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ITALY'S DIFFERENCES WITH ABYSSINIA

British Attitude Criticised

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By French Press

Paris, July 5. The French Press is leveling criticism at Britain's attitude · in the Italo-Abyssinlän dispute on' the grounds that Britain Illo- gically wants to resort to the League Covenant in this emergency though she had hitherto refused similar action against Germany. Pertinax of the "Echo de Paris", remarks that Britain pre- sents the League of Nations with a task which is decisive of its life or death and of defending "the African frontlers rather than“ European frontiers. If France should be so imprudent as to en“ ter into such an undertaking, Italy would cross to the side of the Hitlerian Reich.

The Radical Socialist. “POeuvre" expresses, astonishment" at Anding Britain so ardently defending the League Covenant and sanctions as only the other day Britain violated the Versalles Treaty by signing the Anglo-German navai pact. M. Lava) WID hold fast to Italy's side-Reyter.

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(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press"). າ ມີງ Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Bessages Ordinance. 1894. Received, July 5, 4-30 p.m.)

Paris July 5. The Italo-Abyssinian conflict as well as British participation in the organisation of peace in Europe were the main subjects of premier Laval's and the British Ambassa- dor's conversation on Thursday ac- cording to press reports here.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1935.

Mr. Cordell Hall, U.S. Secretary of State (above) is considering the appeal of the Emperor of Ethiopia for Intervention, under the provisions of the Kellogg Pact, in the dispute between Abyssinia and Italy

Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, hostilities in Abyssinia upon other and the Minister for League of parts of Africa where the natives Nationg Affairs, Mr. Eden, regard- are watching closely the progressing the tentative offer from the of the Italo-Abyssinian dispute. Bruster.

This

STRONG FEELING

London, July 4. Feeling was aroused in all parts of the country when on July 1, in the House of Commons, Mr. An thony Eden, the British Minister for League Affairs, announced the. proposed offer of the British ter- ritory in Somaliland as a gift to assist in the settlement of the Italo Abyssinian dispute. strong feeling found further outlet this afternoon when Mr. J. P. Dickie (National Liberal) recalled the treatles o 1884-1886 "under which, on the withdrawal of Egyp- tian protection from the Somali territory of leading Mohammedan chiefs, the inhabitants voluntarily expressed the desire to place their territories under the Jursdiction of

British Government conditionally to cede to Abyssinia a strip of British Somaliland "in order to facilitate the peaceful settlement of the Italo-Abyssinia dispute.

Having regard to the tentative nature of the suggestion made to Signor Mussolint and refused by him, no negotiations had taken: place with the Governor or in- habitants of the area concerned, Mr. MacDonald said.

The French Government, which it is declared is equally anxious as ritain to see the Abyssinian pro-

The suggestion made to Signor blem amicably settled, is again

Mussolini represented an effort to said to have been requested by the

reach a settlement of a situation. British Government to assume the

which the British Government ré- role of mediator.

Although Brt-

garded with grave concern, said tain offered her assistance towards

Mr. Eden. It was put forward the conclusion of the Eastern Pact

solely in order to find out from with the inclusion of Germany as

Slanor Mussolini, whether, should well as active participation in the

the British Government make a conversations on air and land dis-'

formal proposal on these lines, it armament, the French Premier.

would be likely to commend itself ccording to "Petit Journal," re-

to the Itallan Government as a jected the British proposal as Mr. Dickie asked whether any constructive contribution to the France could not accept the de-negotiations had been held be-settlement of the dispute between pendence of European problems; tween the Governor of British on the Abyssinian questions." Pre- Somaliland and the Inhabitants of mier Laval, however, the paper the areas which are allegedly to be says would not hesitate to offer to given, to Abyssinia to allow her to co-operate in intervention promis- make a gift of other lands to Italy. ing a successful settlement of the conflict i Franco-Italo friendship is not jeopardised, thereby.

M. Laval has decided to stand by Italy's side. declares "Le Oeuvre." The Italian Ambassador will easily comprehend that France could not possibly allow in case Italy is applied with sanctions which should have been applied against Germany long ago but were not owing to Britain's inter- vention, argues the paper.- Tensocean Kyo Min

Queen Victoria,

TRIBES INTERESTS

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the

view of the tentative nature of Mr. Colonial Secretary, said that In Eden's suggestion to Signor Musso- nini, there had been no negotiations with the Somaliland chiefs.

Certainly the tribes interests would have been consulted If the suggestion had gone any further, he added.

