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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1935.
EFFORTS AT GENEVA TO REVIVE THE COMMITTEE OF
OF FIVE MEETING
Turkey And Poland Resist
COUNCIL WILL NOT-
ACCEPT PLAN
Unfavourable View Of Peace Proposals
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Geneva, December 12
Mr. Anthony Eden arrived here much shaken after a rough sea passage. Notwithstanding the talk in the train between Mr. Eden and M. Laval, they had a further conversation this morning and also interviewed Senor de Madariaga, Chairman of the Com mittee, while M. Laval also saw the Turkish and Polish delegates and M. Vasconcellos,
It is understood that M. Laval's efforts to revive the Com- mitice of Five meeting met with considerable resistance.
The Turkish and Polish delegates were unwilling to agree to this course and insist on the matter being submitted to the full Council, which is also understood to be the view of Senor Madariaga.
The chances of the peace formula evoived" in Paris being approved by the Council is considered to be very slender, especially if Abyssinia rejects the proposals. Meanwhile it has been reported" from Dessle that the Emperor has rejected the peace proposals.- Reuter,
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FRENCH PESSIMISM
Paris, Dec. 12. The tone of the press here is pessimistic. It is considered that France and Britain cannot force a peace plan upon the negus, who almost certain to refuse.
It is therefore believed that the League will not accept the pro- posals.-- Henter..
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NEW BILL IN BRITAIN
Cotton Spinning Industry
London, Dec. 12. Provisions for establishment of Spindles Board with power to | acquire redundant cotton spinning plant etc., and to borrow up 10 £2,000,000 for the purpose are contained in the Government's Cotton Splaning. Industry Bill which has been introduced in the House of Commona.
The financial, and explanatory memorandum etates that the sums required for service of loan and for payment of the Board's administrative expenses will be provided out of the proceeds of levy on scotton spinning machinery which the Bill obliges owners of cotton mills to pay to the Board.
the
It is anticipated that the Board will be self-supporting, but the Bill provides that in the event of the levy being found insuficient, the Board of Trade are to assist the Spindles Board by making good the deficits on the latter's revenue and expenditure secount and by making such advances as are necessary to avoid any default on the loan obligations of tions raised are so complex as to Spindles Board.
the require long consideration.
"ritish Wirelen.
It is believed the Italian Govern- ment, while accepting the proposals as a basis for discussions, will de mand better conditions-mi Reuter,
SIR SAMUEL HOARE TO VISIT ROME?
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele Received, December 12. 7.30 p.m.) graphic Messager' Ordinance.
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ETHIOPIA REJECTS PLANS
Paris, Dec. 11. The Dew Anglo-French peace proposals, submitted to Italy and ANXIETY IN LONDON
Ethiopia to-day with a View to ending the conflict in Africa, were London, Dec. 11. The anxiety
promptly turned down by Ethiopia House of of the Commons with respect to
in a communique lasued by the al's" the Anglo-French plan for
Legation here abortly after the the ter- mination of the Italo-Ethiopian
Ethiop.an Minister had visited M. hostilities was shown by the rain
Pierre Laval, the French Prim Minister and of questious upon the Prime Min-
co-author of the ister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, to-day.
Mr. Baldwin replied that there was nothing to add to his and Mr Anthony Eden's statements of the day previous. None could be more anxious than he for the publica- tion of an accurate version of the peace proposals, but the matter did not rest with the British Gov- ernment alon
Nevertheless, he promised to Publish the proposals at the earliest possible moment
peace formula.
The French Prime Minister had explained to him, the purpose o. the proposals and had appealed for a conciliatory attitude on the part of the Ethiopian Government.
The communique sets forth the view that Ethiopfa, being the vic- tim of an unjustified aggressor,
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Paris, Dec. 12. The British Foreign Secretary. Sir Samuel Hoare, may possibly visit Italy according to "Le Journ-
Rome says that rumours to this effect correspondent. who are circulating in the Italian capl- tal where it is pointed out that Sir Samuel Hoare could reach the Italian frontier by car-in less than- one hour, from Engadine resort where he is now staying.
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For the time being however, so the correspondent adds, such Journey is considered in Rome to be premature, but it is believed not unlikely that Sir Samuel Hoare might wish to enter into personal contact with Ita'jan statesmen in view of the impending peace ne- gotiations. "Le Matin's" Geneva correspondent states that similar rumours are persistently circulat-
unanimously and solemnly condemned by the League of Na tions Council and Assembly, has decided to reject all proposals which directly or indirectly, would grant an advantage to the aging in League circles.-- gressor, or disregarded the funda- Transocean Kuo Mia. Asked about the French support mental principles affirmed by the of the British fleet in the event of League Counch and Committees
He was unable to say whether the Committee of Eghteen would discuss the plan at Geneva.
