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GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
MUSSOLINI TO ATTEMPT TO RECONCILE GERMANY AND
FREE STATE
MAY LEAVE
THE EMPIRE
BRITAIN FIRM TO DE VALERA.
THE CROWN AS THE BOND OF EMPIRE
London. To-day. Great importance is attached by both Great Britain and the Irish Free State to a statement made by the Dominions Secretary.
to be
A NON-AGGRESSION
PACT PROBABLE
SOVIET'S RETURN TO THE
CONCERT OF EUROPE
LITVINOFF'S SUCCESSFUL TALKS
IN ROME WITH IL DUCE
ROME, TO-DAY,
A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AFTER THE CONVERSATIONS re- BETWEEN THE ITALIAN PREMIER, SIGNOR MUSSOLINI. Mr. J. H. Thomas to-morrow, garding the future relations between | AND THE SOVIET FOREIGN COMMISSAR. M. MAXIM LIT- the Free State and the British Em- VINOFF. YESTERDAY, INDICATES THAT ALL THE QUES TIONS LIKELY TO DISTURB WORLD PEACE WERE DIS- Since Mr Thonuas, on Novem- CUSSED. ber 14 defined the attitude of the
pire.
It is ascertained that there was a complete identity of views between Italy and Russia on International questions, which will British Government to the con-doubtless result in close diplomatic co-operation. Conciliation was stitutional legislation then before the main theme, the Free State Parliament.
of the Free The Presiden! Stale. Mr. Eamon De Valera has been in coinmunication with the British Government and has ask-
It is learned that a determine effort is likely to be made to improve the strained Russian-German relations in connection with which Signor Mussolini will use his influence with Chancellor Hitler.
It is pointed out that Russia is anxious to be on good terms with
ed for an elucidation of certain Germany who, with big interests in Russia, is likely to respond prompt-
passages.
Mr. De Valera asked whe- ther the Free State was free to choose without pressure or threat of aggressive ho# tility from the British, Gor ernment. between member- ship of the British Common- wealth and a Republic.
British Government The
recently three Bills gards the passed in the Free State Parlia
re-
ly, and it is hoped eventually to culminate a Russian-German Pact of non-aggression similar to the Pacts between Russia and her neigh
bours.
The way will then be clear for Russia to resume her for. mer place in the concert of Europe and for a further at- tempt to bring Germany and France together. In connec- t'on with this. Russia and Italy, who are both on good terms with France, will act as intermediaries.
SOVIET. REBUFFED, IN S. AMERICA.
7 OF 9 HARBIN KIDNAPPERS
CAPTURED
Killed Simeon Kaspe
On Nov.
BRILLIANT YOUNG PIANIST
Harbin To-day.
With the arrest of seven out of the nine kidnappers of Simeon Kaspe, the 24-year old son of the wealthy owner of the Hotel Moderne, it is learned that Kaspe was shot through the bead on November 24 and his body
buried at Erhtientantze, a small Chinese Eastern Railway, settle!
Police have proceeded to Erh- ment 40 miles west of Harbin. tientantze to bring back the corpse. Those arrested include a former detective superintendent named Martinoff. Shots were exchanged the arrests were effected. when One of the kidnappers; was shot dead while another, who had beer wounded, managed to elude tura,
Cath
The police are withholding Information concerning the ar- rest of five members of a White Russian refuger organisation ON A charge of compilcity in the kidnapping and murder, The news of Kaspe's death bas borrified Harbin. A véry popular
member of Harbin's younger set
Kaape was known throughout the Par East as a pianist of exception- al capabilities. He was Russian by birth but became a saturālised French subject-Reuber
F Fa (Mr. B. A. Proulx) being led in after winning the Comrie Handicap "B" Division from King Salmon, the favourite, at Saturday's Race Meeting at the Valley. Only 113 backers out of 3311 were on this pony in the first leg of the "double.”
STATE OF "PREVENTION" IN SPAIN
OUTBREAKS FEAR OWING TO POLITICAL CRISIS
MAJORITY OF DEPUTIES ARE AVOWED
MONARCHISTS.
MADRID, TO-DAY.
RUMOURS ARE CURRENT THAT THE SPANISH CORTES- LEFT WING PARTY INTEND TO PROVOKE A RISING TO PREVENT THE CORTES MEET ING ON FRIDAY, WHATEVER TICAL SITUATION IS MOST OBSCURE.
US. KIDNAPPERS THE RESULT OF THE "REPEAT ELECTIONS, THE POLI-
LYNCHED
Chile Refuses To Grant Recognition.
