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四拜禮號五月二十英港香 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, “1935.日十月一十

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THE VERY LATEST AT

WHITEAWAY'S

PROGRESS TOWARDS AFRICAN PEACE

FRANCO-BRITISH MEETINGS

MUSSOLINI MAKES TERMS KNOWN

OPTIMISM INCREASING IN PARIS AND ROME

There is talk of peace in the air.

Paris, Dec. 4.

Best informed quarters assert that while nothing definite in the way of a compromise by the Italian Government has been disclosed, the atmosphere is nevertheless more favourable than for a long time.

There is every reason to suppose that when M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, and Sir Samuel Hoare, the British Foreign Minister, meet on Saturday they will be in possession of sufficient information to continue useful conversa- tions.

.

It is authoritatively reported that an exchange of terri- tories between Italy and Ethiopia, with Ethiopia being given an outlet to the sea, has been mentioned in high places as the possible means of solving the Italo-Ethiopian problem. Simultaneous suspension of hosti!i- | ===

tics and anti-Italian sanctions would

pre-

be regarded as .oun essential liminary to any roal peace discuantona. Howover; there is hope that progress towards ponce will be marked dürlin the next few days—Router. ̧

ROME INTERESTED

Rome, Dec. 4.

Reports that Sir Samuel Hoare of Britain and M. Pierce. Laval of France will discuss compromise pro posals for the solution of the Italo- Ethiopian conflict during a Saturday ming in Paris, have been reculved

with intaraxt here...

COVERNMENT'S PLANS

NAVAL

ACCORD REMOTE

.

JAPANESE TAKE : AWKWARD STAND

able.

RATIOS MUST COME FIRST

H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Thomas So uthorn) inspecting the Fire Brigade at yesterday's display, accompanied by the Hon. Mr. T. II. King as Chief Oficer of the Brigade, and Superintendent II. T. Brooks. (Photo: Mee Cheung).'

AIR FORCE CRUISE TO JAPAN

SINGAPORE PLANES PLAN JOURNEY

WILL CALL AT HONGKONG

London, Dec. 4,

The Air Ministry announces to day that with the permission of the Japanese Governnient arrangements

Strange Denial Of Oil Deal

**PERHAPS A MISTAKE HAS BEEN MADE"

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Rome, Dec. 1.

A coniniunique was issued to-day by

the Italian Government, stating that certain newspapers had printed a

NATIONS MOURN

WITH KING

PRINCESS' FUNERAL ON SATURDAY

ROYAL RULERS

story of an alleged monopoly supposed. WILL ATTEND

com-

ly granted to the Standard Oil Com- pany of New York, "which pletely destitute of foundation," where the United Press reported that un- sources had revealed a

are being made for a squadron of the men's agreement" with the

'{Specia!"to "Telegraph")

MASS ATTACKS EXPECTED

ETHIOPIANS MOVE UPON MAKALE

ITALIANS ANTICIPATE

PITCHED BATTLE

Asmara, Dec. 4.

A strong Ethiopian force, including units of the Emperor's own army, is marching towards Makale. It has already come within sight of the Italian advance posts.

It is stated that the Ethiopians are well armed with rifles and machine-guns, and that they have with them artillery of a modern type.

. . . . . .

It is believed an Ethiopian offensive on a large scale is imminent.

:

The Italian forces, according to a communique, are clated at the prospect of coming to grips with their opponents who have fought a guerilla campaign hitherto. The Italians are confident that they can crush completely, any offensive which the black warriors attempt and that a pitched battle would materially assist them in their campaign of conquest-Reuter.

ATLANTIC AIR MAIL BY 1937

EXPERTS MEETING AT WASHINGTON

U.S. READY TO CO-OPERATE

JOINING FORCES

Asmara, Dec. 4. The movements of Ras. Kansa's troops indicate that the first large seals fighting of the war, may occur shortly on the narthorn Ethioplan front

It is reported here time Ras Seyoum Is leading 30,000 men towards Amba ILAN Alagi to effect a junction with Kassa's forces and that the two aries will than huri themaolva upon the Italian lines around Makalė.

United Press.

