FARM LEADERS DISAPPOINTED
Roosevelt Refuses To Fix Prices
Washington, November 6.
Mr. Roosevelt, on advice from Mr. Wallace, secretary of Agri- culture rejected the plan, pro- mising instead to.
expedite present farm relief measures.
the The farmers' strike is, there- fore, continuing following Mr. Miloreno's warning.
CYCLOAN
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1933.
HITS EXTRADITION OF POUND STERLING JAPAN-SOVIET
CANTON
Many People Rendered Homeless
JUAN MARCH
Appeal To British Government
Gibraltar, Nov. 6.
It is learnt that the Spanish government has decided to apply. to the British government for the
tion as a
decides in
Canton, November 8. The Governors of the North- in the early hours of this mor- Striking Canton at terrific force western grain.states who to Washington
went ning, a cyclone has brought con- to demand fixation of minimum
Asiderable damage prices for Three person
to the city. major farm products
were drowned, as extradition of Juan March who departed their small boats were over-turn Spanish High Court disappointed.
says he will return to Spain if the ed by the ge
The strong north wind tore
favour of the validity of his elec in the northern slums, rendering down over twelve small houses
member of the High Court of appeal which he alleges, over a hundred persons homeless. his political enemies Trees were uprooted,
have suc- ceeded and tele-
in quashing before the phone and electric wires
Lower Court otherwise he will not torn down.
return until he Broken glass Opening skirmishes in the strike panes, fallen twigs, and shatter- from window
justice. On November 5 resulted in blooded sign-boards littered the paye shed, when pickers near Dakota ments. The streets presented a City in attempting to
desolate a lorry load of foodstuffs a motor
appearance all day, while mercury fell by twelve de- crashed into a lorry catapulting grees during the night. into a group of pickets. one of which was killed and several in- jured:
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holdup
.The Federation of Labour de- clare that over four million per- sons have been re-employed since the inauguration of the NI.R.A. including 1,700,000 in October, al- though, the industrial production has declaimed,
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The cost of Hving, however, has risen 2.3 per cent. above March more than offsetting any increase in workers' earnings. Mr' Lenden, In the Times city notes, points out the dollar bas
de-
preciated in gold value 35 per cent. since April If his theory is correct the price level can "cor- respondingly be raised, then the latter should be 55 per cent, high- er than in April: The actual rise: in prices is, however, only 30 per cent.
With steel and other heavy in- dustry activities languishing it is not surprising that dissatisfaction at the President's experiments has become
Vocal between leading bankers and businessmen' in the United States-Renter..
Over Two Million Involved
Des Moines, Iowa. Nov. 8. Two million American farmers, in more than half of the States of the Union, are involved in the renewed farm strike in the middle- west. They are attempting to en- force prices showing a fair profit, Yollowing President Roosevelt's op- position to the deliberate price- fixing of farm produce,
were
more." which since
The day has become dreary by incessant rain, has been falling heavily midnight.
Kowloon had to
The morning express train from owing to the cyclone and arriv
slacker. ed here 20 minutes late,
Speed
RESTRICTION OF RUBBER
ן.
Question Remains Unsettled
The
Juan
March
15
said be
STRENGTHENS
U.S. Dollar Now Quoted Above Parity
London, Nov. ḥ, change is the strength of The feature of to-day's ex- sterling. The dollar is now above parity and was quoted at 4.87-1/2, against Satur day's closing 4.85-1/4.
rate
of
The franc also weakened, guaranteed from .80.18. to 80.37, owing ha
When interviewed by Reuter to increasing doubts of M. hoped Sarraut being able to balance eighteen months of the budget and general con. connement the Spanish; Au-- thorities would liberate him but
fidence in sterling. he has been disillusioned.-Reuter. £3,000,000 sterling of gold. was offered and taken by the Continent" at a price of £6.11.10 per ounce.
There was no evidence of American buying-Reuter.
PLANE CRASH IN USA.