Santiago, Chile. The chamber of deputies whelmingly defeated a motion pre- The next logical step is the ex- intention to gradually eliminate tension of the Four Power Part posing that Chile follow the lead of the Crown from the Constituito a Five Power Pact, but specv-the United States in extending di-
lation on this connection is pre plomatic recognition to Soviet Rus-GOVERNOR CONDONES KILLINGS
ment as a clear indication of the
tion.
the 11 is realised that elimination of the Crown would definitely place the Free State outside the Com- monwealth.
What binds members of the
mature.
It is believed that the Russian- Japanese relations were also dis cussed. but there is no indication that anything was decided in this connection.
The phrasing Commonwealth together in of the Russian-
Non cammon allegiance to the King. Italian This was made clear in the pre Aggression Packi
contains a clauset amble to the Statute of West
prohibiting
#
minster, which says, "The Crown either party from is the symbol of free association; entering into of the members of the British commercial Commonwealth of nations. They agreements
which might prejudice the inter- are united by common allegiance ests of the other, hence it is in-
dicated that the agreement be to the Crown."
and the United tween Russia
Reuter.
LOCAL DOLLAR ADVANCES %.
Silver Prices Up.
The duller has gained
ing to-day at 1/4%.
States contains no threat to Ita- lian interests.
sin.
over-
The action was interpreted as o
Mob Storm Gaol In San Jose.
covere blow to Russian hopes that the various South American Repub lic would grant recognition. now and murders.
that diplomatic
relations exist be tween Washington and Moscow.
“་་
U.S. INDUSTRIALIST'S
DEATH.
Mr. Alexander Legge.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
COY. PRESIDENT
New York, To-day.
There is a movement afoot to provoke an immediate crisis in the Cabinet and the immediate dissolution of the Cortes is con- sidered possible in view of the fact that the majority of the Deputies are avowed Monarchists, seeking restoration.
The Republicans are proclaim NUNS STONED AND controlled by the United Republi- ing the need for new elections
Can Front
San Francisco.
The victory has placed the Governor James Rolph of Callfer nia has taken a stand condoning Right Party in the strongest the lynching in the Ban Jase, on position, and they will probably November 26, of two kidnappers stick at nothing to undo the anti-Church legislation, especial- "California won't tolerate kid-lly the Lalcal schooling, and to re- nappings," he said.. "The lynchings store the confiscated estates- of Thurmond and Holmes proves it Reuter. to the world. It is time that dras-
tie action was taken."
The Governor said he would par- den anyone charged with participa~ :
tion in the mob killings.
Madrid, Later.
A slate of "prevention" has been declared through. the out Spain to enable Government to meet any out- break or any attempt to pro. voke autbreaks to-day. Renter.
As a result it appeared that the ringleaders of the mob of· 5,000 | which hanged Thomas J. Thurmond and J. M. Holmes to a tree in 8t. James Park may never be punish-cratic regime is doomed, despite the {ed.
It is considered that the Demon-
The country
Mr. Alexander Legge, Presi The pair confessed to the lid. efforts at unity made by the Repu- dent of the International Harves- napping and slaying of Brooke blican Centre Party. It is understood that M. Litter Company since 1922,
died Hart, 22, Santa Clara University is passing through one of the most telė- vinoff has kept in close
yesterday. Reuter.
student, whose body was tossed critical situations in its history.
Ninety-five seats still remained to| Iphone touch with the Soviet Dic-
be filled at the second ballot yester tator, M. J. V. Stalin, and that Mr. Legge started his business into San Fancisco Bay early in
day, Reuter. M. Litvinoff is believed to be well career as an assistant in the McCor- November. open-laatisfied with the results.-Reu-mick Harvester Company in 1891
iter.
Spot silver advanced g and for- ward
3/16 on Saturday, closing prices being 18 9716 and 18% rea- pectively.
The cross rate, London on New York and New York on London, is
-G$5.17.
SIR MILES LAMPSON'S FAREWELL TRIP.
Flies To See Chiang.
Peking, To-day.
MARKET ACTIVITY
EXPECTED.
Wall Street Waits For Dec. 15 Financing.
The kidnappers were apprehend- and gained rapid promotion, be-ed when they telephoned concern coming general manager of the ing the ransom they sought to firm's successors, Internationa! Har-collect, the call being traced. vester Company, in 1913.
(Continued on page 12.)
During the Great War he Vice-Chairman of the War Indus
Polling began throughout Spein Jon November 19 to elect 490 De.. putles for the Second Cortes and, though confusion still existed
on
November 21 in regard to the elec- Uon results, the estimate of the state of the chief Parties was given
tries Board and was manager of the WORLD USES MORE as follows
Allied Purchasing Commission.
After the war he went to Europe and assisted in the reorganisation of the industries of France, Ger many and Rusale.
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL, Ski
(By Telegraph, Copyright. TelaveRCH A LONG RESONANAPATAN DAN
phie Messagst Ordinances, 1894, ROOSEVELT BACK IN ceived December 4, 2.10 pm).........'
