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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1935.

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Council President To Meet M. Laval In Paris

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The League of Nations Council wil; be convened early next" week for discussion of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict, this decision being reached by M. Laval and the General Secretary of the League of Nations M. Avenol, during a conference on Wednes- day, according to well-informed quarters here,

Immediately after his return from Geneva, M, Avenol will get into telephonic touch with the President of the League of Nations Counch, M. Litvinoff, in order to decide definitely the date of the opening of the extraordinary session, and it is op edicted here that either July 30 or 31 will be the day chosen and that the debate will not last longer than August 3.

The French delegation will be headed by M. Lava) personal- ly, unless unforeseen Inner political developments prevent the French Premier's attendance." Litvinoff is expected to arrive in Faris on Thursday where he will confer with Laval before con- tinuing his Journey to Geneva.

OFF TO GENEVA WAR MATERIAL "UNITED FRONT

IN FRANCE

M. Maxim Litvinoff, President of the League Council, will confer with the French Premier before proceeding to Geneva, for the momentous meeting of the Councit

next week.

would be difficult to utilise modern weapons against Abyssinia,

"If England and France care to give to Italy territory from their own possessions, let them do so" concluded Martin, "for Abyssinia will not",

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The Police here are completely

An alliance between the Socialist baffled by the mystery surrounding the shipment of 310 cases of war and Communist labour syndicates material despatched on January 5 has been concluded on principle, this year on a.licerice issued by the the existing political situation in Prefect of Police. The cases which | Frünce having facilitated and are exceptionally strong. were hastened the achievement of this shipped from Rouen to Buenos result. especially in view of the Aires by the steamer Criton.

general election rext spring, when the Socialists and Communists will present a united front for the first time.

Sixty cases were subsequently re- turned to France by the steamer Calon which reached Le Havre on June 20 and 250 cases by the Gascon which arrived at the same port on July 8.

When the latter cases were being loaded into the hold at Buenos Aires, one case fell and smashed, when the Captain noticed that it was filled up with sand and stones, which he reported to the port au- thorities.

Subsequent investigations made at Buenos Aires seem to prove that the contents of the cases were not changed In the Argentine, since

vision there by the Customs offi- cials while in bond.

It is generally hoped here that, taken by Belgium, Czecho-Slovakia the discussion of the conflet will and other countries, but accord- make suficient progress during the ing to his information France had Forthcoming session that the prohibited. the

A distinguished British member export of war League of Nations Council need material to Italy and Abyssinia, of Parliament. states the usually not be reconvened in August "as while the Swedish Government well-informed "Oeuvre", arrived nad been originally Intended, had as yet received no applications at Paris on Tuesday and asked

Since clause 15 of the League for export licences. The President what political price Covenant will form the basis for of the Board of Trade, Mr. Waiter would have to pay for receiving they were kept under strict super- the discussions of the conflict be-Runciman, stated no licence what ald from the French fleet in pre- tween Italy and Abyssinia, it is ever has been issued for the export venting an Italo-Abyssinian con- expected that the League of of arms to either Italy or Ethiopia fliet, which would mean blocking Nations Council will again request during the past four months, the entrance to the Suez Canal to Microscopical examination of the these two countries to try to arrive There was not at any time since Italian transports.

sand in the cases shows that it The paper at a peaceful settlement and its the signing of the treaty of 1930 does not take this proposal serious-closely resembles that found near hoped that the League of Nations between the United Kingdom,

ly but cites it evidence of

as will thus be spared further discus- Ethiopia, France and Italy. any

England's desire to prevent war at sion in the dispute.

difference in treatment given to

all costs, While the British delegation, Italy and Ethiopia except as arose according to the "le Matin," may from the provisions of the treaty attempt to exterid the scope of the itself. Geneva deliberations in order to British Wirelean. investigate the affair thoroughly, Italy is demanding definitely that the entire debate be restricted to" the question of responsibility for the Valual incident.

