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LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
LEAGUE MEMBERS IN ANOMALOUS POSITION REGARDING ABYSSINIA, DECLARES PREMIER CHAMBERLAIN PUBLIC AUCTION.
PLEBISCITE RESULT
Berlin, Apr. 11 The official figures-for-the- plebiscite show that in Austria and Germany together, the to-
sfirmative vote
was
tal 48,805,875.
Those who voted against" the anschluss numbered 452,- 236 while there were 75,369 spoiled papers.
Over 99 per cent voted in favour of Herr Hitler.(Reu- ter).
SHAI PUPPETS
CLOSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Members Ignored. Request To Hoist Outlawed Flag
Five States Represented On Council Have Already Recognised Italian Rule
London, April 11.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, announced in the House of Commons today that the British Government had request- ed the League of Nations to include in the agenda of the forth- coming Council meeting the question of the consequences arising from the existing situation in Abyssinia.
Sir Percy Harris (Labour) asked whether that meant that Bri- tain was going to take the initiative in the recognition of Italian conquest of Abyssinia.
Mr. Chamberlain advised Sir Percy to wait and see the text of the letter to the League.
The text of the letter alludes to
"
THE
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Commencing at 10.30 z.m.
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A Fine Selection of Swatow Drawn Work, Sik and Linen Goods, Lace Table Cloths, Table Sets, Bed
the "anomalous situation arising WAR SECRETARY Spreads, Runners, Handkerchiefs,
from the fact that many states,
including five members represent-
ed on the Council, recognise that the Italian Government exercises
TOURS MALTA
London, April 12.
sovereignty over Abyssinia or had Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, Secre taken action implying recognitiontary for War, will leave London
member "states
by air for Malta on Thursday.
without other having done so."
In reply to another question, Mr. R. A. Butter, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that the Italian authorities were in military control of virtually the whole of Abyssinia.
Hankow, April 12. The Ta Tao (Great Way) Muni- elpal Government in Shanghai has Resistance appeared to be 1111- forcibly taken over the premuses | organised and of, a local charac- -|
of the Shanghai Chinese Municipal ter, being confined to western Chamber of Commerce; according | Abyssinia.-(Reuter).
to a message from the Whangpoo
city.
ANGLO-ITALIAN TALKS
London, April 11.
The action was taken following the refusal of the Chamber to dis- The Prime Minister stated in tribute 1,000 Ave-barred flags the House of Commons this after- prepared by the bogus government noon that a statement on the pro- .to Chinese shops to be holstedgress of the Anglo-Italian com upon its mauguration on March servations would be made at the
earliest possible moment.
28.
'It is said that the bogus govern ment is organising a new Chamber
TROOP WITHDRAWALS
11
Asked whether the Government
Mr. Hors-Balistix,
of Commerce to take the place of
During his stay in Malta, Mr. the present one-(Central Newa).had received any assurance that Hore-Belisha, who will be accom-
TURKEY AND EGYPT
Friendship Pact Sealed
Cairo, April 12
A new era of friendship between
He is not expected to arrive back in London until the middle of next week.-(Transocean).
the Italian Government would panied by officials of the War withdraw troops and advisers Office, will inspect the fortifica- from Spain after fighting in that tions and the island garrison. country was aver, Mr.. R. A. Butier said the Spanish situation was one of the questions being discussed in Rome, and he was not: in posl tion at this stage to make any statement.
RECENT REINFORCEMENTS
Asked for information regarding
»
NAVAL EXPERTS TO CONFER
A further meeting of naval ex-
the recent arrivals of Italian air Ferts of Great Britain, France and Egypt and Turkey was inaugurat-pilots and war umterial in Spain. the United States has been called Mr. Chamberlain said he did not for tomorrow at the Foreign Office to consider questions under the think there was evidence that re-London Naval Treaty of 1938 in cent operations in Spain had been relation to the invocation of the materially affected by the re- escalator clause.-(Eritish Wire rent reinforcements. Wireless).
ed when the instruments of rati- fleation of the amity pact between the two countries were exchanged here yesterday.
After the ceremony, the Turkish Foreign Minister, Rushdi Aras, was the guest of honour at a luncheon given by the Egyptain Foreign Minister. Abdel Fattah Yehla Pas- ha. The British Ambassador, Sir Miles Lampson, was amongst those who attended. (Transocean).
NORTH IRELAND PREMIER SEEŃ MR. CHAMBERLAIN
B
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(British
FIVE STATES MENTIONED
Geneva, April 12. The five Council members re- ferred to in the British com munication are apparently Poland, Belgium. Ramania, Latvia and Ecuador.
less).
RECOGNITION CERTAIN
*London. April 12. The communication addressed. by the British Government to the League
connection with Abyssinia is published by most of the London newspapers without comment.
in
The League Secretariat has al- ready, brought the "British com- London, April 12. munication to the notice of Coun Lord Craigaron, Prime Ministerclì members as well as members of of Northern Ireland, who arrived the League. from Belfast this morning. saw Should no protest be forthcom- sovereignty over Abyssinia.
Mr. Neville afternoon.
It is understood they discussed the expected pact between Britain and Eire (Router)
The majority of newspapers re- gard the communication as a mere formality and think it certain that Britain will recognise Italian
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To Sell by
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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY The 20th and 21st April 1938,
commencing each day at 10.30 2.J.
At his residence No. 7A, BOWEN ROAD.
THE ENTIRE ROUSEHOLD FURNITURE THEREIN
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Chamberlain thising, then the item of Abyssinia It is recalled that Mr. Neville One Electrola
will appear in the form desired by Chamberlain has repeatedly stress the British Government on the ed that Britain will recognise the agenda of the session.-(Trans-Italian conquest only with the ap- ocean).
proval of the League Council.
Halle Belassie, says one report, has received a copy of the British communication to Genova.- (Transocean).
Foreign Expert Says War May End By Late Summer
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Hankow, April 12.
If China ean prolong resistance to the end of summer with continued military successes, cessation of the Sino-Japanese hos- titles will not be far to seek, a foreign military expert predicted here today.
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Continued Chinese resistance, he stated, will cause Japan to fall THURSDAY, the 14th APEIL, 1938 or Taxi via Borrett Road to en- into greater dificulties and finally to suffer defeat.
During the past month, he ob-1 lines between the front and thr served, a turn In the tide of the rear d
war has already been seen. As The Japanese at first thought result of their arrogance. and that China, would submit after the under-estimation of the Chinese full of Shanghai, Pelping, and fighting strength, thefr lack of Tientsin and consequently; they à comprehensive military plan and failed to make, elaborate military the continuous drath of man. and preparations for a long-drawn- material power, the Japanese have out war, the expert said (Central suffered reverses after reverses. News). Their morale is already on the decline
TAIERCHWANG BATTLE FILMED
Blan, April 12
at
On the contrary, he continued, the Chinese have scored signal The recent decisive battle saccesses in guerilla warfare. Täierchwang has been nimed by Their Euerilla units have on many the Central Moving Picture Studio, occasions impeded the progress of Copies of the film will be distribut Japanese frontal attacks and have ed both at home and abroad.- disrupted Japanese communication (Central Newa).
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