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DRAFT RESOLUTION AT

GENEVA

Virtual Acceptance By Signor Mussolini

Geneva, August 2

Signor Mussolini's reply to the new draft resolution amounts virtually to acceptance, subject to slight modifications which are not expected to present any difficulty. It is believed that there will be complete agreement over the conciliation procedure.

*The points on which Signor Mussolini asks for modification relate to the subsequent steps. "Baron Aloisi and M, Laval dis- russed on "answer with the experts, after which the full text will.. be submitted to Mr. Anthony Eden and then to Tecle Hawarist, the Abyssinian Minister.

It is expected thas the way will now be clear for adoption of the draft resolution by the Council,

Geneva, Aug. 2

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d'Italia," inspired if not written by Signor Mussolini. It states that the Abyssinian question is acting

friendship or enmity of

The conference between British, French and Italian delegates which began yesterday evening and last-like a touchstonë and testing the ed till 8.30 p.m. resulted in several

other amendments of the Anglo-French nations. compromise formula for the Italo- Abyssinia conflict.

The difficulties hitherto existing as regards the wording of the ob- igation not to resort to arms is now said to have been overcome although it is admitted that the question of the discussion of the entire

of the Italo-

complex

Abyssinian relations by the League of Nations as well as the proposed time limit for the Three-Power ne- gotiations are still under dispute.

Other Italian newspapers "state that it is recognised that Sir Samuel Hoare's speech was much. Armer against Italy than previous declarations- Reuter.

ITALY'S INSISTENCE

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Geneva, Aug. z. Britain, says one well-informed source, cannot accept Signor Mus- solint's counter-proposals for a settlement of the Italo-Abyssinia affair and at the same time stand by the amendment introduced by Mr. Eden in the French drati reso-

The evening of the second day of the Geneva negotiations, now- ever is declared to have streng-lution last night. thened the impression that Italy

will Anally accept a compromise. Although concessions so far have been made by Britain and France. Italy is still unwilling to admit that the entire complex of the Italo-Abyssin'an relations should eventually be discussed by the

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1935.

DEBATE ON FOREIGN

AFFAIRS

Italo-Abyssinia Dispute Discussed

London, Aug. 1. The situation arising from the dispute between Italy and "Abys- sinia was the main subjec. of speeches in the debate on foreign affairs initiated by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr. George Lans- General Graziani, who is in com- | bury, in the House of Commons to- mand of the Italian forces in East | day. He said the Labour Party

Africa

would support the Government by every means in its power so long as the Government stood quite

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an answer in its own Chamber. None the less I feel justified in saying that I am quite certain the French Government has taken no action that would be contrary to their obligations either under the Covenant or existing treaties."

DISARMAMENT

At the suggestion or the Leader of the Opposition, warmly wel- comed by the Prime Minister last Inter- week, to-day's debate on

PROTEST FROM by obligations under the national Affairs was of a general

JAPAN

Outer Mongolia Incident

Changchun, AMG l The reply of the Government of. Outer Mangolla "to the second pro- test from the Kwantung Army, made in connection with the arrest a Japanese June 25, was

and imprisonment of Army surveyor on received to-day.

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The contents of the message will

High Command asserts. not be divulged at present, the

Lesgue Covenant. They did not ask the Government to act alone, but to stand without reservation by the League Covenant."

Sir Herbert Samuel agreed it was essential that Britain should act with other powers, and particu- larly France, and that the League should follow its own established procedure and use every effort t adopt measures of conciliation: but he said. to be careful did not mean they should be weak or in- diferent.

It was incumbent on them to intervene strongly in the dispute and the League would fail in its duty if it failed to take

cognisance of the situation: ".. "The Foreign Minister, Sir Samuel Hoare, when he intervened in the debate, took up these references to

Council. He said that Government

character and no`resolution was moved. Mr. Lansbury deplored the failure of the Disarmament. Con- ference and the lack of confidence manliest between the Governments

the world.

