FRESH EVIDENCE IN THE STAVISKY SCANDAL
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"By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphic Mosages Ordinance, Received, March 22, 730 p.m.).
Paris, March 22
A theatrical gesture occurred on.
1894,
Wednesday night before the Par- SPECTRE OF WAR
liamentary Committee of Investl- gation into the Stavisky andr when M. Herriot, whose repeated interventions in
Chamber the greatly contributed to the disclos-
ure of public funds, was examined
IN EUROPE
as to the origin of his informe- Dr. Benes On Peace
tion.
Herriot thereupon threw on the table a bulky package of docu- ments which not only shed a flood of new light on the whole of the
known events, but show that cer-
tain prominent personalities, whose
Treaties
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(By. Telegraph, Copyright, Teis-
names have not yet been connect-graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894
ed
with the Stavisky acandal,
were concerned in this, affair,
Sa sensational is the nature of his evidence that, the Committee of Investigation has decided for the time being, to preserve the closest secrecy about the contents in order that judicial procedure may not be hindered.
Herriot's documents and his cross-examination ⚫ have been handed on, to the Minister of Jus- tice, who is expected to order fur- ther arrests on Thursday, Al- though communications tö the Press are necessarily meagre, one stry that has leaked out indicates a scoop in the nature of Herriot's revelations. In 1926 Galmot, De- puty for Guayana, took steps to have Stavisky arrested.
Shortly afterwards Galmot died... A letter written by Stavisky three weeks before Galmot's death ended with the sentence: "Galmot will learn what it means to get in my way." It' is now believed that Galmot was murdered 3 Stavisky's in- stigation. Transocan Kuo Min.
PETROL DROPS IN PRICE
A Penny A Gallon
London, March 22.' The decision of the national petrol distributing companies and Russian producers to reduce the price of petrol by a penny a gallon, though rumoured in the Stock Exchange yesterday, came in the nature of a surprise as it was generally anticipated there the possibly of a rise.
The action is no reflection of the internal condition of the industry in America which le generally be Heved to be Improving.
was
The suggested cut is made to forestall the dumping of American oll which, owing to the fall of the dollar, has been a threatening factor in the British petrol market. It is suggested that the dumping "is the result of activities by Mr. James Moffett, Vice-President of Standard Oil of California, now in London, but he denied he sold any oll to Britain or that this company contemplated dumping.. He said he was merely looking around and "only discussed the matter in a
general way.
O11 shares recovered a part of yesterday's losses.-Reuter.
SOUTH AFRICAN
EMBASSIES
Establishment At Paris And Berlin
Received, March 22. 4.30 a.m.)
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1934.
EXPENDITURE
IN BRITAIN
A Large Drop
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London, March 23. The Civil estima.es issued to-day covering expenditure on Heath Labour ang" National Insurance. Dervices in the coming financial year show пет Recrease of 277,961,000 as compared with last estimate. The total estimated ex penditure under these headings is #147,526,143. The largest drop is in the vote for the Ministry of Labour which stands at £65,404- 000, having fallen 'by £10,687,970. Referring to the fact that up to the present there was surplus, for the present financial year of 22 million-pounds, Mr. Anthony Eden in a speech yesterday said they were looking forward to the Budget this year with hope whereas in previous years they had for a long time looked forward to Budgets with apprehension. But the volume of world trade was not Increased to ang larger" extent until Industry" could not hope to reabsorb
numbers.
unemployed- in large
MANCHUKUO AND JAPAN
Goodwill Mission Departs
Dairen, March 29. Ten thousand people, mostly
bade farewell children,
with banzals to the so-called Manchu kuo Premier, Chang Esta Sou, when he sailed for Japan as head of the Goodwill Mission of twenty to "offer thanks to the Japanese Government and people on behalf of the so-called Manchu Empire."
Reuter,
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Special Correspondent)
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London, March" 22. London silver prices to-day were as follows:
Mar. 21 Mar. 22 19.15/16 187 20 - 19.15/16 The London on New York cross-
Spot Forward
CAKERY
One of the reasons why rate at the closing to-day was government
Was.. SO earnest $5.11 5/16.
bring an- WIS because ETAPE
in trying to other conference
the nations of the world could have no better tonic than a suc- cessful issue from prolonged labours of that conference which is promised of increased security and greater confidence.
