INVITATION TO ITALY
:1
AND FRANCE
To Join With Japan In Treaty Abrogation
that the Government is not likely to adhere to Japan's proposal as
it stands-
Reuter.
A LARGER NAVY
Paris, Nov, 27. "France must have a Navy", declared M. Pletri, Minis-
Tokyo, Nov. 27. The Japanese Foreign Ministe.. Mr. Himta, this afternoon Invited the Italian and French Ambassa- dors to the Foreign Office and ex- plained Japan's naval policy. He pointed out that Japan's disarma- enent proposals necessitated the abrogation of the Treaty.
Mr. Hirota invited France and to-day. Italy to join with Japan in the; abrogation of the Treaty. The en- voys repiled that they would have to communicate the proposal In their Governments- Reuter.
strong Washington!ter of Marine, speaking on the Navy Estimates in the Chamber He attacked the suggestion for a division of labour among the nations for maintenance of peace. whereby France will have a small "A strong Navy without warlike į tendency is indispensable to France so long as she means to remain a great colonial power and she must keep up the Navy to a Atting standard." he said.
FRENCH RETICENCE,
Paris, Nov. 27. Authoritative quarters declined to comment on the report from Tokyo that Japan had invited France and Italy to join in abro- gation of the Washington Treaty.
It is pointed out that the sug- geston must be examined by the Government with the greatest care in view of the "responsibilities it raises." The first Impression is
AGITATION IN COPPER
Mr. Chester Beatty's Views
London, Nov. 27. The recent agitation in certain copper quarters to bring pressure on directcis to do what they al- ready have well in hand serves no useful purpose," stated Mr. Chester Beatty, presiding at yesterday's meeting of the Rhodesian Selection Trust. The question of bringing into operation the international scheme for co-ordinating, produc- tion with current market demand lias been under consideration for some time and has our close and continuous study with other lead- ing producers," he said.
Mr. Beatty, expressed the opinion that while temporarily there inteht be an excess of supplies over the fluctuating ..demand, porntial world output is likely to be exceed ed by a higher rate of consumption, which would come with a definite improvement in trade conditions- Reiter,
CROWD DISPERSED BY POLICE
Tele
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Daily Prest") (Ug Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Messages, Ordinance,
Received, November 27, 7.30 p.m.)
Zuerich, Nov. 27. Following the citizens' protests against anti-German demonstra- tions, the programme of the Ca- baret Pleffermuskle, (Peppermill) was the cause of a stormy demon- stration outside the playhouse on Monday night wher a political drama altacking the Third Reich, written by the emigre Dr. Friedrich Wolf, was being performed for the first time. Several hundreds of agitated demonstrators gathered outside the theatre, watched by two hundred armed police.. A paper bombs which exploded just in front of the theatre was the signal for the police to scatter the crowd, us- ing their truncheons and arresting 130 who offered resistance.- Transocess Xue Min.
FISHING OFF NORWAY
Navy.
M. Pletri announced that a huge effort should be made regarding a Naval Air Force and the Navy should soon be equipped with the best and heavy seaplanes.
The Chamber approved the Esti- mates.- Reuter,.
PAVELITCH AND KVATERNIK
Extradition Demand Refused
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).)
Turin, Nov. 25.
. France's demand for the extradi- tion of Pavelitch" and Kvaternik, the suspected organisers of the Marsellics assassinations, has now been definitely refused by the court of appeal here, according to an cfficial statement issued on Mon- day. Though the, reasons leading to the court's refusal to grant the request of extradition have not yet been published, it is assumed, in In- formed quarters here, that the de- cision was based on the view that the two Creat revolutionaries have the right to the asylum as political refugees.—
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YUGOSLAVIA WATCHING
خلط
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1934.
RUBBER MARKET GATHERING OF ROYALTY
CHEERFUL
Reaction to Dutch Quota Decrease
London, Nov. 27.
Cheered by the news that native rubber exports from Netherlands India from November i have been decreased to 9.000 tons over the allotted quota, speculators rushed in to the market, buying shares in the commodity,
The market is heartened by a
IN LONDON
Deputations Arrive With Wedding Presents
London. Nov, 28.
many members of Royal families Not since pre-War days have so been present together in London.
of Denmark and by the arrival
ed Princess Marina to talk over of all eight bridemaids who visit-
the wedding plans.
