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CHURCHILL APPOINT- MENT PRELUDE TO

BIG DRIVE

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channels but will line them to the fullest extent.

Exploiting Poland

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

NAZI SCREAM AT CHURCHILL'S WIDER POWERS

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shadowing a further large expansion of output.

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Morely Re-Shuffling

REYNAUD'S BROADCAST

Not Peace Treaty This Nazi Four-Year-Plan

Time, But Real Peate Is Exposed

PARIS, Apr. 4 (Reuter) Mora Optimistic Than Evor

Broadcasting to the United LONDON, Apr. 4 (Router)-After PARIS, Apr. 4 (Reuter).—

Twice in its leading article the States on Wednesday night, M. seven months of war, Mr. Chamber-The existence of a Nazi Four-

tan times more confident of your Plan for the systematic Times" bays that other changes were Paul Reynaud, the French victory than he was at the beginning, | exploitation of Poland has been

The Times" incidentally provides Premier, affirmed France's de This is what he said at the annual released by the Pollah Govern-etticism by returning to the charge termination to conduct the war National Union of the Conservative ment Press Bureau in Paris, it made last September that the War with increasing energy and carry Association yesterday.

which publishes the instructions Cabinet was too large to be success-through to the bitter end.

lula

of the Central Council of the

Tile, ho said, was not based on wishful thinking but on the fact that we had successfully beaten oft all attempts to starve us out by attacks on shipping from raiders or aircraft, or from secret weapons or any other old thing the Nazis could think of.. war for years and one would have thought that she would have used her

given by Berlin to the German authorities in Poland.

The aim of the plan is to place tie whole of Poland's resources at the service of the German war machine without the slightest regard for the future.

merely reshuffling.

ful, .

The paper wants a smaller departs inent to co-ordinate in war energies and hopes that the coordination of defence in all branches will now pass into the hands of Mr. Churchill.

The only complete disapproval of is volced by the "Dally

Germany had been preparing for a needs of the Poles either now or the the rest which taxes Mr.

France, he mid, was waging war to establish with her ally peace in Enrong and a permanent pezoo. I was not a question of making another peace treaty this time. It was the making of a rest peace, not one for 25 years, but for our children and their children's children. 7

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April 5, 1940.

British Govt.

Trading Co.

Formation Of Now War Concern Announced

LONDON, Ápr. 4 (Reuter).—In the House of Commons to-day, Sir John intimated that the Government had Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided to form a special trading com pany called the English Commercial Corporation, the capital of which would be subscribed by the Treasury. treasury. The Company would at present be primarily concerned in trade with Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Rumania, Turkey and Yugo-Slavia and will work as a commercial Independent entity subject to consultation with the Government.

initial superiority to try and over- | range economic policy can be conecountry nor the interests of the hour, Linstance, although the victory of the company will include Mr. Alfred

wheim, the Alex extraordinary that

It was not very no such altempt had been made, Whatever may have been the reason, Hitler may have. thought he could get away with what he had got without fighting for it or possibly it was that his preparations were not sufficiently completo.

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Seven months had enabled us to get ready to consolidate and tune up every arm of defence, and to add to our fighting strength so that we could face the future with a calm and steady mind.

Seven

months, he said, had been of little use to Hitler because it foun't him with no longer a margin of

strength to carry on.

Even now the Nazis were enɛloving Poland, Czechoslovakia and dragging the people from their homes to work like slaves in Germany.

Our trouble, he sald, was opposite. We were not yet making.full use of our manpower. This was being dealt with rapidly.

No Food Shortage Turning to certain aspects of Ger- man propaganan, he said there were German reports that we were short of food. As everyone knew we have no snortage.

Then there was the growth of sen- timent

by the neutral countries which compared our methods of warfare

with those used by the Germans.