U.S. AND JAPAN
RELATIONS
Information From Washington
Prague, Mar. 21: Conjuring up the spectre of B new European war, Dr. Benes in his eagerly awaited speech before If the Disarmament Conference the foreign affairs commissions of both Houses of Parliament on strike a blow at the whole con- falled the consequence would be to Wednesday, once more gave vent to|sultative system and at the League his unalterable opposition to any of Nations Itself which was a change of the present status quo vital part of world security. No as established by Peace Treaties amount of rearmament by itself and reiterated his oft repeated ob could provide security for any jections to the dreaded "Anschluss" nation, and an armaments race
London, March 22. between Austria and
No new developments in the re- Germany. would be a sad exchange for alations between Japan and the Recalling that the Austro-German well-established and project of a customs union put peace system for a representative Baron Salto has returned to Tokyo collective United States are likely until forward some years ago proved to
and respected League of Nations for further discussions with the be an economical, political as well
That was why Government was Japanese Government, declares the as psychological-blunder, Dr. Benes stated that the present efforts at
endeavouring even at this last hour Washington correspondent of the to bring about a measure of suc- "Morning Post," who says it is be- "Anschluss" were based in
cess for the armament conference coming more evident that the new entirely new ideas, namely on the
and to restore, if by any means Pacific Conference to have been possibility of creating an over- whelming nationalist movement in they could, the full membership to held next year simultaneously with Austria that would produce a spiri- the League of Nations-British
to
on
tual union between Austria änd Germany, and necessarily lead sooner or later to political union. Such development would in the Créch foreign minister's opinion be certain to give rise
B. grave European conflict but, Benes added cheerfully, so far as he knew there was not the slightest danger of Italy, France or England and other interested states modifying their standpoint as regards the necessity of maintaining of Austria's" abso- lute independence and integrity" even if Austria should "temporari- ly" go National Socialist.
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A MINISTER'S BURDEN
Mr. Baldwin's Comment
THE GRAND
NATIONAL
Revised Probables And Jockeys
London, Mar. 22.
The following is a revised list of the probable starters and jockeys for the Grand National;-- »
Gregalach Parvin) ', The Mond (Speck) Gold Miller (Wilson) Ready Cash (Mr. Walwyn) Remus (T. Morgan) Parson's Well (Hollick) Forbra (Hardy) Deleneige (Moloney) Alpine Hut (Mr. Harding) Southera Hero (Fawcus) Really True (Mr. Furling) Flambent (Duggan) Destiny Bay (Mr. Lloyd-Thomas Perlorous Jack (Stott) Borley Boy (D. Morgan) Trocadero (Thery). Lone Eagle (Hamey) Uncle Batt (Robson) Egremont (Mr. Paget) Slater (Piggot)
Prince Cherry (J. Goswell) Libourg (Isaac)
Annandale (Mr. Gallway) Kibuk (Pringle) Fortnum (Schater) Apostasy (E. Brown) Somnus (Rechener)
Southern Hue (Carey) Blue Peter (Mr. Gundel) The Ace (Mr. Head), Canillas (Mason)
Master Orange (Mr. Cazalet) Goolinolagh and Francolino were scratched to-day owing to injured foreleg-Reuter.
LIVERPOOL SPRING CUP
London, Mar. 22. The following was the result of the Liverpool Spring Cup, run to- day:-.
1. Leighon (11/2)
2. Diamantee (13/2) 3. Pominane (100/8) There were 13 starters. Leighon
PRES. ROOSEVELT'S
MONETARY POLICY
SUPPORT BY
HEAD OF
FEDERAL
RESERVE BOARD
American Credit Unimpaired
By Relief Programme
Washington, March 22. Abnormal times necessitate ab- normal things, declared Mr. Black, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, addressing the Academy of Political Science.
He defended President Roose- velt's monetary polley and declared that American credit is unimpair- ! ed by the Government's "relief i spending programune.
Mr. Ogden Mills, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, urged the return to International gold standard, while Professor Warren urged the United States to do better than restore the old type of monetary system. While we were on a gold standard we had the worst of inflation and deflation since the formation of the Union, and exchange rates were in a state of chaos, he said. -Reuter.
U.S. LABOUR TROUBLES
Textile Workers' Threat
Washington, Mar. 23.
Further Labour trouble is now threatened by the textile workers
the Naval Disarmament Conference won by two lengths, a lengthin the Southern States clamour- will be attended not only by separating the second and third- Britain, Japan, France, Italy and Renter the United States but also by China, Belgium, Holland, Portugal and Russia.
International problems such as recognition of Manchukuo will be dealt with there, but the United States will not show her hand until the play begins..