Seven Persons Reported Killed
"Shrewsbury, New Jersey, .November 8. Seven persons were killed here yesterday, when one of the National Guard aeroplanes crashed into a house..
London, November 6. of the "Financial Times
Amsterdam correspondent that the Algemeen Handelsblad re- states ports that a campaign to influence native rubber growers against re- striction is apparently proceeding ROCKET STORY DENIED in the Dutch East Indies.
The pilot and his passenger were killed instantly, while the occupants of the house, a man, two cinerated in the are which follow- women and two children, were in- ed the crash.--Reuter,
The campaign, it la stated, is probably based on political motives,
Berlin, November 6. The Sunday Referee rocket story
Dassive resistance in native quar-clared that the last rocket experi- and if the restriction is adopted. is denied from Stettin. It is de-
ters should be reckoned with..
Well-informed Dutch circles ars still confident that these Reuter.
ment took place on the Baltic Coast rubber
in July, 1982, which was a failure.- matters will be settled at the con- ference of Governmental Commis-lished by the Sunday Referee to A circumstantial story was pub- 22-Reuter... sioners in Batavia on November the effect that a secret trial of a
BALBO MAY RESIGN
The strike has now entered the Il Duce May Take
"militant" phrase.
The
Iowa
strike-leader has ordered farmers
"to use every weapon."
Farm skirmishes, bombing, shoot- ing, and the demolishing of, cheese factories have been features of the strike.
Over Ministry
create a
Rome. November 6. Meanwhile, Mr. Henry Wallace, of the rumours that the King of There is no confirmation so far, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Italy will to-day accept the re- Governors of the farm States are signation of Air Marshal Italo drafting new formula embodying Balbo, the Air Minister, and that parity of prices, a quota system Signor Mussolini will and the United States purchases Ministry of National Defence, com of surpluses of farm products.- bining the army, navy, and ar -Reuter.
force, with himself as Minister.
This move" would necessitate the résignation of Admiral Sirianni es well as" Air Marshal Balbo, Reuter.
POLITICS AT HOME
passenger carrying rocket had been made on the island of Rugen, in the Baltic, under the auspices of
the German War Ministry, and that Bruno Fischer, brother of Otto Fischer, the inventor, had as- cended six miles into the air, sub- sequently making a safe descent.
BOYCOTT OF GERMAN GOODS
Proposed By Meeting in London
:
London, November 6. Senting 150,000 Jews in all parts of More than 500 delegates, repre- the country, have passed a resolution at the London unanimously official boycott" on German goods RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED Bah Empire to abstain from and appealing to Jews in the purchasing and using German
Rome, November 6. The King has accepted the r signations of the Air Minister, Minister of Marine.
New Party May Be Gen. Balbo and Admiral Sirianni,
Formed
London, Nov. 6.
It is understood Ministers are studying the lesson of East Fulham at which the Conservatives fight- ing without their allies were signally defeated.
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'It is reported that certain "Ministers, one of which is Mr. R. MacDonald, are contemplating the formation of a National Party to replace the present Conservatives, This idea is supported by followers of Sir John Simon, Nationalist Labour members and many Con- servatives, but a considerable Inde- pendent Conservative movement is likely, even the formation of a National Party.--Reuter.
SEPARATE POLITICAL
IDEAS
London, November . The formation of a new Na“ tional Party was given strength by a luncheon, given by the Na- tional Labour Committee to-day at which the principal guests were Mr R MacDonald, Mr. S Baldwin and Biz John Simon. Three hundred guests attended.
Mr. MacDonald said that Mr. Baldwin, Bir John Bimon and himself were separated in politi- cal ideas, but united in their object. A national government was a combination which rope. of them would attempt to break as long as there was a national need for its continuance.--Reu-
ter.
The Air Force and Marine Port- folios have been conferred Signor Mussolini.
on
SILVER MARKET
WAR
THREA
JAPANESE INVINCIBILITY LEADERSHIP
A MYTH!
SENSATIONAL ARTICLE BY M.
