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EDEN NAMED FOREIGN MINISTER
ITALY RESENTS APPOINTMENT
FEARS OIL EMBARGO WILL BE PRESSED
LESSENS PROSPECT OF LOCALISING WAR
London, Dec. 22.
Mr. Anthony Eden, formerly Minister for League of Nations Affairs, has been appointed to succeed Sir Samuel Hoare as Foreign Secretary of Great Britain.
It is learned that the position of Minister of League Affairs, vacated by Mr. Eden, will not be filled.-Reuter.
AN UNFRIENDLY ACT
Rome. Dec. 22.
The appointment of Mr. Anthony Eden as Foreign Secretary, now officially announced, is viewed with considerable distrust.
It is thought it makes the hope of a conciliatory conclusion of the crisis in Europe more remote than ever, as Mr. Eden is regarded as anti-Italian,
"It might almost be considered a deliberate unfriendly act to Italy," declared a spokesman, expressing the views of authoritative circles, in anticipation of the appointment.
· Router.
GERMANY RELIEVED
invaded the Warwickshire consti- tuoney of his aunt, the Dowager Countess of Warwick, and, defeated Berlin, Dec. 22her candidate. He has represented The only reaction from Berlin on the appointment of Afr. Anthony Edenne district ever since. as Foreign Minister is that of plea sure that Sir Austen was not placed in this office in view of his pro-French' Reuter.
Chamberlain
FURTHER SANCTIONS
Rome, Dec. 2.
LEAGUE ADVOCATE
After three years, be took a private sympnintersecretaryship in the Foreign Ofce, and in 1020 he became, private secretary In Sir Austen Chamberla n. with the arrival of the National Government, he moved to the post of Undersecretary of
of Foreign Affairs. orginarily regarded on a small job, but Sir John Simon, his superior, sent him to Geneva, and his work with the of Nations showed such pro- League mise that he became England's travel Ing ambassador of good will to the capitals of Europe.
"The appointment of Air. Anthony Eden as British Foreign Secrear lessens the prospect of localising the Italo-Ethlopan conflict," declared well-informed fore.gn observer here to-day, interviewed by Router.
The appointment la felt to have brought the question of further sanctions into the mmediate for
ground,
An Italian official discussing the possibility of Mr. Eden s appointment: before the announcement, said: "We do not want war, but anyhow we are prepared."-Router.
PARIS LUKEWARM
Paris, Dec. 22.
Mr. Anthony Eden's appointment has been received with only jukewarm feelings in official French circles, where it is feared that the new British Foreign Secretary will press for an oil embargo,
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But Leftist political circles in France, for instance, tho Socialists ana Loft Radicals,, are iolighted, because the appointment 1 regarded
emphasis.ng the British Government's Intention of continuing to practise one hundred per cont. the gospel, of tho League of Nations. Reuter.
NO SIGNIFICANCE
London, Dec. 24. It is learned that no special algni- ficance attaches to the fact that the post of Minister for League of Nations Affairs
won't be filled.
It is pointed out that there are two under-Secretaries
the Foreign Omce, Lord Stanhope and Lord Cran- borne, and the latter was formerly Parlamentary Private Secretary for Mr. Anthony Eden, when he was Minister for League Affairs. More. over, he was associated with Mr. Eden at Geneva and it is believed, there fors that Lord Cranborno wil) con- tinue to have close connection with Britain's Longue work-Router.
RAPID-RISE '
Whereever he went, Capt. Anthony Eden pronchod disarmament, in which he thoroughly believes. In fact, it is said of him that he approaches the Socialists in forvid hatred of war, and determination to avoid it by all He has come into much minence during the past year, culml-
means,
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STERNER BRITISH ATTITUDE WHOLE HOG" ON
SANCTIONS
EDEN HATED IN ROME
(Special to "Talograpli")
London, Dec. 22,
The appointment of Mr. Anthony Eden as Foreign Secretary constitutes the most abrupt shift of British; policy from compromise to drast.c opposition to Italy's aggression in
hiopla.