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ar attack by Italy, he said itd Assembly, particularly the would not be to the public interest
to publish the correspondence on this subject at the moment Reuter.
GENEVA UNEASY
Geneva, Dec. 11. There is great uneasiness here. with regard to the latest develop- ment of the Italo-Ethiopian situs-
tion
There have been many consulta- Hans between representatives of the smaller states. The Sariet and Turkish delegates have been parti- cularly active in the lobbies.
A meeting of the Committee of Eighteen, nxed for 4.15 p.m. to- morrow, will allow the Committee's experts to complete the'r 'report on the progress of sanctions and will also give M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, and Mr. Anthony Eden. the British Minta- ter for League Affairs, an oppor- tunity to meet and discuss the situation with the other delega tions.
According to reliable information, the French have now agreed with the British view that discussion of the oil embargo, must proceed, al- though the date of enforcement may be delayed if there is a chance
of peace.-
'Reuter.
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ROME COMMUNIQUE
some, Dec. 11 communique Issued to-day
states that Signor Mussolint re-
Principle of the territorial and politica integrity of Ethiopia..
JAPAN'S FIRM STAND
FOR PARITY
FRENCH AIR MINISTRY
Budget For Next Year
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"),
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tala graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 Received, December 12. 7.30p.m.) Paris. Déc. 12.
The Air Ministry's estimates. for the coming financial year amounts. to a total of 903 500,000 francs ac- cording to a report issued by the Chamber's
Finance Commission.
This sum is 547 millions less than that of the previous year's esti- mates but as the report points out the decrease is only apparent since the government has now 'es- tablished a special armament bud- get which includes the appropria tions which otherwise would be contained in the normal air esti- mates.
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The report stresses the necessity of co-ordinating all of the various branches of national defence by an equitable repartition of cre- dits among the services as well as by the better utilisation of the country's technical and industrial resources.
The report further emphasises that a strong air force constitutes a powerful guarantee to peace and that if an alr agreement could be concluded between the European powers no government would dare want to pick a quarrel in the fu-
ture.-v
Tramaçzan Kuo Min.
NEW REGIME IN NORTH CHINA
Funds To Nanking To Cease?
Tientsin, Dec. 12. A statement suggesting that East Hopel remain an autonomous State outside Chahar and Hopef Political Council was made by a Japanese military spokesman, who sald that none of its revenues wil be remitted to Nanking except pos- sibly a pro rata share for service of foreign loans.
The spokesman said that
the Kalan Mining Administration will be expected to pay taxes to the new regar ... lienter
SUNG INTERVIEWED
Pelping, Dec. 12. General Ho Ying-chin is expect- ed to proceed to Nanking to-day.. but whether be will return is not.
General Sing Chen-yuan re-
Ethiopia would reject instantly
London. Dec. 11. Eny proposal which tended to exert
The delegates to the Naval Con-known. pressure upon a weak state to in-
ference are disappointed that Ad- duce it to subject itself to domina-miral Nagano, the head of the turned to the city from the Sum- tion by a powerful government, Japanese which had not ceased to affirm | diverge to-day from the attitude
delegation, did not mer Palace this afternoon. that it would ensure the triumph already adopted by Japan in fav-viewed: said that whether he will General Bung Cheh-yuan, inter- ot its ambitions by force, with or
our of comtnon upper limite, Without the League of Nations.—
assume the post of chairman of Admiral Nagamo did not indicate the new Council depended On any means by which a compromise whether General Ho. Ting-chin could be reached. He explained remains in Pelping as he wished that Japan wanted common upper to receive instructions and advice
from him- Redter.
Routes.
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SENATOR BORAH'S ATTACK Washington, Dec. 11.
likewise.
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NEW AFPOINTMENTS
TRIAL IN THE HOUSE
OF LORDS
Lord de Clifford Found Not Guilty
London, December,, 12.
The richly ornamental Royal Gallery of the House of Lords at Westminster, contrasting with the b'eakness of the ordinary Law Court, made a gorgeous stage for the trial of Lord de Clif- ford by the House of Lords on the manslaughter charge arising out of the collision of his car with another driven by an engineer named Hopkins, who was killed.
