ITALO-GERMAN
CONCORD
Results Of Count Ciano's Visit
EMPIRE OF ETHIOPIA
RECOGNISED
Munich, October, 25.
Count Clane, the Italian Foreign Minister received the Munich press on Sunday morning
Vier Jahreszeiten" for the purpose of making a statement about his deliberations in Berlin and Berchtesgaden.
Ciano recalled the fact that during the last few days, he had had a thoroughly exhaustive exchange of views both with the Fuehrer at Berchtesgaden and with Baron von Neurath at Berlin. This mu- tual exchange of views had emphasised the determination of both Governments to jointly serve the general cause of peace and Euro- pean reconstruction.
Ciano continued: "As is known. both the German and "the Italian Governments, have answered the - British Memorandum, and both countries have emphasised their determination to collaborate in the work of strengthening the founda- tions of safety, which could be furthered by the arrangement of a guarantee pact of the western powers..
We examined also with Baron von Neurath the various aspects of the League of Nations problem. Our two Governments will continue to remain in close and friendly touch, sa in the past. As for the position in the Denube region, I can say that our examination of the position in the light of the Rome Protocol and the German- Austrian Agreement of July 17th, it could be stated with satisfaction that Austria received benefit by the polley of our two Governments. Both Governments will treat the, Danube Problem in the spirit of friendly co-operation.
FRIEND RELATIONSHIP
Munich. Oct. 25.
The spontaneity, cordiality and sincerety of the welcome accorded the italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, on the occasion of his visit to the "Capital of the Move- ment" was an overwhelming proof of the heartfelt sympathy of the rank and Sie of the German peo- ple for the friendly Italian nation. Earlier in the day Count Ciano had visited the Fuehrer at Obersalz- berg.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1936.
POLICE DISCOVER - RELATIONS
"ARMS DEPOT
SEVERED
REXIST
LEADER
Portuguese Note:
ARRESTED
Raid On Avignon Bar
Paris, Oct. 25.
A widespread organisation for the clandestine shipment of arms to the Spanish Government was reported to have been discovered at Avignon during a Police raid on a local bar. The search fol.
ter.
Right To Publish "Government From
Lisbon, Oct. 24.
The Portuguese Government an- nounced that it has severed diplo- matic relations with the Spanish Government to whom it has sent a note, giving its reasons, which reserves the right to publish at an opportune moment.-
lowed the receipt. by the judicial authorities of an anonymous let-Reuter.
The astonishing collection of arms" allegedly found included German Mäusers, Swedish sub- machine guns, French revolvers, machine guns and cartriders
The premises was apparently used as a depot for arms collect ed in various parts of France and abroad by Extreme Left organisa- tion for despatch to
Spalovia Marsellies.
Renter's Bulletin Service.
BRITISH NOTE CIRCULATED
Charges Against
Paris. Oct. 25.
The decision of Portugal to break of relations with the Spanish Government, which was announced
Tê-
and
early this morning, has created a profound stir in diplomatic circles here. While it is the view that there may be possible international the
Kreatest repercussions. Licence is being observed It is expected that Portugal, Italy and Germany will short- ly recognise the insurgent Govern- ment burgos as the "legal" Gov- ernment in Spain in which case they would argue that there is nothing to prevent them from de- livering war material to the "legal" Government.
Likewise, since the Soviet and France continue to recognise the Madrid Government as legal, there
The Streets"
MEANING OF
SOVIET LETTER
Lord Plymouth At A Loss
ISOLATION
UNFAIR AND
IMPOSSIBLE
Landon On
Foreign Affairs
London, Oct. 25. As the result of strong pressure Brussels, Oct. 25., by other members at this morning's
Indianapolis, Oct. 25. The Police arrested Louis meeting of the Non-Intervention "Isolation is unfair to our own Degrelle, leader of the Rexists, this | Committee, Mr. Maisky has under- people and impossible," declared morning on the occasion of a taken to ask the Soviet Govern- Governor-Landon in a speech on march past of veterans before King ment further elucidation of yes- foreign affairs, contrasting poli- Leopold.
