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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1935.

FATEFUL DAY FOR THE GENEVA SPEECH

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LEAGUE

Anglo-Italian Viewpoints. At Variance

LAVAL'S SPEECH EXPECTATIONS

Rome, September 12.

To-morrow will be one of the most fataful days in the his- tory of the League. This is the view in well-informed circles which are wondering anxiously whether M. Laval will succumb to the British "threats" or allen France alongside her sister La tin nation.

It is now admitted that an almost impassable barrier ex- ists between the British and Italian viewpoints. While Britain considers that the only way the League can survive is by find- ing a peaceful solution, Italy considers that the question does not concern Geneva and the only way the League can survive by leaving Italy and Abyssinia to settle it between themselves. It is rumoured that if M. Laval's speech does not satisfy the Italians, Italy may withdraw from the League, but the pre- sent attitude is that she will not de so unless the position is rendered intolerable.-Reuter.

POWERS LOYAL TO THE LEAGUE

Geneva, Sept. 12.

that

and

the situation more, critical; the Council's task is even more dimcult.

At this morning's session of the Assemby. M. van Zeeland, the Belgian premier, declared

"I believe, despite national Beiglum was determined to go to faults and fallings, that the Bri- extreme lengths in fulfilling thetish public has usually shown engagement and taking a full sound instinet upon big issues and share of the common responsibl-usually in a crisis has expressed Itself with firmness and justined common sense.

lity.

"The League from

the outset has lacked the membership of powerful nations and

REACTIONS

High Praise From

Dr. Norwood

London. Sept. 12.

"Nable, well retained, statesman- like, magnificent,” were words used by Dr. F. W. Norwood, President of the National Free Church Council, in describing Sir Samuel Hoare's speech at Genevä when addressing the Council of Action for Peace and Reconstructiorí.

Dr. Norwood regretted that such IN DEFENCE OF

speeches had not been made Af- teen years ago. He refused to be- Heve that the civilised world would inertly watch the assassination of

a country like Abyssinia.

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INTEREST IN LONDON'

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ABYSSINIA

Minister's Thrust At Italy

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

press" (Copyright).]

Much interest has been evoked in London by the closing words of Sir Samuel Hoare's speech: "There is then the British attitude to wards the covenant. I cannot belleve that will be changed as long as the League remains

Geneva, Sept. 11. effective body and the main bridge

The Paris Minister M. Hawariate between the United Kingdom and who succeeds M. Jeze as the off the Continent remains intact."

cial Abyssinian spokesman at Reuter understands that while it Geneva, addressed the League premature. to interpret Sir publicly for the first time on Samuel as indicating "that if the Wednesday afternoon. The head League finally proves ineffective of the Italian delegation, Baron Britain might consider withdraw-Aloisi, remained in the hall during ing from the League, his words the speech. are correctly interpreted as an with most other members of the indication that Britain in common Loague would review her position League did not prove itself an "The Abyssinian Government is 25 & League member #1 the ponents," declared M. Hawariate.

effective body in the present endeavouring to adapt their three dispute - Reuter.

and a half century old traditions

SILVER MARKET

M. Sandler, Swedish Foreign Minister, said that Italy's state- ment on January 19. that the frontier incident was not of a certain nature endangering peaceful re-has since lost the membership AIALANANDANA DENNETADA lations, was in marked contrast of others. This lack of uni- with the present situation. The Aversality Inevitably introduces Italian mer grandum to the Lea elements of uncertainty. We are gue did not show that Abyssinia uncertain how far we

rely had done anything to produce a upon worldwide support fn the fundamental change.

work of organising and maintain ing peace.

"There are too many empty chairs at our table. We want no more." Renter.

The Swedish Government wish- ed the League to fuld its respon- sibilities and urged an investiga- tion into the slavery charges by the League.

M. de Graess, the Dutch Foreign Minister, said that when the smali powers, who had remained

neu-

trai for over a century, joined the League, they Jeopardised that neutrality for the sake of appli- cation of League principles, and he urged the League to fulfil their responsibilities

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LAVAL TO REPLY

Paris, Sept. 11.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Landon, Sept 12. London silver prices to-day were up 1/6 as follow:-

Spot.

"Abyssinians have been called

example of tolerance and respect barbarians, but they have set an

for other nations and to their op-

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BERLIN FORSEES CLEAVAGE

Anglo-Italian Split

Berlin, Sept. 11.

The British statement of policy at Geneva, delivered by the Foreign Minister, has aroused great interest in Germany.

