DUKE OF TOLEDO'S STAY IN FRANCE.
PROLONGED RESIDENCE MAY CAUSE COMPLICATIONS.
BRITISH LORD OFFERS LONDON MANSION
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Exiled Royalties "Balaries."
MADRID, April 19. The Government han decided to devote the salaries of the exiled Royalties to the 'relief of unemploy ment, and also to institute Workers' National
Festival "on
May 1.
King's Future Residence to be Decided Immediately.
PARIS, April 18,
The possibility of political com- plications in the event of King Alfonso prolunging his stay in Paris is believed to have been the " CONVOTER- cause of a long secret tion" this evening between M. Chiappe, Prefect of Police, and the ex-Spanish Ambassador, Senor Quinones de Leon.
Streets to be Re-named.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1931.
BANDITS RELEASE
MISSIONARY.
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS RANSOM PAID.
(runovan REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEIPING, April 19. Caflain Mayer has wired to the U.S. Legation stating that Mr. The authorities are busy renamLindholm had been released upon ing the warshipe, also all etrects the payment of the ransom of
d square bearing Royalist, ass $2.000 demanded..
ciations:
Thorny Catalan Problem Solved.
The thorny problem of Catalonia's status has been solved as the re sult of hectic negotiations between three Ministers from Madrid, and the Catalan leaders.
The Catalan State will have the widest possible autonomy, with its ow flag, language, National An- them, and an official representa. tive in Madrid described as Minister Plenipotentiary.
Financial Policy.
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There are no details. United States' Legation's Effort at Belease. {THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]"
PEPING, April 18. The United States Legation des- patched Captain William Mayer to Kalgan last evening to assist in the release of Mr. A. G. Lindholm.
Captain Mayer has wired from Kalgan that a band of 40 bri gands have taken Mr. Lindholm southward in the direction of Order District, hence he (Mayer) in com-
pelled to proceed beyond Kalgan in order to attempt the rescue,
The Republicans' financial policy is put in a nutshell by the Finance
An earlier cable stated:-Mrs. A Minister, Senor Prieto, as fol- lows:-Firstly, that all loan opera. Lindholm has telegraphed from tions transacted during the dicta Kalgan saying that bandits captur torship will be respected; secondly, od her husband near Paotouchon do. that the Bank of Spain is support yesterday afternoon and are It is significant that u mysteriousing the Republican policy; thirdly, manding the payment of $2,500 be interview was immediately preced that the Government is satisfied for Saturday. ed by the meating at the Cabinet. that the stability of the peseta There seems to be little doubt should be maintained by ordinary means, and they do not intend to that King Alfonso is bound to squander millions of pesetas by, an decide his future residence almost artificial bolstering of the exchange, immediately.
Ten per cent, withdrawals from current accounts will temporarily be paid in silver to avert a possible shortage of notes.
Republican Split?
Duke of Toledo's Plans.
LATER.
Senor Prieto predicted that with The Duke of Miranda, in a state-
in a few days everything will be ment to the Press, said that King stabilised and everybody will im Alfonso, who has adopted the incognito title of Duke of Toledo,gine that the new régime has been wished to clince himself, and his in existence for 20 years! plans, He was uncertain and did not know whether to reside in England or the South of France.
Civil Governor of Barcelona.
BARCELONA, April 18. Labour and Republicans are at former's the loggerheads over choice of a new Civil Governor.
The National Confederation of Labour apposes the Government
marince.
Noisy mobs throng the streets and all prisoners. have been re- leased.
Business is at a standstill.
Portugal Recoguises Republic. LISBON, April 18, The Portuguese Government has recognised the Spanish Republic. Dato, April 18.
The Prime Minister states that steps to recognise the Spanish Re-, public will be taken at the next meeting of the Cabinet.
Loan Contract to be Cancelled, MADRID, April 18.
The Gaverament, has decided to cancel the contract concluded by the preceding Govertament with foreign banks for n 800,000,000 loan, which was to be utilised in connection with the stabilisation of the peseta.
Ex-Prémior Surrenders to Republicans.
MADRID, April 19, The surrender of the ex-Premier, General Berenguer, King Alfonso's devoted friend, who was supposed to have fled to Portugal, was dramatic and most dignified.
to
Mr. A. G. Lindholm belongs to the Scandinavian Alliance Mission of North America, and the Ameri- can Legation has telegraphed to the Chairman of Sulayan province to do everything possible to effect a
rescue,
It is thought possible that the Legation may send someone to as
sist in the rescue, as was done in the case of Mrs. Hayward and another missionary in November tast
CHINA'S EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT.
