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FRANCE PLACES HOPE

IN THE LEAGUE

Foreign Representatives To Attend Session

Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Paris, March 9.

The session of the League' Counell on Friday, "March 13, at which the situation created by the military reoccupation of the Rhineland zone by Germany will be discussed, will be persan- ally attended by the majority of the foreign ministers of the European Powers in view of the importance of the meeting, It is declared here.

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M. Litvinoff, Rushdi Aras, and M. Titulescu. It is said, have already informed, the French Government that they intend to take part in the session and it regarded as certain that M. Mandin will likewise attend the meeting.

M. Flandin and Mr. Anthony Eden bath agreed to propose to the Chairman of the Committer of Thirteen to postpone the next session of that committee at which the Italian and Abys- minian replies to the League's appeal for cessation of hostilities will be read fram Tuesday, March 10, to Wednesday, March 11. Premier Sarraut on Sunday received, Foreign Minister Flandin who had previously conferred with the Italian Ambassador, to Paris, Signor Cerruti.

31 Flaudin, it is said, informed the Ital-

lan envoy of the exact wording of the note addressed by France to the League of Nations, in which the French Govern- ment protests against the denunciation of the military restric- tive clauses of the Versalles Treaty by Germany, while the Ital- ian envoy communicated to the French Government the exact wording of the Italian reply to the League appeal for the cessa- tion of hostilities in North Africa.

HONG KONG DAILY

FRENCH PRESS WARNING

Too Hasty Action. Condemned

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Paris, Mar. 9. Britain's attitude towards the German Government's action in the Rhineland continues to furnish the theme of discussion in the papers here, the general opinion being reflected by Pertinax who writes in the "Echo de Paris" that "Britain's attitude remains ninin problem."

of

the

* The Foreign

Editor

"Le Journal." M. Salat, Brice. warns against too hasty action and de cisions. Germany,

Saint says Brice, not only has no intention of attacking France, but even offers the latter peace, providing France accepts "the theory of scrap paper" and is prepared to shut her eye to accomplished facts as well as give Germany a free hand to search elsewhere for space, which Herr Hitler declares is necessary for the German people.

In the writer's opinion. France should examine the question as to how far the Chancellor's proposals are susceptible of being realised. The Petite Journal" hopes that the French Government will neither capitulate before an

PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1936.

LONDON MARKET

CAUTIOUS

City Unshaken By Bombshell

London, March 9, The city is unshaken by Herr

leved. Hier's bombshell which is be- to bo not Incendiary. While diplomatic repercussions are bound to create a period of un- certainty, well-informed circles are hopeful that in the long run action will clear the atmosphere

Although the Stock Exchange was weak it was more precaution- ary than indicative of a desire to unload and Lower levels were readily attracting buyers, The sensitive spot, however, was foreign exchanges in which New York is suddenly regaining Its status as a home of continental hensions caused panicky selling of "funk-money": continental appre-

British control promptly interven- francs and buying of dollars.

ed and succeeded in holding the, Irane around 74.97, but the Paris- New York cross-rate moved 15.034 to 15.10.

to

PRESS URGES CALMNESS

TEMPORARY CESSATION

OF HOSTILITIES

New And Difficult Italian Action During Peace

Situation

London, Mar. 9. Germany's dramatic action in the Rhineland invested to-day's debate on the British defence po- key in the House of Commons with added interest.

The Cabinet is expected to dis- cuss the new situation this morn- ing, after which Mr. Anthony Eden,,, the Foreign Minister, will make a statement to the House,

Meanwhile, the morning news- papers generally emphasise the need for calmness and careful consideration of the German Chancellor's proposals.

The Daily Telegraph" ways that Herr Adolf Hitler's challenge to the western powers is pointed, mir- ect and deliberate, and is such that the signatory powers of the Lo- carno Pact cannot possibly over- look it.