Italy is also refusing to agree that the fifth member of the Con- cillation Commission to be chosen according to the Italo-Abyssinian arbitration treaty, should be select ed from members of the League of Nations Council, and that the question of frontiers be discussed by the commission, asserts "Echo de. Paria."- Transocean Kuo du

MUSSOLINI'S SONS

Rome, July 25.

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WAR FINANCE

Amsterdam, July 24. That the "Silver Arrow" is the last resort In determining the relations between Italy and Abys- sigla is the opinion held by fuancial circles here which re- gard the future of the lira with' considerable pessimism.

'SUPPLY OF ARMS

London, July 24. The Government was heckled to day over its polley with regard to the supply of arms to Abyssinia.

Minister, replied.

Sir Samuel Hoare, the Foreign

He hoped, hel said, to make a

The Telegraaf" declares that statement very Mussolini's gold cover decrec vir- shortly. He mentioned that France tually means the abandonment of had prohibited the export of war the gold standard by Italy, despite materials

to both Italy

assurances and all official Abyssinia.-

forty per cent cover will Ве Reuter

resumed at an early date, since experience shows that this 15 hardly attainable in practice,

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ITALY CRITICISED

Tokyo, July 24. The ultra-national Black Dragon Society, which was largely respon- sible for Japan's declaration of

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Paris. Whether this clue will lead to the elucidation of the mystery only time can tell. Transocean Kuo Min.

DISCUSSION ON RUBBER

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No Meeting Next Week

London, July 25. "Definitely there is no meeting next week," said Sir John Camp-

bell, Chairman

of the Interna-

The general financial situation

tional Rubber Regulation Commit. attempts to throttle the import in is rumoured in London and New Italy is weak. Despite all tee to Reuter when told that it

Mussolini's two sons, 18-year-old war against Russia in 1904 and her Italian trade the balance remains York that a Vietorio and 17-year-old Bruno, withdrawal from the League of

Committee meeting consistently and more strongly will take place on July 30. will join the 9th Bombing Squadron Nations, has decided to

negative while large Sums of on August 1, the former having Signor Mussolini denouncing Italy's

Such rumours have been extra- been promoted to the rank of flight attitude to Ethiopia.

formerly sent by Italian ordinarily strong and gained add emigrants in North and South

ed momentum when several leutenant, while the other brother

|portant Dutch rubber people went The message will urge Il Duce to America are no longer being re- withdraw his troops from Africa ceived so that the balance of pay and abandon his policy of aggres-ment is also upset.

has been made a flight sergeant.

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ARMS EXPORTS

London, July 24

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money

Italy's endeavours to obtain a

to London yesterday.

The rubber industry, especially the producers. are dissatisfied with the present price of the comme- dity. while it is believed that the British and Dutch authorities

The Black Dragon Society has foreign loan to finance the Abys No licenses to export arms or also called upon the Prime Minis- sinian action was hitherto fruit munitions either to Italy or Abys-ter and Foreign Minister and the

less. For these reasons, concludes sinia have been granted during the Ministers of War and the Navy, the "Telegraaf." the cost of mill-also like to see a higher level. * last four months the, Trade Minis-and requested them to take ade-tary operations in Abyssinia has

ter Mr. Walter Rusciman told the House of Commons on Wednesday night. Fransactor Kuo Min

NO AGREEMENT

Geneva, July 24, Falling an eleventh-hour surprise in the shape of the appointment of a fifth arbitrator in the Italo- Abyssinian dispute, it is generally assumed that the meeting of the League of Nations Council to con- sider this threatening situation will be convened on July 31.

