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PARIS POLICE CHIEF MADE POLITICAL SCAPEGOAT BY DALADIER
STABILISATION
FUND NOT YET
OPERATING
U.S. Officials Wait
For Stability.
INCREASED DOMESTIC BUSINESS EXPECTED
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.
(ly Telegraph, Copyright. Teiegra- nkie Mars Orijinonce. 1991. Be ceived February 5, 19.38 p.)
Administrators of the American atabilisation fund are reported to be -inactive and awaiting signs of sla- bility in world markets before tak- ing the next step.
Officials are confident that dol- lar devaluation will soon increase
domestic business.-United Press
per S. C. Gold Bar Co.
FURTHER DEPRECIATION
A
OF DOLLAR
London, To-day. report from Washington stating that Treasury quarters have disclosed, for reasons nol. -explained, that the stabilisation
fund has not yet been created,
The new President Catalonia. Don Luis pany (S. & G.).
SHANGHAI
MUNICIPAL
of
Com-
RESPITE FOR NEW GOVERNMENT
SOCIALISTS' SUPPORT
SECURED
PARIS MUCH AGITATED BY STRANGE PARLIAMENTARY METHODS
PARIS, TO-DAY.
IN ENLISTING THE SUPPORT OF THE SOCIALISTĖ. BY DEPOSING THE CHIEF OF THE PARIS POLICE, M. CHIAPPE, IT IS NOW BELIEVED THAT THE DALADIER GOVERNMENT WILL SURVIVE THE FATEFUL VOTE IN THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES, TO-MORROW. OBSERVERS, HOWEVER, PREDICT THAT ITS LIFE WILL BE BRIEF. M. DALADIER'S METHODS HAVE PLUNGED THE WHOLE NATION INTO A TURMOIL
General O'Duffy, leader of the Irish Free State League of Youth, at the funeral of Mr. Hugh O'Reilly, of Innishannon, who was the victim of an early morning raid on October 29, by armed masked men, who beat him, inflicting. Injuries from which he died two months later. The funeral cortege was two miles long, and included 1,200 members of the League of Youth.
The French Cabinet re-shuffle is generally attributed to the = dismissal of M. Chiappe, Chief of the Paris Police, which was finally accomplished after, the Premier, M. Daladier, had offered M. Chiappe's head first to the Socialists, who have long wanted his removal, and then approached the Right and offered to pre-PRIEST OFFENDS serve the "scalp."
COUNCIL
Prospects For Next Election.
PROPOSAL FOR A JAPANESE CHAIRMAN
Shanghai.
On meeting with no response, however, Salome, in the person of the Socialists, received M. Chiappe's head on a charger in retten, for their support. M. Daladier's som what Cromwellian methods have set Parliamentarians and the Police of the Paris Municipality in a state of ferment.
Though it is believed that the Government's new So- cialist allics will save it from defeat to-morrow, its life will be moth-like. Meanwhile, M. Bonnefoy Sibour
has temporarily, abated the aps. With the anoronch of the elec prehensions of City correspon ions to the Shanghai Muniefval dents in London lest the furid Council, which are to be held to has succeeded X. Chiappe, and im- should be used to start, a rurwards the end of this month. Inmediately assumed the
rency war.
I I understood that nel- ther London nor Paris have been sounded by America re- garding currency stabilisation. Moreover, it is held that a basis
tosk
of
THE COMPLETE T
The following is the original cabi- net list drawn up by M. Dakitter:--
Premier and Foreign: Militär? Edouard Daladier.
Justice, M. Eugene Fenancier.taj Interior, M. Eugene Frot Finance and Budget, M. Francola
terest i« increasing in the ilkely keeping order in the much agitat-|Pietri. composition of the Council dured city.
nw the next municipal year.