We may have committed technical breaches of their neutralty

some.

times by

by accident and sometimes not

by

accident. But

there

was all the

world of difference between what we had done and those terrible callous und wicked

on the part proceedings on the of Germany who had sunk neutral ships without warning and left their crewd

to the perils of the sea. Ilc

cd the

fact that Ger- many had not got a real friend in the world although there may be many who were still dominated by fear of her military power.

ness.

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Chiot Provisions

The provisions include:

(1) Polish agricultural produc- tion is to be increased and act aaide for the use of the German Army. Only if there is a surplus will Poles ret anything.

(2) The

The cutting up of timber is to be lacreased without regard for the conservation of forests...

(3). The output of raw material is to be

(4) Radustrial Production for Polish use to be restricted to a mluimam: all production capable of serving German interests to be maintained and the rest to be sent to Germany.

on the

Lise

the

F

The Chairman is Lord Swinton. Permanent Body Now Kind Of War

"Reuter" understands that the The preamble says that no long-Chamberlain with gross failure, He

He referred to the war as a new Company will be a permanent body. understands neither, the needs of the

The Board of Directors of the new kind. of war unlike any other. For, ducted in Poland. On the contrary,

is necessary to conduct the the paper says. economie life of that area so that at On the other hand Lard Beaver-Allles was of vital interest to cer- Chester Beatty, F.S.A., Mr. GS.T.Q. the shortest notice it can achieve the brook's "Daily Express is satisfied inin neutral countries in Europe, Beasley, Mr. CP. Lister, Mr. G. maximum service for strengthening with all the changes. They are all their fear of Germany had led them MacEwan, Mr. J.H. Hambro, and Mr. the Relch war economy..

good, but there are not enough of to work against their own interests. F.H. Nixon.

"We shall

Mr. Beatty, who was born in New the victory to make them, says this paper,

little nations safe. They will have York 65 years ago and became a their duo place beside Parliamentary Comment

big naturalised Englishrean In 1933, han done much work in America and LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter)Some nations," he said. Parliamentary comments

M. Reynaud emphasised that victory Northern Rhodesia in connection with Cabinet changes regret that some must be first. No peace treaty in mines.

Mr. Bessicy is a partner of Ralli | thing more has not been done to history proves that it was ever drawn strike a

a note of new drive, while at a conference table when a decision Brothers, well-known Indian mer- others are prepared to give the had not been made on the battlefield. chants. changes an opportunity to justify

Realistic And Idealistic

Mr. Nixon, who is the Manager of themselves.

The conception of peace on this the Exports Credit Guarantee Depart- The changes generally have not side of the Maginot Line is at once was: the Commissioner of the he Minot Lic. We for Austrian Government for floating the caused any

speel in the Certhieringe eatret what sort of peace Nazi Germany in Austrian acconstruction Laing the a member of the session as affording an opportunity meditating

sidea 1923. He was a other

Poland the of free expression in favour of a simmering peace which reigns for the Financial Mission to more vigorous policy.

time being. Such a peace would following year and became President mean the blackout of those dema of the International Union of Credit cratic principles which the Pope Insurers in 1935. stressed on Easter morning with such vigour and the vigour

of all our democratie

Prin rath with such energy that there will be That must not be. We shall act The newspaper, "Avvenire," says no blackout of civilisation. that it had been done without pole Allied cause, which is the cause of mics and Parilamentary offray.

liberty, will triumph. Generally Д more vigorous aggres siveness is expected in the conduct of the war, but all political observers declare themselves unable to see how the British naval control can be made more stringent. Mr. Cham- berlain's recent reiteration of respect for neutral waters is to remain

is

Italy Impressed (5). At least 1,000,000 men and ROME, Apr. • (Reuter)The women to be despatched as work-quiet manner in which the changes crs, of whom, 750,009 will be used in the British Cabinet had taken for farm work.

(6) Poles working in Germany will receive sufficient food to keep up their strength; the rest will re- cetro a bare minimum of rations.

