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No. 14686

六拜禮 號十月九英港香 SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER

14, 1935.

日七十月八

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LEAGUE HEARTS HARDENED AGAINST ITALIANS

BRITISH PLANS

WORRY ROME

FINAL

PEACE

EFFORT

FLEET MOVEMENTS MAY ACT UNDER

CAUSE ALARM

ITALY FORTIFYING HER AEGEAN ISLANDS

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")

COVENANT

SANCTIONS. ENVISAGED

Geneva, Sept. 13

The Longue Council's Com- mittee of Five, which is seeking to negotiate a peaceful settle- ment of the Italo-Ethiopian dis- pute, held two meetings to-day

and is apparently engaged in His Excellency Mr. N. L. Smith, the task of reshaping the whole who has assumed the acting (Bu Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, structure of the Paris con-Governorship of the Colony con- 1894. Received, Sept. 14, & a.m.)

promise proposals with a view acquent on the indisposition of Sir Rome, Sept. 13,

to finding a basis acceptable to Thomas Southorn, While Italian warships are engaged in exercises in Italy. the vicinity of Malta, a cry of alarm has been raised in! It is possible some concession in Italy over the alleged British naval preparations in the matter of sourity to France Jand England may be envisasted bur the Mediterranean. The newspaper Azione Coloniale there is no question of any e- which often is the mouthpiece of the Colonial Office, ession

Ethiopia's involving declares that nine British naval units have been added sovereign rights or political in-

dependence. to the Mediterranean Fleet, British garrisons have been reinforced, docks, forts, offensive and defensive works have been organised and in one case strengthened.

The paper asserts that the bases at Gibraltar and Malta, Cyprus. Haifa and Alexandria are in a state of offensive and defensive readiness.

"As the level of armaments is reached which begins to threaten our position in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, every arrival of a British unit in our seas can only invite counter-measures on our part.

"If there is any question of

transferring the British Home

Flect to our

shorer, our reply

must be much more serious,"

Reuter Special.

ITALIAN PREPARATIONS

Athens, Sept. 13.

The greatest military and naval activity is proceeding in the Dodecanese Islands, in the Aegean transporting Soa, where Italy is

Des. troops, stores and aircraft. troyers are at present patrolling and surveying the sens between the islands of Patrius, Leros, Cos and Calymnos.

Heavy const defence guns have been transferred from Calymnos to Leros. The coasts of all the islands are heavily guarded and motor launch owners have been threatened with instant death if they are caught assisting the in- habitants to escape to Greece.

The Dodecanese Islands were divided, following the Great War, between France and Italy, by an arrangement agreeable to both.- .Reuter.

FIRE SWEEPS SHIBATA

FIFTY INJURED IN FURIOUS BLAZE

(Special to "Telegraph"}

Shibata, Sept. 14.

A

MAKING

WORLD HISTORY

EPIC WORK DONE AT GENEVA

PEACE LINKS FORGED

British ofheinl eircles emphasise that there can be no question of a

mandate, as ti den of a mandate is fundamentally opposed by the fact that Ethiopia is a member of the League.

The Committee of Five will submit its report from the League,

and

Italy Has

No Fear Of Sanctions

CALM IN SPITE OF FRENCH STAND

LAVAL SEEKS COMPROMISE

New League

Of Nations

Suggested

|JAPAN, AMERICA AND

GERMANY?

DIVISION OF RESOURCES

*** (Special to "Talograph”y

(Dy Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphia Mea ange Ordinuser, 1101. Received, September £4, 30 d.)

Tokyo, Sept. 14. The Foreign Omce said to-day it would be premature to comment upon the suggestion at Geneva that the United States, Germany and Japan would initiate a new organi side the League of Nations and by this means endeavour to promote world peace.

sation to include the nations out-

The Foreign Office would not comment at this stage upon the suggestion of redivision of the colonial empires in order to obtain a wider spread of natural re-

sources.

However, a spokesman said, that the latter suggestion indicated the willingness of some circles to con-

sider "an actual basis for peace, rather than instruments of peace

There is a considerable difference."

UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION

He said the world's natural re- sources were very unequally distri-

buted, for which reason Japanese

50.

as distinct from any report which may come from Britadi France individually, and it will constitate the faal effort at con-

Industry and commerce had been ciliation by the Langue Council.

