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BRITAIN IS LEFT TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO NAVAL
“I'M ALONE” CASE
NEARS END AFTER
5 YEARS HEARING
Rum-Runner Sunk By Coastguard Cutter
CANADA CLAIMS HEAVY COMPENSATION
Washington, To-day.
After five years the final hearing of the famous rum-runner "I'm Alone" opened before the Commis sioners.
The case has repeatedly crop- ped in the American courts sincé March, 1929, when an American coastguard cutter sank the "I'm Alone" with her cargo of 2,800 chses of rum, and whisky off the Louisiana coast. Canada claims £77.560 damages for the loss of the vessel.
The two main points still to be decided are the ownership of the
Undaunted by the court decision making her daughter a ward of
state under her aunt's guardian ship, Mrs. Gloria Morgan Vander bill. the beautiful widow of Regi- nald. Vanderbilt has appealed. This picture was taken in her New York
home as she announced the appeal
plan,
vessel and the exact spot at SILVER EXPORTS
FROM CHINA
which she was sunk.
Canada
elaims that the "I'm Alone" was owned by the Eugene Creaser Shipping Company, of Lunen- burg, Nova Scotia, and that the vessel was sunk outside the 12- mile limit specified in the British- American anti-rum pact. On the other hand the United States contends that the vessel was owned by a man already serving}
Expected Order To
Foreign Banks
EXPORTED SILVER TO BE BROUGHT BACK?
Shanghai, To-day,
4 sentence for smuggling and that The "Shanghal Times" learns the rum-runner was sunk eight that the Ministry of Finance may and a quarter miles from the Within a few days officially sanc- shore after refusing the coast-tion the proposal of the Chinese guard cutter's order to stop. bankers that foreign banks be Reuter.
asked to ship back the silver they have exported during the past few months and use it for legiti
Such mate business purposes. amounts would be registered sol as to be exempt from export tax). and equalisation charge if exported. -- Reuter,
LORD HEWART TO WED TO-DAY
Good-looking Brunette The Bride
London, to-day. The London dailies this morning! state that Lord Chief Justice He-
LOCAL DOLLAR ADVANCES
Silver Prices Improve The local dollar has risen
U.S.DELEGATES DO NOT EXPECT FURTHER
DISCUSSIONS
MUST BE RADICAL CHANGE IN JAPANESE VIEWS FUTURE DEPENDS ON BRITAIN
London, To-day,
Prospects of a resumption of the naval talks are growing very dim. The Americans, who are sailing homeward to-day, have given: a'definite understanding that they do not expect to return either for further conversations or a naval con- ference unless there is a radical change in the Japanese view which would give a more hopeful basis for future discussions.
The Americans are leaving with the impression that the Jap- anese view is unchanged. Whether any change is possible depends on the outcome of future Anglo-Japanese negotiations through diplomatic channels.
IT IS EXPECTED THAT VICE-ADMIRAL YAMAMOTO {WILL NOT REMAIN LONG. IN LONDON, ALTHOUGH HITHERTO HE HAS NOT RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SAIL.
MAX BAER CAUSES cheon yesterday in honour of
SENSATION
Title At Stake Against
Levinsky To-night
6-OUNCE GLOVES CONDITION
FOR-4-ROUND BOUT
Chicago, To-day.
After Admiral Standley's lun-
vice-Admiral Yamanioto the lat ter conferred alone for half an when Vice-Admiral Yamamoto hour with Admiral Standley,
revealed the contents of the Jap anese instructions received this week. It is understood that these instructions are of a 'nega- tive character.
Max Baer, world heavyweight Vice-Admiral Yamamoto after- reloxing champion, says that he is wands conferred with Admiral
staking his world title to-night in Sir Ernle Chatfield at the Admir2-- a 4-round contest against King | Levinsky.
alty. Mr. Robert Craigie is call-
wart, who recently caused a furore In the House of Lord's, is to-day marrying Miss Jean Stewart, a good looking brunette in the thirties and the cousin of Sir William Peut. opening on demand this morning at
Though the greatest secrecy sur-1/83% rounds the wedding no official an-
Spot and forward silver prices
If Max Baer is knocked out, heling on Mr. Norman Davis at 5 says he will lose his title, other-o'clock to bid farewell to the wise there will be no decision. Americans, who leave at 8-30)
Baer's only request in this(p.m. to-day. - Reuter. strange arrangement is that
PESSIMISTIC NOTE both he and Levinsky should
London, To-day. fight with six ounce gloves-
The American naval delegates Keuter.
fare taking back the impression that the naval conference will prob-
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nouncement has been made. Reu-have improved closing at 24% PICKFAIR DIVORCE ably not be held before 1936, as it
ter.