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States and Japan have been ex- changing notes February 1, caused a great stir in secretly since London political circles when it was made on Wednesday night.
ing for a strike against alleged ex- ploitation by. employers. while three more strikes in Northem Ohlo are reported, involving 1,500 workers.---Reuter,
BUSY TIME FOR PRESIDENȚ
NAVAL BILL REJECTED
By House Of Representatives
Washington, March-22. The House of Representatives. rejected the Senate's amendments alon Bill and returned the Bill to on the $500,000,000 Naval Expan- Congress for a further effort to adjust the differences
The Bill, which provides for`an extensive ship and aeroplane building programme was passed by" the Senate with certain amend- ments which included a limita- tion of profits од private contracts by ten per cent. and stipulated the Government- should build a quarter of the thou- sand aeroplanes provided. The Bill was strongly criticised in the. Sen- ate by Senator Nye as a bluster- ing, bullying bill for the relief `of munition workers-Reuter.
which Roosevelt has up his sleeve, will avert more drastic action.
Meanwhile, the President of the American Federation of Labour; Mr. William H, Green, has urged the Automobile labour unions to narrow down their demands to the- creation of a neutral review board to adjudicate the charges of dia crimination against automobie union members. and the infini diate selection of employees and representatives for collective bar- gaining.
Washington, Mar, 22, in his chair and let the motor but have accepted his offer of the President Roosevelt leant back; President's wage recommendation The railwaymen have rejected
manufacturers do the talking railroad co-ordinator, Mr. East hen, accompanied by the Na-, man to arbitrate the dispute tional Recovery Administrator, Reuter General Hugh Johnson, they pre- sented their case late yesterday afternoon.
The only hint of the President's given at the
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GOVERNMENT LEADERS
Thursday's Press states the view that this rapprochement is pre- liminary to the recognition of Manchukuo by the United States. The Dally Telegraph 'demands
HOPEFUL that the United States clearly in-
Washington, Mar. 22. form the League of Nations' Coun- ottitude
The motor industry conference cil of her intentions so that states | press conference, when a somewhat at the White House yesterday belonging to the League of Nations cryptic statement was made, that broke up without any announce might likewise abandon their non- "the only rule prevailing was, that ment beyond the statement that Tele recognition policy and take steps when people in dire want lacked the manufacturers canvassed the 1894 { chukuo
to secure the same rights in Man- food, the Government was going situation from the employers' side, as the United States to try to keep them from starving.” | and Chat Fresident Roosevelt.. evidently are going to obtain for President Roosevelt to-day meets sought information
many her nationals-Transocean Kuo the representatives of 13, separate points.
motor unions and then, having There will be a similar meeting heard both sides wil exert his, this afternoon at which the repre- personal influence.
sentatives of labour will be pre- sent.
The United States is, unconcern- ed about Japanese inroads in the British textile markets in the Far East as if Britain buys less cotton Japan buys more, but America is suffering from Japanese competi- London, March 22,
tion in rubber goods and electrical ROME CONFERENCE
Mr. Stanley Baldwin, on wind-equipment-Reuter. Dr. Benes further said that the ing up a debate on Imperial De- Relch should be compensated for fence, in the Commons late last with all the failure to achieve the "An- night, said he agreed
been sald about the schluss." by giving it an "assurance that had that Austria will never be incor- burden of work which fell on the porated politically or economically Prime Minister. He had often in a system directed against Ger- thought when considering how
*The many.
Austrian problem that work might be carried on could only be solved by agreement most efficiently that the day would
come when between Rome, Paris, Berlin and
the Prime Minister would make a small department of, his own and very likely some one werking with him as Under- Secretary. By the time any Prime Ministen had held office for tour or five years he was worn out.
