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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1935.

ALMOST WORLDWIDE

WORLDWIDE BOYCOTT OF ITALIAN GOODS

Will Of The League To

Be Enforced."

SMALL NATIONS FACE

SACRIFICES

Opinion Divided On Compensation

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Geneva. October 19. The momentous decision pusing a most worldwide boycott of Italian goods was taken in an atmosphere of calm delibera- tion. A most striking feature of the demonstration of inter- national solidarity has been the willingness and spirit of self- dental with which the smaller ratlons faced the sacrifices en- tailed in sanctions.

The effect of the decis'un "upon Italy is likely to be disturb- Ing and, white l 's too early to speak of the probable effect of sanctions, the moral effect is likely to be immense.

M.Elvino in an important declaration said that while So- viet Russia had a favourable trade balance with Italy they" were prepared to sustain the losses in order to fulfil the obliga- gations only as long as there obligations were observed by a'l members. If exceptions rendered sanctions, ineffective. Soviet Russia would have to reconsider the whole position and take a fresh decision.

therefore demand that the League

A meeting of the full co-operat-trian businessmen that she must Ing Committee of nity two mem bers adopted Mr. Anthony Eden's proposal for boycott o Italian exports.

delegates rel

of Nations provides for her being able to continue her existence.

Of the two countries. Italy and Austria and Hungary abstained Switzerland. with. which Austria from voting. both

has to export her surplus. Italy terating strong objections to sane-was the principal with 41,000,000 tions on the ground of economic schillings. It

therefore ob- injury.

vious that the maintenance of trade with Italy at the "present volume was of vital importance for Austrian economic e.-- Beuter,

The Committee passed ununum ously the proposa s on the organi sation of a Mutual Support Com mittee and also approved the pro- posal regarding the certain exports to Italy, a list of which was adopted. Austria. Hun- gary and Albania, abstained from voting.---

to October 31.- Reuter

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U.S. ATTITUDE

Wasington," Oct. 19. Members of the State Depart- ment declare that the attitude which the United States will take

The Committee. then adjourned in regard to the boycott by the League will be considered as soon as the documents arrive which the League is sending to non-mem

NON-MEMBERS' ATTITUDE

Geneva, Oct. 19. The principal stumbling block in the way of League action at the "present moment is the question "of securing adequate. assurance from non-members of participa- tion in the proposed embargo. It I hoped that a definite decision will be reached with a minimum of delay.

Some of the smaller countries are asking for compensation for financial loss that will be incurred due to suspension of trade and commercial relations with Italy. while others are bitterly opposed to granting any compensation.

bers

Some are of the opinion that no law exists for permitting the United States to prohibit imports from Italy and. point out that under the Neutrality Law any trade. restriction must be imposed

ITALIAN COLUMN BRITISH NAVAL FORCES

SURROUNDED

Short Of Food And Water

DANAKIL TRIBESHEN S

Horsemen

CLAIMS

Dessie, Oct. 20. arriving here told Reuter's correspondent thas a body of Italians es.imated at between 500 and 700 has been surrounded by Danakil tribesmen in the hills south east of Mount Moussa All where they have formed a square two tanks in the centre. It is reported that they are very short of food and water.

It is impossible to confirm the report, but similar reports have been received from reliable sources, The Danakil tribesmen who are waging irregular warfare

on the advancing Italian columns also claim to have killed and wounded cver 200 Italians and to have cap- tured two mule caravans bringing up rutions for the Italian forces.

The Italian troops in this region are said to be in a serious plight. They are short of water and suf- fering from the climate, especially the labourers building roads be. hind the front who are reported to be afflicted with eye trouble. Reuter,

"HELL OF AFRICA"

London, Oct. 19. "Hell of Africa" is the descrip- tion given of Massawa district, by the Italian labourers returning home sick. Their report regarding the working conditions in Eritrea has caused a dimunition in the stream of Italian artisans from Egypt to Massawa.

Despite attractive pay offered. out of 80,000 Italians in Port Sald only 25 "responded to the call of the Italian Consul for volunteers.

The enthusiasm of the local Canal is waning as no Italians for troopships passing the

longer

novelty.-- Reuter

ULTIMATUM TO CHIEFS

Rome. Oct. 19.

