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FOUNDED. 148) "No. 13949
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1933.
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CHIANG KAI-SHEK IN CONTROL IN NORTH CHINA Does It Mean Peace or War? Speculation in Peking
CINCTION STILISTAREIZI CHINELINE
DUTCH NEGOTIATION
WITH JAPAN '.
FOREIGN MINISTER'S
STATEMENT
(Special to "Telegraph”)
(By Tegresik. Copyright Telegraphis Mastace Ordinamos, tapi, Macuivad, March-
21, 1.08 mm.)
The Hague, March 10.
Replying to a question in the Lower Chamber to-day, ine Foreign Minster, Mynheer von Blokland, cmpha.ically denied that there was any question of "war" negotiations" between Holland and Japan.
He said that he hoped it would bo possible to conclude... an Arbitration Pact-Reuter,
QUAKE PANIC IN
LOS ANGELES
VIOLENT TREMORS IN CITY
ALARMING SCENE
Los Angeles, Mar. 11. A very severe earthquake was felt throughout the city at 5.55 a.m. Pacific Time."
Violent tremors, having a north- south motion, lasted for several; minutes.
People groped for the nearest suport while buildings of all sizes and strengths swayed perilously.
The atrests were filled with thousands of people and panic like apread through the crowds wildfire.
Several were sent to hospital with Injuries suffered when the walls of the old Chamber of Com- merce collapsed.-Router.
PLANS VEILED IN MYSTERY
JAPANESE OFFENSIVE ALONG BORDER
STOUT RESISTANCE
(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Received, March 11, 10.20 am)
PEKING, MARCH 11.
PEACE OR WAR? THAT IS THE QUESTION
Our picture shows Japanese troops on the Great Wil at Shanhaikwan, through which the extension of
operations into North China may come.
WHICH IS NOW BEING ASKED IN PEKING ASSASSIN'S
CALM FAILS
FOLLOWING THE DRAMATIC CHANGES OF THE PAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS,
Peking official quarters are still claiming complete success in the resistance to the Japanese general attack which was launched yesterday morning for the purpose of clearing out the remnants before closing the pass at Kupeikou
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These circles are still hinting at the distinct danger of Japanese action inside the Great Wall in order to terminate the present operations.
MIAMI TRIAL SCENE
ZANGARA SHRIEKS
ABUSE
(Special Lài “Talograph")
Besefood, March
Some observers, however, are of the opinion that the internal changes will put an end to hostilities with|
Meangra Ordinanda, 1755. the Japanese pointing out that the only resistance hitherto offered has come from Chang Hauch-liang's
Miami, Mar. 10. The calm which has marked troops, whereas Chiang Kai-shek, who is now in direct control of this area, is associated with a negativeJoe Zangara, who shot aix people every appearance in the courts of policy.
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EVENTS ARE BEING WATCHED WITH THE GREATEST INTEREST AND VERY IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ARE EXPECTED, IN EITHER DIRECTION, IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE.
NAZI PLANS FOR THE MARCH
REICHSBANK
DR. LUTHER EXPECTED TO RESIGN
Berlin, March 19. Reichsbank share dropped heavily to-day on rumours that the Government Intends strengthen State control, even to the extent of nationalising the the bank. The resignation of the President, Dr. Luther, is expected hourly in Anancial circles.— Reuter.
EUROPEAN PERIL
in his attempt to assassinate President Roosevelt recently, failed to-day when Zangara was sentenced to death for the murder MEETING OF PREMIERS
of Mr. Anton Cermak, the Mayor ef Chicago,
Zangara created a seene' when
RAILWAY STRIKE REPORTS OF NEW APPOINTMENTS the death sentence was pronoun-
TO CONTINUE
BREAKDOWN IN NEGOTIATIONS
(Special to "Telegraph”)
(By
4
5
ced,
"You're one of the capitalists," he shouted to the judgć.
IN PARIS
CLASSICS
RESERVE BANKS TO OPEN
U.S. MONEY CRISIS DECISIONS
ECONOMY BILL IN SENATE
Washington, March 10. President Roosevelt has signed an order authorising the issue of licences to member banks of the Federal Reserve system per- mitting them to re-open if sound.
The embargo on gold and silver exports, however, remsins strictly in force.
to
Mr. Woodin, the Secretary the Treasury, has announced that the twelve Central Federal Reserve Banks will re-open their doors to-morrow.
ECONOMY BILL
Meanwhile, President Roosevel has embarked upon his economy programme by sending
for
İNATIONAL AND THE introduction to the Senate to-day
LINCOLNSHIRE
VICTORIA CLUB CALL-OVER
an Economy Bill having very wide application.
The Bill provides for cuts in Bonus payments to war veterans whose disabilities are not total. nor directly traceable to their war service.
London, Mar, 10. Golden Miller and Gregalach in
SALARY CUTS. the Grand National and Alluvial The Bill further provides for and Solenold in the Lincolnshire |
salary cuts to a maxiinum Handicap are the favourites for afteen per cent. over the entire the two Spring classics to be
pły
run on March 24th and 22nd re-range of Government servants.
