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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,' FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1935.

ITALIAN MERCHANT MARINE ASKED TO CO-OPERATE WITH

Strong Resistance To Sanctions

NAVAL MEASURES IN

CASE OF WAR

Use Of Merchant Ships As Minelayers

Rome, October 31.

There is every indication here that the Italian population is prepared to face sanctions imposed by the League in a spirit of stubborn resignation. On all sides can be seen evidences of the people's efforts to conform with the new restriction decrets.

An official Har of foodstuffs has been published showing a re- duction in the present level on prices for meat, fish, four and other staple necessities. On the other hand the prices for coffee, milk and other commodities wh may be regarded as luxuries

have been increased.

`A special Royal decree was issued to-day ordering the Italian Merchant Marine to co-operate with the Italian Navy in the event of" war. Italian merchant ships will be used as minesweep-" ers, minelayers, troopships and armed auxiliary vessels should the necessity arise.

Meanwhile troops continue to depart to East Africa and a further 3,000 embarked to-day from Naples "amidst the usual "- scenes of enthusiasm-Reuter,

Geneva. Oct. 31 !" "Mr. Anthony Eden British Minister for League of Nations Affairs, arrived here and immedi- ately participated in the meeting of the Committee of Eighteen whose task it is to consider the next sanctions step which they are presenting to the Co-ordinat-! ing.Committee in the afternoon.

The report is expected to re- commend the application of sanctions three and four, namely ban on exports from Italy' and imports of key products to Italy. The general feeling in Geneva is that there can be no question of delay in enforcing sanctions so long as hostilities continue.

Very great importance is at- Lached to the presence of Sir Samuel Hoare, M. Laval and Barun Aloisi to-morrow. It is felt this indicates that a settlement may be nearer than generally

imagined and it is hoped that the personal meetings between them win lend thereto. however, are less emphasise that

British circles, optimistit and exchanges of views so far have been merely of a preliary nature.

Beater.

COMMITTEE DECISION

Geneva, Oct. 31.

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London it is regarded as unlikely in the light of progress 30 far achieved that there will be any thing to report beyond' an account of endeavours, which

have been made, and redefinition of essentia principles," which are that any proposals for` a settlement must be acceptable to the League, to Italy and to Ethiopia.- British Wireless...

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FORMULA SOUGHT ¿?

London, bet. 30.

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It is now clear that Anglo-French experts are trying to discover the maximum concessions it is possible to make to Signor Mussiliz! with the League of Nations principles

Consultations which are being held in Paris are in a very fuld state, however..

The object is officially stated to be connected with the reply to he made to the Italian suggestions before the League Courel during the next two days. Router.

which coms

TRANSPARENT GAME

London, Oct. 30.

In the course of an election speech. In his constituency to-day. the Foreign Secretary. Sir Samuel Hoare, speaking of the interna- tional situation, referred to what be called the "diverting, but very The Committee of Eighteen tracsparent game" which again met this morning to discuss slated of making final technical questions gards the imposition of sanctions. It was agreed, Inter alia, that all contracts entered into Italy before October 19 can allowed to stand provided due

con- mysteries and ax respreading inuendoes. Those whisp

ers and inuendoes, of which the latest examples were concerned with with his forthcoming visli

be Geneva, were electioneering pure Government were trying to make and simple. The opponents of the

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payment has been made by Italy in each case.

Only nine members falled to

to

ignorant people believe that there was some disreputable intrigue be-

ASKARI TROOPS

IN ACTION

Crocodile-Infested

River Crossed

Almara, Oct. 31.

An Italian detachment of na- tive Askari troops which crossed

from the

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H.K. AND S'HAI

DOLLAR

Alarm In London

London, Oct 31. The weakness of the Shanghal and Hong Kong dollars is causing alarm in London banking circles The fall of Shanghai currency is

RAILWAY RUSH

IN GERMANY

Flying Hamburgers Inadequate

(Special to the "Hong Kong

Daily - Press")

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Fele.

