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BERNARDS' OF HARWICH.
· FOR
CONSULATE SHIRTS & PYJAMAS : LILLEY & SKINNER FOOTWEAR :
· ROLLS RAZORS: WOLSEYS KNITWEAR : MACCLESFIELD SILK. NECKTIES: MOORES FELT HATS.
CHATER ROAD,
HONG KONG
SENATOR PITTMAN BELIEVES SILVER PRICES WILL BE DOUBLED
WAR DEBTS
46
IN SILVER
CONGRESS
IS LIKELY
TO AGREE’
Pittman Expects Approval.
"OPPONENTS HAVE CHANGED THEIR MINDS"
Washington, To-day.
That the opposition to the United States acceptance of silver for war debt payments, voiced recently by Senator King, has been largely overcome, is indicated by a state- ment made yesterday to the "Un- ited Press," by Senator Key Pitt- Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senator Pittman said that
man,
The result of requests from many quarters. he be- lieved that Congress will extend President Roosevelt's authority to accept the De- cember war debt payments in silver.
The formula would be for President Roosevelt to ten- tatively agree to accept sil- ver in payment, and for ac- tual delivery 10 be made after Congress had confirm ed the acceptance.
Senator Pittman said that recent ly, many Congressmen were oppos ed to granting such favours, but had now changed their minds, and were apparently willing to grant their approval. Meanwhile, it is understood that some quarters are proposing that the authority be changed to require the silver to be: purchased in the American market. --United Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
£15,000,000
FOR BRITISH
STRIKES MAY INVOLVE $55,000 IN NEW YORK
2,500 Women Factory Workers! Already Out
Washington, To-day.
The United States Industrial Recovery Administration are ex- periencing troubles of a more or less serious natore. In New Tork, 2,500 workers in womers' garment factories went on strike yesterday, and their action is con- idered to be the forerunner of a complete strike to-day, involving 55.000 workers.
Meanwhile, the Industrial Re- covery Administration are making mediatory efforts.-U.F.
BIG WHEAT
COUNTRIES IN
AGREEMENT?
60 CENTS AN OUNCE
US. CONGRESS
TO AUTHORISE
PURCHASES
Expects Other Nations To Buy Metaf.
CENTRAL BANKS TO CARRY SILVER RESERVES
omice,
Washington, To-day. That the price of silver will even- tually reach 60 cents per was the belief expressed yesterday by Senator Key Pittman in a press interview given after he had con-
ferred with President Roosevelt. Hopeful Indications. This was the first declaration by
27 NATIONS INVITED TO CONFERENCE
London, To-day. Following on the International wheat discussions begun at Geneva on May 10, and continued during
Senator Pittman on the silver ques- tion since the agreement was reach-
Women's Amateur Athletic Association's Eleventh Annual Championship, at the White City Sta dium, London.-80-Metres Hurdles Championship final. At the first flight of hurdles E. Green (third from left) (Middlesex L A. C.) the holder, leading to win in 12 secs, equalling the British record. (S. & G.).
ed in London at the World Econo- HITLER'S
mic Conference.
! Senator Pittman, who was Chair- man of the Silver Sub-Committee. in London, visited the White House in his capacity as Chairman of the
NIECE, SISTER
INJURED
June and July, in London, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Motoring Accident Near League of Nations have invited His interview with the President was the 27 countries who are chief in-occupied with reviewing the hap
Austrian Frontier.
porters or exporters of wheat, to penings at the World Economic CHANCELLOR'S NARROW ESCAPE
eanfer in London on August 21.
The invitations have been issued
Conference.
?
Senator Pittman
predicted
in the name of Australia, Canada, that central banks of many
the
the Argentine Republic and United States. who have requested
that the discussions be held with
ence.
countries would begin to carry silver reserves as the result of price stabilisation.
He also predicted a general
in the framework of the World japproval of the London silver Monetary and Economic Confer agreement, and expressed a be! lief that the price would ever- tually reach United States cents The league will supply the ser50 per ounce, because five coun vices of the secretarial staff. tries had agreed to co-operate to
prevent the debasement of thei silver coinage.
AD
It is concluded that the Can- ference indientes that agreement has been reached among the four big wheat pro- ducing countries on the limita- tion of production.-British Wireless Service.
"Big Four" Agree
Geneva, To-day. The Secretary-General of the
TREASURY League of Nations, M. Avenol, Is-
Death-Duties On Huge Estate.
SIR JOHN ELLERMAN'S WILL
London, To-day, Probate has been granted of the will of Sir John Ellerman. ship owner, who died at Dieppe on July 16.
The will is a remarkable docu-
un-
He declared that the United States Congress would doubtedly approve the agree- in ment when it convenes January, and will authorise silver purchases. He believed that other countries would do likewise also in an effort to reduce world surpluses. .