Herr Hitler's action and speech have created a new, and most dli- fcult situation in Europe and upon the British Government's next step-whatever it may be, we hope it will be firm and unmis- takable--the course of future events must largely depend, the

paper says. ac-

Omelas quarters here are extretion of the discussions. However,complished fact, nor adopt an ag-` mely gratined that Signor Musso- is unlikely that Germany will Ini accepted the peace proposals send a representative. without attaching any conditions In his reply and it is expected that the Committee of now--after having consent of both the belligerent partles-immediately begin to con-

Gressive attitude. France accord- ing to the paper, must act with It is expected that France will and through the League of Nations demand the evacuation

order of the in

to obtain Justice.- Transrean Neive Service, Rhineland by German troops, fali- ing which she will press for economic sanctions against Ger-

Thirteen will obtained the

ider the procedure to be adopted. and followed to bring about the cessation of hostilities and a set- tlement of the conflict.

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Signor Mussolini's "peace tur." It is believed here, will greatly improve Italy's, position in

many.

It is understood that Belgium supports the French demands.-

enter's Bulletin Service,

FRENCH NOTE

AUSTRIA AGREES WITH GERMANY

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Vienna, Mar. 9.

action in

Marked approval of the German regard to the demi- tarised zone is expressed by the in- writes: "It is the comprehensible fluential paper Reichspost which

alm of the German Government to

Paris, Mar, a. France has sent a note to Gene the League at Geneva, particularly the, League of Nations. Counth va asking the urgent summoning in vlew of the fact that "the in-under Article IV Paragraph of tiative taken by the German the Rhine.and Pact. Chancellor has now made the

The French note to the League put an end to the condition of in- Italo-Abysslulan conflict a

mazte: "Cauriell states that Import-

of relatively' secondary

ance."

sheran Neces Service.

BELGIAN APPEAL "

1811. German Foreign Minister. Baron von Neurath, toid the French Am- bassador in Berlin that Germany Intended to send into the demil tarised zone some small and sym- bolic detachments of troops, fact was that the appearance o importari mi itary forces had 81- ready been announced in several localities of the Zone.

the

Brussels, Mar. 9. The Cabinet decided to appeal to the League of Nations on the subject of the German memoran- dum re'ating to the Rhineland, and approved the wording or communication to be addressed to the League. Secretariat on matter. Informed quarters state the Belgian communication will be somewhat shorter than the French conformity with Article Four of Government's note sent to Gene-

the Locarno Pact, France brought va on Sunday evening. but will the contravention committed be- cover the same ground.

fore the Council- Struter.

This

Thus Article Forty-two .of the Versalles Treaty and Article One of the Locarno Fact were express- 17 contravened Therefore,

BELGIAN DECISION

in

It is further stated, thar Pre- mier Van Zeeland will represent Belgium at the Confèrerice of the

Brussels, Mar. 8. signatory powers of the Locarno The Belgian Cabinet has decided Treaty, which is scheduled to take to send to the League of place at Pars on Tuesday and will Council a note analogous" to that then proceed to Geneva in order despatched by France- to participate in the League Coun-

Keuta cil's deliberations.-

Transocean News Service.

FRENCII REINFORCEMENTS

the

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FRENCH REFUSAL

Nations

negotiate

exam.

rin.

equality of rights which is intoler- able for a great nation in the long Germany's withdrawal from the Locarno Treaty meets with all the More comprehension here, since the Franco-Soviet Pact. is considered with grave misgivings also in Austrian quarters." Transocean News Service.

ITALIAN ATTITUDE

The rise in discount of three months francs from 1-3/4 to 2-3/8 reflects the growing anxiety of the French Government's ability maintain the present gold partty in the face of additional armament expenditure in order to cope with the fresh problem.

The commodity markets Bre Wheat is meeting a fairly activa, good demand and heavy buying orders for cotton are appearing in Liverpool, sending prices somewhat above the level justified by the weaker sterling in terms of dollars.

-Renter.

SILVER MARKET

London. March 9. London

Sliver prices to-day were 3/8 up as follows:-~

Spot. Forward

Negotiations

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

"Asmara, March 9.

Following Signor Mussolini's acceptance of the League's peace proposal, the Italian 'Commander-in-Chief of Abyssinia, Marshal Badoglio, ordered the cessation of all artillery bom- bardment and infantry action of the various fronts for the time the peace negotiations are pending.