INTERNATIONAL INTER- CHANGE OF PROFESSORS,
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The Government's anxioly avoid enibarrassment by "& Re public within a Republic" is im plied in the hasty despatch of two Ministers by air to Barcelona, to persuade the Catalonians to modify their alarming separatist
Pans, April 18. determinations, hitherto evinced by
The Chinese Government has their own flag and National Anthem and the appointment of a "Minie-
sent a letter to the League of ter Plenipotentiary" in Madrid,
The Catalonians are unresponsive Nations suggesting that arrange to this overturo, and emphasisements should be made for an their reluctance to sacrifice their exchange of scientists and profes opportunity, as they did during the Bars between the Universities of short lived Republic of 1672, when China and other countries, parti- the Catalonians agreed to await cularly European countries. the appointment of a constituent assembly. The latter never met, because the monarchy was restored.
Lord Londonderry's Offer.
LONDON, April 18. Lord Londonderry has offered King Alfonso the use of his Lon don house, one of the most famous mansions in the West End.
What Great Britain Thinks. Hitherto Uruguay, Mexico, France, and Chile have recognised the new Spanish Government.
An exchange of views is pro eceding between the British and Dominions' Governments as regards the situation in Spain.
It is unlikely that the question of Britain's recognition will “be settled until the exchange of views is completed.'
The new Minister of the Interior, was working hard at one o'clock in and
.
France and Chile Recognise Republic,
It was announced to-day in Paris Madrid, respectively, that the morning, when suddenly Gen-France and Chile have recognised eral Berenguer arrived and quietly the new Spanish Government. said: "I feel it my duty to sur Governor of Algeciras Arrested. render to the Government. I ask to be put in prison immediately."
The Minister, however, courteous. ly but firmly refused to imprison he unexpected visitor.
GIBRALTAR, April 18. -General Muslera, Governor of Algeciras, has been arrested and escorted to Seville by Civil Guards. Crowds stoned the Government Adherence to International Labour House in Algeciras.
Office.
The Cabinet has approved of the -Finance-Minister's statement and
Infante Juan.
LATER Amid cries of "Long Live the
has instructed their delegate to King" from a crowd of monarch- Genova to express Spain's inten-int sympathisera, King Alfonso's tion to adhere to the International third son, the Infante Juan, left Labour Office and to ratily a num- for Naples aboard the Italian liner
Roma. ber of social conventions.
SOVIET SHIPPING PLANS.
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FORTY-FOUR SHIPS.
[THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
RIGA, April 18.
BRITISH RAILWAYS.
ELECTRIFICATION TO SAVE
MILLIONS YEARLY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Loxnox, April 18. A achemo which is unparalleled ...The Soviet has decided to under-in the industrial history of any take the immediate construction of country will be outlined by the a big mercantile feet, and the Weir Report on railway electri- Council of Labour has instructed | Gostion, which, according to a fore. the Supreme Economic Council to cast by the Daily Herald, consists guarantee the construction, of 44 of the electrification of the entire ships with a total tonnage of 51,000 miles of British railways,
The cost will be nearly £400, 170,000, as well as four oil tankers 1000,000, but it is estimated to save- and a number of smaller craft, to £12,500,000 annually. be completed before the end of 1931.
Plans for 1932 include the con- struction of shipbuilding yards, Boating-docks,
The newananer aserts that the scheme has received the blessing of the railwayf companies, which have even worked out the time- tables, and it also appeals strongly to the Governmnt, as it will em ploy 60,000 men for 20 years.
The letter says that professors of English literature, geography, and geology would be especially welcome at the Contral University of Nanking.
The letter has been referred to the International Instituto of In- tellectual Co-operation, the Execu tive Committee of which has de- cided to express a very favourable opinion in regard to the proposal.
CHANG HSUEH LIANG IN PEIPING.
(Wah Tez Yat Pav.)
PEPINO, April 13, Every precaution was taken by the local police along the route traversed by General Chang Hsueh Linug and his suite yesterday after. noon upon his arrival here fron 3ukden.
BOMB EXPLOSION
AT DELHI.
PACIFIC OCEAN FLIGHT.
FOUR COOLIES SERIOUSLY PRIZES OFFERED BY
INJURED.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
DELHI, April 19..
Within twenty-four hours of the time Lord Willingdon, is due to arrive a bomb exploded near the main atation,
Four coolies wore seriously in- jured.