In reply the Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare, sald if they had failed to achieve progress in dis- armament all hidped it was due to no fallare on the part of British Government, but rather to the difficulties between certain countries in Europe, most of all to the great gulf between the points ut v'ew of France" and Germany

Satisfied? Quite'!

IT'S

"BLACK

WHITE"

SOLE AGENTS:---

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

the BANDITS STILL

HOLD JONES

Resumption of the conference

must be in the hands of the Pre- sident.

The Government would put no obstacles whatever in the way, but his own view was that no real progress would be made until some- approached them not with a desire how or other they could lessen, if to make declamatory speeches, but

not bridge, the gulf between the with a realist and practical atti-German and French points of view. pro-de, and to make every reasonable

effort to avert wär

It is authoritatively learned, how-the question before the Lengte ever, that the reply is considered highly unsatisfactory..both by the Japanese command and the Man- chukuo Foreign Office,

M Laval, Mr. Eden and Baron Aloisl consequently met at 7 o'clock this evening in the hope of reach- ing a solution to their difficulties The chief point of difference at test within the past few weeks.

This is the second Japanese the moment is that Italy is insist The first went out as a sequel to ing that the Council can

border clashes and the alleged League of Nations in September-tlations of the three signatarles of the Manchukuo frontier.

way be associated with the negoviolation by Mongolian patrols 2 run ocean Kun 3rn

the 1906 Treaty, Britain, France and Italy, and to them should be left any discussion of the "African situation as it is affected by that treaty.- Reuter.

ABYSSINIA WATCHING

Add's Ababa, Aug, 2 The progress of the Geneva negotiations is watched with great outward calm by official quarters here although the plans for the. creation of a League of Nations Mandate over Abyssinia which was regarded here as a move directed against Italy, was declared to be Rextremely interesting."

PRIVATE TALKS

of

4:

CONFERENCE FAILED

It was intended, following a con- ference at Manchuli, between Japanese and Mongolian represen→ tatives, to arrange for tile exchang: o diplomats Manchukuo's afle- " London, August 1.

gation that such an exchange Private, conversations between was necessary in order to preserve the leading delegates attending the friendly relations of the two the League Counali at Geneva countries and that for the protec- which began immediately after the tion of the 2,000,000 Mongols in The Abyssinian Government,

the Council last Manchukuo such an arrangement. adjournment of however, are convinced that Italy evening with a view to the draft-was desirable on the other side, will never agree to such a pro-ing of a resolution as to the pro- was counterbalanced, according to posal owing to its aspirations to cedure to be, followed to facilitate the Japanese view. by Russian in- wards "Itallan monopoly" in East"

a peaceful settlement of the Italo-uences at work in Mongella. The Africa,

Preparations for the defence of Abyssinian dispute have proceeded conference falled to bring a settle the country against Italian in-fixed for this evening had been

all day and the meeting of Councilment.

vasion are therefore continued.

of several postponed so that these negotia Troop detachments thousand men marched through tions in which Mr. Eden, Monsieur the capital on their way to the Litvinoff are actively engaged may

Layal and

President of Council north on Thursday. They are, however, camped outside the city, being expressly forbidden to enter Addis Ababa in order to prevent press representatives and diplomats there to take undue interest in the troop movements.

continue.

British Wirelesu.

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AMERICAN SUPPORT

Washington, Aug. 1. weighty pronouncement un the Abyssinian dispute is believed

Great Britain, it will be recalled, has been watching developments between Manchukuo and Mongolia expressed that the abertly, and there have been fears unsatisfactory hantler situation might eventually lead to Japanese action against Mongolia which would embroil Russia, against Japan.— Reuter,

to have been designed to put the €641214AAALALA" moral support of the United States behind the League of Nations. It was made public by President

PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN The propaganda campaign pre- paring the country for defence in case of war is being continued by the Government with all means at Roosevelt to-nignt.

of

* and

its disposal, two mass meetings be- : "At the moment the Council of ing held on Thursday. The first of the League of Nations is assembled

means these assembled were the members to consider ways and of the "Patriotic Youth League" composing, by pacific means, the

Italy whose task it is to inform the rural differences between

I wish," said the Pre- population of the principles of Ethiopia. colonial war and second the "Wo-sident, "to voice the hope of the men of Abyssinla" some of whom people and Government of the were seen bearing arms.

