HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1936
POSSIBILITY OF EARLY SETTLEMENT OF THE CONFLICT
Reported Hopefulness At Vatican
HOLY SEE AFFECTED
BY SANCTIONS
Premier Laval's Promise To Papal Envoy
'SURPRISING ARTICLE BY HENRI PICHOT
AL (Special to the "Hong Kong Daly Press"). (By -Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Messages
·Received, January 3, 7-30 p.m.)
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A surprising assertion is made by the Rome correspondent of "Le Jour' that authoritative circles in the Vatican reckon with the possibility of an early settlement of the Abyssinian cireles conflict. Even during the Christmas holidays Vatican were very hopeful after having been deeply possimistle months previously. The cause for the changed outlook is said to be an attempt made by Belgium to act as an intermediary. At all events the Vaticaa belleves, willes "Le Jour" cortes- pondent, that Signor Mussolini has been convinced that a set- Moreover, Mr. An- tlement must be made through Geneva.
thony Eden would not oppose the new plan for settlement if "It were more modest" than that of December 8 and if no ex- change of territory was proposed.
ity with the Italian. World War veterans by the French ex-service- men, surprise was created here by an article published in the press written by, the Chairman of the great Left Wing French ex-ser- diminished but vicemen's society "Union Federale
a M Henri Pichot, appealing
Italy to listen to reason.
"L'Ouvre also publishes a' sur- Vatican prising report from the to the effect that the Holy See was very adversely affected by the sanctions measures. Not only has the number of pligrims and visitors
Vatican to the the Vatican nances suffered severe blow because, though the Vatican is a soverign state and has no banks of its own. all funds are being administered by Italian banks who can no longer receive funds from abroad. VISITS TO GENEVA
twice
were
Everyday writes M. Pichot, warnings and even threats uttered by Italy to France. Thi was neither correct nor dignified "and cannot lead to any desirable ve result. In reality it would. A Papal envoy has been
more appropriate to ask less sel- to Geneva to make representa-com whether France was true in tions which are said to have re- sulted in Premier Laval prom'sing to try to arrange amelioration for the Vatican's embarrassing posi- tion. li
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her friendship to Italy, and more: often whether Italy was loyal c her friendship to France,
NATIONAL SUICIDE
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CHRISTMAS DAY INCIDENT
Italian Airmen Help Ally
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London. Jan. 3.
A report delayed by the censor which has just reached Reuter's relates an incident which occur- red on Christmas day at the frant which reads more like adventureS written for schoolboys than actual hard fact.
According to Reuter's Corres pendent.
Italian an
Soma and native chief ally of the Ita .-r was surrounded on X'mas Doy B
Abyssinian EWO
columns. His ammunition ran out
the and nearest Italian source of supply was 150 miles away.
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SWEDISH RED CROSS MEETING
Grief And Indignation Expressed
'Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Preas"). by Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Massages & Ordinance, Bachired, Jannary 31. 1-30 - p.m.)
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At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Swedish Red Cross, Prince Charles of Sweden, brother of King Gustav, the entire rave' expression to the grief and indignation of Swedish nation over the misfortune that befell the Swedish am- balance unit in Abyssinia.
The Prince pointed out that the ambulance had been des tined to render ald alike to the Abyssinian and the Italian vic- tims of the war. Although the latest reports showed that at least the Swedish losses were not so great, as had been feared, this in no way diminished the terrible responsibility reating on the aggressor.
Wrekes signals were hurriedly sent and two Italian bombers soon roared overhead, dropping munition to the beleagued One machine was, brought downL injured by a lucky burst at Abys- sinian fire, and the remaining ma
After the Prince had read i The telegram' states that accord- chine then flew over the spot for telegram of condolence which hading to the latest offcial reports two hours keeping of the Abys-been addressed to the Negus on from the Swedish Red Cross unit, sinian attackers until repairs were behalf of the Swedish Red Cross which was plainly marked con- effected and the machine depart the Committee decided offer formably with the stipulations of ed safely for the Italian lines.
the League of Nations the neces- the International Red Cross Con- The sequal was written in the sary funds for carrying out abvention, was bombed on December affair next day. Boxing Day, when extensive enquiry concerning the 31, while the hospital tents, were the whole squadron Italian question of responsibility for the fired upon with machine guns. bombers drove out the Abyssin- bombardment and to complement lans from that district.-
the personnel to replace the des- troyed equipment of the ill-fated Reuter.