NEW JAPANESE
OIL LAW
British And American Representations
FOREIGN COMPANIES JEOPARDISED
London, To-day. Further representations to the Japanese Foreign Office were made on Thursday by both the British and United States Embassies in Tokyo in regard to the effect of the the Japanese Oil Law upon foreign companica. It is understood that! the proposed Manchukuo oil mono-
and 24%, respectively.
The London on New York cross- rates was quoted at £-U.S.$4.98%,
as compared with U.S.$4.99%.
The New York on London rate was quoted at -U.S.$4.93%, as compared with £—U.S.$4.94.
S. AFRICAN CRIME WAVE
Second Victim Of Car Attack Succumbs
Capetown, To-day. Miss Inez Ellenberger's companion, Mr. Claude Fel- bert, has succumbed to his wounds. -Reuter.
· DEFINITE
Action Down For Trial
At Los Angeles
Los Angeles, To-day.
Miss Mary Pickford's lawyer is quoted as saying that he la instruct. jed to proceed immediately after January 1 with proceedings for divorce against Douglas Fairbanks.
Sen.
I
is useless convoking a conference until the situation, holds a definite hope of concluding a treaty. (Continued on page 9.)
COUSIN SAVES WOMAN
Attempted Robbery In Broad Daylight
YAUMATI INCIDENT-
He has led an affidavit in the Superior Court showing service of But for the assistance of Wong! divorce made by mail, thus com-Wah, her cousin, Tsang Yuk Ying pleting the last legal step before a 44-year-old married woman of No date can be set for the trial of the 10 Shek Ku Yeung Road 2nd floor, faction, Reuter,
would have been robbed of $548 -in It will be remembered that Dou-Tung Fong Street, Yaumati, at Washington, to-day-The Federal glas Fairbanks was recently named 12.15 p.m. yesterday. Reserve has reported that the nation's
རྩྭ
poly was not discussed on this ocbank deposits for 1934 have gained by/as co-respondent in the divorce case
casion.
J
The new Japanese law, which re-per S. E. Levy and Company.
quires companies to store a six
months supply of oil, gives the Gov-
ernment the power to fix quotasi
Sylvia Hawkes, the actress.
and prices. As it was recently Camps For Britain's Jobless
announced, the fixing of the quotas{ would mean that all the increase in London, To-day-The provision, addition to the camp sites being
next year of more camps for the provided as before by the Fores unemployed from the distressed try Commission in the woodland
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COMMODITY EXCHANGE AND CRUDE OIL
'modity Exchange expects to start
areas.
areas of the United Kingdom is The object of the scheme, which understood to be receiving serious has proved most successful, is to consideration.
provide, relays of unemployed men. with 12 weeks of open air work in
In her report to the Police she
The shadow of the crown of Britain (below) hangs over the im-'. mediate future of Princesses Irens.(left), and Elizabeth (right) of Greece, as they are declared in European reports to be considered eligible brides for H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who has delighted hundreds of girls by choosing them as dúfteing partners, without ever making up his mind to marry one,
CYPRUS FLOODS, FOLLOW DISASTROUS DROUGHT
Reservoir Bursts Banks
London, to-day. Heavy rain has fallen in Cyp- rus, thus ending the disastrous drought which has prevailed there in recent years.
Unfortunately the downpour was so severe that it caused a rupture in the biggest water re- servoir on the island which led to destructive floods.-British Wireless Service,"
MORAL CAMPAIGN IN GERMANY
Wholesale Arrests Admitted
Berlin, To-day. Three hundred arresta for alleged offences against mors als are admitted in authorita- tive quarters, in connection. with the reported Nazi purge, but it is stated that 200 have since been released. Renter,
NEW JAPANESE ENVOY
stated that she was walking along the street carrying a rattan basket containing $548, which represent- ed loans to coolles of the Sanitary] pa Board-Department, Kowloon, when three men assaulted: her, attempt- ing to tie a towels which contained pepper, round her eyes.
