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SIR SAMUEL HOARE RESIGNS

PEACE FORMULA ABANDONED

GOVERNMENT MAKES POLICY CLEAR

BALDWIN MAY SHOULDER

FOREIGN OFFICE

London, Dec, 18.

Sir Samuel Hoarc, the Foreign Secretary, has.resigned. Sir Samuel's resignation, which has been accepted, had been expected for the past several days since the storm of criticism which arose over the Franco-British peace proposals.

There is much speculation with regard to his, successor. It is suggested that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the. Prime Minister, himself may take the Foreign Office portfolio or that Mr. Neville Chamberlain may become Foreign Secretary.

The resignation of the Foreign Secretary has altered the situation in the matter of the debates in Parliament to-morrow. It is now announced that the Earl of Winterton will move an Amendment to the Labour vote of censure which Major Clement, Attlee, the Opposition leader, will propose.

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The Government's «pokusma move that the House holding that any terms for the nettlement of the Italo- Ethiopian dispute should be such as the League of Nations . Chin accept, assures the Government of its full Aupport In pursuing a foreign policy outlined by the Government manifesto and endorsed by the country at the recent general election.

NO EXPLANATION

HERRIOT SHAKES CABINET

LAVAL'S DOOM

Sir Samuel Hoare, who has resigned his post British

Foreign Secretary.

JAPAN'S CABINET STORMS

HARD DAYS AHEAD SAY PROPHETS

SEIYUKAI · NOT SATISFIED

(Special to "Talagraph")

Tokyo, Dec. 10. While the formalities for the open-

ducted according to custom, many political writers predict a stormy Hession when it re-convenés a month later to consider the Budget and various Goverment policies, some believing that the dissolution of the Diet is possible.

No officiat explanation has yet been RESIGNATION MEANS ing of the Diet next week will be con- announced with respect to Sir Samuel Hoare's decision to resign, but in ac cordance with the usual practice in such circumstances, Sir Samuel is ex- pected to inaks a personal explanation from the back benches at the end of the questions to-morrow.

He has already prepared a 4,000- word speech, intended for the opening of the censuro debate, but his par sonal statement is unlikely to cover the ground to the Reuter,

same

extent.---

STORM CLOUDS REMAIN

London, Dec. 18.

It is learned that Sir Samuel Hoare resigned from the Government at 6.30 to-night.

He is taking a rest of six months, His resignation is considered to have eased the situation in which the Government found itself as a result of his support of the Anglo-French peace plan, and at a moment when tension was increasing. But the storm clouds have in no way disappeared."

RADICAL AS PREMIER

Paris, Dec. 18. 31. Edouard Herriot has resigned the presidency of the Radical Socialist Party.

tion

-that--the

AUTONOMY NEARING TIENTSIN

MAY BE INCLUDED IN NEW STATE

JAPANESE VIEWPOINT

thin M. Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, who may now take over the post of Foreign Secretary.

(Special to "Tolegraph")

Tientsin, Dec. 19. The boundaries of the Eust Hopel autonomous region reach to within Afteen miles of Tientsin.

General Sung Chch-yuan's General Salinngchen, midway

Chen's troopa evacuating between Tientsin and Tangku. The so-called Autonomists will soon com- mence occupation of the town.

and

Are

A Japanese milltary spokesman says

it is possible but not probable that the autonomous

sonous region will be extended to, include Tientsin, at; least in the Fimmediate future.

He said an agreement with regard to Chungliangchen was reached nå u result of the mediation of the Japan-.

military authorities--United j

180 Prean.

TROOPS RUSH TO DAIREN

JAPAN. FEARS MORE BORDER TROUBLE

CLAIM SOVIET TRESPASS

·

WILL CHINA RETURN TO

SILVER BASE?!

NECESSITY HAS. NOT

YET ARISEN.

NO CHANGES AT PRESENT

Shanghai, Dec. 10. Circles in close touch with the Chin- ese Ministry of Finance do not pro- dict any Immediate change in the Chinese monetary policy as a result.

of the world silver situation.

On the other hand, a high auhority on the exchange situation, Inter- viewed by Reitter this morning said:

"If the price of silver continues to fall, we are prepared to take the necessary action,'

HOPE REGAINED AT GENEVA

PEACE PLAN NOW BELIEVED DEAD

ETHIOPIA PUTS FAITH IN LEAGUE

Geneva, Dec. 18.