Less Coal For Germany

Holland's Rationing

Shocks Nazis

AN "TERDAM, Apr..4 (Reuter).- It is arned that there is a good deal of dissatisfackon in Germany at the Netherland Government's decision to introduce cool rationing.

place has much. Impressed Italian

political circles.

effective.

Screams Of Rago LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter).- Foreign comment on the Cabinet! changes ranges from the scream of rage in Germany to quiet satisfac- tinn in France.

ness.

on the

The

More Imports From U.S.

Big Purchases By The Allies Reported

China Not To Give In

Mr. Quò Tai-chi's Declaration

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LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter).- China's determination to resist to the bitter end was reiterated by Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese Ambassador, speaking at a meet- ing of the English-speaking Union.

Only Peace Aims

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHO

He declared that England and Chinn LONDON, Apr. 4 (UP)—In the House of Commons to-day the Minis- were at present engaged in a life and In America the changes are seen ter of Economic Warfare, Mr. Ronald death struggle in Europe and Asia (vide the New York Times") as on Cross, said the value of United States for ideals and principles which alone indication that Britain means busi-exports to the United Kingdom and make life worth living.

France for the four months ending In some countries it is the pictures- December 31 increased by $23,000,- que figure of Mr. Winston Churchill 000 as compared with the corres- The war with Japan was forced on us. "China has no war aims, only peace. which calls for most comment, but pending period in 1938,

Determined as China is to preserve United States Scandinavia and Italy his appoint-

Italy and the Soviet Union Increased by $08,000,- encourage and participate in an International life that can be made same period. 000 in the

Mr. Cross said the question of impracticable by goodwill and enlighten-

ed self-abnegation." poris to neutral countries contiguous Me: Que Tai-chi stressed Japan's to Germary is constantly under re- view, but it could not be assumed war materials, and declared his con- dependence on the United States for

in

the publle knew that our victory attributed to the exceptionally cold ment to a higher post in the conduci Belgium, Switzer Ports to Hollandi her interrily, she is no less determined

Germany possesses the largest sup- plies of coat in any country in Europe, It could not be expected, however, and the decree announcing the that, we should allow Germany in-scheme, published in the morning pa- definitely to profit by our scrupulous-pers, came as a most unpleasant sur

prisc. Whatever the neutrals might say Last winter's shortage was mainly me spells freedom for them and our de- weather puralysing transport. fuel condemns them to slavery.

It appears, however, that a definite "You can take it from__=_me," he shortage is expected next winter went on, "that one by one the leaks whatever the weather may be, and loopholes are being slapped.”

Sapping Enomy's Life Blood

The war will go on and the strangi- ing effect will more and more draw

the life.blood from the enemy.

the

He referred to the close collabora- tion

and between Britain Dominion and the complete accord with our great and gallant ally France.

sold.

The recent declarations, he had given proof of the determination of Britain and France not only to win the war but to make peace together After the peace had been made they would still act together for the re- construction of Europe.

Reynaud Agrees To-Debate.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Apr. 4 (UP).-The French Premier has agreed to allow the Chamber of Deputies to conduct a

general debate on his Ministry and its policies prior to Parliament going into recess for the Spring vacation

This netion is the aftermath of de- mands by the Radical Socialists for an opportunity to make clear their attitude to the Government. Hitler "Missed The Bus"

No Hostile Motion LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuler),--At al

PARIS, Apr. 4 (Reuter).--The Conservative Conference here, Mr. Neville Chamberlain said that when Radeal deputies held a meeting here they embarked on the war in Sep-inis afternoon which had been await

in tember he felt that they were bounded for with some apprehension

political circles. But the meeting "Now after seven months of did not produce any motion hostile to

ho said, "I feel ten times as the Government. confident as at the bekimning."

to win.

of

Warn

On the contrary, many insisted that the Radical group now wishes to When war broke out, he continued, bear no hostility to the Cabinet but German preparations were far ahead

our own and it was natural to desire that an opporunity should be given before the Chamber adjourns expect the enemy to take advantage for a clear government majority to be of his initial superiority to try to recorded. overwhelm us before we made up our deflelencica. But one thing was certain, he said, Hitler had "missed the bus."