" LESS PUBLICITY

Romo, Decre Keeping his preminu that there would be less publicity given to the fighting in Ethlopla. Marshal Budo- gilo, Italian commander-in-chief, has issued a brief communique from his headquarters, saying:

the

It is believed that Signor, Musso-

the Italian Prime Minister, undoubtedly made known Italy's

London, Doc, 4. minimum demands for a peaceful

a Standard Oll Company of Viscount Monsell of Evesham Bettlement,

Royal Air Force to fly from Singapore New Jersey subsidiary. but onl

only to the French

(formerly Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsell) and British leaders and in B very

to Japan shortly. This will be the¦ When the apparent discrepancy be- and Viscount Swinton of Asham rusrded

and necrot way.

London, Dee. 4. first visit of a foreign air force tween the names of the companies, (formerly Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

Washington, Dec. 4. There is nothing to report from There is much speculation as to The Japanese delegates to the squadron to Japan.

the Standard Oil Company of New sat in the House of Lords for the

first Dir. Janies

A. Farley, Postmaster either front."-United Press. what Il Duce is demanding, but no Naval Conference here, which com- The erube will be undertaken by York and the Standard Oll Company time this afternoon, wearing mournnounced to-day that he would request General of the United States, an-

HUSBANDING RESOURCES far it is mostly guesswork-Reuter. mences Monday, believe that po-Squadron No. 206, of Short "Sings of New Jersey was called to the Ing rosettes on their Peers' robes,

itical and naval questions are insepar- pore" flying boats. It will commence attention of the official Press

funds for the initiation of a trans- In

Rome, Dec. 4. Press Bureau, both Houses of Parliament,

Atlantic air mail service at the gold wedding rings which they have The King and Queen have donated in mid-February and will be complat- the only response was: "Perhaps a resolutions of condolence with the London, Dec.-4.

They privately said they were noted the second week in March. The mistake has been made." But th King on the

forthcoming session of Congress, death of his sister, When the debate on the reply to the prepared to discuss the size of allo- distance of the round-trip flight is

did not deny that an Princess Victoria, were carried un- Experimental flights will be started worn for thirty-nine years in Address from the Throne was cont facing the conference were settled, for

ship until the politieni problems about 7,000 miles.

agreement had been reached with the animously.

next summer and a regular service campelen to secure old gold to bolster tinued in the House of Commons to ratice, were inextricably connected follow a route which will take them

SI.A.P, but only dealt with the story Bound for Japan, the planes will of a monopoly grant.-United Press ter, moved the resolution in the Tause

Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minis-will probably be in operation by 1937. the country's metal reserves. day speeches dealt mainly with Home with their national security and presto ilongkong. Their itinerary is as

The air mail contract would go to cold rings will be placed at the foot

It is

is expected that a huge pile of Affairs, mentioned in the King's tige.

of Commons, being followed by an American company, said Mr.

Warrior they will Diplomats, ta view of this expres make their first leg to Foreign Affairs will be raised 10-xion on the part of the Japanese to Kudat, Manila, Hongkong, Amoy morrow when the Foreign Secretary, fene that the chances of an agreement Shanghal, Kagoshima and Sir Samuel Hoare, will refer to the at the conference are more British policy with regard to the pre than ever.United Press.

remote turn. Their ultimate destination will be Tukyanin, or some other place ap- sent stage of the Italo-Abyssinian dis-

proved by the Japanese Government. pute and other current international problems.

The squadron will remain in Japan about a week and on its return flight. will follow the same route as far as Hongkong. From there the flying boats will travel via Kamranh Bay, Cochin-China, to Singapore.

Air Commodore S. W. Smith, officer commanding the Air Force in the Far East, will accompany the squadron. Three flying boats will be employed In the fight, and will carry a total crew of 25 officers and airmen.

speech.

