ITALIAN ABYSSINIAN
DISPUTE
Alarm Felt Over Growing Tension
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Press"}
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tale- graphic Messages Ordinance, 189; Received. Mag 12. a.m.}
French Press comments on inter national problems.--
Trouncean Kuo Min.-
ANGLO-FRENCH EFFORTS
London May 11. Consultations have bagun be-
the British and French
Paris, May 11. The growing tension between tween Italy and Abyssinia has aroused Governments regarding the Abys- the keenest interest and no little in situation in order to dis- alarm here since generally it is cover what further steps are pos- anticipated that an outbreak of sible to hasten the establishment hostilities between the two mem-of a conciliation commission agreed ber States of the League of Nations upon by Italy and Abyssinia. would be calculated to injure that institution's already sorely impair-Treaty of 1928, the commission will
ed prestige beyond hope of repair.
While official quarters are ob- serving great reserve in comment- ing on the situation, the Press devotes columns to despatches from Addis Ababa, Rome and especially London dealing with the various aspects of the conflict,
According to the Italo-Abyssinian
consist of two representatives of elther country and one neutral.
Inability to agree to the terms of reference so far has prevented the commission being formed, and Britain and France have advised that early establishment of the commission would be expedient in the interests of peace.-
Renter.
The Echo de Paris" confirms the London reports that the
"INSULTING" SPEECH French and British Governments
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily intend to jointly intervene to the
Press" (Copyright).1 extent of requesting the Italian
Rome, May 10. 'Government to accept, as soon as
What the Abyssinian Foreign possible the conciliation procedure Minister terms "insulting" in the recommended by the League Corin-speech given on Tuesday in the cil and envisaging the appointment Italian Chamber by the Colonial of a committee of arbitration.
Secretary Lessona; was the subject.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1935.
RABINDRANATH BALKAN LEAGUE MEETS
AT BUCHAREST
TAGORE
Now Seventy Four Years Old
Rabindranath Tagore, the great Indian philosopher and author, was 14 years old in Jubilee week
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 11. - London Silver prices to-day' were up. 1/4 as follow:-
May 10 May 11 Spot.......... 39
33-1/4 Forward ......... 33-3/16 39-7/16 London on New York cross rate
of a protest to the Italian Foreign at closing to-day was 4.8643 com- Ministry on Friday by the Abyssin-pared with 4.8538 at closing yes- Ian Charge d'Affaires.
terday.
The paper claims that Britain is strongly opposed to the Italian standpoint that the confict be solved without the League's co-
Abyssinia protests that Lessona operation. The London correspon accused them of not observing the dent of the "Echo de Paris" terms of friendship of 1928 and asserts that British official circles adds that Abyssinia had not only have now become convinced of observed this treaty but even, had Italy's determination to resort to
resorted to the League of Nations measures of force with the aim of in an attempt to secure the com- annexing the Abyssinian pro- mencement of arbitration proceed- vinces, Harrar and Ogaden in orderings provided for by the treaty. to join up with the Italian colonies, Eritrea and Somaliland. In this
case the French port, Djibouti would be cut off from the hinter-
Despite the warlike preparations on the part of Italy, Abyssinia had maintained a peaceful and correct. attitude throughout the dispute
land and the sources of the River and repeatedly but vainly de- Nile would be controlled by Italy-manded it should be settled by an idea which, according to the .correspondent, is unpalatable to the British Government.
The correspondent adda that "Britain is anxious that Italy should not commit herself to a doubtful Abyssinian adventure but rather keep her military resources ready for an eventual German attack on Austria." This state- ment, however, appears tinged with specific French tendencies dis- cernible from the majority of
FRANCO-POLISH RELATIONS
Little Light On The Future.
arbitration.
Abyssinia also could not be held responsible for the construction of the street from Bessie to Assab not having been begun.
The protest concludes with the. declaration that Italy's obligations both as a signatory to the Italian and Abyssinian treaty as well as a member of the League of Nations had been disregarded by the Se- cretary of the state, Lessona,---- Transocean Kuo Min.
MEETING AT FLORENCE
Schuschnigg And Mussolini
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Fress").
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Warsaw, May 11. Little light has been thrown on the future of Franco-Polish re- lations by the communique issued at the close of the Laval-Beck con-
Florence, May 11. ---- versations. It refers to a frank
The anticipated meeting between and cordial exchange of views and
the Italian Premier, Mussolini and. says that both Ministers realised the Austrian Chancellor, Dr. the community of their exorts in Schuschnigg took place here.on the cause of peace and European saturday when the statesmen con- "security by organisation of wideferred for two hours. They sub- International collaboration open to sequently had luncheon together and took a drive through the city, in the course of which they de- posited a wreath at the monument for the war dead.
all.