terday's letter. The specific ques- cles of neutrality and isolation, tion, to which the Committee un- and said that in this modern derstood a desire for reply, is "does | world no nation could be isolated. the Soviet still consider itself
Neutrality could not be an abso- bound by the Non-Intervention lutè guarantee for peace but. agreement on the same terms as
nevertheless, he believed it held the other parties thereto?"
out one of many great hopes. Lord Plymouth opened this morn- Specific. p.edges not to go to war ing's discussion by stating that he under any condition risked the was at a loss to understand the belligerents to attempt aggression meaning
of the
Soviet letter. which would, in fact, precipitate Signor Grandi followed by point-the
United States to War In ing out the Soviet, without awalt-
view of America's enormous poten- ing the fadings of the Committee al strength during 1917/18, bo In accordance with the Committee belleved that in the future nations members' own rule. had itself de-
would be reluctant to violate any cided and stated, as a matter of
neutral rights on which they in- fact, that other countries had sisted, violated the agreement.
LOUIS DEGRELLE The Rexists, recently emboldened
Russia And Italy would be no legal bar to their deby a large influx of membership,
London, Oct. 24. ⠀ Three charges against Soviet Soviet Russia and one against After having been greeted by an Italy of infraction of non-inter-
enthusiastic crowd at the station, Count Clano left by carriage, which he stopped at the Koenigsplatz to deposit a wreath at the monument dedicated to the first to fall for the National Socialist Movement
on
November 9th, 1923. Count Ciano then visited the Brown! House the headquarters of the Party, and next paid tribute to the Germans who fell in the war by depositing a wreath at the War Memorial.
Tranum News Service.
We have also studied the situa tion in Spain and confirmed our
"BRAVE HEARTS” agreement with each other in the
Bologne, Oct, 25. view that the National Govern- "The olive branch borne in ment of General Franco has be- hand grew into 8 million bayonets hind it the firm support of the in the hands of young men with Spanish people in the region where brave hearts," declared Mussolini he has succeeded in restoring order in an address surveying the Euro- and civil discipline in contrast to pean poutical situation, thus de- the Anarchist conditions which claring that Italy's desire for the previously prevailed there, It is peace of Europe, was not incor- superfluous to state that we were sistent with a state of prepared-
mited in the destro to sep Spain, Į ness for all eventualities. in its entire integrity-with inter- "At a time when the European national and colonial possessions-horizon is dark under the fog of once more restored to order, that uncertainties. Italy' offers the it might again take the place due | world a wonderful spectacle of to it in the fe or the nation. union, discipline and the Roman
As to the grave danger threaten- ing the social structure of Europe, the Fuehrer, Baron von Neurath
Citizen's virtue. The people who know us only by reading about us. are today amazed by our state of
and I have again confirmed the de-military, political and economic
achievements. -—-—-—-
Transocean, fawn Service.
ATMOSPHERE OF CORDIALITY
termination both of the German and the Italian peoples to defend with all their might the sacred heritage of European civilisation based on the great institutions of Family and Nationhood. In this spirit Baron von Neurath and I are determined to increase cultural relationship between our Minister, Count Ciano's peoples, and immediately after my Germany. return to Rome discussions will begin for drawing up an agreement for the exchange of the cultural accomplishments of both peoples.
Munich, Oct. 25.
Authoritative quarters have 18-
the
sued a statement concerning the discussions that took place on the occasion of the Italian Foreign visit to
It is staled that the discussions with Count Ciano on the one hand and the Fuehrer and other pro- minent German statesmen on the
As was announced on Saturday, other, dealt with all questions of the Fuehrer has decided to recog-political, social and economic im- nise the Italian Empire of Ethio-portance. The deliberations took pla
place in an atmosphere of friend-
}
I need not tell you with what | ly, cordiality, great satisfaction this decision was Both sides felt an intense satis- received. This was also made" the faction that the discussions reveal- occasion to regulate the German-ed agreement in all matters, and Italian economic relations, and the
both Governments intend and de- various questions were settled with aire to work in agreement for mutual satisfaction. All these world peace and the rebuilding of points have been summarised in a
normal life of the peoples. The protocol drafted at the conclusion
two Government have decided to of our discussions.
remain in touch with each other in order to carry these resolutions into effect... Transocean Neiza Sermer
I return to Italy with the feeling of sincere admiration with every- thing I have been able to see in Germany. The first and foremost of these feelings are devoted to the Fuehrer to whom I convey the greetings of the Duce and Fascist Italy."