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The "Populo de Roma" states that General de Bono has issued an ultimatain to the chiefs in the Tigre and Agame districts giving them ten days in which to submit to the authority of Italy and II they do not submit within that

time they will be treated as enem-

on both belligerents. This, how- ever. will weigh Very heavily against Italy in view of the facties. that Ethiopia's trade with the United States is negligible.—- Reuter,

NOTE TO CHINA

Nanking, Oct. 19. The Walchiaopu has received from Geneva the text of the Co- feeling that all shou'd participateordinating Committee's resolution uncomplainingly in enforcing the

on financial sanctions against Italy will of the League.

as well as a full list of war ma- Better

terials, exports of which to Itais

APPEAL BY PRESIDENT

Geneva, Oct. 19. When the Co-ordinating Commit tee met privately. the President said that a very important ques- Mion which had constantly crop- ped up and had not yet been settled was the position of non- member States.

He appealed to non-members" marai sense to support the supre macy of the law over force an prevention of aggression in Inter- national life. He considered the moment had come to fully com- municate to them a statement of the League's actions and recom- mendations in connection with the

Italo-Abyainian dispute and invite their views,

com-

"We must leave it to the con- science of each State which is a non-member to decide how far the recommendations serve the mon purpose and how far non- members will co-operate in similar action to ours," he sa'd.— Reuter."

NO PROFITEERING

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Geneva, Oct. 19. An interesting feature of the re- port of the Mutua; Support Com- mittee was the decision that Aus- tria and Hungary are not to. In allowed to profiteer as the result of sanctions by other States. Not only will they be alowed to ac count for excess imports but also penalised to the same extent as other participating States in the matter of exports.-- Reuter #ANTAZI AUSTRIA'S POSITION

Vienna, Oct, 19. Stressing that Austria will re- main true to the principles of the League of Nations. Dr. Schuschnigs. declared in his speech to the Aus-

are to be banned.

SLAVERY ABOLISHED General de Bono has issued proclamation abolishing slavery i the occupied territory in Abyssinia and liberating all slaves.- Rextar:

MINOR SKIRMISHES

IN MEDITERRANEAN

Reduction Unlikely At Present Moment

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London, Oct. 19. It

was" confirmed in London official circles to-day that present there is no likelihood of a reduction ir. British naval forces in the Mediterranean to normal footing.

Such reduction is dependent on a reduction of the Libyan forces and cessation of the Italian press attack on Britain, but this condi- tion may be fulfilled as the result of the Anglo-Italian conversations In Rome which will be reflected in the impending joint communique.

result of the "diplomatic exchanges of the last few days in Paris Lindon and Rome, the tension i which has been artificially created will prove to have been dispelled.

-British Wireless,

TALK IN ROME

London, Oct: 19. The Foreign Office states that the British Ambassador saw Signor Mussolini on Friday and again reassured him that His Majesty's Government had no intention of taking any action with regard to the present dispute between In all probablity the form of Italy and Abyssinia beyond any other reduction will be the what Wes required by their withdrawal of two battleships from collective obligations as a loyal

braltar in return for French

League or pledge of support.

beyond what was agreed to The French reply it was men- or recommended by the League. tioned last evening is being in accordance with provisions of

justification of published and consists largely of the Covenant.

French foreign! police so far in connection with the Italo-Abyssinian dispute,- Reuter.

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TENSION DISPELLED? The reply of the French Gov- ernment to the British request for assurance of full French" co- cperation in the present circum- stances under. Paragraph 3 of Article 18 of the Covenant was received in London to-day. The

note will not be published, but it ly understood to have given great satisfaction.

The hope is expressed that as a

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member

the of

Sir Eric Drummond also explain- ed that the attitude of the British Government in the matter WIS

in no way prompted by motives of self-interest. All statements to such effect were absolutely devold

of foundation and could only have been spread by persons who were either fl-informed or desirous of making mischief,

It is understood the Italian Government has issued a state- ment on this conversation, ex- pressing gratification at the.. as- surances given.- British Wireless.

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ETHIOPIAN EMPEROR

INTERVIEWED

Attitude In Present Conflict

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Daily Press")- (By Telegraph, "Copyright, Tele- vraphic Message Ordinanas, 189. Received, October 20, 7.30 p.m.),

Addis Ababa, Oct. 20. Emperor Haile Selassie inter- viewed by the special correspon- dent of "Voelkischer Beobachter" gave

precise answers to three questions as to 'Abyssinia's situa- tion and the attitude towards the present conflict that throw, an important light on the factors affecting the fateful occurrences now taking place in Europe.

"So long as any part of Ethiopia 1s occupied by Italian troops there can be no question of negotiations for a just and honourable peace," began the Emperor who then said that Abyssinia's desire for peace," of which many concrete proofs had been given did not go so far that under the state of affairs now prevailing Abyssinia would take the initiative in making the pro- posa's, still-less so now that diplomatic relations with - Italy, have been broken off.

