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No. 14701
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3, 1935.
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ITALIAN TROOPS CLASH WITH ETHIOPIANS
NEGUS REPORTS
TO COUNCIL
BRITAIN PREPARES FOR EMERGENCY
DEFENCE MINISTERS
IN CONFERENCE
Paris, Oct. 2.
Italian troops and Ethiopian irregulars dlashed at Moussaali and some dead are reported on both sides, according to a telegraphic despatch to Le Soir from Addis Ababa.
This same paper reports that three separate Italian columns, totalling 2,000 men, have penetrated the Moussaali region in Ethiopia, but have not yet made contact with the Ethiopian regular army.-Reuter.
GENEVA WARNED
Addis Ababa, Oct. 2.
In a telegram to the League of Nations, the Emperor of Ethiopia complains that the Italians have! violated the Ethiopian frontier south of Mount Moussaali. He adds that the Italians are establishing| a base in Ethiopian territory with the object of organising a big attack and suggests the "League Council send observers to the spot or obtain confirma- tion of the violation of the frontier from the French authorities in French Somaliland.
The Italian Legation in Addis Ababa is sending its archives to the railway station and is burning its docu- ments in the Legation garden,--Reuter,
READY TO ACT
"Geneva, Oct.-2.-
The text of the Ethiopian Em- peror's telegram is being circulat- ed to all members of the League. Council with the utmost urgency. A meeting will probably be called very soon. It is possible to sum- mon the Council at any time, as
Committee tho
Thirteen of which moets to-morrow to hear its reports, comprises all the members of the Council except Italy and Ethiopia, and in order to constitute a full Council it is only necessary. to sunumon these absent, members,
The Italian delegation is present in Rome, except for minori officials.
at
League circles are unwilling to believe that Signor Mussolini has
BRITISH
CABINET PREPARED
CLOSE WATCH ON DEVELOPMENTS
MINISTERS CONSULT
London, Oct. 2.
This picture of Ethiopian artill ery shows, a park of light guns. They are of decidedly obsolete ap- pearance, but are said to have been recently imported from Europe.
LEAGUE'S ACTION AWAITED
OBSERVERS MAY RUSH TO AFRICA
LAVAL WAITS
FOR
EDEN
Geneva, Oct. 2
The League Counell may deelde
POWERS DISCLOSE POLICIES
GERMAN ÍNTEREST IN SITUATION
ent pea
ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE
Special to "Telegraph")
(lly Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphic Mes
Ordinaner,
Detuber 18PA. Received,
Berlin, Ort. 2.
to arrange immediately for aerial. s observations to establish whether: Jan Hallan violation of the Ethio- pian frontier has occurred Moussaali,
ULTIMATUM TO WESTERN SILVERITES
THOMAS MAY QUIT THEIR BLOC
INSISTS ON HIGH PRICE.
New York. Oct. 2.
Senator Elmer Thomas, who is en route to Salt Lake City where the Senate Committee; hended by Olleinds are watching-the-silua-Senator Key Pittman, is_meeting. attion closely, and interest has been to discuss the Government's policy heightened by the news that non-jon October 12, declare in the members of the League are to be
course of an interview to-any that Should zuch violation be es-asked to define their attitude. ablished a meeting of the, Council and probably of the Assembly would follow at once.-Reuter
Pierre Laval, the
the Administration's silver policy Although the official view has not so far been divulged, it is expected is a "failure," which' forecasts his that Germany will strictly adhere desertion from the Western Silver to Herr Hitler's recent declaration Bloc unless they make a definite at Nuremberg to the effect that stand for the remonetisation of Germany did not intend to meddle silver on the basis of $1.20 an in matters which did not concern
her.
CUBS DEFEAT TIGERS
jounce.
TAXES TO MEET H.K. DEFICIT?
FIRM UNOFFICIAL OPPOSITION
SIR HENRY POLLOCK URGES PAY CUTS
Speaking on behalf of the Unofficial members as a whole, the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, during the Budget. debate in the Legislative Council this afternoon, enter- ed a strong protest against any additional taxation be- ing imposed during the coming year to meet a possible deficit in the finances of the Colony.
Should any such deficit occur, he said, Unofficial members contended that it should be met exclusively by cuts in the salaries of Civil Servants. In support of this demand, Sir Henry drew attention to the heavy taxes imposed in 1931 to meet the cost of increased Government salaries, such taxes being still in force, and declared that to make the taxpayer pay more would be a palpable injustice.
Sir Henry also commented on the fact that the Secretary of State had already, without Unofficial mem- bers or the Finance Committee of the Council being in any way consulted, sanctioned a scheme whereby any. deficit might be met partly by additional taxation and partly by cuts in Government salaries, and described this procedure as being unconstitutional.