United States that amicable solution will be found and peace

maintained."-- Reuter..

In several addresses delivered at the latter meeting the female population of the country was ex- korted to "fight and die with"the mien of Abyssinia."" It was re- marked, however; that the general trend in none of the speeches was hostile to foreigners.

A collection made during these news concerning the new Italian

demonstrations produced

Marla Theresa dollars.

83.000

• COMPROMISE FORMULA

Geneva, August 1. The fresh diplomatic activity which "followed the receipt of the

negotiations. toward the Franco-

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent>

London, August 2. London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

Aug. 1 Aug. 2. Spot

.30-3/16 30-3/18 Forward....30-5/18 30-5/16 London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9582 com- pared with 4.9575 at closing yes terday,

ROYALTY AT REGATTA

They were second to pone in their intention to carry out their obligations under the treacles and Covenant.

EFFECT OF WAR

The effect of a war perween Itary and 'Abyssinia," whether long or short, and whichever were victor .would be harmful beyond ex- aggeration to the League. The attempt of the post-War world to substitute peaceful settlement fut war would be frustrated. Small and weak countries would see the protection upon which they had been depending gravely endanger- ously concluded for the ed. Pacts which had been labori-. greater security of Europe would seem lit- tle inore than scraps of paper.

Outside Europe reactions would be no less deplorable. For genera- tions past Great Britain and her friends in France had been en- gaged in a wise and generous po licy of eliminating issues between white and coloured races.

War that claimed to be a war between white and black races would throw intolerable obstacles into this path of reconciliation and mutual un- derstanding.

The Government was doing everything in its power to narrow the differences between these two

проп пе-

Governments It had been con centrating all efforts gotiations for an air pact, and

when he said "air pact" be meant

Emissary Sent On Mission

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#slao

PROSPERITY IN BRITAIN

Large Expansion In Exports

London, Aug. 2.

Despite international

Peiping, Aug. 2. Chen Ying, Vice- Chairman of the Chahar Govern- Government ment, who is making great efforts Tones who is still in the hands of to secure the release of Mr. Gareth

bandits, arrived here from Kalgan this morning and stated that there captive has been released. is no truth in the report that the

gloom,

supporters adjourn

for the recess in good heart.

Is stated to be 197,000, are doubly Unemployment figures, unofficial-

welcome since July usually shows an increase. A month after the National Government took office the unemployed numbered 2,352,772,

Middlesbrough, reports a large: that Mr. Jones was in no danger. I expansion in iron and steel ex-

Mr. Eslao expressed the belief

also, of course air limitation, HeAn emissary has been sent into the ports. 39 per cent increase as com- bandit country from Pacching and pared with June. Exports of could not very well conceive of an

he is expected to return to Pao- Anished iron and steel are most. air pact without air limitation of chang this evening and telephone notable, being 28,647 tons or 10.000 some kind. nor of settlement of the results of his mission to tons increase compared with June. air questions without consideration

Kalgan. There is a faint possi- There is a steady demand there- of bombing. He regretted he could bility that he may bring Mr. Jones fore in many parts of the world. no report further progress but no with him. Heuter. -- day passed without his making same new efforts to advance ne- gotiations-British Wirele

"A DIFFICULT PROBLEM

London, Aug. 1. "One of the most difficult world problems to-day is that raised by the existence of States that have Empires and States that have not." declared Sir Samuel Hoare, Foreign Secretary, during a foreign affairs debate initiated in the House of Commons to-day by censorious Op- position speeches.

disarmament

Mr. George Lansbury, Labour leader, demanded two World Con- ferences firstly & conference for the purpose of abolishing aerial warfare; and, secondly, the resummoning of the

