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五拜禮 號七廿月九英港香 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

27, 1935,

日十三月八

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The World's

Master Tyre

ITALY EXPECTED TO RESIGN FROM LEAGUE

R.A.F. FLEET TO

BRITAIN

REFUSES

FRENCH

REQUEST

GUARD SUEZ

170 BATTLE PLANES NO PROMISE OF

ARRIVE

ITALY PREPARED FOR

EVENTUALITIES

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH”)

(By Telograph. Copyright, Telegraphic. Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.)

Rome, Sept. 26.

· SANCTIONS

COMPLICATION OF CRISIS

WILL FRANCE BACK DOWN?

(Special to "Talegraph”)

y Telegraph. Copyright. Teingraphia Mem sauce Ordinance, 2394. Reprlord, September

London, Sept. 26..

The Foreign Offee has handed M. Corbin, the French Am-

The best informed authorities here interpret the League of Nations' Council action as meaning that it will be a matter of days before steps are taken att Geneva which will force Italy to resign her Leaguebassador to Britain, the British membership, accept the Committee of Five's solution, or a solution offered by the Council which may be less give to generous to Rome.

Government's Note refusing to France any advance Assurbhee of military support against Germany, or any other

The same authority stated that serious develop-European aggressor.

The Note emphasises that ments were expected, but that Italy was prepared for eventualities.

Meanwhile, Geneva has reminded Rome that Article XII of the Covenant prevents Italy waging war until after three months have elapsed from the time the Council issues its report and recommendations.

It is learned from Alexandria that 170 Royal Air Force planes. have arrived to defend the Suez Canal.

London markets have rallied, following the developmenta Genova which showed that Britain.

4.

~ will not be forcoil to not alone.

-Paris-at-this-juncture-learns- that diplomats in. France, are of 1936 naval the opinion that ng conference is possible in view of the international situation.

the From Addis Ababa comes

reliable sources statement that

believe there are sufficient war

FRIENDLY WARNING

TO ITALY

GIVING HOSTAGES

TO FORTUNE

riors stationed on the frontier to BRITAIN MUST

repulse the Italians' Brst attack, if it should come.

The Pope, meanwhile, will brandcast a radio address to-night to the Eucharistic Conference at Cleveland, and will divenss the Italo-Ethiopian dispute.--United Prese.

AEGEAN ACTIVITY

Athens, Sept. 26. -Large numbers of persons have been detained at Rhodes by the Italian authorities for discussing politics and upholding the altitude of Britain in the present erisis, according to reports received here,

RE-ARM

(Special to "Telograp")

(ly Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphie Mira rogea Ordinaner, 1801. Received, September 29.15.),

London, Sept. 26.

A grave warning to Signor Mussolini of the risk he was run- ning was uttered by Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P., Speaking here! to-night,

He said he spoke an a firm friend of Italy.

the

British attitude generally favours Collective actions against aggressor, but theoretical future

any

situations must be met when they arise.

The Note was an answer to the French enquiry, following Sir Samuel Hoare's speech at Geneva. outlining Britain's attitude with respect to sanctions in the Italo- | Elliopían dispute.

ITS

COMPLICATES POSITION

Diplomats view the reply complicating France's position re- garding sanctions against Italy.

It is believed that the recent Anglo-German_naval accord_may_ | have modified Britain's position

since the three-Power talks Stresa, making specific assuran- ces impossible.-United Press.

QUEZON VISITS COLONY

WANTS TO REST FOR A WEEK

GOING TO CANTON

AL

Pre-

Senor Manuel Quezon, sident-elect of the Philippines,

Britain is taking precautions for the protection of the Suez Canal. It is reported to-day that 170 war planes have been des patched for the purpose. Picture shows a Britain warship in the Canal.

SILVER PURCHASE CONTINUES

BILLION OUNCES TO BE BOUGHT

AMERICA'S PLANS

Washington, Sept. 26,

Senator King, after a call at

WORLD ECONOMIC PARLEY?

CONTEMPLATED AT

GENEVA.

NATIONS NEAR UNANIMITY

Geneva, Sept. 26.

There are indications here that the White House, said President efforts may soon be made to organ- Roosevelt was satisfied" with the Lise the World Economic Confer administration of the Silver Pur chase Act.

euce.

FRENCH

HOPES

DIMINISH

ITALY UNMOVED BY GENEVA STAND

HARSHER FORMULA FOR SETTLEMENT LIKELY

La

Paris, Sept. 26.

Hopes for the success of the Geneva talks and that their outcome will be a formula which will make possible the settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian quarrel, are steadily diminishing.

Le Temps, one of the best-informed Paris news- papers, in an editorial, declares: "Nothing is yet saved; all is not lost."

