HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1934.
AMERICAN CRUISER ON
CRUISER ON FIRE STRIKE EPIDEMIC JAPAN'S RECORD THREE POWER PARLEYS
OUTBREAK ON U.S.S. BRITISH
FULTON LAST NIGHT
BRIEF MESSAGES REACH HONGKONG
Several Steamers
Standing By
THE U.S.S. FULTON, WHICH SAILED FROM HUNG LŨNG YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON, WAS
REPORTED TO BE ON FIRE LAST NIGHT WHEN NOT MANY MILES FROM THE COLONY,
to this effect was A message "wirelessed to Hong Kong by the ss. Tsinan, which steamer also stated that she had picked up one boat's crew from the American cruiser.
A further message stated that the ss. Kremer and the Customs" cruiser, 1 Kin, were proceeding to the Fulton's assistance,
The position of the Fulton was given 28 Longtitude 114 and Latitude 22.18., which is a little to the East of Gap Rock.
It is understood that upon re- ceipt. of the message here the Police and Naval authorities were Immediately notified and that rescue ships were at once rushed from the Colony.
The U.S.S. Felton had been in Hong Kong for the past four days. She sailed yesterday afternoon shortly after 3. The ss. Tsinan, which wirelessed the news Hong Kong salled much later, leaving at about six o'clock in the evening."
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CUNARD LINER ENCOUNTERS STORM
Waves Break Over
ל
70ft. High Deck
London, Mar. 14. A vivid description of the Cunar- der liner Berengarla's battle through the worst Atlantic storm in « seven American passengers on the arrival years was given by
of the liner at Southampton.
During the height of the storm, when the vessel hove-to for two hours, a gale struck the liner with hurricane force. Waves broke over her deck seventy feet above the Dozen of passengers were injured but act seriously.
TREASURY
RETURNS
Budget Surplus Indicated
London, March 13. The latest weekly Treasury returns show that up to March 10. the total ordinary revenue for the current financial year which ends
March 31st
IN SPAIN
Spreading to All Parts of the Country
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BUDGET
Passed By House Of. Peers
Tokyo, Mar. 14.
The House of Peers have passed record budget, including Yen
graphic Mesaget: Ordinance, ; 1804. | 487.000,000 for the Navy and Received, March 14,750 p.m.)
Madrid, March 14.
The strike epidemic is spreading to all parts of Spain, increasing
449,000,000 for the Army-Reuter.
the tension and adding to the fear DEATH OF JUDGE
of revolt but "the general unrest has so far not led to grave dis- turbances and the authorities ap- pear to have the situation well in nand...
In Madrid, the striking printers have been bent on preventing fur
amounted to 676,908,092 and the ther publication of Catholic papers ordinary expenditure for the saine perlod £851,185,862.
For the full year, it was estim- ated that the ordinary revenue
would amount to £698,777,000 and that the ordinary expenditure would be £700,868,000,
Inland revenue collected last week totalled £16,913,600, and Included $10,215,000 "in income tax £3,050,000 in surtax and £1,- $50,000 in estate duties,
which
made again
their ap- pearance on Wednesday and were sold under police protection.
PRINCE
Verdict Of Seven Specialists
Parts, Mar. 14.
A fresh post mortem on the re-
There is every indication that workers of the gas and water sup- ply, as well as the power works,mains of judge Prince by a board will shortly join the strike, which would greatly aggravate the situa- tion.
Sporadic strikes, especially of transport workers are reported from Barcelona, Valencia, Castil- llone, Alicente and other cities.- Transocean Kuo Min
DISARMAMENT PROBLEM
Germany Replies To French Note
Receipts from Customs and Ex-.. clse last week amounted to £5. 02.000 and the total revenue from this source during the current financial year now amounts to £169,465,000, which figure is al- ready slightly in excess of the estimated revenue from Customs and Excise for the full year.
Ordinary and self-balancing re- venue to date amount to £755,233,- self-balancing expenditure," after 092 and the total ardinary and
allowance is made for two items not provided for in the budget. | £7,215,097 provision for a sinking fund and £3.304,392 in War Debt payments to the United graphic
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela States, amounts to
Messages Ordinance, 1591. £740,035,351. Received, March 14. 7-30 p.m.) The Budget estimate for ordinary"
Paris, March 14. and self-balancing expenditure News of the German reply to the £784,405,000.-British Wire-last French disarmament memor- andum having been handed in to the French Ambassador at Berlin was received by the French press without comment as nothing is as yet known of the contents of the document."