· Transocean. News Service.
ETHIOPIAN EMPIRE
Rome, Oct, 25. The recognition of the Italian Empire of Ethiopia by Germany was prominently featured by the press here, which considers the German step an event of great moral and political significance.
Rome, Oct. 25. The agreement between Ger many and Italy on the most major European problems will be an nounced to-morrow to "Gayda, ". writing in the Giornale d'Italia. Germany's recognition of the an nexation of Abyssinia was a pre- lude to this agreement which in- !clude Locarno and European re- construction, also the League, Spain, Danabian Valley, economic relations and 'communism.
It is believed that the agreement
already reached is that Italy back Germany's colonial demands ́al- though this may not be announced
vention pact was contained in a British note circulated among members of the Non-Intervention Committee late last night, the contents of which has just been revealed.
gena
оп
The first charge' against the 80- viets is that the Bolshevik steamer Stabi, allegedly landed at Cartha- October 18 elghteen planes in parts, fifteen tanks and over 300 cases of bombs and other ammunition, Secondly, the Spanish steamer Campeche allegedly land- ed at Carthagena "about a fort- night ago a number of guns, trench mortars. rifles and other ammunition, all being of Soviet
origin. The third charge alleged
that the Soviet steamer Chushe-
chev landed at Alicante on Octo- ber 18 eight-ave military lorries of Soviet origin, equipped with tyres
of Russian manufacture.
The charge against Italy is that three Italian planes allegedly landed at Palma' on October 1 while an Italjan ship allegedly un loaded cases of armanents and munitions there at about this date. Reuter.
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pointed out that Italy and Ger- many had already answered the British note by amirming their desire to co-operate to conclude the
guarantee pact in western Europe. Secondly, it was decided td maintain close and friendly Italian and German contact re- garding the League of Nations problem. Thirdly, Italy and Ger- many have also decided for close co-operation regarding the Danube
and in the meantime have noted to their mutual satisfaction, the practical and positive results in favour of Austria which has al- ready occurred. Fourthly, it was agreed that Franco's Government was supported by the Spanish population in the greatest part of Spanish territory and that Franco
In
has succeeded in restoring order
contrast to the previous anarchy and at the same
time confirmed the principle of non- intervention and maintenance of
·all international obligations. Clano
affirmed that Italy and Germany only wish to see Spain speedily reoccupy her deservedly great position with complete national and colonial integrity.
Fifthly, with regards to the Bolshevist menace, Italy and Ger- many have resolved to concentrate all powers to defend the sacred: characteristics of European civili- sation and an agreement for Italo- German cultural exchanges will be drawn up, shortly.
Sixthly, Italo-German commer→ clal activities in Abyssinia. have been regulated and the remaining difficulties will be mutually ar- ranged. Reuter,
Rome, Oct. 25.
livering to it arms and munitions Renter's Bulletin Service.
Lisbon: Portugal has broken of diplomatic relations with the Mad- rid Government, according to an official communique issued here. which states that the Portuguese Foreign Minister addressed to-day a Note to the Spanish Ambassador in Lisbon) informing him that for reasons set forth in the Note the Portuguese Government la com- pelled to cease entertaining dip lomatie relations with Madrid.
The communique goes on to say that the Portuguese Charge d'Affairs in Alicante has been tele- graphically instructed to withdraw from Lisbon and to go immediate- ly on board a Portuguese warship anchored in that port and return
home."
In conclusion the communique
states that Portugal will publish
the text of the Note sent to the Spanish Government as soon as the Portuguese Government con-
siders it proper to do so. Tronanean Newz Sérvice.
ANOTHER RAY OF HOPE
Madrid's New. Defender
Fi
Madrid, Oct. 25. The greatest satisfaction is felt by political circles of the Soviet's ability to buy arms from Russia decision and they hope that their
will rapidly change the situation.
