A MODERNLY EQUIPPED
BATHROOM MAKES
EARLY RISING
A JOY!
Suggestions and Estimates from-
Joho
FIRST EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph.
26, 1933 日四初六
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 三拜禮晚六廿月七英港香
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DAVIS CUP
THE CHALLENGE ROUND
6TH YEAR
DUNLOP
again chosen.
STERLING-FRANC LINK SWIFT ACTION TO PREVENT GRAIN
DENIED
STABLE
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG
EXCHANGE Condition Reported To
CAUSES SUSPICIONS IN LONDON
GOVERNMENT'S
POLICY...
London, July 25. The comparative steadi- ness of sterling recently,[,
Be Improving
London, July 25.
Sir Robert Ho Tung, who has been lying unwell in a London nursing home for some little time, is reported to be improving....
He was taken, Ill when attending the World Economic Conference as an adviser to the Chinese delegation.Router,
JARUCO
particularly in relation to H.K. BOWLS TEAM
gold currencies, has led to the suspicion in some quar ters that Britain has linked sterling with the franc.
While it is officially admitted that the Government's efforts are directed towards preventing vio lent fluctuation, I ds formally denied that any agreement has been reached with France where." by the pound is tied to the franc, The question was rulsed in the House of Commons to-day and the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mr. Hore-Bellaha, said
OVERWHELMED
EASY WIN FOR
ESSEX
GREEN PUZZLES HONGKONG
(Our Own Correspondent).
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London, July 25.
COTTON TRADE WAR
ANGLO-DUTCH PARLEY
COOPERATION PLAN ENVISAGED
London, July 26. Conferences between ropre- sentatives of the British and Dutch cotton industries, which began in Manchester in April last, were resumed in London to-day.
It is understood that the discus-
on contred upon the possibility
of cooperation between, tha British and Dutch. Governmenta
whereby they would take mutual-
ly advantageous measures in re- gard to the cotton and allied ex- port, trides of both countries:
The possibilitles were explored from every angle with, it is: statod, excellent results.
Certain "schémes, affecting various markets, including the Dutch East Indies, were closely examined from a technical view- point, and a common agreement was reached regarding the making. of representations ..to their respective governments,
Further discussions are envl-
saged.
It is assumed that the object the British and Dutch, textile in-
there was no truth in any suggep- Hongkong's lawn bowlers met of the conference is to enable tion that sterling is tied to the, currency of any other country.with another severe defeat to-day
OFFICIAL POLICY.
when they engaged Essex County at Westcliff-on-Sea in a four-rink match.
"dustries" to meet the Intensivé competition. from Japan in their own territories.-Router.
ANGLO-JAPANESE TALKS.
The polley of the Government, he said, is to prevent frequent and wido fuctations in exchange due A very enjoyable game was wit. In a statement regarding the to purely speculative influences. nessed, but the Hongkong players possible convening of a conference No inferenco can be drawn from took some considerable time to between British and Japanese the fact that fluctuations in the fathom the run of the green, with industrialists in regard to Japan- gold value of sterling are not very the result that they were in an ese trade competition, the Parlia- impossible position before begin-mentary Secretary to the Board of He added that there is no rea-fning to show their metal. Trade, Dr. Bargin said a reply was son to suppose that the Dominion
sent on July 20, to the note from Japanese Government on this sub- jett, received soipe little time.
wide at this particular time.
Essex County won on all four Governments and the Governments rinks, the final score being:" of the countries in the sterling. ares see any objection to this! policy-British Wireless.
TEACHING ENGLISH IN MALTA
Italianisation of Colony Danger
Essex County: 118 shots "Hongkong: 39 shots.
In that note, the Japanese Go. vernment indiested that the Japanese interats toncerned agreed, subject to certain limita-
AIR ARMADA ATtons, which had sluce formed the
!
SHEDIAC
subject of informal discussion, to the proposed textiles...
TRIPARTITE PARLEY.
F
of the 28-23 boom months the Wall Street: windowed towers alight, as, brakarı'
riably work into the night hours.
N.Y SHARE DEALINGS
EFFORT TO MINIMISE SPECULATION
UNCERTAINTY YESTERDAY
New York, July 25,
INTO THE STRATOSPHERE
SETTLE TO MAKE SOLO ATTEMPT HOPES TO REACH
17 MILES
#
New York, July 25
SPECULATION
LICENCING YOUNG MARSHAL'S
THREAT
TRADERS ORDERED TO
DRAFT CODE
FRENCH TOUR
Studying Military Aviation
Paris, July 25 Marshal Chang Hsueh- lang is. Taking a very keen Interest in military aviation.
MEANING OF THE To-day after a reception by
"NEW DEAL"
(Special to T
(Bul Telegraph, Conuriant Telepraphia Msauger Ordinance, 2284. Asocived, July.
20, 10.21 0.3
Washington, July 24.
the Minister of Marine, ho flew in a Meaulte acroplane to Chartres, where he wit- nessed a night-flying exhibi- tion by the military aviation station there,Reuter.
