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四羿素 WATAPRC THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1931.
日九廿月二
“I HAVE RENOUNCED NONE OF MY RIGHTS.”
ALFONSO ISSUES A
MANIFESTO.
ROYAL POWER MERELY SUSPENDED.
DOES NOT BELIEVE FINALITY OF PEOPLE'S VERDICT.
REPUBLICAN POLICY.
THE EXILED King of Spain, Alfonso XIII, has issued a striking manifesto, declaring that he has re- nounced none of his Royal Rights, refusing to believe
At the helm of Spain's storm-togard ship of state until the King's surrender to the Re- publican leaders, nur pictury shown the Mountry which has been forced to hand over the reins to the Zamora Republican Pracisional Government. Admiral Aznar in seated at the head of the table, Cunt de Rumanomes is on the extreme left, and on Azuar's left is General Beren- guer, who refuard to give up the avals of office, and is to be arrested.
BRITISH COTTON
TRADE
EAST WOOLWICH
RETAINED
that he has permanently lost the love of his people, and LOST FOR EVER! BY LABOUR PARTY.
indicating a confidence that he will be recalled at some time in the future to rule over the destinies of Spain. Meanwhile, the Navy, the Civil Guard-to prevent an ugly incident at Madrid-and Ministers abroad have declared their allegiance to the Republic, of which Senor Alcala Zamora has been nominated first President. The Provisional Government announces that it will submit its actions to the verdiet of a Constituent Assembly, the elections for which will be held shortly.
ENQUIRY INTO KING'S ACTS.
Prepared by Alfonsa's hand, the manifesto says:
own
The elections have clearly shown that I have lost the love
While
the
which
any
LOCAL VIEWS ON THE
COTTON REPORT.
SIMILAR SUGGESTIONS URGED FOR YEARS.
A PRICE MARKET.
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Very little enthushism was ex- hibited by local piece-goods | dealers when interviewed this morning on the suggestions made by the British Cotton Mis- sion for the restoration of Lan cashire's trade with China.
The general opinim seemed to
MR. GEORGE HICKS WINS BYE-ELECTION.
MAJORITY DOWN.
London, Apr, 15. The result of the bye-election fat East Woolwich, occasioned by the elevation of Mr. Henry Snell to the peerage, was declared-to- night as follows:
Mr. George 174,ka (Lub.). 16,200 Mr. E. S. 4. %pnell-Smith
(Coa-)
12.357
Labour lui.
3,843
Mr
m-
The figures at the last election were: Mr. Snell, 20,447. Shrapnell-Smith, 11.906, jority of 8,541. Mr. Snell had been, the member for the division since 1922, and his majorities
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the
FIERCE SCOTTISH CUP BATTLE.
CELTIC CARRY OFF
THE TROPHY.
DOUBTFUL GOAL SETS WINNERS OFF.
GAME DESCRIBED.
London. Apr. 15. Glasgow Celtic defeated Motherwell by four goals to two in the Scottish Cup Final replay t Hampden Park. Glasgow, to-day, which was fought out in fine weather before a
crowd exceeding 90,000.
#56 PER ANNUM
SINGLE COPY 10 ÜENTS
LOCAL BRANCH.
Civil Service Salaries.
A Rumour Finally Scotched.
EXCHANGE RATE.
A rumour prevalent in Gov- ernment circles a few weeks ago, to the effect that the Secretary of State for the Colonies had responded to a petition forward-
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CURRENCY REFORM.
PLEA BY LOCAL FINANCIER.
OUTLINES VIEW OF BUSINESS MEN.
ed on behalf of the Hongkong HOTEL MEETING.
Civil Service by instructing the Government to cancel the pre- sent exchange conversion sys- tem, has been finally acotched by a statement in the House of Commons.
"A currency of more stabi lity and intrinsic value, and one less addicted to vio- lent fluctuations by the mere operation or whims of irres- ponsible speculators outside the Colony should be made available to Hongkong."
The rale of payment of local civil servants was raised at ques flon-time, and Dr. Drummond Shiela. the Under-Secretary for the Colonies, replying confirmed well-known financier, addressing Thus Mr. J. E. Joseph, the that civil servants recruited on the annual general meeting of sterling basis were now being paid on a basis of half at true and half
ratch.
the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, this morning.
wore
at an artificial exchange.