LORD IRWIN SAILS FOR BRITAIN.
2
FIVE YEARS' LABOUR OF
LOVE."
(THROUGH REUTEE's AGKSOY.]
JAPANESE NEWSPAPER.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.),
Toxxo, April 18. The Anhi, one of the leading vernacular papers, has announced the offer of a prize of Yen 100,000 to any Japanese and Yen 50,000 to any foreigner erossing the Pacific in an aeroplane on a non-stop fight during the year ending April 20, 1932, either to the East or to the West, conditionally on the starting and finishing" points being" a main island of Japan and Aaiorica, to the South of Vancouver, or vice
veria.
The contentants are permitted to refuel in the air and are required
U.S. NEW POLICY IN NICARAGUA.
CITIZENS DENIED GENERAL PROTECTION.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
OBITUARY.
MR. EDWARD ROBINSON.
[REOTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
New Yonx, April 10. The denth has occurred hore of Mr. Edward Robinson, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art,
NEW YORK, April 18. The cruiser Rochester left Balboa for Bluefield to-day, taking sup.· plies for the earthquake victims at SIR Nicaragua, also, with three other cruisers on the spot, to protect American lives and property in view
THOMAS LIPTON'S GIFT
TO GLASGOW.
of the renewed activity of the TEN THOUSAND POUNDS TO insurgents,
American Citizens Advised to Withdraw.
WASHINGTON, April 19. On the ground that such a policy would lead to difficulties and com.
to inform the Anbi of their inten-mitments which the United States tions to participate in the contest.
Government does not propose to It is further announeed that
undertake," the Secretary of State, the drahi, which has always given Mr. H. L. Stimson, through the BOMBAY, April 18.
American Legation at Nicaragua, Lord Irwin, who sailed for Bri-praiseworthy encouragement to the tain to-day; received an ovation development of aviation, moreover has notified American citizens there from the huge crowds as he drove possesses its own fleet of 10 aero- planes proposing to start a round in State through the city.
the-world race, one to the East and one to the Weat, in June, using established air lines over land.
"The Stiffest Part of the Hill is
Yet to Gome.*** Lord Irwin, in his last speed: in India, replying to the Muni. cipality's farewell address, descriu- ed his five years' Viceroyalty as "a labour of love.
PARIS-SAIGON FLIGHT.
THE POOR,
[BRITISH WIRELESS RERVICE]
RUOBY, April 18. Sir Thomas Lipton has given another £10,000 to the poor of Glasgow in memory of his molter.
INTER-IMPERIAL TRADE.
FEDERATION OF BRITISH that the United States Government
INDUSTRIES, MISSION, refuses to undertake their general protection, and has advised all
[GDITISH WINKLESH SERVICE-] Americans who feel insecure under the protection of the Nicaraguan
Rudny, April 18. Government 10 withdraw from
The Fodoration of British In- Nicaragua, or at least to constal dustries Trade Mission to Canada" towns, where they could be pro-the first Mission of its kind to tested or evacuated if necessary be dispatched by a representative body of British industry is leav own risk, and must not expect the ing London to morrow, consisting United States forces to be sent of Sir James Lithgow, Sir Arthur inland to aid them.
Duckham and Mr. Moir Mackenzie,
He expressed the opinion that PRINCE BIBESCO'S MACHINE Thoso remaining, do so at their the only way of achieving "tho end which we believe we all desire" was a synthesis of the best states. manship of the East and Woet.
Ho declared that the enkl, how. ever, was not yet. The stiffest part of the hill is yet to come."
Vicoroy Willingdon Sworn-in. Two hours after Lord Irwin's departure Lord Willingdon was Eworn-in as Viceroy at the Uni- versity Convocation Hall by the Chief Justice of Bombay, in the presence of a distinguished gather- ink.
A maluto of 31 guns announced the new Viceroy's assumption of office...
His Majesty Thanks Lord Irwin, [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Rugay, April 18. H.M. the King has sent a tele. gram, to Lord Inwin on his 50th birthday expressing high-apprecia tion of the retiring Viceroy's great services,
FRENCH OFFICERS ARRESTED IN GERMANY.
PHOTOGRAPHED SOLDIERS
DRILLING.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
BERLIN, April 18.
GUTTED AFTER EXPLOSION.
[THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.]
ALLAHABAD, April 18. Prince Bibesco's 'plane mado, s forced landing and ran into a ditch.
The petrol tank exploded and the machine burst into flames and was
burnt out.