the Little Entente States but, he added, ominously, if the present chaos continues it must unfailing lead to such a catastrophe and a future European war may as well originate in Austria as the last war originated in Serbian territ
Referring in particular to the ory. In conclusion Dr. Benes proposals which had been made said that the principles and obli- for the creation of a ministry of gations embodied in the Geneva defence he said that during the protocol of 1922 regarding Austrian last sixteen years four committees status should be formally accepted had considered the subject and by by all interested States besides everyone
the principal of the
the four signatories. Turning to Ministry of Defence had been re- the Rome conference Benes caut fected. Those Lously stated that the Litle Ent effect a great deal of good. how- committees did eute Was not unfavourably ever, and co-ordination between disposed towards the Italian efforts the Services had been vastly prov to solve the Danubian problem buited in the last ten years. He had that he must reserve h's. final never seen judgment until the concrete form than it was
co-operation better under the present
as well as furidiclal political eco-Ministers and Chiefs of Staffs. nomic consequences of Rome agree- ments become maintest. He wel- several examples in which all As to pooling research he quoted comed, Mussolini's assurance that three Defence Services were con- the Rome protocol was fiot direct tributing sucessfully in this work ed against the Little Entente, but added that the prospects for the and generally there was most hår- Capetown, Mar, 21:
Little Entente accepting the in- menious working in the Services General J. B. M, Hertzog yester- vitation to join had been diminish for one common. end. day told the South African Senate, ed by the Duce's subsequent de before--British Wireless that the Government intends to clarations.--Transocean Kuo Min. establish Embassies at Paris and Berlín.
He added that nothing could ex- ceed the readiness of the British Embassies to serve the Union in- terests, but their hands were full.
Reuter.
IRISH SWEEP. DRAW
Shanghai Winners
The following have drawn 2100 prizes in the Irish Sweep:-
Shanghailanders, 280, Route Tenent de Latour, Bhanghai,
E. W Stundevant, Shanghal Club, Shanghai.
A Chinese (name undecipher able) care Soller, Wanpao Yuan Bank, Rue de Verla, French Con-. cession, Tientsin Reuter,
GODOWN FIRE IN SHANGHAI
Subdued After Two Hours
Shanghai, March 22, After a two-hour battle with the names, the Settlement fire fighters succeeded in extinguishing the blaze in three godowns of the China Egg Company near the Astor House Hotel
·
The roofs caved in and the re- frigeration plant was put out of commission.
There was also much damage done by water-Reuter.
than ever
STIR IN LONDON (Special to "Hong Kong
Dafly Press") · (Hy Telegraph, Copyright, Mensager Ordinance, Received, March 29, 7.30 p.m.)
London, March 22. The revelation that the United Min,
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HAKODATE GALE
DISASTER
Hurricane Fans Flames In Famous Port
EIGHTY PER CENT OF CITY DESTROYED
Tokyo, March 22,
A 70-mile per hour vernal equi- nox gale is spreading a confagra-
anges from vessels in the harbour.
The mayor Of Hakodate has wirelessed. to his superiors in To-
tion at Hakodate, Hokkaido, where kyo as follows:-
It is estimated that 20,000 build- The city is a living hell. „ Re- ings and houses are already in-fugees are fleeing through the
NOTE ON DISARMAMENT volved, out of the 38,000 buldings darkness from death to safety on
Britain Examining The French Reply
London. March 22.
composing the city, the populathe vessels in the harbour tion of which is roughly 200,000. Hakodate City is 80 per cent. The fire started at 7 o'clock at destroyed, including all the t night, when the gale blew down portant public buildings-Reuter.
a small chimney and set fire to a house by scattering. the hot cosis oven a room,
The electric lights in the city
1,000 PEOPLE KILLED
The usual weekly meeting of went out almost immediately the -The Ministry of Communications the Cabinet was held yesterday blaze started, increasing the con- and this morning the Ministersfusion."
again met for the special purpose The telephone exchange caught of considering the French reply to are at 10.40 pm. The train ser- the British Mmorandum on Dis- vice has been suspended because armament. It is understood the the railway station is in the aro position is being examined in its zone. broadest aspects and the matter.
The broadcasting station has will be referred to the disarma been burned down. ment Bub-committee of the Cab-
Many people dived into the bar- inet which will meet the Monday. bour and swan
to steamers for It is anticipated the govern refuge.) meat statement on the French re- ply will be made before parlia ment adjourns for Easter recess 'next week-British Wireless.
"A LIVING HELL" The new of the disaster reaching outside a wireless mes-
to
Tokyo, March 22
have been killed and 70 per cent. announces that over 1,000 people the city of Hakadate destroyed the fire which broke out "last" night,...
More than 150 people are home- Jess-Reuter.?
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.500,000,000 INSURANCE CLAIMS
Tokyo, March 22 The Hakodate fire was controll- ed at 7,16.
The dead and injured are now estimated at 500, while "insurance claims are computed, to be Yen 50,000,000 Renter,
that fails, drastic powers un- der the National Recovery Act re-i main. It is generally felt, how
Government leaders state - that they are hopeful of obtaining a
ever, that "an undisclosed proposal solution to the dispute.-Router.
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