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Special Values in
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GOLF STOCKINGS
(lightweight)
BERNARDS of HARWICH
U.S. TREASURY BUYS 25,000,000 OUNCES OF SILVER IN ONE DAY
PARIS CONFERENCE DISORGANISATION IN LONDON MARKET
ANGLO-FRENCH ACCORD
ON IMPORTANT POINTS BRITISH PLAN FOR ECONOMIC
CONCESSIONS BY ABYSSINIA
Paris, To-day.
It is understood that Mr. Anthony Eden and M. Laval have reached agreement on im- portant points in preparation for the three- Power conference opening to-morrow. The Min- isters have agreed, firstly, to treat the Italo-
Princess Aspasia, vidor of Abyssinian, dispute strictly within the frame-
King Alexander of Greece, is the rumoured fiancee of John H Harris, an American contractor new residing in Paris.
HUANG'S MISSION
TO KWANGTUNG
NOW COMPLETED
NO STATEMENTS RELEASED
BETTER FEELING BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH
work of the League, and secondly, that there be no question of French mediation between Bri- tain and Italy.
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Both Ministers expressed deep concern. for the preserva- tion of peace and the fulfilment of League obligations, agree- ing that the tripartite conversations offer the last chance for a peaceful settlement before the League meets on September 4.
It is understood that the French Government has
been informed of the British plan for economic concessions by
Abyssinia to Italy. The details of the concessions have not so far been disclosed, but it is stated that these are compatible. firstly, with the 1906 treaty guaranteeing Abyssinia's terri torial integrity and tracing three zones of influence; and se- condly, with the Italo-Abyssinian Treaty of 1928 and the League
Covenant.
PROTEST TO
THE LEAGUE
The British and Italian Notes ABYSSINIANTM exchanged in 1925, bartering ex-| From Our Own Correspondent]
clusive Italian influence in West- Canton, To-day jern Abyssinia and the construc- Continuing his liaison work, tion of an Italian railway link- General Huang
ing Eritrea and Italian Somali- Shao-hsiang,
land against the protection of Chairman of the Chekiang Pro-
the British interests in the
Embargoes Frustrate Defence Scheme
LAVAL'S UNENVIABLE TASK AT TO-DAY'S MEETING
*** CHINA MAIL " SPECIAL
Geneva, To-day.
This mother and her child antiled gamely as they returned last mouth to their home in the flooded area" at "Marathon, New York. to find it a mans of flood-torn wreckage. Ruined roads checked the effects of relief parties hastening to their aid as the water. receded.
NINE REGIMENTS IN REBELLION
OFFICIAL ACTION
DEFENDED
SENATOR PITTMAN NOT ALARMED
BUT THOMAS SEES NEED FOR
CONGRESS INVESTIGATION
London, To-day.
Silver is once again on the front pages of the newspapers, consequent to enormous deal- ings. It is estimated that America yesterday bought 25,000,000 ounces from tired bulls alone.
Former Indian and Chinese ball operators disappointed with the American silver policy, rushed to sell in order to close their commitments on Tuesday. America bought heavily at a price showing a slight decline compared with the previous level.
Yesterday the bulls, frightened by Tuesday's falls, inundat ed the market with selling orders. The price, after being fix- ed at 4d lower, later declined another 44d.
The heavy American purchases necessitated buying a large amount of foreign exchange, which explains the weakening of the dollar in terms of sterling. Owing to the wave of selling on Tuesday and yesterday, the ball position has been reduced con- siderably, and the market therefore" bears a healthier appear
ance-
A message from Washington] At the same time it is pointed states that the New York Jour-out that the Treasury yesterday. nal of Commerce's report that had again been a heary purchaser the Treasury has discontinued in the Londer market, wille Trea- silver baying has elicited no sury buying i New York has been comment from Treasury off-reported at 66 cents cials, beyond asserting that the THOMAS INVESTIGATION » Treasury would continue to A later message from Washing fulfil the provisions of the Silton states that Senator Thomas ver Purchase Act as long as it announced that he is preparing a resolution calling for Congres-
INSURGENTS OCCUPY 6 COUNTIES was on the statute book.
[From Our Own Correspondent]
Canton, To-day.
vincial. Government, this mornwaters of Lake Tana, offer a ning reached Nanning, capital}
possible basis for negotiations, of Kwangsi. and will have 2 heart-to-heart talk with his for suaded to accept the concession. if Signor Mussolini can be per-
It was pointed out that the signal investigation of the Admin- Secretary of the Treasury had been istration's silver purchase pro- mer colleagues. Generals. Li
which Britain and France, tak-
given wide discretionary powers, gramme. He said that the in- Chung-jen and Pai Hsung-hsi.
A vigorous protest against
ench as those empowering him to vestigation would not be directed on Kwangsi-Nanking relations.ing Italy's need for colonial ex-
Far from being suppressed, as reported erroneously in some
acquire the metal at prices rea- against any individuals, but General Huang's visit to Canton Pansion into full consideration. the continued military prepara
the regard as reasonable. The tions by Italy has been address of the vernacular papers, nine. regiments of Kweichow provinsonable and most advantageous to against the programmes of was given undue importance in the British are expected to use their ed to the Secretary-General of cial troops numbering 12,000 m en have rebelled against the the public interest, but did not set Administration generally. Chinese papers Kuomintang lea-influence to obtain the Emper the League of Nations by the Central Authorities in Kweiya ng and have occupied six coun- ders bere have not divulged the or's consent-Reuter. nature of General Enang's mis- sion, and one report has it that he
has not accomplished anything during his brief stay in Canton.
the mission is that there is
до
PARIS TALKS OPENED
:
London. To-day.
