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DE VALERA OUTLAWS "BLUE SHIRTS" IN IRISH FREE STATE
SILVER RISE
WOULD HELP
A RECOVERY
New Zealand Bankers Views.
"COLONY HAS GONE AHEAD
MARVELLOUSLY”
Although admitting that a rise in the price of silver would be of de- finite advantage to world recovery, Sir George Elliot. O. B. E,, the pro- minent New Zealand banker, in an interview with the "China Mail,"! cast doubts on the optimism of sil- ver advocates.
GREAT BRITAIN'S IMPROVED FINANCES
£35,000,000 Expenditure -Decrease; Revenge Increases
London, To-day.
The latest Treasury returnA show that the total of ordinary revenue for the current financial year up to August 19, amounted Lo £222,320,767. AL the corres- ponding date of last year the amount totalled at £217.783.488.
Ordinary expenditure to date for the current
year totalled
262,816,211, which is £35,000,000 less than the total ordinary ex- penditure at the corresponding date of last year.-British Wire- less Service.
O'DUFFY'S DEFIANCE
MILITARY
TRIBUNAL
CREATED
Death Penalty For Political Offences ?
ARMY RESERVE MEMBERS MUST WITHDRAW
Dublin, To-day.
The Irish Free State Government yesterday proclaimed General 0- Duffy's Irish National Guard, the "Blue Shirts," illegal, and have an-
Tribunal to deal with political of- fences.
Any rise in price, he stated, must 2,000 DROWNED IN nounced the creation of a Military
result in the opening of mines at present closed and a consequent flooding of the market.
Sir George, who arrived in the Colony yesterday, is return- ing on Friday to New Zealand. from a holiday trip to Japan.
LIULIN
Heavy Damage By Floods.
ANXIETY IN SHANSI
Two Semi-Final matches in the American National Women's Lawn Tennis Championships at Forest Hills were postponed yesterday owing to rain. They will be played to-day. Dorothy Round will meet Helen Jacobs, the holder, in the singles for the right to play Helen Wills-Hoody in the Final. Betty Nathali and Freda James are in the doubles final and will probably meet Helen Wills-Moody and Elizabeth Ryan. In the photo above the members of the British Wight- man Cup team, af of whom are competing in the US. Championships, are seen on the Britannic. Reading from left to right: Margaret Scriven, Betty Nuthall, Mrs. L. C. R. Michell, Freda James, Mary Heeley, and Dorothy Round.
This action, which followed the meeting of the Executive Council of the Free-State Government, Was anticipated as being inevitable fol-1 lowing the instructions of the Min- BRITISH ister of Defence forbidding officers and men of the Army Reserve mem- bership in the "Blue Shirts" or any
Peking. To-day. The food anxiety has now turned to Shansi, Paotehchow, 120 miles north-secret society,
.
"Silver is not a problem with us at all," he declared. **It is yours entirely. I know
very little about it, except to say that a rise in silver would be a very good thing, though it may not assist the Chinese problem." ¡west of Taiyuanfu, was flooded when the Yellow River over- flowed, and it is reported that of surrounding, villages accres were inundated.
Any increase in the price of silver, however, added the speak er, would be immediately, follow ed by the opening up of many-old silver mines in Australia and other parts of the world. This would mean flooding the market and the over-production would not be absorbed.
Further south. Liulin. was flooded, and it is reported that 2,000 were drowned and much damage done.
In the meantime, General O'Duffy remains adamant, and is completing arrange ments to maintain his organ- isation. He is apparently ready to face the conse quences, but has advised all members of the Army Re- serve to withdraw from the "Blue Shirts."
There has been a considerable) rise in the river in this section.. The Military Tribunal is "What could be absorbed," and it is feared that as
the empowered to impose any punish- said Sir George, "would be more water flows down, the situation ment from a one shilling fine to mined gold. It would assist mat- in South Hopei and West Shan-the death penalty, while the ters extremely, and bring the tung end of the world depression. Reuter.
Asked about his impressions
of Hong Kong. Sir George suid
that he had been here two or
three years ago.
He noted
that a considerable change
had taken place and
said,
become may
worse. -
police are empowered to make ar rests on suspicion, ineluding sus- picion of membership of any association which is deemed un-
COMMONWEALTH lawful. Public meetings can be
WATCHING
"This place has gone ahead Big Increase In Japanese
marvellously."
N.Z. and England.
Referring to New Zealand where
Imports Into Australia.
Canberra.
he is prominent in economic and
Japanese imports into Australia financial affairs, Sir George said increased by nearly £116,000 during that in New Zealand, the depression the last financial year, according to showed few, if any, signs of lift-an examination of the Common-
The country was primarily wealth trade figures just issued.
ing.
a pastoral and agricultural coun- The increase was mainly in Japan-
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LINDBERGHS TO RETURN
proclaimed. Reuter.
