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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1935. 一拜禮 號一十月二英心香

ITALY MOBILISES FOR WAR

FRESH CLASH WITH ABYSSINIANS

PROVOCATION CREATED: LEAGUE TO ACT?

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")

(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Mensagen Ordinance, 1894 Received, February 11, 5.10a.m.)

Rome, Feb. 10.

Italy is calling troops of three mechanised army classes to the colours in view of the threat of war with Abyssinia, following fresh hostilities on the frontier of Italian Somaliland.

Several native Italian troops were killed in this latest clash, which has provoked a sharp protest to the Government of Abyssinia.

A communique was issued by the Italian Govern- ment to-day stating that on January 29 a troop of armed Ethiopians attacked the Italian outpost at Afdub, south of Ualual, where a skirmish occurred some weeks ago in which casualties were inflicted on both sides.

In this latest engagement, Ave native Italian troops were killed and six wore wounded in an ex- change of firing.

The communique claims that the Abyssinian losses were greater in number.

MOBILIZING

on

LABOUR'S VOTE OF CENSURE

UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM

"BUNGLING INEPTITUDE"

The partial mobilisation of the Italian mechanised army, the call- ing of thre: mechanined classes to the colours, is a direct result of plans for the defence of the Bry- trenn frautier, bord: ring on Abys alnia. The Cov rnment's order tu the army indicates that whatever

13 undertaken movem: nt African soil it will be equipped with the most modern appliances of wor. Italy is at present divluging nothing of her military plans, how- ever, and has merely instructed her warn the diplomatic officers Abyssinian Government that a pro-1.10.16 .. vacation has been created.--United Presn.

to

LEAGUE TO ACT

Geneva, Feb, 10. The news from Uslual has revived fears that the League of Nations may be faced with a second "puppet regime affair" in Abyssinin.

(Special to "Telegraph")

GREAT S.O.S. HOAX?

U.S. SCHOONER FOUND SAFE

CRUISER'S STORY

London, Feb. 10.

The cruiser Australia, carry- ing His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, which had sped to the rescue of the three- masted schooner Seth Parker. somewhere north of Tahiti, has resumed her normal course. Word has been received by the

Admiralty that the Seth Parker is no longer in danger, though from her wireless message it was feared she would capsize in a storm which had overtaken her.

Reuter's special correspondent aboard H.M.S. Australia cables the following, despatch:

"Everyone was moat astonished to find that the Seth Parker had suffered no apparent damage when we overhauled her at 6.50 a.m. to-day. 1

"There was no sign of damage. had previously The schooner wirelessed at 11.40 a.m. that sho felt the danger was past, and suggesting that the Australia re- sume her normal course if her mission were urgent.

"The captain of the Australia replied that he would continue towards the Suth Parker.

Ceneral Smuts, who declares that Japan's policy threatens the paxce of Asia, and urges Anglo American co- operation in this part of the world.

Hauptmann's Trial Nears

Final Stage

•

COUNSEL READY TO SUM UP

PLEA FOR ACQUITTAL

Flemington, Feb, 10.

"The Tumour that the Sath Parker was a broadcasting ship was confirmed by a message from her at 4.14 p.m., saying she would shortly broadcast to America. Hauptmann, charged with the

The jury in the trial of Bruno

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HARBIN'S "RIPPER"

CAUGHT

SWORN ENEMY

OF WOMEN

RUSSIANS HOLD MADMAN

Harbin, Feb. 11.

The city breathes more freely to-day with the arrest of Har- bin's Jack toe Ripper, a Chinese named Li Chun-ming, 'who was brought to book after he had caused terror to spread for weeks.

The kalfe, which he used in the latest attack, failed to ponetrate the cont of the intended victim. It The caught in the heavy fur. woman screamed and attracted the attention of three young Rus- sians who pursued and held Li and later handed him over to the police.

The prisoner told police he be-i longed to a gang which had sworn vengeance on all women. Reuter.

FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

WORK RELIEF MEASURE

Washington, Feb. 9.

