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FURTHER FORCES

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1936.

RUMOURS OF STEPS TO END ETHIOPIAN CONFLICT

Belgium To Propose New

Peace Plan?

LEAGUE MANDATE OVER

ABYSSINIA®

Geneva Opinion On Belgian Commission Of Enquiry

ABYSSINIA MOBILISING

London, Jan. 13.

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With the question of all sanctions likely to come up Geneva within a week, rumours are again circulating in European capitals of steps with a view to ending the Abyssinian conflict

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The recent comparative Fat in the war front coupled with the Italians' lack of spectacular success leads some commenta- tors to assume that Signar Mussolini is not lath to consider fresh proposals, but no unanimity exists in regard to a possible mediator.

The fact that the Queen Mother of Belgium recently vislied her daughter, the Crown Princess of Italy, led to suggestions that the initiative may be taken by Belgium and that this will indeed be done very shortly.

The "Daily Express" says that it is persistently rumoured in Brussels that Belgium will shortly propose a new peace plan.

at Geneva, but this is denied by Premier van Zeeland.

In the meanwhile Signor Gayda ¦ "Voce d'Italia" reiterates that oil sanctions would extend sanc- tions to the military field and as- sume the character of open hostil- Ity.

The British Ministers are now returning to London from the holidays and a Cabinet meeting is expected to be held this week at which it is assumed the ol' ques tion will be considered..

"Mr. Anthony Eden, who wil leave for Geneva on January 19 makes his first public speech ance he became Foreign Secretary January 17- Reuter.

BELGIAN COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY

League Mandate Question

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Geneva, Jan. 13. Nothing is known about the re- ported Belgian proposals to send a commission of enquiry to Abys- sinia to study the question of Lengue Mandate."

It is pointed out in League cir- cles even If the proposal made were adopted, there will stift re- main a lot more to be done before peace could be restored."

It is thought that unless Signor Mussolini is prepared to make a Apectacular climbdown, he will not be satisfied with any League man- date plan which does not provide a very

of Italian arge measure control of Abyssinia, and it is not thought possible either. for the Negus or the League to accept such an arrangement."}

Moreover the League could not take a mandate over Abyssinia when part of the territory is oc- cupied by Italian troops.

TWO CONDITIONS

It is insisted here that any League mandate plan must based on two things:

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Firstly, complete equality in the mandate for all powers with no special advantages for Italy or any- one else; Secondly, Italian troops must be withdrawn from Abyssin- ian soil.

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Ferry Boat Capsizes

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press,′′).

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FALSE ANALOGY

The analogy drawn in the Con- tinental press between the pro- posed Belgian Commission of En- quiry and the Lytton Commission In the Far Eastern dispute is al- together false. It is pointed out that the Lytton Commission was sent to discover whether or not Japan violated the Covenant. No doubt exists that Italy has done so

Premier van Zeeland of Bel- gium denies · rumours that his country will shortly propose a new peace plan to Geneva for the ending of, we war in Abyssinia.

LONDON MONEY MARKET

Gyrations In The Dollar

London, Jan. 13. Gyrations in the dollar rate pro- vided the principal feature of the foreign exchange market where two cross-currents of opinion pre- vall.

The Continent still expects early dollar devaluation, while London belleves that President Roosevelt extended the powers to devalue only in order to preserve a weapon of defence against such gencies as might arise from the

Obscure Situation On "Northern Front

Dessie, January 13.

The situation on the northern front still remains obscure. While reports of the recapture of Makale appear to be at least premature, the pressure exerted by the Abyssinian troops seem to be increasing and according to news received, several Italian experts consider.. It possible that beadquarters will be compelled to withdraw the small garrison over the well-nigh Impassabie roads.

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Informed quarters believe it is unlikely that the Abyssinians will attempt to continue the attack on Makale, and oplaton pre- vals that they will apply themselves mainly to the task of cut- ting-off the enemy communications there, but their efforts wi}! probably be concentrated in the first place on Temblen, which is shready the scene of continuous and embittered fighting.