LR.A. NOT TO BE SUPPRESSED
Until Republic Is
Created
DUBLIN SENATE DEBATE
Dublin, later.. try and her main products were live with those of Britain.
ese specialities and goods competi-
The Irish Republican Army will wool, mution, heef and butter.
not be suppressed till an all-Ireland The Commonwealth is watching Republic has been created, declared the position, and the Tariff Board the leader of the Government Par- has been asked to report whetherty in the course of a discussion in dumping duties should be levied on rubber-soled bath slippers, gue
the Senate on last night the motion boots, cotran towelling, electric fila of Sir John Keane that the Govera ment lamps, etc.-Reuter,
ment's action in banning the Blue INTENSE AGITATION. :
Shirt parades was unjustified. Sydney. Sir John Keane suggested that Agitation against Japanese Im- the Free State would be peaceful ports into Australia continues to as long as the Irish Republican Reykjavik, Aug. 18, grow in intensity here and through Army did not molest it. While awaiting the arrival of the out the Commonwealth," mothership Jellinge, Colonel, and Toy manufacturers are now de- Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, who caring that they anticipate that arrived here on Wednesday in the their Christmas trade will bel course of their investigations into swamped by Japanese goods.
Not To Visit Norway Or England.
"That "Army was ready to usurp the functions of the Government when the Govern»- ment was no longer complais ant,
the possibilities of a northern air, The Japanese Consul at Sydney, The Blue Shirts were loyal and route between America and Europe, however, in an outspoken statement constitutional, but men of Epirit are spending their time sight-seeing. (to the press, published in the lead are not likely to stand by like The couple have apparently come ing newspapers to-day, points out skeep before the slaughter. They to no decision yet regarding their that Japan buys over £9,000,000 would take steps to secure their future plans.
worth of Australian goods annually own protection, Sir John stated. — Colonel Lindbergh sald to-day and sells Australis only about £3, Reuter. that he was going to make a flight 000.000 worth.-Reuter,
around the coast of Iceland an a
part of his surveying task, but ad mitted, that, so far, he had not given
much thought to a possible flight to Norway or England,
LOCAL DOLLAR DECLINES.
Unless the weather is more Silver Remains Steady.
settled, it, is considered-more likely
that he will ship, his' 'plane aboard The dollar has declined from the Jettingo and return to America yesterday's quotation, to 1/4 aboard her
Military Character Of Organisation.
OBSERVER
IN AUSTRIA Significant Consular Appointment.
SEQUEL TO GERMAN BORDER TENSION
London, To-day.
It is announced at the Foreign Office that the British Government have decided to open a new Consular post for the Austrian Tyrol, at Inns bruck, immediately, and to ap point as Consul, Mr. I. L. Hen- derson, who is at present ser ving at the British Consulate in Antwerp. He is expected take up his duties at once.
It is understood that the appointment is due to the de sirability of having a political observer on the spot in view of the strained relations be- tween Austria and Germany. -Reuter & British Wireless Service.
Nazis Continue Propaganda,
IGNORE MUSSOLINI'S FRIENDLY: HINT
Manich, To-day. Despite Signor Mussolini's renewed friendly representa tions to Berlin, another Nazi speech against Austria was broadcast from here, last nightRenter.
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WALL ST. GAINS CONTINUE.
Silver Producers Sell.
New York, To-day." Monday's strength contigued on Wall Street yesterday, stocks again advancing, while business Improved to 1,060,- 600 shares. AMER
CONCUBINAGE TO BE MADE A CRIME Nanking Women's Association Urges Revision In Laws
Nanking That concubiange be made a criminal offence punishable as
urged by the Metropolitan Women's Association in a circular telegram to the nation.
The Association also urges & revision of all provisions of the Criminal Code which involve dis crimination against women.--Koo Min
“BRITISH WEEK" IN FINLAND Air Ministry Send 60 Types Of Aircraft.
WIDE RANGE OF EXHIBITS
London, To-day. Many new features are be ing devised for Bri tish Week" which is being -held in Finland from Septem-
ber 4 to September 10.
SLUM CLEARANCE
IN BRITAIN Scheme Inaugurated By Ministry Of Health.
2,000,000 HOUSES BUILT IN 14 YEARS
London, To-day Local authorities throughout Great Britain are at present concen- trating on schemes for the reinova!! of slums and the provision of alter- native accomodation. For the most part these slums are situated in the older boroughs and are, in the words of the Ministers of Health, Sir Edward Hilton Young, "A relic of the time when the general law and by-laws did not prevent the es- tablishment of housing conditions which are intolerable according to present standards.”