The injured airmen were taken to a hospital in Denarès.
KING OF SIAM. SUFFERING FROM BRONCHIAL TROUBLE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
VANCOUVER, April 18. The King of Siam arrived here to-day.
He is indisposed with bronchial- trouble, and remained aboard until the departure of the train for New York.
The Queen deputised for her husband at the civic reception...
PRESIDENT DOUMERGUE'S
TOUR.
RETURNS TO PARIS.
[AGENCE HAVAE.]
PARIS, April 18.
arrived President Domergue Thres French officers in mufti, here at 10.20 this morning, return-
the French Military including Altaché at Berlin, have been ing from Frome after his tour in
Tunisia arrested at Koenigsberg for photo. graphing soldiers drilling.
The offenders were subsequently released, but their confiscated.
cameras were
The German Foreign Office has made representations to the French Embassy on the matter.
The officers had been visiting the battlefields in East Prussia with the knowledge of the German authorities.
SUEZ CANAL DUES.
CONCESSIONS TO BRITISH SHIPOWNERS' DEMANDS.
{THROUGH KEUTER'S AGENCY.]
Pauts, April 19. Certain concessions by the Suez Canal Company to the British ship:
owners' demands for reduction of
information in the Financier, which, however, adds that the re- ductions will not go as far as the shipowners would like.
Ilis visit to Peiping is in, con- ROUMÀNIA'S NEW CABINET. the canal dues are predicted in nection with the establishment of the Headquarters of Vice-Comman- der-in-Chief of the National Army, Navy and Air Forces, which is ox peeted to be inaugurated at the end of this month.
General Chang Hatch Linng will also proceed to Nanking next month for the purpose of parti- cipating in the People's Conven-
tion.
EXTRA-TERRITORIALITY IN, CHINA.
PROLONGED ANGLO-CHINESE
DISCUSSION,
(Chun Wan Yat Pao.)
NANKING, April 19
KING CAROL' SECURES HIS OWN FOREIGN MINISTER.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BUCHAREST, April 18.
The determination to secure a brond based National Government, in which the King has played & very active part in the formation int, a new Cabinet, has brought home alive wire" in the person of M. Titulescu, Roumaning Misis. ter in London, who has formed a Ministry with M. Ghika, ex-Minis- ter in Roint, as Foreign Minister.
The ex-Premier, M. Maniu, Leader of the Peasants' Party, has promised his support.
LATER.
The desire of King Carol that the new Cabinet should include M. Argeteinnu, to which M, Titulescu and M. Mania declined to accede, has resulted in M. Titulescu aban doning his task.
A prolonged discussion is report- cd to have been conducted by Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minis- ter, who arrived here yesterday morning, and Dr. O, T. Wang, the King Carol has now approved of Nanking Foreign Minister, on the Cabinet headed by Professor Jorga, including M. Argetoinnu as extra-territoriality problem.
The discussion lasted four hours.temporary Foreign Minister. ---Though the result-is-not-yet-avail- able, it is believed that the nego- tiations have not yet renched a stage quite satisfactory to the Chinese Government.
FLUSHING'S NEW HARBOUR. INAUGURATED BY QUEEN OF HOLLAND.
(THROUGH REUTER'A LOKNOT.]
AMSTERDAM, April 18. The Queen of Holland, accom- panied by Princess Juliana and Prince Henry, inaugurated the now harbour at Flushing.
FRANKLIN MEDAL TO BRITISH ASTRONOMER.
FOR RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL
SCIENCE.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
,
UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
SERVICE TO BE COMPLETELY RE-ORGANISED.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, April 18.
The anxiety of the United States Government at the continuance of the widespread unemployment (now said to involve 7,000,000 people) is indicated by the, announcement by Mr. Doak, Secretary for Labour, that the United States unemploy ment service will be completely reorganised asd co-ordinated,
There will be 49 State bureaux, each with seven divisions, covering the principal trades with a super vining director and director-general,
CHICAGO'S FINANCES. OVERDUE-WAGES OF POLICE MEN AND FIREMEN,
[DEUTER'S AMERICAN FERVICE.]
CHICAGO, April 18. The city's finances are still suffer- ing from the effects of lax adminis tration. RUGBY, April 18. The Head British Astronomer, Sir F. W. Dyson, is leaving Britain to-morrow for the United States, where next month he will be presented with the Franklin Medal for research in physical scienco-- one of the highest hungura open to scientists in the world
Americans Indignant at New Policy.
