PROJECTED ACTION IN
ABYSSINIA
Troops And War Equipment Leave Italy
ments.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1935.
DISCUSSIONS IN
FRANCE
Agreement With Austria
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily PresS")
(B> Telegraph. Copyright, || Tein graphic | Messages. «Ordinance, 1894- Received, February 24, 4.30 am.)
Paris, Feb. 23.""
The Franco-Austrian discussions From Genoa, It is learned that were concluded at 6 p.m. on Satur- M. Laval informed 1,300 artisans from North Italy day when embarked on the transport Mazarlo Pressmen that. M. Flandin and he Sauro this evening for Eritres, a... had reached complete accord with
crowd cheering huge
Signor the Austrian ministers on all cen- Mussolini and the Fascist regime.tral European questions concern- Rome papers are filled with re-ing Austria, and that their efforts ports of the departure of troops.. had been directed to the consolida- working up an atmosphere of war, tion of peace. No definite agree- heroism.". Reuter,
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally where she will pick up 2,000 more Press" (Copyright).] troops for East Africa. General Rome, Feb. 22. Graziani, Chief of Staff of the ex- Preparations for projected actionpedition is on board. against Abyssinia continue at top speed, according to Press state- General Graziani, ex- perienced colonial officer, is re- ported to have
been appointed govertior of Somalliand which, if correct, would automatically make him commander-in-chief of mill- tary operations. The Vulcania, a motorship, left Naples on Friday with guns, automobiles, tanks, engineers" and ambulance staff on 'board and will call at Mesgina' to take on the first contingent from Palermo which is waiting 'thère..
The military authorities an nounced that troops will be trans- ported on Saturday, afternoon at 2 p.m. when the Italian Crown Prince will be present. The po- pulation has been ordered by the military authorities to attend in large numbers. Transocean Eua Min.
SCENES AT NAPLES
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Naples, Feb. 23. Amid cheers and the singing of war songs and playing of bands 2,000 troops and specialists, including doctors and workmen from all over Italy, embarked this evening on the liner Vulcania for Messina,
BREAK FROM LEAGUE
Paraguay Notifies Withdrawal
5.000 ABOARD
Messina, Feb, 23. The first. big troopship for Africa, the Uner Vulcania arrived this morning from Naples. The vessel embarked additional troops and salled this evening with 5,000 aboard 'amid scenes of tremendous enthusiasm. Reuter,
"ANGLO-ITALIAN TALK
Rome, Feb, 23.
ments have been made between the French and Austrian Ministers, Yt is asserted in well-informed quarters, but views are held that materially the discussions have contributed to the realisation of the Danube pact.—
Transocean Auo Min.
ELEMENT OF SECURITY
Paris, Feb. 23. The communique issued after conversations between the
Auk- trian and French ministers states that they reached agreement re- At ari interview which took place garding the advantages of the between the British Ambassador, conclusion in a spirit of complete and the Italian Under-Secretary equality of A Central European for Foreign Affairs, reference was pact of which the Franco-Italian made to "the 1906 agreement be- conversations laid down the prin- tween Britain, France and Italy to ciples.
the integrity of maintain Ethiopian Empire...
Reuter.
the
U.S. OIL TANKER STRANDING
Suspicion Aroused In Japan
Ascuncion, Feb. 23.
Tokyo, Feb. 23. Paraguay has notifed the Lea-
The suspicions of the Japanese gue of Nations of her withdrawal therefrom, thus putting into effect authorities have been aroused in the "threat she made in January connection with the stranding of that she would withdraw If the the American oil-tanker. Elizabeth arms embargo tifted "against Bo-Kellogg, at Cape Kannon a forti- livia is enforced against Paraguay. fed zone at the norther entrance
When Bolivia accepted the Lea- to Tokyo Bay. gue Chaco Committee's proposals for a settlement, Paraguay, who rejected them, was self-indicated as the offender: Reuter.
