1935-07-12 — Page 9

ALL EYES FIXED ON LONDON

Foreign Affairs Debate In The Commons

WAR MOMENTUM GATHERING

FORCE IN ITALY

London, July 11.

The ears of statesmen in the European capitals are cocked "on the House of Commons for this afternoon's foreign affairs debate in which Sir Samuel Hoare will deal with outstanding problems, name- ly the Italo-Eshiopian crisis and the Anglo-German naval conversa- tions. Sir Herbert Samuel, Major Attlee, Mr. Winston Churchill and Lord Winterton will express various party views. Mr. Anthony Eden will wind up for the Government.

Meantime the war momentum is gathering force in Italy. Rome reports state that war propaganda" is having its effect throughout the country which to-day read a war message from the soldier-poet, Gabriele d'Annunzio, who addressing himself to the volunteers em- barking for Africa cried: "You are going out to victory: the aim of new greatness cannot be fulfilled exceps by a real Roman triumph over the barbarian and the allies of the barbarians."""

At the same time a grave view is naturally taken in London regard- ing the developments of the dis- pute and the Government is con-

Revenge for the Adowa debacle, lies at the back of the mind of Italian nationalists. Meanwhile troops continue to depart dally, Over fifty new steel factories have tinuing arisen. Food and

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- GREAT RESERVE Beyond this consultation British and French Governments

have not been able to proceed.

the

its efforts in discussion transport ofwith the French Government, to animals are increasing in price. find a way for promoting a peace-

Importance is attached to the ful settlement. expression of British policy this afternoon. The only possible chance or a peaceful settlement depends on what Abyssinia would be prepared to accept for Italy i In no mood for compromise. Abyssinia's appeal does come before the League, Italy may either refuse to attend the meeting or attend to insist on Abyssinia's expulsion from the League as an alternative to Italy's withdrawal- Reuter.

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FRENCH HOPES

Paris, July. 11. French eyes are also fixed on London, hoping to get a clue to joint Franco-British action in averting the war threat.

Some optimism is apparent that collaboration will be possible fol- lowing a British declaration that no individual templated.- Reuter,

action is con-

TWO MORE INCIDENTS

Rome, July 10.. The Italian Minister at Addis Ababa has formally" protested to the Abyssinian Government with regard to two further alleged in- cidents.

The first is said to have occurred

on July 6 while the Italian Con- sul at Harrar was motoring to Direcaua, the car being stopped by a number of Abyssinian soldiers, Including an officer.

The second incident is said to have taken place on the following day, when an Italian soldier at- tached to the Consulate at Harrar was stoned

and maltreated Abyssinian soldiers.- Revier.

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GRAVE VIEW

London. July 10. It is learned that no special ar- rangements have thus far been made to evacuate British subjects from Abyssinia as the British Gov-. ernment does not consider that the circumstances yet warrant such a move.

HOME CRICKET

Northants Beaten. By Notts

London, July 11. Notts beat Northamptonshire by .an innings and 45 runs at Peter- borough after only two days of play.

Great reserve is maintained re- garding the League Secretary- General's visit to London. But It is believed that one of the main purposes of M. Avenol's meeting with British Government heads was to urge the powers to make. every possible effort to reach a solution before the problem comes before the League." Once there, It is feared, developments might in- fluence Italy to resign her mem- bership in the League- Reuter.

* PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT

London, July 10.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1935.

STABILISATION

OF CURRENCY

Advocated In France

Paris, July 10.

The fate of the world depends in a large measure upon dose duan- cial co-operation between New York, London and Paris, declared M. Jean Tannery, Governor of the Bank of France, addressing a lun cheon gathering at the American Club to-day.

"We are determined to defend the franc against all attacks," ine added, "and we have the means to do.so."

M. Tannery advocated general stabilisation of currencies to res- tore security and provoke recovery of business, and to stimuli inter- national transactions.

NO COMMENT

Washington, July 10, The Treasury to-day withheld comment on the reports of yester- day's intervention in the London silver market and likewise on the assertion of M. Jean Tannery, the Governor of the Bank of France;

CHINA SOCIETY HEAVY TOLL IN NORTH

Holds Annual

Dinner

London, July 10. There was a large Sino-British' gathering at the dinner of the China Society, held to-night, over which Mr. Quo Tai-chi, Ambassa- dor to London, presided, and the guests included Lord and Lady Winterton, Lord and Lady Eng- ham, Sir Ronald and Lady Ma- cleay, Sir William Liwellyn, Mr. H.. Q. Wells and Mr. William Nunn, MP

Mr. Quo Tal-chi, in proposing the toast of "The Guests," said they had reached a turning-point in Anglo-Chinese relations.

