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Diplomatic Activity At Capitals

Rome, Oct. 18.

WAR NEWS CABLES

FRANCO-ITALIAN FRIENDSHIP

¡Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press Copyright),1,"

declares

the

"Paris, Oct. 18. France's military agreement with Hope of another peace move..has been ar.used by the visit of Sirty is still the same as hitherto, "Figaro" On the Eric Drummond, the British Am-authority of a very high military bassador, tn S'gnor Mussolini this morning, allowing a similar personage," thus conforming the Italian rumour that Italy had Visit by the French Ambassador

requested new assurances from on Tuesday, and the Paris report

France for the

defence of the that M. Lavai saw S'gnor Vittorio

Brenner pass. Cerrutt, the Italian Ambassador in Paris to-day

Subsequently it was authorita- tively stated that diplomatic con- versations were proceeding be tween Rome, Paris and London. chough nothing specific

can be

No alteration in th "disposition for guarding the Alpine frontiers has been made, the paper con- tinues, and despite the East African campaign. the Italian military strength in Europe

The fact that the still very good.

ascerra'ned. conversations, are continuing his proved that all doors are not shu on peace.- Reuter.

SATISFACTORY REPLY,

The very thought of friction between France and Italy 15 so absurd is it not worth mentioning. Any Interference by France purely a colonial "Abyssinian" affair, concludes the paper.

While also stressing France's friendship for Italy, the editor of " Jour Warns Mussolini that for weighty. decisions the hour has now arrived. The main thing which would be in keeping with is to prevent a European War and the paper says that surely Musso-

MAKALE TO BE WELL DEFENDED

Addis Ababa, Oct. 18. Italian aircraft bombed and machine-gunned the city of Makale

to-day,

An official Ethiopian commu- alque states that there were sixty casualties.

Generally speaking, however the situation on the wär' front now appears to be developing favour- ably for the Ethiopian armies

It is reliably learned that the | Italians are advancing down the valley of the Balla River and their advance guards are believed to have

reached a point" near Ada- mossa, forty miles north of Makale. It is not yet known whether the Ethiopians intend to defend Makale determinedly. But it is certain that it will be a more difficult town to take than Adow. Should the Italians capture Makale they would probably spend some time fortifying the city, as the country to the south-west and the south is most difficult, being al- ways fever-ridden, arid the Laccaze Desert is a natural barrier to any advance towards Lake Tsana,

London, Oct. 18. M. Pierre Laval's affirmative reply to the British query as to whether France would co-operate with the Bric'sh Fleet Li the event of an attack by Italy, has been re- ceived with great sat sfaction 'n Lordon, where officici e're es re- garded such a satisfactory answerini must have enough power and are hardy guerilla Oghters, could Indispensable to friendly to self-confidence to make sacrifices, wreak havoc with the Italian

in the cause of peace.- Tranaceon Kuo A.

operation with France.

TO WITHDRAW TONNAGE?

It is understood that in view of the French decision to back Great Britain in the Mediterranean with respect to the application of sane- tion Great Britain may now. be willing to consider withdrawal of some of her "extra battleship ton- nage in the Mediterranean.

Two conditions would have to be

GERMAN SHIPPING TO

AVOID PORTS

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

press"- {{ungright),

Hamburg. Oct. 18. Genoa, Port Sudah and Djibouti,

fulfilled, however. Firstly, Italy will no longer be ports of cal would have to withdraw her extra for steamers of the German East troops from Libya; and secondly African lines, either ch outward there would have to be "sensible or on the return trips. states an improvements in the general situa-announcement issued by the com- tion."

pany on Friday. the reason given belog the increasing tension of the foreign political situation.

By this "sensible improvements 15 meant that Italian press attacks against Britain must cease.

Though it is not impossible that the two conditions may inter be fulfilled, no understanding has yet been reached between the British and Itällan Governments.**.

Helier,

AMBASSADORS MEET

IL. DUCF

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Prass" (Copyright). i

Rome, Oct 18. Signor Mussolini received the French. Argentine and British Ambassadors in turn on Friday afternoon, the greatest importance

stined

1

Furthermore, the caravan route to the south of Makale runs in a line alongside height of land from which the Ethioplans, who

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convoys

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RESUMPTION OF OFFENSIVE

Rome, Oct. 18.

It is learned from Asmara that Italian the resumption of the offensive from the south of Adowa is now likely to be ordered any day.