As he had already told the House, the Government was not unsym-

World Economic Conference. With pathetic to the Italian need for regard to Abyssinia, Mr. Lansbury "expansion and its action since

promised the Labour support of the War had shown that this the Government as long as it up sympathy was more than die held the League Covenant obliga- words. 1f the Italian Government tions, though they did not ask.

that British should act alone the against

had

complaints

BANDITS ADAMANT

Peiping. Aug. 2. Chang Yun Chi, the emissary, returned from the bandit lair to Paochang and reports by "tele- phone to Kalgan that the bandits refuse to reduce the ransom for Mr. Jones, insisting on payment of

$50,000.

On receipt of this information Mr. Chin Teh Chun, now in Pel- ping. sent instructions to Kalgan that the money will be provided

and sent to Paocheng...

Dr. Mueller, fellow-captive of Mr. Jones who was released, re- turned to Kalgan this afternoon by train to render assistance in getting Mr. Jones out.

Reuter

PRINCE MDIVANI KILLED

· IN MOTOR SMASH

Prince

Barcelona, August 3. Abyssinian Government, les it Sir Herbert. Samuel (Liberal)

Alexis Mdivani, former make them in the proper and re-

thought is no derogation of the husband of Barbara Hutton, was gular manner. It would find the League if Italy, France and Britain, killed in a motor smash near the League ready to give fall and im under the 1906 Treaty, got together village of Albona in Province partial consideration to the case.

on the Abyssinian question. He❘ Gerona. He said the House could rely upon the Government to use every Influence available to avert the calamities which would follow war

asked the Government to contra- A lady who was accompanying dict the report that Italian co him was seriously injured and sent Central European to hospital in a very critical operation in matters was so eagerly desired that condition.- Britain and France bad tied then | Reuter. hands by assurances given to Italy.

to

THE NEXT STEP Whilst the League, Council was Sir Samuel Hoare, replying, spoke in session he could not be precise with great satisfaction caused by as to the next step, or what the the United States having condemn- The guiding spirit of Britain and Britlab Government might Or ed any recourse war. Bri-her French friends for genera- might not do in situations that tain, he said, was fully conscious tions had been built on a bridge had not yet arisen; but he would of her Treaty and Covenant obl- between Europe and Africa and London, Aug. 1.

say that. so long as there was a gations, and certainly intends to Duke and

between Europe and Asia. again to-

chance of peace they would cling maintain them.

SYMPATHY WITH ITALY Britannia to it and make the most of it

"We have shown our sympathy The League was dealing with a

* NO RECOURSE TO WAR

The Government meanwhile submting to Mr. Eden 2 compro-when she took part in the regattasis. They would do everything After referring to Imperial versus With Italy in more than idle words,"

proposing the

The King and the British proposals resulted in the Duchess of York sailed French delegation working out and day on the Royal cutter

defence of the

mise formula which considerably capital against nocturnal air raids,

at Ryde.— waters down the original demands. British Wireless. The city is being sub-divided into

Article five of this Treaty pro- two parts for the protection ofvides that neither country shall foreigners who are to be utilised

resort

as long as for strengthening and instruction

any dispute on the of the capital's police force.--- Transocean Kur Min

NEGROES INTERESTED

Port of Spain, August 2, Negroes in the West Indies are displaying the utmose-fferent in

utmost to maintz'n peace.

to

arras

in their power to support its in- finence and to take advantage of its machinery for peace. They would do everything in their po subject attack on Italy's attitude in thewer to give the fullest opportunity of arbitration proceedings is in- Abyssinian question, and calls on to the work of conciliation to be itiated in accordance with the the League of Nations to apply successful. terms of the agreement, or as long the sanctions provided in the The Foreign Secretary then meu asit a subject of diplomatic League Covenant.

doned the question addressed to negotiations.

