SALT SINO-SOVIET
CONFERENCE.
CHINA'S NEW
REGULATIONS.
**DUMPING TAX" AGAINST FOREIGN SAUCES.
́{THROUGE KRUTER'S ADENOT }
NANNING, Mar, 21
RESUMPTION OF DIPLOMA- TIC INTERCOURSE.
(through nevien's sommer,]
JARIN, Mar. 20. Moh Teh ni and other members- of the Chinese delegation to the
The Legislative Yuan passed the regulations regarding the importa tion of salt, sauce and other food Sino-Soviet Conference left for
Moscow yesterday afternoon. fiesoaring products.
Under the regulations no foreign
Before their departure Moh. Teh salt can be imported into. China Hui stated that the National Goy without special permission from the crameul had been absolutely sin Chinese Government, while foreign cere in seeking a settlement of the sauces etc., must pay the tax col-Sino-Russian issues. If the Soviet,
ted on Chinese salt in addition to the regular import duty.
The sali tax in 85 per 100 stali- dard enttica. ·
Government were similarly inclined the prospects of a successful con-
clusion of the negotiations would Moreover, if imported foreign be bright. However, as the scope sauces, etc., are sold in China at of the Conference has been widen abreptionally low prices, the Goved to include the question of a a special resumption of diplomatic and com- may collect dumping tax" thereon, in ad-mercial "intercourse, which called dition to the import duty and salt for the most careful and thorough consideration and discussion, he could not say when' the Confurance would he concluded.
<nment
tax.
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CIVIL STRIFE IN SZECHUAN.
HEHABILITATION COMMIS STONER TO BE APPOINTED.
(Wah Tu Fat Pac.)
NANKING, Mar. 22. The Nanking Government, aking great efforts to end the civil strife in Szechuan Province, and the dissatisfied Generals in the province are to be pacified by a thorough reorganization of the civil and military administration.
A Rehabilitation Commissioner will be appointed, who will be directly responsible to the Nanking Government."
BANDIT SUPPRESSION IN HUPEH.
(Chun Wan Yet Pao.)
PEIPING, Mar. 22. A Government communiqué states that the Hupeh section of the Peiping Hankow Railway has been entirely cleared of bandite, ind the damaged parts of the tracks have been repaired. Normal passenger traffic is to be resumed on Monday.
HONG KONG-CAPETOWN SHIPPING SERVICE.
FOR DIRECT MARKETING OF DUTCH INDIAN PRODUCTS.
[TRHOVON REUTER'S AGENCY.}
BATAVIA, BÍA, 21,
A regular service between the Dutch East Indies and South Afrion, for the purpose of promot ing the direct marketing of East Indian produce in South Africa and British East Africa, will be opened by the Royal Mail Packet Steamship Company about middle of April.
the
The line will run from Hong Keng ria Baigon to Batavia, then Mauritian, Réunion, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Capetown.
The service at first will be three monthly.
"POCKET BATTLESHIPS" FOR GERMANY. CONSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE,
(THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.}
BERLIN, Mar. 21.. The Reichstag, by 181 votes to 71, rejected to-day & Communist motion to cease warship construc- tion until 1938.
The Socialists nbstained from voting.
(Wah Ter Fat Pao.)
HAIN, Mar. 29. The Chinese delegation to tho Moscow Conference, including Moh Teh Hui, (principal delegate), left for Moscow yesterday afternoon by special train.
On their "departure, they were scen off at the railway station by a crowd of 1,000, including the Russian, Japanese, British and French Consuls.
OBITUARY.
REAR-ADMIRAL ́). B, MURDOCK.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN BRRVICE.}
MANCHESTER (N.H.), Mar. 21. The death occurred to-day int Rear-Admiral Joseph Ballard Mur- dock, U.S.N., in his 80th year.
HERR MUELLER.
Tanoven REUTER'S ADENCY.]
BERLIN, Mar. 21.
The German ex-Chancellor, Herr Mueller, died at 8.45 p.m. to-day.
