EGYPT
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1937.
DEMANDS ABOLITION OF CAPITULATIONS
PREMIER NAHAS PASHA..
INTERFERENCE
WITH SHIPPING
Premier Outlines British Attitude
Montreux Conference
Deliberations
Britain In Full Agreement
Montreux, April 13,
Egypt's Capitulations Conference held a public meeting this morning at which the British representative, Captain Euan Wal- Ince, declared that Britain was in full agreement with the desire to abolish capitulations. Representatives of France and aty also declared that their countries agreed in principle to the abolition of capitulations.
A private session was held later at which the period of tran- sition and other details were to have been discussed. At yester day's meeting Premier Nahas Pasha gave the broad Egypt's demands,—Beuter's Bulletin Service.
Premier Explains
Montreux, April ̈12. Dr. Guiseppe Motta, Swiss Federal President; when opening the Capitulations Conference here to-day. pointed out that Switzer- land was one of the very first nations to invite Egypt to join the London April 12. League of Nations.- Egypt's desire The British Government has for revision of the law relating to decided that it cannot recognise or foreigners, which dates back to concede belligerent rights to the the 16th century,
quite Was Spanish insurgents under command | natural.
General Franco.
it tolerate any interference with British shipping at sea.
of
nor can
Nahas Pasha, Egypt's Premier, emphasised that Egypt was rais- ing the question of capitulations This announcement was made by in full frankness, by demanding
immediate Mr. Stanley Baldwin, following their
abolition. Ee Cabinet meeting, In the House of branded the capitulations as Commona.
abnormal state of affairs incom- However, His Majesty's Govern-patible with the ideas of the age ment la warning British skipping and unsuitable to the present con- that in view of the present conditions in Egypt. Capitulations, he ditions in Bilbao, which is virtually | said, had disappeared in almost under alege and closely pressed by Insurgents from land and sea, that for practical reasons, in view of the risk of mines, aircraft attack and gunfire from blockade, ships, vessels under the red ensign should not enter this area.
ADVICE TO KEEP OFF
The Prime Minister pointed out that it was impossible to protect merchant ships from, mines and aircraft attack, and for that rea- ason it was advised that they do not enter the Bilbao area until the danger la past.
The Vice-Admiral commanding the Battle-Cruiser Squadron, in, HMS.
Hood, has been sent to the north- east
coast of Spain, the Prime Minister announced, "the Govern- ment being desirous of having an adequate naval force under the direct command of an officer of fag rank; in the danger area...-- Reuter
VISIT TO BURGOS
all other nations. Egypt had built up her legislation, her legal ad- ministration, finances, civil service and police on the most modern principles, and her constitutional and parliamentary life excelled in freedom and steadiness. The fiscal Immunity of foreigners was one of the heaviest burdens in the Egyptian freedom of action, as was their legal Immunity.
Egypt was, however, prepared to agree to a transitory period during which Consular jurisdiction would be transferred to a Mixed Court and a gradual abolition of the Mix- ed Courts would be
initiated. transferring the power to the national COLUTA. Concluding, Nahas Pashu stressed the tradi- tional friendship between Egyp tians and foreigners- Transocean News Service.
DRAFT AGREEMENT
Montreux, Apr. 12. The Egyptian delegation submit- ted the draft of an agreement in abolition of the capitulation.
Art 1 states that the signatorics
consent to a total abolition of the capitulation.
Rendaye, April 12. It is learned unofficially that the British Cominercial Attache is going to Burgosto-mUITÓW to negotiate regarding British food ships. It is suggested
Art. 2 states that with reserva- that the British Government should try to tional law, foreigners are under tion of the principles of internia- obtain assurance. from General Franco not to interfere with the Egyptian legislation in"penal, civil present group of ships proceeding commercial, administrative, fiscal to Bilbao In return for a promise and other matters.
that no
more foodships win be
sent. Meanwhile a cargo of fifteen hundred tons of potatoes aboard the vessel Mary Llewellyn is begin. ning to go bad and may be sold by auction in Bayonne- Reuter.
