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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1935.-

THE FAILURE OF

OF THE TRIPARTITE CONFERENCE

REPERCUSSIONS FEARED

Emergency Meeting Of The

British Cabinet?

EXPORT OF ARMS TO

ABYSSINIA

London, August 19.

Following the failure of the Tripartite Conference an emergency meeting of the British Cabinet will probably by called within the next ten days.

Mr. Anthony Eden is arriving in London this evening While Sir Samuel Hoare, who kept in touch by the tele phone with Mr. Stanley Baldwin at Aix-les-Bains, and Mr. Ramsay MacDonald at Lossiemouth, will be return- ing to London from his holiday in Norfolk for consulta. tion.

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It is now probable that the whole question of the export of arms to Abyssinia will be reviewed.--Reuter

Cairo, August 19.

Italian troop transports and shipments of war materials passing through the Suez Canal assumed unprecedented pro- portions over the week-end. Nearly a doren ships of 'all sizes including the great liners "Gange" with nearly two thousand troops" on board which were enthusiastically received by the Italian residents on arrival, went through the Canal War maz a terials were stowed not only below but also on the decks where every available quarter appeared to be utilsed.

Huge, swinging cranes, tanks, armoured cars, motor forries and other motor vehicles as well as a large number of mules were noticed among the cargo of ships proceeding to Fast Africa, while the North bound ships were either empty or carrying sick. Banking and shipping quarters estimate, that approxima- tely seven hundred and fifty thousand pounds have already been paid so far in Canal tolls by the Italian Government.- Trans-Ocean Kuo Min.

MOVEMENT OF TROOPS

NOT SURPRISING

Geneva, Aug. 18. The breakdown of the Paris conversations have not caused sur- prise. Their usefulness was dis- counted from the beginning.

It is now clear that

events, would be followed diplomatic negotiationa. ·

The Emperor and Empress of Abyssinia who attended a service st St. George's Church, Addis Ababa, when the Archbishop in his ser- mon made an appeal for unity.

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to a critical state, is particularly delicate. Although she is at one with. Great Britain in defending the League of Nations, she is very loath to endanger the newly-found.graphie friendship with Italy 'which is so valuable to her in Europe.

It is expected that Baron Aloi- si will go to Rome to-morrow to discuss the situation with Signor Mussolint.--- Reuter,

(Special to "Hong Kong

Dally Press"), Telegraph. Copyright, Teis graphic

Ürdinance Misages Receited, August 19. $.30 p.m.)

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JONES DEATH AVENGED

Five Bandits Killed

Peiping, August 19 Gareth Jones' death has been quickly avenged by the Pao An Tuls who have killed fve and wounded and captured one of the bandits who held him.

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When the news reached Kalgan that Jones' body had been found, Pao An Tul was despatched to round-up the bandits whom they encountered in a village seventy li sauth of Paschang. Five were killed and one wounded in the en- counter. The wounded bandit told Pao An. Tul that Jones who nad had to ride many miles got very fatigued and "could not keep up with the bandits and that was why he was shot.

TWO ALTERNATIVES (Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") Telegraph. Copyright, Tels. The British Embassy has made 31ssages Ordinance, 189 representations to Nanking and Received, · August 19, 7.30 p.m.) are asking for an enquiry into the Rome, Aug. 19 circumstances surrounding. Jones News of the breakdown of the death and the apprehension and three power conference was re-punishment of the guilty parties. ceived here with equanimity since The Foreign Office replied orally any other outcome was hardly that instructions to this effet had expected. While preparations for already been issued.

war are being continued through- | Reuter. out the country. the Press unami- mously declares that Italy must have a "place in the sun, and new territories for her

excess

population. » Cairo. August 19, The Somali population's loyalty to the Emperor of Abyssinia in the event of war with Italy is beyerd doub, according to ar assertion made by a prominent official of the province of Ogaden in an in- terview granted to the representa- Live of semi-official German news agency.

The Somalis intense dislike for Italians, the official

said, was

proved by the fact that during the last six months thousand of Somalis who had been enlisted by the Italians have returned to Abyssinia, bringing with them by arms, horses and munition with which they have been equipped by the Kallan authorities. The num- bers of Eritreans and Somalis who The attitude of the Italian Gov-

ran over to the Abyssinians dur- ernment, to the

Anglo-French suggestions has not caused muching the last few months are ani- mated by desire to fight against

mate, is about 10,000.- Italy, according to official Transocean Kuo Min.

the only surprise hope of avoiding war is through League action, which will possibly

result from the debate in the Council next month.

