GROENER
RESIGNS
PRO-NAZIS IN
HIGH PLACES
COUP SEQUEL
Berlin, May 12.
General Groener, Germany's warrior-statesman, who with Dr.
Chancellor, Bruening, the
and
the Minister of Justice, signed the recent Hindenburg decrço lissbiving the Nazi storm-traojul has resigned the post of Minleter; of Defenec.
General Groener continues Lo
responsibilities B) the
of the Minister of the Interior, however,
CABINET CHANGES.
The Reichstag is not to meet Again until June 6 and in the ineantime, while it in extremely probable that the Cabinet WA
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPII.
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1932.
An aerial view of the Lindbergh Estate at Hopewell, New Jersey, from which the child was stolen. It was chosen because of its seclusion.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASTRIOTION
undergo some re-shuffling there BOXER INDEMNITY appears to be no question of the
Bruening Government resigning.
IN
Later. resignation to 111- health, making it impossible for him to carry out the work of two departments.
General Groener's
officially attributed
vireles,
THE REAL REASON?
REMISSION
PURCHASING BODY'S
MEETING
London. May 12. Banimous sallsfaction at the It is stated in Parliamentary work accomplished by the Chinese however, that another Government Purchasing Com-
th unter in
appointed! the mission reason is to be found
Indemnity femiosion hostility of a group of pro-Nazi | Boxer generals in the Ministry of De scheme, despite set-backs, and t the close vo-operation between the These traders were opposed Chinese und British member, was the dissolution of the Nazi storm-expressed by all members of the Tul troops which they regarded as the Commission at the first bulwark Aguinat foreign aggres-chairmanship of Mr. Chen. sion-Reuter.
fence,
MUI TSAI ISSUE AGAIN
REASSURANCES IN LONDON
London, May 12. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, the Secretary of State for the Colonjes, stave a resurring reply regarding the condition of mai Isai in ifong- kong, to a deputation of the Cous- vil of Equal Citizenship to-day.
Questions raised by the Council deputation also incltuled the status of coloured worfen in the Colonies, and the employment of women in the Colonial Service.
in
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The meeting, approved 2,000-word report, which will be forwarded to the Chinese Govern- ment.
Mr. Alth Chairman
rentals the Commission, with
Sir Ralph Wedgewend as Vire. Chairman and Sir Basil Blackett as Treasurer.
.\t business meeting
3
held Bater, fresh contructs for the an
materials ly of railway
avere! sirned. There will be another: sitting of the Commission
next month. Reuter.
FLOOD RELIEF IN CHINA
ANOTHER BRITISH
APPEAL
Bran
To the Tristent of
the Banking Institution alirerand
- Unit
There 1 100losed ist of the serial wresten Sister Botes of the $5 denomination, United States' cald certificates of the 120 deabaination, and United States lo cartarientee and fades al Reberra Botes of the $20 denomination.
If my of the currenty so tutad 10 re41d your rank, 1 q173
-h you
be appreciated if you will take act of the to fre- robkited 13 and immediately notify the Trescuer of th washington, D. 0,, by Lezheph.
Very truly work.
W O WO0D
troumirer of the
10
to
in this letter probably lies the only hope of bringing the pripetiators of the terrible Lindbergh murder
justice.
JAPAN'S HERO WARRIORS
TOKYO PLANS FOR S'HAI LEADERS
(Special to "Telograph")
Tokyo. May When General Shirakawa, the. commander-in-Chief of the Japan; As regards the mui tsui problem,
London. May 12. ese forens in Shanghai. General
rommander of the Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister said that
The argent need for
further Syeda, th
2014 Division. inspectors, by the end of 1931, haul
Admiral funds to cope with the aftermath Ninth
val visited all registered mui tsui es
commander-in-. of the Chinese food devastation of Nomura, tablishments Hongkong and
last year, is stressed in the course chief, return to Japan, they will Kowloon.
The merived as conquering heroes.. The visits by lady insportaraf a new appeal issued by the re
Although it is not expected that cently-formed China Floud Relief
they will have, recovered suflrient- ly from the injuries received in the Hongkow Park bomb outrage to re Hurn to Takyo before the middle of, June, plans are already under way In the Japanese capital to resursl them one of the most rousing home romings in Japanese history.
were much appreciated, he declar: Committee. ed both by the mui tsai and by their employers.--Reuter.
