1940-03-27 — Page 17

PRESIDENT IN 1942-6?

U.S. Awaits Decision

By Roosevelt ·

British Loan

To Spain

To Assist Work Of

Reconstruction

BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Mar. 26 (Reuter).—The WASHINGTON, March 261ean agreement between the United Kingdom and the Spanish Govern- (UP)--Impetus has been given ment, published to-day, refers to the to the possibilities of a third United Kingdom's desire to assist the term for President Roosevelt by Spanish Government in promotion of Mr. Paul McNutt offering an reconstruction work. Indiana delegation if the Presi- will undertake to advance to the dent decides to run.

Spanish Government a sum not exceeding £2,000,000, to be pak! Into

sterling current account.

Hitherto Mr. McNutt has confined himself to the statement that he would not run for the presidency if

MT

Roosevelt was also a candidate. This new trend into the New Deal's camp will naruru Mr. McNutt of either Cabinet post ur a vice

if Mr. Roosevelt does run Presidency for a thiril term.

Meanwhile supportera

Vice- ol President Garner daim that he is

The United Kingdom Government

wil

Wednesday.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

il 12 Ouma Quiken, 1894; Viser of Thai 1802Adress: The shael Joseph

Judith SAVAGE, Ns, Hon,

5.65 1770-1lo Minister of New Zealant, Minister of External Adairs, Native Minister, Meter. The Cook Jilable, and, Staleiry Jú lage of Native Trust, Inglistser, Krektor), Audit and itirli Otanwonera Bajpartment Mision as Ministre be firedrawing out -19501 M.P. fog Aleland Wat mince Swi (Klinnalta, - Virtecin, 7 172. of

Tabou l'acty alten 1951; « kujurandusaterausz How England at Corunstion and Imperial Cent termes, 1937. Address, Af Kolksworth teet, Wellington, N., X.

BAYAOD, Li-Col. Ma

From tolio's tolio

N. ZEALAND PREMIER SUCCUMBS

WELLINGTON, Mar. 26 (Reuter).-The

4% Por Cont. Interest The Spanish Government undertake to pay the United Kingdom Interest in sterling at the rate of four and a half per cent, per annum on the sums advanced and will repay the whole loan in 20 half-yearly instal- ments beginning on June 30, 1942.

The Trade and Payments agree-Mr. M. J. Savage, New Zea asured of a strong showing against ment, the text of which is also land's first Socialist Prime Mr. Roosevelt in the Wisconsin pri- published, will come into force on mary elections to be held two weeks April 1.

Minister, is dead. hence,

Death occurred in Wellington

Indirectly challenged Mr. Thomas

Normalising Friendship

Danish Ship Torpedoed

U-Boat Action Causes Doath Roll Of 13

SPECIAL-TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Mar. 26 (UP).—It ling been revealed that the

Danish ship Britta (1,146 tons) was torpedoed by a U-boat in the Atlantic on Monday,

The ship was in ballast en route to British port from Denmark when an explosion shook her from bow to stern, after which she rank almost immediately.

Thirleen Hven were lost and five survivors have been landed at a port in northwest Scotland to-day.

MARCH 27, 1940.

VOTING IN BLIZZARD Foul Weather For Canada's Election

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

OTTAWA, Mar. 20 (UP).— Polling in Canada's war elections opened in the worst blizzard the Dominion has experienced in

years.

Betting is 7-5 that Mr. Mackenzie King's Liberal Government will re- main in office.

A. NEW

The Conservatives are also handi- capped by the blizzards, which have cut off centres which are normally re- garded as their stronghold. Prince Edward Island is completely snow- SPORTS SHIRT

New almosi

Dutch Crow Rescued

bound and rural areas AMSTERDAM, Mor. 26 (Reuter)-Brunswick und Quebec are A British warship found eight mem-Isolated, Rt. Hon.bers of the crew of a Dutch trawler Important Soldiers' Vote

on a raft and took them to an English: the crew are missing.

east coast port. Three members of The cause of the loss of the trawler Is not yet known.

Brilliant Rescue LONDON, Mar. 28 (Reuter).--The fare is the Danish ship, Britte, which was torpedoed in the Atiantle on Monday.

Senator Arthur Vandenberg has LONDON, Mar. 20 (Neuter).—The to-night after a long illness Dewey's ẞtness for the presidency. Anglo-Spanish ́agreement on clear-which became acute a week ago. í latest neutral victim of Nazi war- |

because of his youth.

