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THURSDAY, AUGUST 四拜體號一月八英港費
1935;
日三月七
BINGŻE OO)
*No. 14841
LEAGUE STRIVES AGAINST WAR
ITALO-ABYSSINIAN DISCUSSIONS
FOR TALKS
SOUGHT AT
PRIVATE
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Received, Aug., 1, 8 am
Geneva, July 31.
The meeting of the League Council to-day to seek a solution of the Italo-Abyssinian deadlock, was fruit- ful in surprises. Everybody was astonished at the weak line of the Abyssinian delegate, who omitted the vital point of his country's case, an answer to Italy's insistence that the session should confine its discussion to the Ualual incident.
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It was left to Mr. Anthony Eden, the British
FAMOUS ACTOR HERE
MEI LAN-FANG'S IMPRESSIONS
LONDON
STAGE
Mel Lan-fang. China's greatest actor-indeed, the East's greatest exponent of the dramatic art- arrived in the Colony this morn- ing aboard the Conto Verde, after an extensive European tour, dur- ing which he took a leading part In preparing for a London series of Chinese plays.
statements DA
America's
SPEAKER
FORCED
TO FIGHT
MUST PARTICIPATE
IN ELECTIONS
BUT NOT IN POLITICS
London, July 31.
The plan to create a special non-territorial constituency for the Speaker, which has been under the consideration of the Cabinet là consegueneed of the Labour Party's decision to oppose Captain E. A. Fitzroy at the next General Election, has been abandoned as
Captain Fitzroy, in a letter to
his constituents, declares that he
Interviewed on his arrival Mr. Mr. Claude Swanson, U. 5. Secre-impracticable. ho had visited several European portant Mei Lan-fang said that although try of the Navy, who has made im- countries during his tour abroad aral policy, particularly in relation he made stage appearances only to the possibility of fortifying the in Russia, where he gave eight performancos in Moscow and a Almliar number in Leningrad. He
was most favourably impressed by
delegate, to make reservations which everybody expect-Russians received his plays, show- ed would come from Abyssinia.
When M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, moved for adjournment, Baron Aloisi, the Italian spokesman, jumped to his feet and declared he had attended the meeting on the understanding that only the question of conciliation would be discussed.
it was later disclosed that if private talks can yield an agres- ment, Britain will accept it, but if no agreement materialises then Mr. Eden will press for full dis- of the Italo-Abyssinian cussion quarrel before the League Council.
Reuter Special.
PUBLIC SESSION1
Geneva, July 31.'
Tecle Hawariate, the Abyssinian
ITALY
DEFIES LEAGUE
the cordial manner in which the ing the Soviet's high appreciation of Oriental drama.
RUSSIAN REALISM
op-
In Russia he had many portunities of studying in con- eiderable detall modern Russian
plays, which generally followed the realistic type, forming a dis tinct contrast to his Oriental im pressionlst school. Russian plays of the creative type were most popular in Russia,
From Russia, Mr. M. Lan- fang visited Poland Warenw, Berlin, London, Home, Naples, Florance, and then Venice, leaving there on July 10 by the Conte Verde.
Mr. Mei Lan-fang said that
delegate to the League, and the NO ASSISTANCE FOR twenty years ago Berlin was the
French adviser to the Abyssinian Government, Professor. Jeze, wore invited to attend the private meet- ing of the Council, to-day, al- though Abyssinia is not a member of that body. The proceeding.at this private meeting lasted half an hour.
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PEACE-MAKERS
TRUE AIMS IN ABYSSINIA
(Special to "Telegraph"}
When M. Maxim Litvinolt, the rend the Chairman, Russian agenda, Signor Mussolini's tele gram, making certain reservations on behalf of Italy, was produced..."
RESERVATIONS
( Telegraph, Conpright. Teingsuphic Mean Ordinance, 1881. lizerived. Angus!
Rome, July 31.
This is the theme of an article the semi-officiul newspaper. Popola D'Italia, to-day, attributed here to Signor Mussolini, the dicta- tor himself. It is not calculated to assist the League of Nations' peace- makers.
producing centre of some of the world's best dramas, a position which that city still retained.
While in England, Mr. Mei Lan fung was entertained by Mr. Que Tal-chi, the Chinese Ambassador to China. and others. He also visited Stratford-on-Avon.
