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No. 29,182 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1935 PRICE $3.00 Per Month

MODERNIS

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Sale Agents.

DIRECT ANGLO-FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS WITH IL

WITH IL DUCE IN ROME?

ITALIANS REACH

AGULA

FORCED MARCH THROUGH

THUNDERSTORM

CHIEF OF AGAMEH DISTRICT SAID TO HAVE MADE SUBMISSION

CHINA, MAIL ** SPECIAL

Asmara, To-day.

The Italians have reached Agula, 16 miles to the north of Makalle, which is fixed as the meet- ing place of the converging columns. The ad- vance was made in a thunderstorm. The troops marched in driving rain and were soaked to the skin. The hillsides were transformed into tor- rents:

The passage of the transports over the rough tracks was most difficult. and 7.000 mules, donkeys and camels were needed carry up the-rations to the advanced positions: Hundreds lorries further back brought up the stores from the bases.

It is reported that the chief priest of the principal Coptic Church at Makalle hoisted the white flag, and the clergy are ex- pected to submit willingly to the Italians Another message

states that the chief of the Agameh district has arrived at the headquarters to make submission, and the lesser chiefs are fol- lowing suit. Ecuter.

COLOURFUL

SCENES AT

GOVT. HOUSE

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

FIVE LOCAL RESIDENTS HONOURED

Rome: General de Bono tele-

graphs that the advance

Coinmns of Italian troops, trained to the minute. here seen proceeding over ronds built by the ary, force

„AUSTRALIAN AIR MAIL-

Smgapore To Brisbane Section To Be Delayed

Melbourne, To-day.. The immediate duplication of the Singapore-Brisbane air mail section is not, favouted by the... Commonwealth, despite the Ezi- tish criticism of the delay, ac-

HOARE AND LAVAL TO MAKE JOURNEY? SANCTION ANXIETIES

AT ASMARA

INCALCULABLE CONSEQUENCES” WILL FOLLOW FURTHER DELAY

CHINA, MAIL

Berlin, To-day

The reports alleging that the French Pre- mier, M. Laval, and the British Foreign Secrtary, Sir Samuel Hoare, intend shortly to proceed to Rome in order to negotiate directly with Signor Mussolini, are making a deep impression in poli- tical and military circles in the Eritrean capital of Asmara, says a special correspondent of a

REPORTED ATTEMPT ON semi-official German news agency. He adds that

LIFE OF NEGUS

BOMB IN IMPERIAL PALACE

An attempt has been made on the life of the ording to a high authority, who Emperor of Abyssinia, according to an Asmara

"states that the Goverment. is „likely to decide toľ postpone,

on Sunday last was

on Monday along

front, states the 37t

port issued by the

of

#kis shown that

for Austra

Propaganda yes

First Army Corps resch

Madaži River district on Mon-

according to the prevailing views of these circles, "incalculable consequences" will result if the di plomatic negotiations do not soon lead to some solution

The competent Italian mil-IDISCUSSIONS tary circles at Asmara point Rome To-day.

out, according to the correspon- dent, the grave danger which the application of sanctions may have on the supply of arms for

It view of the fact that the Abys

sinians “would be increasingly

remshed with armis auc

message from the correspondent of the the Italian troops, especially in

action ambil 1945. Investigation "Tribuna," which

stated that a Palace at Addis Ababa

day and occupied the village of KING GEORGE IES

| Addibaghi.

Corps ad

PROCLAMATION TO

HIS COUNTRYMEN

LOOKING ONLY TO FUTURE

TRAGIC PAST BURIED

The

adds that the

news is clearly connected with the order given by the Ethic

{pian police to the virions, out-

posts to arrest an American negro supposed to have been identified as the would-be 2382s-

The report was received in Asmara by caravan, and also in Dibouti.

A native Army Corps vanced in two columns and en- tered Houzien, and on the right: wing gained the heights of Cur To. Simultaneously another In the Ballroom of Govern column, proceeding from the ment House this morning, plain of Danakil through the before a large and distinguish-Dagub Valley, occupied the ed gathering, His Honor the strategic points of the Agame Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac-district. The advance proceed- Gregor, Kt. the Hon. Dr. S. Wed rapidly, large detachments of Tso, OBE, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Abyssinian troops retreating A telegram of thanks couch SMUGGLERS BUSY Braga, OBE, Mr.

JW. B before the native Army Corpsed in moving words has been Franks, O.BE, and Mr. A. MTrans-Ocean Service. de Souza, LS.O. were invested

received by the Greek Govern-|||| meat from King George II, in by His Excellency, the Officer

reply to the message of congra- tulation sent by General Kondy lis and the Council of Ministers on the result of the plebiscite.

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Administering the Government, YEMEN GOVT.

Sir Thomas Southorn, with the various orders conferred upon them by His Majesty the King last May.

The ceremony began at 11.00 a.m... when His Excellency en- tered the ballroom preceded by his aide-de-camp. Captain W. J. R. Cragg, and two Indian A.D.C.'s, and followed by his Private Secretary, Mr. JH B. Lee

SIR ATHOLL. MAGREGOR KL.

PRECAUTIONS

AGAINST ITALY

Alleged Designs On

Important Port

KING IBN SAUD SEEKS NEW SECURITY

-CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

Jerusalem, To-day.

Athens, To-day.

The monarch has further re-

quested the Government to publish

la proclamation to the Greek peo-

fatherland.

Continued on Page:12).

