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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1935.

BAN ON

ON OIL

OIL EXPORTS TO ITALY: "CANADIAN PROPOSAL

League Circles Dispel Wrong Inference

NO

DISAVOWAL" BY

CANADA

Committee's Deliberations Not Affected

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(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Preka"} (Hy Telegraph, "Copyright, Tete-graphic Messages Ordinance, Received, December 5. at p.m.)

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Geneva, December 5. Following reports from Rome and Paris maintaining that in view of the Canadian Government's "disavowal" of its Geneva re- presentative-who some weeks ago formally proposed the exten sion of embargo on exports to Italy of oll and other key products -doubts had arisen concerning the advisability of holding a meeting of the Committee of Eighteen scheduled for December 12, Informed League circles point out that these reports are based on false premises.

It is stressed that when the possibility of extending the ban to oil was first bronched within the committee, the Canadian de- legate who was a member of the Committee, undertook to draw up a tentative text of the proposal which was approved by the Committee and thereafter referred to as "Canadian proposal."

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The Canadian delegate formulated the proposal merely in or- der to do his share in furthering the questions under discussion. He never meant to convey the Impression, nor did the impression ever prevail, that he had taken the initiative on behalf of his Government It is therefore held here that it is erzeneous to speak of "disavowal" by the Canadian Government since the lat- ler merely corrected the inaccuracies by stating the real facts of the case.

Inferences drawn in Rome and Paris that the Canadian proposal became ineffective through the Canadian' Government's "disavow- al" and that the Committee as thus deprived of a basis for action, are stated to be unjustified since the Committee already had been ac- tively engaged in considering the question of an oil embargo on the basis of the suggestions made at previous meetings. Transuseun Kuo Min.

ITALY'S OIL RESERVES

Rome, Dec. 5. The Halian authorities declare that for the time being only the civil population will be affected by the o embargo should this mea- sure be decided on by the Com- mittee of Eighteen at the next wesalon,

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The Army, Fleet and Air Force, It is aformed, are now provided with such extensive reserves.. that Italy both at home and in the co- lonies could withstand the embargo for a considerable time, though exactly how long it is not stated.

This fact alone, say the author- itles, proves the inaccuracy of the United States' reports that Italy has granted the Standard Oil Cath- pany a monopoly.

The

customary new year's re- ceptions of the Diplomatic Corps and State officials at the Italian Court have been cancelled for 1936 according to an official announce- ment. It is felt that in the pre- Kent altuation caused by Italy's counter-measures against sanctions such elaborate functions are not appropriate and will offend popu- lar sentiment.---- Transocean Kuo Man

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TALK OF PEACE

Paris, Dec. 4.

There is talk of peace in the air.

Best informed quarters assert that while nothing definite in the way of a compromise by the Italian Government has been disclosed, the atmosphere is nevertheless more favourable than for a long Mime

'There is every reason to suppose that when M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, and Sir Samuel Hoare, the British Foreign Minister, meet on Saturday they wil be in possession of sufficient information to continue useful conversations

proposals for the solution of the Italo-Ethiopian conflict during a Saturday meeting in Paris, have been received with interest here.

HAMPERING THE PLANES OVER

RED. CROSS

-Muddling By The

Ethiopians

PEIPING

Further Japanese Demonstrations

Aden, December 5.

Peiping, Dec. 5. Efforts of the Anglo-Egyptian

This afternoon, one Japanese Red Cross volunteers to alleviate military plane circled over the city the sufferings of the Ethiopian for a considerable time and then wounded are seriously being ham-left in the north-westerly direc- pered by muddling on the part of tlon,

the authorities in Addis Ababa At 2.20 p.m. fve Japanese planes according to rellable reporta re again flew over Peiping in forma- ceived here.

tion and once more circled around the city apparently for recon- noltring purpose. The planes then disappeared in an easterly direc- tion.

For example, the British Red Cross unit which has just arrived at Berbera equipped with lorries for service on the southern front where the ground is comparative- ly level has been ordered to Addis Ababa for service in the moun- talnous north front which is im- practicable for motor transport, while the Egyptian unit which is supplied with mule transport for used on the north front is to be used in the south where animals are very likely to die of disease.

Some circles assert that the Ethiopians see no great need for, Red Cross help and suspect that the foreign volunteers may be, spies.- Reuter.

ATTACK LAUNCHED

Djibouti, Dec. 5. The Abyssinians are reported to have launched an attack on the Italian lines at Scelikot, southward of Makale, on Tuesday night.

Heavy dghting is reported and the Italians claim to have repulsed the attackers.- Reuter,

TROOPS ON MARCH

Asmara. Dec. '4:

nine

later, Twenty minutes Japanese planes again appeared over the city, flying in formation. After circling over the city for a considerable time the planes dew to the south-west.

