1935-11-22 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1935.

WEATHER AND INSECTS

INSECTS HAMPER ITALIAN "ADVANCE

Mules Dead On The

Roadside

DIFFICULTIES OF THE

CAMPAIGN

Reuter Correspondent's Observations

London, November 21. Beuter's special correspondent with the northern armies re- ports that the Abyssinians' three allies-weather, mountains and Inseets are effectually conspiring to slow up the Italian opera- tions which aim at liquidating current actions.by the time Mar- shal Badoglio arrives in order to avoid delay in instituting the new tactics,

Apart from an attempt to encircle Ras Seyoum, the recent operations have been designed to eliminate guerilla bands whose sudden and silent onslaughts in the darkness do not help the

of such Italian morale. Headquarters acknowledge the success an attack near Hausien on November 18 when the Italian fatal- ities included Cavalry Commander Rinaldi,

Unseasonable rains are embarassing progress, particularly of tanks, while the precipitous boulder-strewn caravan tracks in the mountains are beating wheeled traffic, and insects are killing mules, which are being replaced by camels,

"The principal impression of the, s'nian General Staff at the south- journey from Makale from where ern front, as well as the British I have just returned, was the large Military Attache at Addis Ababa, number of mules from Stèlly lying | Captain Taylor, ` and the British on the roadside dead from mos- quito bite.

"No wheeled traffic has yet penetrated to Makale. Road- making for further advance is a stupendous task owing to the na- ture of the country and also the incurably unsubstantial character

of the surface.

"Roads which were passable as I went up the line were parious when I returned. The time is ap. proaching when the Italians wil have to import tar and cement to ensure that the roads last longer than three weeks." Reuter.

MILITARY CONFERENCE

Milan, Nov 20.

An Important conference on the military situation is now being held, according to the North Ita-" Har press at Jijiga near Harrar, and probably attended by the Em- peror himself, The Neguy is known to have left the capital on Tues- 'day in a planie for the front, and reports trom Harrar state that an Abyssinian plane was sighted com- ing from the direction of Addis Abata. and continuing towards Jijiga.

Consul at Harrar, Mr. Andrew3.— Transoekan Kuo Min.

ENCIRCLING MOVEMENT

Berlin, Nov 20.

On the Northern front two Ita- lian columns advanced from, Ma- kale and Hauzion in an attempt

to

make B detour round the mountains in which Ras Seyoum's forces are esconced, reports, a German news agency's correspon- dent in Aamaro. One cavalry squadron encountered' some resis- tance from a detachment of Abys. sinians who were however repul- sed after a sharp fight in which they are stated to have suffered considerable losses. The casualties on the Italian side were one cap- tain, killed, and a number of troo- pers, wounded.

An Italian airplane was forced to make an emergency landing near Hauzion, several of its OC- cupants having been wounded-

Amongst the persons present at this conference, assert the papers, are the Turk'sh General Wehib Pasha, who was chief of the Abys- i Prunancear Kuo Min.

GOLD LOSSES

IN FRANCE

Serious Position

London, Nov. 21. Raising the French bank rale to five per cent. closely precedes the Bank of France returns showing a gold loss of 933 million francs during the week ending November 14 making a loss of 1,800 million since the beginning of November.

The serious, financial and politi- i cal dircuities of M. Laval's Gov- ernment are fausing wide conjec- ture as to what special emergency measures will be taken to deal with the monetary situation which is now believed to be beyond solution by normal rules such as to-day's and last week's increases in the bank rate.

CHIANG'S MESSAGE TO THE NATION

Wholeheartedly Welcomed By Japanese Press

Shanghal, November 21.

The local Japanese press wholeheartedly welcomes Chiang Kal Shek's speech. The Shanghai "Nippo" states that it consti tates a warning against letting sentiment take the upper hand and “paces, racial interests shove temporary sentiments or one" sided Interests.

"In this connection 1t is unnecessary to use many words to describe the internal and external harm being done by so-called pro-Western factions In China," the paper adds.

The "Maluichi" says the speech appears perfect and beyond criticism. If these views were made effective' not only will the welfare of the people in China be increased but the relations be- tween China, Japan and Manchukuo will be automatically straightened out to form the basis of an everlasting `Far Eastern. peace."-Reuter.

ture of things.

While it is popularly considered that the American authorities...are.

