SYNTHETIC RUBBER
CHALLENGE:
German Claims For New Discovery
INVESTIGATIONS BY LONDON BROKERS
Competition Fears Allayed Temporarily
London, September,"15.
The bogey of Imminent competition of synthetic with natur- al rubber appears at least tempurarily laid to rest by the result of Investigations by Messrs. Symington Wilson, leading rubber brokers, into the German claims for Buna, which is a synthetle substitute derived from lime and coal,
This firm states: "From a source we "belleve entirely reli- able, we hear the German synthetic product at present costs ave marks per kilo, equal at current rate of exchange to 3/78. a pound. It is hoped in Germany that the cost will in time "be halved, but even at 1/9d, a pound Buna will not be a serious competitor of natural rubber.
material have Office is
"The statement that tyres made from this been used on vehicles belonging to the Army Post probably perfectly true, but what is not stated is what mileage these can run.
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BUNA'S DRAWBACKS
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1936.
BILBAO ATTACK FRENCH STRIKE THE MOST GALLANT OF POLAR
LAUNCHED
Air Raids Precede Offensive
San Sebastian, Sept. 16. After a pause of four days in military operations, which had been ordered by General Mola, in order to give his troops a much needed rest after the strenuous offensive of the past few weeks, operations have again begun, with attacks on Bilbao.
SITUATION
Factory Heads Held Hostages
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Parts Sept 17. Recourse has again been made to, the system of hostages, in the new strike which broke out in the artificial silk factory "Rhodiaceta" in Lyons. The workers occupied the factory premises and detained the managing director, Lombard, After warning the foreign re- and, the Lvo managers, Bonnet sidents to leave the town at once. and Value, as well as one engineer, in view of the imminent bombard The "prisoners were each guard- ment, the Insurgents prepared the
ed by four workers armed with attack by several air raids, The truncheons and were giveh no op- vanguard of the nationalists fol-portunity, since their capture, to lowed closely on the heels of the retreating Reds.
communicate with their relatives. The police commissionet of the
DR. JEAN CHARCOT
district began to conduct negotia- NEGUS TO SEND.
Hons with the men who are on strike with the hope of securing the release of the hostages, but up to the present apparently without
Success
It is declared here that the Marxists lost numerous followers during the last few days along the coast of Bacay, with the ex- ception of the cities of Bilbao and Santander. The fading influence The strike movement of barbarism committed by the spreading to the Vosges district, Left extremists, have now become where 87 factories are now idle. 59 known among the general popula-belag ercupled by workers. tion despite the strict press cen- sorship.
The number of Red troops on the Northern Coast is estimated at about 40,000, the majority of whom are however badly armed. The morale of the Red troops. according to reports here. seriously affected by the recent defeats, as well as by the preval- ing food shortage,
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In San Sebastian the broadcast- ing station. telephone and the in good order and service and the telegraph lines are again working Railway line
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DELEGATION
League Assembly Meeting
In Thaon several thousand em- ployees were willing to work, but
Geneva, Sept. 17. were turned back by a detachment stated here that the Abyssinian In well-informed c'rcles it is of mobile guards armed with trun- delegation cheens, to prevent clashes be members, headed by the Abyssin- consisting of three tween the strikers and those willian Minister to London. Dr. Mar- ing to work. The National Work- tin, will attend ers Association thereupon occupt- session of the League of Nations.
the forthcoming ed the Municipal Administration buildings for several hours.--
Transarean News Service.
An
UNUSUAL EVENT
cedented in
Paris, Sept. 17: event described as unpre- the history of the strike movement in France has oc- strikers in an artificial silk factory curred at Lyons, where stay-in
On Tuesday the in-nominated a "Committee of Direc
tion" with Communist foremen and
"Our information is that, tyres, as natural rubber. it is not alto made entirely from Buna "wid not gether unanimously admitted that have the necessary wear-resisting
well, some Pamplona-Burgos will be re-open-
Sebastian properties and will last only for quarters even affirming it willed immediately after completion a very modest mileage.
wear better than the natural proof repairs. duct, but hitherto only used for habitants of San Sebastiar, who tyre threads owing to urreclaim for weeks had received all their began working the looms them- ablity.
