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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1935.

ITALIAN NORTHERN ARMY ADVANCING ON MAKALE

FALL EXPECTED VERY

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SHORTLY

Reinforcements Sent To Southern Front

(Special to "Hong Kong Daly Press"),

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Asmara, November 4. According to a despatch received here the town of Makale is expected to be occupied in the course of Monday by "Itallan troops if the means of transport prove adequate to their very difficult task and provided rain does not set in.

Some uncertainty is said to prevail in Italian headquarters. regarding the whereabouts' of the Abyssinian forces which have disappeared almost entirely and have hitherto offered practical- ly no resistance to the advanced Halan troops.

Informed Italian quarters stress that after the occupation of Makale, a pause lasting several weeks will take place before new offensive operations will be undertaken since it had been decided to consolidate beforehand the regions already occupied. -Transocean Kuo Min.

Jibuti, Nov. 4. Italian reinforcements are ar- riving continuously at Mogadiscio as well as other ports in Italian Somaliland where they are being hastily transported to the south- ern front which is expected to be- come the principal theatre of mill- tary operations during the next few weeks, according to despatches received here.

Although Information from the front is meagre.It is believed that the Italian offensive. оп Webbe Shibell, will come practically to a

inforcements Indicate that

Gen-

near

Italians are therefore inclined to believe that the Abyssinians in- tend to offer determined realatance

the capture of Makale.— Transocean Kuq Man

ITALIANS WELCOMED

Asmara. Nov. 3.

The main body of General Biro It's troops and Askaris, "eading the advance of the Northern Ariny, oc- cupled the town of Endaabbamas

to-day.

The place commands a fertile and well-watered series of valleys.

The women welcomed the invad-

standstill, but the arrival, of re-em and large herds of cattle were eral Graziani is planning to at- brought from concealment. The tack and cut off the strong Abys-

troops bought many head.

General Santini's Blackshirts are sician forces concentrated

expected to

to- Gorahal arid Sassabanch.-..

enter Hausien morrow They are at present hold- Transocean Kuo Min.

ing a line from the Monastery de Brasion on English Street to the Monastery Ambassion on the road from Adigrat to Haussien..

AIR OBSERVATIONS

Asmara, Nov, 4. Abyssinian troops marching northward have been observed la Amba Alatschl district. the south of Makale on Sunday by the Italian reconnolizing planes whose observers declare that the ad- vancing Abyssinian detachments about 10,000 strong. The

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SANCTIONS TO EXTEND TO SPORT?

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Receierd, November 4. 1.30 p.m.)

Naris, Nov 4. The question of whether sand- tions against Italy will also be extended to sports relations with that country was raised by "Petit Journal" in a message from Rome. The paper expects that the Ita-

lian Government will take the in- itiative and forbid the holding of all sports meetings in Italy where Italians might meet athletes be- longing to nations applying econo- mic sanctions against Italy and predicts that the official announ- cement stating the Italian Gov- ernment's decision on this ques- tion will shortly be made. It is probable, the

that paper says, after November 18, Italian sports- men will only be allowed to com-

pete against Hungarians, Austrians

and Germans.— Tranencean Kuo Min.

FRANCO-RUSSIAN

AMITY.

Tale

(Special to the "Hong Kong

Daily Fresa")

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Paris, Nov 4, The "Franco-Russian friendship day" was held at Lyon on Sunday in the presence of the Minister of State, M. Herrlot and a number of Communist and Socialists.

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M. Herriot, who on his arrival was greeted by the throngs, with the singing of the La Marseillaise and the Internationale, delivered and address in which, after wel- coming Soviet Russia's entry into the League of "Nations and the conclusion of the Franco-Russlan pact, glorified the "Franco-Rug- slan alliance." ;

The former Air Minister, the Radical deputy M. Pierre Cot, -atressed the importance of Soviet Russian aviation and declared tha: it would be impossible to defeat a nation allied to Russia.-- Transocean Kuo Min.

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The Italians are welcomed in the captured villages by a pealing of bells of stone. deputations of monks with gifts of sweetmeats, incense, chickens and eggs. The natives are all submissive.c Renter.

PRESS COMMENT ON

GENEVA ACTION

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (l'opyright.)|

Paris, Nov 3.

Great prominence was given by all sections of the Paris Preas to the report of Van Zeeland's inter- vention and proposal to the Sanc- tions Committee. Most papers re- garded this as support for M. Laval and Sir Samuel Hoary; others ex- pressed the opinion that Van Zee- land only uttered a warning and

RISE IN PRICE CHINESE ABANDONMENT

OF SILVER

America Stops Buying

London, Nov. 4.