Romy, Sept. 13.

subjeced to a severe struggle. The report will be submitted to

Referring to comments abroad Despite the apparently uncom- the two parties to the dispute and If,

progressing ex- rejceted by Italy, the Council will promising nature of M. Pierre that Japan was have no other course thum to proceed Laval's speech to the League in cellently without possessing auch, under Article XV of the Covenant, support of Great Britain and the resources, he said: "I don't think which means a commission of en- Covenant, the feeling here is

The remarks of the Foreign Office quiry, recommendations, and en-calmer this evening, Ventilly sanctions.

It is the impression that M. spokesman were inken to indicate that Japan is willing to discuss the Intense interest

been Laval's bark is worse than his bite, aubject of redistribution of natural reused by Mr. Charits te Water's and that he will not consent to resources if and when approached. declaration, as the South African join in enforcing sanctions against although the spokesman did not representative is the first official Italy

circumstances.reply to the question as to whother that his Renter proclaim delegate to

the country would fully participate country will not recoil from sane-

in redistribution. tions. His statement that there is a danger of widespread risings of the blacks in Africa has created

a deep impression.

has

in

nny

BERLIN VIEW

Berlin, Sopt. 13.

It is generally believed that the French Primo Minister, M. Laval,

It is generally believed that M.does not considers himself anti- Pierre Laval, the French Prime Italian in his recent expression of Minister, will make a final effort to French policy-Renter Induce Signor Mussolini of Italy to take a more amenable attitude in the present crisis,-Reuter,

(Special to "Telegraph")

Geneva, Sept. 13. The general opinion is expressed

SUPPORT SACTIONS here that this has been one of the most constructive weeks in the

Geneva, Sept. 13. world's history since the close South Africa will not hesitate in of the Great War.

the event of a breach of the League "Every day has tightened the Covenant to stand by the Covenant clutch around Italy's throat," one to the extent of applying sanctions, delegato said bluntly.

should the League members decide upon large sense, however, unanimously

this course, European statesmen have forged declared Mr. Charles to Water, anew, and stoutly, links of collec-South Africa's delegate, in a broad- tive security against war,

cust speech from Geneva.

In

Five experts were labouring to- He declared the Government of day, and will continue to do so the Union insisted, at the price of Saturday and Sunday, fashioning being compelled to consider its con- solution for the Italo-Ethiopian tinued association with the League, dispute.

that the parties to the Italo- 3. Laval's oration is considered Ethiopian dispute should comply friendly admonition to Signor with procedure for settling their Mussolini that the world is lining quarrel, as laid down by the A disastrous fire has swept this up against unjustified employment Covenant and the trenties existing

between them for this purpose city, destroying over 1,000 build-of force. ings. Many theatres were burned

Reuter. The Little Entente spokesman

to the ground, for they were in anticipates efforts to secure the

exchange of letters between M.;

the centre of the fro area.

GRAVE WARNING

Geneva, Sept. 13.

SUPPORT Britain

Geneva, Sept. 13. Members of the Little Entente the Balkan Entente have

and

SIR T. SOUTHORN'S CONDITION

The following bulletin re- garding Sir Thomas Southorn, who yesterday underwent an operation for appendicitis, was issued this morning:- "Sir Thomas Southorn had a

fair night and is going on 80 far as well as can be expert- ed."

MATURENÇO BARATACIATION DETAINEESKUNDRAZRE

decided that 3. Purch of Yugo. Slavia will speak to the Assembly on behalf of the former group, and M. Maximos of Greece, on behalf of the latter.

ARMS EXPORTS

The spokesman xald that

Japanese firma had not applied for permits to export armaments to Ethiopia and he believed there had been no smuggling in that direction, The spokesman alded that neither the Foreign Office nor the public Were well informed concerning the Ethiopian negotiations, temper of the present Italo-

AMATEUR PHOTO COMPETITION

COMPLETE LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS

REMARKABLE STANDARD IN RECORD ENTRY

A record entry of no fewer than 1,684 pictures was reached in the 1935 Amateur Photographic Competition organised by The Hongkong Telegraph, the results of which we have pleasure in announcing to-day. The figure exceeds the previous record, set last year, by more than 500 entries.

