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LOOSE QUEER STORY OF FOREIGN INTRIGUE. NOTED CHINESE
IN PLANE.
EXCITING FLIGHT TO ENGLAND.
TRAINER LATER SHARES CAGE.
(Reuter Special Service).
London, Dec. 17. A flight across the Channel from France to England with a terrified tiger at one time loose in the cabin space in well calculated to cause some little excitement aboard the machine.
-
This was the experience of the pilot of a machine engaged to transport a tiger from Ostend to Croydon in order to appear at a circus in London.
The burden of the adventure. however fell upon the trainer, whose anxiety to quieten the erea- Lure which was obviously terrified by the flight through the air, lo to the trouble.
When the journey started, the tiger gave evidence of its terror, and the trainer opened the cage door, whereupon the tiger leapt out into the cabin space.
A sensational struggle between the trainer and the tiger followed, but eventually the man triumphed and succeeded in getting his charge back into the cage.
He then entered the cage and man
and beast kent each other company
A new
picture of
Gandhi.
Mahatma
GANDHI DENIES INTERVIEW.
ITALIAN REPORT
FALSE.
WILL GIVE
there till the end of the journey. AMPLE WARNING!
It is believed that this is the tirat trip ever made. be a tiger by Peroplane.
ROMANCE BEFORE
RICHES.
RECTOR'S DAUGHTER
ENGAGED.
(Router's Special Servico)..
London, De, 17. Miss Majorie Clementson, the twenty-five-year-old daughter
of
Miss Clementson announced her engagement to-day.
London, Dec. 17.
Mr. Gandhi, who is at sea en route for India has in reply to an inquiry, wire- lessed to London to-dny denying the statements at- tributed to him in an inter- view alleged to have been given in Rome few days ago to the Giornale D'Italia..
He says he gave no interview |
at all to any journalists in Italy.
יויון!
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No Precipitous Action.
Gandhi in his message to lan- don says: "The Giornale D'Italia's alatement is wholly false.
FRANCE TO OBTAIN CHINA PROVINCE!
SEQUEL TO "ALARM" ON KWANGSI BORDER.
AMERICAN REPORT OF JAPANESE GUARANTEE.
AMAZING AND AMUSING.
A SENSATIONAL, but rather amusing, suggestion
that French and Japanese diplomatists have
After they now duties. Photo shows the Dover Marine Station where extra vigilance is being exercised owing to the number al ad. dition to the articles dutiable under the now tariff regulations
intrigued and conspired with the object of annexing Anti-Dumping EMPIRE QUOTA
different portions of Chinese territory, appears to have
been built out of recent reports alleging a massing of
French troops on the Annam-Kwangsi border.
Order No. 3.
Lawn Mowers and Cotton Goods.
As pointed out by the French Consulate a few days ago, a mischievous report of this kind might furnish a convenient alibi for the presence of large Chinese forces whose services might otherwise have been required else- where, but it has remained for an American paper, ac- cording to a Reuter message from Paris, to offer the FIFTY PER CENT. "complete explanation," international duplicity re- miniscent of the really bad old days of secret diplomacy.
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The American newspaper, name undisclosed, announces that a Franco-Japanese agreement has been reached whereby France should be guaranteed by Japan possession of a "Chinese Province," presumbly Kwangsi, and presumably as a quid pro quo for the occupation of Manchuria.
London, Dec., 17.
FIRM IN DIFFICULTY.
SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS.
MORATORIUM TO BE SOUGHT.
Was
A sensation was provided for local commercial circles this morning when it learned that the Hing Kee firm, of over fifty years' atanding, one of the biggest in the Nam Pak Hong, were in difficulties and bad pended business.
The firm deals in piece goods and is one of the best known among British and other foreign Arms.
A Telegraph representative, visiting the main premises of the firm at No. 83, Jervola Street, to- day, found the shop open as usual, though no business was being tran- sucted.
Creditors Meeting To-morrow.
It was learned that the creditors bave been invited to attend a meet- ing at Jervois Street at dne o'clock to-morrow, and it is understood that the management will seek a
FOR WHEAT
CABINET
AGREED moratorium, in order to enable it ON MAIN POINT.
London, Dec. 17.
to resume business,
It is stated that u proportion of. the debts will be paid at once and that the creditors will be asked to extend the remainder over a long period,
Cause of Trouble.
The Government's proposals for a quota on wheat were dis- cussed at Whitehall to-day when Mr. Runciman's third anti-the Dominions Secretary, Mr.
The boycott movement against Japanese goods and the full in dumping order under the Ab- J. H. Thomas, and the. Minister nortmal Importations Act was of Agriculture, Sir John Gilmour, sterling exchange are stated to issued to-night and comes into received a deputation from the have been the cause of the firm force on Saturday.