M. Daladier states that he is un- Mr. A. D. Bell, the present Chair-deterred in his resolution to place ¿man, la going home on leave and is a spotlight on the Stavisky affair become embroiled xpected to adhere to his decision and refuses to
not to stand for re-eletion. It in the Press controversies regard- for businesslike discussion will not understand, however, that four albering the swindle. exial until the dollar finds its level. British members. Mr. H. E. Arnhold, and the dollar is intrinsically underwho is Vice-Chairman. Brigadier- valued, whereas President Roose- General E. B. Macnaghten. Mr. P. velt is determined to depreciat: it w. Massey and Mr. E. F. further.-Reuter,
Harria
will offer themselves for re-election.)
GOLD FLOW TO AMERICA
London, To-day.
f
As far as American representa-
tion is concerned. Mr. F. J. Raven's
He intends that the commis- sion of Inqulry will go ahend immediately Parliament meets. -Reuter.
"SWIFT AND STRONG" The motto of the newly-formed
War, M. Jean Fabry. Agriculture, M. Henri Quexifle,
M. Pierre Cot.
Overses Possessions, M. Henry de Jovenel.
Commerct, M. Jean Mistler. National Edrication, M. Alme
Berthod.
Navy, M. Louis de Chappedelal, Merchant Marine, M. Guy La Cham
br.
Pensions, M. Hyppallte Ducan.
NAZIS Beflagged Church In Wrong Manner.
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Berlin, To-day.
Herr Rachor, a Catholic priest of Becktheim, was ar rested yesterday because he failed to beflag the steeple of his Church on January 30. the anniversary of the Nazis' assumption of the Govern- ment.
He placed the Nazi flag in the Church doorway instead. --Reuter.
Post Telegraph and Telephone, M EXTENDING POWERS
Paul Bernier.
Public Health, M. Emilia Lisbonne. Labour, M. Edouard Valadier. Public Works, M. Joseph Paganon.
M. Martinaud-
Impending departure for the United Dnindier Government is "Swift
and office,
States means that he will not stan1]Strong," says the new Prime Minis The gold now to America is at this year, and the American candi-fter. present only limited by the willing dates will therefore be, it is under-
Economy and Tourism, M. Patenotre.
Henri
Foreign Affairs, M. Andre Marie. Interior, M. Jean Herard. Overseas, M. Maxence Bible.
OF NAZIS. Curtailing Those Of Federal States.
FOUR STATES INITIAL THE BALKAN PACT
Bulgaria Holds Out Against Larger Neighbours
Belgrade, To-day, The Balkan Pact to which Grecce, Turkey, Rumania and Jugo-Slavin are signatories, was initialled yesterday afternoon. The text has not been disclosed.
far, there is no Bulgaria Joining, though the signatories are doing their utmost to secure her inclusion-Reuter.
SUN CAPTURES SHINCHEN
U.S. SILVER
ADVOCATES
MARK TIME
TO AWAIT EFFECTS "OF GOLD BILL.
SENATORS REMAIN OPTIMISTIC
~OF REMONETISATION
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.
(BN Telegraph. Copyright. Telegra hie disampra Ordinance, 1881. E grived February 5, 11,25 am.)
Washington, To-day.
Senator Wheeler intends to watch the results of the American stabilisation fund before resuming his drive for 16 to 1 silver moneti-
sation. In
Interview with the
| United Press he said: "Following the Gold Act, international ex- changes are so uncertain, and its effect upon the dollar so incap able of prediction, that it seems best to watch developments for the present.
"If the dollar sonrh the Admini- stration.surely must ́enlarge_cur- rency by means of silver. There is already a scarcity of dollars." {he`stated..
He aafd that it was only a questing fager, lose tar the revival, the silver
*- efforts”? Hà wants to 'exercise the gold find fully first, and also to swalt wider ratification of the London Silver: Agree- ment, thereby svoliling för-- eign dumping of silver in the United States upon monetisa tion, legislation.