It is learned, however, that. no agreement has yet been reached.

quate measures to settle the Italo-proved beyond Italy's financial Abyssinian dispute.- Reuter.

strength.-

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ARMS FROM JAPAN

Tokyo, July 25. Questioned concerning the re- ported exportation of quantities of arms to Ethiopia, Army anthorities here stated to-day that many Irresponsible persons had been dis- cussing rumours, and circulating į them with the apparent object of unchanged as follow:-"" involving Japan In the Ethiopian dispute. The

SILVER MARKET

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London, July 25. London Silver prices to-day were

Army authorities refused

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or deny that London on New York cross rate was sending arms to at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9581 com-

between London and Paris regard- either to confirm ing the course to be adopted by Japan

the Council. The French Govern- Abyssinia, declaring they saw no pared with 4.9532 at closing yes- ment still hopes to confine discus- necessity to state whether she was terday." slons to the Ualual frontier - or was not exporting materials of cidents and possibly by the ap-war to the Ethiopians.--~

pointment of a fith arbitrator on Reuter.

NO SURRENDER

the Italo-Abyssinian Arbitration Committee of four, to secure an- other postponement of the main

Paris, July 24.

"The war with Italy will be a

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It is gathered, however, that signal for the alllance of all Great Britain would be prepared to coloured races against the whites stage a frank discussion of the for the crusade against colonis- graphia Manages Ordinance, 1801 whole question and let the ing nations", declared the Abys- Abyssinian appeal to the League sinian Minister in London, in an take Its natural course. under interview to a correspondent"of Article XV. of the Covenant,

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Paris, July 25.

The British view, it is certain, paper publishes on Wednesday evening for the deputation of the will have the support of the Little'] evening.

"most of the

Connell, Beuter

Entente, the Balkan Entente and In the Minister's opinion, a protested against the punishment

M. Laval has reserved Wednesday

combined Left Wing Parties, who meted out to the officials of the tempted demonstration at the Place de l'Opera on Friday, which was forbidden by the Folice.

It is rumoured that several pure- ly unofficial conversations regard- ing the means for achieving this end have been «göing on in Lon-” don. This is probably responsible for the rumour of a Committee meeting on July 30, which is, how ever, difficult to understand owing to the fact that Sir John Camp- bell and several other members of the Committee are having a holl- day or are about to do so.-- fleuter.

WIGHTMAN CUP TENNIS

Mrs. Hélen Wills-Moody Not Playing

Both groups are at present dis- playing great activity in hold joins meetings throughout the country, protesting against M. Laval's emer- gency decree and his policy of 'de- flation.

The moderate Socialistic ele- ments are rendered uneasy by this alliance, since they fear it will operate exclusively to the advant- age of Communist extremists.- Transocean Kuu Mu

GRAND CANAL

BREAKS

Banks Give Way In Six Places

Peiping. July 25. Swoollen by the Yellow River

#lood water. k Grand Canal which has been bearing a heavy burden lately, burst its banks in six places in twelve hours near Tsining yesterday.

The breaks vary from 20 to 30 feet wide, the heavy torrent of water flowing through these flood

ng many of the villages.

Six steams are now joining and rapidly flowing to meet the food water which overflowed from Han- yang Lake the previous day.

One

optimistic feature of the Shantung floods is the reported fall in the Yellow River level. ·

-HELP FROM ROME

In response to appeals trans- mitted by the Apostolic delegation. Archbishop "Salott, President of the Pontific Society for the Pro- pagation of the Faith, this morning cabled from Rome the sum of $20,- 000 for the vicariates which have suffered most from the floods.- Peuter.

BELFAST SITUATION

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Belfast, July 25. The situation has so far im- proved that the troops have been" withdrawn from the streets, al- though they are remaining in a state of alarm in the barracks, as popular passions are still seething beneath the surface. Wednesday night was the first night since July 12 to pass without any un- toward incident.

The Nationalist members of the Ulster Parliament-two in number -have published a declaration ac- cusing the Ulster Government of being responsible for the distur ca's famous tennis player, has de-bances. In support of this asser-

New York, July, 25.- Mrs. Helen Wills-Moody, Ameri-

cided not to play in the Wightman Cup. Heuter.

SIXTH C.E.C. PLENARY

-SESSION.