At a public session of the League of Nations Counci!! to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden, Great Britain's Minister for League Affairs, emphasised that the Franco-British peace proposals made from Paris were not advanced as hard and fast, but in order to ascertain the views of the parties to the dispute and the League itself.

If the proposals did not satisfy the conditions of an agree ment by the parties and the League, the British Government could not continue to recommend the League to support, be cause this particular attempt at settling the Italo-Ethiopian controversy could not then be regarded as having achieved its purpose.

Mr. Eden recalled that it was originally recognised that any proposals put forward must be acceptable to the two. parties and to the League.

Though the present juncture of events may have proved that this was an almost impossible, task, It was proper that at attempt should have been made, he adid, however, invidious the task of those who made it.-

HOARE'S DECISION PRAISED.

This in regarded as an indication of the possible return to silver in the ment's holdings of the white metal in event that the value of the Govern

be insufficient to maintain the note! terma of foreign currencies prove to ONLY HONOURABLE covering and exchange stability.

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It is emphasised, however, that such contingency has not yet been

reached.enter."

Dairen, Dec, 18. -Politien!-writers~Tecnil-

The arrival yesterday and to-day differences between the Seiyukul Party of transports from Japan, laden with and, the Government have never been troops who immediately proceeded completely healed, for which reason northwards in eight special trains, they believe that a member of the has aroused considerable speculation Minsuito Party will offer a motion of in view of the announcement by the after which a dissolu-Manchukuo Foreign Office that illegal non-confidence,

is possible immediately after the treaphasing on Manchukuo territory various Ministers make their reports by the Soviet and Outer Mongolians

QUITTING MARKET and outline their policies.

continues unabated. magazine, Shukan Jiji, predicts that fanchuria has not shaken the belief developments,

Mr. Kohei Malting, writing in the destined for the policing of North The statement that these troops are

Washington, Dec, 18. In the light of to-day's silver silver dealers Commerce, of observers that they are to be used believe the U.S. Treasury is quitting and has hinted he might resten from sident of the Minscito, will take the bandit campaign is nearing torutina-. attacked the "Spoliation" of Ethiopia Machido, who is concurrently for some other purpose, as the anti- the world market altogether and the Cabinet-Reater.

His position has been rendered dimcult owing to many members of Government, of which he is a member. his party having voted against the

At the same time he has personally the Minister of

LAVAL MAY FALL

Paris, Dec. 10.

M. Edouard Herriat.refused to re- tin-consider his resignation.

Government supporters de no guise their extreme embarrassment. vis a vis their constituents as a result of the events of last week.-Beuter.

CHAMBERLAIN'S STAND

London, Dec. 19,

MNRMEJA/BUMDÆINICtuumaruzar | tlon.--Reuter. U.S. UNWILLING TO

BUY SILVER

8 KILLED

It is generally believed that his Marketing Centre Likely IN LAUNCH

resignation mentis M. Pierre Laval's fate is sealed.

It is thought that M.*Herriot may accept the prime minstership if the post talis vacant, though up to now

It is rellably learned that Sire has said he would not accept it.

Samuel Hoare's resignation was due

tó

over

A Harrlot government would be his extremely pro-British, pro-Lengue, Cabinet differences

anti-Italinn. scheduled speech in the House of pro-Ethiopia Commons to-day, in which he desired] Bruter,

en the Italo-Ethiopian negoti-

to defend ations strongly, whereas. Mr. Neville Chamberlain reportedly wanted him

mado Blunder. confcas

to con he

and

PARTY SPLIT

Paris, Dec. 19. M. Edouard Hurriot has resigned successor is unknown, although the presidency of the Radical Socialist party. Mr. Anthony Eden is thought to be

likely

dil

for man

the Foreign Secretaryship.United Prote..

Determining Frontier

CHINESE-BURMESE

PROBLEM

London, Dec 18.

Observera forecast that the Cabinet may possibly be forced to resign due to the fact that M. Herriot no longer is able to command the support | of all his party's deputies for M. Loval.

Some members believe the party may split, one group following Herriot and the other M. Daladier.--Renter.

STORMY MEETING

Paris, Dec. 19.