The new banking programme

H.M.S. Australia replied at 4.29 Lindbergh baby kidnapping Including the rediscount of long

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m. to this effect: Piense report crime, is expected to retire to term loans by the Federal Iteserve when satisfied you nged me. aboard."

Duke

afternoon.

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FIT

WARNS OF RISK IN PACIFIC

SMUTS URGES ANGLO- U.S. COHESION

SAITO EXPLAINS JAPAN'S

FEAR OF SOVIET

London, Feb: 10. Newspapers are giving the greatest prominence to the speech of General Jan Smuts, delivered yesterday in Capetown; and particularly to the statement of the veteran, soldier-statesman's view that the Japanese policy was a serious risk to the peace of the world.

General Smuts, present Minister of Justice for South Africa, formerly Premier, and, in the days of the Great War, commander of the British in British East Africa, declared that the Japanese attitude created a potential danger spot in the Pacific, and that trouble might come there on a colossal scale.

Japan, Russia, China, the United States, Britain and all the Dominions, as well as India, might well be- come involved, he warned.

General Smuts also emphasised the fact that. the British Dominions desired the closest possible. Anglo-American nasocia- tion for their own future security. ----Reuter.

BORAH OPPOSES ALLIANCE

LONDON PRESS APPROVES

REACTION TO SMUTS SPEECH

SAITO'S ANSWER

Chicago, Feb. 10.

Mr. Hirosi Saito, Japanese Am- bassador in the United States, In a declaration hero to-day, said that Japan's greatest fear was of Soviet aggression. At the same time, Japan felt some alarm over reports that Russia was 'directing the Communist activities in China, Mr. Salto was addressing the Council of Foreign Relations, and he declared that Japan's interven

of Gloucester consider its verdict on Tuesday Banks is expected to be enacted late in May. Most important Hauptmann himself considers pending legislation indientes that credit inflation under Government "The Seth Parker replled, pay-his chances of acquittal, "fine." ing homage to the Prince and Monday's scasion will be occupied control will give the banks new thanking the Australia for assist- by the State, through the Attorney earnings with ample legal powers ance which was no longer need-General Mr. David Willentz, setting, to control extravagant Inflation

Senator Borah, referring to tion in Manchuria and her present forth the points it contenda have and that therefore the authorities been proved in the case against will feel freer to promote inflation. General Jan Smuts' statement activity in China were intended to

A new laaaevelt Bl proposes Hauptmann,

By Teleprash. Gopyright. Telegraphie Med enges Ordinance, 2014. Resined, February

London, Feb. 10.

An unexpected turn in the political situation here was re- vealed exclusively to Reuter to- day by Mr. George Lansbury, leader of the Labour Party, who There is an increasing likelihood stated that the Opposition, of that

the special session of the which he is chief, was asking Lengue Council being called late for time in Parilament next this month to supervise the return week to enable them to move a of the Saar to Germany will have

"As the two vessels parted con- tact the announcer aboard the Seth Parker was heard describing the incident to Honolulu and San

Francisco stations."

INDIGNATION

New York,, Feb. 10. Amusement and indignation

Parker affair hero.

greeted the report of the Seth

Broadcasting oficials deny that the scheme was a publicity stunt

quittal for the prisoner.

After that, Mr. Willents will make a three-hour speech to the jury, and finally, the judge will sum up the whole case-Reuter.

(Special to "Telegraph">

Washington, Feb. 10,

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CANNOT BE IGNORED

Mr. Edward Reilly, chief counsel the elimination of utility by hold-respecting the advisability of curtail Soviet influence in those for the defence, will then addressing companies by 1940 excepting Anglo-American friendship, de spheres. the court and will plead for an ac- those indispensible for operations clares that General Smuts has

in certain limited areas. An at-greatly exaggerated the sup. The Ambassador charged that tack on all big business is likely posed troubles of the Pacific.

