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·四拜禮 號十月十英港香

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1935.

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AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY BACK ITALY

OPPOSITION TO SANCTIONS

LACK OF UNITY NO IMPEDIMENT

MAJOR POWERS AGREED

UPON POLICY

Geneva, Oct. 9.

ETHIOPIA

CENSORING WAR NEWS

FOREIGN OFFICERS' INFLUENCE SEEN

ITALY TO PRESS ATTACKS

(Special to "Telegraph")

(De Telegraph, Copyright. Telcamphio Meas Ordinamer, 1891. Hervived. Detober 10.3 and

Addis Ababa, Oct. 9. No Government communiques were issued to-day regarding the situation on the three fighting

The refusal of the Austrian and Hungarian Gov-fronts, which is regarded as an In- ernments to associate themselves with the application of dieation that the Belgian officers who are in virtual control of the sanctions by the League against Italy, makes a small Ethiopian armies have enforced a gap in the unity of the Powers at Geneva, and may censorship. influence the attitude of Switzerland and Yugo-telegraphic and telephonic com- Military reports explain that Slavia, but even if Austria maintains this attitude,munications have broken down or which is doubtful, it will not materially affect the been destroyed. general position.

News of the recapture of Adowa and Adigrat is declared to be with-- It is unlikely that there will be any other definite out foundation, but it is admitted dissensions besides Austria's and Hungary's.

that there have been skirmishes, which are still proceeding, in the

It is understood that Baron Aloisi's speech to-neighbourhood of these two towns. morrow, on Italy's behalf, will be of a vigorous reconnafasance flight over Awash. Italian aeroplanes engaged in a character. Apparently the Italians are not going to but the report that Harrar was consider their position in the League affected by the bombed has proved unfounded. vote of the Council or the Assembly.

The Italians have shown' con- siderable satisfaction at the turn of events in the Assembly and are most elated at the sympathetic speechos delivered by the Aus trian and Hungarian delegates.

SANCTIONS PROGRESS

But In spite of the opposition in the Assembly, the League is moving towards the application of sunetions. It le understood the Committee of ̃Co-OrdinationTMwill be elected by the Council, which will also decide upon the date for the enforcement of sanctions, prob. ably at a special mesting next week.

FRANCO-

BRITISH ACCORD

AGREEMENT UPON “SANCTIONS.

PROVOCATION

AVOIDED

Geneva, Oct. 9.

The Co-Ordinating Committee will consist of all members French circles here declare that of the Counell except Haly and complete agreement

has

been cleven members from the Assembly. reached between the French and { --Renter.

British experts on the plan of The details of the Assembly sanctions against Italy. meeting follow:

The basis of the sanctions will be a maximum degree of efficiency and a minimum degree of provo- cation.

TENSE ATMOSPHERE

Geneva, 6 p.m. In the presence of a crowded

It is suggested that financial chamber. and in a tensely

sanctions should be tightened up, pectant_atmosphere, Dr. Edouard the arms embargo on Ethiopla Benes, President of the Assembly, raised, and all raw material and opened the fateful meeting.

key products for the manufacture

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of munitions and arms should be He explained, firstly, the rea-. sons for the determination of the prevented from reaching Italy. Assembly to remain

Further, general trade with Italy

instead of adjourning a week ago.strict and reduced systems of in acasion will be limited by much more Two motives prompted him to con- vake the Assembly: the grave turn

|quotas,—Reutor. In the situation owing to the deve- lopment of military operations in East Africa and the fact that the Council had reached a point where collaboration with the Assembly was essential-Reuter.

Reuter

ADVANCE TO CONTINUE

Rome, Oct. 9. Well-informed quarters intimate that the Italian advance will con- tinue as soon as the positions gain- ed have been consolidated. They i declare that the full does not mean that the war can now be ended by negotiations,

Nevertheless, Italy is still pre- pared to enter into conversations. with Britain and France as signa- tories of the 1906 Convention, governing the Powers' activities Ethiopin.

It is offlelally announced that the Government has authorised Count Vinci to leave his post in Addis Ababa on Thursday-Reuter.

GAS BOMBS

Addis Ababa, Oct. 9.

This picture shows the imposing appearance of the long- kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's new Head Office, which was opened by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government this

morning. (Photo: E, A. Von Kobza-Nagu).

BRITAIN'S FAR EAST POLICY

MUST BE FRIENDLY WITH JAPAN

H.K. BISHOP

SWERED.

London, Oct. 9. Fridliness towards Japan was The Ethiopian commander north arged by Sir Francis Lindley, of Jijiga has sent a message that forme British Ambassador to the Italians are concentrating Tokyo; the course of a speech 50,000 men near Jigs and are in- before embers of the Royal Asian flicting heavy casualties upon the Society.▼ Ethiopians with chemical bombs.