For the first time in many days the American Treasury did not purchase silver in London to-day as the American authorities are unwilling to follow the rise of three-sixteenths caused by Indian and speculative purchases, and a'though China sold there was a shortage of supplies. '-

The action of India speculators is probably explained by the be- Wet that the Chinese Govern- ment's decision to call in silver will result in sharp curtailment of offerings. City circles, whilst ex- pressing approval of the action of the Chinese Government, confess inability to grasp the full implica- tions of the scheme pending publication of essential detalls and are anxious to know the price at which the Government will ne quire private sliver, what pro- portion will be deemed necessary CLS Currency backing. and will

instituted. an embargo on silver exports be

OF SILVER

Home Interests Not Likely

To Be Affected

London, November 4.

"Ctrinese abandonment of si.ver is interpreted in London as an emergency measure, says the "Manchester Guardian." There is a bellef that it will eventually turn out to be a blessing, and the first impression of the proposed currency and banking re- forms is entirely favourable.

In view of the present virtually negligible. Lancashire cot- ton goods shipments to China, no important Manchester nego- tiations and no encouraging prospects are upset by this sudden change of China's ability to pay sterling prices.

In other parts of the country, however, the fall of Shang- hal exchange undoubtedly will be watched with anxiety and the new Chinese decree should do something to allay. It..

ex-

BRITISH ORDER

Shanghal, Nov. 4. Regulations issued by the Bri- Order-in-Council prohibits British tish Ambassador under a China

It remains to be seen whether; This paper mentions in passing, fuller details of the Government's that the American silver policy intentions will allay all the an- may be modified.- xiety felt on this side and it seems Reuter. certain that if exchange is pegged around 1/3d. or less British porters in the Far East will and additrional obstacles to business.

A dollar worth only 1/3d. should enable China to increase her ex- ports. It is possible that in India and Malaya Chiriese exports of cotton goods especially may surprised

st- the Government has not de- tract more attention than it has cided to stabilise on & still lower done already.-

Beuter. level, thus providing 요 further stimulant to export trade, while

Some

are

that

others ask with what Currency does the Government mean to keep Chinese currency, stable.- Noster.

SILVER MARKET

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(From Our Own Correspondents

London, Nov. 4. London Silver prices to-day were up 3/16 for Spot and 5/16 for Forward as follow:-

Nov. 2 29-5/16 Forward......... 29-7/8

Spot

Nov. 4 29-1/2 29-3/16

London on New York cross-rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9243 com- pared with 4.9187 at closing on Saturday,

GENERAL ELECTION

'NOMINATIONS

IN

TRIBUTE PAID

London, Nov. 4. China's currency reforms are given prominence in the press The "Financial Times" pays a tri- bate to the Chinese Government's good judgment in deciding to con- form in all respects with the best- western practice.

subjects "making payments in sil-

ver of the whole or any debt or other obligation" in contravention of the Chinese Government's new monetary decree..

Offenders, it is ruled, shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for a period not exceeding three months, or a fine not exceeding £50, or both.---- Reuter

FOREIGN ATTITUDE

WHITEST

Gordon's

PUREST

GIN

&BEST

THE HEART OF A GOOD COCKTAIL

LEAGUE TRANSPORT

SECTION LOSS

Dr. Robert Haas Passes. Away Suddenly

various provinces,

Geneva. Nov. 4.

and is again. The death Decurred to-day of Dr. Robert Haas, head and effort of

suddenly warm in his tribute to CHE MBRET the provincial kol of the Transport Section of the thorities in working out their League, whose report on his China in the national reconstruction Ho mission has just been published said everywhere he was struck their Renter.

Shanghai, Nov. 3. While some foreign banks are prepared to turn over their silver It says the success of the sche-resources to the Chinese Govern me wil depend upon the quality ment, following the nationalisation and consistency at the men who of the metal, this decision is by no must administer it, but there is no means unanimous. Many banks reason to doubt that China will feel they are entitled to secure find men to operate the new mea- London silver prices" tor sures so as to command confidence | holdings. and open a new era of nancial settlement in China.

The paper concludes that the whole-hearted endersation and the co-operation of Britain and other countries is assured.