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CHINA FLOODS

Alarming Reports From River Cities

was inundated

or

The Hankow watermark this morning rose to 49.3 feet- Reuter

EARLIER REPORT

Wanking. July 11

In addition to the Yangtaze flood, a threatening rise is reported in

the level of the Yellow River, of which two tributaries have burst their banks in consequence of the torrential rains,

Nanking, July 11 Heavy loss of life is feared in the flooding of Yenshth, Lunghat, a "You are going out to victory:

railway town 30 miles from Loyang. the aim of new greatness' cannot

Chinese reparts place the deaths between 2,000 to 3.000. be fulfiled except by a real Roman

The town triumph over the barbarian and the allies of the barbarians," criedly Britons felt a half-concealed strengthen the dykes falled before Former July 8 when frantic efforts to Gabriele d'Annanalo, Italian poet disparagement for the Far East, the battering torrents, although and novelist. to the troops leaving while the Chinese often felt the the waters receded the next day. for Africa. The name of the fire- eating poet, who became a daring

heavy pressure of trading insis-Trains are passing to Yenshith. airman during the war and flew

tence from, the West. But, that however. It is reported that only

The city of Yensse, Afty miles- was all past." England and China the upper part of the city wall is west of Chengshow. in Honan, is bombed enemy Hines and Austrian troops, has been obscure they would hardly believe perhaps

had long been acquainted, and visible.

endangered by torrents battering. for many years.

Traffic on the Lunghai Railway its walls. which may collapse at It was stated recently that he had completed a

how far Anglo-Chinese co-opera- is partially suspended owing to any moment. great new novel based on a subject tlon had now gone.

General Chiang Kai Shek hasat Wuchin Northern Human, has The Yellow River embankment telegraphed various provincial

been breached causing d'slocation governments urging emcient ad- of the raway service. Hundreds ministration and relief under centralised control- Reuter.

over

from the War.

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that the United States, France and HEAT WAVE AND was completely past. People once

Britain would soon be united for stabilisation."

The latter statement met with considerable scepticism on Wall Street where it is belleved there are no signs that Britairi is any readler for stabilisation that she was previously.— Reuter.

IN GOOD FAITH «

Washington, July-10.

to-day de-

ing the American silver situation. In response to questions respect-

President Roosevelt cleared at a press conference that the Treasury was conforming as best it could, with the Silver Pur- chase Act.

They were acting in good faith, he added.- Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

At a meeting of the Cabinet to- day. it is understood, the Foreign Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, dis-

(From Our Own Correspondent) mussed with colleagues a review of

London, July 11. International affairs which he will London silver prices to-day were make in the House of Commons to-up 3/16 as follow:-

July 10

July 11 ..31-1/8 31-5/18 Forward.........31-5/18 31-1/2 London on New York cross rate

morrow.

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Spot

One of the subjects with which he will deal is the situation arising from the dispute between Italy and Abyssinia, the gravity of at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9631 com- which is fuly recognised in official pared with 4.9650 at closing yes- quarters and reflected in news-terday. paper caniment. There is, however, no disposition to regard the efforts for peaceful settlement as exhaust- ed or nearing an end.

Answering a House of Commons question which referred to the situation which would arise if Italy were to resort to war, the Minister for League of Nations, Mr." An- thony Eden said: "Such a situa- tion has not yet artsen, and I earnestly trust will not arise. His Majesty's Government is deter- mined to continue is endeavours in co-operation with the Govern ments of other countries to brig about a settlement of this dise by peaceful means."— British Wireless.

NO ARMS FOR ABYSSINIA

FLOODS

Claim Many Victims

New York, July 10. There have been thirty-nine ficors and damage is estimated to deaths altogether in the New York

run into $25,000,000 or more.

The flood-waters, are now sub- siding but vast areas are still sub- merged.

Paradoxically, there is a water shortage due to broken mains which adds to the distress of many districts.