In the course of his reply to other hecklers, Mr. MacDonald pointed out that the principal port in British Somalliand was Berbera. not Zella, which had been mer- tloned prominently in connection with the British offer

APPEAL TO AMERICA

Washington, July 5. Mr. Cordell Hull (it is stated by officials) will consider very thoughtfully a reply to the Em-

Mr. A. R. Wise (Conservative), peror of Ethopia's appeal handed reminded Mr. MacDonald of the to the American Charge d'Affairs previous occasion of a transfer by at Addid Abeba, invoking the pro-Britain of Somaliland territory to visions of the Kellogg Part in the dispute with Italy.

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Well-informed circles feel that the appeal places the United States in a most awkward póstión. negative reply might be construed as an evasion of the Kellogg Pact, while if invocation of the Pact is recommended complications with

aly are very likely.

Italy.

Italy and Abyssinia. For that reason it could not be published in advance of its preliminary corn- munication to. Signor Mussolini. But had the suggestion been favourably received a full explana- tion of it would at once?have been given to the House, with an oppor-

tunity for full discussion.

Thé

British Government would also at once have entered into consulta-

tion with the French Government as a co-signatory of the 1908 treaty and with the Ethiopian - Govern-

ment.

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GRAVE DANGER. When a member asked that in view of the grave danger that the proposal might be taken by foreign power as a precedent, the Gover

ment should make it clear that they would not try to induce such powers to keep the peace by any transfer of British territory, Mr. Eden retorted: "Yes, sir. But there are always grave dangers in any positive action.”— British Wireless

SILVER MARKET

In answer to a later question. Mr. Eden "recapitulated the clr- cumstances of the offer to Signor daadbhabháidentia Mussolini, which the Italian Prime Minister bluntly declined. He said that had Signer Mussolint favour- ably received the suggestion we should immediately have consulted France. I assure the House that

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, July 5. London sliver prices to-day were

In view of the fact that two pre- vious invocations by the United States were fruitless, it is felt that the only action possible, is an an- The whole subject w nouncement that the United States thoroughly, ventilated in the For- will not recognise territories an-eign Office debate next Thursday.

no offer of territory becomes effec-unchanged as follow: tive before the House of Commons has been informed."

nexed by force of arms as was done in the case of Manchukuo.---. Reuter.

PORT OF ZEILA

kely be

July 4 July 5

Spot Forward

31 31.3/16 31 31.3/16 London on New York cross-rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9431 com- pared with 4.9425 at closing yes-

At a later stage, Mr. Malcolm | terday. MacDonald sad that the territory CENTRE OF GRAVITY

embraced in Mr. Eden's tentative: London, July 4.

suggestion, included the port of The centre of gravity of the Zella with a corridor roughly afty Abyssinian problem has shifted to miles long and twelve miles wide Paris, according to best informed

to link up with Ethiopia. authorities where Great Britain The population of Zella fluctuat- continues to make soundings oned seasonally, he said, from >3,000 the basis of Britain's bellef in the in summer to 7,000 in winter, The collective obligations of members hinterland was not permanently of the League.

populated but was visited by: The British polley seems to be nomadic tribesmen in certain not to shirk the obligations ac cepted at Geneva or elsewhere.

** GRAZING RIGHTS Britain, however, cannot be : ex-

There were cheers from all sides pected to take the whole burden of the House when Capt. P. D. of action alone if other nations Macdonald, Conservative, asked decline to bear their share.

'NO ACTION

seasons.

U.S. SILVER POLICY

Great Economic Puzzle

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LATEST DISPUTE IN

SHANGHAI

Settlement Effected In Nanking

SINO-JAPANESE TENSION EASED

London, July 5.

'If the Japanese Foreign Office bad not taken any notice, of the alleged scurrilous writings in the New Life Weekly, mys the "Times," they might well have given the Army and Navy an ex- ense for drastic action withly or near the boundaries of the In-. ternational Settlement. In this sense, therefore, it is satisfactory that it is the Ambassador, Mr. Arlyoshi, and not some general or admiral who is demanding satisfaction from the hard-pressed Chinese Government.

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Commenting on the Japanese disputes in Outer Mongolia and the U.S.S.R., the "Times” adds that the continuance of Sino- Japanese friction did not lead to "any great improvement in the relations between Japan and her other neighbours,

Mr. Hirota, the Foreign Minister, proposed that a joint, com- „mission be appointed to adjust further disputes with Russia, but this is not likely to be very emcacions if the Japanese militarists continue to act independently and with a complete disregard for the hostility they aroused.

