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No. 14881

九拜廳 选八月二英港香 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1936

11六初月二

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ITALY WON'T SIGN NAVAL

TO QUIT LONDON CONFERENCE

SANCTIONS AFFECT

ATTITUDE

FRANCE ALSO HESITATES

TO ACCEPT PACT

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London, Feb. 27,

Italy's departure from the London Naval Conference is foreshadowed by an official statement made after a meeting between Signor Dino Grandi, the Italian diplomat, andr. Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary to-day.

"Owing to technical difficulties, like the size of battleships and the question of the gap between battle-.- ships and cruisers, as well as on account of difficulties of procedure, the Italian delegation to the Naval Conference intimated it was not prepared at present to enter into a Naval agreement," the statement baldly asserted.

The "gap" mentioned in this statement refers, to the so- called non-construction area between the largest cruiser, 8,000 tons, and the smallest battleship, of 20,000 tons,

The "difficulties of proceduro", are understood to relate to political issues and the existence of sanctions againts Italy.

It is understood that the conference contemplates, con- tinuing on a three-power basis.

FRANCE AFFECTED

It is feared that the Italian refusal to sign a naval treaty may affect the French attitude, owing to the French feeling over the Mediterranean issue.

The French delegates had a long eonference with the American pro sentatives to-day, and raised similar technical objections to a treaty to those Italy advanced. But it is In- timated that France has not yet reach-

BRITISH DEFENCE MINISTER

el a final decision with regard to APPOINTMENT TO riganture of the pact.

The prospects of a supplementary Anglo-German qualitative naval agree ment, which would be complementary to the existing Angio-German quanti

tative Record, was enhanced when ine German Ambassador to-day Informed Mr. Edon that German reaction was favourable to the suveesilon-Renter.

TECHNICAL difficulties”

London, Feb. 27.

BE ANNOUNCED

BUT NAME NOT

DISCLOSED

(Special To "Telegraph") .

London, Feb. 27.

Signor Grandi, Italian Ambasan- dor in London, who has indiented that Italy will leave the Naval Conference and will refuse to sigh any new treaty.

HOPEFUL SIGNS IN ROME

ITALY HOPING TO ESCAPE EMBARGO

BUT FLANDIN

IS FIRM

Roine, Feb, 27. Although offelal quarters deny that any peace proposals are in prepara- tion, diplomatic contacts are proceed- ing here.

Count Charles de Chambrun, the French Ainbaarador in Itome, who saw Signor Fulvio Suvich, Under-Secre tary for Foreign Affujrs, yesterday,

FRENCH

FEAR OF CONFLICT

MIGHT BE INVOLVED | IF SOVIET FIGHTS

GERMAN JAPAN ALLIANCE?

Paris, Feb. 27.

The spectre of the Tokyo military revolt leading to a Russo-Japanese war and a German attack upon the Soviet's reor, with France being dragged into the candlet to helpi Russia against the invaders, appealed to fertile imaginations here after the vate on the Franco-Soylet defensive alliance.

This evening L'hitransigeant refers The Emperor of Ethiopia, whose to the talk of П secrel Japanese- medical adviser, in reported to have German treaty, which was whispered lern urgently nummoned to dildis ome weeks ago, and suggests that Ababu. There have been reports a the event of a Russo-Japanese war utterly that the Regus in anfering- Germany might take advantage of from a brendawn in health. Soviet's deulties and commence successful anti-Communist, crusade.

The newspaper asks: If Germany) Ittacked the Soviet in liaison with Japan, would not France be forced,

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FRANCE DEMANDS A

ASSURANCES

Asks Discussion Of Locarno Pledges

Paris, Feb. 27:

It is understood that at the urgent request of France one of the chief matters ip be discussed at the Geneva meeting of March 2 will be the important problem of the application of the Treaty of Locarno, in the event...of... violation of Articles 42 and 43 of the Covenant, which deal with demilitarisation of the Rhineland.