Mobilisation orders in the whole of the south of Abyssinia have been issued by Ras Desta, and it is expected that this measure will increase the fighting strength of the Abyssinians by sode 200,000 men.-Transocean Kuo Min.

BADOGLIO'S REPORT.

Rome, Jan. 13. A communique from Marshal Badoglio reports not much fighting during the week-end OD both fronts.

Commenting on the Abyssinian method of warfare he states that the Abyssinians appear by night and try to shoot down one enemy here and one there and then with- draw. It is pointed out that it is easy for the Italians, to capture territory but harder to keep it- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

SOMALILAND FRONT

Asmara, Jan. 12. Italian official reports about the emer-military operations on the somall-

land front between January 1 and

for the Council has already found foreign exchange movement de- trimental to the United States ex- her guilty.

porting position. Reuter.

Therefore, as soon as continental offerings of dollars subside, London. purchases will tend to restore the level whereupon fresh continental

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PRESS SPECULATIONS

Paris, Jan. 12. Newspaper correspondents write from Geneva that the postpone-selling was prompted.~~ ment of the meeting of the Fas- cist Grand Council from January 18 to February 1 was decided upon in order to allow Baron Aloist the opportunity of discussing with Bri- tish and French representatives the possibility of further negotia- tions on the subject of the Italo- Ethiopian dispute.

One correspondent says that for the procedure of conciliation to become a reality it is only neces- sary for. Italy to approve the ex- tension of the mandate of the League's Committee of Investiga- tion so as to include not only the methods under which the war in Ethiopia is being conducted, bat also the means by which a remedy might be found which would meet the crisis.

This correspondent adds, that the British Government, when this sub- ject is raised at Geneva, will sug- gest an Armistice of from six to eight weeks in order that a Com- mittee of Investigation may carry ou its work expeditiously.— Reuter.

POPE'S OPTIMISM

Vatican City, Jan. 12, future and his hope for peace, was An optimistic reference to the

made by Ela Holiness Pope Plus, when speaking at the inauguration of the Pontiacal Academy of Sciences.

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Flis Holinks said that while

threatening clouds were gathering on the borizons they were con Adent that at some time a light would apear from the sky, and fr accordance with the Holy Scrip- tures there would be an abundance of peace --

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SILVER PROCEEDS TO BUY STERLING:

Bank Of China Denial

Shanghai, Jan. 13. Reuter was informed to-day by a spokesman that the Central Bank of China emphatically den es the reports that proceeds of the recent exports of silver to the United States have been utilised for pur Helsingtors, Jan. 13.

chase of sterling exchange which Seventeen persons were drowned, has been alleged contributed o when the terry plying between weakness in the United States Hangoe, at the entrance to Fin-dollar in the foreign exchange land, and the island of Russarie markets.

capsized. Only seven passengers The Bank's spokesman further and the crew were able to save ciated that no sterling exchange themselves." The latter owe their has been purchased in any market lives to the fact that they were on déck" at "the" moment

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out of the proceeds of this silver

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SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London Jan. 13. London silver prices to-day were unchanged for "Spot," and unquo:- ed for "Forward," as follow:-

Spot......... Forward

Jan: 10 Jan. 13 20-1/2 20-1/3 unquoted unquoted-

MARRIAGE OF PRINCESS

Gay Scene In

Albania

(Special, to the "Hong Kong Daily Press").

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many more wounded. Flas Desta, had a number of re- connoltring fights made, which revealed that in various skirmishes the Abyssinians lost over 200 dead, while the Italians left only five dead and several wounded.--- Transocean Kua Min.`

VIOLENT FIGHTING

Addis Ababa, Jan. 12 Fighting around Makale con~!! tinues states reports from the northern front, received here. The conflicts are especially violent

about 12 miles west of Makale, The present Abyssinian attack is dl- rected against Abaro, about 15 miles of Makale. The Italian posi- tion there is said to be very pre- curious.

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NAVAL CONFERENCE IN LONDON

Important Decision At Next Meeting

London, Jan. 13.

A critical stage has been reach- ed in the London Naval Conference

the decision to be taken at the next meeting of the conference to-morrow which will be held morning.

