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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1936.
FRENCH STRIKE CANTON TROOPS MOVE NORTH
AT END
Blum's Mediation Is
Successful
WAGES INCREASE
Paris, Jane 8.
A midnight conference of employers and employees' re- presentatives to-day reached an agreement to end the strikes which have held up French ilustry for the past week.
The strike settlement reached at midnight was the outcome of a day-long conférence at which the Frime Minister. M Lean Blum. presided
The agreemer signed by the re- presentatives concerned provides for a seven to fifteen per cent, Increase in wages, a forty hour week, paid holidays and collective bargaining contructs.
M. LEON BLUM
France's Premier whose media- tlon in the French strike is regarded AS responsible for the i
settlement.
FRANC
It is hoped that the strike will MAKES UPWARD;
be terminated throughout France within the next forty-eight hours.
With the Prime Minister. M. Leon Blum, act ng av mediator. the conference of employers and workers' organisations reached partial settlement on the wages issue and the recognition of trades unions and workshop éommittees to-day.
The conference was unable to agree on the employers' demand that the return to work of all em- ployees and the ending of the strikes should be a pre-settlement condition. The Workers' repre- sentatives are conferring on this point at present but no decision has been reached.
Without awaiting the ton.clustoh 01 negotiations. Parls building trade workers decided to strike to morrow. - Heater.
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Devaluation Is Not Expected
Paris, June B.
M. Blum's manifesto, coupled "with the improved French la- bour situation, has combined to rescue gold currencies from the slough of despond in which they have been floundering.
The frane strengthened to-day until it stood at 75.62 as compared with 76.25 on Saturday.
While financlers at present re- serve their judgment on M. Blum's policy, some do not expect eltier devaluation or drastic exchange restrictions until the French prem- ler faces the problem of financing his "New Deal," which may well prove to be a mat that cannot be
cracked without resorting to one
GOVERNMENT'S PART
Paris, June 8. It is understood that the em- ployers gave way only because for the other. the decisive intervention of the
Reuter, new
government. Finally they agreed to accept the terms of settlement with reservations re- garding the economic consequences likely to be entailed.
The agreement does not apply to the big department stores which are not directly affiliated with the Employers Confederation, but a conference of employers and work ers in stores will be held this afternoon under the aegis of the Minister for the Interior in arder to settle their differences.
Interviewed by Reuter, M. Blum said he was most satisfied with the outcome.
M. Jouhacz, head of the Workers Delegation said: "The agreement has consecreated a long cherished Ideal and will put France on the road to a new economic regime."
To-morrow the Government wi lay on the table of the Chamber of Deputies the necessary bills to
Hong Kang Daily Press" Special}
Paris, June 7. Large quantities of Gold con- tinue to be withdrawn from the Banque de France in the past week, 303 million Franes worth being shipped
York on to New board the "Deutschland" on Fri- day, while a further consignment to the value of 315 millions is un- der way on the ship "Manhattan.” A further ldt of 203 millions will he despatched on the "Aquitania" and this will be followed, it is un- derstood. by a further consign- inent in the coming week- Fransocean News Service.
DEATH ARMY
implement the agreement.-Rauten Parade Of Chemical
TRIUMPH FOR BLUM
על
Warfare Men
in hideous
Roma, June 7. masks
and
The success of the industrial peace efforts is a triumph for M. Leon Blum, who has borne the burden of the crisis from the first
Men hour of taking over the premier- shroud-like robes, standing "mo- ship.
tionless in lorries, were a grim It was revealed by the Minister section of the up-to-date me- for the Interior. M. Salengro.chanised army
Corps last night that the" strikers in marched through the streets of which Paris alone numbered 300,000 and Rome to-day, to be reviewed. 250,000 more were out in the De- They were a detachment of the partment du Nord. It is anti-chemical warfare section. cipated that all of these will
encased in recommence work at once in con-gasproof gloves and by their sides sequence of the agreement.
were ranged tubes and cylinders and other paraphernalia of their
At Valenciennes an agreement has been reached in the metallurgi- cal industry and 20,000 workers. occupying 70 factories, are expect ed to start work forthwith.- Reuter.