Abyssinian Minister in Paris in ties in Southern Kweichow, with Yungkiang as their head- a letter, which states in part: quarters, it was learned here last night "Despite the resumption of the
limit
He added that if the programme TWO REASONS
is to be carried out, it should be Private sources advance two done immediately, because there reasons for the price break: is no assurance that the present (1) That the Treasury taper-Administration will be in power: ed off after the recent compara for ever. If the programme is not tively heavy purchases;
to be carried out, then the ac- (2) That speculators with quisition of silver should be heavy stocks were discouraged, suspended now without delay. and the unloading indicated that the recent Government purchases. were of such volume that a sub- stantial reduction over few
conciliation and arbitration pro- General Ku Tsuk-tung, Gen-1 "LOST" DIVISIONS The preliminary talks. the cedure, in accordance with the
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eral Officer Commanding the To give them better training and As neither the Nanking delegate Italo-Abyssinian dispute began in decision of the League Council Nanking troops in Kweiyang, is war experience, General Chiang
Paris yesterday between the of August 3, the Italian Govern- nor local officials, are willing to
French Premier, M. Laval, who ment continues to send troops unable to stamp out the rebel troops to Szethuen to fight the plans to send all the Kweichow make any statement, all the pro- posals and counter-proposals as Director of the Quai D'orsay, M
was accompanied by the Political and munitions to East Africa troops, and has sent several Beds, but these provincial units Izoreover uninterruptedly telegrams to Chengtu urging are afraid that they will become published in many news reports are but conjectures. One result of Bargeton, and the British Minister manufactures arms and other
for League Affairs, Mr. Eden and instruments of war, with the General Chiang Kai-shek to "lost" divisions outside of their
to put own province. To fight the Reds days would be sufficient to break solemnly proclaimed intention send reinforcements the, Permanent Under-Secretary possibility of an armed clash befor Foreign Affairs, Sir Robert
is likely to court disaster
the market of using them against the down the rebellion. tween Canton and Nanking, which
Abyssinian Empire.
It is difficult to send a big Treasury officials aörmit that Vansittari was imminent a short while ago.
It is feared that unless the re-army into Southern Kweichow to little progress has been made to It is understood that Mr. Eden There are no public or private bellious units are put down, other round up the rebels owing to the wards the accumulation of the With the stabilisation of the po- not only outlined in some detail the arms or munition factories in litical situation, the premium on views of the British Government Abyssinia. The Abyssinian Goy provincial troops will join them anti-Red campaigns in Szechnen. 11,000,000,000 ounces needed to Meanwhile, the rebels maintain bring the Treasury stock to a quar- Hong Kong banknotes has dropped upon features of the actual dispute, ernment is at present not in and increase their strength themselves by taxing the counties ter of the value of the gold stocks, from 51.4 per cent. to 48.50 per but laid emphasis upon the wider position to procure such means of These provincials were former and towns under their control.
issues in Europe and elsewhere defence from foreign countries soldiers under General Wang Chia- liable to arise in the event of an Wherever it attempts to buy war keh, civil and military head of materials it meets with embargoes. outbreak of hostilities in Africa.
(Continued on Page 9)
Kweichow, who was dismissed by order of General Chiang Kai-shek.
cent
BRITISH SAILOR INJURED ACCIDENT IN NAVAL DOCK
Able Seaman West, from HMS. Delight, has been admitted into the Naval Hospital, suffering from multiple injuries sustained as the result of a fall from the lower bridge of the vessel, which is" at present in dry dock, to the bottom of the naval dock
The accident occurred at 7:40 Pyesterday."
MR. WANG BOUND FOR MONASTERY
(Continued on Page 12)
FOREST FIRES IN MONTANA
Animals Stampede In Terror
Spokane, Washington,
With thousands of deer, rabbits and other wild anima
RANGERS WIN
Plucky Front Shown By Albion
WEATHER REPORT
A moderate the Pacif
London. To-day Glasgow Rangers, champions of Japan the Scottish League and holders high of the Scottish Cup, continned in China winning vein yesterday when they are followed up their 6-0 win against rbroath on Saturday by defeat-
stampeding in terror before the ing Albion Rovers yesterday in roaring flames, 1,000 fire fighte
are at present battling against the
forest fres covering thousanda acres in Montana Idaho
gon. It is feared
Wang animals have peris
The Fort nounced Chinese Mariti: Fong" to Miss en route to the Glencar
fixture by the odd goal
WEDDING: ANNOUNCED
which have been increased by 800,000,000 tons this year. GAVEIDICULOUS" REPORT:
SIR WM. PEEL'S FINE A mesage from New York
RECOVERY
Leaves Nursing Home In England
(Continued on Page 12)
NUNS SENTENCED IN GERMANY
Currency Smuggling Charges
FOUR MONTHS, GAOL DECREED
CHINA HAIL":
21 Berl
sof Fences
con-
The tenth trial of states that New York silver traders the Catholic orders refuse to take seriously the afore ist the foreign curr mentioned New York Journal of trol regulations took place here Commerce report, which any yesterday, when seven nams from
is characterised
The majority
econom
A cable received at Govern- that it wo one covers ment House from Lady Peel states that Sir William Peel has now left the nursing home and Indo-is making satisfactory progress. It will be recalled that Sir
RAL ELECTION
William suddenly took it one
Sunday shortly after his ar STOP PRESS
in England and was operated
appendicitis the
Sir William and
now living at Berhill
FORTHCOMING WEDDING
sters in various parts of Ger-. had to answer charges of ggling a total of 22,000 marks fier to assist dis... ther coun-
of debts.
B
for
AVEL