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France To Fulfill Obligations Under

League Covenant

Laval Promises Aid To British Fleet If‘ Italy Attacks It In The Mediterranean — Studies Pro- posal For Ending War.

COPYRIGHT, 1935. BY THE HAVAS NEWS AGENCY (BY GUARDIAIWS SPECIAL WIRE)

PARIS, Oct. 18. — The French Govern- ment tonight, in a formal note to Britain, gave assurance that France would help the Britih fleet if Italy attacked it in reprisal for League

of Nations sanctions. The note followed

ance by Premier Laval to the British Ambas- sador, Sir George Russell Clerk, earlier today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS. arc

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"Taikies-Morell Tuesday. 11-1388-10-19-21.

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' "We are buying live fowl daily, paying highest market prices. Is- land Cold Storalv Co. Ltd. L-13l3

"Chicken Supper and Dance in Iona I-Iall, Monday, October 21st. 14-1379-10-15-61.

"Mclquerade Dance In Graham's Road lull, Halloween ‘night. Oct. 81st. ' L-1B96-10-19-3l.

"Buying live Fowl every Tuesday from 1 until 3 o'clock. Prank Cut- clifle, Fredericton. L-2014-10-l9-2i.

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a similar verbal assur-

M. Laval meanwhile was study- ling a new Italian proposal for end- ing the Item-Ethiopian campaign. Official circles would neither con- firm nor deny reports o rent in diplomatic quarters that the Ital- ian A bassador, Vittorio Cerruti, on his visit to M. Laval today out- lined the basis on which Italy would consider ending the cam- paign without further fighting.

In a nine-page typed document, France asserted that under para- graph three of Article XVI mutual aid was obligatory in case of re- prisals for League sanctions by a covenant-breaking nation.

If Italy, therefore, attacked Brit- ain for trying to enforce league sanctions. the reply said, France would have no choice but to help the British. ,

If on the other hand aggression was provoked by measures taken by Britain on her own responsibil- ity, whatever their motive, it would have to be treated as a new case of aggression and not as reprisal for sanctions. the note said.

‘The provisions of Article XVI that are particularly pertinent in the present crisis are as follows:

"The membe of the League agree . . . that they will mutual- ly support one another in the fin-

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"Girls and Boys Hobble Exhibi- tion Cake Sale at Maritime Electric, Saturday, October 19th.

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"At Borden, card party Satur- day. lbth, at home of Mr. and Mrs. John Peter Gallant. L403?

"BedfordTracadie Club loading at Bcdford Wednesday morning, Oct.

26 till train time. Please list all stock. L-2002-l0-l9-ii. ° hicken Supper in the United Church, K . on Wednesday

evening, October 23rd. L-f895-l0-l0-ii.

"Buying live Fowl daily except Saturday, paying highest market prices. H. C- Cutcllife, Hunter River.

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"Play in Hunter River Masonic Hail, October 22nd, "Shady Grove" by Stanley ‘idge Players. Ad- rniasicn 15c a... 23c. L-20l4-l0-l9-2i.

"Reserve Tuesday, October 20, for Chicken Supper and Dance in , d until P M. L- 40-10-21-841.

"Kelly's Cross Thanhgivin Chicken Super and Bazaar Wednes- day, October 23rd. If not fine. Thursday. L-Miil-IO-Il -3i-

"Dorft miss the Chicken Supper in Brackley Hall, ‘v-‘ednesda , Oct. Ilrd beginning at 5 o'clock. Sup- Mr 3| cents. L-llioii-lo-il-Il-

"Paptry sale in Bochford Square School. auspices of St. Joseph's Sodaliiy on laturday, October 10th. Charitable purpose. n-ron

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anclal and measures which are taken under this article, in order to minimise the loss and inconvenience resulting from the above measures (i.e. sanctions). and that they will mutually support

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take the necessary steps to afford passage through their territory to the forces of any of the members of the League which are co-oper- atlng to protect the covenants of the League."

France is ready, M. Laval told the British Ambassador. "to assume the obligations undertaken under paragraph 3 of Article XVI of the Covenant (quoted above) and if

ecessary will take its share of collective responsibility."

French official circles still hoped that the reply might induce Brit- ain to withdraw some of its fight- ing ships from the Mediterranean area. where, it is feared by France. the presence of naval forces might lead to a clash that would develop into a general war.