'BLUE TRAIN HELD UP
Nice. June 7. For the first time in history the famous Blue Train did not run to- night, owing to a strike of the em ployees of the sleeping cars— Reuter.
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OLD MASTERS
Lent By King For Dutch Exhibition
Amsterdam, June 8.
Their hands
trade.
were
INTO HUNAN
Fliers Arrested When 'Plane Lands
NANKING MEN RETREAT TO AVOID CLASH
Hankow, Jung
8.
The occupants of two Kwangtung aeroplanes which made forced landings at Chenchow, in Southern Hunan, while on reconnaissance flights. have been arrested by the military authorities.
Two divisions of southern troops, including units front Kwangtung, have arrived at Chenebow, 20 miles from the Kwangtung border and 80 miles south-east of = Yungchowfu.
The Nanking forces are withdrawing to the north to avoid a clash.
CONFERENCE IN NORTH
Nanking, June 8.
It is authoritatively stated that the second plenary session of the Central Executive and Central Control committees will be held Iminediately.
It is believed that the South- West Council's petition for war against Japan will be discussed at the meeting.
The Japanese Embassy here officially denies that a.Brotest has been lodged with the Gov- ernment concerning the anti- Japanese movement D the South-West.
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General Yang Teh-chao, the re- presentative of General Chan Chai- tong, arrived this morning and called on Chiang Kai-shek in the afternoon to report on the situation in the South-West.--Reules.
NO NAVAL ACTIVITY
Tokyo, June a.
A Navy Office spokesman. in denying Chinese reports. said to- day that no arders had been issued in Formosa for warships to stand by.
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While there was considerable perplexity in Tokyo concerning the Major-General Kita. Japanese actual situation, he said, no fresh milltary attache, is to leave Shang-developments had been reported during the week-end to warrant hal for Nariking by to-night's ex-
naval activity-Heuleg press to confer with members of the Government on events"in South Спіла.
WILL
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"WATCHFUL WAITING **
Bhanghai, June 8. "Our attitude is one of watchful waiting," declared a spokesman for the Japanese Embassy to-day in denying the report that Japan had protested to Nanking regarding
FRANCE FOLLOW recent Canton events:
ENGLAND?
Abyssinian Conflict Attitude
BLUM'S DESIRE
("tone Kong Dally Press" Special)
Paris," June &
The long conversation which the Premier, M Leon Blum, had on Sunday with the For- eign Minister, M. Delbos and the French Ambassador to London, M. Corbin, is stated by "Le Maiin" and "Le Journal" to have turned mainly on the French Government's attitude to the Italo-Abyssinian conflict. Both papers say that M. Blum expressed his desire to act on the Britain, and add that it seems as principle of full agreement with
ing directing personal discussions though the Premier is contemplat-
on the subject with British states- men.
"Le Matin" recalls in this con-
nection that Signor Mussolint has clearly given it to be understood Twenty-five thousand troops re-
that Italy will leave the League of presented in miniature the exten-Nations if the present sanctions sive mechanisation of the whole Italian army. Reuter.
ITALY PLANS BIG MANOEUVRES
Army Exercises Fixed For Naples
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Specialy
Rome, June 8. Informed quarters say that big Italian army manoeuvres this sum- mer will be held in the region, be- tween Naples and Bari and not as
An exhibition of British art is originally Intended on the Italian
to be opened here soon with King | northern frontier. Edward and Queen Wilhelmina of Holland as patrons.
from
are not raised. The paper Bays that this clear and defined: attitude compels the other powers to make rapid decisions but observes how- ever that it is difficult to find a settlement which, can reconcile the principles of the League of Nations with the accomplished facts---- Transocean News Service,,
TOO PROVOCATIVE
Nationalist Newspaper Confiscated
(Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Faris, June 7. The Sunday laste of the "Solida. rite Francais," the official organ of the Nationalist Association of that name, was confiscated by, order of the Ministry of Interior for pub
This decision is believed in diplomatic circles here to afford a King Edward is lending pictures new indication of Italy's peaceful and aims and her desire to avoid any Buckingham Palace others will be lent from the demonstration of her military National Art Gallery, the Tate strength calculated to be mis-lishing alarming and provocative Gallery, the Victoria and Albert understood-abroad.--- Museum-autor
Transocean News Servier.
news- Transcein News Service.