MERCHANTMAN SEIZED
Bordeaux. April 12, The Maritime delegate of the Basque Government in Bayonne announces that a British mer- chantman, the name of which is set known, was seized by the cruiser Almirante Cervera in Spanish territorial waters. and taken to Ferrol or Pasajes. Accord- ing to the delegate, the Almirante | Cervera sent out a wireless warn- Ing that any British ship found in territorial waters will be seized or sunk. Router.
FORTY HOUR WEEK IN FRANCE Press Investigation Results
The
Egyptian Government agrees to submit to the signatories the penal code and the crholnai procedure at the conclusion of the which will become agreement effective in September 1937 at the Latest
The duration of the transitor period has been left open in the
draft.- Tranioccan News Service.
PRESIDENT APPOINTED
Montreux, April 12. At the suggestion of Dr. Guiseppe Motta, Swiss Federal President, the Egyptian Premier, Nabas Pasha, was elected President of the Ca- pitulation Conference by acclama- tion, Aghnides, Greek Departmen- tai Chief in the League Secretariat. who was Secretary to the Dards- nelles Conference, was elected to the same position. The actual. management of the Conference is being divided between the "Greek | Minister, Politis, and the Nor- wegian, Hansson. Politis, who was formerly President of the Mixed Court of Appeal, will deal with general questions, and Hansson with, questions of constitution of law courts.— Pranencian. News Service.
TRIBESMEN SUFFER HEAVY LOSS.
Paria, April 13. An investigation by the "In- transigeant” to show how far the 40-hour week has actually been put in force shows that about 7,000 establishments, comprising about 2,000,000 workers, have ac- tually enforced the law.
The textile industry leads with 1,950 Individual works employing 450,000 workers. Next comes the metal tribesmen who attacked the con- industry with 1,346 works and voy, on Friday numbered three 390,000 workers. About 1,000 hundred, and that their casualties works with 250,000 workers have totalled thirty,
New Delhi, Apr. 12. It is learned that the hostile
not yet applied the law. These It is stated that the majority of will. however, also have to "toe the Mahsuds openly condemn the the line within the next two incident and show no signs of be
coming hostile. Reuters Bulletin Service.
months- Transocean News Service,
terms of
Nahas Pasha's Declaration
MODERATE AND
* CONCILIATORY.
Delegates Reply Favourably
JAPANESE ROYALTY IN LONDON
GREETED AT WATERLOO STATION
London, April 13
Prince and Princess Chichibu reached London this morning and "were met at Waterloo Station by A large crowd of the Japanese colony in London..
The Japanese 'Ambassador and a representative of the King met the Prince aboard the R.MS. Queen Mary when the liner dock- ed at Southampton last night. Prince Chichibu spent the night aboard the liner and left by train for London 'In the morning.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
AIRMEN AMONG CROWD »
London April 13.
Prince and Princess Chichibu, Japan's representatives for the Coronation arrived in London this morning from Southampton and were greeted at Waterloo Station by a crowd of several thousand. The Royal couple, who, were accompanied on the train by Mr. Yoshida, were welcomed by Lord Sempill and Sir Edward Crowde.
The two airmen of the record breaking monoplane Divine Wind were also
the present amorig Montreux. April 13. ..
crowd and they were almost un- The Egyptian Capitulations observed.- Conference which opened yester- | Reuter. day with a declaration by Premier Nabas Pasha, which is generally welcomed as moderate and con- cillatory and leaving the door open for negotiations, was resum- ed this morning when the heads of the various delegations made replies.
Captain Euan Wallace said that the British Government had long held that capitulations should end and all are agreed on principle that the ultimate goal was for Egypt to exercise the same freedom as others. "No-one imagined such far-reaching changes could be effected. Immediately.
The British representative drew attention to the dangers of hasty improvisation and the need for gradual adjustment to the new conditions.
|
The British Govern- ment, however, thought that the transitional period should not be unduly prolonged"
TRIPPED OVER
THE KERB
Gunner Sullivan's Death Inquest.
ABYSSINIANS IN FLIGHT
Over One Thousand
Cross Frontier“
Berbera, April 12. The fleeing Abyssinians are streaming ECTOSS the frontier from Ethiopia into British Somali- land. Over a thousand men and women, as well as children includ- ing two entets, crossed the border to-day. More are expected and many are said to have been London, April 13. wounded while the armed people An inquest was held into the surrendered and laid down their death of Gunner Sullivan, V.C.. weapons. A three-engined mill- member of the Australian military tary Caproni plane this afternoon contingent to the Coronation, who citcled over Borama on the British recently died when he was alleged-side of the frontier. looking for ly hit by a cycle
The fact was established at the inquest that he was killed when he tripped over the kerb, hitting his head on the pavement, and that the cycle had not touched him.
