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HOOVER'S REPLY TO BRITISH DEBT NOTE EXPECTED TO-MORROW
RACE SELECTIONS
FOR TO-DAY
(By AJAX).
The inchision in the pro. gramme of the Fifteenth Extra
General von Schleicher, former German Minister for Defence, who has agreed to form a Government.
AS LEADER IN
EXPORT FIELD
Recaptures First Place In Trade.
Race Meeting of the "Ewo" Han BRITAIN BACK dicap, an unofficial ruce for members of the staff of Jardine's, lends an added interest to the excellent programme,
which in- cludes the St. Andrew's Stakes. A urge crowd is, anticipated at the Valley this afternoon and some splendid racing will doubt. less be witnessed.
Of the seven official events, | two are for Australian ponies, “A” class and "B" class, and the first race, incidently the first five furlong race for Australian ponies ever to be held here is likely to enuse plenty of excitement, Three ponies out of four entries will be running, The Giraffe be-! ing the non-starter. He is bei ing reserved for the Autumn Handicap next week.
The best race of the day will probably be the St. Andrew's Stakes, which has drawn a classic field, the best pony being Liberty
tender for the race.
BALDWIN'S OPTIMISM'
London, To-day,
"I was never able to say it before, but now I believe the tide is turning," declared Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin in an important speech at Sun- derland yesterday.
SPANISH GENERALS SENT
TO PRISON OR EXILE
Many Deprived Of Civil Rights
For 20 Years
Madrid, To-day,
to
A special tribunal yesterday sentenced a number of former Generals and ex-Ministera terms ranging from six to 12 years in confinement or in exile for participating in de Rivera's Dictatorship:
Others were deprived of civil rights for 20
years, which, for many, will be beyond the dura- tion of life.
Already royalists have been de- prived of lands and funds, and the old aristocracy is a peaurious group to-day. Reuter.
Cuban Sugar
LONDON ANTICIPATES CHANGE OF POLICY
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS EXPRESS INDECISION
CONGRESS VIEWS AWAITED
WASHINGTON, TO-DAY.
IT REMAINS WITH CONGRESS TO GIVE TO GREAT BRI- TAIN THE FINAL ANSWER ON THE WAR DEBT CONTRO- VERSY AND AT THE MOMENT THE HIGHEST OFFICIALS AT THE CAPITOL ARE NOT POSITIVE AS TO WHAT THE AMERICAN ATTITUDE WILL BE IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS.
"We have not decided what the next step will be," declared . Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State, and Mr. Ogden P. Mills,
Men Aided Secretary of the Treasury. These two are close to the President, and
Quota Increased By Conference.
The Hague, To-day. The International Sugar Coun- cil meeting has resulted in com- plete success. It is understood to have agreed that the Cuban export quota for 1934 and 1935 should be increased by 76,600
must be aware of the Republican party's plans.
The two ministers were approached as they left the White House after a conference which lasted for several hours and at which the British debt note was the major consideration,
It is probable that President Hoover's message to Congress to morrow will contain the Government's reply to the British and French demand for an extension of the moratorium on war debts.
Meanwhile, the British press
is confident that the American
tons, to be offset by a reduction Government will experience a BRITISH NOTE
TO WASHINGTON
PLEASES PARIS
France Only Regrets Promise to Pay.
The marriage of Queen Vic- toria's great-grand-children, Prince Gustavus Adolphus, of Sweden and Princess Sibylle of Royal, Princely, and Ducanl Coburg, Germany, was attend- ed by more than 60 members of Royal Princely, and Ducal families. The bride and bridegroom leaving the church after the ceremony-(S. & G.).
Anglo-Swedish
ROUND TABLE
CONFERENCE
PROGRESSING
Sir Samuel Hoare More Hopeful Now.
"RESPONSIBILITY" DISCUSSED
London, To-day.
The Indian Round Table Conference, which already has disposed of certain con stitutional questions, such as the franchise, devoted a large part of the second week's deliberations to con- sideration of safeguards to be introduced during the transitional period between: the introduction of responsi- bility in the Central Gov- ernment and complete self- Government.
The British Government's views were outlined at the outset by Lord Irwin who stated that the Governor-General, in addition to controlling the defence and external relations, should be em- powered to take steps to preserve tranquillity and protect minori- ties' rights, the Indian States and their relations with other parts of the Empire..
Following three days of debate,
Trade Talk Sir Samuel Hoare, on behalf of
Delegation Arrives
In Britain.
the Government pointed out that these special powers should be definitely restricted and carried out so as ict to interfere with responsibility. Mo
Referring to the protection of Imperial relations, whereto much of the President of the Board of Criticism was directed Sir Trade Mr. Walter Runciman, yes Samuel Hoare emphasised that: terday received the Swedish
7. (Continued on Paga 14)
London, To-day.