Sir Francis declared that."our The Ethiopian forces are fight-best line of policy is to keep on good ing doggedly.-United Press.

terms with Japan, and, above all. not to encourage the Chinese un-

Italy Highly Gratified

WARM APPROVAL OF GENEVA SPEECHES

Rome, Oct. D.

ITALIANS SENT FROM MALTA

the

EARLIER REPORTS

Prejudiced Safety Geneva, Oct. 9.

Of British Base Early this afternoon it was announced that so far British and

Malta. Oct. 9. French experts have been unable The news of the refusal of Aus The number of recent do- ito reconcile their views on tria and Hungary to join in anne- portations of Italians from

measures to be adopted against tlons against Italy was received Malta, according to BEFORE THE SESSION

the Italy under. Article XVI.

with the greatest satisfaction here

authorities. is specially British quarters officially declare to-day.. Geneva, 5.25 p.m.

ascribed to evidence that that the preliminary talks are pro- It is felt that if the Stresn When Dr. Benes, President ceeding satisfactorily, however, on Front is broken

the. the Danublan

activities of the League of Nations As the lines of

still an approach. The Front will

remain intact.

deportees was prejudicial to sembly, opens the meeting he will question of "Longue measures Italy anticipates a continuation of the safety of Malta as a " submit the report of the Com-graduating in severity has not yet economic

collaboration

fortress. between mittes of Six and members will

Italy, Austria and Hungary, in- It is stated in this con- be informed that silence registers assent and acquiescence in the

stituted with the Rome Protocol of

necton that the Italo- 1934. report, equivalent to an under-

Tripoli air line which calls London, Oct. 9. It is felt that Yugo-Slavia and taking to support the execution of At the weekly meeting of the Switzerland, who are among Italy's

at Malta has changed its Article Sixtoon,

Cabinet to-day there was a full best customers, will make common

pilots with great frequency This is likely to be the sequel attendance of Miniators, except cause with her, and that Spain,

in the past several months, to the proteat, made by Baron for the Minister of League too, may joln her. It is also hoped,

thus giving many flying men Aloini, Italy's chief delegato, ne Affairs, Mr. Edon, who is at though not with the same con-

opportunity to get to proceduro,

Goneva. As at present arranged, fidance, that Germinny

acquainted with Malta from the air.-Reuter,

SWISS HESITANT *

arisen-cutor.

CABINET MEETS

may also

"ROAD REMAINS OPEN"

Rome, Oct. 9.

an

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M. Pierre Laval, Prime Minister Parliament reassembles in three side with Italy.-Router. of France, and Mr. Anthony Eden, weeks, and Ministers, apart from! the British Minister for League hearing reports on the internation Affairs, are also expected to make al situation, were confronted with statements to the meeting,

less wo are in a position and the usual heavy agenda before the i "The road remains épen," de intend to give them material opening of the now session. Tho, lared an Italian spokesman joy-assistance. Nothing has done Cabinet therefore was' unable to fully to-day, on learning that more harm than the encourage- The following have boen conclude its business at to-day's Austria and Hungary had refused ment which Britain has given nominated to comprise the co-meeting and adjourned. A meet- to join in sanctions against Italy. countries with which wo, have ordinating committee on sanc-Ing will be held next Tuesday. Other League members, how shown sympathy and which has tions:

It is understood that no decision over, believe that the measures not been followed, up by material Delegates from South Africa, was taken to ask for the reas-which 50 nations will adopt

on help. Porala, Yugo-Slavin, Czecho-sembly of Parliamont earlier than Thursday will cause Mussolini "Humanity of the kind which Slovakia, Greece, Australia, October 29. It is possible, how-roon to sue for peace, due, firstly, will eventually leave a country in Sweden, Belgium, Venezucia, over, that the Government will ask to the League plans for a collec- the lurch when that sympathy is Holland and Switzerland. The last for an carlier meeting If develop- tive boycott of Itallan goods, the put to the test," said Sir Francis, hamed country made the reserva- ments at Geneva should make it cutting off of Italy's supplies of "is not more preferable than the

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desirable-British Wireless,

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Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Chief Manager of the, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. (Photo: E. A. You Kobza-Nagy)

ITALY'S COSTLY CAMPAIGN

THOUSANDS SUFFER

- FROM DISEASE

GREAT BANKING

BLOCK OPENS

SIGN OF FAITH IN H.K. FUTURE

SPEAKERS STRIKE NOTE OF OPTIMISM

Impressive in appearance, and outwardly reflecting the stability of the great financial house to which it be- longs, the new Head Office of the Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation was officially opened this morning, in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering, by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith).