While it is generally agreed that there will be a breathing spell of ten or fifteen days for negotiations before sanctions procedure commences, the opposition of many members of the League to the Committee of Five's report is regarded by some as not encouraging, They draw from it the conclusion that the Council Com- mittee's recommendations for settlement of the affair will be even less generous to Italy than those which the Committee of Five achieved.-Reuter.

WAPPING BLAZE SPREADS

--24-HOUR-BATTLE-

IN LONDON

ENORMOUS LOSSES

(Special to "Telegraph")

The Technical Commission has In view of this statement, Sena-finished its work, but before ad- tor King expects that the meeting journing it adopted a report on of the special Senate Silver Com world trade, presentes by the re- mittee scheduled to be held at Salt Lake City; on October 12 porteur, Mhr. Lanschot of Holland.pes Ordinanes, 1884. Received, September

would not recommend modifica. tion of the Act.

(By Telepraph. Copyright. Teikgraphia Mise-

27, 8 BALI

FOREGONE CONCLUSION

Rome, Sept. 26. Today's proceedings at Geneva ̈ were regarded as a foregone con- clusion here to-night and drew very little commont,

Authoritative quarters in- Italian formed Reuter that the delegation would stay at Geneva and patiently await the outcome of the Committee's deliberations.

But wo-have-not-much-hope,

a spokesman said.

one

It is declared here that committee has succeeded another in the true "Geneva tradition," but that the second Committee begins is work with Italy in a very much stronger position since the report of the Committie of Five recognised the inability of Ethiopia to

its alfaire.

manage

Own

TWO ALTERNATIVES Writing in the Giornal d'Italia, London, Sept. 26. Gayda says there are two ways in This report is regarded as be-

Twenty-four hours after the which the Covenant can be applied One is by the ap- ing of the greatest importance be

alarm had been given, the seven-to the dispute. measure of Senator King added that pur- cause it registers a

storied warehouse at the Colonial plication of the first three para- chases so far have exceeded 400,-agreement almost unprecedented

Wharf, Wapping, is still blazing, raphs of Article XVI, which op ponents of Italy's action hold 000,000 ounces, and acquisitions between the various nations as to

The outbreak,, which is one of justified sanctions. But the other by purchase and otherwise would the ills from which trade is suf-

the biggest riverside blazes seen is the fourth paragraph of Article probably reach a billion ounces ering and the steps which should

be taken to remedy the situation.

in London for many years, to-day XVI, providing for exclusion from Inter-Reuter,

spread to an adjoining warehouse the League of any member violat- The report points to the rumour

containing stocks of tea, but ing one or any of the under- persistent in the lobbies at Geneva

scores of firemen rushed to the takings of the Covenant.. that an attempt will soon be made

In this instance the Covenant would be applled against Ethiopia, Conference. Reuter

he pointed-out. During the day, the roadway He also discussed Article XIX. was blocked by huge masses of-Reuter.

STABLISATION FAVOURED

Geneva, Sept. 26,

fore they reached the stocks.

masonry which crashed down

No Loan To Italy

from the burning building. An explosion which accompared a

arrived here this morning aboard! the President Jefferson from Some 1,500 troops are stated to "I am surprised that so great a

Manlia, feeling much refreshied The League, Economic Commis- to reopen the World Economie building, checking the flames be have arrived at Astropall Island, man and wise a ruler as Mussolini after his arduous election cam-sion has formally approved the in the Dodecanese group, and are should be willing, and even eager,|paign.

Franco-British atabilisation com erecting temporary fortifications. to put a gallant nation Into such l He refused a long interview, | promise, und will recommend

Torpedo bonts are stated to be an uncomfortable military

and saying:

"I am here for a rest bilateral agreements embodying a patrolling the islands searching financial position. To cast an and to see off my friends, Senor reduction of trade barriers, mak for suspected craft and they are army of nearly a quarter of a mif- and Mrs. Carlos Romula, who are ing allowance for currency proventing Greek people departing lion men upon a barren shore on'a round-the-world trip."

Buctuations. for, non-Italian shores.

2,000 miles from home, against the Senor Quezon is staying at the Developments are reported from goodwill of the world and without Peninsula Hotel and is remaining| It is stated that all Governmenta other lalands. The arrival of 20 command of the men, is giving for a week. He will probably vialt seeking the ultimate restoration neroplanes, and two warships of hostages to fortune in a manner Cantón.

of the gold standard have recom-Rumour of FRENCH small tonunge at Carpathos, where unparalleled in history,

Sonor Quezon has come here mended that before it is re- troops and artillery are expected.

to established, the nations should are making necessary the

"The risk Italy in running to find peace and quiet and com-

and might continue for years," he have a short rest, and also to sea make an effort to reduce tariffs. mandeering of large houses overy cassa of any size. These went on. "She will one day be a to America his friend Mr. The wording of the recommenda stops are being taken in view of grateful to Britain for helping her Carlos P. Romule who is en route tions is such as to permit quick to attend the Rotary International revision in the event of the cur the expected arrival of trooms.

