HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 26. 1936.
WARSHIP RIGHTS
RIGHTS AT STRAITS
Likelihood Of Clash In Viewpoints
SOVIET CLAIMS MAY BE OPPOSED
Ciano To Attend After Lifting Of Sanctions
London, June 25.
The Dardanelles conference, which adjourns to-day until after the League Assembly, is not going on so smoothly as anticipated. The discussions so far have revealed the potentialities of discord especially between the British and Soviet viewpoints.
M. Litvinoff in voicing the Soviet claims that the Black Sea remain practically a closed water as far as foreign fleets are, con- cerned equally demands the right for Russia to have free egress for her fleet.
The British delegation on the other hand has not yet official- ly formulated its viewpoint pending the receipt of instructions' from Downing Street which the Cabinet was presumed to have discussed at to-day's meeting, but in general it is reported that Britain Is of opinion that the restrictions to warships passing out of the Black Sea should be the same as on vessels entering it...
It is significant that the French press this morning sees danger of "reawakening 21 the old Anglo- Russian antagonism of 1923."
Observers in Paris point out the Importance of the attitude ultimate- ly to be adopted by Italy who is anxious to assert her supremacy In the East Mediterranean and will range herself
On the side of Britain-Reuter
SURVEY OF ALIGNMENTS.
Montreux, June 25. After three days of conference, a survey of aligmeats of the powers shows the Soylet's claims for free ingress and egress will receive the support of Turkey, Rumania and France.
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The Japanese representative said he would accept the restriction upon warships entering the Black Sea provided they were also im- posed on warships, leaving that sea.- Reuter.
F
DRAFT
DISCUSSED Montreux. June 24. The second section of the" Tur-
M. Litvine, Soviet delegate at the Dardanelles conference making claims which are kely to be opposed by Italy among others powers.
AMERICAN NAVY BLUE RIBAND OF PALESTINE REIGN
SECRETS
Former P. O. Charged With Espionage
JAPANESE ALSO INVOLVED
Los Angeles, June 25, Thomas Thompson, former Petty Omeer in the American Navy, and Toshio Miyazaki described as a Lieutenant-Commander. in the Japanese Navy, have been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on nine- tin charges of violating the Espionage Act and communicating information relating to national defence to Japan.
THE ATLANTIC
Normandie To Make Faster Time
"Hong Kong Daily Fress" Speciali
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Parts, June 25.
The present holder of the blue riband, emblematic of the fastest
OF TERROR
ATTACKS ON TRAINS
AND CONVOYS
North Atlantic crossing, the great LOW-FLYING
French Liner Normandie, has been so greatly speeded up by the re cent thorough overhauling of her engines that she will be able to cross the Atlantic la future in 10 hours" less than hitherto, accord- ing to optimistic forecast by the liner's owners, the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique.
of the
The Company is aware Thompson is at present in gnol. fact that the engines of the Nor It is believed that Miyazaki escaped mandle's British rival, the Cunard- to Japan before the opening of the White Star 11per Queen Mary, have investigation the Grand Jury has not so far been fully developed to conducting in regard to the power of which they are cap- leakage of confidential reports of able and point out that in view Pacific Fleet manoeuvres and secret of the alteration to her engines
been
AEROPLANE PATROLS
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London, June 23.
Palestine messages state that potash lorries convoyed by Cameron Highlanders were fired on yesterday on the Jericho road five miles west of a Good Samaritan inn while slowing for a detour round a damaged bridge. Low-flying aeroplanes now patrol the railways and main roads supplementing the convoys.
A contingent of troops was sent by train down the Jerusalem- Lydia line and searched the Dier Aban village near the scene of... the prevous day's attacks on trains. Opposition was encountered and two Arabs were killed and three wounded, but the troops suf- fered no casualties. Old -pistok and ammualtion concealed in beds were found in the village.
In Ankarim village, the tradi- tional birthplace of John the
AUSTRALIA AND detalls of battleship equipment. the Nandie een now exceed the Baptist, a festival fel: due yester-
JAPAN
Trade Friction In Swing
a de-
Canberra, June 25. What he described liberate attempt by Japan to coerce the Commonwealth's trade policy was revealed by the Pre- mier, Mr. J. A. Lyons, in a broad- cast following, the announcement from Tokyo of Japanese retalia- tion against the new Australian tariffs.
