HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1934.
STUDENT DISTURBANCES ABUSED FRENCH ATTACK ON THE
IN PRAGUE
Police Use Baton In Anti-German Riots.
(Special to "Hong Kont
Daily Press") (ByTelegraph, Copyright, Tela graphic Manager Ordinance, 1894- Racained,” November 26. 180 p)
batons in dispersing the crowds of 'hostile demonstrators.
Saturday's regrettable occurences which appear to have been chiefly due to the fact that feelings of the masses were worked up to a high Prague, Nov, 26. The demonstrations by anti-pitch by nationalist hot heads and German Czech students continued unscrupulous agitators, created a very unpleasant situation for the all day on Sunday, reaching a climax in the evening when a mob smashed the windows of shops and departmen: atores which were run by Germans or Jews. The German
HOSPITALITY
DOLLAR
NO FOREIGN CURRENCY
CANTON'S WELCOME TO
BRITISH MINISTER
Jewish Emigrants To London Views On. German Warning To Cordial Relations Stressed
Be Expelled
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Prea”)
China
London, Nov. 28. London Bnanciers are not in- (By Telagraph, Copyright, Tecilned to regard the Shanghai at- graphic Махаден Ordinance, 1894 tack on the dollar too seriously. As evidence of the predominant influence of speculators, it is point- ed out that the dollar and sterling rate to-day recovered three- sixteenths which
waa last Saturday.
was to
Since the export tax was im
on
The Trade
Berlin, Nov. 25. "Produce articles of military value or there will be no foreign currencies for you!"
This is said to be the gist of the latest order of the foreign cur- rensy control authorities.
ten
These authorities provide marks daily as the utmost which can be placed at the disposal of foreigners to whom are due, “sumis on the credit coupons, they hold from German business men.
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By Mayor Liu
Canton, Nov. 26, China stands closest to the Sir Alexander Cadogan, British British colonies in the Far East. Minister to China who had stay- It is separated from Hong Kong ed here for three days, returned by less than three hours train to Hong Kong yesterday afternoon | journey, and one can reach Singa- after paying a visit to the Sun pore by, merely one week's ocean
travel. Yat Sen University at Bhekpal
Due to this geographic propinquity to British colonies":
trade consequently British nourishes here; and to-day in our annual total volume of foreign trade, Great Britain naturally takes a leading part,
On Saturday evening a banquet was given by Mayor Liu Chi-wen at the Municipal Government Building in honour of the British Minister. There was a brilliant gathering of foreign and Chinese guests present...
Received, November 26, 430 p.m.)
Paris, November 26. The authorities here have order- ed the disbandment of the emigrants camp in the depart- ment Garonne пеаг Toulouse, where about Atty Jewish Intellec- tuals of both sexes had been Czech Government owing to the intermed. The original object or posed, Chinese export of silver has
impression produced the French authorities
virtually ceased and the Chinese painful
German business is finding it abroad. Detailed reports avaliable
train these "victims of National Government itself has not export- on Sunday revealed that the action
ed a single ounce. Chinese selling extremely difficult "to obtain cur- Socialism" as farmers and to send
of silver is thus confined to allverrencies not only for Imports but
for advertising abroad.
One foreign Arm, manufactur- machinery unable ing household to decide whether or not to pro- duce goods for defensive pur poses," was refused currency sup- port by the control authorities.
Other firms, whose business de-
necessitate the occurred in
pends upon foreign patents, are unable to secure the money to pay their patent fees- Reuter.
general
of thousands of half-grown youths began breaking shop windows and attacked the police, crying clear out
It is believed that China has
The behaviour of these emig-outside China. rants however, according to press reports caused the greatest resent- ment, and the authorities, in view complaints lodged of various against them, had no other course but to disband the camp and to expel the Jews as undesirable guests who had abused" French hospitality.
theatres and other German build of the Czech students on Saturday them to Palestine ister. Luigs were closely guarded by evening gave rise to a
A mob in anti-German rioting which assum- heavily armed police. tront of the German Theatre tooked a threatening nature when mon B threatening attitude but at-. tempts to interfere with the per- forming of "Meistersinger," which was going on, failed. The police repeatedly charged the mob, mak- ing free use of their batons. Several policemen were injured in the scuffle.