He added that at present Japan did not contemplate the despatch of warships to Canton.
Observers ccnsider that the
Japanese are not likely to act pre- cipitately since the south-west movement may re-act "iri favour in the long run.-Reiters"
SILVER MARKET
the
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, June 8. London Silver prices to-day were up 1/18 as follow:-
June 6. 20 20
Spot ...... Forward
FLYING BOAT SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA
British Plan To Be Accepted
SURCHARGE SCHEME
It
Alelbourne. June 8.
is authoritatively stated that Australla will accept the British Government's plan for a bi-weekly flying boat service on the Singapore-Port Darwin sec- tion of the England-Australia route.
The service is planned to begin in August next year.
I is stated that the Australian Government regards as hopeless further attempts at a compromise on the Australian suggestions for Australian control of the Singa- pore-Sydney section of the route. with the use of land 'planes and a 6d surcharge or mails.
It is believed however that the British Government may agree to the surcharge on the return journey in view of the heavy cost of the service to the Common- wealth- Reuter.
NAVAL BUILDING AT CYPRUS
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Breakwater Scheme Considered
London, June 8.
It is understood that there is no question of transferring Britain's Mediterranean naval base from Malta to Cyprus, as reported in the Sunday papers. It is stated however that certain provisions are being, discussed to facilitate the operations of aircraft and small warships from Cyprus.
These Include the building of a breakwater and other works.- Reuters
KING'S FAMILY AID HIS
MEMORIAL FUND
MANY ARE HURT IN BOMB EXPLOSION
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Arab Peasants Suffer
In Palestine
MAYOR OF JAFFA IS DISMISSED
CAMEROUS
IN PITCHED BATTLE
Jerusalem. June 8.
Seventeen people, mostly Arab peasants, were in- jured at Jaffa to-day by a bomb thrown by unknown
persona.
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It is reported that the Mayor of Jaffa has been dismissed from his post by order of the High Commis. sioner, Sir Arthur Wauchope, because he refused to fulfil bis functions.
AMBUSH BY SNIPERS
Jerusalem. June 8.
Arab snipers have taken up.. positions in the trenches occupied by Turks during the war on the hilltops within three, miles of the city, and are lying in ambush for
Jewish buses.
Armed police and a platoon of Cameron Highlanders were last night rushed to the scene where fierce fighting ensued, the dark- ness being illuminated by searth- lights and rockets.
One of the Highlanders was severely wounded. Casualties among the snipers are at present unknown but it is believed that several were fatally shot-Beuken
PEACE-MAKER FAILS
Jerusalem. June 7.
The Emir of Transjordanta, act- ing as peace-maker, in the Pales tine disturbances, -lunched at amman to-day with five members of the Arab High Committee. He suggested a cessation of Violence In Palestine while the Royal Com- mission undertook to conduct an inquiry on the spot.
The Arab leaders 'replied that was impossible to consider end'as the strike unless the British Gov. erament agreed to change funda-
Children Taking Big mentally its present policy and to
Interest
London, June 8,
PITCHED BATTLE
Highlanders Engaged At Midnight
(Hong Kong Daily Press Special)
Jerusalem, June 8.
The violent fighting which has Occurred, as well as acts of terror- ism committed in various parts of Palestine on Sunday night are belleved, in political circles here to indicate the determination of the Arab leaders to seek pád ob- tain satisfaction by force After the jordania's efforts at mediation. failure of the Emir of Trans-
A regular pitched battle took place on Sunday night on the road leading from Jerusalem to Telaviv · when a group of armed rabant- tacked a convoy of motor buses protected by adetachment of Highlanders,
On the arrival of British retn forcements from Jerusalem, the Arabs withdrew to the old trenches which had been dug by the Turkish troops during the war, and for over an hour successfully resisted all attacks to dislodge them.
They abandoned their positions only when attacked by armoured
cars.
The supreme Arab Council an- suspend Jewish imm'gration.
nounces that it will no longer con- tent itself with demanding the Seven Arab leaders. Including prohibition of Jewish immigration Aunl Abdul Hadi. Secretary of the but will demand that all Jews who Central Strike Committee, have have settled in Palestine since the been arested. They will he exiled
war be deprived of their rights ta concentration camp
and citizenship.- Transocean Arvis ServIK.