Liverpool Corn Trade Associa- | difficulties.
Rumour places the Habilities at about $500,000 and tion.
statement
The order imposes XL duty of
A communique afterwards issued | present assets at about $300,000. fifty per cent., ad valorem, upon sixteen classes of mainly luxury states that, in reply to a question articles inclinling the following:
regarding the reported Duminating glassware used for by the Canadian Premier as to the quota, Mr. Thomas said that there Cameras. photographic plates had been no decision as to the and films, other than cinemate-amount of the Empire quota by graph films.
the Cabinet,
OFFICIAL DENIAL THOUGHT NEEDED,l light.
The
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Wireless valves and parts therof, Electric lament lamps anif
fittings.
Grass mowers.
Cotton Goods.
proposed amunt of the Empire U.S. CONGRESS · &
WAR DEBTS.
OPPOSED TO ANY SCALING DOWN.
the
Washington, Dec. 17. Advocates of a scaling down of war debts seem un- likely to deriva any encour- agement from the United
States.
reported agreement seems further reported, hud approved of
Mr. Bennett's Own Estimates. [abeurd on the face of it, but it has the propound by General Chan Gandhi was alleged to have been considered sufliciently striking by | Chai-long and Gen. Lí Chung-yen
Indeed, Mr. Bennett hail himself said:"India, with
vast the French authorities, says Reuter, to dispatch a large expeditionary
made it clear that the percentages, masses, Pan create a new civilisato provoke an oflein denial of the faree 20 the western border of
he had mentioned were purely his | report as being entirely without Kwangsi to "resist a possible in- tilen, but this work of construe- foundation.
The story appears
vasion of the French troops who to be the
Manufactures wholly or partly of own estimates,
A general discussion ensued, the Rector of a Kentish parish, tion is for the future. To-day the
fortune of whole Indian nation is called to outcome of a military conference are reported to be massing at the cotton, of the following descrip particularly as to the difficulties in was last year left a
with the Liverpool pounds per work of destructim-boycott-in Canter a few days ago, attend-indo-China-Kwangsi frontier for tion: Lissues in piece, flags, hand concion
kerchiefs, shawls and household future markets, and the deputation - several thousands of
ing. return to India tu coned by Pel Chung-hai, Admiral Chan an unknown mission."
32 local French Consulate cotton goods including table and handed in a letter and a memoran- annum, on condition that she re-
Linue the struggle against Chuk, Gen, Chang Hul-chang, com- | mained single.
dum on the subject.
The Ways and Means Committee England, which will be, as here-mander of the air forces, Generals pointed out that the alleged anti-bed linen. and towels.
Cordage ropes, and twine under tofore, without violence."
During Yu Han-mino, Li Yang-king, Heung Chinese significance of the French
discussion, Mr. of the House of Representatives to- Han-ping. Mine Yel-nan and Tan troop movements in. North Annamonequarter inch diameter, except
Thomas said he wished to make it day adopted an amendment to the was ridiculous.
such na is used in the packlog of
clear that, subject to the outcome Hoover Moratorium BIBI, declaring Vick-him.
other goods.
of the proceedings at the Ottawa Strengthening Defences.
French Explanation.
Complete or incomplete HF-
Conference, the intention of the that the cancellation or reduction The meeting is reported to have
Government was that there should of foreign debts
in against the There has been considerablements, other than underwear, and
be a quola.
policy of Congress. discussed plans for strengthening unrest in this part of the French hosiery,. complete or incomplete, "I never gave any interview to the border defences in western
than other
underwear, but Subject to thut, he suggested the The Committee luter presumen in Rome. The last Kwangal, including the construc- Colony, traceable to outside
fluences, The border defences including stockings and hose for Association should appoint repre- the Moratorium Bill as amended. interview I gave was Elt Vil-tion of fortifications and gun en have recently been strengthened for shaped material for making into in hummering out the deta
men.women and children LEAVES CEYLON FOR leneuve in Switzerland, where placements,
and sentatives to help the Government | Reuter's American Service,
ENGLAND.
asked the people of India not to General Pei Chung-hai, General the purpose, principally, of guard auch garments or hosiery. the scheme. To this the come to any decision but to await (Chang Fat-kwei and General against the surreptitious im-
Citric acid, tartaric acid and‡tion pret-British Wireless. Wang Shan-hung were instructed portations of arms from China for hall take no precipitous to visit western Kwangs and to discord in Indo-Chinu
the elements of disorder and cream of tartar. but shall make ample study the defensive necessities on action,
The real object of the Canton entrenties to the the spot. previous
movement, It was suggented, might authorities should direct action Canton Troop Movement.
be the removal of unwanted troops become unfortunately necessary. The Canton Government, I was to a region well out of the way. Please give this statement the widest publicity possible.- British Wireless.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE HOMEWARD.