Drdinenes, Beceived, October 31, 7.30 p.m.)

the 'Selit river near the Sudanese attributable to the heavy specula-graphie Messages border in order to drive the Abys-tive attack following the wake of sinians back

caravan devaluation rumours, while Hong road leading from Omager into Kong is estimated to be between Abyssinia had to resist, attack by £2 milton to £3 million bought rapacious crocodiles before they over sterling gold currencies... were ab.e o approach the enemy positions.

At this point the Setit river is nearly 2,000 feet wide and only thre: feet deep, but is infested with thousands of crocodiles, 80 that soldiers while wading across the river had to keep up a running fre and continuousy beat their drums in order to drive off the dangerous reptiles, of which many were killed while the Askaris suf- tered no casualties.

The Askaris subsequently at- tdcked the Abyssinian position at El Aghim which after severe Aght- was evacuated by the enemy.- Transocean Kuo Min,

HEAVY LOSSES

an en-

Rome. Oct. 30. The Ethiopians are reported to have lost heavily, with many of them, taken prisoner," in counter between native troops and irregulars commanded by the Italian Gereral Cuturi and the troops of Ras Alulberry near Oma-

Business in Shanghai dollars is at a virtual standstill." The quotation is almost

purely several business nominal, telling Reuter's' they have been unable to arrange the ordinary commercial requirements.

men

189.4.

Berlin, Oct. 31.

burgers which are running daily Two of the four "fying. Ham-

between Berlin and Hamburg and were the first motor driven ex- press trains to be put into service by the German rallways have fal- en victim to their own popularity,

IN

THE NAVY

DEFENCE OF THE

GOVERNMENT

Home Secretary Replies To Lord Snowdon

Londen, October 31.

In a broadcast address last night, Sir John Simon, Liberal National, replied to the attack on the Nationaă Government de- livered by Lord Snowden on the previous night. He calmed that it was the policy of the Government, which had restored · con- fidence so that money could be borrowed cheaply and encourag- ed enterprise so that more people have been employed, which was responsible for reduction of employment sines 1933 and not as Lord Snowden suggested were passive acceptance of general Improvement in world condition.

He pointed out that in 1934 the exports were £20,000,000 more than in the previous year and in 1935 they were again ini....... creasing. Thanks to trade agreements made with ten foreign countries, the exports of 'coal to those countries had increased by 40 per cent. The exports to empire countries under the ût- tawa agreements increased from £102,000,000 in 1931 to £126,000,- ,000 in 1934.

The "dally rush for these trains which cover the distance in two hours and 23 minutes was so great The Foreign Exchange market,

that owing to the limited seating though outwardly calm, is appre- hensive regarding French finances, capacity of their two coaches they Paris at present is switching were unable to accommodate more from rentes into oll shares andhan a fraction of the would-be

While the volume of world trade ¦ Prime Minister, and Mr. Walter Kamirs for greater safety owing to passengers.

Under these circumstances the than in 1933, the exports

in 1934 was only 3 per cent. more | Runciman, the President of the the growing opposition of economy

of the Board of Trade. are without ou decrees. It is expected that the railway management have decided

United Kingdom goods increased | position. All the other Ministers Chamber wil meet in the third

to replace one of the two pairs of

in volume by 7 per cent, more than, are coritesting the election. week of November when M. Laval

drive trains motor

by steam twice as much

Over 8,000 loud-speakers on tra-" is assured of a

driven trains of the new stream- stormy passage,

Comparing the value of exports | velling radio vars wil be in ac- some forecasting he will be suc-lined type which are capable of in the peak year of 1929. before tion, setting forth the rival can- ceeded by M. Fandin or M. covering the distance in two hours the world depression with the ex- Mandel.

