PUBLIC MONEY
VOTES.
GAOL DIET MORE
EXPENSIVE.
LOCAL SITUATION
EASIER.
(Continued from Page 1.1.
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Ten votes totaling $148,960 are to come before the Fluance mittee of the Legislative Connell #t Its meeting on Thursday.
$29,000 in required for typhoon nut ramstorm damage caused in Hongkong by the typhoon ef August ist.
$26,000 is meedeel for repairs, stores and current for the P. W. D. is caused The excess experiture principally by the very large in crease in wireless traffic, necessitut Ing an increase in repairs, stores and current, and by extra cost of wireless values and stores on ac- Coint of low rate of exchange.
A kuna of $47,000 IN
for requested subsistence of prisoiters. It is ex- plained that a new and more penale dietary was introduced in The prisons as from December Inst. entailing additional expenditure, The contract rates for 1930 were exceptionally low, and the estimate for 1931 was based on last your Bgures.
MANCHURIA CRISIS,
¿Contioned from Pag 1.1
The problem between the countries.
DANGEROUS TYPE,
OF AGITATOR.
No. Offee Boy of Union
Insurance Society.
The penalty section in this Emergency Regulations was p
agitator
fed to a case of charged before Mr. Williams at the Central Magistracy this morn- ing, with putting up a poster, of alternatively, with having in his possession or control a document calculated to knuse a breach of the peace.
The document, purporting to be Instted by the All-China Anti-
Committee. Japanese
urged
Keneral boycott of Japanese goods
THE HONGKONG
DENMARK FORCED OFF THE GOLD STANDARD.
(Continued from Papi 1.)
pound sterling, and forcing its valuq down in terms of foreign currencies, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said, the essential steps, already taken, are to balance the budget, to set our faces ngalust any sort of inflationary measures, and to control exchange purchases by persons resident in this country.
It is not desirable to prevent the realisation of sterling assets by foreign halders at a sacrifice if they decide to do so,
As regards speculation, the per- one who sell sterling at frures well below Its intrinsic value are incurring serious risks and remedy will come quickly enough when they bugis to make losses."
- No New Credits.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1931.
TELEGRAPH,
HOME ELECTION OUTLOOK.
TARIFF QUESTION MAY BE SUBSIDIARY.
LIBERALS OPPOSE.
London, Sept. 28. Deflnite Indications as to where the Premier stands in relation to in general election, were given to Reuter this morning by the Pro- mier's friends, as a result of week- und consultations.
Mr. MacDounld will not lend himself to the plans of any parti-' cular party. There is no longer any chance of his leading an sioe theflon campaign which contains any
binding programme other than wide programme concentrating on Immediate national needs, and any thing in the nature of a full tariif me will not have Mr. Mac- programma In the meantime it is sentis! Donald at the head. Moreover,
speculative operations should unless tri-party
Aupport to assisted by allowing National Government programme foreigners or their nominees to osforthcoming. Mr. MacDonald tain new sterling credits in this will most probably stand out. country. In this connexion, I wel-
The Premier's friends suggest come the decision of the
Committee
that an alternative may be an ap- central
j
1+1
and a national rising agniust. Japan, one of the exhortations bring that it is better to be a broken piece of Inde than a broken tile."
be
Stock
fer limit
pen for a big, united dealings.---
| blow, which the nation might be| Lasked to empower to deal with no-
tional needs an they arise.
Deutsche
German Opinion.
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6.00-0.21 pan. Band Selections. On the Campus (Goldman). On the Go (Goldman).
The Goldman Band. 19763.
On, Wisconsin! (Beck-Purdy).
Varsity Toast-Medio
University of Wisconsin Concert Sagamore March (Goldman).
Band. 10900.
The Chimes of Liberty March
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Arthur Pryor's Band. 20311. 6,21-4.35 p.m. Organ Solas, Dawn of Te-morrow (Green-
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When Day Is Done (De Sylva-
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Estrellita (Ponce).
La Paloma (Yrndler),
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Hand Flano Iinwaii. Hawalan Moen.
Kane's Hawaiians, 20704.
Penel No. Garden of Paradise.
Kenumoku Louis, 20703.
Mr. J. W. Alabaster, in charge Exchange of the Book Office of the Union transnetions to ensla Insurance Society, fold the Cmart || British Wivrléan, that defendant was the No. 1 Ofice toy in his Departmrol. saw him posting the paper on the
This is interpreted to mean that wall of the coolies' quarters on the
Zeitung, Mr. MacDonald will make a strong first floor of the building at nhatina lender headed "A lasi Warn-bid for more Liberal and Labour ing." declares that although Great adherents, and if an election he- Britain's clansient position in incomes necessary and he leads the |ternational finuner 3210M been campaign his manifesto will ask severely shaken, international for a free hand, and will not con- finance and banking is inextricably at any tariff pledges. Indeed, it Rustle of Spring (Sinding). involved in Great Britain's Fates"
may not even mention tariffs,
Cabinet Meeting.
two o'clock yesterday morning.