Nanking, Nov. 21. and the need of its balanced pro- probably willing to assist in main- "It is not imptable that our gress upon which our hope, for tenance of the franc at the present foes to-day' «may become Qur

auccess really hinges. It we were level, financial circles are now friends of to-morrow." declared to emphasise either phase of it at seriously discussing the possibility General Chiang Kai-shek. China's, the expense of the other we might of France breaking her traditional army chief and political dictator, be confronted with unexpected re- monetary principles by application when outlining his foreign policy | verses, for this is in the very na- of a gold embargo and currency in an address before the Kuzmin restriction, though strong sym-tang Congress yesterday. pathy is felt for whoever is destin-

International developments ed to shoulder the unenviable re-do pot menace our national exist- sponsibility of a nation-wide un-ence or block the way to national popular measure which will almost regeneration we should. in the certainly lead at least to partial interest of the whole nation, prac- cevaluation —

tice forbearance in facing issues Beuter.

not of a fundamental nature. We should seek harmonious." Interna- tional relations, provided there is no violation of our sovereignty, as well as economic co-operation bat- ed on the principle of equality and reciprocity."

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London. Nov, 21. London Suver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

Nov. 20 Nov. 21 29-5/16 29-5/16 29

29

Spot.

Forward

POISON FUMES IN CHURCH

Worshippers Drop To The Floor

He declared he was most pain fully aware of the seriousness of his responsibility, concerning "the continuous state of distress and

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"Let us realise that internation al relations are entirely differen! from individual relations. Between nations there is no such thing as lasting enmity for, say, aven hundred years. European history has shown how nations which have been the bitterest enemies become friends; how even the best of friends have flown at each other's throat. This is because international relations in the'r very nature are at best a compli cated complex unlike relationa be- tween individuals, which are 1 more "simple.

NOT ACCIDENTAL suffering of our people," ever since:

"Again, betons viewed in the Makden incident and sub-tain circumstances or from certain sequent affairs.

cer-

angles may appear to find it im-

He emphasised, however, that possible to be friends; but 'view- white China should strive for free-e from another. argie and under dom and equality with other na Mons it was equally important regain". her national strength through self-development. Inter- national relations were relative,

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NORTH CHINA TROUBLES

NOT OVER

Japanese Interested In Many Matters

Nanking, Nov. 21. 1. It is generally felt that Nan- With the reported assurances that ¦ king's time'y intervention prevent- the Kwantung Army will not sup- | ed General Dohara presenting port with armed force the so-call- Tokyo, with a falt accompli which ed autonomy movement in North even the War. Omeetreid; not China, the bellef is gaining ground have welcomed very warmly. here that the autonomy movement Reuter,

expertence a period of com- -CHIANG AND ARIYOSHI

other circumstances. there is Do apparent possibility of their be coming anything, but friends.

"It is a rule to be observed by responsible statesmen and mem~ not absolute, and subject to con-bers of the revolutionary party stant changes. In deciding the that to decide our foreign policy foreign policy it was necessary to they must consider the relative consider the welfare of the people urgency as well as the expediency parative lull. but meanwhile the and not the temporary sentiments of nur needs.

of particular interests, China the should seek within herself causes of her suffering and repeat ed national humilation.

REVOLUTION N ́T YET

COMPLETE.

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We

must

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North China troubles are by no means over.

mone-

Nanking, Nov. 21. General Chiang Kai-shek and Mr. A. Ariyoshi, the Japanese Am bassador, are meeting here in attempt to dissolve the criats

which has arisen over the autoco- and alleged my move rumoara

"Our late leader (Sun Yat-sen wamed us that there was more than one country that could des-

Well-informed circles here are of the opinion that the Japanese are troy China, This should give us principally interested in a rude awakening. for

tary, anti-communist, taxes and realise that this unprecedented tariffs questions in North China national crisis is by no means ac- which shall form topics of nego, plots in North China.

tiations between the Chinese and Japanese authorities.--- Reuter.