All the planes were of silver-gray colour with "Red Sun" spots under the wings.—

Central News Agency.

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LEAFLETS DROPPED

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JAPAN'S RELATIONS

WITH CHINA

Renewed Suspicion Of

British Motives

Shanghai, December 5.

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AT GENEVA

Japanese suspicion, which has been obvious for some weeks, that Great Britain is responsible for at least a part of China's Indifference to Japan's efforts to bring about a rapprochement was, according to a Tokyo raport, reflected anew in comment made by Mr. E Aman, the Foreign Office spokesman, who said he was volcing his personal impression, on statements allegedly made at Tientsin by Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, head of the British economic mission to China.

Sir Frederick, declared the spokesman, gives the impression, though he denies it, that he is back of a certain Chinese group. This group, he later made clear, is the so-called Cheklang finan- cial clique, generally regarded as the mainstay of the Nanking Government, whose most active participants in the Government, Mr. T. V. Soong and Finance Minister H. H. Kang, engineered the recent reorganization of China's central banking institutions, the currency reforms and the nationalization of silver, which Sir Frederick reportedly recommended and upon which the Japanese Government looks with disfavour.

The movements of the British Hopel Generals proclaiming unani- economic adviser are different from įmous opposition to autonomy and bis utterances, continued the promising all support for settle-

thus his Move-

ment and safeguarding sovereignty spokesman, and

and integrity, ments create great suspicion.

This not the time to criticise of the people in the movement

The Japanese Press is assuming a hostile tone and is bitterly criti- cal of Sung Chen-yuan. declaring Ho Ying-chin's return 1 equivalent to revival of Blueshirts'

Pelping, Dec. 5.. Fourteen Japanese planes as well ILIL East Hopel autonomous plane from the capital to-day of

East Hopei" which is a former North China for autonomy, and Japanese plane piloted by a Japan- ese, flew over at 1 p.m. dropping thousands of leaflets calling for support of the autonomous scheme and offering congratulations to the East Hopel Council on their in- auguration.

such criticism will only aggravate that the situation.

Then at 3.30 p.m. five planes in formation roared low over the city. followed at 3.40 p.m. by nine planes fr formation.'

The origin of the planes in not It is believed that Signor Musso- A strong Ethiopian force, includ-known but as they came from the lini, the Italian Prime Minister. } ing unita of the Emperor's own north. probably they were from has undoubtedly made known army, is marching towards Makale. | Jehol- Italy's mlabhum demands for a peaceful settlement, but only to the French and British leaders and in a very guarded and secret wav.

There is much speculation us to what Il Duce is demanding, but so far it is mostly guesswork- Bleuler.

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DRAFT FLAN

'Paris, Dec. 4. A rough outline of the sugges- tions of France and Britain for what they consider might form the basis for the settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian war,

have been passed on to Signor V. Cerrutti, the Italian Ambassador, according to well-informed sources.

The object of the suggestions was to elicit from Italy some indication of that country's point of view, in time, for consideration at the meet- ing on Saturday between M. Flerre Laval, and Sir Samuel Hoare.

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ROME PESSIMISTIC"

It has already come within sight |· Retter.. of the Italian advance posta.

It is stated that the Ehiopians are well armed with rifles and ma chine-guns, and that they have a modern with them artikery of type:

IN TIENTSIN

If Sir Frederick thinks he can smoothen the situation by talking against autonomy, he is likely to find that he has made a mistake.- Union News,

DEPARTURE POSTPONED

Pelping, Dec. 5. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, who originally intended to leave for Shanghai to-day, postponed his de- parcare at, the last minute.- Central News Agency.

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· INFORMAL DISCUSSION

Nanking, Dec. 5. Great Britain and America will discuss the North China situation

activities--

Reuter.

SUNG MYSTERY

Tientsin, Dec. 8. A Japanese plane reportedly be longing to East Hopst circled over the city and concessions this after. It is believed an Ethiopian offen- noon, dropping coldured leadets sive on a large scale is imminent. urging the people to rise up and London and Washington are not General Ho Ting-Chin called

support autonomy--- Hester

Heuter,

RECAPTURE OF TOWNS

Addis Ababa, Dec. 4. The recapture of Gorahal and Gerlogubi by the Abyssinian forces was once more announced here on Wednesday, an the strength of private reports from the southern front. The reports however, still lack official confirmation.- Transocenn" Kua Min

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SILVER MARKET

*(From Our Own Correspondent).

London, Dee:"5. London Suver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:---

Dec. 4 Dec. 5. 29-3/18 29-3/16 28-13/15 28-13/16

But although M. Laval has re portedly emphasised that" these suggestions are the last that can be made before the meeting of the League to consider an oil embargo

reports are Spot.... against Itay, Rome pessimistic. There is little chanca Forward of a favourable reply, it is feared.

