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二拜禮 號二十月五英街
NEW
TUESDAY,
MAY 12, 1936.
日二廿月三街:
ITALY'S CLAIM
REJECTED
ETHIOPIAN RIGHTS
RESPECTED
ALOISI QUITS COUNCIL BY WAY OF PROTEST
Geneva, May 11.
A dramatic gesture was made by Baron Aloisi, the Italian delegate to the League of Nations Council, when that body met privately to-day. He found M. Wolde Mariam, the Ethioplan representative, at the Council table and immediately. walked out of the Chamber after icily declaring he could not admit the presence of the "so-called delegate of Ethiopia.”
The only power in Ethiopia is Italian, Baron Aloisi declared. Any discussion of the Italo-Ethiopian dispute would therefore be vain, "and I therefore will not participate in such discussions."
M. Mariam stayed, however, and passed a about Ethiopia'a position.
"
few remarks
Baron Aloisi later returned to attend the public meeting dealing with other questions than the Italo-Ethiopian problem.
The Council decided that the Ethiopian matter should remain on its agenda for future consideration.-Reuter.
Aloisi Offended
Geneva, May 11.
A private session of the Council of the League of Nations, convened to- day, was attended by the Ethiopian representative, Welde Mariam, but the Italian delegate, Baron Aluisi, left the chaather in protest.
When M. Mariam entered the cham. ber, Mr. Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary, proposed that "the Ethioplan delegate take his place at the Council table for the discussion." The Council Intended to examine the Italo-Ethiopian situation in the light of recent developments,
The Italian representative, Baron Aloial, immediately rose.
BADOGLIO REVIEWS LEGIONS
BIG DISPLAY AT ADDIS ABABA
ALPINI TO GO HOME
"The Italian delegation," he declar ed, cannot admit the presence at the Council table of the so-called Ethio- pian delegation. In effect, no sem- blance of an Ethiopian state exists. The only sovereign Ethiopian govern-
Addis Ababa, May 11 months that of Italy. In consequence Italo-Ethiopina all discussion of
Marshal Pietro Badoglio is holding dferences is without meaning.
"therefore find myself under a big military-review-to-morrow. obligation not to participate," he con-
Marshal Graziani will fly from
cluded.
display.
Meanwhile, as
for plans
SINGLE CUFY 19 CENTS
134.00 PER ANNUM
ITALIAN BOMBING PLANES ON SHOW IN ROME
Above is pictured a-parade of airmen and new Italian bombing machines, which was reviewed by Signor Benito Mussolin), the Italian Prime minister, in connection with the foundation of the Aeronautica. Italy is rapidly expanding her air force and it is now admittedly one of the most formidable in the world, and the more effective because of the training so many of its men have had in active service in Ethiopia.
BUDGET LEAKAGE PROBED
MINISTER'S SON QUESTIONED
INSURANCE FOR M.P.
HONGKONG MINING ON BIG SCALE
NEW WOLFRAM. .
DISCOVERY
As a result of a geological
survey
BANKER DENIES CHARGES
NO CREDITS FOR GERMANY
PLEADS CAUSE OF PEACE
London, May 11.
TRAILS. POSIES, SPRAYS, G BUTTON HOLES, ETC. From 75c., to $2.50 each.
Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.
PHILLIES HIT FIVE HOME RUNS
BUT GIANTS WIN TENSE GAME
BROWNS. LOSE THIRTEENTH
New York, May 11, Although their batters smashed out five home runs against the New York Giants, the Philadelphians could not manage to hold their opponents here
in the Shing London, May 11. Mun area, mining experts Mr. Leslie Thomas, sen of the Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. 11. Thomas, have expressed the belief replying to questions asked by that a valuable' wolfram de-ing banks declarel Mr. Benumenting games on record. Attorney-General at the investigation |
of alleged Budget leakages, eposit exists in the vicinity of phatically denied that he and over:
of
"I am in a position to say that no lo-day and lost the decision by one It was one of the heaviest, scor- such credits were given by any clear-run.
British Fense, President of the Bankers Association tonight, with fifteen hits, reference to recent questions in House of Commons which, he said, implied bankers. had given credits to Germany.
the homer.
