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BoautifulGranada' Song of the Sun'

(PICTORIAL)

TO-MORROW

(ORGANLOGUE,

SHIRLEY "CURLY TOP"

TEMPLE in

TO-DAY

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with

JOHN BOLES

Af 2.30, 5,10, 7.20 & 9.30.

p.m.

QUEENS

UMURS, THEATRE DEZEL

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THE HONGKONG

BRITISH REPLY

TO FRANCE ·

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TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER

Mussolini to M. Laval's sounding on pence possibilities.

It is understood Sir George Clerk told M. Laval that the could not British Government

British consider reducing the naval strength in the Mediterra- nean unless equivalent protection wate offered by France.

The conclusions of the conver- sations between 3. Laval and Sir George Clerk were not revealed, but it is thought that M. Laval, in Corder to Becure a trump card in neyolintions with Signor Musso.

ini, may promise the French fleet's aid to Britain in the ovent of aggression against Its Majes ty's possessions in

the Mediter

runean.

FILM COMPANY DEALS

KEITH-ORPHEUM STOCK SOLD

(Special to "Telegraph")

New York, Oct. 16, It is learned that R.K.O. Radio will apply part of the proceeds of the sale of Kelth-Orpheum stock to retirement of the outstanding four million dollar five per cent. debentures- maturing between 1930-1942,

17, 1935.

ITALIANS AT MAKALE'S GATES

(Continued from Page 1)

by the Italians and 10,000 white troops have been transferred from Ogaden to Eritrea.--Renter.

STILL SAILING

Rome, Oct: 16. Hints of large-scalo operations, to bo resumed in Ethiopia shortly, are contained in the news that 10,000 troops aro. aniling. from Nuples for East Africs between to-day (Wednesday) and Satur day. Two ships, the Vininale and the Pollenzo, left Nuples to-day with troops, lorries and war Thers has not yet been any dis-materials for East Africa, Tho position announced regarding the Vininale also carried a motorised arrears of the "B" preferred stock,

anti-aircraft unit, which, it is but the Board of Directors will rumoured, may be en route to meet on October 25, and possibly Libya, action will then be taken.

The prospects of M. Laval suc

R.K.O. Radio has sold half its eeeding in his work of conciliation Kaith-Orpheum holdings, thus is nevertheless considered remote sharing control of the Keith Cor- by well-informed circlen-Renterporation with the Athus Corpora- tlon and Lehman Brothers until the latter exercise their option to buy the remainder--Reuter Special.

LAVAL'S QUESTION

London, Oct. 16.

14 Britain agreeable to the aŭg- gestion that she reduce her recent- ly increased nuval power in the Mediterranean to normal if Italy almilarly reduces her swollen milit A decision nry strength in Libyn?

on this feeler, put by M. Pierre Laval to the British Ambassador in Paris, on Monday, as a pre- liminary to possible peace talks. was reached by the Cabinet to-day.

The Cabinel's answer will be communicated to M. Laval officially to-night.

BRITISH MOTOR

EXHIBITION

OPENS AT OLYMPIA TO-DAY

London. Oct. 16.

bo

Twenty other ships, including five liners, are loading preparatory for departure for East Africa by Saturday. They will carry, in addition to the 16,000 fighting men, a large number of lorries, horses, stores and equipment for several field hospitals.-Reuter,

VAST REVIEW

Addis Ababa, Oct. 16. The most imposing military re- view ever to be scon In Addis Ababa will be held to-morrow when 50,000 cavalry and infantry will parade outside the Parliament Buliding. The Emperor will then take a farewell of some 3,000 or 1,000 crack troops of his Imperial Guard, who are leaving immediate ly for the Dessye and Makale fronts.

The Emperor's eagerness to stimulate the troops is illustrated by an incident during artillery practice when he himself fred a 37mm. gun and twice hit a small tree over 1,000 yards distant, amid wild plaudits from troops.---Reuter.

The 29th annual International Some indication of the nature Motor Car Exhibition will of the reply, which in the mean-opened to-morrow at Olympia bf time has not been published, the Prince of Wales. The show afforded by London's offcial view remains open till October 26.

There are well over 500 exhibi- that the situation is not improved by the uninterrupted flow of troopstors and in the private car section cars, representing 29 over 460. to Idbyn.

British makes and 26 foreign, will be on view, at prices ranging from 2118 for the Morris eight horse- power tourer to £3,750 for the FIERCE FIGHT IN PIT

Hispano Suiza.

It is believed, however, that M. Laval made other suggestions for a

which peace formula

are being closely guarded from public ears. -Reuter

The total value of the exhibits is estimated at half a million AMBASSADOR INSTRUCTED

pounds. Special attractions in- clude the famous "Blue Bird" on London, Oct. 16. Sir George Clerk, Ambassador which Sir Malcolmi Campbell set at Paris, is being instructed to up a now land speed record of 301 convey to M. Laval that the neces-miles per hour and a new Diamler sity for maintaining precautions car just completed to the order of in the Mediterranean remains, the Queen-British Wireless.

Reuter.

CABINET DECIDES

London, Oct. 16. The Cabinet to-day discussed the Italo-Ethiopian dispute, and considered the British Ambassa-

COTTON CONTROL

CONTINUES

dor's conversations with M. Laval. EVEN IF COURT SAYS

It was decided to reject the French compromise proposal, the sugges- tion that the British fleet with- draw from the Mediterranean.

It is understood that the

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Jackson (Miss.), Oct. 16.

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now about 2,000 underground and 4,000 on strike above.