There has been a concentration deadly trap,"

at Calymnos of numbers of air- craft, submarinee and torpedo boats-Reuter,

CAMPBELL QUITS SPEED DRIVING

WON'T RACE UNLESS RECORD BROKEN

London, Sept. 26. Sir Malcolm Campbell says he has promised his wife that he will abandon speed racing unless some foreigner exceeds the record of over 301 miles per hour which he sot up in Bluebird over the Utah salt flats recently-United Press.

AID DENIED

Paris, Sept. 26.

Rumours

been which have

United a private French loan has been

granted to Italy are denied.

to keep out of what might be a Convention to be held on Ocoberrencies of the signatory nations current recently to the effect that

20 at Chicago. Mr. Romulo, who in varylag considerably. Mr. Churchill welcomed the fact accompanied by his wife, will con- Press. that the British Government had tinue to America by the Presidrat | made it clear that there was no Jefferson. question of isolated British action.

fle believed the whole country, in-

ASSEMBLY APPROVES

London, Sept. 26.

The rumours appear to have arisen owing to confusion from the arrangement whereby French The Second Commission of the banks are taking over 500,000,000

•

deed the whole Empire, was ready KING AND QUEEN League Assembly to-day adopted francs worth of French Rentes

to support His Majesty's Govern-

ment in making their contribution

to the authority of the League.

London, Sept. 26.

Fire brigade offiears declared to

LEAGUE DECISION

Geneva, Sept. 26. burst Af fame alarmed the The decision which the Longue dwellers of near-by tenements this Council reached at today's meet- afternoon, but nobody was injured.ing, to take action with reference the Italo-Ethiopian dispute aunder Clause Four of Article XV this evening: "We have still long fight ahead, but we are ren-of the Covenant, involves pre- sonably sure that we have saved paration for the publication of a report containing a statement of the tea warehouse."

the facts of the dispute and re- The loss la already over £1,000, commendations which are deemed 000.-Renter Special.

A

PRECARIOUS JOB

justified.

This is not the first time the Council has decided upon such a

pre..

British Wireless message course. Exactly the same states that firemen were still at cedure was adopted In the case of work seeking to subdue the flames, the Gran Chaco War and the Sino- which, though under control, con-Japanese dispute.

Britain also once invoked action tinue to burn fiercely through the lower floors, with occasional ex-under Article XV in an oil dispute plosions: The walls are gradual-with Iran which was finally set- ly collapsing and the street is tied by negotiation.Reuter. Howing with liquid rubber from

burnt stores,

the resolution moved on Tuesday from the Italian Government. It by the British member, Dr. Leslio is belloved that these Rentes will Burgin, Parliamentary Secretary to be placed with the Fronch public. He declared it would be an The King and Queen will con- the Board of Trade, recommendingReuter-Special.

River floats continue their - ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGNS immense gain for the safety of clude their holiday in Scotland to that Government should conclude

attack on the burning building all countries If the League was morrow. They will travel by bilateral agreements bused on the International gold standard, but

and firemen are perched precari-

Washington, Sopt. 20. able to effect a peaceful settle Royal train to London, arriving most-favoured-nation clause, with points out that effective mansures

ously on cranes on adjacent the object of encouraging freer

to remove impediments to world

wharfs. Fire engines from all President Roosevelt leaves to- ment of the present dangerous on Saturday.

On Thursday next, the King trade, subject, if necessary, to trade need not wait on restoration dispute.-Reuter Special.

paria of London and the suburbs night on his election campaign. of the gold standard. Will hold a Privy Council at Buck-provision that in the event of a

were arriving during the day, through the West, and makes his ingham Palace at which, it ia ex-large variation in the rate of ex-

The Assembly is expected to con- bringing men to relieve those who first speech at Fremont, Nebraska, "In view of the international pected, he will give his formul change between the currencls of the situation," he asserted, "Britain consent, under the Great Seal of contracting parties, the agreements clude its business to-morrow, but have been on continuous dut for Saturday. He will be in Los In view of the International situat-long hours and a fow of whom Angles on Monday, Hollywood on: is re- England, to the marriage of the may be reviewed at short notice.

it will AdJourn without The preamble recognised as tho lon must re-arm. Germany

have suffered minor Injuries.-Tuesday and San Diego on Wednes Dulio of Gloucester,--British Wire-

British Wireless.

day-United Press. leas..

ultimate objective a return to the dissolving-British Wirefcas.

The United Preas quotes Mr. Churchill further..

(Continued on Pago 7.)

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