7 speak of brisk skirmishing and As a consequence of the fort- numerous recounoltring and bom-right's rain, all the old roads and and much importance attaches to bardment flights by. Italian air- even the new roads built by the Italians, are totally unfit for the transportation of Italian reinforce ments, and the Abyssinians are taking full advantage of the Ita- lan predicament.

On January 3, the Sultan of Shi-

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The conference at the last meet- Italian side marched with 1,000 men and a large number of ma-

ing on Wednesday arranged to re- sume on Friday, but in view of the chineguns about 120 miles into the Reports from the south indicate Valley of the upper Shebell where clearly that the Staff of the Soma- Japanese delegation's desire to re-. he attacked an Abyssinian force Army are making great return to their original proposal for much stronger, and repulsed them. groupments, most of the forces be-common upper limit of total naval The Sultan's forces were sup-ing sent out of Ogaden to Oddur tonnage, a postponement until this ported by Italian bombing planes and Lugh-Ferrandi.----

evening was agreed upon. The Abyssinians lost: 474 dead, and Transocean Euo Min.

AIR RAID FEARS IN ADDIS ABABA

Population Warned

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily, Press").

(Dy Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- graphic Meriager Urdinance, 1898. Received, January 15, 4.30 p.m.)

Addis Ababa, Jan 13, - An official announcement warn- ing the inhabitants of the capital of an impending aerial bombard- ment by the Italians was read in all the churches of the Abyssinian capital on Sunday.

Days from January 20 to Janu- ary 22, when many thousands will flock to the capital from the pro- vinces in connection with the cele brations of Epiphany festivals were mentioned as the probable dates Tirana, Jan. 13.

of the expected bombardment. The The marriage of Princess Benije,authorities have ordered the popu- one of the sisters of the King of tation Albania, and Prince Mehmed Abid, youngest son of the Sultan, Abdul Hamid, took place in the Royal

Falace here on Sunday.

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The King, members of the Royal family, members of the cabinet, parliamentary delegation, leading officials of the civil and military. authorities, and members of the 'diplomatic corpe attended the cerethony,

The President of the Chamber, asstated by the President of the Supreme Court, officiated at the Civil wedding.

Following a luncheon tendered in their honour, the young Royal couple left for DurazzZO, from where they will start on a honey- moon trip abroad,

The entire capital showed a gay aspect, all the streets and aquares being decorated with flags and bunting, and took part in the festivities staged in connection |with the Royal wedding —

Transocean Zuo Munar

LOSS TO THEATRICAL STAGE

London, Jan. 13. The death has occurred of the catastrophe accurred, while the of no basis for the published re-actor-producer, Mr. Tan Forbes remaining passengers were crowd-port, the unusually large sales Robertson, brother of Sir Johnst ed together in the cabin below the of United States dollars from Forbes-Robertson, actor and thea deck-

Shanghai in recent days.

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Reuter,

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to prepare bomb-proof shelters before January 20, even threatening with fines those in- habitants who fail to obey the

Government's Instructions.--- Transocean Euolin.

ITALIAN TROOPS FOR EAST AFRICA

Naples, Jan. 13. Over a thousand Italian troops with oicers in addition to 1,500 workmen sailed on Saturday for East Africa. A further detachment of 1,300 sailed, on Sunday-- | Beuter's -Bulletin Service.

CITY OF KHARTOUM DISASTER

Evidence At Inquest

Cairo, Jan. 13.

The inquest into the City of Khartoum disaster opened here to- day when it was disclosed by medical evidence that a fractured skull caused the instantaneous death of all but three who were

NORTH PACIFIC COAST GALE

American Freighter Wrecked

Portland, Oregan, Jan. 13.

the North Pacifc A gale in coast has caused havoc to shipping at the mouth of the Columbia River."

Two ships, it is feared, have foundered, and many vessels have sent out wireless messages. report- ing that they are in difficulties.

Coastguards "reported that thirty four out of the crew of thirty five were drowned when the American Freighter Iowa was driven on the rocks and brokę up rapidly.

pire at the end of the year.

