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THURSDAY, APRIL 9,
1936.
日八十月三
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FORMULA
GENERAL JUDGMENT OF EUROPE
"TIMES" URGES CAREFUL STUDY OF SCHEME
London, Apr. 9.
The French all-Europe security plan receives a lukewarm reception in the morning papers generally, and they urge the British Government to resume its efforts to bring the Powers together for the purpose of devising a European settlement.
The Daily Telegraph declares the French proposals in part are wholly impracticable. The recent experience of international complications has made it clear that a police force contributed to by all nations is a notion that has only the most remote relation to actual con- ditions in Europe.
The French attitude throws back upon the British Government the task of exploring the path to negotia- tion. Until negotiations can be begun the several visions of a pacified Europe are as mocking as mirages, the Telegraph holds.
The Daily Herald anys 'the immed- iate, problem is to prepare the way for a collective effort to incorporate the French and German plans and auch other proposals as other nations may contribute into a practical and generally acceptable whole.
The Times, like the rest, doubts whether it will be felt that all the French suggestions are practicable. Europe, it says, can hardly be describ ed as ripe or ready for large renuncin- tions of sovereignty.
Worth Consideration Novertheless, the suggestions s whole constitute
ບານຝ່ an elaborate far-reaching plan, not to be met with purely destructive criticism, but to be examined together with the German proposals,
At the present moment, however, the Times believes, the
BRITAIN'S
BLUE BOOK OF CRISIS
DETAILED STORY OF DIPLOMACY
COVERS
WIDE
inmediate NEGOTIATIONS
purpose must be to clear away the
obstacles impeding discussions with
à view to arriving at some system
London, Apr. 8
by which Europe may be assured of A Blue Book of nearly a hundred | a permanent organisailen for ordered¦ pages, raproducing in part or in prace.--Reuter,
whole about sixty documents-des- Considered Impractical patches, telgrams, minutes, treaty
Berlin, Apr. 8.
provisions and communiques-illus- Germany does not reject outright trating some aspects of th diplomatic the French counter-proposals for the discussions directed towards a Euro- reconstruction of Europe's peace and pean settlement upon which the Bri security system, but is willing to distish Government was engaged be- cuss them with a view to ascertaining tween June, 1934, and March of this what points may Lave constructive year, was published to-day.
declared a high official of the The discussions cover the negotia Foreign Office when interviewed by tions for an Eastern Pact and the Reuter to-day.
proposal for a Franco-Sovlet Treaty were not much more and subsequent exchanges regarding The proposion of ideas, he added, the validity of the proposed treaty than a and represented no definite systent. with the Treaty of Locarno. They The French plan contained sugges also include negotiations for an air) tions already proved impractical and pact and air limillation. revived schomes discussed in the
Post
With regard to the Eastern Pact, Referring to Franco's question as two important points emerge from to whether Germany would abandon the documents-first, that the original her claima to Memel, Danzig and French proposal was considered in. other territory lost after the Great War, the spokesman said "Considering adequate by the British Government, [in that the suggested guarantees were
rint bo disquicted,”----Reuter,
Most comments compare the plan to an omelette with addled eggs Implying that it includes all the pst -causes of the past decade.-Reuter
remedied
115
would enter, an Eastern Fact of
non-aggression,
BRITISH EFFORTS
DEMANDS
END OF FIGHTING
BRITISH STAND AT GENEVA
EDEN'S FIRM ATTITUDE
Geneva, April 8. The Committee of Eighteen
has gone into action to attempt
to put a stop to the Italo-Ethio-
be instituted at once.
MASS
STOW-
AWAY PLOT
420 Unauthorised] Passengers
ON BRITISH VESSEL
PRAISES EVIDENCE PUT
ITALIAN
TROOPS
IL DUCE'S MESSAGE
TO CABINET
CASUALTY LIST
(Special To "Telegraph")
(hy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphis Mesopra Ordinance, 1895. itecalvad," April 9, 9.55 1.0}
Rome, Apr. 8. The Prime Minister, Signor Benito pian war. The British attitude) One of the most extraordinary Mussolini, suddenly summoned his Cabinet to-day, which was not due to is that hostilities must cease tales of mass stowing away it until Saturday, and spoke glowing- immediately, and negotiations aboard a British steamer will be ly of "the superb victories, particu within the League framework unfolded with the arrival in arly at Lake Ashungi, which bring The Hongkongto-morrow of the Italy nearer the realisation of her
first
namely, the security of French, on the other hand, are China Navigation steamer Kwei- her colonies,
For the safety of their African afraid of rushing the matter, yang from Bangkok. and causing complications.