то

ing arrangements has been established" by a Trade and Pay-

The Rt. Hon. Mr. Savage, who was "No' factor will be more conclu-i

agreement. "Reuter" learns born in Bendigo (Victoria) in 1872— flo- ments the sive in November than

rahe celebrated his 68th birthday on His Administration was responsible clear and expliclt platform and lotion of the Loan Agreement is 20- ind a seasoned leadership." Sene-garded in offelal quarters us a com-

for intrexiucing far-reaching social tur Vandenberg sald.

legislation when it came into office

publican Party's ability to wrile aint the occasion for the inaugura- March 7-was a bachelor,

Farmers' Big Effort

Millions Of Extra Arable

Acres Ready

of

LONDON, Mar 20 (British Wire- less)The Governinent scheine grants to farmers who plough soldi tional Jand to increase the food up- ply and thus release tonnage needed for the import of other war supplies is stated to have had gratifying re- salte.

menecment of a period in which friendly and economic relations be- tween the two countries have been placed on a normal basis.

The agreement

is regarded as dove-tailing into the Anglo Spanish WHI trado ogreement which, it is hoped, will be merely the beginning of a much more considerable volume of trade between the two countries whose economle conditions are in so many respects complementary,

Test For New

Explosive

Expert's Successful Demonstration

The "Newx Chronlele" says: "Farmers have laboured like Trojan

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH” to make a success of the ploughingg

MIDDLERIVER, MARYLAND. campaign. If the weather is reason

during the next ably good

few Mar. 26 (UP),—Mr. Lester Barlow, weeks, they will probably be able to the explosive expert, to-day gave the complete the programme of two first public demonstration f million extyn srable acres in addition liquid oxygen explosive. to the 11 million acres they would have ploughed in any case."

ALLIES' HUGE PURCHASES

NEW YORK, Mar. 26 (Router).-- The Allies have already placed orders

000,000, according to Sir Louis Beale,

is t

He detonated an 8-ounce charge behind a leg, and chunks of timber weighing twelve pounds were hurled fas high as 150 feet.

Also he demonstrated that the ex- plosive cannot Le detonated by lames, rifle bullets or in being drop- ped from the air.

Cheaper Than T.N.T.

find

four years ago.

It is thought that the N. 2. Labour Party will elect the Hon. Mr. P. Fraser to succeed Mr. Savage as Premier. Since Mr. Savage's fincas, Mr. Fraser has been Acting Prime

Minister.

London's Profound Regret LONDON, Mar. 26 (British Wire- less)News of the death of Mr. M. J. Savage, the New Zealand Prime Minister, has been received in Lon- don with the greatest regret. Mr. Savage was 68 and had been ill for

Five survivors have reached Britain. Their lives were saved by a brilliant rescue by a nearby ship whose name is not revealed.

Alfe-bont was sent out but it capsized in the heavy reas crew righted the boat, clambered back And made their way to the alaking Britta.

The

They took off six men, but one was kwent abroad and was lost.

The life-boat made a second trip but the Britta had gone. Nothing was left save two emply rafts,

Attacked Four Times OSLO, Mar. 20 (Reuter)-When the Norweglan ship, Fanefjell, ar- rived at a Norwegian port on Mon- day, her crew described how, during At the outbreak of war, he was the past month, their ship was al- recovering from a severe abdominal tacked four times by German bom- operation, but he did not spare him-bers and once by a U-boat self in the weeks that followed in They escaped each time.

some time.

order to bring the whole-hearteri sup= port of New Zealand to the Empire

enuse.

Mr. Savare attended the try una- tion of King George in 1937.

Newspapers here review his work as head of the Labour Government responsible for a number of import- ant social measures, and pay tribute to his high standard of public duty and his personal character.

of

Historic Broadcast

The crew also saw an attack last week by several Nuzi humbs on an- other Norwegian ship, Svintn, which. was sunk.

Premier And The T.U.C.

Explains A Recent

Statement

The soldiers' vote is expected to be an important factor in the elections. Soldiers in camp in England com- the menced voting last week and results will be flashed to Canuda by cable to-night.

Considerable delays are expected in obtaining all votes, however, and is not expected that the complete results of the elections will be an- nounced until April 2.

Canada Goes To Polis OTTAWA, Mar. 20 (Reuter).— "Average to heavy balloting" generally reported in 10-day's elec

tion.

Is

Owing to the death of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Willie Poisson, poll- ing in Three Rivers,, Quebec, is postponed pending the nomination of a new candidate.

The only leading member of any party making any prediction of the election result was Mr. G. C. Power, the Postmaster General of Quebec, who conceded a maximum of 65 sents to the Conservative Opposition. Of these 40, might be won in Ontario.