At York House the Duke of Kent diferent public bodies and diplo- received many deputations from
The
are presenting the Duke' with a study writing table and chair,
craftsmanship,
To-night the first of the official festivities in connection with the semi-official statement that Gov- Royal Wedding, was held at Buck-matic representatives of various ernment is capable of controlling/ingahm Palace when the King and countries bearing presents. native exports which has removed Queen gave a dinner party to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet fears that Holland will be with- Royal visitors. Three ruling Mon- drawing from the scheme. Never-archs, King George. King Chris- theless, well-informed circles point of Denmark and King Haakon fine example of modern British out that there is still need for of Norway were at the head of caution as," in the event of Holland the table and altogether 98 guests abandoning the gold standard, the were present. price of rubber will probably fall. Moreover the smaller native ex- ports in October and November, while partially explainable by a lower price, may also be due to hoarding in anticipation of higher prices and, should prices rise, such exports probably
will increase. which would exert an unsettling naence
To-morrow
Many London thoroughfares are already decorated for the wedding. A considerable crowd watched their arrival-indeed, popular in-ham Palace for a drive this even- Princess Marina left Bucking- terest in the wedding personall-ing and called at York House to ties is so great that Buckingham see Prince George. Palace and York House have there will be rehearsals of the their crowds of varying sizes from wedding ceremonials at the Abbey early morning until late at night in the morning and at the Palace and on the wedding day the road in the afternoon. The second and rail excursions from the pro- ceremony will take place in a pri vinces are expected to bring sev The market, however, is general-eral hundred thousands of extra
vate chapel at the Palace and the rehearsal will apply to the Greek ly very cheerful, taking a more spectators to London.
Orthodox Church ceremony to he optimistic view of the prospects of
This morning's crowd at "Buck-held there after the Duke of Kon the Dutch controlling native ingham Palace was rewarded for and his bride retum from Wes.
Its patience by a sight of King minister Abbey. Haakon and the King and Queen-British Wireless.
exports.- Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
From Our Own Correspondent)
London Nov. 27, London Silver prices to-day were up 1/8, as follow:--
Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Spot. 24-1/2' 24-5/8 Forward...... 34-5/8 24-3/4
London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.90-1/8 compared with 4.99 at closing yesterday.
EXECUTIVE YUAN DECISION
To Abolish Communist Fight Headquarters
Nanking, Nov. 27. Viewing the successful comple- tion of the Communist suppression operations in southern Kiangs and
western Rome, Nov. 27.
Fuklen, the Executive The Turin Court has refused the
Yuan at meeting this morning French request for the extradition decided to abolish the Communist of Pavelltch, alleged
Headquarters terrorist Suppression leader, and
companion Klangsi, Kwangtung, Fukien. Hu- Kvaternik on the" ground that the
nan and Hupeh and appointed extradition of political prisoners
Mr. Ku Chu Tung as Paclication is excluded by the Franco-Italian Commissioner in Klangsi and Mr. agreement. Pavelitch has already Chiang Ting Wen as Pacification teen sentenced to death Yugoslavia, which is watching to see whether the two prisoners will be released or tried by the Turin Court.- Reuter.
YUGOSLAVIA'S NOTE TO THE LEAGUE
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"),
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Merages Ordinance, 1803. Beceived, November 27, 7.30 p.m.)
Commissioner in Fuken,
While an official announcement has not yet been made, It is learn- ed that the Government is con- templating, the appointment ni a Pacification Commissioner in Bze- chuen, which post will probably be offered to General Liu Hsiang.—, Beuter.
TRANSMISSION OF MAILS THROUGH MANCHURIA
Approval Does Not Imply Recognition
SOVIET COTTON INDUSTRY
Bid For World's Trade
Moscow, Nov. 28.
ROYAL NAVY
Communication With
Merchantmen!
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, Nov. 8. Extracts published in Fleet Or-
Scotch WHISKY "BLACK & WHITE
GREE IN A SLOTEN WROT
سا
Appreciated Everywhere
The mono "Black @ White" on a bottle of whisky in at sheciosa u farwalze w the kab- mark on skivor. la novena thot while 42Kurvivan' in Lavour mind quality which dieluguisher this (whicky from ili mshorn. It paarvainen ihaz only the bean motorish have bone weed and then simaye everywhere the goaốty is the same.
