1935-09-25 — Page 19

ITALIAN STAND IN DOUBT

IS ROME OPINION HARDENING?

AMBIGUOUS

MESSAGE

SENT TO GENEVA

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1985.

PROGRESS TOWARDS

PEACE

CLOSE CO-OPERATION AT GENEVA

PRESERVING GOODWILL

LANE CRAWFORD REORGANISATION

ASSETS TO BE WRITTEN DOWN

..

CAPITAL CHANGES

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12.30 p.m. Recorded Music. 1 p.m. Time and Weather Report 1.15 p.m. · Hongkong Hotel Orches- tra.

A reduction in paid-up capita? of $160,000 and an increase of authorised capital to $1,000,000 were effected by resolutions pasa- ed at an extraordinary general meeting of Lane Crawford, Ltd., London, Sept. 24. Another stage in the Longue of Hon. Sir William Shenton, remark- at noon to-day, the Chairman, the Nations' efforts to secure a settle- Ing that the object was to place

1.30 p.m. Press Bolletins. ment of the Italo-Ethiopian dis- the Company on a sound financial

2.15 pm. Close Down pute ended to-day when the Cum basis and to consolidate its posi

4-7 p.m. Chinese Programino. mittee of Five unanimously adant- tion.

0-0.10 p.m. Children's Studio Con- ed the report prepared by their

cert. Spanish

There were also present Messrs, Chairman,

7-7.30 p.m. Light Orchestral Music. Senor to. II. Taggart, E. J. Davies, E. M. lasimo (arr. Folgel); William Tell Madariaga for presentation to the Raymond, A. W. Brown (DirecOverture (Rossini).

Die schone Galathes (Suppe); For- Council.

tora), C. B. Brown, O. F. Ribeiro, The report, according to ther, A. D. d'Eca, F. C. Barry and Variety Concert by The Rhythm 7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio. A Committee's communique vester-P. II. Suckling. day, deale with the "whole The notice convening the meet-Tloce.

Boyn; Ray Remedios and Nemesia. documents and information". situation

appears from ing was read by Mr. A. W. Brown,

manager and secretary, The Council is expected to meet The on Thursday to receive the report men, The

Chairman said:-Gentle explanatory and It will then have to decide an attached to the notice convening The Cabinet met in Rome and issued a communique the most hopeful procedure in this meeting gives a comprehen- covering its deliberations upon internal measures order to advance a seaceful solusive resume of the main reasons directly connected with the proposed East African cam-ion within the framework of the Which actuated your Directors in by Mfr: Champkin and Mr. Cassidy.

League Covenant. paign and also "Signor Mussolini examined possible de-

recommending the re-organisation velopments on the basls of certain League Covenants | are many who believe definite pro-there is little left for me to add in Schwarz Bepinseln (Villy Fritch); Dificult as the situation is, there bodied in the resolutions, and Song Ich Lass fir Meinen Korper 8.36-9 p.m. Variety Items. Banjo Jof the Company's capital, as em-Solo-Mazn Kapers: Mandolino and the attitude Italy would adopt under certain gress has been made in recent relation-thereto.

(Mario do Pietro);

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH") (By_Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance. Received, September 25, 8 a.m.)

Geneva, Sept. 24. League of Nations officials are pondering the Italian Cabinet communique, which appears to mean that Italy will not make any overtures to Geneva pend- ing the League's next move.

-circumstances

"Signor Mussolini said he had not presented counter-proposals to the League of Nations, but only verbally exposed his motives for finding the Committee of Five's proposals unacceptable," the communique added. It is indignted that Signor The idea is gaining ground that Mussolini, told the Cabinet what committee may be established he proposes to do in the event of which will suggest recommenda- International sanctions againsttions for procedure, one of which italy.

may be that a brief ndjournment The Cabinet unexpectedly post- should be arranged to enable some poned indefinitely the test mobill-delegates to visit their capitals, sation of all civilians-United which many, are anxious to do.- Preze.

Renter

OPINION DIVIDED · ·

Rome, Sept. 24.

Opinion is divided as to whether to-day's communique from Rome

ng, it

weeks as a result of this-firm-but conciliatory attitude of the Coun

and the loyal efforts itя chief membera. bet ar an chon co-operation Among the favourable factors presentatives and the fact that the between French, and British re attitude of the Governments which have stood for maintenance of the principles and authority of the League is now being appreciated more clearly.