Gunner "Sullivan's funeral 'will | Captain Wallace emphasised be held from Wellington Braracks Premier Nahas Pasha's publicly with full military honours. Al expressed intention to give for- holders of the Victoria Cross In eigners no reasonable ground for London and nearby places are in- alarm and earnestly hoped that vited to attend the funeral.-- in the conference lay the founda-Reuter's Bulletin Service. tions of a few era in Egypto- foreign, co-operation and pros. perity wherein all have a abare.
FRENCH ATTITUDE "
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
London, April 13. Evidence at, the Inquest showed that. Gunner Sullivan was not. M. de Tessar said that Egypt knocked down by a cyclist as first need have no fear of any other announced but fell on the road, attitude from France except that apparently in stepping off the of full consent. He drew atten- kerb. The cyclist, coming along afterwards, struck on, to the Mixed Courts which immediately constânted. the foundation of Sullivan's foot, the rider being Egyptian prosperity, rendering thrown on the machine. haste undesirable, and dwelt on the importance of satisfactory ar- rangements in regard to naviga- Mion, penal code, freedom of re- iglane and status of schools and hospitals
All others cordially gympathized Reiter.' with the Egyptian aimis
The public' conference has end- ed and the first committee meet- mg will be held this afternoon, The proceedings are private and dally communiques will be issued.
Reuter
NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Ark Royal Launched At Birkenhead
A verdict of accidenta) death was returned. The Coroner ex- pressed regret that a soldier in London for the Coronation should
have met his death in this man-
ner.c
SEIZED SOVIET
VESSELS
Italian Ambassador Throws Light
fugitives Trackȧ to the frontier are described as dotted with fugl- tives. Heavy firing was heard on the Ethiopian side and relief mea- sures are being taken on the Bri- tish side- Reuter,
EXPULSION ORDERS
Rome, April 12. Mr. 'Drummond again saw Count, Clano and discussed expulsion: or- ders in Abyssinia against the In- dlan employees in the Mohammed All chain stores, and the British Missionaries. The Ambassador, Mr. William Phillips, also interviewed Count Clano regarding the expul- slon of American Missionaries from Abyssinia. Reuter.
CHINA-U.S. RADIO TELEPHONE
Shanghal, Apr. 13, Wireless telephone service, be- tween China and the United States is expected to be inaugurated be- fore the end of this month.
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OSLO CONVENTION MEETINGS
Preliminary To General Trade Agreement
to-day
The Royal Opera
At Covent Garden
The London Beason this year promises to be more brilliant than ever before, since the Coronation.. is attracting an unprecedented. number of visitors from overseas, who are already arriving by every
a
Brussels, April 12. The meetings of the "Oslo Con- vention experts" tegan between representatives of Scart-ship, and are coming from every dinavia, Holland and Belgium. corner of the globe.
It is hoped in some quarters The Royal Opera at Covent Gar- that the meeting may be a pre-
den has always been a very im- liminary to a general European portant feature of the London trade agreement.
Season; and the display of beauti Bome observers link the meet-ful gowns and jewels, which are ings with the visits of Dr. Hjalmar seen in the boxes and stalls make Schacht, President of the Reichs- a gala night at the opera a thing bank, to-day, and Mr. Norman to be remembered, After the Davis, U.8 Ambassador-at-large, coronation the Gala night, this and Mr. Anthony Eden, British year will be attended by the King Foreign Secretary, later in the and Queen and members of the Royal Family, and there will be Though there is no
ometal the added spectacle of the gor- reason to consider the visits more (geous costumes and priceless than a fortuitous coincidence, jewels worn by the Indian Princes Is felt that the recent invitation and their suites. by M. Paul Van Zeeland, Belgian What wonder that the opera Premier, to examine the possibility Byndicate has made great prepará- of removing obstacles impeding tions this year, and that the internal trade has given Belgium operas chosen for presentation are special prestige.
of special interest.
month.