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BUCHANAN'S
"BLACK & WHITE"
SCOTCH WHISKY
WORLD-RENOWNED FOR AGE AND QUALITY
LEAGUE SESSION
PRESIDENT
(Special to the "Hong Kong
[!
Daily Press"). (By Telagraph, Copyright, Tein Sraphic Hottages Ordinance, Dani
The Soviet authorities are plan-ders from the quarterly returns Received, November 27, 4.30 p.m.)
signalling between H.M. ships and British merchant vessels for, the period ended June 30, 1934, show that a total of 1,143 successful ex- ercises were carried out, as com - „pared with 1285 for the previous quarter. There were five failures
ANTI-GERMAN FEELING IN PRAGUE
Demonstrators Still Active
(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Prem"). Geneva, Nov. 21. The
(Dy Telegraph. Copyright, ... Taif Czechoslovakian Foreign
graphic Minister, Benes, has relinquished Received, November 27, 4.30 p.m.)
Merages Ordinance, 1884. his office as President of the
Prague, Nov. 27. League of Nations Council for the duration of the forthcoming ex-anti-German demonstrations here
The political character of the “ traordinary session of that body is evidenced by the fact that when the Yugoslav note demand-
despite the fact that the German
manufacturing experts is leaving to establish communication. Special ing an inquiry into the question University have surrendered the
ning the widespread enlargement of the cotton textile industry.
One big plant has already been bullt in Western Siberia and others are in the process of con- struction. These are all in the Central Asiatic provinces.
A group of seven Soviet cotton for England shortly in order to study the cotton textle trade with a view to purchasing machinery and engaging technical aid
The group is also planning to visit mills in Germany and the United States.- Reuter.
FRENCH ANSWER TO POLAND
(Special to Hong Kong
Dally Press")
By Talegraph, Copyright, Tale graphim Hessages Ordinance. 180. Received, November 27, 7.30 p.m.)
Warsaw. Nov. 27.
The French answer to the Polish memorandum about the East Lo-
carpo pact of September 27, 1934, has been handed over to Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister at Warsaw on Monday night by the French Ambassador La Roche. The text has not yet been publish. ed but is stated to contain many viewpoints... Transocean Euo Man.
LAVAL'S POLITICAL DISCUSSION
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press”),
Neneva, Nov. 26. The League of Nations to-day
from its member states and the graphic Messages under published a summary of the reples ( Telegraph, Copyright, Teta
United States in regard to the Received, November 7, 4-30 p.m.) transmission of mails through Manchuria
Paris, Nov. 27,
Milan, Nov. 27. garlan press which disseminates Taking the hint trom the Hun-
the view that Hungary cannot be stigmatised for months charges hurled in the Yugoslavian note, the Italian press also de- mands that the League of Nations deal with the Yugoslavian memor- andum as soon as the Saar plebis- cite is disposed of.
The "Gazetta del Popolo" says that the League of Nations Coun- cil must consider that the post- ponement of the problem does not always lead to clarification or re laxation of international tension. London, Nov. 28. The two Boards envisaged in The organ concludes by agreeing the recent agreement between the with the French plan for regula United Kingdom and Norway re- ting treatment of political refugees garding the settlement of claims and the right of asylum between British and Norwegian | Transocean Kuo Min. fishermen have now been con- stituted.
Boards Appointed To Settle Disputes
British
SIR JOHN SIMON ĈALLS AT PALACE
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Commander Cumming, Vice-Conal in Northern Norway, and Mobileur Bassoe, Governor of Finmark, will sit on the Board in Norway, and Mr. Noss Blundell,
London, Nov. 28. Chief Inspector of Fisheries, and 'Bir John Biinon called at Buck Monsieur Ardvord, Counseller to Ingham Palace this evening and the Norwegian Legation in London, was received by Prince Paul, head will sit on the corresponding of the Yugoslavian Regency Board in Britain.-- British Wireless.
Council. British Wireless..
All the states agreed that the transmission of mail by this route should be continued, but phasised that the approval does not involve the recognition of Manchukuo.