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He said that Japan in recent kish Draft Agreement was subject correspondence declared she will to discussions at the Straits Con- impose harmful trade restrictions ference on Wednesday, when their Australia restricted "the quan- clauses concerning the passage of tity and increased duty on textile warships were examined. Litvinoftimportà proposed an amendment to the He added that Japan bluntly effect that the provisions of Arti demanded the jettisoning of the cle IV, which permits the passage whole policy of reciprocal Empire of warships for the purpose of trade. The Commonwealth will The only power so far openly paying courtesy visits, should ap not depart from the attitude it opposing is Japan. Bulgaria is ex-ply only to the countries having no į adopted for protection of Austra- pected to also opoose, while Yugo coast line of the Black Ses and lian Industry and the maintenance slavia is expected to demand equal that the total prohibition of pas-of the Anglo-Australian trade sage for submarines be extended situation wit be considered, but rights for all states.
Il Duce's son-in-law, Count Ciano, to airplane-carriers.
there will be no hasty counter is expected to represent Italy at the Lord Stanhope reserved the right measures against Japan... conference after the raising of to state his attitude to this pro-feufer. sanctions and put up strong opposal later, while the Japanese position to M. Litvinoff's claims.- Delegate, Admiral Sato was willing Reuter
JAPAN'S VIEW.
Tokyo, June 25.
to agree to the restrictions on the entry of warships to the Black Sea, if these restrictions also ap plied to warships leaving the Black It is understood a conference of Sea. Paul-Boncour raised some the highest naval
officials has objections regarding
the putting decided to support the Turkish de-of auxiliary vessels on the same mand for revision of the Lausanne footing. Treaty.
Postponing the consideration of Nevertheless, attention is drawn these questions. the Conference to the too indulgent attitude of the then discussed the provisions of Turkish Government towards the the Turkish draft whereby Eng- Sovlet's request for egress for its land. Rumania, the Soviet Union warships from the Black Sea and Japan formally give assent in Reuter
principle to the Turkish motion for a revision of the existing treaty. Then followed a discussion Montreaux, June 24.
cerning Turkey's neutrality obliga- Russia, Japan, France and Bri-
tions towards non-signatories of tain have all put forward sugges the treaty, the Turkish Foreign tions for regulations to govern the passage of armed craft through was a question of Turkey not ful- Minister declaring that if there the Dardanelles, which Turkey deslling her obligations it was na- ires to re-fortify.
PASSAGE OF WARSHIPS
con-
turally those arising from the Lea- gue Covenant.-.
To-day the British delegate to the conference of treaty signato-ennancean News Servic
ries made reservations with regard to the proposed figure of 14,000 tons of fighting craft which it was pro- posed to allow through the Straits. Rushdi Aras, the Turkish re- presentative, said his Government would not insist upon this figure and would consider reasonable modifications,
DEATH IN LONDON
Director Of Messrs." Gilman & Co., Ltd..
In response to M. Paul Boncour's
London. June 25. suggestion, on behalf of France, M. The death has occurred in Lon- Maxim Litvinoff, of Russia, agreed dog of Mr. Duncan Paterson, of to alter his proposed amendment Messrs. Gliman & Co., Ltd., Hong so as to allow belligerent vessels to Kong.- pass through the Straits when car-Rester.
was a
rying out obligations under the (Mr. Duncan Paterson League of Nations Covenant or director of the firm in London and within the framework of the Coven had visited Hong Kong several
times.)
ans.
DYNAMITE DEPOT PLOT
TRAGEDY AVERTED IN MANILA
Manila, June 25.
A plot to blow up the dynamite depot of the British-owned Arm of Smith Bell and Company was foiled by the police who, receiving information at the last moment, raced from the city to the depot and discovered a quantity of petrol-soaked rags with tins of petrol.
The depot contained 10.000 cases ör dynamite, sufficient to blow up; all the neighbouring villages and cause heavy loss of life.
A similar incident occurred a few days ago when a bomb exploded beside an oil tank owned by the
Socony-Vacuum Corporation which, however, suffered no damage.
JAPAN-AUSTRALIA TRADE
Tokyo Safeguarding Law
Tokyo, June 25, The trade safeguarding law against Australia has been gazetted and will come into exect with publication, Renter
FRANCO-BRITISH POLICIES
Aims Compared By French Journal
Reuter
speed of 294 knots which she averaged on her record voyage.
The Company consequently ex-
mandle will succeed in maintain- Lng her supremacy- Tranacean News Service,
CANADIAN WAR Presses confidence that the Nor-
MEMORIAL
Five Ships Bringing Pilgrims
VISIT TO WAR AREAS
London, June 25, Five ships will sall from Montreal to Havre or Antwerp on July 16 carrying more than 6,000 Canadians, men who served in the war, and their relatives who will be present at the unvelling by the King on July 26 of the Canadian War Memorial on Vimy Ridge.