London, Dec. 4. American, French and Italian do- Samuel willlegations to the Naval Conference, Later this week Sir leave for Switzerland to take a much- which opens on Monday, will reach needed rest, but he will break his London on Friday, Journey in Paris to have a conversa- The Japanese delugation, has nl tion with the French Premier.

rendy arrived. Great

A Government dinner was to have Interest is being displayed

given in connection with the in this conversation in view of the conference on Monday evening, but appronesing meeting of the Longue it has been postponed wine Ule Committes of Eighteen to consider the death of Princess Victoria, British question of adding ull and other key Wireless, commodities to the embargo Jist and

In view of the

discussions

in Paris between the breeding

und

French experts upon the possibility of devising proposals which might In the words of the King's to three parties in

Panch,

#acceptable the dispute, Italy Ethiopia and the Longue of Nations." The last occa sion when Sir Samuel Hoare and M. Laval niet was at Geneva a month ago, when the League requested Franes and Britain to explore the possibilition of hastening the re- establishment of poaçe-Dritish 'Wire- Ican.

PLAN OUTLINED

been

FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES

NO FEAR OF JAPAN ENTERTAINED

New York, Dec. 4

follows: From Kuching, hop

Facilities are being sought from the Governments concerned to enable the squadron to fly over their porta and territories.-Reuter.

DE BONO ARRIVES IN ITALY

PRESS

IRELAND LOYAL TO LEAGUE

INDEPENDENCE. IN NO WAY AFFECTED

DE VALERA'S POLICY

other a

Attlee, on behalf of the Labour Party, of foreign landing grounds arrangeon December

ympathetic speeches by Major C. B. Farley, but in view of the necessity 18, "Falth Day and the and Sir Archibald Sinclair, the newly-ments would be made, in all probabl-rings will later be melted down and elected leader of the Opposition lity, for the Joint operation of the mude into ingots to be stored in the Liberals.

servico by two compantes,

Bank of Italy. The. one of Vaults of the Lord Halifax moved the resolution them American- and the

donors will receive stoel rings from tho Government. In the House of Lords, remarking foreign concern.-Reuter, that the year which began so joyouny

DELEGATES ARRIVE in celebration of the Silver Jubilee drew the whole nation to mourn with the King and the Royal Family ́over.

Washington, Dec. 4, A delegation of Canadian, Irish, the loss of a gracious lady,

The Kings of Sweden, Norway and Newfoundland and English experts Denmark aro attending the funeral has arrived to negotiate concerning

Reuter Special. of, Princess Victorin on Saturday the proposat trans-Atlantic air mail

REAL SYMPATHY.

service.

Mr. James A. Farley, Postmaster- Goneral, has indicate that he is willing to seck from Congress, funds to establish an ocean air lino at the proper time.-United Press,

Further evidence that Royalty I asslating in the conservation of Italy's resources, is the announcement that the Now Year's Day reception at the palace, at which the diplomats of all the nations usually assemble, has bean cancelledUnited Press.

CLIPPERS

TO COME TO CHINA

PROBABLY WITHIN SIX WEEKS

TERMINUS AT MACAO

-London, Dec. 4. In both Houses of Parliament to day, Party loaders. Joined in an ex- An important move towards the pression of deep sympathy with the catablishment of the proposed trans King and the Royal Family, on the Atlantic air service was announced death of Princess Victoria, and ad-in London recently on the departure Dublin, Dec. 4.

dresses of condolenco were, unanimoua- for Otthwn of the British aviation ex A resolution demanding that the ly passed.

perts. Colonel Sir Donald Banke, Free State Government should claim In the Commune, the resolution was director-general, General Post Omce: tion of Ireland's independence and if no mero formal, resolution to His director-general of Civil Aviation, and from the League of Nations recogni-moved by the Prime Minister. "It, is Lieut-Colonel F. C. Shelmerdino, it were unaccorded that the Free Majesty, and Mr. Baldwin, "but It Mr. G. E. Woods Humphery, managing Stato should withdraw from the goes from the heart of everyone here director of Imperial Airways, accom Geneva, was heavily defeated at the to their King and a man they revere" panked by Air Ministry, Dominions Fianna Fail convention hero' to-day.

The Leader of the Opposition. Office, and Post Offen officials, Sonor Carlos Romulo, the welt NOT NOTICED BY THE the Free State Government's, polley know that behind the King's pubile Stato, and of Newfoundland also par

Another resolution commending Major Attice, in seconding, said "We Representatives of the Irish Free known Filipine publisher, received a dozen newspapermen in his suite at

was carried with one dissenting voice, appearance is a full family life, and ticipated in the discussions in Ottawa, (Special to Telegraph")

Mr. Eamon De Valera, the President wa feel for him in the breach of those and all have now gone on to Washing. the Warwick Hotel preparatory to

of the Freu-State Government, de happy family relations through the Bantry Bay, on the south-west master General, to-day expressed the

Washington, Dec, Rome, Dec. 4.