Mr. Eden, at 38 years of age, is the
Fere.g youngest
Secretary in Britain's history. It is understood lat Sir Auston Chamberlain and Mr. Neville Chamberlain both advised Mr. Baldwin to make the appointment, due to the country's overwhelming, re-| Jection of the Hoare-Laval praco plan,
The appointment is regarded as a
boon by those struggling to keep the Mr. Anthony Eden, whose appointment as portion Secretary, in League alive as the guarantor of succession to Sir Samuel Hoare, is likely to bring the question of peace and the European status quo,
severer sanctions in to the foreground. It should also be a severe blow to Signor Mussolini, who has not liked
Mr. Eden since their interview in Rome in June, after which the Italian people regarded Mr. Eden as the arch villain of the present crisis.
The Italians blame Mr. Eden for whipping laggard members of the
inte League
the invocation of sanctions, for which reason he is invariably boocd when his picture is shown by Italian cinemas Several
CHINA MAY BUY MORE U.S. COTTON
times bin egy has been burned, RE-SALE IN GERMAN
MARKET PROPOSED
"THE WHOLE HOG"
Diplomats believe that the appoint- ment proves that Britain intends to "go to whole hog" with regard to sanctions, not only pressing the enforcement of the existing penalties but seeking an embargo on oil, coal metals.
The appointment is a personal triumph for Mr. Eden who is reported to have threatened terrain the Secretaryship of League Affairs if the Fars peace proposals had been adopt- ed and sanctions jettisoned.
WOULD HELP AMERICA
CHINESE STEAMER PIRATED
TWO HOSTAGES IN RAIDERS' HANDS
BOOTY WORTH $10,000
A small freight steamer, owned by the-Chinese „Täl÷Lee. Shipping - Cem-: pany of Amoy was pirated Saturday while on its way from Amoy to Chuan- chów, Fukien.
SILVER DECLINE AIDS CHINA
WILL PREVENT LOSS BY SMUGGLING
ULTIMATE RECOVERY MEANS PROFITS
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH") [
Washington, Dec. 22.
The present phase of the United States silver policy is an attempt at protecting China's monetary policy by discouraging the drain of silver from China, according to several experts here.
The recent lowering of the silver price might be superficial- ly interpreted as being injurious to the Nanking Government which is a heavy holder of the metal following the nationalisa tion of silver.
However, it is roalised that China is protected against heavy losses of the metal consequent upon smuggling.
The opinion is expressed that 'silver which otherwise would have been smuggled will eventually be nationalised in China, and the Chinese Government will be benefitted, particularly if the price revives and China sells the metal-United Preks.
TURNING CAVALRY TO TANKS
BRITISH ARMY'S
REFORMS
-WAR- OFFICE- STATEMENT:
(Special to "Talegraph"}
Spartanburgh, Dec, 22.. Senator Byrnes to-day disclosed the Eight pirates disguised na passen- possibility that China would use her gers carried out the coup and decamp. expended credit balance of the 1935 ad with a banty worth $10,000. The mounts to $50,000,000, to purchase after looting the 100 passengers and 11, 4.40 s.m.) American cotton in 1930..
all members of the crow..
(Special to "Telegraph”)
tālu Telegraph. Conwright, Telantarkle Msa
SILVER FOR AMERICA
- Shanghai, Dec. 22.
A spokesman of the Central. Bank of China, in reply to queries regard- Ing the reports of silver shipments to the United States, to-day admitted that the silver was sold by the Gov.......... ernment to the National City Bank of New York and the Chase Bank In order to provide additional stabilisa.. tion reserves.
He refused to state the amount, al- though it is reliably learned; that the ahipment was in exčesk ̋of 15,000,000-
yuan.
The best informed circles express the opinion that the silver was sold. to the United States Government
American banke
Some observers believe that Mr. Eden's elevation has resulted from rating in his appointment as Minix. the favourable response by Mediter R.F.C. loan of $60,000,000, which | pirates also kidnapped two passengers angie Ordinance, 1885. Received. Desember through the
ranean nations Great Britain's
tor for League of Nations Affairs. notes asking for réasurance of The Senator said he had discussed Throughout the present crisis, hem.lltary and naval support in the the matter his recent visit to the Rukien coast the pirates commandear. aures to moderniso and increase the
has stood firmly for enforcement of vent of an Italian "mad dog" act.-
he Covenant provisions against Italy. United Press. the declared agresssor in the war
gainst Ethiopia.