Colonel D. J. Colville, on behalf
"During the last Govern- ment's ternt, Britain drop- pèd to third place among the great exporting coun
of the German quota. tries of the world. Accord
change of heart and that it will ing to the latest figures she
If the latter exceeds anticipa- not be able to resist the argu- has rogained first place.” tions, then the quotas of other ment laid before it by the Gov But prosperity
cannot be European participants will be ernment of Great Britain. ⠀ Bay, who is confidently expected spotted." It must worldwide, reduced proportionately.
Econonilst's Advice. to win. Hetman, who is in fine he added. He was confident of As regards the surplus stocks,} Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, form, will be another strong con- America's most careful and sym-it is agreed that it would be a one of the leading economists in
pathetic consideration of the Bris bad policy to flood the markets America, and a close adviser offent (Continued on Page 9.)tish war debt note and he was Liquidation should proceed in an President Hoover, has urged HERRIOT, MacDONALD MEET
optimistic on the matter of a orderly manner.
that the moratorium be extend- TOUT'S SELECTIONS.
settlement.
The Conference decided ited for six months. The Demo-
Paris, To-day. Mr. Baldwin hoped that as a would do its utmost, insofar as crat Senate leaders, as well as result of the Lausanne agree special circumstances permit, to Republicans, however, are stub- Authoritative quarters ment and the British note and restrict the planting and harbornly refusing to consider, any most pleased with the British tion was introduced by the Swedish the World Economic Conference, vesting.
suspension.
note on war debts to America Minister in London, Baron the whole world would be great- The Council's next meeting is]
British press opinion is unani- and only regret that it suggests Palmstierna. ly relieved of this particularly in Paris on March 13. - Reuter,
A statement showing the Swedish harmful form of payment of
and the United Kingdom points of The Canton Folice eleven, which debts.
Race 1:-
Estrellita. Tango Fighting Blood.
Rase 2:~~
Woodland Stag. Wotin. Evening Star.
Race 3:-
California. Nevy Hall. Powhattan.
Race 4:-
Liberty Bay. Hetman.
Wild Life.
Race 5:-
Festival Eve.
Orlando.
The Plover.
Race 6:-
Lucy Glitters.
Manna.
City of Melbourne.
Race 7:-
Race 8:
Blue Star.
Bright Star.
Rncing Boy.
Christmas Belle. Just Imagine.
Cabinet Hall.
H.E. APPOINTS HON. AIDES-DE-CAMP
Other Appointments Gazetted.
It is announced in the Govern
ment Gazette, that His Excellency
the Governor has been pleased to
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In the meantime,
foreign
countries were building and run-
ning ships with subsidies..
"We cannot allow our great industry to suffer that kind of competition nor allow internecine competition in industries like steel, coal," Mr. Baldwin, declar- ed, Reuter.
L
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
OPENS TO-DAY
Two-Day Exhibition At Sheung Shuri.
CHINESE HELD
HERE CHARGED
WITH MURDER
Canadian Police Ask For Detention.
ARRESTED ON STEAMER
Delegation which has arrived, for the purpose of opening trader negotiations between Sweden and] are the United Kingdom. The delega-
CANTON POLICE WELCOMED
Football Team To Play To-day.
mous in regarding the war debts note as a great state paper, main-a promise to pay. taining the same high level of The sequel is eagerly awaited, view was considered and arrange includes five former South Chinn statesmanship of successive Bri- but with little hope of success as ments were made for discussions to players, three of whom have re- tish Governments towards a far as France is concerned, as it be continued.-British Wireless situation created by these huge is realised that Great Britain has Service. inter-Governmental obligations. the better chance for considera- The arguments which the note tion. advances have long been familiar to leading economists throughout the world. Mun Th
Premier Herriot, who went to Geneva last night, will discuss the possibility of an American refusal to comply with the Bri- tish request with Premier Mac- Donald The French hold that if America insists on the December payments the Lausanne agree- ments must cease and the legal position will be status quo ante, namely that the Young Plan should continueng.
AMERICA SEEKS
TO STIMULATE
DISARMAMENT
Urges 60 Powers Sign Convention.
PUBLIC IMPATIENT
Geneva, To-day.
As the Times Washing: ton Correspondent points out, it is common knowledge that A Chinesc, named Mark Ark,
Independent of its presenta alias J. C. Wu (Wu Chik-ming),
Lion of a London, case the aged 25, a native of the Pun Hoi
note is in a large sense found District, who was taken into cus-
convincing not only by Pre- tody by Hong Kong Police yester
sident Hoover but by all day on the arrival of the liner those whose executive posi President Taft from Shanghai, was tion gives them knowledge of brought before Mr. W. Schofield in
and concern in the world The official opening.of the New the Central Police Court this
situation. Territories Agricultural Show at morning
The immediate importance, Shek Wu Hul, Sheung Shui, takes Accused was arrested on a war- however, attaches to the effect Reuter. place to-day at 2.30 p.m.