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The Prince stressed that many of the Abysŝlolans had been killed who had, sought the protection of the Swedish ambulance and the International Red Cross.
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ITALIAN PLANES SHOT DOWN
Dessiye, Jan. 2
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ITALIAN REGRET Two Italian aeroplanes were shot
Rome. Jan.. down yesterday and to-day,
The Italian Foreign Minister cording to official despatches.
expressed regret to the Swedish In the Arst case. Ethiopian Foreign Minister in Rome for the markanjen, using only their rifles, three Swedes wounded in the Ital- brought down a machine
nearian bombing of the Swedish Red Makale.. Both occupants of the Cross unit. aircraft were killed in the crash. The riflemen were rewarded with the gift of one of the plane's ma- chine-guna »
The other Ethiopian success WAJ achieved at the village of Kebata, where two planes, flying low, ma- chine-gunned the population. Troops and house-holders return- ed the fire and one of the planes crashed. Its two occupants were killed.- Reuter.
DAGGAHBUR AGAIN BOMBED
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Meanwhile the Italian papers excuse the act by saying atrocities mus! that Abyssinian
methods ..:
be met by harsher warfare. Keater.
Dr Hylander suffered injuries on his right side while another Swede was wounded in the jaw. All the other Swedish members of the stair escaped without Injuries Transocean Kus in.
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'ACT OF VERITABLE PIRACY Addis Ababa, Jan. 2. "An odious lle. designed to cover an act of veritable piracy. is the Ethiopian Government's descrip- tion of the Italian allegation made yesterday that Ethiopian soldiers bad decapitated two captured Ita-
an airmen." Meanwhile
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"BLACK & WHITE"
SOLE AGENTS
DODWELL & CO.,
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AMERICAN NEUTRALITY
LEGISLATION
Discriminatory Powers To Be Curtailed
VIOLENT ATTACK
Washington. Jan. 3. This account is confirmed, by All ideas empowering the 'Pres!- the "New York Times" which be dent to discriminate between ag- Heves the new Bill will also ban
in America's all loans or credits to belligerenta. gressor and victim new neutrality legislation has been-Reuter.. abandoned by President Roosevelt and his advisers according to the "Washington Post," which under-
New York, Jan. 3. stands that the new Bill which Violently attacking the sugges will be introduced at Congress tions that the new neutrality le either to-day or Monday will em-gislation empowers the President power the President to restrict to impose discriminatory financial shipments to belligerents of oil, and raw material embargoes, the cotton, scrap iron, copper and "New York American writes: International
other war materials to normal; "Such an amendment of the pre Red Cross hay requested the
peace time levels
sent Neutrality Act drags Italian military authorities to or-
Any embargo or restriction im- through the back door into the der Italian planes not to attack
posed by the President must be League of Nations and the Inter- two Ethiopian machines which are applied impartially to all bel-national Court ofustice and leaving for Has Desta's headquar-ligerenta irrespective of rights or their political chicaneries. There
the
to bring to two ters to-morrow wounded Swedish doctors—
DR. HILANDER
Addis Ababa, Jan. S
Dr.
the Hylander, leader of gwedish - Red Cross. who was wounded in the Italian air raid | Reuter. laboured in Abyssinia for many years and actually ran the hospi
The question is whether it possible that Signor Mussolini
al for stx years in Barar. a man who might plunge his own country. France, and other states. Inta 1 European War-whereby Italy Itself would incur
Despite a denial by "Osservatore Romano," it is asserted in Rome that Italy and the ranged a kind of clearing agree ment whereby Italy could sell Peter's Pence frozen up abroad and pay the Vatican re in settle-dinary risks can to-day be an ment for the proceeds.
swered with "Yes."
But at all events a catastrophic shrinkage of the Vatican revenues is declared to be one of the rea- afforts to Bons for more earnest arrange a settlement of the East African conflict.- Transnenn Kuo Min
FRENCH EX-SERVICEMEN APPEAL TO ITALY
Surprising Article In The Press
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Paris, Jan. 3. After many expression of trend- llness and friendship for solidar
SILVER POLICY OF AMERICA
Treasury Head's Explanation
Washington, Jan 2. Mr. Henry Morgenthau, the Be- cretary of the Treasury, to-day expressed the belief that the ear- rent conferences with Mexican of ficials would be beneficial to coun- "tries using a silver currency,
"It is to the intgreat of allver proxiucing countries to work to- gether closely in this patter," he said, de
extraor
A great colonial power, for in- stance France. writes M. Pichot. con- simply cannot believe that quest of Abyssinia is a matter of Ufe or death for Italy. The Ital- drama +- lans themselves drive extremity. Ta extricate itself from its present predicament Italy was now praising national aut- elde, hinting even at European suicide.