An
SIAMESE MINISTER
WOUNDED
Assassination Attempt At Capital
Bangkok, Feb. 24. unsuccessful attempt was
made to assassinate the Minister
car
The "Kokumin Shimbun" : states
that the naval authorities des- patched a destroyer to the Eliza- beth" Kellogg whose commander boarded the vessel and Cross- examined the captain and 30 of
the They welcomed
Franco- British agreement and consider this pact as an element of security, forming with other regional pacts
MADAME HANAU HANDEL ANNIVERSARY
ENGAGED ON NEW WORK
ARRESTED
Famous Norwegian Author
Three-Year Sentence For Fraud
A recent portrait of Knut Hamsun, who famous Norwegian author, since 1872 has written numerous novels and stories and who at
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Pres").
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1394-
Received, February 23. 450 p.m.)"
CELEBRATION
Impressive Ceremonies At Birthplace
(Special to "Bong Kong
Dally Press")
Paris, Feb. 23. (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tete Madame Hanau, the notorious graphic Massages, Ordinance. 1894 woman speciilator and head of Received, February 24, 4.30 p.m.) the financial `paper "Force" WBS arrested last night amid dramatic : circumstances,
The celebration
TO
Melfort Dalton, from London Foundling Hospital in which Han- del took a keen personal interest and presented the institution with a number of 'his' own original": manuscripts, R. H. Nichols, repre- senting the London University, while the Italian Government was deputed by Professor Dr. Fausto Torrefrance. The German Gov- ernment delegated the presiden- tial councillor Inbert and others
Hallesaale, Feb. 24.
the 250th "Madame Harau whose specula-anniversary of the birth in this tions cost French holders savings city of George Frederick Handel of about 100 million trancs some
took place on Saturday with 4m- pressive solemnity. Promptly as time ago was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and a fine of the town hall clock began to while the mayors of all cities in 3.000 francs for fraud and mis- chime the hour of midnight all the neighbourhood of Halle at- appropriation of funds. She ap-chorus while in the great market church bells began pealing in
tended. pealed but her appeal was turned detectives ap- down, and when peared last night to escort her to gaol she suddenly pulled out a re- volver and threatened to kill her,
place against an illuminated back-
ground five towers in light torches
Com- were carried by the great
wreath poser's disciples, while after wreath was laid on Han-
Renderings from Handel's chief works were given. Finally the memorial tablet in Handel's house was unveiled. At night the re- cital of "Messiah" and "Hallelu-
cathedral by Robert Frans singing. academy.- Transocean Kuo Min.
present is engaged on a new big self. The detectives" snatched the del's memorial. All school child. į Jab” chorus was given in the
work. In 1920 he received the Nobel prize for literature.
SILVER MARKET
revolver from her.
Madame Hanau vigorously pro- tested against her arrest but Anal- ly yielded. Transocean Kuo Min.
MAN WHO INSULTED M. FLANDIN
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")
Tele- Feb. 23 (By Telegraph, Copyright, Ordinance, 25-1/4 | raphic Manager
1801 25-3/8 Receivad, February 94, 730 p.m.)
Paris, Feb, 24.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Feb. 23.. London silver prices to-day were up 1/8 as follow:
Feb. 22 Spot 25-1/8 Forward..... 25-1/4
London on New York cross-rate
an indivisible whole which guar-at closing to-day was 4.8625 com- antees peace and facilitates the pared with 4.8825 at closing yes- settlement of
outstanding prob-terday.
lems.- Reuter.
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE (Special to the “Hong Kong Daily Press")
(8g Telegraph, Copyright, Tela- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, February 24 7.30 p.m.)
Paris, Feb. 24. Although the Franco-Austriazı negotiations were really ended ou Friday the official
JAPANESE ECONOMIC
MISSION
Tokyo, Feb. 23. The economic mission which is to be sent by the Japanese Cham- ber of Commerce and Industry to Brazil will leave Tokyo on April 4. The mission is, headed by Mr. communique Hachisaburo Hirao, President of was issued on Wednesday. First the Kawasaki Dockyard Com- of all it says that the entire pany Limited. situation in Central Europe was Beuler.
reviewed jointly by the French and Austrian statesmen especially with regard to the prospects of a permanent peace. This resulted in the recognition, by both sides of the advantages of having a Cen- tral European pact. Both sides. have also expressed the approval
AMERICAN OIL CONTROL
BILL SIGNED
ren attended the memorial cere-
in mory
the great elty half on Saturday This was fol- lowed by an official reception In the town hall in the market place where the main hall was.de- coreted with flags of Reich, Eng- land and Italy, the three countries where Handel lived while compos- ing his immortal works.