Last night the British Ambassa- dor in Rome W21:4 received by Signor Mussolini and delivered a message from: Sir Samuel Hoare intended, it is understood, to re- move any misapprehension regard.; HOARE'S MESSAGE.

ing the relations between the two countries which night London, Sept. 24.

have survived the Sir Samuel Hoare's personal between Sir Eric Drummond and conversations ropicaents a suggestion for the message to Signor Mussolini, con- Signor Savich last week when solation of, the Ethiopian problemveyed by the British Ambassador, mutual explanations of recent er displays a hardening of Italian Sir Eric Drummond, was of a na military and naval movements in opinion.

It is suggested that the "certain the communique issued with rechanged. The message was re-

the Mediterranean were articles" of the League Covenant Kurd to British naval movements caived referred, to are numbers nineteen in the Mediterranean. and twenty-two. Italy might in- voke these articles and demand a mandate over Ethiopia or such re- vision of the frontiers as would give her colonies security from nitack.

ture to "heighten and strengthen"

Reuter learns that the message met with a friendly response from Signor Mussolini.

satisfaction that the communique Observers in London note with

seems to have had good effect and that Italian press comment is now more restrained.-Reuter.

Alternatively the communique might represent n hardening of opinion in Rome, in which case the

COUNCIL'S COURSE articles referred to are probably fifteen and sixteen, which have to

Geneva, Sept. 24. do with Hanetions against an It is believed that the Council aggressor state. The Government of the League will simply approve -may-have-discussed-what-would-of-the-report-of-the-Commillee-of- happen in the event of a demand Five and then proceed under for application of sanctions, there. Paragraph 4 of Article Fifteen of forc.

the Covenant. This paragraph states that if the Council is unable to effect a settlement, it shall, either unanimously or by a majority vote, make and publish a report con- taining a statement of the facts of the dispute and the recommen-

The majority opinion holds the former view, however.-Reuter.

PRIVATE TALKS

Geneva, Sept. 24.

A meeting of a number of dations which are deemed just and

· League delegates is being held in proper in regard thereto.

the room of Dr. Edward Benes, the

The more probable course will

ex-

note

I would, however, slate that as a result of the investigations carried out in conjunction with the the following writing down of Company's Auditors, your Board have come to the conclusion that

Assets is necessary:

Fixed Assets

(1) Bakery. and Cold (2) Fixe

Storage Plant

and Fit- (3) Restaurant Utensils,

tings......

dtc. (4) Motor Trucks and

Cycles

Stock Diminution caused by ob- solescence, deterioration and rise in exchange

Total

16,528.42

p.m. Tlne and Weather Report. 8.03-8.10 p.m. Two Songs by Ri- chard Tauber (Tenor). 1. Good- night, Oh! My Love! (Franz Abt): Helmund). 2. Thine my thoughts are, Margarita

2nd. talk on "Local Economic Affairs"

8.10-8.36 p.m. From the Studio. A

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9.35-9.45 p.m. "Jubilee Dance Ble mories."

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9.45-10 p.m. From the Studio. A Violin Recital by Prue Lewis necom- 342,005.52

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A Group of Old -$400,304,26 | Pavanne Marcello; (c) Tambourin (a) Siciliane Bach; (b) Rameau; (d) Minuett Rameau; (e). Rigandon Rameau,

OLD PLANT Our bakery and cold storage cordially

Signor plant is old and out of date, and if Mussolini who, It is believed, has the Company is to maintain its posi na result a much better standing of the British attitude. ducts, and cope with the require- under-tion of supremacy in bakery pro-

working depends so much on the to-date plant should be acquired in which the League powers The satisfactory. Pettlement for ments for further cold storage are facilities, it is essential that up increase of mutual understanding, proposed to be written off fixtures goodwill of all parties that any the near future, The amounts it is pointed out, is a valuable and fittings, restaurant utensils, contribution to the endeavours etc., will reduce these assets tol which the League Council must what your Directors and Auditors, renew on Thursday-British Wire- consider to be reasonable present- less.

day values.