The Giants scored thirteen runs, en with Ott contributing
The Phillies hit sixteen times, and five of these were homers. Camilli hit two, J. Moore, Norris and Whitney each hind one. The Phillies had two errors,
The
NEGUS' FINAL APPEAL
MESSAGE CONVEYED TO GENEVA
PLEADS CAUSE OF, ETHIOPIA
Geneva, May 11. The Emperor of Ethiopla, present in sanctuary in Jerusalem, has telegraphed a last appeal to tho League of Nations in which he says:
"We request you to bring to the knowledge of the Council the follow- ing facts:
"We decided to put an end to the war, which was the most unequal, most unjust and most inhuman of modern times, by taking the road fo foreign parts in order to avoid the extermination of our people;
"We demand that the League of Nations refuse to recognise, any territorial expansion or alleged sovereignty arising from the use of armed force and violation of internu- tional agreements.”
The Negus added that he de- voting himself freely and peacefully to the maintenance of the independ ence of Ethiopia, as well as the main- tenance of the principle of collective security and the sanctity of Interna- tional engagements, which Italy menncod-Reuter Bulletin Service.
AWAITING DECISION
Jerusalem, May 11.. Emperor Halle Selassie of Ethiopla gave a tea party to newspaper corres. pondents yesterday, but no Individunt Interviews.
His Foreign Minister, however. stated that the Negus would make no plans for visiting Europe yet, and awalted the result of the meetings of the riation's ni Geneva. Reuter Bulletin Service.
Blames Okada For Revolt
and the slightest information from Needle Hill. his father regarding possible Budget
As a result, it is likely that changes and had no recollection discussing the Badget with his father before the end of the year, at any time.
mining operations in the New
These credits, it was alleged, were
Detroit turned on the Cleveland SHOULD HAVE ENDED On the Tuesday after Easter, on Territories will have commenced to be used for purposes of armament.
Mr. Pense was speaking at the Indians and whipped them eight to
∙HIS OWN LIFE. instructions from Sir Alfred Bates, M.P. Mr. Thomas took steps to sell on a large scale.
Association's annual dinner and he three, assisted by Burns' homer. £50,000 worth gilt-edged stocks. At
Various proposalg for the de-stressed the importance of peace not Indians were held to five hits, and Sir Alfred's request he got touch
economic viewpoint..
The Tigers hit thirteen times and with insurance brokers regarding the velopment of the deposit havely from the political but from the committed two errors.
bungled twice in the field. premiums on risk of change in the been submitted to. Government,
The St He dwelt upon the need for in-
St. Louis Browns lost their Income tax and later effected insur
Successive engagement, creasing international trade, and in thirteenth aner for £1,000 on Sir Alfred's be which is understood to have_ac-
cepted a proposal put forward by this respect suggested that experts when they were routed by the Chicago half,
Messrs. Mursman & Co., of and practical men of a few of the White Sox Chicago scored nineteen principal countries should meet and times, a record for this season, on discuss how present conditions could twenty-two hits., London and Manila.
be improved. Reuter.
Mr. Thomas said he now know that elsewhere. Baron Aloisi then left the chamber. Harrur to Addis Ababa to attend the Sir Alfred had effected insurance
Mr. Justice Porter, chairman of the If exploratory work now being Still On Agenda
this investigation, put it to Mr. Thomas undertaken by this firm bears Senor de Madariaga, chairman of striking parade of strength were pro- that it was unwise for the son of out the report submitted by the the Committee of Eighteen, and other greasing, a sad ceremony was pro- Cabinet Minister to deal with in-
in the British Legation surance on the Budget. Witness re-mining experts, a large amount speakers, supported Mr. Eden's con- ceeding
There, where many plied that it did not occur to him at of capital will be brought into tention that the Italo-Ethiopian dis- cemetery. pute should remain on the Council's friends had gathered, Dr. Melly, chief the time, but of course it had anec. the Colony. Once mining on of the British ambulance unit which He was in his constituency on the
his large scale is under way, con- agenda.
Observers interpreted the Council's served with such distinction during Friday after the Budget when attitude as formal recognition that the campaign, was buried. He was father telephoned him to return to siderable revenue will accrue to Ethiopia remains a sovereign state killed by an Ethioplan bandit while town and explain exactly what had the Government and the whole and member of the League of Nations, taking succour to wounded following happened. That was the Saturday of Colony will substantially benefit
M. Mariam made a statement, em-the light of the Emperor from Addis the Cup Final.
Mr. Justice Porter, remarked he did from the increased production phasising that "Ethiopia remains
not know when the Cup Final was, activity.. faithful member of the League of Na
and was told,
ilona."