LONDON TRIBUTES
To mark the 250th anniversary df the birth of George Frederick Handel, the German Ambassador Von Hoesch laid a wreath- upon the composer's grave at Westmin- ster Abbey « on Saturday. Fro Three Important speeches were minent British musiclans also laid delivered, one, by Professor "Dent tributes on Handel's memorial in Abbey of Cambridge University whose "Poets" Corner" in the researches on Handel are famous. Among the more prominent guests present were Newman Flower, re- The royalist who publicly insult-searcher on Handel history, repre- ed M. Flandin in the Cathedral of senting the City of Dublin where Notre Dame on February 8 at the "Messiah" WELS first produced. memorial service for those who
the
were killed years previously in street disorders was sentenced by the approval of the court to four months' imprisonment with post- ponement of execution of judgment. “anti - further notice.” The first court had pronounced sentence of one year's imprison- ment without adjournment- Transocean Kuo. Min.
MRS. ROOSEVELT ON HAUPTMANN CASE-
New York, Feb. 23.
Hauptmann case unless heat- "Nobody can comment on the
tended the trial," declared Mrs. Roosevelt, the President's wife on Washington, Feb. 23. her arrival here. "The only thing the Oil Control Bill on which cop
President Roosevelt has signed that troubled me was his convic- tion on elrcumstantial evidence" of the London
gressional action was completed | alone." February 3.
"While I have absolutely no It is reported that the captain sien declares this morning that which the Supreme Court held to not help wondering what would The semi official "Petit Part- yesterday. The Bill is designed to
replace the N.R.A oil section sympathy for Hauptmann, I can- fed why the vessel stranded within the impression created by the be invalid. The object of the Bill happen if it were an innocent per-
the crew.
gaye nonsensical replies when ask-
B fortified zope. Later the anthorities wirelessed the "Eliza beth Kellogg not to move from the spot, even if she refloated.
ANOTHER IN GRIEF The Catherine Radcliffe, is an- other vessel stranded at Cape
Enojima following a heavy gale. of Defence, Luang Pibulasonggram She, however, is aground at the as he was leaving a football match. entrance to the Uraga Straits, The assallant fired two shots which is outside the fortified zone. into the Minister's motor
A later message states that a wounding Pibulasonggram in the Yokosuka naval plane reports that neck and arm.. The wounds, how- the Catherine Radchiffe is in a ever, are believed to be not ser- bad position with the heavy seas lous.
and the pilot noticed fishing boats Reuter.
taking off the crew.
SHANGHAI GODOWN
DESTROYED
Half Million Dollar Damage
It is believed that all have been saved. In the meantime the naval authorities are sending a destroyer to assist.-- Retter.
FIVE INDOOR WORLD RECORDS IN US.
Shanghai, Feb, 24: Damage to the extent of half a
New York, Feb, 24. million dollars was done by a fire
Five world's indoor records were which destroyed one godown of established during the AAY. the Shanghai and Honkey Wharf National Championships, namely, Company. The outbreak was di Jesse Owen's running long jump covered at 4 o'clock this morning of 25 feet 9 inches. Qwen's 60- and controlled at 10.30 am-metre dash in 8 8/10 seconds,
·Reuter,
ARCHDUKE OTTO RUMOUR DENIED
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(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fress") (ByTelegraph, Copyright, Tols graphia Mezrages Ordinance, - 1881. Received, "February 23, 4:30 pm;}],"
Paris, Feb 23. The newspaper "Oeuvre" in a despatch from Brussels asserts the Tumour current there Archduke Otto travelled to Paris
that
Glen Cunningham's 1,600 metres in 3 minutes 50 5/10 seconds, the 1,500 metres walk of Henry Cleman from Toronto in 8 minutes 7.3/10 seconds, and Henry Dreyer's throw of the 35-pound shot over 55 feet 33/4 inches Reuter
JAPANESE JUDGE FOR HAGUE COURT
י
communique
of
official statement is in all points excellent" but feels 'obliged to supplement the meagreness of the
information in the official com- munique by reference to M. Laval's declaration already reported by Transocean that complete agree- questions were. confirmed. A strik- men of views on Central European ing fact about the official utter-
ances in Paris is that no reference was made of "Austrian "independ- bellef, was to have been guaran- ence which, according to general
teed by the proposed pact. This is taken to indicate that no agres- ment has been reached by France i and Austria and the Little En- tente about the precise meaning to be attributed to the conception "Independence."
