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SILVER PROBLEM.
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from time immemorial, had been one of the two precious metals of the world, secondly, that silver was the metallic basis, as distinct from as exchange basis, of the currency
NEW REGIME IN
SPAIN.
GOVERNMENT'S POLICY IN CHURCH AFFAIRS.
THE HONGKONG
FINANCIAL CRISIS IN AUSTRALIA.
GOVERNMENT INFLATION
DEFEATED.
TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1931.
of nearly half the population of the THE ROYAL REFUGEES. ment's inflation programme has
world; and thirdly that large num bers of men and women in the Enut, partly through distrust of their governments, had developed, the habit of hoarding, prinelpally silver.
Strain on Gok
Canberra, Apr. 17. The death knoll to the Govern
been sounded, and a new political crisia has arison through the Madrid, Apr. 17.
Senate's rejection to-day, by 21 to "The last felony of a great 6 votes, of the Government's felon," in how the newspaper Fiduciary Notes Bill (for expan- Socialista describes Alfonso'ssion of the currency by $18,000,- manifesto, whose publication has
000). heen greeted with much, amaze ment and indignation.
Political prisoners are now being released from the gnols of Madril, 130 being let out on Wednesday
THE VOLUNTEERS.
CORPS ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK.
No. 17/3)-Hongkong Volunteer Defence Carps Orders by Lieut.. Colonel L. G. Bird, D.9.0.0.0.E., commanding:
Hongkong, Apr. 17. l'arndes.
(a)
The solution of both Houses is likely to follow within three months, as the Bill is being im (b) mediately sent back to the Senate, and Mr. Scullin recently announced that if it were rejected twice
It was becoming more and more evident, Mr. Anderson said, that if the Weat tried to persist in its policy of superading silver, the strain on gold might become alto-and 190 yesterday. gether too heavy. If on the other hand, silver were rehabilitated "Republican Civic Guord" are on within the statutory three months, 1
sound lines (and where there was n
Wearing red brassards; the new
mee duty, having sworn to observe a will there was a way) confidence throughout the East would be restrict code whereby they are ready to "watch over the order and wel- tored, a good deal of discontent al-
back, fare of the Spanish Republic, and Jayed and prosperity come, affecting the whole world. The if necessary die for it ever general atmosphere, pensed Ta to have recourse to violence under vourable for discussions. America, any circumstances against peuce: Chin, and even India were ful manifestations of the citizens."
131 ready. If great Britain would co-
Foreign Policy. operate in constructive mensover for dealing with this great problem, an execilent opportunity of achiev- ing something awaited her.
Artificial Remedy.
Mr. Mayers, who represented the Association at the silver conference In Paris, aald:
How the revolution will affect the balance of power in Europe is Indicated by the Foreign Minister,
he would seek a double dissolu- tion.
As a result of this defont, the Government has dropped the Wheat Bill (for £6,000,000 loans to whest growers which depends for ita finance on the Fiduciary Notes 1.
Opposition Leadership.
Later. Mr. Lathan has resigned the leadership of the Opposition in
is
Interview regarding the suppon- vd secret Italo-Spanish treaty, hoorder to allow the former Acting said he had informed France that Treasurer Mr. Lyons (who in the event of a Franco-Itailan leading the unity movement to get rouflict, France could always count back to a sane Government") to
lead the united opposition party. on Spain's loyalty.
"Whether the diflenty in which Chinn Buds herself and in which
The Broom at Work.
The resignation followed a dis- foreign trade with China is involved
elosure that Mr. Theodore had be the fall in silver, udmits of any The Provisional Republican
whallenged the right of the Com- artiflelal remedy, is questions Cabinet has decided to issue a de-
monwealth Bank to cut off money which can only be answered mattevee giving ench State Depart factorily by an interchange of ment until May 31 to make a tie supplies to the Government. This authoritative opinions on the sub-tailed revision of the work of the convinced Mr. Latham that the national situation was desperate, our information Dictatorship, and devise measures Jeet, So, for us
aubstitullen for those intro-neevastating Opposition unity at gors, the strong desire of China, in
of all those forsin interestsured by the Dictatorship, and any cost. Mr. Lyons has nevepted. which are affected by the fall in silhas also derided to dissolve the the leadership, ver, for immediate international permanent section of the Senate, consideration the problem. isins sich Senators are not leted counterbalanced, if not outweighed but are Reaya muminces ineligible by the opinion of high find auto join the Constituent Assembly. thorities that no artificial remedy | which will be elected on national ist practicable. The dogmatic state-suffrage. ment that nothing can be done will
Provincial Governors Sacked. not satisfy mufferers, and it is to del hoped that their efforts to brinar The Civil Governors of all the about international runsirleration of proviures have heen summarity the problem and the adoption of dismissed
by official dermeer. some remedial measure will not be Fresh Governors have been. ag
[site.
