HONG KONG
DAILY PRESS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1935.
LABOURITE MOTION DEFEATED PROPOSALS OF FRANCE
UNEMPLOYMENT POLICY
SUCCESSFUL
Co-operation Better Than Criticism
London, Feb. 14.
Mr. Lansbury criticised in parti-
The Labourite vote of censure cular the operation of the Un- was defeated in the House of Com-employment Board, which; he said, mons to-day by 374 to 68, :
Mr. Neville Chamberlain, re- plying to the attack from the Op- position, declared that the Govern- ment's unemployment polley had been most successful, and he re- jected any plan for a large ex- penditure on public works,
AND BRITAIN
Verbal Communication Of
Germany's Attitude
(Spel to the “Hong Kong Daily | recent months that Germany now.
Press" (Copyright).1
and as before is favouring all Berlin, Feb. 14. efforts to prevent an armament Baron von Neurath, the Foreign race and to ban all danger of Minister, received the British and war," declares the semi-official- French Ambassadors on Thursday { "Diplómatische Politsche Korres- afternoon and informed them öf | pandez” in an article dealing with Germany's attitude towards the the new phase of international Franco-British proposals. It is semi-officially stated that no note has been remitted by the German
discussions. initiated by the foreign minister YOR Neurath's communication to the British and
created a huge central bureaucracy and had been set up in such haste that neither those who framed it. Inor those who administered it. George Lansbury, Leader of the Government and that the contents French ambassadors on Thursday.
really understood it.
The Prime Minister said it would be better if the Opposition instead ΟΙ criticising, would co-operate with the Government in devising practical schemes to deal with the problem, The Government would accept with alacrity any proposals from any quarter, provided they were definitely constructive.
He said the inest effective con- tribution the Government could make towards a solution of the un employment problem was to en courage ordinary trade. He ex- pected the recent rise in nem- ployment scar. to be absorbed. The Government aimed at get- That would mean that 700,000ting the unemployed back into in- more men would be employee than was the case three years ago.
No other policy presented in Bri- tain
any other country, had met with a result in any way com- parable, he declared:
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GOVERNMENT MEASURES
The Government was adopting restoring the export trade, the success of which was gradually
various measures with a view to
becoming apparent.
dustry and drawing from the na- «tional income the equivalent; of the service they gave, as free and independent workers.
CONDITIONS IMPROVING Although he would not minimise
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Labour Opposition
of von Neurath's communication The organ points out that the will be made known on Saturday | London communique contains pro- forenoon.."
posals which are to be freely Although, however, no official negotiated and therefore not
GOVERNMENT'S information is as yet forthcoming merely to be accepted or rejected.
CONDITION
Neither Moribund Nor Suicidal
concerning the foreign minister's conversations, political circles, nevertheless, believe that they are substantially along the fol- lowing lines:~~~
The organ goes on to say that negotiations are already in pro gress concerning some points of the London programme, especial- ly concerning the question of organising the security of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, com- petent German circles deetring" nothing so much as that diploma- tic exchange of views regarding this extraordinary dimeult and complicated problem should in the results, The idea of a reciprocal near future land to satisfactory
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The London negotiations, dealt with four problema, namely, the Eastern Pact, the Danubian Pact, Disarmament, and Air Convention. London, February 15,
Regarding the Eastern Pact, yon Neither moribund nor suicidal Neurath had probably pointed out is the verdict of moderate critics that negotiations were at present the Government's condition going on in this connection. Re- following the debate on the So-garding Disarmament, the German
which standpoint is already known, Gering much interest in Germany. air convention is naturally creat- the extent of the problem, never-cialist motion of censure theless conditions of the country generally is felt to have cleared many having never refused and The plan implies increased sacri were improving. Efforts had been the air and dispelled the despon- will not refuse future negotiations fees but may also bring the in- made during the last few days to dency with which the week open with other Powers, subject to her creased security desired by all
claim for equality being recognis Transocean Ruo Min. create a feeling of uncertainly, and ed
Mr. Neville Chamberlain's fight- ed. As for the Air Convention He emphasised that the Govern-statements without a shadow of
both Great Britain and ment had no intention of aban- foundation, and intended appar-ing speech helped immensely to since
Flemington, Feb. 15. the Lindbergh baby, kidnapping the ranks, enhearten France consider its conclusion to doning the policy of cheap money ently far more for financial than rally
The fight to save Bruno Haupt-case, the "Berliner Tageblat and dissipate fore be most urgent and since Belgium and adherence to sound finance, for political purposes, had been pessimists
mann, sentenced to death for the says that it based its conviction upon which the continued. success
made that the Government was bodings of a general election in has meanwhile declared she shares
kidnapping and murder of the rather than knowledge t the autumn.