The suspension of hostilities will be utilised by the Italians to consolidate their present positions. The Marshal's orders were 'communicated by wireless to the Italian Army groups and ad- vanced posts on all fronts.-Transocean News Service,

"CEASE FIRE" DENIED

Rome, Mar, 9: The report from Asmara that Marshal Badoglio has ordered to cease fire is not true, it is officially stated. Some planes were ordered back, but it did not signify a pause. Italy is going ahead the same as

Paris, Mar. 8. Following Italy's acceptance of the Geneva peace proposal, the Italian High Command has decided to abstain for the moment Trom all action of an offensive nature, including air bombardments.

received from Asmara to-day-

This is the effect of a message before. euter.

"CEASE FIRE”

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Asmara, Mar, 0. Bombing planes from the interior have been recalled to their base following the receipt of news that Signor Mussolini has accepted, the Geneva proposals for a truce.

In view of the categoric cables

from East Africa. giving the first report, it is believed that Italy has suddenly changed her attitude.-- Reuters Bulletin Service.

DEATH OF ETHIOPIAN

Ras Mulugeta who took part in the victorious Abyssinian cam- paign of 1896 against Italy, was formerly considered one of the and most trusted advisers or the Negus, although his influence has

The "Morning Post", urges the British Government

WAR MINISTER to give the German proposals cool and calm Orders have been given to cease consideration. It expresses the bombardment operations actually

Trusted Adviser Of Negus opinion that Herr Hitler may have in, course of execution pending dis- ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special} performed a real service to the cussions in Europe. future peace of Europe by creat

Addis Ababa, Mar. 9. ing a situation which shows thee all artillery bombardment and Minister and Army Corrimander,

Marshal Badoglio has also order-

The 70-year-old Abyssinian War fuiflity of the whole of the sancnfantry fighting to cease.. tionist policy.

Ras Mulugeta, died from inflamma- Scenes of Jubilation were wit tion of the lungs, or according to The "Daily Herald," while deptor-

nessed ing

when Germany's action, says

the news that

became į another version, from wounds sus If the Rhineland crisis is returned here was cheered by an

known. only

"Marshal Badogic, who tained during the battle of Amba handled with consummate folly elated crowd of officers and men as

Aladji. states an announcement can it hold a possible danger of a

here. be stood smiling on the steps of European war. Handled wisely. "It

the Government Palace. Every- may blow more good than D.

The Times says the greatest mis- herald of peace with conquest.

where the new was taken as a sien before statesmanship is stiil

It is felt here that Chancellor to break the vicious circle of mis-Hitler's action may result in draw- trust, and the statesman as well 19-11/16 as the judge must be heard in the Britain and Italy closer to- 19-1/2 Paris meeting to-morrow.

gether or at least inducing Britain "Hitler says this journal, has to take a less active part in the endeavoured to give to his default t

Abyssinian dispute Heuter, --Eagrant and indefensible in it- self-a constructive political im- plication. British opinion will be nearly unanimous in a desire to turn an antoward proceeding to account, and, far from weakening the regime of treaties. to seize the opportunity for broadening" and Strengthening the collective sys- tem which opens with the German offer of re-entry into the League," The News Chronicle" says Hit- ler'a offer transforms Europe's

March 7 March 9

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BRITAIN AND EGYPT

Treaty Negotiations Begin

Paris, Mar. 8. It is understood, the Italian Am- bassador, acting under instructions from his Government, informed M. Pierre Flandin, the French For- ("Hong Kong Rally Press" Special) eign Minister, that the Italian Government intends faithfully to assume the obligations imposed by Italy as a guarantor of the Locarno Treaty.

were

Cairo, Mar. 8. will begin here to-day after having The Anglo-Egyptian negotiations been formally opened last week.

At the same time, ignor Vittorio

The negotiations will be conduct- Cerruti the Ambassador, pointed

ed on the British side by a dele- out that if sanctionist measures gation headed by the British High against Germany

Commissioner, Sir Miles Lampson, decided

the upon at Geneva, Italy would find while

Egyptian

represent herself in A delicate position, as tives will be led by the National- she herself was the object of in-

ist Waid Party leader, Nahas Pa- ternational sanctions.-

sha, and will begin with the dis- Heuter.

cussion of the British proposaïs concerning the conclusion of

military pact between the.

two countries.