In a public session immediately fol lowing the private meeting, M. Ma-
-
Ababa-Reuter Bulletin Service.
LEAVING FOR HOME
Addis Ababa, May 11.
After evidence had been taken respecting £3,000 insurance taken uut another riam went to the Council table and The Alpini troops will be the first by Sir Alfred Bates from-
Was adjourned occupied a seat reaerved for League to leave for home, it was announced quarter the inquiry membera not belonging to the Coun- by Marshal Badoglio to-day. It is unt to-morrow, when Sir Maurice cil. Thereupon, Baron Aloisi re- believed they will go straight to the Hankey, Secretary of the Cabinet,
will give evidence Router. entered the room and sat at the Coun- Bremner, Pass. cil table.
The public meeting was a matter
It is stated the Coptle Church has
of routine and did not touch on the accepted the Italian occupation, with Italo-Ethiopian problem,
the promise of religious freedom.
It is reliably learned, however, that] United Press.
STICKS TO GUNS
VICEROY RECEIVES
the Chilean delegate has been in-: structed to support anyone suggesting! the lifting of the anti-Italian sanc
Addis Ababa, May 11, tions, Or he may raise the question
Marshal Badoglio made his first himself if there is an opportunity. The Italians expect a break in the pubile appearance as Vicorny to-day, of the sanctions front shortly--United Press, when he received members
foreign press at the Legation.
The Marahat sald the work of peace was now beginning, the chief aims of *Geneva, May 11. The Counell of the League of which would be the prosperity and Nations stuck to its guns by insist The Viceroy added that one of the
woll-being of the Ethiopian people. ing upon its right to discuss the Italo-Ethiopian question to day, and chief obstacles would be the hostility virtually ruling that Ethiopia le still between, the Ethiopian peoples them- a member of the League, entitled to aclves, but all that was neces protection.
Bary
Italy merely confirmed that sho Reuter. would not discuss the question with
the League.
Probably the disputo will come up for discussion at the public sesalon of the Council to-morrow, when it is understood a resolution will be sub- mitted proposing adjournment of the discussion to
extraordinary session, about June 15-Reuter.
ART TREASURE ESCORTED
goodwill and time.-
BERLIN NOT SATISFIED
Berlin, May 11.
The impression is growing that the British memorandum, which asked for clucidation of the Ger man seace formula which follow. ed the reoccupation of the Rhine
not land by armed forces, has been unreservedly welcomed by the Chancellor, Herr Adolf Hitler. A semi-oflelal diplomatic corress pondent complaints the memori andum does not take suficient se count of the dangers of the Franco-Sorlet alliance-Reuter.
JAPAN PLANNING NEW MANCHUKUO TREATY
Hsinking, May 12.
Far-reaching changes in the relations between Japan and Manchukuo are forecast in the new treaty, which will operate from July 1, under which Japan formally recognises Manchu- kuo as worthy of being treated on equal terms among the world's civilised States.
Full story on Page Seven.
Protest Over Tea Duties
INCREASE INJURES RESTRICTIONISTS
London, May 11,
TO COMMAND S'HAI AREA
COL. A.P.D. TELFER SMOLLETT, D.S.O.
London, May 11.
The War Omee announces that Colonci A.P.D. Telfer-Smollett, p.9.0., has been appointed Commander of the Shanghai Area as from July,
St. Louis scored six on five hits. Chicago had one error,
Boston Braves beat the Brooklyn Dodgers two to one. in. In a closely contested game at Brooklyn, although they only managed to hit six times to their opponenta' seven. They took advantage of the Dodgers' two errors. -Reuter.
MORE WORKERS IN
EMPLOYMENT
LATEST BRITISH
FIGURES
London, May 11 Colonel Telfor-Smollett has been
Most of the principal Industries Commander of the 157th (H.L.I.) showed a further improvement in Infantry, Brigade of the Territorial employment during last month. Ex- Army since 1934. Educated at Sand-ceptions were coal mining, hurst, he joined the Army in 1904 and worsted and hostery.
The
Labour Ministry
woollen,.
catimates sp.
in the European War he was awarded the D.S.O., the 31.C. and the French that on April 27 there were Croix de Guerre. He was born in proximately 10,712,000 Insured per- 1884 and in the son of Colonel Charles sons in employment in Great Britain Telfer Smollett: In 1913, he married-82,000, more than a month ago and a daughter of the late Bir. Herbert 371,000 more than a year ago. The Strutt, of Helper, and there are three numbers of unemployed persons on
the registers were 1,831,230, sona, Reuter, i
prising 1,498679 wholly unemployed, 247,272 temporarily laid off, and 85,- 379 normally in casual employment. The total was 60,301 less than an March 23 and 213,230 less than an April 15, 1935.