Attempted to Boll.
Massacre Denied. Replying. Mr. Yoshizawa again "We took down the poster and denied the statement from Chinese after we had discovered it to be sources, gồ a massacre of Chines anti-Japanese, 1 told defendant to
called the| **Thus the pound sterling again women and children. He regret.go to my room and ted he was unable to set a date Manager. Defendant was told to become an international barome
After about fi-ter; if it recovers, the world will for complete evacuation f the sit by the desk.
Lo 4. ferritories at present occupied, teen minutes, he suddenly made a recover; if it continues He would telegraph the Chinese bult for the door. We caught him the prospects of ultimate recovery
and brought him back."
for the present system will sag with suggestion to his government,
There followed a long exchange.
Mr. H. R. Major, caretaker of it. Though the role of the pouni of arguments between the Chinese Union Building, who was with Mr.terling is now negative, it is as Alabaster, corroborated. Witness important as evor, to termany, to and Japanese representatives,
France, to the United States and,
said he made a search of a room
#
this afternoon, but a decision in The Cabinet will hold a meeting
not expected for a few days.
In any case, a dissolution decl
not be taken before sion would consultation with the King, who flaen not reach London until to- morrow. In accordance with his original plans, the King and Queen will end their holiday at Balmoral Kate, this evaning, and will arrive at
Palace Buckingham
to-morrow [morning.
In the end, Mr. Yoshizawa agreed which the defendant occupied with indeed, to the whole world." to meeting of Chinese and four other coolies, and found a Japanese, representatives in Man rattan basket on a bed on which he
to attempt to settle dißenities, but he could not nerept slept. The basket, contained some sentenced
safer papers mouths. the Chinese suggestion of adding papers. There were other nationals to that committer. on a table,
cburin
the
defendant 10 six
In another case, a Chinese was
Mr. Themas' Views, Referring to the political
7 pm. Stock Quotations,
Mail Notice, etc,
649-7.23 p.m. A Concert. Plaño Solo-Nuccissus (Nevin),
Hans Barth. 20121. Song-Mighty Lak' n Rose Clanton-Nevin), Vaughn De Leath (Soprano), 20064. Instrumental Trie-Serenade
(Schubert), Instrumental Trie-Titi's Serenade
('Fil).
Neapolitan Trio, 16995
John McCormack (Tenor). 1247. Song-Marcheta (Schertzingur). Violin Solo-Caprice (Ogarew). Violin Solo-(a) The Bea (Schubert)
(1) Waltz in D Flat (Chopin).
Alexander Schmidt, 2014. 7.23-7.44 p.m. Orchestral. Autumn Thoughts,
Faun Waltz (Andreeff). Kirillos Balalaika Orchestra. 20762. Dance of the Toy Regiment (Groen-Shilleret). situa-Warblings at Eve (Richards).
Mr. L. II. V. Booth, A.5.1, for heard by police officers to shut Viscount Cecil, the British dele-the Palice, mentioned that three "Pat" in Shanghai Street, at 7.30 Lion, the Secretary for the Domi- gnie, ellacked matters by declar draft attempts corresponding top.m. in Saturday. He has chased nions, Mr. J. H. Thomas, speaking ing that dirent negotiations should the completed poster were amonst and eventually nerested, be eammenring without delay. If those papers.
After at Derby yesterday, declared his evidence had been taken, defen-intention when the election came further difficulties were encoun
dant was fined $250 there to test the feeling of his old con- tered, the question could Again
months hard labour.
stituency, despite the attitude the rome before the Couuril.
Derby Labour Party had adopted towards him. He said:
Six Months' Hard.
After some discussion on
the
The President closed the sitting by declaring that he would make particular section of the Emer a statement to the League Asser-gency Regulations umier bly to-morrow.
Reuter.
ATLANTIC FLEET
COMMAND.
C-IN-C. RESIGNS ON MEDICAL ADVICE.
London, Sept. 28.
Sir Austen Chamberlain. First Lord of the Admiralty, in the House of Commats to-day said that Admiral Sir Michael Hodges, who was in command of the Atlantic Flert. had been advised by his doctors that he must remain in hospital for some weeks, and that his complete recovery would require a considerable time.
