CANTON POLITICAL ROYAL TRADE
UPHEAVAL
CHEN MING SHU DEPARTS
FOR HONG KONG.
(Wuh Tú Tat Pao).
CANTON, April 20. There are strong rumours that political troubles are rapidly deve loping in' Canion, and that the merchants are refusing to accept Central Bank notes except at con- siderable discount rates, and in
consequence the headquarters of the Rank are now being eanfronted with a run."
Dispute Between the Chens, According to another report, dispute has arisen between General Chen Ming Shu, Civil Governor of Kwangtung,, and General Chen Tani Tong, the Commander, of the 8th Army Route, which, no doubt, has Home hearing on the situation in Kwangsi and in the North.
General Chen Tsai Tong has con. cluded a
peace negotiation, with the Kwangsi rebels through his re- presentative, Chen Pei Chin.
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AMBASSADORS.
JOYOUS 'ARRIVAL AT WINDSOR CASTLE,
A
(THRODOH 'REUTKI'S AGENOY }
LONDON, April 29. The Royal Princes concluded their South American tour within stone's throw of Windsor Castle, where Their Majestics are waiting to welcome them.
The Princes landed at Windsor Park from an air liner at 1.09 this afternoon.
LATER.
An hour before the Princes ar rived an aeroplane alighted on the lawn of Windsor Park,
Two-members of the Air Force, emerged and prepared a direction arrow for the Royal 'plane, which appeared over the trees dwarfing an esort of five Siakin fighters, and alighted a yard or two from the indication mark and swept round lacing
the
great crowd assembled near the Prinees wait- ing motor-gar.
The Duke of York, necompanied The peace terms are not avail-by a few members of the House- able, but it is believed that General hold, walked across and was the Chen Tsai Tong's intention is to first to greet his brothers, whom. secure peace in the two "Kwangs" after an informal greeting he in order to facilitato his working plied with questions about their tut some political aimh.
Precautions on Shameen.
Meanwhile, the British and French Municipal Councils nt Shameen have declared martial-law and are taking every precaution to guard against any unexpected hap- pening which night disturb the peace of Shameen.
Civil Governor Departs for Hong KonE.
It is reported that General Chen Ming Shu has already departed for Hung Kong
Release of Li Tsai Hsin and Hu Han Min Domanded,
LATER.
tour. +
Lesa fortual was the welcome the Prince of Wales accorded Corn, his Cairn terrier, which on hearing its master's voice, sprang from the tunter-car and rushed to be fondled after his long alisener,
The crowd lining the three miles of the Long Walk cheered the Princes driving to the Castle,
Hullo, how are you?" said the Duke of York.
"Fine," replied the Prince of Wales and Prince George, after lighting from the mir liner at Windsor Park.
This was characteristic of the informal and unostentatious arrival of the Princes on their return from one of the greatest Royal tours in history, and was in keeping with General Chen Ming Shu depart-the Prince of Wales' express wish. ed for Hong Kong last night, when
There was
a great crowd, but General Chen Tahi Tong issued they scarcely cheered, and there circular telegram and a special
was no sign of emotional display.
The Royal brothers stood chat. telegram to Nanking demanding
ting for ten minutes conecated the immediate release of General from the crowd by the air liner and Li Tsai Hain and Mr. Hy Han Minthen drove. 10 Windsor Castle, from virtual imprisonment:
where Their Majesties were wait ing.
Pana, April 28. The Prince of Wales and Prines George have postponed their return to Britain until to-morrow.
Olty Tranquil.
LATER While the political situation in Canton is developing, the city is quite tranquil, and it appears that the authoritica have the situation well in hand.
The Central Bank note market in Hong Kong did not open yester day,
SINO JAPANESE EXTRALITY DISCUSSIONS!
(Chue Wan Yat Pao.)
resume
SHANUSIAI, April 20, Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Chargé d'Affaire to China, who recently visited Japan to consult the Japanese Government on li extrality problem, is expected to return to Nanking to negotiations with Dr. C. T. Wang.
Mr. Shigemitsu is reported to have asked Or. Wang whether the Chinese Government would permit Japanese to take up residence in the interior of China if Japan accedes to China's demand for the retroces sion of Dairen and Port Arthur.
In reply, Dr. Wang said that if the problems of Concession or Settle ment were satisfactorily settled and the Japanese forces in China wers
Weather Too Rough. [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Ruony, April 28. On the advice of the British Air Attache in Paris, in view of the unfavourable weather conditions, the Prince of Wales and Prince George have postponed their flight home from Paris to Windsor until to-morrow.
To-day the Princes drove to the Elysee to pay an informal visit to President Douergue. Later they drove to Fontaineblenu and lunch. ed with the Queen of Spain.
The Princes' callers at their hotel during the morning ineluded the Argentine Ambassador in Paris.