The very completeness of his pre- parations had left him very little margin of strength still to carry on. There has been a growth in neutral sentiment favourable to Britain.

of the war while keeping his Admir alty post is seen as fore-shadowing further blockade measures,

ARMED MERCHANT- MAN' OF AIR BEATS NAZI PIRATES

IN DUEL

Ger-

that exports from any country to fidence that Washington will bring contiguous neutrals over

擅

short

period necessarily implied a leak in the blockade.

Neutrals Increase Imports

about a stoppage of metal and oil, without which Japan will be power-

less 10 continue the war.

He repudiated the Wang Ching-wel"

LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter)-Mr. Government which, he said, would Ronald Cross, Minister of Economic turn out to be not an ace or a trump Warfare, said in the House of Com-card but only a joker.

mong to-day that in four months end-

Contraband Work

In Mediterranean

****>> FROM PAGE ONE type, which are among the Intest, ing last December the United States exports to the United Kingdom and fastest and most manoeuvrable

France

on Increase of $22,- man type.

showed with the same! The battle was one of the most 000,000 2.3. spectacular which had ever occurred

perlod"

in 1930, fover the North Sea. The Sunderland The value of United States exports |

LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter).It is had been searching the urea and to Holland, Belgium, Switzerland and found a German aircraft which made Scandinavia was $00,000,000 higher learned in authoritative sources that than for the same period in 1938. the cargoes of 408 ships, exclusive of foff when attacked.

An hour later, four Junkers tried He gave his assurance that the vessels coming from the Far East, diMcult question of imports into were considered in the Contraband to bomb a convoy, but made off after anti-aircraft fire had broken up their neutral countries passing in Germany Control base in the Mediterranean

was under, constant review,

during March, formation.

Then six, Junkers appeared and a isecond combat started.

turret,

Junkers Routed Inside the Sunderland there was a continuous blare of sound as the tail 'gunner revolved his huge

swerving the four guns beam to beam, while amidships the gunners swung the guns to keep the enemies in their sights.

Turkey's Exports Toį.

Nazis Drop

A few minutes afterwards two Junkers retreated while the other four came in swiftly. The Sunder fland's tall manner held his fire until the Junkers were 100 yards away. ANKARA, Apr. 4 (Reuter).-Dur-He then opened all four guns, ing the first two months of 1940, The leading Junker spun down to Turkey's exports to Germany fell to the sea in fumes and another swerved Stopping Up Loopholes

cascade of Loopholes in the blockade, he said, two per cent of the total exports as away after receiving a were being stopped and the strang- compared with 38 per cent. last year. bullets in one engine.

Exports to Britain and France rose It was this plane which landed in ling effect of the blockade would more and more drain the life blood to 28 per cent. of the total, an in-Norway.

The remaining Junkers got the full ercase of 22 per cent.

sting of the Sunderland's tall of they finally departed.

of the enemy.

"Our will to conquer must enable authority of the Government which us to either withstand an intensifed is responsible for the conduct of the warfare with whatever checks and war.

Controls Shot Away The Sunderland landed safely at lis base with its controls shot away.

The Captain had an eye-lld cut by chips of metal and the second pilol suffered a slight ear injury,

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It could not be assumed that an increase of exports to any country contiguous to Germany over a short period necessarily implied a leak in the blockade.

Allies' Arrangement LONDON, Apr. 4. (Reuter)--It is announced that in accordance with the arrangements made in February and extended as the result of dis- cussions last week-end between the President of the Board of Trade and the French Minister of Commerce increased facilities have been agreed upon regarding imports into the United Kingdom from France and pacts of the French Empire, and from the United Kingdom into France, Tunis, Syria and Lebanon.

