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BRITAIN STILL OPTIMISTIC

LEITH-ROSS MISSION

| VISIT TO NANKING WITH SIR

ALEXANDER CADOGAN:

HOPE CHERISHED OF

Shanghal, Sept. 21. A PEACEFUL OUTCOME| Accompanied by Lady Lefth London, Sept. 21. Ross, Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, the Italy's rejection of the proposals chief economic adviser of the Bri- of the Committee of Five, na tish Government, arriving at 8 pm, Atartled public opinion though the to-day from Japan by the Shanghai hope is still cherished that there Maru, was greeted by a host of will be a more favourable outcome. Chinese and British notables, in- certain cluding Sir Alexander Cadogan, the The decision makes it

Ambassador. Sir Fre how that the British Cabinet will British meet next week. Mr. Stanley Bald-derick, who is staying at the Cathay Hotel, will have offices at the Bri- win, the Prime Minister, is CX- pected to return to Downing Street ish Consulate-General, on Sunday evening, and it is thore- fore possible that the Cabinet will be convened on Tuesday.

The Italian decision and pos- sible consequences may lead to an carller re-nssembling of Parlia- ment than October 29, though it is possible that the International situation may remain so delicate in the immediate future that a public discussion In Parliament may be

Judged as inndvisable at present.--

Reuter.

Cabinet Meeting

London, Sept. 21. The British Cabinet will meet on Tuesday,--United Press.

Collective Security Upheld

London, Sept. 21. Sir John Simon. the Home Secretary stated to-day that. Bri- tain's Brm nttitude against Italy was founded solely on her deter- mination to preserve the system of enllective security.-United

Bros.

Roval Message

Geneva, Sept. 21. There is a strong rumour hore that the King of Italy has written to King George appealing for a better Ango-Italian understanding, British circles, however, are atutest to be unaware of this fact:--Rele- JCT.

Splendid Morale

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Sir Frederick and Sir Alexander Cadogan will leave for Nanking on Monday and will meet members of the Government, returning to Shanghal after three or four days, It is reported that he will not travel widely during his stay, but will remain mostly in Shanghal- Renter.

Sir Frederick Leith-Ross is visit- ing China in the company of Mr. E.

1936.

GERMANY TO BE NEUTRAL

SURPRISE AT ITALY'S REPLY

Berlin, Sept. 21. The news of the Italian Cabinet's rejection of the recom mendations of the Committee of Five hne reatly surprised official circles here, but it is still hoped that It leaves a way open for fur- ther negotiations which will re sult in an avoidance of hostilities, In view of Herr Hitler'a de- claration at Nuremberg regard- ing his non-interference in mat ters which do not concern Ger many, it is safe to conclude that the German Government would de- claro. neutrality in any confilet arising from the. Italo-Ethiopian dispute.

A Government spokesman ridi- culed the suggestion In the French press that Germany might All they wanted was that the sig march into the Memel district. Hallpatch and Mr. C. Rogers, officials respectively of the Tren-natories of the Memel Pact saw sury and the Bank of England, to that autonomy was restored in

Memet-Reuter. sce whether, in co-operation with the other Powers with Interests in China, any proposals can be framed which will help to restore stable and satisfactory conditions benefitting China's export trade and foreign tradors,

During his stay in Japan, Sir Frederick exchanged views with the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. K. Hirota, and other notables, He also had an audience with the Japanese Emperor.

Difficulties of Task

Shanghai, Sept. 22. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, who is leaving for Nanking to-morrow in company with Lady Leith-Ross and Sir Alexander Cadugan, declared in the course of an inforvlow thut his Mission was to investigate economic conditions.

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U. S. Neutrality

New Orleans, Sept. 21. Veterans of foreign

in whieh Amerien has participated have unanimously demanded constitutional amendment giving the United States a permanent neutrality policy under which "it will clearly deine America's re- fusal to participate in any trea- fies which will, in any way invito the possibility of war."

They have also demanded an automatic embargo on the ship. ment of munitions to belligerents, and to repudiate the responsibility of protection of American Invest- ments abroad.-United Prvas.

New Department

Washington, Sept, 21.

He was uncertain how exactly the The State Department រំពាត់ Malta, Sept. 21,

work can be started as social, { formed a section which is to be The moralo "The civilian economic and political conditions called "The Office of Arms and population here is remarkable. There were so different from Eng-Munitions Control, headed by

The presence of units of the land.

Mr: Joseph C. Green, the State Atlantle ricet tand of the Regarding a loan to China, Sir arms embargo expert, which has Kiant battleships and cruisers Frederick declared that it would be | been charged with the duty of re- of the Home Fleet in the Mediter- hard for China to get one in view gistering manufacturers, und raucan is greatly welcomed and past experience of defaults. dealers in implements of war. Malta is convinced that Britain is Commenting on his visit to Japan, licensing exports and supervising doing her ulmost towards its de- Sir Frederick said he had a de- the international traffic.-United fence.

falte assurance that the Japanese Press. The population is co-operating authorities favoured a stablised splendidly in the night defence and prosperous China, but they were reconnaisances with the air force, sceptical na to the possible results and are attending lectures on of the present investigation because chemical warfare and methods of they thought that it was, "hard to defence in large numbera.-Reuter |dent with China-Itcuter. Spreial.

Committee Postpone' Decision

Japanese Comment

Shanghat, Sept. 22.

- Geneva, Sept. 21. Newspapers in Japan continued The Committee of Five held n to speculate on the purposes of Sir brief meeting to-day, but took no Frederick Leith-Ross' mission decision pending a formal reply | China.