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The communique adds that the Ministers congratulate themselves on the ability to put at the service of peace this desire for solidarity as No official communique concern- the Franco-Polishing topics and the results of the expressed in alliance.-
conversation has
yet been Reuter.
fasued, but it is stated by informed quarters that all the questions in which the two Governments were concerned were discussed at length. A complete agreement of views was reached and the meeting once more armed the great cordiality
THE CARNIVAL SPIRIT
Saturday Night In London
Uneasiness At Secret Rearmament
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Prosa"),
#By | Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894
Received, May 11. 7.30 pm).
Bucharest, May 11.
The Arst sitting of the Con- ference of the Premiers of "the Balkan League began on Friday night at 6.20 o'clock and lasted till 10.20, the unusually long session being explained by the eagerness of all to conclude the proceedings on Saturday in time for the de- parture for home of those taking part M. Yeftitch, Yugoslavian Premier. was especially desirous of returning promptly because of the situation created by the result of the general election.
M. Titulescu, Rumanian Foreign Minister, told the Press that Fri- day's meeting took place in the most cordial spirit and "one might almost say passionate friendliness.”
agreed that the first day of Júne. was too early for the conference. | seeing that this would hardly leave time enough for the reconciliation of the differences in standpoint of the separate States interested— -Trainorenn Kro Min.
RECONCILIATION EFFORT."
Bucharest, May 12,
> The Balkan Entente conference ended last night. No communique was issued, but it is understood that the conference strove to re- concile. Yugoslavia with the other three powers on the question of rearmament of Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria which has reported- ly begun in a clandestine manner. causing uneasiness.
The other three are apparently readier than Yugoslavia to rely on concerted action by Britain, France and Italy.
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According to other sources, the Premier, will bhortly visit Signor MR. W. W. ASTOR
first session dealt chiefly with the attitude the Balkan League will take up towards the Danubilan Conference.
M. Yevtitch, the "Yugoslavian
Mussolini in an endeavour to ob- tain closer collaboration between Italy and the Little Entente.-
All foreign ministers Reuter.
BRITISH TRADE FAIR
Singapore Stages Exhibition
Singapore, May 4. The British Trade Fair-the greatest that Singapore has yet seen-had a rousing send-off yes- terday when His Excellency the
Governor performed the opening
ceremony.
"Just as the British Industries Fair &t Home is the Empire's shop window... so the Singa-
pore British Trade Fair haa be
JAPANESE AVIATOR" LEAVES HESTON
Flight To Tokyo
London, May 12. The Japanese pilot, Katsuta Reano took off from Heston at 8.31
a.m... British standard time on a British Eagle machine in an attempt on a record solo flight to Tokyo via Brussels, Vienna, Bel- grade, Instanbul, Bagdad, Karachi, Calcutta, Rangoon, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
It is understood the idea is to route between England and Japan. establish a new less dangerous
Reuter
· Mr.
To Represent Fulham
William Waldorf Astor,
Lorg Astor's heir, has been chosen
TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY
H.A.C. Survivors Prepare
by the executive as Conservative
Survivors of the original first candidate in East Fulham at the battalion of the Honourable General Election. Following the Artillery Company, which sailed October 1933, Mr. Bertram Mills 1914, are already preparing to Joss of the seat to the Socialists in for France on September 18 became the prospective candidate, celebrate the 21st anniversary of but he retired because he felt he that occasion.
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could not nurse the constituency
Usually there are about "120 at as he thought it ought to be the annual "Salling Dinner" held nursed.
at Armoury House, in Finsbury-- Mr. Astor was one of three pos- one of the most exclusive affairs sible candidates selected in the of the kind, since no one who spelthorne division of Middlesex did not sail in the Westmeath,
before it was decided to attempt the ship which carried the batta- to raise funds to pay the election | Hon to France, may attend. expenses of the present member,
The Westmeath's Bell Sir Reginald Blaker,
This year the survivors are arranging to meet at Ypres on
LANDS IN BELGIUM
Brussels, May 12. The Japanese aviator landed here at 10.42 am and slightly The writer is informed that the September 21 to 29, and will
damaged the under-carriage of his machine." He will probably com- tinue his flight to-morrow.
London, May 12: Over five hundred people fainted and were treated at the emergency ambulance station at Queen Vic- toria Memorial yesterday, Twelve serious cases were sent to hospital
ribs as the result of a huge throng including a
Reuter. woman with broken
which saw Their Majesties make two final appearances on the bal- cony of Buckingham Palace.
come the one place where Malaya can see some of the vast range of goods which the Empire can sell and where she can also display some of her own manu- factures.” said His Excellency. There are more than 150 stalls at the Fair; all tastefully decorated and ail brilliantly illuminated. Last night the centre of attraction was the Golden Arrow car in which the late Bir Henry Segrave put up a speed of over 200 miles an hour.