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LATE LORD. CURZON.
STATUE UNVEILED BY MR. STANLEY BALDWIN.
(KRITISH WIRELESS · SERVICE.]
Roony, Mar. 30. Mr. Stanley Baldwin unveiled to-day a statue of the late Lord Qurzon in Carlton House Terrace, London, opposite his old residence. In the course of a moving tribute, Mr. Baldwin referred to generosity displayed by Lord Curzon in their personal relations, which, he said, revealed a great
soul.
MR. P. SNOWDEN RECOVERING.
tho
(BRITISH WIRELESS. SERVICE]
Ruan, Mar, 20. Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, who had an operation on Monday for cystitis, is reported to be progressing very well.
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IRISH POLICE CHIEF MURDERED.
BODY RIDDLED WITH BULLETS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1931.
ATLANTIC - LINER RUNS AGROUND.
THREE HUNDRED PASSENGERS SAVED.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Mar. 22.
A terrible homecoming, awaited
MACAO-MANILA FLIER.
LITTLE HOPE OF
SURVIVING!
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]·
MANILA, Mar. 21. Hopes of Anding the airman'
360 passengers on board the stent- Brophy dwindled when seven de er Montelare on arriving from St.stroyers searching between the John's, feeling its way to the Clyde. coast of Luzon and Pratas Reef The passengers were gathering sent radio messages to Admiral their belongings in preparation for Mony, the Commander-in-Chief of landing, when they were thrown off the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, announcing their feet with a sharp jerk, and that they are encountering heavy they attempted to rush the life" bonts.
The Captain and crew tactfully checked the incipient panic and landed everybody without casualty on the rocky island of Cumbrae, where, after a waterless sojourn for some hours, they were transferred
Glasgow. to the mainland and thence to
The Minister of Defence's Bud-
LONDON, Mar. 31. get, including the first instalment
Superintendent Curtin, of the of Miks. 14,000,000 for the construc-- tion of a pocket battleship "B" Tipperary Civic Guards, who con- rassed its second reading by 183 ducted the case for the Free State
The Socialists again abstained in the recent charge of illegal.
drilling in County Tipperary, was shot dead this morning outside his home by several unknown per
votes to 107,
from voting.
The House approved of a fourth instalment for a pocket battleship
"A"
."
French Competition:
Bona,
Hie body was riddled with bul- lets.
LATER, Superintendent Curtin was found mortally wounded by his wife and sister-in-law at 11 o'clock last night.
PARIS, Mar, 21. A new 23,000-ton warship, design. ed to outclass the German pocket battleship," is reported to have involved the Government's Naval
The neighbours assisted to carry. Construction Bill, which was pro sented to the Naval Committee of him to his house.
Afedical aid was summoned, but the Chamber, laying down 45,000 new tonnage, including a 23,000-ton he died at one o'clock in the morn battleship with 10.9 guns, and two ing without regaining conscious cruisers of 7,500 tons with five-inch ness, The deceased was only thirty guns, the balance to be devoted to years old, and was married less
than a year ago." a scout and fotilla-loader...
Eight tugs are standing by the damaged liner, which the receding tide left marooned on the rocks.
ANGLO-DUTCH, RUBBER NEGOTIATIONS.
AWAITING INFORMATION FROM DUTCH EAST INDIES.
{THHOUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY,]
LONDON, Mar. 21. The Rubber Growers' Association, in announcing that the meeting of the Liaison Committee, convened for March 23, has been postponed, says that the Dutch Colonial Minister is awaiting full informa- tion from the East Indies Govern- ment, aftor which he will ognini confer with the Members' Commit-
tee.
BRITAIN'S ROYAL TRADE
COMMISSIONERS,
acas.
SCOTCH EXPRESS DISASTER.
JUMPS METALS NEAR LEIGHTON-BUZZARD.
[Turough reuTER'S ACKROY.]
