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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1934
Page
1
French note replies to British memorandum on disarmament raising key questions about execution of a convention. Official circles recognize it forms part of a series of communications, with principal governments most affected, and calls for return to the League of Nations framework.
Paris notes outline British French positions on arms control and a security pact. France emphasizes Locarno guarantees and League of Nations machinery as the core for enforcing disarmament, warning against concessions that would undermine covenant principles. Britain backs German reentry to the League as essential for any agreement.
President Tretia Roosevelt signs the Tydings bill granting independence to the Philippines. The measure establishes a transition to full sovereignty with the Philippines acting as a self governing entity after a set period while American military presence is adjusted. The bill outlines the path to independence and the roles for both nations.
In Budget Domain on Sunday a large force of plainclothes and uniformed police concentrated at a Communist meeting. Several wrestlers insisted they would continue pamphlet sales despite police objections. Two arrests were reported as authorities moved to disperse the crowd.
The British press debates France's disarmament note with calls for continued dialogue. The Daily Herald argues Britain must accept new obligations within the League framework, while The Morning Post notes no retreat from negotiating the Franco German stance. The Daily Telegraph says Britain does not see the note as blocking further reconciliation efforts.
British naval observers report a new anti aircraft machine gun for torpedo planes and low flying bombers. Italian journals mention the convoy sloop Bittern ordered in autumn will carry four six inch guns. The Admiralty is said to use the London Naval Treaty clause to arm commerce protection ships up to 2000 tons at 20 knots. Twenty such sloops could cost as four large cruisers.
Police report that Stavisky’s jewels valued at 10 million francs were traced to a London pawnbroker and pledged by various people under assumed names. The last pawn occurred a month after his death, with further jewels tied to Geneva and Bayonne.
Details reach of February 6 Takahue incident at the British Consulate in Kashgar Chinese Turkestan. Tungans forced entry, clashed with Andijani rebels, firing on the Consul General Major J W Thompson Glover and Vice-Consul Captain Burge. Indian guards killed. consular staff and others wounded. Russian and Indian staff aided the consulate. reports say hundreds of Turkestan dead in streets.
The body of Stavisky was exhumed by order of the Parliamentary Commission after a film showed bleeding from the nose. The corpse remained well preserved due to cold, with the head bandaged and eyes surrounded by blue cushions. A journalist who stood beside Stavisky at his death identified the face as unchanged. The public prosecutor prepared the report noting a bullet wound design. Reporters observed an unmarked chest as the coffin was moved to Paris for post mortem by four eminent doctors.
Berlin reports a mood of certainty that France sabotages European peace. The Volkerischer Beobachter calls Paris menacing and dishonest in pushing wartime policy. Other press notes accuse France of pushing Versailles terms and new guarantees while keeping the Geneva climate alive.
Berlin reports a new measure to curb imports due to trade balance and note cover shrinkage. Wool and other fibres are forbidden for now as 33 percent of the 1930 31 average is targeted, with possible government monopoly and preferential entry for essentials.
The Deutsche Bank will not pay a dividend for the coming financial year. Turnover in 1088 fell 38 percent from 1031 to 161,000,000 marks in foreign business. A banker, Herr Bolm, announced capital reduction from 144,000,000 to 130,000,000 marks and urged confidence as Nazi policies are expected to spur investment.
The Daily Telegraph reports British legislation on oil search amid American syndicate inquiries. Weymouth shale could fuel the nation, Derbyshire produced high grade oil during war, and the Weald region near Kent and Sussex is seen as promising. A new bank-backed company begins with 260,000 capital to fund small industries and individual advances up to 50,000.
Berlin report in The Morning Post says Krupps will hire 7000 workers, adding 3,000,000 for a year’s work and boosting pay. Germany, exiting the League of Nations, fields a large army and aims to equip it with artillery and tanks at Eawen, expanding Reichwehr capacity.
Afghan government aims to revive national industries and conserve resources by prohibiting imports of numerous items including carpets rugs cloth and furniture. A broad road construction program is also adopted to drive national development and resource efficiency.
Unclear fragmentary OCR notes describe gold shipments from Calcutta and a continuing outflow of gold since the gold standard era. Names, dates, and concrete figures are unreadable, leaving only a general statement about monetary movement and bullion exports.
A late report alleges Stavisky plotted to unleash convicts from Devil's Island into French Guiana, forming a force called Stavisky's Own to drive out a 600‑strong garrison. Dr Rostang and author Joseph Mesnel corroborate parts, naming M Galmot as idol and betrayer in the alleged scheme.
In Marrakesh the great oil gusher in the Djebel district near Mount Tuwel Fat was quenched today by shoveling tons of water-saturated earth into the bore. The idle fire had burned for weeks since the first disclosure of Morocco’s oil bore begun in an experimental manner. It is estimated the gusher produced about 100,000 gallons of oil every few minutes, threatening the region before combustion was halted.
In his first broadcast as premier M Doumergue stressed his duty to defend the parliamentary system. He urged support to preserve governance, cited budget cuts and reductions, and said he seeks no honours, only to safeguard his responsibilities and the regime.
Romanian authorities arrested Professor Victor Gomolu a noted surgeon over alleged plots to kill King Carol and topple the royal line. Seventeen intellectuals implicated police seek links to the Tram Guard trial tied to the premier's assassination bid. details remain murky as investigations continue.
A public demonstration led by Lord Rutherford at the Royal Institution showcased atom splitting with 100,000 volt apparatus and wireless amplification. The audience heard the events as devices allegedly disintegrated atoms at a rapid rate, described with dramatic claims in media text.
A fragment from a dispatch notes insurance houses in Tokyo and South British discussing how their experience and strength could bolster France to emerge victorious in a grave war effort.
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