Early this morning the riots had subdued somewhat, but further trouble is expected when the in- signia, the object of the dispute
will be handed over to the Czech University. The police have ar- rested thirty-four youthful trouble makers. Orders have been given to proceed ruthlessly against, any
would-be trouble makers.-- Transocean Kuo, Mine
EARLIER INCIDENTS
the Germans. The masses also
attempted to prevent transmission of German broadcast by the Prague radio stations and to storm Ger- man theatre and other German Transocean Kuo Min buildings as well da cinemas showing German films, necessitat- ing frequent charges by police and
finally mounted police. Later in GERMAN CHURCH
the evening as the tumults showed
of abating, the To signs
police president issued an order forbidd- ing any assembly in the streets and in public places. In the early hours
of Sunday morning
the police
finally succeeded in restoring some semblance of order.
The original objects disputed—
DISPUTE
"Non-Interference
¿
By Government
has
ample silver at the back of the notes and probably nervous deposi- tors, especially upcountry, are al- ways. llable to panic and withdraw silver dollars from the banks for hoarding as Europe recently in respect to gold. The notion that the Chinese Gov- ernment will declare the notes to be inconvertible," which must have disastrous effects on trade, is de- rided by the Chinese Government. Just now particularly there is a good impression in the abroad and it is most unlikely that they will desire to injure it by monkeying with notes......... Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
Press MORE
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Nov. 26. - London Silver prices to-day were 3/16 up, as follow:-
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Nov. 24 Nov. 26 Spot
.-24-7/16. 24-1/2 Forward ......24-9/16 24-5/8 London on New York cross rate
the ancient Insignia presented to (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally the German University by the
Press" (Copyright),】 German Emperor Charles IV in the ⠀⠀
Berlin, Nov. 25. year 1348 -consist of five valuable
Govern-" Following the Reich highly ornamental sceptres and chain of office which the Government's decision-as confirmed by ment demanded be handed over to the Relch Minister Goebbels in his observe the Czech University which
on Friday-to was speech fifty years ago. The henceforth the policy of non-in- founded
to terference with regard to the con-. at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.98-5/8 com- reports that, according
between
the filct within the German Protest-pared with 4.99 at closing on agreement reached
ant Churches, the "Confessional | Saturday, the
Synod," which embraces all groups opposed to Reich Bishop Mueller's regime, is now going ahead with the scheme of Independent-reor- ganization of the German Evange- lical Church.
Prague, Nov. 25. Although drastic police measures have prevented the repetition of grave riots which, as reported by Transocean, occurred here on Saturday evening culminating in a mass attack on the German Uni- versity building by Czech students supported by a crowd of hoodlums, tense excitement still prevailed in the streets of the Capital on Sun- day and German speaking passers-Premier,. M. Malypetrand by were repeatedly molested. All German bufidings, including the German Club, the German Theatre are guarded by strong police deta- chments who time and again were .compelled to make use of their
an
niinisters of the German party the, Insignia would be given up by the German. University to the accom- Pantment of a fitting ceremony are not yet confirmed.- Transocean Kuo Min.
PROCEDURE OF FRENCH POLICE
TALKS
Matsudaira-Davis
Discussion
London, Nov. 26. In the course of conversations between Mr. Matsudaira and Mr. Norman Davis in the foreroon, the possible procedure of the talks after denunciation of the Wash-
Treaty ington
discussed although it is felt in some circles that the talks will be ended by Japanese abroagation.
was
· Folitical questions were not mentioned in view of the fact that the Japanese replies to the British questions over a fortnight ago are not yet completed.