One hundred scarlet erm'me-tobed Peers with black cocked hats were seated in luxurious red-pluah chairs, while Lord Haisham, Lord High Steward, who is presiding, reclined the woolsack below the scarlet canopied throne.
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In front of Lord Hallsham were four specially summoned High Court Judges, wearing. like the Lord Chancellor, scarlet ermine robes with full-bottom wigs.
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WITHDRAWAL OF SHIPS
Australasia-San Francisco Run
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is to withdraw the service of Empire ships which for about half a cen- tury has linked Australia and New Zealand with San Francisco,
"Announcing this decision yeater- day the Chairman of the company," Mr., Alexander Shaw, said it was entirely due, to the disastrous effect of, highly subsidised foreign competition.
If the British Government and Governments of Canada, Australia. and New Zealand wished to re- tain any service of British Empire ships across the Pacific, they would have to decide on a policy of the assisting those who had been up
holding the British Flag at a grave) loss. British Wireless.
A platform was placed in the will attend as members middle of the Gallery for Lord House and four of His Majesty's de Cafford and also counsels' table. Justices are present in an advisory
The seats around were crowd- | capacity. ed" with diplomatic personages. At the end of the trial each peer Peeresses, eldest sons of Peers and will rise in his place and Commoners, and other distinguish-hounce his verdict. ed people.
The privilege of peerage is deriv This is probably the last trial of ed from the Magna Carta which its kind.
was signed by King John in 1215- British Wirelers.
The Lords met in the House at 10.30 am, and heard prayers be- fere adjourning to the Gallery.
Sir Curtis-Bennett. is defending and Inskip Somervell is prosecut- Ing. Microphones have been fitted to aid the bad acoustics.
EVIDENCE CALLED Lord de Clifford, who was wear- į ing morning dress, pleaded not guilty.
Lord Hallsham asked: "How will you be tried?" Lord de Clifford answered: "Traditionally, by God and my Peera" »
Thereafter the trial proceeded on the same lines as an ordinary trial.
The father of the deceased, Mr. Douglas Hopkins, gave evidence of Identification. A doctor described the injuries. An imperturbable constable recited the events of the accident. Paula Hopkins, deceas ed's sister, and Rosemary Reynolds, both occupants of deceased's car described the accident.
As the evidence became drab
parted from the Gallery. and detalled many spectators. 'de-
DEFENCE SUBMISSION
Before
lunch, Sir Curtis- Bennett, counsel for the defence,
pro-
CAPTAIN RELIEVED OF COMMAND
Shanghai, Dec. 12. Captain Welchman of H.MS. Tern, at present at Kuklang, has been relieved of his.com- mand following a Court of. Enquiry for alleged axity of discipline aboard his ship and replaced by Lt-Comdr. Cromyn from HMS. Dorsetshire.
It is understood that several members of the crew will be replaced. with reliefs from Hong Kong and that such members will be tried by court martial.---
Reuter
TOLL OF THE ROAD
Landon, Dec. 12. Road accident Agures for Britain last week were 124 killed and 4,210 injured. In the cor- responding week last year the Agures were 156 killed and 4,022 Injured..
that British Wireless.
submitted that he had no case to answer on the ground evidence has been given of criminal negligence. Counsel quoted
the former Lord Chief Justice's ruling that the mere fact of a motorist on the wrong side of the road is not 16 itselt evidence of negligence.
Counsel.asked just because Lond de Clifford was in agony at the moment he took what he believed would be the only course, is that to be descr.bed as criminal negli- gence?
The Lords then adjourned for consideration and submission and aleo luncheon.
NO CASE TO ANSWER After the resumption Lord Hall- sham said that Their Lordships referred to the question of law raised by Bir Curtis-Bennett tö four Judges, who unanimously ad- vised that the submission was well- founded and there was no case to
answer.
It is reported that the Anglo-limits with the United States and French peace terms have been Britain on as low a basis as possi- fiercely attacked by Senator Borah, ble. In order to reach this basis. strong "isolationist," who declares Japan was prepared to scrap they would give Signor Mussolint number of capital ships, aircraft-
Nanking, Dec. 12. more than he sought and make carriers and 10,000-ton cruisers, it !
The National Government has him the most powerful figure in the other major Fowers would do appointed General Sung Cheb Thereafter each Peer rose and Europe".
yuan as chairman of Hopel, Bhang placing his right hand upon his In the course of his speech, Ad-Chen as chairman of Homan, suc-heart, said: "Not guilty upon mine sald: the League will become a sub-miral Nagana drew attention to ceeding Llu 8th who becomes honour." servient lastrument of imperialism. Japan's vulnerability as the rea-Pacification Commissioner for Ho
It is indeed fortunate, he added, which, he claimed, alone could give Hsiao Cheng-yin has been ap-
son for the demand for parity, nan and Antwel. ̧
Japan security.
pointed Mayor of Tientsin, sua- ceeding Chen Keb
While Chang Chih Chung, present acting Cha- har Chairman, has been promoted Chahar Chairman...
