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GREAT BRITAIN PREPARES TO ACT IN CRISIS
CABINET READY TO MEET
AFRICAN INTERESTS
THREATENED
Italians'
Intentions
Clarified
SEEKS TO DISARM ABYSSINIA
MAY QUIT LEAGUE
sintement
Paris, Aug. 19.
A sintement of Italy's aims was given to the press to-day by Baron
EUROPE TREMBLES AS Alisi, the Italian delegate to the
WAR CLOUDS GATHER
London, Aug. 19.
Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the British Prime Minister, to-day warned all members of the Cabinet to hold them- selves in readiness for an early meeting, which will probably be held this week, perhaps Friday.
Practically all Cabinet Ministers are expected to attend. Mr. Baldwin will return from Aix les Bains and Mr. Neville Chamberlain from Switzerland. It was decided to summon the Cabinet after it was learn- ed that the three-Power conference at Paris had failed to find a formula for the settlement of the Italo- Abyssinian dispute. The Prime Minister announced his intention after a consultation with tht Foreign Minister, Sir Samuel Hoare.
The next meeting of the Cabinet had been fixed for September 24, but when Parliament adjourned the Ministers were warned that the Ethiopian situation might compel them to break their holiday.
There is as yet no salbility of l'arliament being summoned. This is only likely to occur if an ven graver situation arises in which the Cabinet would seek thei support of the House.
What transpires at the League; Council meeting on September 4) will enable the Government tes decide whether Parliament should!
intediately instead of convenc
fur the reassembly date, . wailing
October 29.
It is fearum that Sir Samuel Hoary is seeing His Majesty the
King to-night.---Reuter,
HOARE RETURNING
- London, Aug. 19. Sir Samuel Hoare, the Foreign Minster, is returning to London, froni, a short vacation to-night.
TESTING TERRIBLE WEAPON
ELECTRIC
DEATH
RAY
INVENTOR'S
CLAIM
+
aboitive peace conference just con- cluded here between Britain, France and Italy.
Italy, he said, was determined to [continue the policy as laid down at the Stresn conference, in collabora-
tion with France and Great Britain.
But to play her part in Europe,
tay must be secure in her colonies.
of
The principal aim of the Govern ment in sending troops to Afrien is 10 assure the security of Italian possessions against an attack from Abyssinia. Security is to be ob.:
the disarmament tained by Abyssinia.
Italy, he added, had no wish toj leave the League, but if she was put but she would have to go, of course, whether it would send its delegato to the League Council meeting of
The Government had not decided
· September 4. Baron Alvisi "dis elased. Renter.
i
ABYSSINIAN OFFER
Addis Ababa, Aug, 19
President Dr Valera of the Irish Free State, who has indicated that he will champion Abyssinia's cútuse
month.
It is reported here that the Ethio-Jat the League Council meeting next pian Government offered during the recent negotiations to redo im-l portant parts of the country. to Italy.
Abyssinia even offered territory bordering on upper Eritrea and Italian Somaliland, as well as large economic concessiona,
With the collapse of the Paris.. conference the Ethiopian Govern-" | meat plaves its only hope for peace! in the League of Nations' Council meeting of September 4.--- Beater
INCREASING AIR FORCE
Rome, Aug. 19. Signor Mussolini has ordered an. brace of the Italian Air Force by 16,000 men, bringing the total to 40843.--Reuter.
NEW CHAMPION
London, Aug. 19. Abyssinia has found a new cham
CHIANG MOVING
SECRETLY
WILL WANG CHING- WEI REMAIN ? NO DECISIONTM MADE
Nanking, Aug. 19.
It is learned to-night that the meeting place between General Chiang Kai-shek and Mr. Wang
Copotharen, Aug. 19. pion in Mr. Ramon dy Valera. He Ching-Wei has not yet been fixed. has decided to go to Geneva for The | It is doubtful at the moment if the September League Council meeting, discussions will take place in Nan-
He will there express his Govern king,
He will immediately consult
A claim that he has discovered¦ with Mr. Anthony Eden, the British
for Leagueu "beetvie death ray" which wil Minister Affairs, who has been busy with cause aircraft to réxplode in the Paris
conference delegates air is made by a Danish engineer attempting to procure a settlement | named Ravn: with Huly.