One patrol area alone, during two months, boarded 208 ships for inspec- tott af papers, and communicated with 600 ships by signal,

Some were diverted to Contraband Control bases but most were allowed to proceed without delay,

Reorganising U.S.

Navy Dept.

WASHINGTON, Apr. 4 (Reuer): President Roosevelt and his naval advisers have agreed that the Navy's administration should be re-organised to provide, among other things, the new post of Under-Secretary of the Navy and Bureau of Shipa,

These steps have been taken within the framework of the special economie The present bureaux of Engineer- fund financial arrangements in force ing, Construction and Repairs will be between the British and French consolidated in the form of the new Governments.

NEW G.O.C. FOR CANADIANS

bureau.

A Bill to effect the re-organisation will be introduced at Congress,

Metal Effigies For Fuehrer

OTTAWA, Apr. 4 (Reuter)-It is that Brigadler-General announced. Victor Wenworth Odlüm has been

AMSTERDAM, Apr. 4 (Reuter),--| chosen to command the Second Div sion of the Canadian Active Service Dusts and heads of Hitler are in- cluded in the many objects which are metal Major-General Andrew Mc-being handed over for the Naughton commands the First Divi- collection. slon, which is alrendy In England.

The authorities are also receiving | eligles of the ex-Kuiser, Decilioven, | Wagner and Dante,

disappointments which may come to During his speech, Mr. Chamber- offset our triumphs or equally stand fain carller had said that he would up against a protracted and wear-welcome the cessation of party strife Rome war in which for many months, for the time being. together it might seem impossible | "I do not, of course, claim that the for either side to win a decisivo ad- Government should be exempt from

Planos Attack Trawlors vantage,” he continued.

criticism' he went on, "Whichever alternative may come During the discussion, the Conser- LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter)-It is I put my faith in

Сегра. the traditional vative member for Hull, Mr. Law. learned that two German war planer courage and tenacity of our race," said that the resolution confused the attacked trawlers on the north-cast he concluded.

'uniformity of the formity of jud. Parties with uni-fof the Shetlands to-day.

They had this They dropped seven, bombs all of Wants End Of Party Strifà ̈ sort of political truce in Germany but which missed elr marko. LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuter)An not here. That was one of the When a bomb fall close to Interesting discussion

trawler sho sent out an S.D.S.. arose at the | reasons why we were at annual meeting of the Central Coun Mr. Vývlan. Adama proposed un

A British fhithter arrived and made cil of the National Union of Con- amendment stating that they hoped for one of the German machines servative Associations to-day at that every party should not try to which, however, dashed away. which a resolution calling for no exploit party feeling, "I don't care

LONDON, Apr. 4 (Reuler) tional unity was put forward by the what British Government conducts

LONDON, Apr. 4 (Router).—A executive committed...

the war he said, "providing It ANKARA, Apr.. 4, (Reuter) A peerage has been conferred on The resolution called tor the brings about the defeat of Germany General Tinnz has relinquished his Mujor G. C. Tryon, who was yeater-colllery, which is expected to be the support of all parties and said that and the end of Nazi tyranny."

post as Minister of National Defence day appointed to be Chanecilor of largest in Britain, will be opened soon in Fifeshire. By midsummer while criticism in a democracy The amendment was widely sup- owing to ill-health. Ho has been the Duchy of Lancaster.

of Food, the colliery should be turning out resolution succeeded

M. could be offered treely, it should not portes and the original

by

Lord Woolton, Minister Suftetarikan,

has been appointed Privy Councillor, some 400 tons of coal an hour. undermine the was dropped.

formerly the Minister of Education.

be designed to

War.

Peerage For Maj. G. C. Tryon

It is estimated, that 10,000 eMgles have been surrendered.

Over 100,000 cósybells have been collected from Austria,

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