this view, the German Govern-
the of the policy for the reduction of
going to the country.
Lindbergh baby, has just begun, ment had probably intimated that | graphic unemployment was dependent.
declared Mr. Edward Reilly, coun- she could see no grounds why Ger- | Received, Febrúary 15, 7.30 p.m.): The speech was regarded as a
sel for the defence at the trial, in 'many should" be induced to with- clear indication of Mr. Chamber-
Paris, February 15.
announcing the opening of the hold her agreement to such a
Although the specific content of Hauptmann Appeal Fund." Jain's disbelief in Mr. Lloyd Geor-
convention. Informed circles con- the German memorandum on the ge's scheme, whose main fea-
sequently opine that the first post- London protocol is not yet knowpared to ask a stay of execution The defence counsel is now pre- ture is one of public penditure:--
voicing the opinion about the at- Reuter.
operation. titude Germany is believed to
Hauptmann spent the have taken up. All papers agree weeping in his narrow cell, but 17. replied affirmatively to defend- that the German answer is short still protested his innocence. Being counsel's question whether he and couched in fairly general will be removed to the death house considered Hauptmann was guilty. "Petit Parisien" declares State Prison at Trenton to-mor-The entire world, says "Tage-
works ex-
PREMIER'S SHARP HINT
London Feb. 14.
British
The 'Premier cited as grounds for optimism the increase of 12 per cent. in
exports during January. He cited also the con- tinued expansion" in the steel trade and said 1934 bad.. been the best
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"We are not going to run away from the job as people before us ran away" declared Mr. Walter Elliot Shrewsbury. "We do not intend to allow the forces which have done so much to bring the
·FRENCH COMMENT.
(Special to "Honr Konr Dally Press">..
(B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tele Messages Ordinance, 1894
strict sense of the word, but the paper goes on to say that the trial was a model one in respect of the fullest possible scope being ofered to the defence. The Jury's probably anticipated by the public decision, so the paper thinks, was
coal year since 1930, Negotiations country through the difficulties to tive result to be achieved will be the French papers lost no time in to set the appeal machinery in when Col. Lindbergh who day
proceeding with other countries promised further reductions if the number of unemployed.
He claimed that the Govern- The Prime Minister spoke to- ment's whole policy, especially night in the House of Commons their financial policy. had given debate on unemployment, which industry confidence to launch arose on a censure motion moved schemes which had substantially
by Mr. Lansbury, the Opposition increased employment- leader,
British Wireless.
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COMMODITY GAMBLING
IN LONDON
Pointed Questions At The Commons
London, February 15,
be split"
LAVAL BUST (Specialito" "Hong Kong
Daily Prest"
in regard to the air convention.- Mr. Thomas, of the Constitu- | Fransucéan Kuo Min. tional Club, also poured scorn on the notion which dividea the government over an impending election and bade his audience to reflect how mere rumour of
and in many cases impending election caused chaos
disaster thousands of people.
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terms
Way
that the German answer polite and accepts the London row-Beuter
2.3 to
protocol abasts for free negotiations where all parties
CHURCHILL'S OPPOSITION Importance is attached to Mr. Winston Churchill's plain intiina- tion, inside and outside the House of his opposition to the India Bill which does not imply hostility to the system of the National Government, Certainly he has no intention of splitting the party.
• (By- Telegraph. Copyright, Tes graphic Matsager Ordinance. 159.