New York, April 18, The newspapers do not enthuse over the United States new policy in Nicaragua.
Last night the Herald Tribune, for instance, BAYS! Americans would resent and indignantly reject nny abandonment of the historie policy of protecting American lives, abroad."."
It is also suggested that the with. | drawal of United States forces from Nicaragus will have repercussions in London,
The New York Times points out that certain foreign Governments contend that the Monroe Doctrine policy involves the obligation of the United States to protect their citi zens in American countries.
On various occasions the United States has opposed the landing of foreign troops in Latin America, contending that the United States gave all the necessary protection.
U.S. OIL INDUSTRY.
PRODUCTION ON BASIS OF ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS.
[DEDTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
Its object is to stimulate inter- Imperial trade, by a study of con- ditions and exchange or views with leading Canadian business men.
Organisation of Marketing Board.
LATER. In accordance with the docisions of the last Imperial Conference, the Government has approved of a committee to consider the organisa- tion of the Empire Markoting Board, consisting of representatives of all parties.
Mr. William. Lunn, Under-SeerC- tary for the Dominions, will bo- Chairman.
BYE-ELECTIONS IN BRITAIN.
MOSLEY PARTY CANDIDATE.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, April 18. A writ has been issued for the- bye-election at Ashton-under- Lyme, Lancashire, which will have a special interest, as the now Party organised by Sir Oswald Mosley havo announced their in- tention of putting up a candidate for the first time,
ате
Thron other byo-elections already pending, and another at Scarborough will follow the ro signation, for reasons of health, of WASHINGTON, April 18.
the Conservative members, Captain According to Mr. Wilbur, SecreHerbert, reported today. tary of the Interior, the specific plan for the stablisation of the oil industry which envisages crude production on the basis of the ac tual needs of the industry, and which was submitted by the Oil States Advisory Committee, has boon approved in principle by oil companies in the United States, who accept it na "a good working breis.
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 18. Mr. Cicero Murray, Chairman of the above Committee, has pre- dicted that the uniform restriction of oil production would affect ten producing States, "by the sum
mer.
He declared that the Committee were assured by importers that 23 to 36 per cent. of reduction of imports would be continued as long as uniform restriction effective.
WLS
SOUTH AFRICA CLOSER UNION.
AFRICAN CHIEFS TO VISIT
- BRITAIN.
[DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, April 18. A joint select committee which Is considering the question of closer union in East Africa. is shortly to také evidence from native witnesses selected to repre sent the various tribes and sectiona of opinion in Kenya, Uganda and the Mandated Territory of Tang. anyika.
The native Government of Buganda has also sent a witness.
The witnesses, who represent more than 10,000,000 natives in East Africa and am for the most part Chiefs or members of Native Counais, arrive in Britain on April 22 and will stay about three weeks.
During their stay, they will fulfil an extensive programme, including visits to the London Docks, Croydon Airport, Schools of Forestry and Agriculture at Oxford, besides sightseeing and a number of social engagemonte.
A million dollar tax warrant was
A section of the party will go rushed by aeroplane to Minmi Beach, where-the-now-Mayor, Mr-to-Lancashire to study the cotton. Cermak, is recruiting after bis industry,
It is hoped that as well as faci electoral exertions, so that he can sign it to enable 8,000 policemen litating the work of the committee and firemen being paid their over the visit will prove of instructional
value to the natives.
due salaries,
BRITAIN. AUSTRALIA TELEPHONE SERVICE,
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FOUR STATES.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Roouy, April 18 The Postmaster-General announ. een that the British and Austra lian telephone service is now avail. able to all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia,
It is hoped shortly to extend it to Western Australia,
FRANCO-ITALIAN NAVAL AGREEMENT.
DRAFTING COMMITTEE MEETING IN LONDON,
{IRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}
RUGBY, April 18. The Drafting Committee in cos nection with the Italian and Fronch Naval Agreement met to-day in London and after a long sitting- adjourned till Monday.
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY,
VISIT TO REPUTED SITE OF THE EPIPHANY,,
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RUGBY, April 16 The Archirishop of Canterbury, who has been on a health cruise in the Mediterranean with his friend, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, ar- rived in Jerusalem on Wednesday and to-day visited ancient Jericho and the reputed site of the Epiph any on the Jordan.
SUMMER TIME IN BRITAIN.
COMMENCED YESTERDAY.
(THROUGH REUTER'B' AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 19. Summer time in Britain begins at 2 am on April 10,