"The proposed alliance, as I during the past eight years the In a bill to be proposed in the

volution in China through propa- Senate within a fortnight. The understand it, would be of a mili-Soviet had been directing a re- strike outlook le negatively re-tary nature to enforce peace in assuring to business, automobile, the Pacific. I see insuperable gandists and political agents and thus constituting B Moscow, textile and steel strikes are im objections to any alliance with military leadero, sent direct from menace which Japan could not probable owing to the weakness of any nation.

"It seems dificult for our over-

possibly, ignore. labour organisations and their

nens friends to give due weight to

our Mr. Salto laid emphasis upon one important factor in lack of funds.

or 50-for China was that she should re- foreign policies, namely, that our the point that Japan's only desire people oppose alliances called special understandings."main independent, and declared that the idea that Japan wished Central News.

to control China was "childish." -Reuter.

QUARREL. IN CAMP

Flemington, Fab. 10. A bitter quarrel has divided

It is believed that the passage a very much more important matter vote of censure upon the Gov-and that the Seth Parker'e dis- Hauptmann's counsel. Mr. Reilly, calls which brought the the chief counsel, insists on making on its hands in the shape of the ernment's "bungling ineptitude" tress Abyssinian problem.United Press. in relation to assistance for the British erniser, with the Duke of the entire Bummation address. The of a Social Security Bill is be-

unemployed.

Gloucester aboard, hurrying to others feel that Mr. Fisher, bis coming unlikely through deception The Administration's $4,800,- FORMAL PROTEST

pate. Mr. Lansbury said he hoped it her aid were no more than a con- second-in-command, should partici- and misunderstandings.

Hauptmann has asked permission000,000 work Relief Bill is meeting Reuter reports that the Italian

It is generally' felt, however, Government has instructed the would be possible to move a vote

An extonded battle over the New the law forbida it-United Press. Italian Legation at Addis Ababa, of censure on Thursday and that that the wireless bulletins of her to address the jury personally. But powerful opposition in the Senate.

distress and the protest more than one day would be de-

Bank Bill is expected. Govern- subsequent Abyssinia. formally to

broadcast of the coming of the

ment borrowing will be a control- ing factor In the against this new incident at Ualunl. voted to it.

British cruiser through the storm A communique states that fighting

Reserve system occurred

to her assistance, were more than

He added that the Labour Party

coction.

a result of further had no intention of allowing the massing of armed Abyssinians in present session to be devoted mere coincidence.----Reuter. the neighbourhood of Ualua!,

entirely to discussion

of the The Beth Parker is a radio

In this clash, which occurred on question of India reforma between broadcast ship, owned and rap- January 29. five native Italian the Government and members of tained by Philip Lord, radio troops were kliled and six were its own benches. wounded. The Abyssinian losses were considerably greater, the com. munique adds.

•

MANY FAILURES IN SHANGHAI

ALARMING

"The condition of the people of this country eries for redress and time must bu give to discuss the for suggestions and remedies their relief," said Mr. Lansbury.

The Labour Party would re- quest establishment of a special committee of the Cabinot to deal with the problem of national re- construction. he added-Router Special.

EX-SOLDIER EXECUTED

FORMER PEKING

COMMANDER· ·

singer, who is broadcasting every day to American stations while on a world cruise.

Defaulters Listed

UNABLE TO MEET COMMITMENTS

S'HAI MARKET REPORT

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for the next

LONDON OPINION

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London, Feb. 10. The Daily Telegraph commenting on General Smuts' speech says the

SMUTS' VIEWS

Capetown, Feb. 10.