Japan's Neutrality

Rome, Sept. 21. It is believed that the French Ambasandor, the Marquis de Chambron, has urged his collen- Kues to exert the good offices of Japan to improve the relations between Italy and Great Britain.

It is also understood that Mr. Yotaro. Sugimuru, Under-Secre- totary General of the Longue Secre- tarint, has assured the French Ambasador of Japan's complete neutrality in the dispute-Reuter.

from the Italian Government re- The Kukumiu Shimbun of Tokyo garding the compromise plan. The expressed the opinion that Britain, reply is expected to-morrow, somewhat tardily, realized Japan's It is anticipated that Barongigantle industrial strides and is Alols will ask for further informa- now seriously concerned over the -tion-and-this-will-enable-the-Com-..problem...of retaining...._her_own. mittee of Five to nak Haly to position in China, apparently de state definitely what she considers siring Japan's co-operation to that would be an acceptable basis for purpose. negotiations.

MOTORING MISHAPS

DRIVERS REPORT ACCIDENTS Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross and his

TO THE POLICE The Committee will doubtless fellow countrymen must fcel

Mr. C. P. J. Simpson, of the throw the onus of presenting ashamed of the fact that when Asintic Petroleum Co's installa plans upon Italy. In any case the there is an increasing clamour for tion, North Point, reported to the Committee is determined to push redistribution of territories Britain police on Friday that while driv- on as quickly as possible with the is shutting out Japan from hering private car No. 2762 along markets, meanwhile denying Japan Hennessy Road he knocked down Many of the Small Powers oportunity to share in the develop a Chinese, who ran into the car. airendy feel that the Committeoment of the economic resources of The man, who was apparently has gone further than the eir-the British empire."-Union News, unhurt, ran away-after the ac- cumstances justify.-Renter.

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Rejection By Italy

Geneva, Sept. 21. The Committee of Five have announced that Baron Aloisi, the Italian spokesman, has delivered an official communique from the Italian Cabinet rejecting the pr

posals,

The Committee is now awaiting

REGISTRY WEDDINGS

THREE CHINESE COUPLES MARRIED ON SATURDAY

by the Registrar of Marriages at the Three mariages were performed Supreme Court on Saturday morning.

cident.

Mr. A. Y. Calamel, driver of private car No. 4226, reports that while he was driving along Gas- coigne Road on Friday about 8 p.m. cyclist collided with his car. The man was not injured.

"Island" Damaged

The tramway island at Hennessy Mr. Leung Tak-wai, the well Road neiur the begining of Tin

has again local footballer, clerk lu the Lok Lane, Wanchal, on Monday, indicating that both the League of Nations and Italy Rand, Kowloon, was married to Miss It has been reported to the police are attempting to delay what is Wong Sam-lau, of No. 543 Nathan that Mr. Brown, of 'No. 45 Mor- apparently an inevitable break. Road Kowloon.

rison Hill Road, was driving pri Some diplomats belleve that Italy Athletle full-back, Mr. Lai Yuk-tat, long Hennessy Road about 3.15 Another footballer, the fermercate car No. 2328 from west to east would be inclined to accept more favourable League proposals if they St Francis Yard, Hongkong, son of m, yesterday, when he collided Assistant Marine Survoyer, of No. 12 were offered, citing the Italian the late Mr. Lai

a further reply and will meet again Kors Offee, of No. 430 Nathan been the scene of a traffic mishap.

communique which states "Thato Mina Tan S Winx, was married with the safety island.

daughter of the

The front right wheel of the proposals are not acceptable late Mr, Tan Chik-aan.

car and the lamps on the edge of} Inasmuch as they do, not offer a Mr. William Kwong Slag-ying, of the island were slightly damaged. minimum basis towards a conclu- the Canton Air Force Headquarters, No persons were injured. elve materialiuntion

which......

and of No. 208 Tai Nan Street, This is the third time the same. takes into account Italy's vital Shamshulpo, was married to Miss Island has been run into by cars rights and Interets."-United Violet Wal Fong-lau, of No. 48 since its installation..

Nullah Road, Mong Kok.

Prcs8.

"The Door Ajar"

result in their formally terming Italy the uggressor.—United Press.

Terms Summarised'.

Geneva, Sept. 21. The United Press to-day had an opportunity of examining the re jected toxt.

| FLOODS AT CHUNGKING|

Genova, Sept. 21. The Committee of Five met to day in an atmosphere of hopeless-

RAPID AND ALARMING nces to consider the Italian rojoc-

RISE OF RIVER tion of its peace formula, and delegates have indicated that they

Chungking, Sept. 22. doubt whether the Committen will

the Yangtze continued to rlao last Arousing fears of a new flood, attempt further proposals. The Italian delegate,

wock, reaching the peak lovel of 80 Baron Aloial, expressing

It consisted firstly, of a personal observations on the Italian and

general feet above normal before receding. opinion of the rejection said, "It Ethiopian contentions; secondly, the Yangtze and Kialing rivers were

Large areas of farm land along! leaves the door ajar for further the establishment of discussion on a basis other than assistance for Ethiopia, envisaging being undermined and carried away charter inundated, hundreda of houses that of the Committee of Five's the reorganisation of the police, by the torrent..

economic, Bnancial and other public

offer."

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The Committee are now propar-services and the appointment of molting of snows in the mountains. The latest floods resulted from the ing a report to bo submitted to Longue advisers to that League Council which will Solassie;

.Emperor The Kialing river enters the Yang- and thirdly probably meet on Monday.

Anglo-tzo at this point and both stroams The procedure will then be that Ethiopia in return for Ethiopian level. The Kialing mounted to more French concessions of a sennart rar are subject to rapid changes in the Council will itself make recom- economic concessions to mendations which, if rejected, may United Press.

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