It has been suspected for some time that Germany. intends to reoccupy and re- fortify this area. Reuter,

"It is more than ever necessary to L'Intransigeant concludes, saying: concentrate on our defence and the strengthening of collective security."

GERMANY FRIEND TO CHINA

CHENG TIEN FONG.,

MEETS HITLER

PLEDGES OF GOOD-WILL

Berlin, Feb. 27.

Mr. Cheng Tien-fang, the new Chinese Ambasador to Germany. presenting his credentials to the Chancellor, Herr Adolf Hitler to-day, Town and his fellow. expressed his countrymen's admiration for the German genius, and the achievements of that nation in political, economic, cultural and technical spheres.

The very friendly relations between Germany and China had been very past year, especially in the economie markedly strengthened during the

sador.

had a conversation with the Prime to intervene on account of the Franco.and cultural spheres, said the Ambas. Minister, Signor Benito Mussolini at Russian treaty? the Palazzo Venezia this evening.

Nothing was divulged with regard to the outcome of the talks and au- thoritative quarters state they were merely normal diplomatic, contacts, Reuter, Nevertheless, re hopeful feeling is in the air.

|··· CHAMBER RATIFICATION

Paris, Feb. 27.

With respect to oil sanctions, it le believed that Great Britain will not The Chumber of Deputies to-night take the initiative in proposing this ratified the Franco-Soviet defensive measure at Geneva' and since it is Prci, with a A meeting took place to-day he

large majority vote, 363 tween the heads of the British and will probably devote his whole time such an embargo, the radical step cided to make the rate a question of

The appointment of a Minister, who also thought that France will oppone to 102.

The Government had previously de-: Italian delegations to the Naval Con- to the post, to assist the Primo likely to be postponed indefinitely-confidence. ference. The delegates included the Minister in co-ordination of the de Router Special. Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, the fence servicos, was announced by Mr.| First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Stanley Baldwin in the Ilouse Mansell, the Italian Ambassador Commons to-day. Signor Grandi, and Admiral Biscia.

of

her friendly relations with China, and that Germany attached great value to ilerr Hitler, replying, emphasised assured Mr. Cheng of his own and his Government's support in the Ambas, sador's task in Germany-Renter.

Anglo-Irish Agreement

The pact has still to be. ratified by BACKING GENEVA the Senate, whose decision in not ex- DAIL APPROVES OF

Paris, Feb. 27. pected before the general election in

At a meeting of the Cabinet this Marcli Dr April-Render Bulletin Owing to technical difficulties, such The Minister will act as Deputy morning, at which the President, M.Service. de the size of battleships and the Chairman of the Committee of Im- Albert Lebrun, presided, It was question of the gap between battlo perial Defence and the Cabinet De decided that the Government's attitude

towards sanctions at Geneva would be{ ships and exulsors, as well as because fence Committee.

Although the Prime Minister will of the previous engage

ments."

of

TRADE SCHEME

Dublin, Feb. 2. The Dail, by 72 votes to 40, ratified the recent Anglo-Irish coal, and cattle agreement to-night.

The Worlds

Master Tyre

TREATY

REBEL LEADERS SURRENDER

PEACE RETURNS TO JAPAN'S CAPITAL

CHANGE OF POLICY IN

· IMMEDIATE PROSPECT

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(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH") Telegraph. Copyright Telegraphis Messages 18. Recrived, Feb. 28, 8.30 a.m.)

Ordinance,

New York, Feb. 27.

The United Press correspondent in Tokyo, in an un- censored telephone conversation with New York to-day, declared that the four chief officer-leaders of the Tokyo military coup may choose to take their own lives as a self-imposed penalty and to demonstrate the unselfishness of their motives.

The surrender of officers still barricaded in Government quarters, seized during the revolt, is expected shortly. If they do not surrender for trial It is believed "the gentlemen's way" will be their one alternative.

The common soldiers who joined the revolt have gone to... their quarters, and will probably return to duty presently. They face no penalties since they merely obeyed orders.

