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三拜禮眺二月十英香... WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
2.
1935...
BANGLE COPY 18 CENTS
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WORLD'S MASTER T
WILL FRANCE FIGHT IF ITALY ATTACKS?
BRITISH QUERY
TO PARIS
ITALIAN CHARGES
ANSWERED
CLEAR DEFINITION OF
BRITAIN'S
POLICY
London, Oct. 1.
Much interest has been aroused by the fact that the Prince of Watca, seen above, had lunch with M. Laval, French Premier, and
day.
The report that Great Britain had asked France General Gamelin in Paris yester what the country's attitude would be in the event of a sudden attack by the Italian Fleet upon the British Fleet in the Mediterranean, was confirmed in official circles to-day, and a statement was issued on the matter.
In making this enquiry, a Government spokesmanį said, there was no question of bargaining and the under- takings given in the recent note to France respecting) British policy in the event of aggression in Europe was in no way dependent upon receiving a favourable] answer about the naval situation in the Mediterranean.
The question of French support arose owing to a gap in Article XVI of the League Covenant, under Clause 3, which stipulates that all members of the League agree to stand together in case of an isolated attack once the League has decided upon collective action. But no course has been laid down for that in- termediate period before, a decision for joint action is taken.
It is believed that France will¦ S agree with the British interpreta- | tion of the Covenant and promise support in the event of an attack from Italy.
In any case the League members i will stand together in the event of ! such as act of aggression.........
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
of her attitudo until Mr. Anthony Eden, Minister for League Affairs,
FRENCH STAND
EXCITING COMMONS DEBATE
RIFT IN LABOUR FORCES
OF
QUESTION
SANCTIONS
(Special to "Telegraph")
(Hu, Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphie Nex Jupes Ordinner, API Received, October
London, Oct. 1.
2. 1. dan.)
Counsels of perfection were offered to the Ethiopians by Dr.
DOUBTFUL Salter, Labour MP at the
PAPERS OPPOSE
SANCTIONS
Labour Party Brighton to-day.
Conference
ITALIAN
PROTEST
AROUSED
UNFRIENDLY ACT BY BRITAIN
NO DESIRE FOR WAR
1
Rome, Oct. 1.
Great Britain's enquiry regard- ing the French altitude and inten-' tion in the event of #n Italian attack upon the British Mediter ranean Fleet has created a painful impression here, where it is believed that such a request could only have been made if 'Brítniu Intended to blockade Italy.
It le pointed out that a blockade is essentially a measure which would have to be applied by the League of Nations and the fact that Britain is trying to anticipate the Leaguo's decision is regarded as an unfriendly act,
It is reiterated that Italy has ! no unfriendly designs against Britain and no intention of os tending the' threatened East African conflict to Europe.
It is emphasised that such a move would be absurd when Italy
is trying as hard as possible to (avoid any conflict with the British Empire, or to precipitate such a war when there is a chance javoiding it.-Reuter.
MAGAO RICKSHA STRIKE
MEN RETURNING TO WORK
of
|
General Gamelin, who, with M. Laval, inuched with the Prince of Wales in Paris yesterday.
THOMAS DEFENDS SILVER
TALKS OF HIGHER U.S. PRICE
NOT SATISFIED WITH POLICY
(Special to "Telegraph")
Washington, Oct. 1.
In a speech here to-day, Sena- tor Elmer Thomas said; "Silver is the real basic primary of money."
He said that he intends to urge
Macno, Oct. 1. Some inconvenience was caused by the absence on the streets of Macao of nt
fcks has to-day, the ricksha coolles having decided not to register themselves and turn out in the clothing required by the Municipality, as a protest He defended the silver polley,
Opposing the sanctions resolu- tion. Dr. Saller said the Christian pacifists' view was to advise Ethiopin to be disarmed and re- fuse to fight the invader, but to offer him hospitality and to trust in the morul judgment pressure of the whole world and a return to annity and decency, trusting .the Italian
people ultimately to restore their inde pendence.
ANGLO-FRENCH
CONFERENCE
EUROPE
CAPITALS
DISCUSS CRISIS
ROME DENIES TROOPS
OVER FRONTIER
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH").
4
(By Télegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, Received Oct, 2, 8.30 a.m.)
Paris, Oct. 1. There is much activity in the capitals of Europe to-day in view of the apparently growing crisis
M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, held a conference here to-day with the British Ambassador, Sir George Clerk, and later the Prince of Wales gave a luncheon for M. Laval and Marshal Maurice Gamelin, the French generalissimo, and the Ministers of Posts and Marine.
A French spokesman, interviewed by the United Press, said the chances were three to one that France⠀ 'would support Britain in any plan of sanctions against Italy. The conferences are important in view of the Anglo-French quest for mutual assurances of assistance in the event of European outbreaks.
It is believed the conversations covered the British position in
SUBMARINE the Mediterranean in the event
BLOCKADE IN RED SEA
of the League voting against Italian penalties and capecially the French attitude in the event of Italy attempting to classify the. British enforcement of sanctions as an aggressive act. -
The Cabinet meets Friday to consider the British request" "for": an announcement of the French
Italian clash in Mediterranean.--;" Reuter.
personally a managed currency ITALIANS WATCHING attitude in the event of an Anglo-
similar to that of Great Britain.
