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ABYSSINIA AWAITS LEAGUE DECISION WITH FULL
Italian Warning To Greek Subjects
OPTIMISM
AT GENEVA ABYSSINIAN
NOTE CLARIFIES
SITUATION
DECISION LEFT TO COUNCIL
Month's Breathing Space Secured
Geneva, To-day.
Abyssinia has sent a note to the League which has created a much more optimistic feeling. Al- though the note maintains all the arguments already forwarded by the Abyssinian representative on the Arbitration Commission, it leaves the decision to the Coun-
tion of Labour, violently attack-
ADVISED TO LEAVE
DISPUTED AREA PROVOCATIVE ACTS MAY CAUSE TROUBLE
COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY
"CHINA MAIL", SPECIAL.
Addis Ababa, To-day.
The Negus addressed the representatives of the nation on Saturday on the subject of the pending League of Nations Council session, de- Mr. William Green, above, preclaring "The League Council must now decide sident of the American Fedeza-whether or not a member has the right to vio- ed the Nazi regime yesterday late the territorial integrity of a country, threaten its independence and sovereignty, and carry out a programme of conquest and expan- ision by resorting to military force. Abyssinia looks forward to the decision of the League of Nations with calm and confidence.”
He urged as American boycott of Germany.
cil of the League regarding the TWO BRITONS interpretation of the teams of re- ference.
The note confirms the re- quest submitted by the Abys-! sinian delegates for the inter- Bretation of the mission of the Commission of Conciliation.j Abyssinia, denies that she ever agreed to the limitation of the arbitrators powers. and says that it rests with the Council to decide between the respec-
contentions of tive
groups of arbitrators.
the two
CAPTURED
BY BANDITS
$100,000 RANSOM
DEMANDED
RUSSIAN DRIVER ARRESTED BUT RELEASED
Shanghai, To-day.
A message from Paris states, that a report from a semi-official RESIGNATIONS
source at Addis Ababa declares that subjects originating from the Dodecanese Islands have 'been advised by the Italian Le- gation to leave Abyssinia forth- twith.
are
OF MINISTERS
RUMOURED
CLOSE FOLLOWERS
OF MR. WANG
NEW CANDIDATE FOR EXECUTIVE POST
The explanation of this cryp {tic announcement is that though the Dodecanese Islands belong
The note has made a favourable that it is reported that Mr. Gareth cialised in trade with Abyssinia.
A message from Peiping states to Italy the inhabitants
Greeks who have always spe- impression in Geneva, where it is. considered very important that it Jones, ex-private secretary to Mr. fanatically resenting the Italian
¡From Our Own Correspondent] makes no reference to Article XVI Lloyd George, who is travelling domination which began after
Canton, To-day. of the Covenant and no suggestion in the Far East for the "Manches the world war.
Some political importance is that the background of the ques-,
numerous attached to the prospective ar- ter Guardian," and Dr. Herbert enough in Abyssinia to cause rival of Mr. Wn-Shang-ying at be discussed. - Hence tion should that the council wil Mueller, D. N. B. representative serious embarrassment in the Hong Kong to-day from Shang be able to confine the discussion to in Peiping. have been captured present critical situation by plot hai A member of the Legisla the questions of conciliation and by bandits, somewhere in Northing provocative acts. for which tive Yuan, Mr. Wu is alleged to
Italy would be responsible. control, thus obtaining at least a
Kalgan and are being held for Trans-Ocean Service. mouth's breathing space, in which. the efforts of the Powers will be ransom of $100,000. a peaceful
It is understood that they
This element is
Special Values in
WHITE AND KHAKI
GOLF STOCKINGS
(lightweight)
BERNARDS" of HARWICH.
CONFIDENCE
Having secured a 2-0 lead in the Chilllenge Round of the Davia - Cap last Saturday, Britain is expected to retain the trophy after to-mozow's two singles matches at Wimbledon. Our photograph shows, from left to right. I. W. Austin, R. Roper-Barrett, non- playing captain, F. I Perry, G. P. Hughes and H. G N. Lee, with the trophy at the conclusion of last year's successful defence
against the American challenge.
“TSINGTAO-TSINAN EXPRESS DERAILED BY BANDITS
Gaards Pat Up Fight And No Looting Results
Shanghai, To-day. A message from Tsingtao states that 15 bandits derailed the Tsingtao-Tsinan express at 120 am. yesterday near Heio- motum, but the guards succeed. ed in repelling the ensuing attack Tiso members of the crew were injured as the loco- motive and three carriages jumped the rails.
No passengers were hurt— Reuter.
