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MR. ROOSEVELT PLANNING TO GO TO LONDON
MANCHUKUO COLD GUEST AT WORLD
EMBARGO
TO COME INTO FORCE
THIS MONTH.
Changchun, May 2.
The Manchukuo Depart-
CONFERENCE.
ment of Finance has drafted STRONG PRESSURE FOR
regulations governing 3 virtual embargo on the export of gold, which are expected to be enforced some time this month.
Under the new regula. tions, a licence will have to be obtained before gold may be exported.-Kenter.
CHALAMANATHAPURAKONODAVACUOLUST #RONUNCIA
EARL LYTTON'S HEIR KILLED
AIR CRASH AT HENDON
POPULAR M.P. & SPORTSMAN
London, May 1. Viscount Knebworth, M.P., the elder son and heir of the Earl of Lytton, was killed to-night in an aeroplane ac- cident at Hendon Acrod-
rome.
He would have celebrated his thirtieth birthday next week.
TARIFF TRUCE
New York, May 2. According to special cor- respondents at Washington, President Roosevelt may attend the World Economic Conference.
Mr. James Cox, the Ohio news-
proprietor, paper
who WOA Democratic nominee for the Prest dency in 1920, to join the United States delegation.
Mr. Norman Davis has been instructed to press for an im medinte tarift truce, even if it includes Franco-British reserva- tions permitting a surtax if the dollar depreciates to a damaging!
It is even possible that he will address the Conference, though it is understood that if he de-extent.-Reuter. leides to travel to Loudon, he will appear in the role of a guest, not as a delegate.
President Itoosevelt has asked
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
SHARP RETORT BY MR. RUNCIMAN
ANGLO-GERMAN TRADE PACT
London, May 1.
By 285 votes to 33 the House Viscount Knebworth was pilot of Commons to-night adopted Royal Air Force machine, the resolution moved by Mr. ing his capacity as Pilot Officer of the County of London (Bombing) Walter Runciman, President of Squadron, when the accident oc- the Board of Trade, to reduce curred, The cause of the crash the duties affected by the Anglo-
German trade agreement, is not yet known.
HIGHLY POPULAR. · The tragedy removes a highly pupular figure both in Parliament- ary and sporting circles, He was member for the Hitchin Division
Hertfordshire, securing majority of over 17,000 in the lust election, after unsuccessfully con. testing Shoreditch in 1929.
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He was a well-known amateur hoxer, but his favourite sport was *ki-ing.
Vice
In business life, he was Chairman of the Army and Navy Couperative Society-Prufer.
THE STORY OF THE CRASH
PLANE BURSTS INTO FLAMES
(Special to "Telegraph")
tip Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphis Mrangea Ordinamer, 18. Received May - 21:40 am./
London, May 2.
U.S. GOLD EMBARGO TIGHTENED
NEW PROHIBITION ORDER
Washington, May 27 The United States Treasury has] prohibited gold exports to meet maturing United States obliga- tions held abroad or to pay interest on the couponds thereon, -Bruter,
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WASHINGTON TALKS
ARGENTINE SENDS
DELEGATE
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$135 )
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Washington, May 1.
The House previously rejected af motion by Sir Austen Chamberlain Merges Ordinner. 1991, Bersired May,
for an adjourn- ment to consult - affected inter-a ests, the motion, being defeated by 269 to 80
Mr. Walter Runciman saidh that if Sir Aus, į ten Chamber-h Jain's motion was adopted it would be im-
possible for the Government to continue trade negotiations, Mr. Runcimanı.
He claimed that he had made a good bargain, and if the House of |Commons did not like it, then they | must get someone else to bargain
for them.-Renter
PEAK TRAM MISHAP
Mr. Thomas Lebreton, special! economic representative from, the Argentine, arrived to-day and was received by President Roosevelt.
It is understood that one of the topies to be discussed will be the control of the Argentine production-Reuter, -
The new found friendship between Herr: Hitler and President Hindenburg bhas made many things possible in Germany in recent months which would have been impossible under other circumstances. Our photo shows Herr Hitler greating the aged German leader. SENTRASIC16CELECZUNASTTÍCIAKO KARMIENIZEREN
ANOTHER TORNADO
DISASTER
TWENTY-FIVE KILLED IN SOUTHERN U.S.
New York, May 1. At least twenty-five are re- ported to have been killed by a tornado which struck the States of Louisiana and Arkansas 10-y-Renter.
Improper Use of Racecourse
SHANGHAI OFFICIALS
DRASTIC. ACTION.
(Special to "Telegraph")
Cv Trieuroph, Copyright. Telegraph Meandpre Grdólaúr, 1923. lierived May 12, a man
Shanghai, May 2.
HITLER'S
WORK PLAN
MANUAL LABOUR FOR ALL YOUNG MEN
PLACATING THE FARMERS
Berlin, May, 1.
