UNYIELDING ATTITUDE
ין
BY ITALY
Suggestion Of Further Sanctions Resented
Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Rome, April 14, Informed quarters here stress that Italy cannot enter into any negotiations concerning Lake Tsana which she considera henceforth Italian property and which she will never consent to be regarded as outside the territory which has been conquered by her troops.
Bence sa the same quarters add-Italy will not countenance the cession of the Lake to Britain and 'the only thing that she would be prepared to do would be to make a declaration that she had not intended to modify the existing regulation of the waters of the Blue Nile in any way susceptible of injuring the Anglo-Egyptian interests.
The coming peace negotiations in Genera are regarded with the utmost scepticism. by Italian political circles which point oal that the adyance of the Italian troops is now proceeding so rapidly that the situation is changing almost daily to Italy's ad- vantage.
All papers publish articles at- tucking the British policy whereby special criticism is made of "the suggestion made in some British quarters that the Committee of Eighteen shou'd be summoned in order to decide further sanctions. The press unanimously declares that Italy will refuse to enter into any negotiations under such threats.--
7 radiocean News Service
LEAGUE DISAPPOINTED. Geneva. Apr. 14.
The Chairman of the Committee of Eighteen. M. Madariaga has received a telegram informing him that tha: Italian delegate. Baron Alois, has postponed his journey and will not arrive here, until Wed- nesday evening.
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Much disappointment has been caused in League circles by this announcement which is taken prove Italy's intention of delaying the Committee's negotiations long as possible In view of the military operations believed to be impending in Abyssinia.
League circles point out that t Is manifestly in Italy's Interest not to take part in any negotia- tions in view of the suggested armistice until the military cpera- tions tave been brought to a de
nite conclusion.--
Ï romancean News Service.
LOCARNO INVITATION
TO ITALY
Rome. Apr, 14.
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ITALIAN FLIGHT OVER ADDIS ABABA
Leaflets Dropped Instead Of Bombs
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1936.
GENEVA TALKS TO RESUME
Pessimistic Outlook In Peace MoveTM
WELSH GRAND NATIONAL
Sorley Boys Wins
By A Length
"
Geneva, April 14.
Cardiff, Apr. 14. Baron
The Welsh Grand National run Alois! is arriving to- morrow afternoon to discuss peacc
over a distance of three and half proposals with Senor Madarlaga, for Sorley Boy, handicapped at 152 miles to-day resulted in a triumph but Rome has not given any in- dication whether he carries any
lbs. and tipped at a to 1. peace terms from Signor Musso-carrying 142 lbs. was second.
Freewheeler, backed 10 to 1 and
stree, was third at betting odds Go'den Miller, who falied at
of 4 to 6 and carrying 175 lbs. length ahead, while three lengths The winner passed the post a
separated second and third- Bouter.
link.
Senor Madariaga la meeting the Abyssinian representative to-day and the two parties may meet an Thursday with Senor Madariaga and M. Avenal as mediators
are
League clrcles, however, pessimistic as to the outcome of the negotiations- Reuters Bulletin Service.
MR EDEN BACK
London, April 14. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. An thony Eden, who spent the week- end in the country, will return to work at the Foreign Office to-day. He Is leaving to-morrow for Geneva to attend the "resumed meeting the Committee of Thirteen
of
SHIPBUILDING IN BRITAIN
Lead Over Other Countries
London, April 14. The highest quarterly total since December 1930 of merchant vessels under construction in Britain and. Ireland is recorded in Lloyd's re- turns for the quarter ended March 31.
It is reported from Geneva that ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia the Italian representative. Baron Rome, April 14. Aloial, is expected there on Wed- Italiani Headquarters oficialnesday for opening of peace nego- commünique No. 184 states that tiations with the Abyssinian re- the Italian advance is continuing presentative. "M.
The returns show 842,361 tons of Wolde Mariam, along the entire northern front and the League representatives, bulding in the United Kingdom, or circled over Addis Ababa for quite Committee of Thirteen, and that 25 Italian aeroplanes Senor Madariaga, Chairman of the
48.3 per cent, of the world's total some considerable time on Mon- Joseph Avenol, Secretary General which is the highest since June (excluding Russia for which figures and M.
are not available) of 1,820.114 tons, day.
of the League.- British Wireless.
says
1931.