rant issued by the Government of which the note may have upon. Exhibitors were busy carly this British Columbia, for an alleged Congress, which meets next week, morning, arranging their displays, murder in Canada, brought under and in whose hands the decision willingness to facilitate a discus-ences during the last nine months and a vast improvement on last the Fugitive Offendera Act. lies.
sion on the British war debt of sitting should be embodied in year's show was noticeable when Chief Detective-Inspector Rey-
a convention signed by all. 60 The note as drafted in response question.
powers represented at Geneva.
presented Hong Kong in Interpart football, arrived by train from Canton last night, and were wel- comed by the Inspector General of Polico (Hon. Mr. E.. D. C Wolfe,
C.M.G.) at Police Headquarters this morning. Those present in
cluded Mr. Chan Mak Heung, Chief H. King, Deputy LG.P. Major C. of the Fire Brigade, Canton, Mr. T.
Willson, O.B.E. Captain Superin- tendent of Police, Shameen; and. formerly Police Magistrate at Hong Kong.
After the LG.P. had welcomed the visitors, the party went for a Fremier MacDonald does not Because the public is wearying tour round the Island in cars, and agree and therefore the gentle the lack of achievement at the will stop at Repulse Bay Hotel for men's agreement is likely to be Disarmament Conference, Ameri-tifia. If time permits, a drive to severely tested, it is believed.ca wishes "ginger up" things Shek O will also be made:
|and - suggests the measure of agreement reached at confer-
Plain Facts.
man Davis,
(Continued on Page 0.)
BOMBING THREATS
UNHEEDED.
Shanghai Insurance Companies Firm.
The
day. The show is to be continued stating that details of the crime to lay before Congress in support prendre former will make to American spokesman, Mr. Nor- the gates opened at 10.80 a.m. toholds applied for a week's remand, to an invitation to give reason The recommendations which The plan was put forward by the to.morrow, and special railway faci- were lacking and the Police had of the British request for a sus- Ilties have been granted by the sont a cable to Canada. pension of the December instal-Congress are therefore awaited application of the convention Kowloon-Canton Rallway. In addi- tion, special buses are being run to by Mr. F. X. D'Almada, serior, to the United States, America American publie would accord then be entrusted to a permanent Accused, who was represented ment of the war debt payment. It was not expected that the and an elaboration of detalls could
herewith exceptional interest:
Shanghai To-day, threa British Insurance Sheung Shui from Kowloon. was remanded accordingly.
having meanwhile expressed a
immediately a favourable recep- control Commission, he suggest Companies, threatened by the so- called "Prepared to Die Group of tion to the policy advocated by ed
The Five-Power conversations with bombing of their offices. If calamity suffers of Shanghai," the British Government, which would involve sacrifices on the were initiated yesterday by Fre they failed to meet the clafma
of American taxpayers mier MacDonald, with Mr. Davis Chinese who suffered in the Chapel
M. AND MME. DOUMERGUE AT Possibility Of Roosevelt Staying
*BUCKINGHAM PALACE
London, To-day.
part
As Governor General After March 4 similar to those already borbe and M. Paul Boncour of France war-devastated areas state In this
be Governor
There will be no deviation from
their attitude under any circum stance.
Lee the stand of
that while hinese
rance
appoint the following officers to be Monslear and Madame Dou Washington Well-informed sourcek! Businessmen have been by Bridsa Laxpayers. The con- They will probably decide whe moming-Shanghai Times that the hia Honorary Aides-de-Camp with mergue, who are visiting, London, were speculating to-day on the strong satisfied with his admialstration reviction is, however, expressed in ther the Conference will adopt Chinese threats will have no effect effect from December 2. paid a visit to Westminster Abbey possibility of Governor General Theo- cord both in Puesto Rico and the the British press that when time the American plan or proceed to on their position.
to the Tomb of the Unknown dore Roosevelt of the Philippines con Philippines. Lieutenant JC. Richardson, Warrior" yesterday morning cinuing in office in Manila during the In addition, dispatches from Manila weighing of the plain straight. Reuter.
has been allowed for a careful B-most ambitious programme. South Wales Borderers, Lieutenant Accompanied by the French Amext administration. JA. L, Schreiber, Royal Artillery, bassador and Madame De Fleuriau, The recent tendency towards non- bor plasseries they po poople would forward statement of facts and (Continued on Page 4) Lieutenant J. G. M. B. Gough, Lin they were subsequently recolved by partisan treatment of insular plates were left there after next March escapable deductions, they will Owen-Hughes, Hong Kong Valun- at Buckingham Palace and were were mentioned reasons why the to be Henry Morgenthau, dormer am In the evening newspa
Prospecta for the post appear minda teer Defence Corpa, Subadar Major
tained to luncheon.
Governor Generel might be left there, bassador to Turkey and a close badvis- Abdul Ghani, Hong Kong-and
Doumergue:
despite the fact that he 15
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France:
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