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British-born Successor to Chevrolet.
ZAMBRENE WEATHERPROOFS
ARE
Superior.
BERNARDS' OF HARWICH.
FUKIEN REBELS OPPOSED BY LOYAL FUKIENESE AND
CHAUTEMPS
1
CABINET
NEW FRENCH
GOVERNMENT
ANNOUNCED
Few Changes In Ministry.
RADICAL-SOCIALISTS STILL
HOLD POWER
Paxia, To-day.
M. Camille Chantemps, a former French Premier and Minister of In! terior in the Sarraut Government, which fell on Friday last, has form- ed the new French Cabinet.
With the exception of M. Mar- chandau, who replaces M. Abel Gardey as Minister of the Budget, and M. Reynaldi, Minister of Jus- tice, all the Ministers held office in! the last Government. The latter served in the Herriot Government in 1924.
M.
King Prajdhipok of Siam, -(S. & G.).
10,076,000
AMERICANS
OUT OF WORK
Wages 0.4 Per Cent. Higher.
COST OF LIVING INCREASED
un-
Washington, To-day. The United States employment figures totalled 10,076,000 in October, ac- cording to the President of the American Federation of Labour. Mr. William H. Green.
The average wages were 0.4 per cent. higher than last month compared with
AS
WALL ST. BULLISH September, and the cost of
BUT CAUTIOUS
Commodity Prices Rise Slowly.
GOLD PURCHASES
SPECIAL TO CHINA NAIL.
Lisbonne, Minister of i (By_Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra Health in the last Government crived November 27, 10.38 a.m.)
phic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Re- has been replaced by M. Israel, while M. Frot, former Minister
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New York To-day.
living was 0.5 per cent. higher than in September.- Reuter.
500,000 JOBS THIS MONTH.
Civil Works Programme Progressing.
Washington.
King Victor Emanuel III, and Signor Mussolini led the festiviifes in connection with the eleventh anniversary of the Fascist March on Rome. Thẻ King had not before taken an official part in sach proceedings.
King Victor with membern of his Military Household, at the review. (8. & G.).
FRENCH PILOT'S
PLANE DOWN
Vicomte de Sibour Has Slight Mishap.
HITS TELEGRAPH WIRES
AT WUCHOW
A compilation of estimates by
An aeroplane containing the Wall Street was mildly bullish state officials to-day placed in ex Vicomte de Sibour tousled the of Labour has replaced M. Jac-on Saturday, although cautious cess of 500,000 the total of unem telegraph wires after taking ques Stern as Minister of Merending monetary developments, ployed put to work this month b for Hong Kong yesterday. The cantile Marine.
Washington observers point the new civil works administration. machine landed safely, and re- M. Dalimier, Minister of
out that the market reports show Reports from all parts of the pairs are being effected by mem- Colonies in the Daladier Cabinet, only a small increase in the vari-country said the new project, de bera of the Kwangsi Air Force, who WIN switched over
jous commodity prices due to the signed to take 4,000,000 persons off who arrived this morning by air. Minister of Justice in the Sarraul first month's gold buying opera- the relief rolls by Dec. 16, was de- The above message was receiv-
Lions.
[veloping rapidly and the numbered by the Naval Intelligence employed was increasing rapidly. Centre this morning, from the The men employed on various |River Gunboat Scamew at Wu- emergency projects are to receive chow. wages ranging from 40 cents to |$1.20 an hour.
Cabinet has returned to his ori- ginal posi.
M.
Lamouroux succeeds M. Frot as Minister of Labour,
M.
Albert Barraut, the former French Premier, The Lobby opinion on Saturday was that M. Chautemps would form a Cartel Government to the Left.. Though having little chance of sur- vival, it was thought that the com- bination would open the road to the concentration of Government under M. Herriot or M. Dalder which alone would have sufficient
The domestic gold pur- chases totalled U.S.88,600,- 000, but the foreign pur- chases, which have not been revealed, are believed to be smaller.
Observers, also call attention: to the moderate business reces- sion, contrary to the usual sen sonal trend, which has offset the slight price gains.
ing
Production for October. accord
to the Federal Reserve
Board's survey of American business. was 77 as compared
with 84 for September. United
Press, per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
U.S. MYSTIFIED BY ROOSEVELT.
Monetary Policy Confuses.
.GOVERNMENT BOND WEAKNESS.
The plane is apparently the De Haviland Gypsy Dragon Moth, with a 230 h.p, engine, in which the Vicomte, with his wife and son, arrived in the Colony
November 17 from Fort: Bayard. The party started from Cannes on September 24.
on
It is understood that Mr. H. H. Pethick, of the Socony-Vacuum Corporation, Hong Kong, and the Vicomtesse and her son were with the Vicomte when the incident occurred,
YUGO-SLAVIA FRIENDLY WITH TURKEY
Greece Expected To Join Triple Pact
Belgrade, To-day. In furtherance of the consolida- tion of the Balkan bloc, the here to sign a pact of friendship, Turkish Foreign Minister arrived "arbitration and non-aggression be
tween Turkey and Yugo-Slavis.