Information from the Red Press. "selves. were again able to read the local Nationsliet paper- Transsen Your Service
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"Another most important point is that Buna, being
synthetic material, has only one life and cannot be reclaimed. W
"Further a tyre made from a rilxture of rubber and Buna .while giving longer mileage than one made from Buna alone. has
The American Dupont Denem- ours product Duprene," which is now selling at U.S.$1.05 and successfully used in certain a pound
machinery parts etc. where long no reclaiming value. so any rub- wear balances high cost, is hot ber used in making such a tyre is likely to prove a serious rival to definitely lost,
For this reason, as natural rubber since producers Germany wants all the reclaimed realise it is only commercially pro- rubber she can get, Buna cannot | ftable. for specialized uses and be used for tyres ""
have no intention of lowering the Whilst it is true that the present price substantially- price of Buna is six times as high. Raster.
Another Soviet Warning To Enemies
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Moscow, September 17.
"As a representative of the Government I can assure you that Soviet Ukraine will always be an impregnable outpost of our So- cialist Fatherland," declared M. Varashilovy, Defence Cammissar uttering another warning to enemies of the Soviet on his arrival at Kiev where he addressed a gathering of 150,000.
M. Voroshilov added: "In the Soviet Union, particularly the Ukraine, there are very many encinies who are preparing to try ONCA inore to transform our country, flourishing under Socialism" and change the talers into slaves under the yoke as nineteen years ago."-Reuter.
they were
GERMAN HIMALAYA
EXPEDITION
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
London, Sept. 17. The German Himalaya expedi- tion, consisting of four moun- taineers and 55 bearers, has just arrived at Sikker in the Eastern Himalayas. From here they will set forth on their adventure.
The leader of the expedition is Paul Bauer, who was also in com- mand of the Arst two Himalaya expeditions by Germans, and with him are Dr. Karl Wien, Adolf Goettner and Dr. Guenther Wien, all of Munich and experienced Bavarian mountaineers.- Transocean News Service,
GERMAN PLANES FOR MAHARAJA
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Berlin, Sept. 17.
The Maharajah of Mysore, one of the richest men in the world, who recently arrived here by plane, his first experience in the air, was so impressed by German aeroplanes, that he ordered a number of them to be sent to India. Trùnsnesan News Service.
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ANARCHIST DISORDER
Hendaye, Sept. 17. A tense situation prevails in Santander where the anarchists have assumed power. according to a message received here.
It is re- ported the anarchists are dictating to the police and dispensing jus- Lice. One Socialist deputy has been arrested and another has filed.
Clashes. In which shots have been exchanged. have occurred nightly. between anarchists and members of the Popular Front- Reuter.
BRISK FIGHTING
London, Sept. 18. Following the brief Jull, there was brisk fighting on several fronts In Spain to-day
On the San Sebastian front the Insurgents are reported to be press- Ing towards Bilbao, where Govern- ment forces. 40,000 strong. have completed preparations for de- fence
Big Government troop move- ments are reported in the Orio district, which is held partly by ESEPETE JOSEFONG the Government and partly by
the insurgents.
Heavy hand-to-hand Aghting has been in progress on the Saragossa front, according to radio messages from Beville; while on the southern front, says a ra- dio broadcast from Cordoba, tha Government troops were defeated and pursued for 25 miles.-- Rester's Bulletin Service
SPANISH MINISTER
INTERVIEWED
Views On Civil War.
Madrid, Sept. 17. The Spanish Foreign Minister, interviewed before his departure for Geneva to attend the League meetings, stated that the Govern- ment are sure of victory as the insurgents had relied on sudden attacks which, however, had falled. The government troops have now
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The strikers compelled the fac- tory manager and his assistants to remain on the premises, but the Commissioner of Police persuaded the strikers to release their pri- soners eventually.
The incident occurred after the management refused to dismiss a woman, overseer on the demand of 400 of the 1.500 workers. Reute..
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SILVER MARKET
From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Sept. 17. London silver prices to-day were down 1/16 for "Spot" and unchanged for "Forward" follow:-
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Spot Forward
Sept. 18 10-1/2 .19-7/16
Sept. 17 19-7/16 -19-7/16
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ANTI-COMMUNIST MEASURES
Shock Troop Unit In Portugal
Lisbon, Sept. 18. The foundation of a "Portuguese bayonet Legion" has now been approved by Legion is given the task to be an a decree by the Government. The anti-Communist Shock troop, and will be given military training by all volunteers, will take an oath the Army. The members, who are
that they will sacrifice their lives in defence of the country's social institutions against all subversive doctrines and elements.