RECEPTION GIVEN
The famous
At nine o'clock this morning Mr. Mei Lan-fang was entertained at a reception given in the roof garden of the Hongkong Hotel most by some of Hongkong's Italy will go her way: with prominent residents and bankers, In the discussion which follow- ed the Abyssinian delegate stated Geneva, without Geneva or against the hosts including Sir Robert He Tung, Mr. Shan J. Chan, Mr. Âu Ethiopia's case, insisting that the Geneva. question of land ownership in the
Kwok-wal, Mr. Lo Shut-po, Mr. Area where fighting occurred, in
Tang Shiu-kin and about twenty should be included in the agenda,
others.
Chinese left for He also made a general reserva
Conte Vorde tion of Abyssinia's right to raise
Shanghai by the the whole question of frontier de
Iator.
Mei Lan-fang's choice of an lineation, whereupon M. Laval
no Benso actor's carcer was in suggested an adjournment until to-morrow to: facilitate private It declares that the solution of accidental: he merely followed in negotiations.
the Abyssinian problem must be the footsteps of his forebears, his grandfather, father, uncle and Mr. Edan, concurring, said that totally Italian.
great-uncle all having been actors in no circumstances should the
Expansion of Italy in Africa un-before him. He plays only female Council's right to extend the supported by arms or a protectorate characters. scope of
the discussions be unprotected by military measures Giving his opinions of the Lon- Jimited,!
might end in another Adowa, the don stage after his arrival in Eng- Immediately after adjournment, slaughter of Italians and the end of land, Mr.. Mel said English M. Litulnoff, M. Laval, 3fr. Edon Italian influence on the African con- actresses, though widely different and Baron Aloisi met privately. tinen!, it states.
from anything on the Chinese The Council will meet to- morrow, probably in pubic.--- Renter.
cludes. Reuter Spacial.
In interpreting the security of stage, were excellent, though a
little odd to his Oriental taste. her colonies Italy alone is the judge, He enjoyed himself immensely the paper goes on to say. "For in in the English theatre-none the DRAFT RESOLUTION the event of dangers, we should not less because it was all so entirely
Geneva, July 31.
have the help of anyone; Indeed, strange to him. He has the im draft resolution being probably the contrary" Italy does pression that actresses in England elaborated by Mr. Eden, 31. Laval not pretend to be fighting for the undertake their vocation with less and M. Litvinoff comprises four abolition of slavery in Abyssinia, religious seriousness than he con- points. The first is that conciliation though that would be a consequence siders necessary to his own pro- procedure be continued betwoon of her policy, the newspaper con- fossion.sary Italy and Abysslula'; "the second that, in the meantime, neither party should start hostilities; the third that Afth arbitrator be appointed to the Conciliation Com mission which will report back to the Council by September 2; the fourth that the signatories of the 1906 treaty lend their good offices: to effect à settlement.--Reuter,
FORMULA FOR ARBITRATION
Geneva, July 81.
The League Council has decided to draft a formula for continued arbitration.
Nevertheless, he has seen enough of the London stage to make him very glad that Mr. C. B. Cochran is sponsoring a classical Chinese naa-
ANOTHER BLOW son for him next November.
TO ROOSEVELT
GOLD CLAUSE BILL REVISED
ELOQUENT HANDS.
Parlße.
Terrible
Floods In
has no intention of descending into the arena of party politics in order to defend his seat, and, in, the event of the Labourites persisting In their proposal to oppose him, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donald And other prominent leaders, including Mr. Lloyd George, are planning to visit the Daventry division to speak on Captain Fitzroy's behalf, in sup
Manchuria port of the principle that the
THOUSAND ALREADY BELIEVED DEAD.
DAMAGE OVER rent £1,000,000
Antung, August 1.
Speakership should be above party politics.
The Speaker's position of ab- solute Impartiality prevents his participation in the battle of party politics and for over 80 years he has been returned unopposed with the consent of all the parties. The decision, of the Labour Party is not based on personal reasons but on the grounds that the constitu- ency is virtually disenfrachtsed during the whole Speaker's term
A tremendous flood has in-of office. undated the titles of Antung and Shingisku.
It is estimated that 1,000 lives have been lost and that £1,000,000 or more of damage has been done to the timber industry of the dis- triet alone.
