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ABYSSINIA

SHARPLY

Worse Than Mandate

FOREIGN CONTROL OVER

ETHIOPIA

Not Empowered By League Covenant

Geneva, December, 19.

The text of the Abyssinian statement handed in to the League Secretariat on Wednesday, which the Abyssinian repre- sentative stressed was not to be regarded as his Government's answer to the Paris proporals which will be made later, sharply "criticises the procedure which led to the drawing up of the pro- posal, as well as the scheme itself, and the contents of the British White Paper.

The Abyssinian Government must frankly confess amaze- ment, and must ask itself whether these proposals were in- spired by a desire to terminate the hostilities by a measure of capitulation of the victims of aggression. The Abyssinian Gov- ernment had noted that millions of people throughout the world were asking themselves the same question, particularly in view of the recent declarations" by the British and French statesmen, which were cited in detall.

The fundamental principle con- i tated in the Committee of Five's report was recalled, and was stab- ed to be 'completely and flagrant- ly flouted" by the proposals to which objections were raised on the following specific points, all which characterised an infringe ment of Article 10 of the League Covenant:— ·

I. No organ of the League of Na tions was entitled, or could impose a recommendation

on a member

for cession or even exchange of territory.

2. The Paris proposals aim at compelling Abyssinia to grant Italy economic privileges or imperiously recommending her to do so which also exceeds the authority of any organ of the League of Nations.

OUTSIDE LEAGUE POWER

REACTIONS AT FOREIGN CAPITALS

Rome, Dec. 18.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1935.

CRITICISES

DEBATE IN COMMONS

Sir Samuel Hoare Speaks

London, Dec. 19.

Amid tense excitement the House

of Commons met for the momen- tous aftting.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin was white and nervous as he was greeted and there was scarcely a sound as two hundred questions were rushed through at breakneck speed.

The Commoners asking supple mentary questions were testily shouted down. A hum of conver- sation - prevented many answeri being heard, necessitating inter- vention of the Speaker,

Both the House and Galleries were packed,

MINISTERIAL CHEERS Sir Samuel Hoare entered the House amid loud ministerial cheers and occupied a corner seat next

to Sir Austen Chamberlain

Wearing morning dress, he was flushed but composed.. He rose at 3.46 p.m.

Speaking in a deliberate self- possessed manner, he requested a generous nieasure of indulgence in The news of Bir Hamuel Hoare's view of the great complexity of resignation has caused dismay and the questions and the special dim- bewilderment there. People won-culties confronting him in the last der if it will throw the whole of lew days. the peace proposals into the melt ing pot. Reuter

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LAVAL IN DANGER

Paris, Dec. 18.

DIFFICULTIES STRESSED Doctor's orders to go abroad and an unfortunate accident pre- vented his immediate return to deal with this question. The re-

HOARE LAVAL PEACE PROPOSALS

ROME COUNCIL MEETING

ADJOURNED

Watching Developments In Britain

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). "My Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphio Mattages Ordinance, 189$ Rresized, December (19) 7.41 pm.)

Rome, December 19.

A quite unforeseen development occurred on Friday night at the great festival of the Grand Fascist Council which met at 10 p.m. under the chairmanshipo? Signor Mussolini for the third time this autumn. The original, intention was that the session. which was attended by nearly all the members of the Fascist Council, would announce Italy's attitude towards the Franco- British proposals.

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The discussion of this subject proved very protracted, among those part taking being the ex-Finance Minister Stefani, Presi dent of the Federation of Italian Industries. Count Volpi, Senate President Federsoni, Marshal de Bono and six other prominent members. No concrete conclusion was reached.

The reason why the Fascist Council finally adjourned till Friday" is stated here to be the totally unexpected resignation of Sir Samuel Hoare, which it is believed wil be followed by inten- sification of the crisis with England.

The sudden resignation is felt probably to have been prect- pitated by Signor Mussolini's Pontinia speech, although the Fas

take a definite cist Council fally intended on Wednesday to standpoint respecting the peace proposals. The question, is now whether,,signation of Sir Samuel Hoare, he after Sir Samuel Hoare's resigna- British Foreign Secretary, tion, the Paris proposals will be maintained at all The Italian uncertainty which the line of will follow, the Ambassador for London was in- British policy atructed to make inquiries to this Grand Council considered it better effect in Downing Street.

to wait until after the British

The morning papers in Rome declare that Sir Samuel Hoare's fall means a clear victory in Eng-

It is beJeved here that Birsult was criticism. due sometimes land for the over-growing army of Samuel Hoare's resignation will perhaps to misrepresentation sanctions supporters and predict

It is felt that in view of the

foreign policy was debated in the House of Commons.

HIS MAJESTY'S

TELEGRAM

Tribute To Work Of Dr. Masaryk

BRITISH MINERS

TO STRIKE

Exceedingly Grave Situation

London, Dec 19..