AUSTRALIA'S FINANCIAL
CRISIS.
BANK ACT AMENDMENT BILL ADOPTED.
(THROUGH REUTER’B AUENCY.}
CANBERRA, April 29, finally adopted the
The House of Representativea Bank Act Amendment Bill, requiring the Commonwealth Bank to hand to the Federal Treasurer the gold necessary to meet the Common- wealth's indebtedness in London,
to be withdrawn, the Chinese Gov-and replacing the Statutory Pro ernment would accept this con- vision for a 25 per cent. gold dition.
reserve by limiting the issue of
NEW YORK MAYOR VINDICATED.
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT DISMISSES CHARGES.
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HONG KONG DAILY. PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1931..
RUSSIA'S RETURN TO WORLD MARKETS.
· EXPORT, WHEAT DUMPING A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
[REUTER' AMERICAN SERVICE]
NEW YORK, April 29. Russia's return to the world mar- kets is bound to create difficulties,. declared Sir Josiah Stamp on re- turning to England,
HOME RACING.
RESULT OF THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
[TRNOVAN REUTER'S AGENOT.]
LONDON, April 20. The race for the Two Thousand Guineas, the first of the senson's classics, resulted as follows:-
Cameronian..
Goyescns...... Orpen.
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*
There were 24 runners.. The win Eer won by two lengths, with three lengths separating "socond and third.
BANKRUPTCY OF FREE TRADE.
SHAM OPTIMISM AND MAKE-
SHIFT EXPEDIENTS.
(TUROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 28,
In the House of Commons, roply ing to the Budget debate, Mr. F. W. Pethick Lawrence, Finance Secretary to the Treasury, raid that on, the question of gold the Government had been responsible for a most valuable action.
and
Biang between the British French troasuries regarding tha geld question would have noticed a considerable difference.
Sir Josiah Stamp added that white Russing dumping of export
He declared that those who fol- wheat on the market will not prove Cameranian, 8 to 1 agst Goyescas, changes before and after the discus- The botting wan:-100 to 8 agst.lowed the course of the gold,ex- insurmountablo obstacle to fund 18 to 1 agst Orpen, ecanomic recovery, it is neverthe- less a serious problem. The stag- nation of the export grain market is a big item in the present depres sion, but it is hoped that means will be found to relievo Canada and the United States of their
surplus.
Sir Josiah Stamp does not think That the end of the depression in the Līnited States and Canada is at present in sight,
'QUAKE DISASTER IN RUSSIA.
SOVIET REPUBLIC ROCKED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, April 28.
A violet earthquake this evening rocked the Republic of, Makhiche- van in Trans-Caucasia, one of the Soviet republics.
Much damage has been done" by the shocks, but the number of casualties has not yet been ascer tained,
Villages Completely Wrecked,
Moscow, April 29. Over 100 are reported to have been killed and injured in the earth- quake in three districts of the Soviet Republic of Nakhichevan in Trans-Caucasia.
Several villages were completely destroyed, and in others more than half the houses were wrecked,
The Trans-Caucasian Government are taking vigorous measures for the relief of the sufferers.
ULTIMATUM TO MADEIRA REBELS.
TROUBLE NOT QUITE SETTLED.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
Lasson, April 26.
An ultimatam has been given to the rebels in Madeira by the com- mander-in-chief of the Portuguese Expeditionary Force, giving them until five o'clock this afternoon to surrender.
་
In the event of non-compliance, the Government forces will attack.
They are confident of victory within 48 hours.
Bishop of Funchal Offers to Act as Mediator.
LONDON, April 20. What has happened in Madeira since the expiry of the ultimatum hitherto has been unascertainable apart from Reuter's correspondent at Lisbon's announcement that the Bishop of Funchal boarded the ship from which the Minister of Marine is directing operations and offered to set as mediator.
The Minister replied that he could only accept unconditional surrender.
JAPANESE, ROYALTY IN
"CANADA.
PRINCE AND PRINCESS TAKAMATSU
(KEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
QUEUEO, April 29. Prince and Princess Takamatsu notos.
arrived in Canada.from the United Mr. Scullin obtained assent after Staten to-day, being received on an impassioned speech declaring tahnlf of the Government by the that unless gold was sent to Lon-Lieutenant-Governor and the Prime don immediately, Australia would Minister of the Province, default on Treasury Bills.
New South Wales Default.
LATER,
The Fedoral Solicitor-General and the Secretary of State were also present at the reception cere tony, which was marked by the firing of the Royal Salute from the Citadel.