TROTSKY
Japan must expect war against the Soviet, and the United
Parls, November 8. States, declares M. Leon Trotsky, the exiled 'Bolshevist, in a sen sational article in "L'Eouvre."
It is time that the myth of Japanese invincibility was ex- ploded.
Conditions both in Japan and Russia have changed since the Russo-Japanese, war. The Soviet has been re-born since the revolution,, whille Japan is feudally exploited by militarists. "Trotsky cites statistics to show that Japan is feeble com- pared with the Soviet and the United States. Therefore, he con- cludes, it should be hoped that the Japanese militarists will not tempt destiny.-Reuter.
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CHINA Opportunity For Britain
London, November Britain has an opportunity which may never recur to res her former leadership in Chi affairs declares Mr. Ward Milne, M.P., in a letter to "Times."
be
The letter urges that It ano Britain's aim to assist Nanking Government by every sible means to lead China) along the path of peace and p sperity.
Pointing out that it would volve the adoption of a more finite policy than Britain baî ɓe pursuing in recent years, " Wardlaw Milne suggests the mo
Ten Japanese military planes MR. H. H. KUNGng of the permanent residence
Riga. November 6, new 20 miles into Soviet territory on Friday last, according to Vladivostock report.
A very sharp Soviet protest is ex- pected.-Beuter.
Tokyo Denies Report."
Tokyo, November 8. The War Oface denies all know- ledge of the alleged fight of twelve. Japanese aeroplanes over territory
Sovlet
Nothing is known in Tokyo ex- cept that the report emanated from
Moscow.
(From Our Special Correspondent) the Tass Agency in
London, November 6. Following are the Silver Quota- day:- tions on the London market to
Spot
Nov. 6 Nav, 6 18 Forward
18.9/16 18 "The London on New York cross
18 rate to-day closed at £=U& 4.914.
Reuter.
OFFICIAL DENIAL
Tokyo; Nov. 6. No Japanese military aeroplanes have flown over Soviet territory. the War Office has informed the ceipt of replies from the Kwan- Foreign Office, following the re- túng and Korean armies,
THE TYPHOON of the Soviet border. Reuter.
EXPLAINS
China's Financial "Difficulties
Nanking, Nov. 6. The Government financial pro- blems were this morning outlined
the British Minister in China frok Peiping to a city nearer. Nantin as an integral part in the trans tion from the atitude of "aloofnes to one of active support. Needs Support.
The letter declares that t situation in China is undoubted more stable than it has been fo same time past.
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The Nanking Government to-da possesses more prestige and power faced with many difficulties and than any of its predecessors, but
by Mr. H. H. Kung, who, imme-Deeds moral and material support diately after his arrival from should be able to look for this than There is no power to whom she Shanghai, procceded to the Cen- Britain-Reuter.
To be Discussed in House of Lord.
tral where he addressed
Kuomintang Headquarters, ly memorial meeting.
the weekly
and outlined his financial policy.
He gave details of the Govern ment's present financial situation
the successful completion of the Mr. Kung declared that "after Kuomintang Northern Expedition, the Government contemplated a reduction in military expenditures; of the Government's reconstruc- thereby enabling the carrying out tion programme,
"The Government called a con- ference seeking the disbandment of superfluous forces.
The reply, which it is expected will be cabled to Moscow, added that the military authorities in Manchuria and Korea have strict standing orders not planes to fly within two kilometres to permit
Sudden Withdrawal of Japanese Troops. Petping, November 3.. Sudden and complete withdrawal militarized zone in North China south of the Great Wall aroused in- terest here to-day "in view of ten- sion between Japan and Soviet Russia over Manchuria.
Withdrawal of the troops re-Reuter, leases a full Japanese division
No. 1 Signal Lowered of Japanese troops from the de-
Last Night
creased lightly in intensity "The anti-cyclone has in and extended southward; the depression is centred over Hokkaido with a secondary to the south of Tokyo.