London, Dec. 19. The following telegram Wis The wages dispute in the coal- sent yesterday by His Majesty tr. mining industry was the object of President Masaryk: "On the oc- anxious consultations throughout, casion of your resignation of the yesterday in the course of which high office of President of the the Minister for Mines, Captaini Czechoslovak Republic, I desire to Crookshank, had interviews in the express to Your Excellency my ad morning and evening with, the n'ration of the wise and distin-Executive of the Miners. Federa- guished manner in which you have don presided over the destinies of the republic ever since the day of its Į birth

The great services to Czechos lovakia which Your Excellency now feels obliged to bring to 慑 close will command the respect and praise of future generations.

"I beg to express my heartfelt wishes for your health and for en- joyment of the leisure which you have so truly earned”-- British Wireless.

ness of a thunderbo't here." con- thues to be the chief tapte if

discussion in the Paris, which re- ports that prominent people in the political world are saying that this. is the most momentous event in

the past few years, fraught with

consequences for the French Gov- ernment also,

Captain, Crookshank announced. in the Commons last night that the Government had refused the request of the Mineworkers Federation that it should augmeni wages out of public funds.

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Shortly before midnight after ay long meeting of the Federation Executive, Mr. Joseph Jones, its President, said the situation was exceedingly grave.

A delegate conference is meet- ing to-day to receive the report off its executive and to take decision. British Wireles

STRIKE VOTE

London. Dec, 18. The Miners' delegate conference carried by 478,000 to 28,000 votes a motion submitted by the Execu- · tive calling for. a strike an January 29. Reuter,

have the effect of making M. Pierre v.hich so far has gained posses- ❘ that either Bir Austin Chamber-1 Sir Samuel's resignation and the has yielded to pressure of pubic body has played hide and seek,

Laval's position most precarious,

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The Council adjourned until De- cember 20.

The Italians generally consider

sion. That made it was most di-lain or Lord Halifax will succeed

reasons for it have caused a grave cut for him at present to offer Sir Samuel Hoare.

❘ setback

the progress any line of defence.

The "Messagero" even goes pacification.— far as to say that Sir Samuel| Reuter Hoare's overthrow will probably lead to resignation of the whole. Baldwin Cab'net, since the Pre- mier identified himself too closely with the Paris proposals to escape unscathed

His majority of 34 yesterday was far from satisfactory and some be lieve that as many as a hundred Ever since he had been in the votes cast for him then might Foreign Office he had been obses swing the other way to-morrow, sed of the urgent necessity for

It is thought in some quarters that M. Laval will have to follow

3. No organ of the League of Na- tion is empowered to impose for eign control or its administration on any member state, or appoint advisers, only the state itself hav- ing the right to request the Lea- |*Reuter

preventing firstly a European con- flagration and secondly an isolat-

Sir Samuel Hoare's example or risked war between Britain and Italy defeat in the Chamber of Depirties Sir Samuel declared he did next week.-

gue for such control which must GERMANY SURPRISED

be collective and international

The Paris proposals alm at gly- ing Italy a predominating control Abyssinia through the adminis- tration of capital over a large area, 4. The cession to Abyssinia of a strip of Eritrea with the Port of Assal was purely fictional as com- pensation, since the port is 30 situated that Italy cr deprive Abyssinia of it at any „löment sy a military coup.'

Moreover, England and France promise Italy. the exercise of con- trol over the territory, whereas no organ of the League is empowered to guard any country or have control over territory of a mem- ber state. Transocean Kuo Min

WORSE THAN MANDATE

Addis Ababa, Dec 19. The proposals are worse than a mandate and are unacceptable, is the statement contained in the Ethiopian Government's reply to the Hoare-Laval peace plan handed to the Anglo-French Legations to

day.--

Kruter

COMMITTEE DECISION

Geneva, D

The Committee of Thirteen af a two-hour meeting to-day reach- ed a decision regarding the peace proposals, but the nature of the decision is not revealed at present. It was unanimously adopted in a short resolution which will be submitted to the Council later.

It is understood that the reso- lution virtually buried the peace proposals by emphasising that the attempt has proved unavailing and proposing that the Committee of Thirteen remeet in the event

further development calling for examination.- "Beuter.

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PEACE PLANS' OBJECT

Geneva, Dec. 18.

At a public session of the League Nations Council to-day. Mr. 4.Anthony Eden, Great Britain's Minister for League Affairs, em phasised that the Franco-British peace proposals made from Paris were not advanced as hard and fast, but in order to ascertain the views of the parties to the dispute and the League itself

If the proposals did not satisfy the conditions of an agreement by the pariles and the League, the

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Berlin, Dec. 18.

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Sir Samuel Hoare's resignation has surprised the Wilhelmstrasse, The reason is supposed to be the discontinuity of the British foreign Polley under his direction.

A Foreign Office spokesman in terviewed by "Reuter" declared. This is a purely British affair, Germany is a mere spectator?"

Other political quarters are most interested to see whether the Bri- tish Government, under pressure of public opinion in Great Britain, is going to revise its policy towards Italy-- Heuter.

GENEVA FEELING

Geneva, Dec, 18, News of Bir Samuel Hoare's re- signation has been received here with amazement and regret."-

He made an excellent impression when he attended the League As sembly in September and it is felt that his lack of experience in the domain of foreign affairs served him ill at the critical juncture of international "matters.

