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TAXATION DOUBTS

Criticisms Directed Against Budget

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter), — On the committee stage of the Finance Bill, Mr. Pethick Law- rence in the House of Commons to-day said the misgivings of the Labour Party as regards the Purchase Tax were by no means removed, but they did not wish to thwart the national effort and did not intend to oppose the passage of the tax,

The amendments the Labour Party would propose were not designed to destroy any large part of the re- venue.

Not Very Attractive

Sir Percy Harris (Liberal) suld the tnx. was not very much more attrac tive than originally, The Chun-

cellor had made valuable concessions to family life, particularly in ex- empting children's clothes.

If the

The

revenue,

Lo

tax was to produce House of Commons would have join the Chancellor In resisting some of the amendments, but there was a real feeling that the tax on books was against the best traditions of the country,

Chancellor's Warning

Sir Kingsley Wood, replying, said he had done his utmost meet the views of members while retaining the purchase tax in n inodified form. If he accepted all the amendinents. relating to clothing, he would lese a taxable field of £315,000,000. Again.. the recced Nile would involve of all articles charge-

the loss of a taxable field of more

han £350,000,000.

able at a

Obviously he would not accept

amendments of that character.

As far as newspapers and books were concerned, he would give care- ful attention to the debate but he hoped that members would realise that they were part of the taxable field.

Nurses From The Empire

"Now Scheme Under- Consideration

BIG GUNS that can fire across the Channel await any Gerraan "biliz” attack on Britain. British coastal artillery can lay down a barrage in the English Channel that would smash any German attack before it cover-

eq half the distance across the Stralis.

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN INDIA'S CONSTITUTION

Indian Representatives To Join Viceroy's Executive

SIMLA, Aug. 8 (Reuter).—A statement of far-reaching constitutional importance was made by the Viceroy of India to-day,

"Last October," said Lord Linlithgow, "His Majesty's Government again made clear that Dominion Status was their objective for India. They added that they were ready to authorise expansion of the Governor-General's Council to include a certain number of representatives of the political parties, and they proposed the establishment of a consultative committee.

"Nor could they be parties to ****** "In order to facilitate harmonious co-operation it was obvious that some coercion of such elements into sub- micosure of agreement in the pro- mission to such government: vinces between the major parties was

"There has been strong insistence

British

a desirable prerequisite to their joint that the framing of a constitutional collaboration at the centre. Such an machine should be primarily the agreement unfortunately reached and in the circumstances no His Majesty's progress was then possible.".

not responsibility of Indians themselves. Submarine

whs

Majesty's Government are in sympathy with that desire and wish to БСС given the fullest practical: Alter references to his endeavours expression subject to the fulfilment to bring the political parties together,of the obligations which Britain's the Viceroy proceeded:

long connection with Indin has im- posed upon her.

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter), A suggestion that nurses brought from overseas on, an organised plan should supple- ment the trained nurses avail able here in view of the possi- bility of heavy'clvilian casualties Differences Unbridged

"It is clear that the carlier was mentioned by Mr. Malcolm

differences

the which prevented

Not The Right Moment MacDonald, the Minister of achievement of national unity remain

"It is clear that the moment, when Health, in a written reply to a lunbridged. Deeply as 1His Majesty's the Commonwealth is engaged upon question in the House of Com-Government regret this, they do not struggle for existence, is not one; In witch fundamental constitutional feel that they should any longer issues can be decisively r mons today.

resolved, but, differences, post~ Mr. MacDonald spid had because of those

he

His Majesty's Government have to declare that they recently given special consideration pone the expansion of the Governor-His

General's Council and the establish authorised me to to the question.

ment of a body which will more will most readily consent to setting with closely associate Indion public opinion UP, after the conclusion of wa

wxly 10-| He was advised that our own with the conduct of the war by the

possible delay, a presentative of the principal elements ources should be suficient, if used to their full extent, to render this Central Government...

"They have authorised me accord-in India's national ille in order to course unnecessary but he would

framework of the new

Government's Appreciation

Car the spirit that prompt-

Executive Council.

..

. They

have

the

devise the

of war with

keep the matter under. review. He ingly to invito a certain number of constitution, and they will lend every the Government's deep ap-representative Indians to join myvid in their power to hasten decisions ed a number of fellow citizens in authorised me further to clablish on all relevant matters to the utmost other parts of the Empire to offer War Advisory Council, which would degree. their services to the Mother country meet at regular intervals and which in this way.

Egypt Adopts New Precautions.

"Meanwhile, they will welcome and would contain representatives of promote in any way possible every Indian States and other laterests in sincere and practical step that may the national Hfe of India as a whole," be taken by the Indians themselves

Government's Decision

Overdue

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reu- · ter)An Admiralty com- munique states that the submarine Oswald (Lieut. Commdr. Fraser), operat- ing in Mediterranean waters, is overdue and must be considered lost.

An Italian communique has stated that 52 officers and men of the Oswald, including the commanding officer, are prisoners and unhurt.