In the course of such a develop-
ment on political aspects, Japan
loubtless would be asked questions about the integrity of China and the "Open Door," but these ques- tións will not now be asked until Mr. Matsudaira reveals along what lines his new him.- Reuter.
instructions" take
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Midnight Revellers Surprised
(Special to the "Hong Kong 'Dally Press"). (Telegraph Copyright, Tele
Ordinance, graphic Masingas Received, November 26, 30 p.m.)
1894.
Paris, November 26. Montmatre recorded En Ex- perience on Sunday which was quite without precedent in its whole unconventional history. Towards midnight when all cafes and dance halls were crowded, furniture pantechnicons huge
drove up and empiled on to the amazed public, masses of armed policemen. This, was part of the programme in the search for the murderer in the Marseilles out-
The Arst step was to appoint an Independent Reich Church Admin istration which composed of Dr.
Koch who heads the Confessional
movement, Bishop Dr. Marahrens of Hanover, Dr. Brelt, Dr. Humburg of Barmen where the first Confes- sional Synod was held some months ago, and Judge Flor, mem- ber of the German Supreme Court, as legal adviser. The independent
administration is stated to have been already accepted by the re- gional churches of Hanover, Bava- ria, Wuerttemberg, Baden, Silesia, Mecklenburg. Reich Mueller mean- while has taken an important step calculated to appease the situation by rescinding all former decrees preventing the constitutional meet- ing of the seriate of the church of the old Prussian Union which is by tar the largest and most important
HERRIOT UNPOPULAR
(Special to "Hong Kon
Dally Press") (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Massager Ordinance, 1894 Received, Notendre: 26, 7.30 p.m.)
Paris, Nov. 28. - Herriot's unpopularity is so great since the overthrow Domergue Cabinet that whenever the Minister appears in the news- reels in the cinemas audiences greet him with hisses and catcalls, so that the police have ordered the
of -the
proprietors of all picture palaces. not to show films where Herriot is depicted
Transocean Kuo Kin.
M. TARDIEU LEAVES THE CLINIC
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Daily Press") -
of all regional Churches. The ad-graphic Merager ministration of the Prussian Recaired, November 26, 7.30 p.m.'} Church had recently been trans-
Paris, Nov. 26.. ferred to the Relch Bishop himself
COSMOPOLITAN CITY In extending a welcome to Sir
Canton is a cosmopolitan city. Alexander Cadogan Mayor, Liv The flourish of foreign trade and made a speech, which was render-cultural enterprises have brought ed into English by Dr. Wu Pak-
to this city a large, congregation sheng. He said:-
of peoples, from many nations. The constant contracts, among foreign nationals and Chinese
Your Excellency Minister Cado gan. Lady Theodrals, ladies and gentlemen: I consider it a great honour that Canton is graced with the presence of Sir Alexander Cadogan, Enyor Extraordinary and Minister Phenipotentiary of Great Britain to the Republic of China, and Lady Theodosia Cadogan, and therefore, allow me, as Mayor of
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presence of cordial and harmonious co-opera- tion, to which the Municipal Government has always given f due attention. I am pleased to remark that British subjects, like-- wise peoples of other nationalities, have all been responsive, and our
STAVISKY the city, and Mrs. Liu to express contacts have proved happy ex
DISCLOSURES?
Insp. Bony's Suit For Damages
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") (By Talegraph, Copyright, Tele graphie Messages Ordinance. 1501 Received, November 28. T30 p.m.).
"Paris, November 28. Thrilling disclosures are expect-
ed from the case beginning before the Paris courts on Monday, when the well-known Police Inspector
to
our heartfelt welcome..
periences, thus bringing mutual
It and reciprocal benefits. devoutly desired consummation that these happy experiences may last throughout the days to come,
It is our hope that Your Excel- lency and Lady Theodosia - wil make this visit a pleasant sojouZI, “ and thereby depart with happy memories. May we not also cherish the hope that Your Excel- lency and. Lady Theodosia will return here in the near future?
