Carnation
Cirmation
"From Contented Cows"
THERE'S CREAM
INA EVERY DROP.
Sole Agents: CONNELL BROS, CO., LTD.
MILK -HONG KONG & S. CHINA.
FRANCE WILL
C.E.R. SALE PROGRESS
AGREEMENT ON
PURCHASE PRICE
NOW REACHED
NEGOTIATIONS ONLY PRELIMINARY
JAPAN'S NEW OFFER
Moscow, To-day.
While it is admitted in well- informed quarters that a basis of agreement on the purchase
FINAL EDITION.
China Mail
Est. 1845.
THE OLDEST - ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST
Eat. 1345.
No. 28,842・ HONG KONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
28, 1934. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
DEFEND SAAR DECLARES M.
M. LOUIS BARTHOU
price of the Chinese Eastern AMERICA'S BIG Railway has been reached, it is stated that these negotia- tions are regarded as prelim. inary to the resumption of the official conference on the subject between the Soviet and Manchukuo authorities.
BANKS FORGET
AND FORGIVE?
It is said that the recent ne- gotiations were resumed after the Japanese had taken the initiative and had made a higher offer than previously, and that the final success of the negotiations depends, from the Soviet viewpoint, on the outcome of the discussion and a number of other factors which, presumably, include such matters as how the money is to be paid, and the future of the C. E. R. employ- ees.-Reater.
Possible Truce With Government
་་
BUDGET UNCERTAINTY.
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. (By. Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra- phic Messages Ordinance, 1894, Re {ceived September 28, 844 a.m.)
WILL NOT HESITATE TO SEND TROOPS
OMINOUS SPEECH AT
LEAGUE COUNCIL WILL SUPPLY POLICE FORCE IF NEEDED
GENEVA, TO-DAY.
FRANCE WILL NOT HESITATE TO SEND FORCES TO THE SAAR TO RESTORE OR DECLARED THE [MAINTAIN ORDER, FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER, MR. LOUIS BARTHOU, WHEN READING HIS SPEECH TO THE LEAGUE COUNCIL, YESTERDAY.
This was contrary to his usual practice of extempore speaking, and therefore particular importance is attached to his speech.
HE SAID THAT FRANCE HAD RENOUNCED NONE OF BER RIGHTS IN THE SAAR, BUT WOULD NATURALLY ABIDE BY THE JANUARY PLEBISCITE DECISION.
Cou
MEN'S QUALITY,
PULLOVERS CARDIGANS
SLIPOVERS.
HUGE RANGES
TO CHOOSE FROM.
BERNARDS of HARWICH
Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong.
LOUIS BARTHOU
Mrs. Wallace Warfeld Simpson, who was born Wallace Warfeld. in Baltimore, is the constant companion of the Prince of Wales on the French Riviera and is declared to be his favourite dancing The two are shown partner. She is the wife of an Englishman having cocktails and a chit-chat with a royal alde for company,
WAR CLOUDS GATHER
250,000 TROOPS
MASSED NEAR
KWANGTUNG
GROWING ALARM OF ATTACK
CREAM OF NANKING ARMY
(From Our Own Correspondent)
Canton, To-day.
Grave fears are felt in military circles here that the Nanking forces are threatening Kwangtung by the increase of troops in F
kien, Kiangsi, and Hunan.
It is reported that three crack divisions under General Koo Cho- tung will be sent to Southern Fukien and that the picked divi- [sions of General Liu Chib will be shortly sent to Southern Hunan. Generals Koo and Lilu are the best fighting men in the Nanking
The total Nanking forces in provinces bordering along Kwangtung are estimated at 250,000, being the cream of the
IF THE GOVERNING COM CANTON'S FOREIGN MONEYmp
MISSION OF THE SAAR LACKS THE POLICE FORCE TO ENSURE
Washington, To-day. IMPARTIALITY AT THE PLEBISCITE, FRANCE IS READY TO Secretary, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, SUPPLY IT, M. BARTHOU SAID.—REUTER.
The United States Treasury,
|sold that owing to the apparent success of the October re-financing,
BREACH WIDENED
there will not be made in CANTON WANKING portant financing until December when the Government may seek to refund U.S.8992,000,000, of Decem ber 15, maturity, with longer term securities, providing the market conditions permit.
