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STRICT SECRECY

Berlin, Aug. 24.

ings is being maintained:

THE SANCTIONS

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WAR DISCUSSED)"

the

Paris, Aug. 24.

Rome, Aug. 2. The proceedings of the Italo-

The British Government is con

War between Italy and England. Abyssinian Arbitration Committee, which began yesterday, are taking tinuing the examination of the is earnestly discussed in a remark-

sanctions question, states theable article published by place at the Hotel Bellevue. Strict secrecy about the happen-Petit Parisien in a message from Ottobre," comparing the strategic London, but in common with most positions of the two countries in The first witness examined was newspapers it refrains from mak-the Mediterranean and containing Is Excellency Signor Rava, ex-ing any comment on the situation hardly concealed threats of Italian Governor-General of Italian Som-reated by Thursday's Cabinet milltary action against any coun- try attempting to apply sanctions aliland, who was accompanied by meeting.

The forcible prevention of the his Adjutant, Signor de Vittoris.

The "Echo de Paris" however, Two natives of East Africa have asks what France will do if she passage of Italian ships through arrived here to give evidence.

the Suez Canal by England would They were on service with the

be the first step to war, writes the Italian forcecs during the fighting

newspaper, and it proceeds make a detailed comparison be- at Wolwal- Kuo Min.

tween the Italian and British a'r forces, stressing that naval strength would be of subsidiary importance to air strength in case of conflict.

Italy's naval strength in the western and central sections of the Mediterranean is emphasised, how-

THREE KILLED

Venice, Aug. 24.

has to choose betweetn England and Italy. going on to give it own answer to the question by saying

tha France's interests are exclu sively in Europ: The paper. then mentions the alleged German dan- ger and draws its own conclusion, that in the face of this. danger solidarity really exists between

to

In the course of drainage opera-France, England and Italy. tions to clear the swamps of the

The usually well-informed Lon- Venice rainland a pe driver den corresponden: of the "Echo deer, the journal asserting that Italy could easily block the passage struck a grenade obviously left Paris' emphasises that it would between Stelly and the North of from the World War. The explo be a mistake to regard the Africa while keeping open the sion killed three workers and served at tude of the British Gov- wounded another so badly that his ernment as an indication of weak-Straits of Messina for her own use. The "Ottobre " declares that recovery is not expected.

though

Government. Four others received lesser in-wou'd not proceed alone in the Gibraltar and Maita could be juries.-

sanctions question, since no un-easily destroyed by air attack, and buo Min

animity in this respect prevails in that Italy's geographical position gives her a great advantage as far the Cabinet.”

as aerial warfare is concerned.

UNIFORMS FOR CALL ·

Moscow, Aug. 24.

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On one point, however, all are in accord, namely, that Lake Tann Hinting at the eventuality of war i

Ottobre concludes: "It is and the source of the Nile must the By January 1, 1936, all office not come under the control of a possible that the truth that the staffs, and workers employed in foreign Power. and that certain Italian forces are strong enough to the civil aviation service. the vita strategic points such as Gib- break through must'ant be proved It may be our task rallways. canals, defence. gaols raltar, Malta, Cyprus, Suez, Adep In actual-feet. and reformatories, field defence, and Khartum must be strengthen- in the near future to supply this fire brigades, transport services, ed the public administration

The Govermelit expects that Transocean Kuo Min. similar organisations, must wear Abyssinia will commence military the regulation uniforms and badges of their respective authori- bles A decree prescribing this was issued on Aug. 24.

and

evidence."

operations on the Japanese model, without declaring war, under the NEUTRALITY PROTECTED pretext that an expedition is ne- vessary for restoring peace and

Transocean Kuo Min.

Htherto all State employees order.-

have been supposed to wear uni- most form clothing, but for the part the regulation was ignored. After the beginning of the new year, however, the rules are to be enforced.

MUTINY IN A STEAMER

!

THE STAVISKY TRIAL

Washington, Aug. 23. The House or Representatives to-day

the mandatory passed Neutrality Bill

The Bill is virtually identical with that passed by the Senate, which is expected to accept the Representatives" amendments,

Paris, Aug. 24. The date for the Stavisky trial

While the mandatory or non- has now beeth fixed for November discretionary embargo upon arms 4. when 19 persons will have to and munitions shipments to bell- appear before the Seine Depart gerente expires February 29, 1938, ment Court. B.Iboa, Aug! 24.

the establishment of a ́ licerising Mutiny broke out to-day on the Among the accused are the De-system for the manufacture and French steamer Toüst and assumes MM. Garratt and Bonnaure; export of arms and munitions un- ed such a threaten ing form that the former manager of the paper der the supervision of a Board of the captain was obliged to ask the "Volonte." M. Dubarry; ex-General Cabinet officers is to be per- Spanish authorities for assistance. Bardi de Fourtome; Madame Sta maneht.