A triple pact between Yugo-
abadowed.-Reuter,
Slavia, Greece and Turkey is fore
༄།,
[RÜN STARTED ON
AMOY BANKS
Outfitters.
CHATER ROAD,
HONG KONG
NANKING
3 GENERALS
PREPARED TO
FIGHT REVOLT Chekiang Expedition Not Started.
QUIET ON FUKIEN BORDER.
Hangchow, Chekiang, To-day. The Fukienese armies under Liu Ho-ting, Lo Hsing-pang and Chow Chi-chuen respectively, who are lo- yal to the Nanking Government, are concentrating in the border districts of Chekiang from northern Fukien in order to effect a conjunction with the Central Government troops in Chekiang. They have declared that they are ready to take erdera from the Nanking Government against the rebels.
Despite the rebels' threat of
starting an expedition towards the north, the situation in the frontier
Only 10 Per Cent. Of districts of Fukien remains quiet.-
Central News Agency: Deposits To Be Paid.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RULING
Amoy, To-day.
Little Support For Rebels.
financial embarrassment and as a
Amoy is experiencing unnal FUKIENESE ABROAD FAVOUR
NANKING, consequence, a' run has been start- |ed-on- 'several'riative banka.
The
Nanking, To-day.
local Chamber of Commerce · hæld Thong the Intest telegrams | an emergency meeting yesterday to which have been received at Nan- discuss measures to deal with the king from various sources, parti- pakaituation
cularly from overseas Chinese ex-
AUSTRO-GERMAN RELATIONS
Dollfuss States That Tension Is Eased.
CHANGES AT VIENNA
Vicana, To-day.
The Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Engelbert Dollfuss, in a speech yesterday, declared that the tension between Ger- many and Austria had been smoothed down, but he denied the rumours that German emis-
settlement of Austro-German relations.
U.S. FOREIGN TRADE phe Messages Ordinance, 1894, B ENGINE FAILURE saries were negotiating for a
INCREASED.
Highest October Figure Since 1931,
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By_Telegraph, Copyright. Felippa-
crived November 27, 10,36 am.)
New York, To-day.
The Guaranty Trust survey ands that the declining business trend is still universed, although, it declares that recently, signs of greater stability are apparent.
Referring to the Government Re-bond weakness the report states:
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAII_ (By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra phic Messages Ordinancs, 1894. ceived November 27, 1088 am.)
Washington, To-day. The Department of Com- merce has reported that the United States foreign trade for October was the highest since October, 1991. — Unit- ed Press, per §. C. Gold Bar Co
authority to obtain the votes neces DUMPING OF IMPORTED WHEAT
sary to balance the Budget.
M. Herriot and M. Deldier, "who like M. Chautemps are both Redical ex-Premiers, were also mentioned as possible successors to the Premier
ship.
NEW NANKING TAL.
Nanking, To-day
It is learned in financial circles
The Cabinet is as follows that the Ministry of Finance has
M. Camille Chantemps, decided to instituto an anti-dump
or
"Whatever hope there is of avoiding inflation keeping it under control de pends on a strong, broad,
markel for Government se curities."
AT SHATIN
Train Over An Hour Late At Kowloon.
VOLUNTEERS AND GOLFERS HELD UP LAST NIGHT
The reconstruction of the Austrian Cabinet, with the re- entry of the Agrarians, is en- visaged by the fact that Dr. Dollfuse has invited chancellor Winkler to visit
The drain which left Shunchan | Vienna.---Reuter.
at 6.19 last evening was over
hour inte on its arrival at. How COURT-MARTIAL loon. The delay was due to leak-
A resolution was passed that all pressing their disapproval of the
local banks and money exchangers Fukien revolt, was one from Gen shall only pay out 10 per cent. of era! Yen Shin-chan, Military Gov- the funds deposited with them dur-ernor of Shanal, who declared that ing this crisis.
China, in the midst of immense General Huang Chieng, Garrison difficulties, could not stand a fur- Commander of Amoy, assured the ther internal split. He hoped that people, through his delegate who at the Central Government would tended the Chamber of Commerce take decisive steps to the Fukien meeting, that the policy of the
revolt.
"People's 'Revolutionary Govern The Lack of support for the ment" was to protect private pro- Fukien revolutionary leaders, from perty, and was definitely different Fuktenese abroad, is shown by from the policy advocated by the numerous Communists. --Central News the Nanking Government from
Agency.
telegrams received by
Fukjenese public organisations in the Nanyang Archipelagoes and the
Agency.
STRIKE AT NEW Philippine Islanda-Central News
BANK SITE
Workmen Object To Checking In.
EUROPEAN TIME-KEEPING SYSTEM INTRODUCED
WUCHOW BLAZE Commercial Press Building.
