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HONG KONG DAMI PRESS THURSDAY MARCH 21, 1935.
ABYSSINIA'S DISPUTE
WITH ITALY
Note To The League
with the
11.
note
CHIANG KAT SHEK
On Reconstruction
In Szechuan
ters here to a vigorous refutation (Special to the "Hong Kong Daily of the numerous charges laid at
Press" (Copyright:).] Italy's door. The first and fore-
-Chungking, March 12 Speaking at the enlarged memorial most, it is categorically denied. that Italy refused to agree to the service here, General Chiang Kai Abyssinian proposal for, the ap- Shek, President of the Military Affairs Commission, said that three pointment of an arbitration com-
Secondly, the assertion things must be preformed to pave way for reconstruction in that Italy left various Abyssinian the
pointless. Szechuan. Firstly, the general notes. unanswered is Thirdly, as for the despatch of Ita- knowledge of the masses must be lian troops to Erytrea and Somali-enhanced. Pointing out that this land, this is a measure of a purely general knowledge is composed of
ITALY'S ANSWER
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press". (Copyright).1
Geneva, Mar. 19. The Abyssinian Note to the General Secretaria: of the League of Nations demanding that in se "cordance with Article XV of the
Covenant. the Councilmission. League
Italian- should deal Abyssinian dispute in order to treat the matter thoroughly and subject it to an Impartial inves- tigation, was published here on
defensive character about which no innumerable things vital to the Tuesday afternoon. The points out that owing to the de- secrecy has been made. Moreover, mental development of the modern the number of Italian airmen sent citizen, General Chiang said that spatch of Italian troops to Africa' the prevailing state of affairs be- to the Colonies simply corresponds nothing is more importarit than tween the Italian and the Abyssi- with the customary proportion of the conviction that the State is an the air force to the land forces organic lastitution having e. nian Governments is such that a dangerous rupture is acute. Citing shipped to East Africa. Finally, as spirit, will, even voice and com- the procedure adopted in Geneva the consular reports show. Abys-plexion like a human being,
Continuing this metaphor, the on January 19 whereby Italy and sinia has been mobilising for a
past against Italian National flag may be taken as the Abyssinia should enter into direct long time
countedance of the State, and the negotiations to settle the dispute Soniailland and lately has also ex-
National anthem its voice. Where Arising out of the theldents intended to North Abyssinia
the flag is, there is the State also. December, 1934, the Note asserts
The people must be instructed in that Italy had shown no marked.
From a well-informed source, it
the protection of the flag. Like- Inclination to negotiate and had
is learned that the Italian answerwise, they must be instructed in not accepted the mediation of a
to Abyssinia's proposal for the ap- the singing of the National an- third party as proposed.. Instead.
pointment of an arbitration comther, which must be sung with the Abyssinian demand that the matter be subject to arbitrationmission has been sent to Addis
will awake the patriotic fervour of was answered by Italy with the Abeba and has the following pur-dignity and such harmony that it of Aport: Italy considers that the pos- the people. Through respect for mobilisation, and despatch troops to Africa. The Note invokes sibilities of direct negotiations are the National flag and love for the Article X of the League of Nations not yet exhausted and belleves that National anthem, the nation wil Covenant which states that all such offer is the only way of reach- members undertake to respect theing a speedy solution to the diff. be united in spirit is well as in ac- culty. Italy does not decline arbi-
Secondly, the reprehensible habit territorial integrity of other mem-
tration but believes this method is
of lethargy and indifference must ber States. ›
too slow and complicated. Italy be rectified, General Chiang con-
makes a therefore
counter-protinged. In order to lay a firm posal that the Abyssinian Foreign foundation for the National Revolu Minister and the Italian Minister tion and to facilitate the work of to Addis Abeba exchange ali avall-
national reconstruction, all Party able documents about the incidents. comrades must vie with each other and examine
questions these
in the performance of righteous thoroughly so as to arrive at the deeds. We must continue to carry trith. Italy considers this method on the struggle, he added, with which, moreover, is that proposed courage in our hearts, and prompt- by the League of Nations Council, ness and precision in our action. offers very bright prospects for a The work of National Revolution rapid and effective way of breaking the deadlock--
of
The "demand for the Immediate assembling" of the League Nations Council was not contained
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CHARGES REFUTED"
Rome, Mar. 19.
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US. ADMIRAL'S VISIT
Entertainments On U.S.S. Isabel
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Canton. Mar. 19.