36 minutes-that is 13 minutes tent of recovery in 1934, he point-Rexler. more than the firing Hamburgerse out that the exports of France. time--but they will be able to ac-

Germany, Italy and United States commodate the overflow of passen- ! together were only 35 per cent, of gers.— Tranzaceni Kun Mia

their 1929 total. Britain's recovery was only 54 per cent.- British Wireless.

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Obylonsly it is to the advantage of the French authorities to de- lay the meeting of the Chamber 21 January because the rising trend of prices in the United States and United Kingdom would materially help to alleviate the

ger on the Setit River, in north-French economic position.

west Abyssinia-Reuter.

SHILLAVE TAKEN

a

Asmara, Oct. 30. The italians report the capture. of Shillave Fort by patrol of Italian native troops which in a surprise attack routed the

de- fenders of the post and pursued them as far, as Gorahal- Reuter."

BRITISH NAVAL

· CONSTRUCTION

Contracts Placed

London, Oct. 31. The Admiralty has decided, sub-.. ject to settlemens of certain polats of detail, to entrust the construc- tion of the flotilla leader and des- troyers of the 1935 programme to the following Arma.

Flouis leader. Camell Laird Birkenhead.

Two destroyers each to John Brown, Clydebank; Hawthorn Leslie Company. Hebburn-on- Tyne; Samuel White and Com- pany, Cowes,, Isle of Wright; Yar- row and Company, Glasgow.

These contracts wil dispose of all destroyers provided for in the 1935 programme.

To complete the programme

reply to the League's representa-hind this visit, and that it impiled orders have still to be placed for

tions as regards sanctions, while the United States is the only non- member country to have tendered a formal reply.- Heuter.

EDEN LEAVES

London. Oct. 30.

some sister change of policy.

are

three submarines; one subinarine

depot ship, thre: minesweepers and one convoy soop, one survey ing ship and seven small craft.

All vessels to be constructed are for usual maintenance purposes of the Fleet and are not part of any rebuilding scheme.

A sharp contrast to the French situation was witnessed in Holland where it is rumoured the Nether- lands Bank bought twenty milion guilders gold from the British Equalisation Fund in an effort to further ease the tight monetary conditions in Amsterdam. Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From: Our Own Correspondent)

London, Oct. 31. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:--

Spot.

ANOTHER AIR TRAGEDY

Flying Fortress Crashes

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Dayton, Oct. 30, The world's muss powerful bomb Ing plane, known to America as Boeing's "Flying Fortress." was totally destroyed to-day when it crashed near here while under- going teis. One of its crew died of injuries.

NO OPPOSITION

London, Oct. 30 Nomination of candidates for the General Election show that there are upwards" of 130 Opport- tion Liberals and 70 Independent candidates of various

po itical complexion

The real night will be betwee. Ministerialisis and Labour. both sides putting about 550 candidates in the field.

Only in the English Counties are there any appreciable number of Labour, seats unchallenged ty while only in Wales are Ministerial candidates weak numerically..

With the opposition by Liberals and very marked, straight fights chiue, built as an

It was a glan. four-motored ma-wil be the rule, three-cornered

largely.

and In the

experiment strictest

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contests being the exception.

didates views.--

UTTER RUIN

London, Oct. 30. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chan cellor of the Exchequer, address- ing the city of London electors to- day, asserted that if the Socialista. were returned to office the first efect abroad would be the com- plete disorganisation and utter ruin of the policy which-at-pre- sent was supported by the whole uf the nation."

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There was no reason to suppose, he said, that the process of re- covery was finished. On the con- trary provided there was no great, disturbance of the publle mind,,, ne expected during the next four), years that "we might safely and cipate steady progress in the same direction."

What would happen, be asked It a fortnight hence a Government. came to office pledged to the aboli- tion of the House of Lords, a Gor

ernment which would administer

Over 200 Labourites who sat in the affairs of the country by or Oct. 30 Oct 31 secrecy. It was the only one of the 1929 Parliament will contest der, instead of through Parliament, 29-5/18 29-5/16] its-type in existence. Forward......... 29-1/16 29-1/16 1 London on New York cross-rate at 2 pm, to-day was 19181 com- pared with 4.9187 at closing yes-- terday.