We
against a new order. This order | saying: "It is no use buying silver was to the effect that before unless it is going to be used. ricksha coolies would be permitted have to continue to ply their trade, it
naburgace that the
no
would first be necessary for them Administration will continue its to procure photographs of them- purchasea. If they are abandon- selves and only after verificationed it will mean a terrifle loss to by the Macao Police that they the Government and also the were bona fide residents of the
miners."
It is stressed here that the recent. British note to France went as far as it is possible for any British Government to go, as it is unlikely that the British public would welcome any detalled commitments about hypothetical
NOTHING TO cases. The French, it will be re- called, asked for assurances from
BE GAINED Britain that the latter would back the League against any aggressor
Paris, Oct. 1. In Europe in future times. Britain It is announced to-day that the merely reiterated her support of French Cabinet will meet on
Colony would the respective He indicated that the split in and belief in the League Friday of the week. The Minis- Dr. Salter was putting forward
licences be granted.
the Senate Silver Bloc apparently Covenant.
Įtera will assemble during the af-other remarkabic pacifist proposals
From an early hour, Captain A. showed that the silver. Senators ternoon for what is expected to be when delegates shouted, "Go and
Majer, Commissioner of Police, were satisfied. "However",' he MUSSOLINI ANSWERED
Lieut. Albano Oilveira. President said, "I am not satisfied unless we one of the most important sessions have a cup of tea!”
of the Macao Municipal Council remonetise at $1.29 per ounce. in recent French history. The Government also answered
A later speaker, although They will consider the British respecting Dr. Salter for his
and other officials were busy en- Let us stop pretending. Let us Signor Mussolini's allegation that while Britain knew in
deavouring to explain to the men drop the programme and get be-. request for a statement of policy optimism, did not believe in the January
in the event of an Italian attack singing of Psalms to lions in this
the advantages accruing from the hind something that will bring the inst about Italy's aspirations in
Fleet in the imperfect world.
order issued by the Macao Mundesired results." Ethiopia, she made no clarification upon the British
Mediterranean.
Atlee, Major C. R.
Deputy cipality and, as a result of their Meanwhile, according to news-Lender of the Party, said Dr. Sal-efforts, the coolles have realised Concluding, he said: "I have went to Rome in June. It is paper comments. It is impossible to ter would not practice his doctrine the futility of any resistance, to questionairred economists and He strongly the order und towards evening all their answers support my posi- pointed out that since the Ualual prophesy the French reply to the in everyday life.
| denied that Labour was lining up could be British enquiry.
sech ngain on the tion completely."-United Press. incident last November scarcely a La Journal des Debate is of the with the National Government, streets between the shafts of their week has passed without Britain belief that the reply is by no
rickshas attired in the
grey- making quito clear her apprehen-
MR. LANSBURY'S STAND
coloured clothing that has been slons about the Italian policy, and means a foregone conclusion. It adds that France is absolutely
required by the authorities. especially its offect upon the
free to reply that she has absolutely the Party, was greeted with the Mr. George Lansbury, Leader of collective system.
There is no justification for no intention of meddling in the singing of "He's a Jolly Good saying that the British Govern- Ethiopian affair and that while Fellow" on rising to speak. He ment has allowed Italy any scope she respects the principles of the was obviously affected, and, in League of Nations Covenant "we beginning his speech, said, "I was believe in the present case we never more convinced that I am should not participate in sanc right and that the movement is making a terrible mistake than I With regard to the immediate L'Intransigeant even more am to-day. I agree that it is future, it is pointed out hore that
quite intolerable that you should although there is little reason to
This paper says it would be
have t hope that an outbreak of war can fatuous to deliberately, sacrifico fundamentally with issues at this leader who disagrees be averted, Britain nevertheless Italian friendship and plunge into time." will do all in her power to got the an adventure from which "we have With a break in his voice, Mr. best results from the League ovorything to lose and nothing Lansbury asked the people to un- machinery and to end the war as to gain" and without receivingderstand how bitter and difficult soon as possiblo.
from Britain the least compensa-it was for him to stand there and Britain does not intend to om-tion-Router. bark upon isolated action apart from the League. Britain has played her full part in upholding
for illusions.
LITTLE HOPE LEFT
tions."
emphatic.
BRITISH FINANCES
London, Oct. 1.
publicly repudiate a big fundamen- tal pence policy. He added that the Parliamentary Labour Party would meet on October 8 to elect a new Parliamentary loader, and he hoped a satisfactory solution would be roached.
the League in the present criaja and it dependa mainly upon the part to be played by other Governments whether asprody Exchequer returns which cover
Mr. Lansbury added that he had solution to this trouble is reached, the first half of the financial year!
