HONG "ÔNG DAILY
PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1936.
NEW PEACE PROPOSALS
BY FRANCE
Memorandum In Reply To Germany
Paris, April 8.
of
thirteen-page memoran- proposals divided
The French reply to Chancellor Hitler's memorandum Apr 1 consists of a communique, a
dum and declaration containing the French Into twenty-five chapters.
The political station contains a proposal for A European commission and suggests twenty five years without modification of engagements undertaken.
It also proposes an
force and extensive disarmament of all associates.
international
exten-
The economie section deals with monetary stability. sion of credits and markets. The final disposition provides for everything to Mt done within the League framework.
to the
M. Flandin and M. Paul Boncour wil communicate other Locarne power representatives,, their views in regar to the decisions necessitated by Herr Hitler's memorandum.
The keynote of the preamble is: "Peace total and lasting." peace with equality rights, peace with confidence in honour of all and with respect to the pledged word, safe peace by foundation of inter- national exchange which will suc- ceed the mortal rivalry of economic nationalism.**
tance and disarmament, there is reason for organising regional en tentes and regional treades con- cerning the independence of States and all limitation of armaments should be under the mutual guar- ante of associates.
POISON GAS IN WARFARE
Eden Raises Point
At Geneva
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. "An- thony Eden, arrived in Geneva-by train this morning accompanied by the French Foreign Secretary, M. Flandin, the French Minister for League of Nations. M. Pau Bon- cour, and members of the British and French secretariats. A pri- vate meeting of the Committee of Thirteen was held soon after their arrival.
Mr. Eden raised the subject of the use of poison gas and asked whether the International Red Cross organisation had received any information regarding the use of gas by either belligerents. He pointed out that the conven- tion was absolute in Its prohibi- tion of the use of gas and that both parties to the present dispute were signatories of that conven- tion.
INDIFFERENCE TO APPEAL Referring to peace efforts initi ated by the Committee of Thir- Sanctions, going as far if neces-teen, Mr. Eder. remarked that ve as the use of force, should be taken weeks had already e'apsed since Two chapters deal with no with a view to re-establishing in- M... Flandin had made his appeal -hegemony and declares "no dur-ternational law. Countries within to the belligerents to enter upon
able peace is possible if subjected the European region shall main-peace negotiations.
Nothing had to fluctuations of needs or ambi- tain special military, naval and yet been gone and the time had tions of peoples."
air forces which will be at the arrived when it should be known disposal of a European Commission whether Italy'
was prepared to or the League Counci
proceed. The Committee could wait no longer.
The memorandum stresses that no security in international rela- tions is possible if it conflicts and is unsolved by binding interna- tional law impartially interpreted. Help for mutual assistance must be provided by regional pacts.
The note declares that no treaty must be considered Eternal, but поле must ble unilaterally ге pudiated.
The note under the heading "Political Dispositions" says that Europe constitutes a typical re- glonal uni:. Even if Europe ap- pears too vast a fleld to apply col- 'lective security by mutual assis-
CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES
Rumours Of Appeal To Italy
Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Geneva, April 7. The meeting of the Committee of Thirteen scheduled to take place on Wednesday, will be the Arst to be held in the new League of Nations Palace.
The Delegates will meet in the office of the Secretary-General. which seems to ladicate that it is desired to keep the negotiations under cover as much as possible.
This characterises the obscure situation which prevents most experienced observers from making any forecaste on this week's developments.
even
A European Commission to have permanent control over the execu- tion of treatles within the Euro- pean framework.
In regard to disarmament, the extent and limitation of arms of
fully supporting Mr.
of
Alcala Zamora, President Spain. whose resignation WAS forced by his political opponents
TIN
CONTROL SCHEME
Questions In House Of Commons
FLIGHT TO THE STRATOSPHERE
Professor, Picard Making Plans
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Warsaw, April 8.
The well-known Belgian sa entist, Professor Picard, who intended to attempt another flight into the stratosphere in 1936 with a Polish- constructed balloon, had to post- pone. his project until 1937, states the Palah
paper "Kurjer Cod-
zienny"
The reas0115 for this postpone- ment are said to be the difficulties in finding the financial necessities. as the fight is scheduled to cost £8,000. The money was originally to be provided by a Polish business concern, which afterwards intended to use the balloon for advertising purposes.
to
Picard. in his next ascent, hopes. reach an altitude of 30,000 meters. In addition to his assis- tant, Hauss, Picard will be accom→ panied by the Swiss sportsman, Tingelkamp, whose ambition it is to make a parachute descent from the being mentioned as the intended stratosphere, 28,000 mcters
!!