It is believed the Anglo-French suggestions followed the main unes of previous conversations, includ- ing the Italian cession of the port of Assah to Ethiopia together with a strip of territory of which a rail-

London, Dec. 5. way from

Asarb Addis Ababa to

In the new Air Navigation Bill in the could

built. be

This building shortly to be introduced would be superintended by the House of Commons, powers would Ethiopia, in return, be given to the Air Ministry to would cede the whole of Ogaden to make long-term subsidy agree- with transport under- Italy and permit important recti- ments

The subsidies may cat'ons, in the Tigre and Harrar takings. fronts. Aksum and Adows wou'd amount to £1,500,000 a year and may be included in agreements be returned to Ethiopia

which will extend to the year 1953.

British Wireless,

League.

With regard to Ethiopia proper, is believed that the proposals of the Committee of Fifteen at Geneva will be repeated.- Reuter

IMPORTANCE OF THE

LEAGUE

General Smuts Speaks

London. Dec. 5.

NORTH CHINA SITUATION

London Reactions

The

London, Dec. 5. Commoners of the China Committee meet to-day to con- sider the North China situation, but the members are disposed to deprecate, anything like a fisulade of questions at present in view of the delicacy of the situation.

Chinese press reporta stated that

"TAIKUNG PAO"

BAN

Vigorous Protest By "Daily News"

Nanking, Dec. 5.

The "Central Daily News" in leader vigorously protests at the banning of the "Talkung Pao" by: the Tientsin-Pelping authorities and expressing surprise that the action against the "Talkung Pao" is the result of an editorial urging the northern authorities to main- tain Chinese territorial integrity.

The "Central Daily News" in- dignantly asks: "Are Pelping and Tientsin Chinese territory and do the authorities still consider them- selves Chinese officials?"

The journal then. makes a con- trast between the "Talkung PaoTM ban and the distribution of auto- nomy propaganda in Peiping and Tientsin, and demands an immedi- ate explanation from the authori- ties there regarding their surprise course of action.

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In conclusion a general tribute is paid to the press and intell- genda in North Chins for the strong opposition to the autonomy movement and urges the press throughout the country to carry on its duties towards the public "with the zeal of a religious martyr."

It may be recalled that the "Daily News" makes a vigorous stand for liberalisation of censor- ship regulations which has a hearty nationwide response.-- Reuter,

BAN LIFTED

Nanking, Dec. 5.

The Ministry of Communications telegraphed

the Tientsin Post

the

BRITISH WARSHIPS ON CRUISE

Londo

OD Peiping. Dec. 5 Office ordering the ban General Bung Chen-yuan left transmission of the "Taikung Pao" Pelping under somewhat mysteri- through the mails to be lifted. ous circumstances. This morning Reuter. he left the city for Hsiyuan near the Summer Palace to inspect a number of his troops barracked The inspection concluded there.

pectedly left for the Western Hils informally in connection with the and instead of returning he unex naval problem, according to It is reported that he intends to port from Mr. Quo Tat-chi, Chinese remain there until the whole Ambassador. to Great Britain,

North China situation is settled.

After this departure to the his kely to invoke the. Nine-Power conference of Chinese leaders to

Suggestions that the move is in- effected by General Ho Ying-ching light of Sung Chef-yuan's deperded as a friendly gesture to with Major-General Kenji Doihara. Members of "the "autonomous” regime in Tungchow will become members of the new Politica: Conn- cil in Peiping which embraces the five northern provinces. The “au- tonomists" thus achieve their aim with Nanking approval-- Union News,

British Gb] proceeding;

Treaty in view of the compromise discuss the situation, presumably 1, / He within easy zasch of the Strafts.

CHINESE OPTIMIS M

ture.- Reuter,

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ONLY A BLIND

Peiping, Dec. $: General Sung Cheh-yuan's trip to the Western His appears to have been a blind. It is reported reliably that he arrived by road in Tientsin this afternoon. He has o house in the British Concession

Peiping, Dec. 5. Chinese optimisan continues to there.- flow despite the lack of concrete | Kester. developments. The vernacular pa- pera stress a more hopeful feeling WEBINA which generally seems to be due to. slackening of Japanese pressure

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TIENTSIN MAYOR CALLS: ON GEN. HO

Paiping, Dec. 5.

Italy are declared in well-informed quarters, ba, London to be unjusti– Made The cruise takes place in the normal come at fleet exercises of ships, and though iterally leaving the Mediterranean they will never be far from Gibraltar,-~- Kouter,

FRENCH CHAMBER

DEHATE

Vice-President Breaks Kaler

Paris, Dec. 6. The critical debate in the Chant-- ber on

the question of armed Leagues was resumed this morning.

quietly. The streets were desers="

The blind Deputy opened she dis cussion which gradually wúrLDIS up to such an extent that the Vice- President broke a ruler in singing the bell for order.