Refeived, February 15, 4-30 pm.})
meet as equals. Berlin" welcomes the plan of an Air Locarno - with
marked sympathy, continues
LA MODEL TRIAL
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after day, had been sitting in the night court observing the prisoner close-
blatt in conclusion, is comforted and relieved to know that the abominable crime will at last be explated
Berlin, Feb. 14 Commenting on the verdict of Transocean Kua Kin
Paris, February 15. The foreign minister. M. Laval immediately upon the receipt of the German communication con- "Petit Parisien," but avoids com-
Franco-British proposals of East Locarno and the Danubian February 3 undertook to examine the contents of Germany's reply, The French foreign minister re- ceived the German communica- thon through the medium of The "Times" emphasises that the French Ambassador. at Berlin. recent events postponed, not ad--Transocean Kuo Min vanced, the date of an election, but maintains its conviction of the necessity for reconstruction of the Government.
taining the viewpoint on the mitting the Reich as regards the AIRSHIP MACON
PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1.
The "Manchester Guardian" HISTORY TRACED -
says that Mr. Ramsay MacDonald London, February 15. Is rapidly becoming the Cabinet's The "Economist" traces the "Public Enemy Number One” and whole history "of commodity the longer he is allowed to posture spequlations and asks for whom at its head the heavier will be his were James Shakespeare acting fall The figurehead was Bishingan. Reuter. who admitted there were others.. and he had only been acting as broker throughout.
SILVER MARKET
GERMAN PRESS VIEWS
(Special to "Hong Kong
Dalis "Press")]*\*
Fact Nevertheless the Reich Government proposes that nego- tiations be continued through diplomatic channels in order to determine the exact extent of the claims raised. AINEN-
CRASH
Explanation By Commander
The Berlin correspondent of the same paper asserts that Germany emphasises satisfaction that Eng- land and France expressed the wish to see the realisation of the
San Francisco, Feb, 14. disarmament agreement now that When he gave the order "Left they are at one on the several rudder," the first vibration traver- essential points. Nevertheless itsed the airship, and it was almost Berlin, February 15 is only on the Air Locarno immediately followed, by a crash, "It will not surprise any close that anything really positive stated Lieut-Commander Wiley, at observer of the statements made is achieved.
(BTelegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894 Received, February, 15, 4.30 p.m.).
by the Reich Government within Transocean Kuo Min.
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IRELAND'S RELATIONS MEDICAL PROFESSION
WITH ENGLAND
IN FRANCE:
The Chancellor, of the Exche. quer is being asked at the Com- mons on Monday by Mr. David Grenfell (Labour) whether he in- tends taking any action regarding the loss of confidence in the city due the recent commodity
to Speculations.
Further reference to commodity gambling was made by Mr. Walter
The paper points out that the Runelman in the course of a writ- Tobacco Securities Trust WILS ten answer to-day as regards re- formed in 1928, of which the (Fr
From Our Own Correspondent) cent gambling in pepper
Mr. de Valera's Statement and Chairman was Mr. Reginald Mc-
London, February 15. other commodities. Mr. Morgan Kenna and the vice-chairman Mr. London silver prices to-day were Jones who asked the question "en-Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, who were up 3/18 as Zollow:
(Special to the "Hong Kong quired whether the Government also directors of its subsidiary,
Feb. 14 Feb. 15.
Daily Press") proposed to take any action the Tobacco Investments Limited. Spot... against
24-5/8 24-13/18. |-(By - Taingraph,... Copyright, Tolia persons or companies, The latter company, according financing these gambling transac to the latest return, holds prac- London on New York cross rate Received, February (5, 7:30 pm).
Forward24-3/4 24-15/18 prophe Messages Ordinance, 180$ tions, to which Mr. Runciman" re-tically the whole share capital of at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.8768.com- plied it had zie power to take the Dean Finance Company which pared with 4.58 at closing yes- .action.~~
last week took over Williams | terday. Reuter.
Henry and Company which operated largely in shellac The Dean Finance Company also has a shareholding in James Shake Mr. David Grenfell tabled: two speare.. Both Mr. McKenna and questions at the Commons for Mr. Cunline-Owen are personally "Tuesday asking whether. Mr. Run shareholders for substantial
SPECULATION IN TIN
London, February 15.