Kansas City, meanwhile, reports a scorching heat wave in the West- ern States. Already there have been seven deaths from this cause in Texas and Oklahoma,

The temperature in the shade reached 109 in three states, Kan- sag, Texas and Missoufi.. MORE DEATHS

Kansas City, July 10... The heat wave death

toll is steadily climbing. In-nine Western States the total of deaths is now 31-

Бельвет.

GRAPHIC TALES

New York, July 10. Graphic stories of escapes from

the floods in New York state were told to Reuter to-day.

Trie Mayor of Trumansburg said

EARTHQUAKE IN he was outside his bank when a

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JAPAN

Many Killed At Shizuoka

Takyo, July 11 severe earthquake rocked Shizuoka district, a hundred miles south west of Tokyo. Many build- ings are reported to have collapsed in Shizuoka city, where fires have broken out.

Communications are interrupted.

The shock was also felt at Tokyo, but no damage occurred,

According to official estimates, 23: were killed and 47 injured in

British Government Shizuoka afty, 446 houses

Decision

Until the failed

The Northants batsmen against the bowling of Voce, who captured seven wickets for 34 runs in the first innings, the total being

140,

London, July 11. whole question is considered by the British Govern- ment, it is understood that no licences are being granted for export of arma and ammunition Notts scored 250, Walker playing from Britain to Abyssinia. One or a masterly Innings for an

two applications recently received ished 114, while Perkins tookhave not been granted. Ave wickets at a cost of 84 runs.

"Reuter." In the second Innings Northants" fared worse, the whole side 'being. dismissed for 85 runs, thus losing by an innings, and 45 runs.— Benter.

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AMES NOW AVAILABLE FOR TEST

SWEDISH REFUSAL

Copenhagen, July 11.

wers

wholly or partially destroyed. The fires which broke out with the collapse of the houses were quickly controlled.

One person was killed and five injured at Shimizu. There was no damage or loss of life reported from other parts of the country- Reuter.

DEATHS IN CHINA

Shanghai, July 11, Fifteen people are reported to have been killed in an earthquake at Ypanling, 200 miles to the west of Changsha,

"provincial capital of Hunan. No detalls are

The Foreign Minister had made available. a statement rejecting any pos- Reuter. sibility of Abyssinia obtaining sup- plies from Denmark, while the Swedish Government has sent pointed refusal to the request from the Emperor of Abyssinia for per- mission to enrol a number of air- men for Instructional purposes Reuters!

the

choslovakia, Sweden, and Den- mark demanding the raising" of the ban by these countries on the delivery of munitions.

washouts.

of houses at Nanyang, in Southern Hunan. have collapsed on account of foods from the Pay River.

EAST AND WEST Mr. H. G. Wells, responding; sald the times to make vague gener- alisations about the East and West

thought of China as an almost non-existent land of fairly tales and monsters, but wireless, aero-

A Bankow message states that planes and other inventions had An unofficial report from Ichanzerged several feet, following, the the entire city of Hanyang is stib- now abolished d starice and peo-estimates that at least 400 have collapse of a number of dykes-- ple were feeling more and more perished, while the Bureau of their common destiny.

CHINESE PHILOSOPHY "There are differences between us in language and thought; there fore we must set to work to under" ing "If I had several lives to live, stand them," said Mr. Wells, add

I should devote one to the transis. tion of Chinese philosophy."

ICHANG. DEATHS

Hankow, July 11.

Beuter.

Public Safety states that 4.441 households in Wachang and Ean-

IN HONAN?

yang are affected and over 20,000

Shanghai, July 10 are homeless...

It is learned here that 1,000 per- The "Central China Post reports sons have been drowned in the surrounding dykes, but the out- that Shast is stul protected by township of Yenchang. Honan, which has been wiped out by foods. skirta are badly flooded.

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SPANISH DUTY ON FRENCH GOODS

"England, the United States and China," said Mr. Wells, "are 2 closely-knit community, with a common understanding for liberty. All are hostile to the world drift towards intolerance and aggression. This constitutes an admirable bond of sympathy between us. The his- tory of the next hundred years may be a crucial struggle for liber- uruukic ty. That is why we are not strang-Received, July 11, 190 p.m.)" ers, but friends and brothers." Kenter.

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(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"), Teisgraph, Copyright, Telá. Makages Ordinance, 1894.

