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ABYSSINIA REJECTS ITALY'S CONDITIONS FOR PEACE PARLEYS

"TAKE IT OR

LEAVE IT"

INCREASING

TENSION

MORE SUEZ CANAL RUMOURS

Greatest Secrecy At Geneva

NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN NEGUS AND BADOGLIO

"CHINA MAILTM SPECIAL

Geneva, To-day.

Italy's conditions for concluding armistice negotiations are said to be the following:-

(1) The peace negotiations must be conducted outside Gene- va, the League only being inform ed of progress. Ouchy near Lan- sanne being mentioned as a like- ly venue:

(2) The negotiations are to take place only between the two belligerents;

(3) The arrangement for an armistice is to be made directly between the Negus and Marshal Badoglio, as the matter is consi- dered a purely military one.

It is Signor Mussolini's deter- mination not to enter into a discussion on this programme;: as Baron Aloisi said, this pro- gramme can only be accepted or declined

echine take it or leave it" at-

titude is calculated to increase; the tension and uncertainty al- ready existing, especially since these demands completely omit to take note of the preliminary terins of the Committee of

STAFF TALKS IN LONDON

London: The Staff talks con- cluded with a joint meeting of the military, naval and air ser- vices of the three countries, Britain, France and Belgiam, at which it is understood the results of the separate interviews and

the past conversations "of days were reviewed.-Reuter.

TWO

Thirteen, that the negotiations

sion

EUROPEAN REACTION?

sakit

the

Prince Serge Mdivani and Louise Van Alen, his heiress bride, are pictured above en

feld at Palm Beach, Florida, where the "polo-loving Prince was kicked to death by his mount after a fall during a championship polo match.

BIGGER AND BETTER SHELLS

Being Manufactured To Meet "Present Urgent Demand"

London, To-day.

A new 10-inch naval shell, cap- able of piercing armour plate 12 inches thick without breaking. was described by Sir Robert Bad- field, the eminent metallurgist, yesterday. He said that shell of this kind in the region

one

a magazine would probably destroy a battleship. Supplies are being rapidly manufactured to meet the present argent dei mand.--Beater.

ROMANCE COMES TO AN END

Divorce Against James Lin

who had

ון

since

APPEAL FOR LAW AND

ORDER IN SPAIN

GOVERNMENTS TASK NOT TO PRESIDE OVER CIVIL WARS

URGENT APPEAL TO LEAGUE

SLIGHT MODIFICATION UNLIKELY TO HELP

NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN

VICTOR

AND VANQUISHED ONLY

Geneva, To-day."

It is understood that Baron Aloisi informed Senor de Madariaga that Italy is prepared to ne- gotiate for peace on conditions that the negotia- tions take place directly between Abyssinia and Italy, as between victor and vanquished, and that tackling a difficult job. He has the League does not participate, though it may have an observer present. Baron Aloisi also stat- ed that Italy was willing to negotiate an armis- tice on the same conditions.

The meeting of the Committee of Thirteen was postponed juntil 6 p.7.

The decision was announced after a luncheon be tween Mr. Anthony Eden, M. Paul-Boncour and Senor de Mada- riaga, which followed a conversation by Senor de Madariaga" and ¡M. Avenol with Baron Aloisi

A

For his first, assignment in the political arena Joseph T. O'Neill, of Staten Island, New York, is

entered the April prímarica with the idea of bearing: Al Smith, former Governor, for designa- tion as delegate to the Democra- tie national convention.

TURKISH A'DE MEMOIRE

Status Of Straits Convention

PLEA FOR REVISION FORMULATED

Geneva: The Abyssinian delegate has categorically rejected the Italian conditions for the opening of peace negotiations. note to this effect has been sent to the Committee of Thirteen.

Italy's principal conditions were that Italy will not permit the League to be in any way associated with the negotiations; second- ly, she will not communicate the terms to the League, but only to The Spanish Premier, speaking before the Cabinet, made a the Abyssinians; and thirdly, she will not grant an armistice.

Senor de Madariaga was again declaration regarding the international situation, stating thatį,

meeting the Italian delegates ment has now replied to the re- Spain would fulfil her obligations to the League if the other na tions did the same.

He added that the chief occu- pation of the Cabinet at present would be to deal with TAX- employment and the financial stability of the country, which

Madrid, To-day.

PHOTOGRAPHS. FORBIDDEN

might mean strict economy and Nanking Government's even privation for some time.

He appealed to Spaniards for co-operation and said: "Our new Government has not been formed to preside over civil wars. It is time for Spaniards Ito stop shooting each other and

to submit to law and order."

