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NO MORE WAR DEBT PAYMENTS ON OLD BASIS Noted Banker Says That Britain Must be Prepared to Default
SHANGHAI PIRACY
CHINESE VESSEL LOOTED
WILD CAROUSAL
FIVE-HOUR FEAST OF CELEBRATION
Shanghai, Jan. 20.
The Chinese steamer, Tabua,
WORLD ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE
GOLD STANDARD AS AN
IMPORTANT FACTOR
which left Shanghai for Haimen MAY DATE PROBABLE
on the Chekiang coast, on Tues- day evening, was pirated soon after passing Woosung.
Four hundred passengers were! aboard the Tahua when the pirate gang revealed themselves and the toup was highly successful, the pirutes escaping with a rich haul.
No fewer than forty men part!- cipated in the outrage and after they had ransacked the ship from stem to stern, robbing the passen-
gers of everything of value, they proceeded to celebrate their suc- cess in lavish style,
WILD CAROUSAL
The algual for seizure of the ship was given in the evening Roon after the lights of Woosung had disappeared in the distance. The next few hours were spent in gathering together the loot after which the gang, with the excep-| tion of those guarding the bridge
PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORLD ECONÒ- MIC CONFERENCE ARE NOW PRACTICALLY COMPLETE, THOUGH IT IS CONSIDERED UN- LIKELY THAT IT WILL BE BEGUN BEFORE MAY AT THE EARLIEST.
War debts and the gold standard are likely to furnish the keenest topics of discussion.
F
Britain regards the delay with some concern. Another instalment of the war debt will fall due for payment in June and unless the next American Presi- dent, Mr. Franklin Roosevelt grants a moratorium, it is felt that Britain will be compelled to default.
EXPERT COMMITTEE'S REPORT
London, Jan. 19. Outspoken remarks
Geneva, Jan. 19. The re-establishment of a nor- on mal interchange of cominodities, a
and the engine-room, indulged in war debts were made by Mr. general agreement for the pro- a wild carousal in the first-class
symbolic picture of the world's problem. The Gres of industry must be tamad to Men's adven- tage before they consume him, warn the world's mos t'nated economists. Mass production, labour-saving devices, as well as war debts and tariffa, must be included among the world's problema. A forty-hour week is now being discussed at Geneva and preparations are going ahead for the World Economic Con ference.
SEAMAN
dining room, feasting, drinking F. C. Goodenough, chairman abrogation in and the curliest FOUND DEAD
of emergency restriz
and smoking opium until the early of Barclays Bank at the tions upon trade, and an agree- hours of Wednesday morning.
shareholders' meeting to-ment for the moderation and AMERICAN. TRAGEDY
When thoroughly satisfied with their feast, the gang stopped the day. ship near Huanlungse Rocks and, disembarked into waiting boats. somo finality on the question which Ho declared that there must be It seems evident from the fact) so vitally affected the present and that boats were waiting at an ap-future conditions of the whole pointed place that a thoroughly world. well organised gang of pirates is now operating in the Shanghai
The payment of further suma in gold might be dismissed as im- practicable. If America wished to receive payment she must receive it in goods.
area.
IN GOOD HUMOUR. The vessel continued its journey
stabilisation of tariff policies in the future, are urged in the Report Experts for the World Economic of the Preparatory Committee of Conference.
the utmost necessity is an early The report emphasises that of settlement of the war debts ques- tion.
IN WANCHAI
FALL FROM A RICKSHA
The death occurred under most! The experts also urge the res-early hours of this morning, of unusual circumstances, during the national standard, to which the U.S.S. Asheville, whose body was toration of an effective inter- Seaman S.E. Sandlin, of the or later, have to choose between while agreeing that each govern-Wanchal.
America would, he said, sooner the gold standard can adhere, ing of a housd in Johnston Road, countries which have abandoned | found lying on the first floor land- adjusting her economic policy and ment must be free to decide when of the debt due to her. foregoing the whole or some part and how they could apply such a tunato man's body was made at
standard.
NO MORE PAYMENTS.
The discovery of the unfor-
THE FORTY-HOUR WEEK
TO BE EXAMINED BY LL. O. AT GENEVA.
London, Jan. 19. The International Labour Office Conference on the 40-hour week to-day rejected by 31 votes to 21. there being 17 abstentions, a mation by Mr. Ernest Bevin, of the British Transport and General Workers Union, which asked that the introduction of a 40-hour week should not involve a redue- tion in weekly wages.
A resolution, supported by Government delegates, asking for
continued examination of the different aspects and the methods of working the 40-hour week, was carried by 41 votes to 21, with 7 abstentionsBritish Wireless,
NIGHT CLUB QUEEN
DEATH OF MRS.
MEYRICK
VICTIM OF LONDON
-FLU EPIDEMIC
London, Jan. 19.
BRITAIN ON
THE
LEG THEORY.
[NOTHING NEW EXCEPT THE NAME
PROTEST FELT
UNWARRANTED
(Our Own Correspondent).. Ty Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphis Mewogre Ordinamos, 2184 Reprived, January- 49. 0,13 A.M.)