STOCK A TOTAL LOSS
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL
The first hitch in the clearance of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building, since the work was comphis Messages: "Ordinance, 160h. Re | (By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra- menced on October 10, occurred ceived November #7, 10,10 cm)
this morning," when the Shang-
employed
the
workmen
site all came out
[ #0]
on
ing boiler tubes, which caused *AT SHAMSHUIPO In protest against the
It expresses an opinion that atop of 48 minutes at Shatin Sta- the people are mystified by Pre- tion. sident
Roosevelt's monetary The passengers of the golfer's Gold Bar Co. policy. United Press, per S. G. motor train, which was in conse. quence also delayed, having to wait for the train in front to proceed. Had to be, transferred.
LOCAL DOLLAR RECOVERS.
Silver Prices Decline.
Premier and Minister of Interior. ing tax on imported wheat begin--The dollar has regained 1/16 over M. Reynaldi, Minister of ning from next January 1-Central the week-end, opening the morning
Justice.
M. Paul Boncour, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
M Bonnet, Finance,
Minister
M. Daladier, Minister of War, M. Albert Sarraut, Minister of Marine,
M. Pierre Cot, Minister of Air, M. Dalimler, Minister of Colonies,
News Agency.
Public Works.
lat : 1/4% ***!
Silver - prices, declined: 1/16”, „on Saturday, spot closing at 18% and
A large number of Volunteers returning from Camp at Bun Wal were passengers-by, the 6,19, train, LESS SUGAR USED IN AMERICA. October Consumption Shows Decrease,
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAILE
Lincolns Private On Serious Charges.
CONVICTED ON ONE COUNT;
OTHERS HELD OVER
Wachów, To-day. -
Fire broke out at the Com- meralal: Press" building' yen-
terday afternoon. . .
The stock was "a complete Joss, -*- Our Own Correspon- dent.
introduction of the European | system of having to check-in at the entrance gate at an appointed hour.
A high fencing has been built) around the entire site and entrance NEW GOVERNMENT is now only possible through a large
FOR RUMANIA: rato,
Additional Portfolios In Duca Cabinet.
* Feeling rắn high amongst the workmen, who were accustomed to Pleading guilty to being absent taking orders from their Chinese from Barracks without leave and forsiden, who in turn were, resyon not guilty to charges of drunken-sible to the Chinese labour, cơm 'ness, maing threatening language pradore.
Bucharest,⠀⠀ The Rumanian Parliament hai
to a superior, officer and striking? In an interview with the Mana-
superior officer, Private Ager of Messrs, Logan and Ampe, now been dissolved and the general Ransome of the lat. Battalion, the the Construction Engineers, this election has been fixed for Decem Lincolnshire Regiment, was this morning, a representatives of the ber 17. morning convicted on the first China Mall was informed that they The new Duca Cabinet Includes),
{three:new portfolios, namely a Min-* |charge by a Military Court-Martia! hoped to have the matter settled byj,
quest/istry for Armamenta under Gen
this afternoon.
M. Laurent Eynac, Minister of forward at 18 7/16., £52 1 “Commerce and · Industry, t
The cross rate, London on Newsday M. Queuille, Minister of Agri-York, is £-G85.21 and New York on
CD Telegraph Copyright, Telegraaf Bhamshulpo Barracka, či culture.
London is 2G$5.19%,
phie Messages Ordinance, 1894. Re - The Court-Martial reserved their The Manager denied that therePaul Angelescu: a Ministry for ceived November 27, 10,25 am.). decision ✅ on the three other was any unrest amongst the Work-Minorities under M. Nistor; and a charges, pending confirmation of man caused by outside influence. Ministry for Fine Art under M. the dret sentence by the G.O.C. Seen this afternoon, Mr. Hnimes, |Plápeditu,"
MM Lamouroux, Minister of
Labour, voy
M. Dacos, Minister of Pen-
M Matlar, Minister of Posta and Telegrapha,
M. Tarael, Minister, Health,
M, Marokandau, “ Ministër Budget
Monzie, Minister of
Paganon, Minister of [Continued at Foot of Next Columa), tile
Education.
BRITISH MINISTER SAILS. FOR CHINA
neva."
The British delegate to the Dis armament: Conference, the Hon.
on Nowen ber 11 to asuma his new post as British: Minister to China.
New York, To-day. The Dyer Company's re- port shows that the United States sugar consumption for October was 407,082 tons. aa compárea
485,824 se tong:
1932 United per 8. C. Gold Bar Co.
Major Of Hancocks MC the Works Manager, stated that the The forthcoming marriage between RA, prasided over the trial, sup- strikers, numbering 270, who ware William Boyack Harris, Police" Daiçar ported by Captain H. Marshafi, 1st specially imported from Bhanghai attached to the Shatin Police Blation, Buy Lincolns, and Lieutenant A for the work of demolition, were ex- and Kary, Walker: Mitchell, Narwe, of G. Martin, 1st Bn, South Walas pected to return to work to-morrow Shorehead, Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, ́fa anhwancedat: Mian / Mitchell fz"zów morning. None of the locally een route to the Colony," "on" the Borderers,
gaged men were arrected...he said, Corfu
(Continued on Pape:8).