ALLEGED
ARSON CASE
ON TRIAL
SUPREME COURT ACTION
MUTINY OF
TWO KWEICHOW
REGIMENTS
REFUSAL TO FIGHT COMMUNISTS
NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
[From Our Own Correspondent] Canton, To-day. The refusal,of-two Kweichowi regiments to join the anti-Com- munist expedition in Szechnen led to their mutiny, Lieut-General] Chang Jen-min, Chief-of-Staff of the Fourth Group Army, explain- ed to newspaper men ‘yesterday afternoon.
General Chang stated that the
two
regiments are located in: Chingfang in South-western Kwei- chow close to the north-western borders of Kwangsi. As they are not within the jurisdiction of
Kwangsi the Fourth Group Army will not take action against them -
At the request of the people in Western Kweichow, two Kwangsi regiments will remain in that part of Kweichow. instead of
province. The Kwangsi. troope penetrated into Kweichow some
be coming to Canton as a repre- sentative of Mr. Sun Fo, Pre- WEDNESDAY'S MEETING sident of that Yuan. A message from Geneva maintained to secure
Chinese press dispatches from settlement of the whole question. Were endeavouring to reach states that the extraordinary Shanghai stated that Mr. Sun Fo A message from Rome states Dolonor by car from Kalgan. Isession of the League Council is running for the presidency of
Their Russian chauffeur was has now been finally fixed for the Executive Yuan, following the SLEEPING PARTNER CHARGED withdrawing into their native |
Wednesday, July 31, at 5 p.m. it absence of Mr. Wang Ching-wei WITH PROCURATION was announced by the in Tsingtao. Mr. Sun himself is probably arriving at Kalgan to- (Continued on Page 12)" alco in Tsingtao, but he is there on a political mission which may
that Italy has decided to attend the Council meeting as a result of the arrested but released. Abyssinian note.-Beuter.
ADMIRALTY'S
HUSH HUSH
He is
morrow, bringing details of the ransom demanded.
Á later message states that
*
Messrs."Jones and Mueller were
7-YEAR PLAN captured near Paoching & miles north-west of Kalgan, not far from Kuyuan-Renter.
Newspaper Gives Main Points
£150,000,000 EXPENDITURE
The
lines of the Admiralty's hush-hush
Mr. Gareth Jones passed through the Colony last month, leaving Can- ton on June 8, for a trip overland to Changsha It will be remembered
SPANISH ARMY TO BE MECHANISED
Abandonment Of Mules And Horses
:
-CHINA MAIL" SPÉCIAL
post.
now in North-
Heading Straight For Shanghai
NORTHERN FLOODS
DAMAGE IS
ESTIMATED NEAR
$600,000,000
10,000,000 PEOPLE
AFFECTED
Mr. Hsu Appeals To The Public
Nanking. To-day.
The flood damage to the Yangtze provinces is between five and six hundred millon doliars, according to the chairman of the National Re- hef Commission, Mr. Hau Shi-ying, who has returned from a tour of the Blooded
areas.
While declaring that the Government would do its utmost to afford relief, he appealed to all Chinese people to do their part in aiding the refugees.
are
An estimated total area of 100,000 square "1" has been inundated and over 10,000,000 people directly effected-Reuter
PLIGHT OF REFUGEES...... A later message from Hankow states that the sub- siding waters are now per- mitting the flood refugees on the Changkung dyke to re- bun home, only to find nothing left to live on. The Flood Commission has pro- vided them with mats and is arranging to buy seed and oats from Honam.
The refugees are not per- mitted to migrate within a radius of 30 E from Han- kow in order to safeguard the city, but camps are be ing established outside the area-Reuter.
FOR GLIDING
ESTABLISHED
420 KILOMETRES COVERED
TRIALS MARBED BY RAINY WEATHER
– CHINA MAJLTM SPECIAL
Wasserkuppe, To-day. The world's record for long- distance gliding established last year when Heinf. Dittmar flew A message received through 400 kilometres has again, been
Before His Honour the eight months ago to suppress the NEW RECORD put him into the Executive Yuan Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice R.-E. Reds, who are
Lindsell, at the Criminal Ses-western Szechuen. It was reported that Mr. Chen sions this morning, Ng. Yuk- General Ei Chung-jen, head of Kung-po, Minister of Industries, chuen, charged with alleged the Fourth Group Army, is busy Mr. En Meng-yu, Minister of Rail- arson of the Sam Man Towel with military atairs in Kwangsi ways. Mr. Tseng Chung-ming. Knitting Factory, No 104, Fuk and will not return to Canton for! Wah Street, on May 24, and Ng some time, although he is al Vice-Minister of Railways, andi Mr. Tang Fu-jen. Vice-Minister of King-chiu, charged with the al- member of the South-west Politi- Madrid, To-day. Foreign Affairs. have tendered leged procuration of the crime,cal Council. that during the Russian famine he The mechanisation of the whole their resignations. They are close both entered pleas of not guilty. wrote numerous articles for the BriSpanish army, long since planned, followers of Mr. Wang Ching-wei Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant TYPHOON WARNING] London, To-day. rish press, especially the Manchester will now be carried out, according Minister Ka has been in poor Attorney-General, appeared for
It is believed that he is Daily Herclä
publishes Guardin
the Crown while Mr. H. C. what purports to be the main on a world trip to increase his journal to a statement by the War Minis- health for several months.