The palatial building, which is easily the biggest structure in the Colony, is situate partly on the site of the old Bank and on ground previously occupied by part of the City Hall. It is now one of the landmarks of the Colony, presenting a striking appearance whether view- ed from the harbour, the two main thoroughfares which it flanks, or the upper levels.

In asking His Excellency to open the building, the Chairman of the Court of Directors (Mr. Stanley Dod- well) said there was much to justify the Colony in look- ing forward in confident expectation of better times, with undiminished faith in the future of the Colony and of China.

GENERAL

ELECTION Your Excellencies, ladies RUMOURS

PARLIAMENT MEETS ON OCTOBER 22

MID-NOVEMBER TEST?

London, Oct. 9.'

believe that an

House meets on October 22.

Mr. Stanley H.. Dodwell, Chair- man of the Bank's Court of Direc tors, In asking His Excellency the Offlcer. Administering the Govern- ment to open the bullding, sald:— .

and gentlemen,-It is my privilege, on behalf-of-the-Hongkong & Shanghal- Bank, to extend to all our friends a most cordial welcome to our new home, and, at the same time, to thank His Excellency, the Officer Administering the Government for so kindly consenting at such com- paratively short notice to occupy what may be rightly described as the "key" position at our opening ceremony. I am sure that it wil be II Excellency's wish that I should first of all express our pro- found regret at the unfortunate circumstances which have prevent-

The summoning of Parliament a led Sir Thomas Southorn from be- week earlier than was anticipated, jing with us to-day. The keen dis-

I know October 22 instead of October 29, is appointment which

Sir again given prominence as indicat Thomas himself feels that his ill- ing the prospect of a generalness has provented him, will be

ahared by everyone election in the near future, -

of us.

The sympathy of the whole Colony has Well-informed political circles been with Lady Southern In the appeal to the anxious time she has recently pass- country will not be long delayed ed through and our relief is indeed and a date soon after the middle great that Sir Thomas is now well of November is the most probable, on the way to complete recovery, However, the question will largely We are fortunate that Sir Thomas' slepend upon the amount of mantle on this occasion has fallen business to be cleared when the on one who has always taken the keenest interest in all forms of the It is possible a number of Bills Colony's development. As a close may be dropped in the usual friend of his, I personally am Paris, Oct, 9. "slaughter of the innocents" that particularly happy to be associated Italy's Ethiopian campaign thus takes place at the dissolution of with him in so Important an event far has cast 12,000 men in dead, Purilament. Those Bills are at in the life of the Colony. wounded and sick.

present the subject of active consideration by the Departments French agents report that 10,000: Italian soldiers are suffering from. There is also the possibility description of our now premises,

concerned.

I will not inflict on you a lengthy tropical diacases and have passed that the Government may drop They are the outcome of through the Suez Canal on their

outstanding business. way home. There are 2,000 others after the debate on international the part of the management whose and thought and careful planning on stricken in the home camps. They affairs proclaim a general election main object has bean to ensure a steady stream of invalids, immediately in order to obtain a that the Bank's staff, who direct. most of them suffering from new mandata to deal with what land control its world wide activities dysentery, malarla and swamp ever dovelopments in the interna-from a head offico situated in a fever, is flowing northward.

tional situation may arise.-Reuter, semi-tropical and undoubtedly try-

say

This total la hot conaldered Jargo due to the fact that many of the 200,000, colonial troops and Northern Italians are unaccustom- ed to the blistering African heat, French experts believe the pro- spects of an Italian defeat by slow starvation owing to the lack of meat, is causing the high command acute anxiety.

all

DANGER TO LEGATIONS

MODERN BUILDING

much

ing climate should be equipped with the latest health-giving and time-saving appliances that modern selence can provide. so that they in turn _can render to the clients of the Bank service which is second to none.

The great bulk of the work in ITALY'S BOMBERS

connection with the planning of the building fell upon Mr. Grayburn, in WILL BE CAREFUL consultation with Mr. Wilson, while The commanders are said to have. Informed Signor Mussolini

the supervision and, to a large ex- Rome, Oct. 9. tent, the selection of the equip that even mild'economic sanctions would prove fatal to the expodi-lat Addis Ababa may be bombed accountant,

Fears that the Legation quarterment was done by our chief

Mr. tionary forcon if they succeeded from the air aro

Morse. The stated to be Bunking Hall has, had", to be dis in cutting off the regular supplies groundless, as planes will care-mantled for this occasion, but of frozen meat. Significance is fully avoid that part of the city when you have seen it with its therefore attached to the reports if they attack It at all

equipment reinstated and have in- that Britain la sequester all refrigerator ships will be to distinguish the quarter site, I have no doubt what the

preparing to The only problem, it is stated, #pected the vaults, and safordepo- under the British flag-United and it is suggested a foreign flag that you will be satisfied that thele. Presa.

be flown thero.-Reuter,

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