Kwangtung Watchful

APPREHENSIVE OF TROUBLE?

Canton, Sept. 25.

19 p.m. Big Ben: Press Bulletins. lectlon" by the Arending Follies.

30.03-10.20 p.m. "A Blackpool Se- 10.20-11 p.n. Dance Music. Il p.m.

Close Down,

Calling All Fighters

STRICT MUSTER OF ITALY'S POWER.

Rome, Sept. 24. Three new decrees have been issued by the Cabinet.

-

The matter-of-reduction in value of stocks will, I feel sure, be readily appreciated. The adverse conditions of trade obtaining in the Colony for some time past have

All persons of the 1901 to 1914 materially affected the spending military classes previously power of the public. Consequent used from military service on ly, stocka have not turned over medical grounds, must undergo at the normal rate, and redund- further physical examinations. ancy has resulted. In addition to Volunteers may be accepted up this there has been diminution into 55 years of age and provision the value of stock on hand awing being made for marriage by Czecho-Slovakian delegnie, to dis-be for the Council to adopt the in view of the tense international since date of purchase.

It is officially amounced that to a considerable rise in exchange proxy for soldiers serving in East. cuss League procedure. It

Africa-Reuter. is plan of assistance contained in situation arising from the Italo-

The Items I have dealt with understood a movement is afoot to the proposals of the Committes of Ethiopian dispute necessitating amount in all to the sum of $400,- inyoke a plan drafted two years Five and make recommendations military precautions everywhere, 306.26 which is $260,306.26 more amount of each share from $6 to ago and which provides for the to the two parties, which would the Kwangtung Government has than the amount by which it is $5. application of preventive measures have three months In which to recalled when war threatens. It is be-accept name. This would place chairman of the Committee of Air capital of the Company. The special resolution

General Tu Yi-chien, proposed to reduce the issued Mr. Suckling seconded the lieved it might and some support the onus in the Council,

Defence, who is at the head of excess will be dealt with by trans-adopted. Italy, and rejection of the recommilitary mission to Europe. He ference of $250,000 from General More important, however, is the mendations or recourse to arms will be consulted with regard to Reserve and a transfer of $306.26

ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS meeting to-morrow between Mr. would meanwhile immediately Canton's air defences.

from Profit and Loss Account. Anthony Eden, the British dele-plado Italy in the position of the

The Chairman: General Tu left Venice aboard

It is proposed to increase the the following ordinary resolu- Fate, And the French Prime aggressor, „

the Conte Verde and is expected authorised capital to $1,000,000. tions:- Minister, M. Pierre Laval. All procedure will be discussed he-Five was not published to-night-studied military tactics and arms should be taken to obtain the ap-firmed by the Supreme Court of

The report of the Committee of in Hongkong on October 2,

In this relation your Directors ure "That Immediately on the ufore- During his European tour he of the opinion that the opportunity said proposed reduction being con- Reuter.

turn he will assume command of treuse of the authorised capital of \ (2) The said 150,000 shares of the manufacturing and upon his re-proval of shareholders to such in- Hongkong:

tween them,

further decisions on

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF *very hot, SANGUINI Li Yuen, unemployed, appeared he ONILAIKS ANY 'SVLOAD SAYL fore Mr. Macfadyen this morning at LOO 'SANYIHY O SAY 'S3IAVN the Central Magistracy charged with.

IVA returning to the Colony after having been banished on March 23 this year. He was sentenced to ten months' hard labour.

LON STY BROJVHM TESTAINA "XVG-OL UVAI SI

RIL

the

While Corporal Scott, of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, war. riding a horse in Hennessy Road yesterday.

The following forthcoming wed- animal shied and knocked down Gabriel Razario, clerk, of Austin dings are announced: Mr. Joseph Chinese man who, however, refused to go to the station.

Rond

1st floor, and Miss Egnez Franoisen Rozario, of 10 Parke Strert, While feeding his master's chow Souza, engineer, of 161 Snl Yee Recond floor; Mr. Boanfacio Jesus do dog, Chau Sang, 15, of 13 York Rond, Street, top floor, and Miss Justin Kowloon Tong, was bitten. He ro Maria Muthins, of the same, address, coived treatment at the Kowloon Hospital and the dog, was sent to Mathukok for observation.

the Canton air defences, in which many experts have recently been employed-Renter.