The salaries of members of spectively.
Congress are reduced under the The Lincolnshire call-over at the Bill, which was read to the Senate, Victoria Club to-night revealed by $1,500 per annum to $8,500, a the following betting:
reduction of fifteen per cent- Renter
10/2 Alluvial (o. 10/1 taken)
100/D Solenoid (o. 12/1 taken
18/1 Glenarg (t. and a.)
18/1 Dorigen (offered)
18/1 Young Native (o. 22/1 "L.) 22/1 Link Boy (o. 25/1 t.)" 25/1, Tomtit (o. 28/1 t.)
URGENCY OF THE 25/1 Amaya (L. and o.)
PROBLEMS
Paris, Mar. 10. The world economic conference
NATIONAL CALL-OVER
Forty thousand Japanese and "When the Central Government)
"You is a crook man. Put me
The call-over for the Grand Manchukuo troops are now re-gave me orders to defend Jchal, in the chair. I don't care."
|National follows: ported to be in the battle zone I did so with all my ability and Warders were rushing him from
19/2 Golden Miller (t, and b.) and fighting is proceeding both whatever success or failure attend the room as he shrieked the last and the general European situs-100/0 Gregolach (t. and o
20/1 Annandale (o. 25/1 t.) at Kupeikow and Hsifengkou, ed my efforts, I have done my sentence.
22/1 Hearbreak Hill (6. 25/1 t.) The Chinese claim that a Japan- best."
Prior to the sentence, Zangara, tion figured prominently in to-
25/4Society (t, and o.) ese aeroplane was brought down "Events have now so turned out who will be electrocuted, declared day's discussions in Paris be by rifle-fire yesterday, one Japan-which lead me, after consultation that he felt happier than anyone tween the English and French 33/1 Delaneige (o., 40/1 )
33/1 Colliery Brand (0..40/1 ) 33/1 Merriment (o. 40/1 t.) Telegraph, Cespight Telepraskie ose being killed and three injured with Chiang Kai-shek, to believe else in the court, but on hearing Premiers.
Reider. Maurer Ordinance, 2395. Received, Merck and taken prisoner.-Our Own definitely that my resignation his fate he lost his confidence.
would now be of service to the National Government."..
23, 0.50 020}
Belfast, Mar. 10.
The negotiations which
have
been proceeding this week with
Correspondant.
PLANS FOR FUTURE.
Peking Mar. 10.
It is reported in most reliable
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THOUGHT FOR TROOPS. The Young Marshal requests
the object of securing a settlement | of the Northern Ireland railway quarters that as a result of the that there shall be no discrimina- conference between the leaders at tion against bis troops, who have
strike have broken down.·'
An official of the Railway's Un-Changhaintien, yesterday, Marshal followed him from the North and lon said that the strike, which has Yen Hsi-shan will be appointed to who are, now homeless and with-1 already lasted for six weeks, take charge of the defence of out whom Manchuria, their home would continue.-Reuter.
Charlar against Japanese attack; and territory, cannot be recover- General Ho Ying-ching, the Minised."
-Reuter.
TUBE RAILWAY EXTENSION
BIG DEVELOPMENT IN LONDON
London, Mar. 10. ter of War, will take charge of 'the "In thus leaving, I hope my The second stage of the exten- defence of the Jehol Border (Kupel- countrymen will believe in the sion, northwards and westwards. helt and Haifengkou), while the sincerity of my motives for doing of the Piccadilly Underground Young Marshal will take charge of so and will realise that whatever hallway, which will be opened on the defence of té Peking-Mukden my faults of commission and Monday is part of one of the big- Railway (Shanhaikwan sector): omission, I have striven to work gest transport developments which It is expected that un announce-for the welfare of the country to have followed the phenomenal NEARLY BACK TO OLD ment to this effect will be made the best of my lights."--Beuler, growth of Greater London since
LEVEL
shortly.Rouler:
[the war
REDUCTION IN LIGHT DUES
A substantial reduction in the light dues for ocean-going ships has been made by the Governor- in-Council..
Originally, under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance of 1899, the dues were two cents per ton, but thene were raised in 1930 to four cents. By the latest order, the dues are reduced to two and four- tenths cents per ton:
River steamers will in future
CHANG HSUEH-LIANG VALEDICTORY
MESSAGE TO THE
fl NATION
FOREIGN JOURNALIST
ARRESTED RELEASE ORDERED BY YOUNG MARSHAL
Peking, Mar. 11,
The first section was opened in September and the full scheme will be completed in June.
The section opening on Monday carries the tube railway into the rural district northwarda from Finsbury Park through the artery One of Chang Heuch-liang's last from Hounslow in the West to official acts last night was to North London. It will be 24 miles order the release of Router's long and will provide the longest special correspondent, who was underground railway in London.- &fcapes Ordinance, 1895. Reestved, Starch arrested yesterday, from the British Wireless.
hands of the military at Peking, Mar. 11. Miyunhalen.