COLONY BUDGET SURVEY
EXPENDITURE CUT
ADVOCATED
KOWLOON'S. AFFAIRS
the
Addressing the Council, the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock said:-Your Ex- celloneyAs the Senior Unofficial Member I have been asked by my colleagues to express our joint views upon, the Budget for 1036. At the
outret
we congratulate the Colonial and Mr. Grantham (whose
Seeing departure from the Colony,
we very much regret) upon the able and cleur statement which has been laid before us regarding the Budget. We also thank the Colonial Treasurer for his lucid and informative Memer- andum on our financial position, and the Director of Public Works for his notes on Public Works Extraordinary for 1930 and also for the information which he and his Staff kindly gave us in Public Works Committee.
than that. for
that
EYES ON GENEVA
Paris, Ori.
The Estimates contain little con- tentious matter, and it is fully realin- All eyes are now concentrated
ed that, in view of the estimated Herr Hitler was staying near "I am. going to lay down the apon Geneva's-next move and thei
Unofficial they re
members of the revenue for 1930 being so much lower news was re-proposition_that unless of the rapid assembly
League Tannenberg when
for 1936, it is essential that monetise stiver I shall have no Legislative Council this afternoon the Government should refrain from Council la expected to be one of
further interest in the sliver pro-expressed their views on the Co- starting expenditure on new Public the first steps.
Tony's Budget for the coming year. Works of magnitude. At the same gramme," said Senator Thomus.
supplementing
principal time we After M.
regret
many Lackul He further said that his whole speech delivered by the Hon. Sir Public Works, over 100 in number, in ifat marked "considered but not incentive is to raise the price Henry Pullock,
includex in the draft cstimates" The Hon. Sir William Shenton (with which the Government kindly level and to get more money into
but If we cannot surveyed the economic position of supplied us) have had to be postponed circulation, have a metallic base for our cur- the Colony at some length, and owing to prosent financial atross
1 satisfactory to note that, for rency, we must have, a managed urged a ten per cent, reduction in currency."
expenditure, or. If that is found the time
and we are glad to Senator Thomas predicted that He was supported in this view by see that the Government is reducing if there is no remonetisation, the the lion. Mr. J. J. Paterson, who the charges for excess water. It is also satisfactors that, notwithstanding price of silver would collapse with further advocated a reduction in the need for drastic
economy, the Ad- the eventual change in the postal rates and the abolition of Queen Mary Hospitai is being vigor ministration when the present
the Government telephone, system.ously proceeded with, whilst the 75- silver programme would "pro-
The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga dwelt foot rond from Causeway Bay to bably be reversed.--Reuter..
with Kowloon Ming Yuen (now known as King's iin lucid manner
Rond), the Central British School and the the new Kowloon Magistracy will be nffairs, and, commenting on exchange problem, expressed the completed next year, had any special significance, adding hope that Sir Frederick Lelih-Ross that only general questions were would be invited to pay a visit to touched upon in the discussions.the Colony. Reuter Special.
taken the anal decisive step. But While it is beloved that the French Prime Minister, faces the all members view the latest news Cabinet meeting this morning Cabinet on Friday, Mr. Anthony from Addis Ababa and the test found itself obliged to
wait for Eden. British Minister for League!
to bring in mobilisation in Italy to-day with
From Affairs, is expected further developments the greatest apprehension.
Geneva, there is reason to think structions from: London which will Italian circles, however, do not that an
arrangement has been enable M. Laval to work out a consider that the Italian troop made by all Ministers to hold steering programme for the Com-}
mittee of Thirteen, movements signify that the actual themselves in readiness for any
been opening of hostilities has
Meanwhile, anxiety is wide- made, but that the Army is merely
Meanwhile full authority has spread at the proximity of the seeking new strategic positions.been given to the Defence de-reported Italian advance to the Reuter.
ZOMÁNC border of French Somaliland, but
HUGE MOBILISATION
Ganova, Oct. 2 Independent reports received
emergency..
FLEET MOVEMENTS
Haifa, Oct. 2.
•
well-informed abservers express doubt as to whether French ter- ritory will become involved.
here confirm that
there is 4 All British warships have left: It is learned that French troops į concentration of about 50,000 on emergency fleet tests for are on route to Djibouti to roln- Italian troops, with aeroplanes, in unknown destination. United force the garrison there, but are the Moussaali region, where the Press.
frontier is somewhat vague.
Thus it is Impossible at present
to stato whether the advanco Into partments to take such measures Ethiopian territory has actually as might be required by circum- occurred..
The request of the Nogus that Prime Ministor.
stances, in consultation with the
the League 'send observers im- This afternoon, Mr. Stanley
not expected until next week.-- Router.
Labour Votes For Sanctions
LARGE MAJORITY ∙AT CONGRESS
FIRST BLOOD IN WORLD SERIES
New York, Oct. 2. Detroit's hopes of a world pennant sustained a severe blow to day when the Tigers suffered a reverse in the World Baseball Series which opened at Wrigley Field before packed stands.