The vote is unlikely to be taken to-day.

while Chinese leaders confer in an endeavour to find a suitable, solu- Nevertheless, a strong desire is tion acceptable to the Japanese. evinced that the Government will General Ho Ying-chin continues not shrink from its responsibilities to have conferences with Sung considering. the magnitude 01 | Theh-yuan, Chir Teh-chun, Halao Mr. Chen Keh, Mayor of Tien- | ed and a few Deputies were pre- British interests and the new Cheng-yin, Hatung Shih-hui and tsin, who arrived here yesterday sent. The Ministers of the Inter-F evidence of political stability AIR NAVIGATION BILL

in Cheng Yi

at the request of General Ho Ying for and Justice alone were on the Central and South China. IN BRITAIN

A report was current in Chinese Chin, called on General Ho and Government bench, Despite rival interests, the news-circles that General Dolbara met submitted report to the War papers give prominence to Chinese Ho Ying-chin last night, but this Minister on the present conditions news, though, editorial comment-13 is not confirmed and is probably in Tientsin. scanty. In contrast to the Man- untrue as it is now regarded un- Mr. Ying Tang, Director of the churian crisia when many felt that likely that Ho Fing-chin, and Peiping-Mukden Railway Bureau, meet until some arrived here from Tientsin this Japan had a case, sympathy is Dothara now overwhelmingly for. [the agreement is decided upon.

afternoon on business;— The repeated Japanese assur-Central News Agency. Chinese.A

Many experienced observers, ances that the Kwantung Army at however, believe that the Japan-Shanhaikuan would not enter ese will eventually accept a com- China nor that the Tientsin gar- Promise since it is impossible for rison will be increased have given them to control and administer the Chinese more hope as previ the vast area of the five brothernously the general feeling was that provinces unless the Chinese co-it was a race between their efforts BRITAIN'S ROAD TOLL

operate.

to find a solution acceptable to The Government is expected to Japan and Dolhara's order to the London, Dec. 5. make a statement on the general troops to march in. Road accident figures for Britain Far Eastern. position. this after- during last week were 140 killed | noon.- and 4.021 injured, compared with Heuter, 184 killed and 4,203 injured in the preceding week.

In the Metropolitan district the

igures were 16 killed and 1,111-JAPAN REFUTES REPORT injured, compared with 20 killed

·week.

FROM LONDON

SUNG'S STATEMENT General Sung Cheh-yuan in a statement says: The situation since General Ho Ying-chin's arri val has greatly improved. I am confident that Gecera! Ho will be able to find a solution. Now that General Ho has come to Peiping I feel that my task has been con- Tokyo, Dec. 5. -

siderably lightened. Henceforth I Navy circles authoritatively state will deal with all difficult pro- that the Japanese Government blems in accordance with instruc- never considered the question of long from General Ho."

Chinese circles are inclined to abolition of submarines or the con- interpret this statement as indi clusion of a Pacific non-aggression eating that General Sung no Shanghai, Dec. 5. pact. The suggestions contained longer assumes full responsibility Nine Japanese who boarded the in the report from London that for mainterance of peace and Japan-bound Nagasaki Maru to-the Japanese delegation at the order in Pelping-Reuter. day were arrested by the Japanese Naval Conference would

SUPPORT AND HOSTILITY" Consular Police on charpes of either of these projects indicate

Tientsin, Dec. 5. attempting to smuggle silver from their attitude has been misinter-

preted in certain quartern-

Educationalists here have, wired Shanghai.

Reuter

General Ho Ting-ching and Reuter,

It is authoritatively reported that an exchange of territories between Ttaly-and-Ethiopia, with Ethiopla being given, an outlet to the sea. has been mentioned in high places as the possible means of solving

The importance to the smaller and 1.128 injured the previous the Italo-Ethiopian, problem.

nations of the League of Nations Bimultaneous suspension of hoa-was emphasised by General Smuts British Wireless. tilities and anti-Italian sanctions in a speech at Pretoria yesterday. would be regarded as an esseriat He said the Governments of the preliminary to any real peace dis- Union of South Africa continued cussions. However, there is hope to support the League not because that progress towards peace will be of any hatred towards any nation marked during the next few days.but because they were realising the power of the League to protect the Reuter

small nations. This realisation, in JOINT DISCUSSION

view of South African history, was Rome, Dec. 4. one of the reasons why the Union Reports that Sir Samuet Hoare of had been one of the most faithful Britain and M. Elerre Laval of supporters of the League-

will disctia compromise British Wireless. France

JAPANESE SMUGGLERS

ARRESTED

favour

NOW

more

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