Cordiality and friendship mark-
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American Asiatic Fleet, who has been visit Ang Canton since March 1
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tion.
Reconstruction and
cannot be achleved except through adoption of prompt, active and determined steps.
Service For State Thirdly, General Chiang said, the people must be so efficiently organized and trained that their spirits will be kept up and their strength developed. In order to complete the National Revolution. each province or locality must be Instructed to carry out various projects of reconstruc- tlon in their respective areas.
Service In Nanking Angry Mob Fired On the people in
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright),1
Nanking, March 13. « Nation-wide commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, "Father of the Chiese Republic" and late Kuo Min Tang leader, was observed at yesterday. Flags were flown half-mast over public and official buildings and memorial services were conducted throughout the country by Tangpu authorities and Government officials.
Karachi, March 19.
While the people. must be in structed to work in the service of the State, he continued, their spirit for service must be so stirred up and their strength so 'solidated that they will offer their services to the country with en-
thusiasm.
even
con-
be can. which is abundant
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Sterling, New York-London Cotton: July· Cotton: October Rubber: July
Rubber: September
Wheat: May
Corn: May
March 20
Last Close Open 10.20 10.40 11.00
4772 4772 4774
4781
10.76
10.76 10.73 10.72
10.39
10.41 10.36
10.38
11.04
11.09.11.09
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11.20
11.22 11.25 11,28
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Wheat: July
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772
78
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Winnipeg Wheat May
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American Smelting Consolidated gas of N.Y. Du Pont
331
33
321 324
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The prompt and firm action of the authorities. when troops were didered to open fire on a riotous and dangerous mob of Moslems, here, prevented a serious situation from developing and saved from massacre thousands of defenceless Hindu women and children, is the
Referring to the admirable work view expressed by several respon-
done by the people in Kiangst and sible Indian residents to-day.
saved the city Hunan, General Chiang said that, British troops
greater success achieved in Szechuan, from a terrible catastrophe, said one prominent inhabitant..
Though the city is now outward-famed because of its Over 700 government and Party
1 an Earth he faces of the peo officials attended the service which ly normal there is an air or sub-natural resources as the "Paradise dued excitement still, and LE
ple in Szechuan. however, are sadness and, joint auspices of the National Gov-British soldiers.continue to patrol deeply lined with ernment and the Central Party the streets, fearing renewed vio- Headquarters at the auditorium oflence
but when £ Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Moslem, convicted of murdering a was hanged Crowds Government, Mr. Wang Ching Wel, Hindu, President of the Executive Yuan, seized his body, after opening, the Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legis-grave, and paraded with it. The lative Yuan, Mr. Yu Yu Jen, Pre-mob stoned police who attempted sident of the Control Yuan, Mr.to secure the corpse. When per- useless and the Chu Min YI, Secretary-General of suasion proved
was held in Nanking under the
the latter building, including Mr.
Ploting Broke
the Executive Yuan, Mr. Chu violence continued, and there was Cheng, President of the Judicial danger of trouble spreading, troops Yuan, and others. President Wang officiated during the service.
"Peace, struggle, and national'{
were called out. A volley shatter
ed resistance and panic ensued.
There have been 200 casualties,
Salvation-the. very words which among them many dead.
Dr. Sun Yat Sen said on his death | Reuter.
bed this day ten years ago~-
should be taken as our guidance
anxiety. This melancholy fact 18" a deep concern of the Government, and a disgrace to all Party, Gov- ernment and military officials," General Chiang added,
Commodities Prices
(Through Reuter's Axener)
Henceforth, greater care should be taken of the people, who under the leadership of General Lu Hsiang, Chairman of the Szechuan Provincial Goremment, should March work faithfully for the creation of May July a new Szechuan province.--- China United Press (by Mail).
SEVEN DEAD IN AIR CRASH
French Governor And Party
SALARY CUTS RESTORED
Singapore, Mar. 14...