Proyokes Attack By Kansu General. SUPPLIES CUT OFF BY PEKING strong
COUNCIL
The consensus of opinion-forecasts the chances of monetisation
Sepator Borah holds the opinion Peking, To-day. that President. Roosevelt in certain Fighting is still in progress at to recognise the 'monetisation · də- Ninghsia, where General Sun
mand, but is þiding a favourable Tien-ying's forces are reported to have taken Shinchen or "New time-United Press, per 8.C. Gold Berlin. To-day. City," about seven miles from Bar Co.
the province. Under the new Reich Reform the capital of Gustave Law, President Hindenburg has though the capital itself remains
of General Maj. National Education-Fine Arts, M. further curtailed the power of in the hands Andre Burdon,
the Federal States' Government, Hung-kuci. National As regards the restoration of con-]
Education
Meanwhile General Chu Shao- Physical especially that of Prussia, by
Hitler fidence and the cleaning up of finan-Culture M. Andre Lorgere.-Reuler.giving Chancellor
the liang, the Chairman of Kansu Pro- HOUSE COINAGE COMMITTEE cos, the Prime Minister said that
right to employ and dismiss vince, is stated to have organised
SITS NEXT WEEK. Prussian officials and pardon con- an expedition composed of picked
Evidence of this was provided by ness of shipping companies to take stond, Mr. C. S. Franklin and Mr. M. Duindier's declaration that th large Individual consignments, and J. E. Carney. the fremenry of sulinga of fast! ships--Reuter.
FURTHER INCREASE IN GOLD PRICE FORECAST
New York, To-day.
Budget must be voted before March
For the Japanese community, Mr. 31 and the fiscal system, therough ly Dechnical Education, Mr.
T. Funatsu and Mr. O. Okamoto will reformed. ugnin offer themselves for el-ction.
A Japanese Chairman? While speculation at this early
question of the Chairman is alrendy to a successful foreign policy.
Ac- M. Daladier has achievet a con-
-
stage is somewhat unconvincing, the these were indispensable conditions STRONG BID FOR
AIR HONOURS
It is stated that Mr. Frank Gan. Ja prime topic of discussion. net, a recent visitor to the White cording to the Japanese newspapers, centration of the Left. Centre and House, is convinced that the gold there is a definite movement on foot Right blocs by excluding the ex-Three Teams Entered price will be further increased be among the Japanese rat-nayers to treme parties for the first time in cause the latest figure is merely make Mr. T. Funatsu, of the J-p-n- the present Parliament. preventing the commodity prices ese Millowners Association, Chair-
from falling.
Mr. Pavlovsky, a monetary expert of Brookings Institution, holds the opinion that the commodity price, Jevel has risen only 20 per cent, as compared with a 60 per cent. in- crease in the gold price-Reuter.
DIVERGENT VIEWS IN AMERICA
SPECIAL TO CHINA:MAIL.
(By Telepraphy Comright. Telegra
¡man of the Council.
According to the Japanemo news- papers. It is argued that Mr. Funa- tsu was Consul-General in various
(Continued on Paje 9)
CHINA'S FINANCIAL
PROBLEMS.
Mr. T. V. Soong Goes To Hangchow.
thie Mensages. Ordinance, 1886, "Ro» MEETS GENERALISSIMO AND!
retved February 4, 126 mm.).
Washington, To-day.
YOUNG MARSHAL.
Shanghai, To-day, The National Association of Mr. T. V. Soong, who went to Manufacturers has issued a state- Hangehow on Saturday in res ment based on the symposium that ponse to a request from Marshal temporary dollar stabilisation bad Chiang Kai-shek, left on his re- provided new confidence, for which turn to Shanghai last evening, treason and business definitaly on after, conferring with the Gen-
the up-grade,
eralissimo and Marshal Chang The Foreign Policy Association Hauch-flang on the Government's Exazzed statement to the effect financial problems. "
the gold programme As Marsha), Chiang Kai-shekiaj
© threatening, an International cure expected to return to Shanghal
United Praas, per 8.0" in two or three days):
Pacific Bervice.
