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POPE PLEADS

FOR PEACE

Hin Holiness Pope Pius yesterday made a renewed jilen for peace, at the anne time warning against the menace of Communism to the world.

IRISH BUDGET SURPLUS

MCENTEE REDUCES

TAXATION

SOUNDS NOTE.

OF OPTIMISM

CHEVROLET

TT. on New York:+02%. King, Up Times rep

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The

FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

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WEDNESDAY, ... · MAY

13, 1936. 日三廿月三閏

No. 1995

BUDGET ITALY

SECRETS GUARDED

MINISTERS TAKE

NO NOTES

་

CONTINUED

INQUIRY

London, May 12,

The investigation into the alleged lenkage in Budget in- formation was devoted mainly

to-day to the statement of Sir Maurice Hankey, on Cabinet practice. He is Secretary to the Cabinet.

lo said to Cabinet normally received four or five days' notice of Budget decisions, but this year, in consequence of the Easter period, they were informed of the Budget proposals on April 9. For reasons of secrecy the members of Cabinet took no notes during the discussion of such business.

Mr. J. 1 Thomas, Secretary of State for Colonies, whose name has been linked with the investigation becnuso of the connection of his son. Mr. Leslie Thomas, with insur- ance transactions against losses re sulting from the Budget, will attend the tribunal Thursday.

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Mr. Alfred Bates, another of these involved in these transactions, gave evidence this afternoon. He de- scribed himself as the founder of old-established Fleet Street advertis-, ing agency largely engaged in work for book-makers and race course, and declared he sold £75,000 worth of gilt-edged securities in the frat quarter of 1938. in view of the internal and international outlook.

'LOOKED FOR HIGHER TAXES

He had concluded that the cost of new armaments would involve an in- crease in taxation and consequently he took out insurance.

Notwithstanding the advice of Mr. Leslie Thomas, on April 14, against selling more securities, Mr. Bates insisted on selling and instructed Mr. Thomas to take out the Finance

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Dublin, May 12. More joy would be found in the Book of Lamentations than in a Budget, declared tho Minister, Mr. Sean McEntee in in- troducing the Free State Budget in the Dall

re-

Novertheless, the Minister struck a note of distinct optimism. He ferred to the general economic im- provement in Ireland and said there had been no drying up of revenue, Do failure of the income tax, and no im provident borrowing.

Amouncing surplus of over £300,000, Mr. McEntee said not only would there be no now taxation, bat remissions would be given in varioas various directions. Theag would in- clude a farthing a pound off sugar. reduction of the tax on lower-priced cinema seats, the abolition of the cattle and sheep levies, as well as of the tax on wool and wool waste, and increased allowances for children in respect of income

tax-Reuter Spécial,

Locarno Group In Session

AWAITING GERMAN REPLY TO NOTE

London, May 12. This afternoon there was a meeting of the Powera adhering to the Locarno Treaty, at which Mr. Anthony Eden, M. Paul Boncour and M. van Zeeland were present,

A communique states that the representatives of the three Govern- ments, while emphasising their in- terest in having the matters under- taken lead to a result as soon as possible, were obliged, in view of the fact that the British enquiry for elucidation of a certain number of points in the German. Government's memorandam had not been com- pleted, to postpone further.considera- tion to another meeting.

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The communique adds that the representatives considered, that soon as the German reply has been received, other Locarno Powers

should without delay have an ex- change of views-British Wireless.

TREATY SENT TO SENATE

COMMITTEE REVIEWS ACCORD TO-DAY

Washington, May 12. President Franklin D. Roosevelt has sant the London Naval Treaty, ap proved by Britain, France and the United States at the last naval con- ference, to the Senate, where ratifica- tion is expected shortly.

The Foreign Relations Committee has arranged for hearings of the Troaty Bill to begin on May 18-

Reuter

previously mentioned.

insurance

The hearing was adjourned at this siage and Mr. Bates will continue to give evidence to-morrow, after Sir Warren Fisher and Mr. Bates' woman secretary have been heard.

Earlier in the day, the financier, Mr. Edmund Waterton, told how a result of a con

ssure of a conversation with the secretary of Mr. Bates' company he took out Insurance, on which he paid A premium of £500,

Other cases of insurance being taken out to guard against increased mentioned by the

taxes

were

Attorney-General-Reuter.