Feeling runs high in the district, and there is a possibility of strike action by the South Wales Miners Federation. The owners deny the charge of partiality to Non- Federation labour, maintaining that they have always allowed, and must continue to allow, complète freedom of choice to workmen to join any Union or none, and they refuse to negotiate while the "Stay down" strike continues.

The Minister of Mines yesterday received a deputation of the Federation and was also in touch with the colliery company. He in- AAA.timated that the services of the Mines Department were available for the purpose of mediation in the dispute. The Federation-has been fa conference to-day.

Cabinet approved Sir Samuel cotton control, even if it should Hoare's forthcoming-spooch to be be invalidated by the Supreme delivered to Parliament on Octo- Court, was forecast to-day by Mr ber 22, in which he is expected to Oscar Johnston, who revealed that

There was some disturbance in say that the Government will not the plans of Mr. Henry Wallace, become involved in war except in Secretary of Agriculture, would the district in which the colliery a case of the extremest provoca- begin within the next few weeks lies this afternoon, when a large with the signing of contracts for crowd clashed with the police pro- tion.--United Press,

crop control, the programme ex-tecting Non-Federation workers. REPORTS CONFIRMED tending over four or five years. The present dispute has no connee- London; Oct. 16. Mr. Johnston added that the tion with the negotiations in pro- It is stated in London that the adjustment of payments this year, speet regarding the claim of the Federation of Grent report in circulation to the effect in addition to the twelve cents Miners' that the question of naval forces in guarantee, will probably be one Britain for the flat rate incrense the Mediterranean was mentioned and a half cents per pound.in wages of two shillings per day,

put forward in August.-British, in the course of an interview yes-Renter Special.

Wireless. terday between the British Ambas- endor in Paris, Sir George Clerk, and the French Premier M. Laval, is correct.

COMPANY REPORT

THE NEW PRINCE

New York, Oct. 16. It is understood the object of

The Westinghouse. Company re- what was said, which arose in the course of a general review of the ports that for the third quarter

to Ambassador, was

ascertain of the year, the net Income was whether the situation would be im- $2,557,000, which is equal to a proved by a reduction of tre Bri- return of 96 cents per share, com tish forces to a strength nearer to pared with a net loss of $332,000 that obtaining before precau- for last year.-Reuter Special, tionary measures were taken in the face of the provocative ntti- tude of the Italian press. Some re- ference, it is believed, was made to the suggestion, originally attri-

London, Oct. 16. buted to the head of the Italian It is learnt that the Duchess of Government, which connected the Kent and the infant Prince continue question with the reduction of to make good progress. The next Italian reinforcements In Libya. official bulletin, which will pro- The matter was merely touched bably be the last, is not expected on in a general conversation, and for some days British Wireless. it is stated that the that M. Laval had proposed terms: of settlement in this or any other connection is, untrue. Incidental- ly, à Paris press message reports that M. Laval himself denied to- day he had made any proposals to Italy in the past few days.

suggestion

The attitude of the British Gov- criment throughout the dispute has beun dictated by conformity to the League. Covenant and the obligations it imposes. Its pur now that there had been resort to wars, its purpose is to restore peace at the earliest.possible moment. British Wireless.

PRICES MATINEES 20cts., 30cts., EVENINGS 20cts,, 30cta, 60cts, 70cls.pose was to maintain peace, and

SENOR ROMELO IN ment of a programme for re-

SEATTLE

ciprocal trade would be of in- estimable value to the United States and the Philippines alike. He urged that America should

ing possiblo.

CLOUDY WEATHER

URGES TRADE WITH make extensive Philippines' market-Central China and is increasing in

PHILIPPINES

A moderate anticyclone covers depression has intensity. The

of Vladivostock AT

RETAIL PRICES

London, Oct. 16. The average level of retail prices on October 1 was approximately 45 per cent. above the level of July, 1914, as compared with 43 par cent. on August 31 and 43 per cent, on October 1, 1934,-British Wireless.

INTERNMENT CAMPS

Borbern, Oct. 10. The situation here is quiet, but internment camps and refuges camps are being prepared for the reception of either belligerents or destitutes seeking buccour-Reu- ter,

ACTOR'S DEATH AN

Hollywood, Oct. 16.

Seattle, Oct 16..nddronsnd the Pan-Kenia Foreign the south

In the afternoon, Sonor Romelo deepened and is now situated to Senor Carlos Romolo, who has Trade Fraternity. To-morrow hu secondary depression is situated to The death has occurred of Sam arrived hero from the Philippines, will have lunchon with the Tugone the south-west of Tokyo Both are Hardy, the notod utage and screen addropsod a large- gathering- of: Rotarians and thence he will moving E.N.E. Rotarians, anying the establish- proceed to Chicago. United Press, N.E. winda, motorate; cloudy.

Local forecast:actor, at the age of 61 years

United. Prean,

CONGRESSMEN OFF TO MANILA

BRIEF FAREWELL BROADCAST

Seattle, Oct. 16.- The Congressional delegation which is proceeding to Manila for the Commonwealth inaugural In a ceremonies sailed to-day. farowell broadcast, Vice-President Garner, Senator Robinson and Mr. Joseph W. Byrn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, spoko briefly.

With President Roosevelt and Vice-President Garner on the high sens, the former being on holiday, Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, is in charge in the United States United Press.

GOVERNMENTS IN BUSINESS

AMERICA CHANGING HER POLICY

Washington. Oct. 16j Indicating thistless - govern mental interference with business la definitely in prospect, Mr. Daniel C. Roper, Secretary of Commerce, at a press conference discussing possible legislation to supplant the N.R.A., expressed tho opinion that business eventually will have to take back businens of which responsibilities, some were undertaken by the Govora- mont in an

emergency which buaines Itself recognised. Reuter Special.

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