The pilgrims will also visit other parts of the Western Front including the cemeteries where the Canadians were buried.
Afterwards they will come to England
where there will be ceremonials at the Cenotaph and the grave of the Unknown War- rior in Westminster Abbey and wreaths will be laid on the graves of Lord Jellicoe in St. Paul's and Lord Halg in Dryburgh Abbey.
Over 4,000 of the pilgrims will later be guests for a week of.the French Government.men British Wireless..
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, June 25. London Silver prices to-day were down 1/16 on "Spot" and unchanged for "Forward," follow:-
Spot
Forward
June 24. June 25 .19-13/18 19-3/4 .....19-13/16
day. A peaceful demonstration of Christian Arabs was held after which a petition was sent to the, High Commissioner.
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CONVOY ATTACKED.
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BY ARABS
Insurgents Repulsed
The Arst case under the new regulations
was
brought When Araba in the Jenin neighbourhood | : Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) were arrested and charged with possession of arms and firing on
DEMOCRATS IN troops
CONFERENCE
Republican Platform Attacked
Philadelphia, June 25. Wildest demonstration greeted the speech of Senator Robinson, chairman of the Democratic con- vention, last evening in which he attacked the Repubilean platform, particularly Governor Landon's advocacy of return to a gold standard.
Jerusalem, June 24. Twenty-five to 30 Arabs were kill- ed, according to varying accounts, Unsuccessful attempts on rail- out of the total of 60 armed in- ways have been made in several surgents encountered by Govern places and bombs have exploded, ment troops in the mountains in Beersheba, Gaza and Jerusalem near Tulkarem in Samaria. suburbs - British Wireless
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ficial confirmation of this action, has, however, not yet been given. AIRCRAFT ASSIST
A lorry convoy, belonging to the Jerusalem, June 25. Palestina Potash Company was Machines of the RAF. In Pale- ambushed by Arabs"on" the road to stine frustrated two attempts at Jericho, but the attackers were re- Arab
One ambushes. spotted objectives placed on the a fight which lasted 40 minutes. machine pulsed by the military escort after railway line and by means of a There are now signs that some sec-- signal was able to stop a train. tions of the Arab population are Another spotted barricades placed tiring of the strike and of the on the road to Haifa and warned material sacrifices which are 10-
lorries travelling volved. convoy of
The majority, however;... thereon.
are still in favour of continuing: Troops accompanying a convoy the revolt. In Nabbis the bodies". encountered Arabs in ambush, in- of Arabs killed in action with Gov- flicting a number of casualties on ernment. troops. have been burlea the raiders before dispersing in the cemetery reserved them.
martyrs.-- Transcean News Servic
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Senator Robinson stirringly summoned the Democrats to ad- vance to battle with confidence.
The convention thereafter' ad- journed for- Friday.
The committee, which is coma- posed mostly of ardent New Renter's Bulletin Service. Dealers, is attempting to straight- en out platform difficulties and remained in session all through the night. Reuter
ALEXANDRA DAY JUBILEE
London, June 24
BRITANNIA TO
BE SUNK
Fittings Bought Ás Souvenirs
DISMISSAL OF GERMANS
Complaint Lodged In Rumania
10%
"Hong Kong Daly Pruss” Speelaiy.
Bucharest, June 25.
London, June 25.. Britannia, King George's famous!
In the
name of the 'German'
The Silver Jubilee of Alexandra old racing Yacht, will next month minority. Dr. Kracuter. Deputy in Day Wes celebrated to-day
make her last journey when she the Rumanian Parliament, hand- throughout
the country, twelve will be towed to a point south of ed in a memorandum to the Traf milion roses being sold
In London, restaurants, buses. the tubes, amusement places, street corners, and even traffic islands, were picketed by rose sellers. The
the Isle of Wight and there sunk?fic Minister complaining about the At the wish of the King and Wholesale dismissal of Germans Queen Mary, her 43-year career will employed in the post offices and be ended without ceremony."
railways alleged to be unfit for Yesterday many of the yacht's service because of their inadequate weather was fine for trade, nine outfittings were bought at auction by 19-13/1
knowledge of the Rumanian of every ten people buying roses. those who desired souvenirs. They
Innguage. Reuter's Bulletin Service.
included her pine makamast 102 Among the discharged are a feet 8 inches long which will be great number who in the tests one used as a fingsta¤~- British Wireless.