Mr. Scullin has announced the receipt of advices from Mr. Lang, declaring that New South Wales is [REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE)..
unable to meet the interest on her Their Royal Highnesses, during debts to private bondholders in their tour of Canada, will be the ALDANY, April 28. New York and London, due on guests of the Canadian Govern Governor Roosevelt has dismissed May 1.
ment, and a feature of to-day's the charges against Mayor "Timmy” The Commonwealth intended to entertainment was a broadcast from elken after consulering the lat meet tho.commitment of Now Topo rranged by the Canadian Tor's 18,000-word document defeud. South Wales overseas when they Pacific Railway, ing his administration" against foll due, and the State would then The Princo and Princess will allegations by the City Affairs owe the Commonwealth $1,300,000 travel slowly westwards to Van- Committee, a private organisation for interest payments made on its couver, where they will obark for of leading citizens.
behalf..
Japan.
AUSTRALIA-ENGLAND AIR
L
MAIL.
KINGSFORD-SMITH'S MISHAP.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AQINCY.]
word
He had no hesitation in saying tint those "conversations" most valuable to the French and British.
He denied the suggestion that the Treasury was practising a policy of deflation, and concluded by declar ing that the public verdict was jolly good Budget,"
Olaser Liberal and Labour Co-operation.
HUGE HYDRO-P. & O. STEAMSHIP
ELECTRIC SCHEME.
CORNAIRE WATER-POWER
BİLL SIGNED.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]'
ALBANT, April 50. Governor Roosevelt has signed the Cornaire Water-Power Bill committing the Stato to $171,000,000 hydro-electric develop. tent scheme on the St. Lawrence, in which Canada and the Province of Ontario are participating.
"RED" PLOT ALLEGED IN U.S.
ATTEMPT TO WRECK NEW NAVY DIRIGIBLE.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.]
CO. DIVIDEND.
TWO AND A HALF PER CENT. INTERIM.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 20. The P. & O. Steamship Co. has declared an interim dividend of 2 1 per cent. tax free.
AMERICAN GANGSTER
DOOMED.
END NOT MANY DAYS AWAY.
[NEUTER'S AMERICAN EXAVIER].
ALBANY (N.Y.). April, 2
In the opinion of the doctor at tending Jack Diamond, the "King of the Now York Underworld," who was shot down by gunmen in an inn near Cairo, New York, the notorious gangster will not-re cover from his injuries.
SOURABAYA, April 99. Air Commodere Kingsford-Smith's plane, the Southern Cross, which is carrying the first air mails. from Australia to England, owing to the breakdown of the City of Cairo, stack in the mud this morning whild and his calleagues with Mr. Lloyd the measure on which it is based otherwise, the end is not many
starting for Singapore.
The assistanÇO of soldiers is being called in to free the craft.
Kingsford Smith at Batavia..
BATAVIA, April 29. Commodore Kingaford-Smith's Southern Cross with the air mail for England arrived at £10 this
afternoon.
Attempt to Speed Up Service.
LONDON, April 20. Another attempt to demonstrate
the Feasibility of speeding up the Imperial Air Mail Services is being made by Captain Neville Stack, accompanied by J. H. Chaplin, who left Lympne at daybreak to-day to fly to Australin and back within 21 days.
LONDON, April 20.
Bad weather on the Continent compelled Stack and Chaplin to return to Lympne.
SEARCH FOR MISSING FLIER.
[TURQUOD REDTER'S AGENCY.)
SmCKROLM. April 29. The well-known airman Ahren- borg departed at mid-day to search for Augustine Courtauld, who is lost on the Greenland ice capi.
INDIAN AIR MAIL. INCREASE IN NUMBER OF LETTERS.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
A blood transfusion might bo attempted if the patient. rallied;
AKRON (Ohio), April 28. The alleged Communist plot to weck the United States Navy's giant dirigible at Akran now near- ng completion in recalled by the Court of Common Pleas 'dismissing Significance is attached to a meet- an indictment of a Hungarian, ing of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Paul Kassay, on the ground that George and other Liberals in Down (the Ohio criminal syndicalism laws ing Street to-day.
was unconstitutional. It is regarded as evidence of Kassay said that he served as a closer Liberal and Labour co-opera-Captain in the Austro-Hungarian Diamond has been gravoly wounded This is the second time that Jack tion.
Navy during the War and subse since his return to New York from quently participated in a Combi hectic European journey. He munist rising in Austria.
ospital very weak. pulled through on the first occasion against medical opinion, but he left.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain opened the Budget debate in the House of nant feeling of its proposals was a enn in 1996 and was employed as Commons, declaring that the domi Ho become a naturalised Ameri- general relief, but he described the mechanic in the construction of income-tax proposals as the mean- the airship and was neused, of est class legislation, and emphasisaving out rivets in order to weak- ed his belief in a revenue tariff. en the structure. He strenuously He declared that the Budget, with denied that he ever attempted any its sham optimism and makeshift sabotage. expedients, showed the bankruptey of free trade,
Sir Donald MacLean, on behalf the Budget.