LEGACY OF "AGES Canton, with her legacy of ages past and her early contracts with the West, impresses new visitors is an obvious blend of modern and antique appearances. While traces of the past can be easily detected here and there, yet signs of new developments are vividly outstanding in all parts of the city. I may say the real trend of our Municipal development "has been the determined efforts of the Now ladies and gentlemen, allow government and people alike to me to close my brief remarks by combine the best of Chinese, and thanking the kind presence of Hia Western civilizations, a task, we Excellency, Lady Theodosia and belleve, will be needed here BS all who are here this evening.
well as other parts of the world. May we now raise our glasses and
To-night I deem it appropriate, drink to the ever-increasing“ Bony, is prosecuting the weekly with Your Excellency's presence, cordial relations between China? to mention briefly our unique and Great Britain and also to the political journal "Gringoire" recover Francs 200,000 damages or one may say, typical connec- health of His Excellency and Lady
tion with Great Britain. Canton, Theodosia.—
other cities in Central Press. more than any
for defamatory statements about Bony made in connection with the murder of Assessor Prince, whose the figures largely in Stavisky scandal.
name
of
The most striking features these proceedings will be the ap- pearance of the leading statesmen, such as Tardieu, Chautemps and Cheron as well as the "ex-police chief Chiappe in the witness box. -Transocean Kuo Min.
MINISTERS VISIT FRANCE”
Important Political Conference
(Special to the "Hong Hong Dally Press").
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Telk graphic Messages Ordinance; 1994.
Received, November 26, 4.30 p.m.) Paris, November 28. Two well-known Geneva, ́dip-
and
the
ECONOMIC MOVE FREIGHTER IN COLLISION
WITH SAMPAN
IN ITALY
Signor Mussolini's Plan
Rome, Nov. 25.
Yokohama, Nov. 19.
An eighteen ton fishing boat cast adrift on the Pacific early this morning following a collision with the sa. Dalveen, a freighter of the United Steam Navigation Co. of Newcastle, England.
The 'Dalveen picked up the cap- The raising of the bank rate is tain of the sampan after she had Italy is the first move in a new struck the fishing craft near the policy for restricting credit, de- entrance of Tokyo Bay whilst pro creasing the amount of money in ceeding to Yokohama with a wheat circulation and reducing prices. cargo from Australia: It is believed that the rate will go still higher.
Signor Mussolini is anxious with adverse Italian regard to the
ficit facing the Government.
the og
gold standard
the
un-
The freighter was not damaged, but the whereabouts of the rew
maining members of the sampan crew are unknown.
artears or has been unpunctual. Transocean Kuo Min.
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele tomats," the Rumanian Foreign trade balance and the budget de-
Ordinancs, 1804. | Minister, Titulescu,
Turkish Foreign Minister, Tewik He is intent on protecting Rushdi Bey, arrived here to con- fer with Flandin and Laval, The Ura to prevent Italy being forced country which has never been in discussion, it is reported will be centered round the Eastern Pact, Yugoslav's note to the League and Hungary's demand for the urgent discussion of this note, Transocean Kuo Min.
Tardieu, who recently underwent by procedure of which the validity an operation in the leg and was is questioned. A meeting of all re- therefore out of the faction while glonal church leaders is scheduled Doumergue was going through the to take place shortly when Import-crisis, has now recovered sufficient ant decisions are likely to be taken. ly to leave the clinic- Transocean Kuo Min.
MUELLER OFFENDS
Berlin. Nov, 25.
Tranticean Kuo Min.
development in the NATIONAL EMERGENCY
rage, who is believed to be hiding in this district which is known as a haven of refuge for interna- tional delinquents of all kinds.