Although the detalls of the tish proposals have as yet been revealed, it is believed that

Bri- not

Paris, Mar. 8. M. Albert barraus, the French Paris, Mar. 9. Prime Minister, in a broadcast ad- Several regiments stationed

POLAND'S ASSURANCES at dress this evening, announced that Metz, and Thionville left their France would refuse to

London, Mar. 8. Puland has given the garrisons to reinforce

French garri with Germany;

Ambassader at Warsaw assurances sons on the frontier fortifications Firstly, because the two

that she will faithfully carry ou on Sunday, according to the press pies given by Germany within one her obligations under the Franco- here. Officla.s of the War Minis-year of unilateral repudiation of Polish alliance, according to well- try, however, informed represen- solemn engagements did not in-informed Polish quarters in Lon-at that Britain be authorised to tatives the "Parts Soir" that spire France's confidence in Ger- dan.- these troop movements had been many's offers: planned some days ago, adding Secondly, because in despite that the forces that have been violation of the law Germany had transferred Rre Infantry units sent large förces into the demili- which. after having undergone tarised Rhineland zone, and with- training in their barracks some out previous'y making known her few kilometres from the fortifica- Intentions freed hersed from her | peace of Europe. ttons, are now being automatically moved to new positions in the for- tifications on completion of their barracks instructions.

The cancellation of the Sunday leave for troops was not to be re- garded seriously "as one of the

measures of war."- Tranentean News Service

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cbligations without even attempt- ing to negotiate,

""There can be no peace in Europe and there can no longer be international relations it this method is to become general." de- clared the French Prime Minister. "And in opposing it we are serving the cause of European peace.

"The single fact. taken alone. that troops have been installed

Reuter

includes an offer to rejoin the Lea- crisis into Europe's opportunity. It

gue, and must be taken up with-

Reuter. out delay-

GENERAL STRIKE IN SYRIA ENDED

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JAPAN'S NEW CABINET

Mr. Hirota's Fresh Effort

been on the wane of late, the Ein- peror still continued to consult the late Army chier before reaching im-

por any decisions.- Transocean. News Service

BRITONS TAKEN BY BANDITS

House Of Commons Information

Tokyo, Mar. 2.

London, March 9.- Japan is still without a Govern- In the House of Commons to-day ment.

replying to Mr. H. Day... (Lab, 'Mr. Koki Hirotay who was last; Central Southwark). Lord Cran- week commanded, by the Emperor borne said three Britons were cap- to form a Cabinet, spent the whole tured and beld for ransom during. of Sunday in conference with ml- the last three years in China and tary, raval and political leaders. cne was killed.. His putential Cabinet colleagues were eventually released.

The remainder were also present

LIST OF MINISTERS

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Damascus, Mar. 9.

The Foreign Secretary was satis-- The Syrian general strike ended

It is forecast that a list of the fed that in the extremely unsettled. on Sunday, which was the 50th day Personnel of the new Cabinet will state of certain parts of China, the of the strike, with the triumphant be ready for submission to the Central Chinese suthorities gave return of the Nationallat Jeader, throne to-morrow. Fakriel Barudi to this city, whence Reuter.

all assistance in their power and Tegularly informed all British sub- jects going into the interior which regions were unsafe. and also Osaka, Mar. 9. operated with the British naval The new Cabinet is announced authorities. as follows:-

Premier and Foreign Minister... British subjects not to proceed to Consular authorities had warned Mr. "Hirota unsafe areas or withdraw there- from. He was satisfied they did Mr. Ushio everything possible to secure the Finance Minister 'Mr. Baba safety of the persons concerned. War Minister ... Gen. Terauchi The Chinese authorities exercised Navy

Admiral Nagano as effective control as they could. Minister of Justice

Replying to Mr. Savery, Lord Mr. Hayashi Cranborne said that British con Mr. Shimada nections in Outer Mongolia were so Mr. Kawasaki alight that the expense of main- Mr. Tanomogi ¦taining

British representatives. Mr. Maeda there was not justified at present,

-Reuter:

he was banished six weeks ago. All the shops again opened, but the alist opposition, which is as yet suppression of the Radical Nation-" the British Government will in-unsatisfied, still continues.