Mexican Minister's Views- The Mexican Finance Minister, sued the invitations which are con- Senor Alberto J. Pani, in an inter- strued as meaning that at least a
previsional agreement has reached between the "Big Four."
Reuter.
been
US. May Act Alone.
SUBSIDISED WHEAT EXPORTS TO THE ORIENT.
Washington To-day
Munich, To-day.
The German Chancellor,. Herr Adolf Hitler, had a nar row escape from death while motoring on the Austro-Bavar- ian frontier yesterday.
Details are not disclosed. but a serious accident befel the car immediately following Chancellor Hitler's.
His Adjutant, Herr Brueck- ner, was hurled out of the car, fracturing one arm and sus- taining serious internal injuries. His recovery is regarded a doubtful.
Chancellor Hitler's niece and also injured.- sister were Reuter.
No Foul Play.
Munich, Later,
at the
No suggestion of foul play has view here, said that 66 nations had been advanced regarding the mo Subscribed to the general silver re-tor-car accident involving Chancel solution,, which favours stábilisa-lor Hitler and hle party. tion against debasement, thus The route was decided
the last moment, and it is thought-im- showing wordwide interest in remonetisation of silver, which is possible that his political enemies
his whereabouts. bound to enhance prices, especially could know benefitting American trade with Reuter. China.
...
+
Senor Pani said that Americas STUDY OF CHINESE export future lies in the Orient and ARCHITECTURE. Latin-America-United Press, per The United States Department S. C. Gold Bar Co. ment of 26 pages with a special in- of Agriculture yesterday announc [The present price of silver in dex, and in it detailed arrange-ed that if the Wheat Conference, New York is around 36 cents ac ments for the disposition of an en-echeduled for London on August ounce.] ormous fortune are made.
21, fails to reach an agreement on Although the estate has been reduction of acreages, the United
proved at £17,224,425, so far as
States Government will subsidise
cen at present be ascertained, it wheat exports, especially those to
is considered likely that the en-
the Orient.-United Press, par!
tire estate, including Sir John S. C. Gold Bar Co.
Ellerman's holdings in commer-
cial undertakings, which have not CHICAGO TRADING RESUMES.
yet been valued for probate, will;
approach £30,000,000.
New York, To-day.
STEEL MAGNATES ABSENT.
Conference On U.S. Industrial Code.
•
The Chicago. Grain Market e Representatives of the major In that event, the estate
rames bustness to-day with the steel Industries have refused to duties would amount to
minimum price pegs removed, the attend a conference with General about £15,000,000,00000 The testator has provided more only restriction being a maximum Hugh Johnson, head of the Ad- to the of five cents a bushel fluctuation, ministration, which is designed or less liquid resources
to discuss the industrial code. value of £6,000,000 for irme up or down during the day.
Mr. Henry C. Wallace, United The reasons for their refusal are diate payment on account of es-
States Secretary of Agriculture, not clear. tate duties,
The large number of bequests previously stated that the Admful However, Mr. William Green, Include legacies te officers and stration would keep their hands the Labour Leader and represen- others in the employ of the ship-off and permit open market operatatives of several of the minor ping companies with which. Sir tions, but would strive in any steel companies, attended.--. John Ellerman was connected. other way to aid the, whest United Press, per 8. C. Gold Bar
Co British Wireless Service.
farmera-Reuter.
German Expert Sails For Canton.
Berlin, To-day. Professor Boerschmann, of the
Technical College of Berlin, inter- nationally known as an expert Chinese architechture, left Ger many for Canton, yesterday, aboard the N.D.L. steamer "Trier." He will resume his studies of ancient Chinese architecture- Reuter.
JAPANESE NAVY MANOEUVRES,
Emperor To Supervise.
Tokyo, To-day. The Emperor sailed from Yokosuka on board – the war- ship Hiyel al 9 am. to-day ta supervise the final stage of the DEVA) MANDEUrren-Reuter,
BRITAIN'S FINANCES SHOW VAST IMPROVEMENT.
Ordinary Expenditure Decreases By £33,000,000 To August 12
London, To-day.
The latest Treasury returns show that the total ordinary re- veque for the current financial yane, up-to-August 12 amounind, to.-; £207,068,091.
At the corresponding date of at last year the amount stood £201,036,870.
Ordinary expendiere to date for current year totalled £255,571,098. which is £33,000,000. less than the total ordinary expenditure at the corresponding date of last year. -British Wireless Service.
33,000 SIGN
BATHING CLUB
PETITION
Over 40,000 Expected
By To-night.
TO BE PRESENTED ON FRIDAY TO COLONIAL SECRETARY
DE VALERA
TO-ADOPT
NAZI METHODS Military Tribunal In Ireland.