The whole problem, concluded the Emperor, rests in the hands of the League of Nations which alone is able to find a solution...

The

The correspondent's first ques- tion was "What does your Majesty after two weeks of war think of

The third question “Has your the military situation in Ethiopia? Majesty considered the". possibility The Emperor replied that the of making territorial concessions?" Atlantic City, Oct. 19. military situation of Abyssinia is

Emperor answered UKI- Fisticuff broke the serenity of totally 1494.

unshaken. The Italian hesitatingly: "Territorial cessions the convention of the American advance he said has been foreseen we originally had in mind were Federation of Labour when Mr. by the General Staff which, with conceived of 33, tree gifts! John Lewis, President of the the Emperor's approval, would It

Wis B matter of frontier National Institute for History of and Mr. William Hutcheson, Pre-frontiers to avoid the occurrence of of territory

United Mineworkers' Association, withdraw the troops from the rectifications and the exchange which would pre- New Germany was held on Satursident of the Carpenters Union episodes." This policy was ap-serve the interests of Ethiopia

By Telegraph, Copyright, Tein graphic Meninger Ordinance. Received, October 20, 4.30 a.m.)

Berlin, Oct. 19. The inaugural "session of the

clinched an argument with, a fight.

This was the outcome of bitter differences between the industrial craft and trade unionists, reward-

day in the hall of Friedrich Wiel- helm University in the presence of Herr Hitler and Herr Rosenberg. a number of deputies, as well as leading personelites is all the ar ganisations of the National Social- ist Party, ministers and the Bering organisation of employees in

mass production. lin University.

A speech on National Socialist

Addis Ababa, Oct. 19.

Hundreds of delegates swarmed Apart from a few minor skir

view of his ory by the president of around the fighters, shoving and mshes the situation is reported as the institute, Professor Walter yelling. Mr. Hutcheson was final- fairly quiet to-day along the Abys-Frank seating forth the aim of the ed away with his face bleed- sinian War-front.. The Italians

Institute was the principle fea-, while Mr. Lewis was victorious continue to consolidate their poslture of the proceedings. "Our

and regained his seat.- Heuter. tions and are reported

scientific struggle" sald the bullt a

speaker, "is united with the great political struggle of our nation,

to have system of earthworks . roads In the occupied

Chinese translations of the two documents have been submitted to the Executive Yuan which is con- eldering the necessary dispositions and for effecting the League's deciį territory and to have constructed in our existence and work we can- five concrete reservoirs pear Harnot be anything but the intellec-

slons- Reuter.

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PREMIER'S SPEECH AT WORCESTER

Londen, Oct. 19. Speaking at Worcester this after- noon, the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, referring to the war in Abyssinia said that the League and Kellogg Fact had full- ed to prevent war and it became the duty to try to end war and bring about peace.

No isolated action would be taken by Great Britain. War was the last thing in the mind of the British Government. They were always ready to avail themselves as a member of the League of any opportunity that might present itself for concillation. x. It тая a dangerous le to say that the object of the British Government was the overthrow of Fascist Italy British Wireless.

DUCHESS OF KENT

London, Oct. 19.

A bulletin issued to-day states that the Duchess of Kent has made uninterrupted recovery, The: In- fant Prince is doing well in every way and is steadily gaining weight. No further bulletins will be issued.. Tritish Wireless.

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tual expression of the revolution The question of water supply for and the great epoch of Adolf the troops is the most difficult

· Hitler.* mlitary confronting the Italian authorities and every endeavour 13 See accordingly being made to that adequate supplies are avail- able before another major -ad- vance is set under way.

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proved of as correct by the League as well as those of foreign coun- of Nations Counel which had

unanimously proclaimed Italy as the aggressor.

"Your

The second question? Majesty has never allowed it to be understood that Ethiopia does not wish to evade negotiations for an honourable and just peaceion; what suppositions could negotiations be based?”

such

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FOR GERMANY

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tries, But we could never agree. 10 one-sided territorial cessions where the entire sacrifice would be borne by Ethiopia and especially. where this would be for the benefit of a nation that with utter- contempt for right and justice re-. sorted to force to rob us in order- to enrich itself.”..... Fransocean Euo Min,

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WIDESPREAD SYMPATHY

London, Oct. 19. 'There is widespread and deep praphic Messayez Ordinance, 1804 and the Duke of Gloucester on sympathy with Lady Alice `Scott- Received, October 20, 4.30 a.m.) (From Our Own Correspondent)