The object is to rise fonds assist in the splendid work of Sir John Hope Singson, the chairman: of the China National Flood Relief
GLUT IN THE TIN Commission.
MARKET
NEW STEP TO KEEP UP PRICES
the
m
The Fommittee is emptrolled by a large and influential generaldiree forate, with the patronage of
It is reported that the Minister Archbishops of Canterbury and for War. General. Araki, will go York, the Archibishop of Westto Plina to welcome them personal- minster, the Lord Mayor of Lany aw will escort them to Tokyo, don, the President of the Free where they will be greeted by a Church Council, ami Dr. Alfred personal representative of the Loudon, May 12.
will immediately be The Council of the Tin Producers Sze, the Chinese Minister in Lan-eroy and
driven in State to the Imperial Association has unanimously en-don. -Wenter,
Palace. dorsed the recommendation of the Malayan Chumber of Mines that. the international quota should be reducid to 33-1/3rd
rent.. namely, 51,966 tons, as from Jimé 1. subject to quarterly control.
They have also endorsed th: pro- posal that there should be no ex- ports of tin in June sul July and that the Ain relensed for export front August OnWRTIS should not exceed 6,406 tons monthly.
per
It is pointed out that the effect of this arrangement would be identical with the proposal of the Council.
The Council was also notified thurt the Nigerian Chamber of Mines but passed a resolution to the same effect-Reuter,
BRAVES OUTPLAY
CHICAGO
NATIONAL LEADERS IN CONFLICT.
Now York, May. 12.. Boston Brives pegged back Chiengo in the National to-day. beating them easily at Chicago. Hargrave and Moore hit home runs in the course of an exciting game.
McManus made a home run Cleveland at Boston.
The results were:
Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis
Boston
National League.
2 Brooklyn
Boston
8 Philadelphia
American League.
4 Cleveland
-Reuter.
for
A
PRINCE RETURNS
TO LONDON
FLIES FROM PARIS IN OWN MACHINE
and
re-
After an alience of the Mikado, they will be his guests at luncheon.
Router.
FIRE BRIGADE MISHAP
FIREMAN FALLS OFF ENGINE
Was
Considerable excitement caused in Des Voeux Road Central this morning in consequence of a mishap to a fireman who fell off
Fire Brigade engine.
IRELAND'S STATUS
AT OTTAWA
Continued from Page 1).
no $10 threats from outside and
facts misrepresentation of the could deflect the Government from is course.Reuter,
General Hertzog's cable to Mr. de Valera read as follows:
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF
RECORDED MUSIC
By Z. W. on wavelength of 355 metres, 1845 K.G.).
5-7 p.m. Chinese Programme,
7.10.30 p.m. European Programme of Victor Records.
7 p.m. Stock Quotations, Mail Notice, etc.
7.6-7.33 pm. Operatic.
Fong-Hamson et Dallin-My Heart at Thy
Sweet Volen (Saint-Saens). Mont-rovature-Fieres Flames are baring!
(Verdi)
Louise Homer (Contrailo) 1422, Orchestral Tilton and folde-Liebestod
(Wagher)
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra un- der the direction of Altred Hertz 1960 Sona-Mondulinin Napule (Murato-
Taliaferri). Non-1-Ellele d'Ansere-Quante e bella
Donizett)
itenlamina A (Tenor)
1167,
H. p.m. (Local Time and Weather Report).
7.23-8.25 p.m. A Concert. Song-Kometime (Kabo-Florito). Sota-Dreamin' Time (e Longpre-Stelekinud).
Milam Amelita Tall-Curel (Soprana)
1144.
Pinnn Salo-Variations on Themes from Car
men (Blzet-Horowits). Mine-Solo-Muerrks In C Sharp Monr
Chapte
Song-Nome But
kowrky).
Vladink Harnwile 1327. Lonely Heart Tachal.