No attempt is now being made to disguise the gravity of the city's piight but the appointment of Ge- neral Pozas as Supreme Chief of brought another ray of hope to the Government forces. haa
the inhabitants as it is recalled. that General Puzas was inattu- mental in saving the capital in the early days of the revolt,
The Government militia is now
properly organised from à military point of view and the
expected
handicap caused through lack of war materials will shortly be over
come.- Reuter' Bulletin Service.
planned a gigantic rally in private park in the outskirts of Brussels, and persisted in their in- tentions notwithstanding the fact that the Government had banned the meeting.
Governor Landon had previously Signor Grandi declined to admit pledged himself to encourage in discussion the charges against within all his power the cause for Italy until it was known whether
peace and to do everything to Mr. Maisky was still bound by the prevent the tragedy of war touch- Non-Intervention agreement or wasing the United States. In foreign merely as observer and added that affairs he proposed not to be a Italy would not tolerate the pre- talkative man but proposed to ap- sence of a Soviet observer, ·
Prince Bismark and M. Corbin both urged for the clarification of the Soviet letter. When the Com- mittee came to consider 'the i- During the friction which oc creasing effectiveness of the Non- curred in this morning's march Intervention agreement. M. Malsky past, during which the authorities | reiterated the Soviet suggestion for took the most elaborate policing the control of Portuguese ports by precautions, young Rexists waved British and French Beets but the ex-Servicemen Committee opined the proposal us abandoned the traditional alent impracticable. Lord Plymouth in- salute, cheered and shouted, formally suggested that the Com- "Vive Rol!"
mission's enquiry should be sent to Spanish ports but no decision was taken on this point- Reuter's Bulletin Service
emblems
while
The country is anxiously watch- lag the test of strength between the Government and the Fascists and M. Degrelle, it is asserted, in- tends to gain the ends of the con- stitutional means, but the Premier retorted that Belgium would never
tolerate
streets.
Reuter.
a government» from the
LITVINOFF
(
NO LONGER BOUND Soviet And Non-Intervention
point for Secretary of State a competent man grounded in sound American principles.
A devoted competent and courageous foreign service was one of the arst insurance policies they must take against war. The
greatest 'service the United States
could render for the doing away of war was to encourage every honorably
means ·within their power, except by use of,rrmed force, in the arbitration of inter- national disputes.
Referring to the inability of the United States to use the World Court because of non-membersidy. Landon said that some judges of the Court now reprezented thist dictatorships are not democratic
governments. It wast
cult to keep political infigne out of court ... It - was inpossible now. The United States could not be involved in a political court.
Moscow, Oct. 23. The semi-oficial Soviet Russian news agency, "Tass," announces on Friday that the Soviet Russian re-cuter. presentative on the Non-Interven- tion Committee the London So- viet Ambassador Maisky-handed
TO RESIGN? to the chairman of the Committee, Roosevelt's
Press Agency
Lord Plymouth, a declaration clos- ing with the words:
"Since the Soviet Russian Gov- ernment is not any longer disposed
Denies Rumours to accept the responsibility for the
Warning
"Keep "Politics
Out Of Business"
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Washington, Oct. 24,
situation arising through the un- Moscow, Oct. 24." Just treatment of the constitution- Foreign reports that Litvinottal Spanish Government, it now is resigning nts post as Foreign sees itself compelled, in accordance. Comm.aar, as the result of mali- with its declaration of October 7- clous anti-Soviet propaganda, is to announce that it no longer feels
A warning against the retuz et devoid of any foundations, states itself bound by the Non-Interven- the Tass, Agency.-
tion Agreement."---
the "Philosophy Boom · Ers-2- dividualism Franrotean Nema Karvine. Healer.
Run Wild," WBS uttered by President Franklin' D. SUPPLY OF ARMS
Roosevelt, broadcasting to busi- London, Oct. 23 nessmen's gatherings throughout, Confirmation has been
the country. The President added. issued here of the receipt of a declara- that as prosperity has retümed tion from the Soviet Ambassador the country must never again. Maisky, which practically amounts to the statement that in future
BULGARIAN
ELECTIONS
POSTPONED
International Situation Compels Action
Boña, Oct. 25. In accordance with general ex- pectations, the Bulgarian Govern-
ment announced on Saturday that general elections would be post- poned until a more favourable time for the occasion. This communi-.. cation was made to the Press on
Soviet Russia will supply the Marxists in Spain with armis.-- Transocean News Service.