ALIENS AT GIBRALTAR
Gibraltar, Sept. 16. Police announce that they will decline to renew permits for for- elgners to reside in Oibraltar un- less they can show good reason
time to organise their defences. to justify their remaining there.
He stated that the sivil war was
The members of the Portuguese Youth Organisation "Mocidade Portuguesa" can, on reaching the age of 18 Join the Legion, which is, apart from the army.
the only military organisation in Portugal and will be governed by a commit-'
It is not yet certain whether the Negus himself will come to Gene- va. He is, however, said to be in constant touch with Ras Imru and Betowed Sadi. the leaders of the Abyssinian Government in Gore in West Abyssinia.- Truncran News Service.
ANOMALOUS POSITION
Geneva, Sept. 18.
An anomalous, position is likely to arise in the Assembly on Mon- day next owing to the fact that the Negus. Emperor of Ethiopia, has decided to send a delegate to the session.
EXPLORERS
Dr. Jean Charcot Among
The Drowned
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE- DURING THE WAR
Lieut.-Commander In British Navy
London, September 17.
Dr. Jean Charcot, famous French Polar explorer and scientist. who with thirty two other members of the crew of thirty four of hls four-masted Barque Pourquol Pas was drowned yesterday when the vessel was totally wrecked off Iceland, was well-known among English scientists and bad done valuable research work in the Arctic and Antarctic waters.
The President of the Royal Geographical Society, Admiral Sir William Goodenough, "described him as one of the most gallant of Poiar explorers. During the war Dr. Charcot was placed in com- the rank of Lieutenant-Commander In the British Navy. He was mand of a new submarine chaser of his own design and was given
Wireless. decorated with the British Distinguished Service Cross-British
DETAILS OF TRAGEDY
Copenhagen, Sept. 16. Dr. Jean Charcot, leader of the French polar expedition in the ship Pourquoi Pas, together with all but, one of his crew, perished when the exploration ship struck off the coast of Ireland in a fierce storm. according to an official message from Greenland.
Thirty bodies are already report- ed to have drifted ashore."
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BANNING OF ARAB CONFERENCE
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Feeling Of Pessimism
Jerusalem, Sept. 15.
A feeling of profound pessimism prevalls following the banning of of the the conference of the Arab Strike Pour- Committees by the Government.
The Committees will meet separ-
An Icelandic gunboat which has French exploration vessel arrived near the wreck
quo Pas, reports that the masts are showing above the waves, but that there is no sign of any surately and then report to the hig- her Arab Committee, but no con. clusive result is considered likely.
vivors.
GRAPHIC STORY
It is generally believed that the Credentials Committee will refuse recognition to Ethiopian delegates. and the status of the Negus is almost certain to be questioned and the existence of any form of Independent government in Ethio- pia considered a matter for specu-survivor of the whole expedition. shippers and port workers, who do a member of the crew, and sole among the Jaffa orange-growers, lation.
A graphic story of the disaster
A strong movement to discon- ·- was told to-day by Eugene Gouldec, tinue the strike has appeared
who swam through: surf and was dragged from the sea. a pounding
not wish to lose the advantages
It is also expected that the Ita. llan claim to represent. Ethiopla will also be ignored.
He states the vessel was compell- of the export of the season's crop. ed to return from The position
the Cape of the Argentine Reykjanes
The export crop is expected to to scek shelter Republic's Foreign Secretary, Ben Reykjavik.
at amount to 11,500.000 oranges, and Lamas,
continuation of the strike would who is likely to be elected President of the Assembly. In the early morning. sprang a In a storm the vessel ran aground may prove difficult as he has al-leak and put her engines out of ways championed, non-recognition action.
or
of the fruits of aggression.- Beuter.
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FRENCH DELEGATION
Paris, Sept. 17. The Cabinet Council met It Chateau Rambouillet, the country seat of the President of the Re- public, on Wednesday morning.
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Terride seas broke over the ship. preventing the launching of life- boats or getting into life-belts. The vessel was continually sub- merged under huge seas and one by one the men were washed over- board.- Reuter
WATCHERS ON SHORE
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The official communiqué which was issued after a session lasting three hours states that the for-
Reykjavik, Sept. 17. eign political situation was ex-
The French Consulate here states |haustively discussed by the Coun- quot Pas numbered about 40...
that the crew of the lost Four-. cil Among other business tran- sacted was the appointment of a only about 100 yards from shore. The vessel grounded on a rock French delegation to the coming session
but owing to the heavy seas the of the League villagers had to watch, helpless, Council, The delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Delbos, Reuter.
while men drowned in the surf- The permanent French delegate to the League. Paul Boncour, Minis- Minister of Commerce, Bastid. will ter of Finance. Spifasse and the also be members of the delega- tion.