That is, however, not necessary not rational and not courageous All the friends of Italy, concluded
to le M. Pichot, appeal to her reason govern her passion.- | Tranzneran Kua Min
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ITALIAN OFFICER
KILLED
Rome, Jan 2. Six natives, belonging to the Camel Corps stationed on the Tri- poli-Tunisia border, attacked and kiled an Italian officer, Louten- ant Blondi
Although an earlier message said the Italian command bad taken prompt measures against ihem, it is now disclosed that the mutineers escaped across the fron- ter into Tunisia,
L'ent Blondi commanded a force of about 50 camel-men— Router.
AUSTRALIAN LOAN
London, Jari. 2.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has agreed to the immediate issue of stock by the Commonwealth of Austraila for refunding purposes British Wireless,
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REPKISAL PLANS.
Stockholm, Jan. 2. The anger aroused by the bomb. The doctor says the Abyssinian: Addis Ababa, Jan, zdr not appreciate hospital coming of the Swedish ainbulance unit has led to the Swedish Red Cross The recent activity of the Italian forts and are frequently found as
Society being urged not only to air arm at the front is regarded as patients under the beds, beltering replace the unit destroyed, but an indication that the invading they are merely miniature tents
also to despatch hundreds of doc- forces are about to launch a new within a larger, hospital building.
tors, and nurses to Ethiopia as a of conception
the offensive on the southern Ethio-having
reprisel. plan lines.
Juxury of a couch on which they
Reiter,
Daggahbar was again heavily bombed to-day by four machines, but it is stated that there were no casualties-- Reuter
GAS ALLEGATION DENIED
Rome," Jan, 2 The report that the Italian troops have used poison gae in East Africa have been denied by official sources here— Beuter
GAÐIÐLAGÐASA KAMATA blad
it
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Jan. 3. London silver prices to-day were down 7/8 for "Spot," and unquoted for "Forward", as follow-
Spot Forward ...
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insidious wrongs of war. Thus members of can be no doubt that the League taking military sảnc- British propaganda is at the bot- tions against an aggressor would tom of this...
'be equally Hable to such measures. The vacillating policy of Great The "Washington Post" under- Britain in regard to Italy and stands that the New Bill has been France is really a waiting game approved by Mr. Cordell Hull, to are what can be done when the Senator Pittman and Mr. Mc- new session of congress compel as Reynolds, Chairman of Senate and to take the side of Britain against House of Foreign Affairs Commit-Italy-
tees respectively.
Young Swedes in all parts of the FRENCH
country have offered their services and iz is regarded as certain that the unit will be replaced at the
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CASUALTY TIST
Addis Ababa, Jan. 2. Thirty Abyssinians were killed and fifty wounded in the Italian alr, sttack on the Swedish Red Cross unit
near Dolo.. according to an ometal statement here on Thursday which gives a graphic account of the air raid.
It is asserted that twelve Italian aeroplane flew over the positions held by troops of. Ras Desta last Monday dropping leaflets announ- cing that reprisals would be taken for the alleged murder by the Abysstrians of a captured Italian filer.
A Red Cross communique states that information shows that the result of the bombings was less serious than at arst reported, al- though it does not lessen the res ponsibility of the perpetrators.--
Beater. A
ETHIOPIAN THREAT
Geneva, Jan 2. The Ethiopian Government, in a note to the League of Nations, has
a reprisal against.) threatened as the Italian bombing of the Swedish Red Cross unit, the seizure of pri- vate property of Italian nationals STATEMENT REFUTED
in Ethiopia. The seizure will be Shortly afterwards the Swedish made if the alleged acts of vio- Red Cross unt at Meika, and lation of international law by Italy
attack-contine, it is stated. -- Dideka, near
and Reuter
Dolo was
ed by planes with bombs machine
Abyssinians Jan. 29 - Jan. 3.
guns, 30 22-3/8 21-1/2 being killed and 50 Abyssinians as unquoted unqunted well as two Bwedes wounded, all
of whom received treatment POBthe Swedish ambulancë,
PRICE OF COAL RAISED
A SHILLING
Efforts To Avent Strike.
London, Jan. 3.