His resignation confirms the im- pression of his sincerity and good faith.

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everything to mobilise world opinion against war in the League Assembly. Despite these efforts war had broken out. Every day it continued and it involved the world in greater and more diff- cult problems.

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'GRAVE BETBACK

Rome, December 19, The adjournment of the Fascist Grand Council late last night. without any decision being reach - From all sides the Governmented with regard to the Franco- received reports that Italy wou'd regard the oil embargo· 88 a military sanction involving war against her.

NO FEAR OF THREAT "We have no fear as a nation. whatever of nay Italian threat.** he said. "If the Italians attacked we should retaliate and, Judging our history, retaliate withi full success. What was in our minds was that an isolated attack, launched against one Power, with- out the ful support of other Powers, would almost inevitably. | lead to dissolution of the League.” Sir Samuel continued that 2 great body of opinion in France was intensely nervous of a breach with Italy and anything likely to weaken French defence

While loyally continuing the sanctions policy he never allowed a day to pass without attempting to find a peaceful settlement," "We reached the turning point in both fields a fortnight ago. It seemed clear if an oil embargo was im- posed it will force the termina- tion of hostilities.

ETHIOPIANS PLEASED. The Ethiopian delegation, here freakly admitted it was delighted with the turn of events. His re- signation is regarded as evidence The Paris negotiations began in that 'Great Britain will stand firm-an-atmosphere" in which the

MILITARY BANCTIONS

ly by the League of Nations and majority of member states of the the principles of the Covenant, and League “appeared opposed to milli- see the present disputs ended in "ary action. No state except Bri- conformity with those principles tain had taken any military pre- Better.

British peace plan, is generally attributed to the complete ancer- tainty and confusion in interna- tions! aairs created by the re-

ITALIAN VERSION OF "TAKAZZE" BATTLE

Rome, Dec. 18. Describing the two days' "battle ending on Tuesday, a communique from Marshal Badoglio states that. the Italian forces attacked" an Ethiopian column which had effected flanking movements at the pass at Dembeguina and dis- persed them with bayoneta after a violent engagement.

The Ethiopian iosses were estimated at over 500, whilst the Italians killed included seven white officers and 20 white N.0.0.'s. 48 Eritrean N.C.O.S and 197 Askaris. Two ofulcers and two other ranks, as well as 25 Askaris, were wounded.--- Reuter"

U.S. STILL UNWILLING TO BUY SILVER

London, Dec, 18, Another step towards the trans- cautions. He felt unjustified inference of the world's silver een- proposing any postponement of tre to New York was the author- the oil embargo unless it could be tative comment on to-day's events Mr. Eden recalled that it was shown that negotiations had ac-in London when the American Treasury, was unwilling to buy, even originally recognised that any pro-tually started posals put forward must be accept Kuch as he disliked some features with sellers at 23d, which was able to the two parties and to the of the peace scheme he was un-17/8d. below the previous day's League,

KANNADA able to withhold his provisional quotation.

The fact that there is a coste, Though the present juncture of sent. He felt the tsues were so events may have proved that this serious that it was worth making tinued disparity between the Lon was an almost impossible tank, it an attempt and 16 was essential to

don and New York aliver priecs was proper that an attempt should maintain Anglo-French solidarity renders New York a more attrac have been made, he said, however "It was in this spirit alone that ive market, in which to dispose of invidious the task of those who we agreed to the euggestion and the metal made

that alone was the explanation Redfer

M. Pierre Laval, the French and Justification for the. Paris. Prime Minister, who was, with Br|communique,”, sa'd Air Bamuel.– gamuel Hoare, responsible for the Renters

proposals, pointed out that he did p

not know what reception the two

parties would give to their tug- honourable soution to the confict, gestions. He imagined the Counchas dictated by the interests of would deatre to avoid expressing peace and the spirit of the League

a to support, because this particular the consent of gil verties, he went

that Ethiopia would be abandoned and delivered to a cruel enemy.

""Ethiopis puts herself in the hands of the Council and reserves

right to submit observations later" M. Maryam concluded.

The President of the Council thetradion die as he

British Government, could not con- an opinion on the proposals. But ETHIOPIAN SPEAKERS tinue to recommend the League. If this attempe did not meet with The Ethiopian delegate, M Maryam, declared that his Govern, ment would not accept the peace terms, which could only meani capi. bulation and spoliation.

to the He could not believe, he said, Beuter,

attempt: “at settling the Italo- Ethiopian controversy could not then to be regarded as having 'achtayed ita purpose.

on, the Comeli would not be re- Äeved of its duty, namely:"not to neglect any means or miss any opportunity in secure a just and

FRENCH VIEWS

Paris, December 18. Str. Samuel Hoare's resignation, which burst out with the sudden

"At all events the resignation proves that the British Cabinet

opinion which has demanded sharper action towards Italy.

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the Italian Abyssinian affair-every-

buy now the game has become serious The Paris plans are dead. The "Figaro" writes: "One had when one recovers from the pre- not understood in Rome that the sent fever it will be realised that. Franco-British proposals were the the problems are exactly where it. | very last offer and that they had was."—"

to be accepted immediately.

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