SILVER EXPORTED FROM SWATOW

CUSTOLS - HELPLESS

Swatow, To-day. The local silver market has

CREDITS SUSPENDED.

unconfirmed found in the Umge

NEW DEAL NOT SO POPULAR

STATE ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK

Albany, NY, To-day.

the lack of

ion would greatly ham. asures,

hich in this camp suming Bu altogether novel character.

ON SANCTIONS ARE CONTINUED

Non-Member States Action

PROPOSALS FORWARDED

BUT NO DECISION

SPECIAL

The problem of how to Another great, difficulty is vent products which, accordin seen in the fact that the Italian to Sanction" 4, may not military command is unable to ported to Italy by countries ascertain the intentions and taking part, in the sanctions numerical strength of the from reaching Italy via other The first returns in the election Abyssinian troops, whereas the countries not participating in to the New York State Assembly Abyssinians appear to be well-the ganctions, was discussed were unfavourable to President informed as to the Italian plans, yesterday in the session of the Roosevelt's New Deal" showing Trans-Ocean Service.

sub-committee for transport questions.

that three Democrats had been

ousted, while 15 Republicans were MEDITERRANEAN re-elected. The Democrats have|

| hitherto "held 77 seats in the Assembly, a majority of four over the Republicans. `-

In the Philadelphis Mayorałty election the Republican candidate is leading the Democrat. -

CONTROL REGAINED

ELECTIONS IN BRITAIN

Campaign Now In Full Swing

ple, in which he states that with been greatly affected by China's Albany, Later: The Republicans God's help and by the people's new silver currency policy. In have apparently regained control will he is now returning to his spite of the strict measures, ear of the Assembly by ousting seven played, the Customs authorities Democrats, who obtained a par "The separation was a cruel are unable to cope with the en-

majority in the Assembly Isat blow of fate for me, and I had ormous amount of smuggling year for the first time in 22 years. He took up a position below

to go through many trials. But which is being carried on now. the dais provided for the Gen-

I have not the slightest intention Silver smugglers are reaping for eral Officer

tunes in exporting silver to Hong Commaiding,

Press reports from Yemen of taking any kind of reprisai, į Com state that all officials suspected have drawn a line under the past than 20 cents per dollar can be Bishops, Judges, the

Kong, where a profit of not less modore and members of both of pro-Italian leanings have and will devote myself entirely to made, it is reported Councils.

been dismissed by the Yemen the future Supported by the Government in consequence of affection of my beloved people. I persistent rumours alleging that shall put my whole mergy as the Canton Anticipating mples- His Honour the Chief Jus Italy intends to occupy a strate faithful guardian of the Governant developments with regard to tice. Sir Atholl MacGregor, sup gically important port on the ment into realising our ideals.China's new silver policy, Mr. Au ported by the Hon. Sir Henry Yemen coast. Pollock, Kt KC, LL.D., and

My father's word will also he Fong-pu, Director of the Depart the Hon. Sir William Shenton, invited the Yemen Government strength

King Ibn Sand is said to have mine; my power lies in my people's ment of Finance, has issued on- was the first to enter. The to send a military expert for

ders to the Treasury Dep procession halted in front of the purpose of elaborating the

authorities not to credit His Excellency with the rect details of an agreement provid

Government expense, pient a little in front of his ing for joint defence against

yesterday. until further. supporters. After Mr. Lee had any Italian attempt to gain a

Nentral New read the Grant, His Excelle footing on the Arabian coast, said: -

“Sir Atholl MacGregor, it gives British representative in Jed

and it is also asserted that the me the very greatest pleasure to dah will likewise participate in present to Your Honour, in the

these disenssions.

name of His Majesty The King Ocean Service.

the Letters Patent of the Raight

hood which His Majesty has been

pleased to confer on you

Your appolatment to the most responsible office of Chief tice

this Colony is in itself a, pof of the high esteem in which your distinguished service elsewhere

Hong Kong reapr

of your many years

the Empire

Glad and Kenya {Continued in

KINGSFORD SMITH: TRIES AGAIN

London, To

(Continued on Page 12)

ROYAL WEDDING

3,000 People View Presents

PROFITEERS IN SHANGHAI

STRICT MEASU

With only eight

day, the

QUESTION

Reduction Of British Naval Forces Not Warranted

SIR ERIC DRUMMOND'S REPLY TO DUCE

* CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

Rome, To-day..

ITALIAN NAVAL DELEGATES ARRIVE IN LONDON

London, to-day-The Ta naval delegates have strived in London to discuss the preliminary plans for the London Naval Con ference: This move is regarded as an encouragement for the future. Anglo-Italian relations. Beater

A conversation took place bé--]

The French proposal was that tween Signor Mussolim and the exports to those countries not British Ambassador at Rome, Sir participating in the sanctions be Eric Drummond, yesterday after restricted to the average noon. Nothing is known as to what of exports during the last two transpired dubeyond the short

years. The British deleration official communique, stating: The ggested that if a considerable chier of the Italian Government sugmentation of exports to Italy

by non-member States was ob

received the British Ambassador Hfor one hour to-day, the object of {this - conversation, ☺ like the

October 29, being the An situation in the Mediter Trans-Ocean Service.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

COV

monwealt

Neutral New

the measures for counterching this be examined by the Committea of Eighteen

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med on Page 12)

CAPE TO LONDON FLIGHT

Forced Landing From Lack Of Petrol