LONDON, Mar. 22. The driver and fireman of the
Scottish express which left London at mid-day, together with the second cook in the restaurant car, were killed and many passengers injured as a result of the train jumping the metals near Leighton. Buzzard,
The ongine and three conches
derailed.
were overturned and 12 others were
Until the early hours of this morning there were no signs of Brophy and little hope is now held HINDUS OPPOSE GANDHI'S that he still survives.
U.S. Navy Search” “Fruitless.
MANILA, Mar. 95, Tho entire Navy search party, composed of 11 destroyers, 1 hydroplanes, and two tenders, re- turned to Manila to-night, report. ing that they found no trace of Brophy between the Luzon const and the Pratas.
Two Army planes returned yes terday afternoon after a thorough search of the Luzon coastline,
!
H.M.S. Bruce went out on A search for the missing aviator on. Saturday, but reported that she discovered no signs of him. Two 'planes attached to Kai Tack Aerodrome (belonging to H.M.S. Hermes) also went out in the hope of locating the lons fier but also without success.
CHINESE NAVAL 'PLANE
SMASH.
INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT KILLED
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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
SHANGHAI, Mar. 21. A Chinese naval flying instructor and a Chinese naval student were killed when a small two-seater BUENOS AIRES-MONTE VIDEO training plane crashed six miles
FLIGHT.
from Hungjae Aeradrame this morning.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BENOR AIRES, Mar. 21. The Prince of Wales and Prince George left for Monte Video this morning in a seaplane escorted by asquadron of Argentinian naval seaplanca.
Arrive Safely at Monte Video.
MONTE VIDEO, Mar. 21. The Prince of Wales and Prince George landed in the harbour at
p.m.
SPAIN'S CONSTITUTIONAL
GUARANTEES.
REMARKABLE SCENES AT
COURT-MARTIAL.
[THROUGH REUTER'S MOENCY.]
MADRID, Mar. 22.
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It is stated that the student, who was operating the controls, struck the branches of a tree,
Both aviators fractured their skulls and were found anconscious, They were removed to hospital, but, died shortly afterwards.
The plane was smashed beyond repair,
PARIS-TOKYO FLIGHT,
FRENCH AVIATORS ACCOM- PLISH FEAT,
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
TOKYO, Mar. 21. The French fliers, Burtin and Moenche, hopped off from Seoul at 7.10 am today, and expect to reach Tokyo this afternoon.
They will probably refuel at Osaka.
Toxyo, Mar. 21. A decree raising the censorship
The French fiers, Burtin and and re-establishing the constitu- Moenche, arrived ut Tachikawa, on tional guarantees was formally the outskirts of Tokyo, shortly published to-day.
The Cabinet also decided to re- peal the decrees promulgated under De Rivera's dictatorship regarding the jurisdiction of the military and naval tribunals,
Remarkable scenes were" witness. ed at the court-martial of a dozen cminent Republican · leaders who were signatories to the notorious December Manifesto, including ex- Minister Zamora, Don Miguel Maura, brother of the present Labour Minister, and Fernando Delosrias, a professor of the Madrid University.
after three this afternoon 00 A non-stop flight from Seoul.
ITALIAN "AIR CRASH.
ENG-LIEUT DAMONTE'S
BODY-RECOVERED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
SPEZIA, Mar. 21. A fishing smack with her dag at When the prisoners entered the mutilated and legless body of half-mast entered port bearing the public respectfully stood m, but Lieutenant Damonte, who was kill when the Court made its appeared in the crash on Thursday with Anec nobody stirred."
Maddalena and Cecconi, Ossorio Gallardo, one of the
The crew sighted the body float most brilliant Barristers, delivered ing on the surface of the water 40 aapeech for the defence which miles from the spot where the the present régime,
'plane had crashed,
Previously a leg cut off above the knee was brought to the surface in a, net dragging the sandy bottom close to the shore, the sock still being on the foot,
sounded more like an attack on
The trial is expected to end to morrow, and the verdict will be published a few days later,
FRANCE'S REVENUE.