Mr. Harlie Branch, Assistant Pont- rough outline of the suggestions witing for South Bend, where he

receive

clared that if their membership in the death of his sister". of France and Britain for what they the Notre Dame University of Adown and Kakalo, arrived on Italian provent their working for the unity the Independent Liborals, remarked, which is understood to be favoured would extend its service to Chins Marshal de Bono, the conqueror of League did not help it, it did not Sir Archibald Sinclair, Leader of coast of Ireland, and Galway Bay, opinion that Fan-American Airways consider might form the basis for December 0. the settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian

soll without any public demonstration, and independence of their country. "At Christmas we hear the King as the Irish terminus for the ervice within a month or six weeks. war, have been passed on to Signor on the future of the whilo his arrival has not been noticed

Later, replying to a question in the speaking to all the people of the have been inspected. V. Cerrutti, the Italian Ambassador, "We have no fear of Japan. We shall The Marshal met the local author-lent Gront Britain and the Free British people, have come to regard near, the spot where's Sir Arthur. Pacifio service, but the

Commonwealth, he said, by the Press. Argyle Page (Dall, Mr. De Valera said that rumours Empire as a father to his family,

no Company, is understood, i It is likely that a great aeroplane according to well-informed sources. try to show her.

of-negotiations between the Govern- and it is indeed as a father that the or flying-boat base will be establlah- Macao the terminus of the trans-

completed negotiations The object of the suggestions

our position and ties at Syracuse, but no plans have Stato were to elicit from Italy sons Indication attempt to make hor sympathetic been announced for his reception tatto.

United States without foundation him. We therefore do from our Walton Brown and the late Bir John Government has not completed Questioned on the future of Phillo when he reaches Rome to-morrow

Hourts record our sympathy will, our fret to the theater wore the tatibus with the Tovered, beloved

sorrowing

fly the Atlantic-landed 10 for ing on Saturday between A. Pierre pines trade, Senor Romulo said, "We Router Spericl

KingBritish Wireless.

years ago, and there will be atrial or handling of

would be do communication with Dublin, Belfast, lacno where London, Paris, and all parth of the ca

to Chinese, Instead ofliat Continent

Canton, as originally planned, Airways, It is [55407-Amer flod; with, they Macao!!

under. PICK-A-BACK FLANES terminal, it being pointed out that the

Ja stood,

Paris, Dec. 4.

time for consideration at the meet-

of that country's point of view, in

towards

U

Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare.

NOT VERY, HOPEFUL

an

PEER'S TRIAL

London, Dec. 4:

ton.

NAK

at

Lo

kto have.

making

overnment

after arrival

will try to make the Philippines industrial and agricultural nation,

FACE DEATH SENTENCE instead of purely agricultural, as at

are able to manufac present. We

- Boston, Doc. 4 AIR-MINISTER'S SECRETARY But although M. Laval has re- lure many things useful to the rest

The convlets, Edward McArdle, portedly emphasised that these sug- of the world, such as hats."

The House of Lords has fixed | Charles O'Brien and Frünk Joyce, who gestions are the last that bo After receiving his degree, Sener Decomber 12 as the date for the trial yesterday attempted a prison delivery The Duke of Northumberland has Geddes, chairman of Imperial Als in Canton or Hongkong? T

London, Dec. 4. Less than a month ago Sir Eric water here aro less congestat made bafore the meeting of the Romulo will sail-for-Europe aboard of Lord de Clifford, on a manslaughter and killed a truck driver, are facing boon appointed by the Air Minister, Ways, told shareholders that the com- the faauguration of the pas League to consider an oil embargo the Aqultanta on the next stage of charge arising out of a motor actrial and possibly a sentence of death. Lord Swinton, to be his Parliamentary pany already has under construction service satill-indeelded,

(Continued on Page 7)

cident-Router, Special,

United Pretti:

can

his world tour-United Press;

Private Secretary-Briliah Wireless. D (Continued on Page 7)

the question of fares.