Federal world must keep its eyes wide

A policy of practical Anglo- twenty-five years. The excess re-open to the convulsive stirrings on American co-operation in the Paci fle for the maintenance of China's servas of the Federal Reserve the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

The most practical aim for integrity and the future peace of Member now stand at two billion three hundred million dollars those who, liko Smuts, are working the world is the most important for world peace, is to make effec- step, that can be taken in inter- TRADING DULL which would justify a twenty-five by direct negotiations the national affairs to-day, declared the

IN MORNING

three billion dollar credit expan- assurances recently given by South African Prime Minister, The Administration has warned Japan that denunciation of the General Smats, addressing the In- Washington Treaty involves atitute of International® Affairs, (Special to "Talagraph”) ·

investors not to become panicky neither the intention nor the de- here to-day. in the event of an adverse desire to enter into competition of Shanghai, Feb. 11. Trading on the Foreign Exchange cision on the Gold Clause caacs naval armaments. Market. here is very dull this morn-; by announcing that it has an The News Chronicio says It is oporated in economic or other ing but rates aro firm, due to emergency plan roady-Swan, Cu too early to say Japan will not re- isolation of the aggressor, the Farls spond 6170 to sympathetic Pence Pact would remain a plous Sassoon's interests offering to sell, bertson and Fritt,

It is too late to aspiration, he said. exchange.

diplomney, but

Britain, in any case, would want assume that she, of necessity, will

to know that in any future emer do anything of the kind.

bucklen The only effectivo

gency her support of a League' of against Japan, if she is bent upon Nations decision would not place pursuing the dreams of Empire to her at loggerheads with the United the end, is an Anglo-American States on, the High: Seas. agreement for co-oporation in case of need.--Rouler.

The failure of the Monetary Advisory Committee to meet on Saturday will possibly cause some Belling by those who bought on Saturday anticipating some possible action

the week-end. during Ratos continued to be firm at 10.50:

very dull am, but trading. (Special to "Telegraph”)

and the market is featureless. London, Feb. 9.- Trading was at a standstill at The names of the Mincing Lane the close of business this morning Arms of JF. Adair and Messrs. although rates continued steady. James & Shakespeare were to-day-United Press. posted on the London Rubber Ex- change as defaultors.

Another Rail Disaster

EIGHTEEN KILLED NEAR MOSCOW

LYTTON IN U.S.

Unics the United States

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FIGURES OF COMPARISON

Shanghai, Feb. 11." Despite the seasonal riso In

The Stimson declaration, added business in January, the month Year before the Chinese New

General Smuts, needed to be clari- fied and made the basis of practical festival banking circles report that their estimate show that be-

Washington, Feb. 10. polley, on which reliance could be tween December 11- February

and

Lord Lytton, head of the placed, even without membership 8 there were 117 important busi-

Commission which Investigated of the League or entangling com ness-fallures in Shanghal, not

Another rallway disaster near the Sino-Japanese dispute in Man-mitments. Reuter, counting the numerous other

Saratov, 450 miles south-east of churia, has arrived here and will According to Unde closurea of smaller Chinese shops

Moscow, has taken 18 lives. There deliver a series of lectures, mainly General Smuts: Wald Map after the Lunar New Year holl-

Yu Pan-chi, former Commander The formor failed to meet its

Washington, Fob, 10. were nine persons Injured.

dealing with the necsanity of days

show that these of a detachment of the Peace popper commitments which were Statistics

Mr. Harry L. Hopkins. Adminís-

A passenger train collided haat-.) Anglo-American count was's'thrent të pescas fallures show an increase of al- Preservation Corps in Polping, due to-day, upon which commit most 100 per cent. in comparison who was arrested some months monts the latter firm had already trator of the Federal Emergency on with a freight. Both engines the Far East

defaulted.EN.

Relief Administration, to-day stated and several carriages were smash. He will lunch to-day with with the failures of firms in the ago, was executed this morning.

He was stood up before a Bring It was stated to-day that normal that be estimated that $21,000,000 ed to ploces corresponding piriod of 1938-1984. The increase of business failures squad on the Bridge of Heaven pepper dealings will be resumed would be required for Federal station-master is viewed by traders with consider outside the Temple of Heaven on Monday, February 11-United Relief purposes this year United charged with criminal negligence inch of H able pessimism

Reuter.

Peiping, Feb. 11.

Press,

RELIEF REQUIREMENTS“

Prost,

-Reuter:-

Moscow, Feb. 11.

has been of State Bacrets

Busela and

mall Atrio-Amèrican & co-op tion, therefore, would be the greats