REACTION UNCERTAIN

notes

The opinion prevails that out- standing contracts in exchange can be taken at the rates pre- viously arranged, but the bank de- positors have to accept future instead of silver dollars,

An interesting point is what will The "Dally Telegraph says the happen to the rote issues of the Tesolute and comprehensive mea- foreign banks, for which full sli- sures of financial reform are cer-ver reserves are held locally. tain to meet with the approval of An embargo on the export, of all commercial circles trading with silver is belleved likely if foreign China, opening up as they do bankers and others do not agree. great prospect for Chinese com-to abide by the Government's de-

cision regarding the The "Morning Post" says that in tion of silver. effect the Chinese Government proposes that China shall go of the silver standard. The decision is as the crisis demands,

merce.

TERMS OF DECREE The terms of the Government's decree include the following:

THE REPORT. (Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]'

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Nanking, Oct. 29

the homogeneity of the Chinesa. people and evidences of a “Benji- rooted - national unity; all these foreshadow and presage a bright future for the Chinese nation.

Regional and provincial differen-

economic re-

The report of Dr. Robert Haas,ces and cleavages notwithstanding. Director the League of Nations China's progress in Communications and Transit Sec-unstruction is making rapid and tion, on his mission to China early uniform strides. Publle opinion is this year as the League's Liaison rully behind the Government which Officer to inquire into Chinese eca-inay now fearlessly set out in its Geneva on October 28, according tinct from old China, loves action nomic conditions, was published in programme. Young China, na dis-

to news received here. The docu-even at great risk, sald Dr Haaa.

Concerning the work of the Na- ment, containing all the informa. nationalisa-

tion and findings of Dr. Haas while tional Government, Dr. Haas said on his investigation tour in many the main task confronting the to devise parts of this country, ts, on the central authorities la

means of keeping close with the whole, very favourable,

Singling out China's health work various provinces and facilitating eminently successful among the exchange of informations re- other branches of economic enter-garding the results of various eco- prise, Dr. Haas suggested that the nomic experiments, thus making success would seem to lie in the the common fruits available for

In control under the fcremost nection the League might offer- questions which cannot be calculation of this provision will be pun-health authorities of the nation. much help in the form of techat- A Semi-oficial, source declares

Among assentors to the nominated.

ishable by confiscation of the whole He is of the opinion that a similar cal co-operation. that all reasonable people who put

t'on for Speaker, who was opposed England will watch the great amount of silver seized

concentration of energy in other European concord above inner po-

by a Labourite were Conserva-experiment with sympathy and

under unified litical considerations will be pleas-

"Any individual found in the branches of work tives. Liberals and some Labour- hope for its success...

control would bring even better ra legal possession of silver shall be that the League of Nationsites. First two results received were | Beuter

the

sults than they now obtain. punished in accordance with Convenant proves again an Instru-

Mr. Tinker and Mr. Taylor repre-

BRIGHT FUTERE PRESAGED In the later part of the report. Dr. Hans describes in detall his over-anxious and over-optimistic. - Impressions while travelling in the China United Press (by mail).

"London, No. 4. Nominations for the General Election occurred to-day and

The paper presumes the design 3.30 p.m. twenty two

is to hold the Chinese dollar in its Conserva-

present relation tives, two Simonite L'berals

to sterilng, but and upon what reserves and resources

by

"Payment of all takes and dis- charge of all public and private obligations shall be effected by le- gal tender notes,

"The using of silver dollars or

delegates that they were only em-uncpposed, including Mr. Stanley the Chinese people will react are be prohibited and any contraven reminded the French and British thirteen Labourites were returned the paper money will rest and how bullion for currency purposes will concentration of talents and unity the whole of China. In this 'COM. powered to act within the scope of the League of Nations.

ed

Baldwin.

ment of peace and no forger or senting Leigh and Eastbourne

respectively.

war machine.

Within two weeks the League Mr. McCool, Republican

SCHEME WELCOMED The Times" says the

law governing acts o treason scheme against the nation,

wil be universally welcomed and if "A Currency Reserve Board creat- candi- faithfully carried out will provide ed under a special ordinance shall had devised a system for econo- date, missed his nomination at a basis for putting China's finance be formed to control the issue and mic and financial sanctions. This Londonderry. Owing to car break-in a permanently sound condition. the retirement of legal tender result would be enough to make down he arrived just after Mr. The "News Chronicle" asks whe-banknotes and keep custody of the

any State think seriously after Ross had been debiared and rether China is strong enough to reserve against outstanding bank- this before embarking upon war-turned.

like and aggressive actions.

"Echo de Paris" and "Paris Midr report from Geneva that Baron Aloisi made certain suggestions to Sir Samuel Hoare with a view to making negotiations for the termination gk the conflict, but both journals, asked whe- ther Baron Aloist was authoris- ed to do this by Italy, “M. Pertinax

pro-

Beuter.

