A NEW CROUP

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20694, 3 January 1939, Page 7

A NEW CROUP

BRITISH POLITICS WEAKNESS OF DEFENCE ALL PARTIES INCLUDED (United Press Assn.—Else. T#l. Copyright) (Received Jen. 3, 1 p.m.) LONDON, Jen. 2 The Press Association says that a new political group Is being formed, consisting ef members ef ell parties, including a number of members of the Government, who are disturbed at the weakness of the defences end the trend of the foreign policy. WAR IN THE EAST DEPRIVED OF ALL POSTS VIOLITION OF DISCIPLINE A FIGHT TO A FINIEH (United Press Assn.— Flee. Tel. Copyright) (Received Jan. 3. 1 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 2 The Shanghai correspondent of the Times ijays that Mr Wang Ching-wel has been deprived of all posts for violation of discipline and endangering the State. Marshal Ohiang Kai-shek after receipt of Mr Wang Ching-Wei's message during the negotiations with Japan, summoned the Kuoorintang ex-* ecutive and suggested giving Mr Wang Ching-wci time lo repent, but the n eeling decided on expulsion for life, which is the greatest loss of face that can be inflicted. The executive re-affirmed the principle of a tight lo a finish. A week ago it w’as stated that Mr Wang Ching-wei, vice-president of the Kuomintang and a former Premier of China, had gone to Hongkong for the purpose of making contact with the Japanese. Later it was reported that his Journey was cover for an escape. EXTREME PUNIBHMENT ARREST OF A MINISTER HELPED IN AN ESCAPE (United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. CopyUgrlit) (Received Jan. 3, 11 a.m.) SHANGHAI, Jan. 2 It is reported that Marshal Chians Kai-shek has ordered the arrest of the Minister of Communications, Mr Peng Hsue Hpel, for providing an aeroplane for the escape of Mr Wang Chingwei. An official communique orders the arrest of all rebels, for -whom extreme punishment is promised. This Is interpreted as applying to Mr Wang Ching-wei. EXTERMINATION OF COMMUNIBM FREEDOM FROM WESTERN YOKE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) TOKIO, Jan. 1 The Prime Minister, Prince Konoye, the Foreign Minister, Mr ilachero Arita, and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, com-mander-in-chief of the Navy, issued a New Year message emphasising the necessity for more severe restrictions throughout Japan, in order to exterminate Communism and emancipate the Far East from western bondage. The Ministers deplored that a third Power was assisting Marshal Ghiang Kai-shek and interfering in the Japanese reconstruction of China. The Minister of Finance, Mr Seihiu lkeda, say* the Government is planning to issue further national bonds valued at approximately £291,000,000. There will also lie tax increases totalling £11,000,000, in order to cope with the demands of the war in China and other extraordinary expenditure. In view of Marshal Cliiang Kaisheks antagonism and the complicated international situation in China, said Mr lkeda. Japan would be forced to redouble her efforts. “ It must be emphasised that even after the establishment of Sino-Jap-anese relations on the basis already outlined,” said Mr lkeda, “ it will be useless to expect a rapid reduction of Japan’s burdens if large-scale renovation in East Asia is to be achieved.” Japan's favourable trade balance in 1938 was £2,600,000. JAPAN’S “NEW ORDER” REJECTED BY UNITED STATE 6 RETALIATORY METHODS URGED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Cacyrifbt) WASHINGTON, Jan. i The United States has flatly rejected Japan’s proposed “new order” in China, but lias tacitly invited Japan and other Powers concerned to negotiation regarding possible revision of foreign rights and interests. The latest Note published here charged Japan with unfair discrimination against American trade and commerce with China, and also with assuming the power of sovereignly in China by armed force. In violation of existing treaties which, the United States contended, were not subject to unilateral nullification. The Note admitted, however, the possible desirability of changing the treaties and left the door open for international conversation o.n the subject. “Meanwhile, this Government reserves all rights of the United States as they exist and does not give assent to the impairment of any of them,’* says the Note.