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The "Berliner Tageblatt declares. that the strong words of Signer Mussouni have been met by equally strong words from Britain. For the nrst time in the history of the League. this speech of the British representative, Sir Samuel Hoare, called for action.

Moderate as it was in form, Sir Samuel's address makes the rift between Italy and England so deep that even the greatest optimist can entertain

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no illusions regarding INFANTRY UNITS

the directness of Britain's opposi. Lon to the Italian almıs

The speech can only strengthen Italy in the attitude she had pre

to principles of modern civilisa-viously adopted, this paper be- tion."

Neves.... Touter.

WARNING TO FRANCE

Rome, Sept. 11. Sir Samuel Hoare's speech is in-

to

"The Emperor has opened the country to all and welcomed every effort to develop Abyssinian's na- tural wealth. Now is the time to show whether the League Cove-terpreted here as a warning ̧nant and the various treaties are France that if the League fails to

a reality or a sham."

achieve a peaceful settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian dispute Britain will eut adrit from European af- fairs.

SLAVERY QUESTION Referring to the slavery ques- tion, the Minister stated that

Sept. 11

Sept. 12 Abyssinia did not conceive this in- 29-5/16 29-3/8 stitution, adding that possibly the Forward..... 29-5/18

29-3/slavery in Abyssinia was more tol- London on New York cross-rate erable than many of the socalled at 1 pm. to-day was 1.9368 com- free men in this modern world. It is expected that M. Pierrepared with 4.9387 at closing yes- Bee what may, since Abyssinia Laval, the French Prime Minis-terday. ter, will reply to Sir Samuel Hoare's statement of British po- lley on Friday:- Reuter.

FRANCE WARNED

!!

The fundamental difficulty was the unequal distribution of materials and hampering

Geneva, Sept. 11. trade by Customs barriers and Sir Samuel Hoare's definition of currency restrictions. Complete the British attitude towards the application of the

door League Covenant is regarded as should be the pivot of the world an unmistakable warning system. Holland was loyal to the France and the League and is in- League, and wished to fulfil all terpreted here as meaning: "Get the obligations of the Covenant.- on or we get out." Reuter.

open

It is understood that Sir Sam- LAVAL'S SUGGESTIONS

uel's speech, was shown to M. Laval before it was delivered and Geneva, Sépt. 12.

M Laval's decision ty postpone It is reported in Italian quar-

his reply until Friday is taken to ters that M. Laval

may submit indicate his desire to consult the certain suggestions to the Com- French Ministers before commit- mittee of Five to-day which, 'fting himself to a definite course. accepted. will be referred to Baron

Possibly M. Laval hopes Aloisi who is reported to

that have the reaction to the British Minis- promised to give them serious con- ter's speech may bring Italy to a sideration.

more reasonable frame of mind, but experienced observers regard this as very problematical.

It is felt that Bir Samuel Hoare's speech should not be tak- en too tragically as it is only a repetition of what has been said

Sir Samuel Hoare, Mr. Anthony Eaen and M. Laval, discussed at at other places by British Minis-length the Italo-Ethiopian prob- ters. Only this time the tone a lem this evening and also review a little more severe-

ed the whole European situation, Reuter.

like the Anglo-French agreement cf February 3.

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A CHALLENGE

Geneva, Sept. 11. Sir Samuel Hoare's speech to the League Assembly is variously interpreted in Europe, but it is generally conceded that It Is a challenge. It is considered that the British Foreign Minister, be- sides making a definite break with Italy, has said to the League, of Nations, is effect, that unless that body takes some strong and effec-. tive action in the present crisis Britain will cut herself adrift from European acfairs.

IMPORTANT EVENT

Geneva, Sept. 11. Sir Samuel Hoare's speech is considered an event of such excep- tional political importance here that all circles are as yet very re-

opinion of its effect. luctant to express any definite

entered the League of Nations, and the present, Emperor ascended the throne, slavery has been severely punished, but it takes time to

eradicate.