League officials are convinced that something more than talk will be necessary to bring about a definite result, but none knows whether anything more than talk will be forthcoming-

Reuter.

THE LAST THING

Rome. Aug. 18. There is neither surprise Bor regret here at the failure of the Paris conference.

It is stated here that the last thing that Italy desires is a com- promise. The Government is de- termined on a campaign

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resounding victory which will give to Italy both economic and politi- cal control of Abyssinia, backed by a powerful Army of Occupation,

The League meeting of Septem: ber. It is expected here, will have To better result than the Parls conference, and may have a muer more serious outcome.

The fact that Italy realises that Britain is intent upon trying to prevent war makes Italy's resigna- tion from the League more likely than it was a month ago.

The invasion of Abyssinia in October is regarded as almost foregone conclusion whatever the League or Britain may do.- Router.

TALKS ADJOURNED

Paris, Aug. 18. Following the unsatisfactory re- ply brought by Baron, Alots from Signor Benito Mussolint to the Anglo-French proposals for grant- Dig Italy economic concessions in Abyssinia, and thus averting the threatened invasion of that coun-

try by Italian troops at present

massed in Eritred and Itailan Somaliland, the three power con- ference here adjourned this even jak.

FIRM STAND

in conference circles

which have been impressed from the beginning with the armness

of the Italian delegation's stand, The chief difficulty has been the Italian claim to political suzerain- ty in Ethiopia.

FLKA FÜR UNITY (Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"}

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(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele the graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 Received, August 10, 490 p.m.)

It is understood that the Bri- tish delegation, headed by Minister for League of Nations Affairs, Mr. Anthony Eden. has maintained à vigorous opposition to any such concession, while the French. delegates, chief of whom

Addis Ababa, Aug. 19.

At the Emperor's order interces- slon has been held at all churches and mosques throughout the

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render Abyssinia

Military and political control over Abyssinia is regarded as in- dispensable to "milltarily armless" and it 15 pointed out that there are but two alternatives: war or military oc- cupation of Abyssinia with the permission of Britain and France. Transocean No Man

SILVER MARKET ·

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London August 19. Landon stiver prices to-day were down 1/18 for Spot. and 1/8 for forward as follows:-

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Aug. 17 Aug 19 29-1/16 29 Spot....... Forward 29-1/16 28-15/18-

London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9768 as compared with 4.9713 at closing on, 'Saturday.

NO SOLUTION

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Paris, Aug. 18,

An officia communique was given out" by M. Laval, Mr. Eden and Baron Alotsi, stating that the conference had adjourned. The is M. Pierre Laval, the Prime country on Sunday. The service delegates had met to determine a Minister, has been seeking for a at St. George's Church, Addis way. to settle peacefully the Italo- formula which, will satisfy both Ababa, was attended by the Em-Abyssinian dispute, but had not sides.

peror and Empress, diplomats, yet been able to find a basis ror army leaders and provincial gov- the discussion which would bring about a solution. There would be a final discussion through diplo- matic channels, the communique added. Heater.

DICTATOR INSISTENT The suggestion that Italy should appoint advisers to the Ethiopian

eruors.

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BANDITRY RAMPANT

Kalgan. August 19. Heavy rains last right affected the roads to such an extent that it is doubtful whether Capt. Millar, with Jones' body, will be able to reach here this evening.

Dr. Henry Mueller who went to Kalgan with the intention of pro- ceeding to Paochang to assist in identifying Jones and bring back his body was not allowed to leave Kalgan by the Chinese authorities. Banditry is now rampant throughout East Charhar.—— Reuter,

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NEW WORLD RECORD

Aquatics In Japan.

WHITEST

Gordon's

PUREST

GIN

&BEST

THE HEART OF A GOOD COCKTAÏL.

THE FINAL TEST

Prolific

Scoring At The Oval

London, Augast. 19.

The final test resumed to-day in fine weather and on a gond, wicket though there was a heavy dew. The South Africans resumed their innings and in contrast to the stolid way they played on Satur- day, they adopted an entirely different mode' of attack in that every batsman went for the bowling in most enterprising manner. As a result they brought their score of 297 for 6-to 476, and as a draw will give them the rubber It seems a forgone conclusion that they will leave the country with the satisfaction of having achieved the object of the tour.

Chief honours must go to Dalton who played a dashing lanings "for 117 runs while Langton also gave a grand display, getting his 50' in an hour and finally being not out with 63 to his credit. ..