"The typhoon has moved on an E.N.E. track since this morning, and is now situated about
120 miles south of Hongkong, filling up.
"Forecast: N. and N.E. winds, strong; cloudy with rain, improving later."
TYPHOON HITS ANNAM
which would be available for cam- paigning in Northern Manchuria
in the event of war.
"Unfortunately, certain quarters did not know the real significance falled. of the conference, which therefore
military expenditure forms the "It Is undeniable to-day that main item in the military budget."
HEAVY MILITARY
EXPENDITURE
Peiping: Oct. 30.
The North China authorities are
London, November 6. In the House of Lords, Lord Fee on November 8 will initiate a dis ment's policy in China-Renter cussion on the British Govern
MANCHUKUO PROTESTS
Against Raids On Stud Farms
Harbin, November 6. Manchukuo is protesting to the Soviet with regard to the alleged raid of four armed Soviet soldiers. on a Manchukuo stud farm, near, Moho, from where, it is stated, stole fifteen, of the best
Reuter.
they horsts.
Suddenly reversing its former stiff attitude, the Japanese have artillery and machine guns into allowed Chinese police to bring it was learned, the Chinese there- though the Central Government the neutral zone to fight bandits, still experiencing difficulties al- NEW OUTLET FOR by being able to put a military has taken over the financing of
JAPAN Abyssinia Her Latest Objective
body into the held capable of con- the North. The military expendi- trolling - bandits and irregulars. tention however of evacuating the the Central Government remits a ture totals 85 millions monthly The Japanese army has no in-.According to recent arrangements, Great Wall, which it holds from monthly subsidy of 83,300,000 to- Shanhaikwan at the sea to Kupei- Wards kou, north of Pelping, a Japanese the various Northern units while the military expenses of military attache stated to-day.
The statement was in connection provided by the Hopel and Char- the remaining $1,700,000 are to be with the withdrawal of troops from the so-called neutral zone which Pelping-Lisoning and
har Provincial Governments, the
Rome, November 6. was set up by Tangku truce of last Buiyuan Railways,
turbed by the intention Italian opinion is much ending the Japanese, incursion to
dísi the gates of Pelping
In view of the decrease of pro- thousand acres for cotton culti- Abyssinia to concede to Japan a vincial revenues following
against the Japanese for other enterprises.
the vation and probably farther land the local organs con
Felping
The evacuation of Miyun, about campaign 50 miles north of Peiping, started invasion, some time ago. Troops of Major-cerned have not been able to pay quently "a deficit of · 8800,000
goods and services until the Jews 30 Deaths and Much General Nishi's eighth division up their quotas: There is conse-
status and citizenship-Reuter. In Germany received full equality
Air Force and Navy under unified control
It is understood there will be, a
General Balho will be appointed formation of a national Ministry Marshal Badoglio, who is mention
Governor of Libya in Defence combining the Army, ed as chief of staff Reuter.
place of
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Qualtine
Hot or Cold
DEAL BEVERNA FOOD
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Damage Reported
Paris, November 6.
moved to that point recently to deal with the threatened menace monthly-Kuo Min. of irregulars under General, Fang Chen Wa, who had occupled the town of Huaiju.
coast of Annam, causing 30 deaths tion of Jehol was completed last to report received here from the Japanese-sponsored state of A violent typhoon, has struck the by the Japanese since the occupa
The Great Wall has been held and considerable damage, according March and that province added to Hanol-Reuter.
Manchukuo,
been reported to the Police by Mr on Friday between The Peak and diamonds, and valued at 300, has The loss of a brooch, set with
Sanger, who says that this occurred Queen's Road Central.
of
Italians anticipate that this is the end of the wedge ta: Abys sinia becoming an
Fapanese surplus, population.
putlet for: The "Morning"Post" "Rome
Agreement of 1906 which pro Correspondent stresses Abyssinia's
Britain and France under the may invoke the aid of Great dishalination to develop rela-
mised concerted action in safe- tions with Italy and says Italy
guarding their respective inter- dats-Reater.
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