Some 200 inhabitants of the densely populated... island.of Makanoshima, in the middle of the River Yalu, have been found drowned,
At least 4,100 houses have been submerged in Shingishu and 15,000 | houses in Antung aro waterlogged. About 3,000 persons spent last night on the roof-top-Reuter,
SUBMARINE LOST IN COLLISION
Russian Craft Sunk With All Hands Moscow, July 31.
A Russian submarine with a crew of 55 'Naval School students, was rammed 'and Baltic sunk during the Fleet's exercises in the Gulf of Finland to-day.
All the lives aboard the submarine
lost. were Reuter.
MANY DIE IN MINE BLAST
The special constituency, it was į suggested by constitutional AU- thorities, could be called 8t. Stophen's or the "Palace of West- minster, and the Speaker would vacate his ordinary seat as soon дя he Wag elected Speaker.- Beuter.
Steel Trade Agreement
BRITAIN TO WORK WITH CARTEL
(Special 10 "Telegraph")
(In Telegraph, Copyright. Halegraphic Mao pra Ordinance, LIPI. - Received, August 16 4:30 K.m.)
London; July 81.
HOEAWAY'S SUMMER SALE
NOW PROCEEDING
way
U. S. MAY BUILD
MORE WARSHIPS
POLICY DEPENDS ON BRITAIN AND JAPAN
PACIFIC FORTIFICATION MAY BE NECESSARY
Washington, July
At a press conference to-day Mr. Claude Swanson, Secretary of the United States Navy, indicated that the Government might order the construction of new battleships and cruisers if Britain and Japan do so after the expiration of the Washington Treaty.
"With regard to battleships and cruisers we will be guided by what other nations do," said the Navy Minister. "But in all other respects the United States will adhere to the programme authorised by the Vinson Act."
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This was confirmed at a later press conference with President Roosevelt.
NAVY KEEPS SILENT
NO, INDICATION OF BUILDING PLANS
WAITING FOR CONFERENCE
The President stated that the United States was considering the construction of additional war- ships to meet the increases con- templated by foreign powers,
The President admitted that the question of the fortification of islands in the Factic, after the expiration of the Washington Treaty, was under consideration
"If we lose the Philippines we might want to go elsewhere," he suggested, cryptically.
He emphasised, however, that the matter of Pacific fortifications had not gone beyond the stage of conjecture, describing reports in this connection as morely "if" and "when" stories--Reuter.
London, July 31.
DEPENDS ON TREATIES The First Lord of the Admiralty,
Washington, July 31, Sir Bolton Eyres Monsoll, was ques- The Américan naval policy tioned in the House of Commons depends upon the fate of the regarding the Government's_naval present naval treaties, according. programme to-day.
to the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Asked, whether in view of the Claude Swanson. danger of publication of unofficial He said the establishment of statements he would make an official fortifications in the Aleutians and pronouncement, he replied in the in the mid-Pacific must be con- negative.
sidered If and when the existing The Naval programme of this naval treatles expire. Any in- country cannot be determined until ternational naval conference would |the results of the Naval Conference be a real problem, he said.
and the programmes of other Pointing out that the present powers are known; and as no official restrictions on Pacific fortifica- pronouncement can therefore be tions expire with the Washington- made no attention can be paid to Treaty, he added. "We are con unofficial and irresponsible state-sidering the problems because if ments," he stated.
we lose the Philippines the Navy Replying to supplementary might wish to go elsewhere in the question whether the programme Pacific." had already been submitted to other
He emphasised fortification plans. naval powers, the First Lord re-would only be considered actively if plied that naturally a hypothetical the treaties were not renewed
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A five years agreement, with an optional break at three years, was programme had been put forward signed in London to-day by repre- | in order to discover what other sentatives of the British Iron and powers wanted. British Wireless. Steel Federation and the Interns- tional Steel Cartel of Continental .producers.
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The agreement, which comes into force on August 8, on the expiry of the provisional agreement reached in May, provides for full collabora- tlon on regulation and development of the export market and protection in the respective home markets.
Employment Machinery
It is also provided that during POST OFFICE HELPS
the twelve months from August 8, imports into the United Kingdom from Cartel countries shall not ex. ceed 670,000 tons, and in the four succeeding years, 525,000 tons annually.
