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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THINGS ETHIOPIAN Questions In Commons
London, May 20.
The Emperor of Ethiopia and THE Undersigned bare received
the Ethiopian authorities remain- ing in Ethiopia were the subject ur Parliamentary answers by the Foreign Secretary this afternoon.
1.15 p.m.-Relay-Hong Kong Hotel 400 p.m.-Call DJB. DJN. DJQ Mr. Eden said he understood cer-
..
Orchestra
gramme.
Luncheon
Pro-
(German, English). ņ German Folk Song.
4.55 .m. Greetings to our listeners, 5 p.m.-Folk Music,
1.30 p.m.-Reuter Press Bulletins,
Rugby Press News, Local: Wea- 5.30 p.m-News and Economic Re-
ther forecast. time and "nouncements.
1.40 p.m.-Relay--Hong Kong Hotel
Orchestral Luncheon
PTO-
gramme.
2.15 p.m.-Close down.
view in English
5.45 p.m.-"Die verwandelten Wei-
ber."
A Song Play by Johann Adolf Killer (Retayed from the Theatre at Potsdam Palace). 6.45 p.m.-News and Economic Re-
view in German
4 to 7 p.m.-Chinese programme. 7 to 11 pm.-European programme, 7pm.Leonore Overture" (Beet-7 pm-Concert of Light Music.
hoven).
7.13 p.m.-
Excerpts from "The Mikado" (Gilbert and Sullivan)
If you want to know who we are;
Comes a Train of little ladies. A wandering Minstrel T
As some day it may happen. I am so proud.
The Sun whose rays.. 7.30 p.m.
A Relay from Daventry The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra,
directed by Henry Hall. 7.50 p.m.-
From the Studio "Book Reviews" by A.D.
8 p.m.--Local: Time Signal, Wen- ther Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements,
8.05 p.m.-
Three Songs by Len Bermon (with Step Dancing)
1. We Agree perfectly.
2. On top of a Bus.
3. Leave the pretty girls alone. 8.15 p.m.-
From the Studio
A Saxophone Recital by L. Palapo accompanied by Professor F. Gonzalez.
PROGRAMME
1. Valse Caprice.--Thomson.
. 2.. Melodie.—Toschalkovsky,
3. Berceuse.--Qodard.
8.30 p.m.-
A Jazz Piano Recital by Patricia Rossborough
1. The Town Talks-Selection,
2. Rose-Marie-Selection,
3. Broadway Melody of 1936--
Selection.
4. Please Teacher-Selection. 5. Sweetmeat Joe the
Man.
8.45 p.m.-
Candy
Songs by Charles Kullman (Tenor)
1. Still as the Night (Bohm);
2. Serenade (Ravin!).
3. Thora (Adams).
4. Vienna City of my dreams
(Lockton).
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5. Les Millions D'Arlequin (Drigo) 9 p.m.-A Relay of the Daventry
News Bulletin and Announce ments (Copyright by Reuters. 9.20 p.m."With the Classics" (arr.
Sidney Crook).
9.30 p.m.-
Two Numbers by Sir Harry Lauder (Comedian)
1. It's A'Roon ThToon (Lauder). 2. Always take care of your pen-
nies (Lauder).
9.40 p.m.-12
From the Studio
8 Dm-News, in/Enalish-Slen dä
DIQ.
a
8.15 pm-Little German Broad-
casting ABC
8.30 p.m.-Concert of Light Music
(continued).
|9 p.m.-Sign ok for South · Asia
(Germ.. Engl.).
! 9,05 2.m.-Call DJA and DJE (Oer-
mun. English)
German Folk Song.
·
8.10 p.m. -Greetings to our Lister-
lers,
935 p.m. -News and Economic Re- view in German on DJA, DJE DJN, DJB.
9.30 p.m.-Ali Sorts of, Wandering Folk. About Travelling Ciry cuses and Fairs,
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10.30 p.m.-Scandinavian Evening.
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11.15 p.m.-Lill Krober-Asche plays
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DJN DJE (German, English),
COMMONS ECHO OF SCOTS KIDNAPPING
LORD ADVOCATE REPLIES TO GLASGOW M.P.
London, May 6. Echoes of the Renee Houston Edinburgh were kidnapping in heard in the House of Commons last night.
Mr. John M'Govern (LL. Shettleston. Glasgow) asked the Lord Advocate in the House of Commons yesterday if his atten- tion had been drawn to the violent assault on Renee Houston at an Edinburg theatre, where she was dragged from her dressing-room, forced into a waiting motor car by Edinburgh students so that she suffered from injuries to her body. and was left in a hysterical condi-
A Pianoforte Recital by Nuration of collapse; and if he would
Kanis.
PROGRAMME
1. Polichinelle-Rachmaninoff..
2. Valse. Rachmaninof,
3. Prelude in G Minor-Rach
maninoff. *
4. Elegy.Rachmaninoff.
10 pm-Big Ben from Daventry
New Dance Music.
11 p.m.-Close down.
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take steps to ensure that the law would be set in motion against the persons responsible for the out- rage.
ain Ethiopian authorities with whom the British Consul at Core was in touch were engaged in the task of maintaining order in that part of Western Abyssinia which was still
Italian unoccupied by Forces, Regarding the Emperor Mr. Eden stated there was no re- striction on his liberty of move- The only stipulation was that while His Majesty was in the territory under British control he should not engage in furtherance of hostilities. No pressure either alrect or indirect would be applied to prevent his, coming
to the United Kingdom If he so desired. British Wireles
ment.
NO FURTHER ACTION
In Supply Of Ammunition
Tostruations
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ON VIEW FROM THURSDAY,
THE 21ST MAY, 1986.