Instructions

FORTIFIED AREAS HAT NOT BE SKETCHED

SOME EFFECTS OF SANCTIONS

Concerted Action Effective

FIGURES PUBLISHED AT GENEVA

London, To-day. An appeal appears in the press, signed by the Duchess of: Hamilton as Chairman of the Abyssinian Relief Committee. for funds for the purchase of gas-masks, anti-gas medica-

[From Our Own Correspondent] Canton, To-day.

be "Special attention shall It is reported that three more paid to foreigners travelling in!

Service.

24-HOUR STRIKE CALLED

Lieved,

Reuter.

Session Ends In Uproar

INDESCRIBABLE CHAOS

London, To-day. The United Kingdom Govern

yesterday afternoon in order to cent Turkish communication re- have as full a report as possible garding the Straits Convention- to submit to the Committee and the demilitarised zones.. An

Ade Menoire, received at the - Following the Abyssinian.re-| jection of the peace conditions Foreign Office on April 11 ex- Senor de Madariaga appealed to pressed the desire of the Tue- Baron Aloisi to modify the Ita-kish Government to begin dis- lian terms for the peace discuscussions with the object of sions. Baron Aloisi is now con-agreed revision, in the light of the existing conditions of the sulting Roure.

Convention signed at Lausanne Jin July, 1923, relating to the re- A simi- gime of the Straits. lar application was made at the same time to all the other sig- natories of the Convention, and the League of Nations was in- formed It is assumed that the request has reference only to the military aspect of the Con- vention

DESSIE NEW ITALIAN MILITARY BASE

Asmara: From the Italian is heard that headquarters it Dessie is to be the base for fur- ther operations, aiming at the total annihilation of the Abyx- sinian troops. For this purpose the town will immediately converted into a strong military camp-Trans Ocean Service.

ABYSSINIAN APPEAL

In the British. reply note is taken of the correct and hon- fourable procedure adopted by the Turkish Government in

Columbus, Ohio, To-day. Viola Brown, a salesgirl at the local Woolworth store, who eloped and married James Lin,! the foster-son of the President people have been killed and China, especially when they pos-ments and hospital equipment of China, on July 14, 1935, has many injured in political dis-sess cameras or when they can generally for despatch to Abys turbances. Reuter's Bulletin draw maps or sketches," a-sinia. The large sums already been granted an uncontested divorce on the grounds of deser-

cording to Nanking instructions subscribed by the British public tion. The judge also approved

received here last night by the as well as in other countries for of a property settlement, the Madrid: "The Communist Party Kwangtung Provincial Govern ambulance work in Abyssinia ment. These orders are intend have had less than the hoped amount not being disclosed, but and the National Confederation of ed for army officers in command for result, owing to the large-

The Abyssinian note to be hand- seeking an agreed revision of its lit is believed to be between Labour have called a 24-hour! three and four thousand dollars. strike in Madrid to-day, it is be-jof troops.

scale destruction of stores and ed to the Committee, of Thirteen engagements, and the right of Viola testified that Lin had;

The instructions state that equipment in

Italian bombing asks the Committee to note Italy's Turkey to request discussions as a protest against the! tase place within the frame left for China last December Government's dilatory application landscapes may be photograph- tions have been received by framework of the Covenant and is understood that the reply jonly places of natural beauty or raids, and urgent representa-refusal to negotiate within the to that end is acknowledged. It work of the League. The ses-and did not intend living with of the Left-wing programme.

ed or sketched. In case an British societies from Abys in the spirit of the League. It goes on to state the readiness. of the Committee of the her again. Reuter.

alien photographer takes pic-sinia as to the need for further declares that in consequence the of the United Kingdom Govern- Thirteen was postponed for a

tures of fortified areas or places and immediate help, in the face time has come to apply to the as- ment to take part without de- short time upon this news, in or-CHAMPION JOCKEY RETURNS

of strategic importance, the of the appalling suffering re-gressor all the sanctions provid-lay in the suggested discussions, der to give the delegates an Mr. Leo Frost, the local cham-

commanding officer is to use po-sulting from the intensification ed for under Article XVI of the at such time and in such man- opportunity to telephone their nion jockey, who recently un-

lite but firm action in restrain-of gas warfare by the Italian Covenant and to fulfil the obliga-ner as may be convenient to all Governments for instructions. ¡derwent a successful operation

jing such an act.

forces. British Wireless Ser-tions undertaken to States mem-the parties concerned, but ex- Soldiers are ordered to give vice.

plains that consultations with Generally it is thought that for appendicitis at the Canossa

¡bers of the League.

the Dominion ¡Hospital, and

Governments special protection to foreigners,

The obligations include that the France will make no particular

¡been

Madrid: After a debate of all- away for a holiday in

but at the same time they have companies were also ordered to States members shall immediate would be necessary before the opposition, while conjecture and

