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QUETTA EARTHQUAKE'S
HEAVY TOLL
Police Annihilated: Public Services Disorganised
Karachi. June 1.
revealed
Further eye-witness stories of the earthquake that the police at Quetta were annihilated while the public services were completely disorganised. Out of a total of sixïy postal clerks, only four reported for duty. They are living in ä tent and report that letters are being posted 'unstamped.
Entire families are wiped out while in some families the children are the only ones that have been saved. For instance a Parsee Sessions Judge and his wife were killed while their Httle son was saved Two hundred boy scouts who arrived
at Quetta before the earthquake are rendering valuable assist- ance, while all the large railwaysheds that are still standing have been emptied' of all material to accommodate the home- less. The Clubs and Young Men's Associations have organised relief parties who are travelling "with all possible speed to, the scene with vacuum flasks, tents, food and clothing.
The Government of India opened a Relief Fund on the. very day the Jubilee Fund for the relief of distress in India was closed.. The latter exceeds C750,000.—Reuter.
business
friends
Karachi. June 1. man in Karachi said that he and four were seated in front of the house when they heard terrible rumb- lings. They ran inte the open," and within a {ew seconds the house and crashed to the earth Jn ruins.
Another said that at Shirkar- pur the first shock was felt at three o'clock in the morning, and Gasted three minutes. The first quake was followed by
shocks at intervals which lasted throughout the whole night and the next day until about two o'clock in the afternoon. ·
The death roll is severe, and terrible, sceres were witnessed in the city. Owing to the fact that many "sleepers were trapped their beds. the cries of women and children rent the Air: but there was no response, as the calamity was widespread over the whole station and the staff were crushed to death by the debris, with only a single exception.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1935.
N.R.A. CASES DROPPED
Sequel To Court's Decision
Washington, Juna 1. In a White House statement, the President has approved the 'dis- missal of 411 Prosecutions of the N.R.A. infringement cases. The statement continues: "The At- torney General has recommended and the President has approved the dismissal of the 411 cases as a result of the Supreme Court's decl- ston In the Schechter case these related to the enforcement of the code or similar requirements relating to violation of fair trade practices of individual businesses or failure to live up ta the minimum wage hours and stan- dards
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"Had it not been for the grounds stated by the Supreme Court in the Schechter' case, these cases would have been pressed by the Govern- ment in order to obtain effective enforcement of wage standards and fair trade practices. There Injured. Mr. Nörmand has re- cefved no weather report from are a large number of additional .cases in every State, in which ac- Baluchistan since the earthquake,tual court action has not yet been initiated. These also must neces- sarily be dropped."
Reuter.
SEVERAL THOUSAND 'DEAD ·
London, June 1
to gauge
The statement reveals that all It is still impossible
the 411 cases involved the Petro- accurately the number of casual-leum Administrative Board. Feder- ties caused by yesterday's disasa Alcohol Control Board and trous earthquake in Baluchistan National Labour Relations Board
amongst others.— Reuter
that
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..NO EMERGENCY LAWS.
Washington, June 1. Reuter understands that Pre- sident Roosevelt has privately Intimated to Congressmen that he is not contemplating emergency N.R.A. legislation, but be will de- mand Congress to remain in the session until December I neces- railwayssary in order to complete the legislative programme-- Reuter
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but it seems certain deaths
Lumber must
several minor thousands. It would appear that the earthquake followed # line along the plain between Quetta, which is the principal elty and the" important military centre: and Masting which Was almost completely destroyed, about forty miles to south.
Encouraging features situation are that the appear to have been only slightly damaged so that relief trains from Karachi and sewhere have been rushed to the area while nursing sisters are being flown in Royal Air Force planes from Lahore to Quetta, a distance of 500 miles. The whole of the town of Shi-
Quetta is equipped with large karpur is in a state of mourning. There is not a single house which food and medical supplies so that has not been visited by tragedy.rellet is avaliable and the British with at least one of its inmates and Indian regiments on he spot dead. The dead bodies are being are able to organise and aid the burned and buried quickly to pre-
injured and destitute. vent disease.
GRICKETERS' KILLED Durdas Mal and Anwar, two of the 16 Indian cricketers who went to play in a match at Quetta were killed, the others being saved.
It is estimated that only one person out of every fourteen was saved throughout.. the whole of the affected area.
A special train has arrived from Lahore with sixty doctors
From Lahore it is stated that according to data, available ex- perts place the total casualties i Quetta at 20,000.
