THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 31, 1988.
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DEMANDS
EQUALITY
WITH BRITAIN IN SUBMARINES Special Clause In Navy Treaty Invoked
British Naval
Delegation Now In Berlin
London, To-day.
It is learned in London that Germany has notified Britain of her intention to exercise the right, under the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, to build a total tonnage in submarines equal to the total British submarine tonnage.
Discussion in this connection is proceeding in Ber- lin, in accordance with the terms of the Agree- ment.
It is recalled that the Anglo-German Agreement, while limiting Germany to 35 per cent. of Bri- tain's general naval tonnage, and to 45 per cent. of Britain's submarine tonnage, gave
Farmers and shepherds in North Wales are having a busy time these days, as the annual sheep dipping is in progrèss. Photo shows a flock of sheep being driven down the Berwyn Mountains near Cor- wen, on their way to the dipping.
Germany the right, if are considered the WE
circumstances necessitated, to build up to the full British submarine tonnage.
However, it was laid down that such an increase should only be made after friendly discussion be- tween the two Governments.
It is understood that part of the task of the British mission will be to seek information on the nature of the circumstances which, in the German view, necessitated an 'increase in sub- marine tonnage.
It is hoped that as a result of the conversations, Germany will agree to meet Britain on various points which the British delegation is putting forward.
BRITISH TONNAGE
British submarine tonnage at present is about 70,000, whereas Germany is believed to have about 25,000.
MANY CINEMA
STARS MIXED UP
IN SHARE CASE
WELLINGTON STREET HOUSE
AUTOMOBILE
PRODUCTION
GUTTED IN HOUR HEAVILY DOWN
New York, To-day,
In 1938 the United States and
BUT FOR PROMPT AND EF- FICIENT ACTION ON THE PÁRT OF THE HONG KONG FIRE BRIGADE, FAR MORE Canada produced less than half the SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES number of cars and trucks they MIGHT WELL HAVE ATTEND-produced in 1937. ED AN OUTBREAK OF FIRE IN WELLINGTON STREET IN New York, To-day.
THE EARLY HOURS OF THIS William Buckner, stockbroker MORNING, WHICH RAPIDLY
BURNT OUT A who was arrested at the beginning STOREY BUILDING. of the month on his return from Situated in the centre of build- England, and William Gillespie, ings of a similar type, the house were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury yesterday on charges of con- spiring to commit a mail fraud
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involved was of the old style....with wooden framework and fittings which made excellent fuel for
the flames.
Some idea of the rapidity of the connected with the alleged Philip-spread may be drawn from the fact pine railway bond fraud.
The increase in submarine ton- nage has necessitated an adjust
that a bare 50 minutes after the ment of the respective tonnage in
fire The indictment alleges that a first alarm was sent out the other categories in order that Ger- committee for the protection of had been subdued but by that time many's total fleet tonnage shall re-bondholders was
the building was just a burnt-out. organised, of main 35 per cent. of Britain's. which Buckner and Gillespie caus- shell.
It is understood that the discus-ed themselves to be elected chair- sions in Berlin will also deal with man and vice-chairman, respective- the armament of the two new Ger- man cruisers. Reuter.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Berlin, To-day.
The fact that a British naval delegation is at present in the Nazi capital discussing applica- tion of the Anglo-German Naval Treaty, is disclosed in an official statement which says:
"A British Admiralty delegation has arrived in Berlin to discuss with the German naval authorities questions arising out of the Anglo-German Agreement of
1935 and measures of pro- · cedure laid down in July,'' 1937.
"The German Government recently informed the British Government of its intention to exercise certain rights accorded her under the Treaty terms.”
The delegation consists of Vice-Admiral A. B. Cunningham and three other representatives
ly.
DISTRICT CALL
According to the Automobile Manufacturers Association, pro- duction in 1938 was 210,000 cars and 625,000 commercial vehicles, representing about 47 per cent, of 1987 production.
Nearly one-fifth of total produc- tion was sold abroad.
The Association states that the rapid rise in the recent demand foreshadows an output for 1989 of 3,500,000 vehicles unless there is a reversal of the current of business trends generally. Reuter.
FIREMAN TO BE CHARGED WITH THEFT
Subsequently they are alleged to Fire Brigade received the first have solicited money from bond-call at 8.06 a.m. and a machinė sent holders, claiming that it was neces-out found No. 74 Wellington Street,
The sary for expenses in connection | burning furiously.
ground with the redemption of bonds, floor was occupied by a jeweller's whereas the money was actually shop and tailor's shop, while the A fireman and a waterworks
converted to their own use.
A GALAXY
Thirteen Hollywood film stars, including Miriam Hopkins, Ronald Colman, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan, Bing Crosby and Cary Grant have been subpoenaed witnesses.
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According to Mr. William Maloney, Assistant United States Attorney-General, they will be ask- ed whether Buckner solicited them in his alleged efforts to raise funds, promising that the bonds would be redeemed-Reuter.
of the Admiralty. They spent yesterday conversing in the office of the German Navy Minis- try and return to London to-day
Reuter.
upper two storeys were crowded tenements.
fitter are alleged to have taken advantage of the blaze in Wel- lington Street this morning to commit larceny.
At 3.15 a district call was sent out and all machines turned out.
At 3:55 the "stop" signal indicat- The fireman, Wu Sut, is being ed that the fire was under control charged before Mr. Houston this
but by that time the whole house morning with larceny of a wrist had been burnt right through. Two watch from a building opposite the and fire. motor-pumps were in action three hydrants were used.
Wu Sut is stated to have entered The last engine left the scene at the building to direct a hose on the 8.49 this morning.
fire, and while there to have stolen the watch.
A Appearing with him on a charge of receiving is Li Fuk, a water works fitter.
NO CASUALTIES
The fire is believed to have start ed in one of the kitchens of the tenements but despite the rapid spread of the flames there were no casualties.
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while Mr. G. C. Moss, Acting Su- Insp. McWalter, Divisional In--perintendent of Fire Brigade, and spector Central, was on the scene Fire Officer. Smith were in on the first alarm being sounded, |charge of the fire-fighters.