The populace of Tokyo is discussing the possibility of the appointment of former-Governor Araki of Korea as head of the new Government, which probably will be strongly military, However, there are likely to be many days of uncertainty and inactivity while the temper of the country is ascertained.

PLANES LEADING ASSAULT

GUNS GUARDING EZBA PASS

VILLAGERS GASSED

(Special To Telegraph") ·

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It is certain there will

no change in Japan's form of Government, but unquestionably there will be a change in poilcies.-United Press.

EMBASSIES GUARDED

Tokyo, Feb. 28.

As a precautionary measure, troops are to-day guarding the American and other embassies in Tokyo.

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They have erected barricades strategic paints and the battle feet guns still dominate the capital- United Press.

SUZUKI'S DANGER

Dairen, Feb. 28. Admiral. Suzuki, the Grand Cham herinin, who was first reported as only slightly injured in the disturbances of Wednesday, is now in a critical condition, according to news filtering through from Tokyo.

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The Supremo War Council has been enger Ordinance, IA, Recuitcil, Felpa conveyed, though its own ranits are divided. The pressing need to recon- Home, Feb. 27. cile the -maay - army - cliques There is intense air activity on recognlacd-Reuter, both the Eritrean and Somaliland fronts, according to reports from

SURRENDER ARRANGED Marshal Badgglio, Italian. Commân-

Tokyo, Feb. 28. der-in Chief in East Africa, whose

tho The surrender of

Tokyo troops are continuing their offensive mutineers has been arranged at a against the Ethiopian defence lines.

Conference at the Military Club hero However, no general attack is yat between threo leaders of the mutiny. A motion was made by the leader being used to strike hammer-blows War Council. The latter gave the being undertaken, the air aquadrons and three generals of the Supreme of the Opposition, Mr. William Cos-at the strong Ethiopian fortifications rebels the option of peaceful settle- grave, that the agrcontent should not. be' ratified until Immediate steps were

in the mountains and prepare the way ment or forcible suppression. taken to negotiate a comprehensive

for the infantry attack.

The leaders. then returned to the settlement between the British and defence works in the Ezba Pass to-day, Minister's official residence and an The Eritrean Air Corps bombed the mutineera beadquarters at the Prime Irish. Governments. This motion was defeated...

hour later met again the generalis of the Supreme War Council at polico headquarters.

ANTI-FASCIST RIOTING

DEMONSTRATION IN BUCHAREST

Bucharest, Feb. 27, An anti-Fascist riot occurred to-day

Mr. Eamon de Valera, chief execu number of Radicals are on trial for tive of the Free State, said the Goy. Communirtle activities.

ernment was still willing to submit The police fired a few shots, after the land annuities dispute to a tri- which the rotors dispersed. There bunal appointed without restrictions, were no casualties-Rouler's Bulletin and that was a big thing for a small Service.

¡country to do.-Reuter..

of difficulties of procedure, the Italian delegation Intimated that they retain final responsibility, the now were not for the moment ready to finister will exercise, on behalf ofition on the part of Franco in any col- This unquestionably means co-opera- sign the treaty.

Subsequently, a meeting with the the Premier, general supervision of lective action which may be decided French delegation took place to dis- the whole activities of the Committes

upen

by the Committee of Eighteen. CURS the position in the light of the Imperial Defence, including the

M. Pierro Flandin, the French progress of re-conditioning plans, ht aceting with the Italian delegation, will preside over the two Committees advocate of collective methods to

Foreign Minister and

strong It is also understood that previous to named, in the Premfur's absence, per preserve peace and security, is the the visit of the Italian delegation, the sonally consult the Chief of Staffs of French delegata to Geneva. Reuter outside the Court of Justice, where a Gennan Ambassador called at the the services, preside over the principal Bulletin Service. Foreign Offlco and during the cou versation with Mr. Eden clarification was made of certain points discussed #t yesterday's Wircicas.

meeting.British

HOPES FOR SUCCESS

Supply Committees, and make re- commendations for Improving tho organisation of the Committee of Im- porial Defence.