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FINANCE IN CHINA

London Views

Chinese exchanges

The mere announcement of such

constituencies, while 546 candi- wh'ch would nationalise banking It recently flew non-stop from dates of the Parliament which has and four of Britain's principal in- Sitle..on the Pacific Coast, to now been dissolved are seeking elec-dustries? Dayton, Ohlu on the other side of tlon. Therefore in a large propor- the continent, where's was being tion of the present the same can- put through tests in competition dates who fought in 1931 are with two other makes of planes fighting each other again for the Army's acceptance.

Among the

a thing being possible"would meani that confidence would go in a day and London would be instantly Cabinet members, drained of foreign money....... It was while it was taking only Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the | iteuler.

that it crashed and caught Dre.

"Daly one of its crew was killed, bowever.com

Rester.

NAVAL PARLEY

full advantage of the lowness of

London, Oct. 30. the dollar cannot be taken till the The reply of the Japanese toy- Govemment policy has crystallis-ernment to the invitation issued ed.

London, Oct. 37. Chinese interested circles opine car now be that Chinese finances will remain Sir Samuel Hoare said: I am

accurately described as in a state in a state of flux till the issue of going to Geneva to be there whilst

of demoralisation, says the "Daily the Sino-Japanese negotiations very important discussions

Telegrapo" which criticises Nan and the possible influence of taking place on the application of

king's lack of a definite policy and Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross. mission spasmodic action in alternately on British policy in the Far East sarctions. Becondly. I wanted to

supporting an unsupporting mar- is more definitely knowny Home take the opportunity that is al- The Minister for League Affairways offered by these important

opine that Chinese speculators All ships of 1934 construction Eden, and other metings of the League to have a

The "Morning Post** belleves have inside Information regard- members of the British delegation talk with M.. Laval, the French Programme are at present, on the official support was. withdrawn ing the Government's intentions. stocks and some of the smaller ves-pending the cessation of the pre- Otherwise the present heavy short- left London to-day to attend the Prime Minister, and some of the meetings of the League Committee other prominent Ministers of sels will soon be ready for launch-sent heavy wave of selling.

selling exposes them to the danger at Geneva to-morrow.

Member States' What could being-

Some papers draw attention to of being badly caught owing to the recent better reports of Chin-Chinese inability to import silver. ese.exports. but emphasise that Beater.

Mr.

Anthony

The Committee's task is to ap- point a date for the concerted ap- plication of certain 'economic mea

more natural or simple? As to the ↑ British - Wireless, alleged change of policy, let them

get that out of their heads once

sures against Italy, recommended¦¦ and · for all. There had been and

at a previous session to the Lea- would be no change of a policy.

an-

FIVE FLIERS KILLED

Rome, Oct 30.

1:

£1

ket.

EMPIRE AIR SERVICES

IMPROVEMENT

Penang Hong Kong Link May Be Permanent

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que members engaged In futu which had always been perfectly Five of the six non-commission- ment of their obligations under simple. namely, loyalty to theed officers aboard were killed when Article 16 of the Covenant.

League and readiness to help with a military seaplane crashed According to a Geneva message any honourable settlement of the Pold when taking off on a trial to-night; forty-one nations have dispute that was acceptable to the fight to-day potifled the League that they have three parties concerned, the Lea-Renter. put into effect the arms embargo guc, Italy and Ethiopia. That was against Italy. Thirty-seven have the policy that he would support applied measures recommended for at Geneva. withholding of loans and credits.