The total complement was five officers and 60 ratings.

to reach a basis of friendly agree- WORLD WAR

Declaring that full weight would ment, first upon the form which the post-war representative body should

be given to the views of minorities arrive at conclusions, and secondly. in any revision of the constitutional upon the principles and outlines of machine, the Viceroy continued:

the constitution itself. CAIRO, Aug: } (Reuter)-All "It goes without saying that His

Commons Approves foreigners in Egypt, except the Majesty's Government could not con-

LONDON, Aug. 8. (Reuter).-Tho Diplomatic Corps, are required to template the transfer of their present register with the Police authorities by responsibilities for the peace and feature of the business in the House a decree published in the official welfare of India to any system of of Commons this afternoon was the

reading by Mr. L. S. Amery, Secre government whoso authority is direct-tary of State for India and Burma, of journal.

They are being registered with the ly denied by large and powerful

the Viceroy's statement, view to on issue of identity cards. clements. In India's national life,

The statement was well received among all parties.

HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

THE SOCIETY ASKS FON •

$35,000

In 1940 to meet the increasing needs of sick and doriitute chlidren in Hongkong, against which the Incomo to date is $22,000 only.

In order to continue its work, The Society ap- poals for the balanco of

$13,000

before the close of the financial, year on 31st October.

The Bodaly now" administers to over 3,000) ehlidren at eight Centres and, in addition, supporta 2 children at various institutions and 60 babies at ite Creche, MAN

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DOMINIONS & THE WAR

Active Co-Oporation Is Govt's. Policy

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter).-In the House of Lords to-day, Lord Davies asked whether Government, following the precedent of the last war proposed to invite Ministers of the Dominions to participate inure directly in the conduct of the war ani to create a Supreme War Council which include representatives of the British Commonwealth and India.

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Viscount Caldecote, Secretary for the Dominions, sald: The desit- ability of arranging personal dk- cussions with Dominion Ministers wherever possible

further method of facilitating the closest possible co-operation between the war efforts of members of the British Commonwealth is constantly borne in mind by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom.

Useful Discussions "Ministers from the Dominious visited London last autumn and use- ful discussions were then hold 011

many subjects connected with the war. Other visits by individual Dominion Ministers have since taken place.

****The United Kingdom Government,

feel that the present moment is not Dominion opportune for inviting Ministers to London for an Imperial War Conference or other discussions,

but they will certainly welcome such discussions If the necasion offers."

British Aid In Designing U.S. Tanks

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Reuter). -Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Treasury, disclosed to-day that British veterans of, the "Flanders pocket" are helping to adopt United States military tanks to mödem war developments.

He said that the British Brigadier- General Pratt, as the official go-be- tween on Anglo-American contract negotiations, had already made im- portant contributions to the United States tank design.

Mr. Morgenthau explained that the British are trying to buy tanks in the United States but as it is unfeasible to build one type for” thje United States and another for Bri- tain, the British authorities have de- cided to pool their experience in or- der to produce standardised, types

usable in both countries

BRITISH PROTEST TO RUMANIA

Legation Messenger

Is Molested

LONDON, Aug. 0 (Reuter)—It is learned in authoritative quarters In London, says "Reuter's" "diplomatic that the British Lega- correspondent, tlon at Bucharest is

is making a strong protest about the recent molestation by the Rumanian Police of a messen- ger employed by the British Legation. Information reaching London con- firmed that the messenger was taken to Police Headquarters, where he was questioned and required' to give cer- tain information, and that upon his refusal to give this, he was threatened with a revolver,

The British Legation is calling for an immediate Inquiry and punish- ment of the person responsible.

BURMA ROAD DENIAL

LONDON, Aug. В (Reuter) "Reuter's" diplomatie correspondent

that learns authoritatively

the Form Of Action

Japanese naval spokesman's sugges WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (Reu-tion in Tokyo that war materials are still proceeding by the Burma Road ter)Mr. Henry Morgenthau, is develd of foundation. Secretary of the Treasury, at a It is also pointed out that medical Press conference to-day disclosed supplies which the spokesman men- that the United States was be transport of which is forbidden loned are not among the categories, considering the possibility of by the agreement. U.S. HAVEN FOR taking the World War debt payment out of the "rozen" WAR CHILDREN French funds in the United WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (Reuter). States,

UNITED STATES

AND RUSSIA ·

A compromise bill providing for Mr. Morgenthau added that before WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (Reuter}, giving temporay haven in the United the French funds are released, lieMr. Sumner Welles, the Assistant States to European children under 16 wanted to see "what happens to Secretary of State, indicated to-day years, totalling at an estimated 200,- American investments and debts over that the United States and Soviet 000, was speedily and practically there.".

Russia were seeking a general int unanimously approved by the House Asked whether the "freezing reprovement in their relations. of Representatives' Immigration guiations such as imposed ពូជ Commenting on the conversation Committee to-day,

German-occupted countries, also he had yesterday with M. Oumansky, The plan would remain in force applied to Germany, Mr. Morgenthau the Saviot Ambassador in Washing- for two years, and

said, "No. Any amount of money can ton, Mr. Welles said that many ques- The bill, which applies to children be sent to Germany and there is llons concerning Russo-American from all invaded countries, provides nothing we bas du bout it: Ita relations were discussed, a friendly for the issuance of temporary visitors' anly, but wo are at peace with and constructive attitude visas to the children.

se shown on both sides.sk

Germany,

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