The Joint Plans Committee, re presenting the three servlees, will be strengthened by three serving officers, London, Foli 27. while the Secretariat of the Com- Mfr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Seremities of Imperial Defence will be re-

Mary, held a meeting with the German inforced.

Big Borrowing Plan Afoot

Ambassador and the First Lord of Mr. Baldwin said he was unable to AMERICAN,TREASURY

the Admiralty, Viscount Monzell, to anounce the name of the Co-

day, which he hopes will secure

ordinating Minister.

German, adherence to any agreements

The Defence White Paper will be which may be reached at the Naval blished on March 4, and the House

Conference.

of Commons debate will be held in

Mt Eden also met Signor Grandi, the following week-Router Special to the Treasury, announced that

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ENGLISH NURSE GUILTY OF MURDERING PATIENT

NEGUS ILL OR INJURED?

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They Informed their superiore that the mutineers would surrender to their commanding officers before returning to barracks-Router.

Rome, Feb, 27. The medical adviser of the

TOKYO NORMAL Negus, Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, has been urgently summoned to

Tokyo, Feb. 28. Desalye from Addis Ababa, ac- After the announcement that the cording to a Djibouti report this morning, Tokyo last night return-‚¿

robols were returning to barracks This gives rise to the suspicion ed to its normal ways of life. Thea- that the Emperor may be Ül OFFERS SECURITIES

or tres.and cinemas reopened and the injured Reuter,

troops who had been guarding the public buildings wore withdrawnik sy Washington, Feb. 27.

Speculation is rife with regard to Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary.

In spite of heavy anti-aircraft"action, the appointment of a successor to

Router Special.

Promfer, Admiral Okada, and a three. Treasury, financing on March 15 will *ffer $1,250,000,000 In new securities

VILLAGES GASSED

names, are given prominent mention. They are Prince; Korcs, President of for cash, of which $350,000,000 is for

Desslys, Feb. 27. the House of Peuro-Admiral Yamas

•Reuter { unileretande that the the redemption of Trasmone bills

Ten Italian bombing planes heavily moto, of the Supreme War Connell formulation of a hard and fast prematuring on the following day. The

dronched with gas villages near the and Gonatal Mazak former. In main road between the front and spector-General of Military Educa wemme 14: ant can emulated in the bango 000,000 will be new White Pane na defence. The pramoney,

tion, and one of the victims of the ngals will be in manerol berms, and resory notes, maturing on April 20 Ade Bagnifov, a patient at the od morcy.

“An - additional - $650,000,000 En Sho was charged with murdering dingham guilty strongly recommend forces, but there were several civilian nenitas pr of Admiral Nagata

No damage was suffered by military army. "purge, which led to the as- the extint and pics of the now pro- London, Feb, £7). wings will not be deckled in ad- M. the Ri

ading a total home, and the motive suggested way. Marge nisssed sentence of death In Rabboraya distelet another, This approved of Vanco.. Appointment of Mr. E. GAI. No defnita susminnemania haya yeter at afsteenthan; admitted that a left to the nursing home by Miss daut at the nursing home, was night prginile en M

A financing of $1,809,000,000,

at she was anxious, to secure £1,600) Coberta a Chint Justice of Randon

Beginald Bullivan, another tatlon -- whore baby had only boery bornvina ASSUMPTION OF WAR fun the method of run of the new cash borrow Baguley, in reisen for treatment and charged with the crime) lie

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care during her lifetimet, ta found no gulity;;

the Italian Ambassador, who is chief! Italian delegate to the Canfaronus they afternoonReuters Bulletin, Service.

NEW CHIEF JUSTICE

IN GENERAL TERMS.

Pegas Landon, Feb. 27.

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH")

London, Feb. 27. Nurso Dorothy Nancy Waddingham, In charge of a Nottingham nursing home until she was arrested on a charge of murder, was to day found guilty of that time.

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