Hinted Triple Alliance Is Ridiculed

Belgian Press Comment

LONDON, Mar. 26 (Reuter). The Brussels paper "Dag" suys to-day. "We do not believe it possible that there will be a Berlin, Rome and Moscow front, although nowadays al-

must anything is this is

"Our reason for

The broadcast he made to the New Zealand people on the outbreak

that any Diectator hans to reckon with war is recalled.

Mr. In this

moment too

hin people's opinion, and nobody will Savage declared "Not

make us believe that the Italian soon have Britain and France taken arms against so falthiess and un-

LONDON, Mar. 26 (British Wire-people are ready for the adventures A S-pound charge was fired in a

adversary. We #୮୯ scrupulous an

less). In a letter to the correspon- of serving German and Russian In the United States exiteding £160,-steel shell from a cunnon at point fighting a doctrine that springs from dent who complained of the nature interests even if they first appear to

blank range against a steel barricade, contras

Nazi "Discretion" confidence for the future we range putation on the Trades Act, the Prime a member of the Anglo-French Pur- It did not explode. The same charge confpt for human nature, and Inf the reply given to the T.U.C. deserve Italian interests too." chasing Board, speaking at a luncheon was then detonated electrically in & ourselves without fear beside Britain. Atinister disposes of the

allegation

The paper "Peuple." commenting Where she that intended

he

to suggest that on the latest sinking of German ships given by the Export Managers' Club. sand-bagged dugout. It ripped the Where she goes we a

scattered stands we stand."

British submarines, writes. amendment or repeal of the Act, on by Sir, Louis Beale said that the sand-bags to pieces

which

Mr. Chamberlain, says he "Goebbels service has not judged fi nglo-French Purchasing Commis- them in all directions.

knows that The explosive costs 4 cents per

the Unions feel most

communicate ost opportune sion had received the utmost Co-

German on how events to the strongly, would depended the TU.C. novement neted during discretion confirms

an abyss separates the G (1) the War. Army observers said the tests

The Prime Minister says that he proved the safety features, rather

told the deputation that "everyone 'than' the power of the explosive.~SPECIAL TO THE_"TELEGRAPH'...

recognised the magnitude of the con- NEW YORK, Mar. 26 (UP) However, the power will probably

tribution the T.U.C. movement is Showing the effect of the British making to the national war effort, and Government's decree restricting the this recognition will undoubtedly use of a free market for sterling in lend support to the case which the to a new 8-years low level on the ward after the war." New York Foreign Exchange ma

market to-day.

operation and fairplay from Ameri-pound as compared with the peace- STERLING FLOPS con industry. Not a single attempt tine price of 22 cents per pound for

of the Allies T.N.T

to take advantage urgent need had been encountered,

- U.S. PLANES FOR bearer in later charges.

THE ALLIES

WASHINGTON, Mar. 26 (Reuter). One reason for the reported change in the United States' plane selling policy

IN NEW YORK

STOCK EXCHANGE International trade, the pound plunged Trade Unionists may wish to put for

HAS QUIET DAY

United States steel Corporation 10- is believed to be due to reports reach- LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuter}~~~On ing Washington regarding the producthe Stock Exchange to-day markets tiny declared a dollar dividend on the tion of Gor

German planes,

were quiet. There was little acti-common stock payable on April 20

in some official quarters the Ger-vity in any group except home rails the first dividend to be paid in three man production is said to be 3,000 which were higher on reports of years. monthly with a prediction of a rapid large Eastern holiday trame. Increase to 6,000 monthly.

While some experts consider these figures ludicrously high, the reports appear to be stimulating the United States to ensure that America shall play a part in the building up of the Allies' air strength.

Red Cross Fund Now

Totals £1,260,000

Lo

Indian Government stocks tended harden. Elsewhere, movements were very small.

Wall Street was steady.

British Subjects Repatriated

MOSCOW, Mar. 20 (Reuter). Over half the British subjects in [Soviet occupied Poland have now LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuler).-The been repairinted.

When the Soviets occupied Poland Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John Fund for the sick and wounded in the there were some 200 British subjects war now stands ni £1,200,000, re-there, mainly visiting relatives. Less presenting an increase of £18,000 than 100 remain and most of these are, Palestinians with some Canadian over the Easter holidays.

The Secretary of State for India Ukrainians. has forwarded £7,500, representlug The former are leaving at the rute the sterling equivalent of two sums of ten a fortnight.

Thic well-known

Jolin Zionist of 50,000 rupees contributed by the states of Dhar and Barwani for seven Rundstein, is among those who re- ambulances.

cently left for Palestine.