The appeal staff at Mansion House is busily engaged in re- ceiving donations for the Lord
The Mayor of Jaffa has been Mayor's King George memorial
warned that unless the muniel- fund.
pality resumes work immediately, June 8.
King Edward and Queen Mary and a new Council appointed.--
the Councillors will be discharged 20-1/15 have each given £1,000 to the 20-1/16 fund, £500 has been received from
Reuter.
the Duke and Duchess of York, and £250 each from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Duke
RELATIONS WITH and Duchess of Kent.
SOVIET
BELGIAN PARLEY
Numerous cheques for £1,000 are being received from prominent firms and companies, together with many for smaller amounts, and the interest of children in the fund is manifest in the receipt of many "Hong Kong Dally, Press" Special: small sums in postal orders and
| stamps-Reuter, Brussels, June 8. Belgium's relations with Soviet Russia and the possibility of her adhesion to the Franco-Russian pact were discussed by the So- cialistic leader, M. Vandervelde. who is now endeavouring to forni
National Coalition Government. M. Vandervelde declared that in is opinion effective co-operation must be secured between all na- tians who desired to remain in
peace.
SEVEN DIE IN BIG HOTEL FIRE
Crowded District In San Francisco
San Francisco, June 7.
As far as Belgium herself, was Seven persons were burned to concerned. M. Vandervelde added death and twenty seriously injur.... that he always bad been an irre-es in a hotel fire here to-day. conciliable adversary of any pacts The disaster occurred in the and alliances which were liable to heart of the boarding-house dis- draw Belgium into an armed con- ❘trict. filct, except in the case of unpro- Ieuter. voked aggression directed against her territory.———
Transocean Besa Bervice
CABINET HITCH
Brussels, June 8. The Premier, M. Vandervelde, 13 unable to form, a government as the Catholics refuse to co-operate with the Socialists in forming a Cabinet--Reuter
NEW GOVERNOR
For Dutch East Indies
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MORE TROOPS
Jerusalem, June 7. Another battalion of British troops has arrived here from Egypt to reinforce the garrison in Palestine.
The garrison forces now total six full British battalions, in addi- tion to the Tank Corps, Engineers and Royal Air Force units. Heuter
PRINCESS
ARTHUR OF
CONNAUGHT
Undergoes Severe Operation
London, June 8. Princess Arthur of Connaught, cousin of the King, underwent a severe abdominal pperation this afternoon.
EMIR
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RETURNS Jerusalem, June 7. The hopes, which had been at-- tached to the attempts by Emir Abdullah d Transjordania to bring about a reconcilation in Palestine, were shattered, when it was reported that the Emir's at. tempts had falled. The Presid- ent and various members of the Arab Strike Committee, who had. left Jerusalem on Friday for Am- have now returned, and announ- man the capital of Transjordania,
ced that they saw no alternative but to categorically decline the Emir's proposals.—— Transocean News Sera:~,
INDIANS BADLY BEATEN
Yorkshire Wins By An Innings
SMAILES DEADLY
London, June 8, The Indian cricketers suffer- ed severe defeat at the hands of Yorkshire to-day, losing. hy an innings and 151 runs, In its first innings, the team manage only 86, Smalles dning most of the damage with four for 26. The second innings
Doctors state that the result is could satisfactory.
Reuter.
Before her marriage in 1913 to Fielded 115, Smalles again being Prince Arthur of Connaught, ain great form and finishing "with grandson of Queen Victoria, Prin- six for: 38.0 The Hague, June 8.
cess Arthur was the Duchess of Smalles was also handy with the Jonkheer Tarda Van Starken- Fire. She is the daughter of the bat for of Yorkshire's 352 he con- borgh Stachouwer, Dutch Minister late Princess Royal, eldest daugh--tributed 77," Verity top-scored with in Belgium, has been appointed ter of King Edward VII and was not out and Nissar took the [Further references to the Bel-Governor-General of the Dutch 15 last month. Her only child is bowling honours with six for 14 glan elections appear on Page 1]. Eaat Indica-Reuler
the 22-year-old Earl of Macduff. Kenter