Crowds also thronged all streets where floodlighting was staged, especially St. James' Fark where trees and flowers looked beautiful in the glare of the electric lamps. The carnival atmosphere pervaded the Piccadilly and Strand neigh-
There was colour everywhere last bourhood, while Trafalgar Square night, and the maze of lanes lead- at midnight resembled a vast opening to the 185 stalls an increase air dance hall.. Singing and of 127 from the first Fair held in dancing was conducted by a man 1932 was thronged with a cosmo- sitting on one of the lions heads politan mass, until the crowds were dispersed by the police. The crowds behaved in a very orderly manner and good humour prevailed during the whole evening.
CANADIAN ATTITUDE
Japanese Paper Voices. Indignation
Split Healed
adoption of Mr. Astör Was unanimous,
possibly be received by the Burgo- master.
Besides the dinner at the Hotel Continental, there will be a
the Menin ~ Gate.." ceremony at Already a large number of accept-
It heals a split which had existed simong Conservatives in the division on the question whether they should fight the next election on a “hundred per cent. Conser vative", basis or as supporters of
There has been some talk, the the National Government.
Mr. Astor, it is anderstood, told the dinner the ship's bell of the writer believe, of talking over for
National
ances have been received Armoury House.
Westmeath which
the HACL acquired about six years ago. It,
the East Fulham executive:: "I am Tokyo, May 12. an old-fashioned Conservative and Commenting on the Canadian a supporter of the attitude towards Japan which the Government. On the India ques hangs behind the Chair at Ball- paper thinks is quite unsatisfactory tion I am supporting the Governing Dinners, and is rung to order and unlike the friendly attitude of ment's White Paper. But at the ence instead of the rap of the Australia and New Zealand, the same time I do respect the views fortunately, it is rather a com usual cheltman's mallet. Untar- Hochi" voices indignation over of Conservatives with other Canada's unduly severe restrictionis opinions on this matter."
brous thing to travel. on Japanese merchandise.
A Leaf Each Day There WHA music in the air
When The Socialist Won The paper deplores that Canada
The ELA.C., which, by the way. supplied by
the several music shows no
Mr. Astor was introduced to will provide a guard of honour at dealers who are displaying goods.
conciliation to meet Fulham by Mr. John Vaughan St. Paul's Cathedral during the Japan's request for readjustment Morgan, a son of the late member Thanksgiving Service on May 6 Last night visitors were especial- of trade between the two countries, for East ly attracted
Fulham, the gleaming but on the contrary is imposing Vaughan Morgan, whose
Bir Kenyon performed during the great war models of British
motor-cars-severe restrictions against Japanese necessitated the by-election
death the greatest service in its long New York, May 12. even
to the tiniest exhibit, a goods—
in history. An invitation to the King and scooter-car not two feet high from Renter.
which the sent was captured for{, Behind glass in the church of Queen to visit America was made the ground rior more than five
the first time by the Socialista St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, lies its by Mr. Will Rogers in a humorous feet in length, with a consumption
In the by-election Mr. Jo roll of honour, a goldbound book broadcast speech last night. He of 75 miles to the gallon and
Wilmot had a majority of: 4840 containing 880 names of officera said that Their Majesties ought to capable of doing 15 miles an hour.
over the Conservative, Alderman and men of the EACH who fell see the country and he would tall MINIATURE OLYMPIA
Waldron, in a 60 per cent, poll. A concealed light, kept. per...
manently burning, shines on the They Would Be Seven Mr. Astor is 21. He has already book, of which one leaf is turned had an interesting career.
each day.
GOOD WILL ROGERS
by
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EXPELLED FROM THE SEIYUKAI
Tokyo, May 12, -- The Executive Committee of the
the Prince of Wales to get after This miniature Olympia 15 he is a good guy." Even if they of the Fair. As His Excellency Seiyukat unanimously adopted a them and ask them to do so as among the most intriguing sections
do not come, "let us know if there said, "The British (motor-car) resolution expelling Dr. Rentaro
on the same terms as Canada. It looks as if we have bitten off more Überty than we can handle.”— Reuter
He was Lord Lytton's private
League Commission. He also visit ed Japan, where he stayed with Prince Chichibu, the Emperor's brother.
is any chance of us joming you manufacturer, in fact, has met the Mizuno and Keisuke Mochizuki, secretary during the latter's trip local demand for a light car with leading members of the party, who to Manchuria as chairman of the low running costs."
joined the National Policy Council In 1832, at the first Trade fair in defiance of the party resolution, 40 decorated motor-lorries formed Reister, a procession through the streets, This year, the motor section has Increased tremendously, Nine firms are exhibitors in this section which has been organised by the Motor Traders Association of
BOYCOTT OF SIAMESE RICE URGED
GERMAN KIDNAPPED
IN HOLLAND
The Hague, May; 17. Following representations by Holland, Germany has informed Recently he has been assistant the Dutch Government that the secretary of the Pilgrim Trust. German refugee sculptor, Gatselt He is a director of two companies, who was reported to have been East Kent Growers and an ad-kidnapped in Holland on May 3 and vertising agency. Nanking," May 12.
taken across the border by German The Chamber of Commerce, has.