Madrid, July 11. A special import daty of 48 per cent has been imposed on all French goods entering Spain by the Spanish Government in conse quence of the renewed breakdown of negotiations for a commercial treaty between the two countries.

OVERDUE GERMAN

YACHT

(Special to "Hong Konx Daily Press")

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London, July 1I.. Fears for the safety of the German yacht Ertebeker which had commenced Atlantic race from Newport to Bergen in Norway and has been overdue for two weeks appear to been groundless, Captata

have

on her trans-

GREATER USEFULNESS

London, July 11. With reference to the China Society dinner, Reuter learns that the Chinese Ambassador is actively devoting himself to the task of reorganising and revitalising the Bociety and is now consult'ng in- The government justifies the new Swanson of the steamer Ola having fluential persons in the matter. duty by the devaluation of the according to the "Daily Telegraph” Hitherto the Society has been French franc by four-fifths al-sighted and croken to the mis ing little know, being confined to a though this devaluation was yacht off Dunnet Head near the small coterle of special interests, carried through nine years ago-Orkney Islands It is now the intention to broader | Transocean Kuo Min.

Transocean kun, blow, the Societa's appeal to the cut- side public so as to enlarge its ac- mass of water, wood and rocks tivities and thus transform it into rolled down the hill into the main

a lively means for,'expressing street. Ele grabbed the

door Chinese thought and meeting the handle of the bank as the food ground of all who are anxious to Swept over him. A huge log promote Sino-British relations. smashed a window beside him and "↑ Last night's widely representative he leapt to safety through the hole. A woman motorist. Miss Hazel Povost of Marathon, said she and a score of other motorista took re-. fure in a shop on the main street of Marathon. As the flood rose they climbed on barrels and on the counters. Suddenly the walls crashed In. She was carried out into the street by the torrent. She seized hold on a, tree an others grubbed boards and other debris and held on for seven hours unt' they were rescued Beuter

JAPAN'S NAVY

Big Increase In Estimates

Tokyo, July 19. An increase of approximately £10,000,000, or thirty per cun above the current figure, is asked in a draft of the Department Estimates for the Mary next year

The Finance Ministry will un- doubtedly try to whittle down' many of the demands but the Navy. Ministry is expected to stava firm, due to the recent changes in the naval situation. Reuter.

U. S. PROGRAMME

assembly was the first of the kind ever held by the Society and is regarded as the inaugural symbol

of its new "career. Reutter.

GERMAN SERICULTURE

[Special to the "Hong Kour Daily Press" (Copyright),]

Berlin, July 10: Another serious attempt is about be made in Germany to or- ganise the silk warm cultivation, thus recalling the experiment which was started by Frederick Great in similar times of economie. damiralty."

The new order, issued by the Minister of Agriculture, regulates the production and disposal of German natural silk in the in terests of national economy. Many years cadres to produce natural silk in Germany in latter

of strict uniform control and pro- times mostly talled owing to lack

worms and the new regulations duction ensuring healthy sk

are designed overcome this draw- back

Trendignan Krio · M'ín

affair and did not afect American plans.

the

Mr. Swanson explained that under the Vinson Act, recently passed by Congress, thirty-six destroyers and eighteen sub- Washington, July 10. marines were required to bring the In announcing, the United States United States Navy up to treaty nuval programme to-day, Mr. strength by 1942. No decision had Claude Swanson, the Secretary of been reached meanwhile, on the London, July 11

The notes emphasise the neces-the- Navy, declared that the De- proposal to replace one of the LE Ames, the Kent cricketer,

ETHIOPIAN NOTE.

alty to Import arms to Abyssinia partment intended to proceed un seven hattleships which would be who strained a leg muscle in the

since a dangerous war Is im-der the Washington and London over aga on expirat last Test, mateb, ^ "dk" now fit and

Addis Ababa, July 10, minent, and Mussolini's as well as naval treaties as long as the other Washingto available for the Third Test on Identical notes have been band the Italian Press declarations signatories of those treaties stayed Additi Saturday if his services should be ed by the Government here to openly refer to a campaign of con- within their treaty limitare required.

diplomatic representatives of quest

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France, England, Belgium, Oze- Tranuncian Kuo Hin

Germany's decision to increase to her naval strength was a European

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