Bong-Who" la_Bytela? (Shakespeare-Schubert) John McCormack (Tenor) 1306. Violin Hote-The Mary (Nevin-Kreisler). Violin Malutights lank n 1e Nevin-Krete-
trr)
But The
Rela
Fritz Kreisler 1820. St. Mary's (Farber Adania). Sout-Ever of Thre I'm Fundly Dreamtu
(hley+7[0M}
Frances Alda (Sopran) 1174 Piano Solo-Sous le Taller (Albeniz. Plato Solo-Cradle Song (1)
Alfred CortaƐ (27). Song Uncle Ned (Feater)." Fung Od Black Jon Foster
Lawrenes Tibbett Baritone) 1263. Violin Solo Peralan Song (Glinka-Zimbalist).. Violin Solo-Waltz in () That (Chepimi
Efrem Zimballet tal
*.23-8.15 p.. Orchestral.
Sylvin nitet-intermezzo and Valse Lenin
(Delibes)
Sylvia Ballet-Pixxiest! ..., (Dellisen)
San Franelaen Symphony Orchestra – 156S, Jungmeian Dance No. 5 Brahms). Harian Dance No. d (Benlimus)
Ron Fennelsen Symphony Orchesten 1254, Stoment Musteal (Schutnal), Rosamunde-Vallet Music (Schubert)
2 Symphony Orchesten 131. 8.15-0.20 p.m. Variety. Song-Sometimes I Wander, Song-Moon Song
Irene Heasley V.40123. Whiting Solo-Gypsy Love Song
Bob Machimney – V-13. Song-I'm Lonely and Blae
Jimmie Rodgers V-40054 Street Organ Solo-0 Sole Mlo
Song-Nobody Cares
Organ Solo-Blexment on
Ationymous V-50.
Peggy Hill V.40134. Song-My Little Lady. Sung-You and Mr Old Gutter
Jimmie Rodgers with guitar V-40012. Instrumental-Serenade
Hernandez Brothers V-42.
Sigmando del Ow 40181.
Juk Allen with guitar V10918, 9.20-9.50 p.m. Instrumental. violin Solo-Letter of Love (Cui-Elaina),
Song "Lonus the Santa Fe Trail
"You will permit me, na a sincere! supporter of the independence and freedom of the Dominions and as ne who firmly believes that, on the basis of the sovereign independence of each, co-operation between con- stituent parts of the British League of Sations is essential to the main Cell Salu-Meindy In F (tubinstein). tenance of the Influence and Cella Bolo-Traumeret (Schuman)
Pablo Casale 1179. Prestige thereof, and will benefit
et Plano Solo-Starcato-Caprice (Vogrich). all and each, to express on Plain Flo-Hungarian Rhapsody. No. hope that nothing will he
(LIZE} which will
disturb the
Yalonda Mero 1759. arrionaly friendly co-operation between the Van Bolo-Manuet (Bach-Winteraliz)
we ullest of these sister States, Violin Hole-Cavette (Beethoven) and that present differences may be Celly Solo-Lo Cyune (The Swan) approached in a spirit of mutual good will and understanding, and NO be brought to a satisfactory solution sool
Violin Solo-At Eveuing (Friail, tranu, by
Krame)
Mischa Elman 160.
HERTZOG,"
MR. DE VALERA'S REPLY, Mr. De Valera replied, in part: "I al very grateful for your telegram of the 2nd inst, and I ap- preciate the motives which caused you to send it.
"However, I feel obliged to gx- plain to you that the issue between uk and Great Britain is not a mere question of divergent views as to the interpretation of an agreement. "We refuse to acknowledge that Great Britain or any other country Is the right to insist on the im position of a conscience test on the
numbers of our Parliament.
"There
ure
of
other elements grave injustice to Ireland in the present relationships between Great Britain and this country, but as your friendly telegram doubtless refers chiefly to the conscience.test. I shall not detail those elements in this reply.
EAMONN DE VALERA."
NO WISH TO QUARREL. The Free State Government's
Barne)
Fritz Kreisler 1990.
(Saint-
Patio Caralı 1143.
9.30-10.17 p.m. Band Selectlons.
Masked Ball-Selection (Verdi, arr. Creatore? Creature's Band 36005. Penst Fishera-Selection (Wizet, arr. Creatore) Creatore's liant 36001/8000. 10.17-10.30 p.m. Hawaiian Musle. rakalo-Huta, Lepe Uinals
Sam-Ku-West Harmony Boya 21410.
Inala-MeTry. Wnonwhit-Medley_
"Royal Hawaiian Trio 20281. 10.70 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.
10.35 p.m. Close Down.