LEMKE ATTACKS CRITICS

DENIES HIS BILL INFLATIONARY

FINAL VOTE TO-DAY?

:

BINALE COPY 10 CENTS $16.00 PER ANNUM

You need. She SECURITY and

DURABILITY

DUNLOP FORT 90

ABANDONING MONETARY HIGH HONOUR FOR

LEAGUE SEAT?

GRAVE DEVELOPMENTS IN

EUROPE

ANTICIPATED

GENEVA AGAIN DELAYS ACTION

IN ETHIOPIAN IMBROGLIO

ROME, MAY 12.

POLITICAL CIRCLES TO-DAY FORESAW GRAVE DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF ITALY ENTIRELY ABANDONING THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS, AFTER SIGNOR BENITO MUSSOLINI HAD ORDERED HIS DELEGATION, HEADED BY BARON ALOISI, TO LEAVE GENEVA.

OFFICIALS DECLINED TO COMMENT ON BARON ALOISI'S DEPAR-

TURE.

HOWEVER, OBSERVERS PREDICTED THAT THE ITALIAN DIC- TATOR HAD INAUGURATED A NEW, DRASTIC ITALIAN FOREIGN PO- LICY WHEN HE INSISTED THAT THE LEAGUE KEEPS ITS HANDS-OFF ETHIOPIA.

THERE IS SPECULATION AS TO WHETHER SIGNOR MUSSO- LINI WILL MAKE AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON THURSDAY WHEN THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES MEETS TO RATIFY THE AN- NEXATION OF ETHIOPIA.—UNITED PRESS.

COUNCIL'S DECISIONS:

Geneva, May 12.

The League of Nations Council met privately at 5.10 p.m. to-day and publicly at 5.20 p.m. and at this second session adopted a resolution that "in view of Italy's grave decision" the time would seem opportune to abandon discussions for the present "to permit the Council members to envisage the situation in all its aspects."

It is indicated that sanctions will continue un- changed until the Council's mid-June session.

The Argentine Government's repre- allow sanctions to continue huz sentative has accepted the resolution caused much irritation here.-Reuter. with reservations regarding the con- tinued delay in dealing with the Italo- Ethiopian situation.

Ecuador made reservations on the section of the resolution in which it was stated there was no reason for modifying sanctions.

Chile abstained from voting.

Leave For Milan

Geneva, May 12. the Italian delegation to the League Baron Aloisi and the members of of Nations left for Milan this after- noon, cheered by a large crowd from the Italian Colony and by Italian League officials, Beater Bulletin Service,

SANCTIONS WILL BE CONTINUED

LEAGUE COUNCIL

DECISION

EDEN'S PLAN ADOPTED

Goneva, May 12.

ACCORD REACHED

SINO-AMERICAN UNDERSTANDING

TERMS KNOWN

TO-DAY?

Washington, May 12, The disclosure of the terms of the Sino-American monetary agreement may come to-morrow, it was learned here to-day.

But whether or not the complete agreement will be published depends upon

the attitude of the Chinese: Government.

The Clunese defecation to Washing ton, headed by the Ambassador. Mr. Henry Szc, called on Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of Treasury this morning presumably to

the

EX-VICEROY

Lord Willingdon, on whom His

put the finishing touches to the agreeMajesty the King has conferred u

ment.

This afternoon the delegates will be received by President Frankl Roosevelt. This formally la regard-{ ed as an indication that negotiallons have definitely been concluded.- Reuter.

CHARGES AROUSE PROTEST

NEGUS REMARKS ANGER ITALY

HELD

BRITAIN

RESPONSIBLE

Marquisate on his relinquishing the

post of Viceroy of India,

ST. LOUIS TROUNCES YANKEES

FINALLY OVERTAKE PERSISTENT. “JINX"

SORRELL WINS FOR TIGERS

Came

New York, May 12. After thirteen consecutivo defeats, the St. Louis Browns finally through to win to-day-and against one of the most potent teams in the American League, They trounced the New York Yankees, nething, and there was a jubilation. In the camp of the Brown. They had finally laid their "finx."

Boven to

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Jerusalem, May 12. It is learned that the Italian Con- sulate-General here has

The Browns scored their seven protested against certain statements made by runs on eleven rafo. blows, committed Emperor Halle Selassie, who sought only one error and held the Yankees sanctuary in Jerusalem, after

to six hits. The Yanks had twe Alght-from-Ethiopia; and who has errors.. since discussed the Italo-Ethiopian

war.

