are promised

workmen, re-operatie work. Por the first time, Mr. Churchill asked if there were jernment motion

now involves · 60,000 Mr. Chamberlain treated the matter Minister spoke, there had been ex presenting anyone who doubted that there was votes against 120...

overy class of African Columbia electrical recording, a whole available grand opera has been made reciation of a compromise, but his inbour. going to be a rupreme izinl`of will- power, if not of arms.

speech admitted no compromise. Ifigher wages are being demanded, for the home.

5 YEARS AGO 1. Government supporters were not

August 3, 1034 Bhipping returns show that during the London. Aug. 2. (Router).-The ordered to be present by the three- line Whips, and consequently many

It would be disastrous, pathetic and shameful for the House of Commons to write itself off as an effective factor at this moment

as a vote of confidence.

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As far as can be ascertained, the Malay States against arrivals from and left parts of the United Kingdom totalled, 842,592,077, representing an might be differences of judgmerit. To This was due, atates "Reutér"a":

to lobby correspondent, to a' strong Conservative malcontents abstained Hongkong on account of smallpox increase of 14,412,895 or 4.4 per cent.

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