The proclamation further strang- him by Sir Herbert Samuel re-

non-Imperial countries, Sir Samuel Hoare said the way to settle these things was not by recourse to force, but by conciliation. He was nervous of World Conferences/un- less they were well prepared. The Economic Conference still existed and maybe in the future we should again have recourse thereto,

Britain had already, in March,

especially South Africa, Finland, "India," "China" and Argenting. Many manufacturers are laying down plant to produce cold steel sheets. The promoter of the in- dustry has hitherto been an Ameri- can monopoly.

Railways are planning extensions. Southern and North Easter

and electrification of their systems ́aggregating several millions ster-

ling.

the exports increased from £189 Comparing the first six months, millions in 1934 to £206 millions.

in 1935, Imports dropped from £142 millions to £124 millions during the same period. New capital issues increased from £69 millions to £89 millions."

The holiday spirit infecta all. The Bank of England returns. of note circulation, always a rate: index to prosperity and confidence,_ show £19 millions above the same

week of last year, Travel recorda: by train, road, air and water are: already broken. The Railway Came Danies are planning a thousand extra trains during the Bank Hol2 day week-end. Aiready 4,000 sleep- ng berths and 13,000 train seats have been booked at Euston. Many people are going away to home and continental resorts than at any time since 1929. A feature is the record number of aeroplanes going

excursions to Hungary, favourite "destination- Reuter.

VACATION SCALE FOR EMPLOYEES

(Special to "Hong Kong.

Daily Press)

(By Telegraph, graphic" · "Merzaqui

Copyright: Tain Ordinanca 1 4,80 p.m.). Berlin, August. Z.

declared Sir Samuel If Italy has Received, August her make them in a proper and complaints against Abyssinia, let

regular manner. (Loud cheers)! Uniform vacations for all the These issues can be settled without employees of the municipal and

other public service administra war, which would lead to confusion tions have been fixed by a how in Europe, a serious weakening of the forces of peace, and a formid-regulation made by the rusten for able unsettlement among the great which will apply to al

Public Services. These

coloured races of the world. "Bri-

ties with at least 10.00 tain is using every influence to

working conditions

The state of Europe, cono

Secretary, rema

The most difficult problem howly objects to the embargo on gardins rumours that at Stresa takes the initiative in favour of avert such a calamity of texts, state that so the Italo-Abyssian dispute. Meet ever, still appears to be the over supplies of ammunition to Abys the British and French Govern the abolition of aerial warfare, bus Sir Samuel Hoare denied: a reployees are to ings were held in nearly every come of Italy's refusal to agree sinia, thereby also tacitly criticisments had given, some kind of it was impossible to discuss such part that undertakings had been tons on island where resolutions were to Abyssinia participating in directing the Belgian Government which undertaking to the Italian Govern matters without

German co- given to Italy allowing her a free passed urging Britain to do her diplomatic negotiations between includes five Socialist Ministers ment to give Italy a free hand in operation, and at present there was hand in Abyssinia.

the Three Great Powers on the since, for some time the Belgium Abyssinia.

d great gulf on the disarmament basis of the treaty of 1906-

Government like other countries "Speaking for His Majesty's Gov quest'on between France and Ger- has probibited all export of arms ernment I desire to say there is many. Transocean Kim Min

to Abyssinia.

no foundation whatever for this-In the event of BELGIAN ATTACK MA Certain piquancy is lent to the report. I would add that the East Afr

Brussels, July. 1. situation by the fact that the question of Abyssinia was never Italy or What is considered to be a In a joint proclamation with Chairman of the Internationale is discussed between the delegates of reply to Sir Samuel Hoare's state the International Trade Unions at present the Deputy Belgian Pre- the three Governments ment in the House of Commona is Association, the Socialiste or the mier M. Vandervelde. —- contained in an article in "Popolo | Second Internationale makes an Tronuncian Fus Hin,

A number of negroes are offer ing to fight for Abyssinia. Reuter.

FRIEND OR ENEMY?

Milah August 2.

Bo far as the Fren

ia concerned it

for it to m

hostilities