·

British ди

Sorrell pitched an almost air-tight game for the Tigers when Detroit Italy particularly objects to the met Boston Red Sox. Googo Goslin Negus accusations of Italian mag-hit a homer and the champions sacres and atrocities."

romped away with five runs on eight Morcover, the Consulate-Genera: hits. Boston could only muster points out that the Emperor is in three blows at the plate and bungled Foreign Secretary, presided over the thorities are therefore responsible for

Mr. Anthony Eden, the British and implies that the

Jerusalem with British permission, twice in the field. public meeting of the League of his utterances.

RAIN INTERVENES Nations Council to-day and submitted

Rain spoiled the rest of the Ameri- the resolution proposing that the dis forced to remain in his suite in the

Emperor Selassie is actually I and can League programme. cussion of the Italo-Ethiopian disputé King David Hotel, abandoning his Washington was called in the third The Chicago White Sox game at be adjourned until June 15, but that customary morning prayers In the meantime there be no relaxa-Coptle monastery.

in the on account of rain, without a score It was not expected that Italy

tion of sanctions.

boing fde,... Confronted with Italy's refusal to would leave the League of Nations,

The British High Commissioner, The resolution co-operate in European affairs, Bri-ason Aloisi did not mention such Council's opinion that further time, is the Negus to-day. Later the Em-inning, when the Indians wore lend-

expresses theGeneral Sir Arthur Wauchope, visited a possibility when he called on necessary to consider the situation peror's American adviser, Mr. E. Aing two to one.

Cloveland tain, France and "Belgium-the re- maining Locarno powers-have post-Joseph Avenol, the poned until June further consideration General, at 1 of the Rhineland problem, which arose | merely. announced

United Press. over Germany's reoccupation, with Instructed to leave Genova with his armed forces of the demilitarised zone. entire delegation-Reuter.

United Press,

Will Not Participate Italian circles here say that hence- forth Italy will, refrain from netive) participation in League of Nations affaire.

Empire Proclaimed

Unexpected Move

Geneva, May 12,

p.m. to-day. He by the Italian Government

Secretary-created and the new steps taken Colson, visited the royal apartment.

that he was

CONSUL TO STAY IN ETHIOPIA

presentative, asked the Council to M. Wolde Mariam, the Ethiopian re- condemn vigorously the new polley of the Italian Government.

He appealed for the application of League sanctions in all their force so that all states, weak and strong. might be reassured against the un- scrupulous actions of a neighbour

power.

"This is a tragic moment for Ethiopia, M. Marium added.

On the League's resolution not only the future of the League but its very existence depended, he declared

High Honour To Diplomat

MARQUISATE FOR EX-VICEROY

London, May 12.

Rain

interrupted Philadelphia-

game in

the

second

The Brooklyn Dodgers smacked the St. Louis Cardinals' high-powered pitching staff for thirteen hits to-day, anxl neored Ave runs, to win their match.

In spite of two errors on the part of the Dodgers, the Cardinals were only able to score two men on four safe blows, one of them run by Golbert.

· HEAVY SCORING The New York Giants, assisted by homers from the bats of Castleman and Leiber scored eight runs against the Chicago Cubs. The Cabs hit

London, May 12. Signor Dino Grandi, the Italian Washington, May 12 Ambassador, visited the Foreign During to-day's debate on the Office to-day and formally notified Frazier-Lomka Bill in the House of Great Britain of Signor Mussolini's Representatives, Mr. William Lemke, proclamation of a Roman Empire in Republican of North Dakota, and

co Ethiopia. author of the B

He denounced, tho

handed the text of Italy's royni: Tarr Credit Administration for try decrees to the assistant, Under- ing to unfairly defeat the Bill through Secretary, Sir Lancelot Oliphant. a written statement.

It is understood Sir Lancelot mere- INSTRUCTIONS FROMed from voting, because, he said he tiring Viceroy of India and former perora, but still wore to score only Representative Lemke defended thely noted the Italian communication, Bill

naying; The

Dill is not reserving the British attitude, and Inflationary. simply extends the implicitly withholding recognition of powers to Issue currency to the Italy's annexation of Ethiopia. Federal Land Banks, which powers United Press.