He added, says Reuter, that now He added that the thanks of the recruits will be paid on the same whole business community would basis, though new recruits are bebe forthcoming if the Currency informed of the conversion Commission were able to evolve Dr. Shiels said that in view of tion of the problem.
a reasonably satisfactory sölu- the serious financial position of the Hongkong Government,
Currency matters ho
also change in the conversion
touched upon by Mr. J. H. Tag- was possible at the present time, Kart, who presided at the meeting. and who spoke in optimistic vein of the Company's prospects, stat- Ing that the new share issue would reduce indebtedness to the Bank by two million dollars and cause the Company's position to assume an extremely favourable aspect.
rates
SIEKIMASTER/VISHAL SEBARAN OCEANSTLERİMİZESİNİN
CURRENCY MISSION
INVITATION.
Expressions of Opinion Wanted.
The following communique to the Press was issued from the Colonial Secretariat this morning:
"The Hongkong Currency Commission wish to make it known that they are prepared to interview any persons who desire to place their views before them, at any time be- fore the 30th of April. Per- avail sons who desire to themselves of this invitation are requested to send their names to Mr. N. L. Smith at the Colonial Secretary's OF- fice, together with a precis of the evidence which they desire to tender and an in- timation of the dates and times on which it would be convenient for them to ap- pear.
Paris. Apr. 15.
metor-ears The manifesto to his people were to hone him to Cartagena which King Alfonso left behind were waiting, and courtiers were him with a request that publica- standing at the so-called "secret tion be delayed until he had leftdrog" opening on to the Campo del
The challenge which Motherwell threw Spain, has now been disclosed.
down to the redoubtable Mora. Alonso went to the room of
Celtic in sensational manner on) his ailing sen, the Prince of thee that the proposals would behave been 5.927. and 4.798. Mr.
Saturday. when they forced a Asturias, with whom secoal corried no further Han their Hicks, therefore, hus obtained the
draw In a gruelling encounter. tobles were conversing.
present stage, and that, even smallest majority in this "safo"
was resumed after rain Insting all The nobles departed leaving the suggestions for the complete Labour, seat for reang years.
the morning had cleared-up half of my people, but my conscience Alfonso alone with his son.
re-organisation of the system f Mr. Shrapnell-Smith,
an hour before the start, leaving tells me that this disalTection A few minutes later, the retir
contrary, was increased the Con- the pitch in excellent condition. will not be permanent because I ing King reappeared, and salated (seiling the goods In China wereservative vote by over 400, bring-
Doubtful Goal. His face and adapted, it would be useless unless ing it to so as to the by-standers.
the largest, ever. The manner did nut betray
the Lancashire mills rame into depreciation of the Labour vote The Celtic won the toss and emotion when he said:
line with extensive reductions in is over 4,000,
took advantage of a stiff breeze the cost of production, ·
The new M.P. was chairman of [blowing down the pitch. The the Trade Union Congress, first half hour provided com- General Council, in 1926-27, and paratively alow football, with is General Secretary of the neither team getting the upper Amalgamated Union of Building hand, and then Bert Thomson work as a bricklayer at the age from Trade Workers. He commenced secured and scored with a shot a doubtful position. The of sleven. He rose rapidly in the referee, however, ignored Mother- Union, and is a keen housing on-well's protests, awarding the goal,
"The Commission heve al- thusiast.Reuter,
Motherwell attacked furiously,
ready received evidence from Murdoch scored from beauti
number of gentlemen who ap fully placed corner from Ferrier.
peared before the Currency The last frat minutes before the interval saw the Celts in the as-
Committee of 1930 or have condancy, and in some thrilling
been put forward as wit- nesses by various public exchanges, McGrory restored the load,
bodies in Hongkong.” Immediately after which Bort Thomson
went through to
might throw
always noted have serve Spain.
"Doubtless, I have erred some timea, but Spain has always been generous to unwilful faults, "I might have used various to maintain the royal moana prerogative, but I want resolute- ly to eachow anything that my countrymen into a civil, fratricidal waT.
"I renounce none of my rights. I am waiting to learn the real expression of the collective opinion of the public and until the nation has spoken, I deliberately suspend the exercise of the Royal Power and depart from Spain, thus recognising that she is the sole mistress of her destinies.