After Picard, Polisin scientists hope to make another ascent with balloon, and thus try to achieve a light gondola with the same
even greater heights- Transocean Fews Service.
London, Apr. 6. In the House of Commons to day, replying to Capt. Peter Mac-heigh donald (Cen., Isle of Wight), the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. J. H Thomas said that he understood from the Chairman of the International Tin Committee that negotiations are proceeding between "the interests concerned regarding the prolongation of the restriction scheme, but the stage has not been reached where the question of renewing the agree- ment requires government, consi- deration.
"Lieut.-Comdr. P. G. Agnew (Co., Camborne asked if Mr. Thomas
The meeting which lasted only half an hour, was adjourned until 4. p.m. to enable the Secretary Genera to ascertain whether the Red Cross organisation had any each state should be fixed by two-evidence to submit regarding the thirds majority of the European use of gas in Abyssinia. Commission or other" League or-
While ganisation. powered to appeal to the supreme to be made to the Red Cross. M.
Each state be em- Eden's views regarding the request was aware that the continuance permanent arbitration jurisdiction Flandin urged they should be ask- catablished by the League Coun- at the same time if they had
information any
regarding the Italian allegations of Ethiopian atrocities. It was pointed out on the other side, however that the gas protocol was slaned uncondi- tionally by all signatories... British Wireless,
FORECASTS IN THE PRESS
Action By Committee
Of Thirteen
London, April 8. Conflicting forecasts appear in the press regarding the probable further action to be taken by the Committee of Thirteen.
The "News Chronicle anticipates that in the event of failure to arrange an immediate armistice, during which peace terms would be discussed, the Committee of Eighteen will be summoned to examine additional measures against Italian aggression.
The "Daily Telegraph" diploma- tic correspondent од the other band belleves that the Italians"will be asked to call a halt in attack in Abyssinia and may be informed that conclusion of a truce would' The uncertain situation, gives be accompanied by Mfting of rise to varicus rumours, the most League sanctions against Italy. Interesting of which is the report
There is no authority for these supposedly emanating from well or other reports which are current Informed circles, and which says and action to be taken lles entirely that the French and British Gov-with the Committee of Thirteen ernments have agreed to suggest before, whom all relevant facts will to the Committee of Thirteen to
be laid and fully address an urgent appeal to Italy
British Wireless. to cease hostilities within ten days as a preliminary to the peace nego- tiations. It 15 further asserted that Italy is to be given a period of three days to make her decision known, and then, in the event of
a negative Italian reply, the Sanc- tions Committee of Eighteen is to
examined
BITTERNESS, FELT IN ITALY
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Rome. Aprli 8.
Mr. Eden's recent statement in be convened immediately after the House of Commons and the Easter to consider the tightening British demand that hostilities be up of the sanctions.,'
halted before peace negotiations
least till the week-end- Transocean News Service.
DELEGATIONS FOR GENEVA
"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Peris, April 8. The Foreign Minister, M. Flandin
Paul Boncour left here for Geneva and League of Nations Minster, M.
late on Tuesday night. The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, ac- companied by the director for East African affairs in the Foreign Office, the Rümanian Minister. Titulescu and the Presi- dent of the Committee of Thirteen, the Spanish delegate Senor de Madariaga, travelled on the same train.-
Trisorean News Service
Foreign
ECUADOR TO DROP SANCTIONS
Geneva, Apr. 7. It is reported that the Govern- ment of Ecuador on April 4 in- formed the Italian Government that since it had accepted in prin- ciple negotiation of a peaceful set- tlement in the dispute with Ethip- pla, the Government of Ecuador no longer proposed to apply tions against Italy- Kettler.
AUSTRALIAN WHEAT FOR ITALY
Spotlight On Effect Of Sanctions
of the scheme was vital to British producers. Labour members cried
ghy?"
Mr. Thomas replied that any- thing tending.to increase the value to the producer must necessarily
be beneficial.-
•Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent).
Landon, April 8. London Silver prices to-day were down 1/16 as follow:-
April 7 April 8 ...19-15/16 19-7/8 ..19-15/16. 19-7/8
Spot
Forward
ITALIAN ASSURANCES TO- EGYPT
"Hong Kong Daly Press" Specia)
Rome, Apr. 7.