LONDON TRANSPORT

FIGURES

carry through this monetary pocotes."-- Licy which many belleve to be be- | Beuter. yond the powers or western coun- tries.

CHANCES OF SUCCESS

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to

ACCESSION OF NEGUS CELEBRATED:

Press" (Copyright,33

Addis Ababa, Nov 3.

FRANCO-GERMAN RESERVE

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Daily Press"

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Parts, Nov. 4. The possibility of direct Franco- German negotiations was discussed

Commenting upon the work of the League in this regard. Dr. Haas said. In cocclusion that it must re- main a very small part in the whole scope of the huge task, and hoped that no over-rating or over- estimation will be made by the

CHINESE NEWSPAPERS

SUSPENDED

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Nov. 4 The police last night suspended publication of the Tal. Wah Even- ing News and the Kwan Shing Evening Journal because they pub

"Daily Mall"declares the Chin- esg Government's announcement will be widely welcomed in the City, The scheme 18 drawn along the most constructive mo-Special to the "Hong Kong Dally dern lines and will undoubtedly London, Nov. 4.

meet the requirements of the The London Passenger Transport Chinese financial position. It may says that the chasm that divides Board, which is the direct owner well prove of inestimable value to peror's accession to the throne was in "Le Matin' by the paper's form-lished the shooting of Mr. Wane

The 5th anniversary of the, Em- Italy's demands and Geneva's

and operator of London's railways, the Chinese people and help wishes is so great that it is ad-

gmnibuses and tramcars

celebrated with great pomp be-. er Berlin 'correspondent M. Philip Ching-wel on Friday evening con- visable to treat all Italian

and is bring them fresh prosperity, by ginning on Saturday night with are Barres who says the policy "otrary to the instructions of the identified with the suburban traf- facilitating trade. posals with caution.--

ite of four main railway groups by

grand military parade, the ma- watchful waiting" hitherto sdopt Transocean Kuo Min.

pooling arrangements, reports that

The "Financial News" says that jority of 12,000 soldiers being arm- ed by France is no longer justicensors. in year ended June 30 the number will-informed quarters in Londoned with spears and lances. As fable. There is no reason accord

The censors thought that the of passengers deal with within take the announcement with re-they filed past the Emperor to the ing to M. Barres why other states this comprehensive pooling scheme gard to the stabilisation

with story would be prejudicial to Can- sound of military drums they should be able to reckon the totalled" 4,129,000,000. In the pre- Chinese dollar to mean" that the shouted iri chorus "Give

us certainty on the fact that two olto interest, though the rews was vious year the number of journeys authorities will endeavour to keep rifles." The Emperor and Em the greatest continental nations known here in many circles per hour was 417.

the currency steady in relation press drove through the gally will never reach an agreement. Of 3,582,000,000 carried on the with sterling. It remains be beflagged streetä early on Sun- Referring to Premier Goering s Transport Board's own system. 59 seen whether the Chinese Govern-day morning to attend divine ser- speech at Saarbruecken on Satur-splashed the news and then de- per cent, travelled by omnibuses nient will be able to compel the rice at St. George's Church where day, M.. Barres opines the speech nounced, the censors for holding and coach, 28 per cent on tram-surrender of privately owned sil- he was crowned in 1930. The festi-opens up now and hopeful possi-up a red hot story. cars, 12 per cent, on railways and per stocks.

vities culminated with a banquet | bilities. The newspaper Homme one per cent. by trolley bus.

Its ability to collect a large in front of the palace where the Libre warns against anti-German

On Saturday all the morning amount of silver will Pooled passenger receipts for the whether the Government is able the first time the military was Marxist circles and stresses that was likewise published everywhere determine Emperor leasted the warriors. For propaganda carried on in French papers featured the story, which

Board's own share was £28,823,- sent level. It is felt there is a form instead of the traditional to France later this ought not to year totalled £39,718,000 and the to maintain exchange at its pre-wearing the earth coloured un-shoud Germany tender her hand in China. The censors recom-

CHINA AND SIAM

Commercial Treaty To Be Signed

Canton, Nov. 4.

It learned here from reliable sources that a Commercial Treaty between China and Blam will soon be signed. The Minister from the Interior of Slam is expected to leave for Shanghai in the course of the present month.- Neutral News.

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British Wireless.

of

to

fair chance for the reform to suc- | white.---- coed.

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Transocean Kuo Min.

be rejected.--- Transocean Kuo Min.

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Friday morning. The two journals

mended the closing of the papers

in order to assert their authority.