Britain's total exceeds the aggregate of six leading countries abroad, among which Germany is leading with 317,053 tons, fol-
com ITALY GROWING owed by Japan with 150,882 tons.
aeroplanes contented themselves The communique adds that the
with dropping leaftets and refrain- ed from bombardments.
Nevertheless.
the munique, the inhabitants of stricken from the city and sought Abyssinian capital fled panic- refuge in the surrounding country- side-
Trancean News Service
the
SLAVERY ABOLITION
Asmara, Apr. 14. A number of Italian planes flew over Addis Ababa, yesterday dropped propaganda pamphlets in connection with Marshal Bädelgio's proclamation regarding abolition
and
of slavery. Though no shots were Azed, the panic of the population was enormous.-
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
RESTLESS
War Forced By Fascism
Of the world total 1,072,163 tons consist of motor ships.- Beuter
SILVER MARKET
ADDRESS TO
NATION
Roosevelt's Scheme For Prosperity
Receved
me.
GUARANTEE OF PEACE IN EUROPE
Laval Urges Understanding With Germany
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Paris, April 14.
international
Baltimore, Apr. 15. short working week, "adequate" consideration of B
of annual employment were pro- minimum wages and stabilisation
mised by President F. D. Roosevelt in a speech to-night delivered to
That without Franco-German understanding there can be no the Maryland Young Democratic effective guarantee of peace in Europe formed the gist of the. Club and broadcast to the nation. lengthy statement communicated by the ex-Premier, M. Laval to This address was considered the the press here, in, which, M. Laval defends the foreign policy pursu- President's opening salvo in hised by him when in office. elcelion battle.
Political circles attach all the more importance to the state- Social pioneering was only bement since they believe that the latter is designed to put forward "ginning, he said, pledging himself. M. Laval's candidature for the leadership of the new Government, thus to pursue aims similar to which is expected will be formed after the forthcoming elections... those invalidated in the National Recovery Administration program- M. Laval stressed that he in- var.ably advocated Franco-Ger- He pointed out that while "pro-man understanding and refers, in duction and profits were increas-this connection, to bis conversa- ing, unemployment was growing at ions with General Goering at an astounding rate. Therefore, to restore those conditions of so- called prosperity was not enough.
For the restoration of prosperity and eduction of unemployment to- gether, President Roosevelt sug- gested, Arstly, greater purchasing power far more widely distributed, secondly, the raising of the school leaving age; thirdly, pensioning off aged workers; fourthly, shortening the working week; fifthly, spread ing employment evenly throughout the year; atzthly, the payment of adequate minimum wages.- Routes.
EAST HOPEI MISSION
Friendship Tour To Manchukuo
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Shanghai, April 14. Charged with the task of estab- (From Our Own Correspondent)
lishing friendly, relations with Manchukuo
solini and his Fascists is growing up 1/16 for "Forward," as follow: left for Hsinklang to-day, saya a
and thanking London, April 14.
the Oppostulon to Signor Benito Mus-were unchanged for "Spot"
Kwantung London Siye prices
Artay for its past to-day assistance, the Mission represent- anding the East Hopel Government
London, Apr. 14.
1 Italy, according to Signor Giovanni Giglio, correspondent of Spot... the "Dally Herald" in Rome for the Forward past seventeen years, and whum Duce expelled from Italy last
week.
Signor
Italy has been invited to the LATE DR. VON HOESCH'S Italians are becoming more
staff talks of the Locarno powers. This is the first time any indica- tion of such invitation has been made to Rome.
Italy has not re- plied her acceptance or otherwise owing to the situation in Abyssinia and continuance of sanctions.- Keuter's Bulletin Service..