The result of trial communica- tions by radiophone conducted be- tween these two countries followed to last four days. ing the completion of all prepara- Reuter's Bulletin Service. tians by the International Radio Station at Chentu, the Internation- a1 Radio Administration and the Telephone. Administration of the Ministry of Communications is sald to be quite satisfactory.
The present meetings, which are being held in private, are expect
Moscow, April 12. The Soviet Foreign Office, re-. quested Italy to inquire from the Meantime negotiations are un-" Franco Government about the fate derstood to be in progress with of the crew of the two Soviet stea- Germany and Great Britain for the mera scized by the Spanish Na- | installation of radiophone service |tionalists. The Italian Ambassador.} between China and those two
to Moscow informed Litvinov that countries.—
* London, April 13.
the crew of both ships were in- | Union News. terned in territory under General The new British aircraft carrier Franco's Jurisdiction. Ark Royal was launched at Bir-Transocean News Service. kenhead to-day. This is the big- est vessel to be launched in the Mersey since HMS: Rodney ten years ago,
The launching ceremony was performed by Lady Hoare, wife of the First Lord of the Admiralty.
This new aircraft carrier bolda seventy planes.—
Reuters Bulletin Service.
BOMBERS COLLIDE
Rome, April 12 Eight persons were killed when two Italian bombers collided in midair during a formation flight over Rome to-day- Beuter's Bulletin Service
TURKISH MINISTERS AT BELGRADE Mediterranean Agreement Discussed
CHINESE AMBASSADOR
WASHINTON
Shanghai, Apr. 13.
Dr. C. T. Wang, Chinese Am bassador to Washington, is sche- duled, to leave for the United States to assume his new post aboard the
Besides, many standard tavou. rites will be put on for the first time. One of these is an opera written and composed by two Eng- DR. SCHACHT ARRIVES
Hishmen. It i "Don Juan de Manara" the music by Eugene Brussels, April 13. Goossens (who started his musical Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, German career in his early youth at the.. dent of the Reichsbank arrived libretto by the famous author and Minister of Economics and Pres!- Royal College of Music) with à here by plane early on Tuesday dramatist Arnold Bennet. aerodrome by the German Minis-is the famous Coq d'Or which was morning. He was received at the Another opera to be presented is ter, Baron von Richthofen and once produced with great splend- the Governor of the Belgian Bank our at one of the Sir Thomas -Transocean New Service.
CANAL WORKERS ON STRIKE
Serious Disturbances. In Wusih
Shanghal, April 12 Dollar liner President Coolidge on in dredging the Grand Canal in Ten thousand workers engaged April 21 META
Beecham Seasons (and Covent Garden, will have its work cut out to rival that production),
Another opera which should at tract public interest is the gay and sparkling Falstaff of Verdi. This work has been several times presented with great success at "The Old Vic" which pioneers a great many good things.WA
Two works which will arouse considerable interest in Londen. "Alceste." These are being pre- are "Ariane et Barbe Blea" and
Wusih rioted on April & when the sented at Covent Garden by M. Belgrade. April 13
A big party to bid Dr. Wang "bon oficials refused to give them the Rouche, who is bringing the en The Turkish Premier Inonu and voyage" is planned by various days rice allowance before start tire Companies of the Grand Foreign Minister Dr. Rushdy Aras local groups including the Institute ing work, according to belated re- Opera, and Opera Comique of Paris had several lengthy conversations of International Relations and the ports from Wusih. The men for the event, as well as all their with Premier Stojadinovica on Pan-Pacifc Association.
wrecked the police station and scenery and costumes. Monday. Among the subjects, the Prior to his departure, Dr. Wang local Government offices, beat and possibility of a Mediterranean will make another visit to Nan-robbed the tax-collectors, held up men, and Madama Butterfly, azé
Der Fliegende Hollender, Car agreement between Turkey, Togoing to consult Dr Wang Chung-a number of motor cars from of course included in the repertoir, slavia and Greece on one side and hul Foreign Minister, about ques- shanghai and assaulted the pas and it will be interesting to learn Italy on the other, was discussed, tions concerning his future dip sengers. The police has made 11 which famous Prima Donnas will according to the "Pravda
lomatic duties in Washington. ----- Arresta.
be selected to sing these famous Transoccan News Service.
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