1am performing a duty dle-
tated to me by the love of my country and I pray to God that other Spanlards may have as deep a comprehension of their
duty as 1."
The manifesto has caused a profound impression in Spain and abroad, though the feeling of the people may be lustrated in a threatening incident in the streets of Madrid to-day.
"I have to demonstrate that I am more democratle than those who consider themselves demo- cratic.
There was only one
Trade Lost.
Mr. P. S. Cassidy of Messrs. d.
thing to do after the result of D. Hutchinson and Co., Ltd. Sunday voting and if I falled summed up the position in the fol- to do this I should bring about lowing words: “I don't think it civil war.
(the report), will have any effect, so far as recapturing the marketa "I love Spain too much not to lost to Japan. It may materially do this.".
assist in bringing Lancashire & The courtiers heard this brief little closer to Japanese prices, farewell in tears, and Alfonse, but whether sufficiently to regain with affectionate pliranes, em the large amount of business lost, braced them severally. He then is open to very doubtful question. partook of a light supper, said I am afraid the markets are lost farewell to the Queen and his for ever, and personally, I see no children, aaking them to return to hopes of regaining them. Bealdes ADVOCATE OF SILVER give the Celtic a half-time lead their room, and then spoke a few which, there is the Chinese com- words to the Guard of Honour petition, with the factories in provided by halbadiers, whose Shanghai, working behind protec
ffcere broke into cries of "Viva tive tariffa." el Rey."
Queen's Departure.
ro-
PITTMAN COMING TO CHINA.
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of three goals to one..
STABILISATION.
Thomson's Brilllant Saves. New York. Apr. 15. Mr. A. Piercy, of Messrs. Jar- Senator Key Pittman, the chair- All witnessing the scene were dine. Matheson and Co.'s Imports man of the Senate Foreign Rela- the wind, Motherwell attacked In the second half, assisted by greatly moved, but the King, stiil Department, was almost as pessi-tions Committee, and chairman of
strongly, but foula on Bort Thom calm, waved his hand, turned as mistic, and opined that even
if the committee which has been son, who was playing a fine game: he entered the lift and said quiet the selling re-organisation pro
urging the President to call an in- for the Celts, apoiled a number ly, "Long Live Spain," and depart-posal was accepted, it would be aternational conference for the of promising movements. æd.
tremendous task to put into effect.rohabilitation of allver values, It would undoubtedly provide a
John Thomson, in Celtic's goal announces that he is leaving for had a busy time, and he put up a means of reducing the cost of sell- China within a month to study the fine display, making some specta- Queen Enn and her children left ing the goods in China, but the silver depression effects and trade cular saves, particular at one Madrid by car this morning, greatest essential was large conditions in China.
stage when he cleared five shots in and at a station outside the reduction in the cost of produc- The Committee has also direct-quick succession. Ugly Suspicion Averted.
capital, "transferred to a train |tion and shipping.
ed Senators Swanson and Ship- Murdoch's craft enabled him to for the French frontier She
stead to leave for Europe shortly beat the Celtick the foot of the Nothing New In Report.
defence, but his There was an ugly suspicion for arrived at Hendaye within Æ When interviewed by our
to confor with European Govern- final a moment, which dangerously re- few hours, being respectfully
presentative this morning, placed the goodwill with which greeted throughout the route. Cassidy said: There is nothing
Mr.ments on the silver question.-
Reuter. the colebrating crowds had pre-There was some delay at one point new in this report.
Anybody viously regarded the famous Civil owing to an overhanted axle. The who has had anything to do with Royal Carriage had to be changed. the piecegoods market knows that General San. Jurgo, the head of the findings of the Mission the Civil Guards, and special body have been reported for many guards, wearing red brassards, ac years past, both by representa companied the Queen to the fron- tives of the Manchester houses,
and importera here..
WAVE SWEEPS OVER LIEGE We, who The King, who embarked on the have been in touch with the posi
DISTRICT. cruiser "Principe Alfonso" is betion, knew fall well, that the lieved to be proceeding to a port in Mission would come to the same
Brussels, Apr. 15. the south of France with the inter- conclusions. As a matter of fact
The cloud of strango poison-gas tion of rejoining his family in this report of the Mission is which caused number of deaths more for Homel consumption than in the Linge district a few months for people out hors
"We quite realise that price is today,
ago re-visited Tilleur, near Liege,
Guarda.