LAKE TSANA CONNECTED
FUNERAL
Londen, Apr. 14 The funeral of the late German Ambassador In London, Dr. Hoesch, will take place at Dresden Von
on Saturday, After a private service at the Embassy to- day, the body wil be conveyed to
Victoria Station with military hon- ours. Representatives of His Ma- jesty's Government, the diplomatic corps and representatives of Foreign Office will take part in the
the procession,
WITH GONDAR
Hong Kong Daily Press Special)
"Rome, April 13. The Italian troops which reach-
On its vayage across the North ed Lake Tsana on Sunday have Sea the coin will be conveyed on hoisted the Italian flag on the a British destroyer, H.MS. Scout. Gorgora Peninsula, states official British Wireles war bulletin. No. 183 issued on Monday which adds that Lake Tsannk now connected with Gon- dar by a motor road built during the columns' advance. Another column composed of mechanised troops, fast tanks and a detach- ment of camel corps occupied the Abyssinian customs post, Callabal west of Gondar, the enemy patrols fleeing, before the advance of the Italian troops.
On the south front, goes on the
WEALTHY AMERICAN WHO DIED IN PARIS
Legacies For British Institutions
London. Apr. 14. benefit under the will of a rich A number of British Institutions
Giglio declares the dia- satisfied daily with the Fascist re- gime and are now commencing to realise that the Ethiopian war was forted on them by Signor Musso- lind to divert their attention from the increasing internal economic difficulties.
They understand, says this com- mentator, that whether the war brings themi victory or disaster,
April 9 April 14 20-1/16 20-1/16 20-1/16
20-1/8
MOB RIOT IN SHANGHAI
Sequel To Rickshaw Dispute
1.7
Shanghai, April 14. Serious disorders occurred out-
Italy at the end will be paupered side the rickshaw pullers' licensing completely. Her export trade will depot in the western district of have vanished or will be negligible the International Settlement this for at least twenty years, but no
morning when several thousand one dares express such views ex unemployed coolies staged a riot. cept in the privacy of their homes on account of the well organised Fascist #Dy services.- Reuter
Fifteen motor buses and seven trolley cars were wrecked.
Police, reinforced by a reserve unit repeatedly charged
with batons and eventually drove the mob into Chinese territory and Chapel
Cracow on the occasion of Marshai Pilsudsk's funeral.
Regarding the German peace offer, M. Laval said that it would be a mistake to systematically de cline begotiations with Germany.
that every effort should be made, M. Laval went on to deciare
without delay, to settle all ques- tions outstanding between France and Germany, however dtcult such settlergens might seem to be. No French statesman, according to M. Laval should shirk the task of endeavouring to reach a settlement.
In conclusion the ex-Premler emphasised the necessity of ""re- Kindling the name of Stresa," the extinction of which he had cease- lessly sought to prevent---- Lenaiheran New Service,
Clermont Ferrand. April 14.
situation, in SUR article published in the Clermont Ferrand "Moniteur" M Laval deals with Franco-German re- lations and the Italo-Ethiopian. dispute and be leves it to be an error to refuse to systematically negotiate with Herr Htler.
The
former Premier suggests that certain incensed critics, of the Hoare-Laval plan must now regret their words.
M. Laval adds that it is dmpos-
situation whereby the articles of sible to continue the paradoxical
the Locarno Treaty demand Italy to help France against the Ger- man repudiation of the Treaty and at the same time France con- tinges sanctions against Italy.
"With sanctions raised and a Just and honourable peace cluded
con-- with Abyssinia, we can with more confidence envisage Europe's future permanent. peace," says Mal in con- !clusion.-..
Breaking his long silence on the Reuter's Bulletin Service
GREEK NATION
SHOCKED
Sudden Death Of Premier
Japanese report from Tientsin. "Hong Kong Daly Press" Speria
The Mission which consists of ten members headed by Mr. Chih
Athens, April 13. Tsung-mo" will arrive in Hsinking stunned on Monday by the news of The entire Greek nation was to-morrow, and call on General the death of Premier Demerdzis Ureda and Mr. Chang Yen-ching, who was found dead in bed by his Manchukuo Foreign Minister.
Mr. Chih will receive an audience of the Emperor on April 18 and he will return to Tangchow via Dairen the following day-
Reuter.