Shanghai and Japan, returned night duration, the proceedings in to stop them from photograph-prevent passengers from mak- and effectively come to the aid British attitude could be formu speculation is rife as to the attito the Colony this morning by the Spanish Cortes culminated in ing or sketching such prohibiting aerial pictures or using spy of a victim of aggression. It delated in detail. British Wire- tude of the remaining 12 mem- the s.s. Sui Sang. Although an uproar. The Government pro-;ed areas. The fear of further glasses aboard passenger aero-clines to beliers that Abyssinis į

¡less Service. bers of the Committee, especially fully restored to health, it is clamation had been debated upon, invasion has prompted the Nan-planes.

will be deprived of the protection! London: According to the diplo England.

understood that Mr. Frost will and the nerves of the Deputies king Government to take this Counter-espionage is also un-

of the League principles at thismatic correspondent of the mor In British circles it is freely not be riding for the rest of seemed to have been shattered. precaution.

der contemplation by the Nan-

supreme moment, when the Ethio- ning papera, the British reply to stressed that the Sanctions Com-the first half of the season. The climax was resched when! Some time ago the aviation king Government.

pian people are threatened with the Turkish zote about the re- mittee of Eighteen must be coa-

the Communist Leader, Senor vened immediately, and be advis-President

fortification of the Dardanelles the Diaz, addressed the leader of the ed to demand the closure of the outcome of his recent conversaCatholic People's Party and told

SLIGHT MODIFICATION Later: As a result of the in zones commends Turkey for rais Suez Canal.

tion with the Italian delegate to him he would be put up against

tervention of Senor de Madariaga ing the proposals for GREATEST SECRECY

the Abyssinian delegate.

Straits Convention in the orthodox the wall and shot when the Span-*

Baron Aloisi has agreed to Geneva: After A session

RUMOURS DENIED

slight modification of the Italian manner, and agrees that the pro- nearly two hours, the Committee Rome: Baron Aloisi's conver-ish Soviet Republic was establish- of Thirteen adjourned till 4 pm sations with the Geneva states, ed

The "note "TED- All the Right-wing Deputies!

be allowed to have an observer oried without delay, to-day. The greatest secrecy is men were subject to the following

will otherwise be informed of the tions that the British Dominions maintained as to the progres of official statement, issued here last rose as one man and demanded the)

expulsion of the Communists from

negotiations As a last resort it must be consulted before detailed evening:- the negotiations.

The Left-wingers Three members of the All-China Football team selected for has been decided to refer the al-views can be given-Renter. Baron Aloisi was asked to ex- "The conversations are con- the Chamber. plain several points of the Ita-cerned with procedure and have applaaded frantically, most spec- the Berlin Olympic Games will not travel to Shanghai with the teration to the Ethiopian delega

tion, but from the tone of the first WEATHER REPORT lian proposals, for instance, what a preliminary character. All par-tators joining. Indescribable din main party next Monday. Italy understood by "direct" ne-ties have pledged themselves to arose, the Left wing Deputies Wong Wing, one of the two Chua Boon Lay, the only Ethiopian note it is expected that The anti-cyclone · continues

secrecy and

until giving each other, mutual en goalkeepers, is sitting for his Malayan Chinese to secure re-the modification will be rejected moving slowly eastward and couragement to further outbursts final examinations in Canton cognition, and one of the full- The Committee of Thirteen, now covers the Pacific to the the League Secretariat states that "The rumours circulating con- Finally a Socialist Deputy re and will rejoin the team when backs, has to return to Singa- which adjourned until 4 pm to south of Japan. A Tepression the Committee heard the report cerning plans for conciliation and proached the House for not re-they pass through the Colony pore to settle some personal day, will then be faced with the appears to be forming over. the revolutionary while Tani Ah-tai, who has yet business and will rejoin the team necessity of recording that con-North China East winds, on the curversations held with reorganisation in connection with presenting representatives of the two belli- the general political situation are spirit of the masses strongly ea to complete another fortnight's when they arrive in the Straits ciliation has failed, which will moderate; cloudy, was the fore

He will almost certainly involve the can cast for to-day, as issued by the gerents by its President, Senor pure products of fantasy and are ough The Cortes session was duty with the Canton Air Force after their Java tour,

thereupon The Committee, herewith categorically denied.” de: Madariaga.

adjourned. -- Trans-will also join the team on their probably leave for Singapore vocation of the Committee of Royal Observatory this morn Ocean Service.

early next week.

Eighteen-Reuter. way to Europe.

ing. had thought it advisable for the Trans-Ocean Serbice.

gotiations.

the strictest

to communicate

A brief communique issued by now nothing has leaked out.

OLYMPIC SOCCER STARSxtermination

NOT GOING NORTH

-

TURKEY COMMENDED

2 дет

THREE PLAYERS TO REJOIN PARTY terms, whereby the League will posed discussions should be open-

ON RETURN JOURNEY