THE KING'S MESSAGE The King has sent a message of sympathy from the Queeri and himself in which he
says. "Our hearts go out sympathy to injured. and
the bereaved and those whose homes and property have been destroyed." He asks the ViLeroy to keep, him informed of any further news,
FLUCTUATIONS FEARED
Washington, June 1. Concern that grain price fluc- tuations may result from abolition of the NRA. codes for grain exchanges is expressed in adminis- tration quarters. One of Agriculture. Adjustment Adminis- tration oindals said that "dan- gerous Auctuations may result."- Reuter.
THREATENED STRIKE BY MINERS
the
Washington, June 1. The United Mine Workers Union has officially instructed 450,000 soft coal miners to strike on June 16 unless the new wage contracts signed in the meantime.-
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Reuter.
THE GERMAN DELEGATES
To Be Met At Croydon
London, June 1. Herr Von "Ribbentrop and other members of the German Delega- tion who will arrive at Croydon on Sunday evening, where they will be met by Mr. R. L. Craigle, Assistart Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office, and Capt. Danck- werts of the Admiralty. On Monday the Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon will introduce Herr Ribben trop to the Prime Minister at the! House of Commons and later the Chie? German Delegate will meet the First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Bolton Fyres Monsell, at the Admiralty.
will:
Tuesday morning at the Foreign Conversations will begin ΟΥΣ
Office and Sir John Simon attend this first meeting. As in the case of the earlier conversa- tions with representatives of other Powers, their purpose will be to exchange information and views as a preliminary to any more formal negotiations that may take place later with a view to the conclusion of an international agreement for the limitation of armaments.- British Wireless,
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PERRY TRIUMPHS IN
THE FINAL ·
Von Cramm Dethroned
Paris, June 2. Fred Perry, following up his conquest over the Australian stalwart, Jack Crawford, added this year's French Open Singles tennis title to his large collection by defeating the German Davis Cup player, von Cramm, the title holder.
The final which was played to-day was carried to four sets, Perry winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. “ -Beuter.
Mrs. Sperling defeated Ma- dare Mathieu in the Women's final as will be seen from earlier Reuter reports on page 11.
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CURRENCY CONTROL LAW CAMPAIGN
NEW CABINET FORMED FOREIGN PRESS
IN FRANCE
Caillaux Accepts Post Of Finance Minister
(Special to “Hong Kong`.
Daily Press""} {y Telegraph, Copyright, graphic · Messages Ordinance, 1893. Received, June 2, 181) a.m.)
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Paris, June 1. Several surprises were sprung upon Bonisson after he had drawn up his cabinet list, necessitating
President him to present a revised version to Lebrun on Saturday afternoon. The Deputy, Palmade refused the proffered honour of the post of Finance Minister of the
CRITICISED
Italian Views
Special to "Hong Kon
Daily Press"). Telegraph. Copyright. Tal- MUJES Ordinance, ..., 120ā. Receiond, June 2, 330) "a.m.)"
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Milan, June 1. The Italian press seizes the op-
It is still unknown whether the previous Marine Minister, Ber. trand will agree to retain this postportunity afforded by the mobilisa- in the new cabinet and its affairs. This ministry will be conducted by the War Minister till Bertrand's return from the maiden voyage of the Normandie. fransocean Kuo Min
DRIVE ON SPECULATORS
Paris, June 1.
The police initiated their pro- new cabinet owing to the illness and the other persons suspected of mised drive against the bankers
by the former premier. Caillaux making domiciliary visits to 17 of his mother and was substituted speculating in francs on Friday by
who was originally included as a banks and private apartments, ac- cabinet minister without, portfolio. cording to press reports here on but-is considered to be one of the | Saturday. » most prominent of the country's Onancial experts.
Senator Roy also declined the post of Agricultural Ministry with the somewhat unusual declaration that he did not feel self-confident enough to all the post which was thereupon allotted to the Radical Sebatar, Jacquier.
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Doubts were also expressed in the lobbles whether the Minister of Pensions, Perfetty will accept the appointment, whilst the consent of the Mercantile marine Minister, Bertrand to enter into the new
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tion of three further divisions to expatiate on the necessity of de- teriding Italian security and to re- preach the press of other coun- tries, particularly 'Britain, with "encouraging the Abyssinian menace." This menace, writes the semi-official "Popolo d'Italia," can lead to explosion as any moment and then the European newspaper circles, which supported Abyssinia will have to shoulder heavy res- ponsibility.
The myth of the. traditional Anglo-Italian friendship will have received a severe blow, declares "Corriere "del Sera" if the most The authorities are withhold-Important papers on the other side ing the
of the channel do not change their of persons involved, but it is stated that
tone and revise their argumenta. a prominent firm dealing in pre- cous metals, was one of the victims of the action taken by the police, which made a thorough search of the firm's premises and seized the list of its customers.