The Chicago Cubs, win- ners of the National League, won from the Tigers, the American League cham- pions, by three runs to none.
Reuter.
KEMASYSICIANSEN ZEIT
U. 5. NEUTRALITY
impossible, a five per cent, cut, being eing, no new taxation is
and
TOO MANY REGULATIONS Regarding retrenchment of stuffs, So far from the Government we are glad to learn that the Govern contemplating new taxation, the ment is carefully considering whether Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall urged it is absolutely necessary to fill up that means bo devised for effecting posts as vacancies occur. Our staff San Diego, Oct. 2.
• a very large one, a reduction on existing imposts, of Civil Servants is a Reiterating the determination and suggested that the Colony's even after making the fullest allow. mediately will be discussed by the Baldwin held consultations with
of the United States to remain surplus balances should be drawn ance for the fact that the Govern
of neutral, President Roosevelt de-on. Ho also made i plea for the ment has also to perform the duties a Municipality. Indeed it is con- Committee of Thirteen to-morrow. a three Defence Ministers, the
message to the "war employment of more local men in sidered by some that we have too Mussolini's speech at Romo is War Minister, the Lord of the
ceived of the reported advance of livered a
muny Regulations in this gonerally regarded as leaving Admiralty and the Air Minister.!
the Italian Army Into Ethiopia, threatened world" in a speech at posts held by Europeans.
The Hon, Sir William Shenton, too large a staff of subordinate oflicens
officers. the slight hope for peace. It appears Mr. Neville Chamberlain,
and it is expected that he will the California Pacific Exhibition. to many to be his last specchi Chancellor of the Exchequer,
return to Borlin earlier than. he
moticulous, observance The President said it was not addressing the Counell, said:-Sir, fussing about and worrying people
On a careful consideration of the regarding the mo before action and one observer Sir Samuel Hoare, Mr. Walter
had arranged.--Reuter Special.
surprising that many of their Estimates, I am unable to take, in a of the Regulations, Alse the preva- view of this lent, notion that Police Offers and. described it as his "war speech."Runciman, Mr. Malcolm Mac-
Brighton, Oct. 2.
citizens felt a deep sense of appre measure, the -Reuter,
Donald and Sir John Simon were
BELGIUM STANDS FIRM
hension lest some nations repeated Colony's financial position as my Sanitary. Inspectors acquire marit by also present.
The annual Labour Congress
Brussels, Oct. 2. th folly of twenty years ago and colleagues. In the preparation of a prosecuting people is apt to render NO CLASH: YET?
Britain's Air Chief, Sir Edward voted 2,168,000 to 102,000 in fa-
dragged civilisation down to a level Colonial Budget the following prin- the Government unpopular and to London, Oct. 2. Ellington, and the First Sea Lord, vour of the application of sanctions
do with The Government would remain from which worldwide recovery ciples are, think, fundamental: make the man in the street consider.
must be balanced; that we could do (1) The Budget
In tower of such Messages from Rome
invades faithful to the Covenant, the League might be almost impossible. and Sir Ernle Charfield and Sir Robert against Italy. If Italy
(2) where actual balancing is im- Officers, Goneva report important develop van Sittart were among the high Ethiopia.
and the Treaty of, Locarno, de-
approve of the additional Pafico
which aro "Despite what happons in the practicable no effort must be neglect-
•sting orected on manta in connection with the dis-departmental oficials who
Each delegato's vote had theclared M. van Zeeland, Premior
in framing estimates of revenue and the frontier and of the extra police pute between Italy and Ethiopia. attended.-Router.
numerical value of the number of and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Continents overseas," doclared the ed to reduce the annual deficit; (3) defences party members he represents.
speaking to a meeting of the President, "the United States most expenditure regard should be had not engaged for that purpose. The grow Foreign Affairs Committee of the remain unentangled, and free only to the conditions of the moment ing population of the New Territorios
They not only desire peace, but are But also to the general probabilities Justifica better By an earlier vote, the Congress Chamber and the Senate. denounced Fascism is the greatest van Zeeland denied that the to avoid perils endangering their effort should bu mado. liv. Government to the new posts in the Treasury and moved by a stern determination over a cycle of yours; (4) while every against raids by bandite. We agres singlo monaco to
(Continued on Page 18.). world peace.-
(Continued on Page 41). recent visit of Herr von Ribbentrop pence with the world."-Reular. United Press.
The League Secretariat has received
telegram, from the Emperor of
ITALIAN ASSURANCES
also
Ethiopia alleging that Italian
"Paris, Oct. 2. troops have violated the frontier It is learned... in semi-official in the region south of Mount circles that the Italian Ambas-
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