(Special to "Telegraph") (By Talagraph, Copyright Teltoraphic
It is understood that the ques- tion of the arma embargo against China and Japan, or against Japan alone, was not raised.
No special plans were evolved and it is stated that Mr. Ram- say MacDonald le going to Gancy to take the tempara
fur."
M. Daladier has decided to post- pone his 'departure for Geneva.
M. DALADIER'S PLANS.
Later.
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
· FAILS
LONDON VIEWS.
ON
London, Mar. 10. Latest developments in the United States money crisis, which Linclude an extension of the bank holiday, the continuance of the enbargo gold exports." and request to Congress by President Roosevelt for broad
to
with cope
the powers budgetary situation, engaged close Jattention on the London stock mar
kets.
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It is not expected that New York banking facilities will be sufficiently resumed to permit exchange deal- ings in dollars before next week. Dealing in all other currencies pro- ceeded normally.
STOCK EXCHANGE. Business on the stock exchange was limited, dealers being hesitant. but the markets finished with a
YOUTH WHO LOST HIS steady appearance, War Loan 31⁄2
2
NERVE
per cent. unaltered at 99%. Home ralls were firm. German bonds after early declines, finished stead- ier. Gold mining shares registered gaina. Internationals were firmer, Washington reports that pre- liminary conversations with other
Losing his nerve at the last me ment, a man named Shun Sau-kwai, aged 22, who went to Beacon II yesterday with the intention of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Sir hanging himself, returned to Kow Covernments preparatory to the John Simon have already depart-loon Tong with two stab wounds in World Economic Conference will be
his throat.
commenced as soon as the banking. When met by the police in the criais is over. British Wireleas. street he explained that he had in- dicted the wounds with penknife.
munique was issued by the Foreign Office in London as fol- Jows: "The Prime Minister and Sir John Simon apent last night
DOLLAR FALLS
SLIGHTLY
at the British Embassy on their LOCAL MARKET VERY way to Geneva,
SAFEGUARDING PEACE.
QUIET
The Hongkong dollar declined
"They were very glad to avall 1/8th this morning to Is. 4d. The themselves of the opportunity of market locally in very quiet, with renewing relations with the Freal-nn absence of the excitement dent of the League Council and which has latterly prevailed. Very Monsieur Paul Boncour, with little businces is doing. A
In London, silver fell a farth- whom they exchanged views upon the main economic and political ing spot and 6/18ths forward, questions now calling for atten-chiefly due to China selling
Speculators bought, and the M. Daladier, the Premier of France, Lion.
The urgency of the Geneva pro-market closed steady. After the ed for Geneva. M. Daladier, the blem, especially in relation to the official fixing, the market ruled (Continued on Page 7.) His Excellency the Governor has French Premier, proposes to leave actual European situation, was quiet, with sellers at 1/16th over
appointed Commander J.1. Newill, D.S.O. B.N., (Retired), to act as for Geneve early next week at fully recognised by the Ministers, the quoted rates.
who declared themselves deter It is notified that during the ab- Harbour Master and Director of their special request,
Mr. T. W. H. The conversations between the mined to seek in agreement with speen leave of Mr. Carlos Henrique Air Service and Basto, Honorary Consul for Bolivia in Hosegood to act as Deputy Harbour British and French Ministers took the representatives of their States been pleased to appoint the Hous absence on place. In Paris this morning and all means of safeguarding the Mr. C. B. Mackie to be a Member of Antonio Herene Moster during the Honkonn M
pence of the world”—Reuter and the Harbour Advisory Committee, wildo Basto will be in charge of the leave of the Hon. Commander G., were resumed in the afternoon, Bolivian Consulate
Hole, R.N., (Retired).
At their conclusion, a
Ivize Mr. M. T. Johnson, resigned. com-British Wireless..
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pay nine-tenths of a cent per ton, "I have striven to work for the At eight o'clock this morning, His Excellency the Governor has compared with five-sixths of a welfare of the country to the best one of the Marahal's Ford plance appointed Mr. Q.A.A. Macfadyen to cent under the original Ordinance. of my lights, declares Marshal flew over the city heading for bo an Assistant to the Secretary for
Chang Hauch-Hang, in a valedic-the South and it is believed that Chinese Affairs, tory message to the Nation. Chung Hauch-llang was aboard. 2 A bankruptcy notification states that a first dividend of $10 per cent, The Young Marshal recalls that
Reuter. has been declared in the case of Mr. since his assumption of office, his Stanley Greenwood, of 14, Essex aim has been to support a strong! Crescent, Kowloon Tong.
National Government, and that despite the open threats of the Japanese Government he raised His Excellency the Governor has the new National flag at Mukden appointed Mr. F. A. Hopkins to act as Superintendent of Prisons during the and fostered the growth of the
Kuomintang in Manchuria. absence on leave of Mr. J. W. Frank.
His Excellency the Governor has