During the voyage of the Kweiyang possessions they were "obliged to have
Amoy and
recourse to arins," be 'went on. The Committee of Thirteen has from Swatow to Slant,
more than 4:20 311-
He bald a warm tribute to Marshal empowered Senor Madariaga, its Hongkong..
and Pietro Badoglio, commander-in-chief persons boarded chairman, and M. Joseph Avenol, to authorised see the Italian envoy, Baton Aldisi, secreted themselves in the vessel, pre-of the Italian armies. His praised. too, ofileers, troops and workmen, and and to discover the italian attitude sumably, at Swalow. with
to pass managed
through industries of Italy which supplied the regard to steps towards the
with aircraft and and Hongkong undetected and it fighting forces cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia,
Amo was not until the vessel arrived in munitions. The Committee has also decided Bangkok that they were detected.
"He declared that Italy had replied to appoint · small sub-committee
Many of them were in the last affirmatively to the Committee of stages of exhaustion through lack of Thirteen's offer as to whether the nation were prepared to discuss peace breaking into the large cargo of said, the fight against League of rice which the vessel was carrying to Nations sanctions would continue with
the greatest determination and, he Bangkok.
When a thorough search was made was convinced, with the ante succeRR of the Kweiyang by the Bangkok It had met in the past.--Reuter Immigration authorities many of the Special. stowaways were discovered in the most extraordinary positions.
Rome, Apr. 8. After they were rounded up they The newspapers publish the follow- were marched to the Bangkok gaol, ing figures of casualties in where they are now being held by Africa from October 5, 1936,
authorities, pending deportation March 30, 1936: back to China at the shipping Com Killed-Nine Italians and 973 na- pany's expenar..
tive troops.
Missing-Nine Italians.
of Jurists to examine into whether
the question of the violation of the had obtained food, however, in Ethiopia. But in the meantime, he |
gus convention is within the com- petence of the Committee or should
be dealt with by the Council of the
League.
If the efforts of Sénor Madariaga and M. Avenol did not result in an agreement to negotiate for the eessa Lion of hostilities, the British Govern- ment must reserve' its attitude, de- clared Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretar, and British delegate to the
Committee.
the
Ther
ite emphasised that there must be na further delay and that they must demand an Immediate cessation of hostilities and negotiation between Italy and Ethiopia within the frame-made, a thorough inquiry into the Before the deportation order is work of the League of Nations.
circumstances surrounding the mass M. Pierre Flundin, the French attempt to evade the Siamese Im Foreign Minister, deprecated rushing migration laws, which are the most matters and suggested giving Senor stringent in the Far East, will be
(Continued on Page 1)
CHINA BUYING WARPLANES
BIG BOMBERS FROM AMERICA
Los Angeles, Apr. 8. Thirty-one long-range, high- speed bombers are to be con
Aircraft structed at the Vultee Works for China's Air Force.
The machines will be adopted from the Vultee single-engined, low-winged transport monoplane at present used by several Ameri- can airlines.
The Vultec bombers will have a cruising speed of at least 205 miles per hour and a range of 1,000 miles.-Router.
SHANGHAI
ELECTION INQUIRY
held. The inquiry is scheduled to commence when the Kwelyang arrives back in Bangkok on April 27, In order that officers of the ship can attend.
Stringent penalties are provided for by the Siamese authorities for in fringement of their laws regarding
Italian casualties
East to
TO LEAGUE
Doctors Tell Of
Gas Casualties
ANNIHILATION OF ENEMY
MUSSOLINI'S POLICY
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH”)
+
London. Apr. 8. GREAT BRITAIN HAS LODGED WITH GENEVA THE CHARGE THAT ITALY HAS BEEN USING POISON GAS IN THE FIGHTING IN ETHIOPIA.
The United
Kingdom's delegation has com- municated a note to the League of Nations Committee of Thirteen alleging the use of poison gas by the Italian army in Ethiopia.
The
allegation is based on statements of Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians.