All offers and soldiers under teen heute, "to arrest have
revol mark the advent of the fion."
relaxed."
DAVIS CUP MATCH AT ATHENS,
GREECE WINS SINGLES: AUSTRIA DOUBLES,
Athene, No. 17. Greece - Tej Austrt Iw Two mint chess toge at the close
1
One of the first acts of the new |Republican Government has been to publish a decree cancelling the institution of Summer Time in Spanish Territory, Rubr.
Status of the Church.
London, Apr. 17.
A report that the new Spanish to-day's Davis Cap programme. Government had renounced
Ged
ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN TELEPHONE.
the
The disclosure was made by Mr. Theodore speaking in the House of Representativo, when he referred to the Commonwealth Bank having sent an ultimatum on April 11 drawing attention to the increas ing burden of the Government's overdraft, and declaring that a point had been reached beyond which it was impossible for the Rank further financially to assist the Government, ---Reiter,
“PERIOD” TYPISTS.
(Continued from Page 6.)
Advertisment
1950:--
for typist in
Wanted - Magenta Typist to harmonise with genuine antique departaient manager and “periurl" : clerks,
I must now mention three out
In 11 singh, Carangiotis State Catholic religion which was (Greece) deteated Matezka given prominence yesterday yon-standing exhibits,
1. The combinent printing and (Austria) by 84, 3-6, 7-5, 1-6, fisk, fine is not confirmed in a report
In the doubles, Artens and from Madrid.
that counting sorter which has been in! which says Haberl (Austrian brat Balli and while a decree relating to free-vited. by the Government to help It sorts all sorts Georgiadi (repre) 5-7, 6-3, 4-dions of worship has been prepar- take the census.
ed, and another decree will pre-and conditions of men at the rate]
of reme of 2,000 index-cards an hour, and Greece won a singles match yavide for seerlarisation terday, and two more remain toteries, competent observers are of at the same time enunts sheep jump
ihat Lopinions
the
a stile for the Guvern Governmenting over be played Reuter
hitherto has not made any movement.
2.-An automatic letter-opening in the direction of disestablish- ment, and can hardly da so without machine. This I am presenting to seriously undermining its posi-my parlourmaid, as I am sure she tion.
will find it more economien than The Minister of Justice yester-steam.
3.An naalysing machine which day received a deputation from the Chapter of Madrid Cathedral is so human that it will disclose This is interpreted as meaning its profit, loss, and Ita opinion of the
re-directors. It thrives On recognition of the present
crime novels and tinned fruit. London, Apr. 17. kime.
from Barcelona It is reported The Postmaster General an- Bonnees that the Anglo-Austra-that a declaration is being pub- lian telephone
now lished on behalf of various Catho- service is available to all parts of Queens-lic bodies stating that they are lan, New South Wales, Victoria prepared to accept the new regime, and South Australia. It is hoped The declaration ends, "God save shortly to extend the service to the Republic.” Western Australia.-British Wire- The police have been strictly or dered to prevent any demonstra less,
tions against the Church.-Reuter, Centre of Attraction.
Paris, Apr. 17.
EXTENSIVE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE.
KING OF SIAM.
BRONCHIAL TROUBLE
REPORTED.
Vancouver Apr. 17.
arrived to-
It was three o'clock in the morn- ing before Alfonso was abed at his hotel, after one of the most tiring days of his life.
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Corps Band,
THIS AFTERNOON'S RACING.
HEAVY GOING MAY CAUSE UPSETS.
[By "Ringtail,"]
With the track in fairly good order, desplie the heavy rains of 1. The Band will parado at lite, the Hongkong Jockey Club will the Music Room, City Hall on hold its third Extra Race Meeting Tuesday, April 21st. at 6.30 p.m..at the Valley this afternoon.. sharp, for and practico,
2. There will be a meeting of the Band Rifle Club at the Minin- ture Page on Wednesday, April 22nd. at 5.30 pum., skarp.”
Engineer Company.
There is every prospect of somie good racing, although the heavy going may affect the chances of Home of the entrants. The out- standing event is the Second
1. Mininture Range Shoot at Aggregate Stokes, over a distance. 5.30 pt at Headquarters on of one and a half miles. Monday 20th.
2. The Company will furnish n Tùam to compete in The Hong- kong Rifle League at an early date
to be notified later.
Armoured Car Company.
1. Car Section. There will be a meeting of N.C.O.' only at Fleadquarters on Monday, 20th. April at 6.40 p.m. There will be no parades until further notie,
2. Motor Cycle Section. Parade at 5.30 p.m. for In- structional Drive or if wợt for practice In Map Reading and Mex. enge Writing.
