HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,
BRITISH POLICY IN AFRICA
AND NEAR EAST: Important Statement By Premier
AGGRESSION IN EGYPT
TO BE RESISTED
Protection Of Palestine And
Suez Canal:
MANDATE TO
BE OBSERVED
London, May 31.
In the House of Commons e-day a very important state- ment on British policy in Africa and the Near East was made by the Premier, Mr. Stanley. Baldwin at question time.
Mr. J. A. Leckle. Labour Meniber for Walsalt, asked whether, In view of the decision of the Italian Government to annex the whole of Abyssinia and the consequent menace to the British position in Africa and the Near East, the British Government will make it clear in unmistakable terms that under no etr- cumstances wil Italian interference. with the existing regimes In Egypt and Palestine be permitted.
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Further that any attempt to do, in the affairs of Egypt by any s will be considered as ал un- power and would consider friendly act and areated accord- aggression against Egyptian terri- ingly.
Mr. Stamey Baldwin was cheered in the House of Commons when he announced British policy in Artea and the Near East.
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1936.
BALKAN POWERS DISTURBED
Italian Interest In Albania
London. May 20.
Signs of mcreasing Italian in- terest in the Little Balkan state of Albania are reported to be disturb Ing Yugoslavia and Greece.
It is understood the British Government has decided to await the advent of the Socialist French Government. under M. Leon Blum, before taking any big decisions on foreign polley which must be faced in the near future.
The last Cabinet meeting, after hearing the report of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, merely decided to maintain, with respect to Italy, the existing sanc- tions and fleet concentration in the Mediterranean.
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Meanwhile, the suggested pacts mutual assistance between Mediterranean countries and Great
DR. COLBERT'S
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TRIAL
French Expert As Witness
OPINIONS DIFFER
Plentsin, May 21.
The greater part of the Colbert trial proceedings to-day was taken French director of the Pasteur La- up by the evidence of Dr. Lataste, boratory in Tientsin, whose expert epa.ch differed considerably from the prosecution experts.
Dr. Lataste declared that pernici- ous anaemia could exist in China, though he had not had contact with a case. The malady could fast many years with remisslons.
TROOP RECALL Britain find favour in French cir- delivered.
REQUESTED
British And French Reinforcements
VERBAL HINT BY ITALIANS
London, May 21, It is learnt that the Italian Government has requested the
DEFENCE EVIDENCE
The defence called Galya W, Fingart, Dr. Colbert's Secretary, who testified that five patients led between 11 o'clock and 12.30 on November 22 when hepdtex was Dr. Colbert had many charity patients and often worked in the laboratory office where he At the same time. France, like kept the drugs including acetane Britain remains unwilling to ap- lid. proach Italy now that Ethiopia i has been openly annexed.
cles, provided Italy is included the system of treatles.
It is understood that Signor Benito Mussolini has expressed the willingness of the Italian Govern- ment to France to negotiate in the matter of the Ethiopian dispute on a basis respecting British rights in Lake Tsana and French rights in the Djibouti-Addis Ababa Rail- way.
tory as an act to be repelled by withdrawal of the additional troops Signor Mussolin! will not raise
means at their command (Cheers). No..ather public state- ment appears to be necessary.
The questioner also. asked whe-jali. ther. In view of the changed con- ditions caused by developments in the air, the question of streng- thening Britain's defences au Suez will be considered in consultation with the "Egyptian Government.
PREMIER'S REPLY
which Britain and Fränce sent to Abyssinia to protect their nation- als. The request was made verbal- As regards the Suez Canal, pre-ly and informally 30 liminary conversations were
as not to reeding in Calro with a view to situation of foreign Legations at
pro-aggravate
the already delicate negotiation of a treaty of alliance Addis Ababa, with Egypt and the question of
The troops concerned are the company additional to the normal guard at the British Lega-
Mr. Baldwin stated concerning protection of the Canal was also sikt Egypt that the Government neti-included. fled the foreign powers, including The Government were responsition at Addis Ababa and 150 Italy, in March 1922 that they had bie for administration and pro-soldiers which the French station- decided to terminate the protec-tection of Palestine in accordanceed at Diredawa to protect the rall- torate and recognised the country with the mandate and intended oway property 24 sovereign and independent discharge responsibility to the full state.
(Cheers).
The Dominions were being kept very fully informed on the situa- tion.
The Government then made "1 clear in unmistakable terms that they would regard as an unfriend- ly act any attempt at Interference Reuter,
EUROPEAN WAR | BRITON MISSING
DANGER
Badoglio Called To Rome
CONSULTATION WITH MUSSOLINI
Rome, May 21. Marshal Budoglio is leaving Addis Ababa at noon to-day for
AS- mara en route to Italy for a holiday and will probably remain. there until the danger of a European war arising out of sanctions is consider- ed over.