If the League proves ineffective show that total ordinary revenue, had an overwhelming conviction it is inevitable that the British excluding self-balancing items, since boyhood that force was no public will lose interest in it, the amounts to £286,899,959, compared remedy against force and never spokesman says.
with £278,833,088 at the corres had and never would bring por ponding date of 1934. Total or-manent peace and goodwill to the dinary expenditure, excluding world. Ho eloquently maintained self-balancing items, is £340,847-18 ground with scriptural quota-
· MUST CO-OPERATE
It is therefore essential that all 079, against £328,526,930 at the tiona Governments must play, an active corresponding date of 1934-| The debate was adjourned after
(Continued on Pago `7.) British Wireless.
jan exciting dny-Reuter Special.
|
It is thought that the reason for the stoppage of work had been Intimidation of the majority hy several of the coolies who would be adversely affected by the regalation. An investigation has disclosed that the latter, having street no fixed abode, sleep on corners or questionable places.
No acts of violence aro known to have occurred, but the over vigilant police of Macao are on the alert.Our Own Correspondent.
BANK HOLDINGS DECREASE
!
ROOSEVELT'S APPEAL
URGES LIBERAL ·
UNITY
(Special to "Telegraph")
Los Angeles, Oct. 1. In a speech to 50,000 people at the Coliseum here to-day, Pre sident Roosevelt said, "We have, come through stormy, scan · into fair weather."
In citing Calfforbia's advanced social Security legislation he said; "While the least among us remain hungry and unable to work we must seek reasonable, and
pro- gressive means to assist the un- fortunkte."
+
ITALY'S RESERVES OF GOLD
Rome, Oct. 1. Italy'a gold reserve totalled £72,283,000 on September 20, com- He said that the Progressives pared with £76.048,000 on Soptem and the Liberals were inclined to ber 10, according to an oficial insist on different paths to the atatement issued by the Bank of same goal, whereas the Conservat Italy:
Ives were united in their demand.
During the period, the reserve]:
of Treasury bonds and foreign He urged the Liberals to remain banknotos decreased by £720,000 on common ground in the cause to £0,965,000-Router Special. of progress.--United Press.
FOR ARMS CARGO
EXPECTED FROM JAPAN OR U. S.
LONDON PARLEYS
Loudon, Oct. 1. Following interviews with Mr.
Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minis-
ter, and Sir Samuel Hoare, to-
day, Mr. Anthony Eden will give
a full account of recent develop- Addis Ababa, Oct. 1. ments in the Italo-Ethiopian Sixteen Itailan submarines are situation the Cabinet roported to have been stationed morrow."
to
to-
In the Red Sea to try to intercept The Cabinet la not expected to any munitions or war materials make any fresh decision to- which may be shipped Intomorrow regarding the major as- Ethiopia from foreign countries. pects of the League's handling of Reuters correspondent, who the Italo-Ethiopian dispute, ne recently travelled over the fron-Britain's course has been firmly lier country of Ethiopia and Bri-determined and publicly proclaim-: tish Somaliland, says the Ethio-cd-Reuter.
authorities are plan military
SECRET NEGOTIATONS preparing to receive considerable
Rome, Oct. 1 It is learned on good authority quantities of gas masks, rifles and ammunition which are being that secret negotiations have beent hold here. between the German, skipped either from Japan or
Economic Commission and the America via Berbera.
Italian Government for an increase Certain Somali tribes friendly in the purchases of German coal. to Italy have been entrusted with. The negotiations, however, have the task of intercepting these broken down, because the Italian munitions and the strictest watch Government wanted simultaneous is being kept along the Ethiopia-ly to decrease the purchase of British Somaliland frontier as German, manufactured goods, the well.
Commission insisting that these The Ethiopian authorities are must be maintained at least to
present level. — Reuter, well aware of these activities of their
"hostile friends" and many sus- Spacial.
PROBLEM UNSOLVED,
cd.
pected persons have been arrest-
Genova, Oct. 1, 2 There has been no diminution of The town of Jiliga is closed to the practical difficulties in the all foreigners and the French way of sending observers to authoritics are also keeping the Ethiopia as a result of a further closest look out for gua-runners.
Two mysterious flagless ships have been reported cruising off French Somaliland and. are be Iloved be carrying 1,000 machine-guns for Ethiopia Reutor.
that
to
JAPANESE ASSISTANCE
Addis Ababa, Oct. 1.
day's study of the technical aspecta of the situation by threo experts. Although the League may have, to refuse Ethiopia's request for neutral observers it has been re- ceived with considerable sympathy in principle. Router.
NO KNOWLEDGE OF *REPORT:
Rome, Oct. 1
It is unconfirmably rumourod A Government spokesman-here over 100 Japaneso officers denied all knowledge of reporta have arrived in British Somali- that Italian troops hand, alzwasse land on route to Ethiopia. crossed the Ethiopian frontier.
Reuter.
FLAGSHIP AT GIB
However, he is convinced the Ethiopians are no longer controll able and will probably attack the Italians shortly. Gibraltar, Oct, '1, -
He said Ethlopian. aggressive The battleship Queen Elizabeth, ness "might explode not only tu
direction of flagship of the Mediterranean the
the Italian Fleet, has arrived here from Eng- colonios but might endanger the land, bound for Suez-United colonies of other nations Presa.
United Press.
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