All corda In the above European pro- grammere kladly applied by beasts. Treng Fook Plano
DOLLAR ADVANCE
SPASMODIC
MARKET TO-DAY ON
EASY SIDE
Yesterday afternoon's rise of a farthing in the Hongkong dollar appears to have been a spasmodic development consequent on reac tions amongst speculators over of the suggested American plan for payment in debts in silver. Both Hongkong and Shanghai felt the effects of the movement.
London, May 12. After attending President Don- mer's funeral and expressing to! the bereaved family the King's personal condolences, as well as his own, the Prince of Wales dow back to London. He travelled in
Moth" his own "Puss
machine. landing at Hendon this evening.
The Requiem Mass for the late President, held at Westminster The Brigade had been sum¦ Cathedral, was attended by Lordmoned to the building which is
the King, under demolition at the corner of replies to cables expressing the Cromer, representing
where a gas concern of the Governments the Acting Premier (Mr. Stanley Ise House Street Baldwin)
of the leakage had occurred. The trouble Australia and New Zealand have and membera Cabinet
diplomatic
was, however, adjusted without falso been made public. presentatives of all countries, the services of the Brigade being)
needed.
Mr. de Valera, in reply to British Wirelena.
To-day, however, the local mar- When the fire engine was round-Australia, said: I should like to ing Wardley Street corner, one of make it quite clear that the ket is much casler, with the dol- the firemen fell of. A crowd obstacles in the way of friendship lar unchanged at yesterday's rate quickly gathered round the man, between Great Britain and Ireland of 18. 3.1/8d.. Business was done who was moved to the pavement, were not created by us," and as high as 18. 33⁄4%d. yesterday for the two afternoon, but the business rate where some Europeans attended stressed his desire to him. The firemen was in great countries to remain on good terms. this morning pain, and indicated Injury to his Replying to Now Zealand, he 3.7/10d., a much quieter tone pre- shoulder. which was apparently said:
vulling. dislocated. He was made as com-
America would not appear to "We intend to use our fully re-be taking the silver debt-payment. fortable as possible, and later cognised rights to amond conveyed by ambulance to hos-Constitution as the people desire. market
our proposal very seriously, since tho
la unchanged We do not consider that the with the market Irregular.
at 28
Fu- Government of New Zealand have tures, moreover, are down. the right to regard our Intended In London, silver rose 5/10ths
CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
COMMITTEE TO MAKE INVESTIGATION
London, May 12. The Chancellor of the Ex-pital. chequer Mr. Neville Chamberlian, Announced in the House of Com-
Was
about
19.
Imons to-day that the Committee consist of Mr. W. Raeburn, K.C.| action as n with to quarrel. On yesterday, spot and forward. China 8 to Inquire Into the present as Chairman, Sir Geoffrey Corbeti. the contrary, the removal of this and Indin bought, and offerings 2 position of Co-operative Socialien of the Indian Civil Service, and and other barriers to friendship wore amail on a steady market. in relation to income tax, and to Mr. H. Hill, President of the In-created by Great Britain must After the official fixing, the spot report whether any modification stituto of Chartered Accountants, result In the establishment
good feeling, as we dealre."
5 of the position is desirable, would —British Wirelens.
of market ruled steady, but- buyors
forward were satisfied.
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TRADING JUNK PIRATED
At nine o'clock on Tuesday, when the boat was between Ping Hoi and Saman, in Chinese waters, it was stopped by a boat containing six. men, one of whom was armed with HAUL OF CARGO AND « rifle, another with a revolver and..
the others with duggers. MONEY
The pirates ordered the crow of A piracy in Chinese waters, the boat into the hold and both committed on board a cargo junk vessels were sailed towards shore which had left Ching Hõi, Waiwhere they were anchored. The Lof, south of Swatow for Hong- cargo was unlonded with the ox- kong, has been reported to the coption of six piquls of ontons police by Wong Thi-fook, master After remaining on board. until 6 of the boat, on his arrival in the o'clock the following morning, the Colony following the release of the pirates loft in their own boat. craft by the pirates.
Before Joaving the crew and pra- The boat, No. 1147, loft Ching Bongers wore robbed of $110 In Hoi on the afternoon of Saturday money, the total loss aufered being Inst with crew of six and a simi- 8570,
lar number of passengers, toge- In his report to the police the: ther with a cargo of 74% bags of master intimated that nobody was vagotables and 20 bags of onions," injured or kidnapped."