Is to prohibit the movements be- tween the States of "Illegal". oil and oil products.~ Heuter.
son on trial”
Mrs. Roosevelt was not present at the trial— Reuter.
BRITISH PREMIER AND A NEW ELECTION
Mr. Churchill Declines
Support
Schuschnigg, and Berger Wal- denegg arrived this evening in
London, Feb. 23. that "the Prime Minister's contri- London where the plan ia in col- The question whether "Mt. button to the common stock of laboration with the British Gov- Bamsay MacDonald will continue wisdom on the unemployment ernment to draw up a draft, for to lead the National Government problem was the statement that the proposed Central European much longer is being discussed in relief schemes do more harm than pact which will be afterwards political cir dea -
good. This is distinguished from communicated to the German Mr. Winston Churchill, in a many of his utterances by the fact Government by the British Gov-speech at Loughton last night, that it is at least intelligible ernment and to the Italian Gov-| said that in Mr. MacDonald the Mr. MacDonald also is far more ernment and Little Entente by Government, and above all the unpopular with the Labour Party the French, Government.
Conservative Party, were carrying than any other Minister, an in- Transocean Lun
a burden of the most grievous stance being provided by Mr. kind. J
Buchanan's bitter attack upon him: "It Mr. Baldwin decides that we in the House of Commons on should enter a general election January 38 and the continuous under such leadership," he said. Labourite interruption of his "I shall certainly be unable to speech in the unemployment cen agree to that course.
sure debate,
in.
FURTHER HONOUR FOR DR. SVEN HEDIN
(Special to the “Hong Kong
@Daily Press").
This statement of Mr. Chur- While Mr. J. H. Thomas, Mr. chill's undoubtedly constitutes a Justice Sankey, Viscount Snowden, serious threat to the unity of the and other National Labourites In- (B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tata Conservative Party and may pos-curred the hostility of the Labour graphic Messages-OrdinanceR04 sibly bring to a head the dres movement for their action in 1931, Brcelond, February 32, 4.30p.m.) which have been smouldering for they were never subject to such
Berlin, Feb. 23. a long time among the Party sup- bitter attacks," and, on the con Dr. Sven Hedia, the noted porters, the majority of whom trary, Mr. Baldwin is always Swedish explorer, has been offer have loyally supp Mr. Mac- listened to In the House of Com ed the
membership of Donald
have never shown mons with the greatest respect, the Far
Associat ac enth
The question is also cording
announcement made
De by the fact that the Association's
Tokyo, Feb. 23. Dr. Shunichi Nagaoka, the for- last
to have a secret interview with mer Ambassador to Frasice has vice-m
staying here been appointed a Judge of the was denied from Hague Court of Arbitration; › suc"
ceeding the late Dr. Adatchtälä
Reuter
chip:
Dr. By
red from
LAR AT COMMONS:
Nankin
accept the offer. Transocean Kun Min-
ast night, cont New Deal" campaign, sald
Lis: suttering
Work and
the wo
HONOUR FOR FRENCH STATESMEN "
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"}
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tels. graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, February 24, 7-30 p.m.)
Paris, Feb. 24. Flandin and Laval were on Saturday presented by Schusch- nigg, and Berger. Waldenegg with the Grand Cross of the first class Austrian Order of Merit- Transocean Kuo Min,
while in the afternoon an organ recital of Handel's work with s lecture was held in the ancient cathedral, Handel was born m Halle, in Germany.-- Transocean. Kuo Min.
SOVIET GOLD TO LONDON
London, Feb. 23.
The Soviet Government have decided to ship gold to London in settlement of trade debts, instead of to the United States, as hitherto, In consequence of the breakdown of the "Russo-American debt negotiations
The decision is important, ov- ing to the increased Soviet produc- tion of gold, and the increased Soviet purchases in Britain Reuter
Adds Charm to Chaim
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