Count K. Mushakove- Arrives In Berlin
Berlin, To-day Count Kimitomo Mushakoye, the new Japanese Ambassador to Germany, las arrived here with his wife. They were received at the station by Count Bassewitz entire Embassy staff. or and other high officials, with the
Her cousin came on the scene and the three, thieves, after a brief struggle, took to their heels,
WEATHER FORECAST
Cloudy weather, with drizzle
rforecast fo
New York, to-day-The Com It is hoped to double this year's healthy conditions, including good mist, and fresh north east winds, trading in crude oil and gasoline number of 16 "Hutment" semi- food and a free supply of neces- was futures around February 1-United permanent camps and 12 supple-sary, clothing, Press per S. E. Levy and Company |mentary tented Summer camps, In (Continued on Page 12)
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It is notified that the name of the
Nan Chin Tebaero Company, Lid, his bean struck off the register.
DEADLOCK
SHIPPING DISPUTE
SETTLEMENT
SEEN FOLLOWING
CONFERENCE
YUET ON OWNERS' ACTION
MAIN CAUSE FOR ANXIETY
Considerable progress has been made this morning in connection with the local shipping dispute, and the atmosphere is now consi- dered to be a
great deal more friendly....
There is a definite hope that the strike, arranged for midnight, may
be averted.
The only fly in the ointment at the moment is the action of the cwners of the Yuet On, who have dismissed all their officers on the the receipt of their notices of sus pension should the demands of the Guild not be met. It is be lieved that. Russians have been employed to fill the vacancies.
The China Coast Officers' Gulld, however, have made the stipulation that these officers must be reinstated and must not be liable to any penalties. This practically places the onus of the settle ment of the dispute on the owners of the Yuet On
"All the masters of the ships con- cerned have been definitely in structed not to Jeave their. vessels on any account unless instructed to do so in writing by the owners or managers, Captain W. E. Kirby, Secretary of the China Const
TIGER ROAMING THE officers Guild told the China Mas
MAINLAND?
Chinese Gardener Sees Animal
FOOTPRINTS CORRESPOND
A tiger is believed to be roaming about on the main. land.
this morning. A
SEVEN OWNERS AGREE "Seven ship owners have agreed to pay the arbitration scale of wages as from next Tuesday, and it is pos sible that they may also agree to sign, the agreements drawn up by the China Coast Officers' Guild's Mr. P. B. Sin; representative of the owners. told the China Mail this morning.
Mr. Sin said that the owners are Chiu Cheung, a gardener at Kow-lagreeing to the terms purely for the toon Chai, has made a report to the benefit of Colony's commerce as Police that a large animal visited they do not wish to jeopardise trade. This grounds on Thursday night.
The Police visited the scene aid|
are almost certain that the foot ARTHUR CARR
prints were those of a tiger..
B.L.F. PREPARATIONS
Last Year's Record Acreage Eclipsed
HEAVY INDUSTRIES SECTION TO OPEN ON MAY 20
DISGUSTED WITH
RULING BODY
"Weak-Kneed Lot” In Cricket Dispute
TROUBLE EXPECTED
London, To-day, London, Today.
Arthur Carr, a former England Preparations are actively Test cricket captain, and a firm proceeding for next year's supporter of Dr Jardine, the British Industries Fair.
former England Test Captain, who Over one million square feet of resolutely supported Larwood and actual stands space has already Voce's been allotted the exhibition, which gusted with Notts apology to the fast bowling is dis- representa a 25 per cent. increase Australian Cricket manager for on last year's record total.
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Voce's bowling against the Aus- tralians, and suppose that the bowlers will now be instructed how
ANOTHER INDIAN to bowl, which means the end of
OUTRAGE
Police Superintendent Murdered
Lucknow, The Police Superintendent at Mirzapur, Mr. George Crawford, dead by his serva asleep at his camp, 65 miles from head Reuter
fast bowling.
Carr thinks that the policy adopt ed by the MCC. Committee reveals them as “a weak-kneed lot."
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LEICESTER'S NARROW RUGBY WIN OVER MANCHESTER
London, To-day -- In a friend- rugby encounter: yesterday Leicester, narrowly defeated Man- chester by 8 points to nil on
own ground. Reuter.