Ordinance, 1803
attention has been paid since the War to the improvement of com- munication by signalling between warships and merchantmen, as so much may depend upon it in case of emergency, and on the whole the signal stars of the merchant vessels have responded well, Al-
of responsibility of the Marseilles murders will be dealt with. Beney decision compiles with the request made by Hungary in the handed to the League Secretaria: on Monday in which it was point-
note
insignia, the demonstrations were continued till, a late hour on Monday night. The streets were Alled with slowly moving crowds who from time to time broke out
ed out that Czechoslovakia was a in yells of abuse directed against Germany and the police, who by of their repeatedly making use batons succeeded, however, in pre- venting the repetition of Batur-
though it means extra work they party to the dispute raised by Yugoslavia. It is now announced have shown keenness in volunteer-
that the Portuguese. delegate ing to exercise signals whenever Vasconcellos will preside at the British warships are met at sea.
forthcoming sessions- First place the table of merit is Transocean Kuo Min. taken by the 8th Destroyer Flotilla, China, with 94 successful exercises. Next comes the cruiser Caradoc, China, with 64; then the cruiser Calcutta, one special trooping ser- vice, with 64; and then the sloop Veronica, New Zealand, With 53. and 10 successful exercises. Eight ships or units, bad between 30
QUOTAS FOR JAPANESE SILK IMPORTS
Loudon, Nov. 27. In the House of Commons, ask
day's riots" Similar demonstra-
tions, have occurred in the city of Bruenn. Transocean Hua, Misi
stated Walter Runciman
there. were no statutory powers authoris- ing imposition of quotas on Japan- ese silk importa. He added, that any question of obtaining such
·Beuter"
to be taken as a statement of com- venting the establishment of a our treaty obligations and the ef
A mercantile table, which is noted what were the difficulties pre-powers involves consideration of parative emciency in signalling as quota for Japanese silk imports feet on great industries, in other between different companies, since similar to colonial opportunities for signalling are go Japanese
quotas for directions cotton Importa, Mr. varied, is headed by the Briti tanker Company, Limited, with 182 successful exercises. The P. and 0. Company had 79; China Naviga- tion Company, 76: British India Company. 68; and Filerman Lines,
FRENCH FISHERMEN ON
STRIKE
<Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press”)
By | Tetsgraph; «Copyright,' » Pula- graphic Manager Ordinanca, 180A Received, November 27, 7.30 p.m.)
Paris, Nov. 27.
The Marseilles abermen hare
In one and half hour's talk between Laval and Titulescu, who is now staying here, the Eastern carried out their threat made to relations as well as the Yugoslav all lugger boats were laid up on Locarno pact, the Franco-Rusman the Government on Monday, und, Indictment and Hungarian reply Tuesday morning. Toulon Asher- thereto were exhaustively discuss- man have joined the strike.--
French, political circles manifested
The optimism, however which | Tranescens Euò Min.-
after the conference is not shared by the "Echo de Paris" which expects Polish resistance to the Eastern: Locarno Pact scheme- Transocean Kuo Min.
The nations have thus accepted ed the recommendations of the Lea gue Advisory Committee on this subject, whose findings were made known on May 16, 1934.— Reuter.
TAKAHASHI BECALLED
Tokyo, Nov. 21.
The octogenarian ex-Minister, of Finarice, Mr. Korekiyo Takahashi, has accepted the Finance portfolio
FRANCO-RUSSIAN TRADE
TREATY **
(Special to "Hong Kong K
Daily Press")
| (By | Telegraph, Copyright, Talo MORE HOUSES IN BRITAIN graphis Messages Ordinance, 1894
Zecalord, November 17, 4.50 p.m.) London, Nov. 28
Paris, Nay, 27 The total number of houses The trade minister Marchendeau built in England and Wales during and party will proceed to Moscow
in the Okada Cabinet. He replaces the six months ended September on December 1 to Inaugurate the
Mr. Fuill, who resigned yesterday
on the eve of the convocation of the extra session of the Diet Heuter.
30, 1984 was 156.463
negotiations leading to the anal The number for the correspond-Franco-Russian treaty of com- ing period of 1913 was 113,332-merce-
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