"
New York, To-day. Wall Street Operators Are Await- Sir Miles Lampson, British Minising a definite announcement of the ter to China, took off from Nanyuan United States Government's Decem serodrome, south of Pelding, at 8ber 18 Anancing massure, after o'clock this morning in General which the market is expected to Chiang Kai-shek's private plane. abandon, its repent lethargy,
Sir Miles in flying direct to Nan The trend of stocks is expected chang, from which place he will fly to depend on the trend of major to Nanking after bidding farewell business, United. Press, per B.C
Gold Bar Co. to the Generalissimo.-Reuter.
WASHINGTON.
Short Vacation Over.
Warm Springs, To-day, President Roosevelt retur ed to Wash
Lion hera
COTTON.
FEW
Big Increase In October. "IFICIAL TO CHINA UNTIL SMA PADI (By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra phie Messages Ordinanas, 1891, R Deived December 4, 2.16 p.m.)
New York, To-day." The New York Cotton Ex- change figures show that the world consumption of cotton for October 2,128,000 bales greater than that for any month since 1829-United Press, per S; G. Gold Bar Co,
WAK
Right 100 seats, Radicals 56 scale. Monarchists 20 seats, Socialists 21 sents-Reuter.
COMPLAINTS RECEIVED OF
IRREGULARITIES:
Madrid.
BEATEN
Outrage In Madrid.
Madrid, To-day. Several nums were stoned and beaten by extremists in some districts of the city when they voted in the second elec- tion ballot yesterday, having their veils torn off.
The nuns had been advised by the authorities to vote late, in order to avoid the crowds,
but few electors got up early
to vote and the 'num arrived
at the polls during the busiest
period of the day.
Strong police precautions prevented serious disorders. Reuter,
GERMAN POLICE IN
SHANGHAI
To Reorganise Chinese Police.
TWO SOCIALIST CHIEFS ARRIVE.
RUSSIA
FIRE RAGING
IN TURKEY'S
CAPITAL
Flames 200-Feet High Repulse Firemen.
ISTANBUL LAW COURTS BURNT DOWN
Istanbul, To-day.
A great fire has burnt down the old Istanbul Law "Courts, which stood along- side the Santa Sophin Cathe- dral.
very
It is feared that the strong wind may cause the fire to extend.
Istanbul, Later.
The fire which broke out in the city yesterday is still raging.. All the fire brigades available have been called to the scene but are unable to check the flames.
The Law Court's archives have been lost. A high wind is fan- [ning 'flames 200 feet high.
The wonderful mosaics of the Cathedral of St. Sophia, which were only recently re- stored, and the famous Sul- tan Ahmed Mosque, are also
Reuter. threatened.
WOMEN FLY THE
TASMAN SEA
Ulm Takes His Wife And Secretary.
SUCCESSFUL 16-HOUR FLIGHT
Wellington, New Zealand,
To-day.
The well-known Australian airman, Mr. C. T. P. Ulm. arrived at New Plymouth from Bydney, yesterday after a 16-hour flight.
His wife and his secretary_Re companied him, and are the first two women to cross the Tasman
Reuter. Sea by air.
B
Mr. Ulm, flying with three com- panions established a new record for the England-Australia flight of days, 17 hours, 45 minutes, when he landed in Australia on October 20.
The fight acrOBS the Tasman Sea a distance of 1,236 miles, is a hazardous one owing to the stormy weather.
Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was the first pilot to make the crossing.
RAJA'S PACIFIST EFFORTS.
Wishes To Intervene In Fukien.
WANG CHING-WEI ADVISES CAUTION,
Shangbal, Today. Raja Bahadur Singh of Nepal," who is at present in Shanghai, has wired to Mr. Wang Ching-wei, Pre- sident of the Executive Yuan, re- questing permission to proceed to Berlin, To-day, Fuder and plead with the rebelar to It is stated that the forsettle their differences with Nanking mer Socialat-police chiefs without resorting to warfare,
ar
of Berlin, Herr. We'ss and?"
Mr. Wang Ching-wei replied, nd, Herr Crzesiad, have vising the Raja to carefully con rived in China, having being sider his contemplated trip to Fu summoned to Shanghai to reclas pending settlement of the organise the Chinese police.ronhledn
Leaving the National Palace after a conference with President Alcala Zamora,' Renor. Martinez Barrios, the Spanish Prime Minis ber, said to press representatives:
Boeing that there were few pro- Before leaving Paris, Herr The Baja is opening branches in texta received so far regarding the Waiss wrote to a number of for the Far East of the World Fellow- regularity of the election, the new mer collaborators in the Berlin shine of the Faiths, which recently Cortes will be constituted before police. Some, it is believed, have held a conference in Chicago-Reu-
(Continued on: Page 9), ; [agreed to join him-Reuter,
ter