Berlin, Oct. 19. Housewives here were put into London, October 19.

humour by the news an- London Silver prices to-day were unchanged for spot and up 1/18that negotiations which had been

nounced officially on

for Forward as follow:-

Oct. 13 29-5/16

The first four tasks set by the Institute were the history of in- cursion of Western idea Germany from 1789 to 1840; national-clerical i movement in the 19th century: Spot", German philosophy in the 19th | Forward......... 29-1/4 century; the German Jewish ques- tion in the period of the French and National

Socialist revolu-

Italian planes were to-day ob- served to be reconnoitring some 20 miles south of Jijiga. This is the nearest point to the Abyssinian | tlons- lines which they have hitherto Transocean Fuso Min. approached. Reuter.

SEVERE GALE IN BRITAIN

London: October 19.

Great Britain, particularly the

COMMUNISTS TO BE BANISHED

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"}

(y Telegraph, Copyright, Tale- northern part, has been subjected graphic Messages Ordinance," 1894- to another severe gale and tele-Received, October 20. 7.30 p.m.) phonic communication is suspend-

ed at several points, due to the

by the wind.

Athens. Oct. 20.

good

Baturday

Oct. 18 going on for the past week between

the German and Danish Govern 29-5/16

ments, 'led to a positive result, 29-5/16

whereby until the end of the ye

the death of Lady Alice's father, the Duke of Buccleuch which oc- curred on: Saturday morning just after midnight.

An

announcement was made from Sandringham on Friday night that the King deeply re- gretted, owing to the serious - ness of the Duke of Buccleuch,

London on New York cross-rate Danish farm produce including that the marriage ceremony of the at closing to-day was 49158 com- eggs, butter and pork will be ad- Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice pared with 4.3075 at closing yes-mitted to the Reich on a greater Scott, which was to have taken terday.

scale than heretofore, while the

la place

Westminister Abbey, Danish Government will provide would have to be held privately increased facilities for

in the Chapel in Buckingham Pa-. the sale of German industrial products.

lace on November 6. This ́ar-

MARSHAL CHIANG'S NEW POST

Sankow, Oct. 20. Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang said good-bye to Hankow yester day when he flew to Blan to as- sume the duties of Deputy Com- mander of the northwest anti- Communist forces.

For the past fortnight a certain rangement is now confirmed, shortage of butter was noticable

The Duke of Gloucester is tra-

In Germany while park and bacon veling to Scotland to-night to have been scarce for an even long-attend the funeral of the Duke of er period. The real reason for this Buccleuch which will take place scarcity was the artificial obstacles on Tuesday.

British Wireless. placed in the way of internation- al trade, which in this case was at least removed, so that housewives are now relieved of one source of

The Marshal arrived in Hankow vexation.- wires and poles being, blown down Al: communists without excep-on March. 1, 1934, and in February Transnama. Kuo Min

tion are to be banished to the is-1935 he was appointed Director of land of Eystraties announced the the Generalissimo's headquarters home minister M. Schinas who

at Wuchang which was formally stated emphatically "that the

abolished to-day. The majority

TRIAL OF SOLDIERS....

EARTHQUAKE PANIC IN MONTANA

Helena, Montana, Oct, 20 Following an earthquake shock yesterday in which one person Jubbulpore, Oct. 19. was killed and eight shocks jolted Regiment was to-day sentenced by night, the City Counell has de- One private of the First King's the city in rapid succession ; to-

the Sessions Judge to penal ser-clared a state of emergency and vitude for life and 14 others to placed the entire panic streken varying terms of rigorous impri- populace under the, direct orders the Government. The other 50 sonment, on charges arising out of the civic authorities, acondi will be elected from all classes of of the raid on the village of Ben- tion amounting to virtual martial the population.-

da. One was acquitted. Fronmeran Kup Hin

The gale reached a velocity of 90 mies an hour at Paisley, Scotland, and a number of ships had to suspend their sailings from state cannot tolerate communists of the members are being trans Scottish ports.

of any kind "

The measure will ferred to new offices in Sian and The regular Isle of Man steamer | affect about 300 përsons listed by

Chungking- to Liverpool was delayed for 12 the Public Safety Police,

Router. hours and friends and relatives of the... passengers had an anxious time on the pler-head at Liver pool awaiting the arrival of the steamer. Beuter

Moreover M. Kondyla will pro- pose a change of parliamentary. system whereby the number of de- putles will be reduced from 800 ro 60 of whom ten are to be appoint ed by the King at the proposal of

Reuter.

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