FRENCH STATESMEN'S
VISIT
Favourable Atmosphere For London Discussions
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1935.
INDIA BILL
DEBATE
PUBLIC TELEVISION
SERVICE
Rejection Urged By Establishment Recommended
Amendment
It has now been arranged that. four days will be devoted to the second' reading of the debate on the Government of India Bill which will be opened in the House of Commons next Wednesday by Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for India.
for minor adjustments desired by one side or the other. In influen- tial political circles, however, it is asserted that the essential feature is that in order to give France the security always so persistently de- manded, and at the same time to tes: Germany's professed readiness to co-operate for European peace and safety, England at last de- clared herself prepared to take Croft.
It "substantial responsibility"
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An amendment for rejection of the Bill has been handed in sign- | ed by six Conservative members including. Mr. Winston Churchill, Lord Wolmer and Sir Henry Page
London, January 31. On the eve of the arrival of M. Flandin and M. Laval in London, it is reported from Paris that as a result of the conversations be- tween the British Ambassador and the Foreign Ministry, a formula has been drafted, expressing the agreed views of the two Govern- ments in regard to disarmament. It is understood that Britain fully endorses the recent Franco-Italian
expresses unwillingness to declaration in regard to the inad-subject, however, to the provision give the second reading `to` the missibility of unilateral action by that safety so far as it depends | Bill which, while offering no con- Germany with reference to arma- on agreement about armaments-stitutional settlement, gravely im- ments. It was proposed by the should be attained by one general perils the safety and order of joint declaration that certain collective plan,
India, welfare of its masses, and clauses of the disarmament sec- According to English views, all trade of the Empire, and urges tion of the Peice Treaty should be negotiations about security pacts that the success of responsible made inoperative provided a or other instruments for main-Government in the provinces general convention is achieved at talning Geneva embodying guarantees of execution.
A general, European pact em- bodying existing regional pacts was also proposed. It stipulated that Germany must return to
Geneva in order to obtain libera- tion from treaty restrictions. Reuter.
FAVOURABLE ATMOSPHERE
London, January 31.
Final arrangements for the visit
to London this evening of
the French Prime Minister M. Flandin and
over
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peace rust be, sum- should be proved before establish- marised in one general agreementment of an Indian Federation— operative inside the framework of || British Wireless. the League of Nations. If now an agreement is reached in Landon this week-end, negotiations might at once follow with Germany and her former allies. This opens out quite new perspectives regarding the whole armaments question. The signature of "all European states on the agreement on the armaments question would allow
SILVER MARKET
Jan. 30
section. five of the Treaty of Ver-1/8 down as follow: sailles to be declared repealed and this automatically abolishes all
ments towards Germany.
Foreign Minister M. Laval | differences in the status of arma- were completed at a special meet- ing of ministers held in the House of Commons last night:
On the British side the Minis- ters taking part in the discus- sions will be the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon and Mr. Stanley Baldwin. The scope of the conversations which will extend over Friday and part of Saturday, has not been closely defined, but it is under- stood that the examination of the general "problem of European security will be, the main" issue before the Minsters.
The atmosphere in which the conversations will open is entirely favourable and
Improved was yesterday as a result of further preliminary exchanges of view between London and París- British Wireles.
of
All new agreements thus fore- shadowed is to come into force simultaneously, the validity each being dependent on the passage of "others. The French press states that there is good prospect of this compromise being accepted by Flandin and Laval Transocean Kuo Min.
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CAMBON'S ARTICLE (Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Preas"), . (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received, January 31, 7.30 p.m.)
Paris, January 31. - Just at the moment when Flandia and Laval are leaving for London a very remarkable article by ex-Ambassador Jules Cambon. who at the outbreak of the World. War was stationed at Berlin, ap- peared in the "Figaro," clearly intended to prepare. public opinion for the developments hoped for in London
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, January 31. London Silver prices to-day were
Jan. 31 Spot...........24-9/16 24-7/18 Forward 24-11/16 24-9/18 London on New. York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8706 com- Pared with 4.8725 at closing yes- terday.
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VON ECKARDT SENSATION
Resigns Post Of Delegate
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(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Pres1") Telegraph; Copyright, Tela
Messages graphic
Ordinance. Received, January 1, 430 p.m.)