The French High Commissioner maintain a strong garrison of the published a proclamation promis-. Army, Navy and Air Force noting that he would utilise his in- SOVIET PRESS VIEWS

only in the Canal Zone, but also fluence on his visit for the con- Moscow, Mar. 8. in other parts of Egypt-

clusion of Official Bovieť

a "special treaty be- circles. consider | Fransocean News Service. Germany's repudiation of the Lo-

tween France and the Lebanese Republic guaranteeing the latter carno Pact very dangerous to the

unfettered parliamentary activity. and providing for the Republic's admission to the League of Na- tions".

The press condemns Chancellor Adolf Hitler's speech as another example of Nazi Impudence.

"Prayda" interprets Herr Hitler's manoeuvres as an attempt to drive

a wedge France... Reuter

between England

and

LEAGUE COUNCIL

Geneva, Mar. 8. The League of Nations Counell will meet on March 13. Germany along the Rhine forbids negotia has also been invited to attend.

tions.

"Herr Hitler has made an excuse out of the Franco-Soviet Pact, but

of

Thirteen

The Committee "We are not prepared to allow meets on March 11.-' Strasbourg to fall under the men-euter. ace of German cannons."

RHINELAND GARRISON

Berlin, Mar. 8. The total number of troops which his real aim was to chose a time have so far arrived in the new when the French people might be garrison positions in the provinces, divided in a general election.

of the Rhineland, the Baden Pala- tinate, the Saar region and Hesse. are estimated at 10,000.

EVACUATION DEMAND

Geneva, Mar, 9. The Committee of Eighteen will meet on Tuesday, but the business is expected to be formal

The Committee of Thirteen will meet on Wednesday to discuss the replies from the two belligerent nations to the appeal for peace.

The League Council meeting on Friday at the request of France will discuss the Rhineland situa- tion Germany will be invited to "I declare, in the name of the send a representative as the articles French Government, we intend to of the Covenant decree that in see maintained the essential guar any dispute between one member antees at French and Belgian of the League and one non-member, security provided by the Treaty of the non-member nation will be re- Locarno,” garded as 'a member for the dura-Reuter.

Itx pointed out that it will take at least six months before the military units reach their formal strength. Heuter.

FLANDIN'S PROGRAMME

to

Paris, Mar. 2.

Geneva on March 11 to attend the

M. Flandia will proceed

meeting of the Committee of Thirteen and will return to Paris the next day for ratification of the Franco-Soviet Pact, but he will be back in Geneva on Mach 13 to al- tend the Council meeting to con- sider Germany's denunciation of the Locarno Treaty.- Liruter..

PAULETTE GODDARD TO MARRY CHAPLIN

Transocean News Service.

MR. EDEN'S STATEMENT IN COMMONS

London, Mar. §. The Cabinet met this orning

Interior and Education

Agriculture Commerce ..... Communications Railways

Minister of Colonies

leuter.

P

Mr. Nagata

CITY OF KHARTOUM DISASTER

Pilot's Explanation Accepted

EARL BEATTY ÎN GRAVE CONDITION

London, Mar. 9. Earl Beatty's condition is ex- tremely grave- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

and the principal aubject for dis- cussion was the Rhineland situa- tion, though the Cabinet meeting was fixed for to-day before the German action was known.

Mr. Eden's statement in the Commons this afternoon after question time is not expected to go

Alexandria, Mar. 9. much beyond reiterating the Bri- The pilot's explanation for the tish Government's serious view of crash of the Imperial Airways liner what has happened and the next City of Khartoum recently, that it step in the Paris conversations was due to failure of all three en- Mr. Eden is leaving for Paris to gines owing to exhaustion of the attend the meeting of Locarno petrol supply, was fully accepted at

Landon, March 9. Petersen defends the British and powers, after which he will go to the close of the enquiry held by the Empire heavyweight titles against No date for the marriage has Geneva to attend the ¡ been fixed..yet

mecting: Air Ministry and Coroner's Inquest McAvoy at the Empress Stadium there.--- Reuter,

on the victims of the disaster, on April 23-

Heuler

Shanghai, Mar. 9. Paulette Goddard announced her engagement to Charlie Chaplin on their arrival from Japan this afternoon," "

Router"-Bulletin Berrice

Reuter.

PETERSEN TO DEFEND DUAL TITLES