Observers predict a possible truce shortly between the big banks
U.S. POLL PARROTS and the Government, calling atten
44
DYING OUT
We Have Both Feet On The Ground"
ROOSEVELT SATISFIED
Washington, To-day "More and more people are do ing their own thinking and the number of poll parrots is steadi- ly declining, therefore, we must be very thankful," declared Pre- sident Roosevelt, broadcasting in connection with the annual Women's Conference on Current Problems, at New York.
BY CENSORSHIP
Telegram Contents Muzzled
SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE
THREATENED
From Our Own Corraspendent] Canton, To-day,
The Saar contains the explo- sive elements which might pre- cipitate a catastrophe Within those 750 square miles of terri tory are potent and dangerous forces, war-making forces. Any
Joutside interference at all in the Saar is liable to set them moving and to put into train possibilities of chaos and disaster such as the world has not seen since the over- throw of the Roman Empire..
It is ruled over by Mr. Geoffrey George Knox, a Briton, who is
URGE FOR IMPERIAL TRADE
CONFERENCE
Coincide With Silver Jubilee Celebrations
London, To-day;" A unanimous resolution adopted at the Association of the British Chambers of Commerce meeting, urged the Government to convena an Imperial Trade Conference next year when the overseas representa tives are attending the silver jubilee celebrations.--Renter.
EFFORTS MADE TO
STOP CIRCULATION
IN SOUTHERN CITY
HONG KONG NOTES
IN DEMAND
BANKERS BELIEVE TASK HOPELESS
(From Our Own Correspondent]
Canton, Te-day.
Chairman of the Governing Com- GOODWILL Another effort is being made by
mission. Under his care are 800,000. Germans.
VISIT
PRIVY SEAL TO GO TO SWEDEN ANGLO-SWEDISH ACCORD
London, To-day.
central armies.
High officials here are engaged not only by the failure of the Central Authorities to reply to their circular telegram of Sep |tember 8, but by its suppression from publication” by the newA“. papers in territory under Nan king's control:
(Continued on Page 14.).
BRITISH MOTOR BOOM
Exceptional Demand For 1935 Models
the authorities here to prohibit the use of foreign, - particularly Hong Kong, currency in view of its popularity here, Premium for DAY OF NOISY SPORTS MODEL Hong Kong banknotes has soared to 38 cents to the dollar.
NOW OVER
tion to the fact that so-called finan- cial interests helped the Treasury in the recent re-financing, despite the fact that big money still ques- tions the soundness of President Roosevelt's policies and is still
The antagonism between Can Discussion Postponed smarting under the President's in- augural address and his pledge to ton and Nanking has been fur-
London, To-day. "drive the money changers from the ther intensified by the circular It temple."
At Geneva yesterday the League telegram of September 25.
› London, To-day. This dispels the fear that big
is learned that the Nanking au. Council decided to call an extra
The Provincial Department of · British - Motor Manufacturers re money might combine to hinder
ordinary meeting for November 15, thorities have warned all news to discuss the organisation of the
Finance, it is said, has proposed
port that an exceptional, and quito' the Government re-financing
to establish government money-unprecedented interest is being programmes in an effort to papers and news agencies within Saar Plebiscite, which is due to
changers in Canton, Kongmoon, shown in the 1935 models, which sabotage distasteful adminis
their jurisdiction not to publish take place on January 18, "next.
A report, containing a proposal
Shuncheong, etc., whereby people
have recently been announced. tration policies important to
any circular telegrams, from
As an indication, one leading the "New Deal".
firm says that its export orders Although businessmen continue Canton which are detrimental to to this effect, was presented by At the invitation of the Swed- who bring in Hong Kong cur
Baron Alolai, of Italy, on behalf of ish Government, the Lord Privy rency have to to ask whether the Budget will the interest of the central au- the committee of three, and the Seal, Captain Anthony Eden will Chinese money.
have increased by 85 per cent, and are leaving for another firm reports a 84 per cent. The greatest achievement of balance next year, there are indi-thorities. the past two years in America cations that the government's Bud- People outside of Kwangtung necessity for organizing an efficient October. His visit to Stockholm Hong Kong and other places and increase on those received in the was that people were taking get intentions will not be revealed and Kwangai are not aware of police force to maintain order, and is announced for October 15 to need foreign currencies, they can greater interest and had acquired until the President's January mes-the contents of the telegrams guarantee safety, and, at the same 17 when he will be guest of the exchange Canton currency into corresponding period last year.