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The Connell also appointed the namely General Nogues, who, on new Resident General of Morocco, recommendation of Minister Defence, Daladler, was also placed in Supreme Command of the Mo Transocean News Rervice. TOCCAJ Army.—
not only internal, but the Govern-thorities intend to prosecute any-Hitherto 1.000 Portuguese caps-
Further. It is stated that the au- tee appointed by the Government. | KARL BURESCH DEAD ment were also fighting for peace. one
permits.
in Europe and should therefore re- ceive help from those countries which desire European peace.
Heuter.
REBELS BESIEGED AT OVIEDO
Burgos, Sept. 17. An insurgent column fighting at bayonet point claimed to have advanced fifteen miles in fifteen. days to the relief of Oviedo and is now ten miles from the city. The besleged insurgents repulsed a new government altack on Oviedo. Heuter.
harbouring allers without ble of carrying aims, have applied
for membership.
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The announcement has caused Transocean" News Service. consternation among hundreds of Communists and syndicalists and others, unable to return to La Linca, where anti-Government forces are in control- Renter's Bulletin dervier.
CRUISER FOR GIBRALTAR
Washington, Sept. 16
REFRIGERATED MOTOR SHIP
London, Sept. 17. A refrigerated motor ship, the Brisbane Star, of 1,200 tons, built { « for the Blue Star Line, was launch-
Vienna, Sept. 16. The former Chancellor, Dr. Kari Buzesch. died here to-day. Reuter
Vienna, Sept. 16: The former Austrian Chancellot and Cabinet Minister, Dr. Karl Baresch died here on Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Tranioccan News Service.
Vienna, Sept. 16.
FRANCE SEEKING
REDRESS
Demands On Insurgents In Spanish Morocco
Paris, Sept. 16. Demand for an apology and the payment of an indemnity of 3,000,000 francs have been made
by the French Consul at Tetuan to the insurgent-Spanish authori- ties in Spanish Morocco, following the execution by them of a Freuch subject, Henri Aguillard.
time and
ruin the Arab growers. They pro- pose to continue contributions to- wards the funds for assisting the terrorists, taus satisfying both the Reuter terrorists and commercial circles.-
SERIOUS CLASHES IN POLAND
Communists Attack Police
Warsaw, Sept. 16. Serious cashes between police and communists, in which six per- sons were killed, occurred at the town of Zukow in the Province of searching the fats of Left wing Lublin, when the police were
radicals.
Groups of Communists sudden- ly attacked the police officers, fir- ing a volley of shots from their revolve; i. The police returned the fire and killed five of the sallants. Three police oficers were seriously wounded. one of them dying in hospital despite im- mediate medical aid- Transocean News Service.
SEEKING POST FOR MAJOR FEY
Vienna, Sept. 173 Efforts are being made to restore The demand includes a
the former Minister of Interior, limit, expiring to-morrow,
Major Fey, to an influential post envisages the complete closing of 40,000 signatures have been collect- in the Home Defence Corpe, and Morocco in the event of the re- the Franco-Spanish frontier ned by Fey's supporters for a docy- gent Junta, 4 Jection of the terms by the insur Reuter.
Bucharest, Sept. 18
inter's appointment to, the leader- ment demanding the former, Bin
ship of the Viennese district of the organisation,
Prince von Startemberg, it is asserted, emphatically opposed such a measure, and is said to have
A prolongation of the state of been dissuaded only with dinculty
The cruiser Raleigh, which willed yesterday at Cammel Laird's be flagship of the new American yard. Birkenhead. The vessel is The former President of the slege and a censorship through from ordering the expulsion of 65 European Squadron, is at present 522 feet long and 72 feet bear. In Creek Republic, Zainis, who stayed the State of prese publications subordinate leaders of the Home in the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., the past ten years the Blue Star here during the last few weeks throughout Rumania wes and is leaving shortly for Gibral-Line has bullt nineteen ateamers for health reasons, died here on claimed by Royal decree, and con- petition demanding Fey's rein- pro- Defence Corps who signed, the at a cost of over 87,000,009. Tuesday, aged 81- British Wireless
tinues in force till March 15 next statement Transperon News Survice,
Transocean News Servant,
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"Roster's" "Bulletin Service.
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