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The police also visited the office- of Director le Jane of the news- paper, Petit Journal, which has been strenuously advocating the devalution of the franę. In a statement published in his paper,
cabinet is also not yet conarmede Jene declares that he submitted These alterations, however, made
to the police his cheque books as no essential difference in the char-well as the bank accounts and acter of the cabinet which will assured them that he had never hold its first meeting on Tuesday tought or sold any foreign cur- morning.-
Transoce in Kuo Min.
FAVOURABLY RECEIVED
rencies, whereupon the officials withdrew without seizing documents.
Fransocear Kun Min.
THE NEW PREMIER
any
The Anglo-Franco-Italian front- of Stresa appears after only a few weeks to have become the Anglo- Franco-Abyssinian front, the assertion made by the **Gazetta de Fopulo," which goes on to state that in Paris attention had thready been called to such · basis of *monstrosity but not in London, where the "campaign is against Italy and lets the treacherous basis Uf
the traditional friendship of England for Italy to be seen. Transocean Bue Min
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government along the old lines, are expressing "their" confidence that Boulsson owing to his undis- puted authority will at least sur- cessfully complete the most urgent. task-the defence of the franc.
The rapidity with which the cabinet has been formed is
change of sentiment in the cham- generally taken as a sign of the
Paris, June 1. The new Bouisson ministry was favourably received by" public opinion, even by the
Paris, June 1. extreme
The new premier was first a Right Wing parliamentary groups. although disagreeably impressed by sident of the Chamber. Since 1938, Socialist appointed by the Pre- a large number of Radical Social- ists included in the cabinet in an-
he has held this, the third highest nouncing the
post in the French Republic, to intention to Judge the latter by its deeds. A similar watch be was elected eight times aftitude was adopted by the Left succession. Boulsson has been Wing groups except the Com-deputy since 1909 when his home department sent him to the Cham- munists and Socialists, who definitely hostile. Hence political ber. Still very young he joined the cireles belleve the Government will Independent Socialists to whose Transocean Euo Min Tele. obtain handsome majorities in the
Left Wing be belongs. He was sald Senate Chamber next Tuesday.. to have shown 20 particular aptitude for the difficult post of Chamber President in numerous debates.
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By "Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Mirages Ordinance, 1804. Receited. Jane 2. 7:30 p.a.)
The same circles credit Boulsson. "Berlin, June 3.
with the intention of excluding the course of steadily pro- parliament until the close of the ceeding with the examination of present year from any active co members of the Catholic Cloisters operation in politient life so as to Among ather messages sent was une from the Secretary of State
connection with the offences be able to have the necessary for India, who has telegraphed
against foreign currency control leisure for the reformalng of the his profound regret and heart-
laws, announces the press bureau budget and the Teviving of felt sympathy with all sufferers, SILVER MARKET
of the ministry of justice, strong national economy. A few Impor- especially the relatives of those
suspicions have been raised that tant measures will be submitted in whose deaths are reported.
"The Catholic Mutual Aid and the Chamber Preliminary
(From Our Own Correspondent:
week after estimates state
Welfare Society" "here are also im-which Parliament will probably be that deaths in Quetta, among the
London, June 1.
plicated in these offences. By prorogued till the end of October.— native population. numbered ас London silver prices to-day were order of the public prosecutor, a Trani Ko Min. and the house of Mr. A. K. Roy.❘ least 3,000 while the number of up 3/16 as follow:-*
search of the Society's premises the meteorologist, were demolished. British dead is estimated at over
June therefore has been made by the Mr. Roy's three children
were 70.-
33-3/4 customs control oficials. As in- killed and Mr. Roy himself was -British Wireless.
sufficient customs officials are available for this purpose they were assisted, particularly in the task of cordoning off the premises, by detectives and state' police Transocean Kun Min.
A Poons message says that Dr. A. R. Narmand, Director-General of Observatories, has learned that the meteorological office at Quetta
RELEASED IN
A WOOD
Kidnapped Youth's Experiences
Tacoma, June 1. George Phillp Weyerhauser, son
FRIDAY ABOLISHED IN
TURKEY
(Special to the "Hong Kong
Tele 189A
May 31
Spot....... .33-9/16 Forward
.........33-13/16 34 London on New York at closing to-day was 4.9218 compared with 4.9487 at closing yesterday.
FAMILIES WIPED OUT IN AMERICA
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Daily Prema"). (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Messages fürdinance.
McCook, Nebraska, June 1. Received. June 2,7.96 p.m.)
Sixteen families have been wiped out here, twelve are dead Ankara, June 2
at Benkle and six at Alma follow- The new Turkish public holl-
ing a tornado and cloudburst, but day's law came into force on Ga- the total damage and casualties turday so that to-day Sunday 1s have not yet been estimated. being observed as a holiday for of a millionaire lumber operator, the first time in Turkey.