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ESTHONIA PARLIAMENT
The s.s. Kremer which was re-waterline. ported last night to be rushing to the scene of the fire. left Hong Kong at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, ripped from their bolts and crash-
A couple of two ton safes were was Only very meagre details were
Jess available at a late hour last night, office. The Sunday services and ed on the floor of the purser's from which it was gathered that cinema performances were 'can- the outbreak on board, the exact, celled. cause of which is unknown, com- menced shortly after 6 o'clock.
Another report was to the effect that no lives were lost, bat of this there is no confirmation, though it is possible that with the timely arrival of the several boats men, tloned above that rescue work proved highly successful. Yet an- other report, to which Little
credence can be given at the moment is that the Fulton was completely burnt out.
The Berengaria is making one history of of the quickest turnrounds in the she is leaving for New York after trans-Atlantic travel.
only Reuter.
sixteen hours in dock.-
A QUICK "TURN ROUND "
London, Mar. 13.. The great Cunard liner Beren- Carla arrived at Southampton this evening and is recrossing the Atlantic to New York to-morrow morning.
The No. 4 Police launch attempt- She will be making the quickest ed, upon receipt of the message, to proceed to the scene indicated, during her seventeen
"turn round in her career, for but owing to heavy weather out-Southampton she will disembark
side had to put back...
RESTRICTION OF TIN
Belgian Congo To
Join Scheme -
London, March 13,
TO BE DISSOLVED
Berlin. March 13. The Ministry of Elders has de- cided to dissolve the Esthonia Parliament on Friday, after the adoption of the Budget.
It is not excepted that the Pre- sidential and Parliamentary elec- tions, fixed for April, can place, and
take thus a considerable period without any Parliament and
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of seven specialists revealed that he was under the influence of a powerful anaesthetic, but was not dead when the wheels of the train passed over him.-Reuter.
SWEDISH LOAN
TO SOVIET
To Enable Purchase Of Swedish Goods
Stockholm, Mar. 14.
AT ROME
MAY HAVE IMPORTANT EFFECT
ON FUTURE OF EUROPE
Closer Economic Relations Expected
ITALY EAGER TO PLEASE
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Tale- 1894.
Some, March 14 The much-heralded negotiations between Mussolini "and the un garlan premier Gomboes ang. the Austrian Chancellor Dollfuss, which was expected to result in
closer economic and possibly poll. tical co-operation between these states got under way on Wednes- day when Dollfuss was received by, Il Duce for
a preliminary con- ference.
The official programme provides for numerous receptions, and bar- quets in honour of the two foreign statesmen, the Italian Government are obviously taking pains to make their visit the occasion for an im- pressive manifestation of the friendship existing between these Governments.
Dr. Dollfuss will be received in special audience by the Pope on Wednesday afternoon, and the day's festivities will culminate in a brilliant banquet at the Palazza Venezia, given by Mussolin! in honour of his guests, to be follow- ed by a reception of members of
Согра in
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The Italian document is based upon the recommendations of the Stresa Conference and proposes. bilateral economic regionai agree- ments,
TRADE QUESTIONS
Signor Mussolini and Dr. Com- boes have already discussed trade questions, mainly dealing with Itallan and Hungarian railway freight rates. This is a typical thorny problem as Hungary'a, ex- ports chiefly consist of grain and cattle. Italy does not want grain wants more cheaply from Yugo- and can get all the cattle she Slavia, which is nearer.
Somewhat
similar "difficulties seem likely to arise between Italy conditions Italy is best fitted to and Austria because "under natural trade with Yuro-Slavia and Aus- tela with Czecho-Slovakda
are
Consequently, the Italians Conference to include the Little anxious to extend the scope of the
Entente Powers.
Czecho-Slovakia, it Is under- stood, has recently softened her attitude towards Italy, but heat- tates to grasp "Signor Mussolini's hand, though it is being rumoured that the Foreign Minister, M. Benes, is willing to visit Rome.
Other Powers are watching de thevelopments very closely.