POLICING FRONTIER CITIES
CHINESE SUGGESTION NOT APPROVED
JAPANESE OBJECT
CONSTANT DANGER OF ATTACKS
|MACHINE-GUN HUNT FORBIDDEN
ITALIAN ARMY MORALE
Alexandria, Dec. 21.
Omcers on board were not armed *nd offered no resistance. From the
United Press.
FUTURE POLICY,
London, Dec. 22. Great Britain Is taking fresh mea- with Chinese Government officials during
Washington, Dec. '22. Far East and that the loan would
Senator Elmer Thomas to-day said probably be secured on Chinese taxes, the steamer and brought it to Chick mobility of her fighting forces on
Wan in Hoffung district near Blas land.
that a Congressional conference to Senator Byrnes conferred again on Bay. There they made off with the Saturday with Chinese officials here, wo passenger captives and their
To-morrow official publication will consider the consolidation of the Ad- studying in the plan provided
the
security, stability of such
# be made of
new mechanisation ministrative and legislative silver
He Baid
thas
apolls.
China employ a portion of the cotton After the departure of the pirates scheme, involving the conversion of views will be held in Janurzy. to China's debts to Germany, thus the crew succeeded in getting away an infantry battalion to machine guns reducing the German purchases of rom Hoitung on Saturday arriving at and a rifle battalion and an existing The United States Treasury has dar mechanised. clined to comment on the report that Brazilian cotton, which is Increasingly Swatow on, Sunday afternoon, The cavalry division into นี threatening the United States domina vessel was exhausted of coal and food. tion of the world cotton market stuff. She returned to Amoy after motor unit, in order, the officialla 'high source elsewhere had Indseated
announcement from the War Office | that the Treasury would co-operate. United Press.
taking on fuel the same afternoon.
says, to meet the requirements of in the conference,
JAPANESE GAINS
(Special to "Telegraph")
Washington, Dec, 22. The Department of Commerce to day issued a statement observing that the United States held first place Among the nations supplying Chinese Imports during the first nine months In 1936, although the United States
shad declined from percentage seven to nineteen per cent. of total purchases.
JEWS OPPOSE REFORM
SELF-GOVERNMENT.
FOR PALESTINE?
Jerusalem, Dec. 22, Jows are opposing a plan, detalls of which have been announced by the General Sir Arthur Wauchope in a communique,, proposing to grant measura of self-government to Palestine.
modern waT.
Experts here have forecast that theủ The scheme involves the conversion conference will clarify the motives of a cavalry brigade in Egypt into a for the shift of the Treasury's allyer mechanised formation consisting of
bie armoured car regiment, one motor Purchases in the world marketa and cavalry regiment, and and cavalry, also afford a basis for a forecast, on light tank regiment-Router Special their future policy.
BLIND SENATOR SUCCUMBS
AMOTOR INJURIES END
FATALLY
It is
is noted that Great Britain also Hunting gazelle and hyenas with sustained a relativo loss, but that (Special to "Tulegraph")
machine guns ΤΥΠΗ a pastime of Japan's share of the China trade in British High Commissioner, Lieut.- Italian officers according to a lorry creased from eleven to fourteen por driver who has arrived here from cent. Peiping, Dec. 23,
Eritrea for Christmas. The hunting: The Department forecast greater It is authoritatively stated that the and shooting has now been forbidden. sales of cotton to China In 1936, on ne- count of the reduction of China's crop Chinese authorities are tentatively
The troops keep up their spirits by through floods and drought.-- The new Foreign Secretary is only offering to allow a few Mongol Peace playing football and basket-ball on United Press. 38 years of age. Fow diplomats have Preservation Corps troeps to function grounds surrounded by armed patrols risen so rapidly in public and private in Kuyuanhalen and Paochanghalen, to prevent surprise attacks by Ethio- estrem as this son of a country gentlo- concurrently with the Chinese, the pian troops.
mun, who went to war from Eton, at Chinese retaining full administrative Mobile cinemas mounted on lorries
Adjutant the British Army, the angest authority over the force, Bridage
age Misjor and a winner of the Military Cross.