SIDETRACKING LEAGUE and the safne number have noureed their readiness to apply

Referring to the exchanges which proposals for the prohibition of have been taking place with a view Imports coming from Italy and of to finding a basis of settlement, Bir Samuel said an attempt was being export to Italy of key products.

made to give the impression that Finally nineteen states

have "we are trying to sidetrack.. the accepted recommendations regard-League and do a disreputab ́e deal ing mutual assistance.

with Italy behind its back. I have Bir Samuel Hoare and M. Pierre already said there is no founda- does emerge, we shall, of course New machines wil be ordered connection between Penang and Laval are expected in Geneva on tion whatever for this malicious take the earliest opportunity to which will enable the Engand-| Hong Kong will be-continued per- Friday and it

is generally anti-suspicion, There is nothing to report to the League.

| Australia flight to be accomplished | manently. "I eventually

days. settlement: Isin seven

England-South cipated a statement will be inade conceal about what has been hap at some stage of the meetings on pening. It is common property proved possible, that settlement Africa in four days and England- the probability of experimental the subject of the recent diploma- that several Governments have would, as I have stated over and tic exchanges which have been recently been considering the pos-over again, be within the frame- taking place with the object of sibilities of a peaceful-settlement work of the League, and will have discovering a possible basis of and that the British and French to be satisfactory to the League, settlement within the framework Governments in particular have Italy and Abyssinia. That is the of the Covenant and acceptable to been exchanging views as to what whole story. the two parties to the dispute. In might form the basis of future British. Wirden.

In order that we negotiation should fully understand each

head others' views, the

of the Abyssinian Department at the For- eign Office has been in Paris dis-

London, Oct 31. London and Calcutta has fully cussing, a number of complicated details with ficials of the French Speeding up of the Empire air justliled itself. The service to Foreign Omce. For the time be- services in the near future was ice, we are engaged in this ex-announced by Sr Eric Geddes, the change of Views. Nothing has yet Chairman, at the annual meeting emerged, and if anything definite of Imperial Airways.

A

India in three days.

Austraila has shown an increase which warranted an increase in frequency to twice weekly.

It was expected that the air.

The Chairman also mentioned

Atlantic flights in 1936. He stated. Sleeping accommodation will be that the Government had official- provided and-acceleration of the ty informed the Company that it services will be subject to suitable can continue as the chosen Instru- ground organisations.

ment for development of existing Bir Eric Geldes said that the Empire lines development of the service between | Reuter

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CHINESE CONSUL TO MANILA

Nanking, Oct. 31.

The Ministry of Foreign Affskeg

by the British Government to at-to-day appointed Mr. Li Hao-chu

Chinese Consul-General ten the Naval Conference in Lon-

Manila, succeeding don on December 2 has now been

Mr.

to

Tang

received. The Japanese Govern-Chung-yin, who has been recalled

back to the Ministry, ment accepts the invitation,

Central News Agency,

Two French naval experts have

discussions with the Admiralty re- arrived in London for preliminary

NEW FOREIGN MINISTER garding the Conference. Advan- tage may be taken of the presence

Yokohama, Oct. 31, of these experts for an exchange Mr. Chang Tso-pin, Chinese arising from the recent agreement the Empress of Russia for Shang- of views 001 techalcal details Ambassador to Japan, saled by between the French and British hai. The Japanese press Governments on their interpreta- the opinion that he will not re- tion of Paragraph 3 of Article 18 Lurn to Tokyo, forecasting that he of the League Covenant-

will be appointed Foreign Minister. British Wireless.

Reuter...

NOW

more

FOR

THE

are of

OVALTINE

SAME MONEY

You now get more · Ovaltine! for your money than ever before! Large tins now contain 18oz. net and Medium tins 9oz. net-an increase of 4oz. and 8oz. respectively ! Insist on and be sure you get the genuine

· English. ↑ Ovaltine'. See that the tin you buy is wrapped in a buff-coloured wrapper printed in both English and Chinese, and look. for the new increased weights printed on the back of the yellow label on the tin There is only one Ovaltine.