'It

the Federal Reserve banks now have..

It will save 2,000,000 farm homes

from foreclosure."

The final vote on the bill is expect

Notified. Of Annexation

Washington, May 12.

The Italian Ambassador, Signor

od lato in Wednesday's or early in Augusto Rosso, called on the Secretary Thursday's sitting.

It was first time in living memory of State, Mr. Cordell Hell, to-day, and formally notified the United States

of observers that an executive branch overnment of Italy's annexation of had submitted written propaganda

Ethiopia.

LONDON

BALDWIN'S STATEMENT

London, May 12, notification to the foreign Legations Notwithstanding Marshal Badoglio's In Addis Ababa that their diplomatic

in A legislativo battle, and Mr.

It is understood that ho neither representatives no longer serve any The statement said that requested nor received an expression useful purpose, Mr. Stanley Baldwin,

Lemke.

the Bill would benefit 16 per cent of of the United States Government's Prime Minister, informed the House

the farmers, injure the remainder,

force inflation and possibly ruin the attitude-Renter."

existing Federal Land Bank system. Further, it lefended the present farm loan policy as being equitable to all farmers.-United Prose.

PLANES FOR NETHERLANDS.

Orders From Rome

Rome, May 12.

The Chilean representative abstain-ferred upon

Canada,

D

bag clo

POPE PIUS PLEADS FOR

His Majesty the King to-day con- fourteen times against. the Giants" Lord Willingdon, re-eight, and profited by thres New York thought there was no object in con-Governor-General tinuing to apply sanctions now that marquisate.

including Galan's four- the war ind Anished. The represen tative of Ecuador intimated that his

The Cincinnati Reds cracked out His Excellency to-day had an nine safeties and scored six timos Government had already decided to audience with the King at Bucking white Philadelphia was labouring raiso sanctions.

ham Palace on relinquishing his office get four rum, on the same number With these reservations the resolu- of Viceroy of India, Reuter Bulletin of hits and sisted by two errors. tion was adopted.--Reuter...

Service.

The Phillies had a home run to help them, too, but still they could not match the home team's speed.

Darkness

apolloxi what should

have been a thrilling finish to the Boston- Pittsburgh game to-day. The teams ended tied in the tenth inning.

CONTINUED PEACE

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH")

Rome, May 12.

scoring

Pittsburgh hit cloven ting out

six ruris, with Brubaker

homer, and Boston scored six on thirteen tallics with the bat,. Cuoci. nello hitting a ball out of the park. -Router,

DARDANELLES PROBLEM

of Commons to-day that Sir Sidney Barton, the British Minister, had been Instructed to proceed on the basis that the Italian military authorities It is learned in-authoritative circles which an Army of Occupation in shall be accorded the recognition to that the order for the Italian delegi-.

A message of peace was delivered by Hia Holiness the Pops tion to leave Geneva was given from enemy territory is entitled under the to-day, speaking at the opening of the world exhibition of...

Catholic Press here, Rome "In consequence of develop Principles of international law. ments of the last few days at The statement was made in reply Baltimore, May 12, Geneva,"

to a question by Mr. Garro Jones, exhibition by causing it to coincide and Germany were not represented Treaty will meet at Montreux, on He said God had visibly blessed the His Holiness regretted that Russia It is learned on good authority that It was adroitted that the with- Labour-M.P. for Aberdeen, construction for the Netherlands drawal undoubtedly had a high pign-Mr. Bhldwin adried

with the triumphal joy of a great and at the exhibition. Government of thirteen bombing ficance, but no information was Ethiopian Minister in London is being gained. It was his hope that this he said, threatened the security of regarding the re-armament of t that the good people for the peace; it had rp- Ho denounced communiam, which, 22 to consider the Turkish request. planes, costing £300,000, has born forthcoming with regard to its precise recognised as an accredited repre- would be commenced at the Glenn L. Martin nature.

the prelude to true civilised life, and above all religion, Dardanelles-Routers Bulletin Ser- factory hore-Reuter..

sentative deriving his The League. Council's decision to from the EmperorReuter.

authority European and world peace, which especially the Catholle churches.vice.

was the exhibition's aim.

Reuter Special.

Geneva, May 12, Signatories of the Lausanne Peson the shores of Lake Geneva, on June