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"},"
(By: Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Massages Ordinance, Received, February 15, 430 pm)
Paris, Feb, 15, The demand that natüralized. foreigners may practice theme Interviewed about the attitude dical profession in France only
Dublin, Feb, 15
of the Free State Government-to-after performing compulsory milf- wards the reconcilation offer tary service or if they receeded made by the British Dominions the age limit after five years of Minister, Mr. de Valeta said that probation, was raised in a draft there is no change in the age signed by 150, Senatore. It is be tion which was the same as three leved that the draft wil be car- years ago. Now, as at that time, led by the Senate in the first Until to-day the Prince of Wales Ireland cisime equality of stains.
reading-- has, experienced excellent weather For 750 years past the Trish peo-
Transocean Kua Min during his ski-ing holiday at Eitz ple refused to part with the right buehl
of self-determination and to de- This morning heavy aleat kept cide to what extent they can co- most visitors indoors, but the operate with other countries to Prince enjoyed two hours prac promote, common interests. man had received any representa-bate last night, Major H. Ltice, despite the unusually slippery Trans tions against attempts being made Nathan (Labour) referred to com- condition of the slopes.
ciman was watching developmentants in James Shakespeare,
in the tin market and whether he Reuter.
proposes take any action to pro- tect the public against speculative operations in an essential com-
modity, also Whether" Mr. Runci-
UGLY RUMOURS
London, February 15.
In the course of the censure de
PRINCE ENJOYING HIS HOLIDAY
to create a complete monopoly in modity speculation, alleging that British Wireless. tin and whether he proposes to cheap money had done nothing take action to prevent tin coming except provide speculators with under the control of one power
ful group:
funds, added to whic Bre grave suspicions and ugly which do not let the Governme lead the House to was fear of 2 which affected t Exchange. They are
The "Financial News" writes on market movements of tin, and em phasises that there is no con fidence of market stability at present, especially in view of
recent rumours that disturbances suspicio
other commodities had a cer tain bearings on the
Why a Beuter.
Involved
and there is that wh
Parli
BLUEBIRD HAS FIRST
TRIAL RUN
that
TIBET MISSION HEAD RETURNS
Shanghal, Feb. 15,
MILITARY VISIT
Japanese Officers In Peiping
Pelping, Feb. 15.) Considerable interest is attched
to the visit of the Japanese milli- tary notables to Peiping. General Isogal, chief of the second section of the General Staff in Tokyo, has arrived with General Umetan, Japanese Commander-in-Chief -in the opening of the Court of En-Tientsin, and Colonel Giga, spec- quiry aboard the U. 8. 8. Tenner la representative of the Kwan-- sce to-day. ::..
He explained that as a result of this order the greatest strain on the airship's hull would come Just forward of the gas cells.
The airship had struck a solid sheet of cloud, under which was a curtain of rain, and while passing through these clouds there was considerable turbulence, causing the Macon to drop from the 2,700 foot level to 1,700 feet.
The crumbling of her step and the final crash into the ocean fol lowed.
Apart from this information, Commander Wiley was unable to throw any light upon the collapse of the gas cells in the stern of the ship Beuter
MANCHUKUO FRONTIER
tung Army at Shanhaikuan. They were entertained to a banquet by General Ho Ying Ching, Minister of War, last night. To-day, Gen- eral Umetsu went to Kalgan but General Isogai is remaining bere.
Chinese reports declare that: ing a Japanese military General Isogal is shortly appoint-
in ghanghal, but Japanese sour here deny the reports
The vist of these high Japan- ese officers, following closely upon the visit of Dolhara, is causing much speculation among Chinese circles- Reuter
AUSTRALIA CONTINUES
VOYAGE
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Changch Manchukuo has the Outer Mon
Mr. Huang Mou Bung, head of February 8 the mission to Tibet arrived here. this morning from Lhasa Inter readiness viewed Chinese-prezamen, Mr negoti Huang declared that conditions Tibet were excellent that