A highly significant exchange of notes took place between Rome and Cairo. An Italian note, signed by Suvich was handed to the Egypt- Jan Government, stating that the Italian Government would under no circumstances undertake any. thing to jeopardize Egyptian inter- ests,
SPANISH
PRESIDENT
DISMISSED
Struggle By Left Parties For Complete Power
"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Madrid. Apri; 8.
The resignation of Alcala Zamora, President of the Spanish Republle, which was enforced in the Cortes by 238 to 5 vates. marks a big step forward in the struggle of the left parties for complete power in Spain.
To remove the "President, whose political moderation and great personal influence appeared dangerous to the left wingers, they appled Article 8 of the constitution, which demands the automatic resignation of a president, for the dissolution of a body is declared legal. The motion was tabled by the Socia- Fist leader Priete and accepted by an overwhelming majority of the House after a debate of five hours.
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The irony of the situation is that present Parliament, which demands the President's dismissal, owes its very life to the presidential decree which ordered the dissolution of the last Parlament, and which decree i now termed illega1.
il
vot ng.
the Socialist leader, Priete, said
In a speech before the
that the motives of the President In dissolving the last Parliament were not to hear the voice of the people" but to make the creation of the new centre party easter, which was to play a great role In future Governments,
According to the present consta- tution the new Presidential election must be held within ve weeks that is not later than the middle of May. Before that the College of Electors has to be chosen by ballot, its function being to colla- borate with the Chamber to elect a new State President. Already the names of severa likely candi- dates are mentioned. The most likely candidates Bre considered to be (1) the present Cortes Pre- sident. ex-premier Martinez Bar The leader of the Catholic Party. rio; (2) the ex-president of the
These merely personal motive of the President, so Prlete sald. gave the left parties the right to demand the President's removal from omce.
SHIPPING IN THE G Robics, in his reply, warned the Court of Constitutional Questions,
PACIFIC
New Zealand Faces Subsidy Question
of
House that the methods appled by the left partfes must enevitably lead to "disintegration of the de- mocratic republic."
Alvarez de A'bornos: (3) the leader of the Moderate Wing of Socialists and ex-Cortes. President, Besteiro- Transperan Xeven Service,
MIDNIGHT CALL Immediately after the vote was
ZAMORA TO APPEAL taken, the President of the Cortes
Madrid, Apr. 7. went to President Zamora's pri- Senor Alcala Zamora, President. vate residence, but the President of Spain since the foundation of merely informed him through his which forced him to receive any-the Popular Front's vote of cen
the Republic, was forced to resign son that there was no Spanish law to-day, the Cortes having adopted
Wellington. April 8 Debating on the position British shipping in the Pacific, the Legislative Council leader, Mr. Mark Fagan, mentioned the possibody after midnight. bility of building" two steamers, The delegation thereupon pro-
each costing over a million sterling. in order to compete with subsidised ships on the American-owned line, He said that the maintenance of British ships on the Pacific service was one of the most important questions at present facing New Zealand and he did not wish to see the British line which pioneered the service and helped to develop the country driven off the Pacific with loss of employment for 600 men simply because of the Ameri- can subsidy.
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11. New Zealand contributed share of the subsidy with other Dominions concerned, it will be conditional on the British-owned line putting on the Pacific service steamers equal if not superior. to any others--- Reuter
LATVIAN SEIZURE OF MUSEUM
It will be remembered "Hong Kong Daily PressTM Special) that a similar note was banded to the British Government about the
Riga, Apr 8. British Interests in Lake
Officials of the Latvian Adminis- some time ago by the Italian Am Museum that is the Museum of St. tration appeared before the Dom bassador in London- anc-Transocean News Service.
London, April 7.
Тапа
ALLEGED SABOTAGE ON AMERICAN SHIPS
Navigation Bureau Measures
New York, April 8. The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says that of alleged sabotage of American as a first step in the investigation
Mary's, and put seals to all en- trances, declaring that in accord- ance with orders the property has been taken over by the State.
The Museum is the property of the German Archeological Society and dates back to German Han- seatic times.