To Be In New York

London, Dec. 18. Another step towards the transference of the world's silver centre to New York was the authoritative com- ment on to-day's events in London when the American Treasury was unwilling to buy, even with sellers at 23d., which was 1.7/8d. below the previous day's quotation.

The fact that there is a continued disparity between the London and New York sliver prices renders New York

attractive market in which to dispose of the metal-Reuter.

а

more

EXPLOSION

BOILER BLAST. NEAR CANTON

Lowing

Eight Chinese members of the crew an the launch Sun Ping were instantly killed and

two others seriously injured in a boiler explosion on Wednesday morning. The ex- plosion occurred while the launch was

4 big wouden vessel with a full load of passengers and cargo.

The two vessels were on their way from Slu Nam, the chief town of Chungshan district near Macao, to Canton. After

fter the explosion the sea- men on the towbont succeeded in cut- ting

the tow-rope. The towboat wan taken back to Canton by a passing Government revenue cutter.

Four bodies of those killed on the] launch were recovered later yester, "Th accident occurred at a place Minseite named Shoung, Koon, not far from

lead in a movement hoping to bring day. about a General Election resulting in M. Edouard Herriot's resignation greatly increasing occurred in the midst of a violent Pirty's power.

the tumult at meeting of the Executive Committee of the party to-day.

It is pointed out that Mr. Machina Bdvocated a dissolution at the last

Canton.

LOCAL DOLLAR ADVANCES

MORNING MARKET

STEADY

Home

HEAVY LOSSES IN TAKKAZZE FIGHT

Italians Claim Hard Won Victory

Rome, Dec. 18. Describing the two days' battle ending on Tuesday, a communique from Marshal Badoglio states that the Italian forces, attacked an Ethiopian column which had effected flanking move- ments at the

pass at Dembeguina and dispersed them with bayonets after a violent engagement.

The Ethiopian losses were estimated at over 500. whilst the Italians killed included seven white .officers and 20 white

N.C.O.'s. 48 Eritr N.C.O.'s and 197 Askaris. Two officers and, two other ranks,

as 35 well

25 Askaris, were wounded.- Reuter.

COURSE

GOVERNMENT ́NOT. RELIEVED

London, Dec. 19. conforms with the honourable tradi- Sir Samuel Hoare's resignation

tion of British public life that the Minister closest associated with an abortive step should resign, says the Times in an editorial to-day. There will be general

sympathy with Sir Samuel, the paper continues, who

suffers

from having falled to prevent indefensible proposals.

The Government should consider the foreign policy debate an opportunity to explain its action, it goes on, and to give full assurances to the public, which has been deeply disquieted by events,

The debate must begin the process

if

M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, who was, with Sir Samuel Hoare, responsible for the proposals, pointed out that ho did not know what reception the two parties would give to their suggestions. He imagined the Council would desire to avoid ax- pressing an

proposats. Pinion on the

did not meet with the consent of all parties, he went on. the Council would_not_bo_relieved _of its duty, namely: not to neglect

any muans or miss any opportunity to secure a just and honourable solution to the conflict, as diotated by the Interests of peace and the spirit of the League.

But

this

ETHIOPIA SPEAKER'

The Ethioplan delegate, M. Maryam, declared that his Government would not accept the peace terms, which. could only mean capitulation and. spoliation.

He could not believe, he said, that delivered to a cruel enemy. Ethiopia would be abandoned. and

"Ethiopia puts herself in the hands of the Council and reserves the right to submit observations later," M. Maryam concluded.

ADJOURNED "SINE DIET: The President of the Counell, then, adjourned the meeting wine die an ho said the members would like to know the replies of the two parties to the dispute with respect to the peace plan.

Relief and hope have replaced the disappointment and despondency which preceded the speeches of Mr.

of retrieving the policy and prestige Eden and M. Pierre Laval, which

of Great Britain,

The

were

regarded as confirming Geneva's

Riffelegraph says the re-earlier view that the Paris peace was

of Sir Samuel is 5 most dead.

has

Russia, Spain and Denmark are ex- noural interruption to a moat

career, yet the public will pected to make important statements that Sir Samuel came to the at to-morrow's private meeting of the agree right decision. The ponce plan was Council, but it is belleved there will condemned on almost every side.

be no scathing criticisms as the peace His resignation, the paper goes on,

plan character.

fallen to the ground. hardly lessens the critical

However, it is felt that M. Laval of today's debate, however,

The Barning Post saya Sir Samuel sanctions to oil and other key pro will oppose any proposal to extend resigned undoubtedly in order to case ducts of Italy replies favourably to the the situation, for which he was re- Paris peace plan-Router,- sponsible, but he was only an instru- ment of policy for which he was not alone responsible. The French and British, Governments, were also to blame,

...