INDIAN OPPOSITION TO WAR
League Condemned
Lucknow, Apr, 13. Resolutions opposing India's par- ticipation in any "Imperiallst war". but expressing sympathy with the Exalopans in their fight against Italian aggression, while condemn ing the Great Powers League of Nations for their policies: tn respect to this breach of obliga- tions, was adopted by the National Congress to-day,
of the
FRENCH DISAGREEMENT
WITH BRITAIN
Press On Side Of Italy
("Hong Kong Daily Pres" Specie:) Paris, April 13m; it
Geneva to his constituency is ex- M. Flandin who went direct from
pected back here on Tuesday and Jour," he will have important dis- on Wednesday, according to "Le cussions with the Premier and the League of Nations Minister, M. Premier having apparently suc- maintains, France's final attitude valet on Monday morning, the Paul-Boncour, when, so the paper
the course of the night. Greece conflict will be decided. Not only cumbed to an apoplectic stroke in regarding the Italo-Abyssinian has thus lost three of her leading the French, but the British Gov- statesmen within three months, ernment's decision on this question General Kondylis having likewise is awaited here with the greatest passed away... unexpectedly last of interest. This, it is understood.. January, while only a few weeks will be the subject of the prelimin- ago Venizelos died,
ary discussions on Tuesday by the Ministers most closely concerned? and finally agreed upon at the
collective
be that the British
The deputy Fremier and war Minister, General Metaxas was re- ceived shortly before noon by the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday King to whom he tendered the Cabinet's
Mr. Eden, according to London" Metaxas with the task of forming though the general Impression ap- resignation.correspondent's reports, is fr the The King immediately entrusted tightening up of the Sanctions. afternoon the General had already Cabinet will be reluctant to take a new government At five in the pears to taken his oath of office as Premier any decision involving_such far- and Minister for Foreign Affairs, reaching consequences. The French all other ministers retaining their papers spare no pains to point out posta.
"the uselessness' of sanctions against Italy, or eise declare that fact that only five thousand new meeting of the Party was the visitered unlikely that the death of of similar measures against Ger- an increase in their severity can It is never-she-less, not const-only be justified by the application Licences were available consequent of a score of Banatanista or Caste on the Municipal Council's policy Hindus, who rushed into the ball situation and eventually lead to
Demerdzis may have important many.--- tween France and Britain was restricting the number of pull- to protest against the Congress the formation of a Coalition GoP
repercussions on the domestic afforded by the editorial of the Cra. This policy was opposed by Party's interference in religious ernment on a broad parliament- semi-oficial "Temps" on Monday the majority of gwners as well as
takes a decided stand
a large number of coolles who
FRANCE TO MAKE FINAL DECISION
{“Hong Kong Daf'y Press" Special
Paris, April 13. A further indication of rift be
which
One Chinese policeman was in- jured by pistol shots. Twenty six arrests were made.
The trouble was caused by the
Reuter...
report, a small detachment at { American, Mr. A. H. Whitin, who against-further sanctions and up-claim thereby to have been thrown Aosta Lancers encountered superior died in Paris a year ago. Salls. braids Britain for her "racillatine / out bf work- enemy forces while reconnoftring Eury near Wadara The Lancers
Cathedral, York Minister, policy" which, so the paper main- tacked the enemy compelling it to scottish Art Galleries are
at National Portrait Gallery and the tains contributed much to the pre- retreat after a bitter engagement the recipients of unexpected lega- contends that England insisted on amang Bent European crisis,. The "Temps" resulting in the Italians sustaining ces varying from several hundred assuming a role of mediator al- casualties given as 46 dead and to thousand pounds each. wounded while those of the Absys- | British Wirelen.
though she did not, according to sintans were stated to be "consi-
her own confession, dispose of the necessary means for enforcing the desired solution
derable.".
*ransocean News Servier
ĮTALY ON SUDAN BORDER
Asmara, April 13.
TURKEY SEEKING GREEK SUPPORT
bega
A remarkable feature
"Treasure Ship" Ranpura Gone Aground
Gibraltar, April 14.
of the
The P, and O..iner Ranpura, with the Chinese art treasures
Д
CHANGES EXPECTED
¡ransúcean News Service.
matters.