Budapest, Jan. 31. Considerable - sensation was caused in political circles here by the announcement that Tibor Von Eckardt, leader of the influential party of small landed proprietors, has resigned his post as Hungary's chief delegate to the League of Nations.
GERMAN ARMAMENT. (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press"), Tky Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Messagin Ordinance.
1804 Cambon writes "England's in- Beceived, January 11 7.30 p.m.) fluence extends over the whole Paris, January 31. world. England's accession to our After many weeks' anxiety about cause in 1914 won for us the moral the possible outcome of the Anglo- support of the universe. In this French ministerial deliberations way no less than through military He has furthermore notified in London beginning on Friday, co-operation England contributed | Premier Goemboey of the termina- relief is felt here at the semi-
to our victory in the highest de- official despatch from London fate gree. Since then England has not on Wednesday night that great
changed essentially from 1914 and steps towards an agreement of the same essentials determine the Anglo-French views about German policy of both countries, now as equality rights regarding arma-
then They stand for the same ments und other European world principles and have the problems
therewith. | same interests to defend, connected have been achieved by preliminary may reasonably hope that the diplomatic discussions.
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Governments of London and Paris both realise this. For that reason one may await the result of the coming "London deliberations with confidence.”.....
The exact terms upon which the agreement has been reached "are being kept secret, so as not to prejudice ministerini negotiations on Friday and so as to leave room' Transocean Дuo Min.
ITALY'S NEW
"ARMY
Million Youths To Train
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press").
(By Telegraph, Oopyright, Tala- graphic Messager Ordinance, 1894. Received. January 31, 4-30 p.)
Rome, Jan. 31:
WORLD PEACE FORMULA
General Minami's Proposals
tion of the agreement pledging the party's support to the Govern- ment's electoral reform bill This signifies important strengthening of the
opposition" and also ends the political truce which had pre- valled in Hungary for some time. It is understood that the party will inaugurate a strenuous cam- paign throughout the country directed against the Government in favour of more liberal reforms.- Transocean Kuo Min.
PIERPONT MORGAN'S ART TREASURES
Famous Old MastersTM Sold
one
New York, Jan. 31. Bix famous Old Masters belong- ing to the millionaire Mr. Pler- pont Morgan were sold for and half million dollars. Includ- ed in them were Thomas Law- rence's portrait of Miss Farren and Ghirlandaio's portrait of Giovanna General Minami proposals a Tornagbuoni. It is reliably report- peace formula for the world. He ea that Mr. Edsel Ford bought the proposes three agencies, in latter....
Dalren, Jan. 31.
END OF SWEDISH
NEWSPAPER
Europe, America and the Orient, It is stated that Mr. Morgan, each to promote peace in its re- who inherited twenty million del More than a million youths will spective sphere. The three pesce lars worth of art treasures from be learning to be soldiers in Italy agencies are then to co-operate his father, wants to simplify his when, on the anniversary of its for world peace.
estate by reducing his collection. foundation, the Fascist militia
He declares that Japan firmly Reuter, takes over the task of supervising believes in the establishment of the preparatory training of Italian | Manchukuo for peace in the Far youth.
East and Japan stakes her very The training of this vast poten-existence against any factor lla- tial army will be in the hands ble to disturb the puppet regime, of ten thousand specially chosen
He further declares basis for
(Special to "Hong Kong militia officers who will be sworn Sino-Japanese friendship. First
Daily Pres") in by Mussolini on February that China should drive out the (By | Telegraph, | Copyright, "|| Tele while 17,000 are now undergoing ; Communists from China; and traphic Messages Ordinance, 1894
of instruction for this secondly that she should abandon Received, January 31, 480 p.m.) "work, and will be commissioned oppsing Japan-
later. To the million youth who Reuter- will be receiving military training: must be added another million --- men composed of citizens who have completed their period of military service but who, organised as te
a course
serves will be given further train ing by Fascist militia oficers. Transocean Kuo Min,
Stockholm, Jan 31 The newspaper "Karzakróna Tidningen" Sweden's oldest news. paper but one, which was founded in 1763. is ceasing publication at the end of this month- Transocean. Kuo: Hin..