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of the Liberals, heartily welcomed
Effect on Stock Markets,
Ruany, April 28. The principal effect on to-day's stock markets of last night's Budget statement has been a good demand for British Government Stocks, which showed a sharp appreciation. There was also a rise in the sterling dollar exchange on the proposed withdrawal from the Exchange Reserve Fund.
"Too Optimistic."
The House of Commons debate
The investigation into an alleged Communist plot of shotage on American aircraft started as the
reault of the mysterious crash of A naval bombing 'plane at Sau Diego last September, when it was alleged that someone weakened the wings so that they collapsed.
BELGIAN CONGO EXPEDI
TION TRAGEDY.
WHOLE PARTY FEARED DROWNED.
[ESUTER'S AMERICAN SERVIOR}
NEW YORK, April 28
Dr. Arthur Torrance, leader of
on the Budget, which will last for several days, was opened by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who recently the Torrance Medical Research succeeded Mr. Winston Churchill Expedition, is believed to have on the Conservative Finance Com-been drowned with the whole of
mmittee.
his party in a mishap in the
His main criticisms of the Budget were that the Chancellor's estimates Belgian Congo. were too optimistic, that he had omitted to refer to the Treasury liability in respect of the Unom- ployment Insurance Fund, or to Ruaux, April 28.
indicate the sacrifice which he had Daring the first quarter of the recently declared must be made 11esent year a 20 per cent. increase by all, and that the proposals on the corresponding period of last did nothing to stimulate trade or year was shown in the air mails give confidence to industry. of letters being carried in the get was relief. from Great Britain, over 24,000 lb.ninin feeling inspired by the Bud- period.
The mails to India were again. arger than to any other country.
MCTOR-CAR CAUSES SENSATION.
REMARKABLE MODELS DY HUMBER COMPANY.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE
LONDON, April 28. the Humber Company of Coventry, A new car has been produced by which has caused something of a sensation in the motor world, ex- pressed by its performance. purta being very favourably im-
The
Sir Donald MacLean, for the Liberals, said that on Free Trade Economy and the taxation of land values they heartily supported the Chancellor and approved of his proposals as emergency ones.
Tax on Land Values, To-day, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Liberal lend- es, Mr. Lloyd George and Sir Herbert Samuel, together with Sir Archibald Sinclair, Chief Liberal Whip, visited Downing Street and discussed various matters assumed to be related mainly to the Budget and M. Arthur Henderson and proposals with the Prime Minister Mr. J. W. Thomas, Foreign and Dominions Secretaries.
It is understood that the Liberal, Party particularly welcomes the, The car incorporates many nova! Government's proposal for a tax on features, and the closest secrecy was land values, although it would not observed regarding its details, become into operation until the sub- fore its presentation to the public couent financial year. at the Albert Hall today, although to ensure its suitability in all clima tic conditions it has been thorough. ly tested in the Alps during win. fer, in Morocco during the hottest woather and over the roughest roads in Europe.
There are two models, one of 15 horsepower and the other of 20 horse-power, but the samo price, under £300, is being charged for either.
DANISH LOCKOUT
AVERTED.
SETTLEMENT REACHED AT ELEVENTH HOUR.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
COPENHAGEN April 28. Thanks to the perseverance of the State Arbitrator, the big lockout of Danish workers, which has been threatened, since the beginning of the month, has been averted at the eleventh hour
A full statement on the, project will be minde in the House of Com mons on Monday by the Chancellor, Mr. Philip Snowden.
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BUENOS AIRES
EXHIBITION.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS PLAY "LAST POST."
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
BUENOS AIRES, April 28. The band of the Cameron High- landers, which accompanied the Prince of Wales on his South. America tour until Buenos Aires to the closing of the British Em was reached, gave a spirited touch Fire Trade. Exhibition, playing the. Argentine and British National Anthems and the Last Post."
Subsequently, President Uribubu "and"""the" "British Ambassador were Over 30,000 men would have been present at a “farewell supper." thrown out of employment hut for the settlement of the dispute, which people visited the Exhibition, which It is estimated that 1,500,000 concerned the stuployers' demand has been successful beyond all for a wholesale reduction of wages." expectations.
days away,
EXCHANGE RATES.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Rony, April 28.
Paris
New York.......... Brussia
Geneva Amsterdam Milan Berlin
124.44
4.80
34.95
25.25
12.001
92,88
20.41
Stockholm
18.141
Copenhagen
18.10
Oslo Vienna
18.10
34.56
Prague
10341
Helsingfors
103
Madrid
47:4
Lisban Athens Bucharest
108.95
375
B17
*30
35 7/10
1/5/13/16
1739
11/
2/- 13/32
13
13 3/16
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