SEVERE JOLT FOR NORTHAMPTON.
which
ย
Constable Assuulted,
Charges of assaulting an Indian the defendant was charged. Mr. Both applied for a heavy penaltable in the execution of his ty, pointing out that in the posities and of disorderly enluet
Were preferred akin! L tion he occupied at the Union named He Fen. saraner Society, defendant was Hable to be kn extraordinarily dangerents type ed agitalor.
The Magistrate passed sentence of six months' hard labour.
RIOTERS SENTENCED
AT KOWLOON,
Many Cases Before the Magistrate.
More cases arising rioting
"I shall proclain myself as being good Lathour man as ever, with a single-minded desire to pull the country through the present crisis. I will stand
under the leadership--and he will go to the Hiving evidence.
Iulian country as a lender of Mr. Mac- constable said that whilst sup-Donald. It important that pressing a riot in Mongkok Rövid people abroad should be left in Bear Nathan Read on Saturday no doubt that the overwhelming evening, defendant threw a fun mass of this country endorse the which struck witness in the juction of the National Government. When witness trist There is only one way or bringing arrest him, he scratched his arm this to a test, and I believe it is and face and tore his uniform. necessary at once to bring it to Sergeant Jessop then ordered the issue." Indian constable to take the defen. werd dant to the Station.
of
stomach.
the mainland dent with by Mr. Fraser at the
Defendant alleged that many Kowloon Magistracy this morning.police officers struck him er nu Sergeant Estall charged a man apparent reason whilst he was sit named Wong Chunson with dis- ting outside his house, orderly conduct in Nagashingwal
Eg-af
fa
Stone-Thrower Sentenced.
The Liberal Attitude.
Apropus the general election programmen, the Liberal "Shadow enhinet," Lloyd George. has issued a state- After consulting Mr.
ment opposing an immediate elec- tion.
On Stock Exchange.
Victor Sulan Orchestra, 19849. Soldiers Joy (Burchenal). Lady of the Lake (Burchonal).
Victor Orchestra, 20592. 7.14-8.00 pm. Four Choruses by Revellers.
The Birth of the Bluen.
Lucky Day.
Nola.
20111.
21100.
Local Time and Weather
I
Ameng my Souvenirs.
9.00 p.m. Report,
Ko 8.03-11.30 p.in. Relay from Shing Theatre.
10,30 p.m. Rugby | Mid-day Press News,
11.30 p.m. Clone Down N.B.-Commencing 03) Thursday, October 1st European Programmes on Tuesilays and Thursday during will begin at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.
the winter months,
USED HIS MASTER'S MOTOR-CAR.
CHAUFFEUR CAUGHT, AND FINED.
A chauffeur in the employ of Mr. Colbourne Little, of Messrs. Little, Adarns and Wood, appeared before Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning on summons accusing him of driving has master's car without permis- sion,
tended making some purchases be fore picking up Mr. Little.
Road on Sunday afternoon. The His Worship convicted defen- In these circumstances, the officer stated that he saw a large dant on both charges, and sen- It is understood that while the Admiral had asked to be relieved and disorderly crowd and with the fenced him to six months on the party is prepared to support iem- of his command, and the Board of
rien from the South first count, and $250 or three porary tariff's {us BR emergency the Admiralty hud, with great re- Wales Borderers, he dispersed months on the second, the sen measure, they oppose a general gret, acceded. Admiral Sir John them. The defendant was strong fences to run enncurrently.
scheme of protection. Kelly has been appointed to the crowd and wa
was seen waving succeed Sir Michael Hodges.
The defendant admitted that he He his fist and shouting "Ta?" British Wirelcas.
could be distinguished from the
The possibility of an early elec- had taken the car out an hour and Another man, named Lai Yungtion was much discussed when the a half before it was required by his others by a bandage round his arm.
was similarly charged on two Defendant stated that he was counts of assaulting a police officer Stock Exchange opened this morn-master. He said that he had in- in ton-house and on bearing a disturbance outside, he
in the execution of his duties and, and operators showed a dis- west of disorderly conduct.
position to await developments. the doar and saw people running
Trading waA consequently on about. He asked them not to múi
Sergeant Jessop said that on restricted laes, but the general because, they were making to Saturday evening when he was in tone was favourable and steady much noise."
charge of a police piekot in Moug-; Among foreign exchanges, the Worship amended the kok near Nathas Road he encoun- Swedish kroner wenkened to 17, charge from disorderly conduct to tered a big crowd which started following Sweden's decision to one of inciting the mob, and sento them stones at the officers, drop the gold standard, but the teneed defendant to six months some of whom were struck. Wit- Norwegian kroner were unchanged. hard labour.