In
The Italian statement that the leaders of the Abyssin'an troops had on sighting, the air craft, taken refuge in the Red Cross tents, are refuted here by the assertion that the Red Cross unit was located at abort two thirds
of a mile distance from the next Abyssinian caMDƏNİ
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Two motor, lorries, and all the as well sa medical pro-
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TRADE LOSSES OF CE
YUGOSLAVIA
Partial Compensation By Britain
(By Telegraph,- Copyright, Tala graphis - Mesinger Ordinance. LEVE
Beceived, January 5, 730 p.m.)
Belgrade, Jan; 3.
That England partially com→ pensated Yugoslavia for the trade
The National Gas Council decid- tents ed to follow the lead of imperialvatons are stated to have been losses incurred through the ap- Chemicals Industries by agreeing destroyed by the bomba
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He went on to explain that the present conferences with Mexico followed the programme estabilih- ed by President Roosevelt at the time of he passage of the Silver Purchase Act. He recalled that the President then said that the U.S. Government had taken the Initiative in inaugurating talks with neighbour 1g states on monetary polletes Mexico was the Brst to be called in for discussion. Mr. Morgenthau indicated that the Mexico conferences might be genthau answered:One 14 axlso expected to agree to this in- followed by almdar discussions time. I cannot say more now. with other co
Asked specifically whether Fert and Canada would be invited to confer at a later date, Mr. Mor-
سالاد
REPORTS EXAGGERATED
plication of sanctions was revealed an increase of one shilling per
at the Ministerial Council on Thursday, when the economic one- ton in the price of coal in order
look and the condition of the state to avert the threatened coal strike
Stockholm, Jan. Z and will recommend the entire gas The original reports that al-nances were examined.S.
The Council passed the report of industry in Britain to agree to the most the entire star of the Bwe- increase only on condition that dish Red Cross unit had been kill the Trade Minister. setting forth the coal owners promise the whole ed in an attack by Italian bomu-the terms of the commercial amount thus received will be paid ing squadrons in southern Abyssl agreement concluded with Britain as increased wages to the miners is, are happy proved to be un- whereby “foodstuffe imported into
Elg electrical undertakings are founded by a telegram received England is raised
the Swedia Foreign Codes from the Swedish Consulate at Addis Ababa
crrass In price
Reuter, an
simler agreement with France now being negotiated- rossocean Aud din.
Reuter.
FLOODS
AIRMEN THAMES VALLEY TURN UP
Adventure In The Desert
Cairo, January 3.
The two French airmen who are
Increase Of Areas Under Water
London, Jain St There was a further increase,
attempting to break the record the areas under water owing from Paria to Saigon bave just floods in parts of the Thames vai
In
the upper turned up here after three days ley to-day, but
reaches local Thames Convervancy in the desert without water.
The airmen report that they new mcials expressed the view that desert in order to reconnaitre their Teceding low near the edge of the Libyian foods were now on the point of position when the machine crash-
Above Reading, the level of
seriously injured.
Cairo.
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ed, though fortunately neither was waters fell last night. Lower down the river, however, conditions improvement.... and [[ht They were finally picked up by show wandering Bedouins at a point Windsor, although the stream was some hundred miles from Cairo steadier, there was a rise of about and commenced a long hike to one inch in the level.
From the round tower of Wind Meanwhile a large number of sor Castle streiches of water are planes, including British, French be seen on all sides and the and Dutch commercial machines, water has invaded the private assisted the RAF. in combing far grounds of the Castle. and wide, but had found no trace of the airmen Beuter.
MARSEILLES CRIME RECALLED
Death Of Wounded Police Official
Parta, but not all of Eston play- Ing fields are under was and certain, roads in Eton are closed to trafic. Interference with trame, which is being tempor diverted in many parta ót 'country, is causing considerab congestion, elsewhere,
· Important roads in Buckingham- shire, Kent, Surrey, Busser, South Midlands and Western Counties are. still reported unfit for mot tratio
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URUGUAY AND SOVIET
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphio” Memages, Ordinance, 1804- Received, January 3, 1.30 p.m.). (...
- Pezia, January 3, The police official', wounded by j
Moscow Jan 13, shota fired by the murderer of Uruguay's acting "Charge d'
ugoslavia at faires here left for home follow King Alexander of Marseilles in October, 1934, died. Ing the break-on of diplomatio as a result of his injuries on relations between Uruguay and Thursda
the Soviet Reuter.
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