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It is understood that a postpone. ment has been sought by the Japanese delegation in order to offer auggestions providing for ad- justments which would take into Eccount variations in vulnerability and needs for naval defence of various powers.

The newspapers commenting- on the subject agree that if the Japanese proposal were put to the vote it would undoubtedly be re- jected and in that case there would seem little doubt that the Japanese delegation would cease to take full part in the conference.

A further postponement, until to-morrow was accepted at the re- quest of the Japanese who were They anticipate, however, that expecting amplified Instructions as other powers will not force the a result of the Cabinet meeting in vote and that the conference will Tokyo which took place yesterday, again agree to reserve the com-

Japan's propogal for a common men upper limit proposal for fur- upper limit was discussed at length |ther reflection and examination. at the carly meetings of the con- This would clear the way for a ference when it was put forward as Five-Power conterence to proceed an alternative to ratios of naval with the problem" of qualitative strength included in the Washing- limitation

ton and London treaties which ex-ritish Wireless.

FRENCH PRESS

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TRIBUTE

Saar Plebiscite Anniversary

[Special to the Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)】

Paris, Jan 12

LINER QUEEN MARY CLASSIFICATION

Owners Annoyed With Conference

London, Jan. 13. The Uner Queen Mary has been classed by the Atlantic Shipping Conference not as a first class ves- sel but as a cabin ship, and her owners, "the Cunard-White Star

A Ufe-belt and other wreckage washed up raises fears that the 1,100-ton schooner Lumberman

In writing about the anniver- Company, are reported to have has been lost. The number of hersary of the Saar Plebiscite the given notice of resignation from

crew is not known.

Reuter.

RUDYARD KIPLING SERIOUSLY ILL

Operation In Hospital

London, Jan. 13.

EFFORTS TO SAVE HAUPTMANN

"Paris Midi" on Sunday says "The the Conference.--- Saar voted for reincorporation with British Wireless. the Fatherland. The enthusiasm of the population reached white beat when the result was announc- ed-that-90 per cent had-voted-for- the return to Germany: On that day the invincible breath of New Germany watted over the Sanz, We Frenchmen, who viewed the }

In a bid to save Hauptmann from imposing parade of Brown Shirts!

the electric chair, two new attor to the sound of the music of vicineys from Washington have joined

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tory, were witnesses of mighty custy ill last night and was re-gripped by emotion marching to Deal to the Supreme Court is Rudyard Kipling was take seri- drama. We saw a united people the defence forces and a new ap

planned..

moved to hospital, where this its destiny. The Saar plebiscite's morning he underwent an opera-success gave Adolf Hitler's Ger- tion... British Wireless.

GASTRIC TROUBLE

b. London, Jan. 13, It is understood that Kipling is suffering from serious gastric trouble. An operation was per- formed within an hour of arrival at the hospital at 8 am. His con- dition at 3 pr. was described as satisfactory. Beuter

drowned, data pro attempted to land in the water, The pilot, giving evidence, stated but the landing angle was too that all three engines stopped steep and within only nfteen simultaneously when he was at a seconds he struck the water height of six hundred feet, He Renter' Bulletin Service.

Mr. Lloyd Fisher, in charge of many the certitude about its the defence admitted that a new strength and greatness" that it appeal is contemplated, but he did for having wanted. The Baarlanders who are not give any reason undisputably German, were happy two new counsels... to return to the lap of the mighty Reuter.

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CELEBRATIONS

Saarbrpecken, Jan, 12. Celebrations in connection with the first anniversary of the Bear plebiscite began on Sunday night, Fto the accompaniment of B torchlight procession in front of the Rathau, renamed the "Platz Dethachen Front that is the German Front Square festivities take place on Monday, Transocean Kua Kins

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WEATHER IMPROVES IN BRITAIN

London, Jar. 13.. A week-end of calm and 'dry' weather after the Derce gale of Thursday night has relieved the tuation considerably in the food. ed areas of the Thames Valley, notably at Windsor and Etbin British Wireless