By Committee
London, January 31,
The Television Committee ap- pointed by the Postmaster. Gen eral last May under the Chair manship of Lord Selsdon has sub- mitted its report. The Commit- tee's general conclusion is that high definition television has now reached such a standard of de- velopment as to justify first steps being taken towards early estab- lishment. DI a public television service of this type
They recommend that the British broadcasting service should be entrusted also with the bioad- cast of "television service. They also recommend the appointment of an Advisory Committee to plan and guide initiation and early de- velopment of the new service and state that at least 50 per cent of the population could be served by ten altra short wave transmitting
stations in suitable locations
systems at London Station capable or reception by the same type of receiving set without complicated or expensive adjustment should be entrusted to Baird Television Limited and Marconi Television Company. Each of the two com- "panies should undertake to grant licence to any responsible manu- facturer to use its patenta for manufacture of television sets in this country on agreed royalty
terms. "
The cost of providing and main- taining the London Station up to the end of 1936 when present charter of the BBC. is due to
The Committee recommend re- expire is estimated at £180,000.
venue should not be raised from advertisements, or by increase in the present wireless licence fee of
template it should be possible to ten shillings. The committee con- begin service from London Station In the latter part of the current
At the outset the establishment 1 year. of a service for London with two i television systems operating alter natively from оде transmitting station is recommended. The supply of the necessary apparatus for operation of their respective
HAUPTMANN TRIAL
Evidence Given By His Wife
Flemington, Jan. 30. On the conclusion of Haupt- mann's three and half days' grucll- ing experience on the witness stand his wife gave evidence providing alibls for Hauptmann on the days of the kidnapping and "the pay- ment of the ransom.
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It is understood that the Fast- master General will make a state ment of the Government's attitude towards the report in the Com~ mons this afternoon- British Wireless.
STRATOSPHERE FLIGHT
Airplane Attempt By Mollison
!
The
Sign of the
Perfect Blend
SCOTCH WHISKY
"BLACK & WHITE" CHOICE OLD SCOTCH
BLACK WHITE
WHISKY
JULSHANA
BLACK
WHITE"
WILD LIFE IN MALAYA
Uniform System For Preservation
WHISKY
World Renowned
for and Quality
CITIZENSHIP BILL
New Measure In Ireland
London, January 30.
Dublin, Jan. 31. "Laws had been in force in Malaya for years past for the mittee stage
The Senate agreed to the Com- the Citzenship to preservation of wild life, de-B without division. Mr. de
of
London, Jan, 20. Jim Mollison, the noted British airman, left Southampton for New York last evening, in order make preliminary arrangements clared Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Valera announced that the Allens for his projected stratosphere Secretary of State for the Bill will come into operation about. fight by aeroplane.
Colonies,
when replying to S
the same time as the Citizenship Interviewed by "Reuter" prior to question in the House of Com- .
he Mollison said his departure, would have to fly at least 50,000 feet to reach the stratosphere new and beat the present altitude redrafted in Straits Settlements and intended to serve as a model for game preservation legislation. in the Malay States, in order that a
mons.
The Commission's report on a comprehensive ordinance
The alibi was strengthened by a surprise witness called by the defence, a carpenter named Carl- strom, who said he saw Hauptmann at the bakery where Mrs. Haupt- mann worked at 8.30p.m. on the
cord of about 46,000 fest. day of the kidnapping. He was
There 1.5 little
doubt" said: Mollison, sure of the date because March 1
that the stratosphere was his birthday Mrs. Hauptmann will be the future medium for
uniform system may be achieved served him. He did not know the long-distance" air transport, and
throughout the peninsula, brought accused personally, but recognised any data or information obtain-
questions from the House. his face from newspaper photo-able about the conditions in that
Negotiations were proceeding for graphs.
the extension of the large existing region will have a direct bearing
game reserve on long-distance air routes part-Penang, said Sir Philip, so that in the state of
cularly in the North Atlantic. with continuous territories in Mollison added that he would other states, the whole might be away for about two or three serve as a huge national park in weeks, and would probably Use
the area recommended by the 20 American machine, because Commission. America was ahead of Britain in altitude fiying.
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Mr. Wilentz exhaustively cross- examined Carlstrom with a view to discrediting his story.-- Reuter.