FEBRUARY RETURNS TOTAL 2,800,000,000 FILANCS,
[AGENCE HAVAS.
PARIS, Mar. 21. The revenue returne for Fehru totalled Fos, 2,890,000,000 Ary showing an excess of Fcs, 60,000,000 compared with the Budget fore
casis.
A telegram from Piss of the 19th inst stated that three of Italy's most prominent airmen were killed that day in a crash two miles out at sea, namely, Colonel Maddalena, Captain Cecconi, and Engineer Lieutenant Damonte.
POLICY.
FURTHER PROTEST. MEET-
INGS ARRANGED,
(THROUGH AKUTIN'S AGENCY.]
AUSTRO - GERMAN ECONOMIC TREATY
FIRST STEP TOWARDS. EUROPEAN FEDERATION.
(TAKOVMH REUTER'S ADENOT.]
An
IRISH MILLION POUND LOOK.
ENORMOUS PRIZES IN
·HOSPITAL SWEEP.
[THROUGH REUTERʼB_AGINOY.].
- Losrosje Mar. 21. BERLIN, MAT. 21.:
Everybody in Dublin is wearing Austro-German economic a million pound, look,
prizes in the Grand National Hos.. agreement has just been concluded It is officially announced that the which the German Foreign Minis-pital Sweepstake will amount, to- ter, Dr., Curtius, claims to be the £1.250,000 first step towards the realisation of M. Brinad's Pan-European Federa-
tion.
The customs and administrations will remain separate, but the re venue from duties will be pooled and divided.
The agreement is for three years'.
months' notice on either side. duration, and is subject to six
Widespread Interest Aroused, LONDON, Mar. 22, The announcement of the Austro- German Economic Agreement has aroused much interest throughout Europe.
Separate statements giving parti...-- culars have been issued in Berlin and Vienna.
The first prize will be £374,000, the second £187,500, and the third £195,000,
The drawers of the other 83 horace will have £1,355 each.
There will be 360 consolation, Prizes of £1,200 each..
The hospitals will receive £430,000,
The cost of organising the sweep is about £300,000,
POLICE BEAT EX-KAISER'S
SON..
MIXED UP WITH NAZIS AT BERLIN
[THROUGH REUTER'S "AGRNOT:]
KARACHI, Mar. 21." Five thousand Hindus in Buk-
Router's correspondent, at Berlin kur passed a strong resolution to:
anya that both Governments ex- day, foreshadowing a passivo 19-
BERLIN, Mar. 21. Bistanco movement against Gandhi Press their readiness similarly to negotiate with any other European
Ex-Prince August Wilhelm, the himself if he yields to the Moslems State at the latter's desire.
fourth son of the ex-Kaiser Wil They will introduce a like Cus-helm II., and the Berlin Nazi over the question of the separation
Further protest meetings have toms tariff and like Customs Jaw leader, Dr. Goebbens, were badly
of the Bind.
been arranged.
PEACE THE CORNER-STONE
OF WELFARE.
DISARMAMENT THE TWIN OF ARBITRATION.
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which can only be amended on an agreed basis,
No import or export duties can he levied on goods between Austria and Germany, but they will agro regarding which specific goods shall be provisionally subjected to Cus toms duties,
Both Customs administratione are to remain completely indepen dent..
The new Austro-German Economic Agreement applies to inter-State. trade and trade with third.States.
. Each Government is entitled to concluda commercial treaties with third States which do not conflict with the new treaty.
As far as possible they will co. operate in such negotiatione.
beaten with truncheons by the police, who cleared out from the railway station 800 Nazis hidding. Prince August Wilhelm, who were going to Koenigsberg to address a mass meeting of Nazis which the police had forbidden.
Three of the police were injured in the scuffle
farewell to Dr. Goebbens and ex-
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DEPRIVATION OF V.C.
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN GOVERNING PROVISIONS.