NO QUARREL WITH ENGLAND
South Africa Sees Real War Danger
as war
PRISONERS OF WAR RELEASED
Addis Ababa Ceremony
(“Hong Kong Dally. Prosa" Special)
BELGIAN REFORM
PLANS
Brussels, June 24.
year ago did better than the majority of the Rumanians. Their dismissal means economic ruin in most cases," "
The Minister has promised to submit the memorandum to the bext Council of Ministers. Irusancean News. Servan.
ESPIONAGE TRIAL
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Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Paris, June 15. Comparing the alms of French and British policy as revealed by recent debates in parliament, "Le
Kroonstadt, June 25. Journal" stresses that while Paris
General Jan Smuts speaking..at and London
are in substantial Afrikander Day function sald 15 agreement on most points there is would be the sheerest. lunacy to
Addis Ababa, June 24.
M. Paul Van Zeeland, Prime nevertheless one fundamental di- quarrel with England
Minister of Belgium, to-day pre- The first Abyssinian Prisoners of vergence between them resulting danger was very real and South War to recover their freedom have sented a Ministerial Declaration to Bong Kong Dally Press" Specia-) from Britain's aversion Lo co-i Africa must stand by the League just been, released at the order of Parliament. containing a number of operate with Soviet Russia.
Berlin, June 25. until the very end. He still Marshal Graziani. Two hundred labour and social reforms.
After a trial behind closed doors, Premier Blum's policy other
en the belleved that honest and loyal and sixty. Abyssinians captured in
These include plans for mintraum the People's Court sentenced the based on the solidarity of Franco-tuted the most powerful weapon
hand, says the paper, is application of sanctions consti- the fight around Harar were set wage law, holidays with pay and a 39-year-old Czechoslovakian na- Russian interests.
free on Wednesday on the great torty-hour week in an unhealthy tionalist, Hert Sevcik, to penal to conserve the peace of the square near the centre of the occupation.
servitude for life for espionage. paper belleves that this world.
capital Another 500 were assem-
Financial misdemeanours will be Sevcik is stated to have endeavour- divergence, which is the explana- He added that South Africa bled from various parts of the heavily punished, the Declarationea on behalf of a foreign power to attitude, is likely to play an in-calculated to weaken the League tion for Britain's present reserved would renounce solemnly any step country, and are to be liberated warns, and the foreign policy will obtain information for treasonable portant part in the development of or terminate its authority-
this week. Fifty of these released be along the lines of former Gov-purposes regarding military gaz- on Wednesday were, at their own" ernments.---
risons and aerodromes in BaxonY.- political relations between France | Heuter's Bulletin Seruice.
request, attached to the Italian Reuter.
Transocean" News Servier and Britain during the coming
i-military, service, while 60 others month.-
Joined the pioneers. Thirty of those released are still in hospita The wives and families of the prisoners and crowds of sightseers witnessed the act of liberation.
The
Trenaocean Vous Service.
POLISH SENATE.
DEBATE
GOLD STICK IN WAITING
Earl Of Athlone Appointed
U.S.-FRENCH PROTEST
while thousands of boys belonging JAPANESE PARADE IN PEIPING
Petping, June 25.
The United States and French. Embassies have protested to the Japanese Embassy at the alleged rough treatinent of their nationals by Japanese soldiers during the military parade at Fel- ping on June 22.
to the Youth Organisations in. London, June 25. "The Earl of Athlone, the King's
Addis Ababa, sang the Fascist **Hong Kang Dally Press" Special! uncle, has been appointed Gold when the release order was
read aloud.- Warsaw, June 25, Stick in Waiting. Lord Athlone Transocem News Service. After a prolonged and lively de- was appointed Colonel of the Life bate the Senate to-day passed a
Guards in succession to the late bill authorising the President to Lord Allenby early this month, His issue emergency decrees in matters fellow Gold Stick is Field Marshal appertaining to national defence Bir William Birdwood who com
It is stated that a Japanese officer waving a sabre, while the and economy. In a speech, the mands the Royal Horse Guards:
soldier plunged a bayonet at an wife of a French officer was Finance Minister reaffirmed the
Paris, June 25 Holders of this ancient Order at- The International Tin Committee American omcer in mufti standing threatened with a bayonet thrust, Government's determination to de- tend the King on ceremonial oc- fixed the quota for the third quarby, who caught the weapon with fend her currency and maintain castons carrying a black ebony rod ter of 1936 at 90 per cent, compared his hands and pushed it aside. decorated with gola bands with 85 per cent, at present- British Wireless,
Reuter.
The attempts are believed to be the work of political extremists. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made so far. the rate of exchange. Reuter.
Transorian New Service.
TIN QUOTA FIXED
The Japanese Embassy has pró-
An American woman was forced mired to submit the matter to the on the pavement by a Japanese |, military authorities.Beuter.