Makale is definitely the next objective

Thousands of labourers, pro- tected by aircraft, are feverishly working to extend the road and the water supply system to keep up with the advancing army.

Beuter,

There has been no disclosure The steamer "Watuss:" which

respecting the conversations be- left Hamburg on October 15, is tween General de Bono and Field the first to sail under the new Marshal Pietro Badoglio, recently schedule. Moreover cargoes de-arrived from Rome, who has been for the "south and East with General de Bono for the past African ports are only accepted three day subject to a specia clause insert- ed in the bills of lading, by which shipowners in consideration of the present critical international situation make reservations to come into force in the event of the application of the sanctions or a similar decres of the League of Nations.

Cargo owners or consignees have to pay full freight which under no etrcumstances will be return- ed.- Traniorean Kus Min

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ALBANIAN DENIAL

Special to the "Hong Kong. Daily Press" (Conuright).)

Trana Oct. 18. An Albanian, semi-official news agency states that it has been authorised to issue denial of the | allegations in the foreign press the Italy and Albana had reach

an agreement regarding the

Albanian defence of the

and

ed

being attached here to the last NO DECISION AT GENEVA Adriatic coasts, adding that no

Interview. Although no statement was issued regarding the conver- sations. It is learnt from well-in- formed circles that mention was : made of a proposal, attributed to M. Laval, that the British deet

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dany Frea" (Copyright).]

Geneva; Oct 18.

After a two-and-a-half hour

"

foundation, whatever, existed, for such accusations.

It is further stated that the re- ports to the effect that mobilisa- tion of certain classes of recruits in Albania had taken place are utterly unfounded.-- Transocean Kun Min

SANCTIONS AGAINST

ITALY

will be withdrawn from the Me-session, on Friday afternoon, the diterranean, on the condition that Economic Sub-committee had still there will be

falled to reach any definite de- reduction in

cision. It was finally agreed to strength of the Italian troops now concentrated along the Egyptian draw up draft resolutions and that the respective governments be ask- frontier in Tripoli,

The interview took a satisfaced to communicate by October 28, what economic sanction they were tory course, it is understood, and

prepared to enforce, this being tan-Special to the "Hong Kong Day ir British circles it is stated that

Pres" (Copyright},\ contrary to the

usual diplomatic tamount to postponing the practical efects of the sanctions for a fort-

Geneva, Oct. 18. ́ procedure, an official communique

The night.

Soviet Government has on the conversations will "be pub-

The sub-committee proposed that notified Geneva that ahe will lished late on Friday night or

a boycott of Italian goods be put execute financial sections against early on the following morning.

into force at the same time and the Italy. The Swedish, Soviet Rus In this connection considerable attention has been aroused by the goods on the prohibited list could be have accepted the proposals for. question then arose as to how the stan and Hungarian governments report from the Paris correspon-prevented from reaching Italy in bidding the export of war weapons dent of the semi-official "Giornate directly.-Transpeenn Küo Men D'Italia" on Friday evening which stated that M Laval is at con- tinuing his conversations with the objects of initiating negotiations, and that there are some indica- tions that his effort is now taking a favourable turn.

A

This is considered to be signi- ficant in view of the fact that up

ITALIAN STEAMER

SEARCHED

Specialt to the "Hong Kong Dally

presa" (Copyright).1

Rome, Oct 18.

The Italian steamer "Marta” was till now the Italian press has re-held-up and searched by a British presented M. Laval's endeavours as destroyer in the Red Sea according not having any prospects of suc-

to a message from Port Sudan cess-Transocean Kuo M405

which was published by the "Azione Coloniale,!!

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to Italy.

The Dutch Minister declared here on Friday that his govern- ment will accept all the proposals regarding sanctions passed by the League.-runsocean tuo Min

GREEK PRECAUTIONS

Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

press · (Copyright), 1′′ ».

Athens, Oct. 18, The war minúter and the home minister are empowered to intern In answer to the captain's pro- pensioned army officers in the test, states the message, the com- interests of public peace, accord- Walking in "the Highlands, a mander of the destroyers stated Ing to a decree issued by the mon called at an n for some that he wished to and out whe- | Greek Government on Friday- refreshment. Noting

old ther the vessel was sailing under a Transoţian' Kuo 'Min grandfather clock there, he said: false flag.

Calculus

J

"Your clock as surely wrong?".

This is the first case of an Italian "Naething wrang wi' it," an-ship being searched, and is regar÷ awered the innkeeper. "It's you ded in political circles here as

His Job

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