At Oxford, after the war, he fitted for a life of diplomacy by
nimacing in languages and history, last night, presumably to continue but, up, to the present there has bec
He
fluent Persian, for example,
negotiations in the matter..
ATTACK ON NEW DEAL
WAGNER LABOUR ACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL? Kansas City, Dec. 22. Another blow has been struck ut the New Deal by the Federal Judgu
Washington, Dee 22.
All sources have declined to com- ment on the Shanghai revelation of silver sales to New York, G
Experts have expressed the opinion that the sales were designed to ac- quiro stabilisation funda.
Moanwhile the Department of Com- merce has reported that the net :ims ports of gold into the United State for the first oleven months of this It is proposed that a Legislative
yoar amounted to $1,549,000,000 while Council, based on communal pro-
the not silver imports amounted to portional representation, should con The blind Senator Schall has suc- $288,807,000,000 which demonstrates Lain eleven Mostems, seven, Jaws, cumbed to the injuries he received that the Treasury is falling to achieve three Christians and two commercial when, two days ago, he was run over, either the price or quantitativa representatives of undefined national after he had stopped from a motor-jectives of the Bliver Purchase Act. ity, as well as fiva British officials., car, by another car which was follow-United Press,
The Jews would thus be in aling behind. minority position, and to this they strongly object-Router.
THIRTEEN FEARED
DROWNED
Senator Schall was one of President Roosevelt's most bitter critics Reuter
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NO SILVER TRADING
New York, Dec. EL Mosers, Handy and Harmon's silver, quotation, was net announced to-day, A United Press massage states that It is worthy of note that London Senator Schall never regained con- silver trading has been indefinitel ciousness after the accident. Four suspended on Saturdays in view o Senatore and two members of the the United States having annoanc House of Renresentatives will do that it will not purchase on company the body to Minneapolis, days on arzónnt of the short sesfor where the funeral will take place on-United Praze.
wholly absorbed in his big businéas of tyre broken out a few days ago, was Asmara, and two hawaawa andand· emnlayson_de'not, directly, affect
follow in the wake of the troops and performances are given nightly, It is believed the Japanese are not atisfied with this arrangement, and
The lorry driver stated that the General Kenji Delharn arrived here consumption of petrol in Eritrea alone amounted to 1,200,000 gallons daily, no shortago. and has half doxon languages at
The troops are being supplied with ready.command.
Kuyuan and Paochang are on the bottled mineral water as thero is als Like the mysterious Lawrence of Charhar-Johol frontior, and it was re- ways a danger that the wells have Arabia, Eden seems to have a flair ported at one time that the Max- been tampered with. Although
they for near Eastern tongues, and like | hukuo authorities were going to at-/ are provided with five blanketa oach | Morrit On (Rernblican) declaring him, he is a skillful plendor and an
is unconstitutions), on the ground orator of charm and persuasiveness, mnt to take them into the Man- they still suffor Intensely from the hat the Wagner Labour Dispute Act
bitter cold at nights. Now hospitals
that the relations bot
between employers And he is an indefatigable worker, hukuoan administrative area by force have been bulltat,
farms. Fighting in that aren, hav
ships are inter-State commerce.
~~ Hopowall, (Va-), Dec. E2.--| --- A spécial Christmas Day ten dance] Senator Elmer Thomas, to-day af balancing one nation against another
This is the first decision with regard. It is believed that at least thirteen will be held at Renulse Bay Hotel on that he intended to introduce a His politlent career began only 12 jipprasad by the order of the Japan always lying off Massawa.
Further supplies of poison gua have to the Act, which guaranteca the people were drowned when a motor- Wednesday from 4.30 p.m. to 0.80 p.m. for the payment of the sold ars') years ago, when he was defented far so military authorities.
boon unloaded at Massawa recently,, workers right to organise and bus crashed through the guard gate There will be a halo haurie bus or in currency issued againal tha Parliament from his homo con- Convaruations, have been proceeding but so far have not been used bargain collectively without company at an open swing bridge here, and vice during the afternoon. There will Sixten Treasury at excess is vold stituency of Durham, After that he ever sincer United Press.
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rolled Into the riverReuters be no diaber dance that evening. allver roservesan Jailed Franki
interference,--Reuter,
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