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BRITISH ATTITUDE
An agreement has been conclud-the Diplomatic ed for a hundred million kroner spacious, residence ΟΙ Cardinal credit to Russia against the pur-Barbo. chase of Swedish goods, "Manu- On Thursday both Gomboes and facturers will be paid in kroner by Dollfuss will be received by the the Swedish.. Government which King, and in the evening they will
Reuter learns that the British will receive Soviet bonds against attend the gala performance given pathetic to the Mussolini scheme Government. is completely sym- ueliveries.-Reuter.
In their honour of Verdis Alda at the Royal Opera House.-Trans-plications are avoided. . ---
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WALKER-CUP GOLF
Rome, March 13. Dr. Dollfuss arrived to-night and was greeted by Signor Mussolint. high officials of the Italian Gov-" ernment, and an enormous cheer- ing crowd.
Franco-Part Of British Team Fascist salute but he displayed
Chosen
Le Matin's Berlin correspondent, however, claims to know that the German reply does not add any
element to the German discussion since the Berlin Government is fully aware that the success of the "disarmament" negotiations depends chiêny on the result of the interchange of
London, Mar. 14. opinions going on between Paris and London,
The following have been invited to represent Britain The German note, according to America in the Walker Cup to be against the correspondent, merely marks played at St. Andrews on May 11 time in order to maintain contact and 12. Bentley, Fiddian, S. Mc-¡ with France and to avoid respon-inlay, McClean.. Michael Scott,
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He raised his hand giving the evident surprise at the cordiality of his reception.
Dr. Gombées, the Hungarian Premier, has been here since yes- terday.
The negotiations between the morrow and aim at an economic three Powers are due to begin to- alliance which, if successful, will have far-reaching political impor- tance in relation to the future of
with a virtual dictatorship for the sibility for breaking off discussions. Tolley, Torrance, Whethered. Two Europe hours In
Paets Government is anticipated.
passengers and embark others and hundreds of workmen will be en- gaged throughout the night load ine cargo, provisions and mail, and pouring thousands of tons of o into her-British Wireless,
A MANCHUKUÓ "INCIDENT"
Meanwhile, unrest continues, the latest development being the ar rest of 300 men during searches of houses for "Freedom Fighters" accused of preparing for an armed insurrection. Reuter.
NO FURTHER DISTURBANCES
SOVIET "PEACE OFFENSIVE"
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London, March 14, Some interesting information concerning the new Soviet Russian 'peace offensive" to be launched after the final collapse of the dis- armament negotiations, is revealed
Tin producers in the Belgian Soviet 'Plane Lands Special to the "Hong Kong Daly by the "Daily Telegraph's usually
Congo have decided to join the restriction scheme, according to the "Financial Times"
Production of 15,000 tons of tin ore during 1934-35 will be allotted. to the Belgian Congo, this repre- ser.ting a compromise between the the 10.500 tons offered by the Tin Committee.-Reuter,
Near Lake Hanka
Tokyo, Mar. 14.
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more places have yet to be filled- Reuter.
CIVIL WAR IN C. CHINA
Lin's Troops On The Move
Well-informed correspondent who states that the Russian plan pro- Reval. March 13. vides for the conclusion of a
Nanking, Mar. 14.- The Esthorian Government has general non-aggression pact which Latest advices from Chengchow dissolved all unions belonging to is to be supplemented by a pact for state that two thousand of Liu The War Office announces that
the fighters for freedom movement mutual aid against the aggressor Kwel Tang's cavalry at present at Belgian-demand of 17,000 tons and landing. apparently due to engine meetings, of any kind are strictly chuded in London by Russia with marauders attempted to push south a Soviet aeroplane made a forced and also forbid any kind of activity nation, whereby aggression is to be Shua, east of the Peiping-Hankow of other political parties. Political defined along lines laid down in Railway having crossed the line the Eight Power Convention con- in the vicinity of Linyin," the trouble, on March 11, in the so- called Manchukuo territory in the
prohibited. Mishan district; north of Lake
The chief editors of all Reval
her neighbours last summer,
from Sihus but were beaten back Hanks. The so-called Manchukuo newspaper have received instruc- say that Russia hopes to accom- an important station, for a
The correspondent goes on to oy, Government.troops. Esuchang. GOLD PURCHASES authorities are detaining the two tions from the Government about plish two things by the peace was threatened but the danger is. time the nature of the measures being offensive," namely to isolate Japan, now' considered past. taken.. Meanwhile no further dis- which would hardly consent to turbances are reported.