ness rushed forward and arrested
Among
British funds, Consols the defendant, who was among fours rose a half, to 80%, while War those seen to throw stones.
fine of $7 was imposed. Loan fives were steady at 93%. Mr. C. E. L. Grist defended
Treasury bonds were His Worship" convicted defen.
half to chauffeur who was summoned for Kau for disorderly conduct, Ser-dant on the charge of disorderly one point hetter, but conversion causing an obstruction outside Three matches were on the geant Laky testified to seeing the conduct and fed him $250 or three and a half and four per cent. Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd. gramme for to-day, the resnits
defendant throwing stones
point-Reuter in lo being:
three months, but discharged him each lost half
In pleading
to a technical Division 1 (South). Northampton 1 Luton Town
BEATEN AT HOME BY LUTON.
London. Sept. 28. Northampton Town rereivel a shock-after their splendid victory at Fulham on Saturday--wher
· Luton paid them a visli tokay and
+
captured both points.
Senitish League.
Aberdeen. Dundee
1 Falkirk ..
Thire Lanark
--Reuter.
ROYAL FAMILY
RETURNS.
VISIT TO BALMORAL
TERMINATED.
His
Stoned the Police.
Prosecuting á youth named Tse
police offeers in Nathan Road on the first count owing to in- dad British Wireleas.
near Argyll Street at 5.45 pm, on suthcient evidence. Saturday. Witness ch
chased and eventually caught him.
1 Defendant denied throwing
stores, enying that he
was only
Two Girls Charged.
MR. FENNER BROCK- Mr. Brett, of the Harbour Once,WAY-IN-POLAND.
taking a walk. Askeri why be prosecuted in a case in which twe
ran, He said witness chaned him and he had to run.
His Worship Imposed a fine $250, or three months.
Another
Young
Chinese, girls, Mak, Lai-fong and Pang _King-chan, were charged of with disorderly conduct.
ENTHUSIASM FOR THE
SOVIET
Giving evidence, Mr. Brett said Kalat about 1 p.m. on Sunday he saw
Warsaw, Sept. 2. cheung, charged with the same the defendant's walking in Pikem The police of Czestochowa yes- offence in the same place, was Street. They went up to a terday interrupted a lecture by Mr. stated to have been arrested Chinese lady who was holding an Fenner Brockway, the British M.P., whilst in the act of throwing a
stone. A police officer said he saw forella, took it away from her, organised by the Polish extreme
Sub-Inspector Nicol told the Court that Mr. Little had made chatiffeur had been using his car complaints to the police that his without permission. When the defendant was stopped in Johnston Road, the officer communicated with the defendant had no authority to Mr. Little who told the police that have been out at the time.
11
offence he is Worship
that after the defendant had stop ped, another car parked in front of him. There was already a-car parked behind the defendant's with the result that he was
vehi and unable to leave. He
was only there for about three
minutes.
A fine of $5 was imposed.
colours. The nationalisation of the Bank of Englanit, he says, is of the utmost urgency.
Socialists, he adds, should be the defendant swinging his arm ground.
it and, threw it to the Socialiste, when Mr. Brockway, ready to selze power, as the moment
They anochred to be London, Sept. 28. back
ter declaring that he was a meni-n the collapse of capitakamin to throwing, having an escort, as four or five ber of the international; revolu- preparatary The King and Queen, hecom-when he caught his hand and ar-young man were following them. tionary, committee. expressed the
drawing near. panied by the Duke of Gloucester rested him.
The defendants were subsequently utmost enthusiasm for the Soviet his Polish colleagues introduce Mr. At the beginning of every lecture and Prince George, left Balmoral Divisional Inspector Clark sald
arrested. by special train this afternoon for the demonstration outside the
{regime, regarding it as an example | Brockway as a comrade of long London.
to follow. They are due to roach Mongkok Police Station was very His Worship convicted both de-
atanding, who possesses the 100 Buckingham Palace shortly after serious.
fondants and bound over their
Mr. Brockway, in his lectures in por cont confidence of Mr. George
Bernard Shaw Foland, depicla the British and
and Mahatma International situation In dark Gandhl.
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of assault on a police officer and '12 months.
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BURMA SEPARATION
QUESTION..
INVITATIONS ISSUED TO
Conference, and it is possible that Rs a result of the correspondence now in progress, one or two nemes muy be added to the list to com-
The Chairman delegates partion
plate the Burmese ratione
CONFERENCE.
from the British political ...London, Sept. 28. and of the officials attending on The Governor of Burma has behalf of the Government of India Issued, on behalf of His Majesty's and the Government of Burma Government, twenty invitations to are not yet announced-British attend the Burma 'Round Table Wireless.