It Mr. Astor should win East Secret Police, will be released and issued a circular telegram urging Parliament hold their seats, the Reuter.
Fulham, and the Astors now in allowed to return to Holland Another exhibit of great interest a boycott of Biamese rice as 2
SCHARNHORST SAILS
·FOR THE EAST
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dalls| Malaya,
Press" (Copyright).]
Berinen, May 10.
GOLDEN ARROW
POLICE WARNED
Warsaw, Earlier. Conversations between M. Laval and the Polish Government pro- ceeded to-day in a friendly but frankly uninterested atmosphere on the part of the Poles. M. Laval characterising the relationship be- paid round visits, including a call tween both countries. The vague on Premier Slawek and President phrasing of this information leaves
The North German Lloyds': new was the Golden Arrow which ar-reprisal against the discrimina family party will number seven. Moscicki, Conversations with Col the question open as to whether 18,000-ton express liner, Scharrived in Singapore on Thursday tions against Chinese in Stam, Beck began this morning but no the two statesmen had succeeded horst, sailed on Friday afternoon and which was delivered to the especially the forcible closure of official statement has been issued in removing any of the formidable at 5 o'clock from Bremerhaven on Fairgrounds yesterday. It took Chinese schools there. In regard to progress.
obstacles blocking the road to the her maiden voyage to the Far East. Over 60 men to lift her bodily on Beuter, Danubian settlement which it is The large crowd which assembled to the pedestal, pateik hoped to attain in, the forthcom- on the quay and lustily cheered na It was in this car that the late ing Rome Conference.
the stately ship alowly steered Sir Henry Begrave achieved the down the Weser River to open seaworld's land speed record of 231,362 were treated to another imposing miles per hour. Twenty-four feet spectacle when shortly afterwards long, the Golden Arrow weighs the giant liner, Europa, sailed for two and a half tons.
Despite the atmosphere being more friendly than hitherto, it is generally felt that the Eastern Pact is dead as far as Poland is.! concerned.
The Polish Police received in formation last night from the French Secret Police that an at- tempt will be made on M. Laval's life and most stringent precautions have been taken- J Renter
DEPARTURE FOR MOSCOW
Il Duce left Florence on Satur- day afternoon by air for Rome where he was scheduled to meet the French Air Minister, General Denain on Saturday evening, sele
Dr. Behuschnigg is expected to returned to Vienna on Sunday Transocean Kuo""Min:
New York....
The Scharnhorst together with her two sister ships which will be ready later this year will inaugu rate the new express service to the Far East by which the passage.be-
Warsaw, May 12 station by Colonel Beck and the 'tween Genos and Shanghai will be
M. Laval departed for Moscow at French Ambas 9.40 am, being seen off at the| Reuter,
cut to 27 day Transocean Hua Min.
guests..... Bouter. He
GENERAL CHIANG AT YUNNANFU MODIFIED PURDAH
Yunnanfu, May 12 That austere institution the honoured at a banquet to-night by General Chiang Kai Shek will ber All the stands are provided with Athenaeum Club is, it is understood the Governor, General Lung Yungy artistic background. This freedom to make a temporary relaxation high grade omcials being the with brush and paints is one of in the matter of admitting women the things which most strikes to its precincts visitor who has seen the previous The occasion will be their Ma- three Fairs. Various cloths have jesties drive to St. Paul's on May also been draped over the rear B
sacred a masculine. Stronghold will walls with equally artistic effec- A certain number of places win remain segregated, tiveness.
be available for women friends of ... - While members wate The Fair this year is more am- members to see the procession, cession: from", "the", club ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS bitious and wider in its scope than These will cost £2:10s each, fu- overlooking" "Pall", Features of many stands are ever. It provides a clear sign of cluding a buffet lunch, and will be will be accommodated on mechanical working objecta ad- the times that prosperity is once balloted for.
constructed scaffolding vertising goods.
But the feminine invasion of so
This is the first occasion on which it has been displayed in this part of the world. It was brought out to Singapore with the permis son of Viscount Wakefield
again"in our midst.
the