Since the war local authori-
SCANDALS IN U.S. SENSATIONAL
CHARGES BY
SENATORS
Insidious Propaganda Against Recovery. "ADVISING SELLING SHORT OF DECEMBER COTTON"
Washington, To-day. Senator Thomas, of Utah, has charged a group of United States politicians and others, with attempt- ing to hamper the Recovery Pro- gramme by an insidions campaign' of propaganda to persuade brokers to advise their clients to sell De cember cotton short, on the grounds that the country's buying power has been exhausted...
Senator Thomas declares that all records show that the buying power of the United States is increasing. He has therefore requested the At- Lorney-General, Mr. Homer S. Cum- mings, to prosecute the propagan- dists on charges of malice. He stated that Mr. Cummings held the power to do so.United Press. per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
BANKING CRASH -
Hoover Permitted Violation Of Laws.
SENATOR COUZENS' ALLEGATIONS
Detrol. To-day. James Couzens, yesterday before testifying a Grand Jury in connection with the United States banking crash, last March, reiterated that the Hoover Administration had permitted bankers to violate the laws.
was
could have prevented the major effects of the depression by in-
In a memorandum circulated a few months ago the Minister of Health pointed out that the con-
As a result, the Prosecuting [ditions of the present time were Attorney, Mr. Harry Toy, re- auspicious for concerted and de-quested ex-President Herbert termined attention to alums and Hoover to appear and testify, The display of merchandise, called upon. all local authorities Senator Couzens," who customary on such occasions, pro-concerned to submit to the chief financial delegate of the. mises to be extensive, for frem¡Ministry before the end of next United States to the World Eco- Lancashire alone, 30 leading firms month definite schemes for the nomic Conference, and Chairman are sending representatives and removal, within five years, of all of the Monetary Sub-Committee, goods with the next fortnight. insanitary and unsuitable dwell-declared that the Government
HMS. York, which the lings. Admiralty are sending, will carry the band of the Second Battalion, Black-Watch, and the Air Ministry are contri- buting 60 models of different types of British aircraft. Among the many varied events arranged for week, Sir John Squire, the noted poet, and critic will lecture on English literature, Mr. Douglas Kennedy and a team from the English Folk Dance So- ciety will demonstrate old- Eng- lish Country and Morris dances, and Messrs. Brock will provide a firework display. British Wire- less Service,
REICHSTAG FIRE ENQUIRY.
Moscow Methods For Trial
4
He declared that this pro- Ceas will always ease or pre- vent violent crashes, Unit- ed Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
ties have in most cases consisting on gradual liquidation. sidered housing in relation to new construction to meet the demands of population whose needs exceeded the accom---- odation available, and with- in the last 14 years 2,000,000 - houses have been built by (Continued on Page
ETON MASTERS
BURIED
The Bernina Alps Tragedy.
ETON IN MOURNING
London, To-day. The four Eton masters Mesare; Powell, Blater, Howson and White- Thomson who lost their lives on Roseg Peak in the Bernina Alps The German Government, which last Friday were buried yesterday had requested the International in one grave. Is the Protestant Legal Commission enquiring Into Cemetery at Pontresina. the burning of the Reichstag, to
London, To-day,
1,200 INDUSTRIAL CODES FILED Roosevelt Recovery Programme. AGITATION FOR INFLATION SUBSIDES.
Washinton, Yesterday.
A total of 1,200 new codes: have been filed already, ac
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General Hugh S, Jolinson, head of the United States, National Recovery Ad-
Of these, great majority – are satisfan. Lory,
POLITICAL PARTY NOT OBJECTED TO
The soft coal Conference have Observers state that there is a forward copies of the paper held by the College was closed to visitors ate proposals, but it is predicted At Eton all shops were shut and attempted to harmonise 29 repar- Dublin, Aug, 20. possibility of additional, stimulus the Commission, have refused to for one hour-British Wireless that the differences will soon be President Eamon de Valera, in from Governmental action, but no-socept the Commission's conditions Service. Silver, both spot and forward, re-terviewed regarding his attitude thing is yet evident As a mark of appreciation for mained steady yesterday at towards the Blue Shirt movement, Bilver producers sold yesterday
settled and the nation will begin sek, included", "more" human Mr. HE. H. Howson, Mr. E. Vifull operation under the agree their cordial welcome here, the Lind-17 18/16 and 17 15/16 respectively said the Government had proof At the opening, buying was
reatment of the accused, free choice Slator and Mr. FW. Fowell were ments by August 81, and the Ad- bergs paid a courtesy visit to gov The cross rate, for both London that the Blue Shirts are somed and on trade and foreign account
sal by accused and the right House-masters at Elon, while Mr, ministration expect a very early, ernment and municipal authorities on New York and New York on besides, minat regar
defending counsel to call C, R. White Thomson was an is Improvement in the steel, fextile he wearing addition to September switchis (Continued on page, 12)148 lole were done Reuter,
to examine all documents sistant science master,
and other industrielle
London, is G$1491⁄41⁄2.
the trial. Reuter
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