Later, members of the Cabinet
ment's viewpoint in 112 Etato- Reports that Mr. Wang Ching- Abyssinian dispute and t is under. wei has agreed to withdraw his re atond he will indicate his Govern- signation are branded as {ment's readiness to co-operate to optimistic."--Reuter,
the fullest extent with the League
is
in its efforts to preserve prace and,
"too
Nanking, Aug. 20.
Germany's
Economic
Dictator
DR. SCHACHT · MAY WIN POST
HITLER'S EXTREMITY
(Special to "Telegraph")
Berlin. Aug. 19.)
It is learned that. Dr. Hjalmar Schucht's Ministry of Economics will absorb Dr. Carl Goerdeler's powers. Dr. Goerdeler is at pre- sent the Nazi Price Commissar.
Dr. Schacht is also seeking to control the Labour and Agricul-j ture Departments, indicating that he is consolidating his power is | economic lictator, Auswerabl only to Chancellor Adolf Hitler.
Simultaneously Dr. Schacht is demanding regulation of the Jews, ¦ but in 'accordance with the law; and nm through extremist mob factions,
}{ is noteworthy that Dr. ¡Gnerdoder has always male ani jelfort to keep prices low and the
Agriculture Ministry to keep its | jprices high.
The Labour Minister, Herr) Franze Seldte, will probably re- Extra, due to the fact that he is a leader of the now unpopular Steel Helmet organisation and dislikes the anti-Sicel Helmet campaign.
The economic situation, meat- |while,-is worse than ever, Farmers are facing increased Ancome taxes. The public works pro- gramme badly needs money and Herr Hitler urgently requires the assistance of II financial wizard. Hence, Dr. Schacht may attain hie ambition of unified¦ economic control in Germany. with himself at its head.--United
Press,
Battle For Presidency
BATTLE-GROUND
IN MID-WEST
(Special to "Telugraph")
Washington, Aug. 19. Republican Party activity is indicated in the Middle West. | which, it appears, will be the battle-ground of the presidential
Ravn declares that the ray will consult privately prior to the Leffective over a ridius
Important political developments election. 好! sixty the independence of Abyssinian the Chinese capital are likely to calling of a full Cabinet næeting miles from the transmitter, adding | Router Speriti.
take place shortly following the President, with ten days.
The Cabinet agenda is expected to include the question of the British
African tection Presa.
EUROPE AT CRISIS
Paris, Aug. 19. Europe is confronted with the: gravent eriais since the Armistice! of 1918.
The failure of the tri-Power i conference at Parin' has caused
that he enn prodvee an effective!
apparatus within.: ix months.
NEW GERMAN CRIME CODE
DEMAND FOR COPPER
on sustained
Frontiers Closed
Mr. Herbert Hoover, former
FIRE TRAPS TEN
IN TOWER
GALLANT FIREMEN SCALE GIRDERS
SPECTACULAR BERLIN
1894.
CONFLAGRATION
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH”)
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance,
Received, Any, 20, 8 a.m.)
Berlin, Aug. 19.
It is feared that lives may be lost in a fierce fire here. The great Radio Exhibition in the West End of the city is blazing. The outbreak started at 8.30 p.m. in the main hall, and the inflammable materials there were tinder for the spreading flames. It is believed that a number of persons, visitors to the exhibition und servants there, are trapped behind walls of fire.
Three large buildings are blazing furiously, flames shooting 150 feet high, lighting an immense area. where crowds are pressed to watch this spectacular, and, it is feared, tragic fire. The work of rescue is proceeding.
Es not known how many persons were inside the radio building and the blocks adjacent when the alarm was first given, but the halls have been crowded all week, 30,000 having visited the exhibition in the past six days. It is believed, that visitors would be able to leave the doomed buildings speedily owing to the elaborate safety arrangements, but it is known that diners and a staff are high above the ground in the restaurant of the 400-foot wireless tower.