A detachment of Spanish Cusvisky; the publisher of the weekly

The Bill also makes it impossible toms guards, after firing a volley Periodical "Aux Toutes," M. Levy: for belligerents' warships to use In the air as a warning to the the manager of the "Liberté," M. American ports and denles the mutineers, succeeded in overcom- Aynard; and the former lawyers protection of the United States ing the resistance.

MM. Gülband-Pilbaud and Gau;} Government to American citizens

belligerents' travelling on

A number of the crew were ar-fer. rested.- Kuo Min.

RACING DRIVER HURT

Berde, Aug. 24: .The German racing motorist Hans Geyer was hurled out of his Mercedes Benz car during a prác- tice run yesterday for the Swiss "Grand Prix race, which takes place to-day, and was seriously injured in the head and legs.

Apparently the car grazed the sandbags while rounding a curve. and was thrown against a tree and totally wrecked,— .. Kus Min

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APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED

Na less than 80 advocates have chant vessels.- been briefed with the defence of Reuter. the 19 accused.

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The newspaper "Jour", expresses the opinion that the trial will h:) marked "by numerous incidents directed against the "deplorable preliminary examination," assert- ing that only supernumeraries have been brought to trial, while the chief actors are being shielded

Kuo Mia

CHEKIANG-KIANGSI RAILWAY

Shanghai, Aug. 24.

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BRITISH ASSOCIATION

Association

MEETING

London, Aug. 23. Arrangements are now complete for the meeting of the British at Norwich from September 4 to 11, for which a large number of visitors, including many from overseas, are expected, The Association met last in Nor- wich in 1868.

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The Professor of Geology at the Imperial College London, Mr. W W. Watts, will deliver the Presi dential address on "Form, Drift and Rhythm of Continents."

A message from Nankng states that the plans are being completed here for the issue of "$30,000,000 worth of bonds for the reconstruc-

In celebration of the centenary Washington, Aug. 24, tion of the new Chelang-Klangs of the landing of Charles Darwin The Senate has confirmed the Railways A syndicate, including appointment of Mr. Winant, for- the Bank of China and the Bank mer Republican Governor of New of Communications, has been ask- Hampshire, se chairman of the ed to advance a loan of $18,000. new Security Board to administer 000. President Roosevelt's unemplos ment Insurance plan- Beuter.

BI-WEEKLY SERVICE

Melbourne, Aub. 24.

A bi-weekly Australia to. Eng- land air mail service is Bkely soon, following the duplication of the Singapore to England service. Mr. R. A Parkhill," the Common- wealth Postmaster-General, in: ex- pected to approve next week the duplication of the Singapore

Brisbane link--- Router

UTILITIES BILL

Washington, Aug. 24.

A preliminary survey of the work has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, after which construction will be started Reuter.

AN URGENT CALL

Peiping, Aug. 24.

Mr. Wang. Ken Min teft by train this evening for Nanking on a telegraphic summons from Mr Wang Ching Wel. He expects to be absent for a fortnight, for which reason the proposed plenary session of the Reiping Political Council on Thursday next has been postponed, -1)

The Congressional members of On a rellable report that Cen conference on the Ulties Bill eral Ho The Chin was arr ving by have reached complete agreement air this afternoon a large gather

It is predicted that swift approval ing of Chinese,

of the Bill

Houses to Bruter

including

be reached in both ber of pressmen, van

hours at the Nanyuan aero

as Galapagos Island, zoologists will discuss species of the light of modern know edge. The Economic Science Section has a programme of topical interest including papers on

economic nationalism and foreign trade, Anancial and economic results of Bate control of agriculture, and wil attempt to set out a chronology of the world cris 5. This section alio will interest itself in nutritional problems in relation to standards of life, and adhere

Other Items bearing of current problems will be the study 01. causes of skidding on' roads and an exhibition of scientific aids to management in industry- British Wireless.

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TREASURY BILLS

London Aug. 23. The total amount.applied for

for £40,000,000 Tra

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