LAMMERT BROS.
London, May 20. Questions were addressed to the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons this afternoon regarding the recent activities of Italian Military Attache in London and suggesting, representations in Rome for his recall. In reply Mr. "An- thony Eden referred to a state- TERMS-CASH ON DELIVERY." ment he made in House on Monday describing the manner in which evidence purporting to establish the supply of illegal ammunition to the Ethiopian Military Forces from Britain had been fabricated."| He said he was confiden: his state- ment would effectively protect the British Government and the Bri- tish Industry from further alle- gations of this kind and added in the circumstances he did not con- template any further action.- British Wireless.
THE ESCALATOR CLAUSE
J
London, May 20. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty stated at Commons question time it was not proposed 1 invoke the escalator clause cf 1830 Naval Treaty in respect of the Hawkins class Cruisers. Re- plying tu a question regarding their rearmament he said it was intended to remove 7.5 inch guna before December 31, but as these ships were to undergo large re- pairs to t them for 10 years fur- ther service, rearmament would not be completed by the end of year. During refit, ships would be given armament which would bring them within subcategory "B" for light surface vessels as laid down In the recent Four Power Agree- ment.
British Wireless.
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INQUIRY AT AN END
Last Of Evidence Heard
London, May 20
the
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FURNITURE
Comprising ---
Black Wood Ware. Chesterfield Suites, Teak Bed and Dining Room Furniture, Office Furniture, Gramo- phones and Records, Typewriters, Sewing Machines. Clocks. Electric Ceiling & Table Fans, Table Lamps, Linen, Curtains, Carpets, Ruga, Cutlery, Porcelain and Glass Ware, "Brass and E. P. Ware, Curios,
Pictures, Ice Chests, etc., etc.
and
6 RefrigeratorK 2 Upright Pianos
Radio Gramophones Radio Set
OF VIEW FRox BATUBDAY, THE 2320 MAY, 1936.
The judicial inquiry into allegations that information re- garding changes in taxation reach...- ed certain persons in advance of the Budget statement and affected business in insurance against Bud- get risks was concluded to-day. The Lard Advocate (Mr. T. M. This morning the Colonial Secre- Cooper)-I have already taken ac-
tary appeared at his own request tion with regard to this regrettable to deny he was acquainted with
certain financier and others with TERMS:-CASH ON DELIVERY. Two persons have been apprehended and appeared whom his name had been associat- before the Sheriff on Saturday anded by previous witness.
occurrence.
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The tri-
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port when it is ready will be com- municated to the Home Secretary who will table, it in both Houses of Parliament. British Wireless.
& third on Monday. The num- bunal heard addresses by counsel ber of persons who may be im- before rising. The tribunal's, re- plicated directly or indirectly may be considerable, and, pending completion of investigations now $.30a.m.-Breakfast Hour of News in progress, I am not in a position and Music-English and Span- to indicate further action that Ish Current Events and Vaude-may be necessary. vule of the Air conducted by Mr. M'Govern said that while' Don Alva, Morning Exercises by Prof, G. T BUTË 73.m/Bign Of
6 p.m.-Are you Listening? Con-
ducted by Bernie Nolasen 6.20 p.m.-Spanish Informational
Pertod.
6.35 p.m.-English Litorinauona
Period.
thanking the Lord Advocate for his speedy and energetic action, and also appreciating the benents the students have rendered in many charitable causes, he would like to ask if the publie would be assured that the police, were taking steps in future to see that persons were not embarrassed, molested.
CONVERSATIONS STARTED
LAMMERT BROS.,
AUCTIONEERS
INDEPENDENCE OF AUSTRIA
London, May 20.
The Foreign Secretary asked in the House of Commons what ab Egations had been incurred to London, May, 20. defend the independenes and in- Informal conversations between | tegrity of Austria replied "I would Representatives of Great Britain refer honourable member to the- and the Soviet Eribassy in London Covenant or League of Nations.”- for the conclusion of Bilateral British Wireles Agreement to associate the Soviet Union in the execution of the re- cent London" Naval Treaty were have either not the means or the opened at Foreign Omce this after-
6.55 p.m.-Stock quotations, througn assaulted, or insulted when they
the courtery of Swan, Culbert
son and Fritz
7 p.m.-"Music in the Air," featur¡
ing Mal Partridge.
7.15 pm-Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic Perma- Grip presents "Vanities of the Alr"Henry Halstead, and his Orchestra. Guest Artist: May Perkins,
7.30 pm-Philco-Frigidaire
Inclination to contribute, as had been done in public streets in' re- cent times...
Mr. Alfred Denville (U-Newcas tle Central)-Do you consider it satisfactory that in a case of this kind the men are let of with at 25 bail, and are you aware that Pre- If this happened in any otiter
noon.
British Wireless,
NEW GOVERNMENT ACTUARY
London, May 20. Mr. Q8. W. Eppa has succeeded
antation featuring "Tarzan of country they would be taken to the late Sir Alfred Watson as Gov- the 'Apes."
the nearest lamp post and strung ernment Actuary. He has been Deputy Government Actuary since
British Wireless.
1.46 p.m.-Elizalde y Cla. Pro- up?
gramme.
8 p.m.-Hispania,
No answer was given to either of 1920 these questions.
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OVERSEAS TRADE
London, May 20. Figures of the distribution of Over- seas: Trade in the first quarter of the year between British and other. countries shows an increase in per- centage of imports from the former" from 39.38% in the corresponding period of last year to 40.72% of this year... Exports to British coun- tries accounted in March quarter for 48.4% of the value of the total shipments against 46.2% of a year- 120. British Wirrlene