The judging, which was kindly undertaken by Mr. E. A. von Kobza-Nagy, Dr. H. F. Bunje and Surgeon Lieut.-Commdr. W. E. Loftus-Brigham, occupied over seven hours, proving to be no easy task, in view of the huge number of entries and the high standard of merit attained.

In commenting on the Competition as a whole, the Judges' stated that it was astounding that the standard of the entries could have improved so much in five years, the progress shown being far greater than could be ex- pected. It was particularly noticed that many of the exhibitors had done the whole of the work themselves -a most gratifying feature. The percentage of pictures. discarded was unusually small. Another interesting aspect was the diversity of paper surfaces and grades, a wider range than usually encountered in such competi tions. The Judges were surprised that there were not more entries from the Navy, as the field of subjects at the disposal of the Senior Service is so wide, covering the Far East generally.

STEAMER CRASHES PRAYA

DOUGLAS VESSEL

DAMAGED

EXHIBITION OF...

ENTRIES

There will be a public Ex--- hibition of the entries at the Gloucester Hotel, top floor, commencing on Monday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for four days. Admission will be free.

The prize list is as follows:

Special Prizes.

by

Silver Trophy, donated Messrs. Ilford, Ltd., London, for best picture In Competition.Mr.

in Kowloon Tong.

TWO MISHAPS IN MORNING Japan had not received Mr. Cor- Two accidents involving the same George C. Lau, 8-Kent Road, dell Hull's formal communication ship occurred on the harbour

(Picture: "At regarding the Kellogg Pact, though rapid succession this morning. Prayer"). Japan was interested in knowing At approximately 9.15 the Douglas Silver Trophy, donated by whether this was merely a warning steamer Seistan coming up the Messrs. Ilford, Ltd., for second to Signor Mussolini or whether it Harbour from Kowloon Docks,best picture in Competition.- indicated some concrete plan which where she had been repainted, Mr. Loong Pei-tuk, would be revealed later-United turned to berth at the Dourins Quadrant, Kowloon Tong. (Pic- Press

PROBE DEATH

OF ACTRESS

OIL MAGNATÉ'S. SON FREED

Westchester, Sept. 13.

surety of $2,500

4 Rutland

Wharf just west of Blake Pier. [ture: "Rustic Steps." The ship appeared to have had too great away on her and with Section One (Story Telling. considerable force struck the

Pictures) granite wall of the pier.

1st Prize (16 mm. Cine Kodak There was an instantaneous rush Model K. donated by Eastman of pedestrians and there was 500 Kodak in large crowd where the ship had Wang-ip. 20

Company), Mr. Chu

2nd Prize (Rolleleord Photo-

3rd Prize ($40 Cash).—Mr. O.

struck the wharf,

Connaught Road Verandilis of West. (Picture: "Come on in, the the buildings on the Bund, were water's fine."). packed)

When the ship moved away

it Automat Comern, donated by was seen that her bows. Just at Franke and Heidecke in conjunc Both will strongly support the

the water line, were badly broken tion with Messrs. Melchers and attitudes of M. Laval and Sir of the late Off King, and his tank was washing up. The ship Bank. (Picture: "Siesta").

Henry Huddleston Rogers, son and water from the fore-neak Co.).Mr. Horace Lo, Mercantile Fifty persons were injured,|Laval and Mr. Anthony Eden

Samuel Hoare, French and British friend, Willian J. Kelly have been just having come from dock was some of them seriously, as the whereby England will guarantee a Mr. Charles te Water warned the apokeanion respectively, urging the released un a blaze progressed and desperate similar altitude for any Danubian League to-day that an Ethiopian necessity of upholding the League cach. They were held for enquiry practically empty and the damage Yau, 1 Salisbury Avenue, Kow- efforts were made to fight it. erials which she has adopted in war might cause a general rising Covenant-Reuter.

There were

no fatalities, the this present Impasse, while the of the lacks in Africa.

In connection with the death of was apparently not so serious as loon.