Nanking, July 25. The Stand'ng Committee of the Central Executive Council decided

members of the peaceful settlement of the dispute State who were arrested at the at-1 to convene the sixth C.EC. plen-

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is now hardly conceivable. Italy had many millions and had des patched 200,000 men to Africa and it was too late for her to abandon

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At question time in the House her plan. The Abyssinians, now- Laval said firmly that disciplin- of Commons to-day, the Foreign ever, would defend their indepen-ary process must fake its normal Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, re-dence to the last man. Blaughter course. However, when the off- peated his promise to make a would be ghastly and Abyssinia | cial Investigation was over, the | statement shortly on the whole would be ruined if need be, but Government would examine the subject of the supply of arms to there was God in heaven and the findings carefully and would itself Italy and Abyssinia, and it is day of retribution would come. decide what the punishment would generally expected he will do so In any case, the campaign would ultimately be Laval hinted that. with the next day or two be arduous and long. The Italian unnecessary harshness would be

He stated he was not in a post- | troops had already been suffering | avoided... tion to say what action has been greatly from the climate and it

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y session in the latter part of September. A definite date will be fixed later—– ileuter.

HMS. KENT. AT TSINGTAO

on they, cite various anti-Catho- lic utterances by Cabinet Miriisters, and further afirm that the Po- lice had received express orders to refrain from firing on all Pro- testant rioters Tranuncian Kảo Min

EXPLOSION NEAR NAVAL BASE

Chinese Detained for Investigation

Singapore, July 25. An explosion occurred this morn→ ing at a native hat in a village close to the Naval Base Four Chinese who were seen to be rush- ing away from the scene were held by the villagers pending detention. by the political intelligence, branch a G Chilton aboard arrived of the Police, who are investigating

Tsingtao, July 25. HMS. Kent with Rear-Admiral

here this morning... RAULET.

the matter very closely. – Router

CABINET DIFFICULTIES IN HOLLAND

Great Efforts Made To Prevent Crisis

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Strenuous efforts are being made. behind the scenes to pre- vent a Cabinet crisis which it is "feared will have unforeseen consequences. While the resignation of the Cabinet is still con- sidered quite possible, political circles are inclined to believe that even in this case Premier Colijn-who held the greatest respect throughout the country, although many business men do not agres with his inflexible polley in maintaining the gold standard --will sooner or later return to power.

It is considered unlikely that the Catholic Party is desirous of forming an alliance with the Socialists, it having under, these circumstances no other choice but to co-operate with the Colin Party so that in the event of the resignation of the present Cabinet. everything would seem to point to the next Government also being headed by Collin,

Informed quarters stress that no definite decisions as yet have been taken and the Queen will probably confer once more, with the Premier before deciding on the course to be followed,

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It is maintained in some ciretës In the meanwhile confidence is that the dissolution of Parliament growing that Holland will main and new elections are quite con- tain the gold standard.- ceivable as an alternative to the Heuter. resignation of the Cabinet,

The Bank of the Netherlands and the Government in the meanwhile have taken all the necessary mea- sures to defend the guider.

The amount of gold withdrawn from Holland within the past week chiefly for the French and Amer! cati account 15 estimated £7,000,000.-

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The Hague, July 25. The Cabinet met this morning, but the decision as regards dis- solution or resignation is not ex- pected to be published until late to-day or to-morrow morning.

STILL UNDECIDED

The Hague July 24. The Collin Cabinet, according to an official announcement, is still unresigned, bus at present s con-- sidering whether it will do so or else dissolve parlament.

Meanwhile the ministry remains in office and will, adhere to the po- Icy hitherto pursued, that is with- out recking for the defence of the gulden. If necessary drastic emer- gency measures will be taken forthwith to defend the currency against attacks from any quarter.

Colijn had an audience with thế......

that the Cabinet is divided. It is after which it was declared in pol!- It is fearned on good authority Queen on Wednesday afternoon understood that the Prime Minister tical circles that the Queen had

opposes dissolution and is favour-refused to accept the resignation ing resignation which the Queen of the whole cabinet but the ulti- itament circles anticipate resigna

Par mate decisions are expected on. is unwilling to approve.

Thursday.- Transaerak Kun Min

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