It is believed that Signor Musso- lini wants him to be available for consultation on the present situa- tion. Beuter.
GRAZIANI IN CHARGE
Rome, May 21. Marshal Graziani, commander of the Italian forces in the Somall- Jand, arrived at Addis Ababa by air and was cordially greeted by Mar- shat Baoglio. Graziani takes over command of Abyssinia during the absence of Badoglio who is visiting Rome on holiday. Center'e Bulletin Seruice.
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ROME ASSURANCES
Paris, May 20. Signot Dino Grandi, the Italian Ambassador in London, has, recelv- ed special instructions from Signor Benito Mussolini "regarding ́ex- planations to be given Great Bri- tain, according to the newspaper. "L'Information."-
It is felt that Signor Mussolini believes the time has come for calm discussions which should pro- duce an improvement in Italo- British relations.
Signor Mussolini. therefore, is said to be prepared to give assurance that he is not seeking to -extend the Roman empire in North "Africa, and as tangible proof he would consider the removal of white troops from Libya.
IN ETHIOPIA
Report Of Arrest At Diredawa
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London, May 21. Confirmation of the disappear ance from Diredawa during the night of May 17 of Mr. Bonner.
member of the British am- bulance unit which had been working in Abyssinia since Novem- ber, has now been
received in official quarters in London.
Bonner, who late in April was biclen by a mad dog started treatment at once, but when he had received half his injections the remaining serum was destroy- ed during the Addis Abtiba dis- orders.
He left the capital on May 13 to complete the treatment in Aden, but no informadon was available that he proceeded beyond Dire- dawa, and later it was reported he had been arrested there.
In response to representations by the British Consul mention was made by the Italian authorities
It is understood, moreover, that
black army in Ethiopia.- Router.
Spor
SILVER MARKET
Two Ruslan chemists deposed freely to having dispensed acetane- id. antifebrin and antipyrin. An- tilebrin was much cheaper than aspirin and produced quicker re- salts.-- heuter
ACCUSED QUESTIONED
Tientsin. May 20. At the continuation of the trial
BUDGET PLANS IN
BRITAIN
Neville Chamberlain's
Explanations
ABILITY TO SHOULDER HEAVY COSTS
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CONFIDENCE IN EXPANDING REVENUES
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The second reading of the Finance Bill was carried in the House of Commons late last night. The Chancellor of the Ex chequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who took part in the final debate, compared the estimates for the Defence Services with those in last year's Budget. The difference between the two, he said, was £54.000.000.
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-Apart from new taxation and the amount drawn from the Road Fund and in addition to what was provided for in last year's Budget. £32,000,000 was now being found out of existiar taxation, and he was asking the taxpayer to provide a further
£18.500.000.
Mr. Chamberlain, referring to the growth of national expen-- diture in other directions, said that some of the principal social services, now the subject of state assistance, had during the last ten or eleven years undergone 'remarkable increase. Contributions to old age pensioni, widong" pensions, housing, health insurance, unemployment insurance, grants to public assistance authori ties and education had grown from £103,000,000 in 1925 to £212,- 000,000 this year.
of Dr. John William Colbert, Axe- Dealing with other features of, demonstrate to the country and to car physician, who is charged the Budget which could not be the world that we could meet with attempting to
polson his considered permanent. Mr. Cham heavy charges of our defence with- wife, the accused was closely ques-berlain instanced fixed debt out dubious financial expedients tloned to-day.
charges. Although there was n and that we were satisfed that reason to expect a rise next year great deal of the cost could де in the rate of interest for short-borne on the country's expanding term money which was abnormally low, it might be ner- The financial recovery of this essary later to
provide anythiac | country and the recovery of the up to another £10.000.000 annual-world were not unconnected.. It ly for the extra cost of money on might be that in our efforts to res- Treasury Bills.
tore our own fortunes we had materially helped world recovery.
Dr. Colbert admitted that he had made frequent visits to the hotel room of Miss Grace Thonias, a teacher in the American school bere, but always in a professional capacity and never alone on a 30- cial occasion.
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London May 21. London Silver prices to-day were down 1.4 as follow
MIB Cappelen, the mother May 20 May 21 Mrs. Colbert, Mr. H. E. Woodall 20-5/16
20-1/16 and Mrs. Donnelly, frienda, of Dr. and Mrs. Colbert, testined to the 20-1/8
appearance and treatment of Mrs. Colbert, corroborating the evidence of the accused in these matters. Bruter.