Hitler's address, which was de-
C.E.R. SITUATION GROWS GRAVE
SOVIET PLANES ACTIVE ON THE BORDER
INTEND TO RETAIN ROLLING-STOCK
HARBIN, MAY 2.
IT IS NOW OFFICIALLY ADMITTED THAT A GRAVE SITUATION HAS ARISEN BETWEEN MANCHUKUO AND SOVIET RUSSIA AS THE RE- SULT OF THE CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY FRICTION,
It is announced that the Soviet Government have no intention of returning the rolling-stock which has been removed from the C.E.R. to Soviet territory.
All Russian Customs officials at Manchuli are re- ported to be withdrawing into Russia and Soviet aero- planes are active on the Manchurian frontier.-Reuter.
Tokyo, May 2.
The Soviet Government have!
lodged a second protest with Japan in regard to the C.E.R. dispute.
The Note alleges that Manehu- kuo has violated the Mukden
-Reuter.
LOCOMOTIVE FIRED ON.
STRANGE INCIDENT.
BRITON SENT FOR TRIAL
THE WEDDERBURN CASE
After passing through streets Agreement of 1924 which provides lined with thousands of cheering for the joint operation of the Chi- people, in the company of Fronese Eastern Railway.
Manchukuo denics that the sident Hindenburg, Herr Hitler to-night delivered his long Agreement is binding upon Man- awaited address on his program-chukua and suggests a new Treaty. me for Germany's industrial re- covery.
The Soviet makes allegation of livered before a huge gathering al gross interference by Japanese frontler troops, declaring that empty freight cars have been seiz. ed at Pogranitehnaya and that angre Ord
Shanghal, May 2. Attempt was made to detain two Ussuri Railway locomotives on the
Léonard Wedderburn, a British ground that they were "out of order." Another Ussuri Railway [subject, who was charged on April locomotive, it is alleged, was fired 24 with breaking and entering the on by Japanese frontier troops at house of Mr. W. R. Davis, has been
the Tempelhof Aerodrome, was broadcast throughout the country. The Nazi Chancellor outlined only the first year's programme of the Government's Four Year Plan.
COMPULSORY LABOUR. He said he hoped to reduce un The Municipal Authorities have! wheat decided to close the racecourse employment by public and private at 9.30 p.m. throughout the sum-works and the establishment of a mer owing to the alleged numer-compulsory labour service. fous improper uses made of
ART MUSEUM ROBBED
VALUABLE PAINTINGS
STOLEN
New York. May 2.
An international alarm hus been
last year.
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Every young German, he said. would have to serve for a period at manual labour.
Pogranitchnayn-Tase.
(Special to "Telegraph"). Telegraph. Cupright.
Telegraphic
Alemagra Ordinance,. ' ¡994- Received May
committed for trial.
TRANSIT BLOCKED.
The case has aroused much in- terest in Shanghai, it being alleged Dairen, May 1 that Wedderburn knocked on Davis Considerable tension is reported door about 6.30 am. on Saturday to April 22. When it was opened by Manchukuo's decision
The announcement has been re- ceived with considerable disap
"We shall begin by giving tren-over pointment by many who used the racecourse for moonlight picnics ties the importance that they de-block transit to Suifenho, follow-a coulle, accused attacked him, and other amusements, but theserve, especially as far as agricul-ing M. Kouznetsoff's third reply striking him on the head. It was thethon alleged that he proceeded to officials state that the majority ture is affected thereby. Our In which he maintains that
Mr. Davis's bedroom where he pro- must suffer for the offences of the commercial policy will be nuch as Soviets own the C.E.R.
Manchukuo declares the Soviet duced a loaded revolver and pre- minority.-Reuter.
to protect our production without karning the Interests of our answer makes it impossible to sented a paper which he demanded
Davis should sign. farmers,"-Renter.
reach an amicable settlement.
Feeling has also been aroused It is alleged that he threatened by R report that twa Soviet to shoot out the brains of everyone SOVIET AMBASSADOR aeroplanes trespassed over Man-in the house if
choukuo territory at Pingyong. Davis was forced to accede to the chen on April 23.-Reuter Special. demand but was later able to get the revolver from the accused, and ¡after Wedderburn's departure, he
summoned the police.-Reuter.
brandienst by the New York police HECTIC DAY
A minor accident on the Peak following a daring theft during thei tramway caused a delay of four week-end from the Brooklyn Art minutes this afternoon. As the Museum.
1.60 p.m. down tram. was proceed. A elever
gang entered the ing between Barker Road and Museum and decamped with ten May Road, the cable slipped from valuable
Vandyk paintings by
IN
NEW YORK
PRESENTS CREDENTIALS IN NANKING
Nanking, May 2.