Mr. George Peek, the Federal NEW HITLER
Agricultural Administrator, has summoned the grain tradera to- gether and ordered them to un- dertake immediately the draft- ing of a code in compliance with the Recovery Act.
He warned grain traders that Tunless they took the action requir ed to reform the market, the Go vernment, would act
H
The resont grain market re- strictions are to remain in force pending the completion of the code:
If the crash is repeated, said Mr. Peek, he proposes to invoke the power to cancel traders' licen- Ces
DECREE
STERILISATION
SOF UNFIT
A COMPULSORY OPERATION
Berlin, July 26, learned, shortly sanction a law fo. The Hitler Cabinet will, it is
the sterilisation of the unfit
Tthe course of Mr. Roosevelt's sterilisations of persons who are The law will provide for the brondenst address he warned, in-incurable, such as drunkards. dustiiufista tins they must assume sexual criminals, lunatics 2 and their fair share of the burden, sufferers from an incurable end he urged the increasing of disease which is capable of being wages and the shortening of hours passed on to their offspring. ⠀ as a means of keeping the wage level commensurate with Increas ing prices. S
ROOSEVELT/ACHIEVEMENTS..
They will be sterilised compul- sorily if a College of Doctora de- cides by a majority that the opera- tion is necessary for the welfare of the nation.
He reviewed the Administra- An appeal may be made to an tion's achievements, pointing out Upper Court of Health which will that they had not only balanced be constituted. Reuter. the budget,maintained national credit and re-opened the banks on
a sound basis, but they had taken steps to restore Individual credit
The new attempt on the by the Honte Loan and the Farm Loan Acts-United Free, Per Uncertainty prevails on the stratosphere record has not Gold Bar Compas stock market. The early tend yet been made, though it is ency to firmness faded out and expected that the ascent will there was a general falling-away be made in the next day or MEXICO & SILVER
of prices, with certain excep
two
AGREEMENT
CORRESPONDENCE
(To the Editor, Hongkong
* Telegraph.)
The Cost of Living.
Sir-Your timely leader today points out that reduced wholesalo prices have not been reflected in costs to the ultimate consumer, and this is undoubtedly correct
BALBO UNDECIDED
The proposal under considera- tion is that there should "be ations. ABOUT ROUTĘ
tripartite discussion, in India, in The outlook le doubtful, the An important change has been the near future, between the re- strength of the market being diff-made in the arrangements. Dr. Shediac, New Brunswick) July 25. [Presentatives of the industries cult to estimate, particularly follow Jean Piccard, who was to have ne- London, July 26. With the exception of one of the concerned of Lancashire, India and ing reports that steel production is companied Commander Settle, will COLD RECEPTION IN The situation in Maita was sub-planes which landed at Rockland Japan, covering the whole field of likely to decline.
not now participato
HIGH CIRCLES
There is one most important ject to questions addressed in the Maine, owing to minor engine these countries are interested. a half points, Du Pont de Nemours order to permit the carrying of fall classes of textiles in which J.1. Case lost a further four and The decision has been taken in
factor which is to-day keeping House of Commons' to-day to the trouble; General Balbo's alr
costs far above their true level, Mexico City, July 25. Minister for Colonies, Sir Philip Armada arrived from New York These discussions will relate toware down two and a half.
more scientific instruments, the Despite the fact that the Minis the heavy overhead of rates, taxea.
and to this you did not refer Cunliffe Lister:
a distance of 650 miles at 8.66 British colonial markets in which last week, the market is compara-muke It almost impossible to reach W.E.C. silver agreement, high silver
After the high pressure work of additional weight of which would ter of Finance is a signatory to the and duties. the indian market and to the Asked if he was aware that in British Summar Time.
tively quiet. Only 8,500,000 shares the desired height if Dr. Piccard authorities are somewhat pensimis- lowest in respect to Sterling, tho regard to the teaching of English While flying over the Canadian India is interested.
When the dollar was att and Italian, people were growing border, General Balbo wirelemeć
wore done yesterday and the Board were also carried...AR SECOND CONFERENCE. exceedingly anxious at the growing to President Roosevelt thankitig
has now decided to impose restric Commander Settle, of tho. U.S. nebulous
tic believing the puct to be Hongkong Government raised the Italianisation of the British colony, him, for the many unmistakable The proposal is made an under-work on a three-hour schedule, He hopes to reach a height of at benefit substantially if the silver thus automatically on their deriva---
tive measures. The Exchange is to Nuvy, will make the attempt solo. It is stated that Mexico might duty on tobaccos and alcohols (and the Minister said the House of signs of friendship and regard standing that the discussions it from 11 am. to 2 p.m. until further least seventeen miles as compared price sults the dollar exchange, but tivos,), Instituted a
Assessment rate increased the Commons unanimously approved afforded to the squadron,
Indin would be followed. Im of the course which the Government: General Balbo has not yet decided mediately by discussions in Bri. notice. Swan Culbertson.i
with the record of ten and a half they are of opinion that artificial increased postage rates and cur petrol tax, took in regard to the teaching of whether to dy home by the North- tain in regard to other taxtile mar
miles established by the Belgian inflation of prices by agreement has and licence taxes and in other English in Malta. That decision fern or the Southern route across kets between the, industrial repre-
scientist, Professor Augusto Pie-nover been a BLCCE.Rezter would be strictly carried out. the Atlantic. The armada ia resentatives of Britain and Japan. Stock Exchange trading a riccard-Reitter.