LABOUR MINISTRY
London, July, 31. An Interesting adaptation of the most up-to-date services of the Post Office, for the purpose of
WATCHING BRITAIN.
Mr. Swanson indicated that the. Navy had taken full cognizance of the British construction programme and declared that the United States programme until 1942 almed at a Navy of treaty strength. This would be followed regardless of the activities of other powers.;
The question of battleship re placement had not been decided on
definitely but he Indicated that if
Britain and Japan-launched a new building plan in 1987, the United States would probably do likewise;" -United Press.
JAPAN'S ESTIMATES
Tokyo, August 1. The agreement is subject to Bri-speeding up the work of the
An increase of about 180,000,- tish import duties not exceeding 20 Labour Ministry's employment 000 yen is involved in the draft of exchanges, was inaugurated yes the Japanese naval estimates for per cent. ad valorem Reuter:
STAYING ON GOLD
HOLLAND'S POLICY AFFIRMED
terday.
DISASTER IN SOUTH
To enable thirty-one exchanges, next year, which was issued to-day AFRICA WORKING
in the area of London, which has and which totals 712,000,000 yen. The expenditure anticipates the A population. of insured workers Johannesburg, July 31.
half modernising of certair vessels, at Rehearsals he dismissed with a
estimated at two and à All hope has now been aban- gentle wave of the hand. "When
millions, and contains some 88,000 a cost of 75,000,000 yon; one knows a play, one knows doned of saving the Manager of
employers, to circulate among Improving of docks, 72,000,000 themselves de rapidly as possible yan;DAY NAD GLANDA PONE a play," he says. "Rehearsals the Marfield Colliery, two white not necessary, except for the miners and seventy-four natives,
notifications of vacancies received Additional cost of construction purpose of becoming familiar with who are entombed near Breyton,
at any one exchange, a teleprinter of vessels, 52,000,000 yen; Washington, July 31.
the stage and understanding the as the result of an explosion.
system designed by the Post Office
Munitions, 45,000,000 yen: w which occurred in the mine.
Engineering Department has been. Additional Air Corps equipment, Another sharp set-back to the lighting."
Rescue parties who have been
installed, which links the Central 25,000,000 yen.--Reuter. ARENDT Administration) has been nd- The honde play a very, great part
The Hague, July 31,- However, resumption of arbitraministered by the Senate Banking in Chinese classical acting, and Mr. Active have already located
Holland is determined to remain Clearing House with each branch. The new system should enable tion is not yet assured since Beron Committee; which' by a vote of 11 Moi is said to have the most grace several bodies.--Reuter.
on the gold standard. Aloial has made a reservation, that to 7 has returned to the Senate hands in China. They are ex-roles involve require much dex
ful and expressive "feminine". ——
This was affirmed by Dr. Collin, vacancies to be filled within a low the Postmaster General an
The Ministry has over twelve concessions affecting telephone! *Unlual frontier Incidents) and the to permit of damage sults on
hundred branch exchanges service in rural areas and having Ethiopians have made a counter Government obligations for alx eloquent, and express much that he He smokes little, however, and interviewed by Router.
tervalon that the arbitrators months after the enactment of the wishes to say, though his only Eng- eats sparingir He advocated well-preparm throughout the country and last the effect of reducing charges for nubscribers distant from ex- ust take up the entire problem. asures en llah words are fullo, Thank Real, devoted seriousness about international conference on com
the stage fe what he believes to be merce, and currency stabilisation | Year filled 2,800,000 vacanales, you,” and “Goodbye, kad
changes by amounts varying from Administration had sought He observes no rules of physical monts necessary to success, when at the earliest possible moment,
(one to eight pounds annually, "and" and complete ban training, though, the sword-dane you have been born at the end of and intimated that Holland would rning gold notes ing, fan-dancing, and sleeve-dan long line of celebrated dramatic use her Influence to bring this To mark the tricentenary of the of increasing call once facilities about-Reuter,
Post Office as, a public - sarvice,|—British. Witoldas, ing which his traditionals Temals ancestora
Varbitration must be confined to the the Gold. Clause Bili so revised a tremely small, taupple, St and }.terity,"grese, and physical strength. I the Prime Minister, "today, when hours of notification, MMA nounced in: the Commons new
Counéll resumes its
to-morrow
NEW CONCESSIONS