SOLDIER SENT TO PRISON
KILLED INDIAN
GUARD
NINE MONTHS HARD LABOUR
Cyril William Crompton, 29, រណ Buggested to Private of
Company.
The lifts failed and they have been cut off from escape at least temporarily. Moreover, the steel sides of the tower are bending in the intense heat.
Fire brigades from all ports of Berlin are on the scene, but the work of rescue is difficult,
i The cause of the fire is unknown, ¡but theories advanced bule the Auspicion of a short circuit and even sabotage.-Reuter Speciai.
FIRE CONTROLLED
Berlin, Aug. IV. The fire-fighters began to gel the upper hand of the radio ex- hibition fire at about 10, o'clock
the and
flumes are being Istsmothered.
Ten persons were trapped in.
Kuling conference at which most Eastern leaders that they look Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment,
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
MR. WANG'S STATEMENT
In the presence of a gathering
of newspapermen at his residence
statesmen to fearfully enviange the REFORMS PREPARED SOMALILAND TAKES at Shanghai last evening, Mr. Wang
war, the death of the League of
BY MINISTER
Pres.
LAND GIFT TO THE NATION
MERIKANEKANEZOLANASFIT ZONADIENSUUSINIRIIKUNNAN
TWO DYING OF BURNS
USERNAMERAMICAELANTANEJAMEN
The rescu la owed to
Appearing for Crompton, Mr. H. rescued.
of the Nanking Government leaders West for a candidate. He did not was sentenced to nine months the radio tower but have been Washington Aug. 19.
He himself hard labour at the Criminal Ses- were present, including General say how far west. arns export embargo In an interview with Renter, i Sales of domestic copper are re-
sions this morning, when he against Abyssinia, which may be Raya said he had received a ported at a rise of 84 cents, the Chiang Kai-shek, whose return is living at Chicago.
To-day it was announced that pleaded guilty to a charge of un- lifted. If it is. Britain will have privato invitation, to visit England advance reflecting constant expan from Szechuen was made by air on
Republican National Com-lawfully killing Haider Khan, ex- branded Italy the aggressor in the to carry out tests there, and hesion and demand coincident with Wednesday but was kept a secret the
at the mittee African dispute.. The Cabinet will would ncropt The invitation
until yesterday. uptura in industrial General Chiang and party few quarters in Chicago.
was opening its head-Police Guard, on July 19
junction of Shanghai Street and also have to decide whether to certain conditions.
activity.
Berlin, Aug. 19, reinforce the Egyptian garrisons.
The export quotation has also back to Nanking lust evening, while It is understood that Mr. Hoover Jordan Rond.
The accused was alleged to have Thirty persons have been re- and what stops will be taken to: The conditions laid down chiens stiffened, with sales abroad, which other leaders, including Dr. H. has advised the leaders of the ensure the safety of Britain's concern the risk, involved by the recently slumped, improving notice. Kung and Mr. T. V. Soong, are sull-Party that the East Coast states struck the Indian while under theported as casualties in the Radio liquor. He was Exhibillon fire, and two are dying interests and the pro- very high electrotential with ably in the last few weeks, aping for the capital from Klaking would vote for anyone in order influence of
which he would have to work-parently
Despite General Chan Chun's to defeat President Roosevelt. originally charged, together with of their burns. Twenty of the of her colonies.-United
on way preparations in Reuter.
assertion that Mr. Wang Ching-wei The South is considered strictly Pte. Chapman of the same Regi-injured are in a serious condition. some European countries-Renter.as been persuaded to withdraw Deniocratic. Therefore, it is felt, ment, but the latter was subse-Router,
his resignation, the latter appears the party carrying the mid-West queatly released, the police offer to be insistent in quitting the pre-will win the presidency United in no evidence against him. sidency of the Executive Yuan and
C. Macnamara, who was instructed the heroism of two firemen who by Mr. Q. E, C. Marton, of Messrs. | scaled the hot iron girders of the hoses played upon Deacons, stated that his client had tower while pleaded guilty to the charge, but them, before sentence was passed on film The restaurant refugces had he would like to point out the been driven by the heat and the circumstances in which the crime, flames, which by this time had mude the following statement:
"Although, since I spent · Home
was committed.
spread to the lower sections of the time at Tsingtao, my immediate
tower itself, to the very top of Illness has been cured, my main
the structure. From there they Hope of averting the Italo- The replacement of the existing
physical trouble remains unhealed.