NANKING DENIAL

News reaching Italian headquar- ters was to the effect thất Abys- 'sinlan, forces are marching on Ma- kale from Shellcot in the South with the apparent object of at- tacking Italian front between Ma- Special to the "Hong Kong kale and Dele. Submission of

Dally Press") further Abyssinian notabiltles ry Telegraph, Copyright, Tele have been announced from the graphic Harrager Úrdinance. 180. district, surrounding Adigrat, Received November 21, 7.1() p.m.) It must be remembered. now

They were closeted for three hours last night. General Chiang Freiberg, Nov. 21. ever, that the national revolution "What I wish to emphasise is No fewer than 120 churchgoers was not yet complete and the na- that during this national crials we

is reported to have informed Mr. including many children, were tion was still in transition:

must do our utmost to help our-

Ariyoshi that he had no reason to taken violently 1 during the state. •

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selves, to seek our own salvation.

doubt the loyalty of the Chinese:" course of divine service at the "What we have been striving fo

Nanking, Nov. 20. Our national revolution is not yet,

authorities in North China, - bur, evangelical church at Tegernai | mcessantly is nothing more than complete: In a

The current rumours relating to that in the event of unexpected: near Schopfheim on the "day of

vur existence as a nation, and co-tonal period of revolution clashes North China were characterized as ment was ready to take appropri nation's trans-the reported tense situation in developments the Central Govern prayer and penitence," the conexistence with other countries in

between the old order of things more speculations" by a high ate measures. sternation reaching a climax when the family of nations, I believe and the new are unavoidable andomcer of the Ministry of War in after the close of the sermon the that when we have achieved pro-criticisms and obstacles are to be pastor himself fell unconscious, gress through our intensive recon-expected. This is true in both The first person taken ill had to struction programmes and deal foreign and domestic affairs. Dur- of the Central News Agency to that the autonomy scheme is not be helped out of the church at with all friendly nations in fulling this period we should pay par- day.

yet a practical reality.- 10.30 o'clock, then one after an- sincerity we shall attain interna ticular attention to two things: According to the spokesman, the Reuter, other followed, some just collaps-tional understanding and interna.

1-Completion of the ground-reports carried by the Tientsin and i tional goodwill. ing and falling to the floor.

As far as I am work for the building of the na- Peiping newspapers concerning the Twenty persons showed synp-concerned I w not evade my re-tion should be ur common creed present North China situation" are toms of acute poisoning, but ali sponsibility. required medical attention urgent-

NARROW ESCAPE ACCUSATION BY

ITALY

FOR NEGUS

Plane Followed By Italian Machines

Strong Protest By Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Nov. 21.

Geneva, Nov. 20.

WORK FOR PEACE

Well-informed quarters regard. an interview with a representative this as confirmation of the report

2-International relations, which grossly exaggerated, i

The report that Generals Han Fu are subject to constant changes so ly, and a school nearby was turned

that when anything happens we

Chu and Shang Chen, Chairmen of The Negus had a narrow escape The Italian allegations against into an emergency hospital

we shall not fors ke peace ur must decide speedily to meet the Shantung and Hopel Governments from being involved in an aerial Abyssinia in the note to the Pow-

respectively, proceeded to Pelping The cause of the mishap is said there is no hope of peace de- requirements of the occasion. combat and perhaps being shot ers of November 11 protesting to be carbon dioxide given off by shall not talk lightly of sacrifice

clared the Generalliss:mo. *W "Let us look back on the ex.

and Tentsin for a series of con- down. This information was re- against sanctions, are replied to a stove and inadequate ventila-

periences of various European ferences was completely denied by vealed when he returned to the, in a long protest by the Ethiopian tion. First aid volunteers rushed until we have been driven to the countries during their revolution- the spokesman- capital this morning after a two-Government to the League. It re-

Central News Agency. day aerial tour on the southern ters to the Italian

to the scene with oxygen reser-extremity which makes sacrifice ary periods. After war their e Government's voir and all available doctors

inevitable. The sacrifice o! the' ternal and internal dificulties front.

"Insults and slanders" and

individual is insignificant, says:

but were similar to ours of the past were brought from Schopfheim, the sacrifice He had only left Harar a few The Etiopian Government has Loerrach and Grenzach

of anation is a decade. But because their leader minutes on the homeward Bight no need to invent fantastic stories

Their

mighty thing; for the life of the and people were guided by com- when two Italian war planes flew in order to be ie the Italian Gov- combined efforts proved, successful individual za anite, while the lift mon conviction, and because their

so that by night, all could be of a nation is infinite.

leaders had authority to settle each pronounced out of danger.

"We should exert our best effort. {problem as fi arose, crises were to preserve peace and with deter- averted and the national founda mination make the final sacrifiction was finally made safe.”— in order to consolidate and re-ger Reuter erate the nation.

over and followed in his wake, bui

ernment's right and capacity to failing to sight the Emperor's ma-fulf the sacred trust of civilisa chine they turned back.

tion in Ethiopia."