Machine Gun Company,
1. N.GO's, & Recruits classes will be held on every Tuesday at Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. in muft) with belts and side-arma under C.S.M. Slattery until fur ther orders. The Miniature Range will be at the disposal of the M.G. Company on all Tues- day nights for musketry Instruc. tlon 0.0. M. Company will Advise Inter the dates required for Kennedy Road Range.
2. The Company Rifle Club will hold the next meeting on Sun- day, 3rd. May nt_930 a.m. on the Peak Range. The Company Commanders Cup and Individual Stron Shoots will be held but there, will I no competition for the Inter-Section Cup. The Peak Range is at the disposal of 0.0. M.G. Company on the first Sun- day of every month as hitherto until further notice.
3. M.G. Part I will be fired on Sunday, 19th, instant by all of the MX1. Company who have not yet fires. Range Omeer-Licut: 11. Owen-Hughes. Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 8.30 a.m. and Kowloon Police Pier at 8.10 0.m.
Scottish Company.
Individual Machine Gun In- struction at 8.30 p.m. on Thurs- day, 23rd. April,
No. 7 Platoon at Headquarters unter Captain II. R. Formyth.
No. 6 Pintoon at Kowloon Dock under Lieut. G. Duncan, M.D.E. 2. M.G. Part II Casunla will will Bro with 3.G. Company (seC inst para: of (d)).
Portuguese Company.
No 12A Platoon will parade at Headquarters on Friday, April
·24th, at 6.80 p.m., sharp för pass- ing out testa from Recruits stage. Dress:Optional, but belts, riftes and bayonets must braucht.
The Offers commanding, the undermentioned Units will issue their orders separately to their contrands:---
1. Battery
11. Corps Signals
IH. Machine Gun Troop,
Rifles and Bayonets.
All rifles and bayonets must be re- tarned at once to Corps Stores in a clean condition. Any defects must be reported when handing in.
Command.
Lieutenant J, F. Wright will assume
|
for
The April Stakes. a race "subs", and the Gosford Handicap.
should be two interesting events, particularly the latter which is for non-winning Australian ponies. My selections are:
Redskins
1st Race.
Vamoose Acacia Lenf
2nd Race.
Vasylock Boxing Eve
JUL
3rt Race.
Fritillery Armony Mindora
4th Race.
Apollo Sitting Bull Gay Crusader
5th Race.
Helman Gleneagles
6th Race,
Moukhnil Groombridge Happy Choice
7th Race.
Wonderful Stag Fortune Bay Holly Leaf
8th Race.
Christmas Frolic Sanction Little Beaver
9th Race..
Britannic Hall Taugo
The Pheasant
19th Raec.
Mike Cyclamen Bay Monterey Bay
11th Rage, Evening Star Fritz Queen Regent
THE ST. FRANCIS IMPROVEMENTS.
AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE
HOTEL.
on
With the completion of the re- decorating of the St. Francis Hotel. commum of the Armoured Car Com the interior of this spacious build- pay, Car Section, vice Captain A. M.ing has been transformed, the work Thornhill (sick) with effect from 6th. reflecting the greatest credit
the enterprising manager, Al- instant
phonse. Musketry and M.G. Casuals. Alf Officers Commanding Units are Several new and comfortable informed that Stonecutters Range has lounges have been embodied in the bean asked for 20th. April for use by The Corps to complete Canunis in new scheme, while along the whole of the front of the first floor of Tile and M. Gun.
O'S.C. Units will forthwith notify the building, a long varandiak cafe- The Adjutant of the number in each teria has been provided. Curnished rible night in Spain spent in an
attractive cane furniture. almost deserted palace accompani-category who have yet to fire to com-with
to which should prove popular. only by her elidren, the Plete their course for 1930-31,
facilitate arrangements.
pecially during the hot months.
The dining room has been en- larged, and the scheme of decorat- ing is in good taste, being unob- trusive and restful.
Duchess of San Carlos, the ladies
is waiting and twelve halberdiers -faithful old retainers who re-
Returns.
(1) Oflcers Commanding Units fused to desert their posts, i-will please render to Headquarters by though they would have been noon on the last Friday in each month little real help in case of trouble, a return showing:
Special attention has been given
for they were practically unarm- (a) The names of those in their to the catering department, and all
Unit who are on leave on that
ed..
Outside the walls of the pince, from the royal clearly visible apartments, a mob surged to and fro, the men wearing red caps and torchen, red flags and shouting insults and clamouring waving for admission.
date.
meals are prepared under strict European supervision.
(b) Any change of address which The cocktail bar is well equipp
has taken place during
mbath. 0's.C. Units
the ar
No. 1121 Sergt. G. E. L. Johnson, No. 3 Platoon, is transferred to En gineer Company and reverta to the ronks with effect from to-day's date.
POWELL
10, Ice louse Street.
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Large stocks also carrled ready-to-wear.