Reyter'
TIDAL WAVE OFF ALGERIA
Great Havoc As Jetty
Is Swept Away.
THREE DROWNED BY 50-FEET WAVE
Algiers, To-day. Three persons were drown- ed and great havoc caused here by a huge tidal wave. believed due to have been) caused by tremors under the
ocean.
The wave, 50 feet high. carried away over 1,000 feet of a new jetty, and damaged bungalows, fishing boats and yachts. Mail-boat sailings were postponed.
Heavy snow has › caused much damage along
In Australian Event.
FORMIDABLE AVIATORS TO TAKE PART
Melbourne.
victed persons, and has conferred troops to effect the rellef of Ning- the same powers on other Feder-hala City. al Nazi Governor. Beuter.
RAUB GOLD MINING COMPANY...
Interim Dividend.
Owing to General Sun Tien-, ying's continued defiance, the Peking Council has cut off all
milliary supplies and funds
Official Views To
Be Heard.
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL.
(By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegra pillo Massages” Ordinance, 1896. Zer ceived February 5, 1.45 pm:)
Washington, To-day, The Council denies that Mr. Sung
The House of Representative Cheh-yuan and Mr. Han Fu-chu have Member, Mr. Diea, the author of offered to mediate the dispute the Bill to accept silver above the ¡Reuter.
world price in payment for pur [chases of American agricultural
INSURANCE.
International System May Be Instituted.
Great Britain, the United An interim dividend of 6d. plus US. UNEMPLOYMENT States, Australia and India have 2d. per share has been declared by so far entered for the air race the Raub Gold Mining Company, from Britain to Australia in con-according to a telegraphic message nection with the centenary cele-received here to-day by the Hors brations of the State of Victoria. Kong Stock Exchange, from Sing-
Both Britain and America will be apore. represented by formidable teams. The dividend · is payable on The former has seen in the names March 15. of James Mollison, holder of num- crour long distance flying records; Captain Percival; Flight-Lieutenant 7, L. T. Jones, the war ace, who is officially credited with destroying 28
onemy al craft, three balloons, and
sending ton enemy aircraft down out of control during the War; and Messrs. Cathart, Marcedale and (Nelson, 2074
New York
surpluses, expects the Treasury
Secretary, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, to testify this week,, and the Secretary for Agriculture,,; Mr. Henry C. Wallace to testify next week, before the House Coinage Committee,
While he was not assured, of their views, it *loaked most hope- The possibility of creating an inl," he said: United Press, per ternational system of unemploys.C. Gold Bar Co. ment insurance within two years, designed to take the place of the bread line, was declared by Miss Sallsrances Perkins, Socretary of La
H.M.S. VERITY FOR FOOCHOW.
Japanese Cruiser
For Shanghai.
bour, addressing the National Con- ference for Unemployment In
ancesto
The Japanese Light Cruiser She said that a bill would be in
LOCAL DOLLAR RISES:
Silver Prices Advance.
The dollar shows an advance of
America will have Wiey Post, Kuma, flying the flag of Admiral troduced to Congress shortly for s holder of the round-the-world re- Niyima,, left Hong Kong yesterday federal tax on employers-Reuter, opening to-day at 1/51⁄2, cord: Roscoe Turner, Wodd 1; for Saigon, Indo-China. Major James H. Doolittle, dar evil
WEATHER REPORT
HM.B. Verity, of the Eighth Des
fler and winner of the, Schneider troyer Flotilia, la expected to lexyo
Ancho Tronky Bace in 1925; and Mr. Has Hong Kong for: Pago
Foochow on Saturday next. (Continuad of
Royal Observato
* Silver prices advanced I1/16 on Saturday, both spot and forward (closing at 19 15/167 66-
Fing with fresh north-easterly The cross rate, London on New
on London-A in the forecast fassed by the Tork and