Close examination showed that The Negus, who was wearing It accuses Italy of murdering the escape pipe for the tumes had feld marshal's uniform and a i elvilians' In Ethiopia and of at rusted through for a considerable woollen air helmet, was met at the tempting to bribe traitors to rise length, so that the carbon dioxide airport by the Empress and the against the lawful Government, infiltered into the church and sank. Crown Prince and one of the Frin- which connection they are proud to the floor, ultimately cutting cesses. He was escorted through to say that not a single chie: ex- off the air supply- out the tour by six aeroplanes. Hecept Ras Gugsa has yielded to the Transocean Kuo Min. Janded at Harar. and visited the bribery wounded in the French Hospita Reuter

SUDAN BANS ARMS EXPORTS

Sprelal to the "Hong Kong

"Daily Press"),*

It adds that Italy is using to fight the Ethloplans those who are their brothers by race and colour and concludes that with the help of God the Ethiopian Government and people will fight to the death, regardless of the cost or length of the war. In order to escape this savage domination. Reuter

tlons measures. Export of horses. mulks and camels are also pro- hibited,

RAISED TO THE PEERAGE

London, Nov. 21.

"It is most gratifying to ab- serve," he continued, “that the work before this plenary session of the Kuomintang Congress has bṣen. taken up in spirit of unity and co-operation. Such a hearty at mosphere is most fortunate for the future of the country.

CHURCH SYMPATHISES WITH JEWS

Prinate Protests Against Persecution

LONDON COMMENT

London, Nov. 21, We welcome the peaceful out. some of the present crisis in. Bino- Japanese affairs was the official comment on the report of Sino- Japanese negotiations proceeding

Nanking

It was added that judging from present reports the situation, was distinctly easter and in any case there was no question of invoking the Nine-Power Treaty.

NOTHING NEW

Pelping Nov. 21.

It was omcially confirmed that There will probably be no new an exchange of views occurred at more here with respect North China autonomy movement the British Ambassador and

to the Washington on Tuesday between ihe pending the outcome of the inter-Under-Secretary of State. There view in Narking to-day between is little doubt there was no mate- General Chiang Kai-shek and Mr

rial divergence, of views between

A: Ariyoshi, the Japanéte Ambas- the British and Americans, sador,

WEATHER IN BRITAIN

London, Nov. 21.

Reuter.

U.S. SILENT

** Washington, Nov. 29. Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of

Further raina fell late yesterday, State, to-day declined to 'comment in 'moet parts of the country, par

on the Far Eastern situation ex-

RELATION WITH NATIONS

cept to say that the State De ticularly in the south and wepartment was studying all develop- "We have been clearly taught.

London, Nov. 21,

The rains were less general" this ments in North China--- It is officially announced thist | said General Chiang, "that whl: The Church Assembly yesterday morning and the immediate out Keuter."," Bir Phulp Cunliffe-Lister, Secre- we should strive for freedom and approved a resolution expressing look is more promising, but an- tary for Air, and Sir Bolton Byres equality for our people with other sympathy with the Jewish people Monsell, First Lord of the Admiral nations through the abolition of ir, the sufferings endured by many other intense depression is ap ty, have been raised to the perage unequal treaties, we, should at the of them in Germany. Dr. C G.proaching from the Atlantic. The ROAD TOLL IN BRITAIN as Vscounts,

same time endeavour to bring a Lang Archbishop of Canterbury, food waters have greatly subsided spiritual regeneration and material protested against the persecution in most arean, The Thames is

London, Nov. 1 reconstruction within the country of Jews and said ita continuance still rising, but so far flooding in. The road accident Agures in Eri It behoves us to reflect upon the must seriously affect; the goodwill; ita valley is not serious, Several | tain last week were 166 killed and extent to which this work has been with which people in this country roads are still affected in Kent, carried out during the past years desired to regard the German na Bussex, Bedfordshire, Midlands as well as realise fully the dubetion.

and West Counties. aspect of the national government. British Wireless.

British Wireles

(ly Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance 1894

No by-elections are necessary as Received, November, 21.7.20 p.m.)

both had retired from the House admin Khartoum, Nov, 21

of Commons and did not seek re- The Sudan, administration has

An embargo on the import "DF | turn at the General Mection, r forbidden the export of arms and Italian goods is expected to be For the present they retain their munitions to Eritres and all other announced at any moment.

positions in the Cabinet- Italian territory as part of sanc] Transocean "R" Min.

British Wirelca.

4,299 injured. The #gures for the corresponding week of last year, were 140 killed and 3,859 injured. British Wireles