listic knowledge.
ter, Senor Gil Robles. All borses Officials here are not exactly
Macnamara, instructed by. Mr. and miles will disappear from the aware of the mission of Mr. W defendant, the first accused not Peter H. Sin, was for the second HMS. Rainbow arrived from Wei-Spanish army forthwith-Trans-In well-informed circles here it is
Ocean Service
believed that Mr. Sun Fo wishes being represented by counsel. to secure the support of Canton! The following jury were em the American Consulate Generalleurpassed for the second time, if he becomes President of the panelled: Messrs. D. Forbes this morning from Manila states on this occasion by Wolf Hirth Executive Yaan. Mr. Sun stands (foreman), W. A. Zimmern that the typhoon, at 845 am on a "Goepinger Industrie, a good chance to secure this post. E da Luz, E K K Kong. V day was situated in about Lon who covered a total distance of as Mr. Wu Han-min is not likely Singer, C. Chan and A. Egitude 129 degrees E, and Lati 420 kilometres, landing near
¡Tavares
tude 24 degrees N, moving Igiau in Czechoslovakia. Mr. J. P. Whitham was nomin.
north-west This direction": 5# Other commendable ated but failed to appear when heading it straight for Shanghai Imances were those of the Wuert (his name was called.
temberger Hakenjor on a "Rhoe nadler," 330 kilometres, landing at Písek, in Czechoslovakia, and Peter Riedel, of the Beichs group Lufthansa, on a Condor "La Fal- da," 320 kilometres, landing
seven years' plan, already сот
municated in detail to the other bai-wei yesterday.
Powers. The programme is flexi
ble and provisional, but, according | ****
to the Herald, is more likely to bej
revised upwards than downwards. Anti-Jew Campaign In
Allowing for ships which have become," out-of-date under the Washington and London rules
during the period 1935–42,
***
increase in up-to-date ships from
Germany State Affair
Berlin, Today. The new Police similar acts of this nature.
15 capital ships to 14,:50 cruisers President, Count Helkdorf, after "The manner in which the pro- to 72, 84 destroyers to 142, 39 consultation with the National So- submarines to 57, and 8 aircraft-cialist authorities, issued the fol-vocateurs work is revealed by the
carriers to 10 is projected, at allowing statement on Saturday: total cost of about £150,000,000- Reuter.
“During the last few days
fact that in some cases they suc ceeded in using my name in res-
**The crimpaign against the Jews
it training the police from taking the has been observed that in some steps it was their duty to do U.S. CIRCLES SCEPTICAL The number of ships becoming cases party members have been obsolete during 1935-42 under the induced by agents provocateurs to -treaty-provisions explains the participate in anti-Jewish demon- will be conducted by the State
decrease of one in capital ahi strations. Both the State and the party in diferent but actually 12 new capital party leaders have always em- Everybody who participates „ships, 33 new cruisers, 63 phasised that individual - actions dividual actions puts himself
destroyers, 21 Sne
and 3 new aircr
be built in that
(Continued on
reforbidden Included
these forbidders
cularly painting and
nameplates and
the community and the well as making himself @lables
to take it up.
NEW CABINET IN HOLLAND
DR. COLIJN TO TRY AGAIN
CHINA MAJE
sterdam; „Do Queen has entrusted
DE
WEATHER REPORT
CASE FOR THE CROWNL Mr. Fraser, in submitting the Crown's case said that he had A weak anticyclone covers the to prove the first defendant. Pacífic to the south-east of Ng Yuk-chuen, had set fre aipan A depression
No. 104, Enk Wa Street and eastward over Manchuria,
(Continued on Page 9) shallow depression remains over
CROMWELLS IN SHANGHAT
Shanghai,
perfor
these performances, which a the Gulf of Tongking. At 6 am few years ago would have been
sensations, are
the typhoon, which considerably
Mrs and 150 miles to the east
former Miss moving west-north
emer
hoped for