GENERAL DEVAHASTIN TO BE RELEASED
Conviction Quashed By Appeal Court
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Mr. Alfred Knox asked whether it would be possible to préserve
Mrs. Mollison saw her husband wild game by making it commer- off at Southampton.-- Reuter.
among the people has been quash- Bangkok, Jan. 21. ed by the Siamese Appeal Court. Sentence of two months; impri- Bevahastin, The commanded Criminal Blamese troops in France during sonment which the Court recently imposed on Gen- the Great War, will be immediate eral Phya Devahastin for acts in-ly released. tended
to create disaffection Reuter.
PEACE CONFERENCE
AT TATAN
Settlement Of Chahar Incident
Pelping, January 31. Colonel Takahashi, Japanese military attache interviewed this morning said that the peace con- settle the Chahar ference to trouble will open at Tatan on Saturday next between representa tives of the Kwantung“ Army and General Sung Cheh Yuan.
The Chinese delegates will be General Chang Yueh Ting, Chief of Staff to General Súng Cheb Yuan, and two omcials of the Chahar Provincial Government Kuo Yueh Kal and Chang Tau Teh. The Japanese delegates will be General Tani, Colonels Iwanaga and Matsul General Chang Yueh Ting left Pelping this morning for Tatan via Halgan Reuter
AGREEMENT TERMS
Peiping, January 31. The Tatan conference, in znot
cially unprofitable to slaughter. He mentioned, as an instance, that the ne for killing B rhinoceros, was $250, and said the kill. was worth $2,000.
Sl Philip agreed that the question of commerce should be their aim.
It was receiving most careful consideration Reuter
NEW AND LARGEST OF P. & O. FLEET
Strathmore To Be Launched In April
A government · amendment" or the Citizenship Bill providing for the establishment of a special Northern Ireland births register
was agreed to. Mr. de Valera ex- plaining that he had decided to remove the obligations of resid- ents in Northern Ireland to regis ter in the foreign births register become Free if they wished to State "citizens.— Router.
WORLD'S EXPORT
MARKETS
Proposal To US. Senate Committee
Washington, Jan. 31. The creation of an International Board to divide, the world's ex-" ports markets among producing and manufacturing nations: was proposed to the Senate-Committee. by Mr. Daniel Roper, Secretary of Commerce. He proposes the Board to start with cotton and later broaden the scope to include other agricultural and manufacture products.
Mr. Roper is of the opinion that if such quotas as were duly assign- over-production and ed were observed, the question of surpluses
would be soon solved, Beuter.
RECOVERY OF MISSING GOLD BARS
Windfall For Woman
Special to the "Hong Kong Daily
Press (Copyright)"}
Paris, Jan 30,
All the 20 gold bars valued at
London, Jan, "31. The Duchess of York will chris- ten the new 34,000 tons P. and O. liner named Strathmore after her father, the Earl of Strathmore, on April 4 at Barrowin-Furness. The Strathmore will be the largest ship likely to last more than one day, laid down for this company dur- according to reliable information ing the 100 years it has been in received by Reuter. It is stated operation and will be the largest that practically all preliminaries and fastest vessel built for the were completed in Pelping and Europe-India service: She will be settled fitted with all latest appiainces general principles are The delegates will discuss details for safety at sea. The Sprinkler £22,000 lost from the baggage and then sign.
system of automatic fire system compartment of a British air-liner will be installed and fire resisting during a stormy trip from Paris materials will be used throughout. to London last Saturday have British Wirdean
been recovered on Wednesday on 8 spot near Oisements of the De-g partment of the Somme where a farmer womán, discovered:/Trag- ments of the box which originally contained the precious metal. Some of the bars were at a depth of nine feet below the surface where they had been buried by the force of the impact
Reuter understands that the chief term of agreement will be the withdrawal of both. Japanese and Chinese troops for a certain distance from the border of Jehol as claimed by Japan, which is roughly a line drawn from Kuyuan to Tusbihków: This means that
the Chinese will not garrison either Kuyuan or Tushinkow, This appears to dispose of current reports that the Japanese are, trying to enforce an extension of "the Tangki Treaty demilitarised zone which would exclude. Chinese from the eastern half of Chahar -Reuter
JAPAN'S DAVIS CUP REPRESENTATIVES
Owing
Tokyo, JaIL 31. shortage of funds only Jiro Yamagishi and Hideo Nishimura have been selected to
The lucky woman who located the treasure will receive the an go to Europe o represent Japan in der's reward of ten per cent value the Davis Cup tennis matches of the gold or 160,000 francs Reuter
Transocean Kuo Hin,