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Showrooms
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York Building, next to Moutries. Just Received Consignments
or
Morocain Crepe Afternoon Frocks with and without Coats
ALSO
A very Large Saleation of Lacquered Panama Hats AND Pastel Shades in Crinolinos Suitable for B-idesmaids.
It's times like these you need-
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EXIT
ed, and every care is taken to en- particularly naked to render sure that drinks are correctly pre- this return by the hour stated. pared. Another feature which will He sat up late discussing events The King of Siam
so as to ensure the accuracy of be appreciated by patrons is Unige returna.
talented trio of musicians who dis- day aboard the Empress of Japan, with Queen Ena, who is noticeably
(1) Individual members are recourse popular and classical music indisposed with bronchial trouble, more cheerful since the King ar
To the pathetic group of wat-handed of their responsibility in noti- during cocktail time, tiffin, and in He remained aboard until the derived.
fying any changes of address, Affonso roke in the morning chers at the palace windows It
the evenings from dinner tímo un- parture of the train for New York.
Transfer.
til mid-night. The Queen deputised for her ovidently refreshed, and ate must have seemed as if the fright- husband nt a civic reception hearty breakfast. The Queen of ful scenes of the French revolu- Reuter,
the Belgians called to see him at tion must be re-enacted. The ten o'clock, and caught the train Queen mastored her emotion and nt oleven for Brussels.
Hought to console the women weep- The Prince of Asturias is stilling and trembling round her. abed, but is better.
At length, dawn broke, after a Around this royal domestle sleeplens vigil.
How near tragedy comb is re- The Archbishop of Canterbury, drama the hotel throbs with excite- who has been on a bealth cruise in ment, the hall being packed with vealed in the fact that an attempt the Mediterranean with his friend, Journallata. Outside stand Alm was actually made to force the Mr. Pierport Morgan, and arrived cameramen rendy to "shoot." fron gates by means of a heavy as from 20.3.31. in Jerusalem on Wednesday, to-day Crowds outside gazo at the win-kry-Reuter. visited nuclent Jericho and there- puted site of the Epiphany on Jor- dan-British Wireless.
PRIMATE'S TOUR.
London, Apr. 17.
NAVAL. PARLEY.
London, Apr. 17.
The Drafting Committee in con- nexion with the Italian-French Naval Agreement met to-day in London and after a long sitting till Monday-British adjourned Wireless.
dows of the Royal aulte.
The visitors' book is being sign-
Refugees at Gibraltar.
Struck Off the Btrength, Having complated 3 years' service, No. 1218 Pte. I. V. F. Noves, No. 9 Platoon, as from 28.43.31.
Parmitted to resign. No. 1530 Spr. N. 3. Bebbington, Engineer Company,
→ Strength.
The name of Mr. J. Hennessey Seth has been added to the Committee appointed to advise regarding applica- tions for authority to act as auditorn in respect of companies, other than China Companies, who keep their ac counts in English.
No. 309 C.Q.M.S. Cuthill, G. IL, No. 6 Platoon, granted 9 months' Igave The following have been taken on from 20.3.31 to 28.12.31.
No. 1340 Pts, O. E.-C. Marton, No. 1 Gibraltar, Apr. 17. Corps Strength:
Platoon, granted 8 months' leave from ed all day long by distinguished Spanish granders and aympathisers. One old indy wrote, chists of lesser degres are crowd-Rank Name
Unit joined 28.3.31 to 28.11.31. "Louise Theley and Countess Jonning for Gibraltar, and the hotels tc. A. Jackson
No. 3 24.3.31.
Platoon
monar-
do Bolleville, condemned to loath here are full of fugitivas, includ,
J. L. Tetley
by the Germana in 1915. Saved Ing General Jordana, the Spanish Spr." W. E. Állan by the intervention of the King | High Commissioner to Morocco,
of Spain."—Reuter.
Date
do. do. Engineer Company 11.4.01
No. 6 Platoon 10.4.31. has
W. H. G. Goater, CartaIN,
Adjutant, II. K. V. D. C.
NOTICE.
(1) A copy of Rules, Hongkong Aro Sports Hoard, Barda 1031-32 boon posted on Corps Notice Board.
(2) There will be a meeting of the Captain K. S. Morrison, Reserve of Sorgoants Mens Committee at Head- Officers, granted 116 months' leave quarters at 6 pm, on Wednesday, from 16.4.81 to 31.3.3%.
April 22nd,
Queen's Ordeal Revealed.
Madrid, Apr. 17.
whose resignation was announced | Piper C. F. Andrews at Madrid.
Leave. After receipt of the news, the native guard at his offices in An eyewitness has told Reuter Tatusn fired on Republican demon- the story of Queen Ena's Inst ter-strators.-Router,
A Found on the King's Miniature Golf Cours
Roof Garden, Kings's Theatre.
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