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British

Signor Gayda, writing "Gornal d'Italia," says common action against. Italy or isolation in Europe are the two dilemmas the British Government wishes France to face.

by Bir Samuel

Italians are unanimous in de- claring that Signor Mussolini won't be led to deviate one hair's breadth from his course Hoare's speech, which, it is be- lleved, makes Italy's break with the League very likely. Reuter. --

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FRENCH VIEW

If war breaks out, continued the speaker, all the coloured races will regard it as a threat to their existence, and lose confidence in

Paris, Sept. 11. Europe's mission. M. Hawarlate

British Foreign Minister's' denied the accuracy of the Italian speech to the League Assembly is propaganda fims and photos, regarded here as the turning point pointing out that with modern in the history of the League, and The general view prevailing in technical methods It was an easy while taking a strong line he has French quarters however, appears matter to produce such pictures. avoided. antagonising Signor Mus- to be that it was very moderate. The speaker closed with an in-solini by direct references to the Among members of the Italian de dignant protest against Italian ac- Ethiopian crisis. legation on the other hand, ita re- cusations, and proposed that an ception has been rather cool.international committee of inves- sincs, although the Italo-Abyssin-tigation be despatched as soon as lan. dispute was only specifically possible, to Abyssinia in order to mentioned once at the beginning, learn the truth about the country the speech is regarded as one long at first hand- allusion to this dispute and parti Transocean Kus Min cularly to Italian politics Transocean Kuo Min.

Dr. Halvdan Koht, Foreign Minister, of Norway, recalled that his country had opposed Ethiopia's entry to the League owing to s backward social conditions, but urged the prevention of conflict on a basis of justice to both sides. Reuter

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SUSPECTS ARRESTED

Apart from Sir Samuel Hoare's references to the demands changes backed by national pas- for

sions and his remarks in connec tion with the rights of backward countries to retain their in- dependence, which are regarded as somewhat in the nature of a challenge to Italy, and which are Important, French opinion seems to be that the chief interest in the speech lies in the proposal for the maldistribution of natural re world-wide investigation to rectify

Shanghai, Sept. 11. Twenty-three been arrested in connection with suspects have

the robbery at the General Post.ources. Office on Monday, when robbers got away with $91,000 in caso and stamps.

Five of the suspects were ap- prehended in the International Settlement and the remaining eighteen in Chapel, the latter in- cluding five women. Reuter.

The Committee of Five of the League Council continued its ex-

NOT REPLYING amination of the Italian memer- apdum on Ethiopia's alleged unfit-

Rome, Sept. 11. ness for League membership. I Political circles state that Baron is believed the Committee's report. Alots will not reply to Sir Sam- will be based. largely on the Parisuel Hoare or M. Pierre Laval, as proposals, without any apprecia- It is considered here that the {k ble alteration in the offer to Italy. Ethiopian affair is finished as far Reuter.

as Geneva is concerned.

It is denied that there is any question of Italy leaving the Lea- que, as yet.

CRITICAL REMARKS

Geneva, Sept. 11. The Assembly adjourned at 7,15 | Heuter, Sir Samuel reaffirmed Great pm. until 10 a.m. to-morrow, after Britain's devotion to the League further speeches.

PEACE MAKERS-

M. Pierre Laval's reply to Britain is expected to elucidate publicly for the first time how far France is prepared to support Great Britain in upholding the League Covenant, Reuter

FOR MALTA

Garrison To Be Strengthened

London, Sept. 12.

The War Office announces that

King's Own Scottish Borderers.

All these units are at present stationed at Catterick and orders are being issued accordingly. Reuter

SIR SAMUEL HOARE

And The Question Of

Raw Materials

London, Sept. 11.

In the course of his speech be-

ima view of the international fore the League of Nation Assen)--- situation, it has been decided to bly in Geneva, Sir Samuel Hoare,. bring up the infantry garrison in British Foreign Minister, dwelt Malta, which has been depleted at some length with the question since 1929 when the troops were of advantages said to be possess sent from Malta to Palestine, to ed by nations owning Colonies the authorised establishment,

compared with those which have For this purpose the following have no overseas possessions. units will be sent to Malta at an Dealing with the question of early date: 2nd Batt. Lincoln- raw materials, Sir Samuel said shire Regiment, 2nd. Batt. South abundant supplies of such ma- Wales Bordèrers and Ist Batt. terials appeared to give a peculiar advantage, though it might easily be exaggerated, to countries pos- sessing them. Some countries. either in native sell or colonial territories, possessed what appear ed to be preponderant advant ages, while others less favoured view the situation with anxiety.

As regards colonial raw mater- lals, this gave rise to a fear lest exclusive monopolles might be set up at the expense of "countries without Colonial Empires. The fear might be exaggerated or ex- ploited for other purposes, but. it was a real problem which it would be foolish to ignore, and which it would be a wise course: to investigate.