London, Dec. 17. Mr. Lloyd George, accompanied by his family, left Colombo for England to-day on the P. and O.
. 8. "Rajputana."
He has greatly benefited from his tour. British Wireless,
STOP PRESS.
SOUTH AFRICA OPEN SECOND TEST.
A COLLAPSE.
Sydney, Dec. 18. The second test match between the South African and Australian ericketers opened
here to-day.
my statement.
CADET TO DIRECT EDUCATION
REPORTED GOVT.
INTENTION.
Reports are current that a Cadet is shortly to be appointed Director of Education in the place of Mr. G. P. de Martin, who has
in-
New Shock for Mr. Churchill.
Overwhelmed by Slick American Publicity Methods.
(Reuter's Special Service).
New York, Dec. 17.
convalescence
Not Consulted at Ail.
American publicity methods Mr. Churchill had not been 'South Africa won the toss and put been acting in that capacity sinccfare not calculated to assist in/consulted in the matter at all and of Mr. Was most indignant. Ho flatly It is stated that Mr. N. L. Smith the
rafused to broadcast in spite of has been selected for the post and Winston Churchill, who is how the fact that all
all preparations had that he will assume the duties ever making a good recovery been made, greatly disappointing carly in the now your. He will, from the results of his accident. those concerned,
June last.
up a wretched display. At lunch,
they and lost five wickets for 62 runs, tho scores being:
។
Mitchell, b McCabe
Grimmett
Chelaty, e Nitschke, b Grimmett Morkel, at Oldfield, b Grimmett Taylor, c Lee, Cameron, b Wall Viljoen not out Dalton not out
Extras
Total (for 5 wkts,)
14] It is said, go on three months' Mr. Churchill awoke thla Crowds of reporters and photo-
20 leave shortly afterwards, and on morning to receive an excellent graphers are packing the corridors
Chemicals,
Aluminium, sulphate ammonia, ntum, sodu alum and potash alum.
Ammonium chloride. Lithopone.
Rubber proofed tissues in piece. Londed and empty cartridge cases for sporting firearms, and sporting rifles.
Jumps in Imports.
The largest category of Imports affected is that relating to com-
FUTURE TRADE IN THE
FAR EAST.
CALL TO ACTION BY TORY M. P.
Plete and incomplete garments. CHINA CANNOT LAG
MUCH LONGER.
London, Dec. 17. The great possibilities lying in
approved
INSTABILITY OF SILVER.
REACTION THOUGHT
PROBABLE.
Although silver is alightly up in London, there would appear to be. Indications of a reaction setting in.
·Yesterday's, ndvance in London was 8/10ths spot and a farthing forward, the rise being chiefly due the to limited offerings. After official fixing, the market ruled weaker, Americn having turned sel- for.
The New York allver quotation but futures are somewhat lower. is unchanged at 81.7/8,
The average value of the items Included therein imported monthly inst year was 1815,000. During the last two months this figure in- creased to £924,000 in. October and £1,023,000 in November.
Almost as large is the cotton the markets of the East were manufacture
goods, emphasised by Major. John category which were last year imported to Colville, M.P., Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, a monthly value of £884,000.
In both October and November in a speech at the Shefeld last, the figure Incressed to £912 Chamber of Commerce to-day. fact, the local market can be de-.
million. The value of the importe last month of the other categories In-
The silver price in India is also
E down
little.
Hongkong and Shanghai markets are the same as yesterday, with little inclination to do busines. In
scribed as absolutely stagnant.
The Hongkong dollar is unchang- ed from yesterday.
DOD, when the month's quantity of
Major Colville expressed the cutton goods jumped from under woven million square yards per opinion that China must, before month last year to nearly ten so vory long, rid herself of her
internal difficulties.
"Nothing can hold back very much longer the inevitable Economic Mission to the Far his return will continue in his now illustration of the longths to of the hospital where Mr-cluded in the order was, photo- force of social and commercial | East—that wa ́must take the long
which American publicity experts Churchill is detained.
graphic films. £98,000, electric:
progress in that vast area.” view and be prepared to play our London, Dec. 17. A further probability is that Mr. will go, when he read in the
lamps 597,000, electric light fitt He said he was not forecasting part in the economic development 2 de Martin, who has been in the newspapers that he was scheduled Mr. Winston Churchill's condi-ings 595,000, cordage etcatra the immediate development of the of China when the opportunity
Government education service to broadcast to England through tion.continues to improve. To £81,000, Citric-neld – 465,000 --and Chinese market, but he believed. | arless........ 62 since 1903, will go Home on retire, a telephone Installed, at his bed-| day he sat up in bed and smoked athopone £82,000,--British Wire--and his view was fully borne If we do not do so he said,
mant early In 1988;}.
cigar.—British Wireless.
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