·Instead of fraternising - with thom, the crowds started bouing and baiting the guards as Monar chical Relics.
The altuation was saved by the senior officors, who ostentatiously tere off the Royal Crowns from their uniforms and watched the rank and ale following suit to the shrieking joy of the beholders.
Touching Scenes" -
King Alfonso's departure from the Palace, which was arranged -very secretly yesterday afternoon. was the occasion of a most affect
tlar.
Paris.
King's Plans
POISON-GAS AGAIN APPEARS.
I
usually wall-informed quarters that. Been telling Lancashiro tint for medically assisted M
It is clear from reports' from the first consideration. We have Many Inhabitants had to bo King Alfonso has not formally abyORTS. „It has been price," price, y Theemanstion of the dicated Key
price all the timentine extended over distance of about
MR
post.
Regarding the Company's bus services, It was stated that nearly seven million passengers were carried last year, whilst there was an increase of appro- ximately 17 per cent. in revenue from this source.
WIE
A further announcement that the Company is considering the utilisation of Diesel oil en. gines for its bus service, and, lt adopted, this would result in a Very large saving is operating costs.
A suggestion was made during the meeting by Mr. Frank Austin that the Company should dispose of its Peking and Shanghai coen- mitments and also considor recon- struction of the Peak Hotel. Mr. Taggart, replying, sald that whilst prepared to consider offers for the properties, the Company had no in- tention of beating a hasty retreat from Shanghai, adding that tho reconstruction of the Peak Hotel was under consideration.
Chairman's Speech.
The Chairman, after reading the muditors' report, said:-You will observe from a perusal of the credit side of the Profit and Loss Account that the balance. of the Working Account amounted to $1,206,439.36 against $1,358,909.16 for the preceding year. Although
the circumstancos, be regarded as a decrease of 362,529 ls thus, dis-- played, this result should not, in
unsatisfactory. Last year's result- but the matter would be recon- has been obtained in spite of the sidered on the receipt of the re-adverse trend in exchange during been sent to Hongkong to review consequential increased cost of port of the Commission which had the major portion of the year, with the currency position.
imported comestibles, beverages,
The statement anticipated the ro-fuel, etc., Moreover, the drastic ply of the Colonial Secretary to the depreciation of the local currency. petition forwarded recently. Up inflicted considerable increases in to a week or two ago, no reply hnd our operating costs in every de- been received.
partment, and necessary replace- ments to plant and machinery, a
, and the general equipment of the hotels, was perforce effected at enhanced cost.
KING OF SIAM ILL.
VANCOUVER CELEBRATION
The Company's establishments In Hongkong have experienced CANCELLED.
during the year an appreciable: ine. The ball rebounded to McMenomy, who allowed it to pass
Vancouver, Apr. 16. crease in patronage over that en- The King of Slam is indisposed joyed last year, more particularly to Stevenson, who seized on the chance and beat Thomson with a aboard the Empress of Japan fram transient guests. Our estab splendid first-time drive from according to a wireless despatch. labments in Shanghal, however, twenty yards' range, the ball pass-ter has cancelled the entertain of last year, in the matter of rates Consequently, the Slamose Minis- were, during the earlier portion Ing low down near the post.
Celtic Breakaway.
ments arranged for his arrival on placed in the position of having to Friday-Reuter.
moet somewhat severe competi tion, with the advent of a hostelry in that park, Neverthe less, the progressive effect of ro latance resulted in a gratify la volume of patronage, belagtér perienced at the Company hotels in Shanghai, leading to
First Division.
Motherwell atrove, hard for að oqualiser, but Celtie's defenco stood up to their attacks splen- tako. second place in the Second didly and in a breakaway four Division, the results being: minutes from the final whistle, tho Celtic attack went through for McGrory to shoot into an empty net, Motherwell's keeper having come out to meet the invader.
Result:-Celtic
Motherwell ·
Liverpool 0 Birmingham
Second Division, de Bending N 0 West Brom.
Third Diviaton (South) Exeter City - 6. Clapton: 0.
Stockport
English League matches played Gateshead to dayconabled West Bromwich to virescen
| satisfactory / contribution 3 that source to the Generals 8 Ing Account vroits.