Meanwhile, other bands of Liu sign the pact in the proposed form, Kwei Tang's forces are reported and to further consolidate relations to have appeared at Yuhslen and with France, which country is ex- Lushan west of the Rallway— pected to welcome the Russian Reuter. proposals.
BY U.S.A.
$593,000,000 In Five Weeks
New York, March 13. The Treasury Department. re- veals that gold to the value of, 8593,000,000, was purchased by the U.S. Government between-Febru ary 1 and March 9.
Most of the gold came from abroad.
The grand total since the gold' purchase policy was inaugurated on October 25 is 8780,000,000...
It is also disclosed that 827,000,- 000 in gold coins, has been a rendered this year under the anti- hoarding order.-Reuter,
FIRST 1934 LEVEE
London, March 13.
occupants one of whom is an officer in the Army.
A spokesman said the so-called Manchukuo would protest to Mos- The Government intends to ex- cow, while the Japanese army "is pei all adherents "fighters for also unable to remain indifferent freedom movement " to this incident."-Reuter.
from the army.Transocean Kuo Min.
Britain's Five Year Housing Plan
HOPE THAT SLUM DISTRICTS
WILL DISAPPEAR BY 1939
London, March 13. An ambitious" scheme for alum clearance throughout the British Isles is detailed in a White Paper Issued by the Government to-day.
The
that
scheme envisages 1.250,000 persons will be removed from the slum districts and re- housed in up-to-date premises.
Work For 110,000 The capital cost of the scheme
England, so the correspondent
Pelping, Mar.. 14; concludes, would probably decline Kwel Tang's troops are threaten
Foreign advices state that Lu to sign the pact, because it pro ng Central Honan, near Yen- vides automatic sanctions and these involve additional obligations Seventh Day Adventists. both have cherighslen, where the CIM and on the Continent-Transocean missions. North bound trains are Kuo Min.
'ANGLO-FRENCH
TRADE
Negotiations Opened
Yesterday
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London, March 13.
Negotiations regarding the trade situation
reported to be delayed, but south bound trains are stated to: still be going through.--Reuter,
S. AFRICAN DEFENCE PLANS
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between France and (Ay Telegraph, Copyright, Tole United Kingdom, with special re-graphic Messager Ordinancs, 1804. The first levee of the year was
ference to the French quotas, will Received, March 14, 7.30 p.m.): held to-day at St James' Palace
It is hoped that as a result of will amount to £115,000,000 over
begin at the Board of Trade to-
Capetown, March 14. but was robbed of some of its the Government's programme the the five-year period, the Exche-
morrow.
In connection with the report usual pageantry by rainy weather, Blum problem in Britain will have
Britain will be represented at that the Government intends to Nevertheless, large crowds Uned disappeared after a period of divening, about £600,000 rising to over the Board of Trade, Mr. Runciman, ammunition and arms factory in quer contributing, at the begin- the opening by the President of encourage the establishment of an the Mall when the King drove years."
£3,000,000 and continuing for a from Buckingham Palace, and His
period of forty years,
and by Colonel Colville, of the De-order to promote national deferice Majesty was loudly cheered.
The local authorities are also by officials of the Government De of the recently-established South partment of Overseas Trade, and plans, it is learned that the head contributing £250,000 at the be- partments directly concerned. The African Branch of the Czecho ginning rising to over a million in French delegation is headed by the Slovakian Skadoworks has arrived, forty years. The scheme will give Minister of Commerce. Mr. Lamon- probably to negotiate with Govern.. work to 110,000 people.-Reuter, reux-British Wireless.
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About 900 people attended the levee, including the Diplomatic Corps and officers from all three Services.-British Wireless
Among the Government's pro- posals is the demolition of over a quarter of a million houses in the alum areas and the building of nearly three hundred thousand new houses to replace them,
The three parties have lodged memoranda as the basis of their conversations.
The French Government sees much merit in the rehabilitation of the Danube Basin and this, at- titude may assist the Little Entente to regard the conversations with a more friendly eye Reuter.
THE PORT OF FIUME
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Vienna, March 13. The "Neue Wiener Abendblatt" reports from Budapest the inter- on the question of the port of vention of the Italian Government
view will be disclosed at the triple Flume. The Hungarian point of conference to be held in Rome. Numerous Hungarian and. Importers have already pro- exporters creded to Flume to study focal conditions.Transocean Kuo Min.
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