Evidence of a British Red Cross volunteer, Dr. Melly, a British ambulance leader, Dr. MacFie, an Irishman, Dr. Brophil and a statement of Dr. Junod of the International Red Cross, were submitted, -showing-that these doctors-had-treated-many-cases-of-
wounds resulting from the use of gas.
The Committee of Thirteen after a two and a half For the period January 1, 1930, to March 30, 1936, eighty-nine Italinna died from illness or accident-Reuter hour session adjourned until 4 p.m. to-morrow.—Reuter.. Special.
SHANGHAI MAN
FOUND SHOT
OF B.A.T. STAFF
the entry of prohibited immigrants. PROMINENT. MEMBER Although, as in this LARC,
the shipping company itsolf may be entirely blameless, the Siamese law nevertho less provides that it can be heavily fined. It is stated in one quarter. thnt, in the case in question, the total fine could be as much as $60,000..
COLONIAL POLICY QUESTIONS
APPREHENSION. IN- LONDON REMAINS
TANGANYIKA'S
FUTURE
Shanghai, Apr. 9. Mr. E. G. Berrien, a prominent American connected with the British American Tobacco Co., was found dead in his apartment yesterday, with a revolver lying. by his side.
The deceased left a note any. Ing he was despondent after a re- cent attack of influenza.
un-
Mr. Berrien, who was married, was a native of Texas, and was aged 52 years. He re turned from homo leave. on February 2/Router.
CHINESE PROTEST REJECTED
RUSSIAN REPLY DELIVERED
Moscow, Apr. 3.
NAVAL OFFICER HONOURED
INVESTED WITH O.B.E. DECORATION
BY H.E. THE GOVERNOR
No Competence
Rome, April 8. Authoritative quarters insist that the Committee of Thirteen is exceed- ing its competence by discussing the charge that Italy is using poison gas in Ethiopia.
It is understood that a communica- tion in this sense has been made to the Committee.
Rome considers the only body, if nay, compulent to judge such charges is the International Red Cross Com- mittee or the League Council, and if anyone considers the Ethiopian charges they must also consider Italy's charges against the Ethiopians. -Reuter.
Civilian Areas Gassed·
Addis Ababa, Apr. 8. A communique issued to-day by tho Government states that Italian war entire northern
Paymaster-Commander E. A. Jolley.planes sprayed the R.N., of HM.S. Dorsetshire, was in front and civilian areas behind it with vested with the Insignia of Officer of
the Most Excellent Order of the Bri- yesterday.
The Emperor has ordered all men tish Empire by His Excellency the able to bear arms to be enlisted and Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, K. marched to the fighting front-United GAL.D., C.DE, at Government House at Press. noon to-day.
Japanese-ap- Government's policy concerning the protest regarding (tho Russo-Outer Chief, and Major-General: "
A.
W.
CD, O.M.G.,
of..
Rome, April 8. Nearly 100 senior officers of the Signor Benito Mussolini, Italian nil we have offered the world need not given on equal terms to Germany,
China Sation were present with thair Dictator, told the emergency meet- and that this defect waK
Indies and Admiral Orin G. Murtin, Ing of
the Cabinet to-day that UNFAVOURABLE RECEPTION a result of the Anglo-French con-
C-in-C. of the U. S. Asiatic Fleet, Ethiopia's armies must, and will, be Geneva, Apr. 8. versations, and, secondly, that it was
Mrs. and Miss Murtin word dis fannihilated completely, in order to The French plan for the pacification on learning at Stresa, from a com-
tinguished guests. With them was jatlain security for Italy's colonies. of Europe has had a generally un-munique published in Berlin on April
Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew, wife of the He emphasised that
the victory for favourable reception here, where it is 14, 1036, that the German Govern
9.0.0., the latter of whom took part in Italian arms at Lake Ashangi was ment regarded as visionary, ambitious and
the ceremony.
of the highest Importance, since ALL VOTES NOT impracticable.
gression, notwithstanding the
Emperor Haile Selassic's Imperial The National Anthem, played by the Guard, In action there, was Euro- Even French quarters exhibit no fact that some of the other parties
COUNTED
(Special To Tolegraph")
Royal Marines band, announced the enthusiasm. German quarters regard might, conclude arrangements for it as artificial and insincere.
mutual assistance, that the French
Shanghal, Apr. 9.