This arbitrary act, following closely upon the suppression of all Guilds, is causing much bitterness among the German population.- Transocean News Service,
IN GERMANY:
It is estimated under these cir- can be initiated, cause rising bit- 'cumstances that the sitting of the terness here, since, from the time sanctions was seen yesterday in A spotlight on the effect of Committee of Thirteen will last that the military operations have the news of the sale of two car-ships manned mainly by foreign-CONTROL OF EDUCATION tl Saturday, especially since the taken such
a favourable turn, goes amounting to about 500,000 born crews, the Bureau of Naviga- Belgian Premier, van Zeeland is many people believed that Addis bushels of Australian wheat to tion has requested operators of stated to be unable to arrive at Ababa would be captured before Italy. Since it is forbidden under freight and passenger ships of Geneva before Friday so that the the beginning of the rainy season. sanctions to grant credit it is pre- American registry, to report all ("Hong Kong Daly Preis" Specia": other representatives of the The common opinion appears to sumed that the sellers received cases of insubordination amongst League member states will have be that there can be no question spot cash. thus indicating a fur- the crews in order to permit cor- to stay in the League capital at now or interrupting the Italian ther leakage point in the Italian zective measures in the interests of paratory schools and classes is
Berlin, April 8: "The retention of private pre- advance and negotiating peace on monetary resources..
greater safety to life and property contrary to National Socialist prin- the basis of the League of Nationa Moreover the fact, that the pur- at sea. proposals.
chases are made at all is signi- The Bureau is daily recording Rust in a decree prohibiting and ciples," says Minister of Education Concerning Mr.
Eden's asser-ficant in view of the recent official such incidents and so far it hes abolishing such schools, the decree. tion that Italy, aftar declaring her pronouncement that Italy had compiled a list of 300 cases. It taking affect with, the commence- willingness to negotiate peace, enough wheat to meet the home is stated that these include several ment of the new school year. had increased her military activi- requirements until the new crop instances of seamen refusing to London, April, 7.
tles. the "Giornale d'Italia" | was harvested.... The British Ambassador in Rams writes that the battle of Ashangistester.
participate in fire drills- liruter who yesterday saw the Italian was undoubtedly due to the in- Under-Secretary for Foreign tlative of the Negus, who had Affairs. (Signor Suvich); received hoped thus to turn the wheel of an assurance that the Italian Gov-fortune in his favour. The paper ernment was mindful of the mi-regrets that Mr. Eden is evidently dertakings previously given that "not taking the necessary precau-It is officially announced that the Italian Air Force would not tion and precision of facts into the meeting of the Locarno Powers | Almeda, Cal., at 1.13 a.m. to-day bomb Addis Ababa and Dire- account before arriving at a deci-will be held on Friday intsead of after an enforced stay of 31 days
Blon
ITALY'S PLEDGE.
dawa,
British Wireless
Trantostan News Service..
MEETING ON FRIDAY:
Geneva, Apr.. 7.
Thursday, as was first expetced.
Heuter's Bulletin Service.
CHINA CLIPPER LEAVES
Manila, Apr. 8. The Philippine Clipper left for
here. Bruter
"It must be demanded of every healthy German child of school age that it attends the public national schools," says the decree, since this is the common National Socialist place of education for all children during the, first school years. Measures will be taken
assistants of private schools. The against the distress of owners and decree does not apply to Jewish schoo Tinniorton News, Service
Tas drawn
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sure stating that he had acted against the interests of the state in dissolving the second Cortes.
Senor Zamora maintains that Parliament has no night to decide this matter and appeal to a higher tribunal of constitutional guarantee.
* REBUILDING SCHEME
AT WHITEHALL
ceeded to the President's official residence, where the official docu ment of resignation up by a Secretary.
The President of the Cortes then went to the residence of the former President of the Cortes. The Cortes has elected its pre- Martinez Barrio, and asked him insident, Senor Martinez Barrio," act immediately come to the "Palace Ing-President of the Republic.- of the Republic" to be sworn in as Reuter. provisional President of the Repu- blc. Barrio went to the
Cortés and was enthusiastically acclaimı- ed by the left deputies- Transocean News Service.
CONSCIENCE CLEAR
Madrid, Apri: 8. The aged
of
London, April 8. president Spanish
the
The staffs of Government, de- Zamora, who has
Republic, Don Alcala
partments which will be tempor- cccupied the arily displaced by the rebuilding office since December 1931, and scheme about to be undertaken in whose term of presidency would
Whitehall are to be accommodated. uormally have had another
year nearby in the Hotel Metropole and and three quarters to run, took arrangements have been made to official cognisance on
Wednesday lease these premises which will be morning of his deposition by the adapted and ready for occupation Cortes.
by Christmas 1936. It is expected" emotion that when the present construc- tional changes have been made at Metropole about 1,000 rooms will be available as offices.- British Wireless,'
Zamora showed great and declared that he had always done his utmost to serve the Re- public and that his conscience was clear,
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