The reply was expected by offi- cial circles here to be affirmative; for. they remarked, France's obli-

Article XVI are clear-cut and it

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Teagle Declares i Shipments Will Continue

(A. P. Iy Guardian's Special Wire) haw roux, Oct. ia-w. c. tingle. president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, de- elarod in a atatmrent today his company has not been approached with, any suggestions that it re- strict regular shipments of oil to its Italian subsidiary, Sooieta Italo-

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Harrowing Tale Told By Italian Detach-

18 — (C. straggling remnants of an Italian detachment which in- vaded Ethiopian territory on Oct, 2 stumbled over the bor- der into Eritrea tonight with a harrowing tale of death

bodies of many of the Black- sliirt troops who marched across the plain of Hissu a little more than two weeks ago to signaiize the begin- ning of Italy's campaign in Ethiopia.

Cut off from their base by fierce and decimated in savage guerrilla warfare, the troops wandered over the tropical wasiclands south of Mount Mussa All in a futile search for the Awash River.

Earlier this week reports from the Mussa Ali region,

Junction of the Ethiopia, Eritrean and French Somalliand borders, indicated the Italian detachment had been out off from its base.

ment .W h i c h Met_ Reverses on Danakii Plateau. " "

(Copyright 1935 By The Havas News Agency). (By Guardian's Special Wire) ASMARA, Eritrea, Oct. P.-Havas) — The

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Here To Foster Trade With West Indies

Commissioner for Trinidad, Brit‘- ish Guiana and the Barbados ar- rived here last night to discuss trade matters with local exporters with the view of increasing the sale of/Priucg-Edwarvi Island food- stuffs -in the ‘West’ Indies. The chief market would be for potatoes and turnips. he» said. Mr. Bull will proceed form here to where he sails Nov. 7 for Port of~ Spain. »

Mr. Bull has been in Canada since Mhy and has visited all the provmces.

PEACE TALKS cnujluui

(By John EVIIII) (Associated Press Foreign Staff) (A.P. By Guardian's Special Wire) ROME, Oct. l8—ltaly let it be known officially ionffit that "all doors or: not shut" to peaceful settlentent of her differences with Great Britain over the Ethiopian war.

This terse hint, in the form of an official communique, was drop- ped suddenly into the midst of peace talks which, informed sour- ces raid, were getting down to “bed rock" in an attempt to halt the conflict in Africa.

“Conversations in nusl diplo- matic channels are proceeding be- tween l-‘aris and Borne and Um- don," said the communique. “There is nothing specific ai. the moment. but Fig fact the tvmersatlona are proceeding shows all doors are not shut?’

Simultaneously. a government spokesman csnoeded that a long conversaticn this afternoon between Sir mic Drummond, the British Ambassador and Premier Mussolini

Death Yesterday

Of Duke Of

Buccleuch

(C. P- Cable) (By Guardian's special Wire) , Scotland. Oct. 10.-

(Saturday) -- The Duke of Buc- eleuch, father of the fiancee of the King's third son, died early Iie was ‘ll-years old and the father of Lady Alice Montagu- Douglas-Scott, whose marriage to the Duke of Gloucester has been i-et for next month.

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(An exchange telegraph 018003011 from Rome :a'.d it was rumored the conversators had resultfld in an ,, ment whereby some 0f Great Britain's additional wfrshlps in the Medrerraneari would be re- p‘aced by French craft in return for reduction of Itilian troops in Libya).

Terse offic‘al communique was regarded in Home generally as an

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MGIUMPIN EXPDRL TRADE

OTTAWA. Oct. il-Oanads’: ex- pert trade in the first aix months of the current fiscal year showed a jump of 020M000 over the cor- reponding six mouths of the pre- vious fiscal year. the Bureau of ltatistics reported today. ‘me bureau acid also that three of Canada's five best customers were

in the first six months last fiscal year while those to foreign coun-

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Italy Reported Massing Troops on Libyan-Egyptian Border.

(fly Albert Wa-Wilson. Asociated Press Foreign Staff) (A. P. By Guardian's Special Wire)

CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. ill-Uncon- firmed reports that Great Britain has made representations to Italy over the massing of troops on the Libyan-Egyptian border were fol- lowed today by_ reinforcement of the British garrison in Egypt.

The first battalion of a Man- cheater Regiment and three other units, enroute home from India, were diverted to Alexandria. One Egyptian and one British battalion were transferred to the western desert until the situation returns to normalcy.