Chinese Interested circles feel relieved at the news that the Shanghal dispute has been settled but many point out 'that the more the Chinese climb down the more the Japanese demands will be in- tensified Heuter.

CHINESE ACTION

Nanking, July 5. It is understood, that a settlement of the Sino-Japanese dispute in Shanghal was reached to-day, the terms of which have not been divulged, but it is known that the Central Publicity Committees of the Kuomintang has ordered the dismissal of two officials of the Shanghai Publications Censorship Board, including the chief of the examination section, and has also instructed all local Kuomintangs to strictly suppress the offending

article.

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MEETINGS BANNED

Shanghai, July 5. Anxiety is greatly allayed here at the news of the settlement from Nanking, although previous ex- perience of Sino-Japanese disputes suggests there is still the possibility of a last-minute hitch.

The "Japanese authorities have banned the meetings of the Japan- ese Residents Corporation in order to avoid incidents while feeling is running high.

The Japanese destroyer Ataka arrived from Nanking and Hankow and is remaining until further

notice.

A Japanese Embassy spokesman announced that the main issue involved in the dispute was the enforcement of the Chinese Gay- ernment's mandate which banned publication of anything offensive to

In the meanwhile Mr. Wang Ching Wel who recently entered hospital is reported to be progress-other, nätions.— ing favourably, --Reuter,

JAPANESE INVOLVED

IN ATTACK

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Peiping Revolt Admission

Shanghai, July 3.

cipated in last Friday's attempt to That a Japanese only parti

selae Pelping was admitted to-day by Major Takahashi during an in- terview with foreign correspond-

He stated that they had now been deported to Japan, but he de clared that he did not know how niany were involved

Asserting that neither the Ja- panese Army" nor diplomatic of dicals were aware at the time that these Japanese, were participating the affair, Major Takahashi said that the Japanese Army had Issued warning threatening severe punishment to any Japan- ese acting in a similar manner in

future.— Accuser

- NEW SOVIET FLAG

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Prem").

By Telegraph, Copyright, Taimi graphic Messages · Ordinance, 1881. Received, July 5, 4-30 p.m.)

Moscow, July 5 The Red fleet warships are now fying the new caval flag intro- duced by the Centra. Executive Committee. The new flag is white with narrow blue border along the buttom edge. In the middle of the flame is a five-pointed Bo- vlet star are the arms of hammer and sickle in red. The former. Red dag with the Soviet star will be discarded by the navy Transocean Ho Ban

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always remain one of the greatest supported aliver to any appreciable puzzles in American economie || extent.

London, London, July 5, There is no doubt that. President the Government, before making Roosevelt's silvér

wil polley any further tentative suggestions, I to consider very seriously the dis- There is no reason to believe quieting effect tits has on the that Britain will take the initiative | native tribes throughout the In Imposing economic sanctions Empire..

against one side or the other in Mr. Malcolm MacDonald recalled the African dispute, but she is Mr. Eden's suggestion that condi- binding all her energles upon pre-tions should attach to the cession venting the outbreak of hostilites, of the British territory, and that on the governing condition that grazing rights should be retained she cannot be expected to under for tribesmen in British territory take alone any risk likely to arise Mr. Speaker put a stop to further In the process.

attempts to question the Minister

the matter

No action will be taken without consultation with the British

Dominions.

SERIES OF QUESTIONS

London, July

series

One question being carefully considered, is the possible sheet of dressed

Minister

Reuter.

CANADIAN GRAIN

Proposed Reversal Of Policy

Canadian Government's

Poor appetite?

TAKE

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FLOOD ANXIETY IN HANKOW

Alarming Report From Ienang

WARNING TO

VIENNA

Restoration Of The Monarchy

(Special to

the Hong Kont Daily Press") (Telegraph, Copyright, `Tata graphic Messages Ordinance.

1894- Received, July 5, 4.30 p.m.)

Paris, July 5.

Hankow, July 5. Flood anxety has been abated in Hankow where the level is just below 47 feet, but the rise con- at a considerably slower tinues rate dally and the position as re- gards the actual water marks in the river is optimistic. However, an alarming telegram from Tchang | Tar was delivered to Vleena by “Le this morning records a rise of Ave Temps" in a leading article com- and half feet, but with the river so high it does not follow that Hankow will necessarily rise als: as the water is able to drain off overland before reaching here,

are

A military warning not to go too

eng on the passage of the law for restoring property to the Hapsburgs and revoking the de- cree of banishment and its pos- alble effects in Central and East, European polities.