HUNGARY TO DROP HER

BALKAN CLAIMS

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH"

Heavy Selling New York. Mar. 26 (Reuter).—| Sterling tumbled to-day on an en- tirely

which market In

rates.

sellers

See Phenomenon For First Time

Strange Effects Of The Aurora Borealis

selling orders during the holidays accumulated to a degree far beyond LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuter)-Sun- the capacity for the New Yarit spot electrical disturbances which smong market to absorb at the prevailing created a temporary invoc

radio waves have resulted in the Morcover hanging over the market Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis was the spectre of a further regula- being seen in regions which have tion affecting sterling and other seldom, it ever, seen them. currencies which, it is felt, will cur- Italy and Bulgaria can both sce tall the demand for free sterling. the northern lights while the Orange Meanwhile, fresh news of the Free State can see the red glow of tightening of sterling control came the southern lights. from Sweden to-day, and there were This is very rare, says Dr. Wood,

many rumours of pending mea- the Union astronomer, sures by other countries.

In England, the main effect has been The frane and other sterling cur-very ligh spring tides. Many rencies abruptly declined while walkers on the Thames tow path Canadian dollars were easy, though were cut off by the tide and had to It was pointed out that their move-wade to safety.

n bath A cripple in ment was more or less independent. marooned and had to be rescued by

also

Dominions Pilots

In Sylt Raid

SPECIAL TO THE "Telegraph”

LONDON, Mar. 26 (UP)-The

chair

boatmen.

CAUTIOUS PRAISE

FROM PAGE ONE

was

Air Ministry reveals that 28 pilots are made over England, many eriemy from the Dominions participated in aircraft must be expected to get the great raid on the Nazi base at through. and there is no inclination Sylt last week.

on the part of authorities here, as Fourteen leading and second pilots there is in Germany, to persuade the that Bir defences are came from the Canadian Air Force, public

There is confidence in while seven each were members of invulnerable. the Royal Australian Air Force and the belief that the free British public

will the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

preserve its morale, should civilian bombing occur, much better Callantry Award

than a population tong subjected to nn authoritarian regime.

ROME, Mar. 26 (UP)—In a front page interview with the afternoon newspaper "La Tribuna," Count Telcki, the Hungarian Prime Minister, hinted that Hungary has momentarily dropped her revisionist claims against the Balkan countries in view of the international situation.

This friendship coincided perfectly Count Telckl, however, refused to with the existing Halo-German,

LONDON, Mur. 26 (Dritish Wire- comment regarding Hungarian- German - Hungarian And Italo- less). Squadron Leader Turner, ono Rumanian relations,

Yugoslav relations.

of two officers awarded the DFC. аго Both governments Referring to his visit to Rome,

Co-

for gallantry during the Sylt opera preserve tions,

was born ot Count Teleki said that in view of the ordinate their actions to critical situation in Europe he wants pence in the Balkan and Danubian Dominica.. to exchange views with friendly sector. nations,

No Sensational Results

The RAF. may be expected to dent faithfully with a high percentage of raiding alreraft, and it is not doubted Rosenu in that the British people will ateet themselves to endure any frightful- "guzelle" notice.

that states

ness the Nazis deem expedient to Turner

displayed great determination

perpetrate in the certain knowledge al ability In altacking enemy that retallation will be swift and Toloki Talks With II Duco

ROME, Mar. 20 (Reuter),—Count Wh Telek, the Hungarian Prime Minis-hangars in spite of heavy small arm sure.

and heavy artillery fire which sur- ROME, Mar. 20 (Router) ---A com-|ter, had a long interview with munique issued after the meeting be- Signor Mussolini to-day. In an in-unded his aircraft, and he calmly tween Count Teleki, the Hungarian terview with the Tribuna" later and accurately completed his task. Premier, and Signor Mussolini alates Count Teleki.declared that all who

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The "Springfield Republican" on March 24 said: "The two way forti- fication of the Brenner Pass, which now going on, shows that these totailtarians are not just one big family." The paper further inquires: "What are the young Germans and Italians who have already been schooled in the sacredness of the

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SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH” ZURICH, Mar, 20 (UP)-Dr. J. C. Meyer, Berlin Correspondent of the Zurich "Zeitung," has been expelled from Germany.

The reason for the expulsion is not stated. The news came as a great

In

because Dr. surprise Zurich,

Meyer has resided for many years in Berlin, and was well known for his objective methods of reporting.

WELLINGTON, Mar, 20 .(Reuter). Hy 821 votes to 104, the New Zea- land Labour Party endorsed the statement outlined by the Party on February 21.

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