Ambassador to China, arrived at the National Government offer at 11.45 this morning and presented his credentials at noon.-Reuter,
Viscount Knebworth was killed one of the pulleys on the hen in Lawrence, Cranach, Rubens, while practising for the auxillary the
readjustment Romney, Fra Angels and others: SWEEPING SHARE GAINS M. Bogomolov, the new Soviet PERSIA OIL PACT
track. Thic
Air Force display which is to be took about four minutes.
given at Hendon Aerodrome on May 7.
The machine he was piloting, accompanied by. Leading Air-; craftsman Harrison, was appar. ently Innding when it crashed.
The impact with the ground was (" followed by a burst of flame, which quickly involved the whole machine. Viscount Knebworth was incinerated before the Fire Brigade was able to answer the ninŕm.
Firemen were eventually able to drag out both occupants from the wreckage, but the Viscount was already dead and Harrison died in hospital-Router.
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BUS FRANCHISE ISSUE
DEADLOCK REPORTED IN SALE
NEGOTIATIONS
-AND LOSSES
LARGE TURNOVER
(Special to "Tolograph")
that some members of the public and rushing to invest in commodi- ties and equitles in view of the (ly Telegraph,' Copyrfukt., Telegraphie possibility of inflation, which Ordinance, 2nd). Reesired. Afay would probably reduce the value
of the dollar by half-Router. New York, May 1. The Stock Exchange saw a day.
Alessapra
2, A.15 0.m.).
85 cents.
The possibility of the Gov-| According to Mr. Ngan Shing-of hectic ernment being asked to in-kwan, the companies have made of actio trading, the consequel tervene as arbitrators in a the following quotations for their which fell to a par value of about deadlock between the China buses: Bus Company and other con- cerns in Hongkong was fore- shadowed to-day by Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Managing Direc- tor of the China Bus Company, an interview with the Telegraph.
on
APPROVED
FURTHER DETAILS.
PUBLISHED
Teheran, May 1.
Davis refused.
BOY BEATEN IN STREET
CHINESE COMMENDED FOR INTERFERING
Ho Sing was commended by Mr. The Persian Council of Minis-Schofield, at the Central Mugis- ters have approved of the grant racy this morning, for reporting of a now concession to the Anglo-jan assault on a small boy, who was Persian Oil Company.
being beaten by a carpenter, in Queen's Road, West.
agree.
Further details of the SILVER AND DOLLARment which was signed, in the
The defendant was fined $10 or presence of the Persian Ministers ton days' imprisonment, RISE AGAIN. for Foreign Affairs and Finance
that Inspector Hourihan said Hongkong Hotel Company, The turnover in the course of Silver continues to rise in Lon-aud Justice and Sir John Cadman Ho Sing saw defendant heating £22,000 for 30 buses operating the day was around six and a half don and New York and the local show that the Company agrees to the boy in the street, and inter- three routes: Hongkong million shares,, the second largest dollar reacted this morning, the engago Persians as far as possibic, forod. He asked a Chinese police Tramway Company £5,600 for of the year.
official demand rate being up .and also to pay £10,000 sterling constable to arteat defendant. De- offendant bent the boy with a rat- annually for the education' eight vehicles operating on two The morning saw a wide assort-
Speculation is still the primary students travolling to England to tan cane and a wooden stick, caus-- routes: Aberdeen Kaifong Bus ment of stocks and staples leap
ing marks on his back. Company $53,000 for 11 buses to now high levels for the year cause of the boost, but after the study engineering.
Mr. Schofield.-I don't know The Persian Government have on the West Polnt-Aberdeen and then suffer an equally severe official fixing in London, with rises The Royal Observatory reports The parties have falled to come
reaction in many cases, owing of 5/8the spot and 11/16ths for- that a weak anticyclone la into terms for the purchase of vehi
largely to subsequent profit-tak-ward, the market ruled uncertain. the right to cancel the agreement whether the boy wishes to stay on dicated over N. China; Depres-cles belonging to the Hongkong June 11 is the date by which the Ing.
In New York, silver rose from the Company wishes to liquidate as an apprentice, but if he does
other job. sion are situated over Tongking Hotel and other bus companies China Bus Conipany must take Most of the gains were wiped 30 cents to 36% and the market or falls to carry out the terms of not he may not be able to find an
the agreement.
Inspector Hourihan said that if and Korea.
which the China Bus Company over the operation of the Island out. Some of the stocks fell to was eany: m
The "local market is easy and Such a cancellation will be sub-the boy received any more beatings Local forecast-south or vari-jare required by the terms of the routes, and in view of the present below their opening quotations,
a two-year's notice. ho could report at the West Point able winds, moderate; fair to monopoly recently secured from dimanities, the Company is likely few days it belloved to indicate that the top ime been reached.
The large turnover in the last there in an inclination to bellove ject to
[Police Station, -- showery.
the Government, to take over, [to appeal to the Government.
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