Ráin is still an important fac- tor and hopes are rising with the

It would be a mistake, begins p going up of the barometer. The the article to regard the Austrian authieri, es

preparing to Cabinet's decision, as a first step close gaps between long concrete towards the way for the restora- walls and several pumps already tion of the monarchy. The re- installed are at present working storation of the Hapsburgs is ark Ascharge the contents of the international question and could

sewers.."

not been reached.

Vienna must

To the rear of Hankow workers be only settled with an agree

ment of all states in Europe in- are very busy with various dykes, terested in maintaining reace. particularly Changkung dyke Such an agreement, however, had which is now the sole bulwark of this city after the recent collapse of the Hangcheng dyke. '.

The outlying districts are be London, July 5.

lieved to have suffered seriously The proposed reversal of the from the floods and the "Central grain China Post" reports that Hanyang policy which is equivalent to the State and Passhachow, tep 11 adoption of a liberal opposition above the city, are inundated and polley is the dominating cause of several houses submerged, the sensational break in wheat.

Beuter. "Canada is serving notice to competitors that she is tired of withholding stocks while attempt- ing to secure their co-operation and intends to compete in the open market which is bludgeoning competitors into an international

accord."

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This summarises the opinion of grain circles here who believe,

however, that the Government'

be well aware what difficult international com- pilcation's would ensure if the monarchy were restored. Italy, for instance, would not tolerate an Austro-Hungarian monarchy, in the Danube basin. It could be, rightly maintained that the refi- stitution of the Hapsburgs in Vienna would be the most sure FEVERISH ACTIVITY

bulwark against attempts, at "An- Hankow, July 6.

schluss" but this consideration is There was feverish activity cutweighed by the apprehenslots along the bund all day long. Hun of the Little Entente statesmen dreds of coolles with thick planks who regard the restoration of the were blocking up the openings monarchy as an encouragement to along the four-foot wall. The nationalist aspirations incompati- water is at present overlapping the ble with the new frontiers created. the situation is not yet alarming raniocean Kus Mim German and Japanese bunds, but by post-war treaties—

attempt is to gently let down the feet. At Shasi it has risen to 3.3. At Ichang the official rise is 7.4

price structure. Until the South

Hemisphere new crops come out feet. Changshi has fallen by 2

at the end of the year, Canada Walle Kinking and rows at MRS. LAWRENCE

may succeed in disposing of a fair both not risen which shows that portion of the current crop, but the water is clearing down river. little impression will be made on Reuter.

the huge accumulations of the past

Retter

MAULED BY LION

Old Man's Foolish Adventure

(Special to the “Hong Kong Dally PressTy Telegraph, Copyright, Tatá graphic Messagus Ordinanem. 1893- Received, July 5, 4.30 pm:)

Charleroi, July 57 A foolhardy wager had a tragic history says, the "Financial News" It would not be surprising if outcome at a fair in a country in a leader exhaustively examining Washington is beginning take town near here. A 61-year-old the silver situation. It was heed of the unfavourable results man told the manager of the men- generally known in 1933-34 that of her silver policy which agerle that his lons were tame the President needed the support antagonised the American banks and on the latter indignantly den- of silver interests in order to and export industries, but the ying this he made a bet that he carry out the "New Deal" si ver Financial News concludes that would enter the eage. As soon as policy and therefore a political the Presidential Election are he went in the cage the three- rather than an economic necessity. approaching and silver circles are year-old lion sprang at him, ma

The paper states that the more active than Eefore and asks | ed his throat, bring his November elections resulted in an whether President Roosevelt wil

ough, although, the lon overwhelming victory for President again risk imp

doméstic

inted him. The un Roosevelt who no longer needed to situation the consider the opposition so zerlous- "entire

Bince November the United | the fut atas apparently never

again

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CASUALTIES

IN FRANCE

Interviews Not Allowed

Marselles, July 5- Mra Lawrence, mother of the

New York, July 5. Ninety-one people were killed this year in Independence Day accidents, compared with 177 last year, Only two deaths resulted late Lawrence of Arabia, and her from firework explosions, but eldest son, Dr. MR. hundreds were injured thereby, have arrived here, but on the oc- including 14 in Washington, where ders of the Captain nobody is al- the sale of fireworks was prohibit-lowed to interview them.

Reuter

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GERMAN FRONTIER

AFFRAY

Berlin, July 5 alleged smugglers were the German-Czecho-

running: frontier pos

Mrs. Lawrence spoke to nobody during the voyage and on a

arrival at every port Mrs. Lawrence and her son barricaded themselves in while the ships-oficers prevented anyone from appro Reuter

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