Chicago, July 25.eard, the tivin-brother of Dr. Jenn He thought the Maltese Govern maining here for a few days.---
future will be confined between mant understood there could bq, no Reuter. question of modifying in the slight-
the hours of tea and one, Central sat degree a unanimous decision of
Time, to conform to the new Parliament. British Wireless,
READY FOR COWES REGATTA
· THEIR MAJESTIES ON ROYAL YACHTS
London, July 25.
SIR ARTHUR SALTER .COMING OUT AGAIN
Invitation of the Nanking Govt.
London, July 25.
At the invitation of the Nanking Their Majesties-joined the Royal Yachts Victoria" and "Albert" at Government, Sir Arthur Saltor is Portsmouth today, and later sailed proceeding to China in a private for Cowes where they will remain advisory capacity. British Wire- during the Regata which begins on Monday.
They were received with a saluto
teaa.
of 21 guns from the guardship INTERNATIONAL GOLF H.M.S.Rodney" and the Royal Squadron and yachts anchored In
the roadstead dipped their ensigns ENGLAND'S EASY WIN OVER ng the royal wicht passed. Brilish) Wirdess.
IRELAND AD
London, July 25
Me LH. Y. Booth, Assistant Sup England beat Ireland by 14 erintendent of Poller returned from matches to d in an internallow Home Banyo, sheard the P. & O. liper reif match played at Belfast to
The British Government sin cerely hope that the Japanese Government will be able to accept
this proposal on behalf of the Japanese Industry and that by contemplated a satisfactory agree-
means of discussions of the kind..
ment will be ratched---British. Wireless,
WHERE IS THE DEPRESSION?
England Thinks of Goodwood and Grouse Shooting
CHICAGO FOLLOWS SUIT,
hours on the New York Exchange STOP PRESS
Reuter
STRONG STOCK MARKETS
LITTLE CHANGE IN BRITISH FUNDS
FUTURE OF THE W.E.C.
TO BE DECIDED BY NOVEMBER 1
waya sought a new field of 10 venuo, all, or almost all of which foll directly on the ultimate con eumer-none was borne by in dustry or by the Wholesaler, er landlord. To-day, with the dollar? at least half way back towards its no possible justification for taxation pre skimp position, there can bo
on 30 heavy a scale, but until th burden is lightened, so long wil living costs remain higher thuit they should be.
Gold basis when Silver slumped and certain taxes have from time to time boen increased. There s no sign of
In Wel
Denver, July 26.mļ
London, July 20 Commenting on the new silver agreement, Mr. WW. Price, ox-eau has agreed to appoint a small! The Economic Conference Bur-
Similarly almost every form of President of the Colorado Springs committee to decide on a future focd imported into the Color Mining Stock Exchange, expresses meeting of the conference from China-and this represents the opinion that the compact""will
The Committee is to decide Dean export tax to the CM. Customs, the bulk of food consumed-pays. take the control of the allver or before November 1, whather or Rates wore raised and put on a London, July 20. market from the selfish mono- not the conference shall be again. The London stock markets, elca- polists of London and New York. convened, British Wireless ed with a firm appearance and Mr. James A Donahue, the with appreciable gains by several broker, stated that the agreement London, July 25.
industries and. trans-Atlantic had exceeded expectations. They The Goodwood face meeting, favourites under American In-now wanted the Government to HONORARY DEGREE reduction the season, began to-day in strong, but Germans sagged, Oils, investors to actual transactions in one of the leading social events of Argentine railways closed York Metal Exchange and limit
fluence
forbid scrambling on the Now glorious weather. The chief ce rubbor and gold shares were bet silver bullion-Reuter. the Stowarde' Cup was won by Captain Will's "Pharacro" with tor British finds showed little Mr. Bruston's Old Riley second Shauge, with warloan %% 29 1/10 British Virhlasu, 20 and Mr. Mackean's Solenoid"? third.
siseELY RED SEAR
SEVEN KILLED IN ARMY PLANE
Now York, July 25 ng lib moors Indicate that the axon minongesonger* 20-
Soven were killed Inst grouse shooting prospects are best turning from Home leave heard the of a military bombing plane at
Ahild which hvelled · Oceánaíde k Chi di sinisi.
Reports from the Scottish and
Gilchriat, of tho
FOR PREMIER
DOCTOR OF LAW
It is thus true to summarie the factors responsible for continu ed high costs
NE 1 Failure to pass to the cont oumor reduction in primary costs 2 Continued heavy taxation by the lobal Government.
London, July 25. The degree of Doctor of Law 8 Continued heavy taxation m was to-day conferred on behalf of foodstuffs exported from China, the Manchester University UPOR
Mr. Ramady MacDonald, the pore are rol Your! mony taking plted at 10mp