(55) foreign"; money at the same ported reached a total value of, better understanding on current sage to Congress. United Press, issued by the Kuomintang lead time, they pointed out that they Swedish Government. problems affecting welfare, he per S. E. Levy and Company. ers here, and even the few who had not had sufficient time to ar- The invitation was originally ex-government changers. Leading £6,740,684, and it is already known have learned of such telegrams range many of the details of the tended in the Summer, but a visit banks have been requested to co-that the figure for 1984 will be
at that time could not, for various operate in this exchange scheme. "have both feet on the ground." CANADA'S SILVER express no opinion for fear of of Plebiscita
(Continued on Page 8.) fending the Nanking authorities. Both Captain Anthony Eden and reasons, be arranged. It has now M. Louis Barthou, the British and been gladly accepted, more especial. (Continued on Page 14.)
French delegates, supported the ly in view of the many interests proposal to postpone the discussion shared by Britain and Sweden, and TYPHOON WARNING until November: 16-British Wire- because of the active lead recently taken by Sweden in proceedings at Geneva, notably in connection with Local Danger Now Over
seid.
"Our people" he declared,
Reuter.
WORLD BASEBALL
SERIES
Postponement Thought Probable
EXCHANGES
Montreal And Toronto May Merge
NEW YORK CONFERENCE
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL. By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra
THRILLING RACE FOR PENNANT phis Messages Ordinance, 1884, Re
New York, To-day. The 1931 Baseball World Series. scheduled to start at Detroit, the stadium of the Tigers, next Wed- nesday, may be postponed till Saturday owing to the distinct pos sibility of a tie between New York Glants, world champions, and St Louis Cardinals for the National League pennant
S
This is how the two teams pare at the moment
PWL
ow and
ceived September 28, 4:30 am.)
New York, To-day. A merger of the Mon- treat and Toronto silver ex- changes is foreseen as the result of a meeting which is underway here between re- presentatives of both ex- changes.
It is pointed out in trading circles that two exchanges in com-Canada would be unsuccessful because there are Insufficient In- Percdividual financial rescurces
make the mark broa
OPENING Trading
Sunday, exchange
YAP DISTURBANCE HEADING FOR GULF OF TONKIN
committee called attention to the visit Sweden for a few days in When peoplge it into
Jesa Service.
SIR DAN GODFREY'S FAREWELL
WELSH COAL DISPUTE Mr. Sandlers Presidency of Conductor Of 32,000
Agreement Reported
Imminent
London, Te day. was officially announced yes
by the
Department the an agreem
The typhoon is now situated Im mediately to the South of Hainan, moving west, according to the warning lawed by the Royal Obser- that vatory this morning,
parties This typhoon has now passed the dispute Colony, and is moving away
to
the South
been
The other typhoon, which was restituent bodies, which
yesterday as being sitiated will be submitted
(Continued on Page Thi
WEATHER FORECAST:
Keuler
Assembly and the memorandad the six neutral powers on disarms ment.
Captain Eden's Journey is de scribed as the "Visit of Goodwill."
-British Wireless Service.
BRADMAN'S PULSE STRONGER
Otherwise No Change In Condition
#Lon
Concerts
London, To-day. A farewell concert to the ve teran conductor, Bir Dan Godfrey, will be broadcast by the B. B. 0. on their Empire transmission on Sunday at 8.6 p.m.
Sir Dan Godfrey has been the conductor of the Bournem Municipal Orchestra since during which time he has
ducted over 32,000 concerts: Bon the conductor of the Dur
rchestra B han Mar tish
TOWN LEAVES
In 1983 the British motor-care ex-",
very much larger. This year's In- ternational Motor Show will open at the Olympia, London, on Octo ber 11
(Continued on Page 9.)
YORKSHIRE RUGBY
SUCCESS
Devon Well Beaten In Trial Game
thire the
London, To-day. shire, with the advantage of at home, beat Devon by 21. to 6 in a Rugby Union match day Renter
season Yorkshire placed Lancashire and Durham In thern group ofe
while
County.
nship Octo