(Pleture: "Silhouette authorities report, which is sur-Little and Balkan

her actual Study), Eutente are

FAIR BUT JUST Isun etrcles are jubilant at

Miss Evelyn Hoey, who was found to cause alarm for prising since tho firc Awept watching Germany and trying to Mr. Cordel) Hull's statement and

Paris, Sept. 18. shot dead in a bedroom in Rogers' safety,

4th Prize ($10 Cash),—Mr. Ng Captain Creer without delny Sul-cheong. through crowded districts with determine her intention with M. Laval's speech has created a

39 Robinson Road- M. Pierre Laval's stand for the home, after a party. great speed.

respect to Austria.

profound impression.

League of Nations is termed

The two men have been ordered backed his ship out into the stream (Picture: "Book Worms"). The loss is estimated at over Paris diplomats said British |

Consolation Prizes of Rolleiflex Meanwhile it is rumoured that "generous but just by one to leave the State of Pennsylvania again, apparently intending to re- 1,000,000 yen.-United Preâs. pressure and M. Herriot's radical Chancellor

(Continued on Page 0.) Hitler's specch at authority, and from the French and to attend the inquest on Miss turn to Kowloon Decks. party influence converted M. Laval Nuremberg Sunday was intended Prime Minister's utterances it is Hooy on Thursday next. Officials to support sanctions as did Sir to dispel any British misgivings of deduced that Great Britain has explain that no charges have been About 200 yards from the shore, Samuel Hoare's assurance

members of the crew on the stern deck and knocked two members of possibility of German collaborn promised support of sanctions made against either of the men. British adherence to the collective tion with Italy.--United Press.

ngainst any aggressor in any part The police incline to the sul of the ship began shouting at a the crew of the junk into the sea security system.-Special.

of Europe.

cide theory. The doctor who junk making down the harbour to- Ropen and life-belts wero ENDORSES APPEAL

It is known that M. Laval is performed the autopsy has de- wards Lycemoon and crossing the thrown from the ship to those in still endeavouring to talk Signor clared that every evidence points path of the atemor.

the water, one of whom appeared HUGE TELESCOPE

New York, Sept. 13.

but Mussolini over to a different frame to suicide,

Mian Hocy's Thero was considerable excite-to be a woman, and they wore President Roosevelt han

parents and friends refuse to ac-mont on the Selutan, the junk, and pulled on board. an of mind. London, Sept. 13. nounced a further endorsation of This latter iden forma the basis cept the suicide ideu.-Reuter.

the 9.30 Star ferry from Kowloon After a delay of Home

ten An order for a 74-inch reflecting | Mr. Cordell Hull's appeal to Italy of two reports current here. One

which was just passing the spot.minutes during which time wator Robert Marstrand, milot, and telescope, which will cost approxi- and Ethiopin to adhere to the pro- is published in Lo Temps, and says

After a half minute of suspense continued to flow from the buckled eight unasenwera aboard a Malek mately £24.000, for Pretoria, South mises made under the Kellogg that the League Committee of Five

It appeared that the two ships bows of the Seistan, the Douglas Air Ling plane, wore killed when Afren, is to be executed by the Pact and not få resort to war. is about to make a now offer to

would just miss each other but steamer continued on her

way the machine crawlied in the monn- Newcastle-on-Tyno firm of ontlen! President Roosevelt expressed Signor Mussolini which would give The Manlia Observatory, report- unfortunately the sall of the junk | down the Harbour. tains near Beluco to-day. The manufacturers, Sir Howard Grubb, concorn at the situation and res- Italy a virtual mandato overing at 8.10 a.m. to-day, states that caught In the ladder alung on the The Seistan, a steel steamer of passengers included two

school Parsons and Company-British ponding to a question at the regu- Ethiopia with guarantees of both the typhoon is altaste in about side of the steamer, and the top of over 2,000 tons, was due to sail girls-United Press.

Wirolesa..

(Continued on Page 16.)

(Continued on Pago 18.) |125 Long., 15 Lat., moving went. tho mast snapping off, fell to the for Switow at 4 p.m. to-morrow,

NINE KILLED IN AIR CRASH

SCHOOL GIRLS ARE VICTIMS

Panama City, Semt. 13.

- TYPHOON WARNING

MUCH EXCITEMENT