London, Jan. 20:
All Britain is discuazing with the deepest interest, not unmixed with surprise, the Australian pro- tests against the English leg- theory bowling tactics.
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Most of the big newspapers are publishing leading articles deal- ing with the protest, which is couched in strong and somewhat remarkable terms, and all promin- ent cricketers have been canvass- ed for their views.
The Manchester Guardian deals less with the leg-theory than with the Australian statement that it is causing bad feeling between the players. The journal is critical of the intense rivalry engendered by the Test matches. Lancashire and Yorkshire matches are, it says, as cakes and ale compared with the present Test Matches which are becoming intolerable.
NO CAUSE FOR PROTEST. The critics, and cricketers gen- erally, however, see, no cause for protest in the leg-theory. They assert that there is nothing new in such tactics except the name. Leg-theory bowling, though it has never been given the name, has beca Indulged in both by Austra lans and English cricketers.
The general opinion is express- ed by The Times, which "after pointing out that the modern de velopment of the leg theory has been mainly due to modern bats- men's habit of covering the stumps with their legs, adds that The death has occurred, from there is nothing in D. R. Jardine's influenza, of Mrs. Kate Meyrick, policy which can be regarded as London's "Night Club Queen," dishonourable or unsportsmanlike who has on more than one oc-or which la foreign to cricket. casion been sentenced to impri- sonment for selling intoxicants without a licence.
NO RIGHT TO DICTATE.
One critic writes:-The Austra- "Mother Meyrick," as she was lian Press has become excited be. familiarly known, was
cause England has now overseas a most
a platoon of fast bowlers who contradictory have been characterised as "the Described, as a sen- timental, motherly sort of person, pernicious body battering attack" she was long. the most notorious, employing a style "utterly foreign picturesque and beloved figure in to true cricket" and "an alarm- London's hectic night life. Aing danger." If speed be legiti though a model parent, she defied mate to get out Bradman and ning
LADY BAILEY astonishing and
SAFE
to Haimen and latest reports are to the effect that it has arrived safely.
The pirates, who had robbed the passengera of all cash and Jewell- ery and other valuables, took the
3.30 this morning, and police off- captain of the Tahua and the com-
EASY MONEY.
cials were immediately notified. { pradore to Fluanlungse Rock and belief that the City of
Mr. Goodenough expressed the The fall in the compradore felt that he, at would regard it as an unreasonable acted by a general policy of easy man had fractured his skull, he commodity prices made by Dr. R.S. Begbie who was Subsequently an examination was London might, it is suggested, be counter-of the opinion that, although the Toast, was destined to be held a suggestion that, pending a satis-money to promote a healthy exten-had not been the victim of foul prisoner for ransom.
The pirates were apparently in all, the debt instalments should of exports or production, especial.
factory settlement acceptable to sion of business and the regulation play, a good humour, however, and later continue to be paid no matter how ly of wheat.
Police enquiries tend to show released both captives.
long the discussions might be pro-:
that the deceased had been riding The abolition of measures of ex-in a richsha In Johnston Road longed.
change control is an essential con- early this morning when Their feast lasted for over five not pay any further instalment there is a lasting balance of the jing the staircase of 96, Johnston Great Britain, he said, should abolition can only be possible if He apparently commenced ascend- dition of world recovery, but such fell out and fractured his skull.
The FOUND IN FRENCH hours, during which time they until the whole matter had been budgetary systems of the govern- Ronal when he collapsed and died, kept the ship's stewards constant-discussed and an agreement for a
TERRITORY
The body was later removed to the Public Mortuary.
MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION
FIVE-HOUR FEAST.
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ly on the run serving them with final settlement reached. drinks and specially ordered dishes..
ments concerned,
It is emphasised by the British delegation that no commitments of
turning to the gold standard. by Great Britain in regard to re- any kind have been entered into
The World Economic Conferenco
BRITISH POLICY. The Tahua is a steamer of about seven hundred tons, regularly en-policy. Mr. Goodenough said it had Regarding Britain's economic gaged in serving the small porta been due to the failure of other on the Cheklang coast.-Reuter. countries to arrest the increase of is not likely to meet before May at
MANCHURIA DISPUTE
BRITISH CABINET DISCUSSION
SIR JOHN SIMON, REPORTS
be-
[FIVE MEMBERS LEAVE TO-DAY
their own tariff walls that the the earliest. change in British polley had
Although it is learned that sil- come necessary, but the fundamen- tal principle that a creditor na- the Conference, the Committee of ver will figure upon the agenda of tion must permit its debtors rea- Experts did not attach any great sonable facilities to discharge- their liablilites
significance to cut its role in the remained un- chungel.
monetary problems of the world. He also expressed the view that benefit with all other low-priced Mount Everest, leave England for It was felt that silver would
any actiona India to-morrow. commodity gold
it would be impossible for Great commodities from Britain to contemplate a return to which raleed the gold standard unless and until prices.--Reuter, she could feel sure the conditions were such that she and other coun- trios would not again be forced to suspend it.-British Wireless.