The rights of foreigners in Egypt may be drastically altered if plans under discussion here in connection with the application of sanctions against Italy are adopted.

It was learnedpfrom a high auth- ority that because of EKYDVs strat- egic posltion in relation to the Suez Canal Egyptian and British leaders are considering the ques- tion of at least the temporary abolition of capitulations. under which all foreigners must be turned over to their own nations in the event of a violation of the laws of this country.

The belief was generally held in political circles that the activities of the large Italian population in ‘Egypt are responsible for official negotiations now under way.

Under capitulations, the Italian Consul at Aleiiandria recently de- manded the deportation of two Greeks employed at Great Britain's air base at Abukir.

lllll IJEVELUPS I N TR E A l Y NEGUTIATIDNS

(C. I by Guardian's Special Wire) OTTAWA, Oct. 18—A tempor y lull has developed in n gotiatioris for a trade treaty between Canada ,and the United States, but well- ,informed sources have indicaated they will be resumed as soon as the new sdministation under Pre- mier-elect Mk * "' King office. That the new ministry will move expeditiously in the matter is deduced from post-election statements of Mr. King.

In one statement the Premier- elect declared the result of the balloting made clear "thst a. Can- adian Governiueut should do all in its power to negotiate trade agreements with all countries will- lag to trade with Canada on a reciprocal basis." Be also regarded the election as an “unmistakable verdict" in favor of a "reciprocal agreement with the United States"

Whether in their next visit to Washington the Canadian repres- entatives will go armed with new proposals or with modifications of those already offered to the Am- erican Government remains to be

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reported.

The line from here to Makaie lies like a finger pointed almost directly at Dlredawa, key station on the Addie Absba-Djibouti rail- way. Itaiian offensives from all three paints plan eventually to out the PBTWBY. it is understood.

The trzops of Ras Seyoum, Ethi- opian commander in the north, were reported in retreat beforg the Italian advance toward Makale.

‘Their morale rurshaken by the almost incredible difficulties they have t0 undergo. the Fascist leg- ions march and counterrnarch in the mountain fastnesses of this northern Ethiopia territory with Vwords of devotion to their sweet- hearts at home or I1 Duce scrawled across their sun helmota.

One of the principal hardships is caused by the‘ character of the mountains. Military operations are being carried on in a. region where within distance of 20 miles the "OOPS have‘ to pass in quick suc- cession from altitudes of 4,800 feet to 7200 and higher. The distress is intensiied by the rudimentary roads hurriedly. constructed by the Italian engineers.

These roads are for the most part mere tracks filled with ‘ayers of loose stones. Swift mountain tor- rents cut across the road which make hairpin turns around preci- ploes where one false step would mean death.

The constant passage of heavy trucks has pulverized the stones, creating layers of dust, which en- shroud marching troops in thick clouds. causing the eyes of the men to smart and the thrcats to paroh

Where transportation by trucks is not Pksible the troops march on foot over mountain trails along with large numbers of mules and asses. But the rigors of the campaign have taken a heavy toll among the mules who cannot stand the climate as well. as the asses.

Perhaps the most picturesque are the Askaris, native Italian troops, distinguished principally from the Italian forces by the large black cape they wear. Detachments of these warriors. known for their excellent fighting qualities. are generally preceded by two Italian officers on muleback.

P. E. I. Minister Installed In. New Yo rk C h u rch

(C.P. By Guardian's Special Wire)

NEW YORK, Oct. 18—Rev. John S. Bonnell, forenerly minister at Westminster church. Winnipeg was installed as minister at Fifth Av- cnue Presbyteran Church fought. Rev. J. R. Scaltzr of Toronto preached the sermon.

Dr. Bonnell, a native of Prince Edward Island. was graduated from Daihousle University. Halifax. in i910, and from the Piziehill Semin- ary in 1922.

(A. l‘. By Guardian's Special Wire)

ABMARA. Eritrea, Oct. ls-Ib alian officials said a huge lithi- opian army, part cf it cavalry. was headed northward from near the Italian Somaliland frontier today in an effort to cut off Italian

troops.

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Is In Good Health Af- ter Strenuous Cam- p a i g n — Premier- elect Lining’ Up Cabinet.