If the proposala go through, he
that the United States had taken up a position of neutrality in the anair- Reuter
EGYPTIAN CABINET
RESIGNS
Special to the "Hong Kong Dells Press" (Copyright.)}
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There was little discussion in the course of the meeting, which lasted two hours, the proceedings being later suspended in order to enable the other delegations to consider Ruler Admiral Nagano's statement.
UPPER LIMIT A TOPIC When the Committee again meets at 10.30 a.in. to-morrow, the common upper limit will again bo the principal topic, as the othe delegations appear to require fur- ther amplification of Admiral Na- gand's explanations.
CHAHAR POLITICAL COUNCIL
Shanghal, Dec. 12. According to an official report. from Nanking. the following seventeen members have been ap- pointed to the Charhar Political Council:
CLOSING SCENE
Lord Halisham announced that Lord. de Clifford was unanimously acquitted and the Court was closed. Lord de Clifford was immediately surrounded by a congratulating crowd, including his wife, who was an enthralled spectator at the proceedings. Kenter
ANCIENT RIGHT
Londob, Dec. 12 The House of Lords became a Court of First Instance to-day for the trial of one of its members, Lord de Clifford, for, manslaughter arising out of the moter accident. last August,
Cairo, Dec. 11. The Nessim Pasha Cabinet re ceived the French and British Am-signed on Wednesday afternoon bassadors at 5 and 5.30 o'clock to The cause for this step was the night. They conveyed to him se formation of a United Front of The principai question ag tating parately identical notes, contain all the opposition parties, in pro- the other delegations is whether ing-the Paris peace proposals, test against the British Govern- Japan will be satisfied with a de-
Members of the House Indicted Bignor Mussolini expressed his ment's unwillingness to comply claration of parity in principle
for treason, felony or misprision appreciation of the efforts as col-with the Egyptian demand for leaving practical parity to be at, General Sung Chen-yuan, chair have the right which cannot be laboration with regard to the the restitution of the 1923 con- tained later.
man; Wan Fu-in, Wang I-tang, waived to be tried by their Peers Italo-Ethiopian conflict made at stition.
An opening for compromises on Liu Shih, Li Ting-yu, Chia Teb- The last trial of this kind in the Parla during the last few days by King Fuad began deliberations the Japanese claim is also being yao, Hu Yu-kun, Kao Ling-wel, House of Lords was 34 years ago the Brittan aud French Govern-with the party leaders on Wednes sought, for example, whether she Wang Keh-min, Estao Cheng-ying. and the Court has sat only three ments and he reserved the right day afternoon. When the Cabinet would accept a two-year building Chin Teh-chun, Chang Chih- times in the last 150 years to examir their proposals Y resignation was announced, the programme. Instead of the fave chung, Ching-Kah, Chow. Tso- All members of the House ... ... are It is authoritatively learned that chier streets were occupied with year programme proposed by Bri; m'n. Men Chih-chung, Shih entitled to attend as Judges, both an Italian reply cannot be expect- || troops.--
Ching-ting and Len Chỉsh-chi~~" (of law and of fact," "The Lord Router
Chief Justice and Master of Rolls.
ed for several days, as the ques-Transocean Kuo Mia
tain
Reuter,
CZECH CABINET DIFFICULTIES
[Special to the "Hong Kong' Daily Press" (Copyrylet).
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Prague, Dec 11.. An extremely difficult situation has arisen here in view of the wish to resigning on account of his age, expressed by President Masaryk, as reported sometime ago by the "Transocean." Since theri gotiations concerning Masaryk's successor have been conductëd be- tween the parties comprising the Coalition Government. These ne- gotiat.ons have now come to a standstil; Because of the Right Wing Partles refusal to support the candidature of Dr. Benes, the pre- sent Foreign Minister,
Premier Bodza finally took the step of calling an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, when the Government decided to tender its resignation in order to enable a new Cabinet to be formed for the sole purpose of carrying through the Presidential elections
Masaryk however declined accept this resignation, a decision which has done nothing" to clear up the situation, and which re- sulted in Hodza calling a second Cabinet metting the outcome of which has not yet been announ- ced
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