DOLLAR SLIGHTLY
London, Jan. 19. - and four other members of the Mr. Hugh Ruttledge, the leader,
tempt to reach British expedition which is to at-
the summit
of
All fourteen members will meet at Darjeeling carly In March, and
the In and operated many re others, the number of bowlers of sorts of a somewhat questionable this kind is immaterial. To rely character, yet some of her clubs much upon one type may yet were the most famous in London, prove a weakness. Paris, Jan. 19. including the "Forty-Three."
Surely Australia has no right Lady Bailey has been found, in
to dictate to her opponents the She began her career by con-character of the bowling they the desert some twenty kilometres ducting a nursing home in Ireland must employ. to the south-west of Tahoua and there met and married a doc-have never taken up such a post- The authorities (Niger) according to the French tor, from whom she Inter parted. tion. No one, certainly no respon Air Ministry.
They had a family of eight child-sible critic, argued that Austra ren, six of whom were girls.
The missing airwomen is safe and well. She was forced to land owing to a shortage of petrol
journey to the
HEAVY FINES,
la should not have sont Gregory and McDonald to England in 1921. If Australia had possessed a third Lady Bailey has
Later, faced with the problem fast bowler equal to either of been missing since of supporting her family, she start-them, he would certainly have she took off from ed "Dalton's," In Loicester Square. been brought over. Gregory and Oran on Sunday It was an immediate success, and McDonald swept English batsmen night last on the from that time she carried on naide, and the Motherland gover next stage of her night club after night club, from reached a total of 300 until Aus- each of which she made big pro-tralia had won the rubber. The Cape, in hor at-fita, despite many convictions and English players, unaccustomed to tempt to beat fines and costs totalling £1,000. fast bowling for years, were as Mrs. Amy Molli- son's record.
Threa of her daughters marled whole, slow in movement and Lady Bailey was apparently Poors, the younger, Dolly, to Lord scared. Some of them recalled in the middle of that month the suffering from Influenta when de Clifford, and May to the Earl Gregory with the Imperial Forces whole expedition, including about she arrived ot Oran but of Kinnoul. Her daughters and team, and did not hall his return 80 porters and a transport column she decided to continue her one of her sens, Henry Listor Moy- with joy. These are plain facts. of baggage-laden yaka, donkeys journey. She was apparently carri-rick have had the limelight of But they did not squeal, nor did and mules, will set out on a Ave ed out of her course and landed in publicity turned on them several commentators talk about "body weeks' trek across Thibet to the desolate trackless country in what times during the past for years battering even after Nottingham base camp, situated about 12 miles is called Military Territory. Lady for their part, in running night. from Everest, at an altitude of Bailey had Journed over 1,500 miles clubs. nearly 1,000 feet higher than the when forced down.--Reuter, It is understood that the Cabinet this morning to 15. 3.3/8d., but the
The Hongkong dollar rone 1/8th submit of Mont Blane. With the exception of Lord Lon-mainly engagod on foreign affaire local market is lifeless, no busl-timed to take place before the donderry, the Air Minister, who is
The attack on the mountain is on an air tour in the Middle East, three next week, will be held prior
A series of meetings, including news passing.
middle of June, when the monsoon and Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary to the reaaembly, of Parliament China was a small buyer, sollers Wireless.
In London, allver rose 1/16th. may probably break-British for India, who la abroad, all the next month. miniators were present.
holding back on a quiet market. Sir John Simon, who returned time to report on the latest phase no special feature.
Sir John Simon returned just in After the official fixing, there was. apocially from Genova, flew from of Paris to Heaton Aerodrome, den which
the Sino-Japanese dispate, New York report silver 25.5/8, pite a thick fog which made it Im-|
Cabinet discussed. with the market dull. There is a -Router and British Wireless. alight fall in futures.
London, Jan. 19. The first Cabinet meeting of the New Year was held at No. 10 Downing Street this after
noon.
possible for any craft to land at the Croydon airport this afternoon and caused the cancellation of practically all outgoing planes.
the
RISES
BUT MARKET VERY. DULL
Mrs. Meyrick was jealous of the good name of her family, one of her sons being sont to Harrow and a daughter to Roedean then to Girton College.--Reuter.
and
Someone has oven advocated that Bradman should not be ex- (Continued on Page 7.) CAPT. HOPE MISSING
WEATHER PROSPECTS London, Jun. 20. Captain W. L. Ilope, who is
The anti-cyclone remains contral Searching for Squadron Leader
ovor N.E. China and Manchuria Hinkter's machine, is now among failed to return.
and is increasing in intensity." the missing.
Moderate to fresh monsoon will Ile set out yesterday morning in continue along the coast of Chino Maslan Building. Pokfulam, was de his safety. He went up with an might be found in the Wetterhorn Northern China Sea. Local fore-
Anxiety is increasing regarding response to news that Hinkler and fresh monsoon tont of the damage and the cause of observer with only suficient petrol district, from where very bad cast:-NE. winds, moderate-to- Cover the the outbreak is as present unknowa.for a five hours! fight and has weather is reported-Kruter, fresh; fair,
A carpentor's shop at the French atroyed by fire last night. The ex-