Forward
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NEW EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA
Pope To Officiate At Coronation?
المدره
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Paris, May 20.
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AUTONOMY MOVE IN SPAIN
Several Provinces Affected
It is stated that the request was made because the Italians have now restored order in Abyssinia and the presence of additional
13 troops therefore no longer necessary. Beuter's Bulletin Service."
ANGLO-FRENCH CONTACT
London, May 21. The position of the British Legation at Addis Ababa is under careful examination in London The paper "Quevre's" assertion with particular, reference to the that the coronation of the King of indications given by the Italian Italy as Emperor of Ethiopia will Government that reinforcements not be performed by the Pope but added last autumn to the regular by some Cardinal, is attracting Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) Indian Guard of the Legation much attention here. According should be withdrawn.
to the paper, the Pope fears he would expose himself too much to criticism throughout the world by performing the coronation him- self. It may be assumed, says the paper, that Mussolini 'will do his utmost to
Similar suggestions have, it is understood, been made by Italy to the French Government in re- fèrence to troops sent to protect French nationals and railway pro- perty at Diredaws.
Clase contact between the British and French Governments is being maintained "in reference to these matters and the question is under constant review both in Paris and London,-
British Wireless,
ROME ESTIMATES FOR YEAR
Sanctions Measures
Madrid. May 21.
The tendency shown by the Spanish Government to allow several provinces an autonomous the government has resulted in Cathoile Peoples Action indicating its initiative in obtaining auto-
induce the Pope to change his mind and the fact thatomy also for Castile and Leone. Mussolint has recently declared that he is willing to concede to the Church a certain measure of con- trol over the schools in Ethiopia. may be "interpreted as an attempt to gain his object.-- Transocena News Service.
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HURRIED DEPARTURE FROM ROME
Starhemberg Receives Urgent Call
Rome, May 20. The Council of Deputies has ap- proved the estimates for the year, ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Spec'ail presented by the Finance Minister. The Minister stated that al-
though sanctions had reduced ex- ports considerably, counter-sane-
Rome, May 20. The fact that Starhemberg's pre- seuce in Vienna has become "urgently necessary" is said to be.
that evidence existed of Bontier's tions by the country had reduced the reason why he left here so
employment in the Abyssinian armed forces. The Consul encr
imports to a greater extent, thus getically denied this allegation giving the country a better trade British Wirelena.
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balance.
The deficit for 1935-36 was es- timated at £28,000,000, which was better than the previous year's es- timate.
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EMBASSY DENIAL
The Minister did not give any London, May 21 estimates for war expenditure for Reports from Paris that, Signor
next year. Grandi has received instructions Reuter's Bulletin Service. to approach the British Govern- ment, for settlement of the Abys- sinish situation are denied by the Italian Embassy.
It is learnt that no moves are ilkely until the new French Gov- ernment assumes office on June 2.
The British Ambassador in Rome is taking a week's holiday on Lake Como,- Reuter."
The newspaper adds that Signor
DEBRA MARCOS OCCUPIED Mussolini would offically declare he had no alms in Palestine. or
Addis Ababa, May 21. Egypt in return for recognition The Italians have occupied Debra of Italy's victory in Ethiopia and Marcos, ancient Abyssinian strong; the resumption of good Anglo-hold and Holy City of Gojjam Italian relations.-
Province, Reuter' Bulletin Service. Reuter,
ARAB PARADE IN- ROME
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Rome, May 20. One thousand young Arabs draft ed from the four Lybian Legions, will match in a big parade here on Sunday in commemoration of the day on which Italy entered the war. The Arabs left Tripoli. some days ago, and were inspected by the Governor-General of Lybia. Marshal Balbo. A number of Arub sheiks will also take part in the procession. Trusocean News Service.
It has not yet been decided whe- ther the provinces of New Castle and Madrid wil also have self- administration, but negotiations favouring such a development are now in progress,
A congress of all deputies of the provinces concerned, is to be con- voked shortly. The Statute of
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Autonomy will then be ratified by
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plebiscite.. Transactan
GREEK KING'S POPULARITY
Nation's Enthusiasm Shown During Royal Tour
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Again in normal years £50,000. 000 was considered quite a mode- rate sum, to set aside for the Sink ing Fund. Therefore, even no new forms of expenditure were touched the outgoings were likely to increase to a very material ex- tent.