Bandits Raid Tientao

SLAUGHTER POLICE AND THEN FLEE

the Company in order that as and when the opportunity so occurs they may forthwith proceed to issue the whole or part thereof the main object being, to effect n reduction of the mortgage in- dobtedness against which the landed property of the Company le under hypotheastion,

CONSOLIDATION AIM

which

was

I now move

Company reduced to $5 per share credited as fully, paid shall bo consolidated in such manner that every two shall constitute ne $10 share credited as fully paid.

(6) On such consolidation as afore anid no shareholder shall be n titled to a fractional certificate but the Directors shall have full power to make such provisions by sale or otherwise as they think expedient for the case of fractions.

In conclusion, I would reiterate that your Directors feel that in: recommending this re-organisation (e) Shanghai, Sept. 26.

they are acting in the best in- ported from Chihchi district, in a sound financial basis and con

Ashocking bandit rald is re

terests of the shareholders, with view to placing the Company on the extreme south of Kwantung.

A gang armed with rifles and solidating its position at this Fines totalling $120, with the pistols paid a surprise visit to

Juncture. Pallomalive of eight weeks"

Inbour, were imposed by Mr. Schoflold the Public Safety Burenu, havingThat the paid up capital of the hard the town of Tientao and burned the following Special Resolution: how beg to formally propose Shortly after 8 am to-day, Au On, at the Central Police Court this mor- slaughtered acores of policemen Company be reduced from $900,000 38, unemployed seaman,

was found

hanging by a rag in the lavatory at who pleaded guilty to the possession and military officers.

ning on Kwan Kau, 31, unemployed,

the Shun Hol Kwok Seamen's Club of nix Jars of Chinese wine and eight

The bandits escaped before the each credited as fully paid) Lo (divided fato 150,000 shares of $6 14, Gage Street. Suicide is suspected. The body was removed to the public packets of Chinene tobacco, on which arrival of the garrison-Renter.

mortuary.

duty had been evaded, on board

cargo bont In Aberdeen Harbour. Sorgeant J. H. E. Edwards stated

PRINCE RETURNING

$750,000 (divided. Into 150,000 Hhares of 5 cach credited as fully Raid) and that such reduction be affected by cancelling capital London, Sept. 24. which has been lost, or is un- The Prince of Wales, who has represented by available assota to

Wo Hing, driver of ear. No,294, that when the police boarded the craft. lins reported to the police that while at 4.30 yesterday morning, defendant driving In Hennessy Road yesterday stated he was engaged by a man, Ah a woman, Lo Luk, 60, of 00 Hennessy Mol, who had gone ashore. The boat been staying at St. Wolfgang, the extent of $1 per share in Cheung Chau Island. Defendant was London. He is returning by way pafd shares of the Company of 80 from near Salzburg, left to-day for respect of each of the said fully of. Munich-British WirelCAS. cach and by reducing the nominal.

Road, ran into the vehicle and sustain ed a fractured leg. She was sent to the Government Civil Hospital.

was supposed to have come

not, the licensee of the craft.

(d)

On such consolidation un afore said the existing certificates of all issued shares of the nominal value of $0 each shall be called in by the Directors and cancoiled and new certificates shall be issued.

the

The authorised capital of Company shall be increased from $760,000 consisting of 76,000 shares of $10 each eredited as. fully paid to $1,000,000 by the creation of 25,000 new shares of the nominal value of $10 each, such new shares to be issued at auch time or times and for such purposes and en such terms and conditions in every rospect as the Company's Board of Directors ahull in their sole discretion con- alder to be in the best Interests of the Company."

solutions which were adopted.

Mr. A. d'Eca seconded the re-

The meeting was then closed.

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VATICAN CITY CAUTION

WILL DOUSE LIGHTS IN AIR RAIDS

Rome, Sept. 24.

In the event of air raids

on

Rome, the Holy See has agreed to extinguish lights in Vatican City and aboy the general rules with regard to concealment of lights, by agreement with the Italian Govern. mont.

This is regarded as important, B. Indicating that Independent Vatican City will to that extent Identify itself with - Italy fa the lovent of war-Router.