WAT I
DEATH PENALTY FOR POLITICAL OFFENCES
Dublin, To-day. The Irish Free State Government are emulating the Nazi method of suppressing political opponents.
The President of the Irish Free State, Mr. Eamon De Valera, has decided to establish a Military Tri- bunal to deal with political offences. It will be empowered to impose any punishment from a one shilling fine to the death penalty and may pos sibly be used to suppress the Irish National Guard.
A round-up, throughout the Irish Free State has begun for weapons which have been smug- gled in, and which are possessed by thousands in Southern Ire land. It is believed that many
of the weapons are held by the
"Blue Shirts" as well as the
Irish Republican Army.
A question is to be asked as to whether the measure will be applied to the latter as in the case of the "Blue" Shirts." Reuter.
Arrested On Suspicion,
POWERS FOR POLICE.
Well over 33,000 names have been collected for the Chinese Bath- ing Clubs' petition to the Governor
Dublin, Earlier. in Council praying that, the Govern-
The enforcement of the addi- ment's proposal to take up the
tions to the Irish Free State up the North Point Bathing sites be
constitution under which a mili- abandoned.
tary tribunal can be established, The Chinese public think that has been announced in the Government will give their petition a "Irish Gazette."
PRISON OUTBREAK favourable and sympathetic con-
IN HAVANA
Many Inmates Wounded By Guards.
sideration," said Mr. J. D. Bush, Hon. General Secretary of the South China Athletic Association, to a
Chine Mail representative to-day.
Although last night was the of- ficial closing date and well over 33,000 names had been counted, we MURDER CHARGES AGAINST expected the total to reach over
MACHADO
Havana, To-day. Charges ranging from mur der to misapporriation of pu blic funds have been filed at the Criminal Court, here against ex-President Machado and five of his associates.
Several inmates of Principe Prison were wounded yester day, when guards and soldiers: fired to restore order in-con- sequence of an outbreak of disorder following some pri soners protesting at being plac ed in cells with followers of ex-President Machado. Reu-
NORWAY LOSING IN DAVIS CUP.
Jugo-Slavia Win Two Singles.
The police are empowered to make arrests on suspi- cion, including suspicion of
membership of any Asso ciation which is deemed un- lawful Public meetings can be proclaimed. — Reuter.
40,000 to-night, as several large LINDBERGHS ON
establishments such as the Whang- poo Dock and Engineering Co., the Kowloon Dock and Engineering Co.,
LAST LAP
Ltd, the China Motor Bus Co., and Hop From Angmagsalik.
the Kowloon Motor Bus Co., have not yet sent in their list."
Mr. Bush said that the petition, had undergone several amendments and was now being drafted into its final form.
The petition will be presented to. Friday the Colonial Secretary on morning by Mr. J. D. Bush, of the South China Athletic Association, Mr. Lo Po-yin of the Chinese Ban kers' Association and Mr. "Wong Kam-ying, one of the Founders of the Chinese Bathing Club.
Mr. Bush pointed out, as proof of the strength of Chinese feeling on the subject, that one Chinese lady canvas- ser, Mrs. Mok Hing-chin, alone collected over 5,000 names;
A final meeting is being held to- night at the South China Bathing" Pavilion to discuss certain details of the petition.
ANGLO-SOVIET
-TREATY.
Negotiations Continue.
London, To-day,
Onio, To-day.. Jugo-Slavia have gained the upper hand over Norway In the In connection with the Anglo- Second Qualifying Round for the Soviet negotiations for a new 1934: Davis Cup content. Yester; commercial treaty, further meet- day they won both their singles ings will be held this week of two matches by convincing margins, sub-committees, of which one is Resulta as cabled by Reuter dealing with the possible form of were as follow
the new agreement and the other Pancee (J. B.) beat Hannes 6-1, is examining the question of the 6-0726, 6-3 M
balance of trade and payments beat Finn between the two countries,
British Wireless Service.
Kukuljevic (1,8.) Smith 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.
GREENLAND-ICELAND
SURVEY
Reykjavík, To-day. Colonel and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh arrived here at 7.22 p.m. yesterday from Greenland. Angmagsalik
The hop was made in just under five hours, the pilots taking off from Angmagsa lik at 2.40. p.m.. Colonel Lindbergh is making a
survey fight for the Pan- American Airways in connectión with the proposed regular Ameri- ca-Europe air mail route over the North Atlantic. He is seek- ing suitable landing grounds.
Continued on Page 7).
STOP PRESS
The Sikorsky amphibian carrying Mr. H. M. Bizby, Mr. Wi S. Gooch, and Mr. Wilmer Elmer, landed at Manila at 2.25 pm
(Story On Page 12).