The latest Cate guests; mostly family Church dispute in Germany was people of harmless character out
the confiscation. yesterday, by the for the week-end for relaxation police of Reichshishop Mueller's had to stand with their hands organ, "The Gospel in the Third
of an article by the Reichsbishop
F.A. CUP DRAW raised while the police examined Reich," owing to the publication
Teams In Second Round
London, Nov. 20. The following is the draw for "the Second Round of the English Football Cup to be played on December 8
York v. Southport or New Brighton Dartford v. Bristol: R. Clapton O. v. Chester Birth S, or Stockport v. Darlington Swindon v. Shildon or Lincoln Northampton v. Workington, Mansfield v. Tranmere
Bath v. Beston
Reading . Wrexham
Barrow v. Aldershot
Watford v. Walsall ga Yeovil P. v. Chariton or Exeter Wimbledon or Leyton v. Southend Queen's I PR. V. Brighton Halifax or Hartlepocis v. Coventry Wigan v." Torquay - Rotherham 7. Bristol C- Hester
the identification papers of some
of the guests. Over a thousand demanding that every means be
of those who left their passports used by German at home were required to travel attain their aim. on one of the thirty furniture wagons, to police stations,
One hundred and sixty eight who could not give satisfactory explanations of themselves, passed the night in a lock-up and will be cross-questioned. on Monday.— Transocean Kuo Min
DEATH OF ALBANIAN
QUEEN MOTHER...“
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press").
Christians to
"Martin Luther did not fight
with palm leaves and peace songs,"
the article stated.— Reuter
BURMA YUNNAN FRONTIER
CO-OPERATION
Japan's Opposition Parties Reach An Agreement
Tokyo, Nov. 26. On the eve of the convocation of the extra Session of the Diet, an agreement was reached be- tween the Belyukai and Minselto parties for co-operation in pulling through the national emergency by formulating a long-sighted na- tional polley.
London, Nov. 26, Sir John Simon announced in the House of Commons, to-day that the situation in the Burma- Yunnan frontier at present was quiet. Negotiations were proceed at the rapproachment between
Government circles look askance
administrative organs in the three (Eastern Provinces, the problem of naval equality and financial policy. A pamphlet has been issued by the War Office on Intensification of national defence and the agrar- lan problem.— Beater.
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·MINISTER RESIGNS
and Togro, Nov. 26, The Finance Minister, Fujii, has ing with the Chinese Government two political parties which it was resigned. He has long been a vic- with a view to determination of a feared will be the precursor of tim of chest trouble and had a (Bs Telegraph, Copyright, Tele section of the country in dispute, agitation for overthrowing the serious relapse in the afternoon, araphía | Massages Ordinance, 1808 Received, November 26, 4.80 pan.).
It is understood that the Chinese Cabinet, though both the Belyukalapparently owing to overstrain in will withdraw from the disputed and Minselto denounce any such in the past few weeks in framing Tirana, November 28.
area which the British forces at campaign, their professed object the Budget The Queen Mother of Albania, no time entered. The Government being to safeguard constitutional- The Commerce Minister. Machi Sadije, died at Duragio from In had reason to hope that the, lamb
Sam da, it is reported, has become act- famation of the lungs. The body negotiations will lead to a satis In any case a hot discussion ing Finance Minister during the will be transferred to Tirana-factory conclusion.
in the Extra Dlot la expected to extra session of the Diet Transocean Kuo Mig.
centre on the reform of Japanese Reuter,
Heuter.
J.
less she is accompanied by other
old countries.
Bignor Mussolini's plan is to re- duce the cost of living in Italy to such an extent as wil make it art economical gathering place for the world's tourists He wishes to see more "foreign capital in the country, also. He has long coveted some of France's huge gold re-
serves.
The question of the transfer of some of this gold will probably come up during the visit of the j French Foreign Minister, M. La- val, to Rome. It is not expected, however, for political reasons, that Italy will accept a lean from
France.
-leuter.
AMERICAN LOAN TO FINLAND.
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Proms");
Telegraph, Copyright, “ Tale. graphic Mesinges Ordinancs, 1894. Received, November 16, 7.80 p.m.) Helsingfors, Nov. 28, There is widespread elation at the news that a group of American bankers have agreed to float $10,- 000.000 four per cent. loan to the Finish Government. This is the first United States foreign loan. granted for four years because the existing law forbids loans to coun-
tries which have not maintained the loan. service. Finland is the only
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