Tokyo, Aug. 18. The American swimmers out- scored the Japanese by 13 points to eight in to-day's swimming events.

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When Viljoen and Dalton went The crowd had swelled to 25,000 out tó resume South Africa's after the luncheon Interval wḥen. innings they started cautiously but-† South Africa met with their firs after only 15 runs had been added success, Bakewell being caught by to the total viliceń, who had Cameron off Langton with only 10 played such a stubborn innings on | runs added to the score. His own the Saturday, was caught by Clay, contribution was 20 while the total at short square-leg off à somewhat † stood at 34. short one from Read that kicked Bob. Wyatt was next in and off word's record for the 400 metres awkwardly. The out-going bats- the first ball he was missed by which he covered 522/10 to beat Negami and

Jack Medica established a new

Makino.

4 mins.

Reizo Koke, the breast stroke, expert, broke the Japanese record for the 100 metres.

The results of to-day's events follow:

400 Metres.-1. Jack Medica, 2. Hiroshi Negami, 3. Shozo Makino. Time: + ming: 52.2/10 secs

(World's record).

100 Metres Breast Stroke.-1. Reizo Koike, 2 Jack Kasley, 3. Hamuro.Time: 1 min. secs. (New Japanese re-

100 Metres

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Back, Stroke.-1. Taylor Drysdale, 2 Branch, 3. Kentaro Kawatsu. Time: 1 min 10.2/10 secs.

The Archbishop in a sermon Government was made in the hope for unity asked all Abyssinians to

mainly restricted to

Tethuo an appeal that Mussolini might, thus be en-form a wall around the Emperor,

13.6/10 abled to enjoy a special political to defend the country against all

cord). Bucoce in Abyssinia which would still be compatible with Ethiopia's sovereignty and the stipulations of the League Coven- ant. It is understood, however, that the Italian dictator has de- manded more general political power in Abyssinia; and that he

İs, logistent.

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While M. Laval still asserts that

he has not yet given up hope of averting a clash at the League of Nations meeting on September 4. it is understood that Mr.

Eden sees no chance of avoiding it.

demand for a

protectorate

ANOTHER TALK aggressors. God, the archbishop

Paris. Aug. 19. declared, protected Abyssinians for Baron Aloist will interview M. thousands, of years and will con- flaval before returning to Rome" tinue to do so if the people thei-to-day- seif forget racial divergencies and Reuter. meet the enemy courageously. A huge crowd composed of soldiers and civilians gathered outside the catherdral during the service and heard numerous speeches reveal-

ing an extremely martial spirit.-- Transocean, Kuo Min.

GRAVE SITUATION

London, Aug. 19. Italy is standing "pat" on her "The gravity of the Italian de-

in ciston cannot be over-estimated, "Abyssinia. The only possibility of says the Times' in the course of a finding even a gerin of settlement leading article, adding that "no- before the fateful League meeting thing can be said in extenuation is that Italy may reduce her of the Italian methods.” claim. But the general attitude

"The machinery of the League," of the Italian delegation gives no

says the journal, "was at her dis- grounds for such hope. ・・

posal for righting wrongs. She Mr. Eden will see M. Laval-to-has ignored her pledges and con- Ruorrow, to discuss the sequel of temptuously fouted the League the Italian refusal of the offered compromise. Hitherto they have had no exhaustive discussion of persists, there seems to be no es- the line they intend to take at the League meeting.

*FORLORN «HOPE®

"If Mussolini's present mood

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cape from a direct conflict when the League Council meets. A settlement must be sought that does not conflict with the prin- ciples of the League, or else the Covenant will become, dead.

"II there is no League, or only conference to succeed. Failuro, a League reduced to ridiculous. nevertheless, is a bitter blow to feebleness, the peace" of Europe. M. Laval, who has found the will have to depend on new and Italians too uncompromising even less hopeful machinery for the for his remarkable talents in con- prevention of hasty action.'* ciliation. The conference to most

It is understood that the Anglo- French proposals were conditional upon three things: firstly, the It must be admitted that nel maintenance of Abyssinia's politi-ther the British nor the French cal independence and territorial really expected the three power integrity; second, the agreement of the Abyssinian Government to the comromise; thirdly," approval of the League of Nations,

·A·Communiqué issued late to- day states that dimculties have been reached in the course of dis- cussion which necessitate ad- journment of the survey in hand which, in the ordinary course of

The Times" concluded that "for was a forlorn hope; but upon it Britain the faste 1x extremely M, Laval pinned his faith,

grave, and for France even more

The position of France in this" | serious," matter, which is speedily coming | Reûter.