London, Aug. 19.
The case was another-listance were finally brought to safety by Abyssinian War is practically! Penal Code in the near future by
Hy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphie Me Now I cannot talk for over an hour abandoned. Statesmen, instead of new crime legislation "in accorges Ordinance, 1991. Heocived. August without being exhausted. On my
The National Trust for places of the fateful results which could the two firemen who climbed up natural occur in taking too much liquor, to them. All ten were taken to the discussing how to stop the war, dance with the political 'und cul-
doctor's advice, I shall not be.able of historie interest or Berbera, Aug. 19. are studying what to do when ittural views now provalling in
to work over four hours a day, beauty has received a gift from On the morning in qestion, which hospital suffering from burno.
Police and Storm Troopers arc Every European Gormany," was announced by Dr. country. Nobody enn
British Somaliland is a "closed" For this rousson, I must insist on Lady Buxton of 160 acres of the was a Friday, the accused, having about.
crowds controlling huge enter it country regardless of size is in Guertner, Minister of Justice, in without Brat obtaining authority to Manking to resume less Timber Hill to Saddlescombe, on of his Regiment and lo
retirement. I will immediately re-South Downs, extending over New got his pay, went to the canteon now
Home which are watching the still flory volved, due to the further decline opening of Lengue of "Nations" prestige aisting of
a Panal Conser 100 from the Military Governor, Major arduous tiles as a member of the the outskirts of Brighton, and beer. Afterwards he and his com- ruina falling to piecen under the
thousand. delegates Sir Arthur Lawrence. which may result in the return to from fifty countries, to-day.
standing Contral Executive Com- affording extensive views to the panion (Pto. Chapman), instead attacks of the the old system of alliances, which
But if war breaks out between mittee of the Kuomintang if my north and wost, including the of having their midday meal in the Reuter.
and Dr. Guértner foreshadowed a Italy was partly to blame for the World
British resignation is accepted by the famous Chanctonbury, and Cisa-barracks, went out on bicycles but Instead of going to the country, now Code "which will not be Somaliland may be compelled to Central Government.”—Special. bury rings. War.
bound by written law, but will relax some of its measures
fonturo property is theas originally intended, they went PEACE POSSIBILITIES.
dotermine what is right within there are several thousand British pound of the British Consulate avenue of beech treea, known as to the canteen of the Royal Army
and British protected there.
Boxgar's Lane, where Lady Bux-Medical Corps, where they had- The possibilities for peace are the scope of the general sims of subjects
subjects in Harrar Province. The Italians are inauguratington will put up a memorial to the some more beer. After that, his
The return from Individual not exactly dark... M. Pierre Laval, the legislator."
many of whom hong to be able to a now air line from Mogadiscio, late Lord Buxton, Governor Gen-client said he could remember the French Prime Minister, in con sidering a now appeal to Signor forth treat criminal intentions in the ovent of hostilities.
Judges, he said, would hence seek refuge in British territory in through Berbera and Djibouti, to ural of South Africn between little or practically nothing of nativo rubber restriction to
Europe, but it will be at least six 1914 and 1920, who was a great what happened. He was riding aystem of export duties for Banka Mussolini, Italy's dictator, to altor the same way as criminal act Those who renain
in Harrer works before it can be started.-lover of the Downs. British back towards his barracks when has been requested by the Realdont (Continued on Page 7.)
at Banka-Renter. Router.
will be accommodated in the com- Rester Special.
(Continued on Pape. 1.) Wireleas.
possibility of an Itulina-Ethiopian
Nations, war in Europe, and racial
conflicts in Africa and Asia.
comes
Berlin, Aug. 19.
PRECAUTION
(Special to "Talegraph")
10,3 mm)
Abyssla
150 ACRES OF THE SOUTH DOWNS
A
TOO MUCH BEER
:
fire brigades.—
RUBBER DUTY PLAN
Batavia, Aug. 19.
B