Herriot Makes
Stirring Appeal
become committed to this outlook. and it is false to preinise that the Government should always ge ready to purr against the legs or high finance..
"We are resolved to keep politics out of business but, at the same time, we must ask business to refrain from coercion in polities," said the speaker: entit
President Roosevelt is occupying the last ten days of his campaign touring New York, Pennsylvanis New Jersey and Delaware. He is speaking daily.---`
lesca, Oct. 25. Madrid lost its last remaining Saturday afternoon by the Pre- | CO-OPERATION WITH link with the Mediterranean when mier at the close of a Council of the insurgent column cut the rail-Min'ster lasting four hours. The de-
REDS QUESTIONED | Reuter. way between the capital and anclaration stated that a series of un- Important Junction at Aranjuez. Heuter.
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FRANCO GIVES
foreseen circumstances had compel- JedTM Government to take this course, for instance the present very pre- carious international situation. No definite indication was given
a to the probable date at which the
Fromanceas ews Service.
TROOPS A REST next election will be held
A
Aerial Activity Is Continued
"LENIN OF
CATALONIA
Refused Admission To England
Biarritz, Oct, 25.
A decision vital to the fe of OIL COMPANIES Blum's government is being hotly debated by Radical Socialists at a meeting, in congress here. The question centres round the con tinued co-operation with Com- munists and the situation is con- siderably darkened for Blum by the attitude adopted by the Soviets yesterday regarding non-interven-
tion.
CHANGES
Resignation And Appointments
Amsterdam, -Oct-24.
The conference was influenced Sir Henri Deterding's reaigna- London, Oct. 25.
yesterday by a stirring appeal by ition will probably be officially an- General Franco called. a halt to
Herriot for continued co-operation jnounced at a general meeting to the insurgent advance on Madrid
but the news of the Soviet decision be held on November 17, becoming in order to give his troops a rest,
almost nullided this and the co-effective on January 1. Bis zur A communique, showing a broad
according to a message received
London, Oct. 25. ground of Count Ciano's discus from Spain, but aerial activity is
operation by, Radical Socialists in cessor is Doctor Dekok, now sions with Germany, states that being continued
The "Lenin of Catalonia," as maintaining the Government is managing-director of the Bata- by insurgent | the Spanish Commun'st Leader now in graver doubt than it has vian the conversations were conducted planes bombing Government post- Corkin is called, was refused ad ever been.
Petroleum Company... in an atmosphere of cordial and tions with the object of shaking mission to England when he ar
Hague where he will contine friendliness, the concordance views the defenders morale and des- rived at Croydon airport on Satur-
Later. make his Headquarters. The Radical Socialist congress Doctor van Eck, vicë-clini including
proposals that the "troying Government, entrench day, when he intended to have a gave unanimous support to mem- of the Board of Directors of the two governments should develop a menta j
personal talk on Sunday with the bers of the Party holding office in Shell Union Oil Corpos polley of peace and reconstriction The insurgents claim they have English Pacist, Sr Staffor Crippa. the Blum Popular Front, Thus it America, and decided to keep in touch with broken the Government's second Gorkin will probably be sent back la unlikely that France will be managing-director at each other with this end in line of defence at Mostoles, to Paris by the next available air-faced by any political crisis til Mr. J. 14 Debooy, mar VIEW AL
miles from Madrid......... Reuter.
after, the budget is dealt with for at. Hagi Router" Bulletin Barvios
The "Giornale d'Italia" writes: "The political relations between to-morrOWJ Germany and Italy are strengthen-} Regter'a Bulistin Nervice · · ed and raised upon a higher leval
Berlin, Oct. 23. since the recognition disposes of The Locarno, League of Nations, any possibility of mutual doubt or j. Danube problem, Spain. Bol antasonien," wren if murely of shevism and Abyssinia were the Formal zharacter." Germany's co- main heads of the discussion of the tonigi sapirstions have Italy's full | Clano talks, who, in an interview sympadixy.".
before his departure reviewed the ProKTSBL 11 the frac plade he
0
plane-
Traniocena: Fries Strolia,
Reuter's Bulletin Serator