H
A dividend of eight per cent. making twelve per cent for 'the New York, March 20.
year ended Dec. 31, 1934, was de- NEW YORK COTTON
clared at the annual general meet- March 19.
ng of Tapah Rubber Estates, Closing Opening Closing Limited, held at noon yesterday of the registered offices 10.29 10.36/36 10.63/62 at the 10.35 10.43/46 10.69/70 company, French Bark Buildings, 10,45 10.53/50. 10.75/76 Singapore. 10.07 10.17/20 10.39/39
salary cuts of October
Restoration of December 10.12 10.26/25 10.46/48 the European staff, and the in- January 10.18 10.29/26 10.48/50 auguration of a Provident Fund
(1938)
for senior members of the Asiatic. Spot-
staff, the company contributing &" sum equal to that contributed by March 10.62 10.89bid. 19.88/89 | the employee, were among the in- teresting points touched on by May
10.65 -10.80/83 10.93bid the chairman, Mr. W. H. Mac- July:
10.78 10.96/98 11.03/04
gregor September 10.95. 11.09/12 11.19/20 October 11.02 11.12/13 11,25/25 December 11.18 11.28/3011.38/40 Total sales: 537. lots
10.65
NEW YORK RUBBER
10.95
for bridging over China's present Turning to productive construc- cational crisis," declared Mr. Wang tion, Mr. Wang stated that owing le financial stringency, the pro- Ching Wei,
"To cope with the present astion-grammé fer productive reconstruc-. al crisis, there is no other way tion has not been carried out as American community including than national consolidation, Mr. far as was expected. The only way
Paris, March 19. the consular staff and merchants. Wang specially emphasized. Tem to cope with the present financial
The relief caused by the news To-night the Admiral and his staff porary peace has been brought situation, however, lles in close co- will be entertained by Mr. O, J. about, so that the pressing tasks of operation between the Government Spiker, American Consul General the moment could be property car- and the people. Of late there that M.Edouard Renard, Governor May Other guests will include consuis ried out, and the future of China have been clamours for inter General of French Equatorial Afri- July
Shameen and high Chinese om- will depend much upon these pre-national financial assistance to ca, had been found safe near Mir- September 882 831-881 £83-863
Bandit Suppression
CHICAGO WHEAT
91911-01- 914-914. 881 881-881881-88
NEW YORK STOCK QUOTATIONS Appear On Pare 4
sent efforts.
China, but, declared Mr. Wang, mongo, in the Belgian Congo Monday's sales: 20.987,000 bushels clala
"although from the standpoint of turned to dismay to-day with the
May A dinner was given by Admiral
Referring to the progress in Dr. Sun's industrial programme arrival of an official report stating
July
72 721-721 731-731 Upham last night aboard the Isa- bel in honour of General Chen bandit suppression. Mr. Wang cald and on the principle of later that he and his wife and their five
707-701701-70 Yun that as a result of recent efforts national co-operation on an equal companinos were all dead
The party disappeared on Friday, September 10 Chi. Tang, Chairman Lam
Sept;
2.28 2.25 2.25/26 2.25/25):
Dec.
CHICAGO CORN
772-73 77-77
2.32 12.30 231/32 2.30/50 Total males-Old: 5,000 tons: New:
÷7.000 tons.
NEW YORK SILK
March
WINNIPEG WHEAT
Koy abe Mayor Lu Chi Wen, of the Government forces, the out footing we do not object to suckle making a tour of inspection Total sales: 12,919,000 bushels
General Chan was accompanied laws in southern Szechwan have assistance, fundamentally we have by his alde, Colonel C. W. Leung. Been dispersed, while those inetur to rely upon our own efforts." in the Chad region. The bodies These officials entertained the northern Szechwan are fleeing to March 12, has also been officially were found beside the wreckage of May admiral at luncheon yesterday at ward Shens, Mr. Wang expressed decreed as Arbor Day with nation- the plane, which was shattered to 3817 the Municipal Reception Building, confidence that with the continu-wide tree planting. Tree planting fragments. It apparently struck
There is no special significance ance of these relentless efforts on ceremonies were held yesterday in the ground with great force. attached to the admiral's visit, as the part of the Government and Felping, Nanking as well as other It is believed the pilot lost con- he is here to return the courtesies the people, it would not take long places by various local public trol of the machine in a sand- extended on his first visit here to eradicate completely Communist bodies
China United Preu (by Mall).
2 banditry in China.
1:271 1.251-251 1271-1,29, May 1,284 1.26-27 1.27-127, July 1.2511.251-28 127 127 834-834 Total sales: 63 lota. 82-021 824-821
MONTREAL, SILVER
59:10-65 March 59,75 59.20-4 New May
5-65 212/12 July 60.50 73-60.20 59.95-6035
50.90 2.13/14 Sept
13 con 2:21/211) Total sales i
NEW YORK SUGAR Old New Old 218 2,088 ung May 216 214 214/14 March July131 220 221