London, Apr. 8.
entry of HE. the Governor attended Pean-trained and equipped. The Government decided there was re. The Committee of three-a Briton, Apprehension is felt regarding the
The Soviet reply to the Chinese by. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Victory meant that the morale of the defending forces would be severely Charles further reason why they should not an American and a
Little, .C.B., Commander-in- shaken. British Colonies, Mongolin defensivo treaty has been
He added that the Government's proceed with the negotiation of the painted by the Municipal Council to future Franco-Soviet Trenty.
Inquire Into the recent election Protectorates and mandated territor-communicated to the Chinese charge Bat
Bartholomew, scandal, finde that responsibility ics.
d'affaires by M. Maxim Litvinoft, the D., General Officer Commanding resistance to League of Nations penaltics imposed on Italy had been for failure to make a complete count Questions asked in the House of Commissar for Foreign Affairs, the British Troops in China.
most successful. votes of tho
must bo shared Commons this afternoon woro ac.
Cap W..J. R. Cragg, A.D.C. to
Meanwhile, Giornale d'Italia, semi- The text of the Treaty and German by the two scrutineers, Mr. A-companied by some demonstration of The Russian reply rejects the the Governor, bore the insignia on aomcial organ, charges that a Britisk obja jons, together with the French 3. Welch and Mr. G. Boolson, to feeling.
Chinees protest as unfounded, but velvet cushion, and Flag Lieutenant firm is supplying the Ethiopians with reply on the compatibility of the gether with the Secretary of the Br. Sandys asked if Mr. Neville at the same time expresses the deep M. B. P. Francklin attended the Ad- gas and other chemicals for warfare. Treaty with the Covenant and Counell, Mr. J. R. Jones, and the Chamberlain's speech ол Monday conviction that the Government of miral and Llout. Howorth attended United Press. Locarno, and the British, Italian and Deputy Treasurer of Revenue, Mr. V. carefully avoided a definite statement, the Chinese Republic will arrive at the G.O.C. Belgian Answors,
:validity. Hourne.
and did the Government
The consider the conclus that the protocol does official party proceeded up the a communication by rules for the confuct of cloction and really rompetible with our treat and is in the interests of the Monge-dale Paymaster-Commander Jojber. Bartholomew: The bad compluded The Committee recommends now that this policy of an open mind was not contradic the Pelping Agreement wall and took their stand on a raised Charles Little and Major-General. Government on August 1, 1936, noting the counting of votes, as well as the Imperial responsibilities, and tradan, as well as the Chiness nationwith his supporters Capt. A 3. the ceremony with the last six bars with satisfaction the declaration of appointment of a Committee to define itions 7
Murray, 08.9, ona, Captain of of the National Anthem, aft
after which the Locarno guarantors that their the responsibilities and duties of Lennox Boyd asked for a
Todo-
H.M.9. Dorsetshire, and Paymaster light refreshments were served in the Subject to audit, the Directors of rights and duties could not be pro- senior officials of the Counell,
finite assuraǹco that''no
of hall. 'the Union Insurance Society of Can Hudiced or ́altared by the act of an-kit will bo rocalled that after tha by Germany for the application fain's statement was a considered one, Commander N. H. Beall, Basis of Interest to that the
retor of which he really could not undertake to HMS, Kent, marched to the daisy
note "ton, Ltd.wiB recommend the pay- other signatory selection, it was discoveret chat, by Tanganyika would be considered, any elaborate, in such unsuttiod times. where His Excellency read the Royal honour was confered by His Late ment of a dividend of £1 109.-0d. The sales of documents record the Homo unaccountable inadvertence, 328 how during the life of the present Sir John pointed out that the mandat- Chant of Dignity and prosented the Majesty, King George V, at the Court (one pound ten shillings) per repeated and peräletent efforts or Ale ballot papas: had romsland in the Parliament, as Tile: quaation was ed territories were in a different insignia.
of St. flames on June 8, 1935, and share for the year ended December British Government froma
box and bad not been counted.
greated with Ministerial" cheers category from Colonies and posThe recipient was then congratu-was-signed by the then Prince of 31, 1935.
(Continued on Para.
Bir John Bmmon sald Mr. Chamber sesalonsRenters
lated by the Governor,, Admiral 6ir Wakes, now King Edward VII
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