HEADS REGENCY COUNCIL
The increase in the tea dution is most inopportune, according to a memorial addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Bir. Neville Cham- borlain, to-day, from India, Caylon and South Indian Tea Associations.
Cairo, May 11. The duty increase comes at a time
The Council of Regency thas elected when negotiations are proceeding for a renewal of the international grow. Prince Aly, the Heir Presumptive to further dive the throne of Egypt, as its President, org agreement for
-Router Bulletin Service. years.
The crop restrictionists are obliged to curtail production severely, and ary, already taxing themselves £400,000 annually for propaganda, and intend to increase this expenditure, it is pointed out.
Since the signatories of the Inter- national, agreement are mostly pro- ducers of higher grade teas, they claim, the non-restrictionists are st an advantage, and the industry is scarcely able to face a higher duty.
Kenice.
TERRITORIAL ARMY
com-
The total of unemployed boys and girls increased by 12,060 between March 23 and April 27, owing to the registration of Juveniles who left school at Easter British Wireless,
ATTEMPT TO PROLONG FISHING TREATY
Moscow, May 11.
Pointing out that a short time remained until the ex- piration of the present Soviet-Japanese. Fishing Convention, which is due to be terminated on May 27, the Japanese Government has proposed that the Soviet Government should sign a temporary agreement about the prolongation and vidity of the present Convention, until December 31 next. This proposal is made in order to the Foreign Commissariat; agreed London, May 11.
continue and complete the negolia with the Counseller of the Japanese O ner Itanpura, which sho is Japan will therefore renounce ai There is much speculation as to the
During April, 6,010, recruits were tions for a new Convention, which Embassy with regard to the 'con- tents of the temporary agreement, escorting The Ranpurn is carrying extra-territorial rights and special effect of these decisions on other
the strength...of the Powers at prosent protected by taken
with are at present proceeding. In her holds the precious Chinese
which Man Territorial Army, compared treasures, shown recently at the Bit-privileges in Manchukuo, including treaties with China,
Exhibition in London, and the right of Japanese to be tried in chukuo in 1932 promised to respect. 0786 in March and 9,000 in April,
1936 British Wireless. now being returned to Shanghai. their own Courts.
H.M.S. Daimatless fa due here on Thursday in conipany with the P. und
lington
Router.
on
The Suviet has accepted the pro- to be algned if necessary on the eve nosal, and on May 9. Kozlovsky, of the expiration of the present Chief of the Eastorn Department of Convention Reuter.
Tokyo, May 12. The Diet was thrown into a state of confusion when a motion was sub- the, Prime mitted asking why Minister, Admiral. Okada, did not commit hara-kiri after the Army re
volt in February
The mover of the resolution, Mr. Mayeda, an Independent member, de- clared that the Premier should ne- copt responsibility for the revolt
Mr. Blayeda refused to withdraw
motion,
was ac- hà the cordingly expelled from the Dist.- Router,
Sino-American Discussions
MONETARY PARLEYS
COMPLETED
Washington, May 11, The Sino-American monetary dis cussions are understood to have been completed, or to have reached their final stages.
Some working agreement on mone. tary affairs is believed to have been reached, but Mr. Henry Morgenthau, the Secretary of the Treasury, has indicated that the terms might be kept secret.
Later, the White Hottsa announced that the conference on silver matters, scheduled for this afternoon, between Mr. Morgenthau, the Chinese Ambas. mador and Chinose bankers had been postponed Router-.
CONTINUING NEW DEAL
REPRÉSENTATIVES
PASS BILL
Washington, May 11,
The house of Representatives has approve the $2,004,000,000 Budget Deficiency Bill
providing an for appropriation, of $1,426,000,000 continuing the New Deal system of unemployment relief.
The measures include provision of $308,000,000 for the maintenance of 350,000 you the In
over! 2,000 Conservation Camps, and $157,000,000 for starting a social accurity plan Reuter,
Q: GREEK STRIKE
ADANAS JE P2, Athens, May 1
A general strike of 24 hours' duration is being · declared from midnight to-morrow, 'ns a protest against the ovents" In 'Salonika...... Router.