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ABYSSINIA PREPARES (Special to "Hong Kong Dally Freas")

(By Telegraph, Oopyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 Beceived, August 19, 7.30 p.m.j

The relay race was won by the American team consisting of Chrotowski, Art Lindegrad, Wolfe and Peter Fick The time was 3 mins. 53.8/10 secs.

On yesterday's and to-day's re- salts the Japanese are leading by 22 points to 20. The meet will be decided to-morrow when the 800 4 Addis Ababa, Aug. 19,

metres free style. 100 metres free All unemployed have been or- dered to register with the munt-200 metres relay will be held.

style, 200 metres back strokes and cipal authorities here. The ma-

The Meiji jority of workless w be enlisted nied to capacity.

Shrine to-day was in the army. Another decree an- Reuter. nounces that possission of all firearms must be noticed and that revolvers may only be car- ried in future by persons to whom special permits have been issued. Transactan Kuo Min

STRIKE CONTINUES

Marseilles, August 19.- The strike on the liner. Patris continues and the ship is laid up. The strikers and the Company are still negotiating in an effort to arrive at a settlement Reiter,

GREAT DANES ATTACK LITTLE BOY

London, August 19. The death of a three-year-old boy named George Smith, as the result of being attacked by ox Great Danes, has occurred at Henley.

Man had played s chanceless Mitchell in the slips After that knock for 170 mlattes during | the batsmen played lively cricket which time he hit six boundaries. till the total had reached 98 when

DALTON HITS OUT ** | Wyatt, who had scored 37, snicked. Vincent then joined Dalton who one from Vincent into the rafe hands of Cameron, Hammond opened his shoulders and gave a delightful exhibition of care-free came in only to see Mitchell bowl- cricket, getting his 50 in 60ed by Crisp without further addi- minutes. When the score was tion-98-3-40

fortune of playing on to Robins taken to 333, Vincent had the mis-

THE CENTURY England's batsmen How were though this same bowler appeared Hammond and Leyland and after to have tied him up in knots.

90 minutes the hundred was. Dalton now had Langton as his signalled. Both were very.com- partner and it was perhaps at this fident and Leyland hit a six off stage that the spectators were pro- vincent over the pavilion. vided with the most entertaining an hour later. the 150 was signalled Half cricket as bath batsmen threw and about this stage Hammond, at at almost everything. Dalton Nourse's return from long-leg was caution to the winds and hit out 32, should have been run out, but brought off some brillant hooking inaccurate. At 189 for 3 a stop and drives past cover point though was made for tea. he gave an easy c and b chance to Clay which, however, was not accepted.

SOUTH AFRICA

1. J. Siedle, c Amee, b Robins 35 B. Mitchell, c Ames, b Read........ 128' E A, Rowan, b Robins A, D. Nourse, c Wyatt, b

Bowes F. Viljoen, e Clay, b Read 17 B. Cameron, c Mitchell,

Read

F. Wade, c Hammond,, b

THE 400 SIGNALLED Meanwhile Langton delighted with some straight driving and neat leg shots and with these two. going great guns the 400 was signalled "after "play had been in progress for 35 minutes, Dalton roached his century in 130 minutes and was given a great ovation but when he brought his contribution C. to, 117, he akled one from Read to cover point where Robine, waiting. with eager hands, brought of an easy catch-470-9-117. Thus ter minuated a glorious partnership which lasted 70 minutes. In the course of scoring als 117, Dalton hit a five, 18 boundaries and had one life

Bowes

EL Dalton, c' Robina, b Res 117

Vincent, b Robins

B Langton, not out..

Crisp, c Ames, b Bowts g

Extras

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS

The end came shortly after for Read Crisp was caught behind the sticks Nirbola by Ames off Bowes for a duck, the Bowes innings closing for 1478 runs.

Hammond It appears that the Ettle hoy. who entered a yard where the dogs played glorious cricket fans abans

Langton who was not out for 73 tay were kept by a breeder was came at a good rate savagely attacked and worried by shots were executed with the animals, which previously had apparent, freedom. always been well behaved.

Another lad; James Nolan, aged 15 years, courageously drove of Batavia, Aug. 19. | the, dogs, with stones and picked A discussion on the Ordinance up the little child, who had been enforcing the export duty on terribly bitten estate rubber will take place dur

child exper ing the present session of t People's Counell

·Beater

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ENGLAND BATS

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