The Republican River is in flood ransom of former
The and sweeping all before it. for whose release, a $200,000 was demanded by kid- holiday
religious National Guard has been called of Friday was for ever nappers, has arrived in
Tacoma, abolished thus breaking the tra-
out for patrol and rescue work. Washington. According to the "dition of centuries. At the same
Reuter "Seattle Times," he was turned time the week-end has been in- loose in the woods near Issaquah troduced for all officials and em- at 4 am. after ransom has been ployees
paid.
Weytthauser's family state that when George returned he was frightened, nervously upset and badly chaken. The kipnappers left him in a wood and told him to await his father, but as the latter "did
arrive not
George wandered about till he reached "a farmhouse where a kindly, farmer fed and dry-clothed him "and motored him home.
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The most elaborate man hunt machinery ever assembled was set in motion by the authorities who. believe that the kidnappers belong to a notorious gang guilty of many crimes including several murders. --Reuter
Mahommiedan
in public undertakinga who will now finish work at one o'clock on Saturdays. The Sur day holiday law which was die- tated solely from commercial con- siderations brings Turkey fur ther important step
along the road or westernisation.- Franzocean Kuo Min.
FRENCH MINISTER ILL
Felping, June 1.
"M. Wilden, the French Minister, has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia. It is understood that his condition is somewhat serious. Reuter..
FRANCO-SOVIET PACT
Validity Raised By Germany
J
The
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GREEK MONARCHY TO
-BE RESTORED?
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Freash (Copyright).}
"Athens, May 31. The Greek constitution will be altered to permit the plebiscite being held on the question of a monarchy or republic, according to a statement made by the War Minister Kondylis.
The nation will be asked to choose which form of government it prefers after the parliamentary elections, on June 9, and in the event of a 'decision for the monaz- chy the government will immedi ately invite ex-king George to mount the throne once again.
The present political altuation in Paris, June 1.
Greece leaves no doubt open that note froni the German the plebiscite will bring an over- Government declaring that thewhelming majority in favour of Franco-Soviet pact is contrary to the restoration and in this connec- the Locarno treaty and the League tion It is interesting to recall that Covenant has been delivered at Kondylls was formerly one of the the Qual d'Onay by the German Ambassador.
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Official circles reject the German thesis utterly and point out that the little from the Franco-Polish pact Franco-Soviet pact. diners
signed at Locarno which was never criticised.--. Reuter.
bitterest opponents to the Greek Gluechsburg dynasty. His convie- tions have now been changed as a result of the continual intrigues of
recent insurrection which Kondylis Venizelos and culminating in the
took leading part in breaking It down Transocean Kun Min.
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CAILLAUX DETERMINED
Paris, June 1. After a discussion with his pre- decesser, Germain-Martin, the new Finance Minister, Caillaux inform- ed pressmen that he was determin- ed to maintain the parity of the frame by all means at his disposal, to wage ruthless war on specula- tion and resist any tendency to wards devaluation.
ber and 80. It is expected that the new premier will encounter ... no dificulty at the session on Tues- day in obtaining the extended powers not granted to his prede- cessor. In this
case the new Government would be assured of a fairly long term of life.—
FRANC RISES
and
Paris, June 1. The composition of the new The new cabinet is the 88th un-Laval holding the key posts of Cabinet with Caillaux, Petain and der the republic and the 9th of the Finance, Defence legislative period. Altogether it Affairs has created confidence and Foreign will consist of 21 Ministers and one caused the frant to rise sharply m Under-Secretary of State. Three terms of sterling from yesterday's Ministers are Senators, 1 are
Close of 75.30 to 74.50 while dollars members of the Chamber and
dropped below gold point, spelling three, namely Petain. Maurin and
cessation in the flow of gold to, Denain, are en-parliamentarians. America. Nine members of the new Govern- ment have already belonged to the Flandin cabinet and three will hold ministerial posts for the "first time.- Frinaceum Kun Min.
PRESS CONFIDENCE
Paris Juzie 2. The Boulsson cabinet is enjoy- ing a good press, and even papers Buch as the "Liberte" and the **Journal des Debata," which are not in favour of forming the
"AMUSING INCIDENT
An amusing incident occurred when Caillaux, immaculately dresa- ed and monocled, arrived at the Elysee for presentation to the President. He tripped when leav- ing the taxi and sat down on the steps of the Elysee, laughingly de- claring that it is an evil omen Reuter."
(Early cables will be found on pares 1 and 2)
For Health all Day
and
Sleep all Night
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