AUSTRALIAN WARSHIPS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 229, 30 September 1935, Page 7

AUSTRALIAN WARSHIPS

DEPARTURE FROM DARWIN DESTINATION UNKNOWN (By Telegraph—P;ese Association—Copyright) DARWIN, Sept. 28. The flagship of the Australian Naval Squadron H.M.A.S. Canberra, and the leader of the destroyer flotilla, H.M.A.S. Stuart, left Darwin harbour for an undisclosed destination. There was great activity on the war ships yesterday, when large quantities of stores were placed aboard.

WAR RISK CLAUSES

ADVICE TO SHIP OWNERS LONDON, Sept. 27. The Chamber of Shipping has advised British ship owners to include a war risk clause in all new contracts.

“FRUITS OF HEROISM”

ITALIANS IN EAST AFRICA. Received Sept. 29, 7.5 p.m. PARIS, Sept. 28. “I have reflected well and J. have weighed everything,” declared Signor Mussolini, interviewed by the Petit Journal’s Rome correspondent. He added: “Two hundred thousand of our sons have sought, honour by going to East Africa to serve, and if necessary, to die. Who would bring them back before they have obtained the fruits of their heroism and sacrifice.''’

ORIGIN OF DISPUTE

preparation: of history. Received Sept. 29, 7.40 p.m. GENEVA, Sept. 28. The Committee of Thirteen has instructed the League Secretariat to prepare the historical section of the report on the origin of the Abyssinian dispute and, “if necessary go back to the Flood,’’ said Mr. Eden. It is expected that the report will be complete by October 3, when the committee will consider recommendations. After a short public session, the League Council adjourned.

LABOUR AND SANCTIONS

A TWO-DAYS’ DEBATE. Received Sept. 29, 6.10 p.m. LONDON, Sept. 29. The Labour Party executive have arranged that at the annual conference a debate on Labour’s approval of the enforcement of sanctions will be held. The debate will begin on October I and two days have been set aside for it. Lively developments are anticipated. If sanctions are approved, Mr. Lansbury is expected to offer his resignation.

ADVICE FOR SHIPS

AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS MEANS OF DECONTAMINATION THE GAS MENACE LONDON, Sept. 27. The latest anti-air raid precautions handbook, of which the Government is issuing a series, deals with merchant shipping. The opinion is expressed that ships are likely to be attacked with mustard gas or a similar persistent gas necessitating protective clothing such as respirators, oilskin suits, and rubber sea boots. A ship so attacked must be immediately decontaminated, otherwise it will remain dangerous for weeks. Port authorities must appoint an anti-gas officer to certify the freedom of out-ward-bound ships and their cargoes from gas. Ho will also warn shipmasters when there is likelihood of air attack so as to enable necessary precautions to be taken. The handbook recommends that in the event of an outbreak of war ships exposablc to gas attacks should be provided with Vanvas covers, bleach powder, paraffin, protective clothing, shower baths, and boiling facilities to decontaminate clothing.

LEAGUE ADJOURNS

AN HISTORIC SESSION. Received Sept. 29, 6.10 p.m. GENEVA, Sept. 28. Although the League Assembly has adjourned, this course will enable its recall at 24 hours’ notice. Geneva will be almost deserted, most of the deJcgates returning home this afternoon. Even the members of the Council are leaving Geneva for a few days. Dr. Benes, announcing the adjourn ment, stated that probably it would be unnecessary to reconvene the Assembly. He added: “This session has been historic, as the declaration of the great Powers has brought hope that the League, after years of trial, is becoming a new moral, political and even material force.’’

WORK FOR SEVERAL DAYS NO FRESH DEVELOPMENTS LIKELY Received Sept. 29, 7.11 p.m. LONDON, Sept. 28. The Associated Press special c.orre spondent at, Geneva says: “Probably nothing short of an art of war wil produce any fresh development al Geneva during the next five or sis days. The work of the Committee ol Thirteen is being carried on by seconc strings, but apart from the decision on the Emperor’s request, for observers the Committee of Thirteen’s report will be mostly technical, as the recommendations forming the annex will not be contemplated until the return of the heads of the delegations. ’The task necessarily must, be long, and the Pouncil also desires to avoid an appearance of haste in arriving at, a