(C. P. by Guardian's Special Wire)

OTTAWA, Oct SIB-Prime Min- ister R. B. Bennett intends to carry on as leader of the oppos- ition in the new Parliament. This information came from a. source close to Mr. Bennett today as Lib- eral Leader Mackenzie King cou- tinued his task of preparing to take over the reins of Government and selecting his Cabinet.

Despite his strenuous campaign

during the election Mr. Bennett is in better health than he has enjoyed for months. Six months ago, during his long convalescence from a serious heart ailment it was doubtful if he would be able to contest the election or even continue in public life. As the last session of Parliament drew to a close, however, Mr. Ben- nett's strength returned and he assumed the full burden of his office. The election campaign found him in fighting trim and he undertook a speaking itinerary which took him across Casiada.

When the election results and the defeat of his Government be- came known he said he had no

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South Wales Coal Strike Spreads

(A. P. By Guardian's Special Wlrel

CARDIFF‘, Wales, Oct. iii. - The south Wales coal strike spread to- night and it was unofficially estima- ted that the number oi men out may be as high as 30,000.

"We will stick it out to the hitter end," was the message sent up by 7i) "stay down" strikers at me coal workings. Protesting the imploy- ment of non-union labor. they have been "down" since Sunday.

The desperate miners occupied themselves by singing hymns. P0- lice patrolling the pithead could hear snatches of "Lead iiiridly Light" and “In Deep Waters."

Strike fever spread as i500 min- ers decldod to Join those at the nine mile point coal pits.

Mine oflicials refused lo allow wankers at ‘Ireharris to go down last night. saying it our. learned they intended to go on strike nt the

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Ethiopian Army Preparing For Attack On Cerlogubi

the Ethiopians plan to make a crushing surprise attack on the left wing of the Italian southern army, commanded by General Rudoilo Grasiani, which is moving slowly northward from Somallland. Fascist planes have been observi- ing the movements cf the foe and the Italians will be "ready," the of- ficers said. ' ‘The Fascist pilots said Ethiopian soldiers are roiling in the mud when they hear airplane motors in an attrmpt to camouflage them- selves. The aviators said this ruse ellifivli

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ITALIANS PLAN BIG DRIVE ON MAKALE

Ethiopian Troops-Already In Re-li treat—Marshal Badoglio Takes Field As Ni War Chief.

BY JACQUES BAEBE, HAVAS STAFF CORRESPONDENT OOPYRIGI-Ill‘, 1035, BY THE HAVAS NEWS AGENCY (BY GUARDIANB SPECIAL WIRE)

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY, Oct. 18.—-Marshal Pietro Badoglio, MussolinPs new East African war chief, took the field in earnest tonight as the Italian army on the northern front began preliminary operations in llIS scheduled drive on Makale.

Reliable reports said the advance guard of the Blackshrrt offensive already had pen- etrated to within 20 miles of the strategic city, 65 miles southeast of here. Bombing planes already have made a foray over Makale and have dropped a few bombs, it was learned from a qualified source- No casualties were

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Transportation Com- mission, Supported 3," Three Maritime Governments Will Apply For Lower Freight Rates On Potatoes.

(C. P. By Guardian's Special Wire)

MQNCTON. N. B-. Oct. Iii-An important case which probably will make a decided bearing on future interpretation of the Maritimg Freight Rates Act will be given a hearing by the Board of Railway Commissioners here November l4, according to a notification Just re. ceived by Magneson, traffic man- ager [Or the transportation commis- sion of the Maritime Board of Trade.

It involves the application of the transportation commission for a. reduction of rates on potatoes as Bovemed by Canadian National Railways tariff. 0.110., No. E-lfill. and Canadian Pacific tariff 0.8.0., No. E4485, by three cents per bar. rel bushel or five cents per one hundred pounds in carioad lots, to correspond with reductions in 0n- tario and Quebec.

The case is one which has been pending for v ‘erahle time and on which much work has been done by the transportation com mission, and according to Mr, Matl-iason Ls to be supported by m; governments of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova- swtll. and several growers and shippers associations in the three provinces, all of which will present briefs at the hearing.

The hearing has been set for l0 o'clock in the morning of Novem- ber 14 but no personnel of the board party has been named so far. Transportation commission will be represented by C. J. Burchell. of Halifax. and Mr. Matheson, their traffic and tariff expert. Both the Canadian National and Canadial Pacific will have legal representa- tlon.