EVELYN HOEY'S DEATH

Millionaire's Son Suspected

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The view of His Majesty's GOT- Downingtown, Pa., Sept. 12. Henry Rogers, Jun., son of the economic rather than political and' ernment is that the problem is late oil lionaire Huddleston territorial". They would be ready Rogers, has been arrested on 80s to take their share in the investi- picion of the murder following the gation of these matters, and Bir discovery of the body of Miss Bamuel Hoare, suggested that em- Evelyn Hoey, Broadway musical phasis should be upon comedy star, who was found shot distribution of raw materials from the free dead in a bedroom of Rogers' farm colonial areas, including protec- at Coatsville,

torates and mandated territories, A pearl handled pistol was lying among industrial countries which There were also a blood covered ly the problem needed at the feet of the deceased, girl. require, such materials. Obvious- automatic on the bed and a sawn-dispassionate consideration, which calm and off shot gun in a corner of the is impossible in an atmosphere roam..

of war and. threats of war The affair is stated to have oc- | British Wireless. curred following a party held by Rogers and his friends last night.

Rogers told the police that Mas Hoey, after an argument, went up- stairs alone. A shot was heard and when he dashed up he found the girl lying on the flock.- Reuter

MR, LIN SEN'S TERM AS PRESIDENT

Covenant, while recognising Italy's Mr. Stanley Bruce, Australia's

Rome, Sept. 117 need for expansion and express-representative, declined to jeopar

The speech of Sir Ramuel ing Britain's readiness to share in dise the issue by critical remarks, Hoare, the British Foreign Minis- any collective attempt to deal but asked wheher any action ter, before the League Assembly, "with the problem of colonial raw should not be regarded as vital to will not facilitate the task of the

materials

the League's interests, safeguard Peacemakers, according to an au- Among the many fine passages ed by instruments like the Coven-thoritative view.

NEW NAZI EDIFICE

JONES MEMORIAL - (Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

press" (Copyright).] ** London, Sept. 11.

Nuremberg, Sept. 11. A sum of £1,000 has been raised" The foundation stone for the during the week to endow a great new hall in addition to the travelling scholarship at the old congress hall, in the other University of Wales in memory of building of the party, congress Mr. Gareth Jones, the British grounds was laid yesterday after- journalist who was kled by noon by Chancellor Hitler. It is bandite in Mongolia,

to be a grandiose building, un- Mr. Jones' family. have sent equalled in size in the history 250 with which to begin the of mankind, said the chief bur recond £1,000,

gomaster

Nanking, Sept. 12. Reutere

in 8.12

Introductory The question whether organic speech..

Herr Hitler made comparison Lin Ben to continue in once as law, will be revised to enable Mr. BRITISH AMBASSADOR ́S

with the intellectual foundation President of the National Govern stone laid 16 years ago, of one of ment after December this year MOVEMENTS

the greatest and most important when his four-year limit expires Ignored the problem of Italy "If the crisis, confronting

events in German history. The will be among the main problema the surplus population. League cannot be resolved, he It is asked whether Britain is The British Ambassador, Bir for the assemblier

Felping, Sept. 12 new hall he said, was inten

the Kuomintang con- asked, "can any of these things prepared to redistribute mandates Alexander Cadogan, leaving at Socialists a endure?":-

as well as raw materiala, n Peltaho to-day for Shanghind and come The Hungarian delegate, Gen-. In any event it is not expected, Nanking and will meet the Ethiopian controversy and eral Tanczyos appealed strongly that Bignor Mussolini will be de- Frederick Leith-Roas

Bir ever on his mor feeling is running high, It is easy for equal armaments rights for nected from his couras ins to say something" which will make Hungary..

·Reater:

In the British Minister's address were the following:

"I don't suppose in the history

of the Assembly there was ever

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more difficult moment for speech and decision. When the world is stirred to excitement over

ant, Kellogg-Pact, Locarno

Stresa agreements.

and Italians feel that. Sir Samuel.

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SURPRISE MEETING OF REICHSTAG

Berlin, Sept. 12

It la understood that Chancellor Hitler

is summoning asure meeting

of the Reichstag at Nuremberg on the afternoon of September 15,

Fifty four thousand labour ser vicemen marched past Chancellor alter on the great parade ground at Nuremberg

Reuter

ITALY BUYS RUBBER

IN CEYLON

Colombo

sounded the Customs ngures show- uthwest leaders bought almost thre vidt to Kwang- much Ceylon rubber

she did in July Reute