President Nehru had to leave the ary basis with Sophaulis, Tsaldaris and German at the Universities chair for a short time until thei
and Metaxas as the leading dgures, and subsequently occupied the demonstrators were dispersed,--
The demise of Demerdzis came as Chair for Roman and Civil law at
·Router
complete surprise sing the the Athens University. He enter Premier appeared to have fully re-ed politics in 1910 when he was covered from his recent Winess elected a member of the Chamber On Sunday he had made an excur-xa a member of the Liberal Party. sion with his daughter, and had 1918 he was appointed Marine subsequently spent the evening Minister in the Venizelos Cabinet. with his family, retiring shortly resigning one year later. In 1917 be before 11 o'clock.
agata became Marine Minister in Whed the valet entered his mas
Zaimis Cabinet and subsequently. ter's chamber on Monday morning founded the Progressive Party. In at nine, he found him dead in bed. 1928 he was candidate for the Pre- Physicians expressed the opinion sidency but withdrew when Dicta- that the Premier had peacefully tor General Fangalos failed to give passed away about five in the the desired guarantees for the morning as a result of an apoplec- freedom of the election. the new King immediately pro-life; resuming his lectures at the tle stroke. On receiving the news Demerdzis then retired to private- ceeded to the late Premier's re- University. Last November when
sentatives, General Metaxas gave amnesty, Demerdals was commis- idence to pay him his last rea- Kondylis resigned the Premiership, pectac
In a statement to Press repre- with the King on the question of owing to differences of opinion
out that Demerdzis had renounced in his reaction to make mom expression to the grief caused by stoned to form an interlin Cabinet, the Premier's death and pointed After Jannser elections he handed a secluded life of a garant to as--for a parliamentary -government, sume a strenuous deal.
but after the efforts to form a coalition cabinet had failed he 15 to assume the Premiershly was again called upon on March:
on board. has gone aground northwest of the harbour in a very rough sea.
treated too severely and Germany
Asserting that Italy has with too much indulgence, tné pa- per goes on to deprecate the sanc- Athens, April 13.
tions against Italy stressing that The Turkish Minister bere has have proved to be ineffective and the economic financial measures An officia announcement saya solicited the support of Greece in that the exterisions of the sanc London sald they were "staggered",
London, Apr. 14. Italian motorised units have oc- the question of the re-fortification tons of oil and other, basic at the report. They had not heard
An official of the P. and O. insist the Ranpura.
and Rollicker are rushing to as cupled Galabat on the Sudan bor-of the Dardanelles, der, without encountering any re-
The Greek Cabinet will discuss the same unsatisfactory results otherwise it seemed incredible that immediate danger. She is trying materials would undoubtedly have any news from the Ranpura or source that the Ranpura is not in It is understood from a reliable sistance.
the matter before replying It is explained this occupation Turkey..
to since the military decision had al- sich a thing could happen. applies only to the Ethiopian hält Greek circles observe that if the ment that the prestige of the ready been achieved. The argu- of the town, which is separated Dardanelles are refort'fted Greece League of Nations must be saved around" was a phrase capable of Sailings to Morocco have been to take of herself. A very strong It was pointed out that "gone south-southwest wind is blowing. from the Sudanese half only by must fortify the islands of Lemos, was also not valid since the respon a very wide interpretation: aha cancelled. the bed of a dry pond.. PA Mitglene, Chios and Samos, the sibilities of the League of Nations might only have just touched the
status or which is governed by the are far too encompassing and bottom- same provisions ag
The Ranpura's position is on govern the shotild, if possible, be restricted louter,
the rocks on Mayorga, Dardanelles
Northwest extremity of Gibraltar at the Hentor's Bulletin Service.
Bay
In the Badanese portion are Bri- Tish troops, army and Air Force
wait-
purely to European affairs, Transocean News Service,
KAN CHhraltar, Later, Admiralty ture Rambler. Reuter.
POLITICAL CAREER Constantine Demerdas was born
in 1876 in Athens studied Greel