MALDWIN'S POSITION

READY TO DROP PLAN

Genova, Dec. 18. The French and British delegatox told the League Council that they were willing to abandon the peace

The Daily Mirror says the resignar, Anthorny Eden said it had Al- tion was dramatic but not surprising

the

but that It may make Mr. Baldwin's Ways been, in the minds of the two...... noaltion stronger. The nation will Governments that the terms should await his speech with sympathy and be approved by the League

M. Laval, in a message, sald anxiety

The Daily Express says his resigna- Council should continue its efforts to tion means a triumph for the Loft

the is rejected, price to a level where other buyers yields to his crities without a struggle

the Treasury would be and offers up Sir Samuel as a bloody probably convone attracted-Reuter,

sacrifice to the enemy. It is difficult order to allow

Intends to await adjustment of the Wing Conservatives, that Mr. Baldwin" rensonable and just solu-

beelden

NEW DEAL ATTACKED

to

In

if

Coun

adjourned and will

to-morrow

while the holmaman la thrown' over-

Bee why the captain of a ship stays criticism of that Mors to express.

board.

The Daily Mail says that Sir Samuel

A

plan.

London message states that in the House of Commons, Mr. Baldwin

A resolution asking M. Herrolt to session and has not changed his opin In the House of Commons, Mr. R. A. maintain the unity of the party and ion, although he is not expected to Butler, Parliamentary Under Secre- remain at its hond was passed by the tary to the India Office, replying to Radien! Socialist Bureau members sponsor the motion of non-confidence Mr. Gallacher, announced that a joint who called upon him and asked him

personally. commission to determine the southern to reconsider his resignation. He

Mr. Makino says members of the section of the un-demarented Chinese-

Cabinet declined-Router.

are busily engaged preparing Durmase frontler had been formed.

reports of their accomplishments and The Commission's

ion's personnel, Mr.

polisica, hoping to obtain a majority

sald France had assured Britain that Butler atated, was as follows:

and avoid a dissolution. One of the

has been made the scapegoat of the the event of Italy attacking the Colone! Iselin (Switzerland), chair-

principal bases of attack against the The Hongkong dollar advanced

British Floet in the Mediterranean, man; Mr. J. Clague and Mfr. P. S

Cabinet will chargo that it has failed 3/16ths an opening this morning, the

sunction-mongers. It means renewed Washington, Dec. 10..

France would support England. Grose (Britain), Liang Yu-kon

completely or properly to handle Bank's official rate being 1s. 3.11/10. Another attack on the New Deal. The News Chronicle says his retire. United Press: matter of State policy which resulted: The business rate was 18. 3/7.8d., was made in the Supreme Court to- ment will help restore British prostige, In Dr. Mindbo's book on

the the market being steady, dus prin- day when Mr. Edward B. Jone, but the Prime Minister will scarcely New York dealer in royalties, peti-scape from his dilemma or restore Regular sessions of the Diet will sipally to drawings from the Straits.

Later in the day, the official rate tioned the Supreme Court to pass on the Cabinet's credit by throwing about January 20United doclined 1/8th to Is. 3.0/10d the the constitutionality of the Securities overboard a colleague who by his

market being rathor casier.

Act of 1933-Router Special.

(Continued on Page 14)

Mr.

Mr. Yin Ming-to (China).

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS

and

Nanking, Dog, 10.

The expanses would be defrayed by

the Indian and Chinese Governments General Yen Hal-shan and General Constitution. equally, and it was hoped that the Fong Yu-hslang have been appointed Commission would completo a work vice-chairmen of the National Mili- | bouln In the field next spring-Reuter. [tary Council.~Router.

Press.

uncertainty and confusion.

MR. EDEN'S SPEECH

Landon, Dec. 18. The League Council met in public session at Geneve this evening to con (Continued on Pare¥14)

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