; (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]··
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, Mar. 20. The Foreign Booretary, Mr. Arthur Henderson, in a speech at Hull this evening, said the Great War had convinced the peoples of al countries that peace was the An Arbitration Committee is pro. corner-stone of welfare, and that vided for to decide disputed ques the welfare of each was dopendent tione. on that of all:
The Treaty is fixed for three After the
the elabora-years, after which it may be termin. tion of the machinery of sted at one year's notice, Coven- peace began with tho
VIENNA, Mar. 22. ant of the League of Nations. The Austrian version lays stress It had boon the policy of succes on the fact that the agreement is sivo British Governmeals to streng. the outcome of efforts to reach
This important change listed among the new provisions govera- · then that machinery. The present results in the spirit of the recom Government had signed the Optiou- mendations of the Geneva Confering military medals. ia announced
in the London Gazette. al Clause and their example had been followed by many others, 34 nations now being parties to this undertaking.
war..
ences.
Diplomatic Circles Reticent.
PARIS, Mar. 22. Recently, the House of Com. Diplomatic circles are reticent mane approved the ratification of pending official notification, but the General Act under which settle they point out that such Customs ment of every dispute, whatever union will directly contradict the of last its nature, must be sought by fundamental principles peaceful procedure, and the May's Memorandum on the Eura signatories undertake to abide by penn Union. the decision.
The German Ambassador has interviewed M. Briand.
Amendments to Leagua Covenant.
The Government were reviewing. other possibilities in this field; for example, amendments to the Coven- ant of the League.
The Covenant recognised that disarmament must go band in hand with arbitration.
In this field also, progress has been made and a draft schema has boon evolved at Geneva which would enable the long-delayed Dis- armament Conference to meet next year with a real promise of suc
In the meantime, definite moasures for the limitation of armaments had been adopted by many countries.
OBS.
The Washington Conference of 1920 limited the building of battleships between five great countries, The London Conference in 1930 resulted in a limitation of naval arma- ments, of all kinds between the United States, Japan and Britain, The work of that Conference was rocently extended by an arrange- ment between France, Italy and Britain which he had every reason. to hope would have far-reaching political effects of a beneficial character.
Ho now wished to see a great movement set on foot throughout Britain which would send the Bri- with the public opinion of the tish delegation to Genova next year country behind them.
Referring to India, which he described as part of the great pro blem of the East, though it did not come within the sphere of the Foreign Office, he said the Govern ment bad occasion for hope, in their policy.
Tribute to Lord Irwin;- By the Round Table Conference suspicions had boon removed and, confidence on each side had been
The
Conferenzo had restored. already found its justification in the agreement between the Viceroy and Mr. Gandhi.
Tributes had been deservingly paid to both for this achievement. "I will not emphasise it beyond All thres participated in the remarking that no far as this recent brilliant formation flight country is concerned aho is often from Italy to Brazil, while Colonel fortunate in those who serve her Maddalena led the relief expediat the crises of her history. In. tion in 1928 which found part of the person of the Viceroy wo se
statosmanship." the crew of the ill-fated airship revived all that is beat in British
Italia.
SIX MILLION IDLE IN U.S.A.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.].
WASHINGTON, Mar. 21.
The Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Robert P. Lamont, announces that the estimates of the unemployed in the United States for January totalled 6,050,000.
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LONDON, Mar 21. Holders of the Victoria Cross henceforth will not be automatical ly deprived of their medals if con- victed "of treason, cowardice, felony, or any infamous crime, as hitherto.
The award may, however, - þe cancelled by the King, who may also restore the decoration when tho recommendation for its annul- mont has been withdrawn.
GIRL GUIDES, NEW HEADQUARTERS.
OPENED BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN:
(KRITION WINELENA SERVICE)
Ryany, Mar. 20. Buildings forming part of the Girl Guides' Now Imperial Head- quarters in London were formally opened by the Queen to-day,
Her Majesty was received by Princess Mary, Countess of Hare- wood, and the President of the Girl Guides' Association,
After the ceremony the Queen made à tour of the buildings.
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