In the course of further debate Mr. W. S. Morrison, Financial Se- cretary to the Treasury, said that the Budget was an attempt to
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GOOD NAME OF MR. THOMAS
Counsel's Plea At Budget Enquiry
London, May 20
Mr. J. W. Morris, K.C., appear- Ing for Mr. J. Thomas, Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, to- day addressed the Tribunal which is investigating the leakage of Budget secrets,
Counsel said he was not defend- ing Mr. Thomas d'gainst апу charges, but he was seeking to dis- cover if any leakage occurred, as Mr. Thomas' name was involved,
Mr Morris stated that Mr. Thomas had voluntarily and freely given evidence and had on oath declared that he never at any time divulged any Budget secrets.
Counsel concluded by asking the Court to declare that Mr. Thomas' name was cleared of any implica- tions in the affair.
"It is a cruel thing that Mr. Thomas' name has been mention- ed as a result of idle gossip," Mr Morris declared.-- Heuter' "Bulletin” Sérvice,
Hong Kong Daily Press" Special
Athens; May 21. hurriedly by plane on Tuesday.
former Austrian Forelan King George's popularity through-
ALL CLAIMS PAI The Minister, von Berger-Waldegg, who out Greece continues to grow con-
London, May 20. was recently appointed Austrian tinuously as one province after Minister in Rome, will take up his the other receives a Royal visit, Budget Tribunal, Mr. Mandenberg, At the closing session of the duties here on June 10, the Italian The Greek press depicts in glow- KC., said Lloyds paid all claims, Government now having given its ing colours the enthusiasm for the The amount involved was quite agreement to the appointment. King and the heir
apparent.negligible, having regard to the Transocean News Service.
Prince Paul. Corfu s to be the underwriters. Lloyds were actuat Royal headquarters Sunday.
ed solely by a sense of públic duty They will also visit Kephalonia, in reporting the affair,
VIENNA WELCOME
Vienna, May 20.
Prince von Starhemberg return-where they will be welcomed by ed here on Wednesday afternoon Premier Metaxas whose Parlia by air from Rome. Several hun-mentary constituency, is here.— dred of his former "Homeguards" Transocean News Service. were assembled on the Ringstrasse, the main thoroughfare in Vienna, to greet their former chief and shout "Long Live Fascism.”---
Transocean News Service.
FRENCH CABINET
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NUNS ORDERED TO ·
EVACUATE
Convent Confiscated By. Spanish Government
The Tribunal hopes to 'present its report to Parliament at the be- ginning of next week--a * Bouter.
revenue.
Britain was a great market and a great monetary centre. In com- merce and finance Itwas one of the hinges on which the world swung, and if as a result of good management we had made that hinge Armer so that the world could swing more safely, that was a
great contribution to general economic and industrial recover3 British Wireless.
KING INSPECTS TROOPS
Received By Duke Of Connaught
London, May 21.
His Majesty the King was re- celved by his great uncle, the Duke of Connaught. Colonel-in- Chief of the Grenadier. Guards, when he arrived cn. the parade. ground at Wellington, Barracks to- day to inspect the first battalion, of that regiment British Wireless.
STOP PRESS
LEAGUE SEAT FOR CHINA
Lord, Cecil Corrects Geneva Report
London, May 21. With reference to the foreign agency report from Geneva on April 28 alleging that Lord Cecu opposed China's election to a per- manent seat on the League Coun report la absolutely untrue and ctl, Lord Cecil told Reuter: "This your need only refer to official re- ports thereon. Mr. Quo Tai-chi for his opinion. I yesterday asked
and he replied I might quote him as fully agreeing that I supported China's claim.
"May I venture to claim that I took the lead in advocating that China be made a permanɛnt mem- ber of the, Council".
Asked how the wrong report Jordered to evacuate the buildings could have arisen, Lord Cecil re-
immediately, because the convent plied: "There was little #
contro- was confiscated by the State. versy between the French and my-
The evacuation. order
which I zelf. They proposed that China came as a total surprise was sign- be appointed. for one year and then ed by the Spanish Minister for reconsider the situation. I object- Public Instruction and was pre-ed as this will requiré alteration to sented in person by several high rules to avold the possibility of state officials. The officials were prejudicing China's further ap accompanied by a lawyer.
pointment. Therefore, I proposed it should be a full three years term. The majority of the Council. supported me.”—- Reuter.
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Specia*)
Madrid, May 21. The nuns of the 300-year-old
Paris, May 20. The final decisien as to M, Her- riot's inclusion in M. Leon Blum'a Cabinet will not be announced be-Augustine Convent of St. Isabel, No negotiations of any kind be fore Friday, according to the latest an institution that is conspicuously tween the State and the Convent information forthcoming-
connected with Spanish history. had previously taken place. Transocean News Service.
were on Wednesday suddenly Transocean Nema Nervser
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